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Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

overhauled, the stage enlargel, etc
 John Decker of Ashley Falls died, Jan. 24.
 David Funk of ChapinvIlle was caught by a slide of 800 bushels of charcoal at the furnace but wss dug out.
 Mrs. D. A. Riker of Canaan treated the scholars of all the schools to sleigh.ride to Sheffield, and a supper on their return.
 Thirty seven Years Ago This Wsek-rSS0
 The Landon farm on Sugar hill, Falls Village, was sold 10 Davld Eloomer of Salisbury.
 Mir. and Mrs. Martin McCartv of town hill, Lakeville, celebrated their tin wedding.
 James M. Selleck of Salisbury slip. ped on ice and struck his head on the stone step at the postoifice.
 Dr. H. NJ. Knight or Lakeville died at Fernandiua, Florida, Jan. 22.
 The frame of George l.. Parsons new house on Maiu street, Canaan, was raised.
 The judges appointed by Prof Lee, the writing teacher, decided that the pupils in the Canaan class who show ed the most marked improvement in pen. manship during the term were: George Fl. Bullard, George c. Peet. E S. Pease, Martin McIntyrn, W. A. Rora. bacl, Will l.. Brown, c. H. Pease, John B. Davis aud $. Reed.
 A surprise party was given Rev. l.. H. Reid and family at Canaan.
 Thiry-six Years Ago This Rssk-f5Sf,
 Que George Spencer stole money, a suit of clothes, boots, etc from Will liam Sardam, Canaan Valley. hired a horse from Landlord McDonald in Ca- paan and disappeared.
 Donald J Warner of Salisbury sue. ceeded Judge Fyler as District Court judge. +
 George Jenks of Lakeville slipped and fell on an axe and cut the back of his head.
 Rev. Dr. Eddy of Jersey City oc. cupied the East Canaan pulpit on sun day.
 Engineer Bronson was taken sick aud had to leave his engine at Falls Vil- lage. Walter Ferris took his train.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
HARD TIM ES.

Hundreds of high.cost-of.living editorials have been published, but here's one of about half dozen lines from the Nevada (Ark. Picaynne, that reads somewhat different:
 "Yes these are hard times. We throw away wood ashes and buy soap; we raise dogs and buy sheep and hogs; we grow weeds aud buy vegetables and brooms; we catch fish with a S4 rod; We build schoolhOuses and send our children to be educated away from home. And at last VIC send our boys ont with a $40 gun and &l9 dUg to lunI jen-CAnt ooo1n D
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
THE OTHER U. s. A,

From time tO time the world has beer enlightened about world war events If fectlng the Union of South Africa. Lit tie has been said of industrial and
 commercial prog
 The European ress there, although War Hit the with the prompt South African suppression of Diamond Trade a pro-German revolt
 Blow. 1t might be suppos-
 ed that the country would prosper. 1t seems from recent official report by the United States con sular representative at Cape Town that the situation is not bright ta the land of sunshine, gold and diamonds. Tho states of the Union do not raise enough food for home consumption, and the war has, for some reason, sent prices up to high figure. Mining is the chief source of prosperity, but gold k just now plentiful and cheap the world over. Diamonds, which the mind nat urally associates with the wealth of South Africa and the skyrocket for tunes made there, met with n slump in the market the first year of the war South Africa's food shortage Is not due to congestion of population nor lack of spare land to cultivate. There is plen- ty of land, but it can be made produc- tive only by costly irrigation, like much of our great plains and slopes. Irliga- tion there is so expensive that 1t will have to wait for collective enterprise of some sort.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
METHODIST CHURCH.

The Bible Study Glass meets tonight with Mrs. F. F. Clemans at 2 :3O.l
 Tomorrow the executive committee of the Litchfeld County Sunday School Association will meet in the lecture room of the. church, to discuss plans for future work. State Secretary W. l. Woodin of Hartford, will meet with the committee. H. l.. Barnett of Lakeville. county president, will be in charge of the meeting.
 Pastoral letters regarding the bene- volences of the church were sent out the first of the week. As it is only about ten weeks to conference, an early response is hoped for.
 At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid Society held Friday afternoon with Mrs. F. A. Coons. the following officers were elected: Mrs. F. F. Stevens, president; Mrs. W. N. Beebe, first vice. president; Mrs. F. M. Caldwell, second vice-president and chaplain; Mrs. Mary $. Pusey, secretary; Miss Hattie Manvel, treasurer; Mrs. L. A Cald we'll, directoress; Miss Jennie Scham- erhorp, assistant directoress; Mrs. T. BaiId. head of kitchen committee; Miss NJ W. Manvel, head of dining room committees; Mrs. F. A Coons, chair man of memberhip committee. Re is making plans for their annual chicken pie supper Thursday, Febru- ary l.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
AMONG THE CANAAN CHURCHES
PILGRIM CHURCH.

