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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

many things I would like to tell you about it all ;.nd also where I am now. I believe (no l guess I can't say ltl. l have had no mail from you of recent date and am wondering how you all are. I always remember you in my prayers and pray that God will soon end this terrible war The weather while not cold is miserable in that it i, rains nearly every day. In this push l have seen more horrors of war than ever before How these FOOT French people have suffered Germany is our only opponen- now since Austria and | Turkey have quit and i. doesn't seem 1 that she can hold out much longer. It seems matter of time now, but how much time? And you. dear mother and father, how are you
 The Huns are just across the river from where am now and take great | delight in dropping shells around my domicile We'Tl get him though. i Dad you better send n.e the seat out of an uid pair of yoUr trousers for I'm right through mine. In the ex- citement few days ago I threw away my pack and toilet articles anr have since been without toilet articles. 1 manage to wash my face and hand; occasionally, but surely would like tt have a tooth brush.
 That is about all for now. mother but will try to write again soon ant hope that conditions will be bettel then. My love, hopes, and prayers fol you, my dear parents.
 LIEUT.. ROLAND z. PECK,
 3rd Bat. Hdg. 355 Inf. B. I. O.,
 Ameri,.an F. F.
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 Lieutenant Roland C. Peek has writ ten the following letter 10 his par ents:
 Somewhere in France.
 November 9th, 1918.
 My Dearest Parents: It has been several days since I last wrote to you but I explained in my iast letter that ! would not be able to write for some time and since that last letter l have every reason 10 thank God shat l can write now. | only hope you will receive this.
 was in the big push here in which the Americans played such q big part, About three days ago I went through the worst kind of an artillery bar rage which lasted for rsarly two hours continuously. At the same time machine gun bullets popping every where and i! seemed as if it would be impossible for any one to come through 1t alive. However, I WIS not scratch ed although shells and bullets land ed all arounl me.
 I started out with the Headquarters Battalion, but when we began the fight I left and went with the men Several times it was necessary to make a creek that came nearly up to my chest, bat in the excitement I did not mind the cold I have rot had any clothes off since. feel no i'll effects ex- cept a slight sore thro-tt, which think is onlY reasnnahla- ThAra ar(
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

rewritten to meet changed conditions c.tendin;5 tho end of tne war, now, goes to the printer and will be report ed to the senate next week, probably on Thursday.
 Senate debate. Senator Simmons said tonight. may begin the following Saturday or Monday.
 With republicans lined up solidly in opposition to inclusion of 1920 tax rates in the bill, it was conceded in all quarters that discussion in the sen ate will delay passage Of the meas ure and many senators expressed the doubt that it can be enacted before March 5. the date of the ending of this, the final session of the Sixty-Fffth Congress. In view of the expected delay, sen ate leaders and. treasury department
 officials alike are concerned over the
 question of collecting taxes next year
 as 1t is now admitted that unless the new law is enacted before January l collections must be made under the present revenue bill, the yield from which is on.y about four billions of dollars. Several expedierts, including adoption of emergency legislation, in- cooperating some of the features of the pei1u4HS p141, dIe uHuel SouS1ueAe q tion.
 In completing the bill today. the f. l nance corun9ttee adoped an amend
 ment establishing new second class
 postage rates, effective when the rev enue bill becomes a law. It provides 1 for the repeal of the present graduated ! zone rates on newspapers, magazines and other periodicals and substitutes g
 rate of one cent per pound within sr area of 200 miles from, mailing points and 1 a1-2 cents a pound outside that
 area The committee also adopted an other amendment for restoration or July 1, 191a. Of the two cents an ounce rates on letters and one cent on post
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PORTS OF pEBARkATloN
 OF OVERSEAS TROOPS

Washington, Nov. 29.-Boston, New York, Newport News, Va, an,l Charleston, S. C.. are the ports the war department now plans to use for
 he return of the army from overseas s. Even with this wide distribution of the strain on port facilities and trans portation,. however, and wite German ships now idle in German harbors enl- ployed on. the task. careful estimates snow that the last of the army could not possibly reach the United States in less than eight months. Conserva- tive calculations upon which prepara- tons. by the department probably will be used, fix ten months as. the mini mum. s
 These estimates have been made wholly on the basis of the physical difficulties to be overcome and do not take into consideration the question Of the retention. in Europe for sone time of an American force which may he agreed upon at the peace confer ence. Ifs the return movement, al ready in progress. is continued at full speed, the last division in all proba- bility could not reach the United States before October, 1919.
 By loading the ships as far as pos sible with men from the same genera ] section, it will be possible. army off. 'cers say. to avoid cross carrying ant
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
Colored Wash Fabrics Made in the U. s. A.

