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The Benson signal., 1918-03-30
RECALLED DAYS OF YOUTH
MiddIe:Aged New Yorker Succumbed
to the Almost Forgotten Fascina-
tion of Coasting.

Riverside drive on a winter day with
snow everywhere aplenty.
Between the drive and the river
there are many places that make good
cOasting; there are short, gentle in
clines that are nice for small children,
and then there are longer, sleeper,
more varied slides that suit the bigger
boys better.
At a slide of the latter description
halted father and mother with their
six-year-old son, who had his sled
along.
"There's a good place." said father.
"Too steep, isn't it?" said son.
"No. I'll show YOU"
"And with that, his boyhood days
coming back to him as he saw the
boys sliding, father seated himself on
the sled and a moment later away he
went.
Presently he was back again at the
top of the hill ready for the next slide
and from now on carrying his son.
"It seems to be as much fun fofu
you as it Is for john" the smiling
mother said.
"It is. I am going to buy sled for
myself tomorrow" said father.-New
York Times.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30

gerous, because you are liable to burn
holes in the garments if you are not
careful.
Recruits generally sent to Blighty
for brand of insect powder adver-
tised as "Good for body lice The ad-
vertisement is quite right; the powder
is good for "cooties;;" they simply
thrive on it.
The older men of our battalion were
wiser and made scratchers out of
wood. These were rubbed smooth with
bit Of stone or sand to prevent splin-
ters. They were about eighteen inches
long, and Tommy guarantees that a
scratcher of this length will reach
any part of the body which may be at
tackled. Some of the fellows were lazy
and only made their scratchers twelve
inches, but many a night when on
guard, looking over the top from the
fire step of the frOnt-line trench they
would have given a thousand "quid"
for the other six inches.
Once while we were in rest billets an
Irish Hussar regiment camped In an
open field opposite our billet. After
they had picketed and fed their horses,
a general shirt hunt took place. The
troopers ignored the call "Dinner up"
and kept on with their search for big
game. They had a curious method Of
procedure. They hung their shirts over
hedge and beat them with their en-
trenching tool handles.
asked one Of them why they didn't
pick them off by hand, and he an
swered, "We haven't had bath for
nine weeks or change of clabber. If
I tried to pick the 'cooties' off my shirt,
I would be here for duration of war;"
After taking a close look at his shirt, I
agreed with him; it was alive.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30
MILK THAT is SPILLED
WOULD FEED THOUSANDS

We'spill too much milk. There
is no use to cry over it after
wards, but precautions before it
happens would help consider
ably.
In an investigation not long
,, ago, dairy specialists of the
United States department of ag-
: riculture learned that losses in
I handling milk in the city plant
averaged 2.15 per cent Of the
{ amount handled by Al dealers.
,, At that rate a dealer handling
, 5000 gallons a day would lose
1O7A gallons daily, or nearly
10000 gallons in a year.
The departments specialists
. name nine leaks for these losses.
Milk-plant men especially can
stop them, but anyone who
handles milk cans will be able
to help. Here are the ways in
which losses are most likely to
occur:
l. Leaky cans.
2. Careless handling of cans.
both in transferring from cars
and in dumping.
/ 8. Inefficient draining of cans.
4. Leaky or battered appa-
|. ratus.
5. Filters out of repair, as
leaky valves.
6. Losses at the filler. This
may be caused by the valves not
being properly adjusted, care
lessness in handling, breakage Of
bottles, etc.
z. Carelessness in handling
full cases of milk, thus break
;; ing the bottles.
8. Loss from not removing all
the milk from the pasteurizer,
I pipes, pumps, tanks, or other ap-
paratus.
9. Loss during the process of
pasteurizing and clarifying by
! evaporation 9 and mechanical
wastage.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30
Boys Wanted to Be Sure.

'T'll give one Of you boys dime to
carry my bag to the station" said
cross-eyed man, pausing before three
ragged little fellows.
(Which one, mister?" piped the boys
In chorus.
"You," said the cross-eyed man.
(Which one"
"YOu."
There was a pause. Finally one lit
the fellow said: Fair do, mister; close
one eye and look at the kid you want,
will you?"
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30

In the next instaIIment Ser
eeant Empey tell of the realiza-
tion of his ambition-his ar
rival in a first line trench-and
of how he wished he were back
in Jersey City.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30

more skill than is necessary in the pro-
duction Of animals marketed at more
mature ages, but, as has been stated,
it is also usually more profitable.
Heavier grain feeding is necessary, but
as the feeding period is shorter less
amount of grain is necessary to bring
the cattle to maturity.
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30
a Minor Role,

