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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-26

physicians and dentists rather than to the improvement of the public health.
 We have in all cities and towns a system of public health protection. We have education in the direction of right living and disease prevention in the schools, in the pulpit, in the newspa- pers, in our system of laws. All these things are in the direction of fortify- ing the body against sickness. The theory is that medical inspection in direction; in practice it would not. It would instead fill the minds of chill dren and of parents with fears of what does not exist. It would undo great deal of the good of health education.
 'If our present system of dueatfon in the direction of health cannot pro- mote health, there is no use in dcpend- ing on inspection in the schools. It is not the business of the teacher to do this, and school exercises should not be interrupted to permit anyone else to do it. Possibly in some of our schools a certain degree of inspection, to the end of personal cleanliness and the avoidance of certain undesirable contagious, is necessary. But any, thing beyond what we have at present would be for the advantage of certain parasite doctors rather than to the im- provement of the public health. It is we'll 10 check this tendency in Connec- ticut."
 Harvard college in an address to the Massachusetts legislature told that body that, having no medical education it was inconDetent to pass laws reg ulating medical practice. When we view the sorry mess made of medical legislation of late years in nearly every state in the Union we can only con- ciude that Prof. James was right.
 A. W. DAVIS.
 Norwich, Feb. 24. 1917.
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suocests th. storv of Baalim.

MT. Editor: Tn your issue of Eatur- day a maieyolent person with nc character to lose used about forty square inches of your valuable space with scurriIous letter the evil intent of which was so apparent and the matter so untruthful that no one need reply to it.
 Though he is well known he does net give his name but signs s'Taxpayer" which in his case covers a multitude of sins.
 I would suggest that he be called Baaiim and would advise him to turn to his Bible, if he has one, and open ard read the story of Baaiim and his ass.
 The moral to be drawn from the story is that if the modern Baalirn had been riding an ass he would not have written the letter.
 So ef1deth the lesson.
 JOHN M'WILLIAMS. Norwich, Feb. 25, Ie17.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-26
RECIPES.

Macaroni and Peas Boil four ounces macaroni in salted water for twenty minutes. If desired the water may be favored with onion and aro- matic herbs. When done, drain, chop fine. Do not wash the macaroni after it is cooked. If it has to be washed this should be done by parboilinE 1t, the first water thrown away. and then placed in fresh boiling water as di- rected above. Put the macaroni inAo a saucepan, dry, and add two ounces of fat and two ounces to four ounces of cheese either grated or chopped fine. Season with salt, pepper or cayenne. and nutmeg and add sufficient stin white sauce to make it creamy. Boil all together and place on a dish to cool about ree-Quarters of an inch thick all over, cover with a paper and when cold cut in squares, triangles or diamonds; egg and breadcrumb and fry in deep fat. Garnish with fresh green peas
 Pancakes and Bacon-Cook one pint broad beans. then remove the skins and break them coarseiy. Break in basin one egg to which add four ounces self-ra;Sing flour and a little milk. Work together to smooth batter, ading more milk till one gill has been used. Season with salt, pep per and add a pinch of fresh sayory herbs, then put in the beans Fry as many rashers of bacon as required and use the bacon fat to fry the pan cakes, which should be cooked, like dropped scenes. When all are done dish up with the bacon around the cakes and serve very hot. Instead Of broad beans, raw grated potato added to the batter is also excellent.
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MUST CATER TO DEMANDS.

The need of giving greater attention to the requirements of foreign buyers Is being impressed upon this country almost daily. In South America we are told that not only does the trade dis like OFT methods of doing business but that we insist upon selling such goods es we have without catering to the actual wants of the people.
 This is apparently the same sort of situation that exists in other sec- lions Of the world, according to a re- port which has just been issued by the bureau of foreign and domestic com mence- This shows that Bengal in h. dia spends s10O, ,o00, 900 a year for for eign made cotton goods and American Manufacturers have practically no share in it. This is as much cotton goods as the whole of South America imports and tenth of the worlds trade in that line, and the reason why the United States doesn't get its share is because the kind of goods required by the market is not made in this country.
 It is true that England supplies the bulk of the Bengal demands but be- fore the war Germany, Austro-Hun- gary. Belgium, Holland and Japan had n share in the business Of furnishing blankets, shawls, hosiery, colored piece goods, yarns and handkerchiefs.
 That this is only one of the oppor- funities where this country can build up foreign business, if it is anxious to by furnishing what is wanted, is prob able, but it will not develop unless the manufacturing interests of this coun- try are willing to make and sell what is wanted. As long as importing countries can get what they want else- where they are not likely to come to this country and buy what doesn't meet their requirements.
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EVENING HATS.

