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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-04-12

The Probate Court for the County of
Van Buren,.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
A NEW DRAFT LAW.

Since the government has revealed it's purpose to raise an army Of five million men it becomes apparent that the line Of liability to military ser vice will have to be extended, prob ably, to the age of 40.
 There is tendency to include youths of IS years, but The Bulletin hopes the drafting of youths less than 21 will be abandoned, and that men will be required to meet the duties of cit zenship instead of boys.
 England is calling men to the col ors who are 50 years Of age, but while taking boys of 19 decliness to put then into the field until they are q years of age.
 There appears to be no reason why the old military regulations makins citizens between q years of age ant 45 liable to military duty should no be restored
 Care must be taken not to reduc, the man power of the nation so that essential industries will be crippled hence a careful investigation Will havi to be made to determine tae coun tfy's requirements along all essentia lines.
 There seems to be no doubt ther, will be general approval of the admin istration's plan to provide for the mo bllization of a powerful army as speed fly as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

nittee of congress and the special committee of the National Chamber Of Commerce are far apart in their Judgment. The government proposes a license tax on automobiles and mo- tor trucks. graduated according to horse power and ranging from sl5 to $50, as well as tax Of 10 cents a gallon on gasoline. The committee of the Chamber of Commerce favors only "a moderate tax on gasoline"
 The late David A. Wells demori- strated that a lower excise tax pro- duced millions more revenue than an excessive tax.
 Any excessive taxation of industry or labor, any unfair burdens imposed to check what is regarded as extrava- gance may result in a curtailment of business or expenses which might handicap rather than aid the govern ment in It's purposes.
 It is a mastefly task to make the proposed tax bear evenly upon all, and produce the large revenue which is anticipated from it. The selfish aims of some and the eager purpose of oth- CTS is likely to result in some con- | fusion, and doubtless in some mis- takes; but the main endeavor of all should be to be fair and reasonable in the adjustment of the burden of taxa | tiof1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
OUR ERlENns. THE BIRDS.

We havs to charge up to mans dull ness the fact that he shows no more appreciation of our feathered friends --the birds. Their service 6f cheer to mankind is great; but their practi- cal service in the fields is much greater.
 In one state of the Union, New York, the birds eat three million bush els of pests i1 the stif1if11er tin4e, or 5OO,oOO bushels month; and in Ne braska they destroy TO carloads a day
 Taking these estimates made by able naturalists for two of the largest states. doesn't it seem almost beyond comprehension how many pests the birds must destroy in the other 46 states.
 The crops insects destroy are val ued at many millions of dollars every year; and the crops the birds save are worth millions every year.
 The fruit the birds eat is in va1de as nothing compared to the crops they save They earn millions for man and he :nadequately protects them and kills them because they take to' of fruit he wants for himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
AFTER THE WAR, WHAT?

Some people are discussing the fu- ture as if the world war did not call for conditions entirely new and rules of international conduct which B league of nations must enforce.
 Nothing could be more unfortunate .han to have the war end and the na- lions come together upon an agree nent which would afford no more se- -urity than existed when the Central Empire upset law and order in the in- terest of selfshness and an extension of power.
 The. Central Empire would have a compromise settlement, which would restore the old conditions information. lily and leave it to add the territory and control the people which it has reduced to vassalage unrighteously while the entente demands an aban 1onment of the doctrine that might makes right" and a respect for tht lights and welfare of others.
 The world in the. future must b. 2oliced as it never has been before ant war must cease to be "the sport O kings" Secret treaties and knaver! must be brought to an end, and tn, nations must form a league to checl militarism in it's villainous design and to promote the friendly relation and industrial and commercial pur suits of all nations.
 With the end of the war the worl should enter upon new era founde upon right and justice rather thal upon tradition or force recognized a the divine right of kings"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
STORIES OF THE WAR
Confident of Victory.

