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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

c. B. Woodhead, age -, of San
Francisco, for forty-five years has
eaten only one meal daily.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

Beats them all La Belle &c cigar;
union made in Denver.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09
SOME ENDURANCE.

knicker-"The kaiser says Germans
must have the will to endure"
Booker" Well, they certainly have
the William to endure. New York
Sun.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09
FAR THE BErrER-HALF.

Smith-How's everything at your
home?
Brown-Oh, shes a.' riCht.-Life.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

Try n Principe de Lees cigar for an
afterdinner smoke. Union made.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

Mrs. Ralph Erwin of Bartlesville,
Okla, knit mans sweater in eight
hours and forty minutes. She has
knitted fifteen sweaters in twelve
days. The first one was completed
in eighteen hours and the next in
fourteen.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

Beats them all In Belle sc cigar:
union made in Denver.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

Try a Principe dc Ices cigar for an
after-dinner smoke. Jnion made.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

pIvIun mat Il can IN any event be
abandoned; and Indignantly frowning
upon the first dawning of every at
tempt to ALLEVIATE any portion of our
country from the rest, or to enfeeble
the, sacred ties which now link to-
gether the various parts,-far
Address.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

A substitute for sugar is being ex-
tracted from grapes in the Turin
tItaly) consular district. The grape
sugar resembles honey. contains no
water and can be conserved for long
periods Of time. It is popularly known
as honey Of grapes
Because Of the scarcity of male la
Dor at the mines of a Susquehanna
collieries company. Mrs. Cora Van
Gasken of Shamokin, Pa, has been
appointed weightmistress in the an
has charge of the weighing of coal at
the Cameron colliery.
The late John G. Cole of Kenne-
bunk, Me, in 1884 bought at auction
sixty acres of land for S135 He had
all the firewood he wanted for his
own use all these years, sold birch
wood every winter at So a cord, and
got his money back several times. En-
perts say the tract is worth $1,000.
Colonel c. Dercie, French army ply
sician, now in this country, carries
scars of ninety-seven wounds, and still
has ten fragments of shell in his body
Recently he pointed to himself before
the clinical congress of surgeons at
Chicago as an example of what medi-
cal science is accomplishing at the
front.
One of the most rapid building
operations on record has been made by
a great company Of England. which
put up a cannon factory containing
more than 1 1000 great machines. From
the time the first spade was brought
to the site less than two months
elapsed before the first actual ship
ment of guns was made.
When one of the big trees in Cali
fornia fell. John Muir counted 1000
rings from the heart out. That means
the tree was forty centuries old. Thus
it was strong young tree when
Abraham Went into Egypt: it was
bearing seed when Sodom and Gomor-
rah were destroyed; ii was an old
tree when Joseph was sold into Egypt.
nearly 1000 years old when David
slew Goliath, and older when Christ
was born than the Christian religion
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

When the time comes that we can
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

widow and his orphan all which may
Just and lasting ourselves and
Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

The American people desire peace
by the overwhelming of evil, but the
defeat once and for all of the sinister
forces that interrupt peace and render
it impossible.-Address to Congress.
December &. 1917.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

There will come that day when the
world will say, This America that we
thought was full Of a multitude of
contrary counsels now speaks with the
great volume of the hearts accord,
and that great heart Of America has
behind it the supreme moral force of
righteousness and hope and the lib
erty Of mankind. ."-Message to Con-
gress, April ?, 1917.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-09

The partnership of nations which
must henceforth guarantee the world.
peace must be a partnership of peo
pies, not n mere partnership of gov
ernments.-Address to Congress, De
cember 4, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16

in. the same cities, for new build ings to cost $SS5s65c.
 Listed among the new prCsects of the week are 10e new houses for the SnipbuildinG concern in Groton, apaAsxnei7t blocks :n Waterbury, new schoolhousess and schoolhouse additions in New London and New Britain, comfort station in New London, dornitory building in New Britain. business blocks in Hart ford and Bridgeport, public garage in Waterbury, library building in Bridgeport, warehouse inl Hartford and one two; and ree-family houses in New Haven. Hartford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, New Lon don and West Haven.
 Contracts let during the. week in- clude business block in Danbury; one and stwo-family houses in Waterbury, Bridgeport, New Ha- ven, New London and Hartford; residence alterations in Hartford and Norwalk, government buildings in New London; public garages in Waterbury, New Haven, and. Hart ford; frame convent building in Middietown, apartment building in Bridgeport and smaller work in va ricts parts of the Stats Norwich had six sales of real es- tate lsst week to eight for the same week last year:e The loans for the re- pective weeks totaled. $22,10o and S1e. .3s0. r,.s;5s:s ...,...
 In New London there were eight sales Of realty last week which was the same number for the correspond ing week of last year. Loans for the respective weeks amounted to $o4,- loo and g$273,f7 .@ &s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16

