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Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
STYLISH HINTS.

Grapes in plump. we'll filled round ness, silk-made, and larger than life are the latest offerings for trimming the summer hat for miladi of the most modish clan.
 Her sports hat, to be above the tilt of the ordinary, must be made of baby width silk ribbons in vivid colors stitched f1atly to silk hemp and done so cleverly the hat may be rolled and stuffed into the coat pocket as easily as mans felt may be.
 The right style tang is added with two dangling ribbon ends of white, placed anywhere you please on the crown. Of course, this sort of hat is small and round. but its shape, style and color are so adaptable and suitable 1t is as becoming to the woman in her glorious forties as to the piQuant- faced debutante of IS.
 But then this last is a characteristic of all the successful modes for this season. If you are inclined to ques- tion the statement just study shoe styles awhile.
 For that matter new mode for the summer girl is the all-white boot in cossack style which puts on and is without adornment of eny sort save from the top at the front. AS the boot top is glimpsed only when the wearer is dancing. the tassels are c tantalizing bit of modishness. These sorts Of footwear arc worn only with dressy sports clothes, and by this is meant the exquisite skirt of white taffetas or crepe de chine or gabardine tailored to a fashionable nicety, and worn for a beach stroll, a dansant or a country club festival. topped with a taffeta-made frivolity in the way of a coat, short, colorful and Frenchy in style.
 The boots, by the way. arc of white kid suede or doeskin.
 Scarfs everywhere. Everyone is wearing them. They may be six yards in length, made of brilliantly colored tu1les or chiffons and edged with regal looking embroideries of silver, gold or cystal, a la Lucille, or be two yards of satin with taffetas ruff1ings or be- come fascinating allurements of lace of the real" or imitation varieties in Brussels or Spanish inspired de- signs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
PURE FOOD IN CONNECTICUT.

Insistence upon pure foods is noth- Ing new. It is a matter which has called forth not only state but federal legislation, and it requires nothing more than the reports from the Con- necticut Experimental station to dem onstrate the wisdom of such action.
 It is nineteen years since this state put its first pure food law into opera ton and from that time dates the im- provement in the simpler foods which are sold. Because of the vigilance in maintaining the law the progress has been steady until today according to the bureaus latest report the purity has increased from 59 to 90 per cent tor that class, while compound foods have shown an average betterment of seven per cent with the added pro- lection that the consumer can tell from the label the quality of the goods.
 This latter class still shows much opportunity for improvement and that 10 a large degree rests with the con- sumer. If the purchaser Is insist ent upon the best he Is bound to have ! tremendous influence upon the quail tty of the food that is provided. If he Is lax there will be encouragement ex- tended to keep just as close as possi- ble-to the requirements of the law and he improvement will not be discern lble. The change in the condition of sood since the first law went into ef- !ects bears this out.
 The work which the experimental station is doing in this connection is highly conmendablea through the en- ightment which it furnishes upon this subject. Adulteration deserves +noth- ng but discouragement.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY,

With the great war in progress across the water this country has req son to give deeper consideration than ever to the great national holiday ob- served today and the significance which Is attached to the anniversary of this ceuntry's independence.
 Never before has the United States in the rights and liberties which it gives stood out in greater contrast to the other nations of the world. It Is a time not only when the citizens of this republic but all others who are enjoying its rich benefits and oppor- tunities should appreciate what the step that was taken 139 years ago means to them. As Andrew Jackson so we'll says Consider the extent of territory, it's increasing and happy population, it's advance in arts which render life agreeable and the scien- ces which elevate the mind. See ed- ucation spreading the lights of reli- zion. morality and general informa- tion into every cottage in this wide extent of our territories and states Behold it as the asylum where the wretched and oppressed find a refuge and support! Look on this picture of happiness and honor and say We, too, are citizens of Americal'"
 Thus is to be realized the import ance of the added effort which has been made to make this anniversary an occasion for impressing upon the newly made citizens just what 1t means to them and that they are henceforth dutybound to uphold and contribute to its ideals. Fourth of July awakens the spirit of patriotism like no other holiday and 1t is far pre- ferable that it should be manifested in an appropriate and sensible manner rather than by struggling to fill the hospitals and homes with injured and cripples.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
INSECTS IN PLANTS.

