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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
The Folly of Taking
 Digestive Pills
A Warning % Dyspeptics.

The habit of taking digestive pills after meals makes chronic dyspeptics of many thousands of men and women because artificial digestents. drugs and medicines have practically no influence upon the excessively acid condition of the stomach contents, which Is the cause of most forms of Indigestion and dyspepsia.
 The after dinner pill merely leHse1s the sensitiveness of the stomach nerves and thus gives false sense of freedom from pain. If those who are subject to indigestion, gas. hatulence. belchtng, bloating. heartburn, etc. after eating would get about an ounce of pur.s bi- surated magnesia from their drug glst and take a teaspoonful in a little wate after meals, there would in most in- stances be no further necessity for drugs, medicines. pepsin pills or artI- ficial dfgestents. because bisurated ma gnesia instantly neutraIizes stomach acidfty sweetens the sour stomach. stops food Fermentation and thus i'm sures normal, painless digestion bv en- abIing the stomach to do its work without hindrance.
 As there are various forms of mag nesia be sure to ask the druggist for Bisurated MaSnesia, which Is the form especially prepared for the correction of stomach aeidity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

that the failure to give the usual spring reduction in the price of coal cannot be Justified by any increase in the cost of production. Such reduc- tions of course apply to those who purchase Of the producers. but that re- ductfon must of necessity be passed on to the consumers. and if they are going to. get any such benefit the start must be made at the fountain head.
 It is an easy matter for the produc- CTS to put forth the claim that they are iaboring under increased expenses and that reductions cannot be made. Such is a simple way of keeping up Ina prices. It has been done in the past and 1t has demonstrated the oft repeated claim that once the price goes up it Is almost impossible to get it down. But the federal commission has been looking into this situation and 1t has the figures 70 show that the coal producers are not 1aboring under Increased expenses, but in fact some of them are under less expense in the mining of coal than they have been. The comm fssion therefore, by making this announcement in advance of its regular report mercedes in behalf of the ultimate consumer. It steps in to block an unjust increase in the cost of coal and 1t has undoubtedly given the public the protection which it needs. This is only one of the ways in which this commission has justified its creation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
HASTEN THE PROTECTION.

From first reports there appear to be many details missing as to just what happened in the case of the American steamship Algonquin which was sunk by a German submarine early in the morning of Monday. From all indi- cations there must have been some warning given to the vessel since it was fired upon and nor torpedoed and its crew was able to get away in safety, though they were denied any aid subsequently, by the commander of the underwater boat. This is fur tfler indicated by the fact that the de- struction Of the ship and it's cargo was effected by bombs which necessi- tated a visit thereto by those from the subsea boat. There is thus an oppor- tunity to make some distinction be- tween the method employed in the de- struction Of vessel which was talk ing goods to an enemy port and that which has been used in sending tor pedo into such ship without regard for the lives of those aboard Unless it appears in the full report of the affair, that ruthlessness which has characterized too many of the sink ings was absent in the case of this American vessel
 It is perfectly evident, however, that this steamship would not have been molested had it been in a position to have defended itself. Had it been equipped with a defense gun, in ac- cordance with the orders which have been given to American shipping since that boat sailed, it Is highly probable that it would have reached its destina- tion, all of which calls for the hasten ing of the work of providing American ships sailing through the barred zone with .the kind of protection that they need
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
LEGAL NOTICE
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE

Taxes on property list of 1916 ara due the Town of Mansfield March 20, 1917, and demand Is hereby made for same on that date. have arranged to be at Mansfield Depot, Wednesday, March 28, from 10 to 12 a. m% Mer- row, Wednesday, March 2S, from to 2 D. m.; Eagleville, Wednesday, March 28, from to p. m.; Mansfield Four Corners. Thursday, March 20, from 10 to II a. m.; Storrs. Thursday. March 20, from IF to 1 ?. m.; GurleyvAhe, Friday, March 90, from to Il a. m; Mt. Hope, Friday, March 30, from l2 to D. m.; Atwoodville. Friday, March 30, from 2 to s.S0 D. m.; North Wind ham, Tuesday. April 3. from 10 to II a. m.: Mansfield Hollow, Tuesday, April 8, from 12 to p. n.; Mansfield Center Tuesday, April 8, from 2 to p. m.; Town Hall Building, Willimantic, We'd nesday, April II. from il a. m. to D. m.: Conantville. Wednesday, April II, from to p. m., and at my residence, Spring Hill, at all other reasonable times. I also have a warrant to collect the @ personal tax, due Feb. lst, which must be attended to without delay. All taxes should be paid on or before Sept. 1st.
 WM. A. WELD. Collector.
 P. O. address, Mansfield Center or Eagleviile. Telephone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
FIeHrINe THE DRUG EVIL.

Much good has resulted from the legislation which has been enacted in many of the states and by the federal act known as the Harrison bill for the curbing of the sale of narcotics. St has brought to light the tremendous business that has been going on in this direction and the demoralization of humanity which has been taking place as the result.
 But regardless of what has been done, the prosecutions which are con- stantly being made and the investiga- tions which are going on show the necessity of more drastic efforts through legislation. It is therefore not surprising that in the state of Penn sylvania a new drug bill has been in- troduced which calls for the imposi- ton of stiffer penalties for those who engage in such traffic lured on by the large profits which result therefrom.
 This bill prohibits the giverE or re- ceiving of narcotics except under the advice and direction and with the con- sent of a regularly practicing and duly licensed physician or dentist" It pro- vides supervision over sales by the health authorities and the penalty for its violation may be five years in prison or a fine of $5.000. and physi- clans cannot prescribe dope with out first giving the person to whom it is to be administered a physical ex- animation.
 There have been means found of getting around many of the laws which have been passed to shut off this trade. It may be possible regarding this law butt it is necessary neverthe- less to keep fighting the traffic until it is finally checked and the menace to youth overcome
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
BOYS, SHEEP CLUES.

Tn connection with the demand fol an increase in the number of sheer raised in this country. there is always pointed out no matter where the mat ter is brought up that it is unprof1ta- b1e and cannot be done because of the sheep killing dogs That ought to be easily and quickly disposed of by a slaughter the sheep. even if it becomes necessary to offer bounty for the elimination of such a menace.
 But there is an excellent opportunity at the same time to stimulate an fn- terest among the boys in the raising of sheep. It wasn't so long ago that the idea was advanced that the boys should be given better instructions in the growing of corn for the purpose of increasing the production thereof It didn't require many demonstrations before the movement was being taken up in many of the states and it is still spreading. The boys showed that they could grow hundred bushels of corn to the acre where their fathers had been getting only about IS or 20. The boys were taught intensive farm ing and the getting of the maximum of profit from the minimum cost of time and labor and they have made excellent use of their instructions, all of which has been of great value to everyone who raises corn because thereby their interest has been stimu- lated.
 Jn the same way, excellent results ought to be obtained from the orsani- zaticn of sheep clubs for boys. They can and will become proficient in that industry, as we'll as any other. if they are given the proper chance and en- coura cement.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
\ WOAEAN'S BACK
The Advice Of This Norwich Woman
 is Of Certain Value.


 Many a woman's back has many aches and pains.
 Ofttimes 'tis the kidneys fault
 That's why Doan's Kidney Pills are SO effective
 Many Norwich women know this
 Read what one has to say about 1t:
 Mrs. Henry l.. Greiner. eos East Main Street. Norwich, says: Some times cold affects my back but it is usually overwork that causes dull, nagging pains across my kidneys. My back feels weak and tired and I am worn-out. When bending. sharp pains seize me in my back and it is hard to straighten up. used Doan's Kidney Pills and they did me lots of good"
 Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for kidney remedy = get Doan's Kidney Pills = the same that Mrs. Greiner had. Foster -Milburn CO, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
SHE WAS DIsnLUsloNED