tCorrespondenoe of The Associated Press):
 Victory of the Allies is a certainty in my opinion, and l am sure the American army will be the one to deal the knockout blow said to the core spondent of The Associated Press, Ma jor General .Eben Swift. last year in charge of Camp Gordon. Atlanta, Georgia, and now commanding the American military mission to italy.
 T tell you we will win so soon as We get enough m<E over here and these men get hold of the fighting ideas pe- culiar to this war, as they are rapid ly doing now through association with the French, English, and Italian troops"
 q do not bl6.eve in dragging. pre- fer to admit all the claims the ener'.T makes for himself. But giving all tEs credit due the Germans for their gains. I maintain we are going to smash
 them I know the Amerfcan man what kind Of a soldier he makes, and I insist that he is going to turn out q
 most formidable fighter, standing com parison with any soldier in Europe. have visited the armies of the Allies and have seen the kind of men they | have and I am sure we are going to l be proud of our soldiers when theS i have had the advantage of learning i from our Allies and at the same time
 doing some fighting with the enemy i himself The Germans are not fools and I believe they already fear us. 1 "One of the big factors in making our army great is that of discipline i The men commanding our army are said to be merciless in matters affect ing discipline, in questions of putting
 the right officer, in the right place, o4 eliminating favoritism and unfit men
 and this is as it should be. By unerci- | less discipline, however, I do not mean l Ill treatment of soldiers or anybody. l This army of our that we are build ing up will lead to the final defeat of the Germans for somewhat the same
 reasons, perhaps, that Napoleon was I defeated in Europe after fifteen yeasf of victory or that the Confederate army was defeated in our Civil War Time is working in favor of the Allies IThe Germans have not succeeded 1T obtaining any overwhelming decision
 in this wan, and the day will come when the Allies, backed up by the great American man power, will them selves demand and obtain the decision that we call victory. I do not believe
 in paying Compliments to ourselves ol our Allies. unless deserved, but this is the situation as I see 1t in its purely military aspect.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
HATS.

The wide brimmed hats intended for mid summer wear are very at tractive. They are simply trimmed for instance a wide brimmed model of shiny black straw is adorned only by a narrow ribbon of velvet tied in loops and streamer ends at the back Another wide brimmed model in Georgette in two-to purple, the darker shade used to face the under brim, was trimmed only with wreath of morning glories of various shades of purple.
 A good hat for the weekend trip is sailor shape with a brim of brown straw and lighter shade used for the soft dented crown of velvet tufban of gray satin was trimmed with short black fringe. At the top there was placed large tassel of black silk which fell quite to the wearer's shoulder. The accompany ing bag was of gray silk festooned with fringe. The lower part was gath
 cred into an ornament of black from which fell large black silk tassel It is a smart fad to have your hand bag match your hat A black satin turban for instance, was orna- 1 mented with large disks made of white silk braid. The hand bag of l black satin was trimmed in the same way.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
THE AMERICAN PRISONERS,

The American soldier may as a prisoner excite the fury of the Huns, but he commands the respect of all the American people and the rest of mankind.
 There is something more than hu- nor in their reply to their inquisitors for information: Ask Pershing," Ca hle Wilson," although these answers make their country smile and in their elee give voice to that Rooseveltian exclamation, Bully for Yeul"
 There is behind this advice pluck and patriotic reserve without defiance there is every quality of manhood 10 command the respect of any human being on earth except Hun.
 How our American soldiers are sus- taining the traditions of their fathers for courage in the field and reserve in the hands of the enemy.
 They are demonstrating the super iority of freeman over the vassal bott In purpose and in courage.
 These prisoners show the Germans that honor with them is as strong ar obligation as patriotic service
 America is proud of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
A DUsTLESs MOP,