The meeting this evening will be held at the parsonage at 7:30. The topic will be "The Christian as a patriot.
 The topic for the young people, meeting next Sunday evening will be Fruits of the Christian Endeavor Tree," leader, Miss May O. Smith,. After the meeting there will be an in formal 'sing" of some of the songs be ing used in the Billy Sunday cam paign.
 The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Lyles on Friday afternoon at 2:30.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25. 1e:7.
FIRE ALARM s.

Let us hope that you may never find is necessary to call out the fire com- Hany. but if you do, tell the nature of che fire first, that the boys may know what apparatus is necessary to get onto She job first. For instance, a chimney Are requires only such apparatus as can Do carried by hand, and, in many cases the fire can be controlled and kept within the bonds of safety, or extin- Eaished entirely, by one or two level- headed firemen before the chemical sngine and the other tiremen can get there, whereas. if the alarm is given as
 he house on fire, the time consumed in 8etting out the apparatus that is not needed at all and the meu to handle it, may mean serious consequences.
 The m.,st fruitful time of the whole year for fires, especially chimney fires, Ia during the extreme cold weather, when the hottest fires are needed to Keep houses comfortable, and it is the time when people should be most care- Rni.
 However, if your chimney should Ego up in smoke" telephone the near. est call to the alarm and say Chimney 6ner' Then see how quick the boys will squelch ie before it gets into the A0use proper.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
a RIG cIEANUP LOB.

There is no reason to doubt the state ment of the new national chamber of commerce that there are 75,000,O00 acres of swamp land in this country
 which can he re- A Swamp Is claimed for useful Not a Good As purposes. In days set For Any railroad Journey,
 Town even in the old set
 or County. tied regions, one
 sees enough unoc- cupiCd and untitled land to make good sized state. Closer view would show that the reason for it's neglect is par tially if not wholly due to lack of prop CT drainage. The cost of reclamation ir some instances would be very high, so high that private enterprise will be slow to engage in it. But often the rec lamationS would benefit towns and cities adjacent and arc ill the nature of public problems. Drainage not alone adds to crop production, but eliminates fever holes and adds to the desirable ness of the region in many ways. A swamp is not good asset for any am bilious town or county. Holland is pay ing $100 per acre just for cleaning up million acre stretch of tide swept land on the Zuyder Zee. In this cOun- try there are thousands of square miles hich can be turned from nothing into something at cost of $S to $10 per acre. Often these swamp lands are along or near navigable rivers, and their reclamation would instantly add to the assets of the commOnwealths where now they are an eyesore and a drawback.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
Mans faithful guide. the almanac,

Mans faithful guide, the almanac, promises all varieties of weather for the winter months. The blizzards, cold waves, "extreme cold" mild" or very mild," may not all happen along on schedule time, but they are due to ar- rive sooner or later, because the alma nae maker says so. Woodpiles and coal bins should keep danger signals flying regardless of the groundhog.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
CHRIST CHURCH.

The Woman's Guild will meet on Friday afternoon at 2:30 with Miss E.. K. Oliver at the Naples.
 A party is planned for the kinder garten class in the parish house next Monday afternoon from to 6.
 The rector preached last Sunday morning and evening at Christ church, West Haven, where he formerly served as curate.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The war debt of Europe is now $49, O00,000,000. Admitting that there might be some uplift in the outcome, any proposition to invest so huge sum in any defined world betterment project would have been rejected as hare hrainpd
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

