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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
HENS HAVE GONE
 OVER 5000 MARK
In Laying Contest Now Underway at Storrs-Buff Wyandottes Lead for Week.


 The hens in the laying contest at Storrs have now produced grand to- tai of more than 5o.OOO eggs. This point was reached in the twenty -sec- ord week, during which the lay was 4264 or a yield of approximately 61 per cent. Fred Rockwood's Buff Wy andottes from South Brookline, N. H., were in first place for the week with a production of 56 eggs. Deer Brook Poultry Farms Rhode Island Reds from Short Falls, N. H., got second best place with yield of 54 eggs. AL bert T. Lenzen's White Rocks frOn North Attleboro, Mass, Springdale Poultry Farms Reds from Durham, Conn. and the agricultural college pen of "Oregons" from Corvallis all tied for third place with 5S eggs each. A Canadian pen of Barred Rocks, a New York pen of the same breed, Con- |necticut pen of Reds, and Connecti- cut pen of Leghorns all tied for fourth place with 52 eggs each.
 The season for water glass preser- vation of eggs; is now at hand. To predict the precise moment at which eggs will reach the lowest price is, of course, very uncertain matter It can, however, be said that in general April and May are the two best months in which to buy Fortunately the best eggs to preserve are those that are produced during this period It is perhaps still more futile, to pre- dict egg prices for next winter and iyet there are now certain indications that eggs will be higher next Novem: ] Der than ever before.
 The committee of food supply. of the state council of defense will furnish specific instructions to all those who are interested in preserving at thi. i time enough eggs for next winters use.
 The three best pens in each of tn. principal varieties are as follows: Pen Barred Plymouth Rocks l Jules F. F,rancais, West Hamp-
 ton Beach. L. L Te,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
WILL HOLD STATE CONVENTION HERE
K of C. Deeates from All Sections of Connecticut Meet
 in Norwich Next Month White Cross Council Votes Subscribe Another Thousand Dollars to Liberty Loan

Liberty loan. which campaign opens today
 The council has subscribed for a thousand dollar bond in each of the two previous loans and this is only one of the many activities in which the organization is interesting itself in the prosecution of the war.
 A great many other important mat ters engaged the attention of the meeting. Fourteen applications for membership were received, nine can didates were elected to membership and one member accepted by transfer. Announcement was made that Dr. E. J. Brophy had been appointed exam ming physician by Supreme Physician pr. E. w. Buckley, during the absence of the regular examiner. Dr. W. T. Driscoll, who is now in the federal service.
 A great deal of interest is being manifested in the coming state con- vention of the order which is to be held in this city on Tuesday, May 14, and the council is preparing to give the delegates a splendid reception. Grand Knight John H. Carney and Past Grand Knight J. A. Desmond were elected delegates from the coun- cil to the state assembly and Past Grand Knights Henry D. Buckley and | J. Edward Driscoll were elected alter mates. Thomas H. Beckley has the en- dorsement of the council for delegate l from the state assembly to the na-
 tional assembly to be held, in August 1 at Niagara Falls.
 | The council members are taking a l great deal of interest in the entertain ment to be given in this city by the
 members of the 301st Machine Cur
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
WOMEN'S SPRING WEIGHT UNDERWEAR.

Brady appeared as the Indian chief The part of Anthony Wells, the young lieutenant, was carried by P s. Whit man, while Jack Bertin appeared as John Hardin, an Indian agent and pro- tector of the little Indian girl, Wetona-
 Between the second and third acts Mayor Allyn L. Brown, chairman of the local Four Minute speakers, ap- peared on the stage and read a letter which President Wilson recently sent to National Four Minute Director Blair of the bureau of public informa- ton, expressing his deep appreciation of the splendid cooperation of the t, ,00O theatres throughout the country in the Four Minute man movement. Mayor Brown publicly extended, to the proprietor and manager of the theatre his thanks for the splendid way in which they are cooperating.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

 Battalion. now stationed at Camp Dev- ems. Many of the members of the or ganization are Norwich boys and some are members of the council. The mon ey realized from the entertainment will be placed in fund for use over seas. A committee consisting of John Conway, Walter J. Hynds Edward Sullivan, James Kearns and NJ. J. Cos coran was appointed to offer their ser vices to the members of the battalion in making the entertainment suc- cess.
 Just previous to adjournment. Grand Knight John H. Carney announced that State Deputy William J. Cronin of New Haven and State Secretary John M. Phillips of Hartford would be in Nor wich, Saturday evening to confer with the council committee regarding the arrangements for the state assembly
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
The Heart of Wetona.

