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Evening journal., 1918-10-29

A II tSn1oiiDOI an cluSh
wv very eIder-sis-
ter, who, when
asked by the youngest in
the family, ''Sister, what's
meant by the manageable
age'?" snapped out:
"Any age between SIX
teen and deathI"
It's the same with chile
hood-any age from six
months onward.
We've noticed this, In
that interesting acre and q
half ON the Seventh Floor,
given over to toys; that it
does take some grown
folks the longest while to
pick out a very simple toyl
Who do you suppose
stood spellbound one day
Last week, for fully ten
minutes, at the table COW
cred with sets Of toy can
non and toy soldiers, only
turning from it to bend
with similar absorption
over q table full of won
derfuI wooden tanks?
Two full-grown, khaki
clad soldier-meni
When this was COM
mented on, someone said:
Pooh, that's nothing.
There was an admiral here
yesterday;who hung around
for over half an hour"
Evening journal., 1918-10-29


which we would like
to,give on this page, is this:
Not being related to, or
even acquainted with, any
child, is a poor reason for
buying no toys.
Buy the toys first; shame
lesaJy play with them to
your hearts content-no-
body need seesyou--
Then find the child to
give the toyssto.
Itiwillbe- easy as falling
off a log.
Here's another piece of
advice;
The next time a child
pulls your hand in going
through Wanamaker's and
begs to be taken to the Toy
Store, or even leases for a
new toy, remember some
thing you've read on this
page today.
Evening journal., 1918-10-29
WI THAT a toy means to
Wv a child is a thing
W the cih,iId will


He Just tugs at your
hand and-''rex ct imperat-
orP-demands to be taken
where the toys are. If he
is very little he cries for
the toy, and if it is the pet
toy, he simply bawls for it.
And, dear, dearl what a
singular miscellany a list Of
those favored toys would
represent - supposing you
only asked the parents In
your own singleiblock what
plaything it was that the
baby nightly requisitioned
as the price Of sleep, and
fretted for by day If taken
out of sight for a momentl
Sometimes it will be only
a sleeveboard dressed upiin
a towel as a doll.
Not merely one, but all
four of the babies in a GER
tain household, inheriting
the tradition in due success
sion, insisted on taking to
bed with them at night, a
huge handkerchief. 1t was
never used for common
place handkerchief pur-
poses, but had some mystic
significance in the scheme
of infant philosophy, never
revealed.
"Let grown-ups'p play with
rattles if they like-it's all
that either grown-ups or
rattles are good for"-was
the stout stand taken by
one firm-willed young man
Of eigst months, when he
decided that the dearest, de-
lightfullest plaything, the
one fullest of fascinating
possibilities in the world,
was the empty-or, rather,
the hurriedly-emptied -
can of talcum powder. For
two months did that can
stoutly hold its ground in
his affections against all
rivals.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

The Tuscania carried down with
II more than its own weight In Amer
lean pacifism.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
AND NOW THEY ARE COOKING
TOBACCO TO MAKE 1T BETTER

For good many years The American
Tobacco Company have been conducting a
series Of experiments having as their
object the improvement of smoking
tobaccos.
And 1t Is interesting to know that one
of the greatest of their discoveries was one
OF the simplest, and that was. that cooking
or toasting tobacco improved 1t In every
way. just as cooking most foods improves
them.
They took real Burley tobacco, grown
in this country; toasted IL as you would
toast bread; moistened il to replace the
natural moisture driven off by teasting:
made il into cigarettes. called them
LUCKY STRIKE. the toasted cigarette"
and offered them to the public.
The result has been the greatest demand
ever created for any tobacco product in n
similar length Of time,
The change produced by toasting Is not
only most wholesome, but the flavor is
greatly improved just as cooking improves
meat, for example.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

uear ny, was pructicuuy unanJwn.
Distances were great, travellers came
With their own coach and horses and
servants, and an arrival meant addi-
honal places at the masters table and
n the servants hall, additional beds,
and stahing and feed for from six 10
twelve horses. II was part of the flex-
BILE, cordial social system, and the
hospitality and provision was on n
'urge scale. Everyone was welcome: (:
brothers and sisters, nephews and
nieces, and cousins to remote degrees;
friends passing north and south, cross
Ing from Maryland to lower Virginia,
or only on their way to the plantation
next beyond. Not least welcome were
strangers, with and often without let
ters.
"Ralny days, or the early winter
evenings, were devoted to cards. WASH
lngton's account books indicate that
playing cards were quickly used up.
The profit and loss columns record his
winnings and losses which nt times
to nine pounds at sitting.
1t was n liberal age. Not only was
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
SOLDIERS CAN BLAME ONLY
THEMSELVES III WITHOUT
SWEATERS.

