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Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
Tho Loouat rran.

The locust is tall tree, native to this country, towering profusely in May and June. being at that time near ly covered with long hanging clusters Of fragrant white Blossoms.
 A small tree called the redbud or Judas tree belongs to this family. It is often used as ornamental trees in parks and on lawns. In Arkansas 1t grows in abundance. The flowers, which are a deep rose color, appear in April or May. about the time that the young leaves make an appearance. They are borne all over the tree, even on the trunk itself.
 The honey locust has larger and finer foliage than the common locust and it is armored and protected by a multi tude of sharp thorns.
 The locust wood is much used in ship building and for fence posts, because 1t reststs decay in contact with mois- ture. It is very hard, strong, and takes Q high polish.
 These trees are preyed upon by bor. ing insects and are not as popular as they were formerly. Q
 HARRY LEVI. Age 12.
 Bozrahville.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
ALASKA GLACIER RETREATS.
United States Geological Survey
 Shows Changes in Glacier.

Fifteen years ago a member of the United States Geological Survey map ped the front of the Barry Glacier which is in the northwest corner of Prince William Sound, Alaska. In 1910 1t was found that the front of the glacier had gone back about three miles from the position it occupied in 1899. B. L. Johnson, of the Geological Survey, examined the front of Barry Glacier in the fall of 1914 and deter mined that the total retreat of the glacier between 1910 and 1914 appear ed to be about S,200 feet, a retreat of 1-2 miles in Is years. A short &C., count of the retreat of this glacier by Mir. Johnson has just been published as Professional Paper 9S-C. It. in cludes a sketch map showing the po- sition of the glacier front in seven different years and several reproduc- tions of photographs of the glacier.
 A copy of the report may be ob- tained free on application to the Dt- rector of the United States Geological Survey at Washington, D. c.
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laughing as hard as he could. but did not mind that ana laughed. also. we stayed in the water about 90 minutes longer. but did not try to swim again.
 The next day being very warm, went over to Eerbertss home to see if he would go again. When we got In the river, I forgot that I had tried to swim the day before and had fallen down. so tried again and again till could swim a. little.
 After could swim Eairly well, ] was often reminded by Herbert of the day that fell into the water, but then would join in the laugh with the ethers.
 IsADoRE sCHIER, Age 15.
 VVfI1fr1gnfic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01

ss railroad center and manufactur- ing section.
 Norwich is in the ncrtherIy part of New London county. if fs noted for it's water power and manufactoriea.
 New Haven is in the southwestern part of Connecticut, in New Haven county. It Is nottd for its manu- factnres and Yale college
 Hartford issfn the north central part of Connecticut, in Hartford county IL is the capital of Connecticut and is a, big business center. Bridgeport is in the southwestern part of Connecticut, in Fairfield coun- ty. It is noted for it's naAnufacturea.
 Connecticut produces nearly every thing that is manufactured.
 My own town, Lebanon, Is located | in the northwestern part of New Lon- don county. The chief occupation Is farming, The means of tranaporta- ton is by teams. autos, and railroads. Lebanon has a few good woods, and one of two very high hiIls. Lebanon has an old war oflce. which is now used as a library; ana many 4 old buildings that were used Tn the Revolutionary war.
 EDITH F. KOSHER, Age fl. North Franklin.
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North Franklin.
How Our erandmothers Ma,

now Ouc srahQhackaeFe Made Gandlea
 Uncle Jed: Have you thought how hard our grandmothers had to work in olden times7 am going to tell you how they had to make their candles ESQ they could have a light in those days. First they had to take beef tal- low, cut 1t in small pieces and try it out to get the tallow; then they would all free from scraps; then they had to put it in their boilers and have 1t warm. Then took candle wicking and cut it off as long as they would like to Then they had some sticks made pur- posely. They would put the candle wicking over the stick and twist it together; they would put a dozen or more on the sticks, but not close so they would hit; then they would have 9 days job dipping candles. They would dip the strings into the hot tal- low and then hang the sticks up on l chairs or a rack made for the pur- pose, and as fast as they got cold would dip them again and again until | they got them as large as they want ed to have them made. This is the way the old people made their candles. Then they got to running them in moulds which were made of tin and of I different sizes. Some moulds run a dozen at once with these moulds they 1 fixed the wicking on sticks and run l it down through the moulds and fasten at the bottom, then melted the tall low and filled up the moulds; they
 then set them away and let them get cold and hard. They would pull them out of the mould and the candle would
 look like the wax candles they have nowadays.
 | Sometimes they would gather bay berry berries and cook them to get
 the tallow; then mix it with the beef
 tallow. It made the candies harder and they would burn better and last longer
 ! think we nowadays are furnished
 with lights and much less work thar our grandmothers did and have better lights.
 LUCY A. CARTIER, Age I4. l IIa r,arntc,a p E, D Aya
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Norwich.
Why eirIs shouId Learn to cook.