physical work at all. At 6.15 I am to lead the men in 10 to 15 minute set ting up drill en mass. During the morning they will come under me for company intensive drill, to develop CO., ordination, skill, speed and endurance. In the afternoon will be recreational activities and competitive sports This is a large camp, the men will have much leisure time, and somebody l know is going to be quite busy. A fine spirit pervades the men. All are happy, optimistic and, deter mined. A fine body of men, who will give a good account of themselves. There are more men and supplies over here than is generally supposed, and everything is going well. The handi- caps are tremendous. obstacles seem ingly unsurmountable have been over come, American snap and push are working magnifcentIy, effectively and Tremendously with French precision and skill, and-something is going to happen one if these days. ..te
 With love to all.
 ROY T. CROSBY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
SOLDIERS AND SAnO ORS What Eastern cenneetieut Boys Are Doing Ia Various Branches of the Service.
What the "Yv is Doing in France.

Secretary Edwin Hill of the local '. M c. A. has received an interest ing letter from R. T. Crosby, former physical director of the local associa- tion. Tn his letter Mir. Crosby de scribes the work of the Y" in France and tells some Of his own experiences in this field. MT. Crosby writes as follows: ~ 70
 Palm Sunday, March a4, 1918.
 Dear MT. Hill. ....1.,s s-- !. -.... .
 I am well. My work Is progressing most favorahlyf but handicapped by inability to obtain supplies. Am. sta toned at large camp known as a casual camp, where the men who for any. reason are detached from their unit are sent pending the arrival. of their reassgntnent.s Am rooming with French family. who live. near the camp. They are most delightful peo- pie, and their house is wonderfully beautiful and clean My room is up one flight. overlooking g5a most beaut.- full stretch of gardens, river, valley and hills.
 |, I eat with ' one of the companies known as, the graves registration bu- reau. They bury and keep detailed record Of all deaths. The food is ex- cellent Last week we received car load of apples. 400 boxes, donated by the Fruit Growers association of the state of Washington. We gave two ap- pies to each man each night. after; the entertainment in the hut. Also we have apple sauce, and-apple pie! Just think of it! As I sailed out of New York harbor | thought Good bye dear ones, dear old U. S. A, and apple pies!" It is funny, to see the way a new arrival looks at these pies. We have a most excellent cook. :.
 There was no Y. M. c. Aswork here at all until two months ago. Now there are, down. town an4ee enlisted mems canteen and reading romo. an officers club, and we have the only motion picture theatre inetown At the post we dedicated: the hut a week ago today, and have. an officers club I have been here nearly three, weeks and have nearly completed details for 8 15 acre athletic field to. contain a quarter mile track, four football fields four soccer fields, four baseball dias nonds and two acres of basketball and tennis courts. Besides that, we will have here~at the post six indoor base ball courts. six volieybafl courts and six handball courts. In addition we have F sets of quoits and are plan ming the erection If an outdoor boxing and wrestling platform Effect high and 2S feet square, and an extension to the platform in the hut to give us a ring 16 feet square. ~ ss.'.s k..
 My work will commence this comins week. Hitherto there has been nc
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
NEW DRAFT LIST 4t
 FOR sHoEsTRINe DISTRICT
More Men Called For Examination on Wednesday.

