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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
usEs oE TIE SHOCK.

from time TO time apparently ais
trufsffc persons step forward and Of
fer gratis to the world at large beau
nfuI sounding suggestions anent the
clothes OF the working woman They
mention ninety nine cent dresses and
tvxenty-flye cent hats. all put on the
market that the working woman may
dress cheaply. becomilgly and mod
estly on next to nothing per month.
The latest suggestion in the way of
"a solution of the clothes problerns Is
the smock. A smock is loose shirt :.
ike AFFAIR that may be slipped ON
over blouse or dress. And the york ;
ing girl can wear as many clean
hlouses as she wants to or the house
keeper as dainty . dress. The smoclz
win keep her immaculate
Suppose the working woman has .
luncheon or dinner engagement. She
cannot go horne first to change her
clothing. She must keep the engage
mont right from business. Her every
day suit. perhaps, is shabby She
does not wish 10 wear that But a
good suit Is too nice for office, wear.
Things there are so dirty, and when
a dress has once been worn to work
the owner no longer feels dressed
up" in IL.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Mr. Editor: Twice today. April Is,
several hours apart. have 1 heard the
love song of the flicker also called yell
winged woodpecker. and possibly
bird April 10 have heard a lot of flick
erS singing today.
Often. too. the flicker stays with US
over the winter. Both last winter
and the winter before one made my
barn his home, spending his nights
there. but most of the day where fan
cy dictated. He cut hole in a
clapboard where nones was needed
and used it instead OF larger holes to
enter and depart.
I have no desire to get into the
PROHIBITING or fortune telling business
with or in competition with my fell
low 4townsman. the Cloud Digger but
predict that tent caterpi1lars will be
fewer, at least in this locality this
year. than In recent years. no.
tced in 1915 quite a percentage OF
them seemed diseased and died be-
fore reaching adult stage. and last
year still larger proportion died in
the same way. ! could not determine
if cause were funeoid or parasiticaI
Have observed spiders. 1adybirds and
wasps preying upon them, but never
a bird of any kind.
Once ] saw a catbird very near a
nest, but did not see il take a cater
pillar.
I have destroyed the nests every
summer on my farm for the past
eight years. thousands of them. and
could not see that they were fewer
than in the beginning. as they were
bred in abundance all around me and
the moths laid their egg clusters on
my trees. But now 7 believe their
natural enemies are getting the bet
ter of them and they will have to
subside while their enemies are in the
ascendancy. Thus does nature S,ring
about her balance: 1t IL UP and dowu
ebb and flow. and of most intricate
compfsxity.
Is A CORRESPONDENT.
Packer, April IS. 1917.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
DANGEROUS AT ALI TINES.

Just at this time the head of one
railroad system in this country sees
the opportunity for calling attention
to the danger which prevails In the
persistent trepassing upon railroad
property, A new opportunity for
| causing thought in this direction is
| furnished by the fact that the rail-
roSd bridges and tunnels are being
guarded night and day by the militia
This means that no one is allowed to
use such shortcuts regardless of what
their employment is or how long they
have been accustomed to walking the
tracks, The nilitiamen are stationed
at fixed points to prevent each aud
every one from such trespa ssing. Per-
sistence in such practice is likely to
result in death. for the soldiers are
ordered To shoot to kill IL they are
not oheSed. and the result is that lie
trouble OF that character Is to be
prevented, and 1t can easily be done.
those who are inclined to walk the
tracks must give 1t up,
But, IL there is fear of death from \
bullet, that is not the only way in
which lives are lost upon the railroads
of the country. as the above mention
ed railroad head takes occasion to
point out, There are other dangers as
the list of those killed annually upon
railroad property throughout the
country plainly shows, Last year
there were 4S47 trespsssers who were
struck and killed by locomotives.
They were people who had no BUSH
ness where they were. and who could
have been living today but for their
persistence in disobeSing the waer-
ings regarding railroad dangers, Thus
1t cannot be overlooked that the rail-
roads are dangerous for highway pur~
poses whether soldiers are guarding
them or not.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
STIFFENED TRAYS.