Why Girls Should Learn to Cook.
 Mrs. St. Clair was going to Bos- ton for day or two. and so thinking it time for Gertrude, her thirteen year old daughter to assume some re- sponsibility, left her to keep house.
 At ten o'clock, Gertrude. in very excited frame of mind, stood on the veranda. watching the car for Bos- ton disappear in the distance.
 Well. this will never do. What did that clock strike. ten Of course there is plenty of time to surprise papa, but I want everything to be de- icious, so I'll go to work at once.''
 While she was pairing the potatoes, she cut her finger and had to spend several minutes bathing 1t, before searching through all the bureau drawers for the court-plaster.
 At last her wound was forgotten; but in the meantime, so was the fire. Much to her disgusef she had to go down three flights of stairs to the basement for cobs and oil After working for fifteen or twenty minutes a feeble little flicker catching a dry fragment did the work. and soon the l kettN was singing again.
 At length the meat and vegetables 1 were over the red hot stove, but if the clock spoke truly It was then l 11.SO.
 ''Now I know mother never takes | but few minutes to bake cookies, so that is what shall have for desert Of course, papa won't mind if we 1 omit the pudding mother always makes He is so fond of cookies, Pm | sure to please him."
 Gertrude, knowing where every in- gredient was kept, had the cookies ready for the oven in an amazingly short time. At 12 o'clock they were or at least Gertrude called them done They looked good and she proudly placed them on the table
 She had just finished taking up the half done vegetables and meat, Wher I the door opened an din walked he1 father with. Goodness me- a mar to dinner.
 At the table all was going well, the father was chatting about this ant that, when he stopped suddenly tC look at his friend, EEr. Marston, whC was fumbling with a gold tooth, ant l A cookie with tooth prints in it Ia1 Sl by his plate, with evident signs of :; struggle. showing on the gentleman' face. Mir. St. Clair said nothing. b1 wondered what had happened. He de 1 clined desert and in a short time both had left for the office.
 We'll, now, what did ail that man. thought poor Gertrude. m go an, see what put into those cookies. Per haps they didn't bake long enough ] Now, let me see. Molasses. ginger salt, butter, sugar. milk and flour. Ye. no, what is this? Plaster Paris"
 broke his gold tooth, or said ever aft , CT that girls should learn to cook?
 BEATRICE BURNHAM.
 Hannpton.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
Tho ciotbina of Some Animals,

It is very interesting to observe the wonderful way in which the Creator has clothed and ornamented his va- rious creatures. Some live in the wa- ter, some on land, and some exist partly in the air, on water, and on land.
 S In the scaleg oe the fish we find s- ]. -lI.- sg D. 2 . ss. f- -lk
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The Beaver.

North America is the principal coun~ try where the beaver is found, but 1t Is also common on the EuphTatess and -.l-< F..t s-.,e- 'Ss.,< '-.- s'A-f7 V !.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
somethina Ahout nona.

Dear Uncle Jed: thought would tell you something about dogs Dogs are faithful animals. They often save people from drowning. am going to " Sf i
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Hana and the EairY.

