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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
BLUE SKY" LAWS.

It has been some little time since there was much agitation over the legislation known as blue sky laws which it was considered advisable by a number of states to adopt in or der to protect the people of the com monwealths against the fraudulent operations of certain dealers in stocks undoubtedly true that those who were caught in such deals as these laws were intended to prevent ought to have known better than to have ac- cepted the alluripg bait which was held out to them by those who had made a study of the weakness of hu- man nature. The lessons which are numerous from the experiences which others have had ought to place inYes- tors on their guard but there are numberless instances which show that they do not. This important fact is known to the packers of the get-rich- quick schemes and they take full ad- vantage of it. They capitalize the gullibility of the public and it is only right that the states where such prac- tices are carried on should give pro- lection to those of it's citizens who are not able to see through the at fractions of~a plan to defraud.
 This of course imposes extra work on the state and upon the legitimate brokers, but it is protection which is as good for the latter as it is for the people. Efforts to have the laws so enacted in the states of Ohio, Michi- gan and South Dakota declared un- constitutional failed by the recent de- cision of the United States supreme court, which maintained that the au-- thority exercised is not in excess of the states police powers. The ''blue sky law is a move against the swim dler which ought to have been taken a long time ago and the upholding of it by the highest court in the land is likely to cause other states to give it increased attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
THE EXTRA SESSION.

There is no desire in Washington for an extra session of congress. Whether it can clear up the large amount of business before it in the time which remains for the present congress to do it can only be judged by the action in the past, There has not been the close application to bus mess which would make it possible to clean the slate at the present rate of progress. There of course can be a speeding up in order to overcome the time which has been squandered, but even that would have to be &C., companied by a curtailrnent of dis cussion which is always beneficial when important legislation is under consideration.
 A short session can usually devote most of it's time to the debate on the appropriation bills which are always big and involving many millions of dollars. These have not as yet been acted upon. It has not been decided what is going to be done in the way of providing for greater national de- fense, to say nothing of the provision for the regular department supplies. The question of overcoming the treas ury deficit by authorizing increased revenue through taxation or by other means is something which is bound to sAA OooO OiSSU9oAOii DUI thiS1I Di'i he1' liON been made ready for action. There is also the supplemental action in con nection with the eight hour bill, the bill regar arding the status of the Porto Ricans, the bill which would permit combinations for the purpose of de- velnping foreign trade as well as many other matters which cannot be considered of minor importance.
 There may be no desire for an ex- tra session of congress, but it must be apparent that it all rests with the present congress whether one is made necessary or not.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
WHAT TIME IS FOR

I'm going to do itl" stated the girl who likes to talk. When l get so old that I am beyond the vanities of life they do take up such a lot of time. -I shall devote myself to educating women into a knowledge of what time is for! A side issue of that will be daily five-f finger exercises for their slumbering brains!
 The clerk at the card counter was nice, bright little thing, with an un- douIbtedly kind heart, but by the time I had finished observing the situation I am certain she could have assasi- hated her dear old grandmother with vim and dispatch, so tattered was her self-control
 madam?" she asked of the indetermi- nate person browsing over the coun- ter.
 '''Are these Christmas cards9' asked the person. They were simply drip, ping with holly and. mistletoe and sparl1!y snow and the kind of Senti- ment you have once year.. but the little clerk assured her politely that she had guessed right.
 "'Oh.' said the customer bianl1ly. She lifted one card and put.it down; lifted another. started to put it down. around regarded it fiXedly upside aGmH tfme laid f it &Wn. & Satq don't % know @ that hat I want any Christmas cards she
 
 left over from last year and it would be foolish to buy more than I have to-! I don't quite know how many I want to send-have you any New Year cards?'
 Yes said the little clerk, begin ming to get them out.
 'Ohi' remarked the person again, turning New Years card around and around. She frowned at it. Why don't they have any original ones any more!" she demanded aggrievedly. They're just the same every year and all about the same thing! Why, 1 re- member just as well when I was in New York five years ago running across the most appropriate cards l ever saw! I didn't buy any because. l wasn't sending cards that year. but l wished I had got lot and laid them asidei You don't suppose you happen to have any of that kind, do you?'
 '"The little clerk turned pale 'No1 she said evenly. Nothing but this years output. I'm busy she eX- plained to the frantic hordes waving cards at her and imploring her to wait on them. Presently she changed from one foot to the other
 We'll, said the person, utterly ob- livious to the rest of us, who were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

cerning the use of nude figures in motion pictures it reached out to feel the public pulse. It started nation wide investigation with the result that it found that there was widespread disapproval of the use of undraped figures on the motion picture screen and such opposition came from no section in particular but all in gen. eral, that being the verdict from coast to coast.
 It has therefore decided that hence forth it will not approve pictures of such character and it has announced its policy to the producers of films, with the result that all producers which are members of the national association have accepted the ruling and will govern themselves accord ingIy.
 Because no stand had been taken upon this matter there were those who had taken the opportunity to produce such pictures but the ban has now been placed upon such pro- auctions in the future. This indicates that objections which have been made to certain pictures in the past have been justified, that such troubles will be obviated in the future and that the national board has done a ccTr- mendable thing in taking the stand which it has. r. has also the satis- faction of knowing that it is backed up by public opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
THE PRESIDENT ON WORLD
PEACE.


