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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
No Modern convenienees.

Sergeant Paul s. Rieketts, 3f5 F, A, of the American EXpeditienary Forces in France, writes as follows:
 with the Colors'' in France,
 June 26, 1918.
 Dear Folks: l trust that by the time this reaches you, I will have heard from you all, for my two letters must have been received telling you of my safe arrival in France.
 This is some antiduated country and a land where I should never care to make my permanent home. The customs of the people are SO strange to us, and their methods are about 200 years behind the present sfatus of civilized America. l am quartered in a city of about 5000 people and there are no electric lights, to say nothing of trolley cars. The sewer age system is very poor, and the peo- pie have absolutely no idea of santa tien whatever. They get their water for drinking and cooking purposes from hand pumps, located at the street corners. They have no fire pFatec- ton either,t but as all the buildings are constructed of stone possibly they don't need any Very little water is drank here, it is mostly beer, cider and wine. The beer is very poor, the wine very sour, the cider fair and the champagne good. You must not i form any bad opinions of my temper anee habits from the above descrip- tion, I am simply stating few facts.
 It is, nevertheless. a very pictures ] que country and the weather is al most perfect. I am living in barn and sleeping on the hay. We bathe | in the canal and. at least. keep in good health. As to food we are well provided for and keep well. As this | letter has to be censored there is much to be left to your imagination but I have a fund in reserve for that big family reunion after the war. | I have heard much of French we- | men and their celebrated beauty. but 1 frankly. there's nothing particularly dazzling about the female beauty oi this burgh as fan as it has shown up to date, and. to say the least they haven't a thing on our American girls.
 i I wish you could see. what they cal l railroads over here; pretty little toy locomotives with cars to match. never thought that < I should ride 1T a horse car but that pleasure is now mine.
 In spite of these primitive condi- tions, I can sleep anywhere on stone wall or in Nthe road No feather bee ever felt better than my hay bed 1T this barn. every night. I shall, how
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
LABOR TROUBLE AT
 COMPRESSED AIR DAM.
Strike is Reportsd--eempaHy Says
 Men Were Discharges,

When asked regarding the strike at the Fred T. Ley Construction com pany works at the compressed air plant, the tinekeeper for the eompany said that there had been no strike but that about dozen men who had be- come disaffected had been discharged. The men at the plant outside the en- ploy of the construction company say that about 46 of the 1aborers struck for more pay and when the company would not grant their requests, left,
 It was stated Thursday that there are, about 40 men at work at the plant at present and the actual work of changing the plant from compress ed air to hydro electric has not been begun, as the present force is busy putting up shaaties and other tempo rary buildings. The steam drills be- gam work on the dam on Thursday and the work will be pushed along as rapidly as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Somewhere in France,

Dear Mother: Just few lines to let you know that I am getting along 0. K. aud l am feeling fine, This is some place over here, but a man is out of luck if he doesn't speak French. Some of the boys pick it up quickly, but I can't sayyy it at all.
 The people here use us very good and cannot see how it is that we can so along laughing and singing under the present conditions. The Huns think the Yankee boys are lot of wild Indians because when they go over the top they are always shout ing and laughing.
 l suppose you have already req of the great gain the boys have made and the great number of prisoners taken. The latest reports are that 20,0e0 Hun prisoners were taken in the last two days. URele Sam is using the boys pretty good over here and, mother. there, is no cause for worrying. From the Y. NJ. c. A. and the Salvation Army we get the best treatment possible. When the boys come back from the front they sure give the Salvation Army greatest praise. These people stay right in the front lines with the boys and keep
 them supplied with hot coffee and sandwiches. They alse take care of the wounded. I am telling you this because I think that the people back home do not realize the good that the Salvation Army is doing and when we arrived here the Salvation Army
 was the first to greet us. One of them gave us some good cold water and believe me, it was almost as welcome ! as letter from home. IL was pretty hot when we landed here and we were all tired. hungry, and thirsty and, be- i lieye me. that water went good. l I met one of the boys that was
 transferred from MY outfit back ir ; the States and he told me that John ] Shugrue was up at the front. l have ! inquired for Hankins but cant find i out anything about him. but L think
 he's up there too. ....- We can get about all we need over garettes We also get the New York
 Herald every day. It is printed ir 1 France, suppose the country wenf
 wild when they read how we'll the boys are doing.
 l I hope you received my bag and 1 want you to tell me If you liked tha1
 pillow top. Be sure and let me know l about those warrants because 1 wan l to have good care taken of them. Thel are quite hard to get and great dea harder to keep.
 I haven't written to Kit vet, bu will when I finish this, suppose sh, is worried, but she cannot expect tt hear from me SC often now An
 want of the people back nome is no
 to worry, just remember, mother dear that you are now member of tha
 great army of mothers who havi sons that are trying to do their hi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
MAY REALIZE $s,No
 FOR REGIMENT FUND.
Contributions Continue to Gene in to
 Treasury at New London.