"Were you ever patroness at soci-
ETY. AFFAIR."" "No; I'm always one Of
the patrOnized."
The Benson signal., 1918-03-30

Too many men are incapable of do
ing their own thinking.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
MID WAY NEWS

Cool and cloudy this morning. Looks like We are going to have some more rain.
 We had pretty big frost Sun day morning. Watch out early gardeners. you will get your plants killed.
 We are sorry to learn that W. l.. Cole is still very sick. His brother, H. P. Cole of Oklahoma, was down to.see him last week.
 We have a new substitute on route 6. He is aygood one Pearl said.
 Eugene Ward happened to a bad accident last week. Got two of his fingers cut nearly off. Too bad Gene, you'd better be care ful.
 There was a jolly little crowd at the singing at Claude Harri. sons Sunday night. The sing ing was fine.
 Clyde Cummings and wife will move to their new home this week. They were in town Satur- day buying their furniture.
 Mir. Bascom Avery and Miss Mae Landers were married Sun day afternoon at the brides fathers, Mir. k Landers. The writer wishes them good luck.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
SUTTON SCRAPS

After several spring-like days We are having another cool snap.
 Lester White has beer sick with measles the past week.
 If you want a hair cut aud a shave call on Arthur Garrett in the .ear end of Sutton's and Ellis storehOuse.
 Bro. Durham filled his ap- pointment at Harmony Sunday.
 J. F. Garrett had the misfor- tune of getting. his finger cut off last week.
 School at this place is pro gtessing fine. Teachers all went home Friday, returning Sunday. Miss Owens to Patmos. Misses Taylor and Bailey to Blevins, Miss Rogers to Little Rock.
 Will Sharp, wife and son. of Sevier county, were visiting rel atives in our community Sunday.
 Misses Johnie Ellis and Mil dred Thornton were shopping in Prescott Friday.
 Last Saturday J. E. Woodul was kicked in the face by one of his mules. knocking out three of his teeth and faacturing his jaw bone.
 Tholbert Smith, wife and little son. of Bleyins were visiting his father, .J. F. Smith Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Jennie Mae Woodul spent Sunday with Miss Glen Bates.
 J. D. Sutton is looking lonely since he heard of his old sweet heart being married. Jeff, don't become Respondent, think there i' a slight chance for you and Lemolack yet.
 Mrs. Ann Woodul left Satur- day for Locksburg where she will spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Ali Sutton.
 Roy. W. e. Feltsss will preach at New Liberty church next Sun day. Everybody come.
 BynUm Brooks and family passed through cur burg Sunday en route to MT. Barton Sanders.
 Willie Erwin has bought a joy wagon. Look out girls, he will be after you soon, suppose 1t will be free delivery for awhile.
 As news lis a little scarce will be going.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
". C. '. U.
MRS. JOHN M. PITTMAN.l

Mrs. c. B. Andrews was hos tess to the Union Thursda. afternoon, where quite mum Der gathered to pay homage t. our sainted leader, Frances E Willard.
 Mrs. A. c. Williams had { splendid program arranged. l was good to hear the voice O our loved Laura Lee Powell now, Mrs. Gordon, singing agail in w. c. T. U. meeting.
 The white ribbon was tied or little Edgar Taggart, this dedi. eating him to the holy principles of Purity and Right, taught by the Woman's Christian Temper ance Union. We were glad to receive as new member, Mrs. Warren Cummings, who was at once elected Secretary.
 New inspiration is always gained by reviewing the life of a great person, and especially of one who blazed the way for high CT living as did Frances Willard who dared to advocate the many reforms that are now being crys. talized into law, when there seemed to be no encouragement whatever. In those days the bal lot of the preacher and the brew CT often nestled so closely to gether that one could not be dis tinguished from the other.
 Pulpits were often closed to our St. Frances. - She trod the dusty pathway by faith and came out conqueror, and long after the struggle is over; when the temperance cause ceases to be the bone of contention but Is the natural thing, Frances Vii lard's name will shine with re newed lustre because she gayc herself unstintingly to the cause of Home Protection and was her self a saint of God.
 Next meeting with Mrs. A. (. Hawkins.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
SAVE TIE HENS.

