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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
PUSHING THE ApvANrAeE.

Having gotten the Germans on the run General Foch intends that they shall be given no chance to have. a breathing spell for the purpose of re- organizing their forces or obtaining any advantage which would be warm ly welcomed just now
 This is disclosed by the manner in which he Is keeping up his drive along the western front Having pushed into Cambrai ana hent back the German line between that center and St Quentin where some of the last defenses of the famous Hinden- burg line were located he has not only reached open territory but he is fast overrunnlng territory and getting pos session Of railroad functions which arc not only embarrassing the enemy as he runs but which are seriously threatening defensive positions both To the north and south.
 With the Americans and French gaining against the resistance offered on the line running from ths north Of Rheims to Nerdun. the allies 10 the north are forcing the Teutons to the French border and either the Ger mans must soon abandon the salient of which Laon Is the kinspin Or else they stand in serious danPe" of being pocketed there. The allies are oper ating the pincers again on a large scale and when they get possession O. the lines of communication the Huns will be faced by the worst situation which they have experienced since the tables were turned against them, for not only will they he forced out of France but they win be obliged to give up the whole western end of Belgium. The persistence of the F'och movements and the magnificent success which is extending them makes it evident that as Hindenburg has said, Germany must soon start a big retirement or 20 down in defeat.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
Troubles of the Airmen.
(Correspondence of The Associated
 Press

Correspondence of The Associated
 Fressl
 One of the safest places in the air. plane cockpit is given to the conpass. for without it's aid the airman who is flying over sea or land on a misty dav is hopelessly lost Great attention is naid bV the American nilots trainine in Ffgland to the problem presented by drifts If an airplane starts to fly from one point to another due east, and there is a wind blowing fifteen miles an hour northeast. he must take that element into consideration by all tering his con1nass course. before ss- oending, according to the total dis tance of the journey
 Many difficulties had to be over come in the productieft of satisfac- tory compass fer aerial work Chief amnnG these was the problem of neu- traliZing tho flaa,%netiRnI of the enoinn and particularly the maeneto. and of preventing the effect of cartrifugal force which trends to cause the dial of the compas to swing in a direction cutie independent of north when the airrlane is banking on turn. These difficulties. however, have all been sur mounted and the conlnass jn rse On UIeSSil' udH hlTpldHeS IS b ia1Tly sat isfact E'v instrument It Is said to hs far superior to anything which the Germans have yet been ahle to evolve The airmah's next meet in7portan instrument is his aneroid. CT height indicator. This is fitted with an adjust able dial which can be moved rounf so that on leaving the aerodrot1e thf reading is zero, whatever the height ot that aerodrome above sea level may | be.
 An American pilot left his aero l dronle for a cross country flisht re | centlv on very misty day. rarefpll1 l settins his aneroid at zero. After f1v l ing for two hours by tompass h. 1 thought he must be nearing his destin ation. He could see nothing below ant l so descended to 800 feet. He flew a this height for five minutes and de 1 cided to land. He was about to, vol | plane down into the midst when sud | denly the mist cleared and hn Saw tn 1 ground immediately underneath hin | about ten feet below His aneroid stil insisted that he was 500 feet high Tn 1 explanation lav in the fact that th place he was about to land on was 30
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10

