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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
Water on the tent floor.
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES.

wonder if you know the spelling book word, SCARCITY?
 IL means just the opposite of plen- ty.
 This word scarcity was never more interesting in the English speaking world than it is now.
 War has made wheat and meat and sugar and sweets of all kinds scarce: and it has made paper and coal so scarce that even our Wide-Awake Circle cannot keep as warm as it would like to next winter. Or have as much white paper as it had last win ter.
 The government has because of this scarcity denied all newspapers in America part of their allowance Of print paper, and it takes from The Bulletin a ton of paper a week, and a ton of paper will print 17.0s0 Bulle- tins and in a year The Bulletin must go without paper enough to make three quarters of million papers.
 This is what SCARCITY dces.
 The Bulletin prints eacn year about three millions Of daily papers: and now in order to do this it is forced 10 print O smaller paper. and a smaller paper means a smaller Wide-Awake Circle so that the proportion and va riety of reading may be kept the same as it has been in the larger paper.
 Scarcity compels us to use only four columns Of space each week for the WIde-Awal1e Circle, and Uncle Jed must talk less. and the Wide -Awakes must write shorter stories. and there will be only little more than halt as many letters each week, and the chance of winning a book or a thrift stamp will be nearly twice as good.
 SCARCITY in this direction make: it better for the -Awalzes, if it is hard upon the dinner table.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
Busy Bears

Dear Uncle Jed; Some people think that only human beings work especi- ally in this present war.
 kThey are wrong. for it is not only people who work but animals also toll hard. Presently they are helping us to win this war Of course, they cannot fight as do soldiers. bur they help in another way.
 If ever you take a trip to the coun- try, why not visit the forest folks?
 Once little girl namel Miss Tidy visited bear family. But when she visited them it was winter. The she did not care. She trotted along very fast for it was cold. w The bears house was 8 mere hut Two families of bears lived in it. Alp cut the door of the hut were printed these words: "Bruin Bears" so this is how Miss Tidy knew who lived there. Soon she came to the hut and rapped at the door. Old Granny Bruin came out and af- ter asking Miss Tidy many questions she let her in.
 Grandad Bruin bade her sit down near the fire for he knew she was cold
 Miss Tidy. was very interested ir watching them work for they were al doing their bit. Grandad Bruin was cutting squares out of old pieces, o1 cloth. These were to be for a quilt Granny Bruin was knitting a pair oi Wristlets too. because they laid on hel | lap.
 MT. and Mrs. Bruin were also busy MT. Bruin was knitting. It was very queer to see his clumsy paws work SC fast. Nevertheless he wanted to hell Upcle Sam. Mrs Bruin was getting the dinner ready as it was nigh noor time.
 Oh, but the little bears! I mustn'1 forget them for they too were help
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
ENLIST IN SOME HOME SERVICE

the girl said. "She always appeared prosperous and happy. And she let her son go Willingly-sen- him away with smile. I was at the station the day he left He believed she would get along all right without him or
 he would not have volunteered. But he did not know, I suppose, that help would be so hard to get. and that" No he could not guess these things" the Red Cross worker brought in. And his mother will never give
 him a hint of her troubles in the let | ters she writes. She would not have him worry for a moment: She wants | him to be a good soldier He cannot | be a good soldier if he is Respondent l The morale of many soldier is brok- en mot by his immediate surround So, here is the chance for you to help | d soldier
 Before the day ended, ,that girl who
 was so eager to enlist hal joined the ranks of the Home Workers; a busy | ranch woman was relieved of her | household worries; needed crops were l given attention. And a soldiers mo 1 ther wrote a letter that filled the heart
 of a soldier boy with hope and cour-
 age.
 You may think. as did this young 1 lady, that there is nothing worth while | to uo III your town or your communl-
 ty that will directly benefit soldier. | Take little time to investigate.
 Make sure that your neighbours fam fly, from which has gone a son or a | father, needs no help that you may
 render Remember that soldier boy that son or father-is fighting as much
 for you as he is fighting for his own family. And it is due him that the loved ones at home be properly cared
 for during his absence. Pride often
 prevents a mother, a daughter and
 ofttimes a father from giving any hint
 of want or need. And these with true
 American spirit, want no charity be-
 slowed upon them. Yet they will ac-
 cept the helping hand of a netghbor-
 and hands that help at such a time
 render a service of honor to the na- tion.-The Girls Companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22

