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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
SUNLIGHT FOR STAINS.

When the stains on ivory are slight and will not disappear when rubbed off with a dry cloth wash the article thoroughly in warm water and soap suds and then. without drying 1t on a cloth, place 1t in the bright sunlight for a few minutes. This exposure will usually remove the stains. After they have disappeared wash the ivory again in soap and water. rinse 1t thoroughly and dry carefully with O soft cloth. Where the stains do not disappear en- the ivory should be washed again in soap and water, then rinsed in clear water to which a little lemon juice has been added. Care must be taken to have the temperature of the water right, 'as too great heat will injure the ivory. Dark disclorations require the services of an expert to remove.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
VALUE OF SODA.

little soda on the brush removes tartar from the teeth.
 Small amount in a glass of water often relieves distress in stomach af- ter eating. ', If meat is too stale wash it in wa ter in which soda has been dissolved.
 Milk beginning to turn may be sweetened by adding trifie of soda as you heat it,
 If vegetables have burned in the kettle put in soda and little water; boil awhile and the kettle is easily cleaned.
 Sprinkle soda o nthe grease spots on the floor, then wash in lukewarm wa ter and the result is fine.
 Soda is good to clean the bowls and tub in the bathroom.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Looks Too Good to Re True.


 Mir. Editor: In common. I suppose with many other taxpayers of Nor wich, I was much interested in the annual report of our selectmen, which they have been circulating so indus triously, and especially with that DOT ton in which they recommend a tax of only 4 a. mills for the coming year, aside from school taxes. After having seen our tax steadily rising year after year, under the direction of our present board this was surely a glorious surprise so surprising, in fact. that, after the first shock was over, l thought it worth little investigation. as previous experience of promises made just before election has caused me to be little suspicious.
 The first thing found was that this s-4 mills did not include the appro- priation for the Otis library or the | Free Academy tuition. both matters SO needful and so generally approved that cannot believe that the selectmen op- pose or hope to discontinue them. | 900, just about one mill U1ore on our tax I then turned to the selectmen's | report of expenses for the year just closing. I found that for outside poor | over $15,00O (see pages and 14 of | their report) yet this year they only | ask for $120o0. Are times so much | better in Norwich7 I hope so. For highways they spent S36,000 yet this year they ask for only $24.o00- They only want s5.0o0 instead of the S7, 800 they spent last year for bridges. all though I fear one or more will have | to be entirely rebuilt this year tudg- ing from their present condition They | even expect to cut election expenses (fxed by the state) from 5000 to S3.- | 900. Now, as the selectmen or the able gentlemen who writes their reports, tell us how careful and economical they were this year, how Is 1t that they can be so much more economical next year?
 But one thing that surprised me the most is the state tax which they estt-
 mate at s24. 4.s714S. Right down to a cent you can see and yet this tax is fixed by the state. not the town The | seiectmen don't know nor anyone else
 at this timc what this tax win amount to, even the state treasurer himself
 cannot tell, but those best informed . estimate our share at from $SS,0oo tc II $50, 900. Yet. although our portion oi the tax has not and cannot be fixed as
 yet, our selectmen wish us to beiiev. that they know. even down t9 the 4 Il am afraid MT. Editor that that es. timate (?l of our friends, the Select men is "too good to be true" I'd nks
 to believe that they have had { change of heart and were really goinE to give us a lower tax rate but it look like tho same old story to me--tail , about lower taxes before election-an< then, when the town meeting is helt -eicction will be over and MT Spald
 ing can teii sis again as he has befor'
 that we might just as well vote wha
 sums they ask as they win have t,
 spend them anyway. Vote for who ever you please at our coming election } Mir. Taxpayer. but don't vote for ou | | present Board of Seiectmen and cxpec
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
OTHER VIEW. POINTS

Better late than ever" win be the verdict of the public on the capture of Jason Haines. the Trumbull farmer who killed his wife as she was about to go to. court to testify against him for having beaten her. It is said that Haines is wealthy and the whole of his wealth win be used in the court to defend him from the murder charge which he now. faces. But the law makes no distinction between such a crime committed by a wealthy man and the same crime committed by a poor man. In former days when sam uel Fessenden was state's attorney. the trial of such a case as that of Jason Haines would not be very protraeted
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

next month. The impossibility of complying with It's requirements and competing with the oriental lines was long ago disclosed and instead Of add- ing to the merchant marine of the United States that piece of iawmakfng has worked in the opposite direction, and it is only one of several instances where American vessels have been changed to other fiagss or sold for similar reasons. Thus the business which has formerly been done in American bottoms in the Pacific large ly- disappears. It has received a blow which it could not survive and strange as it may seem that blow has come from the administration, which is cry ing for more ships flying the Ameri- can flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
EaIsa imnraa.ion..