Make it yourself Start with an old broom. Cut the straw off just below the wires which hold it to the handle. Cover this with an old stocking and sew on to this covering the legs of other old stockings cut about twelve inches long and slit into one inch strips up to two inches of one end Sew these around and around the sur face in rows about one inch apart un- til the mop is of the desired thickness.
 Then dip the mop into solution of one-h half cup of melted paraffin and one cup of kerosene and allow the liquid to dry on the strips. The nor may be kept moist by rolling it tight ly when not in use and covering il with a paper bag.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

medicine for wonaan's ailments I ever saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW, R. No. 1, Portsmouth, Ohio.
 Mrs. Shaw proved the merit of this medicine and wrote this letter in order that other suffering women may find relief as she did.
 Women who are suffering as she was should not drag along from day to day without giving this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound, trial. For special advice in regard Co such ailments write to Lydia E. Pinkharn Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The result of it's forty years experience is at your service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
HOME MADE STAND.

Tn order to keep the baby's many little things together procure a good cheese box from the grocer. Nail three strips of wood. measuring about three and one-half feet in length and one by one and one-half inches thick to the box and cover, equal distances apart, using the box at the top and the cover below.
 These strips act as legs and may be painted white. Then cover the box and cover inside and out with dainty ye- tonne.
 Fasten little brass hooks around the outside of the box. On these may be hung bahy't towel, wash cloth. gown and petticoat, etc. ready for the bath In the cover below are the folded diapers and in the box the powder puff, talcum, soap, safety pins and
 any other of her belongings. It is pretty and inexpensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
CAPE PAJAMAs.

Just why a deep cape with bur moose hood is supposed to add at tractiveness to a pajama negligee it is rather hard to comprehend but at least the cape lends that novelty and piquancy which woman is always eager for. The new cape pajama is made of crepe de chine in flesh pink shade and jacket and brooches have deep hems of Georgette crepe in rose color. These hems outline the pockets and border the elbow sleeve, as well as running around all the edges of the jacket. The cape, with it's deeply looped burnoose hood, is of the Geor- gette and falls from the shoulders well below the coat edge
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
CARE FOR THE WATCH.

A watch keeps more accurate time if always placed in an upright position. A small case for holding the watch uu- right on the dresser may be made from pasteboard and covered with cre- tonne.
 If the timepiece is wanted near the bed and the ticking is annoying, in- vert tumbler over the watch and the ticking will not be heard at all
 A watch should be wound at the same time every night or mornings to have it Keep good time. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
DAINTY LINGERIE.

One Of the most useful things in the kitchen is set Of childs elothespins and line, which may be purchased for very little. In winter hang the line in the kitchen and in summer on the porch, ready for towels and dish cloths. for the handkerchiefs and dainty lingerie that one is loath to put in with the regular washing. The small pins just fit the line and take so little room in the kitchen drawer. To the pins just fit the line and take so little woman who boards or lives in tiny housekeeping rooms they would be a | boon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
RECIPES.

Victory PGdding.-One-q quarter cup molasses, ? sups milk, l tablespoon suet, If cup rice, l teaspoon cinnamon. T teaspoon salt. This may be cooked
 in double boiler or in a freless cooker for two hours and a half. It can be varied by the use of raisins or nuts, or both, and little orange or lemon rind adds tn The flavor. Serve with cream. Stuffed Tonatoes.-Six round toma- toes of uniform size cold fieh, 1 cup diced celery, l cup boiled dressing. Scald, skin ard chill the tomatoes. Scoop out centers which may be used for tomato sauce or soup. Flake the fish add the celery and one-half of the dressing. Fill the tomato cups, put spoonful of the salad dressing cE top of each. and serve on lettuce.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
THE PORCH SWING.

The ordinary canvas porch swing may be s1nartened up after sun and wind have made it a bit shabby. If it was of brown canvas originally. the sides and back may be treated to a coat of green paint and the mattress covered with green and white strikfsl awning cloth; several square pillows similarly covered being added to the couch. The ropes which suspend the porch swing should be kept in good repair and replaced when necessary Nothing gives a porch such a rundown look as frayed and knotted hammock ropes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
PORCH AS PARLoR.

