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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Self. Satisfaction.

MT. Editor; All of us have met these self satisfied folk. Some of them we're sure that they were living and doing their duty to their fellows; some of them claimed leasehold on a heaven ly mansion; some of them refused to believe that they could make a mis- take. Ali of them might plead guilty to errors Of judgment when spoken Of in general; but attempt to convince them that one single action was wrong and they will defend themselves and their purposes with the fury of a lionass protecting her cubs. They are self-satisf1ed, though they would like to make others think they dare not hold such an opinion.
 Life in all its branches is best fitted for service to God and mankind when it continues to struggle for better things Once we are satisfied with ourselves and TO longer strive for bet ter and nobier things that minute we lose all we hare attained and begin to take the backward drift that leads te soul degeneration and mental oblivion
 Self-satisfa ction is the cancer that pollutes and destroys the endeavors ot those who are sincerely laD6ring for The betterment of themselves and their fellows. One self-satisfied person iI any organization. religious, political or social, will do more to harm and give greater setback than may be overcome by five earnest workers.
 Are you self satisfied? Have y6y eaehed that point in your life wher you feel you know it all, and are con scious of your own superiority over your fellows? Do you feel assured thai because you are member of a church and carefully i've up to all the duties it's forms demand of you. you are en. titled to q seat in the sacred circles oi Heavens elect?
 If you are self f-satisfed on all these points, of which your conscience alone you can be the judge. you have reached that development of an organic bod.
 that forbids any further advance to-
 ward perfection. Fh0uSh you still liv, and breathe walk and talk, you ar, spiritually dead; and that is worst
 than physical death. for one wht
 passes to the great beyond is never {
 decaying apple in the great barrel O 1 good ones.
 hApYJ NnER
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
STORIES OF THE WAR
Private Danny in France.

War is a funny thing after all. Sometimes when you're in il you Lever think about it at all except that soldering is more like being on a great camping out party than any thing else.
 People back home I guess have got the idea that just as soon as a soldier trench and Ee lasts about four days there before he gets bumped of. Shooting a gun and letting somepody take shot at you is only small rarI of running war. It takes about five men to heep a fighting man go- ing. but even the fighting men them selves are on:y right up in the front small part of the time
 Then, too. it takes an awful lot of shooting and shells to kill man Un- less you just happen to ;fe where there is big push or bad battle oG there air.t moFen one-tenth of the killing that people think there is Most Of the boys here are going to get back home all right, so people don't need tC worry quite so much as they been doing.
 Last night I got thinking about this whole business. Here We was in re- serve, about six or seven miles from the fighting front line and the moon was out and criciets and buli-frogs was singing along the little river that runs through this town. And up on the hill there was lot of fellos gath cred singing old songs and down the other way a dozen or so soldiers was following a ukaleiy that some soldier was playing.
 Once in a while you would pass a soldier walking with some French girl l and she might just as easy as not been girl from home.
 And over by the hospital a reSi- mental band was giving a concert in the moonlight. And there on 2 door step a boy from home was sitting | talking to an old French grandmot her and even if it was kinda dark she was sewing button on his blouse Just as 1 strolled by 8 little kiddie come out and sat in his lap just as naturil as if she had been his own lit- l tic sister.
 Then from away off came the eche Of busle, calling men back to their quarters The days work was done and it was time to go home to bed | You could see the moonlight in the river as you crossed the bridge-al- most as old as the hills around this town. And the river and the moon re- feeted in it. looked just like rivers and moons do way off in the States.
 And yet all this was . part of war tke part that people back home don'j seem to understand about.
 Frazier Hunt, in Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
WORSE TO COME,

