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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-05-19
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8O68O8 Pendeton Street, six room frames Rents for
each per month"; with water rents extra Price $500
each.
llO7 Queen Street. good six frame dwelling, New
y papered and painted Always rented for $40 90 per
month and water extra. Price 5000 on easy terms.
121312151217 Queen Street, six room frames Rents
for So 90 each water rent extra. Price 100000 each
532 north Columbus Street, room frame sewer tap
ped Rents for 1900 per month. Price $780, 90
13O1-13O3 Queen Street. six room frames Rents for
$500 and $1,000 monthly. Price S1,25O.OO each.
213-215-217 Peyton Street. room frames. Rents for
SIS 90 each per month Price $4,000 each.
$50 north Columbus Street. room frame, good condi
ton Rents for Sc 90 per month Price 100000
724-726 north Columbus Street, room frames Price
S1,5OO. 90.
Store and dwelling 531 north Alfred Street, Corner
Pendleton Dwelling rooms and bath. Rents for $500
per month Price $1,60OOO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
"TELLrALE HANDS"

There are few discolorations that pumice stone (either powdered or in tablet form), supplemented by lemon juice, will not remove.
 After using such strenuous treat ment rubbing with some refining lotion should be given.
 Glycerin and rosewater is both tU- fcacious and comparatively inexp~n- Eive. Indeed. common water may even be substituted for the rose. if the question of economy must be consid- cred.
 Cut the vegetable skin and all. and gently simmer until mass is pulpy Then strain mixture through muslin. Put in only enough water before cook ing to keep it from sticking in the pan. When cold add enough tincture of benzoin to make the liquid milky.
 To two thirds parts of water add one-third part of glycerin, and ten drops of carbolic acid to one-ha1f pint of this mixture will make 1t still more bleaching and healing.
 Pure juice of the cucumber is an- other excellent whitener.
 Rub this lotion on hands before re- tiring. Should it's continued use make the skin feel overdry. rub on a little cold cream at the same time.
 Oily lotions should be rubbed on the nails during cold weather.
 One-quarter of an ounce of sweet almond oil. sixteen grains of table salt, sixteen and a half grains each of powdered resin and alum, forty
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
FUR TRIMMED CAPE.

As short capes are now quite the latest thing in the way of peltry adornment, decide upon velvet cape edged with some sort of cheap fur. Capes are easy to make with the aid of a pattern. which can be purchased al almost any of the pattern depart ments in the big stores, and a few yards of velvet an equal number Of yards of silk for lining and soft flannel interlining to make the cape sufficiently warm will be all that is needed besides the fur for trimming purposes.
 A hat and even a huff to match are within the possibilities open to the girl who is clever with her needle and is not afraid of trying some thing new.
 The woman who wishes to appNr .smartly garbed at all hours of the day must invest in a tailor made suit of good cloth cut on good lines. This is one of the essentials of smart wardrobe without which one cannot do.
 Given a good looking suit, a woman can go anywhere at any hour of the day and feel that she is dressed in good taste and good style. So many of the shops are offering attractive suits at moderate prices that it T6 comparatively easy to find somethi1H; to suit ones taste and at the price one wishes to pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

promise with the sugar growers of Cuba regarding the price of their pro duct indicates that from now on the shortage is bound to disappear. The sugar in the west is also increasing daily and while large amounts will be sent to our allies and to our men in Europe the season is at hand when the new crop is going to change the situation and from now on the prob lem will be to get the raw or refined sugar to the consumers. This does not mean that we can let up in our Hooverizing. We have found that we can get along with less sugar and we must still economize until the relief that is in sight is actually in hand, and to prevent repetition Of the present shortage it might be we'll to resolve to prevent all needless use of it even then.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
THE SUGAR SHORTAGE.

For over a month now there has been a shortage of sugar in this part of the country There has been far less than the usual consumption be- cause 1t was impossible to get it to consume but every day brings nearer the time when this will be over un- less there are still greater handicaps on account of lack of transportation.
 Lack of transportation has played its part in the present shortage for the East Indies have hundreds of thousands of tons which they would like to sell if ships could be furnish ed for such service and i1 the beet sugar section of the west it is claim ed that there are large quantities in storage. some of which is already be- ing moved eastward to relieve the sit- unti0m-
 The receipt in Boston of a cargo of F1w sugar and the reaching of a com
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
TRANSPORTING OUR TROOPS.