 When it comes to the consideration of the readjustment of the present situation in Europe and the efforts which may be put forth for the es- tablishment of permanent peace fol- lowing the war, it must be realized that President Wilson by the action which he has taken. in the address which he made to the senate concern ing foreign relations, has not only given this country something to think about but likewise those of Europe, whether they are numbered among the beIligerents or neutrals.
 The president believes that this na- ton should do its part iR league to enforce peace and that this country must assume such responsibilities as devolve upon 1t as a world power, that it has its part to play in the laying of a foundation for world peace, that there must be a force for peace great CT than any force of a nation or an alliance, that there should be an avoidance of entangliHg alliances, that the principles of the Monroe Doctrine should be extended to include the whole world, that the small nations rights should be respected, that there should be an equal and cooperative freedom of the seas and the great outlets to the seas and that there should be a limitation of ornaments.
 The declaration has been made af- ter close study and in recognition of changes which must of necessity take place. It sets forth some excellent ideals and it looks to the mainte- nance of rights and justice, all of which is most conmendable. It is an address which is bound to receive close scrutiny but it is a question whether the action which he recom- mends can be put into effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

this stick a few inches one way or another and with occasional. foot pres sure on the rudders one can climb, dive, loop, sfde-slip. fall a, couple of thousand feet and hatten out "aS right as rain" You always have one hand free for machine gun and if necessary you can let the joystick look out for itself for you can let her float while you eat luncheon. An air menu gen. orally consists of an apple or banana, milk chocolate and biscuits, with hot coffee or tea from a vacuum bottle
 Airmen have a queer sense of the appropriate in insignia For instance the squadron to which this wasplike scout belonged has adopted an ele phant as it's distinguishing mark, and each plane has an elephant painted on either side of the pilot house''-as if anything could be less suggestive of flying than a pachyderm- Another squadron has adopted the hippopota- mus.
 The air service fs the friendliest corps. in the vast British army, for when other work is impossible the men can go a-visiting while testing out machines. It is astonishing to the novice how far away the trained air man can recognize a caller
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
MOTHER TELLS HOW VINOL
Made Her Delicate Boy Strong

New York City.-"My little boy was in a very weak, delicate condition as a result of gastritis and the measles and there seemed no hope of saving his life. The doctor prescribed cod liver oil but he could not take it. decided to try Vinol--and with splen- did results. It seemed to agree with him so that now he is a strong, healthy boy."-Mrs. Thomas Fitzger- a1d, 109O Park Ave, N. Y. City.
 We guarantee Vinol, which contains beef and cod liver peptones, iron, manganese peptonates and glycero- phosphates, for run down conditions, chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis
 Broadway Pharmacy, c. G. Engler, Proprietor, Norwich. Vinol is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co.,, in DanielSon by the A. w. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue. Also at the leading drug stores in all Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

exciting comment through the news papers of the country. We take it that the proposal is a bit of humor, not withstanding. Why should not calling attention to the harmIessness of the cat at the same time renew interest in guarding large interests against the ranages of Vagrant dogs?
 The obstacle hereabouts is the va grant dog. It is a matter of surprise that no man of abundant wealth, who can try experiments, has not taken in a lot of the very large amount of waste land in Connecticut and there begun sheep raising on a scale ade-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Those who are so touchy about criticism of the state militia by tEe people who help pay the bills for it's maintenance would show much bet ter judgment by announcing a deter imitation to assist in eradicating the causes of complaint by complete re- moval of such taint of favoritism as exists by reason of official acts and conduct The way to improve mat ters is to remove all cause of offense. Backing up unpopular and unjust acts will simply make matters worse. The faults of the militia are almost wholly the faults of officiaIsdom-Bris- tol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Slight Tribute to Uncle Horace Johnson.