Bates Dress Ginshams, in stripes, check plaids and solid coors; twenty seven inches wide, worth 45c yard, and every yard made in the U. s. A. Special at ........... 3ec yard "Anderson's" vanhoe Zephyr Dress Gneham 32 inches wide, soft in finish and shown in new designs and colorinss, made in the U s. A.-VaIue 59e-Speeia at .,,...... 49c yard 39c Chambray, in blue, tan or pink; it is 27
 inches wide and excellent value; made in the U. s. A-Special al ............... 29c yard Yard-wide Outing Flannel; worth 45c yard Fancy stripe designs and good weight; made
 in the U. s. A-speeial at .3ee yard "Eden Cloth" for waistings is a made in the U. S. A. speciality. It is 28 inches wide and Yard wide Pereaes worth 3ec a, yard. good quality in fair assortment of light and dark effects. Made in the U. S. Az. at 2ec yard 4se Cotton Foulard in fine selection of char aeteristie Foulard designs. Made in the U. s. IA .........,............, opeclaf at soc yard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

disruption of normal traffic in ~.t,in- homes. U Ine~
 In estimating for transport tonnage available for the movement. of7icisIs nave not only looked ahead to the new shlps which will bs delivered during lEe demobilization period by the ship ping board, but also uposnidle German shlps' including two new and very large liners reported 10 have been completed except for some details of equipment. Among the. Known Ger man lsteamers is the In1aerator, al most as large as the Vslterland,. now the LeViathan. The two new German liners are of approximately the same Fslze as these craft. Each of these four could carry nearly 10000 men a trip. The German vessels, eas-bound af- | ter unloa ding American troops, would carry food supplies 10 pc allotted Ger nlan5-. -'-1
 If the play is frost the audienes 1 soon melts away s8
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serve who has been spending fur tough of several days at his home on East Town street. will return Mon day.
 Mrs. John Lucas and son John of Trading Cove spent Friday with then aunt, Mrs. Albert Smith of Town sfreet
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cards

cards.
 Another amendment adopted today imposes a tax of ten per cent. on pro ducts of child /bor which are trans ported in interstate commerce. The amendment is designed 10 accomplish the purpose sof the law, recently de- clared unconstitutional by the supreme court, under which products of child labor were barred from interstate comm cree.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
REDUCED POSTAGE RATES
 IN THE NEW REVENUE BILL

Washington, Nov. 2s.-TAe senate finance committee tonight completed revision i of .tLe war revenue bill. de- signed to raise six billions of dollars in taxes in 1919 and about four bill lions in 1920. The measure. virtually
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
The Best Draperies and Floor
 Coverings Are Made in the U. s. A.

Quaker Laees, (made in PhiIadelphia) make the best window drapeTies, many styles
 soc to SIPS yard Specially Priced Selection of Laces, including Filet and 4>her Nets, in white ivory and eeru; all made it the U. S. A., and actually worth about 75c, at ........................ 55e yard Quaker Lace Curtains are varied in style and always beautiful; made in the u. S. A.
 $2.25 to $500 pair cretonnes woven in the U. s. A., and printed in the U. s. Finishing Company in Greene vile, at .................... 35c to $1.oo yard Log Cabin Rugs made in Norrstown, Penn and are copies of the first rag rugs woven in the U. S. A., at t.................$1. .$1.oo to $1a.o0 Wd's Linoleun is actually worth $1.25 a square yard and is made in Philadelphia by the American LnoIeum Mfg. Co.,. the first no- leum manufacturers in this country
 Special at $1.oo square yard Bags and Suit Cases, made in the U. S. A. by the Warren Leather Goods Co.,, of Worcester, Mass. We are selling these high grade goods at Last Years Prices.
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Seeing Great s;afts.