 MT. Editor: Whoever the fellow was who hid behind the name of Benj. Marshall in Saturday evenings paper, must be one of those cranks who come to their own conclusion without trying to find out the real truth. He tells about the Otis library and Aca- denny appropriations as necessarily; raising the tax Well. any. fool would know that, and he will have a chance to go to the meeting and do 1t. or kick against 1t But the selectmen cannot put those in the estimates The state tax item is only a way of bal ancing accounts like a contingent fund and 1t may be a little more or less. Who told him the state fixes the .elec- tion expense2 The selectmen were right in making the amount s1, 900 less this year as 1t is an off year and the expense is greater in the state or na- tional election years. The state has nothing to do with such affairs. The roads he raves about are now taken over by the state and so can be cared for by the town and state combined at less expense. It would be all right to knock the town officials if they de- served it. But at this. time there is no necessity of 1t whatever.
 c. J. DOWNES.
 Norwich. Conn. Oct. 8. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
ICED GRAPES.

Serve this during grape season" as. a change from the fruit you have been eating mornings These chilled Cali fornia grapes will be a decided hit" at the breakfast table Merely serve them either on or off the stem in a dish with cracked ice. Try this@for the sake of finding some new morning dainty for your family. They appre- ciate variety
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
WHEN RUGS CURL.

When small rugs curl, grate bees wax or spermaceti over the underside of the rug at the corners and press with a warm iron. This tends to stiffen the corners and in no way will the wax or spermaceti injure the floor. since it soaks into the coarse threads of the rug.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Constant worry, as most women realize. makes provoking little lines in the forehead and around the mouth and cause the muscles of the cheeks to sag, destroying the youthful con- tour of the face. Sorrow does not make wrinkles; neither does physical suffering; but both of these rob the face of youthful curves and destroy its contour and freshness faster than years can do, by making the eyes sunken and old and by compresstne the mouth into lines of age and harsh- ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
GRAPE SALAD.

Skin and seed one pound of Califor- mia white or red grapes. fill them with blaached almonds or oceans. place on ice until very cold, drain and cover them with mayonnaiso cream. and garnfah with blood orange carpels, and serve with meat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
REPuBLIcAN TOWN TICKET.

Selectmen. sCASPER K. BAILEY CHARLES P. BUSHNELL Assessors, FRANK H. WooDwORTH, ALBIE L. HALE.
 Board of Relief, ,ANSEL A. BECKWITH, FRED G. PROTHERO. Town Clerk and Town Treasurer, CHARLES s. HOLBRooK.
 Tax Collector. THOMAS k- ROBINSON. Agents Town Deposit Fund, CHARLES ". GALE, FRANK L. wOODARD, WILLIAM. II. ALLEN. Members Town School Board, HE,RBERT M. L.ERoU. Oct, 1915. E. P. BISHOP, Oct, 1916. Eseirtrar Of Voters,
 TYLER D. GUY, Constables. GuSTA.VD LAMBERT, ... JOHN REEVES, GEORGE W. ROUSE. ALVAll{ F. GARDNER
 Auditor.
 DANIEL F. M'NEIL.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

When making startch. try using soapy water instead of the plain wa ter. This will give a much better gloss to the clothes and the irons will not stick.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

simple way of beautifying and in- creasing the growth of eyebrows and lashes is to apply modicum of puri- fled white vaseline every night, smoothing the eyebrows well with it. but merely smearing 1t lightly on lashes and lids.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
GRAPE GELATIN.