Place plant in empty tin bucket Then crumple up a small piece oi newspaper. lay on same one-eighth oi a cigar, split with knife; light paper with match, cover pail over tightly and leave for half hour. If plant Is very large use wash boiler with one-half cigar split.
 Take a piece of common white chalk scrape into a powder, add as much water as will produce a paste and ap- ply the paste to the surface of stained ivory. If stains are very bad two three or even more applications may be required.
 If you wish to preserve oilcoths and have them look nice and new, wash them with soft flannel and lukewarm water and wipe thoroughly dry.
 To keep moths away from clothing, wrap each article in stiff brown paper, secure all around, either with gum, paste or close stitching; in fact, make as airtight as possible. Put packages in box and keep tightly closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

were more hours of classroom and fewer of enforced idleness in cluded in the days of a year. Just how the question of long vacations, as it affects both the schools and the col leges of this country, can be worked out 1t Is perhaps a bit early to at tempt to prophecy. Moreover it Is as we have said, a bit unfeeling to bring the matter up at this time for anything more than a reminder of the insistent nature of the question Pres ently, however. efficiency experts will train their minds on the matter, and the school and college calendar will have to undergo a revision. There are at present too many reasons why the weeks of annual vacation are funda- mentally not quite as they should be. New Haven Jcurnal-Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
CONCERNING WOMEN.

The National Suffrage association has doubled its membership in the last year.
 In Oregon the law fixes c minimum wage of $s.25 a week for adult woman clerks.
 Of the e0,ooo trade union women fn New York city so per cent are foreign CTS.
 Kansas women are asking that they have equal property rights with their husbands.
 Miss Elaine Golding has gone to Panama, where she expects to swim the Panama canal.
 Miss H. Barleet has been nominated for a seat in the Birmingham (Eng- land) city council.
 From 1901 to 1911 the mortality due to cancer among women increased a per cent.
 Ninety per cent of the members of the Shirt Waist Makers union in New York are young girls.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
NAVY NOT REFoRMAToRY,

Although the navy is recognized as great school for discipline 1t Is not | reformatory and it ought not to be regardless of the frequency with which such a view is taken.
 It was not long ago that a case before a western court was adjust Id with the suggestion that the &C., used be secured a place in the United States navy and recently Long Is- and case wherein a young man was involved in breaking into houses to Mcura euaA- .-S x order to maintain
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
OTHER VIEW POINTS

People about here look upon sword fishing as business. That is a mat ter of habit. But 1t is a wonderful sport, like the tuna fishing which only Q few of. our local anglers have yet learned to enjoy. Hundreds, and thousands of men travel to California or the Gulf of Mexico for tuna and tsrpon. thinking little of the heavy expense. With a little ingenuity and slight cost from a week in nearby waters a fellow can get thrills enough to last a year, just as good thrills as he can get anywhere.-New London Telegraph.
 New England is not likely to be seriously affected by the prohibition surge. Maine and Vermont are her ob- ject lessons. But she may be bene- fited if the new policy of safety first leads the brewers and the respectable liquor dealers to turn against the black sheep in the business. If trim ming sail to avoid a possible storm leads to the closing of disreputable saloons, so that the average standard is higher than prevails at some spots, there win be larger gain ia public welfare without prohibition, as we'll as a conservation of brewing and retail ing interests.-Waterbur Republican.
 The revision of the state statutes is hardly progressing at express speed. Tn fact the commission has not vet held even one meeting. The first contem- -Qisted was postponed because one of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
5EDMAkiNo.

How many housekeepers have conn plaints from the taller members of the family of bedciothes pulling up from the bottom of the bed and ex- posing the feet? A splendid way to keep the coverings in place is to place a sheet, folded hem to hem over the blankets at the foot of the bed just before putting on the spread. Put about half of doubled sheet over blankets then tuck rest of sheet under mattress, then place spread on bed as usual. This keeps the bed in perfect shape and is a great comfort.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
WASH CATERS.

With the arrival of tub frocks and linen suits a supply of washable "spats" or gaiters, to be worn over pumps, has made its appearance in the shops. For cool days, when one does not want to wear low shoes, and when high ones have been put away for the summer, the gaiter of pique or duck Is a great convenience. It matches the material of the frock, Is light in weight and can be easily cleaned. These spats come in white and some of the simpler colors. They can be dyed to match any dress or suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
CHEAP SINK STEAMER.