The Eleventh division draft board has. called the following men for ex-
 animation on Wednesday, April r: Albert Preston Miller, Stonington. Lewis Pollack. North Stopington. Ma than Standard, Colchester. John Yu- has, East Lyme. Israel SmockleSs. of Colchester. Samuel Greenberg, Col chester. .Ordellar N. Arpan. Baltic. Da- vid E. Avery, Yantic William J. Quinn, Versailles: Charles H. Latham, Griswoid. Frank s. Quinn, Montville. Walter F. Gergman, Uncasville. Ma than ". Graf, Voluntown. A. T. John
 son, MontviIle. r. J. Gerstenburg,
 Bystic. lsador Benico, Mystic. Robert J: Ressier. Montville. Harry S. Levcns. Colchester, E1oi Morin, Taftville. l. II. Thompson, North Stonington. Frank R. Bolles. Waterford Louis Caduri, Waterford. NJ, Gitlin Tariffville. D. J.
 Ffnrse, Mystic. Amos T. Burrows, of Mystic. Sidney Bernstein, Waterford. Samuel Friedman, Colchester. Abra-
 ham :catlin. Colchester. F. J. Kahi, Stonington. David W. Appleby. Old
 Saybrook. L. C.. Dressler, Baltic, c. p. sCoogan, Mystic Victor F. Daiele. Lowell Mass. Joseph Cravetz, Jew York city. William J. Clark, Versailles
 Sol Gordon, Stonington Henry E. Marteil, Westerly. Leon G. Young
 Jewett City. Cecil T. Bigelow, Col l NACol lSl.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
UNION LYcEUM.
Interesting Programme Carried Out at Grace Memorial Baptist Church.

The Union Lyceum met at Grace Memorial Baptist church Sunday aft ernoon, Miss Cassie Robinson. the president, presiding. The opening hymn was Let, the Lower Lights Be
 Burning. The scripture lesson was
 read from the first. psalm by Harrison Payne, the chaplain. A prayer was of Efered by Mir. Payne and then followed la hymn. A hymn, Blessed Assurance a hymn, Blessed Assurance. The pro
 graname was arranged by Miss Fran ces Fields and was as follows: Or
 gan solo, Mrs. Maude Epps; reading Mrs. Gueenie Bush; recitation, Mrs Olive Briscoe; solo, Miss Hattie Spiv- cry: reading. Miss Mabel Williams
 recitation, Miss Roena Hewett; solo, Alfred Perrin; reading, Robert Will jams; reading, Miss Rltth Chinn: solo Miss Majorie Fields; recitation
 Miss Fearl Smith recitation, Will- fam Fields. It was moved and seconded that
 Miss Fields be rendered rising vote of thanks for arranging the pro
 g1'amme. A collection was lifted by Miss Hewett and Russell Lacy. The meeting came to a, close by singing God Be With You Until We Meet Again, and benediction by Harrison Payne.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
sutLpnso ANp RusfNEss:
Improvement in clesFSnss = New .Ruflding Projects.


 The cleaxfngs of the Hartford banks fir the past week as compared with the same week of last yeaz. show a decrease of 2.s per cent-, and those of New Haven for the same period a gain of a9 per cent
 Sales of real estate for the week totaled more than In several weeks. Throughout the State, in the cities reported in these cciumns. sale by warranty deed numbered 4v5, se compared with 422 last year, while mortgage loans totaled 3r,lS1, ,T67t comparing with s2.004,s5o year ago.
 Petitions in bankruptcy for the week numbered eight, with total assets of $31, ,s9S and total iiabtli- ties of S45, ,S35, while a year ago, in the corresponding week, there were i've petitions, with total assets of s7.sf2 and total liabilities of $sS,56e.
 Five new companies formed this week have a total authorized capi- tai stock of s7s5, ,o00, comparing with 12 new companies having authorized capital stock of s1, 1,s2s,5 800; formed in Connecticut last year.
 Building permits were issued during the weeek in the cities of New Haven. Bridgeport, Hartford and Waterbury to the number of 11s, for new construction work to cost seo0, ,o5o. In the corresponding week of last year 141 permits were issued
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16

 A new fnurmzry ls po7ee--o-ected ;at the state tuberculosis ganatorium which will accommodate GO patients The building is sto be- of frame con struction, two stories high, 1fex24 feet There will be two wings, teach 1Sx20 feet, and the roof will be: shingled. There viii be two wards, one on the first floor and one on the second, with accommodations for 30 patients each: There will also. be kitchen, dining room, wash room, locker rooms and toilets. A new. steam heating plant Is also included in the plans. Chan dler & Palmer are the engineers and the contract has been let Peck, Me Williams Co.,. .,..... s.s,- s,- ' Addition for Trading Cove Mill.
 A large addition to the mill of Jo- seph Hall & Son. at Trading Cove, is to be erected. The addition is to be fbrick construction, two stories high, with gravel roof The building is to be 74Ds4 feet, with concrete founda tioas. The building ;s to be used for looms. Contractor C: NJ. Williams is 6ainy the work .:-s
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
FIRST SPIRITUAL UNION
 HAS, PROSPEROUS YEAR
Services Will Close on Last Sunday in
 the Month.

