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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
Norwich, April 20, 1918.
A Reply to Southerner.

Mir. Editor: If you will kindly allow me space, I would like to reply to Southerner. Is he an Indian? If so, Prospect him. He is of pure American blood; but if his face is white, yellow or black, he is more foreign than l. It is a question of time whether we came here before the Puritans or Christopher Columbus. If we did, we are more American than he.
 If MT. Southerner wants the colored from the south, let him take them; we do not stop him. But he can make much. The old time of Uncle Toms Cabin has gone MT. Southerner must be rich to be able to give so much bread away. (Silent charity is nobler.) But I would like to know how much bread his ancestors were given when they first came here.
 But has MT. Southerner made any difference between me, himself and the colored? If he believes in Christian doctrine, We all came from Adam and Eve and all are brothers. If he is a materialist, we came from monkeys (Darwin). Suppose I am 8 chimpanzee, he a gorilla and the colored orang- outangs. What difference is there be- tween the primate orders? The com- position of the body teaches us that we are formed of the same cells. The difficulty is in the brain. Maybe mine is more developed than his. Maybe his is more developed than colored. That means that the colored have the same right to live that he has.
 Mir Southerner says the foreigners should be sent to the French trenches. They are already over there fighting for the freedom of the world while he stays here eating porterhouse steak and am glad if can get piece ot meat from a West Side Jew. K. Let us cease discussion. Time Us golden to me. My garden is neglected my beans, potatoes and celery should be planted: my wife wants me to split more wood. If 5Fr. Sc''therper has time, let him visit me and will show him work When winter comes 8n6 snow covers all, then will we discuss this argument. ..--..- .'',-
 MIKE THE LABORER. | Norwich,3Aprif 20, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
coNscRIPTIoN AND HOME RULE.

Tn connection with the legislation in England regarding conscription for Ireland the prospects appear to bright en for home rule in the Emerald Isle. That parliament believes that there can be no longer any delay in the matter of applying, conscriptiou to Ire land is plainly indicated by the votes which have been taken upon the pro- posed legislation. In connection herewith, as the result of the Irish convention, there has been presented the matter of home rule and Premier Lloyd George has stated that the gov ernment will stand or fall in accord with the action which is taken there on.
 Sim Fein followers and nationalists have shown determined opposition to conscription. Up to now there has been an equally determined opposition to home rule on the part of the Ul- sterites. They have fought it tooth and nail and it was to be expected that they would continue to oppose it witt as much vigor as those in Ireland are claiming that they will fight conscrip- tion.
 Under the prevailing conditions where it is realized that it is necessary for everyone to fight the threatened domination of Germany the support oi the government in asking for home rule is indicated from Ulster by the statement of Sir Edward Carson wh; declares that he would support con scription even if placed under the gov. ernment of the Sim Feiners becaust he prefers anything to the domination of Germany.
 It is unauestionably sound atti tude. If lis opponents in Ireland talk the same stand and there are as goo reasons why they should, conscriptiol and home rule ought to go through to gether.'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Purchasers of strained or extracted honey often store it in a cold place and then when it has candied or granulated imagine it must be adulterated. This isan error; the honey can be liquefied by standing in larger vessel contain ing hot water al about 16o degrees Fahrenheit.
 If hotter the honey may be darkened and the flavor injured; it is better not to have the water too hot and to let it liquefy gradually.
 1 Keep tsa honeg ey in ,s;. dry. 1T yarn yarn place board. In cellar or refrigerator liquid honey is hgely to absorb moist ure or in time to bcorne sour.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
CONFIDENCE IN scHwAR.

As was to be expected Charles NJ. Schwab is going to throw his full strength into the job which has been given him of building ships. He is not going to be a figurehead in charge of the emergency fleet corporation, but the real, active directing force that is needed. So determined is he in regard 10 this that he has declared that. he will give up his position at the, head of a great steel corporation if ]. is necessary to carry on the work which he has undertaken and get results for Uncle Sam. NIT. Schwab certainly comes to the job with the right idea and the country has great hopes that he will be able 10 straighten out the situation there and get the shipbuilding programme of the country going according to sched- ule in the quickest possible time,
 It was to be expected that he would make changes upon assuming office and this he has been proMpt to do. In- stead of maintaining the headquarters of the fleet corporation at Washington he has ordered it moved to Philadel- phia which is nct only near the great Hog Island shipyard but the center oi a shipbuilding district from which the activities in all the shipyards near there can be better directed. There have been some resignations as was tC be expected. It will not be surprising ii there are more and it will be onl, what Is anticipated if others are drop. ped or changed about in order tt bring about the best results. It is cer tainly time that our shipbuilding op crations were moving along nor, speedily and there is TO question bu what Mr. Schwab is the man to ac CoinD'isn it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
THAT SMART" LOOK.

