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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
NeRWAY's PECULIAR ATTITUDE.

Tn it's refusal to meet the demands of the United States concerning food rationing agreement, Norway declares that it cannot break off commercial relations with one of the beIligerent parties without the serious danger arising that it will not be possible to maintain the political neutrality of the country much longer. Thus Norway seems to say that it is going to re- main true to all the belsigerents re- earlless Of those which are willing to hefriend it and those who are con staEti:- exacting 8 tremendous toll in life ard property. It makes no dis tinction between it's friends and it's
 Can it be imagined that Norway would be wiling to exchange goods with this eountrr 1T the United States was constantly sending it's vessels to the bottomr Norway declares that it needs goods from the central powers and therefore it will continue to ren- der service in compensation for those supplies. But Norway apparently doesn't step to consider what a. price it is paying for those supplies. In ad- dition to recompcnse which it makes for the supplies received Norway has suffered the loss of 714 vessels of a tonnage Of 1o50.o63 and sS3 lives and in addition 53 vessels carrying crews numbering 700 persons have been post cd as missing and Of that number two- thirds were war losses.
 Norway certainly must be in des- perate need of the goods which it ob- tains from Germany. if it is willing
 to swallow that kind of treatment and invite it's continuance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
A FIRM HAND NEEDED.

Nothing can be more detrimental to the interests of the country at the present time than the strikes which gre taking place among the employees of the shipyards and the efforts which are being made to extend them. The nations greatest need at present is ships and yet there are certain of those who are getting good wage who, by their actions, are absolutely disregarding their responsibility at such time and doing their utmost to lend comfort and assistance to the enemy. The trouble began on the western coast and if has now extend ed to the shipbuilding plants along the Atlantic coast
 The employees thus involved are asking for a big increase in wages and an adjustment of other conditions in accordance with their ideas. They are maintaining that inasmuch as private shipbuilders are making huge sums off of this war work that they should be allowed to participate in the profits and they are determined to get them even if it is necessary to obstruct the nations work.
 There is no question but what the shipyard employees should get fair treatment. There is no reason why they should not get compensatory wage or why the working conditions should not be fair, but it doesn't mean that they are entitled to everything they demand just because they say SO. In this as in other affairs of the kind the facts should be presented and judgment rendered in accordance herewith, and until such an adjust ment is made the work should be car ried on as it has been. Patriotism should insist upon that if nothing else But inasnuch as ali efforts have fail ed and the president has been appealed to it is to be hoped that he will han. dle the matter with the firm hand that present conditions demand.
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THE DELINQUENT LIST.

Just at this time when examina- tions are being made for the purpose of filling out the quota of the first draft and getting the list ready for the second the names of those who have rot filled out their questionnaires or have not appeared for examination are being furnished. The first impression gained from this list is that they are slackers and have lodged their respon- abilities in order to escape military duty and that immediate steps should be taken to locate them and have them inducted into the service at once or make them pay the penalty which is attached to the failure to respect the draft law.
 On second thought, however. it will be realized that the classifyin" nf aIl in such list as slackers is decidedl ; unjust because there appears taars.i. the names of those who are af-eaS@ in the army and navy doing seTvice either in the training camps in this countrs or abroad, and, there are instancss $ where those who have enlisted have died in such serv;co which of cotlrs: shows that they have dispiaTnd thz highest degree of patriotism even il their names for sa7ue reason or otlier do happen to appear now among thos9 who have failed 70 answer the quest.ong or aroear for examination Thus tu3Cment should be suspended in rerard tA tl'e list os those who are get forth a7 deiinGuents. Care must be taken to d;ssinauisi, those who ar7 actually siackers from thoso who are just the opposite and until that car be done it is proper that there shoul6 be TO niztu5c n7ssf:. l. etgllt not tc be dificui fer tho authorities to de- termine who tllc siackeTs are, how- rver, and bring them promptly to jus tice.
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EVENING GOWNS

, From Paris the word comes that eve
 ming gowns of gold and silver cloth are
 the latest of the seasons offerings.
 There is nothing to do with this ma
 terial except to hang it straight and
 fiat, for it will not drape with any
 gracefulness. But, granting that it's
 line must be plain. combined with col
 orful chiffon or tulle, it makes the
 loveliest of evening things. In Paris,
 too, frocks for daytime wear have
 black and white checks of high ire
 qUency. It seems that their happiest idea is to use the checked material,
 whatever it may be-velvet, serge, or silk-for only a part of the dress or the coat, or even of the blouse. One of their newest frocks has a blue gray velvet skirt, and the little perky basque coat worn with it is
 made of black and white checked vel vet.
 Its pleated peplum hangs about two scant inches over the skirt at a rather high waistline and is confined by a narrow belt of the same material. They are making blouses of white satin trimmed with waistcoats and with bits of collars and cuffs of black and white checked satin or vice yer sa. The blouse itself is of the checked material, trimmed with plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
SPAIN kNvckLINe TO GERMANY.