Stripes, so dear to every loyal heart, denote by their colors valor, purity and sincerity and represent the union of the states. The motto of the nation is E Pluribus Unum, is from the Latin language and means One formed from nzany-4one government, one people, one flag"
 The thirteen stripes on the flag, as well as those on the shield, represent the thirteen original states. The eagle upholding the shield denotes self-reli- ance; the olive branch and arrows on the seal are symbols respectively of peace and war.
 ROSE MONTY. Plainfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
A Day at the Lake.

For month three families on Boz rah street had been talking of going to Gardner Lake to spend the day. Final ly Aug. 9th was decided upon. We all agreed to take our lunch and to chip together to make the ice cream, for what picnic would be complete with out that!
 One of the teams left at o'clock, the other two starting soon after By 10 o'clock we were ready for row. q forgot to say that we went to Adams shore) We got two boats at Latimers, one large and one small one. Seven of us went in one boat and four In the other. My father row ed one boat and another man the small one
 We fshed off the island for a while, but decided that it was the wrong time of day to catch fish when about | two hours had passed with hardly bite.
 The boats were rowed to the shore and most of us went in for a swim.
 My father gave both my sister and I lesson in swimming. He didn't say whether or not we made good progress.
 By 1 o'clock we were ready for lunch which we ate near the water. We were well supplied in the way of sandwiches, pickles, cake, coffee, fruit | and orangeade not forgetting the ice | cream.
 | Almost immediately after lunch was eaten and the remains packed away we were forced to find shelter, as it began to rain, thunder and lightning. 1 We went on the porch to one of the nearest cottages after putting horses 1 and wagons under a she'd | no in +o 1 the porch. but it was quite wide and we didn't get wet.
 By this time we could tell by the thunder the storm was coming nearer. 1 covered my eyes so as not to see | the lightning, but could1't help hear i ing the thunder. The wind was by this time making the lake pretty rough.
 There were some people out fish ing off the island, and about this time they had their choice of rowing on to the island or getting driven on to it. They chose the former way. but they must have got soaked, as there is practically no shelter. I suppose they lived through it, however. as ] saw them putting for shore immedi- ate1y after it stopped raining. We walked down to the shore and pulled the boats up higher, then talk ed for while. Pretty soon it began to rain again, and again we had tc go to the porch. They said the light ming was even sharper than before.
 Finally this second storm was over and we got the water out of the boat for they were nearly a quarter full Then we went out for a row and caught one small bass.
 I had a. couple of bites while trawl- ing, but that was all.
 We started home at quarter of 6 reaching home at about z. We came home with only one small fish, but a least we didn't have fsherman's luck.
 MILDRED GRANDY, Age 13. | Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and number the pages. 2. Use pen and ink, not pencil. 9. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 25O words.
 f. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
 'fWhatever you are-Be that!
 Whatever you say-Be true!
 Straightforwardly act,
 Be honesr-in fact.
 Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22

T would enlist in some home ser vice if there was anything to do. Ours a rural community, and we have no Red Cross auxiliary, no Patriotic Society, nothing that would offer q chance for any sort of work"
 The young lady who said this. spoke r tone of discouTagemen IL was evident that she possessed the deSire to be of helpful service-that she real Iy wanted to do something; Yet she could find nothing worth while.
 Have you Thrift Stamp Club in your neighborhood ?' she was asked.
 We have no club, but we all have chance to buy stamps" she answer ed. Anyhow, that isn't what I mean: 1 can give. and keep cn giving. But I want to engage in some real service: 1 want to do something with my hands something that I know will directly help the soldier boys
 The Red Cross worker made this young lady's case a matter for investi- gation. There were many other girls who, like this one. had the desire to render helpful service but seemed un- | able 10 find anything. In a short time | two families were found in the com | lnunity from which sons had gone The | head of enc family was widow. With | her oldest son enlisted. and three small children to care for, this woman had a big burden to carry-a greater | burden, in truth. than she could vel bear alone. She needed help in the i home, in the care of the small children that she might give more time to the general oversight of the farm. For raerly, the grown son had been the | oFerseer and she had only the home duties. Now she was obliged to neg. i lcct one or the other. The widow was a near neighbor to the girl who wanted to do something. but could find nothing worth while.
 Here is your opportunity, my deal patriot" declared the Red Cross work CT. You enlist in Home Service bi | helping this busy. overworked sold 1 ier's mother vita the care of her lit | tie children
 T never dreamed she needed help
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAKES,
My Graduating Day.