Every laying hen sold from the farms before theIfrst of May means a loss of about 30 eggs to the food supply of the Nation. These eggs are valuable food, manufactured largely from in- sects. weeds and grass. garbage and waste. The eggs, therefore, are almost wholly a net gain in human food. Moreover, the hen is just as good after ste has laid these eggs as before.
 Save the hens is the message that tbe United States Depart ment of. Agriculture is sending broadcast through press notices and posters. and through its county agents, especially in the southern poultry-raising sections.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
ARTISAN

Quite a few have begun farm ing and gardening in this neigh borhood.
 E. J. Aaron, little daughter. and his mother of Lanebure were visitors of relatives at Al tesian Saturday and Sunday.
 Bro. C. H. Jackson of Camde' filled his regular appointmel and delivered quite an interes ing sermon to a small but yer attentive congregation Sunday
 C. Y. Meador has bsught thr Firchan place and is now moving We are glad to have them in thI community.
 Miss Annie Riddle of Salil. county, is visiting friends nea. Prescott.
 Mrs. c. l. Meador was tI= guest of Mrs. Firehan Tuesday
 Misses Bessie Dickerson az ZelI Crumley were shopping .t Prescott Wednesday.
 Wesley Daniels is reportod quite sick. We hope he Wi soon recover.
 1 suppose the friends of Roy T. Witcher will be glad to know that he has received an honor able discharge from the army, and IS now at home in Texarkar a where his parents recently moved.
 Clarence Crumiey has been puny the past few days but is better now.
 C. Y. Meador has purchased a new -.
 Marriei-At the home of the brides parents Sunday after noon about theree o'clock, in the presence of a few relatives and friends, Mir. B. Avery and Miss Mae Landers, We wish for then success and happiness.
 The lonesome old maids.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
REMEMBER

We have decided bargains in farms and city properties, Also are now selling A vast amount oi the Groves p, 000 acres of farms, timber and cutover lands. Also the Valley Lumber Company $ lands. Your choice in tracts of 10 acres up. You know these tracts consists of a very large acreape of the most desirable and fertile lands in Nevada County, Henee. W- Arpr eou |, select what you desire while the picking" is good. Call and see us Moore X Martin,
 Prescott, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
WHITES CHAPEL

Here comes an old bachelor, he will soon be thirty-nine; he is looking for pretty little woman that will work in the field and also get in the wood and pine.
 Mrs. Eunice Camp of this place has been confined to her bed for the past few days with appendl- citis. Trust she will soon be re- stored to her wanted health.
 I suppose all the readers of the Picayune were glad to hear from Goose Ankle one more time. Call again. Goosum.
 Werner White of Wichita Falls, Texas, visited homefolks last week
 Sss ss Let sremember that next Mon- day February 9, D. m. will be Tax Collecting at this place. Mr. Mum is in need of a little chick en money.
 It will soon be time for our candidates to come around. 1 am glad to say ssthat l believe We have a nice bunch of men in this race.
 A word to you candidates and I will close:
 To one anu all who intend to be in this race, might do wei. 0 see peer Alex, his nose is all over a;s face.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
Homer filled his regular ap- nointment with Chester Satur-

Homer filled his regular ap- pointment with Chester Satur- day night. Watch out Nellie, he will beat your time.
 Farmers are all busy now sow ing oats.
 P. M. Honea had four blows running last week, planting oats. Porter Davis pulled his whistle Monday morning. Guess he is going to saw.
 What is the matter with New Hope High School? Come again Charlie.
 MT. and Mrs. sDean of New Hope were down to see the new church Wednesday, and Mr. Dean helped on the church. Many thanks, Bro. Dean.
 Louie Urrey lost a fine horse Monday with pneumonia He valued the horse at $l75.
 J. J. Bruce and family of Blevins. visited Mir. Edgar Avery last Sunday.
 Cousin Jim.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21

Surgeons agree that in cases of Gu Burns. Bruises. and Wounds, the fl treatment Is most important. WI an efficient ants scp;ie IS applied prom ly. there k no danger of infection 2 the wound begins To heal at once. r use on man or beast. Rorozoae Is l. ideal Antiseptic and Healing Age Buy it now and be ready for an emc gency. Price 25c. Soc, Sl.00 and Sl.o. Sold by Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21

A scald. burn, or severe cut heals slowly if neglected The family that keeps d bottle of BaIard's Snow Lini- ment on hand is always prepared for such accidents. Price 25e, 5ac and Si per bottle. Sold by Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
Hawkins.

