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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS.

Times have changed. It used to be that upholstered chairs were only for the wealthy, or the heirs of antiquity. But now, as far as price goes, anybody can have one. A modified wing arm chair, with straight short legs, can be bought for comparatively little. Many times it can be used in it's original coverings, but if, to follow a certain decorative color scheme it seems nec- essary to have it recovered, it may be done at the time of buying for only the actual cost of the material At any later time there is an additional cost of about s3 for covering Of the widest material It usually takes three and half to four yards without a ruffle. A chair of this sort would be delightful for the living room. Il might be upholstered in a dark, well covered cretonne or printed linen, a valour, repp corduroy, sunfast or hair cloth. For the library it might be up- holstered in repp, linen, velour, cor duroy or leather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
NEEDLEWoRK NOTES,

If you are mendins a badly torn piece of embroidery do as much as possible of the mending- at the back.
 In buttonholing the top of a corset cover or fine centrepieces, run heavy thread around the scallop before be- ginning the buttonholing This pre- vents tearing and gives a firm edge to work upon
 Don't discard your little girls guimpes just because the lower sleeve and cuff are worn out. Get out your piece bag and in a few minutes you can fashion and attach new sleeve portion to the old upper. A cambric one will usually outlast two extra pairs of sleeves, as these parts have to be washed good deal more than the rest of the garment. So much for repairs Better still when making new ones make extra portions a little longer tc allow for growth and you won't have to worry about new ones so often.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
BEAUTIFUL RIBBONS.

Ribbon plays an important part in dress trimmings, accessories, etc., and never have been more beautiful than they aer this year. Many are inter- woven with gold and silver and some are formed almost entirely of dull gold or silver tissue.
 There are ribbons of satin with paisley spots in old fashioned tints and pale taffeta ribbons in rose, mauve and nattier blue, over which are sprinkled at intervals lucky" lady birds brocaded in dull gold or silver.
 Striped or checked faille ribbons are extremely fashionable, and among the novelties are ribbons with long woven fringe at the ends.
 Various are the ways in which these ribbons are utilized for frock trim mings. They are introduced in the form of inset bands, plaited, shirred or plain, and sometimes as sfrillings or riCningS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
ARM THE MERCHANTMEN.

In connection with the activity of the GermsE U-boats on this side Of the Atlantic it is a noticeable fact that most Of the ships which have been sunk have been those which were not armed. Had they carried guns the same as those which 20 through the submarine zone the submarines would still have a chance to use tor pedoes upon them without giving warning bu. that could not be done with the same degree of safety when the coastwise vessels are armed as when they are unarmed.
 Tn this connection it is noted that a cargo carrier returned to port after becoming suspicious of the presence Of an underwater boat and the com- handler requested that his ship be fitted out with guns. That being done he would not hesitate to guide his ship to the designated port He un- derstands the protection which goes with such armament and the wide berth which the submersihles give to ships thus able to defend themselves
 There can be no question but what the arming of merchant vessels has been of the greatest value on the other side Of the water. A number of submarines have been accounted for by the gunners on such ships and an unarIned ship is not considered fiji for service about the British Isles.
 While there were no submarines on this side such protection was not considered necessary but now that they have appeared and are picking off the unprotected vessels it is time that this matter was given due thought. They are certainly entitled to all the protection they can get and no means of decreasing the effective ness of the underwater boats can b. overlooked.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
FLOOR CUSHIONS.

The floor cushion as the modern development of the footstool is so well established now that it needs no in troduction. Sometimes these cushions are of black or of purple green-sub- stantial hues and suitable for foot cushions-but at other times they are of delicate hue and even made of lace fit only, it would seem, for the foot
 shot in Cinderella's crystal slipper; also are there cushions for the garden and the veranda. There are drawing
 room cushions and dining room cush- ions, bedroom cushions and boudoir cushions, cushions for the morning and cushions for tea time. cushions for ones limousine and cushions for the beach when summer comes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
RECIPES.

Devonshire Drop Cakes.-15 lbs. cold cooked potatoes. A pint milk, 2 oz. Margarine. oz. grated cheese, salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes an1 mix in the cheese. Put the margarine and milk into a sauce pan and heat. Then mix thoroughly with the pota- toes. Season with salt and pepper, and place large spoonfuls of the mix ture in separate piles like drop cakes on a greased tin. Bake in a quick oven 10 to Is minutes. or till golden color.
 Fish soup.-1 cod's head, 1k pound potatoes, 1 onion, pints water, E ounce rice. salt and pepper, parsley. Wash cod's head thoroughly. then cut or chop it in half. Wash. peel and slice the potatoes; peel and slice the onion. Put the fish, vegetables and the liquid into pan, and cook slowly till tender Rub the soup thoroughly through a sieve, return it to the sauce pan and season to taste. Boil up again and serve hot with little finely chopped parsley on top.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
CLEAN WHITE FEATHERS.