Germany is no longer master of the air. She Is constantly losing two to one in machines. and her resources for maintaining equality ii: air service are so limited that recouping is past hope.
 German eiries across the Rhine are constantly being more severely bomb cd than have been either London or Paris; and it is not strange the citi- zens have protested. CT that Berlin has whimpered like d disappointed school boy: If you will quit throwins bombs, I will!"
 The Entente will not stop throwing bombs, for it is actually intent upon jarring Berlin.
 The spring of 1919 will see the Americans capable of f,ying number ing full 10000 and there viii be re- serve of two machines for every man who flies. The great eontending ar mics next year will be on wings bomb ing munition dumps. and railroad functions and mnnition factories, and troops massing in the rear of the foe; but sparing churches and hospitals and non n-eoFnhatants as far as possi ble.
 Germany is already conscious thai 10 her worse is to come. and the on1S surrendefing uneonditionally.
 The Entente must drive to foret peace by unconditional surrender.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
RECIPES.

Green Pepper and Potato sasad.-v Chop four baked potatoes and one Spanish onion very fine. Slice one green pepper so that it makes large rings. Place On lettuce leaves. Fill the rings with the baked potatoes and onions heap mayannaise dressing on top of each ring and serve.
 Fish EhowdaF.-Three lbs. Ssh, 1 tablespoons dFippinss. medium onion. chopped fine 1, quart sliced potatoes, cups hot milk. Skin and bone the fish and cut into inch cubes. Cover the bone and trimmings with cold water ard let simmer for one half hour Cook the onion in the fat for five min dtes in a stew pan. Parboil the sliced potatoes for five minutes. then drain and add layers of fish and potatoes to the fat and enien in the stew- pan Season each layer with salt and pepper. Stfain the liquid in which the fish bones have been boiling over all and cook about twenty minutes until fish and potatoes are tender. Then add scalded milk. If desired thicker, sprinkle a little corn meal be- tween each layer of fish end potatoes. \
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
4 COUNTER CURRENT.

In different parts of the country there appears to be something wrong in the thrift stamp and war savings stamp line. for the resale of these stamps is suspioieHsly large and should lead to an inquiry as to the cause of this action.
 The thrift idea is worthy the fulI- est development. but it is disoernible that the management of it has not heen skillful. although no fault is to be found with it's earnestness.
 The redemption of these stamps was made easy so that none concerned should suffer loss through diversity and the term was made short so that they might be a good object lesson to the people in saving te help them selves as well as to help the govern ment win the war.
 Buyers of these little bonds" should he as resolute ir their pur- pose to help win the war as the men D ire who represent the government at V he front.
 2 Beware of the enenly-the adyer- .-sity whisperers-who would weaken ayour faith in yourself, the banks or !, the governmCnt; and be game in all -,war issues-iifn for right and strong Fin your purpose!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
AN ASSURING ACT.

The taking over of the Cape Cod canal by the government proves to be both assuring and satisfactory to New England.
 As private enterprise this was lot profitable to hanJIe because its needs were SC great and it's receipts so comparatively small. It Is a wa terway which should belong to the government and be del eloped to &C., cemmodate more than light draught tonnage.
 The action of the government means immediate deepening of the canal channel widening of certain areas as soon as possible. all leading to a constantly increasing use of this seventy mile saving for the eoai-car- riers that feed New England. with the result of much increase in the amount of coal coming to New Eng land ports.
 The development by the govern ment of an inside water way all alon he American coast is necessary and would protect and facilitate traffic 5ll along shore.
 Safety first" is good govern mental slogan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
CARE OF COMPLEXION.

A certain we'll known woman who drives her car continually in the serY- ice of the government declared that the secret of her clear. smooth com plexion lay in the frequency and in the manner of her cold cream applications. It is safe to say that before sailying forth to breast the elements, boating and walking as well, one should plaster the face with cold cream and powder An absolute. paste may be put on in this manner and it will not show if it is done with care. Rub in with the finger tips foundation of cold cream, then with a puff dust powder over this and with a soft cloth rub in the cosmetic lightly. If at the end of a few minutes the grease shows in places, repeat the powder rubbing treatnent until a smooth finish has been made. This will withstand the most direct assault of sun or wind and it is removed after returning from the out of doors there is ne danger of the skin receiving an overdose Of cream. To remove this makeup use, instead of clear water, a solution of beFaX or alcohol Either will cut the grease.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

