davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

have been interviewed about the water supply question, but the sentiment is very general that the city must at once give careful attention to ways and means of increasing the supply of water to meet the needs of the city for the future.
 Undoubtedly the close of the war will bring a readjustment of costs that will permit of doing what must be done eventually at far less cost than l is now possible, but whether Putnam can afford to wait before taking some action relative to the water problem | is a question that is perplexing many citizens who have given thought to 1 the matter.
 Among the suggestions heard for accommodating and holding a reserve supply of water for fre-fghting and other emergency purposes is one that | involves the construction of a reser- voir on Perrin hill water to be pump ed from the pumping station into this reservoir, which would have mains leading down the steep grade into 1 Putnam.
 Automobile Inspector Coming Today l R. c. Young, automobile inspector for Windham county is to be in Put nam today. MT. Young is now watch ing with special care for motorists who are failing to obey regulations that are set forth in the motor vehicle
 laws of the state.
 MT. Young stated this week that tht
 period for warnings has expired an( that arrests are now to be made tt secure the enforcement of the law
 This announcement has been followed
 by a stream of inquiries as to wha
 will be expected of them by drivers o
 commercial and public service vehi
 cles, Less difficulty is experienced il
 getting the drivers of pleasure cars t
 obey the laws, and there are fewer re
 quirements for them to heed.
 The increase in the number of car I now being operated in Connecticut. il excess of S9,000 motor vehicles beini registered makes travel more danger ous and therefore, subject to close , l rnp11latiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
INCREASING WATER SUPPLY
Different Methods Advocated - Sug.
 gestions Made Tuesday.

The resolution by manufacturers of the city in favoring having the water commissioners and the other branches of the city government look to the increasing of Putnam's reserve supply has again brought out advocacy of laying a new line of main from the pumping station through what is known as the Little River road to the city.
 Another suggestion heard Tuesday was that a new line of main be laid along the line of the present line from the pumping station into the city, thus practically doubling the present source of supply. It is stated that such an
 improvement would cost $50,000 to $60,000 above the cost of the pipe which is very hard to get in large sizes at the present time.
 Any adequate improvement that may be considered presents cost figures
 tl:at seem almost prohibitive, on ac- count of the exceedingly high prices ot l materials and labor. due to the war. The city's water system undoubtedly has been through the most severe test | during the winter just closed that ii 1 is likely to be- subjected to for some time. This view gives more conf l dence to number of citizens who
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

back and shoes that seem to weigh ten pounds. and yet. when the time comes, you can sleep, and sleep anywhere as well as in a feather bed
 Or one of our hikes through about a foot of snow and slush one of our boys whose feet were about frozen thought he would take off his shoes and stockings and give his feet 9 rub We'll. he took them off all right but could not put them on again, so he had to walk about six miles barefoot ed until we reached our destination Thirty two of the men froze their feet on that hike.
 Uncle Sam feeds us pretty well. A bunch of turkeys came in today tel
 you they are going to make a great
 treat for us boys. There is one con solation. Spring is coming and the countryside is beginning to be greer and pretty.
 As an officers orderly, I have beer across France four times and once in to Belgium, since I have been ovel here. You see, my officer has beer to different schools for special train ing and I have travelled with him. have seen some wonderful sights. wouldn't have missed this trip for s10.. 030 but would not want to make i again for million. We have got tht
 old fighting spirit, though. and we ar. anxious to be at them and have i over. I wish could describe tht sights I have seen, but am not per
 mitted to do so But I have looked upon ruined and battered cities
 wrecked cathedrals and many of tn. scars Of war.
 I am writing this letter on my knee
 have board for a desk and it make.
 a good one, and am writing by thi ] light of candle.
 FRANCIS nArNnN-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
FOUR GIVEN DEGREES
At Meeting of Granoe-PIannina For
 Class in Fifth.

Four new members received the third and fourth degrees at this weeks meeting Of Putnam grange Miss Charlotte Enbleton. Dorothy Kennedy Hazel Johnson and Mrs B. W. Ellis. After the degree work there was a harvest supper and a social hour. The supper committee was made up Of Mrs William Kennedy, Mrs Elliott. Miss Katherine Byrne, W. J. Bartlett and Mrs Helen Torrey
 A special effort is being made to get a class of ten members from the Put nam grange to take the fifth degree at the meeting of Quinebaug Pomona grange, to be held with Brooklyn grange on the last Saturday in April. Already nine of the required members have been obtained.
 On account of the food situation throughout the nation. the grangerS are working particularly hard at this time to increase the membership be- lieving that much good will result hv bringing in both people from farnina communities and from the towns and 1 the cities as they will come to know each other better and @ain a more ac- curate understanding of how they car help one another
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
OLD FIGHTING SPIRIT.
Eliminates Boys in France, Who Are
 Anxious to Be at the Germans-Let-
 ters From Francis Gagnon.