From all indications the attitude of Spain to the destruction of its ships and the crews aboard them by the German submarines is going to be that of humble submission. Just what had brought this about or whether it has been the real attitude all the time is iot disclosed, but the latest action by that country tends to the inference that Spain is going to do just what Germany planned to force it to do by its ruthlessness.
 Recently several Spanish ships have been sunk by U-boats, one while on the way to this country, another also on the high seas and third while en- raged in coastwise traffic and in this 'r:: -ce i.-e --e-seI was not only sunk
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and every one present recognized her
 good judgment in selecting z her mourning costume. Although the day
 was warm she looked particularly cool and comfortable. She wore a
 black Georgette crepe ~frock over
 thin silk lining. Her hat corres-
 bonded with her dress, being black crepe over white with wired bow
 of black velvet ribbon at the side
 front. To while away the minutes she had brought her knitting-every wo-' man who knows how is knitting some
 thing for the boys fighting for de-
 corcracy. But it wasn't the knitting
 that attracted attention. was the
 bag in which she carried her work that
 caught the eye. This was mada of
 black lusterless satin and was lined
 with white satin. On the front was
 embroidered a small design in dull white beads. Her outfit showed that she used discretion in selecting her costume and accessories, even to the smallest detail. Oh, yes, the dainty white handkerchief she carried was hemstitched in black. One doesn't
 need heaps of money to show good taste in her mourning attire. Good 1 judgment is the biggest essential.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
ON THE EASTERN FRONT.

Even though the bolsheviki have given notice to the effect that it is out of the war and that it's army is to be demobilized and that any understand ing between Russia and the entente nations is at an end. it must be made quite evident both to the central pow CTS and Russia that their troubles are not all ended. It was apparent when the central powers made peace with the Ukrainians that the boIsheviki re- sented this effort to stand by one of it's provinces which has declared it's independence and which it was doing it's utmost to overcome by. force of arms. The central powers were in tent upon getting the benefits which would come through peace with that section of Russia which was known to be possessed or capabie of raising quantities of foodstuffs and it. suc- ceeded, but now they are being called upon to protect the Ukraine against the military operations of the bolshe- wiki and if reports are true Germany is massing troops in that province.
 Whatever feeling the bolsheviki may have had over the separate peace with that province it is bound te be in- creased by this further indication of making war upon the bolsheviki and interfering with Russian sovereignty. It has even been claimed that Ger many intends to continue it's war against Russia until it has gotten pos session of Petrograd This makes it evident that even though the bolshe- wiki want peaceful conditions the same attitude does not prevail with Ger many, that it is determined upon conquest as much as ever and that the days of peace on the eastern front may
 be much further off than was expect cd
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SEWING TERMS

Shirrings consist of a number of rows of gatherings either on tucked or plain material.
 Raching is made like rut1les, but us- ually is not wide. and is hemmed on both edges and gathered or pleated in the centre
 Cording is made in the same way as shirring or gathering, only the mater ial is folded in tuck effect over a cord and is stitched with running stitch.
 Seams are bound with small run ming stitch, the tape or oth& binding being held down over the seam edge while sewing.
 Catstitching forms a sort of seam stitch from left to right. with a short stitch from right tc left, having the needle point in the direction opposite to the direction of the thread The needle is drawn out and the slanting and short stitch continued alternately.
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but it was first footed. At the same time an Italian vessel was destroyed while within the territorial waters of Spain. As these losses were made public the announcement was put forth that Spain would protest to Ser lin against the injustice of this treat
 ment. That little or no satisfaction was received as the result of such ac-.
 tion and the possibility that a threat
 was made of worse treatment unless
 Spain submitted is now indicated by
 the report which comes from Madrid
 to the effect that Spain will henceforth
 confine its ships to coastwise traffic exclusively and permit them to en-
 gage in nothing else.
 This seems to. mean that that coun-
 try is going to knuckle down to Ger man dictation regardless of it's rights and through such an attitude it is cas- fer to understand why Spain recently held up the goods for Pershing's men which were bought in that country. Spain, like some other countries,
 seems to have greater respect for those nations which treat it the worst.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
FLY DESTROYER.

