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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
STORIES OF THE WAR
What Turkey Has Done to Armenians
 and Svrisns

What Turkey Has Done to Armenians
 and Syrians.
 Twenty thousand fatherless children ot Armenian and Syrian refugees in the Causasus are in need of inamedi- ate aid to save them from demorcf- zation and starvation, it was declared in New York Tuesday, by the Rev. F. for the American Board of Missioners for Foreign Missions, just returned from relief work at Tiflis and vicinity. Ir the Caucasus, which he described he said there are 300.000 Armenian and Syrian refugees from Turkey, mostly women and children. as the men were massacred by the Turks:
 The Turks made three drives against Russia. which brought into the Caucasus, which is Russian. large numbers of refugees he said. Tn 1914 more than 60 ooe Armenians fled before the Turkish advance. The next year 300oO more migrated
 "The third drive is known as the Alashgert campaign of July 1915. The Armenians of rbe district of Afashgert to the Caucasus. It also caused the evacuation of the city of Van by the Russians. This city had been defend ed in April and May by the Armenian population against strong Turkish army. Russian aid had arrived just in time to saw, it and the Turks ran away. but when the Russians heard of .he Turkish advance toward Alash-- gert. fearing tI,eir, line of retreat might be cut of. they evacuated Van and retreated to the 2Caucas sus. taking with them all the Armeniaus and Syrians there.
 This was by far the largest influx or refugees. Trey were attacked by Kurds on the way and 1000 were kill ed. About 10000 died of cholera. ty- phoid and typtus after reaching Rus sia. The total number of refugees from Van and vicinity was about 200,- coo. In these ways some 800. 1000 peo- pie came to the Caucasus in great Restitution, after losing large num- bers, especially of men, and all their
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
PIMPLES

Why so many young men and espec fally otherwise beautiful women allow their faces to be disfgured with un- slightly pimples is beyond me, says
 Every druggist In America who cares to speak freely will tell you that one 25c box of Peterson's Oint- ment is guaranteed to banish every >pfmpie or other skin eruption, or money back-and it won't take more than 10 days to do il.
 The mighty healing power of Peter sons Ointment in skin diseases, Eczema. Salt Rheum, Sore Nipples. Old Sores. Ulcers, Varfcose Ulcers, blind. bleeding and itching piles, is almost beyond belief and this small price puts it within reach of all.
 pr. W. Burg of Erie, Pa. writes: .I had suffered with Eczema of the left ear and scalp for over 25 years. but small box of Peterson's Ointment has entirely eradicated it." All druggists are authorized to guarantee it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
WHAT WILL ARGENTINA DOT

The world knows something of the operations of Count Luxburg, the Ger1 man diplomatic representative in Ar Eentina. Additions are being made to the revelations from time to time. tne latest or which shows that he was taking advantage of his position to not only compromise Argentina but to stir up trouble in Brazil. He was thoroughly aware of the irregular course he was pursuing when in the latest messages to be made public he asked for submarine squadron to influence CT frighten Brazil and Chiii into sticking by neutrality. It is highly probable in view. of these new dis closures that it was such information which caused Brazil to make it's re- cent declaration of war against Ger many.
 If there has been any question about Luxburg making Argentina his head quarters for fomenting trouble in Brazil and for carrying on a propa- ganda in Germany's interests regard less of the means that he used, these latest messages should immediately remove all doubt. Luxburg was up 10 all the schemes of Bernstorff in this country. He was taking advan- tage of his position and of the help extended by the representative of sweden to control the leading coun- tries of South America in one way ar another. He didn't care how so long as he obtained his object
 Brazil has lost no time in resenting such activities and it is a question now how long it will be before Ar sentina will decide upon the same ac- tion- Argentina has severed relations and stopped. but with the aceumula- :ion of evidence it will be surprising indeed if it does not feel compelled to take the same action as it's northern neighbor. Certainly Argentina does rot want for reasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
DOUBLE THE GUARDS.