The full proceeds for the 68th regi- ment fund from the parade and field day at New Lon0en on Wednesday afternoon may reach $s,GOo, it was re- ported on Thursday night.
 One notable contribution made on Thursday was the sum Of s240 from 2s5 employees If the American Velvet company at Stoningten, in which the largest single contribution had been s1e0 and the smallest 10 cents.
 One person wks claimed that he was the one remaining msmher of the Mothers club brought in sis.10 which ne said was the balance remaining in the treasury v-hAn the club ceased to be an active organization several years ago. Other contributions con- tinued to eeme in on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
 IS SAVING PAPER
By Using Blank Side of Old Posters
 For Press Service.

The campaign to eliminate the waste of all kinds of paper. which is heinz launched oy the federal war in dustries board. is. being taken up. in practical way by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The de- fense council. in addition to further ing this increasingly important cam paign, the full need of which is be- coming realized by the people of this country at large, will put the recon mendatien against waste into the most stringent practice in it's offices.
 Old posters, relics Of bygene drives and campaigns. will be cut to sheets $ 1-2 14 the blank side to be used for second sheets for the "Inferma ton for the Press service which is cir culated to newspapers of the state daily hy the department Of publicity The use of sthis kind of copy paper began Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
GAINS NEW MEMBERS.
St. Mary's T. A. B. Society Initiates
 Four-Thrse Applications.

The regular meeting of St. Mary's T. A. and B. society was held Tues Gay evening i'll their rooms on Broad way with one of the largest attend .ances of the summer present. Presi- dent P J. Caples presided. Three ap- plications for membership were re- eeived and four new members were initiated Plans were made for the annual decoration of the graves of the deceased members of the society and for the memorial mass which will be held in September. The president was given power to appoint committee for the celebration of the Father Mathew anniversary and will make his report at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Trading Cove Boy easssd.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kent of Trad ing Cove just received a letter from their son Harry of the 102nd Reg. Co. G.. U. $. Infantry. dated Iuiy F, 1918, stating his brother. Fred is in the hospital again, having been gassed and knocked down twice by two shells that struck near him He said lie bled from the nose. and that his nerves are shattered from the effects of the shock. and he thought it would be. long time before he would be able to go back to his company. He also writes the Huns are attacking on 6D-miie front this time. but it will rever do them a bit Of good to attack on any of the fronts; we are too strong for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Gtae,Btlletitl.
 Norwich, Friday, Aug. g, 1918.
THE WEATHER.

 There has been some moderation in the high temperatures in virtually all districts where the heated spell of the last few days prevailed.
 The cooling has been due mostly to local rains, but in some states the tempera ture is eorsidera bly, above the seasonal average. Fhe maximuna tenn 7erature Thursday afterneen did not reach 1ee degrees east of the Missis- sippi. Thunder showers are indicated fer the middle Atlantic and New England states during the next 4S hours.
 The temperature will not change materially except locally in the re- gieas of rainfall.
 The winds along the north Atlantic will be list east and occasional thun- der showers. Middle Atlantic, gentle south, aad probably thunder showers.
 Forecast. Southern New England: Probably local rains and thunder showers Fri day and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
MORGAN GROWN MADE
 WINDOW DISPLAY CHAIRMAN
For Local Fisld-Undsr National War
 Service Committee Auspices.

Morgan J. Cronin. display manager of the Reid & Hughes company, has been appointed chairman of the local committee of the national war service committee on window displays
 This appointment comes officially from the national war service commit tee on window displays and hereafter advertising of this nature carried on by the various government depart ments Will be arranged for through the local committee so far as possi- h1e This, ir is expected, will elim- mate confusion and avoid waste.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Win Prize Waltz rrenhx.