"The war is worrying you people at home more than it is our boys over here. Don't worry. We've got the old fighting spirit. We are anxious to be at the Germans and bring this thing to an end We know how casualties are over here and you people do not; so do not worry. I will be back some day with the help of God"
 So writes Francis Gagnon from somewhere in France to Miss Yvonne Goulet of Cottage street. The para graph makes clear the spirit that per meates his letter as it does also an- mother from him to his father, H. T. Gagnon a member of the 102nd In- fantry, 8 regiment that has been in the front line trenches.
 In the letter to his father Private Gagnon' says I used to wonder how the poor soldiers could walk all day through mud and water and then sleep that night with their clothes on, but now I have found out You walk all day with about 75 pounds on your
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
SOUTH KILLINGLY
Merrill Jacques Transferred to Un-
 named Camp-Plans for Easter Ser vice

A. A. Jacques has received letter from his son, Merrill, stating that he is leaving Camp Devens for an un- known destination.
 Mrs. P. H. Coffey visited friends in Danielson Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Hall spent Sun day with Putna-, relatives.
 Mrs. Raymond Gates has been a vis- itor in Danielson.
 Claudia Bernier, who is employed in Danielson, has been at her home, i'll with a severe cold.
 Mrs. John Brown of Foster was a caller, at The Oaks Saturday.
 Miss Lydia Hartig is spending the week in Winsted.
 Easter Service.
 A special Easter service in which the congregation will participate is to be given in the church Easter morning. Albert Pike, Fred Marble and George Young are working in Danielson. Owing to the muddy condition of the roads Raymond Gates is boarding ir Danielson for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
AN EASY WAY TO
 BANISH P|MPLES

If you are troubled with pimples, bIackheads, acne, barber's itch blotch- es, freckles or other skin disease or hlemish now is the time to get rid of it with Hokara.
 This pure and simple skin healer is being introduced in Norwich by Lee & Osgood Co at the low price of S5c for a liberal, sized jar, and they have sold hundreds of treatments.
 It contains no grease or acids, is cieanly to use and is true nourish- ment for the skin, cleaning and clear ing it in every pore, making it soft, white and beautiful.
 If Hokara does not do even more than is claimed for it and give perfect satisfaction, return the empty jar to Lee & Osgood Co. and they will re- fund your money. If you have any skin trouble, you cannot spend S5c to better advantage than for jar of this skin food
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

 The cottage meeting Thursday eve- ming will be at the home of Postmas- ter Pray.
 Next Sunday is to be especially ob- served at the Attawaugan M. B. church with services commemorative of Easter Several are to be received into membership.
 The dam at Pineville. which sprung leak, owing to the frost and heavy ice, has been repaired.
 Sale of WoodIot.
 Fred Mason has sold large wood lot to Mail Carrier Arthur L. Lath- rop who expects to cut it off soon. After several weeks visit with his son. John S., at East Greenwich, R l.. John McGregor has returned to his home in Pineville.
 To Report at Putnam.
 Truman H. Woodward has received orders with others to be at Putnam next Saturday at S.30 a. m, to report at the office of the local board fol military service. and expects to go or to Camp Devens that day.
 F. L. Bennett recently entertained his brother, W. l.. Bennett, of Ros- lindale. Mass.
 Simeon Hill cut his hand badly witt an axe but is improving.
 Taps Sugar Naples.
 Frank L. Bennett has been success fully tapping some fine sugar maple! near his house.
 Postmaster J. L. Pray reports stil further increase in the sale of thrif and war savings stamps.
 James Knight, son of Mir. and Mrs Louis Knight, has been transferred from Camp Devens to Camp Upton.
 Home Gardeners Busy.
 Seed sowing in boxes of tomato cabbage and other plants prove tha the villagers are on the alert to helj win the war.
 Delor and Exina Cusson called ol Aidor Cusson at Camp Devens one da!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