!, Another capacity house crowded the
 Davis theatre on Friday evening when
 the Myrkle-Har Stock. company
 presented for the approval of the au-
 dience The Heart of eWtona, the new
 three act American play by George
 Scarborough. The play, which was
 the story of an Indian princess love
 for, an American army lieutenant who
 was most unworthy Of her affection;
 was exceptionally well presented " quality and perfection, and the play was well received by the large efzed house. Dramatic moments kzrfIled Inc audience again and again The roze of Wetona, the innocent and trusting daughter of Quanuxn cAfe& of fhe Comanches. vas excef1euc6 D1ed by Mtss Euzna,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
EXTRAORDINARY LINEN VALUES
to he held in NorNich on Mav 14.

to be held in Norwich on May A.
 There is much local interest in the announcement that William J. Mulli- gan of Hartford is soon to sail for France as a representative of the board of directors of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of securing, by lease or purchase, suitable head quarters for the American soldiers at the various ports of entry in France, base hospitals and a large building which will be used as headquarters in Paris as well as purchasing of equip ment which will be used by the field secretaries who will follow the boys to the front with the huts.
 Walter kernon, the overseas commissioner of the Knights of Co., lumbus, returned from France some time ago and made a report to the board of directors as to conditions and a short time ago he returned and will soon be joined by MT. Mulligan for the purpose of carrying out the plans already made.
 The initial exnense in getting this work started will run well over two million dollars, but MT. Mulligan ex- i poets, to be able to secure the neces- 1 sary property and equipment and get | the work well under way in a few months. Rev. P. J. McGivney, supreme chaplain of the order of Bridgeport EConnecticut. will accompany Mr. Mui- i Iligan and they will take with them be-
 tween thirty and forty secretaries as well as automobiles and other equip
 n1ent which it is difficult to secure on
 the other side.
 Before the Reverend Father McGiv-
 ney and MT. Mulligan return they ex- lpect to have over one hundred secre- E%r
 recreation huts established wherever
 our soldiers are settled
 For six terms MT. Mulligan was state deputy in Connecticut and at the
 present time is member of the su. preme board of directors. He is ia. ] rniliar with the work of the order 1T this country in connection with the var activities for he has visited sev- eral of the camps and cantonments and has talked in several states in tht interest of the war fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
Has Bought Latimer Farrn.

The Latmer farm at Gardner Lake has been purchased by Arthur c. Brown of this city. superintendent of the Falls company. The property con- sists of forty acres of land includ- ing large water front MT. Brown will occupy the property during the summer months and the grove will be open to the public and boa<s will be rented as in previous yearf.
 MT Latimer is now making his home in Norwich with his brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

In keeping with it's usual patriotic activities White Cross Council, No. 1s, Knights of Columbus, at largely at- tended and enthusiastic meeting held last evening. instructed the council treasurer. Dr. T. A. Crowley, to sub scribe in the name of the council for thousand dollar bond of the third
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS TRIANGLE COLLARS

We are local agents for the celebrated HTriansIe" Collars, in every fashionable shape. We feature extensively the popu- lar Soft Collars, showing IS styles in Soft Collars alone. Once wearer of "TriangIe" Collars and you'll wear no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING UNDERWEAR

We show Lawrence, Roxford and Nun. sing Perfect Fitting Union Suits. Also Varsity, B. V. D., Roxford, Munsins and Rocking Chair Nainsook Garments. Our Underwear ranges in price from 75c to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING SHIRTS

Mems Spring Shirts, in a wide range of materials and newest designs, includ- ing All Silk and Fibre Silk Shirts We particularly feature the Eagle" Shirts. We show excellent Shirts at $1.1o and up to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING HOSIERY

