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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
WHEN THINGS FADE.

A powder comes for the purpose of restoring faded color to thin fabrics without dyeing them. It is sold in little pasteboard boxes in all the light colors-lavender. pink, blue. ecru and other pastelle shades. After you have washed the faded fabric until 1t is clean, you sprinkle some of this pow fabric until 1t has absorbed enough of the color.
 Of course, the powder has to be used each time the fabric Is washed But 1t is much easiSan more satis. derwear. for instance. or negligee of a fragile sort or fiimsy blouses can be wonderfully freshened and brightenec with this cOlOring roowder
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
SAVES. STEPS.

When the best and happiest house. keeper known to the. writer was asked 10 tell the secret of her speed in housework. she replied: T never iron with a cold iron, cut with a dull knife or go to my kitchen to prepare a meal without a clean small hand towel pin ned to my apron belt on one side and a similar dish towel pinned on the other Try it, and you will be surprised to see how much time and how many extra steps you will save.s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The celebration of the Seth Enni- versary of Nassar college recalls vsv- idly the hostility to the college for women which existed before that college was opened. and for a consid- erable time afterward IL is dif,icuit now to understand the extent of this feeling. and impossible to avoid a suspicion that knowledge of the ways of some students in the colleges then known had something to do with it. But chiefly the feeling was a senti- rnent only. one that had grown strong through the custom of generations. custom which was partly the product and partly the cause of a conception of wonan's place in the world. that has been 90 changed as to be almost trnnsformed.-Hartfo Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

New milk, skinned milk and butter milk all have a general emollient effect upon the skin. Each, of course, has It's own peculiar values. but the effect of soft, smooth, white skin of exquisite texture.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
TO REMOVE scoRcHlNe.

When garment Is scorched with too hot an iron, all traces of 1t may be quickly removed by dampening the scorched place. with peroxide of hydro gen, then press and place where sun not injure the fibre of either silk, linen or cotton. and doesn't fade delicate coiors
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
ADD sAssAFRAs OIL.

pour in a few drops of oil of sassa- fras about five drops to a quart of gasoline. This will destroy all odor. and the garment washed can be press ed and worn as soon as the gasoline .evaporates. Ithus eliminating the lengthy airing process.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
MATCH HANoiNos.

The latest idea in bedroom furnish ing is to have the comforters match the window hangings. It is a rather expensive desire. if the comforters must be made to order. If you your self make the comforters and the cur tains. you can carry out the idea with out extravaganza.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Grease in the sinks is a very prolific cause of disease. It cannot but accu- mulate from dishes and utensils and when small bits of vegetable matter adhere to it shelter is given to mis- chievous bacteria. Besides, grease will clog the drain and become a menace and an inconvenience. The surest and simplest cleansing agent is a strong solution of washing soda and boiling water. The sink should first be scrub bed with soapsuds and the hot solution then dashed down the drain. This cleansing should be done at least once aSweek.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
HOME MADE TOWELS.

A fad has developed among fastidi- ous women for making their own tow els. They buy for the purpose fine French birdseye and French huck for their own personal use and German huck for general family use. Of course the fancy towels. which are lace trim med and embroidered. are not honest ly practical
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

There are many lotions and remedies for pimples. but the best advice for this condition is to be careful of the diet, avoid many sweets and frequent indulgence in rich food and pastries. Include plenty of greens and fruit in your diet, drink water freely and do not nibble sweets between meals and at bedtime. Take a proper amount of sleep and exercise.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Light hair that has a tendnecy to, become oily is only aggravated by fre- Quent washings. A hairdresser declares that rubbing into the scalp a strong solution of salt and water and then drying in the sun will leave the hair light and fluffy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
Among the sImpler kinds of needl

Among the simpler kinds of needle work which are popular just now are those in which the buttonhole stitch is used for colored scallops or on plain white linen or on figured linen. cre- tonne, etc Luncheon sets are made of plain white, gray or natural linen color material and trimmed solely with the scalloped edges worked in button hole in color. The scaliops are eIth- CT cut out or they are simulated by the colored thread. Sometimes also crocheted lace in colored threads is used to trim these sets. The same decoration is used on Turkish towels hand towels, bedroom sets, etc. Print ed crepes are used for boudoir jackets bureau covers, etc. The color of the flower Is used in the thread of which the buttonholed edges are made. Creotoane is also used for bu- reau covers. table covers. wall pockets etc
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Have a pair of tweezers at hand to aid in pulling threads out of the can vas when you are marking towels with cross-stitch embroidery. Any woman who has suffered from sore fingers aft ering much work of this sort will recognize the value of this suggestion
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
TO cl FAN WHITE HATS.