An economical and exceedingly ,ee- full sink strainer may be made by punching holes with a nail and ham mer in the bottom of a lard pail. Stand this in the corner of your sink to receive potato skins and ell sorts of debris, which may be put into the stove or garbage pail, as preferred. at the end of each meal. Wash the pail with hot suds when washing the other dishes
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

the members was on his vacation. The second attempt to get together was frustrated by the illness of an- other of the commissioners. Still 1t may be taken for granted that eventu- ally the commission will meet and get down to business. And still fur Iher in the future, very far in the fu- ture, the statutes will be revised. In the meantime, salaries go on and everyone is happy except the taxpay- CTS, who have an uneasy notion that the present estimate of the expenses of revision may have to be revised up- ward before the commission completes it's work.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 There is a growing feeling that both teachers and taught and the whole business of educating this country's future citizens would be better served
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
TO CLEAN GAS PIPES.

Make a paste of Dutch Cleanser, moistened with household ammonia; apply with a piece of flannel and wipe off with dry cloth It works like magic and requires a few minutes. It does away with discolored pipes, often the one blotch on a neat kitchen. This is also excellent for nickel surfaces.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

It ought to be well Understood by this time, even though England says we have none, that this country is well able to pass judgment as to whether it has grievances or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
TO SEASON UTENSILS.

New agate and tin cooking utensils require seasoning before they are used. To do this, simply let them stand on the back of the range for two hours, filled with scalding water and bicar- bonate of soda; one teaspoonful to a quart of water; then wash and dry in the regular manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Even though Germany has praised highly the American shells and France says none of them has been fired, it simply shows the results of a good reputation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
WHITES OF EGGS,

In using the whites of egg for mer- tngue, if a little cold water is added to them and if they are beaten with a fork you. will have more than ordin- arily. It will be Juseda stiff, too, as If beaten with an eggbeater.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Croquettes, when fried in deep fat, should stand in warm place for half an hour before frying; this will make them brown more quickly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

l. When MT. Bryan says the people are not for war, he is right but he
 cannot help understanding the fact
 that they are not in favor of having their rights trampled upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
RAsYns DRESSES.

Very quickly the babys dresses Be- come too snug for comfort Did you ever try trimming out the neck and armholes and putting in new sleeves? i? This will enlarge the little dress enough to insure comfort until the dress wears out,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Tn order to make progress there must be scrapheaps 1t Is declared. Someone is likely to furnish this in- formation to MT. Bryan before an- other democratic convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Having adopted the plan of noti- lying the German government of the position of American vessels at sea that probably under German interpre- tation leaves everything else open to attack.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

If the baby is too little to hold play things, fasten them by a string sus- pended above him in such a position that they will not get out of his reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The eyesight is all important and one should preserve 1t as much as pos sible when one Is young. It is said that lots of people who wear glasses could havo avoided doing so had they been careful in youth of their eye sight,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
FOR JUICY PIES.

When making juicy pies, insert two or three pieces of macaroni in the cen ter of the pie to stand upright. The juice will bubble up into the macaroni instead of running over the crust.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
TO CLEAN WHITE FURNITURE.

To clean the fashionable white painted furniture, which often be- comes spotted and dirty in appearances, use clear turpentine on soft cloth This will remove all of the dirt with out taking off the gloss, as soap and water is always sure to da-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

If impossible to make 1t a sane cell ebration make it as sane as possible, not forgetting the advisability of mak- ing 1t safe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A safe laxative for children is two soaked figs that have remained in a lit- tie water overnight. These are eaten in the morning before breakfast.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

To wind a curtain, remove 1t from the brackets. wind it up by hand and then put 1t into the brackets and pull it out full length. Repeat if necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

If you have a jabot which is trouble some to iron. haste. the pleats in before it is washed. then Iron and remove the threads. Use fine thread
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

It should be thoroughly understood by those who have not embraced the safe and sane idea that 1t isn't aimed at abolishing the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Towels should not be put in the guest room when they are brand new. Use them until they have been laun- dered several times and lose their stiff ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The New York woman who stabbed herself 36 times to commit suicide hacked away as if she felt one bad blow deserved another.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
THE HOUSEWIFE

If there is too much bluing in the rinsing water. all bad effects can be avoided by adding three or four table, spoonfuls of household ammonia
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Nothing is more painful than a bunion and these suffer during the cold weather. Relief can be given by bath ing in hot water and soaping we'll Dry and paint with tincture of iodine. Over this paste some good plaster in the form of a cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When using oil for frying. the oily taste can be taken away by making the oil very hot, and then fry a piece o1 onion in 1t. When brown, take 1t out
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

A ball of string in the guest room Is a convenience. Often when a guest is packing, there is need Of string. A bunch of baggage tags in the desk will be appreciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Many in Mexico hold to the belief that Huerta can come back, but Un- cle Sam is determined that if he does 1t will not be from United States soil.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The man on the corner says: Some people save money for a rainy day; others lay 1t aside for a hayfever va cation,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

After sitting for a. while embroid- ering, the eyes and back are apt to be- come tired. Try putting a fiat pillow on your lap. The change of position is very restful.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

There appears to be a good chance for someone to put up a big kick in behalf of those Armenian mules.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
AN ECONOMY.