 The morning of June 20th dawned clear and bright. This year instead of having the regular exercises we had a picnic.
 We started for the place where we were to have the good time a little later than g o'clock.
 When we got there we played games nearly all morning.
 About Il o'clock the spread began. We had nine goodies and ate all we could eat and there was still plenty to take home.
 After the picnic we went back and the graduating class received diplo- mas. Our class colors were lavender and white. Then we bade our school mates and teacher goodbye and went home proudly bearing our diplomas.
 MARY TELEGRAPH, Age 14. WillimantiC.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
A Sunday Schnol Picnic.

One day last week we had a Sunday school picnic. It was held in a pine grove near our house. Everyone brought either cake, sandwiches or lemons It began at noon and lasted until o'clock.
 Cake and sandwiches were served, with lemonade. Then we played games, had potato races and other different sports.
 When the picnic was over two teams came and took the people home. We had a good time and everyone enjoyed themselves.
 ALVIN LACHAPELLE. Cantnrh11rr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
Frisky,

Dear Uncle Jed: I call my kitty Frlsky on account of her being always in mischief and because she looks very much like squirrel
 Frisky's fur is soft and light brown, as is not seen on many cats and kit tens In the morning she is up first and greets the butler and cook with wag of her tail
 In the day time Frisky prances about on the lawn and is very lively, but when night comes kitty drinks her milk, goes straight to her cushion and falls asleep.
 What do you, kind reader, think of my dear kitty?
 HAZEL SALISBURY, Age 10.
 Moosup,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
The Kakapo.

A colony of birds. known as Kaka- pos, have been found in lonely part of New Zealand to which no white man has gone for fifty years.
 The kakapo cannot fly, although it has wings. Its wings are useless in flying, and only of assistance in run ming or climbing trees.
 It has been called the might par rot" of New Zealand. During the day it sleeps in holes or beneath tree roots or rocks. In color it is green and yellow and it is hard to distinguish the bird when it crouches by a moss covered stump.
 One of these birds has been brought to England. It seems friendly in dis position, since it has never been shot at or learned to fear man in it's isola- ton in New Zealand. The bird meas ures three feet in length and weighs twenty two pounds.
 ELIZABETH SHAW, Age 1s. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22

Nelson Geer. the ceremony being per formed by Rev. John H Knott, pastor of the Exeter and Liberty Hill churches. Only the immediate rela-
 tives of the bride and groom were present. After honeymoon spent in various places including the White Mountains, MT. and Mrs. Geer will
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Doing My Bit.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you how I am helping win this war. have a War Savings stamp certificate. I have four Thrift stamps in my second book I also have a garden with beans, cu- cumbers and tomatoes. 1 am saving my money to buy Thrift stamps.
 I have a brother in the navy and a cousin in the army at Alabama. My brother is at Newport, R. I.
 Hope the Wide-Awakes are buying Thrift stamps, too.
 EVERETT THORNTON, Age F.
 .IaWett City
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22

"Oh, nowhere. Just outside playing" :"
 After supper he complained of a headache and feeling dizzy and up set" so his mother sent him upstairs to bed. As he did not get better by the naxt day, the doctor was called and said that James had the measles.
 His mother understood that James had heen to the camp, but wisely kept quiet After James had recovered he confessed about going to the camp, and said that he would never again disobey his mother
 E. ANNA KRAMER, Age 13. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22

make their home with the groom's mother, Mrs. Julia Geer.
 Miss Zelda Hiinelste1n is spending some time witli her aunt, Mrs. Rosie Katz, in Colchester.
 Miss Nett!e NJ. Williams of New Ha- ven, spent the week end with Mrs. Ida E. Cummings and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
POETRY.
SOCK SONG.