That Food Administrator Hoover knew what he was talking about when he gave warning tc the effect that the grain elevators, piers. and food de- pots should be given extra guards in order to properly protect them against the plots Of the enemy's agents to de- stroy them is fully esta bEshed by the disastrous pier fire which caused a loss of many millions in Baltimore.
 How much destruction may have been prevented at other points be- tause of prompt action in compliance with the warning, it is impossible tc tell. but time was selecto1 for the starting of the Baltimore blaze which made i- difficult to check or hold a fire and tberefo . all the more .avar- able to the accomplishment of the in cendiary's object.
 Aside from putting forth every pos sible effort to locate and arrest those who are making such plots, and there by nip the schemes of destruction in the bud. the action which has been taken by the authorities in certain sections of New York's water front, in clearing the enemy aliens out of those districts and denying them the right tc work on or approach the piers, is most commendable. Just as long as opportunities are going to be present. ed to such people to carry on such operations they are going to take ad- vantage of them This country has suf- fered too great losses already from their hands and it is time that every possible precaution was taken If it means a hardship to such people it must be as plain as daylight to them that there is no one responsible for it but themselves. We cannot afford to be lenient just for the sake of handi- capping ourselves
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
eERMANY's NEW CHANCELLOR.

Germany has 8 new chancellor successor to Dr. Michaelis has been named. by the kaiser in the appoint
 uent of Count von Hertling, premier of Bavaria, to that office. Count Hertling had been considered for the place before. It was offered to him when pr. Michaeiis was named but he declined at that time and he is given the credit for recommending pr. Mi cheelis. Count Hertling is a Bavarian but that does not mean that he is not thoroughly in sympathy with Prussian n ideas and methods, so that while the selection of this leader from that kingdom might indicate that the cus- tom of naming a Prussian for the im- portant office had been broken. it is question whether it will actually make any difference.
 >s By making the change at this time the kaiser may feel that he has cen tributed to the demand for the bring 'ng about of internal reforms. but when it is realized that the new chan cellor Is not given any more to re- forms than his predecessors have been, and this is known to the mem bers of the reichstag who are clamor- ing for this change, it is doubtful whether there has been anything gain ed by the change. There certainly will not be if the count Is more of a ccnser- vative than Dr. Michaelis. The change has been made. Those asking for a new chancellor made no selection. The successor of pr. Michaelis was left to the kaiser as usual and he has named a man after his own ideas. Whether he will be able to set forth a policy that will be any more acceptable is a question which will be answered in time. He has no easy task before him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
TO STIMULATE SHEEP RAISING.

In order to relieve existing condi- tions and to revive an industry which used to flourish in this part of the country efforts have been made for a long time to arouse the farmers to a recognition of the need of engaging in sheep raising on a much more exten- sive scale than has prevailed in the recent past, both for the benefit Of the individual as we'll as the country The opportunity exists for raising thousands of sheep on the hi1lsides of New England where hundreds are raised today. There is need for the wool and there Is need for the nut ton and with the prices which they are commanding today the profit for the raiser is worth securing.
 In addition to the efforts which have been put forth there is to be sheep raising conference in Boston on Fri
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
from Riga to Smolensk and Tsaritsyn, almost bisec.ing the empire.

almost bisec.ing the empire.
 Riga is a great storehouse for Rus sian wheat, oats ard hemp, three items which constitute a large portion Of the city's exports. It is also the chief port for the vast timber prod ucts of the province of Volhynia. Flaxseed, eggs, hides, and skins are shipped from here in great quantities. The chief articles of import are ma chinery, cotton goods, coal and gro ceries.
 The shipping industry did not con- stitute Riga's sole activity before the war, however. Its manufactured products included machinery, leather, railway cars, candles, tiles, and glass, amounting in value to S0.000.0 600 an nually.
 "The growth Of Riga during the last 35 years has been phenomenal. In 1881 it's population was 169,000; today it has more than half a million. Of this number i7 per cent. are Germans, 2a per cent. are Let's, and only 25 per cent are Russians. It is not hard to imagine. therefore, how difficult has been the problem of the citizens loyal to the new republic during the last few months. It is also worthy of note
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
HER MISTAKEN IDENTITY