Leo Jacques, son of Mrs Victoria Plante of Taftville, who has seen some of England, France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Austria, while he has been in the navy on submarine chaser. IS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
ECZEMA WHENNOT ONE YEAR OLD
On Neck and Head, In Water BIisters. ltched and Never
 Slept. Cried Constantly.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT
Il was nota year old when first got eczema. Ii came around my neck and

my ne9o Tn me form of water blistzs that burst. My skin was sore and I had my flesh torn to pieces from the itch- ing. I never slept and I cried constantly. What haIr l had on my head came out complete'Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

''My mother was about giving up all hopes. After months of sleepless nights caring for me-, friend recom- Taended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. ;sae perseGred snd after she had used SIX boxes of Cuticura Ointment and eight cakes of Cutieura Soap I was healed" (Signed) Miss Carrie Doyle, 6s7 Saratoga St., E. Boston, Mass, June p, 1917. n
 For hair and skin health Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supreme.
 SaApls Eaeh Free by Mail. Address post- card: Gu tisnra, Dept. R, Bestoa. Sold everywhere. Soap 2Sc. Ointment g md Soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
Splendid Values In Ribbons
 Made in the U. s. A.

American Made Ribbons, in Scotch plaid de- signs, six inches wide and just the thing for hair bows, at ................ 32c and 39c yard Polka Dot Taffeta Ribbon, for fancy bags;
 made in the U. S. A., at ........... 75c yard Moire Ribbon, in all shades, in the 7-ineh width is fine for Camisoles; made in the U. s. A. at .......................... 5ec q yard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
Women's and ChiIdren's Underwear
 Made in the U. s. A.


 Womens Vests, Drawers and Tishts-heavy .% fleece-Iined underwear in all tie desirable rodels-made in the U. s. A..... SIPS to S1.50 Womens Fleeeed Union Suits in different modeIs-made in the u. S. A..... .$2zo and $250 Merno Vests and Drawers in heavy and medium weishts-nade in the U. S. A.
 s1,75 to s2.25 Light Weight Union suits-rnade in the U. S. A-Pnk LisIe Suits. its................... at SIPS Very Light Mercerzed Suits. ...........:.a at $175 Silk Top Union Suits in white or pink. They lave mereerized dTawers-made in the U.- $. A, ....................... at $22o and $2"fo Pink Silk Vests, Bodices and BIoomers- made in the U. s. A............at $500 and $3.50 Women's Full fashioned Hose-the kind which fits best, all silk and made in the U. s. A.. Coors are cordovan. srey black and white. te...................at $2.oo, $2.5o and SAYS FulI-fashioned Silk LisIe Hose with high boot--fine for Winter wear-in black, cordo- Van, grey, navy and fawn-nnade in the QS D. A...,.s.'.s'''as..''.... 'at Slslo
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

If the play is a frost the audience soon melts away. sss
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SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
In Ra.raae Two Hours.

Lieutenant Roland C. Peck has writ ten the following letter 10 his par
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05

cs to meet the enormous demand of our great army adiy appreciate the well known fact that worth while garment materials are becoming and more every day hence 1t Is your special interest to take advantage of this sale The materials in these stylish suits are mannsh Wool Serge high quality Trcotne
 Poiret Twls Gabardne Poplins, Wool Jersey and fancy noixt,res
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Popular Silk Fabrics at Liberal Reductions Note These Special for Monday and Tuesday

,36-inch Heavy Quality Satin in all wanted shades per yard ........-...-.-... .9S 36-inch Taffetas, best quality, in all wanted shades, per yard $l .98 26-inch Jap Silk in all wanted shades. Special value per yard 3o-inch Skinners Satin, all wanted shades, per yard $2.0O 36-inch Lining Satin in all wanted shades, per yard .OO 36-inch Italian Silk Jersey in all wanted shades, per yard $2.5 50 40-inch Stewards Crepe de Chine, all wanted shades, per yard, S1.75 Imported Pongees, special values per yard
 .................---... $1.00 to $2.50 36-inch Foundation Silk, all wanted shades, per yard 39c 36-inch Tiffany, all wanted shades, per yard
 
 36-inch Silk Shirting. all wanted colors per yard 9Sc 40-inch Ceorgette Crepe in plain and fancy colors, dainty little designs in Black and White Stripes. Black with Gold figures
 also plain colors. Special, Monday and Tuesday, per yard ...-..........-.... $1.49 36-inch Fancy Silk Shantung, imported direct from the Orient, Old Rose, Tan, White. Green and Copen with dots and figures of fast washable ccolrs. Monday and Tues day special, per yard ......-..........
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Lingerie BlOuSes MONDAY SPECIAL
Sz .40