It may be safely said that in choos- ing an evening hat or one for the aft ernoon, If you have the social cYpof- tunity to exploit so ornamental ssn ar ticle, it is wise to just look into the metallic fabric and go no further. The straight sailor of cloth of silver or gold is not used for the evening, but is kept for the streets, strangely enough, and is sometimes worn with severe black velvet gowns in the afternoon.
 It is at its very best in the latter setting. The woman who can wear a simply cut, mediaval frock of black chiffon with it's slightly open neck, absence of collar and full sleeves caught in with an embroidered band at the wrist, and a straight Reboux sailor of oxidiEed cloth of silver is sure of turning herself into an aIlur- ing picture.
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RUSSIAN HEAD GEAR.

The shapes of the new hats reveal no long -disguised secrets on the part of the millinery. The Russian turban in its original form is abandoned, but there Is. an undoubted suggestion from the Muscovite turban in the new hat that IS reversal of the old-mean- ing that the high point of the brim in front is now turned to the back, and instead of the ornament being placed against this part of the brim, it is kept in front
 The national Russian headdress has been worn a bit threadbare in some of the cheaper hats, but it's original glory is retained by the brides who are ar ranging these crowns with the point In front, as setting for the tulIe veil.
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TIME WILL TELL.

A great amount of uncertainty has existed from the opening of the war regarding the accomplishments of both Bides- Early reports have met with denlals and there have been frequent instances where the final statement showed the accounts given by both rides to be wrong, but this has been confined more to naval operations than Eo those in which the armies have been concerned.
 Just at the present time there is much discussion relative to the sub-
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LLOYD GEORGES SPEECH,

The recent address of Premier Lloyd George to the British house of commons didn't disregard the mem ace which the submarine warfare of Germany is to that country. He did not admit that it was the success that Germany had anticipated but neither did he take the position that it was not interfering with the supplies which the country needs And in speaking as he did he saw the wisdom of bringing the country to an early re- alization of its position that proper preparation should be made to meet 1t.
 What he thinks of the situation presented by the submarine warfare Is indicated when he said: eff we take drastic measures we can cope with the submarine menace, but if the nation is not prepared to adopt dras- tic measures for dealing with the menace disaster is before us.'' Attri- outing England's position today to a certain extent to the attention which had been given to the allies of the country, the means of increasing the tonnage by cutting down on the arti- cles imported, or permit to be import ed only that which is actually needed, ought to be of much assistance. It means the abandonment of luxuries and the consideration of the hard and cold facts with which they are con- fronted and included in that must be increased efforts towards the checking of the submarine operations.
 Lloyd George hasn't attempted to present any different situation than actually exists. He has, set forth the facts and made it plain that greater sacrifices must be made. He knows that the country can do what is asked and it is in that and in the outcome as the result of it that his optimism iiaz
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one commonwealth; in another they are forbidden as unsanithry. OklhaCfia and Arkansas ara neighborH, but their regulations ir regard Co the use of screens in the day coaches of their railroads are not at ali heiBhbOrly. In one, of them screens are requlredi in the other they are absolutely forbid dens--Meriden Journal
 It is a new thing in this country to make aliens register. One of the things that American travellers in foreign countries scold about most is the aTi- noyancc involved in registeTtng and getting permission to move about from one place to another. But if we are going to be involved fin the war we have got to come tO- it. not, the liability makes it risky for us to have thousands of uncontrolled foreigners, who may be enemeis at any time, going back and forth from place to place, taking note of every thing and studying how to destroy us. Waterbury American.
 This will be the year of home gar defIs. Already the seedsmcn and gar den implement makers are getting ready for the record business of their careers. For tho present high prices of all vegetables will make it profit able for everyone who has litle patch Of lagd to cultivate 1t and make it bear as much as possible this summer
 U0der intelligent cultivation. a lfttle bit of land will yield a surprising gf1o1nt of produce. The average back yard" put under cultivation will pro- duce all the fresh vegetables that o family of five or six will want during the summer, and some additional to put lip" in jars. At the market prices now prevaiIing-and likely to prevail
 "a little garden of this kind will pay about as big cash dividends h8 any ln- vestment that can be made. And then there is the satisfaction of having fresh vegetables and the fun of gardening.
 Better plan to join the Home Gnr- den club this year. One can even get the seeds from his conRresEman-bu we should advise the serfous gardener to buy them from a seedmAa fn pref erence.-BridGepOrt Telegram,
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No Trouble at All.

