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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
AueMENTINe THE RAILRokps.

There are reasons to believe that in the taking over of the barge canal in New York state, the requisitioning of the coastwise steamers and the estab- fishing of government line on the Great Lakes, that the limit of federal control of water transportation has not been reached.
 By these moves the government has indicated that it realizes that most valuable opportunities for meeting the transportation needs of the country have not hitherto been made the most of. There arc those instances where the removal of vessels for other ser vice has decreased the water facilities. That these are to be revived it is only reasonable to anticipate, but in the meantime there are other directions in which the navigable streams of the country and the canals can be made more useful.
 It is folly to think of crowding the movement of freight in all sections of the country upon the railroads. In most instances under normal condi- tions the railroads afford quick and SdIiSAdSloly ScIFlCc, puI NiSh lnSJ dHS forced to bear the entire burden of greater business because of the war it is only what is to be expected when they fall down through congestion and lack of rolling stock. They were not prepared to assume this big burden and they have not had the time or means to become prepared.
 It is only proper therefore that greater attention should be given to making the most of the waterways Under present conditions they are bound to be of excellent service and it is time that such service was deyel- Gped to it's utmost.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
in Behalf of the Navy.

Mir, Editor: Speaking for the navy in general. I would like to register protest from this stepchild Of Uncle Sam regarding her status in the aI- lection of her uncle as compared win the army. That is what we are, stepehild. and a misunderstood one al that Why is it that the illustrated papers wax eloquent in ther portfayRl S, of army life and absolutely neglect the navy? Why do all the magazine eov- CTS picture a starry-eyed khaki-clad soldier kissing a dropping, llmpid damsel goodbye?
 We do not crave that sort of gush and we are not speaking for any ot Il, but we would like to read well writ ten article about the navy once in a while instead of army, army, army, ali the time.
 One reads of benefits and society" squads formed for the entertainment of the soldiers. but rarely for the saii- ors 1 think I would offer sugses- ton for the picture of a magazine cover. It would be something like this: The bow of an ill-snelling tramp steamship with the American gun crews at watch at their guns, with a wet tarpauiin, ater-soaked, thrown oyer the men temporarily off watch, and a little further forward the look out. standing his watch, staring into the heart of hundred mile gale, cov cred with ice, eyes bloodshot and the water freezing him as fast as it strikes him. These lookouts have to be re- lieved every five minutes and their few hours off are spent underneath the soaked tarraulin, where it is impessi- ble to sleep.
 ] Imagine a storm hitting this steam ship and the shells, torn away from their moorings, covered with twice their thickness with ice. sliding and
 colliding about the deck in a very
 ramble of destruction, emitting sparks destined to set ones hair on end, and
 for fear of their exploding. Each day
 we hear of some shipmate being l drowned or captured by a German l U-boat to be carried into the heari 1 being treated worse than ever wal
 captured slave in days of yore.
 l Anyone who follows the trend ol 1 current events knows that the mum Der of sailors lost since we went into
 war far exceeds that of the soldier:
 who have gone to meet the great ad ventures. We are not babies Wht would be coddled and made much Of but we would like to read at time:
 such articles as will prove that ou work is also being watched and ap preciated. We are proud to be doins what we can for Old Glory and ar.
 never any prouder than when we ar, notified that we are to be detailed as gun crew on vessel that takes oul
 army across.
 l A. E. ERICKSON. 1 U. $. s. Florida. April 1, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Eleanor burst into the house with a lightness and buoyancy unlike her lag ging steps of the last few weeks. It seemed almost too wonderful to be true! Her employer had given her an unexpected vacation with full pay. "Take off couple of weeks he had told hen You've worked hard and faithfully on these government con- tracts and you've earned the yaca- ton"
 And Eleanor had telephoned home gaily and incoherently: T hate to bother you, mother, dear, but would you just as soon launder couple of waists for me and that white yoile dress, and just give my blue suit a wee pressing Mr. Benson's given me vacation and Pm off to sunnymead I'm so tired. and don't believe could stand another week of the aW full rush here"
 And then when she came into the house that Saturday afternoon, T didn't get around to the voile dress. I'm sorry, Eleanor, but" "Oh, dear. and wanted it so Its such dainty thing. and-' Then Eleanor noted the tired lines in her mothers face, noted the dropping of the slender shoulders and the look of weariness in the patieni face.
 Tired, mother?'
 "No, dear, I am all right" It had been that way for months Eleanor thought. Her mother was al
 ways tired these days. She seemed tt have lost interest in everything ana | was so unlike her old brisk, happ! self. She had refused to see their olt \ family physician, Dr. Ryan, declarins I that she was quite all right, and s' | the family, as has been the way O families since time immemorial, sat back and did nothing. l But today Eleanor's heart smote her Here she was, young and eXuberan with only couple of years work be 1 hind her, while mother had been a 1 the same old job of housekeeping fo
 nearly 30 years. with but few respite'
 in between. It had seemed to Eleano 1 that another week at the office woult
 have driven her mad, but 30 years! l Can't I call in pr. Ryan, just to b
 sure" she pleaded.
 l I don't need a doctor Besides, DI 1 Ryan has gone away. His wife sai' l he was all tired out-what with tn
 old folks having the grippe and pneu monia and the youngsters having tn measles"
 There's a new physician just settle
 down here. I wonder if he's an good"
 "Oh, they say he's full of ne1
 fangled ideas-those new ones alway are"
 But a new doctor with new fangle ideas seemed much better to Eleano
 than no doctor at all, and besides, sh
 was rather in favor of new fangle
 ideas, herself, so she quietly calle
 him on the phone.
 Dr. Roberts was over as quickly 3 !, his brand new machine (yet unearned
 would permit much to Mrs. Myle astonishment and protestations. He took out his brand new stethf scope from an equally new bag, lis tened to the beating of her heart an questioned with all the assurance ( a new man just out of great med cal school II At last, It's just sheer house wear ness" he said. There isn't a thir , organically wrong. Now if you eou , only get away for say even week."
 "Just like those new doctors; MT
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
CELEBRITY THEATRES.