Use your favorite jello or gelatin recipe with peeled and seeded Califor- mia grapes. Use with or without other fruits. Delightful with grapes alone. This Is not only a delicious but a beautiful dish to serve during grape season."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Did you ever stop to think that good care of the toothbrush is almost as essential as good care of the teeth yet how few persons really take tho proper care of either. Nothing spoik a good face so quickly as bad teeth and the man or woman who has any regard for his appearance will watcI both his brush and his teeth.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

If the Haitian rebels are sincere in their decision to lay down their arms they are to be congratulated on the display of good judgment. even though the reasons for it are overwhelming.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Even Grand Duke Nicholas must realize that the czar appears well ac- quainted with the use of the reverse clutch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The idea of fast two gun scout cruisers is now being advocated. It sounds good. but they must be proved as efficient as battle cruisers before experimenting on unknown quantities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Even the president rushes forward to advocate bond issue rather than to permit any thought to be given to the readjustment of the pet tariff schedules.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

A daily "eye bath is an excellent means of preserving the sight and beauty of the eyes, and Is particularly valuable for persons who motor a good deal. for nothing is more injurious to eyes than frequent contact with dust. Dissolve one. teaspoonful of boracic acid powder in one pint of rosewater. Every night pour some of the lotion into a glass eyebath, add enough hot water. to render it tepid and bathe each eye in turn by opening and shut ting it in the lotion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

It is a good idea to wipe carpet all over with cloth wrung out of water to which ammonia has been added. ter.)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

sick headache is sometimes re- lieved by taking the juice of lemon and one-half teaspoonful of carbonate of soda in a glass of hot water. It would be well to trace the origin of the trouble and remedy it in the flu fITro
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Those who fail to go to the polls today have no right to criticise il the election does not go the way they wish.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Every housewife should have one day in the week for which nothing is planned. That day can be devoted to odds and ends and things which have no name.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Carroll. Iowa. has the distinction of having the only woman director in the Northwestern Saengerbund. She Is Miss Beatrice Stephany, and in be- ing director of the Carroll Maenner- chor. which is composed entirely of men, she is a singer of some nte. hav- ing taken the medal last year at Chi cago because of her rendition of a dif- f1cult aria.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

If member of the family is suffer ing from hiccough they may be re- lieved by tying a bandage tightly around the abdomen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Greece it is declared never did place any confidence in the Bulgarian dec laration of neutrality It is a hard job trying to fool the neigfbors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Instead of pouring custard over sliced bananas, try pressing the fruit through a sieve and stirring in the custard just as 1t comes from the fire. The consistency, as we'll as the flavor, will prove most pleasing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
WORTH A TRIAL.

When making jelly. if you discover after pouring it into the cups that it is not well jellied, set 1t in the sun for several days This will sometimes make 1t firm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Life in the gulf cities this year is not so different from the conditions 1T certain European communities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

It is about time for the Germans to attribute the success of the western drive to the fact that the ammunition was made in America.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The most talked of woman in Ja- pan is Mrs. Akiko Yosano. poetess. es- sayist preacher to the common peo- pie" and leader of the dramatic Japan ese movement to acquire greater
 rights for womanhood. She says: T want more European houses in Japan. and I want western dress for our
 women. want our food changed. | too"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The quick shifting of reserves. the retirement of generals and the talk of putting a new field marshal in charge all indicate that Germany has heard of the disturbance in the west.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

When icing runs put 1t back on the stove. on top of an asbestos mat, and stir until proper consistency is re- stored This can be done after sirur is added to the white of the egg.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

If flowers are wiited when received, place them loosely in a large tub of water and let them lie for an hour or two before you put them in water.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Bulgaria has taken a long time to think it over but. like Turkey, it ap- pears to be susceptible to German persuasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The man on the corner says: Every temptation sidestepped adds a little more to the sum total of one's strength of character.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The republican ticket merits the se- rious consideration of every voter who stands for the best town government.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
DANIEL F. M'NEIL.

The polls will be open in ali dis triets today at 6 a. m. and close at 2 p. r1., ift all except the first, where they will close at p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The polls will be open in all dis tricts today at 6 a. m. and close at 2 p. rn., in all except the first, where they will close at 3 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
To clean anede shos

To clean suede shoes first stuff the shoes with soft paper: get a sauceful of spirits of turpentine; apply with a saturated clean rag; rub until the rag becomes quite black; then get a fresh piece and continue until the shoes are clean.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Spots on carpets and rugs in most instances may be removed by spong- ing with oxgalI or with ammonia and water. in the first place taking care to rinse thoroughly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Transparent coats of chiffon ere much used for afternoon and evening wear.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Wash Iaces which have become stained with precipitation in cold water and soap. After the stains have been removed put them into warm water.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

N. B.: It Is always safer to judge a politician or anyone else not by
 what he says he will do but by the 7 record of what he has done in the past
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

When a little speck of grit or dust gets into the eye, try shutting the eye for a few minutes, or violent blowing of the nose will sometimes bring the speck out.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Miss Nina Lindley. the only woman member of the law class recently grad uated from the Indiana university, has been admitted to partnership in the law firm of which she was formerly stenographer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Another. Henry ". detail used in all around the throat.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

An inexpensive kitchen convenience is a quart milk can, covered. in which milk. soup, custard or any liquid may be put into the refrigerator, taking small space.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Indications from Paris point to a wide use of mauve and purple in the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
CONCERNING woM EN.