Have you seen some of those de-
Iightfully dainty little trays for bou-
doir or dining room use? They are
embroidered from linen, shaped so
that when stiffened they may be tied
or merely held together in tray shape.
Small pin trays and larger brush and
comb trays are made in sets for the
bureau. They are provided with eye
let's IT the corners 50 That ribbons
may be laced through them to hold
the sides upright. They are worked
usually in white in small floral sprays
though delicate -colors could be sue
cessfuily employed.
For the dining room linen trays
which exactly fit tine bread tray or
oval bread baskets are unique. They
too may be worked in all white or in
the favorite blue and white. They
are made usually by cutting a sepa-
rate oval bottom of linen to match
the shape of the silver tray bottom
and attaching the sides with a fine
French seam. or with beading.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23


assistants to preside over the police
court for some time TO come and draw
the rem1nerations that goes with it
Mr. Editor. we have. got them and
they haze got us and when 1t comes
time for Another election stay awasE
from the caucus, lot the machine run
things and when we vote hold on 20
our nose. vote the straight republican
ticket because IL was the will of a
packed caucus. and after election
whine about conditions that are hand
ed out for you tax payers to pay for.
/ nut never mind we have got a pam
acea for All of our troubles. cham
Der Of commerce. a cosy corner and q
Mohegan Trail so II wees borrow
money enough to get our gas plant
through the year without going broke
we viii have nothing left to be de-
sired unless it be to make the pres
.ent water cficiai permanent for lie
1 don't seem to hear. much about Mr..
Henderson, but presume he Is draw
ing his salary.
ANOTHER TAX -PAFER. 1
Norwich, April II. 1917.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
POLITICS sIoErRAckEp.

The arrival in this country and
Washington of ex-Premier BaIfour
and his party from Europe for the
purpose of comforting with the Amer
lean authorities regarding the part
which this country is to play in the
war furnishes an example of how
thoroughly all parties in England are
uniting for the successful elimination
of the war.
When Mr.. Balfour was prime min
lister he represented the conservation
party in England. which was in con-
troll at that time There is an entirely
different state of affairs there today
for in David Lloyd George one of the
most radical representatives of Brit
ish government is in control. He was
placed there because he was consfd-
cred tho strongest man in England
and the proper prosecution of the war
required his services. But that does
not cause Mr.. BaIfour to step down
and out entirely. He is ready to
render whatever service he can and
his coming to this country as a mem
Der of the war council shows how all
the parties of England are joining
hands for Thea national welfare
Partisanship and politics must be
ss&eermSke6 here the same as they
have been elsewhere. a coalition
cabfnet may not be required to insure
this but there cannot be any move tc
obsfrucf what is necessary for the
wuifAre ~ the nation. The best men
% the country are Offering their ser
vices to che government and they I'M
dou6tediy VIII be accepted regardless
on tbaEx politics. II La a case now
wAsxe The interests Of the nation are
m8 Benke and In chose everyone has a
deep conesrn- Patriotism comes first
ana w9rnn such ~ recognized the
eounty cannot help being tho
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
TIRE Barnes Bailey Combination.

Mr.. Editor: There seems TO be quite
a little excitement in regard TO the
Barnes Bailey combination and the
increase in the police <drt officials.
1t seems a little latc to close the
barn doors. If we remember rightly
there was quite lot OF talk About
Messrs. Barnes and Bailey running
the republican party before the cau-
Gus met that nominated them 70 rep
resent this district and town In the
senate and house Of Representatives,
and after all tine talk they we're nom
mated and e majority of the legal
voters decided they were the proper
ones to transact the business OF the
town and state.
It is reported that the wires are be-
ing laid by the combination at ttte
time TO make William l. Allyn, Of Led.
yard, county commissioner, -:1~reby.
insnring Mr.. Ba3iey the MONT alton
for senator two years from nov. and
with the string around the meek Of
the republican party with the above
combination at the other end of the
string IL will insure . continuation Of
Barnes and Bailey with the necessary
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
SPRING IN THE HOME.