Never can woman with a mum Der foot let a white topped shoe es- cape heri When she enters shoe shop the experienced clerk always takes one look at her and then. yawn-
 ing. makes for the shelves holding these atrocities before she even gets seated She may pretend she wants brown or black shoe. but he knows better. and he cuts the prelimiparies and brings what she didn't ask for, but is going to buy.
 sI saw round shouldered women and girls who sagged in at the waist. girls rigidly incased in coating or liquid powder touched up with paint and lip rouge and frescoed with eye brow pencils and eyelash beading - what wouldn't give to see them when they wake up in the morningi You can't tell. under their facial armor, whether they are blond or brunette! Some look bored. some cross or bad tempered or worried and wrinkied; {; usually her face was about as intel ligent as an old fashioned china doll! You know you'd want to do something desperate, just to distract your mind, if you had to face her three times a day for a weeki''
 The girl who likes to talk paused, but only for a moment
 clared. Sometimes they would al- most succeed in deceiving the en- thusiastic observer. Anal! I would say, looking thankfully at some wo- man in a box, a slim dream in a gorgeous gown with perfectly waved hair-and then I would run up against her in the lobby going home and find that she had a pug nose and paren- theses around her mouth and that her cheeks sagged ini If you'd take three-quarters of the young girls raved over as wonderful beauties this wintsr and put them in bargain coun- ter dresses, hats and rabbit furs. they would be just naturally homely and unnotic6ablei I've been waited cn in the stores by more pretty girls than I've ever met at teasI And the fat lady who could have had a dandy job with Barnum in the old days, who in- sisted on wearing evening gowns at the opera with mere straps over the shoulders and cut down to her waist line in the blackwell, there are sad sights in this old world that are bet ter not spoken of. Having all these accumulated miseries to bear, you can see how hysterically I welcome even the name of a woman who has real claim to good 1ooksi"
 Well" said the helpless listener believe me, I'm going to stick aroundi I'd hate to hear what you'd say about me after I lefti"-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
Enlisting in the Navy.

MT. Editor: The large amount of re- cruits that Connecticut is furnishing these days. for the United States navy are of $. high type of manhood and give every indication of being heard from later on. In case war comes within the next few months, the training that these men are now receiving, even for such short time. will be of the utmost value not only to the navy. but to themselves. The necessity of putting green men or war ships, in the event of war, is a most unfortunate one. for life afioat is so as to make q brand new recruit not only helpless. but, for a time. an act ual hindrance to the working of the ship We must. therefore, fill up the vancies now. The regular ages for enlistment, IT to 30 years, are being waived, by the navy department, in the case of exceptionally good men under B. and also in the case of ex- tra well developed boys Is or over.
 The new law which provides for 100 men going from the ranks to Annap- oils. each year. is bringing many high school boys into the navy, for these vacancies are entirely competitive. and by this means any young man who has two years or more nf high. school training, will be sent to Annapolis if he desires it. To be eligible for the examinations the man must be under 20 years of age. and have served at
 
 ranks in the navy, are thus within the reach of anybody who will work for them.
 Connecticut is represented, at the present time. in the crew of practical ly every ship that carries the commits sion pennant of the United States navy. whether it be a gunboat pa trolling the upper reaches of the .ssana,ne sI E ts Sr dpeadnought
 The name Of the state fConnecticut'' was on the flag ship of the battle fleet on it's world gird1ing cruise the name of the capitol. Hartford" is still proudly worn by the famous frigate which carried Farragut past the fire of Fort Morgan. into Mobile bay. and into the proudest pages of his coun- try's naval history. Where such men have led Connecticut's young men are following and if the need arises can be relied upon to Damn the torpe- does; Go aheadi"
 FRANK H. WEAVER.
 Lieut.. J. G. Ret. U. $. Navy.
 New Faveh, March 14, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
DO WE OWE AnYrHlhea