LIBERTY THEATRES" Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps
 in America. "Smileage Books" issued by Federal Military Entertainment Council, pro- vide free admission to these theatres. Send one to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY soldier.
 Price S1. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Go. The Reid 6 Hughes Co. (Boston Store). Rarhbone's Drug Store. Ricker'S Drug Store. The Lee & Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office Mara 6 Eggleton. George Madden Cigar Store). Engler's Pharmacy. k. of C. Rooms. Ring & Sisk, Druggists, The Y. M. c. A. Office. H. M Lerou. J. c. Macpherson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

your best. We've got Ito make the best of this" I gave them cigarettes and was just lighting my second when l saw we were in bad place, so near the communication trench. The Ger mans had spotted us. As I told the boys we had better move on, big German shell buried the four of us. Dirt was flying all around. The Boys lay down and covered their faces. 1 was sitting up and my helmet kept the dirt out of my eyes.
 The boys are hollering. "Take everything as it comes," I said, "and I'll sec what 1 can do." 1 made a stab at it and tried to get up. It was inn possible. Twas about smothered. The trench was about five feet deep where we had been standing and 1t felt as if the whole wall was on top of me My breath was coming heavy like pulling a heavy string. I tried again to make hole. The boys had quiet ed down. The boys were dying off My time is coming next 1 thought. My mouth was dry and i didn't feel very strong. I knew I had a clack eye. It seemed long time. l guess I lost my senses for a few minutes.
 Then I heard IEeut. McConnells voice. He was trying to give me some assistance. There were two men with him. I hollered. Shut up" some one said the Germans Will hear you" I didn't care whether the Huns heard me or not if 1 only got out. One of the men struck me on the head with his spade. Finally got my head out.
 Mcconnell asked, Any more?"
 Yes, three more" I answered, but don't think it's any use digging for them.' They got me out and I lost my senses again. Don't know how long l was in that trench before re- covered. They took me to a German trench we had just taken. There were about fifty other men there waiting for first aid. They were hollering dress me- dress me" I did all l could for them and after that they sent me to hospital at Du1on Pass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
OTHER VIEW POINTS