White feathers of any kind, es- pecially white plumes, can be cleaned at home to look like new at a small cost. Take one quart of gasoline and 5 cents worth of plaster of paris, and mix together to the consistency of whipped cream. Dip the feathers in this mixture several times and squeeze and pat them for a few minutes; then hang up in the open air to dry thoroughly and until all the gasoline has evaporated (Remember never tt use gasoline in room with light o1 fire; it is very explosive) Be care ful not to handle feathers unit thoroughly dry; then shake well (but not too hard), and result will be g beautiful, fluffy feather Furs may be cleaned in this way, both white an6 light gray, with perfect results.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

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 shese theatres Send one to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY sSldier.
 Price s1. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Go. The Reid & Hughes Co. (Boston Store). Rathbone's Drug Store. Ricker's Drug Store. The Lee & OSgood Co. The Wauregah Hotel Offce. Mara & Eggleton. George Madden (Cigar store). Engler's Pharmacy. K of c. Rooms. Ring & Sisk Druggists. The Y N. c. A. Office. H. N. Lerou. J. C. Macpherson
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

mannish heel or with modified Cuban for walking and practical wear. It has a smart. long, though not ex- aggerated, vamp with partially pointed toe and punching that accents is smartness and outlines a wing tip. Then the oxford jumps from the for service style to the for dress occasion type, and many and varied are it's materials.
 All patent coltsllin is the most though it consents to a modified one for the woman who cannot attain the highest.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
PERMANENT PAvsMgNrs.

As the result of the adjourned an- nual city, meeting there can be little question but wha+ the taxpayers or Norwich 1ully recognize the need of
 constructing more permanent pave rnerts within the city limits and but
 for the fact that the yearly expenses are running higher than usual and that there are other big demands for
 money in sight it seems probable thas
 the meeting would have gone much
 farther than it did in authorizing ex-
 penditures :in that direction.
 In confning itself to the widening
 and paving Of West Thames street
 from High street south it is quite evil
 dent that it recognized a need which
 has long existed That street may
 of the others as far as the present roadbed is concerned, but it is one of the main avenuesso sof travel which has long needed attention and the work to he done will mean the extension of the eomnendable improvement which was made when Thames street was wid ened.
 The vote recommending the i'm rroEen1ent Of West Main street hills
 out of the appropriation for macadam repairs showed good judgment but cfere is likewise need for the devo- ion Of all that can be spared from | this fund for the betterment Of the road lending to Taftviiie and the Lau- ] Tsl fiill macadam. These are two 1 other important entrances to the city which are in need Of immediate at ] tention and had the tax rate not beer mounting so hieh there is good req 1 so7 to believe that the appropriations asked for for such work would havt | been voted. These with the acquisi l tion of more fire apparatus are mat 1 ters which will confront the city $ year from now.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
ADJUSTING LABOR DISPUTES.

A strike which involves a public utility always concerns many more than those whose interests are, direct ly at stake. The public is made the innocent victim whatever the condi- tions-but, particularly is this true now when every energy Is being bent on war work and increased dependence :s being placed upon public transpor- tation facilities to get the employees to and from their work.
 It cannot help being looked upon as happy solution of the dispute be- tween the car crews and the Public Service corporation of New Jersey thepefore, when. 1t was agreed that the wage increase which was offered
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

So can do my house work without any difficulty. I advise any woman who is afflicted with female troubles to give Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Com pound trial and it will do as much for them. "- Mrs. MARIE BoYD, 142l 9th St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
 Sometimes there are serious condi- tions where 8 hospital operation is the only alternative, but on the other hand so many women have been cured by this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after doctors have said that an operation was necessary = every woman who wants to avoid an operation should give 1t B fair trial before submitting to such a trying ordeal
 If complications exist, write to Lydia D. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mess, for advice. Tho result of many years experience is st your service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

joining of the brocade with the plain satin top. The drawstring was a blue satin ribbon, held at the ends with one of the large green beads.
 While the bag with the drawstring is very attractive for practical use, the bag with clasp top makes a more convenient style for those who find it necessary to get at the contents of heir bags without the annoyance of diving for the desired article.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
BEDSTEAD sETTEE.

A very attractive hall settee was made out of an old wooden bedstead as follows: The head of the bed made the back The foot of the bed was cut in half and made the sides. The sides of the bed were cut down and made the seat. With some sofa pil- lows to help a useful and beautiful piece of furniture was thus provided for the reception hall
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
STORIES OF THE WAR
WATCH OUT! INSECTS LIKE
 MUSKMELONS.