T leave it to you if this was not a dreadful situation! I never know any kind of an Oscar and here it was necessary for me to manufacture one Instantly. I didn't know whether he was to be a fine young man or a scoundrel to suit my impatient &C., ouaintance, who was Glaring at me. Didn't you say he demanded-didn't you tell me tic last time that you were really through and were going to lay off? And here you go again Lord, these women!'
 He subsided with muttered growls nd mopped his forehead. I've a mo- tion to peach or yuh!' he broke out again fierceIy. He seemed to be get ting terribly excited. so I gasped out, oh, please don't-Pn never do \ again. I promise!'
 "'You promised before!' he snorted. and look how yuh kept it! How the mischief dc you keep that inno- cent, baby gaze and your perfect lady air? I will say. Edith, that you are feet. Ab-so-lutely!'
 By this time I had concluded that i: Lawrence did not return by Re time I had counted twenty five, 1 should just gently shut my eyes and die on the spot. The fat man got up and stood over me. I don't know just what to do With yuh!' he announced. And I gotta do something:
 what to do to keep him calm and I cou, dn't keep calm myself. As I opened my lips to scream good and i:ard, in came the doctor and Law renee.
 Why, hello, Edith said my brother in- law, and kissed me. At this the fat man did explode. You tool he roared at the doctor. Has sine got you too? For the love a M-ke.'
 What do you mean?' the doctor inquired coldly. The fat man stam- Inered earnestly. I hain't seen Pitts burgh Edith since the time she was up for her tentl; case of bigamyH >e informed the doctor, but I spotted Ter right awaJ, and what's more, she admitted it! She's one of the slick est workers in the country and you'd never deam 1t, because she looks auch perfect lady. She trimmed the last fellow for a hundred thousand
 Well" concluded the young mar rsed woman with reminiscent chuclzle i've got strengthened out finally. The fat man was detective who had drought in the case that the doctor had been so bCsy with. And he was perfectly sane, but I guess his bump cf identity received a fatal jolt that day, He was calling for ice water when we left him! And I've >new occupation in lffe-looking eor my in- tecesting double!"-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

Our. countrytis at war with Germany.
 Hundreds Of thousands of men are making ready to cross the seas end lay down their lives If need be in de- fense Of their country's honor-their country's life. Hundreds of thousands of other men and women stand ready to do all that lies in their power to aid those who are to fight at the front.
 And meanwhile q few thousands of men calling themselves American, led by a few scores of men who, too. call themselves. American, are doing all they can to impede. to delay, to ruin and to wreck the cause for which all these others are fighting.
 It is as though you and were fight irg for our homes, and for our chil- dreu. A third man, pretending to be our friend. holds back cur lists. thrusts sticlgs between our feet. casts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

It is gratifying that the authorities of Georgia have captured seven of the ten escaped German prisoners. but there should be no relaxation in the hunt until everyone is again un- der guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

The. anti-noise crusaders bob up frequently, but nothing has been heard from them about the racket that is caused by the click of the knit ting needles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

that the Germans of Riga are on the whole of the most prosperous mer- chant class together with a copsid- erable number of the Prussian aristo- cracy. The Let's are an Indo-Eu pean people, about 100000 in num- Der, dwelling iTi the western provinces of Russian and northeastern Poland and Prussia. Little is known of their origin nor is it known when they migrated to their present home.
 At the time of it's fall Riga was the capital of the province of Livon- ia and the seat of the governor gen. .eral of the Baltic provinces"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

While extra precautions are being taken to safeguard the food supplies in storage. it might also be well to look up those who are feeding wheat to the hogs and keeping other pro- ducts of the market,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

The man on the corner says: It is decidedly unusual to find a chap who will admit that the most of his trou- bles never happened
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

The world will never get over talk ing about the great leadership of Elm peror Charles in carrying the Austro-. Germans across the Isonzo into Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

