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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A RED CROSS CHRISTMAS

of the United States do not stand be- hind the president
 Unless our citizens prove the falsfty of his words; unless we whose lives are sheltered and whose homes are secure get behind the forces at the front, supporting them at whatever cost in personal sacrifice, we shall prove recreant in the greatest hour in our national history. q.
 Every loyal citizen of Norwich is eager to help. Here is your golden opportunity Join the army of the Red Cross! Not tomorrow-join todayi In no other way, through no other agency, can you share so directly in the work of caring for our boys in this hour of their greatest need.
 Do not wait to be reminded of your duty. Find your way to an. enrolment booth and enlist. "A heart and a dol lar the only conditions of member ship" Of that dollar, one-haf will remain in Norwich to furnish mate rial for the willing hands Of devoted Red Cross workers, one-hslI will go to the national headousr:ezp so" be expended in the maintenance of nos pitals and auSUlan-css ih France.
 Two days Tenaa:a I,sEzers the clrsse of the canspasaa- H you ara shut in md cann1r :,Jse tc an sTlroI;ment booth, telephnn4> Slle Esd Cross campaign .ie2rix tiar!srs, nTa. 179S, and an enroll :iassa5 card w;ii 1,e as1i. to you.
 In ths nsEia of t1ioee who fight for o1r caI:Se, the GaEee ce- freedom for all the world
 Enlist! El.l.sti Enlist.
 JOSEPH H. SELDEN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

The returns from the enrolment booths are encouraging. Those em- ployed in the various industrial estabt lishments are volunteering in large numbers. On Thursday evening the enrolment in the campaign showed 2,3sS names on the list.
 EncouragiLg, but While we have reason to believe that our allotment of 5000 members will be reached by the close of the campaign. next Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock, those in charge of this undertaking find themselves compelled to question whether the men and women in Nor .Wich, who at heart are friends of the Red Cross, are awake to the urgent situation which has made necessary this nationwide campaign.
 This city is justly proud of the work of the Norwich chapter in the past year.
 But if Norwich is to do its share in this year before us and to meet the demands which will inevitably be made upon us, we must have larger force of workers and 8 reinforced treasury.
 We are not now prepared to do the great things we shall be called upon to do in the great days now near at handl
 When we entered the war last April President Wilson pledged the resources of the United States; "An we have and all we are will be devoted to thss sacred cause.''
 Now we are asked to make good his words. The German kaiser declares fe has no fear of America. '"The people
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Following is the programme of the Conmunity Christmas entertainment given Friday evening under the St James church, Poquetaauck. for the pleasure of a large audience:
 o Come. Ye Faithful, by the Sunday school, assisted by Miss Mullen, Miss Hollowen and c. D. Geer; charade, Welcome: The Thin Santa Claus, by Ellis Parker Butler; a reading by Mrs. Clarence R. Knight. A Little Town in Bethlehem, sung hS the inter mediate class of Sunday school; char ade, Snowbalf; The Night Winds: a recitation by Rachel Gallup, The First charade, Wilson: Pooling St Nick; a recitation by Clara Sherburne; Silent Night, sung by day school Christmas Candles, dialogue, by twelve girls by Neidlinger, solo. by c. D. Geer; charade, Washington; folk dancing, by the promary grades of day school; A Bright Idea; a recitation by Hazel Fish; Music of the Union. National medley; d piano solo. by Bernice Church; charade, Conserve; Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn, by Sunday school; A vaudeville sketch, by Lester Smith and John H. Taylor; Away in Manager, by the primary class of the Sunday school; The Christmas Tree, by Schi1ling;. a. duet, by Marion Geer and. David Geer; charade, Mistletoe: A Merry Christmas, and Good Night, sung b weight children: charade, Fare well: Star Spangled Banner
 The Sunday school and Day school choruses were assisted by Charles D. Geer Miss Hollowell, Miss Mullen. Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs. Bert Williams, and Miss Eva Rist.
 The charades were arranged by MT. and Mrs B. Mitchell and Mrs John H. Taylor and were acted by the chill dren.
 The accompanists for the evening were Mrs. Charles D. Geer and Miss Sophie B. Ho1loWe1l.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
West Point Examination.