No, l can't sit down. protested the little young thing with the slend- CT silken ankles and wisp of a georgette gown. TT just came back to get my knitting bag"
 She vanished around the corner of the clubhouse and the other young women looked at each other in the pe- culiar secret society way women have when they wish to register doubt and mystery
 She looked excited said the girl in the green sweater thoughtfully. "As though something had happened. And nothing does happen nowadays Be sides, if it did, Marie would be a per- feet pig not to let us ill on it"
 There is nothing to do but wh|t we are doing," added the girl in the blue sleeve ss sweater, "so why not do it . with us If you don't stick with the rother women they talk you over too, and no one girl in her senses will risk thstl Could it be possible
 If these were normal times,n broke in the young woman clad in royal pur- pie andsEetting away with it. T should say that Marie had a prize she in- tended to keep for herself It can't be possible that she has found a young, unattached man wandering about. HSAC dI Cu dtly IlOIS.
 "She has! There isl" excitedly re- ported the tall girl in black and white who had tiptoed to the corner of the terrace and peered around the brick pillar There she is in one of the new lounging chairs talking to per fectly good young man in uniform who couldn't get away if he wanted to because she has him cornered. He would have to leap across her chair No wonder sine couldn't stay---" Well. what are we going to do about it ." demanded the girl in the green sweater indignantly. T never heard of such selfshness in my life. Why, when Iieutenant Bancome was up here to visit me didn't I drag hin around and introduce him to all Of yo, l and ask you to lunch and everything Why should she---'
 You couldn't help yourself becaus' we just sort of stood around waltz : brutally interrupted the girl in pur- pie. And we played fail and didn
 stay more than an hour It isn't tha
 any one wants to snatch her lieuten- | ant--
 Hes more than that" reported th' girl in blue, who had also been peer ing around the corner. 'T can see {
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
NO DIcKERING WITH GERMANY

IL is entirely possible of course that the German chancellor will interpret the note of inquiry whi1n has been sent to him as an indication that this country is disposed to enter into a prolonged discussion regarding nego- t.ations which will give Germany the advantage which it desires in connec- tion with the war. He may figure that he has avoided yes CT no an swer to his proposition and having gotten this government to talking that he can expect 1t to continue, but he will make no greater mistake in his career if he inclines to that idea.
 From the reply which he makes to tho questions asked by President Wilson can be quickly told what his future course is likely to be. The responsibility. however, at the present time has been thrown back upon his shoulders. He Is being given the op- portunity to tell just where Germany stands upon the all important dites- ton of terminating the war whether he Is now acting for those who have been carrying on the war and com hitting all the outrages against hu- = rnanity of whether he comes forward with his offer of peace as the repre- tentative of the German people, those sfth whom the allies will carry on dealings when the time comes. There can be little doubt in this respect but 1t rests with Prince Maximilian to do the deciding, SO that henceforth there will be no chance Of claiming an error of judgment was made by this country or the allies.
 In the meantime, however, Germany should not in the least degree get the idea that this country Is weakening in it's stand for an unconditional sur render. Germany will reap as it has sowed even if it has. to be accomplish ed by force. force without limit. The note of inquiry in no way alters thai position of this country. There car be no compromise and no dickerine with the imperial German govern nent
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
Views of the VigiIantes
 aHEI pH
By Isobel Field


 A good hearty laugh Can you send. one to our soldiers and sailors?
 The Unltea States Is succeeding in doing what no other country has ever attempted before, and that is to main tainA Puritan Army clean in mind and body. It was not thought enough to restrict, safeguard, and discipline the men, so special department was created by the Government for the Sole purpose of developing their moral and physical well being. It is called the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities and among it's many plans for beneftting the sol- diers is one that encourages dramatic entertainments in camp, staged and acted by the men themselves. It keeps a company cheerful for weeks, the rehearsals being as much fun as the final performance, as every actor knows.
 To carry this out successfully it was necessary to appoint trained men as Dramatic Directors to coach them. and also to have material to work with, and that is where the public has been of great help. Famous drama lists contribute one-act plays, famous authors turn their hands to skits and duologues, vaudeville artists are send in scripts of their most successful turns and all over Sthe country there is general eudgeIling of brains and overhauling of old scrap books.
 These contributions, as they come in, are printed in little pamphlets and the funny stories are made intoa book entitled Uncle Sans Joke Book" for the free and exclusive use of the Army and Navy.
 So, if you have the knack of writing a one-aet play or an amusing sRit, ol | if you know funny story, write il out and send it to Austin Strong, War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, 1920 Broadway, New York City.
 Remember the best antidote tt | homesickness, the blues, loneliness ol any other form of evil that threatens our Boys, is good hearty laugh
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
PROGRESS IN RUSSIA.