Mrs. John Jacob Astor is among the women at Bar Harbor who have pledged themselves to aew for at least
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

India leather Is used for handbags white. black and colored-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Skirts have pockets and sometimes buttons at the sides.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

October is doing it's best to relieve the strain on the coal bins.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Panniers make their appearance on many of the new models.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Dotted muslin petticoafs. sca1loped at the bottom ip the color of the dots
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The tendency toward simplicity in little folks clothing is evident.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The development of the wireless has peculiar significance just at election time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Chicken feed, If scraped and boiled down in water, will make a delicious jelly. If desired, boiled rice may be mixed with the broth before pouring into the bowl to set
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Charming wash dresses for little girls are made of cotton crepe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

one hour a week for the allies. making shirts. surgical bandages and other things.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

One of the most useful suits for out of town wear is white corduroy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The skirt drawn up over a petticoa on one side Is increasingly used
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

---and they are big dots, about the sixe of n silver dolar--are worn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

Plaid coats will be worn by little school girls this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

When you have no butter or any other kind of fat to hand you can make quite a nice pastry from salad oil Use one teaspoonful of baking powder one small wineglass of oil and a little water to one pound of flour. Mix the paste from the center. stirring the flour gradually into the oil and wa ter till you have a mixture of the proper thickness. Roll it out quickly folding 1t twice in the process. Bake it at once in a fairly brisk oven. It is not as short as pastry made with fat but it is quite nice and naky.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

nor subject to many delays. There is no reason for the trial in the present case to be dragged out.-Bridgeport Telegram
 The Italians declare that the three. cornered pepper is the hot one and the four corner one is sweet but this Is a rule that works just as well the other way for we have found plenty of three cornered sweet ones and just as many four cornered hot ones If this Is the only method of finding out then we are in despair Of course, one can ascertain by biting the things but this is awfully messy and otherwise objectionable. If there is some sure way of telling without having to eat the thing whether 1t Is of; the capsicum species or the pifnen- to. we yearn to know.-Meriden Jour-
 Men who are not fighters at all men developed beyond the aggran- dizement of physical courage and | blood lust may be useful citizens even men of eninence. Each nation possesses certain number of men who are born fighters There are ! fight. but who will fight well in case | plenty of them-who are not; fighters so. many thousands are able to stand undreamed of until this conflict set in. and not that some are glad of honorable escape-New Haven Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The best way to wash brushes is to dissolve a small piece of washing soda in some hot water, allowing a piece the size of a walnut to a quart of water. Put the water into a wide basin and. after beating the dust and removing the lint or hair from the brushes. dip them, brtstles downward. into the water and out again, keeping the back and handles as free from the water as possible. Repeat this until the bristles are clean, rinse in cold water. shake well, wipe the handles and backs with a towel, but not the bristles. and put them. to dry in the SiIn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

nor subject to many delays. There is
 no reason for the trial in the present case to be dragged out.-Bridgeport Telegram
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

lower taxes next year for if you do. you will find 1t only a case of fooled again
 Respectfully,
 BENJAMIN MARSHAL Norwich. October 2, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

The taIlored plcture hat 10 in voEne.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

To wash a rug. tack it securely to bare, clean floor; next scrub with ammonia water and pure castillo soap suds; rinse thoroughly and leave tackled to the floor until perfectly dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-04

--and they are biz dots. about the size of n silver donar--are worn
 The tailored picture hat is in vogue.
 Plaid coats will be worn by little school girls this winter.
 Skirts have pockets and sometimes buttons at the sides.
 India leather Is used for handbags white. black and colored-
 The tendency toward simplicity in little folks clothing is evident.
 Charming wash dresses for little girls are made of cotton crepe.
 One of the most useful suits for out of town wear is white corduroy. The skirt drawn up over a petticoat on one side Is increasingly used
 Panniers make their appearance on many of. the new models.
 Transparent coats of chiffon ere much used for afternoon and evening wear.
 Indications from Paris point to a wide use of mauve and purple in the coming season
 Another Henry ". detail used in present fashions is the high, full ruche all around the throat.