When putting your house in order
 for summer the porch is deserving of
 generous share of attention. Make it comfortable. It is easy to add at tractiveness, for in no other place about the house is 1t so possible to
 gather charm--the= charm. of things that live and grow---flowers and plants and vines; bright hued birds and g1inty goldfish disporting them selves for your pleasure and delight The family seek the porch for real rest and guests always prefer after noon tea and a tete tete there; in i fact. the porch as a parlor is ideal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

For sore throat, garS1e with salt water or a strong ,antiseptic wash. Apply cold cloths wrung out of cold water, and wrapped closely about the throat. Cover with dry cloths so that no wet portion reaches the air. As the bandage dries and becomes warm, quickly renew. Sore threats are so treacherous that when they are not quickly relieved it is best to seek inn mediate medical aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
COLOR COMBINATION.

Pink and light blue are the favorite combinations. One large hat of sky blue Georgette has broad brirn, faced with pale pink tagal. The upper part of the brim under the crepe was em- broidered in medaIlions with several colors in crosy stitch. Narrow moire ribbons in light blue, pink and laven- der were arranged across the crown and allowed to hang down in long streamers over the brim in back
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
PRACTICAL ECONOMY.

Save all bits of drippings of roasts and soups and the fat left from your breakfast bacon, etc, and heat it all together. Pour into a clean dish and set in a cool place for@future use. This is excellent for frying potatoes, pan cakes, and can be used for shortening in spice cakes, gingerbread, etc. Many a pound of butter can be quickly saved by following this little bit of ad- 1yiap
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

A neriden woman faced the fo- lice court yesterday morning for the twenty third tint, just because she is the victim Of an unfortunate habit Usually she has been sent to jail upon her periodical outbreaks out this time she has been commit ted to the state farm at Lyme. This is an experimental place where an endeavor is being made to reform or at least control some of the women who are drink victims, and help them to get new lease on life.
 If we had state reformatory for women. modelled somewhat after the Cheshire institution. women who are confirmed druhkards could be sent there for treatment GE1d could be kept there for an indefinite period, so that reform would be as- sured
 A woman now who has strayed from the narrow path, can only be sent to the Industrial school, if sine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
PATRIOTIC PASTE.

The next time the patriotic house keeper wishes to mix up little four paste she will not think of using any thing so valuable as wheat for such a purpose Instead she will use non- edible cornstareh, inferior barley flour or some other similar ingredient not needed for food.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
THE NEW WAR TAXES.

The fact that eight billions must be raised by taxes next year leaves no doubt that the burden is to be one that pinches.
 A care must be taken not to lessen the revenue by the assessment of ex- cessive taxes.
 We find the ways and means com-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
NEW SHOES FOR OLD.

The white canvas shoes that look gray and shabby can reappear this summer as tan shoes. The transforma- tion is affected in this way:
 Mix ten drops of saffron with three teaspoonfuls of olive oil and rub this we'll into shoes with piece of flannel Clean the shoes well first, as any soiled place will make dark spot. Two coats will likely be enough to use,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
PAPER SHELF.

It is always a problem to keep old papers and magazines looking neat in the basement Make a rack on the order of a swing shelf, having a shelf of slats about two inches wide and three inches apart. The papers can ther be tied up without lifting from the shelf. After they are tied the bundles can be put in a corner ready to sell.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

be immature. or to jail if she be old. er. There is nothin4 between. If the state farm works out 1t may eventually become refornaatory.
 We do not want to punish women who go astray as much as we de. sire to correct them. Jail is not a corrective and never can be. The only thing is to nave refornAtory where they can live out of doors, learn an useful occupation and M- come better women.-Meriden Jour nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

The British national Sailors and Firemen's Union have added five years more boycott to German seamen for the sinking of the hospital ship Llan- dover Castle. This makes the total boycott 20 wears.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