In the spring heavy velour drap-
cries NAV well re replaced with
those Of denim. or the linen taffetas
or the various art fabrics which are
offered for the purpose. For the up
ho1stered chairs. the linen slips are
add fmmeasurab1y to the appearance
a summer necessity. They keep the
materials they cover fresh, and they
Of a room Before they are put on
the furniture all the dust should be
removed from the upholstery, spots
carefully taken out with French
chalk or some of the reliable cleans
ing fluids, and the tuftings stuffed
with tissue paper.
Heavy paintings in gilt frames may
be covered with the fine netting which
comes for the purpose, unless they
are removed for the time being and
their places filled by less ornate pik-
lures, such as French prints or
framed photographs or Simple water
co1ors.
IL possible consig1 ali heavy and
needless furniture to that mysteri-
Gus place known as up attic
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
Recipes

Rice with Strawberries-Put two
cups OF milk in double boiler Wash
one-half cup of rice thoroughly and
add to the boiling milk Let 1t sim
mer two hours then add one half
teaspoon of salt and two tablespoons
of sugar. When cold add one tea
spoon of vanilla extract and put into
a mold. which has been dipped into
cold water. Place in refrigerator:
when cold turn out on deep plate and
cover with whipped cream and crush
ed Strawberries. which have been
mixed with the sugar. ready to place
around the edge. Use a few berries
to garnish the top.
Marguerite Puddinq-Take one egg.
it's weight in fresh butter, flour and
bread crumbs, one tablespoon of jam.
one of marmalade, half a teaspoon
carbonate of soda Beat well the egg.
add the dissolved butter and crumbs,
-four, jam and marmalade. and the
soda last of all. stirring briskly. But
ter a basin. pour in the mixture. tie
il down with a huttered paper and
steam for an hour and a half, turn
out and serve with sweet sauce.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
eRiearENs CARPET.

\ suggestion for making a carpet
look like new. and bringing out all
the bright colors again, at a cost of
fifteec. cents, follows>+Shave one bar
OF white soap in dish and dissolve
with a gallon of hot water to this
add ten cents worth of salts OF tar
tar, This forms soft paste. When
cold put a handful OF paste ON car
pet and with a brush scrub this well
into the carpet then with a dun
knife scrape the paste from the car
pet and then wring a cloth out of
clear water ard go over the surface
of the entire carpet, and YOU will be
surprised at the result.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
TO LleHrEN lAsoR.

When washing a ceiling prepara-
tory to rewhttewashing. painting or
iSalsonaining. brush over first with
common -four starch. Wash Off be-
fore the starch has had time to dry
thorouEhly and all soil viii come of
with the starch.
Also, a iistnfectant ready at hand
and cheap Is plain kerosene, AS n
germ killer for Kitchen drains, sick
room floors as a gargle diluted with
water. as quick destroyer&of BAG
terra on q raw cut. kerosene is ever
useful
To prevent rugs slipping on a poll
fshed floor saw n strip OF rubber on
the under side at each end.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
rig UNITED AMERICAS.

For n long time there has been a
realisation upon the part OF the ma
Gnnn Of North and South America
4hm4 10 I'm for their interests to stand
Mrmly so@ether. Their interests are
azmIIn< and they can be upheld by a
nnity Gf action.
New attention has been directed to
31raa by the part which Germany liz
playing IN She present war, and how
thorDugly IL Is reaIizee i'm manifest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
AXE eREAsE STAINS.

stated that she removed axle grease
stains from washing materials by
rubbing into them dripping which
was free from salt. Let il remain on
The stains for two or three days, then
wash in the usual manner. II chlor-
aform were obtainahle and rubbed
Into the stains 1t would remove them
without leaving a uaatk. The cholor-
aform should be handled carefully.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
HAND TOUCHES ON MILLINERY.