although that is harder. Anyhow, there smnst be reductions if the sold ieFs are to get the needed quantity Bridgeport Telegram,
 Even with the viewpoint, 1t is rather surprising to find men and women vacationers taking up farm work as much as they are doing this summer This is not incidental war gardening or desultory work of that sort It is real labor on the farms. They have gone into it jndicioHsiy but actually They are labering hard in the fields with the hands. They are tumbifnE into bed as the sun goes down. They are sleeping as they never slept be- fore. They are finding pure water the sweetest drink tlaeyfey tasted. Much of this is a physical experience new to them and it's effect will be more than incidental. They will be surprisingly fortified men and women, with a vast ly clearer understanding of life, when they have closed these marvellous wa cations. ."-Hsrtferd Times.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
CHIC FRoeks OF oRGAhDY.

One of the prettiest of the less ex- pensive organdy frocks noted recently was made of white organdy The white ofgandy was used for the gown and the checked material formed the large shawl collar which extended down either side of the bodice front to the waist lire. The large turn back cuffs were also of the checked mate rial. cuffs and collar being edged with frili of the plain material. The skirt was inset with three bands of the checked material
 Another dainty, cool ol-looking frock was Of white orsandy checked in lines of lavender. There was a large tucked collar of white organdy which extend ed down the bodice frent as the one above described, and was caught into the girdle. There was a vest of the tucked white organdy, the tueks run ming crosswise The cuffs and pocket trimmings were of the white tucked organdy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
VOGUE FOR sAsHEs.

Sashes are much in vogue. They are arranged ih different ways. For instance the sash may be dFaped around the waist once or twice and tied in loose fold over knot at the front or on either side or at the back, or it may encifcie the waist once and tie in apron sach effect at the. back; or it may be leeped over in Japanese style at the the back or in any other whimsical arrangement. As for their material, the range includes every kind of fabric under the sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

The washing of scrim or lace cur tains Is simple matter if one bears in mind that the dirt is mostly on the surface. and for that reason they should be washed in cold or lukewarIn water Soiled curtains should never be put directly into hot water. Shave some white soap and dissolve in hot water and add enough to cold water to make slightly soapy. Allow curtains to soak five or ten minutes. With the hands press up and doWr-a minute or two-- but do not rub. Drain and place in fresh supply of soapy water and re- peat process till dirt is removed If not badly soiled two or three changes are sufficient. Rinse till clear, and if curtains are white scald if it seems necessary. When curtains have been used at windows which are frequent ly open they are apt to have streaks, which can be removed only by the use of soap and hot water, scalding or boiling hot, but this should not be done until all surface dirt is removed by the cold water process. Ecru cur tains may be improved by lying some time in hot water to which has been added some clear, strong coffee,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
TO WASH RUGS.

When either rugs pr small carpets require washing, dissolve four ounces of good white soap in four ounces of boiling water. When cool add five ounces 1f liquid ammonia, two and one-haif ounces of alcohol two and Dne-half ounces of giycerine and two ounces of ether or chloroform. Bottle and cork well for use. When needed add one teaspoonful of the preparation to pail of tepid water and wash the carpet with a flannel and soap in the usual way. One wash will have a wonderfully cleaning and brightening effect. Stretch out on 9 fiat space, tightly mailing the corners or sides, if necessary, to prevent shrinking. When dry take up and shake well.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
CHEAPER THAN MEAT.

