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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

house and that IL he succeeds in en-
tering he will be blinded by the beans.
Each member Of the household takes
as many beans as he has years and
throws them in all directions and in
all the rooms OF his house.
II was about 1000 years ago during
the reign Of the Emperor Monbu that
the first ceremony OF demon-removing
was held in Japan Adopting the rite
from China the emperor incorporated
il with the object of stamping out an
epidemic that RACED throughout, the
land.
Tonight's modern celebration was
like this: Towards evening housewives
become busy preparing for the cele-
bration: beans are cracking In ket-
ties and feasts are prepared for the
family god and the family. Meanwhile
the husbands clean the shrine, light
the sacred lights and burn incense.
while awaiting the beans and the feast.
Parched beans are offered in a wooden
clap their hands and reVerently bow
before the shrine. Then the master
carrying the box of beans. starts round
his house, followed by his children TO
pelt out the demons of misfortune
| When he throws beans towards the di-
rection Of the god of good fortune he
cries out. Come In, fOrtunei" and
when he pelts towards the other di-
| rection he shouts: Go out, demonsi'
Children gather the scattered beans
and vie with each other in seeing who
gets most.
There is a syllable superstition re.
| garding the word bean which may ex.
/ plain why 1t plays such n part in the
| ceremony. The japanese for bean
is name" and name" means health
Therefore the bean is the emblem o
| good fortune.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29


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etable Compound and Blood Purifier
became well and strong and was saved
from the operation. We are now the
parents of a big baby girl and praise
your remedies to others and give you
permission to publish my letter. Mrs
JOSEPH GUHBAULT, JR., Bridge Street,
Miller's Falls, Mass.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
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is done wives no longer despair of having
children.
A woman should be reluctant
TO submit to a surgical operation
until she has given Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound a
fair trial. If you have a case that
needs special advice, write the
Lydia T.. Pinlzham Medicine Co.
confidential, Lynn, Mass. 1t IS
Tree and always helpful.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
ADoG OF A SORT

ately lay down in order that she might
walk upon him haughtiiy. He was
her abject slave and everybody said
it was too babe and would nothing
irave him, because Isabel was the sort
who after they marry read novels all
day with their hair in curl papers.
One day he met Isabel in tears.
She wrung her hands and said that
FER new dog had run away, and oh,
her heart would break if she lost him,
thing?
Arthur felt the ability to conquer
words surging within him. Pausing
merely long enough to hear her gasp
that it was white dog and the
handsomest animal ever seen in that
abandoned Main street and his noon
day and dinner and settled down into
dog trot UP the road.
He had a terrible time. People he
described. After five miles he caught
glimpse of white and took after II.
He was led through burr patches,
green swamps and pigpens, through
sand and burdocks and brooks and
finally when he caught up with il
the shades of night were falling and
he was all alone in the wilderness
with what he discovered was the dog.
1T was just as well that he was
alone, because he could be unrestrain-
| ed about Voicing his feelings. A man
| is apt to have feelings, you know,
when he has risked his life hunting
what he supposed was a noble bull
terrier or a collie and discovers it's
merely a bunch of cotton wool like
well, like this one hereI
Arthur had to carry it all the way
home, too and he kept feeling worse
and worse until by the time he reach
| ed Isabel he could look at her with 9
Utterly curling lip and not bat ar
eyelash at her tremulous thanks. Ar
thur was absolutely cured. He saw
her as she was.
80 now you see why 1 look witt
aversion on your ideas that Fluff.
is a real dog! / know the danger tina
lies within and the havoc he NAL
wreak in two lives!'
Your story leaves me absoIuteI,
unshaken!" insisted the pretty girl
''O-o-oh, my graciousI Look! Sc
what Fluffy has done to your hat il
the hall"
The young man made a dash ant
then handed back to the expectant AM
prancing Fluffy the ragged remnant
Of what had been his headgear.
"Oh, doggone it! He's a real dol
after all, 1 guess!" the young maj
admitted We'll. if you'll guarante
that he never will run away you ma.
keep him!"
Il like your impertinence!'' said tn
pretty girl. What have you got t
do with it?'
Drawing my chair closer to your
and taking your hand" said the youn
man, that is precisely what l ar
going to tell you right now!"--Chicag
News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
NEW ENeLAND's CHANCE.