New interest has been aroused in connection with the appeal of Presi- dent Wilson for the ratification of the Colombian treaty. This matter has bobbed up frequently during the past several years. It has certain amount of sympathy in this country. It is constantly being kept to the front by the Colombian government, and it has been dragging along for too great period already. It is a matter that ought to be settled once and for all; and it should be settled right
 But it is upon that question that the greatest uncertainty of mind ap- pears to exist. There are those who feel that this country owes Colombia nothing, that it has not been injured but greatly aided by the construction Of the canal. There are others who feel that the taking of the canal land was not the proper thing, and that while we ought not to pay such an in- denDity as Colombia demands there ought to be some monetary considera- ton to smooth over the affair but without any apology. There are still others who pretend to think that Co., 1ombia ought fn get all 1t asks even to an expression Of regret on the part of this government for it's course, while not a little attention is being given to the argument that Germany IS making capital out of the injury which Colombia still harbors and now is the time, and the ratification of the treaty is the way, to meet it.
 It must be recognized, however, that this country cannot yield to any hold up scheme. It cannot submit to what Senator Lodge calls blaclmail. If, however, it can be shown that this country is indebted to Colombia. the bil1 should be paid. The question to be decided HOW is. do we owe any fhfng2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

CTS are faced by the same hard facts. Fertilizer, sede, labor, implements, ev- erything they use will cost more this spring than ever before. Right here is where the high cost of food products begins The farmer, being no more of a philanthopist than the manu- facturer or the business man, IS after d profit and he can get it only by passing the excessive costs of pro duction along to the consumer. The tobacco growers might go in for more food products, but they would lind the same unpleasant factors confronting them-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

Tobacco growers in some parts of the state are talking about their plight, and saying they will not grow tobacco this year. Their sorrowful increased price of fertilizers and much higher wages for labor, but it does not differ in these respects from the sit uation of agriculture generally. Farm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society

Lands End-The drawing, by Ger man submarines. Of an interdicted line from Lands End to John o'Groat's" attracts attention to both these ex- tremities of the British Isles- Regard ing the former, the National Geogra- = phic Society In a statement issued to- day from it's headquarters here says:
 'It is probable that nowhere on this globe will the lover of seascapes find Old Ocean in wilder mood than off Peal Point, the group of rocks form ing the westeste point of the land or Cornwalis' and the southernmost tip of Great Britain. The rage of the Atlantic at this point gave the artist Turner the material for one of his masterpieces.
 "A large cavern, called the Land s End Hole, about 150 feet in length, runs directly through this promotcry. Twenty-five miles toward the soutf.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
Display the Flag.

The Stars and Stripes should be dis played in the windows of every Amer ican home and office, and on the flag stan above every American school and public building
 know today that one hundred million Americans stand solidiy behind the colors, and will stand until the end. And let the flag not be lowered as long as a single nation menaces Amer jean liberty or treads upon American rights! Flags up! Then, Citizens The Star-Spaugied Banner, O long
 may it wave
 Der the land of the free, and the home
 of the brave.
 -Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD of Norwich. on the 14th day of March. Present-NEISoN J. AYLFSG. Judge.
 Estate of Augusta E. Learned late of Lisbon. in said District. deceaseds
 Augusta B. Learned Of Lisbon. Conn., appeared in Court and filed petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth. that an instrument purportinR to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate petition be heard and defermined at Norwich. in said District. on the. 18th day of March. A. p. 1917. at 12 o'clock of said petition, and of said hearing thereon: be given by. the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having. a circulation in said District; at least three days prior to the date of said hearing; and that return be made
 NELSON J. AYLING Judge.
 The above and foreEoing Is a true
 Attest: HELEN M. DREscHER.
 mar15d Assistant Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ing on the nations wealth, and fatten- ing their money bags with tenement savings. Their wealth runs a close second tc the wealth of Solomon Its branches extend from big business to little brother. and from. Dan to Beersheha. A few men possess them selves of the earth and then charge their brothers a fee for living at all If we are going to do anything but talk, we must open the way for living, and making a living that has been approved by nature. The chains of the high cost of living is dragging the American wage earners close to the bread line. and the dead line. We voice about our honor. and protecting our rights and shut our eyes and al- low a small faction to unchain the wolf of want 10 prey upon the life and blood of the nation, not only the old and infirIn, but upon the innocence and helplessness of childhood.
 JAMES H. CUMMINGS
 Norwich, March 10, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