Gas in the stomach or bowels Is disagreeable symptom of a torpid live To get rid of 1t quickly take Heroine It is a marvellous liver stimulaut all bowel purifier Price 60c. Sold |, Guthrie Drug Store.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-02-21
Cousin Jim.

Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or blad- der troubles. Sanol gives relief in 24 hours from all backache and bladder troubles. Sanol is a guaranteed reme- dy. soc ana $l .00 bottle at Hesterly drug store.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
THIN PEOPLE . :. .
  SHOULD TAKE
 PHOSPHATE.
Nothing Like Plain BltrO-PhOsphate <9I3 Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and to
 Increase Strength. VigOr and Nerve Force. As-

Judging from the countless preparA- tfons and treatments which are con- tinually being advertised for the pur- pose of making thin people fieshy. de~r Feloping arms neck and bust, and re- placing ugly hollows and angles by beauty, there are evidently thousands of men and women who keeniy feel their excessive thinneSs.
 Thinness and weakness are usually due to starved nerves. Our bodies need more phosphate than is contained
 in modern foods. Physicians claim there is nothing that will supply this deficiency so well as the organic phos-s phate known among druggists as bitro- phosphate. which is inexpensive and is sold by Lee & Osgood and most an
 druggists under B guarantee of satis-
 faction or money back. By feeding the
 nerves directly and by supplying the
 body cells with the necessary phos- phofie food clements. bitro phosphate.
 quickly produces welcome trans formation in the appearance; the in
 crease in weight frequently being as- tonishing. IF This increase in weight also carries with it q general improvement in the health. Nervousness. sleeplessness and lack Of energy which nearly always | disappear, dull eyes become bright,
 and pale cheeks glow with the bloom of perfect health.
 CAUTION:-Althoug phosphate l is unsurpassed for relieving nervous ness. sleeplessness and general weak ness. it should not, owing to it's re- markable flesh-growing properties. be used by anyone who does not desire to put on flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03

Sl25 sent in by First Selectnan Gas per K. Bailey for ono fearn wagen. The clerk remarked that he had made q note on the bill burned at viGtory celebration" as he believed that was the case in this claim. It was refer red to the finance committee.
 Through Attorney II. H. Pettis a claim was presented against the city for s60 due Liveryman Hodge for board of a horse which. according to all accounts, is fast eating it's kead off, as it's value is scarcely enough to
 stray animal that was picked up on
 the street by the poliee and that no-
 body will acknowledge an ownership
 corporation counsel.
 Street Commissioner James F. Fox reported $4.s26.s1 expended during the month, in which the principal items
 had been: cr1sher $243.63; surface re- pairs s3S8.g5, catch basins $2s4.32 cleaning streets and gutters $93S.51 collecting garbage and ashes s1,93s.90 cleaning brick and block paving S96e.- 50, Rockwell street Improvement s620.- 1 ss.
 The following department bills were approved and the meeting adjourned at S.55: Water department, f35) $1,- S92.45; fire department (1Sl S4,113.8S; park department (10l s67s.15: ceme- 1 tery, department f2e1 sS50.07; gas ant electric (S4) s67,63s.s2: police depart raent dD $3,762.so; finance depart; ment (36l s101, 1,S65.s7; public work: tt3D $7,4S4.4s.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
FoUR-MINuTE SPEAKERS
 NEARING END OF WORK

With the war over. the work of the Four Minute speakers is coming to an end, and it is announced that this de- fartMent of the committee on public information will conclude it's work on Christmas eve and will be disbaneed
 Connecticut Four minute speakers, however, are putting in an extra cam paigr> for good measure this week up- cn the subject of war savings stamps Chairman Allyn L. Brown has ar rangel. the following schedule at the theaters this week: Tuesday-Attor rey A. r. Libby at Auditorium; Rev. F H. Ricletts, at Breed, Rev. W. H. kenpedy at Davis: Thursday, Attorney 4. E. Davies at Auditorium, Attorney Charles V. James at Bread, and At terney D. ". Perkins at Davis.
 The following campaigns remain 10 he completed. after whief the organ ;zation will he officially iisbanded: December :, Red Cross Home Ser vice; Dec. S-14, What Have We Won?"; Dec. -15-23. Red C>oss Christ mas roll call: Spec. 24. closing tributes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
NORWICH EAGLES MAKE
 JOSEPH cURRAN PRESIDENT