The use of fly poison preparations has many distinct advantages over the methods of combating the fly nuisance within the household. A serious draw back to this method has heretofore been the extremely poisonous charac- ter of the substance available and the consequent danger, especially to chill dren, attending their use.
 A survey has been made of other chemical substances having possible poison properties with a view to sub- stituting them for the dangerous arse mic preparations now commonly em ployed.
 A poison of efficiency and of dis tinctly superior qualities in many ways has been found in the substance sodf- um salieylate--a one per cent. aque- ous solution of which is recommended
 This can be aDDroximated by dis
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

If dress of light or medium color has become faded, it may be bleached perfectly white. Fill small bags made of cotton cloth with chloride of lime. The bags should be about by 4 inch es. Put these bags in a tub of hot water and let the lime dissolve. These bags serve to keep the lime from eat ing material. Stir water well, put in material and soak over night. Two bags should be used for light colored material and three for darker If the goods does not bleach perfectly by this method, it may be supplemented by boiling in clear water for short time, then hung in the sun to dry. Rinse well. This process does not hurt cot ton or mercerized material.
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A NEW SHADE

There is lovely new shade in veil ing which will interest the women. It is called "snoW gray" which is much prettier expression than scity snow" which is nearer the truth. one must admit. And speaking of color, there is a beautiful shade to combine with African brown to give it life, and that is jade or any of the lovely new blue greens or green blues, whichever one chooses to regard them
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SMOKE STAINS.

a This suggestion will be beneficial to housewives who have not the conven- fence of electricity or the modern gas fixtures. Frequently the ceiling above an old fashioned gas jet becomes dis colored from smoke and heat. The discoloration may be removed if a layer of starch and water is applied with piece of flannel After the mix ture has dried it should be brushed lightly with brush. No stain or mark will remain
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
DISH DRAINER.

This is a dish drainer which has proved so successful and is so simple that no one need be without it. Use rather large ordinary bake pan with raised handles at each end Through these handles place a stick and stand dishes on either side of the stick to drain. The device. costs nothing and saves the storage space of an extra utensil
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
From the Commerce Reports .

Lancashire's cotton spinning indus try during the last year has been more profitable than at any other time for many years back.
 There is great activity in the jew elry trade of Birmingham, England
 Italy's largest shoe factories have begun manufacturing the national standard shoes. The standard types were established by the central shoe committee in Rome. Private shoe stores will be granted a reasonable commission.
 New Zealand fiocks are increasing and the wool outlook is promising.
 Humpbacked salmon from the Pa cific are doing we'll in Maine.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
TO SMALLEST DETAIL.

There are many persons who do not approve of wearing mourning and then again there are others who sanction it and even wear it at inopportune times that is, they are not mindful of the little details that make for proper mourning. They may wear black frocks and black hats, but they don't hesitate at all to carry gold handled umbrella or a colorful knitting bag, and these are only few of the errors they make. The woman who knows how to wear mourning presents a very attractive picture. The other day a woman came into doctors AfaoA
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HIGH NECKS

The vogue for high necks has brought about the introduction of guimpes made of white satin in front and with net backs. Those guimpes have the necks variously finished with turnover collars or with chokers that terminate in the jabot suggestion For the most part they are sleeveless and are to be worn in lieu of waistcoats or with the open front frock of more or less dressy pretension.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
RECIPES.

Tenderloin Outlets: A good way to use several kinds of left over meats together: Cut fine in the food chopper one bowl of meat, one egg, well beat en; one tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; salt pepper and onion to taste Form in outlets the shape of tender loin steaEe roll in cracker crumbs and fry. If s1e meat is too dry to be shaped a little gravy or milk may be added Serve with tomato sauce. Tomato sauce-Butter size of an egg, browned; four tablespoons of tomato catsup. .2 two tablespoons of hot water, one-half teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

Under the daily personal direction of Mrs. Franklin K. Lane wife of the Secretary of the Interior nearly half thousand women in the Interior De- partment are using every spare min ute sewing. knitting and packing things which will comfort and cheer sick and wounded soldiers in France.
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WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

solving three teaspoons of sodium salicylate in a pint of water.
 At midsummer temperature the eff ciency of these preparations is slightly greater than that of solutions pre- pared from commercial poison papers.
 The investigation failed to find that the addition of substances designed to attract flies, such as sugar or milk, had definite calue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

Soap jelly is good to spread over the face after steaming out the black heads. It is made as follows: Pare one cake of castillo soap into three cups of water to which has been added one teaspoon of powdered borax. Boil un- til the mixture jellies. Put in cov- cred glass jar and use as wanted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The Connecticut PomologicaT society at it's meeting in Hartford yesterday paid considerable attention to the sub ject of municipal markets and passed resolutions urging that when estab-
 lished they be centrally located. That was sensible action, though not par ticularly enthusiastic. There is a strange reluctance in Connecticut to do this eminently sensible and neces-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

Arrowroot Sauce for Pudding: A good pudding sause that requires no butter or eggs is as follows: One ta- blespoon arrowroot. four tablespoons sugar, juice of one lemon, one cup wa ter, a little grated nutmeg. Mix ar roWroot and sugar: add to cold water, put over the fire in saucepan. Stir over the fire until mixture boils. Then add lemon juice and nutmeg It is then ready to serve.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
LINE YOUR MUFF.