MT. Editor: It was with sore regret that I read in the Bulletin of the death of Uncle" Horace Johnson. Al though far advanced in years, I was hoping and looking for more news in the papers telling us that he was recovering. To me he was a fine character. His letters were always clothed in such beautiful language original and unlike many other writ ersI was seldom too tired, or too busy, not to feel an interest in any and all that he had to say, whether it was concerning the clouds, religion, politics or on other subjects equally as interesting. If he did no more than to write letters that were entertain ing to the Bulletin readers, he helped to cheer most of us and no on will miss him more than
 SOUTHERNER.
 Norwich, Jan. 9. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

quate to making it pay. Such culture requires shepherds who keep the dogs away. A sheep yields a yearly supply of wool and there is the regular addi- tion of lambs and whoever likes spring we'll enough to dare to buy it, knows that somebody must make something from that crop. If the va grant dogs spent all their spare time chasing melodious cats, they would do no harm, but when these innumerable worthless CUTS are known to cut off a valuable industry, it is surprising that nobody does anything about it,
 Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

Without waiting for any sugges- tions from the legislature, the new sec retary of state, Frederick L. Perry, starts out by taking a common-sense step that has long been indicated in the administration of the secretary s office. Being required to sit as a judge for all classes of automobile offences, he is going to hold court in the prin- cipal cities to hear cases, instead of requiring thousands of persons from every nook and corner of the state to travel to Hartford for the purpose of attending sessions at the capitol. Here is a common sense, business step, making for greater efficiency in the administration of the office and effecting a saving of time and money not only for the persons having busi- ness with the automobile court but for the state itself.
 The manner in which Secretary Perry grasps the affairs of his office arouses confidence in his administra- tion. But then he is by no means a novice in public affairs, having served many years with ability and distinc- tion as the secretary of the state shell fish mmission.-Bridgeport Tele- gram.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Civilization Has Advanced.

The course of President Wilson in withholding information from Secre- tary Tumulty which might cause him embarrassment is considerate. In previous administrations taking the blame has been a part of the private secretary's regular duty. - Washing ton Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
IMPROVING THE MOVIES.

When the National Board Of Review of motion pictures undertook it's work 1t Has recognized that it had the op- portunity to encourage the best in the movies and the elimination of the dangerous and undesirable It has confronted many problems and when t came to reaching a decision con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

It is less than six weeks to inaugu- ration but from the progress which congress is making on the business be- fore it, it will not complete it within the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

When the British ti1lers of the soil are indignant because they are called upon to go te~ the front, they do not show much of the spirit of Israel Put nam.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

That Kansas man who has just been released from prison after serving ten years for horse theft, cannot claim the credit of popularizing the automo- bile
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

So the president didn't think he was doing quite the right thing, but he got legal advice to back him up in that Grayson appointment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

The winter has. been remarkably free from snow thus far. but that does not indicate that the next eight weeks are going to be likewise. Winter never rots in the skies sssz.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

The record of the German raider shows that it does not wait for the night, when it is anxious to aid in the passing of certain ships.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is a lot of people who will never be satisfied as long as the goose pimple season holds forth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

The sentences meted out to Consul Bopp and his accomplices. appear, to be none too severe for the crimes of which they were convicted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

From all the reports the explosion of a munitions factory is more deadly in England than it is in New Jer- Sey,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

That fellow who chloroformed the pigs of a western farmer before car rying them off may have belonged to the anti-noise society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

I thirsting for her useless life's blood. I l think that's awful queer! When per 1 fectly fine cards like those do come out should think you'd buy them up! | I think it's positively s1lortsighted on | the part of the store! I wish I could remember whether ABbert's birthday came the 18th or the 31st-Pd send him a birthday card! Have you birth | day cards hereT
 "sYes,' walled the little clerk, and, l diving beneath the counter, she pro- duced a boxful.
 ".You haven't nearly as many birth day cards to choose from the other cards, the person remarked in peev- ed tone. I should think they would try to cater to all tastes! How much 1 is this one?' Twenty-Five cents,' said the little ] clerk. Madam, I'm busy!' imploringly to a determined woman thrusting bunch of cards and a greenback into, her face.
 ,."The person turned the card around and around. Yes she said finally as one making a great discovery, it is 25 it says so in the corner; or isn't it 2o?'' s-No,, said the clerk, .25.' "tOh 25!" repeated the person. She turned. the card around again and then laid it down. She picked up another, turned it around, looked at the per-
 fectly blank back fxedly, laid it down.
 She sighed.
 Haven't you something awfulIy nice, more expensive? she asked.
 :: Here is an assortment for 75 cents,' said the clerk. "'oh. she said. She picked up three, one at a time. turned them around, laid them down. No, that's too expensive, she said It's foolish to spend 75 cents for a card for Albert all he'll do is throw it in the waste
 basket anyhow! Have you any Christmas cards for about 90 cents?'
 "-Here are two" said the little clerk
 "'Oh!' said the person. She turned them around. She laid them down.
 We'll she said. T guess I don't want
 any. I can't seem to find anything I
 want. I was just looking today, any
 howl
 And she wandered on aimlessly
 down the aisle while forty frantic
 waiting women swooped down on the
 little clerk and most of them repeated
 the performance of the original GUS
 tomer!''
 It'll be all right to start your school" said the patient listener "but I'll bet you a cooky. you won't find
 woman who'll think she needs to come to iti"-EXchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