last week.
 Calvin H. Frisbie of Norwich. agent of the Attawaugan company, was in the village last week. Some years ago he lived in the house now occupied by Superintendent Hector MacConnell.
 George Berrie is clearing the wood lot across the Ballouville pond.
 MT. and Mrs. T. H. Allshaw have had for recent guests Mrs. Elizabeth Dixon and daughter Muriel, from Dan ielson.
 Mrs.. William I. Lewis, who has been suffering with an attack of muscular rheumatism, is better.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

wards.
 Mir. and Mrs. Moses Linnell of Moo sup were Sunday guests at c. D. Mowrys. Thomas Purvis and son and Miss Agnes Grant of Providence were at Frank Davis Thursday. Mir. and Mrs. A. A. Milligan of Wau- regan called on relatives here Sun day.
 Mrs, Clayton Wright entertained Tuesday Mrs. Daniel Wood of the Green Hollow road and Mrs. Rivals of Vermont
 A. H. Battev and family called on Putnam friends Sunday. Leaving For Rockville. | MT. and Mrs George Ridsewel. who nave been at the Hill Crest house for five months, leave this week for Rock ville
 Mrs. Fred c. Leavens and daughter Barbara, of Wauregan, called on To- cal friends Sunday. The Wichita Girls met Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

Be in Town Today.
 Judge M. H. Geissler held a session of the city court Tuesday afternoon.
 Members of the local exemption board are to hold a meeting today to pass upon a number of matters re- quiring attention.
 There has been an exceedingly heavy demand for newspapers during the present week, the German drive being the reason for the sharp increase in the demand.
 Holy Week Services.
 Special Holy Week services are to be held at St. Mary's church on the remaining days of this week.
 An additional pool table is being installed at the rooms of Putnam lodge of E1ks, in preparation for the tour nament games to be played Thurs day evening with the Bohemian club teams of Danielson
 Friends here received Tuesday sets of Easter cards from Souvenir w. H. Taylor of Hartford.
 Letters from soldiers known locally who are lover there" tell of the ac- quaintances that are being formed with the cooties. one of the banes of trench life.
 Transferred to Upton. A number of the last group of se- lected men that left this city, late in l February, have been transferred from I Camp Devens to Camp Upton at Yap- 1 hank: These men have been assign ed to different special organizations several of them being in the sigma | corps.
 I Moving lights that have been seer | high overhead by persons in this vi. cinity on Saturday and Monday night; have become the cause of speculation l Observers at Danielson also have re- ported seeing such lights. 1 The Putnam Chamber of Commerce. will be interested in one matter tha will come up for discussion at tomor- l rows meeting of the Eastern Connee 1 ticut Chamber of Commerce, in Will ! limantic. this being the plan to dou ble- track the Worcester New Londo1 branch of the New Haven road through this city.
 Will Utilize Tractors.
 Arrangements are being made t, bring tractors into more general us on farms in this section of Windhan county this spring, for blowing es pecially. This change is coming abou on account of the scarcity of labor
 Automobile Spraying Machine. J It is stated that an automobil Ispraying machine will be brought in to service by the state here this sprin
 in continuing the fight against tn
 moth pests. The truck and apparatu is purchased and will arrive here soor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

evening with Miss Yvonne vachon in Dayville.
 Mrs. Ida Place spent Thursday in Norwich.
 Mrs. George W. Kent. who has been ill at the Memorial hospital in Wor- cester, has so far recovered as to be able to return to her parents home in Danielson
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
From The Commerce Reports.

Alden produces more than 136,000 tons of salt a year from sea waer The water evaporates from the pans" one inch in from day to four days, depending upon the season. The de- posit at the end of about two months is usually six or eight inches of salt in small crystals.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
NO INCREASE

Tn spite of enormous increased laboratory costs due to the War the manufacturers of Dr. Celdwelrs Syrup Pepsin sacrificing their profits and abeoEbing the that this family laxative may remain at the price es Soc and q large bottle. So sold by druggists for % years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
N Dr. CaLdluelPs SYRUP DEPSIN
 The Perfect 1 Laxati1e
FREE SAMPLES

Dr. Caldwell. Syrup Pepsin is the largest selling and would like sample it before buying ssad your eddress for free trial bottle to Dr: ". B. Caldwell. the family send for copy of The Care of the Baby.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

