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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
One Hundred Per cent. Amerio.r


 Dear Uncle Jed I am in the fifth grade. have bought Is thrift stamps and have one war savings stamp; and l joined the Red Cross and have a Liberty Bond. I think 1 have done my bit.
 I sold something for the Red Cross and earned S3.50.
 I think all the children should try and do all they can to help win the war.
 We are a 100 per cent. class in thrift stamps in our room. l hope all the people will do as well. The soldiers and sailors, most of them are over in France, fighting the Huns, just to make our country free. and we all hope we will win the war for our American boys are doing their best for us. So we should do all we can.
 BERTHA KENIG. Age Il. Norwich.
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thrift staHns and nlanting earde

thrift stamps and planting gardens and other things.
 The soldier does the fighting while we at home work to get him food ; and other soldier boys. When he is a soldier he gives up his life to protect his country and home.
 The Red Cross is on the battlefield, caring for the wounded soldiers and sewing and knitting for them. Every soldier had an outfit from the Red Cross that kept them warm this win ter.
 Of course. the farmer is doing his bit. He is raising food and vegeta- bIes to help carry on this war, and win it. He works from early morn- ing to late night When he comes home at night and sees "Old Glory waving, he says. I'm trying to do my bit"
 The housewife is conserving food and fuel. I
 If it wasn't for the different things I've mentioned we would never win this war.
 EDNA KENDALL.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Larne Bite

A Large Bite.
 Dear Uncle Jed; For his good be- havior little Freddie was given an apple, and settled himself to the agreeable task of reducing it's dimen- sions
 Suddenly his sister Dorothy burst into the room. and disputed his right to eat the whole of it himself; but Freddie deemed possession nine points of the law and became a passive re- sister.
 5 Give sister a bite Like little sentleman,H said his mother.
 Freddie hesitatingly did as he was Did and the little girl took a bite. Then he looked ruefully at what was left. and tears came into his eyes.
 Mamma he said, next time please let Dorothy have the apple, and give me the bite"
 HAROLD ANDREW, Age 8.
 TaftViIle.
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How to Help Win the War.

We at home can help win the war. In order to do so we have to save and buy. We do not have to go and fight. There are many ways to help: Buy thrift stamps, war savings stamps and Liberty bonds. If children cannot buy Liberty bonds or war savings stamps, buy thrift stamps, They cost 25 cents To earn the money one can carry wood, water, and do many other chores; also, save tinfoil and give it to the Red Cross to sell They take the money and buy food and clothes for the soldiers in France.
 Also join the Red Cross. It costs a dollar a year You have until Deeem ber to fill your book of thrift stamps. Have it full by then.
 MADGE SWAIN. Age g.
 North Stonington.
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WIDE-AWAKE POEMS

Don't stop at your bit. but do your
 best, 'Tis hen your patriotism stands the
 testi Don't buy chewing gum and candy For the money you save will come in
 handy. Save your pennies and save your
 scraps That will crush the Hun, perhaps; "Conserve!" is the watehword of to-
 day; And we know in the long run it's go-
 ing to pay; Use the corn and conserve the wheat, So Uncle Sam's boys can have it to
 eat 'Tis not by words, but by deeds We will help our country fulfil her needs MARION MITCHELL. Age 1a. Yantic.
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way we wanted to go; and after great
 experience we arrived home.
 Another day we were in Moosup on high cliff, and trying to turn we
 slipped almost to the edge. One false
 move and we would have been down the side of the cliff. But as Dad is an engineer, had no fear; and soon we were going down the hill all right. Many times we were obliged to get out and push through the mud, and
 many times we had to borrow a shovel and shovel our way out of the snow I when he was delivering laundry. MAY EVANS. Plainfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
A Gentleman.

Sir Philip Sidney was a true gentle man. He was brave and generous and thought of others before himself. Fga last act of his life showed his eharac- ter.
 It was upon a battlefield. He was fighting hravely for his country as the American boys are doing now when he fell. mortally wounded. As he lay suf- fering upon the ground, his fevered lips parched with thirst. he called for water Just then Sir Philip saw an- other wounded soldier lying near him who looked wistfully at the cooling draught which the soldier had brought for Sir Philip.
 Give it to him." said the dying hero, putting the bottle away. His need is greater than mine" I know all American soldiers are going to be as brave as Sir Philip.
 MARGARET HEIBEL, Age 13.
 Taftyille
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Rul.s fer Ysuns Writers.