Count L,IXburg was rendering a great service to Germany in South America. His great mistake, how ever, was in getting found out.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

The man on the corner says: The fact that the wind may be tempered to the shorn lamb doesn't give much comfort to the fellow with an empty coal bin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

With New York reporting an ave- rage of six automobiles stolen daily, there must be a large market for sec ond hand machines
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

After all the other reasons have been given for the rout of the Italians, it will be interesting to see what Gen era1 Cadorna has to say about it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

Reports from Russia are to the ef- feet that it's scouts have found. nc trace of the retreating Germans Which way are the scouts headed?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

It has taken the war with new prices and new taxes to show what real ser vice the penny can perform
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

It is going to cost more money to send letters in the future. but it will be just as easy to lick the stamps
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The season is at hand when the cdor Of burning leaves pervades most of New England
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
THE WOOD DANCE

PULASKI HALL, NORWICH ~. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Featuring Pickett's 1o-Pieee Dance Orchestra Ranjos, SaxoPhones, xyIophones, Etc.
 A SURE GOOD TIME Ladies ....... 25c Gents ...... Soc
 Dancing to 12
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
Views of the Vigilantes
ITS UP TO YOU!

By Porter Emerson Browne of The
 visilantes.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06

Tom was glad to see his old master
and said, Tell poor Aunt Chloe that
you found me dying" A little later
Tom died, and Mr.. Shelby buried
him. .. -
Classy and Emmeline met Madame
De Thoux and all three escaped to
Canada. Classy was Eliza's mother
and Madame De Thoux was Georges
sister.
When George Shelby got home he
told Aunt Chloe and Mrs. Shelby
about the death Of Uncle Tom. After
wards he set all his slaves free.
He said, when you rejoice in your
freedom, think of Uncle Tom, be-
cause it was on his grave l resolved
never to own another slave. All try
to be as good and faithful as Tom
was"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
Abraham Lincoln.

By Helen John, Aged s Years. Elm
i wood, Neb. R. F: D. /. Red Side.
There are not very many people
who taught US as many lessons as
Abraham Lincoln.
He was born in a log cabin in Ken
lucky. 1t had only one room in it.
There was one door and big log
chimney that was built at the end of
the house.
His father was poor, and when he
was still young the family moved
from Kentucky to Indiana. They
built another log cabin in the middle
of the forest, where it was easy to
raise potatoes.
The food was cooked before the
open fire or roasted in the hot ashes.
There were no cook stoves.
When Lincoln became a man there
were very few people who were
stronger than he.
Abraham worked at home until he
was Is years old before he had a
chance to earn money for himself.
He was on his new boat when two
men with trunks came down to the
shore. The trunks were put in his
boat, and from them he learned
about slavery. Then he made up his
mind to fight slavery when he had the
chance. Each man gave him a half
dollar.
Lincoln had hard work to get an
education. He learned to read very
we'll and he had the best books to
read. He read Weem's Life of
Washington" the Bible Pilgrims
Progress" and "Aesop's Fables" He
read these books over and over again.
Lincoln was very honest. Once he
walked six miles after working hours
to pay some change to lady he had
cheated unintentionally. He won the
name of Honest Abe" for his many
acts of honesty. He was one Of the
best presidents we ever had.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
Little Stories BY Little Folks
prize Story.)
The Little Birds Home.

By Harold Zinnecker, Aged IL, David
City, Neb. Red Side.
Two small birds few to the empty
box in the old apple tree. Their
names were Mr.. and Mrs. Jenny
Wren. senio
They were working hard on their
nest. In three days there were three
eggs in the nest.
The mother sat on the nest for thir-
teen days. She was tired. but she
knew it was not time for them to
hatch. On the fourteenth day what
dou you think happened? There were
three ugly, fuzzy looking little
birds in the nest. The father brought
food for their hungry open mouths
A sad thing happened one day.
Two little birds died. The other little
bird was left alone to learn to fly and
make his home.
When the bird was old enough to
fly. his mother pushed him out OF the
nest and said: "You must learn to fly.
Come, and we will teach YOU"
The mother took one wing and the
father took the other. They few up
and down. After time the bird
could fly just like his father and
mother.
One day Mr.. Pussy Cat said. 20.
what delicious dinner he would
make" and he took one high jump,
but without success. He was very
much disappointed and said, 81 don't
want him after ALL"
The same little bird and his mate
occupied the box the next year. Their
names were Mr.. and Mrs. Jenny
Wren, junior.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
"Uncle Toms Cabin"