No section of this country can af-
ford to disregard any opportunities
which are open to it for increased de-
velopment and a most important sug-
gestion has been made in this regard
by Joseph A. Conry, the consular rep
resentative of the Russian government
at Boston, who declares that that city,
and through it all of New England.
can share in a $500, 600 business
which is now going elsewhere. All
that is needed, according to his advice
is the necessity of getting out and
hustling for It.
New England is one of the big man
ufacturing sections of this country. 1t
is a large producer of textiles, ma
chinery and boots and shoes and this
IS what Russia is in need of, and it
requires a tremendous amount from
foreign countries. A large volume of
trade is already carried On with Rus
STA in these lines, but when it is re-
allied that that amounts to but SIS
100000 and there is a chance to par
ticipate in 20 times as much it must
be realized that it is worth while to
make the effort which will land it.
From the manner in which the at
tention of American business is being
directed to the opening which exists
| in Russia, it. is apparent that the
much sought for chance to increase
our foreign trade already exists Rus
STA is seeking new markets and it is
| time for enterprising New England tC
make the most of its opportunity, es-
pecially when it is claimed that al
/ that is needed is to send agents out
| to book the orders, and Russia looks
| with favor upon American goods This
| should not mean a delay until the wal
| is over but should be followed by i'm
mediate action for it is apparently il
Russia as elsewhere, that the early
bird gets the worm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

'That?' cried the young man in
credulously. The pretty girl looked
indignant. Il suppose" she said, that
you think your tone of voice is anus
ing. But 1 must say it's foolish tone
to use in connection with sucn help
loss little dog! What's the matter
with my dog, anyhow, that you should
act SOP
"The dog" explained the young man
feelingly. when you said you were
meant a real, sure enough one! l sup
posed you knew dog when you saw
Your idea of dog" interrupted
the pretty girl, scathingly, lis, ! sup
lose, some thing the size of young
ing to house it, and a husky hirelinS
to manicure 1t! Well, l want one
hats a pet!"
IF you're looking for pets" began
the young man.
fy!"
Don't call it," said the young man
gloom1ly. Its no use! A dog like
that hasn't brains enough to know
neither you are addressing it by name
or reciting a dinner menu in Russian!
Why, it's idea of a wildly exciting
time would be to play cats cradle
with a piece of string! Only 1t
wouldn't know a cat from an ostrich
If it saw one! Why, 1 bet that dog
wouldn't know enough. to eat beef
steak unless it was led up to 1t by
hand and had a napkin tide under its
chin
"Oh, go on!" said the pretty girl
with elaborate irony. Come, Fluffy"
See how it minds!" cried the young
man. 1T thinks you are reading the
multiplication table! Did you buy it
at the wool counter?"
TT is a very fine breed of French
poodle" said the young woman with
dignity. cts eyes aren't pink and it
| has black spots on the roof of its
| mouth! You needn't bother to tell me
how can use it for a window washer
or a Taufi or any of those stale ones!
It's just a dog!"
"Huhl' said the young man, snap
ping his fingers at the bunch of white
| fur, ''Tll bet it's on wheels and you've
| wound it up Anyhow, be that as II
may, the animal ro0ses sad memoir
iesi"
''Oh what?" demanded the young
woman.
81 was thinking of Arthur Pieplant
back home" the young man told her
Arthur was one of these extra size
fellows that always pick out their OPP
posites to worship, and after looking
the town over he selected Isabel Karp-
stairs, who weighed eighty pounds
had a voice like a thin whistle and 6
pretty face that wasn't going to las
more than a minute. Arthur immedi
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