MAILS CLOSE GOING- North East South West -ai7y A. m. S:15 a. m TAO a. m. 10:36 a. m. VIC D. m 3:46 D. m. 2:35 D. m. GA D. m. :. MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West ss.a8 a. m goo A. m .1O:3O a. m. 800 g. m. as.s5 D. m. If:l5 a. m 755 D. m. 4:25 D. m
 Y:l5 D. m. Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F. D. at 9:30 sa m. and return 3:30 D. m. For Southfeld zsnd Mill River, Mass, at 1. pm.
 E. l.. RoBERTs P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The only routes open for travel be- tween western Europe and Russia are through Norway. Tourist travel through Norway ill 1916 was double that in 1915. Among foreign tourists Danes and Swedes predominated, an indication that ''war prosperity" has visited the Scandinavian neutrals.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The little republic of Guatemala has established an annual school festival to foster patriotism and devotion to duty. The school age is the right time to start preparedness for civic responsi- bility.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
Change
 Due to War Necessity May Continue In Peace Times.

States. The Halifax route will be used instead and trade transferred to Can ada. Ships of Britain's ally, France, will follow the Halifax route, of course, since they will also be armed. The Washington Post, noting this change. says that it is of tremendous import ito American exporters, shipping men and financiers. Great Britain has the pow CT to divert business from the United States ito Canada and has decided to exercise this power. What will it lead to?" The shipping facilities of Halifax. St. Johns, North Sydney and other Ca nadian ports are undergoing vast en- largement, and, in the opinion of the Post, commerce once transferred to hose ports will remain there. For the protection of the merchant marine ply ing the Halifax-Liverpool-H route the allied governments are expected to maintain a strong patrol of cruisers and gunboats to ward off German subma- rines. This new condition growing out of the war may or may not end with this war.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The kaiser's peace proffer has reveal ed this much: Every belligerent nation is tired of war and ready for peace with an 'if.'' Every neutral wants peace with no 'if'' or "and" about it.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The pact of the allies not to make peace until the independence of Bel gium is re-eStablished, reiterated again and again, seems to be a straightout declaration of one object sought in the world war
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

Italians are advised to eke out scant gar rations by slow eating and long chewing. It would keep the hungry mouth busy anyway.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

That clean new leaf you turned over Jan. 1 is a cheerful thing to,lOok upon now if you happen to have it with you.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

Carranza swore off writing diplomatic notes on New Years. To stick to il would be to rob Villa of much period. icai amusement.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

The Philadelphia mint broke the rec ord last year at money making, and the "easy money" crowds everywhere broke it at unloading the stuff.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

Demand for panama hats has fallen off greatly the last two years. Now we'll know just what dealers mean when they hold us up next June "on account Of the war"
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

With 600,0O0 trap shooters in the country it should not trouble Uncle Sam to mobilize a first line reserve practically overnight.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
TRADE SHIPPING TO GO TO
 CANADA,

The withdrawal of British liners from our Atlantic seaports is believed to be primarily due to war necessities. All merchant vessels flying the British flag
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

As things are, the more we foster prosperity in Mexico the bigger the bandits loot.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
BORN

TIERNEY-A At East Canaan, Jan. 21, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Charles Tierney.
 DIED NICKEhSON-At South Norwalk, Jan. 1, Alfred Henry Nickerson. aged 56. ROWE At Lime Rock, Jan. 22, Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe, aged 73.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

If European belli~crents reject Uncls Sam's peace medicine, there remains
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

After the big war American heiresses can get European titles with military handles pretixed, as, General Count
 -" "COlOnel Prince -" Ma.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

Even the oysters knew better than to ,s sf rcarls on q fa'lin~ market.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
DIED
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimun Charge p Cents
WAN TED

WANTED Marred man to work on farm. House rent and wood furnished. William Dol sbough. (Weia augl, AsEieY alls
 HELP WANTED. Lady to mase house to house for Victor Talking Machine, Records. Good pay and steayy employment Also Two Gaod al tomobile men wanted to work tn service de- partment and on cars. Steady employment. Phone 1865 Benjamin, WInsted, Conn wANTED-N ork by experienced dressmakar, will go out by day. M. A. Hitchcock, Box t5s, Cai lei 2i-l2
 wANTED-A good live man with horse to tHke care of our customers ii Canaan and vicinity. For good man who can sh 1w results will pay good salary. Grand Union Tea Co, Derby, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

jor Baron -" and even "Lieuten ant Prince Fitzfoozle" would be ''so de lightfully interesting, you know"
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25

and traversing the submarine danger zone are to be arm ed and therefore will not be allowed
 to make port in har- bOrS of the United
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
THE EWS' AGENTS