Soldiers and Sailors relatives are
advised by the Portland Chapter OF
the American Red Cross that II IL
the fault OF none but the soldier him
self n, stationed at Vancouver bar
racks or other point In the North
west, he has not obtained a Red
Cross sweater and at least one pair
OF socks.
Every post is now supplied with
knitted goods, but many soldiers have
not obtained them. They have
written complaints to their relatives,
who by the score have poured these
complaints In to Lewis A. Macarthur,
unsalarled field director OF the Red
Cross. to the Portland Red Cross
and to the newspapers.
Any soldier can obtain these knit
ted goods by using his tongue. Com
manding officers will at once Issue
requisltions on stores for them.
These plain statements were made
by Mr.. Macarthur who has arranged
for n well-known business man near
every post to work In connection
with him and keep In touch with
commanding officers.
I'VE have received wonderful CO.
operation from all commanding Of
ficers. while am afraid the only
person TO blame has been the soldier
who makes the complaints. said Mr..
The only units yet un-
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

form OF the general approached their
foot, the bystanders, apprehendIng dan.
ger to him, with silent and spontane-
Gus accord brhced the stairway with
their shoulders as he mounted, and
waited there until hs descended"
IN 1914, when the British fleet sailed
i up the Potomac they saluted Mount
Vernon instead Of destroying II. The
place was bought In 1859 by the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association Of the
Union. At that time the only objects
In the house that had been associated
with Its immortal owners life were the
key OF the Bastlle, the clay bust which
Houdon modelled, plaster bust of La.
fayette, the old globe In the library
and some camp equipment.
During the Civil war Mount Vernon
was by spontaneous consent of both
sides the only neutral ground In the
country. Soldiers left their arms out
side the gates and "men In blue and
men In gray fraternized before the
tomb Of the father of their divided
country"
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

Every dislayal word sinks screw
IN an American soldiers coffin. are
YOU driving screwsY
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
In 1914, When the British Fleet Sailed
Up the Potomac, They saluted
Mount Vernon Instead Of Destroy.
Ina IL

ing ".
gambling on moderate scale consld'
cred a fashionable diversion. but the
family at Mount Vernon patronlzed
the lotteries on various occasions"
uERE are some extracts from the
1 i diary Of John Hunter. a London
merchant. who spent day and night
at Mount Vernon in 1885:
"The general came in again. with his
hair neatly powdered, clean shirt
on, new plain drab coat. white waist.
coat and white silk stockings. AT
three dinner was on the table. and we
were shown by the general into an.
other room, where everything was set
OF with a peculiar taste. and at the
same time very neat and plain. The
general sent the bottle about pretty
freely after dinner. and gave success
to the navigation Of the Potomac for
his toasts. which he has very much
ut heart. :"
1--WE had very elegant supper
about that time. The general with a
few glasses OF champagne got quite
merry, and being with his intimate
friends, laughed and talked good
deal. Before strangers he is generally
very reserved, and seldom says word
. At twelve had the honor OF
being lighted up to my bedroom by the
general himself.
"When the general takes his coach
out he always drives six horses; to
his chariot he only puts four. i.
fancy he Is worth 100000 pounds
sterling and lives at the rate OF 5000
or 1000 q year."
IN the final period the life at Mount
1 Vernon was livelier than ever-the
good, old-fashioned life of Virginia
country gentleman; open house to all
many guests. both American and for
elgn, but both George and Martha
WashlngtQn restricted certain time for
their own.
Aftef dinner he spent an interval
talking with them. with a glass OF Ma
deira by his side,' and then withdrew
to his library again. where he made a
hasty survey Of the newspapers, Of
which he received great many. and
retired for the night at nine o'clock.
If possible without appearing at sup
per.
when the gentlemen of the Alex-
andria assemblies sent their polite In
to the general and his wife for
their winter dances he replied that his
dancing days were over. But he drove
up to town frequently for visits that
Included duck dinner at Mine Host
Gadsby's City hotel, a review of Cap
tain Piercy's Independent Blues, and
the casting OF his last vote. The poll
Ing place was up flight Of outside
steps, so rickety that when the huge
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