mated his ability if he considered that
it was possible to flop from one to the
other and not stir up opposition OF
serious character. However much re-
lance he placed upon his advisers, or
however confident he was that all that
was necessary was to say the word
and the change would take place with
out friction, the experience that he
has been through has proved other
wise.
The abandonment Of the monarchy
idea can only be interpreted as an adj
mission of failure. That Yuan Sh1-Kai
is a great man and leader in China
cannot be questioned. but his great
ness will rise or fall by the manner
in which he grapples and solves the
trials and tribulations which go with
the setting up of a successful repub-
lie. 1t can hardly be claimed that he
has gained strength by his f1ckleness.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
The Flood of rs.

Mr.. Editor: Not seeing anything in
regard to the big flood of 40 years ago,
I thought 1 would drop you line. II
was on Sunday, March 26th. 1876. On
that day boats were used to cross
Franklin square. 1 know, as at that
time was living in Norwich and saw
hem. Hoping to see line or so in
my Bulletin from you, 1 am, as ever,
Yours,
JAMES c. JENNINGS.
West Wellington, Conn, March 81,
lA1a.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes a feverish irritation
OF the scalp. the hair roots shrink,
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast. To stop falling hair at once ana
rid the scalp OF every particle OF dan
drum, get 25-cent bottle Of Dander-
Inc at any drug store. pour a little IN
After n few applications all drandruff
disappears and tho hair stops Coming
out.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
JAPANESE DRIVE AWAY
THE DEMON OF HL-FORTUNE

Hang Branch of HollyEock and the
Head of a Herring on the Door.
Ceremonies, typically japanese. were
held Feb. throughout the empire-in
household, shrine and temple-to drive
away the demons of ill-fortune. The
date corresponds to the old Chinese
New Year. marking the transition from
winter to spring under the ancient cal
endar.
Tradition long oblerved in Japan
holds that the demons OF ill-luck may
be kept away during the year by petit
ing them with hard beans and by
hanging outside the door a branch of
7holly-hock and the head of a herring.
The idea is that the herring, whose
odor is distasteful to the demon, will
keep the evil one from entering the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

"OAAN now " AAdNS
an operation. / had
a soreness In both
sides and a pulling
sen 8 a tion in my
right side. / could
not do much work
the pain was so bad.
/ was also troubled
withirregularityand
9th err weaknesses.
My blood was poor.
We had been mar
ried four years and
had M chsldrar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
OTHER VIEW POINTS

1t will please hundreds Of persons,
who are Obliged to use the street, and
remove a dangerous traffic condition,
if the city, or the corporation owning
the property along East Main street
where there are quantities of build
ing material on the highway, will de-
vote q few hours and a few carts TO
the business of removing the accumu-
lations of ice and snow on the shady
side of the street-Waterbury Repub-
liCan.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

If the old saying that the grass
which grows in March will be killed
in May is invaluable, there is some sat
isfaction in the kind Of weather we
have been having.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

From the time which General PERISH
ing spends in sending reports, it looks
as if he had not gotten to the point
where he needed additional advice
from Washington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The few warm days this week have
been sufficient to bring out the adj
vance guard of the fly army, and like
wise the advice that It is good thing
to swat what .cannotsba prevented
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The Pennsylvania young man who
has tried unsuccessful1y to commit
suicide four times ought to get mad
and insist upon becoming centena-
ria0
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Every time the peace talk is revived,
it only serves to stir up the question
as to who started the war.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Still in connection with the sinking
of merchant vessels, it is quite import
ant that the proof should measure up
to the claims.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The man on the corner says: Even
if it is leap year no fellow can marry
all the girls who tell him they expect
to die old maids.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The reported loss of 80 pounds by
Col. Bryan may mean that he is in
training for the coming democratic
convention.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Aided by the sun the street clean up
has been started, but it is job which
ought not to be left half done.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The persistency with which the IL
literacy test is backed by congress in
dictates that it believes the president
will flop on that question also.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Now that Greece cannot borrow
money, King Constantine will have the
full sympathy of Carranza.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Isn't it about time that someone was
attributing the big fires about the
country to Villa synpathizers?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
EDITORIAL NOTES,

According to public opinion there are
matters which ought not to be left for
a cleanup week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

How BIottins Paper Absorbs Ink.
Every student of physics knows that
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29
Her HOME No
LONGER CHILDLESS
Operationnot Necessaryafter
Taking the Great Medicine
for Women.