United States Senator Frank B Erandegee of New London will con- duct a competitive examination for all applicants from Connecticut for ap- pointment to West Point "Wednesday, Jan 9. The examination will be held in the postoff1ce buildings in Bridge port, Hartford and New Haven.
 The examination is held by Senator Brandegee in accordance with a policy established by him some time ago, of requiring all applicants to take com petitive examination in view of the large number of applications which he receives from deserving young men. The examination consists of subjects in algebra, geometry, grammar, geogra- phy, United States history and gen. erai history. No permit, or authoriza- ton is required to take the examina- tion, as arrangements have been made whereby all applicants who present themselves at the place of examina- ton may be examined.
 The three boys who stand highest in the examination will be recommended to the war department, the first highest Icing nominated as principal and the other two as first and second alter mates. These three will take their final examination, given by the war department Tuesday, March 19, 1918, and entrance to the military academy will be on June 14.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY
 ELECTS ITS OFFICERS,
Mrs. Russell Woodward is Chosen
 President for Ensuing Year.

The regular meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of Trinity M F. church was held in the church par lors on Thursday afternoon, good number attending. Mrs. Russell Wood = ward was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation o1 Mrs. J. H. Newland. Miss Emma Bliss was. elected financial secretary. A let ter from Miss Frances Russell of Browning home, Camden, $. C. was read, expressing thanks for a Christ mas gift of handkerchiefS sent to the school, and also for a barrel of cloth ing. The thank offering was taken, a good sum being realized. The pro- gram was, in charge of Mrs. Albert Boardman. Supper was served at the close of the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
BANKS NOTIFY DEPOsIToRs OF, FUTURE SERVICE CHARGE
Providing Daily Balances for Month
 Average Less Than $1co.

For years the Norwich banks have been carrying small accounts on their ledgers at a loss. This practice has been changed by the banks in most of the leading cities throughout the coun- - try by their making a nominal service charge against this class of accounts.
 All of the commercial banks of Nor- wich are sending out circulars to this class of deposftors containing this statement:
 Considerable painStaking study on this subject has demonstrated the fact that. inasmuch as we give to our de- positors pass books, check books, statements, etc, besides the cost of the necessary. clerical work. such ac- counts can only be operated atsa loss.
 We believe that you do not wish to have your account represent a loss
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

to your bank, and we are therefore obliged to make a service charge, pro- viding your daily balances for the month average less than one hundred dollars
 It seems particularly appropriate that this action should be taken now, when the nation as a. whole Is trying to eliminate all unnecessary expense. Such depositors doubtless will appre- ciate the position of the banks and to the best of their ability will aid in this matter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

The Southern Power Company has awarded contracts for the immediate construction of Q hydro-electric plant at Wateree, s. C.. to cost approxi- mately $s.00o,o0o. The plant is to be completely by November. 1918, and will develop 100000 horse power. It ill connect with six other plants op- erated by this concern and will be one of the largest plants of its kind in tbA Saaxth-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
NORWICH WOoLEN co.
 GRANTS 10 PER CENT. RAISE Employees Will Receive Advance To- gether With 10 Per Cent. Bonus.

In accordance with the vote taken at the meeting. in October last, of the board of directors of the Millbrook Woolen Mills, Inc, operating the Adj more Woolen Mills company and the Norwich Woolen Mills company, the wages of the workers at both mills will be advanced 10 per cent, begin ming Jan. 1st, 1918.
 This is in addition to the system all ready in force whereby a bonus of 10 per cent. is paid every three months
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
Chester-This town

Chester-This town is paying the Essex Light and Power Go. several hundred dollars every year and quite often there arc no lights. This has ha opened several times in the past few weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
Ssybrook Point

Saybrook Point-The younger mem
 bers of the Congregational Sunday school are planning to send a box of toys and games to the SweGsh or rhan asylum, in Cromwell. for Christ
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
Get a Plan, a Purpose in Life
Hold Your Head Up and Your Back Straight Choose Your
Direction-Go Forward-AND YOU WILL WIN