Line your winter huff with velvet if you haven't new velvet, use old, it will never wear out, is much warm CT than silk, and one doesn't have to be constantly refining, as one does with silk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

The main tone of the coat. frock or whatever it is, may be in some soft. subdued, neutral tonesSba a bright ening touch is introduced in the form of a lining, a pendant. at hatpin. a bunch of flowers tucked into the waist belt or artistic trimmings
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If your glass jars won't open, set them top downward in an inch or two of hot water
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To sweeten rancid butter, melt the butter, skim it, then place piece of light brown toast in it and in a few minutes the toast will have absorbed the unpleasant taste.
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A colored or faded blouse or dress that has lost color in washing CT from exposure may be bleached to pure white by boiling in cream of tartar.
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Members E the International Order of Telegr1Ghers have declared against all strilHs during the period of the war. That Is something which the ship builders and miners ought to fol- low as a good example.
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To remove warts, take a potato, scrape it and make poultice, tie on the wart at bedtime. Do this twice a week for three or four weeks and the wart will disappear and leave no mark
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In these war times assertive intense colors are banned. Vivid touches are permitted, but a vehement tone scheme throughout is viewed with disfavor.
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Grease stains on leather may be re- moved by benzine or pure turpentine. Wash spots afterward with beaten white of egg or a kid reviver.
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Always sew buttonholes shut before washing sweater or anything . in which the buttonholes are liable to stretch.
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The main object in brushing the hair is to cleanse and stimulate the scalp and to clean and render smooth and glossy the hair Correct brushing is a valuable form of massage of the scalp.
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Those who haven't anything else to worry about find it quite convenient to devote their attention to the possibili- ties of great losses from freshets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18
TRANSPARENT JAM.

Add a teaspoonful of glycerin to every four pounds of jam or marma- Jade about fifteen minutes before boiling is completed, and the preserve will be beautifully clear and trans parent
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An excellent way to keep the chim- ney free from soot is to sprinkle an occasional teaspoon of saltpeter over the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

Mrs. Carrie M. Eveletl1, of Lewis ton, Me, has record for ffursing which covers a period of thirty three years and in all that time she has never yet lost case.
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If we cannot get coal moved into New England during this mild weather we certainly cannot obtain it through heatless Mondays.
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It is now reported that Chinese en- sfneers may soon be on the western front, which indicates that the re- sources of the allies are far from ex- hauSted
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To remove finger marks from white woodwork, rub them gently with a soft cloth dipped in whiting.
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In spite of what it is doing in other ways France cannot be said to be all in when 1t is announced that it will have 100000 more acres of wheat this year than 1t had last.
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DICTATES OF FASHION.

Tailored suits with wide sashes of silk or satin are smart.
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Tnasmuch as it is claimed that Washington doesn't understand the situation in New England regarding fuel, it looks very much as if the trou- ble all lies right there.
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CONCERNING WOMEN.

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Brown who op- crates a barber shop in Cheyenne, Wyo., has closed her place and en- tered the railroad service as tele- graph operator.
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From the~way in which the troops of the bolsheviki are treating the Films it looks as if they had been taking lessons of Germany and Tur- kew
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Water in which rice has been cooked makes an excellent starch for lingerie waists
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Word comes that the kaiser is go- ing to take the cure at Spa in Bel gium. That is probably about the only thing in Belgium that he hasn't taken
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In cooking peas and beans the water should be allowed to boil away to al- most nothing. When the seasoning is put in this makes a delicious sauce.
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A Chinese jade pendant. with it's wonderful cool green depths and quaint. flat carving can tighten up the frent of the dullest dress: a row of cloudy amber beads does the same, while everyone acknowledges the charm an adroitly toned boutonniere can give
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

In view of the many fatal -aeroplane accidents, due to collisions the neces-, sity for traffic regulations for those higher up seems to be fully establish ed.
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It begins to look as if Germany was doing it's best to see how Spain likes the same kind of treatment Norway has been receiving in, answer to its protests.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-18

Flaring cuffs finish the bottoms of some of the tight fitting sleeves.
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The man on the corner says: Any body who keeps his nose out of other peoples business is not a complete failure
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When preparing a chicken try rub ping it inside with a piece of lemon, and you will find it very good, as it whitens the flesh and makes it more tender.
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Miss Agnes Nestor, of Chicago, and president of the Woman's Trade Union League, is a member of the ad- visory council of the Illinois legisia- ture.
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BLEACHING HINT.

Dry pieces of bread or cakes make excellent buildings.