By Lucille John. Aged 10 Years, Elm
wood, Neb., Route l. Red Side.
This is story based on slavery.
A good old servant. Uncle Tom, was
owned by George Shelby. s.
One afternoon in February Tom
and a little boy named Harry were
sold. Eliza, Harry's mother, took
him and escaped. Soon after Eliza,
her husband and Harry went to Can
ada.
Toms wife, Aunt Chloe, and his
two sons were sorry to know that he
was sold.
Soon Tom was sold to Mr.. St.
Clare. who was a very good master.
Eva St. Clare was a very good child
and often read Toms Bible to him.
She soon died and little later Mr..
St. Clare died, so Tom was sold to
slave warehouse.
After he had remained there awhile
he was sold to Mr.. Legree, a cry
cruel master.
Once Classy and Emmeline, two OF
Legree's servants, were going to play
trick on Legree. They were goine
to run away and then come back to
the garrett. They did so and Legret
could not find them. so he asked Tom
who knew, but Tom would not tell
Then Legree dashed him and almos
killed him, Two other negro servant,
gave him drink and took him to a,
old shed $685..
When Toms old master. Geot2,
Shelby, came to buy him back. h,
! found Tom in the shed almost dead
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
Marjorie's Hundred.

By Alice Anderson, Aged II. Oakland,
Neb, Route /. Box So. Blue Side.
Marjorie, who was 9 years old, had
not been having very satisfactory re-
ports from school. Her father finally
said: Marjorie, for the first 100 you
get I'll give you quarter"
Time went on and the reward could
not be claimed. One day the child
was taken violently i'll. Her mother
sent for the doctor. When he had
gone Marjorie said: Mamma. am I
very ILL.,"
mo, dear; your temperature is a
little over 100, but the doctor thinks
you will be better in a day or So
Smiles broke through Marjorie's
tears.
Now, mamma, can have my quar-.
ter. Papa said he would give it to
me if / could get 100 in anything"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
Rules for Young Writers
I. write plainly on one side OF ~

I. Write plainly on one side Of the
paper only and number the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
8. Short and pointed articles will be
given preference. Do not use over $50
words.
4. Original stories or letters only will
be used.
at the top Of the first page.
A prize book will be given each week
for the best contribution.
Address all communications to Chill
dren's Department, Omaha Bee, Omaha,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-06
The Busy Bees

NEW king and the throne the Busy Bee king
today continue their until the first Sunday in
II September They Roe Hertz the Blue side and Frank
the Red the accomplishments of these
that they will certainly inspire all the children the
realm make the interesting and worthwhile Of
its kind.
Rosae IL old and attends Bancroft school, where she the
Eighth grade She only gifted pianist and president of the
World Wide Guild club for the study missions but proficient
Her garden this going help solve the food problem which
hear constantly d;euns for is Vegetable garden 100
You all remember Rosae since she the of the
February and found 500 famous and who
born in that month. 1870
years old and in the Fourth grade Dundee school, His
work He studying both vocal
music and faithfully forve minutes day
the However he busiest with his bugc and
learning play all the calls. 100,
of the Grand Bouncers club
school, which instrumental promoting hiking Every Saturday the boys
take long tramps in the country.
poor and houguness of older people marked
He the other the
his old lady
helped bundle home
a mile out Of his
prize last week by Harold Znnecker of the Red side
Lu Gibson of the Blue and Helen Cabb the Red side honorable
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