These dainty Lingerie Blouses of fine Sheer Voie, fancy Striped Organdy and Batiste, attain the uermos in values Style and Quality Some White others White ground with fine Stripes of contrasting shades The big Sailor Collars, and the Roll Collars both represented pretty sleeves dainty buttons of good quail
 y; some trimmed with Fine Lace and Sheer Embroid cry and there other tailored models finished with pretty P K Collars and Cuffs; all wanted sizes 36 to 46. You never have many blouses for the Summer, and this low price you should repensh your supply. buy several while the savings are liberal Priced s .49:
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05

You owe it to yourself to visit our big Silk Department on the ground floor. We are showing one of the biggest assortments in the city almost every known weave. color and color combination for every conceivable purpose.
 36-inch, Forlard Bingham Silks in all the new shades patterns figures and fast washable colors, priced at, per yard. $1.19 36-inch Silk Bingham Silks in all the beauti- ful light Plaids. Special values, priced at, per yard ...---........--..... $l.89 and $2.25 36 to 40-inch Satin Foulards in popular dark
 shades, dots and figures. Special values, per yard ..........-....-.....-.....$ .$225 to $2se 36-inch Washable Silk Tricotine in all the de- sirable plain colors adaptable for suits and dresses, looks like Silk Jersey but wears much better. Special value, priced at, per yard 9S 36 to 4O-inch Fancy Taffeta and Satin Silks suitable for skirts and dresses. Many beautiful colors and pattersn in Stripce, Checks and Plaids. Extra values ranging in price, per yard - ST. .9S 10 $3.9S 40-inch Georgette Silk Crepe in all wanted shades, per yard -S2.00 26-inch Silk Messaline in all wanted shades best grade, per yard. 100 B to 36-inch Silk Shirting good assortment of colors and stripes. extra values at, per yard .........-.--.... $1.35 to $2.00
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
NetU SmOCks and Mddies

We just in receipt of shipment of these popular Summer Mddes and Shocks, many clever styles
 the lot enbodying the newest and most popular coors and White such shades as Corn Green Rose and Blue well many color combinations Especially at
 racive the Joan of Arc" models Pretty Belts Collars and Pockets, and neat hand Shocking The sleeves trimmed to match. There also many Jack Tar Middies and Shocks all wanted sizes The prices especially attractive $1 GO to $3.95
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Fancy Six Hose S1.5O

Woman Fancy SIX Hose with double toe and double high spced heel in all wanted sizes, 8 to TO- in colors of Pink and Sport Stripes, White ground with Stripes of Black Green Old Rose. Purple etc. color combinations of Black and White. and Green and White. There few items of wearing apparel which myady appreciates of special nteerst the values unusual e coors good and the patterns very popular You cannot have too many pairs of pretty Hose. See this lot Monday at Sl 50
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Sale Of Purses and Bags Which Are NoU in Vogue OQc -tO S4.00 Values @ON

Monday and Tuesday in this department place special sale womens Purses and Bags worth up S4OO at 9Sc bags made of all silk Purses and Pocketbooks in
 big assortment of all the popular feathers. all wanted sizes shapes and colors fitted with coin purse and
 mirror envelope shaped purses with strap back bags with handles best steel frames pen seal Sea ion Walrus, Russa, Calf and many other popular feathers.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05

This trunk represents a very unusual value, giving the maxim of service as it IS constructed of the very best materials obtainable.
 The patented cushion top which is found only in tine HARTMAN" Trunks locks your garments per fectly at the end of the trunk. and a simple retaining bar locks them at the center.
 There are many exclusive fea- lures in the HARTMAN" not to be found in trunks of any other make Come in and let our sales man demonstrate them tO you. The cost is no more than you will have Co pay for any ordinary wardrobe trunk
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Hartman Wardrobe Trunks

The many features of great convenence Which individual with TIE HARTMAN characterizes this wonderful Wardrobe Trunk preemnenty the best that money can buy. There many Wardrobe Trunks but there is only one HARTMAN"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
La Camille COrsets

You will be especially interested too in the La Camille Corset which is famous for its VENIlO back, front shield the specially designed back affordng ventilation to the body which increases the comfort of the The front shield prevents the flesh from prorudng through the laces nsures proper and perfect ventilation and ad range from $ $50 to $6. 50
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
Girls and ChiLdren'S
 TUB DRESSES