Did you ever stop to realize what a transformation well selected piece of jewelry can make in your costume? And this bit of fashion lore is more all-important to-day than it has been for many a season, because we are wearing such simple clothes. It is modish to wear these simple costumes, but to give them the knowing look with which the woman of fashion is a1way sure to imbue them. you must add just the right piece of jewelry It may be chain, or it may be the lorgnette; the secret of its success lies in selecting just the right type, and it will do more to stamp smart on your toilette than any amount of trimming or any other accessory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
THE SINGLE CONTROL.

No better evidence of the unity of the allied forces has been furnished than the announcement to the effect that Italian troops are in France and that they are there for the purpose of repelling the attacks of the central powers. That this help was brought up from Italy may have seemed bit strange in view of the fact that it was rot so long ago that French and Brit ish troops were being hustled into Italy for the purpose of keeping the Austrians out of the Venetian plains, and the recent claim that the Aus trians were simply waiting to renew their offensive, but it is entirely prob able that there are more Franco Brit ish troops today in Italy than there are Italians in France.
 The sending of the Italian forces to France. however, demonstrates pretty clearly that Italy during the winter months has been able to recover frcm the demoralization which attended the 1sonzo debacle. Even at that tirna it had sufficient troops ready for service hut it was unable to reorganize it's i"'NSS HuSN CllOuSh to EiooA tIiS l"Et moving offensive of the enemy. The sending of the Italian troops into France at this time gives the best ros.- sible indication that it has had the time in which to accomplish this work and now a certain number of its reserves can be spared for active ser vice outside of Italy.
 This clearly shows that advantage which is attached to the unified cen trol. General Foch can now call upon such reserves for service where they are needed whereas under the old plan with each nation for itself the surplus troops in one country were not subject to such shifts without long de- lays and much trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
WHEAT PRICES.

Persistent efforts have been made by the wheat raisers to have the price of that grain boosted still higher. The effort has been underway for some time and muck stress has beer placed upon it in order to increase production, so greatly needed in order to meet the needs of this country and it's allies at the present time. The checkmats, however, appears to havs been applied by the lower house of congress.
 When it was apparent that the price raising effort V-as being pushed, Pres ident Wilson under existing legislation fixed the price for the cnsI:ag year at $2.20 bushsl. the same az for last last year. This was expected to and unquestionably did do much to prevent hoarding in anticipation of an in- crease. It only seemed to spur on the effort in congress and the senate, re- gardless of the presidents action, ap- proved the raising of the price to $2.50. Such, however, has not met with the approval of the house of rep resentatives for there the stand taken by the president is supported and the amendment which the senate has ap- proved has been rejected by large vote.
 This will undoubtedly mean the end Of the undertaking, for while the sep- ate can attempt to compromise the matter it is likely that the fixed price will remain where it is, and in view of the large increase which has al- ready been granted to the wheat rais- CTS. it not only appears to be the right action, but 1t is to be expected that the desired increase in production will be forthcoming and that the grain will be rapidly placed on the market and not held for increases in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
FOR HARSH, DRY HAIR.

This condition of the hair may be improved by shampooing the scalp with the yolk of an egg beaten up with a pint of soft, warm water Apply at once and rinse off with warm water and castillo soap. Or wash the scalp with an emulsion of green tea applied when cold or with an emulsion of castillo soap containing a small quan- tity of tannin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TO KEEP SILK WHITE.

When washing white silk articles a little care is required to preventthem from turning yellow. Make a lather of finely shredded white soap and luke warm water; wash and squeeze the articles in it; press out all the moist ure possible and dry them quickly. Iron while they are still damp. though not wet.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Try the following liquid soap re- cipe for green liquid soap, which is recommended by skin specialists for fine skins, or for. those which have the pores extended. It can be made at home. Take equal parts of sIvcerine, water alcohol and green castle soan. Shave the soap into the water and stir over the fire till the mixture is smooth. Add the glycerine, and lastly. after the kettle is removed from the fire, the alcohol, Add a table spoonful of eau de cologne if perfume is desired
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TARNisHED.

Gold lace trimmings that have grown black and tarnished can be i'm proved by applying pulverized burned alum. Dip brush into this and brush every thread of the gold lace thoroughly. If there is much tarnish two or three treatments will be ne- eSsary to remove it,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The government thinks it may be necessary to increase freight rates to make up for the advance in the price of coal for the railroads. Will the in- terstate commerce commission deny the government what it did the rail- roads?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

those, of the women, and we have got the national state. county, city and town debts to, prove it. if any proof was, needed. The, intelligent and self respecting woman. would not waste her time going to the polls to vote if she had the right to, as she knows her vote would be rendered. null and void by sixty to seventy ignorant voters: .
 G. L. CROSGROVE.
 Norwich. April 20, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
FOR HOUSE PLANTS.