Our Spring showing of Mems Hosiery, includes all the newest shades in silk, mereerized and cotton. We feature par tieuIarIy Phoenix, Onyx, Ever~ear and Notaseme brands, all of them dependable makes-price range 3oc to S1.00 a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING NECKWEAR

Our line of Mems Spring Neckwear, is unequalled in value and variety. We show complete lines of shapes and celorinas, including the fashionable Knitted and Crocheted Neckwear-priee range Soc to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING HATS

Mems and Young Mems Hats, in all the most fashionable shapes and coIornqs for Spring. We feature the "P. 6 M" Stiff and Soft Shapes at $2.5o. Finer grade Soft Hats at $500 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS CUSTOM TAIL ORING

We are sole agents for the Royal Tail ors line for men who want something distinctive. Suits or Top Goats built to your individual requirements from guar anteed wool fabrics at moderate prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

Twenty per cent. of the worlds shipping has been destroyed or Is il- termed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS TOP COATS

Mems and Young Mems Spring Weight Top Coats, in all the fashionable styles and splendidiy tailored, at $16.50 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
STEN-BLOCH SUITS

We feature Stein Bloch Smart Clothes, in all the newest models and most fash ionabIe colorings-SPrins Suits at $500 to $35Oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06

chidrens Dresses of excellent quality gnsham smart styles girls, to IA yearprices $e8 $2 $2ss up
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
WoMENs SIPS WAISTS AT e5
CHILDRENs DRESSES SIZES

chdren's Dresses of gnsham and chambray, sizes to hgh-waisted models with neat shocking and dainty m lars all with bIoomers to match, s15o $1ss and $2ss
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-06
MEMS SPRING SUITS

Mems and Young Mems Spring Suits, in all the latest models and newest eol- brings, at $1s.o0 to $ZI5o.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
children's Clothes.

There are many seryiceabie frocks
of linen of heavy weave. For some
reason, some of the smart chlldren's
outfitters have put out an unusual
number of linen frocks In yellow and
lavender; perhaps because these
colors are off the beaten track OF
children's equipment. We must all
have grown a little weary Of the In
cessant pink and blue conyentionally
selected for little girls few years
and more ago, observes Paris fash
ion correspondent. 1t does seem lit
tie odd to put lavender on a two-year-
old, doesn't itr And yet one of the
most charming frocks recently shown
by children's dressmaker' of note
was of white wolfe, with collars and
cuffs OF violet organdie finished with
loose, coarse buttonholing.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
G.A~ 2zsza-Az
Washable Walls.

Why should children prefer to write
on immaculate walls rather than on
writing paper? Because, first, their
mothers caution them not to do 1t, and,
second, because the walls are winter
and the writing looks better on them
than 1t does on paper. But the time
has come when the mother need fear
for the white nursery walls no longer.
They can indeed, be changed from a
source Of irritation to education
al purposes by means Of finish which
makes them washable. In other words
all pencil crayor and pen marks may
be washed away. Consequently, the
wall surface Is as good place for
drawing pictures or making examples
as d blackboard Although the finish
is intended primarily for the walls Of
the nursery, II may be used in the
kitchen. living room or other part Of
the house where children are wont 10
try out artistic ability on the walls.
The finish may be in any one Of a
number of different shades.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27

Those who design suits showed us
Just how adroit they could be when
they managed their early spring offer
ings of wool. They had to be made Of
the shortest allowance of goods, but
the designers made virtue of neces-
sity and the conservation of wool
worked to the advantage of styles.
Later they turned to several new and
heavy weaves In silk as a substitute
for wool and for midsummer they were
able to forget all about saving ma
terlals and design suits Of taffeta and
satin according to their own fancy.
These make the last Of their offerings |;
for now they must begin their work
for fall.
No one could ask for more than they
have done this season In giving us va
riety in styles. In the pretty suit at
the left of the picture there returns
once more the banished plated skirt,
with four double box plaits, to com
mend It to the possessor Of a slender
figure. The short coat boasts side
plaits below the waistline, the design
er apparently determining to make the
most of the privilege Of using plaits
again. The coat opens over a narrow
white vest the straight pieces at each
side of the front having the effect of
scarf ends finished with pendent, silk.
covered balls.
The suit at the right is of black
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
No Open House for Rats.