1NE NEWS N1EN w . Extra copies of The News are on sale at the saa5e of publication and at
 Dempsev's Dr1g Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan.
 Post office, Falls Village,
 George T. Johnson'S Store, Norfolk . Fl l.. Rood, Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan. Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Scotch Collie Pups, ten weeks old, S5 each. Mi s Jennie Brasie, Lime Rock, Ct. FOR SALE-Two seated Accommodating four or tive) n holstered, rut-under sleigh, in good condition. Price $75 Can be seen on place, Kingsand, sharon, Conn, FOR SALE-Oltver Typewriter tPrintype, No Q. slightly used. perfect condition, price Sa1.O0 E. l. Ferguson, care R. R. Station, Falls vil- lage, CoUn.
 FOR SALE --Patr Ray Mares, weight 25oo. P, c. Holieran, Norfolk
 ORGAN and P ANO for sal at bargain prices Just the thing for a preNent to your children East Canaan Grange,
 MISCELLANEOUS TO RENT Five rooms and bath. Irquire at HE NEWS office.
 LOST DOG-Reddish yellow and white female collie. 1 years cd. Salisbury l.. ense atd address on collar Reward. l.. B. Smith. ai Evergreen Ave, Hartford, Conn. I. ST -sul,lay. Tu'1..y 1' ls'w,..r ri. -tuu aud Eprt Canaau S'rf"''"'er etsrti"" ""ani'. .-..,,.. .y...J ,~-', .-..s. ~ss'sss'' s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

and what. in event of war. 1t is pre- pared tO do towards the training of volunteer officers"
 Summarized the university has or ganized unit of .he reserve officers training corps: has built an armory and stables near Yale Bowl; has built an instruction armory behind the gymna- sium: organized aviation and motor boat patrol units; organized by cor poration vote research committee and a government intelligenceAbureau.
 Yale is prepared to turn over it's university laboratory equipment of- fered to the war department by Pres ident Hadlcy last week; to place it. self in touch with the artillery school at Fort Sill for cooperation with the training school: to train undergradu- ate volunteers in New Haven; to en- roll the n1otorboat and aviation pa vili%s: 10 turn Yale Field into training camp; to make a special Yale service canvass among Yale gradu- ates; and to give the services of its research committee in cooperation with the National Research council to- wards solution of scientific problems.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
RELIEF AT LAST
 FOR OLD SAILOR
". H. White, Who Fought Through Civil War, Now
 Glad to Endorse Tanlac

wm- H, White. of Guiiford. w> served in the United States Nav during the civil War, is pleased to endorse Tanlac, the National Tonic. as a superior blood purifier and sys- tenn builder. He says
 .sTanlac is splendid medicine and has given me welcome relief from iri- digestion. have found 1t wonder fui tonic. appetizer and invtgorator. It has had a most beneficial effect on my entire system. In addition to re- lieving my indigestion and giving me good appetite, Tanlac has made u.e feel stronger and more vigorous. l always make point of telling my friends and neighbors about Tanlac."
 Tanlac. the National Tonic. so highly endorshed by MT. White. is de- signed to purify the blood. aid diges- ton. restore appetite and energy. steady the nerves. and produce sound. restful, natural sleep.
 Tanlac is now being especially in- troduced at Smiths Rx- Store, POS Main Street. Tanlac may also be ob- tained in Jewett City at Germans s Drug Store. Colchester at Otis Pharm- acy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

 ator Hunt, to straighten out matters, moved a reconsideration of the vote to refer. Reconsideration was refused and the senate then adjourned.
 The resoiution unfavorably reported which had been on the table to ap- point L-W. Morrison judge at Enfield was rejected by the senate, although the democrats tried hard to keep it before the body until the Bushnell resolution passed by the house yester- day came in.
 The senate from it's calendar passed the bills providing that anyone delayed more than five minutes by reason Of switching of railroad cars at a street crossing may sue for $25 damages and prohibiting the use Of a silencer on firearms under heavy penalty. 6
 The parole of prisoners bill over which a sharp contest was anticipat- ed, was kept on the senate table. as Senator Salmon, who is a member of the prison board, intends to offer an amendment which probably will be satisfactory to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Be Careful In Using
 Soap On Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkah, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain mulsifled cocoanut oil, for 1t Is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive soaps or anything else all to pieces. You can get this aG any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in, about a teaspoonful Co all that ig required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy father, clean1es thoroughly, and rtngea out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and 4g soft, fresh looking. bright, duffy, wavy, and enBy to han- ale. BoWidGa. it looG@ng and takes out every particle of dust, dirt and dan-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