My needles and my yarn take, To knit socks for my country's scake ] cast the stitches, and in rows Swiftly beneath my hand it grows Here is the heel-no knot must turk In ambush, with it's Hun-like work All soft and smooth the sock must be For him who fights for Liberty. I've reached the toe - my work is
 done
 I've done my bit to beat the Hun.
 -Nmette NJ Lowater. North Dakota. Aug, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
TENDERFEET IN CAMP.

Black bugs in the water,
 Red ants everywhere, Chiggers round our waist line,
 Sand ffeas in our hair But the dust of cities
 At any cost we shun. And cry. amid our itchings, !. Isn't camping fun ?' Sand in fried potatoes,
 Apples hard and green. Thickest. strongest cocoa
 Most was ever seen But we eat with relish
 Hot dogs" overdone, And say, between the fly bites,
 Isn't camping fun ?'' Water on the tent floor.
 Mildew everywhere. Wind that howls most dOlefully.
 Cold and foggy air Huddled in a corner
 Praying for the sun, Writing home to mother,
 'Isn't camping fun?'
 By John H. Skeen. in Boys Ii
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
Hanptt
A Poor Joke.

One hot afternoon three boys, named Ralph, Charles and Leon, were trying to think of something to do.
 T know" suddenly exclaimed Charles. You know, Mir. Dean's away and his corn is just ripe, and''- and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
LEONARD BRIDGE

At the home of Mir. and Mrs Fred O. Brown there was quite pretty wedding Wednesday evening, August 18th, when Miss Myrtle Alice Lom- bard was united in marriage to Elmer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
America's Symbols,

Dear Uncle Jed: The United States of America is represented by various emblems. The Goddess of Liberty is a reminder of the freedom of the peo- pie. The great seal symbolizes our government. while the Stars and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
THEWDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
 BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT
WIN A THRIFT STAMP

Winning Wide Awake Letters are rewarded with Thrift Stamp, with an estra Stamp for every fourth book won.
 State your preference, stamp or book.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-22
THE WINNERS OF PRIZES.

1-Mary PeIechatz, of willimantic, Boy Scouts Afoot in France.
 2-Arlene Searles,. of Worcester, Mass, a Thrift Stamp.
 9-MiIdred Grandx. of Yantic- Flying Machine Boys in Scout Ser vice.
 4-Elizabeth Shaw, of Norwich Aeroplane Boys in England
 5-Everett Thornton, of Jewett City A Thrift Stamp.
 6-Rose Monty, of Plainfield-Boy Chums in the Forest.
 7-HszeI Salisbury, of Moosup- Naval Boys in Defence of Liberty.
 S-sophie Gaska, of Jewett City Motorcycle Boys Under Fire. LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 E. Anna Kramer, of Norwich-l thank you very much for the thrift stamp yo gave me. It completed my eighth book.
 Sophie Gaska, of Jewett City-Many thanks for the lovely prize book you | sent me entitled, The Flying Machine Boys in the Frozen North. I think il | is very interesting. I read it through in one evening.
 Mildred Brandy, of Yantic-I thanl l Uncle Jed for my last book 'The Mo. ] tion Picture Boys Aboard a Subma rine." I read it through the very da! 1 got it.
 Lydia Dugas, of Versailles-I re ceived the two books you sent me l finished one in two days. The tw, l books were both very interesting an, l thank you very much for them.
 Mary M. Walsh, of Danielson- Many thanks for the lovely book vol sent. l appreciate it very much. Alvin LaChapeIle, of Canterbury 1 i received a prize book from you an thank you very much for it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-09
KEASBEY

Miss Lena Madarasi, of Bay View
avenue, Is spending the week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hirner
in Fords. where she is caring for Mrs
Hirner, who is seriously Ill.
There will be no more Boy Scout
meetings until the influenza has been
checked.
Orders were issued yesterday that
the local school will not open until
next Monday.
Robert Fullerton. of Smith street,
has resumed his duties at the Roes-
sler e. Hasslacher Chemical Company
after being Ill at his home tor the
past ten days.
The meeting Of the Keasbey Junior
Fire Company was postponed last
night.
Max wagenhoffer Is seriously III at
the home of his relatives In New
York.
Miss Rosaline Hofhner is an but
of-town visitor today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-09
CRANBURY