Do not keep "open house" for rats
by leaving basement doors ajar for
ventilation without proper safeguards
The management of large depart
ment store In an eastern city recently
had a very expensive lesson in this
regard. Rats had been doing damage
to the extent Of nearly $1,000 month,
but by persistent trapping were finally
exterminated. The building was then
made "rat-proof." But after time
rats were again at their work of de-
struction.
Puzzled to know how the pests had
gained entrance, the management
learned that In summer the night
Waterman was accustomed to leave a
basement door open for ventilation.
Naturally the rats entered and an
other campaign of determination had
to be waged. This expense could cas-
lily have been prevented, says the bu-
reau of biological survey of the depart
ment of agriculture, If piece Of sheet
iron three feet high had been placed
across the doorway and the sides OF
the doorway sheeted with metal
or otherwise made smooth so that rats
could not gain foothod. Rats can
not climb over such barriers. as they
do over mesh or crossed wires.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27

Three little inexpensive hats for the
small girl, In the picture above, dem
onstrate that headwear need not be
fine In order to be tasteful. These
shapes are well blocked and very sim
ply trimmed with velvet or silk rib
bon In narrow widths and good quail
ity. The braids are of the cheaper
kind, but they are substantial enough
for the short-lIved millinery Of the
little miss who is apt 10 put their stay
ing qualities to the test.
At the left of the group the most
popular of shapes for little girls Is
shown, made Of heavy tuscan braid
rather closely woven. II is the natural
straw color. Narrow blue satin rib
bon is banded about it and finished
with knot at the front, and the hat
Is lined with blue silk.
Very much the same shape is shown
at the right, Of white milan hemp.
Narrow satin ribbon, gathered along
enc edge, ls used to make a band and
medallions on the crown. There are
three small medallions, one at each
side and one at the back, and larger
one at the front A little blossom Is
posed, with bow of the ribbon, at
the base of each medallion. In this
particular hat the ribbon Is light blue
satin and the blossom Pink Wild
rose.
The odd hat Of fancy braid Tin the
natural straw COLOR at the center OF
the picture is Chinese inspiration.
The curious peak in the crown distin-
cuisines It from other shapes and Is
reminiscent Of coolie hats and turbans
with distinguishing buttons at the top.
Narrow brown velvet ribbon makes
band with ends crossing at the front,
where clusters os little buds 9'e
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27

No Apparent Need Of Conservation OF
Straw, Yet Bingham Headsear
Is Popular.

There is apparently no need~to con-
serve in straw, observes millinery
authority, yet the summer additions
to fashionable millinery might suggest
that straw was needed for the victori-
Gus progress of the war
At all events, there are many hats
designed for midsummer wear made
of cotton in various forms, and they
are really interesting donation to the
milliner's stock in trade.
There are, first of all, the gingham
hats, made of ginghams of every de-
sign and color. These are sometimes
made to match the gingham frocks
with which they are worn, but very
often pink and white plaid gingham
hat for instance, Is worn with white
skirt and pink sweater, or blue and
white hat finds favor for wear with a
blue frock.
Then there are the really lovely or
candle hats, ft companions for the
other members of the garden party
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27

wardrobes. These are made Of white
or colored organdie, laid In bias folds
worked around and around, like straw,
and fastened on light buckram frame.
The quilted muslin hat is another In
novation, quite charming in effect. 1t
Is literally quilted, In little squares,
over some sort of soft frame. Usually
1t is made Of light-colored muslin, and
its only decoration is a soft muslin
scarf, knotted at one side, and perhaps
ending In fringe.
There are also hats for sport wear
crocheted from heavy spool cotton.
These have shape sufficient to render
them becoming, and they are not diff
cult to make. OF course you can carry
out any color scheme you desire In
making them.
And then there are hats of cotton
and straw combined-a hat with a
band of straw about the edge of the
brim, with another trimming the
crown.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27

taffeta with q plain, moderately full
skirt, Goats pointed at the bottom
have proved so graceful that this fea-
ture of spring styles is retained In this
model. The collar, cut In points that
are embroidered, Is new. The girdle
at the high walstline Is extended into
points at each side of the back, and
these are embroidered also. The
sleeves are gathered into flarlng cuffs,
ornamented with row of rather large
silk-covered buttons.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
Quality, Style,
Timely Question