Once in land far from here there lived poor little boy named Hans. Hans lived with his father and moth CT in a little hut outside of the city.
 One day when Hans was returning fy5m walk in the fields he saw two men talking. They seemed very ex- cited about something, but he could not make out what they said, When he reached home he found his moth CT in tears.
 ''Why, mother. dear, what is the matter ?" cried Hans. putting his chubby hand around his mothers neck.
 "Our good queen is very i'll and the doctors all fear that there is no hope for her. sobbed the poor woman.
 Hans suddenly took his hat and walked slowly out into the fields. Coming to an old oak tree he seated himself beneath it's wide. spreading branches.
 Suddenly he heard a. tiny voice ex- claim, 70. dearl what shall I ever do?" and looking down at his side Hans saw a tiny man dressed in green | tugging at a wild cherry.
 Gan help you in any way ?'' ask ed polite little Hans.
 The little man looked up. Yes said he, This cherry is so heavy t4at can't make it move. If you will kindly take it and put 1t in my store house in wonder hollow tree.' Now said the little man, when Hans returned. what do you wish the most of anything in this worId?'' q wish." said Hans, "that I could make our good queen well and strong l again."
 "CIose your eyes, turn around or your toes and see what happens" sait l the little man.
 Hans obeyed. When he opened hil eyes he found in his hand little box
 Give the queen the contents of thi! box and your wish shall be granted, said the dwarf.
 1 Hans tan home as fast as he could Next morning Hans and his fathel went to court and as soon as thu queen swallowed the powder that tn, box contained she at once felt wei H and strong.
 Hans father was given a title, anl Hans was brought up Sn the palace so that in the end they all were hap
 RALPH PENDLEToN. Age g. | prOxrfTarao
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RALPH PENDlETON, Age 3 Providence, R. l.
Rv the Sea.


 Betty lived in a little cottage by the sea. It was a pretty cottage, with red rambler roses and pretty garden. Inside everything was nice. It was a very clean place and Betty loved 1t dearly.
 Betty played down by the seashore. She would take some pretty shells, her family of dolls. and their clothes and play by the sea
 Her biggest and oldest doll was Is- abel Victoria. The smallest and newest was Winifred Mary. A mid de sized dol1 was Elizabeth Ann. and there was Teddy Bear.
 She played with another little girl named Catherine who lived near Bet ty. They never QuaTreied and al- ways had good time. Whenever they played .shipwreck or pirates they played by the sea
 SPLEEN LOWENBERGER, Age g. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
TIE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Walter Supina of Stafford Springs: Dick, the Bank Boy.
 2--Edith P. Foster of North Frank lin: Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies. s-Margaret MeGarry of Norwich: Ruth Fielding at Sunrise Farm.
 4-Harry Levi of Bozrahville: Fred Fenton on the Crew.
 5-Pauline Hasler of Taftville: Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point.
 s--Marle A. Shea of Norwich: The High School Rivals.
 7--Beatrlee 5urnham of Hampton: His Lordship's Puppy.
 s-Luey A. Garter of Hampton: Meadow Brook Girls on the Tennis Courts.
 Winners of prizetbopks living in the city may call at the Bulletin business oaiee for them at any hour after 1O !. m. on Thursday. E..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01

WHEN YoB WANT % pus your pus- iness before the pupIfc. there la no medium better Ehau KnrouEn fh0 ao-l yertising columnz CT Tne 6nuekins f
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could do anything with him was to keep soft cloths next to his skin. I tried several powders but nothing helped him until I heard of Sykes Comfort Powdar [
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THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE.
B0Ys AND GIRLS DEpARTMENT

I'm pleased to know my letter was good enough to win q book
 Carrie Cello, of Yantic: received the prize book and want to thank you very much. have read it through and found it very interesting. like it very much
 Anna ReswicI< of BozrahviIle: Re- ceived the prize book. I thank you ever so much for it. appreciate it very much. I think 1t is very inter- esting.
 Anna Anderson of Norwich: I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled The Bobbsey Twins at School. have read it and find it very interesting.
 STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AAAEhKER
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
Norwich.
Connecticut.

OoHneCEicuSs
 Connecticut is located in the east ern part of the United States, on the continent Of North AmeSica.
 It is bounded on the north by Mass achusetts, on the east by Rhode Is- land, on the south by Long leland Sound, ard on the west by New York. It is one of the smallest states in the Union.
 There are no important mountains in Connecticut, but it is a very hiIly country.
 There are three large rivers, the Connecticut, the Thames and the Hou- satonie. They are used for water power and transportation. There are also many brooks in Connecticut.
 There are eight counties in Con- nectieut: Litchheld, Hartford Holland Windhan, Fairfield, New Haven, Mid- dlesex and New London.
 Some of the important cities are: New London. Norwich, New Haven Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Middletown.
 New London is in the southern par ! of New London county. It is nQkef z ss- 'sssz1 V V ts w, n
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-01
Nathan Hale,

 Nathan Hale, an American soldier, and patriot. was born in Coventry, Conn.,, June 1775. He was gradu- ated at Yale college in 1773, and in- tended to be a minister, but when the Revolutionary war broke out he joined the army as a lieutenant, and soon became captain. After the de- feat of Long Island, Washington wished to get information about the strength and plan of the British. and Hale volunteered to go. He went in disguise to the enemy's camp, and found out all he wanted. but on re- turning was captured, and hanged as spy by the order of Sir William Howe. Hale was hanged in New York city when only 21 years old. His last words were. q regret that have but one life to lose for my country" A fine monument has been erected to his memory at Coventry.
 Many young patriots will die for their country.
 cARR1E A. GELo. Age il.
 Lebanon.
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LETTERS OF oF.AckNowLEpoMENr.