Even at present high prices milk is 8 less expensive food for children than meat. Not a drop should be wasted If some of it becomes sour it can al- ways be used in making pancakes or other cakes
 When the curd is squeezed out to make pot cheese the whey should be drunk or used in cooking. for it still contains much highly nutritious mat ter
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

One reason why many American girls find walking and tramping so difficult is that the feet are not kept in nat ural working condition In the care of the foot nothing is more important than to maintain the freedom of mo- tioH of the toes. Nature gives to the baby's foot an almost grasping power. On the other hand, as has been aptly said, the foot of the adult lis reduced almost to the condition of shoe makers last" Badly fitting shoes ac- count for this change.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
NEW MoHAIR oRAPERlEs.

A new rHohair curtain material for either summer or winter use is both good looking and practical in eharac- ter. The mehair weave Of cottea and silky angeEa sheds the dust as no other drapery weave does, and the fabric is not affected by dampHess or night air and never becomes limp and strngy, as many other summer euF- tain materials do These new mohaif draperles are in printed effects and have a rich eolored, translucent sug- gestion of stained glass. They are ad- mirable for the living room, library or dining EoQm. The material is s1-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
sURPLlcE coRsELETs.

There are surpiiee eoFsets that are made of colered crepe in nattier blue, mandarin yellow and pacific coral. These have only one negligent fasten- ing at the left side. The surplice edge is finished with a bit of brilliant bro eaded ribbon and the sleeves are long or short. tight or open and pointed. Such eorseiet is worn over a black lace skirt, or one of knife plaited chiffon, or one of draped black satin, and it serves fer the theater and for informal dinners.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
UTILIZE FAT FOR SOAP.

Fat is needed for soap and the food administration has suggested that con sumers trim coarse fats from meat before cooking and sell it to seop- makers. Many housewives are so far from fat collectors that this function can be performed better by retail butchers, who could purchase it from the housewives and accumulate the quantities needed in soa pmaking
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
JERSEY SUITS.

The sleeveless idea is in high favor in three piece suits of jersey, or jersey and silk stecikinette, Or of silk stock inette and trieetiae. The very smart three-p piece semi sports suits have a sweater like bodice Of silk stoekinette with jersey sleeves, skirt eff jersey and thirty two or thirty four inch sleeveless jacket of the jersey. The skirts are piaited or may be cut ea straight, slim lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

So many people have been troubled with sore threats this spring It is most unwise to allow this con- dition to progress, since many serious forms of sickness start with lust a sore throat" When the throat feels raw, half hour gargling periods, using warm salt water, are advised This is an antiseptic and removes the irri- tation. Again equal parts of listerine, water and peroxide is even more effect i've. For an annoying tickling in the throat an application of hot glycerine rubbed thoroughly into the pores and covered with warm flannel gives re- iAf
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
VEIL VooUEs.

. No woman has reached the finishing part of hef dressing unless she is fast ening upon her toque a veil, be it a small, scroll designed circular veil, tightly enveloplng fine mesh or one of 1he large floating chiffon motor wells. The small Shetland veil is in order, too.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

GOOD NEWS makes a good morn ing! Gen. Foch's business way and the might and achievement of his troops are pleasing to us all! 'Rah! 'Rah!! 'Rsh!!! for the men at the front!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Now, more than at any other season of the year. are we apt to be caught in a rainsform and sit about in damp clothing. and as consequence we wake up the next morning with q bad sore throat. Salt and water make an excellent gargle for the throat.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
DICTATES OF FASHION.

DICTATES OF FASHION.
 organdie ruffles trim gingham frock.
 One rose trims a turban very daintily.
 Many capess are Chinese in in spifation.
 Ribbon blouses are among the nov cities. A new sports fabric is of washable silk duck.
 Pale pink is effective embroidered in yellow. Crsssbarred eegandie makes a 1 dainty blouse. The old time fiehu is revived for | cotton dresses.
 Rosewood is a color much used by the French.
 There is a great deal of fringe used l as trimming. Artillery rei is one of the new colors. 1 Hats and parasels to match come ir 1 two toned effects.
 Separate collars and cuffs of loosely knitted wool are shown  l Instead of pockets on a froek, little l pouch bags are attached. Your new evening gown should be $ combination of white, black and eTn erald over flesh charmeuse, with silver bFaidings. Silk fringe is a new trimming fol petticoats of silk jersey. These petit coats are sometimes made of two con trasting colors
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

or delta deeelletage, after the manner of the fashions which prevailed during the American revolution. When In formal evening gowns are made after this manner the upper part is or trans parent material, such as tulle, chlnon or lace
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

When YOU are cooking a chicken, try the wing to find out if ii is pro- periy done. If the fork finds the wings tender, you can be sure of the entire chicken being well cooked.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
CONCERNING WOMEN.