This seasons Sunday services of the First Spiritual union at the Spiritual academy on Park street will come to a close--o on the last Sunday of this month, April 28, with Mrs. Jennie Southworth of Fall River Mass, as the speaker and psychic on that day. Next Sunday Rev. May Pepper Van derbilt will have charge of the ser vices afternoon and evening.
 Notwithstanding the unsettled con- dition of the times, the union has en- Joyed an unusually prosperous year, it's increase of membership, finances and average attendance at the services being larger than for several seasons, The monthly socials under the direc- tion of Mir. and Mrs. Charles A. Dow sett have been generally unique in their programs and always hugely successful. The lastAone, for members and attendants of the services only, will be held on the last Monday even ing of this month, and the annual business meetings of the Spiritual un- lon and Helping Hands will take place at the Spiritual academy Thursday evening, May 2d
 In preparation for another winter of unsettled conditions regarding fuel railroad transportation, etc, at a re- cent meeting the union voted to com mence it's Sunday services on the first Sunday of next October and hold them during October, November and De- cember; close the academy during January and February, and open again for March. April and May.
 Rev. Albert P. Blinn has been re- tained as pastor, Charles A. Dowsett as organist, and Miss Hadie L. Black stone has been secured as vocalist in addition to the regular choir for next season.
 Arrangements are pending for the engagement of Rev May s. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Isabel Bradley for several Sundays. Money is king-and at the same
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
STATE SUMMER SCHOOL
To Be Held in Danbury, Opening on July 9th.

The summer term of the Danbury State Normal school will open July of this year. 1t is announced by the state board of education. The normal school course will be for six weeks, and the, work will be intensive. the class periods being longer than in the other sessions of the school. It is counted as one-quarter of a year $ work
 Students planning to enter this school in September, and those who have already completed one year of normal school work, may be gradu- ated quarter of a year earlier than usual if they complete this course. Six courses of study will be offered, normal school. elementary teachers, high chool teachers, evening school teachers,N supervision and libra rians..
 The elementary teachers course will be four weeks i'll length and it is de- signed to give some professional in struction to those lacking experience or training who intend to begin teach
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
BUILDING ACTIVITY IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT
M4DDLEToWN.

E. J.sDunn has the mason work and James J. Cooney will do the car : new convent to be erected for St Mary's Polish Catholic Church It will be frame, about 30x40 feet, two stories high, with concrete fo5inda- ton, shingle roof, steam or hot water heat. The cost is estimated at s$5 ,000.
 The Building. Inspector has issued 19 permits since Jan. 1, at an esti- mated value of s1o,Ss0. During the corresponding period in 1917, 2S permits were issued, at an esti- mated value of $10.$s0.
 Donate DOnofrio is erecting a frame store at sSS North High st. The cost is estimated at $700.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
InfrHary For Tuberculosis SanatoriuIn
BuiLng Is to Be Two Stories High and Will Accommodate
 60sPatients Large Addition to Be Erected at Trading I scovetFor the Joseph Hall & Son MIs-Asdition For
 Mil of Norwich Woolen O..
ro cons.rue. overhead aridas.

To Construct Overhead Bridge.
 The Norwich Woolen Co. will con- struct concrete overhead bridge con- meeting two of the mills at Thames vile. The bridge will be 75x25 feet. The plans for the bridge were drawn by Architects Cudworth & Thompson.
 Doing Interior Work.
 The house for M c. Higgins at the corner of Broadway and Elmwood avenue is fast nearing completion and the contractors are at work on the interior, the floors are besng laid and other work is being done. ReshinsIins House.
 The work of reshingling the house of R. C. Jones at 6S Broad street is fast nearing completion.
 Garage Completed.
 The garage for David N. Gordon of 4 Asylum street has been completed and is ready for occupation. The building is one story high and of frame construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
WATERFORD