John Hogan of PutnanaSI I thank you Fery much for the interesting prize book which received.
 oGrrio. .Ae4 Pratt of4Pomfret Center: Chauk youk for nyN prize book, Madge Gort0rie UFuat. have read it hrpugaf end sn5oyssd it:
 6liis6 sSonnsdy c1M6oosup: heart
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Here is proof and baby's picture
 "My oldest child was badly chafed, fused all the time, and the only way
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-Minna Irving in Judge.
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piseoverx of Mexico.

IUC1 A. CARIER, Age l4. Hampton, R. F. D. No. 1.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04
obituary-nrs. James Bear

sarah Jane Edwards was born in
Hrlstol, England. January l6. 1851.
and died at the home of her dauph-
ter. Mrs Mabel Newcomer. at Coll
Yer, Kansas. Thursday. February "a.
Isl6, after an Illness of six weeks.
aged % years, l month and days.
In 1859 she came TO America With
her brother and sister and made
her home with her brother for a few
months in New York CITY. From
there she went to buffalo. n. Y. and
made her home with her oldest sis
Ter, where on october :. ISL. she was
united in marriage to james Bear.
TO this union we're born Twelve chill
dren, viz: Joseph E. and Cha>. w.
OF Russell. Kans.: Mrs. Mabel New :
conner, OF Coliyer. Kans-: Mrs. ANA
Allen, of Salida. Colo: Frank. of
Waldo. kans.: George E. of Hays.
kans-: Chester. Of Russell, Kans.. and
James, ef Marceline, Mo Besides the
children she leaves two brothers and
four sisters to mourn her loss.
sHer husband died only three
months age. November p, 1915.
In the spring of 1879. with her hus-
band she came TO Kansas making her
nome near Russell. where she lived
until after the death OF her husband.
In her home she was ever found
bringing cheer and comfort as only
mother can to her husband and chill
dren. This was her pride aud seem
ingly only purpose in life and after
the death Of her husband her life was
changed from conteuuueent ana hap
plHesS to one Of sorrow. and death TO
her, was not only welcome but desir-
ed so she could be laid to rest by lis
SIDE and her spirit join with his in
the Great Beyond.
She was member of the Method
list Church and was always true to
her God and kind and loving wife
and mother to her children.
Two months ago she came to Coll
yer, kans to make her home with her
laughter, Mrs. S. A. Newcomer. |
where she lived till death. ]
The body was shipped to Russell, |
kans-, Saturday morning and the
funeral services were held in the
Methodist church conducted by.
1yithe pastor, J. E. Wilson. and the
chains laid to rest in the Russefft
,emetary. Xxx
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04
To Members of Voda Local Union No
742-Noti<e

Owing to the size of cur regular
meeting place at Noda, we deem it
advisable to hold our regular meeting
of March 25, 1916, at Big Creek hall
at which time our state president
will be here. The meeting will be
called to order by the president at
I:30 p- N. to transact such business
as may come before Humiliation of
candidates, etc. and will close pre-
c1sely at $50 p. m, after which will
be held an open meeting. when our
state president assisted by others
prominent in the association will ad-
dress those present on The Needs of
Cooperation, and Its Benefits 10 the
Farmers in General. - Will be fully ex-
planned by these prominent speakers.
The balance of the evening will be
enjoyed in dancing to good music fur
nished for the occasion free of charge
to the lovers of the art. A good oys-
ter supper will be served to those
wishing TO partake at very nominal
cost.
Now. be it distinctly understood.
that the open Meeting commences at
precisely at $50 p. M, at which time
everybody is cordially invited without
any cost. Supper alone excluded for
which nominal fee will be charged
to those who wishing to partake.
Everybody come and fill the hall by
this means we will get closer together.
Don't forget the date March 25, 1916.
r. Owens, President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04
Republican County Convention