Various indications, according to the Weser Zeitung, go to prove that a very extensive and systematic agita- ton is now proceeding with the ob- ject of fomenting a fresh strike in Germany
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

ton agent, for Holland county on Thursday at 2.30 p. m.. at the library.
 Junior Auxiliary Formed.
 Miss Vera Bennette of the Atwood ville school, has enrolled every pupil in the Junior Red Cross.
 Miss Ada Littlefield is giving a spe- cial course of eight lectures on surgi- cal dressings to a number of Red Cross workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Exemption Board to Meet Today Tractors to Be Used in Farming Four Given Degrees by Grange Matter of Increasing Water Supply Discussed-Automobile Inspector te Be in Town Today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

Mrs. George M. Lowry of Pomfret has been the guest for a few days of Mrs. R. L. Kenyon, at Kumseme
 Mrs. c. B. Wheatley of Providence visited Mrs. H. s. Call Sunday.
 Mrs Alfred Potter of Dayville spent the weekend with Mrs William Ed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27

Quebec Province had 1881 school munseil Illities hE the End of JuEe. 1917. Over s40O.oOO was spent during 1916-1917 in building school houses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
BALLOUVILLE

Arrangements for Easter Observance -PinevilIe Dam Repaired - Sugar Naples Tapped.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
ELMVILLE

Visitors During the Week-Mr. ard Mrs. George RidgewelI Leaving for Rockville,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
DANlELsON

Agent J. F. Gardner, IT,, IIl-Twenty Killingly Men in France-Joseph Farron to Build on New Property Letters From Francis Gagnon lndi- cate Enthusiasm of Men Overseas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-27
MANSFIELD CENTER

Old Folks Concert Attended by Large and We'll Pleased Audience-d7ffle Made in Norwich For Belgium Shown-Cookinq Demonstration Ar ranged For.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-26
MEN WANTED IN NAVY.

A limited number of men of "A
ferred classification, who regist@1
prior to September IL, 1918, are n;
eligible for special induction into I
United States Navy at 1044 Chal
street, New Haven, Conn.
Applicants must appear in person.
Only men qualified, professional
and physically, for the following, v
be acceptable: =
Pay officers Material School, Nay
Auxiliary Reserve Deck Officers M
terial School, Naval Auxiliary Reser
Eng Officers Material scho
Machinists Mates (submarine), D
trict officers Material School, MACH
lists Mates (Aviation), Quartermast
(Aviation), Carpenters Mates CAV
tion) ,Coppersmiths (Aviation), Instr
ment Repairmen. Coppersmiths CO
eraD, Machinists Mates Genera
Blacksmiths (GeneraD, Carpente
Mates (GeneraD, Boilermakers &c
eraD, Hospital Corpsmen. 4
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-26

corn syrup or mOlasses. If spices are
DESIRED add two or three tablespoons
full of ground cinnamon and one-half
as much of ground cloves just be-
fore removing from the fire. Stir
thoroughly Pour the boiling butter
into hot sterilized glass jars asd seal
at once. 1t is finished when a spoon
lifted from the boiling mass comes
up heaping full.
Cider Apple Sauce-Boi perfectly
sweet cider until it of the consis-
tency of maple syrup and use the raw
apples. Cook for hours until a
dark rich red color and the desired
consistency. Use a part sweet and
a part sour apples. The flavor is
improved by the use of q sufficient
amount of sugar or corn syrup, to
make up for the acid of the sour
apples, unless a tart sauce is desired
to eat with meat.
Windfall Apples-Pie Filler-Use
second grade of windfalls or culls.
Wash, core. pare, and remove all de-
cayed or injured spots. Slice apple
quickly into a basin containing slight
ly sailed cold water (about one tea
spoonful per gallon), to keep from
L
duct in glass jars or tin cans Add
one cupful of hot, thin syrup to each
quart of fruit. Sterilize twelve
minutes.
CHARTERED App1es-Select the best
grade of culls of firm and rather tart
varieties. Core, pare and quarter.
Drop into a basin containing slightly
sailed cold water. Pack these quar-
tered pieces tightly in jar or tin
container. Add a teacupful of thin.
hot syrup to each quart and then
sterilize twelve minutes.
Keeping Apple Cider Sweet.-Ffll
fruit jars with the fresh apple cider.
Sterilize ten minutes, etc. If you de-
sire the apple cider to be little tart
or slightly fermented. 1t will be nee
essary to let it stand for two or
three days before canning, and then
sterilize for fifteen minutes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-26
SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTTER.
Shortage of Real Thing May Be Felt
in Many Homes.