Developments have been coming so thick and fast of late in other parts of the world thot but little attention has been given to the progress of events in Russia. but on the field ef battle and politically matters appear to be moving in the right direction and if they can be continued they give promise of a decided improve ment in the state of affairs there
 We hear little today about the op- erations of the bolshevikl in Siberia, and their forces in the northern part of Russia are steadily being driven ack by the alice forces 10 which some of the factions which were dis posed to offer opposition are turning while the peasants are recognizing the purpose of the undertaking and lend ing their assistance.
 At the same time good progress is being made toward the getting to- gether of the various clements which have been separately opposing the bolsheviki and through their coopera ton organizing a new government. This received it's start at a recent con- vention which decided that Russia should nave a constituent assembly a principle which is not tlew 10 that country but which it has not had the chance to see worked out But with he great majority of the people work ing together and being given the as- sistance which they need from the outside to take care of the enemy bott within and without it is not improb. able that conditions there will quick. ly take a different form. Russia ap- parently sees it's opportunity to re gain it's feet again and if it can bt ! kept going in the direction if i. headed at the present time there seems to be every reason for believ l ing that it will succeed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
PROTECT THE SHEEP.

The fight is being made in many of the eastern states for a revival of the sheep raising industry. In all in- stances the great handicap appears to be the Encouragement which is caused by the raids which are made upon the fiocks by the rowing dogs.
 Different plans are being adopted for meeting the problem and in North Carolina, which is probably true of other states. they are importing the Dorsets because they possess fighting qualities and are able to take care of themselves against the dogs. 1t being claimed that three of the ewes viii even fight a dog to a standstill. This taken in connection with the fact that they are good meat and wool pro ducers would appear to make them a highly desirable breed. The idea of employing the Dorsets to combat the dogs is much the same as placing goats amongst the sheep for the same reason.
 But whether there are sheep which can fight and protect themselves or whether goats are employed to fur nish the protection, that does not eliminate the problem of the worth less dogs which are for the most part responsible for the sheep killing, and there is no reason why all other breeds of sheep that cannot fight should be neglected just because a lot of worthless CUTS are tolerated.
 The fact of the matter is that tht quicker the sheep killing dogs can be eliminated the better 1t will be for all concerned The sheen raising in dustry is of vital importance and needs to be given every encourage ment and one of the greatest it can get at the present time IS to relieve it of the serious dog menace.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10

would have been spending millions of dollars in developing artificial light through the consumption of coal. We have been getting from the sun what We have previously been spending a snug sum to. obtain.
 1t is not surprising therefore that there is demand being made for the continuation of the daylight saving plan through the winter This is one Of the indications of the success which has been obtained by the summer plan, and while it is not likely to sue ceed, because it is difficult to under stand how it could be of muck value during the shorter days of the year, It simply indicates that there will be an even greater cry for the resump- ton of the plan when another sum- -mer has rolled around. The coHfu- sion which some had promised failed to materialiEe and the daylight saw ing plan seems likely to become a fixture,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
DAYLIGHT SAVING.

The daylight saving scheme which
 vas put into effect in this country
 last spring and which according to the law will end on Sunday. Oct 27, at a. rn,. when the clocks will be
 ohanged back has been given a thor ough trial. It was because of the re suits which were obtained in Europe by the adoption of the same method that 1t was introduced here. It was not without no little mlsgiving that 1t was adopted but here as in Euro pean countries 1t has worked out so well and resulted in overcoming so much waste at time when 1t was actually needed that it cannot be looked upon otherwise than a decided success. We have during the several ulonths been making use of daylight Fhen under ordinary conditions ui4
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
DISCIPLINING MARIE