60. It doesn't make any difference from what section of the country a divis- Ion of troops comes, the whole nation ifs interested to learn of it's safe ar rival in France for it is known that all of our soldiers are making the same sacrifices and going for the
 same purpose When a division comes From a particular section it can be expected that part of the country will be more vitally concerned than the others. but the news of the safe arri- val of the Rainbow division in France makes its appeal to no particular sec ton but to all for this division is made up of soldiers from all parts of the country and makes possible the statement that today every state in the Union is represented in the American army in Europe.
 A In this connection however. it is Impossible to overlook the care which has attended the movement of our troops and supplies It shows the wisdom of surrounding such activi- ties with all possible secrecy but spe- cfal credit must also be given to the fleet of warships on the other side of the water which is doing such valiant 7 service in conveying our troop and supply ships r. may be tco early to crow about the fact that there have been no losses in this big undertak- ing when the dangers involved are taken into consideration, but it is made plain nevertheless that these uenaces are getting full consideration and that there is no disposition to o1inimize them It is a task which calls for the greatest care and there is the best of evidence that it is get ting it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

idea of the part this city is destined
 to play in the prosecution of the war
 These workEnen will be needed 10 fur-
 nish the federal government with the
 war supplies which are essential ror
 tke successful prosecution of the war,
 and for such additional work as will
 be incidental thereto. Obviously this
 reed requires the best constructive
 ability we possess and it must be put
 forth in some form in conjunction
 with the ability of the congress
 Strictly speaking it is not business proposition. It is war measure whose usefulness is likely to disap- pear witt. the disappearance of the war. The housing of these men IS not the only problem presented, nor IS there any guarantee that the number of men and their families will be limited to the number now given New Haven is destined in many important ways to be & dominant factor in t53e governments prosecution of the war :ind the plans agreed upon must be comprehensive enough to meet un- suspected requirements. These peo- to their homes. entertained after tH3 manner of regular population and pro vided for as we provide for those who are here as citizens. The city in con junction with the Chamber of Com merce should take up the matter ( once with Washington, detailing tE@r best experts to this work of greet magnitude and responsibility. Here is a real work in preparedness.-N SV Haven Journal Courier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
CHANGED ADDRESSES OF REG
 ISTRANTS.

In asking that the men in the diff ferent states. who have registered
 under the selective draft act and who
 have changed their address since that
 time. be warned of the necessity of ,. communicating with their local
 boards and notifying them of their
 present locations, Provost Marshal :, General Crowder deals with a matter - which is of much importance to those whom he is endeavoring to reach.
 There has been much changing . about since last spring and in every district there are many now on the
 lists of the local boards who cannot be found at the addresses possessed As This is the natural consequence of the shifting about of population and the going from one city to another in changing employment. Unless noti- fled the draft boards have no way of knowing where the new addresses of these men are and consequently they b must forward to the old addresses the Questionnaire which the men are re- Quired to fill out and return within given period of time in order that the new classification can be made. 1t is important, inasmuch as the time is short at best in which to comply with this requirement, that the men should receive these lists of questions 10 be answered promptly and the cor yrect addresses should be furnished to - 1he boards There can be no ques- --fson but what the boards will be able Ito run down and locate any such in G-tme but if this is required the time limit for getting back the answered questions will have elapsed and it is possible that the men will lose the exemption or discharge rights to which =they may be entitled It is highly important that careful attention should be given to this matter of changed addresses at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
swITzERLANp.s TROUBLES.

Switzerland has been put to great expense ever since the war broke out to maintain it's neutrality. It has been keeping to the middle of the road in spite of the pressure that has been brought to bear but a greater burden than ever is placed upon it now with Germany sending so many troops and supplies to the Italian front. Ger many has facilities of it's own for such work and so has Austria, but it would be Of great help if the advan- tages which Switzerland possesses could be utilized.
 In view of the present situation it is not surprising that all of its bor- ders have been closed and particularly so when it is claimed that the Ger mans are circulating reports to the effect that the Americans are making plans to attack Germany through Switzerland in the spring Now it isn't to be Supposed that Switzerland is frightened by any such. German reasoning. Unless we are greatly mistaken Switzerland is not to be hoodwinked by any such calamity it should make Switzerland think and in that process 1t cannot sidetra ok the glaring fact that that is the very kind of conduct of which Germany is guil- ty- The examples of Belgium and Luxefnburg cannot be forgotten and Switzerland understands the neces- sity of guarding against any move which Germany may be Contemplat- ing of using Switzerland for it's at tack upon Italy or possibly for a backdoor drive at France. So that while Switzerland has been carefully guarding it's borders it is bound to do so more thoroush1y- than ever and 1t is bound to judge all the belligerents by the manner in which they have treated the neutrals. =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
RECIPES.