The white felt hat is much in evil dence this summer, but its beauty Is gone when 1t becomes soiled. To clean 1t. brush 1t thoroughly with a soft clean brush; then take some flour which has been dried in a slow oven. mix it with bread crumbs and rub this Into the felt with your hands. When all marks have disappeared, brush the hat brisk Tyr
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

To keep Q placket from tearing, fasten the last or bottom hook and eye and then clamp it with a hammer It cannot come unlocked. cannot tear or rip. and eases the strain on the goods just ,below the placket at the spot which so often is torn. even on com raratively new goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

CT may at any time flash in the pan and transform gains into losses over night The man with the hoe is a much greater asset to the country than the man who maniDuiates the stock markets He betters the condi- tions of all of us, big transportation companies. great merchants and men- ufacturers and workmea who have to eat to live.-Ansonia Seminal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
WORTH KNOWING.

How to do up lace or net curtains and have them the same color as when new is something of a problem. When the starch has boiled and is still hot or boiling put yellow ochre in and stir it all through until you have the shade you want your curtains. Five cents worth of ochre in the powder will be sufficient for a large number of cur tafns
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

When President Wilson announced that the marriage would not take place until the date had been an- nounced in advance, much anxiety was relieved. The country is now watchfully waiting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Like the blight on the peach crop there now appears the usual notice that disease is likely to mean high priced turkeys this year. There is nothing like properly preparing the ui- innate consumer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
BUTTER ON SPOUT.

Rub a little butter under the edge of the spout of the cream pitcher; 1t will prevent a drop of cream from running down the pitcher.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
PEACH STAINS.

Peach stains can be removed by wetting the spot with water and put ting on a layer of cream of tartar. Then place in the hot sun
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
NEEpLEWoRk NOTES.

Instead of pencil. use a coarse darn- ing needle to mark the perforations in a linen CT percale frock In this way You can mark both sides at once, and will have no unsightly pencil marks to erase when the dress Is made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Servia Is reported to be meeting the situation with fortitude, but 1t will re- quire something more formidable than that If superior numbers are to be de- feated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
SAVE THE SOAP.

Put odd bits of soap into a jar and pour on boiling water. Set on one side and the soap will melt and be just the thing to add to the water in which silver or china is being wash ed. Add more water if 1t gets too thick.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

# Germany continues to make air ship raids over England 1t ought to drive to the woods quickly all the talk in that country about conscrip- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Railroad disasters occur occasion ally just as if 1t was necessary 10 p=ove that the unwreckable train. luke the unsinkahle ship. has not sS yet been built.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

A leftover of mashed potatoes can be made into a cupful of good soup with the addition of milk, bit of but ter and some celery salt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
OTHER VIEW POINTS

After all in this country. as in all other countries. real prosperity ts bas- ed on good crops rather than on the feverish antics of speculative securi- ties. The one endures, while the oth-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

In pressing silk or satin, do not use a very hot iron nor dampen them. Lay some clean, dry muslin over the seams and press with a warm iron.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

When making eyelet embroidery 1t is good idea to rub white soap on the cloth first Hold a piece of soap un- der the material and allow the stilet- to to pass through 1t. The soap gives a slight stoffness to .the cloth and 6 much better eye can be made
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The twelve states fin which women now vote control 21 of the 266 electoral college votes necessary fora choice in determining who Is to be the presi- dent of the United States in 1s17.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

PineappIes should never be overlook ed as food. for they are one of the and giving tone to the system. One cannot have a natural, clear complex ion where stomach trouble or indiges- ton exists. but If pineapples are eaten each day the above trouble will van ish; they may be eaten for breakfast, luncheon or dinner
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The president has decided hence- forth to make his summer home at E1beron. N. J. That raust be s ss1ic.is disappointment to New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

A cheap cut of steak can be simmer ed slowly in a covered frying pan, to- gether with chopped onions and a can of tomatoes. Allow two or three hours for the cooking.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

In their quest for a ruby mine. Miss Ruth Donnelly of Santa Barbara. Cal. and Miss Ethel UhIhorn of Springfield. H.. braved the Derils which beset their way and penetrated into the very heart ad
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

It is always safe to await advices from Villa before accepting the report that he has been killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
succEsrloNs FOR
TAE HOUSEWIFE,

All the strips of fat left from a steak should be left in dish and tried out in the oven. They will make excellent fat for frying.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Large patterns in tablecloths are less economical than small ones. for the simple reason that the long threads break sooner, than the short ones
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

A little ironing board with a cretonne case is an excellent thing for women who travel, as it can be put into the trunk with the electric iron.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

There are days in October whicl run close second to that much talk. ed about day in June
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

It pays the housekeeper to get the best bedsprings and mattresses in the market, even if she has to economize somewhere else.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Sleeves on some of the new evening froclSs are no more than little ruffieB. sometimes of tuile edged with beads and sometimes held out with a nex- ible wire at the lower edge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Old rubberized raIncoats can be cut up to make cases for rubbers or slip pers. Also to cover the clothes basket when laundry is sent away from home.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Any lull in the war just now may be attributed to the fact that the world series competition has been si- fenced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