MT. Editor:-There was an article in a recent issue of the Bulletin re- ferring to the fire in Noank, Wednes- day morning. Whether it was a knock at the chief, fire boys or village do not know, but the principal part was false. We have fire alarm and when that comes in our boys are awake and on the job. The alarm was hardly through ringing when the engine and hose were on the way, hand drawn. to the fire, a half mile from headquar- ters.
 We had no trouble getting out, get ting water, starting the engine. with The engine never worked finer or gave a more effective stream and it was returned to the house all right and ready for another call. In justice to the fire boys and the village I re- spectfully request a correction.
 CHIEF Noark, Feb. 22, 1917.
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Meriden is doing it's share in this splendid work, the succoring of the wounded. and that it was raised bee cause Of this former Meriden boy makes us feel a lot better about it. placed on the honor roll. ','
 Young Mir. Rockwell has seen things happening on the great battle fields. He has taken part in them and the horrors of the great War are brought home to us in a more vivid way by hearing him describe what he saw and what he did.--Meriden Jour nal.
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Many of the separate skirts have
 embroidery on the belt and pockets,
 and some have it on the skirt bottom. The embroidery is occasionally in Japanese or Chinese colorings, or it is of one color, particularly blue, pur- pie, gray or tan. This embroidery is
 carried out in heavy silk floss or in
 wool.
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SILK WAISTS.

Silk waists must be ironed when quite damp or they will have a rough, unfinished appearance. Use a moder- ately warm iron and place a piece of muslin between it and the right side Of the silk. A hot iron yellows silk and gives it a crimpled, rough look. Should the waist get dry before it is ironed dip it in clean, cold water and roll in cloth. Do not sprinkled it, as that would make 1t look blotchy when irOned.
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hope every user Of Lydin-E. Finlrham' . Vegetabie Compound will get as great relief as I did from its use. '-Mrs. 6. D. McABEE, 122 Dewey Ave, Spartan burg. 8. C.
 The renBor women write such grstc- full letters to the Lydia E. Pinl1har1 Medicine Co. is that Lydin E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has brought health and happiness into their lives. Freed from their illness they want to pass the good news along Co other suffering women that they also worthy thing to do and such Wonen shculd be highly commended
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TRY THIS ON A GOLD DAY.

When hanging out clothes in cold weather pin handkerchiefs. faces and all small fine articles on a sheet with common pins. This will save danger or tearing them when taking from line in freezing weather.
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TO AVOID SMOKE.

simple way of avoiding the smoke and gas which always pour into the room when fire is lit in a stove. heater or fireplace on a damp day is ot put in the wood mad coal as ustfal
 but before lighing them ignite a hand ful of paper or shavings placed on top of the coal This produces q cur draws up the smoke and gas at once.
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sANDPAPER.

Always keep a piece of finest sand paper in the kitchen. If your cake or bread should brown a bit too much if a grater is used. If anything sticks or burns on pans the fine sandpaper cleans more easily than anything else
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A CONVENIENCE.

It is often necessary to keep a hat box on @ high shelf. In that case the following method is found convenient. Silt the two upright edges of one side of the box so that when the cover is raised this side will drop down as if on hinges. This, of course, allows the hat to be removed without taking the box from the shelf
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hIlQ EIckMA1EAhAGa % I could hardly do my work. l tried meny remedies but found no pcrr1anenE relief. After talk ing Lydia F. Pink h am'B Vegetable Compound 1 felt O great change for the better and am now well and strong 90 I have no trouble in doing my WorIc
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incompetent te Pass Laws on Medical
 Practice,

Mir. Editor: Light seems to be breaking among the Connecticut news paper editors az the following editor iaI in the columns of the New Haven Register of Feb. 15 goes to show. Let us hope that ths solons now in the legislature at Hartford can read be- tween the lines and profit thereby. The Register on that date nays:
 Thoughtful citizens of Connecticut, who observe a cerattn tendency in oIr legislation. will hope that, as Tho Reg isterss special said yesterday, the bill for compulsory medical inspection in the schoo1s is as good aa dead. This sort of thing has gone far enough. We have in the schools compulsory vac- cinatfon, compulsory inspection of the teeth and of the eyes. The inspection is often done in an inefficient manner, and the tendency is toward the fat tening of the business of some few
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NEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

To obtain a true bias place the material fiat on the cutting table and with ruler or a yardstick laid across one corner draw a line with chalk or colored pencil. Use this line for a guide in cutting.
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POLISHING FURNITURE.

The polish generally used on mis- sion furniture is the dull wax finish. If. instead of applying only wax, al- ternate coats of boiled linseed oil and wax are used, a polish will be obtain ed which is brighter and more durable than the ordinary finish
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Do not open a wet umbrella to dry it. Wipe it down with an old son sllk handkerchief and-Aeave it to drain in a bath or basin shut up.
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Suggestive of luxury is a day cover for bed. The corner is fashioned of old rose taffeta quilted in various designs In a shield frame formed by stitchery is embroidered the owners monogram in various shades Of pink.
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All the leading banking institutions
 m Sermany are employing women
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HEALTH. AND BEAUTY.

