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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
COMPULSORY EDUCATION.

It makes little difference where it is put on trial, compulsory school at- tendance accomplishes such results that it invariably makes those com naonwealths where it is given a test wonder that it was not put in force long ago. It is in the interest of edu- cation and the future citizens that it is maintained so generally and for like reasons that it is urged upon those communities which have not previous ly adopted it. If schools are worth anything and the people are going to get the benefit of them, they cannot be neglected but that is just what is done unless the children are made to attend school.
 Thus every experiment that is at tempted in that direction arouses much interest and Florida at the pres ent time is in the limelight in this re- spect. Last year the legislature as a concession to compulsory school at tendance passed a law which left this matter to local option. It~rwas not of course what might have been ex- pected in view of the action of other states, but it was nevertheless a start in the right direction. It was a be- ginning from which beneficial results
 
 stance at least it has come before it had been arranged for. Tn one county in that state the school board had de- cided that compulsory education would become effective in 1917 but being convinced that the benefits of it cannot be obtained any too soon or ganizations and individuals are work ing to shave it effective at once, which meets with opposition on the part of the board only for the reason that it will not be able to make the necessary provisions within the limited time. This shows that the merits of compul- sorry education have convinced and there are reasons to believe that what is being done in one county will quick fly follow in others, and as new states begin to fall in line others are bound to feel the influence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

dians live in the same type of huts which they have occupied since the Spanish conquest and perhaps for cen t7lries before that. The strip of low land along the shore has a tropical climate, with an abundance of rain. Beyond this verdant margin to the East rises the towering, thickly wood ed Sierxa 3Gadre range, extending for hundreds of miles to the North and South.
 Among the rich products of Mexi- co.'s fertile fields, under-sea caves and riven hills which find their way to the outside world through the Mazatlan gateway are rubber, gums, dyewods, silver, copper, gold lead pearls, tor toise shell, salted fish, and cabinet woods. The cjty's manufacturing ac- tivities include saw mills, cotton fac tories and rope works
 Fourteen years ago Mazatlan was almost depopulated by 8 >frightful epidemic of bubonic plague which sur passed in severity some of the most terrible ravages of the Black Death in Europe during the Middle Ages. Ac- cording to one authority only 4,000 people out Of 9 total of 18,000 were spared, and more than a thousand houses were burned in an effort to stay the march of the disease. Dur ing the last decade sanitary conditions have been improved greatly"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
A GENERAL OFFENSIVE.

From all indications the.lonEs await ed offensive of the British has been opened. Thissis not thekfrstt time that an attempt has been made tto break through, the German liness in northern France, with > tremendous losses on both sides,S butsaccording to the claims of those who are directing the move ment andS thosej who know the British were never sjbettert prepared to carry on the expected drive, and one which is necessary if the enemy is going to be driven out of the territory which it now possesses, than at present.
 The claims are borne out to a. cer- tain extent by the success which has been obtained in the first "a ssault,' for though no vital stronghold has been taken itahas been shown that the Brit ish. are notS powerIess5 and it is xindi- catedathats they havef been Eheld back until their efforts9 can be thetmosts ef- Fective. ..4 sfYaz E. E. gJ4-s5f,stA ,'-
 It has often beens asked what the British are doing, and titx has Ebeens as often answered thatEthey Yweresready 10 render 4whatever4 serviceE tteY lwere called. uponIfor. in connection sw1th sthe struggle 8for ssVerdun. .sIts, is eapparent iowe that4 thesprope ftinnef for sthat. has arrived, i forthwith theI GepfnansA Ahnding Ehes sFrenchT 1bbornf defendersSof that inportantE salient, 5swithl5 l5G thea russians yaiiingsground@id daiIy4 4inAzB1k Winas and Ealicia, 5with the t1talians< pushing kthe Austrians back iand- thes alliedS lin :hef Balkans 4ready,i to strike, Tai general offensive 2 must be / consit1eredss to be underway which twill trequire zthea sur premet effortg ofs thei central powers kto cheek. s'SlyS- lssHs'ts- 9. s.
 siWithE all fronts 8under :strong9pres- sure sandAtheta talliesfmeetin ingxwttF1 ssuc@ sess in t1ieirF Fendeavors 2therekis is D de- pied ! to Ethex Teutons the chance S of Ihffting theiE6 force from Aone&thea LerA ofa 8wars he ;sosl3sr:a Ead11
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
CANNOT ESCAPE RESPONSIBLE