A splendid fertilizer for all pot plants and evergreens may be made in this way: Dissolve one can of lye in two gallons of water; put in enough bones to molSe a thick, crumbly mass. A few speonsfuls of this in your watering pot once a week will give a wonderful re- suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

If you find that you catch. cold very easily when yon are tired or a bit run down, you should take extra care of yourself at such times. Do not reeis- lessly expose yourself when you are fatisred. It is far wiser to reI;nuuish any engagements you may have made for the evening if you come home all tired out. It is better to give up everything, take a hot bath, and go to bed early for long nights sleep when you are feeling physically ex hausted. Going out for a good time when you are in this condition only leaves you open to infection or to chill!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Pitch, wheel grease and tar stains can be quickly removed if the spot is first covered with lard and then soaked with turpentine. Scrape of all the loose dirt, sponge clean with tur- pentine and rub gently till dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Henry Ford is being talked of for tine head of the aircraft production board and there is no question but what he would fit in there much the same as MT. Schwab does as the head of the emergency fleet corporation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The claim from Berlin is that the war authorities would examine any re- quest the allies might make about all belligerents stopping the air raids on defenseless towns. Germany is be- ginning to feel the effects of its own practices and it will be Germany that win do the requesting if it is done.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
EnouciS at Present.

Mir. Editor: &Bncle Billie and Aunt Sallie mightFjust as well calm them selves. Exsry Intelligent man knows and there are fdutte a number of wor1l- ,en left 1n country who are not such 8ificurabis fools but what they know there is ignorance enough among the men voters without adding
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Children Cry
 FOR 1FtETCHER'S C A SIT . RIA

wooden potato masher. There is us-s
 ually peanut butter attachment. with food choppers; if missing, grind twice with the finest knife. Add salt salt tol taste. The resulting butter" may be used as it is, thinned with little water for spreading or moistened with; a little salad oil
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The taking over of the Erie canal and the establishment Of federal freight service on the lakes is in keeping with the need of conserving transportation and the action regard ing the coastwise shipping.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
WHEN SHOES PINCH.

To prevent new shoes from pinching lay a cloth moistened in hot water across the place where the pressure is felt most, changing the cloth as soon as it becomes cool. This will make the leather shape itself to the fot.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Inasmuch as the state of Connecti- cut hos invested two and a half mill lions in Liberty bonds, Governor Hol- comb is certainly justified in urging everyone to obtain such a valuable se- curity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
BRieHTENs uINoLEuM.

Use tepid water and naptha soap, do- ing only small section at time, wip- ing very dry and being careful not to walk on while wet Never use kero- sene to clean linoleum, for it rots the fabrics.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TO FLUTE oReANDIE.

To flute lace or organdie collars without Q flut' 'ng iron heat a new curl ing iren not too hot and proceed. The effect is as good as though a new flu- ting iron had been used
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TO FIREPRooF CLOTHING.

Garments worn by children should be rendered fire proof by the addition of little ammonium phosphate to the water in which they are washed. This will not render them absolutely fire- proof, but very nearly so.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

Did you know that by keeping a few pieces of the dried yellow rind of an orange in your tea canister you can give the cheaper grades ofy tea the delicious fragrance and taste of the more expensive grades?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

A few drops of turpentine on a v-oollen cloth will clean shoes very nicely.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

An equal mixture of turpentine and linseed oil will remove white marks on furniture caused by water.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

When your household linens wear out in the hemstitched hens join the cloth to the hem with novelty braid. The appearance is good and the wear ing qualities excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

To take away as little as possible of the potato when peeling. put the potatoes into rapidly boiling water for about ten minutes, then take out and when cool enough peel.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Ivory knife handles that have become yellow can be restored to their former whiteness by rubbing with turpentine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The rivers and harbors bill now be- fore congress is declared to be a 'porkless" measure. Who ever heard of such a thing?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Varnish and paint stains in coarse fabric can be removed by first satura- ting with turpentine and then washing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Carpets can be cleaned and the colors restored by going over occasionally with broom dipped into warm water to which has ben added a little tur- pentine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Even though war prevails it looks very much as if the Americans in- tended to fully explain the pleasures of baseball to the people of that country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Word now comes to the effect that the kaiser is going to make the Ukraine a German colony. Did the Ukraine expect anything different:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Miss Mary T. Dowd directs the do- nestle science training of the 5000 New York girls in the largest girls high school in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Tn the West from 50 to 67 per cent of the women graduates marry, while in the East the percentage is from 40 to 50.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The selection Of the name for the new highway to the submarine base is one of the easiest tasks connected with such an undertaking.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The resignation of Count Czernin does not appear to have brought about peace even amongst the people Of Austro- Hungary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The man on the corner says: Tho people who are found to be sympa- thyless never fail to be well stocked up on prejudice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Old inner tubes from automobile tires make thd finest elastic for knickerbockers, bloomers and rompers knees. Cut straight across with an old pair of scissors. a quarter of an inch wide. Such a knee elastic. sur wives repeated washings without stretching.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