When you make an angel cake ar range to make a sunshine cake and a bowlful of mayonnaise to use up the yolks.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The weather bureau thoroughly un- derstands the importance of doing its part in behalf of prevention.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

A net fchu edged with val lace and oruamented with hand embroidery is joined by a bunch of rosebuds.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When planting lily bulbs, place them 12 inches deep and tip the bulb a little sidewise to prevent water from settling at the base among the scales. causing decay.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

One of the best lotions to correct coarse pores and excessive oiliness of the skin is the following: One and oue-haR ounces of tincture of benzoin, one ounce spirits of wine and five ounces of orange flower water. Put the tincture of benzoin into an eight ounce bottle with the spirits of wine, add the other ingredients. previously mixed, and shake slightly. Apply this wash with a sponge night and morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

It Is somewhat difficult to fasten the trimming on a hat, but do not draw the knot in close, and after the trim- ming Is secured, tie the two ends to- gether in a hard knot.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

For morning or sports. skirts nothing is better than white corduroy, and il will launder perfectly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Powered materials have taken { prominent place among the cottor fabrics for washable frocks.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When a tunIc is pointed. long and full. 1t is apt to be very charming al- together.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Black and white are coiors for low shoes; tan and other colors are good but not high in fashion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When ironing, the strain on the feet can be relieved If a thick pad is made of old flannel garments sewed together. Stand on the pad and you will find yourself less tired.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

A rolling high collar has a wide, spreading, plaited tabot of fine batiste ornamented with wide bands of cream colored lace. Hand embroidered dots finish the collar, together with a. black velvet bow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Black and white striped linen trim est effects.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Dr. Nathan Stauffer of Blockley hos- pital. Philadelphia, says that enlarged neck glands can be cured by preven- tion, because they usually come from neglect of adenoidal growth, enlarged tonsils and bad teeth. In a recent lecture given before the College of Physicians he said that these glands act as sentinels to the throat below the adenoids, tonsils, teeth and ears, and they endeavor to check the invading horde of germs passed through the above channels.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

For summer afternoon dresses there is nothing like the striped voiles and silks with lingerie frills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The chamois colored coat is as much in demand this season as was the white coat of last season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
DICTATES OF FASHION.

naere- gre endless numbers of com.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

The short skirts have made fash ionable the high wrinkled boots of soft leather.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

Just . few flowers or leaves-these
 are best trimming for the newest
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The day we celebrate. Let Old Glory fly from every housetop.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When pressing a pleated skirt, pin the pleats to the ironing board. Lay a fold and pin it at the bottom. then hold the waist-band firmly and iron from the bottom toward the top.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05
RECIPES.


 Strawberry GIaee.-Make a syrup of two cupfuls of sugar and one quart of water; add q tablespoonful of gel- atine and set aside to cool. When cold add a pint of fresh strawberry pulp and the juice of two lemons. Line a cylindrical mould with the mixture; i; fiIl the center with cold, whipped cream. sweetened. to which a little dissolved gelatine has been added. and pack in salt and ice for at least an hour. When serving, garnfsh with sliced berries.
 Strawberry and Rhubarb.-Straw- berries and rhubarb are an excellent combination for the making of jam; not only is it very appetizing, but 1t Is very thrifty also, should there hap pen to be children in the household. give 1t to my children on their bread instead of butter Measure your fruit and sugar as follows: Two cups of strawberries, cup of rhubarb, 2 cups of sugar; place in preserving kettle and boil for three-quarters of an hour from the time it commences to boil; {; stir occasionally during boiling to pre- vent flowing over. I made II jars of jam, .valuing at least $1.65 from four baskets of strawberries. two pounds rhubarb, three pounds sugar, costing only 5s cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

binations of leather in the new foot
 gear.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-05

When steaming velvet over the tea kettle, insert a small funnel over the spout of the kettle. This will spread the steam over a larger surface, and the work may be accomplished much easier.