In selling out his aeroplane business Orville Wright has done what a lot of other inventors have dreamed about but failed to accomplish.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
EDITORIAL NOTES

Whether it is Mexico or Turkey,
 there is no lack of methods of com- mitting atrocities.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

A woman who travels a great deal finds that a green eyeshade Is a great convenience. It enables her to sleep when there Is glare from the lights and 1t can be used for reading when the lights are not arranged for com fort. It Is very easy to carry and will prevent many headaches and sleepless nights, she says.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The man on the corner says: Noth- ing is meaner, hungrier or more lord- ly than a steam-heated October fly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The autumn foliage presents pie ture no artist can paint, and if he did paint 1t no one would believe him.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Mrs. William J. Bleese has been ad- mitted to the bar in St. Louis and will practice law as her husband's
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

To put a gloss like new on white silk, wash and rinse well, then put into water containing a teaspoonful of methylated spirit to pint of water, and iron while damp.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont was one oi the first women to enlist in the worf of getting votes for women in this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Sleeves flare at the wrist. They are gathered into a band or they may be shirred to the elbow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

- One of the latest vacations for wo men in England Is that of the profes sional house hunter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Only @ per cent of the total grad uates from the six principal woman.s colleges in the United States have married
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

In some parts of China 1t is consid- cred a high virtue for a wife to com- init suicide after the death of her hus- band.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Jersey scarfs in wi6e stripes are used about the neck and as girdies with white morning frocks-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Strange to say.>>the full skirts have brought back neither the leg O mutton sleeve nor the wasp waist.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Very full sleeves of white tuiie caught into a cuff at the wrist. add a note of airness to a costume
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

A skirt of white vofle lifted at the side discioges ever SO many fiuny white net ruffles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Vests and pocket flaps give a sugges ton of Louis XVI fashions.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The velveteen sport coat. with plaid skirt, is a popular getup for inform al waer this autumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

| it's sauciness will be the correst fop- piece for early autumn days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The tiny caplixe hat of black velvet with a pomrom or an aigret to add to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Broad striped coatees are worn fo sports over white dresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

When a little tomato sauce is left over. try poaching an egg in 1t. Season with cayenne and Worcestershire sauce. The tomatoes should be beoling when the egg is dropped
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The Connecticut prison nt wcth- ersfield has maintained a library for years There are at the present time over eight thousand volumes on the shelves comprehensively covering nIl fields of literature and skillf1liy cins- sified- A catalogue complied and printed by the prisoners makes selec- tons easy. The tastes of the inmates as shown in their selection of books correspond to those exhibited ot the conventional public library. An in- ating and intelligent In his work as one could ask. aiding the prisoners fin every way to make their choice and guide it. New books are being con stantly added by the chaplain Of the prison The. library is a department of the institution and taken ser1ously. New Haven Journai-Courier.
 They do such things end they say such things in Kentucky thnt one is not at all surprised to be told that a child weighing a pounds was recently sent s1 miles by parcel post. at one cent a pound. and with a stick of candy in one hand and a red apple in the other" The legality of the trans action was doubtful but a little thing like that did not deter the parties from making an effort ond ns 1t suc- post facto and of no account anyway. Probably if that sort of thing were carried to a very great extent the authorities would refuse 10 receive the goods or deliver them. the responsi- bility of such perishable packages be- Ing rather too great--BrIdgcport Standard
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

The awning s.-ipe. first used in par asols, Is now seen in gowns-gowns for country wear. of course.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

Many coats are high waisted either In back or front
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Wool embroidery and odd fur trim- mings are features.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-18

!. Norwich, Monday, Oct. 1s. 1915.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-28
sYNoPsis.

Mr.. ana Mrs. Reynolds move into their
new bungaloy-s500 down, balance same
as rentl-on Staten Island. Dick Meade.
newspaper man. cynic, socialist, takes din
ner and spends the night. The Reyonlds
seem comfortable in their home, but with
hint Of loneliness. Dick warns Bob
against John Brand. Bob's old school.
mate. now a member OF "the system"
who is expected to call. Jane confesses
that the money for the butchers. bill has
gone for new hat Brand, Hudson Ce-
ment nt company president. offers Bob sto.-
W ~ 70 use his position as chemist with the
united Construction company TO cheat tho
fPecincstions for cement work. on the
5eeos River dam. Jane overhearing asks
Bob 70 accept. His refusal. in the face
OF their poverty. chills her. Brand wiles
Jane into a conspiracy to make Bob
earn the $4,000 He takes her for an
auto ride and they are seen by Dick
She receives 800 "conspirstor's money
oy mail from Brand. and in the sudden
change from slSimpins .enonomies and un;;
peid bills TO real ready money loses all
sense OF true moral values The clandes-
tine auto rides continue. Jane tries IN
vain TO- influence Bob to accept Brands
oner. Dick goes to see Brand with some
vague idea OF making him cease his rides
knocks him down
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-28