America learned a good trick from
Paris when she arranged TO have the
best models instantly copied in cheap
materials, and sometimes slipshod
workmanship, to be sold at small
prices.
1t is this trick over here, however,
that Is the despair of the high-priced
dressmakers and the delight of the
shops that sell cheap clothes.
The dressmakers rest their increas-
ing optimism concerning high-priced
clothes-an optimism based on the
fact that the dressmaking business
has not suffered since the war-on the
idea that women will always need to
be fitted for good gowns. The average
figure can buy the cheap gown; but
the fastidious woman cannot wear 1t
because it does not fit her, and the
woman who has figure that departs
from the normal, cannot even contem-
plate such a gown.
However, one must say this In
praise of the cheap ready -to-wear
frock in America: 1t is cut on the
most exceptionally good lines that
can be expected at such price. Even
the best workers of the Galleries La
fayette do not surpass, and some
times do not equal, the American cut
tiers, who work by the hundreds on
gowns that are sold by the thousands.
we must have an exceedingly good
national figure. That is the comment
of the foreigners who see our women
in the ready-to-wear, quick-to-buy,
smart-to-look-at, cheap gowns that
are sold in every city on this con-
tinent.
Watch for Medlci Collar.
Two women have worn French
gowns with high, wired, outstanding,
Medici collars of lace and tulle. Don't
let this fact slip your memory for an
instant, if you are vitality interested in
the new things that come up sudden
ly over the horizon and promise many
followers.
The Medici collar is symbol of the
history of human nature pressed into
few short, mad years of French
life. It represents what the Three
Feathers of Great Britain represent.
1t is more than a fashion; it is the
symbol Of dynasty.
Now and then, 1t has flickered In
and out of fashion. 1t was taken up
by other queens beside Catherine and
Mary; it was worn by debutantes on
stately gowns with trains quarter OF
q century ago; it has been maintained
| in measure In half the courts OF
Europe, and it may be revived this
| summer.
It was made of point lace, wired to
it's EXTREMIST points and worn with q
black satin dinner gown that was
guiltless of all trimming and received
| it's high light from string of pearls
It was also worn In a black embroid-
cred net gown dropped over black
satin, with O curious little jacket OF
black velvet fastened in front, below
the hip-line, with a glittering tassel.
There are one-piece frocks creep
ing into the fashions that show the
Medici collar of double tulle, hem
stitched at the edge, and there are
soft wolfe gowns over colored taffeta
that have outstanding neck ruffies Of
white chiffon that are deftly ant
carelessly held up by wires.
Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure News
! paper Syndicate)
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
Data Complete.
ACCURACY OF CROP RE-
PORTS.

Wherever 1t has been possible
to secure an absolute check the
crop reports of the department
of agriculture have usually been
found to be surprisingly aceu-
rate.
Wheat will be added to the
few crops for which an add
tional check will be made avail
able through the new require
ments by which all threshermen
must report to the bureau of
markets of the department the
quantity Of wheat thrashed and
the acreage from which it was
produced.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
BRIGHT colors In Neckwear.

The neckwear departments in the
shops are gay with bright colors.
Pinks, rose, blue, yellow, linen-color,
and a gingham plaids and small
checks are seen, and almost every
shape in collar, vest or vestee that
anyone has ever seen can be had. The
fabrics include organdie, wash satin,
crepe de chine, Bingham, pique, and
georgette crepe.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-07-27
For BARGAIN BIouses.

Lawn and voiles In checks and
stripes and fiowery designs have been
thrown on the remnant counters and
are selling for almost nothing. For
from Is cents to 81 enough material
for a blouse may be picked 10.