Norwich aerie, No. Sn7, Fraternal Order of Eagles. elected the following officers at it's meeting held on Mon day evening in Eagles hall President. Joseph Curran vice president, William H. McGuinness; secretary, Joseph c. Keegan: treasurer, John Leirieh: in side guard, George Kelly; outside guard, John Fitzgerald; trustees, Charles Drescher, Ayel Johnson; phy- sicians,. Louis Cassidy and William Driscoll
 They are to be installed at the first meeting in January by Samuel Ste vens, state vice president.
 It was voted to have an old time smoker and entertainment on the third Monday evening in January for which Matthew Keough, William P Ward. Patrick Mccarthy, George Bel lows and George Geoffert were ap- pointed committee of arrangements. The aerie also voted to open it's charter for a period of 90 days from Jan. 1st. and in that time will conduct a special drive fey new. members.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
wv. c. T. U. MEMBERS WILL
 FOLLOW MRS. HooVER's PLEDGE

The postponed annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held Monday afternoon with a goodly attendance and the, president, Mrs Arthur r. Wy man, presided.
 The service opened with singing Onward, Christian Soldiers, Mrs. IT. F. Palmer accompanying on the piano. Miss Frink offered prayer and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Palmer.
 Mrs. $. Howard Mead followed with her report as treasurer, and both were approved
 Mrs. Peckham read a letter from Herbert Hoover explaining the reason for renewed service and sacrifice. Mrs. Robinson read Mrs Hooyer's message telling of the many nations who need our assistance in their preservation to keep them from famine conditions Mrs. Mead read the pledge which the society members voted to abide by, and thus assist the government to carry on their patriotic duties.
 The secretary and treasurer follow ed with their annual reports. Mrs Fields reported the L. T. L. holding 21 meetings, having a membership of | 50. She also reported for the press and of the many courtesies shown the union.
 Mrs. Mead reported four parlor meetings being held and trusted soon 1 to hear of someone who would open | their home for another
 It was voted to have food sale in January.
 The election of officers resulted in the appointment of Mrs. c. Eugene Saunders to fill the treasurer's office. Mrs. Palmer was reelected secretary, and Mrs. Wyman is to remain in the presidents office until the January meeting.
 A vote of thanks was given Mrs Mead, who has been in office 16 years, eight as secretary and eight as treas urer.
 The epidemic has hindered the work this fall, but the union trusts to ac- complish much during the coming l winter
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-03
NORWICH ZloNlSTS HAVE
 GREAT cELEERATioN MEETING

The Breed theatre had a crowd that filled 1t to tfle standing room point on Sunday evening at special celebration held hy the Norwich district Zionist crganiaa4iOn of Amerca, winch elect ed officers. celebrated the Jewish hoi- iday Of Chanukah and the first ami versary of the British declaration to the Jewish people and dedicated the national flag uf white and blue. Mayor J. ]. Desmond. Principal H. A. Threil of the Norwich Free Academy, Rabbi Joseph N. Rosen- berg and Rabbi Max Stamm were the speakers. M. ]. Silterman. principal of the Norwich Hebrew Institute was the chairman
 One of the interesting ps,rts of the erenfng was the bringing in of flags while the respective national anthems were sung, each with a flag bearer as follows: American. Miss Tilie Strom English, Miss Myra Gordon: French Miss Sarah sStanrn: Italian, Miss Leaf i segal; Hebrew Miss Cfpa Rosenberg the children Of the HehrepT institute sang the greeting to the Hebrew flag Hatitvah tThe Hopel.
 The Norwich district rneubershit
 numbers 270 and they elected the fol
 lowing officers:
 President Abner Schwartz: vice
 president, Mrs. Joseph N. Rosenberg treasurer, Simon l. Blum; secretary | N. I. Silverr7an; chairman of execu i tive committee Rabbi Max Stamrn chairman of Jewish national fund 1 Charles NJ. Gordon; chairman of res
 toration committee, Leon Sachner.
 executive committee. Rabbi J. N. Ro senberg, Michael Levine and M. F Strcm, representing Mizraclli; Rabb
 M. Stamn, Charles M. Gordon, M ]
 Silverman, representing Norwich Ziol
 camp; Mrs. J. N. Rosenberg. Mrs. Mi
 chael Levine and Miss Thelma Solo
 mon, representing Norwich chapter o | Hadassah.
 The following additional member
 of the executive committee were als electd:
 Mrs. R. Alexander, Mrs. Fran
 Hertz. Abraham Cranler, Abrahaa
 Kadish, Jacob Weissnan, Sa1nue
 Goldntein, William Goodman, Nose Gabriel Budnieek.