lot of shine on his shoulder when the sun hits it. If Marie Sunspot has a colonel or general out there and is calmly approaching him ard think ing we are going to let her do 1t she is very much mistaken! No girl these days has 8 right to act SC! 1 think I'll go around that way as though was headed for the water cooler in tfie hall---''s
 You'll do nothing Of the sort the girl in purple told her indignantly What about the rest of us out here with nothing to amuse us? It's all of us or nothing!"
 Well. I can't shriek for them to come over here to look at the pretty birdie or anything like that, can l ?' demanded the girl in blue. If 1 can think up the water cooler it seems to me the rest Of you might have an in- spiration also. Look at her. Just as calm as though she were perfectly safe think I'll moan loudly and pit eously, 50 that he'll have to spring to the rescue. What. can l moan about? Will some lady kindly deal me a blow knocking me senseless-.?' We might link arms and stroll by just casualty suggested the girl in green after deep thought We could say .Hello Marien just naturally and"
 Tt would look so casual. wouldn't | if" said the girl in purple. in deep disgust. for us to advance like 8 bri- gade! Just as a matter of discipline, though. Marie has got to have her little party broken up. It isn't that we are at all interested in the man. y 1 ''Of course not"
 T don't care rap if she has q dczen men"
 We have perfectly good times l without any men
 l But we've got to show her that she can't get away with any actions 1 like that." insisted the girl in pur- pie "Oh, Marie." sine called daringly while the others gasped in excite
 ment. Come here a minute! She's
 coming, girls! And he is. tool"
 Father dropped in for just one
 hour before going back to camp" ex-
 plained Marie genially. ushering tht
 smoothly shaven, khaki clad officer
 up to the. group. T think all of yo,
 know him. And. now. what was i you wanted%
 "I guess we've got it." admitted tn.
 girl in purple weakly. "Wh-What WI deserve. Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
st0e REWARD Stn

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 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
Go to Bed and Stay Quiet Take a Laxative-Eat Plenty of Nourishing Food-Keep Up Your
 Strength-Nature Is
 the Cure ALWAYS CALL A DOCTOR
No occAsIoN FoR PANIC

Spanish influenza, which appeared in Spain in May, has all the appear ances of grip or la grippe, which has swept over the world in numerous epidemics as far back as history runs. Hippocrates refers to an epidemic in 412 B. c. which is regarded by many to have been influenza. Every cen tury has had its attacks. Beginning with 1881; this country has had five epidemics, the last in 13S9-90
 There is no occasion for panic-in- fluenza itself has a very low percent age of fata1ities-not over one death out of every four hundred cases, ac- cording to the N. c. Aoard of Health The chief danger lies in complications arising attacking principally, patients in a run down conditlon-those who don't go to bed soon enough, or those who get up too early.
 THE SYMPTOMS
 Grippe, or influenza as it is now called, usually begins with chill fol- lowed by aching, <verishness and sometimes nausea and dizziness, and a general feeling of weakness and de- pFession. The temperature is from 100 to 104, and the fever usually lasts from three to five, days The germs dtdf's IIG IHUfhHS mem nf'aNf7 or 'iT m Y of the air passages-nose, throat and bronchial tubes-tnere 10 tisuo.4ly u hard cough especially bad at night. often times sore throat or t0nsilitis. and frequently all the appearances of ] a severe head cold.
 THE TREATMENT
 Go to bed at the first symptoms, not only for your own sake but to avoid 1 spreading the disease to others+take purgative, eat plenty of nourishing food, remain perfectly quiet and don't worry. Quinine, aspirin or Dovers | Powder. etc, may be administered by the physicians directions to relieve the aching. But there is no cure or specific for infuenza-the disease must run it's course but Nature will throw off the attack if only you keer up your strength. The chief danger lies in the complications which may arise. Influenza so weakens the bod fly resistance that there is danger oi pneumonia 'or bronchitis developing and sometimes inflammation of the middle ear, or heart actions. Fol these reasons it is very important that the patient remain in bed unti his strength returns-stay in bed al least two days or more after the fever
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10