down tight.htting silk waist and
busted herself with her luxuriant hair,
the untidiness OF which was in keep
ing with her morning attire.
Jane. having called to her aide-de
camp in the kitchen. without avail
went to the door herself.
1T can't be Mr. Brand" she said
Its too early for him"
II wasn't. II was Dick He came IN
with his usuald buster OF good nature
and greeting, bowed obsequiously to
Mrs. Collins and extended a hand to
Jane.
Greeting. Queen olgai" he cried.
Thank you You fnd me we'll"
THE village pest" Mrs. Collins com.
mented. She sat down with head
erect and surveyed him with INFINITE
scorn.
"Dickl" Jane exclaimed. You sur
prised me-"
What, on Wednesday,"
know. but so early"
"Ah." he answered laughingly. "as
yonder friends husband James would
say, stitch in time saves nine. Be
Ing surrounded in Manhattan by temp
tations and three fellows with money
broke away from the convivial group
so that in alighting from the car that
approaches your palatial mansion
would not endanger the unblemlshed
mantle OF dust which lies in tranquil
beauty on the soul OF your pavement"
Mrs. Collins aroee and looked at
Jane
''He talks like a Christmas edition
OF the Fireside Companion" she oh
served icily. II think III be going
When Mr.. Brand calls with his auto
you can send for me-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-28

and IL this failed-if he would not
cross the chasm and come to her
we'll, they would see then who was the
stronger
Unquestionably she must see Brand
today. II was only fair to him to let
him know that she had made no prog.
ress as his agent; that apparently the
conspiracy" was failure. So she
must mollify her chaperon at any cost.
please come with US today. Mrs.
Collins" she coaxed again. "I1l feel
awfully obliged to you and II it's Just
the coat you're worrying about you
can wear 1t. We're just the same
height. Mr.. Brand'll think it's yours"
Tut, tut, child" Mrs. Collins replied
consolingly. There's no use wasting
fine feathers on such an old bird as
me- II isn't only the coat I'm think.
ing about. I've been in the back OF
that motor car, playing plain goose
berry ever since you've been going
out with Mr.. Brand; and in front you
and him whispered about something |
knew nothing about. Oh, it's been
mighty thrilling. can tell you"
But you've enjoyed the rides,
haven't your"
my goodness, yes. I've had little
more fresh air and I guess that's the
STAFF OF life over here. But don't
worry. dearie. | was young myself
once and ] might have wanted some
one to do the same for me-"
Then run along and get ready"
Jane urged. for she saw that her
neighbor persisted in her interpreta.
tion OF the cause OF the outings and
realized the uselessness OF denial.
Mrs. Collins, having succumbed TO
James entreaties, now attributed her
perverseness to nervousness. While
her hostess was dispensing bit OF
panacea for all such ills the doorbell
rang. Mrs. Collins jumped to her feet.
Goodness" she exclaimed, II hope
that isn't Mr.. Brand. He'll put me on
the running board II he sees me In
this get-up."
She quickly discarded a white apron
that she wore over a silk petticoat OF
large gray and black .,.aids. pulled
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-01-28
Won't look great in that car with
you and your millionaire7'
Jane snapped her up.

Won't look great in that car with
you and your millionaire9"
Jane snapped her up
Mrs. Collinsi" she exclaimed.
Whatever you do or don't do, please
don't talk to me that way. My mil
lionaire. You simply mustn't say
such things. won't have It. that's
ALL"
We'll. dearie, II we're going to quar-
rel | think I'll be going. Only don't
be foolish didn't mean you owned
Brand or that he owned you. have
good time myself now and then and
nobody knows better than do that II
woman's careful she can play with
fire and not burn even little finger"
But | tell you, you've got the
wrong idea," Jane retorted. "Mr.
Brand eud | have a certain business
transaction on and IL you won't take
my word for It who will! can't ex-
plain what 1t is at present. but II II
goes through. Mrs. Collins, it'll help
Bob more than you have any idea. It's
big thing"
1t must be-" the neighbor agreed.
1t takes long enough to close it,"
But you'll go with us today, won't
your" Jane coaxed. Perhaps this
will be the last time"
She knew that che spoke the truth.
too. She had nothing to offer Brand
now but one desperate move and this
she had determined to make, IL neces.
sary, IL Bob was so blinded TO her
advice and preferred his business opin-
ions to her love, he could keep his
opinions and his terrific sense OF hon
esty and lose her. Jane had reached
this conviction after the scene with
her husband on his return. She CON
templated nothing that would COM
promise herself or her husband. She
mad merely decided on a separation as
a last resort to bring him to his senses,