A wide and varied assortment of cunning styles. made of Bingham and Shambry Plain Colors, Stripes and attractive Paids Some hand embroidered and hand shocked with pretty White Collars and Cuffs of Linen P K. Others with Collars Cuffs Pockets and Belts of plain materials of contrasting and harmonzing shades All
 wanted sizes to Is years Prices range $500 S4O0. $I50, $250 $200 and - - $l 50
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
BungalOw Aprons SI.29

One hundred of these dandy big Aprons added to our Mon day sale at the last minute. They are made of an excellent quality of Shambry, Cling ham, Middy styles, with the Kimono sleeves, and belt all
 around, and big pockets. They are full long, cut full, well made and neatly finished, piped with a material of a contrasting color. The colors are Tan, Pink and Blue. These are unusual values on sale Monday at only,-,--,-,,-$1.29
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05
ILKL Y" LUGGAGE We Are Shouting Complete Line Of Bags and Sun Cases dt Popular Prices

Why not have a Suit Case or Hand Bag you are proud to carry. one that has an air of refinement as well as being constructed along the proper lines, and of the best materials, afIording you all the pleasure and cOnveniences you are entitled to.
 Yes, we have the 'LIKLY" lug gage. and many other well known ma i1es in neat small Hand Bags and trim Suit Cases for women. Also the medium solid leather, leather and linen lined. well made and neatly finished Bags in light and dark tan. O. d. and black.
 All leather Bags for men or women
 in price range. %. $27.50 to S9 All leather Suit Cases for men and
 women. price range S27.5c to s1O Fiber Suit Cases, special values.
 ......-..................... $6.50 to S5.75 Grass Mating Cases. specia |
 values .......-....--S2 -S2.5O to S1.5O
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-05

A of such wonderful values for and this offers of the biggest have had tor many day o practice true economy
 Please carefully this regular stock comprising of the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23
FARMERS WITH SURPLUS
SEED CORN

Farmers who have more seed corn
than they need will please call the
County Agent, Phone 1896, Audu-
bon or write postal giving amount
and kind of corn. Replanting will
be necessary in a number Of cases.
Good seed corn will help fill up
the stand. Won't you do what
you can to help the other fellow
get a good corn crop? IS
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Misses Marion johnson and Car
RE Nelson closed their Advent
School west of town Friday and on
Sunday evening gave fine program
Sister Ethel Riley left Friday af-
terra visit Of a few days here at the
home of her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
Riley.
Hear the two Band Concerts by
the Aulger Bros. Band on our main
street, Tuesday, May 2Sth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23
Destructive Tornado

The terrible tornado that spread
itself over central Iowa, Tuesday
evening, has claimed eighteen lives
and about two million dollars of
property. Hundreds are homeless.
Complete report next week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Mrs. Laura Delahoyde, daughters
Miss Annette and Mrs. Leake and
her family came down from Audu-
bon Sunday for a visit at the Ed
win Delahoyde home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Andrew Wells and wife, Hiram
Phelps and wife and Private Royal
Wells autoed to Guthrie Center to
spend the day at the Charles Wells
home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Mrs. Claude Viewer, who has
been visiting her sister and daugh-
ter, Marjorie in Des MONIES, has
returned to her home here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

John Martin is having new barn
built on his farm in Audubon town
shin. Carpenters were not able to
work last Thursday on account Of
the wind.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Kirk Knox and wife, and the
Misses Lou Knox and Lillian Dyer
spent Sunday afternoon at the Wolf
Bros. homes south of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

How to increase the Potato crop
by spraying. Send to the United
States Department Of Agriculture
Washington D. G. and get copy.
It's free.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

John Andreason and family au-
toed to Atlantic Sunday where they
spent the day with her uncle, aHon-
est Pete" Christensen and family.
They brought their daughter, Miss
Clarabel home after a few weeks
visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

George Harmed and John Peter
son were in Omaha over Sunday on
a sight seeing trip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

They say there are nineteen Bills"
working for the state, but, in fact,
there are thirty-nine, not counting
our Claude, which makes forty.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Grandpa Miller visited last week
with his daughter, Mrs. Hans Han
sen and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-05-23

Peter Stone is employed in a
Creamery in Atlantic.