Miller's Falls, Mass. Doctors said
/ had displacement very badly, and /
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

Connecticut ought to do on small
er scale what the government has
done on a vast scale. There are many
beautiful lakes and charming spots in
This state which ought TO be pre-
served to the people as state parks.
Under the encroachmsnts Of campers
and cottages some of the bsst have
already lost much of their value as
potential state parks But there are
others which may be yet retained in
their natural beauty and preserved for
The enjoyment of the people of the
state forever.-Bridgepo Telegram.
A little revision of the weather in
| New England would also do much to
| aid in the breaking of the congestion
and the removal of the embai go. Ger
tainly the public, after it's long, hard
and expensive winter has the right &c
demand that it be no longer incon-
| venienced and mulcted financially be-
cause of the selfiShnesS of individuals
or their carless non appreciation OF
the eXigencies of an intolerable stu
alton. There is hope for radical i'm
provement soon, if cooperation and
united endeavor is to be made the or
der of the day. And such a coopera'
ton is being worked out by experts a
various congested points. Here in +iI,
valley il behooves the people of this
associated communities to do thei
part and then demand that the rail
road it's part to set moving a stream
of necessities for the benefit of thii
section. Patience is a virtue but Their,
are times when il is considerabl!
overworked.-Anson Sentinel
The wisdom of the kind of thrift
! that anticipates the rainy day ant
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The fftieth anniversary OF the es-
adjustment Of Meriden as a city oc-
ours next Year as The Journal has
explained before and Ii should be the
duty of the mayor and the council as
well as the chamber OF commerce to
see that preliminary steps are taken
20 that this occasion may be proper
" observed. We have had no celebra-
ton OF any moment here since the
centennial Of the town, ten years ago
and IL iS well that we have some sort
OF an event made of the semi-centen-
rial of the city, which should take the
form OF an Old Home week. A years
time is needed so that the committee
may be named. the speakers secured
and other arrangements made. These
things cannot be done in a hurry and
therefore we should start now. II
would be a good plan we rhink for
the common council to take action on
this matter by the appointment of a
preliminary committee. The best
time for the council to act is at the
next meeting and some member OF
the assembly should introduce a reso-
Naturalization Journal.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

stores up for the added supply Of sun
shine has been proved over and over
again 1t 10 for the purpose OF driv-
ing home the everlasting truth Of
these things that the present week
has been set aside in New Haven for
thrift campaign. Here, as has been
and is being done elsewhere, a plea
for thrift Is to be made among indus
trial workers through talks, exhfbi-
lions, and thrift literature. Speakers
whose experience and sincerity are
their first recommendation, win carry
on the movement under the auspices
OF the Young Mems Christian Asaocia-
ton. In addition to the good that
such a campaign should achieve
among the workers to whom the appeal
Is made, there should be for this COM
munity the lesson that today, as never
before, We are learning the supreme
importance Of conserving and putting
TO the best and most far-sighted use
all the material possessions which we
have.-New Haven Journal Courier.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-29

The wisdom of the kind of thrift
that anticipates the rainy day and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-01-28

For sale-The Washburn Hotel
well established business to right
party. Building for sale on easy
terms. For further particulars
call or write. Will be glad to
answer correspondence. Oberg
Sisters, Waahburn, N. D.-Adv.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-01-28
= = =
: SCHOOL NOTES