When the nose bleeds for no ap-
 parent reason, prop the head on pillows or raise the arms over the head. Roll up a piece of cotton and push it be- tween the upper lip and gum. Press the lip firmly against it. When this fails to check the flow, fill the nasal , cavities with absorbent cotton and summon a physician quickly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

It will ne a good thing if the govern ment can put a reasonable limit on the size of newspapers and especially of Sunday newspapers. This would conserve paper and give the smaller papers a chance of getting enough for legitimate purposes at a price they can afford to pay. The big newspapers use without consideration for economy, because competition is so bitter that not one of them can afford to reduce till the others do and they can't agree to do it together Araeri- can
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

To iron a handkerchief so that the corners will come out exactly even and square, iron 1t out flat, then fold its lower corners back almost to the up- per corners, leaving a little space. Then when the second fold is made the corners will push up and be ex- actly even.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

According to reports there are twen- ty million over fat people in this country wto are carrying around in flesh four hundred millions more pounds of flesh on their bones than they really need.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

In June Uncle Sam sent over to France two hundred and ninety-one thousand men. or 34,0Oo more men than were sent to France in the first eight months of the war That's go- ing Some'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

To keep an iron sink in good con- dition scrub it once or twice a week with soap and kerosene. Every night put q little chloride of lime over the stfainer and pour through ii a kettle of boiling water.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
suecEsTIoNs FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

In cooking broilers all the juice is saved and much of the flavor otherwise lost is retained, by completely brushing over the fowl with olive oil before sub mittinS it to the flames.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

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 c d -.ard.y gct al. nd 10 my wt.k, an. as I had lour in my 4.mily
 and threo bot .ft. .n itmcde it very hard for me. Lydia E.
 Pinkham's V ege. table Compound was recommended to me. 1 took it and it has restored . my health. It is certa;nIv fhe hest
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

Clothes will not dry out So quickly if sprinkled and packed in a boiler the night before ironing day They should be packed as tight as possible and the top placed on the boiler.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

The little lavender bag Is proving to be a perfect source of joy to the Brit ish soldiers in the hospitals. The Red Cross hopes to send 36,000 over to France this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

After washing woolen socks, dry them on frames to prevent them shrinking. They should be washed in warm suds of white soap with little borax added, but should not be rubbed on a board.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

Croutons for soup are most easily made by cutting stale bread about haf an inch thick. cutting in .one-hali squares and baking in the oven until brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

When carpets are not to be taken up they can be greatly freshened by wash ing with water to which little afn- monia has been added-rot over a tablespoonful to pail of water.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

There is nothing better for cleaning copper utensils than hot vinegar, salt and milk Take a eupful of warm milk, add quarter of a cupful of hot vinegar and tablespoonful of salt. Rub on with a flannel rag.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29
USE CORK.

If the legs of the table or chairs are uneven, tack a piece of cork to the short leg. The tacks will sink into the cork and not scratch the floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

Tar may be removed from hands by rubbing with the outside of fresh orange or lemon peel and drying i'm : mediately. The volatile oils dissolve tar so that it can be rubbed off.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

In case of bad burns or scalds, lin seed oil is excellent. If there is none on hand, however, plain lard can be spread .on the burns, and then they should be covered with four.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

Englan1's contemptible little army now numbers eight millions and d half. The Kaiser looks upon it with arnazement.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

The Man at the Listening Post beard this: If we are brought tc knee brooches what shall we do with our calves?"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

If the Kaiser wants a new national anthem ke should compose it. The other German talent will be needed to produce dirge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

From the shape the new tax bill is taking we shall not need tax ourselves until it hurts. for the government seems to be perfectly competent to do that.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

The Austrian and western ofensites since March have cost the Central Empire 350,00O men in killed and wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-29

In a year Uncle Sam supplied the allies with a billion dollars worth of food stuffs. America is brating up all the armies