If six women, employed an experi- mental chemists at the Tamaqua (Pa-) plant of the atlas Powder company, can make good it will open an enormous field for women in this occupation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

The Editor who writes that "an ani- nal never knows it's in danger of dy- ing and is spared the agony of fear should have a short conversation with some butcher
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

- year aga the German U-boat was destroying hundreds Of thousands of Homage more than could be produced
 in year; but they can no longer do
 1t! Uncle Sam is in the game and
 making the output a million more Ions than they ever destroyed,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

If the chiidren's stockings go through with the regular laundry they will EroE faded much more quickly than if you wash them out separately, for the reason that they do not lie in the soany water SO long And they should be dried. indoors away from the sun
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Determination to keep college ath- leties in the fore despite the depletion of the athletic ranks by the war call has resulted in the formation of girls baseball teams at Mills college and Stamford university in California.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

When a child bumps itself and the skin is not broken apply cloths wet in a solution of arnica and water, or very hot water alone.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Soak common floor mop in csal oil: it will make a good dust absoYber. Soak the mon thoroughly. then hang it out in the air for a few days. It will then be ready for use.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

We are told the Kaiser has ceased to be sweet tempered even to those close to him. The Christmas dinners he has missed in London. Paris and Moscow are enough to Irritate any man.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Germany will discover in the end that she will have to win the good will of the world instead of com manding it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

The German weather prophets give the German generals the cue when to start. Weather fayera ble to smoke and gas is what they desire.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Sympathy will do more than any thing else to help women in industry who are injured. according to Dr. E. o'NeiIl Kane, the famous surgeon, in his pamphlet on women in railway work
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

A square piece of cotton, pasted at each corner of the table ailcioth before using it, will prevent the corners from wearing out as soon as they otherwise would
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

The only trouble with the auteaaa- . tictstepped ear is. that if both doors are open the passengers do not know whether to leave by the bow or the stern
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Cakes may be prevented from burn ing by sprinkling little salt in the bottom of the oven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Shirting for the Yankee soldiers is heiHg made at the rat of a mile a minute. May they make the Huns run at the same rate before the wear closes,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

A German peace may seem inviting to some 0opie. but it would be more expensive than war at s25.0e a min ute!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
FOR INFORMAL WEAR.

There is strong attempt to run the fabric of the evening gown high at the back, to have it entirely cover the arms, and thsn to open It kn 8 -sa9GFe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

How the American victories. put giee into public speech. It must disturb the German veterans te he so badly wauoped by raw recruits from Yan- kee land.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Uncle Sam holds all the wires in the country. and the most exper4 wirepullers will be wary how they pull wires against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

Cheese can be added to escalleped cabbage or eauliiower, ara makes a nutritious dish.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

The way automobile owners say good morning to the judge indicates not only how they feel. but what they are not yearning for.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

If you wish the contents of a sauce pan to boil quickly do not allow a met al spoon to remain in the pan, because a spoon carries off a great deal of the heat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

It's a great convenience to have a separate workbag for each piece .of work one has on hand
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05
FOR WipiNG SILVER.

For wiping silver, an old linen table cloth, cut up in a piece of convenient size, heutzned and marked silver" is very nice
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-05

4 very useful thing to keep in the sewing basket is a pair of tweezers to pull out stubborn threads left in the bastiHg, especially those that the sew ing machine ghas gone over.