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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
THE ApPEAL FRoM cHEsHIRE.

THE APPEAL FROM CHESHIRE.
 There cannot help being interest in the appeal which has been made by the librarian of the Cheshire reform atory, himself an inmate of the cor rective institution, for the gift of magazines and books, which have served their purpose for their present owners.
 Many institutions and organizations are always glad to receive such con- tributions of reading matter There are local opportunities for passing on such literature of this character for which people have no further use but which might help others to pass many pleasant and profitable hours, and not Q few people make practice of sup plying such wants, but there are al- ways a great many who do not stop to consider those less fortunate than themselves because their attention is not called to it. Others consider that because a magazine is old or a book is not listed among the best sellers that there is nothing else to do with them but to put them in the ashbar- rel or sell them to the waste paper collector.
 When, however, it is declared that there is not enough books and other reading matter to satisfy the demands of those at Cheshire who spend an hour or two each night in the reform atory library, there is pointed out the way in which a great many people can assist in overcoming the situa- tion, and undoubtedly there will be many who will be only toe. glad to overcome this deficiency, now that it has been made known.
 The cause is a worthy one, and if in the past those who could aid in furnishing good reading matter with out expense to themselves have not done so because they knew Of no op- portunity, the appeal which has been sent out from Cheshire removes that excuse and it ought not to go un- needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
THE DRIVE ON ITALY.

During the lull in the operations onnd Verdun interest in the war nes iz directed to the new offensive hich the Austrians have launched iainBt the Italian troops. In this sec n there had been little change for number of months. The situation iq much the same as along the Bel ru front. where the line is zealously arded and each day means a con- tnaLion of the bombardment, but ch side had given evidence of the et that 1t was able to restrain the her from making further progress.
 The Italian army is, however, on ielrIan soil and though 1t has not complished the purpose for which set out, it has succeeded in mak- slight gains and for the most part nas been able to hold whatever new es it has established but while it been content in these operations IeIria has pushed south through fVia. Montenegro and Albania and Inqd greater control along the Adri- N which cannot in any way be in- pfetad aa spleasing to Italy.
 Now Austrias considers that the time
 come to not only regain those rtlona of the country which Italy med when it first entered the war,
 tc proceed into the Roman em- H and puniAhsth peninsula country the move 1t made in breaking ny from the triple alliance. This 0I course, going. to arouse Italy to 4uii renistauce It has much at fe in that section. The Alpine res must be rieidlyf defendede if the An4 lower down are going to be naoted' and despite the fact that ~tfiH has mazsed a great army for Naw operations it is to be real-
 tnnt Italy haslnot neglected it's HN4a in that quarter. Neither is 1t MN3 EHn kkhes 1aeans pr8 spirit for op- NN 4och qn z irv9 sion. Italy act
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
JAMES B. PALMER. Lisbon. May IS. 1916.

 Ice Fund For Babies and Others Sick.
 MT. Editor: Tn regard to the "Ba- bies' Ice Fund" in which you have shown such kind interest, I want to report that we now have enough mon- ey on hand to start our work for the summer on a small scale. Of course we want more money, as there should be no restrictions to the num- Der aided if the fund were large enough.
 A letter from New Haven convinces me that we have adopted the right and only method for the distribution of free ice-and that is through the pub lie health nurse. The letter says in part:
 "The people in New Haven had to come to the city hall for their ice tickets, and no city record was made of them, but enough data was taken to know who they were and\ to find tickets were exchanged for ice from any dealer who delivered in whatever section the person lived. The ice dealer then presented the ice-coupons at the city hall and was paid It seemed that the people who really and many who did not need 1t, ap- piled for it. Each one who wanted the ice was to apply at city hall for the tickets, and many of the foreign population never heard of it, and much difficulty was experienced in making them understand that they were not becoming city charges when they applied for the ice. There are many people here who need and should have free ice-and you no doubt have much the same conditions in Nor wich. It would seem that ice should be managed the same way we do milk and hggs, and these of course. arc given only to families known by the visiting nurse. and the visiting nurse is sure to get in touch with needy families I am sorry we cannot give you more ideas about it but 1t seems to remain for Norwich to show New Haven how"
 It would be good to know that Nor wich can show New Haven how!
 Tickets have been printed and they will be dated, singed and distributed by our public health nurse. She will see that they go where ice is needed, and where the privilege is not abused.
 The ice dealers of Norwich have en- tered very cordially into our plans, and the public should be very gra&zr full to them for their cooperation and goodwill.
 We want more money-so that not only the babies may have ice-but any who may need it.
 Sincerely,
 MISS TURNBULL corr.
 Norwich, May 19. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