The world is half filed with drifters and the picture
this page shows
This is the unpleasant type of drifting hands in
pockets hat pulled down 'front.' aimessly wandering
But dfters are all of this type You may find them
well dressed pockets lined with inherited money wondering
waat they can do that would be worth while
You may find them going through some routine Of
work. quite satisfactorily but they work, DRIFTING
THROUGH LIFE They have plan thought as to how
to make their work better, how to make life worth while
Mr. Dorgan the artist whose pictures are signed
TAD breaches good lesson to young men especially in
this picture Family outlined in the clouds above this
drfer whose destination is unknown are shown the SOL
ders marching with purpose clear in mind and to duty
worth while.
What makes the power and success of army?
FIXED PURPOSE.
To weak vacillating general you may give soldiers
but he viii bring you victory.
To officer of strong will and good brain you give
small army and he returns victorious Alexander the Great
dans and went through them like sharp knife through
piece Of cheese.
he knew exactly WHAT he was after-conquest of the
world IN the end and the conquest of Persia at that par
tcular time
BE went on never stopping, cOnquering until he died
Any young man would be Mortified told that the Pres
dent sending army to Europe without any parcu
lar plan to what the army was to do where was to CO.
how It was to strike.
Well young man what the directing or leading general
Is to the army, your WILL POWER should be to you
An individual is small army of hopes, possibilities,
bitions, locked up in one body
The strength is In him, if he viii use it.
But there general living in his skull directing
force he wander like the in this picture with Desna
ton Unknown" And when he goes into the waste basket
Of failure, he whines, u never had any luck"
What he should say is 81 never had any PLUCK" It
Is the who supplies the 'p to luck that arrives
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

This is the day Of taxation-and the beginning of long
period Of HEAVY taxation.
The mind of the statesman looks around asks "Where
Ii there any money!" reaches out to get it.
SOMEBODY must pay the bill of
The billions must come from some source
But be careful statesmen paying for war; not to tear
down that which would be most valuable in repairing the
wars damage.
Don't pile your the backs of the poor-the old
fashioned way And do not with reckless increased
profits, cripple and discourage business genius
Put the heavy taxes on great incomes by all means
man has ten times what he needs he well afford
70 sacrifice part Of the INCOME and big part to help the
the stronger man, demanding it from him
Tax war profits the ammunition makers and tax them
heavily.
With them there genius nothing that will be useful
hereafter nothing but new, huge shameful profits based
upon the nations necessity.
If man is making millions from weapons for murder
put murdous tax his profts-turn about is fair pay
Eighty per cent would not be too much to charpeNor
ninety cent if it didn't entirely cut of the supply
But don't useful enterprising business brains to the
extent Of Gripping them making it worth while for the
best man to do his best work
If company makes millions where it made thousands
charging the Government extoonate price for copper or
for steefght the extoronate price and take big slice
Of the extortionate profit
II that Town" the coal or the oil that lies in the
ground that they created and charge extoronate
rates cut down their rates. and divide their profits with
them.
But be careful how you discourage that form of wealth
which is the UNUSUALLY ACTIVE BRAIN the thinking
mind, the power to make something out of nothing
Don't discourage in any way the soldier fighting for you
in the field
Do not discourage with reckless taxation on profits the
business genius whose duty it will be to build up and repair
wars waste when the war is over
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

without gas. What's your objec-
tion to gas?"
You try to answer. Instead, you
bite his thumb, which he has
neglected to take out Of your
mouth. His expression remains
calm and scientific. He is probing
the tooth.
Hmm" he murmurs, "we're
going to have some trouble with
this fellow" He grasps an instru-
ment. "What do you think about
the war;" he adds, casually.
You endeavor to tell him. That
question always starts you off.
But again your teeth hit a finger.
You decide that he is a man who
is careless about fingers. He
seems to think so, too, for he re-
moves his fingers at this point and
regards you coldly.
We'll all be a lot happier if you
will take gas" he says firmly.
Sit back, please"
The mouthpiece is adjusted.
You have grave doubts as to your
share of the promised happiness,
but in response to his command
you draw a deep breath. At your
left a nurse in a very fresh white
dress regards you without SYM
pathy.
You wish you were somewhere
else. This is an abominable place
to waste fifteen minutes in, you
decide, as you draw the second
breath. By this time you are very
anxious indeed to draw breaths
in your old, simple, care-free way;
but it can't be done.
You are now drawing breaths
with considerable difficulty-with
such great difficulty, indeed, that
you are sure something is going
wrong. You remember sad in
stances of human beings dying
under gas. Probably they felt
just this way as they were going.
Yes, something Is wrong. You
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
And You Meet New Victim
Who Must Have Wife
to Hold His Hand.