In the from the Mexi- can foreign: office issued at the same time the publication of2the note from the United States was. authorized in Mexico City, the declaration is. made that the presence &of American troops In Mexico invites rather than prevents bandit raids along the border.
 There 4naight have been ground for such a, statement had 1t referred sole iy to those raids which have taken place since the punitive expedition was sent across the Rio Grande, but the Mexican foreign office apparently overlool1s the fact that at the time of the raid upon Columbus by the ban dits underi the guidance of Villa there were no troops from this country in Mexico. Thus the: incentive for that raid was not the presence, of United States soldiers on Mexican soil. There was no invitation lfor7such 6, murder ouss assault upon t1le Ftown and that was the reason for the sending of General Pershing and his soldiers: over the border. Whatever effect that act may have fhad upon the Mexicans as to the other raids, it must be appre- ciated that if Carranza had provided proper patrols and had possessed the
 
 of the present trouble would have been avoided.
 The excuse which is. offered by, the Mexicans foreign office is, However, too, weak IttpracticaIly admits that Car -anza has failed to 2 provide the pro- tection to : Americans which he was duty bound. to render and. because this country undertook to: provide it's own protection % and thereby : assist Mexico ; to, live up to its responsibiIi- ties this country is to blame. Car. ranza has. apparentlytb tbeent doing soma hard thinking ito find an excuse for his actions, but if shegrelies upon this excuse he utterly Efails. The fault lies entirely with tirn}and had thes prevent ed the Columbus raid, as The should have, or even indicated bysyhis action thereafter that thet banditsg would be properly. punishedE there would have been az withdrawal of the American. force long before tthis.,A,. ;. .-...es, .a5
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
\ HOME MADE REMEDY.

An excellent merely for eczema and working flower of sulphur into vase line This ointment may be easily manufactured at home by turning a plate bottom side up and putting upon it about half spoonful of vaseline and then adding the sulphur, little at time, and working it into the Vasehne with a broad b1aded knife, until of the right consistency. It will agave the appearance of a bright yell low saIve when the moulding process is completed. It may be kept in one of those ordinary small glass boxes with metal tops to be found in every household, and will keep indefinitely.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
FOR THE BoUDouR.

A dainty spindle legged side table and gilt oval mirror take the place of a dressing table in one attractive summer home. The same arrange ment is seen in the music room, and boudoir. It is distinctly modern and effective as well. The table is low and has pair of old fashioned can dlesticks for the only ornament. The hirror hangs directly over the table on a line with the heholding eyes. Toilet articles may be kept in the shallow drawers of the table. It is a happy combination of unrelated ob- jects, such as decorators call the har- mony of three.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
BEAUTY SECRETS.

Most women's arms are either too large where they join the shoulders, at the elbow or at the wrist Some times the elbow itself is unsightly, be- ing rough and yellow and dry look ing. Exercises and massage will help to improve the shape of the arms even 1T they won't remake them. Careful attention to bathing and the appli- cation of lotions and creams to the surface of the arms will make the skin soft and white. Even the elbows can be made soft and ''velvety."
 With good massage, some vaseline or pure cold cream, witch hazel and a stiff flesh brush and bar of soap every elbow can be made presentaIble. The elbows must not rest upon a. table or any hard substance, as the rubbing and pressure make the skin harsh and rough and dry. To care for the elbows properly a daily bath with the brush and plenty of good sap, followed by a brisk rubbing with a crash towel, is l required. After the elbow is well dried massage it with some emollient taking pieces of cotton and wiping away the oil at different times in or der to remove the dirt which oozes out of the skin as the emolIient clears the pores. Thoroughly wipe the cream away when through with the massage and then apply-tl1e witch hazel The best time to give the elbow. this at tention E is upon retiring. In case tlse elboWssis scaly andarough, a strenuous but effective method of Fsoftening, it and 'nakink it3 smooth; and white is to apply Powdered tpunice stone taking Escare not5 to sbrealzst the.skin.a Follow tn @ !pun1fce fstones rubbing sTithE cold cream and witch. .hazed, ,tas stated saibove. s ,Finching-5 isss thek bests method. to Ere- sn1ove slnplass sh fl C. .ar11iss Pinch tsthet arnlf Is over syss s5 gopds a nAFd lspinches, 4 only be- careful hot toa brsuise istghefesh r The Fpirching gfs.wiI Issbrin gathe l3blood= to the Esurface andk exercise Athe many kInuSc1est useless sfrom 8ina actfVitys E4EixepcisesF whi iehy bring t1fe F amused muscles sinto yplaysSwtlL also help shape the. aTnfg aIudF rernoT dperdIous {fats There needsbe ,nosfeaT3 3th att ahyaexer- .cises Twil make .the ss muscles ! Knotty f,and ehard5 as SwonanlsS bady.fs8sos osbuiH that it5 is Eimp mpossfhae 4forsTEe smj1scIes ftos slbecoRness F9Fery4 ry4woma1esgmus- cless eRcoEersd dds-7 layer ofSfatty tissue. r kss .y3e- 3fs's >5ss sSa..ssE
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
TABLEcovE'Rs