The basket ball girls Of Will
ton and the two teachers who &C
compared hem visited the
high school last Friday.
The set Of knee pads which
Dr.. Forbes donated to the boys
basket ball team has been
greatly appreciated by the
players.
Two very interesting basket
ball games were played last Fri
dly when the Wilton boys and
girls played against the Wash
burn boys and girls The Wash
burn boys we're the winners of
one game while the Wilton girls
carried off the honors in the,
other.
Two boys Of the fifth grade
have, done some wood carving
and a sixth grade boy has made
a small aeroplane.
Gertrude Schweizer is unable
to attend school on account Of
sickness.
Odessa Nelson and PEARL
Westmiller have returned to
school after a short siege Of
small ppx.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-01-28
Greatest Political Power
CONTINUED from page ~

certain program Of action.
This state convention promises
to be the most representative
gathering Of farmers ever held
in the state Of North Dakota.
These men will not be radicals
or socialists or anarchists as
some people seem to believe.
They will be the farmers Of the
state in convention assembled.
Any city in North Dakota
ought to be proud and happy TO
entertain such a gathering. It
will be a gathering that is going
to make history. 1t will map
Tout a definite program, the OBJ
ject Of which will bic Ito make
the farmer independent of the
grain speculator; of the "loan-
shark" banker who flourishes in
some Of the newer sections of
the state; of the meat trust that
dominates the live stock industry
and Of the cheap, petty grating
politician who uses his office to
build his own political fortunes
instead Of working in the in
terest Of his constituents.
The Forum believes that
great things may come out OF
this movement for the state of
North Dakota and that the city
of fargo should extend to Che
farmers of the state a cordial in.
vitation to come here for their
convention, promising them not
only a cordial welcome and the
best entertainment the city af-
fords, hut also the hearty sym
pauhy and the active co-opera-
tion Of the citizens Of Fargo, in
this effort to; secure the politi-
cal and economic freedom Of the
Citizens of the stats. org
Forum.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1916-01-28
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BUSINESS LOCALS

+ =
DR.. G. G. Hibbs, Bismarck s lead
ing DENTIST not the cheapest
but the BEST.-Adv.
Cameras can be had at the
Studio. You can use them or
buy, as you wish.-Adv
Wanted-coal miners. Inquire
at the Leader office or Bitumina
mine.-Adv.
For Sale-The Butler house on
very easy terms. Nein-Johnson
Co., Washburn.-Adv.
Coal will be delivered at once
if you telephone the Brummund
Transfer
DR. III. o. Dan6ord has q dent
al office over the Holtan store.
ALI work gararanteed.-Adv.
Oxy-acetylene welding done.
Will weld your broken castings.
Work guaranteed, VIM. Film
spach.-Adv.
W. sell drive belts, and all
other kinds Of betting, also steam
and gas engine oil, all at reason
able prices. Everson Bros.
Wanted-To hear from owner
Of farm or unimproved land for
sale. H. Z. Downing, 149 Palac
Bldg, Minneapolis, Minn.-Adv.
3l-34.
HARNESS, A fine line of
Light and heavy harness, collars,
harness goods have just been re-
ceived by the Mandan Mercantile
Co. Prices are right and all
goods guaranteed.-Adv.
For Sale-the NWA Of Sec.
20, Twp. $50, r. 81. Mclean Co.,
one mile north Of Benedict, N.
For particulars address
Joseph B.. Fitzgibbons, Braddock,
Dak.-Adv.
If you want Bitumina coal
leave orders at the Brummund
office or phone $751;
Adv.
Wanted-teams for hauling
coal. Inquire at the Bitumina
mine, Edw. Kugler, Mgr, Wash
N. D. Phone Coal Line 525.
Adv.
For Sale-A Full Blooded "Po.
land China" Boar, raised by w.
J. Graham, Howard Lake, MINI,
will weigh close to $50 pounds.
Will take $25.0O if sold soon.
Alfred A. Keel, Underwood, N.
r ADV. If.
Let me figure on your next
building contract. I will have
two carpenters here from Chi
cago in the spring and will do
work promptly. Karl Keierleber
contractor and builder, WASH
burn.-Ad'v. If.