 they would not consider an annual cleanup as means of accomplish ing it as being much more effective than an annual 5ath. No city beau tiful is or can be founded upon the suggestions of the few, or the spas modic action of the whole but must rest upon inbred taste, orderly habits and purposeful endeavor. The habits and behavior of the citizens have as much to do with it as the breadth, or parking or cleanliness of the streets. To make a city beautiful every house. holder must recognize the necessity for new paint and orderliness; and every assessor must have sense enough to so perform his duties as to encourage spirit of thriftiness in- stead of putting a premium upon sloven1iness and promoting civic neg ligence of private property. The city beautiful to become anything more than a dream must comand the CO., operation of all that is best in all of the inhabitants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

and how much more profitable the hos is. Does he think we farmers are a set of idiots and do not know our business. He says a samb at nine months old may weigh 75 pounds. have lots of them weigh that at four months, old and this spring I sold two for Easter for $16.50 and they were not half of nine months old. As a rule after shearing our sheep we put them in a pasture not handy to the house, but we intend to see them every day. It would be a fine job for a. man past 70 to go and get them every night after blowing all day with a pair of colts and put them in the cage he speaks of. Most of the sheep I have had killed were killed in the day time. I had thirty 1.-two killed one aft ernoon while we were away, but they left IS. and of them were bit. It is always some worthless, nalf-starved cur dogs that do it. I do not own any stock that pays as my sheep, not withstanding have a fine drove of hogs As said, love dog, but have no use for these CUTS that roam over your farm and my order1 is to give them the lead at sight.
 hardly think the dog loving farm CT ever owned a sheep. If so it was so long ago he has forgotten how it looked.
 JAMES B. PALMER.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

An observer of weather vanes found upon viewing four that no two point ed in the same direction. There is about as much satisfaction for the politicians who depend upon straw votes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
Eczema Cured or Money Refunded

This guarantee goes with every box of Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Makes no difference whether its a baby, child or aged. No matter how long standing the case the guarantee holds good. Cut out this strip, go to your druggist, get box of Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment, use 1t as directed and if you are not fully sat- isfled, the druggist or maker will re- fund your money. Try 1t just once. you will be happily surprised.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

The people of this community will be ready with a vote of thanks to say nothing of their financial support, when they see evidences of the trol- ley lines being extended to Mohegan park and Maplewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Col. Romero says a united Mexican people, would oppose United States in case of war. From past actions there are reasons for believing that Mexi- cans do not know the meaning of united action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

out. to regain tarritrry which foEn1eF- ' ly ebelonged to 1t. 1t was determined in this respect and the resistance which iEs fs now offering shows that 1t understands what Is at stake in this new move by Austria
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

It is all right to celebrate Mothers day at Sing Sing. but those for whom the observance was arranged would have been better satisfied had those participating shown greater respect on previous occasions
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Now we are being told that Eng land knew all about the plans for the Irish uprising. One thing is certain. however, it will never permit another to get as far underway again.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Villas men have not taken to kill ing Chinese subjects, knowing full well that the republic is having such trouble at home that it cannot send over punitive expedition.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

There is an excellent opportunity for someone to step forward and ex. plain how Mexico has improved under the Wilson administration.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
EDITORIAL NOTES

The man on the corner says: If you hope that the dream will never come true. it's a nightmare.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

In spite of the backward spring, there will be many whoHwill fail to get their doors and windows screened before the flies rush in.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

An interesting exhibit at worlds fair century or so from now would be the display of notes which have written during the present war.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

It is reported that the rural credits bill has many defects. That appears to be a chronic trouble with much of the legislation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
Eczema, Salt Rheurn, PirnpIes, Rash,

and all skin affections quickly yield to treatment when B. l.. M. ONT
 MENT. "The Healer of Skin Disease" is applied. This reliable remedy never falls to give prompt and unfaiIing re- lief for all affections of the skin. Price 25c a box. All druggists.-Ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

New Haven has come to the con clusion that the only way to stop the many violations of automobile regulations is to see that the laws are respected. There Is little question but what the police will have plenty t0 do when ilQt otherwise engaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

oner. The course might be called a
 "Poat Graduate Course fer Teachers" Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