Plans are bing completed for the proposed schoolhouse to be erected in Waterford; to replace the one de- stroyed by fire. and will have them ready for figures about April %. The town has just made an additional ap- propriation, so that $5o,eO0 is avail able fct the project tThe building will be of brick with gravel roof and granite trim. There will be eight rooms, seating from 40 to 4s pupils each. with slate blackboards,. a gray ity steam heating and ventilatine plant, with fireproof corridors and iror stairs. The toilets will be located ir the basement
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16

school teachers, and the unit hastened to rebuild the school buildings SO that classes might go on. Every Thursday is a holiday and on} that day the unit gathers as many children as possible at Grecourt to play games and attend sewing and carpentering classes. Al most every boy is making tables and chairs for his nother., On the first Thursday 123 children gathered at the chateau to play on the lawn. A French soldier volunteered to cut the grass for them. The French mothers cried with happiness as they watched their ragged youngsters enjoying them selves. They had not played for three years. *
 Frightened Children.
 The Smith girls have found that they have to be very careful not to startle the children in any way. as their nerves are pitifulty on edge after all the terrors they have undergone. One of the unit accidentally threw bail at a little girl who was not expecting it. It hit her, and she jumped an,l hurst out. into fit of nervous. crying The poor little creature still have a very vivid subconscious recollection of the terrible tension of the German occupation. s--,...5...; |
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16

in the face and red in in the toes No more for me. Use s"Gets-It." It never fails. Touch any. corn or cal- Jus with two drops of "Gets-It,' p and "Gets-It" docs the rest. It's a relief to be able to stop cutting corns,, making them bleed wrapping them up like packages and using sticky tape and salves. It removes any corn clear and clean, leaving the toe as smooth as your palm. You can wear those new shoes without pain, dance and be frisky on your feet. It's great to use Gets -It.''
 'Gets-1t," the guaranteed, money costs but a trif1e at any drug store Mid by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago, III. 2, -- s-.t
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
WlLLIMANTlc.

Architects are drawing the plans for the new dorrnitory to be erected at the State Normal School. It will be about 114x46 feet, with an ell 46x30 feet, three stories high, of brick, mill construction, with fireproof corridors, iron stairs, slate and slag roofing. The interior will be arranged for a parlor. dining hall, kitchen and 47 double rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
eRoToN.

If present plans are carried out a large number of houses will be erected by the Groton Iron Works at Eastern Point. It is proposed to build two frame boarding houses S1x58 feet; 40 cottages, 20x4O feet and 40 double houses, 27x45 feet The work will be done by the owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
Export And import Licenses. :.

Information of importance to bug mess men is contained ir a comrnu. nication which the Connecticut State Council of Defense has ust received from the War Trade at Washington. pointing out that exporters and in- porters can secure all necessary in- formation concerning export and i'm port licenses from various bureaus of the War Trade board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
\ = D. at 2.
 15-syexpr cs xeatsyyr6EE os 
 WN PARSLEY = M

a The seeds -xof, parsley should be soaked for few hours before planting to insure serminatipn. They are slow in germinating and should be- handled very carefully. After one or two ahsplant.Hgs they should De set in the open ground in. rows 12x to is inches apart in the rows as early as the 'soil scanJ be put in condition. 4 small area. devoted tos this crop will be sufficient for the average family. "a
 It is used as a garnishing and. for flavoring soups. Keep a little of 1t growing at all times. It. gives a pleasing touch sto -Aany dainty dishes. U: s. Department. of Agriculture.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
To Quickly Remove '-.
 Ugly Hairs From Face
tBeanty Notea) :

BeaMty-destroying hairs are soon hantshed from the skin with tae aid #of a delatone paste. made by, mixing some water with little plain powdered delatone. This is spread upon the hairy surface for 2 or minutes, then rubbed off. and the skin washed to remove. the fenaihing deiatone. fhis simple treatment banishes. every trace |of hair and leaves the skin without | blenish. Caution should be. used to be certain that it is deiasone you buy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-16
ONLY MEDICINE MADE. FROM FRUIT
Extraordinary Success which hFTuit-a-tives" Has Achieved

One reason why ''Fruit-a-tives' is so extraordinarily successful in giving relief to those suffering with Constipation, Torpid Live,-, z'sdiges- sios, Cbyoeie HeadGehes, Neayalgsa, Kidney and Biadder Toa6ies. Rhesndtfsm, Psfn ia .tde Back, Eesemo and other Skin Affections. is, because it is the only medicine in the world made from fruit juices.
 These "FsDit Li0er za6lefs' are composed ofthe medicinal principles found in apples, oranges, figs and prunes, together with the nerve tonics and antiseptics.
 5oc. box, s for $2.5o, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited. oGDENsBURG. NY.