For the first time in the history of the state first-class postmastership is to be filled by the merit sustem. Five persons have made application for the vacant postmastership of Middletown, one of whom is a re- publican The national civil serv- ice commission will pass on the ap- phcations and on the fitness of the applicants for the office, and the person recommended will be ap- pointed President Wilson, some time since, extended the principle of civil service to first class postmas- ters, and the Middlerown office is the first one in the state to which
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
TIME TO CONVINCE RUSSIA,

Fey scne time there appears to have heen need of q strong get together movement on the part of the allied na- tion5 with the Russians. This was in- dieased by the attitude which has been taken by the bolsheviit1 against the Japanese and the talk which there has been about that country sending an army into Siberia for the purpose of putting down the German menace to the east. and with the idea of ob- structing Germany from gradually spreading out its tentacles ever the rest of European Russia.
 In spite of ali that Germany has done to Russia as the result of the Russian betrayal and the peace which was entered into. it is a strange at- titude which is taken there regarding tfNseftituda of the central powers
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
MEN WHO CAME BACK
IN SANCTUARY WOODS
By Peter West,

By Peter West, who has just re-enlisted in the Cana
 dian Army.
 My superior officer when I was first in the trenches was Iient Mcconnell. He was always pretty good to me. I was a fair 'rassler' and he kept us boxing and we had good time, At Sanctuary Woods the Lieutenant put me in charge of three new men. Posted me in a trench right at a conl- munication trench, which were not much more than shell holes joined to- gether. You look after there fel- lows he said to me. The Germans were sending the shells over pretty fast. The boys were scared and be- gan praying.
 Stop praying" says I. "and do
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

the principle has been applied. II is a step towards securing efficiency in service, and that. after all, is the, main thing to be thought of; indeed it should be the only thing in the in. terest of the public. If the postmas. terships throughout the country had been all under the merit system for the past quarter of a century the postal service of the nation would have attained a greater degree of ef- ficiency than it has reached.-Hart- ford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

While large outlays are going to be made to improve an important stretch of road leading to this town, we cannot fail to give the proper amount of attention to those within our own limits.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Contrary te the practice of Hinden- burg it is noticed that General Foch isn't setting forth any uniustified claims or making dates which he cans not keep.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

From the way in which the Turks are taking possession of the Caucasian towns the opposition organized there doesn't appear to be at all serious,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Russian provinces are rebelling against the peace pact with Germany. The TOW know from experience that they have been sold into slavery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

We are told that the German pris- oners here will be made to work. Can it be possible that anyone here thought that they would be permitted to loaf? ?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Let everrone take hold of his job tho way Char.es M. Schwab has and there will be further talk about faii- ures and nnkept promises
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

The claim that many of the women in New York repeated at the recent elections shows that they are not in need of instructions in political ways.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: Wh., ever heard of Ireland fighting against an opening made for 8 fight?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

The once beautiful city of Rheims is mass of smaldering ruins. And to think that t!'e kaiser Ndid everything possible 10 prevent it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Baron Burian of Austria Hungary declares that his policy will follow closely that of Count czernin. He should be careful not to get crossed with any of Emperor Charles letters.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

battle, and at the same time we are safeguarding our savings and earning a decent rate of interest on our mon ey. We can't lose; We are bound to win.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

After all it's gray and rainy days April must speed up if it is going to redeem itself in the short time that is left
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Your Liberty bond subscription is waiting for you. Don't delay in car rying out your good intentions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Hindenburg is certainly going to find out that it is possible to start something which cannot be finished.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

The Emperor of Japan yesterdat decorated l5S officers in recognition oi the assistance rendered by them to Japanese officers when visiting the French Armies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23