Mothers who keep their young children indoors during 'wintry'' weather make a grave mistake. Small children--in fact, should go out every day. Snow and ice appeal to the av- craze child-indeed, we can all look back to the days when STOW houses and. "snow men," constructed by our own hands. brought us thrills of de- light
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The man on the corner says: Leave it to the boarding houses to break away from neutrality when it comes to the high cost of living
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Norwich for Progress as display ed from the coal pocket was at one time decipherable. but now it looks more like an Egyptian inscription than anything else
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A>black frock may be freshened by sponging it with alcohol mixed with water in the proportion of one part alcohol to three of water. The gar ment should be sponged on the right side. but ironed on the wrong.
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It wouldn't be necessary to jail many of those who are responsible for the boosting of prices before the prac- tice would become decidedly unpopu- lar
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Bryan should reflect that he is de- manding a tremendous price. when he says that he will cease his pacif1st &C., tivities if war comes.
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Austria thinks the crisis has come with the demand of the United States to know it's position on the submarine warfare question. It is no different,
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To make handy sewing basket cover a square or an oblong peach basket or any cardboard box with cretonne and line with contrast sting lining cotton; sew in pockets for nec- esSary articles needed for sewing.
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It is economical after using e bowl of old starch to let it settle. Then pour off the water and dry the starch in the oven at night. It will be re- duced to a cake and can be used again.
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The Wisconsin industrial commfs-
 sion has engaged Miss Mary c. Wig gins of Boston to organize it's womens department
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Dried orange peel revives a ne- glected fire more thoroughly and quicker than anything else, but it Is a very noisy and spluttery remedy.
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The freeing of the American mem bers of the Yarrowdale crew hasn't thus far proved to be synonymous with being given free passage out of Ger many
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It is a good idea to tack 6 piece o1 white oilcloth on the wall back of each of the kitchen tables, as otherwise il will soon become discolored and greasy, a result that is almost un- avoidable otherwise.
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Queen Wilheimina of Holland never touches wine or spirits, a habit she learned from her mother.
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The report that the one for whom the rebels of Cuba are fighting has fled the country must be a bit discon- certing to those who are stalking their all on his success.
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Germany has a way of its own oi settling labor disputes by force when it sends the striking employees of the Krupp works to the front.
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CONCERNING WOMEN.

Napo-Von decorated at least seven women for valor in his time.
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Several wealth,

Several wealthy women of Bridge port, Conn.,, are taking up nursing courses in the Emergency hospital of that city.
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With ee Americans embarking on an armed French liner. it shows what confidence is placed in such a method of protecting the lives of passengers.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

There are a great many people who have decided to give up potatoes and onions for a much longer period than Lent
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Exercising in the open on the s-TePy coldest days''-days when the ther- mometer fingers around zero-will prove as beneficial to grown-ups as 1t will to children. Indeed, persons who must coax an appetite win find they can dispense with such measures If they keep out doors as much as pos sible in cold weather.
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With the members of the Bernstorff party surprised at the good treatment received at Halifax. it doesn't seem such a bad place to go to after all.
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Women are practicing as successful lawyers in Australia, Canada and In-
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The fact that Sing Sing has en- dorsed prohibition furnishes an in- stance where the proposed federal law will not have to be applied
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OTHER VIEW POINTS

The proposed inland waterway be- tween Boston and Norfolk is said to be described by the strategists of the navy war college as "our Kief Canaf' on the ground that it would form a fully protected connection between the two extremities Of a vitally important defensive area of the country. It is held that our battle feet, concentrated at either end of such a waterway, could withstand any conceivable as- sault. Obviously vast advantage would be involved in the ability of our fighting ships to pass at will from one end to the other of this protected channel. and the importance of cern- pIettns what nature itself has in large part already constructed would seem to require no argument-Torringto Register.
 As a result pf George Rockwelps visit to Meriden on Saturday evening and his highly interesting talk on tiie work of the American ambulance corps in France Meriden is to be rep resented with an ambulance, through the contributions made by Home club, members. It will-be matter of con-
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Waxed materials are so much ir favor with French dressmakers tha, they are even using waxed voiles.
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The jumper tailormade is a very attractive kind Of garment, being made like a loose Russian corset slip embroidered and edged with fur
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Nearly 15,ooo divorces were granted in France during the year.
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Queen Elizabeth of Belgium is of an opportunity to do gymnastic work.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE

Do not pile leftover cooked potatoes together, as they will sour quickly. Spread them out on a large dish.
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SUN YOUR pIsHcLoTH.

Sun your dishcIoth whenever possi- ble and boil it up in soda water at least once week.
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Mrs. Woodrow Wilson has been elected honorary president of the Woman's National Democratic league
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To prevent hot water bottles "sing- ing" screw shoppers down tightly as soon as they are filled and after they are taken into the bedrooms unscrew them for a moment to let the steam escape, then screw them tightly up again.