There were Line couples who enter, ed the prize waltz at the Majestic roof garden, Thursday night, and the prize was awarded Miss Sadie Blum of this city asd ". P Cavanaugh of the U. s s. Chicago. The prize was cut glass bonbon dish. The judges were H. A. Roberts. Nathan Lipschitz J. J. McFarlane and E. F, Haley.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

ever, be mighty glad to get back to civil life and follow my chosen occu- patton.
 You can address me as per direc- tiens on this envelope as long as I am on this side. Please write often is the biggest thing I can ask and will try to write regularly to you.
 l am perfectly strong and well.
 Your loving son.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Not Aeeepted at sxraeus..

James Holiingsworth was the only one of the quota of eight from this district who were sent to the U. $. guards and firemen camp at Syracuse who has been rejected. The other boys are all hard at work and enjoying the life They have all received their first tvphoid inoculation,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
FREEMAN4ERtNes
 LESSONS FROM NlAATtc'
For Instruction of Sanitary pekaeh-
 ment of State Guard Here.

Thursday evening the sanitary de- tachment of the First&battahon of the Third regiment. e. SC. met at the armory. Lieut. A. c. Freeman led the discussion which constituted the even ingrs work. First aid and emergency relief work as applied to camp life were discussed, and LHeutenaHf Free man told of the new methods and ideas practiced at tnes eneamqment at Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
C. B. Locke No. Wannd.d

Charles E. Locke of this city. whose name has appeared in the list of wounded, is now sick and in the hos pital at Mineela, l.. l.. is has been learned by friends here. He has not yet gone overseas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

for Gods country, The good old U, s. A, and believe me that is Gods country There is a great deal l would like to write but as you know the censor will not allow it. so ] will close for this time or l will have noth- ing to put in the next one. Hoping that everybody is well, l am as ever.
 Your loving sen.
 WILL
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
FAT WOMEN DRIVEN. f--
 TO BATHING slHTs
Is Observation of Norwich Wisitxfr to
 Sound Beach in Hot Spell. 4

Fat yemen ina hatadng suits Veers 2 feature Of the landscape at Sound Beach which was remarked upon by 2 Norwich man who took an autem ebi1e ride through that section on Wednes- day in an effort to find a cooling spot.
 Upon practically every perch at the shore resort, said tfaes seeker for cool ing breezes, were to be seen female figures in bathing suits some fair, some forty, but all undeniably fat, who doubtless had hit upon a bathing suit as the one solution to pa1fiate as much as possible 4the intense heat ,et the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Community Sewing Meetins-Lawn
 Party-other Village News.

In spite of the extreme heat S4 la dies met in the Sunday school room of the Greeneyille Congregational church. to sew for the Red Cross and 65 sar= ments were returned finished
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Donovan have returned to Bristol after spending { few days in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
TAFTVIL.LE
Loehl People Entertained French Sail
 ors--5rief Mention.

On Wednesday evening Mrs Victoria Plante and Mrs. Thave entertained two French sailors. Captain Yautrin and Chief Engineer Fehurv Chief Engineer Fehury has been in the navy since he was II years old,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mrs. Dugas and daughter, Mary, of Providence street are visiting relatives in New Bedford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
MARRIED.

CONTAMINATION In East Thompson. July D.. 1918. by ReL; j.. R.. Miller, Charles Clemence of Put nam and Miss Ellen Sandstrem of East Thompson.
 VILLA MS-CARPENTER-I West erly, R. l.. Aug. 6. 1918. by Rev: W. F. Williams. Arthur George Williams of Windsor Conn. and Miss Eliza beth Denison Carpenter of Westerly. TALLY RoBINsoN-I Norwich, Aug. ', 1918, by Reb. MT. Francis, Miss Cassie Robinson Of this city and Edward Tally of Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mrs. Pierre Cournier and son are spending week at her fathers home in Iishon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

John Kosernsfy of the Merchant Ma rine is visiting his mother on North Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

The cement walk that is being laid in front of No. 1 mill is nearly com pleted
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mir and Mrs Theron Tefft and fam ily went to New London Wednesday with MT. and Mrs Ernest Kennedy, and while there they called on Mir. and Mrs. P. Vallett, former residents of Greeneville
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Praises Salvation Army.