The Community Brotherhood meet
ing in the M. e. church on sunday al
ternoon was very interesting: fornler
Governor Z. c.. Stokes MADE an ao-
dress
THE Sacrament of h Lords supper
wns administered In the First Pres
hvterian church on Sunday morning.
Miss Bessie Conover. OF BROOKLYN;
was the guest several days OF MI anu
Mrs. C. p. Emmons.
Stirring addresses and great inter
est featured the large and enthusiastic
audience gathered in the Second Pres
byterian church on Sunday evening
when the Fourth Liberty Loan for this
district was considered. There was
Inspiring music by the Community
Ctcir and solo by Miss Hattie Lewis
Miss Mary Spaulding recited. and a
quartet composed of Miss Lewis, Mrs.
H Ley. Mr.. Silvers and Ms. l.. Stults
sing. Hon. Peter i. Daily Judge or
the Middlesex county court, was the
orator of the evening and remarks
were made by Corporal Oliver. of the
Canadian forces, who was among the
first from that country to engage In
the fray. The Liberty Loan Commit
tee made q success of their canvass.
and the grand assembalge showed that
the people meant that Cranbury
should do her BIT" again. She went
over the 1901, 900. which was cause
for great rejoicing. Judge DAILY full
filled the highest expectations of the
a~ssemblage and his eloquence certain
ly was not wasted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-09
SUBURBAN. NEWS
LIBERTY DAY AT KEYPoRT
Parade and Speeches 20 Feature
Columbus Dav

Eafaue ana to Feature
Columbus Day
BIZ Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Oct. 9:-P1ans for the
Liberty Day celebration which is to
take place in the borough on Satur-
day, october IL, are progressing rap
idly, despite the unsettled Conditions
which have existed here since the re-
cent explosions at Morgan. Although
the plate glass windows in the major
ity of the stores are out and the win
dows are boarded up the parade as
scheduled previously will take place
as well as the entertainment on the
school lawn in the afternoon.
Hon. Joseph y. Bedle Is chairman
Of the parade committee and he is
arranging the event. Through the
courtesy of Ensign Garfield approx
mately one hundred sailors OF the
United States Naval Aviators Detach-
ment viii be in line. Sheriff Elmer
Z. Geran, of Matawan. will be the
speaker of the afternoon and Pro-
fessor w. F.. Bilderback. who is in
charge Of the afternoon program, has
other events promised which are
quite as interesting. The Liberty
Loan committee are still making 3
house to house canvas of the bor-
ough but are somewhat behind the
schedule owing to the extra work
which was required to be done over
the weekend. ,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-09
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead OF
taking tonics, or trying to patch up. a
moor digestion, they are attacking the
real cause of the ailment - clogged liver
and disordered bowels.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the
liver in a soothing, healing way: When
the liver and bowels are performing their
natural functions, away goes indigestion
and stomach troubles.
If you have a bad taste In your
mouth, tongue coated. appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling. no ambition or
energy. troubled with u~ndigested foods.
you should take Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are "a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain. -.
TAKE or two at bedtime for quick
relief, so you can eat what you like
AT l0c and Csc per box. All druggists
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-09

81 Special Qer~ssponesnt.
JAMESBURG. Oct. s-Charles S.
Worts, son Of John Worts. Of this
place, died yesterday morning follow
ing q short illness Of Spanish Influenza
and pneumonia, brought on by a
weakened condition due to the explo-
sion at Morgan. Mr.. worts was Ill at
his home at South Amboy and was
carried from his home at the thine of
the excitement. suffering from shock
from which he failed to rally after his
removal to his fathers home.
Funera services will be held from
his fathers home on Thursday after
noon and Will be private. 1nterment
Will be in the family plot In Fernwood
cemetery. Jamesburg.
Deceased was born at Jamesburg
thirty-two years ago and was a grad
uate of the local school. He was the
third member of the family TO become
an engineer on the Pennsylvania rail-
road, having been promoted to that
position two years ago.
Three years g he married. Miss
Elizabeth jolly. who survives.
A father, a lister, Miss Marion
Worts and a brother. John Worts. OF
Jamesburg. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church of South Am
boy. He was a member of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive F1remen.