Indications are that there will be
a shortage OF butter the coming WIN
ter unless the American public
promptly increases the conservation
Of this commodity. This was en-
phasized today by the Food Admin
istration which pointed out that in
+ families where lunches are put up
daily, it would be we'll to prepare
against such a shortage.
According to the Home Economics
department of the Food Administra-
ton, apple butter is extremely pala-
table, one of the best fruit products
and is easily made at a small cost.
1t can be produced cheaply because
imperfect or inferior applies can be
used and because no sugar is re-
quired. Many housewives make
large quantities of it in place OF
jams and marmalades to use as a
sandwich filling as we'll as to serve
with meats
There is a plentiful supply now of
WindfaI apples of all kinds, Bald
wins, greetings, northern spys and
pippins. These can very Well be used
for the making of apple butter, cider
apple sauce, or they may be canned
or dried None should be allowed to
go to waste.
Do you know that YOU can pur-
chase Windfall apples at the markets
quite cheaply or if you live near a
rural district you can undoubtedly
get them directly from the farmer
Apple Butter-Use fall or winter
cooking apples that are we'll ripened.
Wash thoroughly and remove blossom
end and all rot and worm holes. Cut
into siXths or eighths. Place in Il
copper aluminium or enamel lined
vessel and cover with sweet cider.
Cook at boiling point until fruit falls
to pieces Pour the cooked fruit into
a sieve or cOllander and force pulp
! through, return pulp to fire and add
boiled cider, two quarts to the
! bushel of apples. Cook until thick
and stir constantly. If sweet butter is
desired, add six to ten pounds of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-26
HOME ATMOSPHERE
IN HUN DUGOUTS
Germans Living the Life Of Riley
Until Americans Came

With the American Armies in the
field, Sept. -(Correspondence of
the Associated Press. ALI the COM
forts Of home, with some added lux
uries, were found in the dugOutS and
living quarter which the Germans were
forced to abandon when the American
troops smashed through the ST. Mihiel
salient and took the territory which
the German army had occupied for
four years.
Running water, electric light, steam
heat, tennis courts, bowling allies,
swimming pools, pianos and wine
I cellars were some of the up date
conVeniences which Uncle Sans
, 'moppers-up" that followed on the
heels Of the rushing American SOL
diers found in some of the quarters
of the German officers.
The more elaborate quarters were
located in the thickly-set woods
which abound in this part of France
and most of them represented the
work of four years. The majority Of
them were of elaborate rustic con-
structiOn and usually had shell proof
shelters connected with them Fur
nlture and decorations taken from
the French inhabitants of neighbour
ing villages formed the principal in.
terror equipment.
One of the most unique of these
officers quarters was located in the
little village of Euvezin about 20
miles from Metz. There were two
tiers of rooms with broad balconies
in front and all lighted by electricity
In the lower floor was an elaborate
sitting room, containing richly up
holstered furniture, a piano, oil paint
ings inlaid tables and beveled mirrors.
This apparently was the headquarters,
of high officer, for IN it were found
many maps, plans and a telephone
switchboard. Outside was a bowling
alley and a small swimming pool
At one side was a wine cellar we'll
stocked with applewine, beer and Their
beverages dear to the German heart.
Immediately adjoining was a shell
proof dugout 40 feet deep and cap
able of holding so men. Next to this
was a shoemaker's hut where a num-
Der of Women's shoes and slippers
were found. indicating that the Ger
mans had women in their trenches
Higher up in the woods was veg
etable farm and overlooking all is an
observatory, which gave a SURPRISING
view of the country for miles around.
Everything was confusion. Uni
forms, rifles pots, Dishes books. and
all kinds of military paraphernalia
were heaped about everywhere, in
dicating that the Germans had fed in
great haste.
That the Germans expected to
occupy this territory for a lonf time is
shown by the character of their
trenches In many cases, these were
of concrete and equipped with al
most as many cOnveniences as a
dwelling house. Some of them had
running water, telephone communica-
ton, heating stoves and piped drain
age.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-26
WARD VOTING PLACES.

The voting places on election day
will be as follows: First ward, 1872
Arch street; second ward, Burritt
Mission, Cherry street; third ward,
Eddy Awning Company, rear Of city
hall; fourth ward, LeWitt's block;
fifth ward GA Main street; sixth
ward, Solomon's block, 1873 Hartford
avenue Demonstrations on the vot-
ing machines will be given from 8
a. m. to / p. m. and from p. m. to
8 D. m on October 81 and November l.