" NAOAo EA4o ElAua.
That's all right" says the sur
geon's pleasant voice. It is an
extremely pleasant voice. You
had never noticed before how
pleasant it is. You also notice that
he has a pleasant smile. The nurse,
too, is looking almost human.
as it out?" you gasp.
"Yes."
You rise. You feel little giddy,
but your manner is calm. It is
also dignifed-as dignified as a
manner can be when one is being
fervently urged by two other per-
sons to rinse ones mouth again.
You exchange farewells with the
surgeon. They are cheerful-al-
most gay. You are glad you came,
and glad-very glad-that you are
going away at once.
In the waiting room the young
thing at the desk takes your
money and smiles at you sunnily.
Then she turns to a waiting cou-
pie near her.
"You may go in now" she tells
the man. "Yes-oh, yes-your
wife may go in with you, if you
wish"
Behind the backs Of the pair
moving reluctantly toward the
threshold of the operating room,
she and you exchange a knowing
smile. You didn't have to have any
one go in with you and hold your
hand! It's queer how helpless some
men are!
From the inner room you hear
the doctors voice.
"WeIl all be happier if you take
gas. Sit back. That's right.
Now-draw a deep breath"
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
This Is a Very Nice Letter
And We Have Received Many in the Same Tone BUT
Some disgruntled gentleman, who will eventually

Some disgruntled gentleman who viii eventually be-
come one Of best friends that he did not like The
Times and printed his letter us for variety Since
that time reading the mail addressed to the Editor has
made feel like fly crawling through plate full of
lasses Such friendly and complimentary letters as have
hms-and he is the most accurate of all reporters we
suppose.
Since we published that deaths head letter from ga
once reader and subscriber have been inundated with
friendly letters Below is sample-the writer of this
and many others please accept thanks To them we owe
the fact that shall turn famous quotation upside down
Thanks to their good opinion shall ACHIEVE success
whether we really deserve it or not.
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

Here is the sample lettt
Washington, D. c.,
September z, 1917.
Dear Times:
Don't you pay any stten-
ton to "A Once Reader and
Subscriber" Your paper is
great NOW.
Your City paper and
Truth carrying vehicle is .
great revelation to the at
least Editorial Reading
Washington populaee, and
/, for one, want to thank
you for the very great
change, and for the wonder
full articles which you print
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
Elizabeth Jordan Writes on the Brave Man at the Dentists
Place Where Wfv Them Peculiar
Epio Why 1dyE
By beth Jorda

((NToUR appointment" "
says the young lady
- at the desk, "is for 10
o'clock" "Yes," you agree. And
it's quarter past 10 now. I've
been waiting fifteen minutes"
You try to speak reproachfully'
but you're not in hurry, really.
Indeed, you are ready to wait all
morning.
The Office is that Of a dentist
who does nothing but extract,
and who makes a speciality Of dif-
ficuIt and unusual operations.
Most of his patients, in the wait
ing room, clasp X-ray photographs
to their breasts. At intervals
they look at these. Between times
they look at one another. No
one is in a hurry.
And They Compare Symptoms
and Each Is Sure His
10 Worst.
You're next" the operator tells
you.
You smile. That is, you hope
YOU do. The patient before you
has Just gone in. He is a fine,
big, outstanding man, six feet one
or two, but ne has brought his
wife with him, to see him through
the ordeal.
In the wife's eyes lies a strange
expression-a look Of sympathy
mingled with amusement. Also,
is it possible-can there be a.
certain-contentment? No, no.
Of course not!
She goes with him TO the
threshold of the operating room
and then stops. So does he.
you may 90 in with him if you
wish," the girl at the desk says,
kindly. And the pair disappear.
The patients still awaiting their
turn restlessly shuttle their feet
and look again at their X-ray pho
toEraphA Two Of them compare
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
By Eliz b e eth Jord a n {.