That there is work for the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is shown by the statistics presented at the society's monthly meeting recently held. The number of children involved in the causes of the troubles of the minors were desertion by parents and intem- perance on the part of fathers or mothers. The number of orphans was small-only twenty-eight It is indeed regrettable that so many parents neg lect their children but under teh con- ditions it is fortunate that the state has the services of an active organiza- ton which is doing something for the boys and the girls who are without proper home influences and surround ings.-Providence Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
PROTECTING THE CONSUMER.

On one occasion at least before they have been forced into the necessity of putting up a big howl in order to get fair treatment, the consumers have apparently had their interests looked after in advance by the federal trade commission. This in indicated by the notification which has been sent to The anthracite coal producers by this government commission to the effect
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

A big French liner has been cleared from New York with guns mounted fore as we'll as aft. This ship has demonstrated that 1t is armed solely for defense and in view of the orders to American shipping this government could not refuse clearance to such a vessel.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15
Heal Skin Eruption..

Painful eczema is more active in spring when the blood is overloaded, the burning itching torture is unbear- able, relieve it at once and heal the erupfions with Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. This antiseptic remedy is promptly effective in all skin troubles PimpIes, blackheads. acne, letter, ring worm, scally blotchy skin, all respond 10 Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Get it today at your druggists. soc, guaranteed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

In view of the fact that he is re- tained as chairman of the foreign rela- tions committee, Senator Stone is ap- parently thought more of inside thar outside of that body.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

With Congressman Sulloway's death resulting from the cold which he con- tracted at the inauguration. there is furnished an additional reason for urging a change in the date
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

There is many baseball fan who has come to the conclusion that 1t is never possible to pick out a pennant winner from the reports that come from the training camps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

The American flag can do great things but when a mechanic uses it to wipe grease spots from a work bench it is proper that he should receive the maximum sentence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

With the American merchantmen being told to fire on submarines on sight, it remains to be seen whether the subsea commanders will look upon it as a case of first come, first served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

"Yes,. said the girl who likes to talk sT agree with you-she is a real beauty! And any woman who pos sesses beauty in these times deserves recognition by the government, pen sion, a medal, a rich husband who else that her heart desires
 aNearly every one. if you inquired, would promptly say: Of course. the world Is full of good looking women Now, I'd like to give bonus or so much a head for any number or beau ties beyond about one in 1000 ought in by an earnest scouting party. It Is varieties Of fact and form belonging to the average woman. none of which would qualify for first place in tthe beauty columni I sat positively glued to chair in Michigan avenue candy shop the other day, watching the stream go by. Like the corner ol that famous cafe in Paris, where IT you will see pass every person of consequence in Paris, Michigan ave nue will yield to your gaze In the course of an hour every known species of woman that ever existed. And l did so want to give most of them new facest A woman's face means so as you like that beauty is as beauty does, and that a perfectly groomed woman is just as attractive as thougn she were pretty, and also that bril- liant mind and a sympathetic nature are worth more than a perfect com plexion-gracious, Don't we all know those comforting saws by heart? And don't we all. deep down in our hearts know we'd swap all our grooming and ability to listen attractively for sheer good looks, and throw in our diamond to boot"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-15

There are excellent promises that there will soon be more wars. There are the fly and mosquito to be destroy ed this year as usual.