Norwich, Tuesday, April 2s. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-23
Slavery in the Past and Present,

n. Il' I1IEINIAEJOAS. U. s, s. Florida. April 1, 1918.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
ELM HALL

Mrs. S. Sly went to Otter Lake
Tuesday to visit her son, Arthur Sly
and wife.
Mrs. Anna Elliott spent Thursday
with her son, Fred Elliott, and fam
lily in Alma.
VIM Smith went TO Detroit Thurs
day TO work with is uncle, Carol
Brooks.
Mrs. Cecil Seaver returned to her
home in Detroit Thursday after
spending some time with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ward. Her sister.
Mrs Olive Follick, accompanied her
home for a short visit.
Miss Gretta Iloxie went to Ypsi-
limit to attend school during the
coming year.
Mrs. Ray Williams returned 20 her
home in Chatham, Ont, Saturday,
after spending some time here with
relatives and friends.
Miss Mable Stambaugh went to Mt.
Pleasant Saturday to attend school
during the coming year
Mrs. Guy Barber entertained her
parents from Laingsburg over Sun
day.
VIM. Adams and family spent Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. Fred
Schaeffer.
DR.. Shaffer and wife Of Detroit
came Sunday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Smoke the best,-"Wanigas."-

Smoke the best anigas. So
j. NJ. Montigel was in Saginaw on
business Friday.
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tf-c
Herbert Pulfrey and family of Sag
inaw was in Alma over Sunday.
Miss A. b. Schall spent Saturday
in Grand Rapids.
High grade pianos for sale at
Grinnell Bros, S05 Woodwork. Cliff
Rose Madery spent the week end
with her parents at Three Rivers.
You get the very best work done
by the st. Alma Dry Cleaners, 205 Z.
Superior. 5S- tf-c
Or. +. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma, both phones. 57-tf
Mrs. c. W Vinng has returned to
her home in Lakeview, after spend
ing several days in this city. a guest
Of Mrs. G. +. Brown.
Mrs V. ii. Shepard attended the
state board meeting Of the Michigan
Suffrage association at Detroit, Octo-
Der /, as delegate from Gratiot
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Barnes and
daughter. Miss Helen, Of Charlotte
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Hall. Miss Helen entered
Alma college this week
Earl Parker, who has been con
nected with the Home Lumber &
Fuel company for the past three
years, has resigned his position and
accepted a position with the account
ing department Of the Republic.
Rev. V. X Beshgetoor preached in
the First Baptist church of Saginaw
last Sunday in the evening, giving
an address on the Eastern question,
as he knew it from personal exper-
fence, as bearing on the present
World War.
A. W Brock has received word Of
the arrival of his son, Sergeant Dallas
Brock, in France This probably
means that the S5th division which
has been in England for some weeks
has been sent to the continent. Alger
II. Wood, Clyde Creaser, and a num-
Der of other Alma boys are in the
S5th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This is not only one of the best anc
most efficient medicines for coughs
colds, Group and whooping cough, but
IS also pleasant to take, which is i'm
portant when a medicine must be Civ.
en- TO young children. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has been in use for
many years and has met with much
favor wherever its good qualities
have become known. Many mothers
have given it their unqualified en-
dorsement. VIM. Scruby. Chillicothe.
Mo, writes, 81 have raised three
children, have always used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and found it to
be the best for coughs, colds and
Group. II is pleasant to take. Both
adults and children like it. NV wife
and ] have always felt safe from
Group with il in the house." Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
EAST ALMA