outside servants, and overseers, all
with their families, constituted an
army of several hundred. Everything
and everybody that had no relation to
the big house. as the masters dwell
Ing on Virginia estate has always
been called, fell under the direct ju-
risdiction of Colonel Washington. .
The house servants and all those con-
nected with the domestic side of life
In the big house were the RESPONSE
bility of Mrs. Washington,
g FTER the fashion of post Old
n Virginia homes, the kitchen was
In a detached house next to the big
house, and professions of pickaninnies
carried the heaped dishes across the
lawn into the family dining room. The
modern or even the now old-fashloned
cookstove was unknown. The altar of
this temple was great fireplace with
an opening which would accommodate
half dozen grown persons. Here
andirons held wood cut to cord size,
and often oak logs which strained
brace of black backs to lift into place.
Cranes Of iron, wrought In the black
smith shop over the hill, swung steam
Ing kettles above the glowing Goals.
Quarters Of beef. young sucking pigs,
and rows Of fowl game and domestic,
were roasted on spits. Corn pOne and
sweet potatoes nestled In the ashes"
They refurnlshed the house almost
throughout. ordering the goods from
London, where the Virginia colonial
danes did most of their shopping,
though II was then more distant than
Is Japan today.
WTHEY both were early risers,
though breakfast was not early
for all the household. Washington In
winter often made his own fire In his
library, and there, over his correspond
ence and accounts, did an immense
amount of work In few hours. Mrs.
Washington rose when he did and d.
rected the beginning of the days do
nestle duties into easy and ordered
channels. After breakfast he rode
out on one of his horses to overlook
tue iuDoIeIs Oh tHe fhTlOub IuTHS INTO
which he divided Mount Vernon estate,
and returned, according TO Custls,
'punctual as the hand of clock, at
quarter to three and retired
TO his room to dress, as was his GUS
TOM Mrs. Washington chose the first
hour for religious devotion in her own
room, an unfailing custom her life
long. Dinner was mid-afternoon
meal after the Southern tradition.
Washington rarely ate any supper
though It was always spread for his
household and guests. When at Mount
Vernon 1t was his habit to retire at
nine o'clock"
UDEFORE the Revolution Mount /
ID Vernon bore it's share Of the |
open-handed hospitality which distin-
gulshed Virginia colonial life. The
brief call Of visitors. whose home base
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
WASHINGTON IN /
PRIVATE LIFE
Was Typical Country Gentleman
on His Superb Estate of
Mount Vernon.
DIRECTED WORK OF SLAVES
Father Of His Country Actively Super.
intended All Farm Labor--open-
Handed Hospitality a Feature
Of the Daily Life.

FORGE WASHINGTONS
A home life at Mount Vernon
was divided into three peri
ods: (1 From 1852 when as
youth of twenty he inherited the
family estate, TO 1775, when he left to
take command of the Revolutionary
army: (2) from Christmas eve, 1888,
when he returned home after peace
had been made. until 1889, when he
became president; (3) from 1907, when
he retired from the presidency. to 1799,
when he died. During the war and
during his presidency he visited the
place occasionally, but only for few
days at time.
Some delightful glimpses into this
happy home life are given by Paul
Wilstach in Mount Vernon" published
by Doubleday, Page & Co.
NTHEN George Washington became
w master of the Virginia mansion
1t was not nearly so large as 1t Is to-
day, for he built the banquet hall on
the north. the library on the south. the
third story, the verandas, colonnades,
piazza and tower the great barn and
many of the other outbuildings. be-
sides laying out and planting the gar
dens.
II was not until after his marriage
TO "the charming widow" Martha Dan
bridge Custis, in 1850, that the family
life really began.
With Mrs. Washington came the two
children Of her former marriage, Mar
tina and John Parker Custis.
'These four were the nucleus of a
busy and extensive life on the estate.
The gradual accumulation Of shoemak-
ers, tailors, smiths, carpenters, wheel
wrights, masons, charcoal burners,
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