appointed he would rave the state thousandn Of dollars In the printing alone. s II 80 Fr1dny, MT. Fox rose to [ matter Of personal privilege. He said he had been reported in the Courants as en- gagged in a worSdy row before q com mfttee hearing in which he challenged another to debate and swung aia 1ong arms in . most SuggeStive way. bAs matter of fact. he was quiet listener at the hearing on woman suffrage. He said there was q bill pending to pro- vide bounty for wild foxes, but there waD one H0x who did not want to be included in the wild c-ass
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
DOCTORS SAY COLDS
 ARE CONTAGIOUS
Specialists Declare Germs of Common Cold Scattered by Sufferer Arc Real
 DsnSer

peeters have recently dseiarsd posi- savely that our common colds are gealiy just as .ccntastousr q pnsu- feFers from colds sisould be tsola&sd as daFe&uiiy as vicfimG e< the latter dis eases. Tbey say the* tn snee.ang the geFsHg Into the alr wAieh au Of ua PRee&he, and when theQe Ge9zns lodEe in the aeee eF threet Of &1anyone who is ether victim end Anether cola h staEted. N is snaperetAt, tAesseere to keep yeuFaeA built up by usiuE yhthsr wheleseme beAy hullden and you VIII be able te wafd e4 thts da1GeF be- esuse the eeid eexxAa cannot live h nesyHal health. HegeelaheF tee that Father JehAss Me4ieiHa tfea4s eeids and thpoat treqblae without the use ef q safe family medicine. hne for the children as well as elder folks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
MYSTIC
Boundaries of Fire District Extended Town of Stonington Sued for $450 by Fef<sando Wheeler Alleged Dam ages Through Small Pox Cases.

The bill providing for extending the boundaries of the Mystic Fire district was reported favorably at the session in Hartford Wednesday by the com amendment was added which would make it impossible to levy taxes un- til there is adequate fire protection. The request for enlarging the district at Industrial place Cast Mystic), West Mystic and West Mystic avenue. The change will add a third more property to the district.
 Sues Town for $4so.
 The town of Stonfngton has received a bill of $450 from Fernando Wheeler for damages in connection with the of Erastus Main. who occupies one of the Wheeler houses in the Road dis tr1ct. MT. Wheeler claims that the sssS1es in the coSs csiisr has nS Ssen ns spoiisd by prevalence of smallpox in the house that 1t will be necessary not only to fumigate but to repaint and repaper the house. Whether all the seems to be . question.
 ceur<ssy Co ouardsmsn.
 Myrtle Hook c Ladder company has extended to the members Of the state militia doing guard duty It the draw. hr4dgs the use of its rooms in Gravel street during their stay in Mystic.
 NsWs ln 0enspai.
 0frs. deorge 6, B. Leonard has. re- epyned from q yasit in Morristown, N. pflau Mary Coates has returned to the 4aekus ho4p1tal after visit to her aunt Mn. deerge Beauer.
 Q6{y. uftldred QNetl has left far two t1euis Lesapaere in Waterbury.
 Mrs. AAaes Chapman ts i'll at her AeRe an West Mystie avenue with pneunQBia,
 few dayH in NaFWiela. George c. Lane spent Thursday in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
RESERVE BOARD AGAIN
 WARNS AMERICAN 5AN0S
Net 10 Invest Too Heavily in Foreign
 Securities.

Washington, March s-fn a stete- ment tonight reiterating that its warn tngs to American banks not to invest too heavily in foreign securities had been misunderstood, the federal re- serve board said it regarded the plac- ing of foreign loans as a natural and proper means of settling trade bal anceg, end gave notice that the coun- fry's gold reserve now "has been ma teriaI1y strengthened and supplies broad basis for additional credit"
 When the warning was issued last November the board explained that it was directed against the tying up in- definitely in foreign treasury bills of capital which should be available to meet domestic demands. It's immedi- ate result was the withdrawal from