When blackening the stove add a few drops of turpentine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

When the soles of new shoes are dipped several times in very hot mutt ton tallow they will wear nearly twice as long.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Clean gilt frames with a sponge moistened with turpentine
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

Let your dollars be converted into bullets and our boys at the front will see that they are turned into Ger mans.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Girl messengers employed by the telegraph companies in this country earn 2h cents message, which nets them from s5 to $20 per week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Why not use that discarded high chair for a kitchen stool? Remove the back and arms, apply new coat of varnish, if necessary, and beholdl a new stool from useless chair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TO LloUEN HONEY.

For cramps and pains apply cloths wrung out Of hot turpentine water.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Isabella Kiizean, a 16-year -old girl, has charge of all the office boys in the Kansas City office of the Missouri Pacific Railway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
HOME MADE.

If you do not have a good chopper, first cut fresh roasted peanuts as fine as possible, then mash with heavy,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Baroness de Rothschild, one of the wealthiest women in France, labors from dawn to dark as nurse.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

One way to make use of odd black stockings is to cut them into strips and make them into borders for braided rag rugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Miss Margaret Mahanay, who ope- rates an extensive poultry farm near Concord, Mass. is an authority on turkey problems.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22
TuRPE ENTINE USES.

A few drops added to the water in which clothes are boiled will whiten them
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Headaches caused by worry or ex- haustion may be relieved by very simple means. If possible. put on loose clothing. loosen the hair and supply yourself with a bowl of hot water and several towels. Wet the towels in the hot water and apply back of the ears and to the base of the brain. Change these often and you will soon find relief A hot foot bath hastens the process.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

It will exterminate cockroaches il sprinkled in their haunts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Black panne velour tea jackets are charmingly trimmed with dull gold embroideries.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Moths will. leave if it is sprinkled about, as they dislike it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

LIBERTY lFHEATRES" Have Been Built in All National ,Guari
 and @Nddbnal Army Camps
 in America. 'ssmileage B6oks7' issued, by Fedora Military Enter rtainment CounciA Epro 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 Co.,; The Reid & Hughes Co. Boston Store).
 ,Rarhbone's Drug Store. Ricker's Drug Store. snf' 3S GS The Lee & Osgood Go. The Wauregan Hotel Office. '9' Mara & Eggleton. George Madden Cigar Store). l't Engler's Pharfnacy.i K of C. Rooms. Ring & Sisk, Druggists. The Y. M. c. A. Office. H. M. 1serou. J. c. Macpherson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Black velvet and white satin are frequently combined in making an evening wrap.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Velveteen is in great favor for dim ner and evening gowns, and dark blue is favored
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The mourning dress of black taf- feta can be fastened with dull silver buttons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

There is danger if a child continues to cough after the whooping cough. The lungs should be examined by competent physician and remedies prescribed and such local treatment be administered as will clear up the condition. Chronic bronchitis some times develops. and in connection with undue exposure the foundation for later tuberculosis may be laid.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Capes haven't particle of sedate- ness about them; instead they are all novelties.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Keep even your smallest candle ends. Put them in a little bag and convert what otherwise would have been wasted into f1atiron smoother
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Stockings with very bad runs" need not be thrown away. Use a crochet hook to catch up the dropped stitches.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Collar and buttons of gray squir- rel make child's broadcloth coat at tractive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

Silver lace Is used over shimmering satin in making a charming even ing dress.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

When broom has been worn until the straws are too short, rip out all but the upper row of stitching. soak in hot soapsuds. trim the bottom even and, after pressing the straws into shape, dry thoroughly. The broom will last n1lite a while longer
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RECIPES.
Sta.med Puddinn

Steamed Pudding. 1 egg, i cup mo- lasses, 1 cup sour milk, teaspoon soda. A cup corn meal, 1 cup barley flour, 4 teaspoon salt, cup chopped raisins. Beat egg, add molasses, milk and soda dissolved in a little cold water. Sift cornmeal and barley flour and salt together and combine with first mixture. Add chopped raisins and pour into well greased bakink powder tins or popover cups. If the latter are used, cover each cup with a well greased paper. Steam two hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-22

The correct way of marking lin- gerie is to have the first name ern- broidered in a facsimile of ones own handkriting.