The bill proposed to muzzle all cats during the night hours is, of course,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

THERE Is advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bu.- letin tc- Business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
How To Relieve Rheumatism
Prostitutes, Corns, Sore Feet

These form ulas are published by the Medical Formula La boratortes Dayton Ohio. The fngl edienis specified can be procured from any good drug sIcre. 2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
Valued Home Remedies -{CIip Out and Saye)
To End Coughs

The following formula, easily mixed at home, makes one of the uilickest cough remedies obtainab1e often curing the worst cough in day. Take a tea spoonful as often as necessary.
 Globe Pine Comp'd Aromatic. F ounce
 f"Concentrated Pine''I
 If sugar syrup is used ing.cad of whfskey 1t can be easily made by dis d solving 5 heaping tablespocrfuls of which is fso1d only in + -oz. serew top cases with Aromatic printed in red on outside label
 How To Relieve Rheumatism
 After each meal and st bedtime take a taDleSpooniul of the following home made medicine now used all over the able results. Relief begins at once syrup of Sarsaparilla .....- 1 ounce Toris Compound ...% 1 ounce whiskey or Simple Elixir :. # pint Frost-bites, Corns, Sore Feet
 Bathe the feet in warm water to which has been added two ta bies pcoi1- fuls of Calocide compound This gives instant relief for aching. burning or perspiring feet; corns, ca1louses. sore bunions; also for frost-bftes or chfI- plains. The Calocfde acts through the pores removing the cause of the trou- ble. Its use also keeps the feet in q nrn; healthy condition, free from swelling and puffins
 These formula are published by the Medical Formula Laboratories. Dayton Ohio. The fngl edienis specified can be procured from any good drug sTcre.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-19

submit to criminal influence. Leav- ing the house she wanders in the park where she meets Mrs. Vent worth, wealthy woman, who hires her as maid. Tom Roland and Dave Karns learn of the girl position and try to obtain her aid in robbing the house of her mistress. She refuses. but they pull off the job" alone and her. father is shot.
 A detective and his stool-pigeon be- gin bounding Mary. She loses her position end is arrested, later being released 0on parole. After many trials and tribulations, during whicn she "goes straight" despite police interference, she is reunited with har sweetheart Dave, who has reformed. Tuesday = Vivian Martin, the charming little Paramount star, will be seen in the leading role of "The Wax Model" most unusual story cf the neglected daughter of a Parisian dancer, of how she came to pose as model and how her eyes were open ed to the ways of the world. A beau | tiful romance runs through the sterner partgO the play.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-19
"FALL OF A NATION"
 TO BE SHOWN HERE;

With the exception of "The Birth of a Nation," to which the same author provided scenario. no other spectac- ular film drama has had such world wide appeal as Thomas Dixon's, "The Fall of Nation" This great cinema was introduced to the public by sim ultaneous runs at $2 prices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. After capacity engagements in these cities
 forty touring companies were organ ized to show it throughout the length and breadth of the Union. Meantime South America clamored for the play In response to the South American demand, elaborate productions were made at Buenos Aires and Rio de Jan. eiro, marked by the same extraordi
 nary success as the play won in the states. Now arrangements are rap
 idly making to show it in Europe, tht Orient and Australia. Within veal of it's inception "The Fall of Ma
 ton" will be carried to every part O
 the civilized world. To be shown a
 the Hauber theater April 2, 4 and 5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-19
"THE BOY GIRL."
Violet Mersereau Will Appear in Boy
 Part This Week.

The matinee girl who has been T girl all her life will be interested in a girl who has been reared as a boy until she was sixteen. Denied con- 'panionship with friends of her own sex Jacquelin Charming entered. n fact, upon new life when she donned frocks and went to boarding school where there was nobody but girls anl few spinsters. Jack" liked it for a while, but restraint finally "got on her nerves" and she started life lagain, bent upon having her own way. When she found that the man she loved faced financial ruin, was it any wonder that she proposed mar riage that her wealth might be his
 to save the family name? Violet Mer-
 sreau in "The Boy Girl" at the
 Hauber theatre on Monday will i'm personate the impetuous beauty and Sinday Mason will be the man who faced bankruptcy with marriage the only salvation. It's Bluebird, and
 that means excellence in every detail
 of presentation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
GLADYS COBURN IN
 BATTLE OF LIFE

Gladys Couburn, the dainty William Fox star, has one of her biggest roles in "The Battle of Life," which ap- pears at the Best theatre today, and she has played it with her customary skill and appeal Art Accord is fea- tured with Miss Coburn. : Mary, Miss Coburn,) daughter Of a crook, Tom Roland, and sweetheart of his pal, Dave Karns, determines to give up her old life because she does not want her little brother Jimmy to