sergt. Nm, H. Fitzgerald, Co. E, 30Srd Machine Gun Battalion, has praise for the Salvation Army in a letter he writes from France to his mother. Mrs, P. J. Fitzgerald, as fol- lows.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
DI FED

TIzIANI-In Bradford. R. I, Aug. B. 1918, Joseph Tiziank aged 3S years SASSI-In Groton, Aug. :. 1918, John, son of Adele and Ella Sassi, aged $ years.
 LADD-In this city, Aug. B. 1918. Frank Burton Ladd. aged 5S years. Services in the Gager funeral parlors, 70 Franklin street. on Saturday af- ternooIn Aug. 10. at o'clock. Burial in the family plot in the Pautipaug cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Beauregard are vxisiting relatives in Canda.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
GREENEVHLE

Six hours after high water 1t is Iau tide. which is followed by flood .ide.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Miss Mildred Maynard Is spending two weeks vacation at Ocean Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mfr. and Mrs. A. Merion are spend ing = few days in Arctic. R. I,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mrs. Purce of New Bedford is visit ing Mrs, Boarden of Front street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

The J. E. Martin Co., closed the mill Thursday on account of the heat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Miss Mary Casey of Central avenue is visiting for a week with her aunt Mrs. Patrick Shea at Pleasant View
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Richard Troger started in at Nor wieh Commercial school Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Roderick Moeneur was. a visitor il Willimantic, Thursday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

William MeNally and family are visiting relatives in New Bedford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

John Meyer was visitor in Baltic Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Lawn Party,


 Lawn Party. Mrs. F. ! Kesnan entertained on her lawn Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Grace Odgen. The following guests were present: The Misses Rose and Irene Keenan, Constance Mclean, Mildred Brennan. Mrs. keenan was as- sisted by Mrs. Braun in serving dainty refreshments, The tables were nrettily decorated in red white and blue.
 George Morrow has returned from Danhury
 Miss May Adams was recent yis- itor at Watch Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Hollin spent Wednesday in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Mir. and Mrs. Harry Hollin spent Wednesday in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
Brief Mention,

Brist Mention, William Day spent Sunday In Watch Hill,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

George Morrow has returned from Da nhIlnN
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09

Miss. May Adams was a recent vis- itor at Watch Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-09
snn. Meen and

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Evening journal., 1918-06-14

yyTANTED- CABINETNfAKTRsf
w STEADY POSITION. ELL.
NINTH AND ORANGE SITS.
iune14-2t.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

owl SERVICE. THREE DOLLARS.
~ Not correspondence course but a
thorough coach for railway mail and POSI-
tions az Washington, with helps. solutions
and all instruction, sent complete at once
saves time, labor and money. Address
FEDERAL SERVICE INSTITUTE
msr2s-Sm. Washington. ID. G.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
REAL EsTArErFOR SALE.

EOR SALB-BUNGALoW AND TWO
building lots at Brack-Ex. VIII sell
cheap Apply E. W. Mitchell. No. All
Union street. mnel4-6t
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS FOR BOOKS AND SUP.
plies-Sealed proposals for books and
supplies, win he received by the Board Of
Public Education. In Wilmington, Della.
ware, for the furnishing of books and sup
piles for the year ending June 30, 1919, In
accordance with the list which can be pro-
cured from the Office Of the secretary Nos
S5SS6t city Hall, or the superintendent
Wilmington High School
Proposals must be deposited on the desk
OF the president Of the board before 12
o'clock noon. Thursday. June 20. 1918 and
must be marked Proposals for books and
supplies The right to reject any or all
proposals Is reserved
JOHN PALMER. JR.. VI. D..
Chairman Book Committee, Board of Edu-
cation. June1s-4t
PROPOSALS FOR ALTERATIONS
Il Sealed proposals will be received BY
the Board of Public Education in viii
mingtou, Delaware. for making alterations
TO the property located and known as
No. 80 West Second street formerly
called Pulaski Hall. IN accordance with
plans aud specifications on file in the office
of John j. Kennedy, architect, No. 707-7o0
Ford Building.
Proposals must be deposited on the desk
Of the President Of the Board of Public
35S-36f City Hail. before s
o clock r. NJ, Monday, June "a, 1918 and
must be marked Proposals for Altera-
tions" The right to reject any or All
proposals is reserved
ELLWOOD SOuDER,
Chairman Committee on New Buildings.
tune13-st.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
AUTOMOBILES.