photographs. Each is convinced
that the others case is much more
serious than his own.
Not a sound comes from the op-
Grating room. That, at least, is
reassuring.
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

1t is q source Of great
pleasure to sit in the library
OF an evening and read
them.
! must, by all means,
congratulate you on the
spirit in which you took
that criticism from this
Once Reader and Subscrib-
er," and must say that the
highest regard you could
have for your paper should
not be regarded as eonceit.
Very truly yours,
"AN EVERLASTING SUB
SCRIBER TO THE
NEW TINES"
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
Once-Overs
copyrEht. mi. international N'~s ssrvses-
you FOOL NO ONE BUT YOURSELF


not like the minister why should
not attend church.
You your this why you 70 to
church.
You try o make yourself think this is
heart know this is for
right feeling church would
viduaity of the preacher keep from worship
As matter Of fact looking for
seize the plausible thing think odon like
minister"
Be honest It borss yOu 10 5 still
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

feel that the surgeon ought to
know it-he shall-mow-it-
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

that the others case is much more
serious than his own.
Not a sound comes from the op-
Grating room. That, at least, is
reassuring.
You Think You'll Omit Gas,
But a Few Grave Words
Change Your Mind.
The man and his wife emerge.
They have not been gone ten
minutes. The man looks physically
relieved but mentally injured. His
wife leads him into a small alcove,
and for a time runs back and
forth with towels and glasses Of
water. She does look contented
now. There's no doubt about it.
60 right in," the girl at the
desk tells you.
You 20. You have made a =eso-
lution-a strong one-but it crum-
bles before the expression Of the
waiting surgeon.
Doctor" you say, briskly, II
don't think I'll take gas. That's
the only part of the operation l
dread. So let's get along without
it."
The doctor motions you into the
chair.
why are you so anxious to be
hurt?" he asks, placidly.
I'm not anxious to be hurt"
you admit. But when anything is
being done to me I like to be
among those present"
The doctor has tilted back your
head end thrust his finger into
your mouth. His expression has
changed.
Visions of Dying, Helpless,
Curtailed by the News
That It's Out.
you'll be among those present,
all right" he mutters, 'if you try
to have this wisdom tooth out
The Washington times., 1917-09-12
Taxation Should Not Discourage
Business Genius

Heavy Tax on Big Incomes-Right.
Heaviest Tax Ammunition War Profts-RIGHT.
No Tax to Discourage Constructive Business Genius.
The Washington times., 1917-09-12

you'll be among those present,
all right" he mutters, "if you try
to have this wisdom tooth out
The Newark journal., 1917-12-27
TEST OF THE "WELL READ'
One Qualifying for This Title Is Not Necessarily of the Book
 worm Type.

Persons who like to think that they are entitled to be classified as "well read" ought to check up on themselves every once in while, because the re- quirements are constantly increasing, and the well-read man of a few years ago is the back number of today. Once there was a time when a fair degree of intimacy with Shakespeare and the Bible was the only requirement., but that Is not the ease any more.
 For checking up purposes an admir- able document is the examination for prospective library workers given in this city recently says the Spokane Review Anybody who can answer correctly all the questions in that ex- animation would be indisputably well read. A few errors might be allowed, but not many, for it is a fair exami- nation aud a comprehensive one. One is supposed to know at least one name, of author or work, from the great Iit- eratures from the Hindu to modern times. One name from each period ought to stick to the feast retentive memory. One ought also to be able to name the authors ef selected list of familiar works. even though the list takes in representatives from "Gul- liyers Travels" to Man and Super man."
 To drive home the idea that the we'll read mind Is not necessarily the book worm type the literary examination reaches into the field of general @infor nation and takes in vers fibre. femi nism, watehfuI waiting, the city man ager plan, somewhere in France" di rect primaries, Coloaia Dublan, singI' tax. aviation, Serdua. submarine war fare. genre painting and steptoe butte
 How many of the well read coult pass the examination? The percent age of failures probably would be sur prising even to the participants.
The Newark journal., 1917-12-27

Thompson officiating.
The Newark journal., 1917-12-27
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