Spieed Apple JeIly-This jelly can be made any time in winter if you have Baldwin or other red sour ap- ples. When you are making pies and sauce save paringS and cores, wash and wipe apples of course, put over them equal parts of vinegar and water (guess at quantity) and spices. Take the recipe for spiced apple jelly for q guide. Spiced apple jelly-Cut one peck of apples in small pieces, add quarter of pound of mixed spices and cover with three quarts of vinegar and three of water. Boil slowly two hours. then put in cheesecloth bag and let drip over night of twelve hours. then take equal parts of sugar and juice and boil until it jellies.
 Baked Custard-Two eggs. one pint of milk. vanilla or any fiavoring es- sence. Beat up the eggs; boil the milk with a strip of lemon rind or a bay leaf in it. strain on to the eggs, add one ounce of sugar, put into a greased pie dish and bake till just set in cool oven. Instead of lemon rind. vanilla or any essence can be aded to this. or nutmeg can be grated over it when poured into the pie dish. This pudding can be very gently eamed till. set. It is then turned out on hot dish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
APPLYING A VALANCE,

There is always an easier and more practical way of doing things tIAn the way you are doing them. Take, for instance, the applying of the valance to your window draperies. If you are doing it in the ordinary way you no doubt nail the valance in place. Then when it comes time to take it off for cleaning purposes you have the trou- ble of pulling out the nails and oft ener than not the material is torn in the process. The easier and mole practical way is to substitute clasps for the nails. Sew the pockets of the clasps to a strong tape and nail this to the board. Attach the snaps to the valance at the proper places and your problem is solved
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
FUEL BY WAT TER.

The adjustment of the problem of meeting the fuel requirements Of all sections of the country involved as it is with the labor and the transporta- tion conditions is no easy task Even in years before the war labor troubles alone have caused serious shortages, but now with more fuel than ever de- manded to keep the greatly in- creased industrial activities satisfied thing but what it is. a hard one.
 Whether those who are entrusted with the task are wasting words where action is needed can best be judged by the outcome They are of course working under handicaps the same as others but in spite of all these it is hard to understand why greater attention has not been devoted to the transportation of a greater quantity of coal by ships. especially to the tidewater points along the Atlantic coast. The need of taking advantage of lake shipping in order to supply the northwest has been recognized. Why not the utilization of the same facilities for supplying New Eng iand? Certainly the manufacturing interests of this part of the country cannot be neglected if tho war sup plies of the nation are going to be obtained in the volume required.
 That the needs of the northeast are getting increased attention is evil denced by the announcement that more seagoing tugs are to be furnish ed for towing coal into this section 9nd that a fleet of steamers brought from the lake region is to be put into the coal carrying trade to relieve this part Of the country It is action which has been too long delayed but it is to be hoped that<it will be suc- cessful in relieving the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
FOR THE COLLEGE GIRL.

tingly appropriate and practical, with which to speed the parting college girl on her road to learning. A chaf- ing dish and tray, small percolator, or numbers of less expensive 1anem- brances: Bonnon dish. glass candy container email sewing basket a soft leather sewing Ixit-especialiy appropriate in these first aid" days or a leather case fitted out With med icine bottles: sofa cushions a lingerie case for nightgowns, slipper bags. in fact. any one of the decorative bags Cf which woman in her. houf1 of work or ease never seems to have enough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

No one should, under any circum- stances, go out of doors in cold weather without gloves. The cold frosty air will be certain to cause the nails to break and crack, and will so dry them that unsightly ridges will appear. Don't use a sharp instrument for cleaning your nails. A nail stick is best. Dip stick into lemon juice or rub it into soap paste and apply it to the soil. It will cause it to disap- pear and yet will not injure or rough en the under part of the nail.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
VENETIAN GLASS.

With the undersea craft working so busily these days. glass all the way from Italy should be appreciated when it. arrives! And these new pieces are quite worth your admira- tion-the colors are lovely. amethyst, crystal. white. black, yellow, green, blue and red are here for choice. There are candlesticks, bonbcs3 df>hes. compotes, covered dishes, water glasseB. table sets and flower holders, as we'll as bottles for miladay's drc@z. ing table and unusual fish bowls to hold her flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
APRON FROM RAfNcoAr.

An old raincoat may be transformed into an apron for wash day. Spilled raincoats (mackintoshes) can be nica- ly cleansed at home thus: Spread the garment on a table and rub it with which has been dissolved a lump of carbonate of ammonia the size of a req; rinse in cold water: hang out in the air and upon no account put it near the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
AND FOR MOTHER.

To put fresh rosettes and strings on baby's bonnet at a moments notice embroider an eyelct hole at each cor ner of the bonnet where the ribbons are usually sewn. Have on hand a supply of small rosettes with ends at tached to serve for strings. Slip the cuds through the eyelets and the bon net is ready to fife
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

grains of white wax and a grain of carmine make a splendid nail lotion.
 Put wax and resin into cup and set in hot water to melt but not to set too hot.
 As it softens add oil, salt, and alum. Put a touch of carmine in last Beat to a smooth cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS.