Chintzes and French cretonnes come in charming coIors and in odd conven- tional designs. When squares or run ners of these materials are bound in heavy gold galieon, no smarter eff feet could be asked for. Strips and squares of heavy crash bound with linen of a plain color or with linen border buttonhoIed on are practical and good looking for camp bunga- lol1 verandas.
 The blue and white Japanese tow cling is fresh looking and equally ser viceable for summer table covers. The blue and white or red and white bar red linen toweling, when finished with a white cotton fringe makes smart covers for wicker tables when out of door teas and lunches are served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
BEAUTIFUL HANDS.

It is possible to Eave smooth hands even ifrone is a housekeeper' and dish washer. Dissolve a spoonful of traga- canth, which. cansbe obtained from any druggist for very small sum, in three times as much water. Let it stand in 8 covered cup for twelve hours. Fill the cup with water and apply the thin jelly which has formed freely to your hands after each washing. A few drops of perfume and a little gly- cerin added to the jelly will improve the lotion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

locality must rely, upon its own re- souroes& and from the trial of other methods of breaking through thel ene- my's lines it tissrecognized that if fhere is going to be a successful outcome from the. allies'f standpoint 1t, must, be obtained in such a manner with the present as. a. favorable time. .8snTheEont- come. however, is in. the balance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
ADJUSTING MANrLEs.

You should learn to adjust your own gas nantIes instead of sending for a man and paying anything from 30 to 50 cents for them. They can be brought for 10 cents and are. easily ad- justed. The principal thinggto do is to @burn" the mantle as soon assit is adjusted. Apply a match and don't be startled when the whole mantle flames up; the coating-is simply burn ing off-a necessary operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

An eminent French doctor has been lately upsettfng our notions as to bed making. He advocates that our pill lows be put under the feet instead Of under the head of the sleeper, and de- clares this method is Q sure cure for insomnia Another suggestion is to the feet and head, so that the weary sleeper lies in a hollow. This is said to be most restful. Weariness is real ly the hunger of special organs and should be alIeviated by rest in order to permit the feeding of these tired organs by the blood.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
An inevnensive s+ockire

An inexpensive stocking may be made with very little trouble. Cut two pieces of f(cardboardt 2 1-2 by 1-2 have one end of cardboard round. Cut feet and tops off one pair of Iady's hose, cover one piece of card board with top of stocking, cut stocking legs lengthwise and join. gather onto one piece of cardboard, be sure straight edge of cardboard is at the top. This forms one-half of the bag. Take another pair of stockings and cover second piece of cardboard same as first. To join bag take a, third pair of stockings (using legs oEly), cut lengthwise and sew on to part of stocking that nas been gath cred to cardboard. Where stockings have been joined featherstitch with red silkateen. To hang up bag 1-2 yards of red ribbon adds to the appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
COLoREp poELEEs.