1. Write plainly on one Eide of the napor only, and number the pAgez. q Use pen and ink. not pencil. (. Short and pointed articles will he given preference, Do not use over $50 words. 4 | Original stories or letters only viii be used.
 6 Write your name. ags and ad- dress plainly ct the bottom of the story.
 Address all cnmmanieations tc Cncls Jed, Bulletin once
 Whatever you aFa-Be that!
 Whatever you Eay-Be truel
 Strsightforwardiy act.
 Be honest-in fact.
 Be nobody else buS you"
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returned from France after an un-- eventful trip on a transport. He is an apprentice radio operator.
 cIinton.-The engagement has been announced of Miss Helen Worth, a member of the Morgan school faculty, to Franklin Demerritt of WatertoWn, Mass
 Madison.-Word has been received here from Rev. A. T. Steele, former pastor of the Congregational church, that he expects to sail for France as soon as possible after June r to ea1 gage in '. N. c. A. work.
 Ciintcn.-A service flag will be pre- sented Morgan school by the alumni Friday afternoon, June t4, the ezer- cises beginning at 1 o'clock. There are A stars on the flag, two Red Cross nurses and one Y. M. c. A. worker being represented.
 Eridgeport-Beginning this week and continuing every week day during the continuation of the war, the bells of every downtown church will peal at noon, calling upon. all patriots to breathe a prayer for the success of tha allies cause in the. world war. East Han1pton.-Mrs. Howard Curtis Brown of East Hampton announces. the engagement of her daughter, Misa Helen Louise Brown, to pr. Normark Harris Williams of Los Angeles. Cal. Dr. Williams is the son of Dr. E. E. and Mrs. Williams of ,Moodus-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
The kaIser,s Call For Help!

The kaiser's Call For Help! one-t three! Heaven, please!
 I want to talk to Gott- Now don't you go at your ease,
 Until you have him got, Hello Is dot Gett? If it is, speak quick, For the Yankees are ia back of me To give me one swift kick, Those darned old Yankees. Are efer here, And I'm trying to Get them out! So, dear Gott, will you help me. please
 To get the Yankees out: If YOU do, dear Gott. I'll knock
 Them all about!
 CHARLES R. NICHOLS, Age 10. Norwich
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Robinson orusee. Jr.

Robert Gray was 9 Riyerdale boy, and a very smart one, too. Very. likely most of my readers will think he was altogether too smart for his years when they have read the story I have to tell about hiE1,
 Robert was generally a very good boy, but, like a great many persons who are older and ought to be wiser than he was, he would sometimes get very queer notions into his head which made him act strangely.
 He was born on the Fourth of July, which may be the reason why, he was So smart. though I do not think it was.
 He could make boxes and carts,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

day? Attack it in earnest. There is a key to the puzzle. find. ftt. out. Others have done it and you can.
 Have you a brother or sister who ir seems hard to agree with It's an other puzzle. Well-bred people live together without quarreling. There is a key to that persons heart. Find it, and live in harmony.
 Have you a fault that keeps crop ping up? It's just another pazzie. There is a way to set rid of it. Find the key?
 Don't you want to gain some good quality, to make yourself popular, to have many friends? It can be done. Others have done it. Do not give up. Attack one more puzzle, and eoncen- trate on it until you find the key. ALBERT PHILLIPS. Age t2. Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

book you have sent me has been very interesting.
 Edith Pierce, of Preston-I was very much pleased with the book, "As Camp on the Sun Flower" and thank you very much.
 Katherine Taylor, of Norwich Town lI thank you for the prize book you sent me. I have read it and found it
 very interesting. Floreda Reil, of voluntoyn-As soon
 as I received the book you sent me entitled The Dreadnought Boys ;n
 Home Waters" I was very much de- lighted. Of course I have not read ii yet, for I have just received it, but am sure it is interesting, because all the books you sent me were, aHld thank you very much for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Found a Nest of Rabbits.

Dear Uncle Jed One day while we were walking in the woods my dog found a nest of rabbits.
 One of the rabbits was right in the path so I brought him home and put him in a box and named him Brownie. He would drink milk and eat carrot tops and was very fond of clover.
 One day he hopped in my fathers stocking.
 He lived just a few days and one morning when I went up to feed him he was dead in his box
 We were sorry to lose Brownie be- cause he was very cunning. GENEVIEVE E. MATTISON, Age 8.
 Stonington,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Rsfusa ta Give un.

Most of us boys like puzzles. Why :? They are made to defeat you. They are a challenge. Your fighting blood comes up. You say:
 Well if it can be done, will do it." and you work with concentration that deserves a prize. You solve the puzzle of course.
 There are puzzles in life that are a challenge to you. Is there a subject in school that downs" you day after
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
A Fierce Storm.