II was the irony OF fate that while
Chamberlain, Hitchcock, Wadsworth
and other Senator'S we're telling the
Senate how poorly prepared our
soldiers were, the boys "ovcr there
were sailing into the Germans In
true American fashion and winning
warm praises from the allies.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

The American flag is al half mast
for the brave boys who went down
with the Tuscania. But American
anger is at white heat and American
courage at one hundred per cent cf-
flcency, and when the day OF reckon
ing comes the full price will be ex-
acted.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23
WORST WINTER IN YEARS

Snow, wind and extreme cold ..
cd more colds this winter than
years. Foley's Honey Tar pro,l
It's worth in Thousands OF homa
Mrs. Edward Strevy, X. 81, Clint
o., says: II think Foley's Honey y
Tar is the only medicine for cons,
and colds recommended It higbIr
Fine for children. Sold by Rs.
Bros.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

supplied are those situated at far
distant logging camps, and they VIII
receive their sweaters, etc, as each
unit is traced out and as communi-
cation becomes possible. Many units
are 30 far in the woods they but In
frequently receive mail.--Portland
Journal.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

II the. o Is any consolation in 4
thought of an iceless summer. ,
should have that consolation now
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1918-02-23

An approved legal form trespass
notice on cloth for sale at this Of
flee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
NORTH sTONINGTON

Mrs. Leonard Main left Saturday forenoon for Camp Sheridan, Mont gomery, Ala, called there by the seri- ous illness with pneumonia of her son. Floyd L. Main. MT Main, who was drafted, went into camp about six weeks ago.
 Rev. O. D. Fisher conducted burial services Saturday noon in Wheeler cemetery for Thomas Buffum Williams, the year old son of Dr. and Mrs Nathan W. Williams of New York. The child's death was due to pneumo- nia following Spanish influenza.
 Dr. Thurman p. Main was out Mon day after having been confined to his home three weeks by Spanish infiu- enza and pneumonia.
 No services were held in the church es Sunday.
 The Wheeler school resumed sessions Monday.
 The republicans of the town have nominated for representatives George II. Stone, to succeed himself, and Nal colm E. Thompson. The democrats have made choice of Dwight F. Brown and Carroll c. Maine.
 The Red Cross auxiliary will meet this {Wednesdavn afternoon in the Congregational vestry.
 A woman never cares for the looks of thing. if it is stylish.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

small folk permissible-no combina-
 tions, no tassels. everything must be severely plain, as in footwear for their
 elders. The youngest girl or boy does
 not escape wars influence even in the
 tritiing matter of foot coverings; but
 it is certain that all the youthful pa
 riots will accept sacrifices in this re-
 gard as they have in more important
 matters.
 Just at present the stores seem well supplied with low rubbers. although all rubber prices have advanced at least 10 per cent of the scarcity of rubber boots and arctics mention has ; been made already.
 One fact stands out emphatica lily late corners for all kinds of footwear are certain Of disappointment: conse l. quenIly whoso would buy with econ my 3ld satisfaction. also while there is stock to buy, would do well to pur- chase early, taking advantage of the | Hnts to shoppers which The Bulletins advertisers give in practical form to-
 day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
STATE HOSPITAL COUNTS
 FOR CLOSE TO s22. GOO

On the inst day of the Fighting Fourth Liberty loan drive Dr. F. $. Wilcox. superintendent at the Nor wica state hospital, spent q little time canvassing the employees there. with the result that they subscribed for SlS,000 of the Liberty bonds.
 This week. in view of the way that the loan has been dragging generally all over the country, Dr. Wilcox put in a little more time and succeeded in raising over S3,0OO more among the l55 employees of the institution Thus the state hospital will turn in close to $22,000, which will be credited to the town of Preston, and will be a substantial aid in sending Preston ever the top on it's quota of s27,200.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

under a new arrangement, the army aeroplanes scheduled to appear here Thursday would fly over this city dur ing the afternoon, coming from Hart ford. This information was te!e- phoned here from the capital city by responsible persons Many, waited about for hours. but the machines did not appear.
 It was stated Tuesday afternoon that the employees of the Waterman Worsted company have made splen- did record in buying Liberty bonds of the fourth series. Though they num- Der only s. their subscriptions total just under siO.00O This IS one Of the very finest percentage showings that can be claimed by the employees of any concern in eastern Connecticut.
 The need of fuel, which is not com irg to Putnam very fast for the use of householders. was felt Tuesday morning, when the temperature drop ped close to the freezing point.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
WINDHAM