The shops filled with sugges- tions for Christmas, and women are already laying in their supply of gifts. Groups constantly surround the counters whereon are displayed the gifts in khaki color, for to nearly every home Christmas this year will mean the sending cheer to some of our soldier boys
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

unreasonable rates. It is perfectly proper to protect public health, but it is not in the public interest. especi- ally in these times to drive the small dealer out of business and to leave the consumer at the mercy of any big combination. SUH1 RcEion then becomes less a protection to health than an aid to price boosting Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Olive oil if it is pure, is a splen- did thing for the skin. It has been used in the Orient for thousands of years as a beautifier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
LARGE HAT FAVORED.

From the earlier indications the pie ture hat will meet with much favcy
 this season The broad brim and mar rcw high crown which is the distin- gushing feature of this modern Gainsborough is becoming to most faces, and is fashioned in 50 many
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Following is good bath lotion: Put into quart Of hot water one cup sea salt half ounce camphor. same of ann monia. Let stand twenty four hours. Shake well and add one teaspoon to water used for sponge bath Am monia clears the pores of the skin Camphor. and sea salt impart a bene- ficiaI effect. Used night and morn ing will clear and beautify skin and make it healthy. It would be too harsh to use clear, so follow direc- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

The woman who does her own housework is usually worn out at the end of the day. She is likely to con. ciude therefore that exercise is not a word interded for her. She could hardly make a greater mistake, how ever. A woman needs a half. hour s rest near the middle of the day. it is true. but she needs also systematic and stimulating exercise. One reason why women are so fatigued at the end of, the day is that they lack muscle tone. Half an hour of brisk exercise suited to the particular needs of each individual and taken regularly, fol- lowed by cold dash of water, will serve to keep the whole muscular and nervous system in tone It also works wonders in keeping eyes bright and color good, something that aN women desire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

New Georgette crepe blouses are trimmed with filet lace and many tucks. They are seen in white an6 flesh color
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Every indication points toward a season of many furs. Fashion has given a large variety from which to choose. Those being worn in sets are kolinsky, sable and the ever pop ular fox
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Skirts for the evening sweep the in step and there are short trains to add to their dignity. But skirts for the street are skinny little things that appear to be. merely a sop thrown to convention. .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Fur coats are being shown in knee length. All are made of the short haired fur such as nutria, seal and nlusllrat. They are lined in warm and bright silks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Stains and disclorations on tinware can be removed by dipping a damp cloth in common soda and rubbing briSk1y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Soaking the feet night and morning in hot water will do much to relieve the pain that often comes from walk ing in hot weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Cut sheets of tinfoil and place un- der flower vase doilies, and there will be no trouble with dampness affecting the furniture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

~~Righ collars are seen on many dresses, especially with models hay ing close fitting, wrist length sleeves and in many instances these high col lars and sleeves are finished with a smart turned back cuff of filet lace or fine organdie. giving a tailored Sr1S smart effect to the gown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
PATENT LEATHER.

Patent leather shoes can be kept from cracking after getting wet if a small amount of butter or vaseline is rubbed on them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

A tiny pinch of soda and half a tea spoonful of sugar cooked with green peas will add to their flavor as we'll as to their appearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Something to Worry Over. After electing him, California may consider it very ungrateful of Dr. Wilson to make friends with Japan Buffalo Express.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Miss Marie S. Damn, who recently enlisted in the navy as chief yeo- man, has been assigned to work in the identification department of the bu- reau of navigation in Washington as a finger print classifier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03
Views of the Vigilantes
THIS ExTRAvAeENcE OF OURS.
By HaPsburs Liebe of The visiIantes

By HaPsbur9. Liebe of The Vigilantes.
 The average American is not far from the most extravagant person on earth In normal times. this generous trait-fOr it is just that--is one of the craze American. It keeps business alive, and always on the go. But in times such as these, when we are
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Parmesan cheese, which is useful only for cooking. should always be kept grated in a bottle. so that it will always be ready for use.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Inasmuch as. the seizure of all tin by the navy is bound to affect the tin can production, the dogs of the country are Justified in holding a cele- bration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

We are. now told that the escape of the ex-czars daughter is a joke. Ii is much bigger one if she actually got away than as if she didn't
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

Mud stains can be sponed from white cloth. when it is inconvenient to wash the whole suit, by using a little ammonia and soapy water.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-03

With an increase of 24.7 per cent. in the number Of cases of eggs in stor- age over last year at this time, the high price of eggs cannot be laid en : tirely to the hens.