"A delegate convention of the Re-
publican party of Trego county is
hereby called to meet at the court
room in Wa-keeney, Kansas. at 2 o. m.
Saturday. March 4, 1916, for the pur-
pose of electing 3 delegates and al
ternats to the district convention to
be held at Colby, Kansas, March IA,
1916, which will elect delegates and
alternates to the National Republican
Convention to be held in Chicago,
June 7. The county convention will
also elect three delegates and alter
mates to the State convention to be
held in Topeka, Kansas, March 2I.
which will elect four delegates and
alternatives at large to the national
convention.
- The county committee recommends
that township caucuses or primaries
be held at such time and place and in
such manner as may seem best to the
committeeman and Republicans of
the several townships, but suggests
that such caucuses or primaries be
held Saturday, February 26.
The county convention will consist
of twenty delegates and several town
ships will be entitled to representa-
tion, based on the votes for secretary
of state at the last general election. as
follows Ogallah, 3 delegates or al
ternates; Glencoe 2; Riverside 2: Wa
Keeney 5; Wilcox ?: Collyer 4; Frank
lin 2.
c. D. Yetter;
Chairman
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04
MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards, Feb. %. 1916.
opening prospects pointed to lower
| prices on cattle today, but conditions
dId not bear out the forecast, and
sales were called strong, market be-
coming active. receipts 5000 head
sales OF beef steers ranged mostly
from sT.75 to 1915, highest average
range since first of the year Several
strings of good Westerns arrived from
Northern Colorado, the best selling
at So. 20 to $3.50, some palmer and
rougher cattle from that district this
week at IS to SS-3 Cows and heifers
are selling strong, choice heavy COWS
at $3.50 to 81 or a little better, fair to
good cows So IS to Sc. so. most of the
heifers 81 to IS, tops $3.50. Stocker
and feeder trade maintained its phe-
nomenal strength, stock steers selling
this week at s7.75 to s79O, and feed
ers $50 to $40, exceptions above
this range, and some common stock
steers around So. 25. Breeding stock
is also in exceptional demand. stock
COWS at s.. rs and upwards. good stock
heifers up to $3.50, and choice ones at
s. or more. The impression prevails
here that there is a bare spot ahead
in the supply of killing cattle, and
some further advances are on the pro-
gram. The high prices for stock
grades are drawing in cattle that were
taken out previously this winter at
lower figures, owners figuring that "a
bird in the hand is worth two in the
brush. This will probaly keep a fair
number ef stock cattle coming unless
prices break.
Hogs sold largely Is higher, receipts
$4,000 head Top was s. 6S, higher
than any hogs sold since February
1914, bulk of sales s83 80 to s.. 60.
Buyers took everything as fast it ar
rived this morning, order buyers sett-
ing a hot pace for the packers The
feature this week is the large number |
of hogs bought on orders for Eastern
killers, that trade getting 420O head
yesterday, as compared with 5000 to
lo.al packers, which is very large
percentage for the shipping trade. |
AT that. many orders from Easterni
killers went untitled. Quality of hogs
here is very good, and weights average
200 lbs, showing a tendency to get |
heavier each week.
Sheep and lambs sold steady TODAY.
several lots of lambs atsILO5, the top.
including some weighing so to "a lbs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04
Deacon Walker Hits Straight From the
Shoulder

The Democratic editors of this
district are very foolish They are
playing their usual stupid game in
the Sixth district. The Democratic
tditoIs up here all agree that Otis
Benton is tie weakest candidate the
Republicans couid name for congress
but they are vcFking their heads off
TO prevent the t,tunder If Benton is
SO weak Why dsnt the Democratic
editors say nice things about Benton
so the fool Republicans will name
him No The Democrat editors
know that Benton is the best bet the
Republicans Of the Sixth district
ever Lad. They know with Benton
leading the Re publican force. next
November it is all over with their fav-
orite. Congress man Connolly. Benton
is going to be nominated in spite of
the Democratic editors and he is 60
ing TO be elected in spite of them
Osborne Farmer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1916-03-04

Medium finished lambs sold at $40. 20
to s10-90, and some feeding lambs
brought $1,000, highest price ever paid
for that class. Yearlings made So 90
and ewes are quotable up to SS, some
bringing that price yesterday, wethers
SS.25 or better Receipts are 11GOO
today, and if shippers will restrain
themselves just little, they can keep
the run down to its present size, and
prices up to the present range. or
higher.
J. A RICKART.
Market Correspondent.