"Well, Fellow Bugs" says the lead CT of the insects some fine morning, ''let's go into the garden today and have a fine dinner on muskmelon plants. They're very nice and tender now"
 Young muskmelons are not the only greens that insects devour eager ly if they get a chance, says today's bulletin from the National War Gar den Commission, but the plants can be protected easily and they are well worth 1t. Who would refuse for breakfast a rich, homegrown musk melon picked in the cool of the morn ing, while still bathed in sparkling dew Here is what to do to have them on your table:
 As soon as the frosts are past pre- pare the melon corner by deep blowing or spading and put two or three fork. fuls of well-rotted manure in each hill Make the hills six feet apari each way, and work the manure into the ground, Plant eight or 10 seedl in each hill, and cover one inch deep 1 When the plants are three or foui 1 inches high thin out all but two ol | three of them. Give good cultIva- ton and spray thoroughly. Young muskmelon plants are rel. ished by several kinds of insects. ant are usually very much injured by be.
 ing partly eaten up. The best thins i to do is to use plant protectors al 1 soon as the seeds sprout A ligh
 wooden frame with cheese -cloti
 tackled on. or small boxes without
 tops or bottoms but with cheese -clotl
 tackled over the tops will serve. Thes,
 should be left over the plants unti l a foot or more of growth has takei place.
 Melons do best in sandy soil, bu will succeed on heavier land.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

When the eyes begin to settle back in the head it is due to a wasting away of the fatty cushion back of the eyes. Massage will not help this con- dition. You must build up the general health. Eat nutritious food, drink milk or cream between meals, take a brisk walk every morning and sleep in 8 well-ventilated room.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
sAsHEs AND GiRDLEs.

Sashes and wide girdles are an inn portant accessory of many of the newest gowns. In girdles, the wide crushed styles made of fabric or of ribbon are favored, being twisted twice around the waist and buttoned on either side.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
REMOVES TAR.

Ether, methyIated spirits or tur- pentine will remove tar. First rub the stain with little fresh lard and allow to stand a while, then wash. if this
 does not remove tar, cover stain with, a mixture of oil of turpentine and the white of an egg. let stand and wash in the usual way
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

A camphorated bath is refreshing and leaves pleasant color on the skin. Pour slowly into a basin of water sufficient of the lotion to make the water look milky and sponge the body with it. Tincture oz benzoin, one-half ounce; tincture of camphor, one ounce; cologne, two ounces. Shake well and it is ready for use. The cleansing bath with soap and water should. of course. be taken first.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The bolsheviki are ready to yield the Black sea fleet to the Germans if they will promise to return it after the war and stop invading Russia. Is it pos- sfble that the boisheyiki are able to place any faith in German prom ige!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

It makes no difference whether they belong to belligerent or neutral na- tions the U-boats sink every vessel that they can as is shown by the de- struction of the Norwegian vessels on this side of the Atlantic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Checked and plaid taffeta are very good for silk dresses for summer. The light colors used in them make wei come relief from the rather sombre colors of our suits and street dresses of cloth
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The idea of. putting the idlers to work is good one and if the jail- birds can be made to help out in the tabor situation they ought not to be overlooked
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

From long experience it has beer conclusively shown that no more re- liance can be placed on the proper be. havior of General Humidity than upor the Huns,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The steamship which fires at every thing that looks like a periscope has the right idea. It is no time to take chances.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Put a piece of ice in the room in which a patient with a high fever is lying: it will prove a boon to the sufferer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Bread will cut thinner and in more even slices if you turn the loaf up- sidedown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Mrs. Ruth K. McGee of Hoduiarra. Wash. recently appointed regent of the state university, is the first woman to ever hold such an office in that university.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

One large tablespoonful of white flour and one large tablespoonful of butter, blended, will thicken half a pint of milk or water sauces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

'7The perfect woman,' as defined by a conference of teachers of the com bfned girls schools of England, is 40 years of age, married and has five children and lives just outside Liver pool
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Eucalyptus oil will remove grease, including machine oil, from any febric without injury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

When the enamel on gas stoves be- comes discolored, SCOUT it with damp flannel dipped in garden soil.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The National Union of Teachers, after forty years of existence, is to | have a woman president, Miss Elsie R. | Conway having been appointed to the
 position -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

A very good way to singe chickens is to hold them over saucer of burn : ing alcohol There is no soot left then on the flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
EDITORIAL NOTES.