The record shows we have "a cold and backward spring. In fact one of the most backward springs in the history of New England. Those who have watched the bursting of the elm buds for years find that the flower buds burst this spring 34 days later than the earliest record, and from il to 16 days later than the average. But it is noted that the oriole arrived in Massachusetts on May 10th as usual, and a bird lover of that state says: T do not believe 10th of May ever dawned on Massachusetts Bay, that did not bring the orioles clear call; !" and the golden robin has been known to be calling his mate as far north as Concord, N. H., on May Sth. The season upon the whole is month behind but we shall have our salmon and green peas, as usual, on July 4th. The year will open up with a good grass crop, and if the wheat crop promises to be a little short, it is probable that the productivity of the season will come fully up to the ay- craze.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Here is the reason woman should be given equal suffrage, according to the alblest evangelist in America to- day: Because she's made all the sponge-cake and baked all the beans that have kept the church steeples from falling down all over this land of ours; because she's run the bazaars and the rummage sales that have kept the ship of Zion off the rocks" In other words because she has been the salvation of the church and promises to be the salvation of the country. Her faitbfulness 2.0G0 years ago is depicted in the phrase: Last at tsle cross first at the tomb" Today it is more truly pictured in this: Last to bed and first at the cooking stove in the morning." Billy Sunday says: Tt would spoil mule to treat it as some men treat their wives and we all recognize that this is no islander. While men still refuse to recognize their wives as equal partners, we have no trouble in citing cases where they be-and then some. Woman hasn't come into her own yet in this vale of tears. When she does it will cease to be a vale of tears
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

was reading a book by a we'll known author the other day and I noted several statements which in terested me, and they may interest you. The author said: "our incapabil- ities are the cause of nine-tenths of our irritabilities,' which seemed to me more than probable; repeating prayers is not praying which be- comes self evident; and that The who fails to pray loses his citizenship in Heaven" of which there can, be lit tie doubt. This may read as wild talk to some people, but it is clear enough to the thoughtful. Nothing makes a person more irritable than the small est disappointments which grow out of incapability. The prayer from the heart Lord have mercy on my soul" is heard in Heaven, while it is doubtful if one of a thousand pray CTS perfunctorily read or said is ever heard there. The carrying power of human appeals to the Lord is the fervor of the human soul. Citizen ship is acquired anywhere by con forming to the requirement. of the or dinances hence nonconfornity means everywhere it's loss, whether on earth or in Heaven. We need such state ments oftener..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

It beats all what we hear coming out of the dark corners in the night where boys are assembled, and some of them Sunday school boys, too. What sounds worse than to hear a fresh and callow youth telling a group of listeners what my old man thinks and what my old woman says What a lack of decency and regard are shown in these words, and how such a boy falls down in the esteem of those who hear him. The mother who loves us and the father who desires to give his boys a better chance in life than he ever had, the twain who love us and have made thousand sacrifices that we might be well-equipped to make our way, the twain who should always find sympathy and respect and response from us in all the vicissi- tades of life, spoken of as ''the old man and the old woman" Profanity among youth is aA bad habit, but this irreverant speech concerning parents gives evidence of a degeneracy that is appalling.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
THE MAN WHO TALKS


 You have heard of that old proverb ssf you want anything done well, do it yonrselfIa This is of more im- portance to the young man tllan he usually thinks. The moment you have demonstrated to any man that if he wants nothing i'll done he should employ you, you have achieved some thing. You cannot get a mans con- hdence by knocking at his door, but you can by making a. good impress sion upon his mind. It breaks down an old prejudice and gives you dis tinction to thus demonstrate your own worth Most young men do not do this, hence the confirmation of this proverb. and the prevalence of the average man. A little matter makes a great difference in the affairs of life. It is easy to be commonplace; but it requires heart and honesty and per ception and faithfulness to become de- pendable or exceptional in the voca- tions of life.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

In 1860, some of the Volumes of Norwich history being still in sheets, twenty pages were added, and bound up with the original book, thus giv- ing eight years of additional records. Her materials having greatly increased since the issue of the first History of Norwich, and the edition being out of print, she re-wrote the entire work, so that a new volume of TOO pages was given to the public, in 1866.
 Miss cauIIcins had h,. +tis tirna ha.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

imagine # the women had full cnargea Of king anz= ci tz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
ITCHING SKINS