As a result of the appeal for linen to replenish French hospital supplies $10 and 152 articles were collected and sent to the Red Cross
 Recent arrivals at the Inn include Misses Sarah and Fannie D. Young of Norwich and Mrs. F. F. Webb of Will hmantic.
 As it was not generally known that the Red Cross rooms were to be open again Friday, there were only 15 pres ent but much work was done as with two or three exceptions these few were present all day
 Owing to the epidemic services were q gain omitted in the churches Sunday and the school will be closed another week.
 Eden Cook and Alfred ADbe are able to pe out following an attack of in fuenZa. There have been very few cases in the village so far.
 H. B. Adams received a, telegram Monday saying that his son Harry,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

Digestive troubles ruin the complex ion. The sour, fermented, gassy con- tents poison the blood, draw the corners of the mouth, rob you of sleep, give the face that hungry, hag- gard, mournful expression in the morning, and you are tired all day. It is not what you eat but the fault of digestion that hurts. Eat anything you like and let Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets digest your food. tone your stomach, supply your blood with nour- ishment, then good looks, a healthy appearance and bright eyes will soon return Get a 50-cent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at any drug store. They are real health makers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
STAFFORD SPRINGS

At the democratic caucus held in Borough hall Monday evening Michael O'Halloran and William II. Bumstead were nominated for representatives. David BEssett was chairman of the caucus and Harold E. Pinney clerk. Both nominations were unanimous.
 At the probate convention held at the Springs house Thursday morning Enos E. Penny was nominated for judge of probate
 Stafford had received in subscrip- tionS for Liberty bonds up to Tues day afternoon S2S7.9 .900 The quota for this town was $25S,0O0. Indications are, that the 5s300,O00 mark will be reached by the end of the week
 George E. Busck of Palmer was in town on business Tuesday,
 George Fisk has closed his lunch room in the Stafford hotel
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
ASAFE, EASY WAY
 10 CURE ULCERS

No matter how had a sort or ulcer sfflic;s you. 1t is believed that Hokara. The pure skin healer, will cure It. but lt it doesn't cure, the purchase price win be refun led
 Lee & Osgood O., L-e local agents 5r Hokara, who have so,d hundreds % packages, say they have yet to find @nE form O. wound or disease af- lect!ng the skin that Hokara does not heal and it's relief comes so quickly that those who try it are simply de- ienied with it.
 H.mples, eczema, hlackheads. acne, f4r1er's itch and all skin troubles are ft.cllv relieved by applying this sim Fie skin healer and tissue builder. It contains no grease or acids. and is cieanlr to use.
 Lee & Osgood Co. is selling a large Tackage of Hokara for S5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
ALL SHOES FOR CHILDREN
 ARE HIGH PRICED AND PLAIN

Tn getting out pattern shoes fer men this season the manufacturers have not deviated far from the staple styles, the English last. medium toes. being the favored cut. The leading shoes are mostly in dark tans.
 As noted already. Cordovan leather. v h.ch is really horse hide is much used for heavy shoes prices for these ranging from q to $10.
 IL is in children's shoes that the marked advances in price are most noticeable The cheapest in a hard solad style, no matter how tiny can not now bo bought q less than s. The limit is $5.
 No longer are fancy styles for the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

If you find yourself tired. weak or losing flesh. this warning should be needed promptly. You are in real and very great danger because the germ of this epidemic is specially contag- ious, and in your weakened condition should you come in contact with it you would fsa an easy victim.
 The conn1onsense preventive is to begin taking Father Johns Medicine at once because the pure food ele- ments of which this old-fashioned, wholesome body-buider is made are easily taken up by the system and turned into vital, resisting energy, giving you fighting strength to ward of the influenza germ. The gentle laxative effect of Father Johns Medi- cine drives out impurities.
 Remember, Father Johns Medicine is not stimulant, It is guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

Hartford.--Sc successful has been American surgery at the front in France that Rev. Johu Brownlee Voor- hees. the pastor of Asylum Hill Con sTegational church, who was wounded in France last June. will save his leg. according to a letter received from him