yXfANTED-LIGHT SIX CYLINDER
w touring car State make and lowest
cost price Address WIS.,, Evening Jour
nal Office. iune12-3t.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
SEWING MACHINES.
MASSFJJEr,
CHECK WRITER'S.
STORE AND OFFICE FIXTURES

FTNHB EXCHANGE, BUY AND SELL
Il Store-ofice fixtures of every descrip-
ton, show cases, safes, registers No. 30J
2i9l, iune3-1yr.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

nor SALE OR RENT-sEvEN ROOM
a bungalow. furnished, at Rehoboth
Beach, Del, r. w. Wright, No 3406 Park
Heights Ave. Baltimore. june12 12t.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
CUSTOM CORsETs.


PERSONALLY LOOK AFTER MEAS
uring, fitting of corsets Brassiers and
insure the customer garment satisfactory
in every respect, both in material and SUI
periOr workmanship. Helen NJ White 3O6
w. Goth St Phone 1919. june1 Tyr
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
SPECIALISTS.


A DIsARRANGEMENT OF THE COM.
4 n plicated nervous and muscular system
often results I'm rheumatism paralytit
lameness. diabetes, stomach trouble and
other chronic ailments. Drugs will not ef-
feet a permanent cure any more thar
cloves will prevent future aching of a de-
cayed tooth. The cause must be corrected
by scientific readjustment Of the disor-
dered nerves and muscles by the use Of the
NaturOpathic system. Madam BrolRmmer,
No. 902 West st. Phone 4405-J. may13-1yr.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

NTEN OVER 81 OR EXEMPT FROM
! ANl draft, for special railroad inspection
work. Good salary and expenses to start
Travel. Unusual chance for Advancement
4 st home with position assured upon satis-
/ factory completion Of work. Write for ex-
\ planatory booklet. Pc. Frontier Prepara-
tory School, Buffalo, n. Y. apr26-fri-tf.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
ROOMS FOR RENT.

TWO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
Il No. 119 yandeyer Ave tune1343t
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
CHIROPODIST.
OPTOMETRIsT.


L'YES HURT2 TWITCH SMART OR
II burn? Don't postpone your visit until
too late. VIM. A. Moore the Optometrjst.
No. tlJ Market ~. may1-1yr.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.


THE HOTEL WASHINGTON
has been remodeled and newly furnished
Make us visit. 506 Market St mayf1-1yr
DERFECT\ SERVICE is ONLY ONE or
d the many comforts that you get at
the Belmont Restaurant, 33f b. 4th ST.
may23-1m.
MARK BROS, AMERICAN AND CHIN.
A'i ese Restaurant, No. 300 French st.
The place. to get chop suey and other
Chinese dishes may24-1m.
The Twin City star., 1918-07-06
Economical Husband.

The conversation in the lobby Of q
Washington hotel turned to subject
of wartime economy when fitting
anecdote was related by Congressman
Porter III. Dale Of Vermont.
Recently the Browns moved into a
new house, and not liking the wall
paper in the dining room, Mrs. Brown
decided to have it repapered at her
own expense. The work was done
while Brown was at the Office.
II want you to look at the dining
room, Jimmy" said little wifey when
the old man returned at the dinner
hour and was proudly led into that
apartment. "How do you like it?"
II like the paper all right" replied
Brown, just a little emotionally, "but
why in the world did you use paste
In putting it on?'
"Paste !" was the wondering rejoin-
er of the good woman. "How else
could I have put it on?"
"YOu should have put 1t on with
tacks," declared the economical hus-
band. "You don't suppose we are go
ing to live in this house forever, do
you?"-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Twin City star., 1918-07-06
Munition Brass to Cost Less.

Perfection Of new type Of electric
melting furnace that will reduce ma
terially the cost Of making brass for
munitions, devised by 81. w. Gillett, a
government chemist, was announced
by the bureau of mines. Patents have
been assigned to Secretary Of the Inte-
rior Lane as trustee.
Cornell university and brass manu-
facturers were among those who as
sisted during five years Of develop
ment Of the device. 1t is intended to
supplant open crucibles in which zinc
and copper are melted by fuel heat
under present manufacturing methods.