are injured all the more by irritation and scratching, and skin diseases are
 frequently diffused over further parts of the body as a result.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Every American child should be taught to cherish the stars and stripes because it is the symbol of freedom-freedom to every one who seeks it from foreign shores. The American flag stands for democracy and equality of opportunity as does no other flag under the sun. As you and I see it waving in the breeze it says to us: I am the flag of the peo- pie, beneath my folds the prince and the peasant are equally at home and a, hundred million people find peace and comfort in twenty million homes. I am for peace, but do not shrink from war. which lessens tyranny and en- larges liberty. I am for preparedness as has been every one of the millions of brave and loyal freemen who have defended me. am of the people and for the people and the sovereign peo- pie are for me. I am the flag because a free people made me their emblem and have through wars fierce strife kept me the symbol of honor, of hope and of liberty. I am loyalty, I am force, am humanity"
 If it were left to you to pray for one thing of which you would not be be- reft in this world I wonder what 1t would be. Doubtless some would pray that they might not be bereft of wealth or honor, but 1t seems to me as l pen to mortal man would be to be bereft of hope. Dark despair can never tantalize you so long as hope l survives. Hope has been defined as the best part of our riches, and Bovee inquiries of us: ''w71at suf11ceth 1t that we have the wealth of the Indies in our pockets, if we have not the hope Of heaven in our soulsTa Oh, the nlil- lions of souls who have found peace in 1 'Fhe still small voice. the whisper 1 ing hope" which came "soft as the voice of an angel, breathing lesson unheard. Hope with a gentle persua- sion, whispering a. comforting word, whispering Hope O, how | in its sorrow re1oicei" @Hope is the captives freedom, the sick mans health. the lovers victory and the beg I gars wealth. It should not be for gotten that whatever eniarges hope l exadteth courage.
 imagine if the women had full
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Miss cauIkins had by this time be-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
THE HISTORIAN OF NORWICH

(YVrftten Specially for The Bulletin.)
 The gifted author of the History of Norwich, Miss Frances Manwaring Caull1ns. had earlier written much in prose and verse.
 Her published works and contrfbu- tfons to the religious and historical literature of the country included The Pequot of Hundred Years, DO Children Reverence the Sabbath ?'' sCkildren of the Bfble", Five and Her Daughters, and numerous others.
 She loved to finger among the graves and written records of the lives and Norwich, and she recovered many an almost obliterated tombstone, pre- serving it's story from oblivion. Nearly every burial-p1ace in the county she personally examined, and any stone of great age or special interest she faith fully transcribed. All these research es into the records of the past, wheth- CT in town or cllurcI1 books, or on tomb-stones, aided her in acquiring a valuable store of historical and gene aiogicaa information.
 The result of this accumulation was given to the public in 1S45, in the form of a history of the town of Norwich
 This was a book of S60 pages, with some local illustrations, and was well received, winning many evidences of appreciation.
 During 1852, Miss Caulkins publish ed larger work, The History of New London, 672 pages. This was very carefully and thoroughly prepared, re- ceiving many commentators from distinguished scholars and antiquar- ians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

The end came on Feb. 3rd, 1869, and she was buried in Cedar Grove Cem- etery, New London, mouTned by friends and admirers throughout the country. She died at the nome of her step zbrother. Henry P Haven, who wrote in love and tenderness the bi- graphical sketch which precedes the last edition of her History of Norwich and who collected with diligent af- lection, the many tributes to her work and memory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

corresponding membership to several eminent soe1eties, which appreciated her historical researches and accum- ulated antiquarian lore. She had the distinction of being the only woman upon whom the Massachusetts Histor- icaI Society conferred that honor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Among others who wrote of the emf nent historian with sympathy ant loving tribute are listed Mrs. Charlei D.D., Miss Mary E. Hampstead, Mrs H. F. Williams, George L. Perkins, ant others of Norwich. The local, stat, and religious papers published lonl tributes to her work and personality
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
WHEN THE MEAT IS BOILED
Some Simple Rules That Must Be OBJ
served II the Best Results
Are to Be Had.

Boiled meats TO be palatable and
Juicy must be cooked with care and al
Ways below the boiling point. To boil
meat plunge it into a kettle of boiling
water, boil rapidly for five minutes to
seal or cement the juices on the out
side, then push 1t to the back of the
stove where it cannot possibly boil, but
will remain at about 1870 degrees Fab
renheit for six or eight hours. A piece
of boiled meat should be juicy, tender
and rich in flavor. Add salt one hour
before the meat is done.
In all methods of cooking the OBJ
ject is to make the meat tender, to
increase its flavor, and to retain its
juices. No matter which of the meth
DDS you choose to accomplish this, we
must quickly seal the outside of the
meat to prevent the entrance of water
and the escape Of the juices.
In making soups purchase the shin
or leg of beef, and use cold water to
draw out the %1avoring juices. The
object is directly opposite from boil
ing. BY using cold water and cook,
ing the meat at a low temperature
we get the lavoring and stimulating
parts Of the meat, but we cannot make
a meat soup nutritious unless we ado
other materials. Clear and hot, it il
stimulating, but has no food value.