If it is impossible to get any good news out Of Russia it might be a good idea to put some into it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

It is an excellent idea to sponge the neck and chest off with cold water each morning, as this serves to harden the flesh against cold. The girl should be sure that the space between her two shoulders is well protected, for it is from the rear that the icy winds strike pneumonia and inflammation of the lungs into the body.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Of the PAS separate manufacturing industries in New York state, women are employed in all trades except in the manufacture of bricks, tiles, fer tilizer and ice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Sweet oil will remove hot water marks from Japanese trays. Rub it well until the marks disappear, then polish the tray with flour and a soft cloth
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Interest runs high in anticipation of the bringing in of captured subma. rine, or the report that it has been destroyed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

When making deserts, allow one heaping tablespoonful of granulated sugar to each egg and half pint of milk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

While 1t is reported that the Ger man troops are to have meatless days. prisoners tell of the fact that they are already suffering from eatless days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Wide, draped girdles of handsome brocaded ribbon are also employed, especially across the front of a gown
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

To remove the unpleasant odor from the bands after peeling onions, rub them with salt and wash in cold water
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Tn Miss Violet Pammel, Iowa State college claims to have one of the greatest all around athletes among university o-eds. Miss Pamme1 has won seven medals in athletic com petitions. her field Of endeavor em- bracing golf. tennis, hockey and basket ball.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

0&A-
 doctors decided that I would have to go through an operation before l could get wei.
 "My mother, who had been helped by Lydia E. Pink ham s Vegetable Com pound, advised me to try it before sub hitting toan opera ton. ltrelieved me frowo vnW fN1nhleA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The Austrian drive is being antici- pated daily. but the kaiser hasn't as yet fixed the date for the neutral press representatives to be at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

There are some things which it is necessary to have and the city meet ing appears to have so looked upon the matter of better streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
INK SPOTS,

To remove ink from white goods, soak half an hour in vinegar, wash, soak in solution of chloride of lime, wash.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

White of an egg will clean fly speck: from gilt frames or holdings. Apply the white of egg with caEaeTs hail brush.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The man on the corner says: A good many people find it quite task to keep in tune with June
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

One and a half teaspoonfuls of bak- ing powder to one pint of sifted four is good rule to follow for biscuits or shortcake.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
oxFoRps ARE SMART.

Pumps are out and oxfords are in
 In style there's the oxford of first inportance--the oxford with low,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
TRY THIS.

To keep picture frames from be- coming fly specked rub them with water in which onions have been boiled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The best pieces of meat for roast- ing are the ribs, sirloin and pinbole
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
HOW MRS. BOYD AVOIDED AN
 OPERATION

Canton. Ohlo.---"I suffered from . female trouble which caused me much
 -ssEea-s~1r Asktl fTeSa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10
OTHER VIEW POINTS

If the war gardeners plot is sui ficiently secluded to permit him to work in a sleeveless undershirt, these days, he may secure at practically no expense, a pair of fashionable Atlantic City shoulders which cannot be dis tinguished from the genuine article.- Waterbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Dust is brought from the outer air into the establishment on the clothes Bacteria and other germs which infest dust do not grow except when this dust is in motion. Houses should therefore, be well dusted Vacuum cleaners are the best because they draw off this germinating stuff.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Gray tricollet and blue serge is one of the newest fabric partnerships.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

The food administration is wise in announcing it's intention to take charge of control of ice and to fix prices in as many communities as practicable. The greed of the ice man has be- come historic, and the opportunities for cold profits are larger now than ever unless protection is given the consumer. In justice to the ice deal- CTS it must be said that greed is not the only reason for higher prices. War conditions have increased expenses and difficulties of operation in common with otheA lines of business. But this fact is too liable to be taken as an excuse for unfair increases. Con- troller Hoover, however, will do what he can to make prices equitable.- Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Herr Muller (Meiningen) stated in the Reichstag that more than two- thirds of the German doctors were in the army, and that there was a great and increasing lack of doctors in many districts in Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

And still the jereys come in fibre silk, wool and novelty weaves.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Roshanara crepe makes into frocks and suits as pretty as it's name
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Tweeds are popular again, also serge, tricotine. gabardine and Poiret twill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

pound or more of ieanest part of skirt.
 skin and cut into small squares. Melt
 some of the fat in saucepan, brown squares nicely, cover with boiling water and allow to simmer one hour. Add a
 carrot and turnip (if liked), sliced
 pepper and salt After the hour, slice two or three onions and cook another half-hour. The meat will be as tender and tempting as steak and at half the cost
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Tailored coats and skirts are ofte long and slim.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

A smart suit of oyster white silk poplin is trimmed with foulard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Look out for the ax a man has to grind when he begins to jolly you.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Narrow skirts contribute to girlish silhouette.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-10

Broken potatoes left over from a meal, should be mashed, added to a beaten egg, rolled into balls and fried or baked. Potatoes which are intend ed for roasting, baking or frying always be half-bolled first.