Now that there is such a rage for bright colors, coIored centrepieces and doilies are replacing the all- white one which have for so long been fashion able for the luncheon table. Cretonne, which is intended for this purpose, may now be bought in the shops.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

in any way bring about understanding and order, now is the opportunity. For of a certainty, as matters now stand, there never was in our history a threatened war in which our cause was weaker. Now of all dimes, with the terrible case of Europe before us, we ought to find a way out of it with honor. This is nothing like a, case of Cuba over again. It is a case for med iation that will bring permanent set clement. Good success to those who are Iaboring to that end.-New Haven Register.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

For the past few years the camp grounds at Niantic have been for saken. The reason why is hard to fer ret out. When trouble started the troops were rushed to Mantle just the same. Mantle grounds are among the best in the country, and in the future it would be a good plan to have the annual encamPment there instead of noving around to all the corners of the state. Mantle had to be returned to when an emergency arose. =. New Britain Record
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
SOLID s1LK%sHAwE'UTMIzEDAAs

s;JBTipgeFds4no nowfbeingArevived8 and an aoida. golds silk shawl was Arecehtlys de- aSwonderful affair. The
 sto1e? ends wereE of tI1e@ fringed edsportion as gwell as ! the deep round collar lwIiich flared away from the neck, ac-
 cording to the dictates of modern fash tfon.
 Sa4 Dhat the alittle coats of. taffeta that
 nave. been5 described will beivEorn both k sinetlblac1@a and in color.eseemsA assured,
 alid&t &theynare charming with summer sfrocks even fwhen not made to wear with oneg particular frock
 IS. s.AzmostN4importan point 4 about a sehate teesd s athat it4 mus not pe4 4tazen
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
To REMoVE STAINS.

To remove tea, coffee, fruit and
 vegetable stains from white goods, heap salt on the spot, rub hard, and rinse it in hot water in which con- siderable borax has been dissolved
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

That German submarine which is coming across the Atlantic with a supply of dyestuffs is bound to fur n1sh. a new attraction at the beaches this summer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

CarTanza gives this country per mission to bring the dead back to the United States, but he doesn't possess the power. to restore them to life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
TO CLEAN A BOTTLE.

Put some crushed egg shell into a bottle, then fill half full of strong soapsuds and shake thoroughly. Aft CT rinsing in clean water you will find the bottle looking like new.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
MEND. WASHING.

It is of ethe sutrnost importancek to mend Eanytning%that needs* starcEd De fore5it is laundered. If the torn or worn place is starchedt sironed,i is 4torn9and wornfjust sosmuch the more; andSa tstiff, worn place is very difH- cult-to mend. L
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The first thing that those troopers were given after their return from Mexico was a kerosene bath. That's one of the penalties for having been in bad company,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A. well known woman seen the other day was looking years younger and better than previously. Her doctor had told her to drink the juice of one orange and one lemon mixed together, fasting, on waking every morning, ad- vice which she had followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

An investigation of the report that Japanese warships were trendezvoused off the Mexican coast showed once more that all the jingoes are neither dead nor sleeping.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

seriously, but worn rather carelessly as if the owner did not care whether it fell off or not. This. is the only way to obtain the essential chic efNact.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Furs that have become fat and oily looking about the neck may be made fresh and like new by rubbing the fur the wrong way with hot iron. Furs that have been wet should never be hung in front of a stove or an open fire to dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Gov. Carlson of Colorado has ap- pointed3Afrs. Imogene Clark as a mem Der of the civil service commission in that state.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

A quick mustard plaster may be maeSe from a large slice of bread with edges trimmed, and thickly sprinkled with ground mustard. Over this spread thin muslin cloth saturated with vinegar and wrung out. The vinegar prevents a blister.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

It was six months ago that the att tack was made upon the Petro1ite, which must make Austria think that it took a long time for the1 insult to make an impression ..4
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
WASHING GLASSWARE.

Glassware should always be washed in a wooden bowl as there will be far less chance of it's getting broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

If you would clean your grass rugs before laying them try sponging with a weak salt and water solution. Bran water also is excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Topeka, Kas., has two women in of- ficial positions-NGiss Alberta Halel, city treasurer, and Miss Etta Coveu, city clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
SOME USE AT LAST.