Dear Uncle Jed: Oh, how it did rour! The earth was as black as the
 ace of spades. The lightning flashed
 as though it would split the sky in two. The thunder rolled as though there was a great battle raging be- tween the kaiser and the Hun. No auto ever thought of racing with the wind that day. In a small hut sat three shivering little children. cuddling together in one corner. The door flew open with 8 ,bang and in rushed only a gust of wind
 LILLIAN PATNODE, Age F. Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Margarets First Trip to the Beach

My little sister Margaret was on her way to Watch Hill, and how happy she was! When We reached the beach she ran right into the water and got her clothes all wet.
 After she had her bathing suit on, Margaret sat on the shore and dug deep holes in the sand, which were soon filled with water.
 After we had our lunch we all went in the water again. My sister and I rode on the merry o-round and after wards had some ice cream.
 About 5 o'clock the boat came in and we left for home.
 Margaret and I enjoyed our trip very much and 'hope to go again this summer.
 RICHARD BUCKLEY, Age [.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Experiences Auto Ridina.

One evening Papa and I went out in the woods to see some lumber Papa had bought. Going over a stump we broke the steering rod. We worked on it for long time and soon it began to grow dark. So we started home. It would go all right on straight road. but when we wanted to turn we had to get out and turn the wheels the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
How He Earns Thrift Stamps.

Dear Uncle Jed: will tell all the Wide 7Awakes how I earn money to buy Thrift Stamps. Every day after school I go to a lady's house where I bring her wood and water. feed the dogs, ducks, hens, and rabbits. give them all some water, then I bring in the eggs.
 Every Saturday I clean out the barr, and I keep the hen coop clean. The lady gives me quite a lot of pennies so have got five thrift stamps. hef c to be able to fill my card.
 JAMES D. CURRIER, Age 3.
 Versailles,
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Plainfeld.
The seandinavians.

The Scandinavians live in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. They belong to the white race. Their hair and eyes are usually very light. These people are noted for their very clean home and neat personal appearance. They often wear white caps, aprons and dresses when at work.
 Their chief occupation is butter making, making of cheese and herding The food of the people is mainly dairy products.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

was Buffalo Bill, who, when young, undertook this dangerous work. This
 man grew to be the most noted Indi9n fighter and piainsman. But when the trains passed through the west, this method of carrying tfe mail passed away. JOSEPH LAFoNTE, Age 12 Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
What Dorothy Said,

; Little Dorothy always iunched with the family on Sunday, and was rather awe-struck when she heard that q real live bishop was to be of the com pany. When she found that she act ually had to sit next to the famous man she became almost paraiyzed she contemplated her plate of beef (ra- tioned) for minute or two in en- barrassed silence; then feeling that there must be some special mode ot address for so exalted a cleric, and determining to have a shot at it. she turned to. the bishop and said:
 "oh, for heavens sake. pass the salt.''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
HeIninn Uncle Sam.

Dear Uncle Jed: Everyone is help ing Uncle Sam-soldier Red Cross, farmer. housewife.
 We all know everyone is trying to win this war. Children are buying
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Rockviiia.-Paul B. D. Sweeney, son of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Sweeney of No. 16S High street, has been home on a T2-hour leave of absence. He recently
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
TIE wINNERs oF PRIZES.


 t-Ross pittman. of Colchester Tbe Ba<tieship Boys in the Tropics.
 s-Anna NJ. Gordon, of Norwich Ted Gilman. -- ..-..
 S-Sybil Click, of Brooklyn, N. V Battleship Boys Under Fire.
 t-HaroIe WiIds, of wauregan-The Boy Scouts Down in Dixie
 EAlbsrt PhilIips, of yersaiIles-The Hilltop Boys on the River.
 e-AdsIsrd Duquette, of Danieisori- Andy's Ward,
 T-ehariss R. Nichols. of Norwich A Thrift Stamp.
 EMsrIsn. MiseFsll, of Yantic - A Thrift Stamp.
 The Winner ef Books living in the city rnHy call at The Bulletin business ofiice for them at any hour. after 10 a. m- on Thnrsd2y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
The Departure of the Drafted Men.


 The boys were going away. They were willing to give up their dear ones. their homes and friends, for their country. Every time when our country has been in need of her boys, they have always been ready and now as iH the past great crowds gather at the l station to see them off and to encouf- age and cheer them. i In knots of four or five they stand around the platform Every one is shaking hands with them
 rest, stands a tall strong looking young man, who is talking earnestly with an elderly lady It is his mother She is giving to her only son a few 1 kind words of advice. As the train comes nearer they shake hands aaf after kissing his mother, he starts fo. 1 the train
 Now they are all on and the traiy begins to move further and further away, until at last it has passed arount the bend and is lost from view. As we turn back to the crowd on thi platform, we find many in tears. wht had been waving handkerchiefs befert with shining faces; but now that tn boys have gone they are unable to ron cei;l their sorrow any longer
 After all there is a bright side t this and we must look forward to tn, time when they are to return to us better in many ways than before.
 ANNA NJ. GORTON. Norwich
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Our Part in the War. Our part in the war is to do our best To buy thrift stamps and all the rest
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Taftville.
The Red Cross a Help in No Mans