For all OF the talk that millinery is
more or less untrimmed for the last
few seasons, that. the milliners no
longer pie up confusions of blossoms
and feathers and ribbons on one hat
as formerly. there still remains, es-
pecia1Iy on the sports type hat, a
great deal OF handwork. Much or
iginality and ingenuity is brought in
to play for these same trimmings.
For instance, crown of woven
ribbons of all colors and widths re-
quires skill to give the proper effect
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Melt one-half pound of resin and
dilute to theAconsistency of molasses
with four ounces or more of sweet oil
or lard oil. Spread this with brush
on two or more sheets OF MANILA
more margin all around, Place sticky
surfaces OF each pair of sheets to-
gether. and when wanted pull them
apart This Is also q useful preven-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
WHEN USING CANVAS.

When Using canvas for stiffening
OF any kind it should be .shrunk be-
fore using, otherwise il viii shrink
the first time the garment gets wet
and will cause the garment to lie in
wrinkles or give 1t a puckered effect.
A simple method of shrinking it is
to place the canvas On a tai BILE and
wet Il thoroughly with sponge and
water, then press with hot iron.
until dry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
HEALTH AND BEAUTY,

Fruit stains may be removed from
the teeth by rubbing them with salt
or brushing them with a toothbrush
that has been dipped in salt. The
mouth should be well rinsed after
this treatment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

AS for the grain question : this
state can do a good deal to increase
the nations soutpus and it is evident
that there will be little profit for the
farmers in raising Vegetables this
year. II half the people who are
planning vegetable gardens succeed
in raising @one-half what they are
planning on raising there is but little
doubt but that Connecticut. win be
able to feed more than half the ma
ton on summer vegetables. But sum-
-mer Vegetables are not going to feed
the rnuitftudes when the snow arrives
again and the .Toiland county farmers
who have the land should raise corn
and such things instead of planning
on getting rich from vegetables
Rockville journal.
Temporary rate advance for tbs
railroads is possibly paving the way
for a greater advance later on. 1t Is
case of the Interstate Commerce
Commission arriving at the conclu-
sion that something has got to be
done and proposes to make the peo-
pie settle the same as heretofore.
This knocking down theory and then
building up again is like individual
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

existence to n certain extent, only
more costly to the multitude when
experiment after experiment is I'M
dertaken by a horde of impractical
people, if left to their own resource
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

One often finds himself without a
toothbrush when spending the day or
home. In such an emergency a rinse
of soda water will prove effective in
cleansing the mouth and teeth. Bor-
AK water is also an excellent suhsti-
tute.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Puffy eyelids which will not disap-
pear with strict attention to the
laws of health generally indicate some
disturbance of a physician. 1t may
be that the liver is out of order or
it may be that the Kidneys are not
performing their work properly
Therefore such O. symptom should
not he NEGLECTED.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
GOOD TO KNOW.

To remove creaaes from clothes
that have been packed away, rig up
a line in the bathroom, let the hot
water run It'll the room is fun Of
steam, let the clothes hang for an
hour, then dry in the open air and
press on the wrong side.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
MENplNe HINTS.

If hubby is especially hard on his
overcoat buttons. sew them on with
dental floss. then ink 1t with black
ink to keep 1t from showing. You will
be surprised how long il Will hold
usually outlasting the coat.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

fu1ness would be fiat on their back IN
less than a decade. and shout louder
than at the present time Tor the Deo-
pie TO dc something iddletOwH
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

It win make little difference for
what they are conscripted. there are
a good many who will need u large
amount OF training in any army ex-
cept that Of the unemployed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Berlin says that there is no U-boat
in the west Atlantic "as yet II Ger
many is going to hold to Its claim
that it doesn't intend to make war on
the United States why doesn't it say
that there not only isn't but there will
Eos be any
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