The steel rod from an old umbrella or paraso1 will make an excellent plant supporter next summer, and If paint ed green vii look well. The ribs, too may be brought into use for similar
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The man on the corner says: When it comes to prophecy the ifs are stronger than the gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

New hlanHets shouldS be- shaken and soaked in cold water onernfght tofta1xe out the sulphur dressings and !! make them more. easily washed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

For mud stains on dresses dissolve a little carbonate of soda in water and with it wsleEl the mud stains. An other plan is to rub the stains with a cut raw potato, afterward removing the potato juice by rubbing it with a flannel dipped in water.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
RECIPES. .,s, gs -.. :. :,

Lobster la Rouen-SHghtly brown in a saucepan one small cut-up onion with a, little butter. If you have a little clear meat gravy add it to the onion and enough flour to make con sistency of cream, add one bay leaf, one saltspoonful of salt, half as much pepper, also one tablespoonful of eel cry seed. Let this come to a boil, then simmer gently for ten minutes, strain and ad half a pound of fresh mush- rooms, or one can of mushrooms if you have no fresh ones; simmer ten min utes longer. If you have a boiled lob ster cut it up in good sized pieces Cor canned lobster will do) put it into the sauce, cover tI1e pan closely and stand it over hot water for ten minutes. Fill pate shells with this, place on toast snd serve.
 Drop Cakes~-Cream half a cup of butter, add two cups of brown su- gar, four we'll beaten eggs and half 9 cake Of grated chocolate; sift and add two cups of flour with a rounding tea spoon of baking powder, half a tea spoon each of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg and half a pound of chopped walnuts or oceans. Drop on a bak- ing sheet or the bottom of an invert- ed dripping pan well buttered in teaspoonfuls, and bake in a moderate oven about eight or ten minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The more we hear from him the !more we must realize that we did not lznow Carranza when we formally rec 6ognized him.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The only woman physician in Fur key is Dr. Mary Eddy, whose fitness was passed upon by a dozen physi- clans.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The three or two piece suits are more favored by the fastidious wo- man than the one piece gown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
EpIToRIAL NOTES.

New Mexico will feel safe once more just as- soon as the Connecticut troops arrive.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Signora Blanca gBardoli of Bologna, Italy, has invented gauge mask to neutralize the effect of asphyxiating gases.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Philadelphia's municipal-p -playgrounds are supervised by: a woman, Miss Eliz- abeth iO'NeilI.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

More than one-fourth of the. woman Of voting age in the United, States are wage earners outside their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

A weak solution oflturpentine pour ed down the water pipes once week will drive the water bugs away.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The balloon skirt is losing ground and we may expect the limp frock te be the fashion very soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

C1arry tMarshaI, a New York boxer is managed and seconded in all his fights by his sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
la9 CONCERNING WOMEN. :

In nearly all the French ammunition factories the majority of workers are women :
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
Shabby oak

Shabby oak should be brushed over with warm beer and when thoroughly dry polished with beeswax and turpen- tine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
OTHER VIEW POINTS

If diplomacy can do anything, if the southern neighbors of Mexico, who know perfectly what war with us may mean to that suffering republic, can
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Do you know that if a brick is used for. an iron stand your irons will retain their heat just twice as long?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

z, ,TnE Ethesse1ect1onyof FWHliansRf wfll- 'coxAto'f conducts. his ssr campaign, r NGr. sselecteda asstrongs andsable man, Eand [ one who ! ifkeaS himself yahas .hadS nos Ssquabblesssvwithss either1s faction of es pSrtyy s. AeaF S3
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

'4 IteissaEgoodfideas to ssave1 Impossible,
 a sdetinite su1lii for ! furniture @replace- qments. This applies espectallySto ,1lle
 keeper of a new. house.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Whenever possible save the green leaves of a1 head2of lettuce & for egg salad, while the hearts are$ kept for the tomato fruit and other salads
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03
sUGGEsTIoNsaFoR
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Hard@.hodIea,

HardAhodLedse eggs Achopped4 fine and mixede<w16h mustard, little cream and seas01sngg;Will make a delicious sandwich. z f';ig;a52a $. s4,.sa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

The smartest evening gown a woman can ala.ve is made of some sheer black material.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-03

Miniature birds travel in a proces- sion around the crowns of some o1 the new sailor hats.