make them presentable so much less work for the Red Cross.
 But give from your means.
 Winter is well upon the people of the western front even nov
 Much ffering much needless sur- row, tan b. st,aIed these duedus D44 . dened people, by the generous charity of the Americans.-Bridgeport Tele- gram.
 These autumn months are the seas on par excellence for exercise in the open. If those who wish to avoid Spanish inf1uer7R will take 3 bfisfS walk on these tingling days, they will probably be nearer to achieving their desire than by autom nhile riding
 The. mere act of putting ourselves in the presence Of fresh air does not really give us the benefit of fresh air.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10
SPANISH INFLUENzA--W WHAT T S
 AND HOW T SHOULD BE TREATED
Nothing NewSmply the Old Grip la Grippe That Was Epidemic in 18ss90 Only Then It Came From Russia by Way of France and This Time
 By Way of Spain

has left you, or If, you are. over 59 or not strong, stay in bed four days or more, according to the severity of the attack.
 EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
 In order to stimulate the lining of the air passages to throw off the phlegm and keeping the air passages open, thus making the breathing easier, Nick's Vapo-Rub will be found effective. Hot. wet towels should be applied over the throat, chest and back between the shoulder blades to open the pores.s Then Vapo- Rub should be rubbed in over the parts until the skin is red, spread on thick ly and covered with two sthicknesses of hot flannel cloths. Leave the clothing loose around the neck As the heat Of the body liberates the ingred- tents in the form of yapors. These vapors inhaled with each bfeath, carry the medication directly to the parts affected At the same time, Napo-Rub is absorbed through and stimulates the skin, attracting the b od to the surface, and thus aids in relieving the congestion within.
 HOW TO AVOID THE DISEASE
 Evidence seems to prove that this is a germ disease, spread principally by human contact, chiefly through coughing, sneezing or splitting. So avoid persons having colds-which i means avoiding crowds - common drinking cups. roller towels, etc. Keep up your bodily strength by plenty of exercise in the open air, and good food. Above all keep free from colds, as colds irritate the lining of the air passages and render them much bet- ter breeding places for the germs.
 Use Vicls's Vapo- Rub at the very first sign of a cold For 8 head cold, melt little Fapo Rub in a asspoon and inhale the vapors, or, better still, use Napo- Rub in 'benzoin steam kettle If this is not available, use an i ordinary tea kettle Fill half-full of boiling water, put in half teaspoon of Vapo- Rub from time to time-keep the kettle just slowly boiling and ir- hale the steam arising.
 NOTE-Vick's Vapo- Rub is the dis- covery Of North Carelin. druggist who found how to combine, in salve form, MenthoI and Camphor with such volatile oils as Eucalyptus. Thyme Cubees etc. so that when the salve is applied to the body heat. these ingredients are liberated in the form of vapors. Vapo-Rub is comparatively new in New York State and New England and few Western States where it is
 just now being introduced, but in the
 other sections of the country it iTtfe
 standard home remedy in oyer mill
 lion homes for all forms of cold
 troubles. Over six million jars were
 sold last year. It is particularly rec
 commended for children's eroup of
 colds, since it is externally applied and therefore can be used as freely as de-
 sired without the slightest harmful
 effects, Vapo-Rub can, be had in
 three sizes at all druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-10

put to the test. Packing boxes were put to every sort of purpose-medi- cine chests. tables. chairs. linen-clos cts, bookcases. But it, was all the same to the boys. They had white sheets, and soft clean pajamas. and by each bed hung calico bag with toothbrush. wash Soth. soap. e'c.. that some woman at home had packed up. How I wish those people, bless them could see the results Of their work. + is not oniY that they are filling needs and giving comforts that are luxuries under circumstances Lere. bl't every little attention has a way O. touching the men as you might not gueSSn