Mr. and Mrs. William Christ,
near highland avenue lost little
baby boy, born on Sunday, September
Y. Deep sympathy is felt for tn,
bereaved family.
MISS Soule gave talk last Sun
day night in Eastminster chapel on
her work in New Mexico and in the
mountains of Kentucky Her large
audience listened with attention. 1t
was story full of thrilling interest.
Mrs Martha Sherman has gone on
visit to her old homo in Grass Lake.
Mrs. Grlerson is in Jackson as a
representative Of the First Presby-
terrain church Women's Missionary
society at the Women's Synodical
meeting
There Will be a men meeting (for
men M, only at Eastminster chapel on
thursday October 10, al y. m.
ne synod Of Michigan is meeting in
Anna that week and some Of the most
powerful speakers to men will be
mere that evening. There viii be
social hour at O'Clock, and there
VIII be an excellent choir service IN
addition 70 the addresses.
Harry Paterson has rented his
house at the corner Of Eastward and
Republic avenue His family has re-
moved to his new home on Grove
avenue, north Of Plant 3.
Edward Hinderleiter visited his
farm al the end Of last week getting
nome Sunday night. Mr. Hnderleiter
mas been confined 70 the house for
day OF two.
II is good to see SO many people
wearing 4th Liberty Loan buttons
Have you got yours
The Parents club met on Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs John McIn- /
tyre. Mrs. Clarence Johnson gave a /
good talk on Aspects of Child Life" |
All are urged to join this excellent
society.
Every seat in Eastminster was oc
cuped last Sunday night when n
lantern lecture was given on Uncle
Iom's Cabin" This coming Sunday n
night there will be lantern views
giving further events in the life of \
Abraham Lincoln. Also war pictures
OF the Civil War. Professor Notes
TEN has kindly given his splendid
lantern and hopes TO be present Sun
DAY night. Sunday school meets at
z;4o p. M Take your children. Re
member the Sunday morning service |
at 10 a. m This is really the best
service of the day. Morning theme:
Our Eternal Home"
Last Sunday night Emmett King
and Miss Beatrice Sneider sang IN
chapel There will be
special music this coming Sunday.
Mr.. Bradley of Elmwood avenue is
till very i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Mckenzie of Grove avenue IS
lck with typhoid; and Mrs. Gossetts
'hidren on Eastward street are i'll
With whooping cough.
Mrs. l.. A. Wood of Elmwood ave.
Tue has been threatened with pneu-
nonia but is better at this writing.
The Republic school is being rooted
his week. The frontage is very fine
nd the whole structure does cred,g
o all concerned. Professor Schultz
5 greatly pleased with the plan and
ne way the contract is being filled.
II visitors express admiration at the
York done.
Mrs. Francis King and Miss
thompson have each added $500 to
he piano fund. bringing il TO Sll9.
Karl Adams Of the Alma State
avings bank has given $500 TO
.astminster chapel seating fund.
ringing the total 10 sos
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is local disease. greatly in
nuenced by constitutional conditions
and in order 10 cure IL You must
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is composed OF some OF the best tones
known. combined with some OF the
best blood purifiers. The perfect com
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wonderful results in catarrhal condi-
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The Washington herald., 1918-02-11
CHAD TAKES A FRESH GRIP ON LIFE,

I was surprised at Dicks speaking
so frankly to Chad, and Mollie looked
at him in amazement When We were
alone together afterward, she said to
me, II never was so surprised In my
life as was at Dick tonight. Margie.
OF course, he is my brother and love
him, but II anyone had told me that
he could express the sentiments he did
to Chad l would have said that one
had some other person than Dick
Waverly in mind"
I did not tell Mollie, little book, but
you and I know that terrible expert
ence in the water, with the life of
Malcolm Stewart at stake, has given
Dick an entirely new viewpoint on
life.
"I am really glad" said MoIlie,
"that at last we have managed to get
Chad out This afternoon he sent for
waverly-you know, Margie, have
named our boy Waverly-and for a
long while after the nurse brought the
baby, Chad held him in his arms,
looking at him intently. knew from
the expression on his face that my
poor baby's father was suffering In
tensely--that he was making a very
important decision
Finally Chad looked up at me.
Margie, I never hope to see again
such a beautiful expression as there
was in his eyes. He seemed to have
completely changed. and from that
gloomy, hopeless attitude he has
SHOWN all along, he now sees the fu-
ture in a new way
'MolIie,' he said to me. in a ca
ressing voice, Mollie, dear. 1 don't
know why I have not realized be-