White gloves may be neatly and
quickly mended with surgeons plas-
ter or white adhesive tape. Stick it
on the underside. bringing the edges
of the tear as close together as pos
sible. then powder the right side with
talcam- This will prevent sickness
if the tear doesn't come quite to-
gether
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The sustaining of the governors
veto OF the Sunday law shows that
the house isn't afraid to reverse itself
when its poor judgment is properly
pointed out to 1t.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

There lie apparently some considera-
ton being shown the housewife by
the Eeatherman when he refrains from
sending Lnfy weather during the
houEecleaning DAYS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

For darns. unmanageabiy big. use
little squares of black net as a foun-
dation. then run the darning silk
through this until the hole is filled.
Use a fine net so that the darn will
not be bulky
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Rochelle salts is an old fashioned
remedy which physicians are recon-
mending again because of its simple
efficiency and modest price. A tea
a day on rising. This agent cleans
es the system and has a wonderful
effect on clearing TIE complexion
and imparting the glow of health
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The effort to blow up vessels that
were being loaded I'm the harbor of
Baltimore makes il evident that some
Of those same agents who were at
work while we were maintaining .neu-
trality are still at large
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
sTALE eREAp aEsr.

Eat your bread stale and not fresh
If YOU want to avoid indigestion
Slice it, dry in the oven and toast "a
delicate brown. =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
LEAVES OF KID.

An original and unique pillow top
can be made of golden brown satin
covered with leaves of various shapes
and colors- These leaves are cut from
the tops of discarded kid gloves and
are appliqoued and veined with fioss
in gold. red and brown.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

From all accounts the Balkans at
the present time appear to be having
a breathing spell. but that Is a To-
cality where war fires ara quickly
kindied
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Women will replace the men mail
carriers in Paris in the near future.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

With Germany putting forward and
losing some of its best regiments in
the defense of the Hindenburg line,
what is Germany going to rely upon
when the retreat reaches the Rhine
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

stand win keep the umbrellas from
striking the bottom of the jar. which
is often broken in this way, and viii
also absorb the rain water from a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Five cents worth OF tartar emetic,
mixed with an equal amount OF su-
gar. moistened ana placed where the
ants are. win drive them away,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Women are now permitted to vote
at the primaries in Arkansas.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The man on the corner says: All
the weather Is waiting for is to have
the people make up their minds about
the home gardening Proposition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Miss Margaret Connor IL the young
est woman scientist in the government
employ a.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Women school superintendents
Wyoming now number eighteen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Girl messengers have proved a big
success In New Brunswick. ". J.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Put little borax in the water ii
which you wash table covers. doilies
towels. etc. having red borders TIL,
horax will keep the color bright.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

With the resignation Of its cabinet,
the troubles of Greece appear to be
due for another airing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23
WOMAN m LIFE AND m HE 17Tc4iEN
designed especially to be worn with y
suit Of the Tncroyable order.

New spring gloves are of wash
channels with black stitching. also a
new kind OF French kid. which is
said to wash wen ara not change
The fact that smart women at Palm
Beach wore quantity of one piece
frocks made of muslin. .gfngham and
other varieties OF inexpensive cotton
goods has shown the way to a re-
yIyal of an old fashfa, @s-s - -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

Raincoats may be practically mend
ed with automobile blowout patches,
and leaky rubbers' usefulness extend
ed way to the aid of tire doug h. The
best way to prolong the life of stub
bers especially those that are worn
at the heel. is to-cut them 7down in
to sandals.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

In Arabia the pay of cooks an
house servants runs from $3.50
S13.20 month. =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-23

The present styles are wonderful
when it comes to nending silk sleeves
that are worn at the elbow. Cut the
sleeve off three inches from the arm
hole and take enough off the wrist to
make a cuff. then get half a yard of
chiffon or net and set in the lacking
piece, making it rather full. This
gives YOU a sleeve with the new cap
effect and long cuff