The Red Cross a Help in No Mans
 Land.
 The Red Cross is a great comfort to soldiers and little children who have neither friends nor parents. : The brave soldiers who are in 'NA Mans Land fighting behind the trenches for Old Glory. when suffering from wounds are helped as soon as the Red Cross finds them. If we can't help and care for OUT boys who are fighting for CUT dear Red. White and Blue, we can surely trust the Red Cross which is stke Mother of Mercy" to all.
 The Red Cross is above the battle smoke, caring and doing some bit of good for humanity.
 ep~ GLADYS LADD, Age s. North ESra nl.I;k
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LETTERs oF Acl(No OWL LEpeMENT

Alert SphIflips, of versailiee-I. re- celNGf <ehs Interesting book you sent meeanf thanlEeyo 1yey much. Every
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

returned from France after an un-. eVentful trip on a transport. He is an apprentice radio operator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Every Moment Of Delay Is Serious

While the artificial respiration is being
continued, have an assistant draw forward
the victims tongue, If it has fallen back
fortunately it usually falls forward when
the victim is face DOWN.. Hold the tongue
out if it tends to draw back by wrapping a
handkerchief around it. The handkerchief
may also protect the assistants fingers from
being bitten. The assistant should also
loosen any tight clothing around the victims
neck, chest, or waist.
Do not permit bystanders to crowd about
and shut off fresh air. Keep the victim
warm with proper coverings and by placing
beside his body hot bricks, bottles, or rubber
bags filled with warm (not hot) water.
Wrap bricks, bottles, or bags so as to prevent
burning the victim.
Continue the artificial respiration Without
interruption until natural breathing is re-
stored, or for at least three hours. If natural
breathing stops after being restored, use arti.
fetal respiration again.
Do not giUe any liquid by mouth until the
Uictin is fully conscious. Keep the victim
fiat. If after being partly resuscitated he
must be moved, carry him on a stretcher.
1t is dangerous to make an i'll person, or one
injured in any way, sit up or stand. To
make him walk may cause his death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Don't Wait for an Accident-Learn

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and Restaurants
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

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Dept.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Begin Artificial Respiration at Once

Lay the victim on his belly with his face to
one side so that his nose and mouth are free
for breathing. Place the victims arms and
hands exactly as shown in figs. and 2, one
arm straight out beyond his head, the other
under his head. This position is important
a. it helps to expand his lungs. In drowning
cases have the head little lower than the
body.
Kneel, straddling the victims thighs and
facing his head; rest the palms of your hands
on his loins Con the muscles of the small of
his back), with your thumbs nearly touching
each other and with fingers spread over his
lowest ribs (see fig. y.
With arms held straight, swing forward
slowly 90 that the weight of your body is
gradually, but not violently, brought to bear
upon the victim (see fig. y. This act should
take about two seconds.
Then, leaving your hands in place, swing
backward slowly SO as to remove the press
ure, thus returning for two seconds to the
position shown in figure l.
Repeat deliberately Is to 20 times a min
ute the swinging forward and backwards
complete respiration in about four seconds.
Keep the movements in time with your
breathing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

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Leading Bakery
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Mills
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06
Learn How Revive Your Partner by Practcng Him Now

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

GAS ASPHYXIATION. - Remove the
victim from the poisonous atmosphere. If he
is still breathing, administer oxygen from a
tank with bag and mask for 20 minutes.
If he is not breathing and his jaws are locked
SO as to interfere with effective artificial
respiration, pry them open and wedge with
a piece of wood, and remove any foreign
body from his mouth Then give artificial
respiration as shown below.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

ELECTRIC SHOCK. - With a single
quick motion free the victim from the cur
rent. Use any dry nonconductor Clothing,
rope, board) to move either the victim or the
wire. Don't take hold of the live wire, and
beware of using metal or any moist material.
Send someone to shut off the current If the
victim is not breathing remove from his
mouth any foreign body. Then give arti-
fetal respiration as shown below.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-06

DROWNINC,-As soon as the victim is
taken from the water place him face down
ward, clasp your hands under his stomach,
and lift him several times, letting his face
hang down SO as to drain his mouth and
throat. Remove from his mouth any foreign
body tobacco, false teeth, or gum. Do not
stop to loosen his clothing. Do not carry
him any distance. Do not wait for doctor.
Treat him yourself as shown below.