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Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
My Work This Summer.

During my summer vacation l work ed pulling weeds out of my garden. paris -greened potatoes and cultivated my garden.
 In having time I had to rake hay, spread hay. now away hay. and pick huckleberries.
 During summer I had to milk two cows sometimes. feed the pig. the cows and clean the stables.
 The housework I did was wash and wipe dishes, set the table and bring in wood.
 During my summer vacation l went to Willimantic to see a parade. There were eight or nine bands playing while men marched along the street. I saw a Scotchman play his bagpipes. In one auto in the parade Uncle Sam was feeding the Be1gian children.
 I stayed a week at my uncle's. While I was there I helped to get the cows.
 My uncle keeps 28 cows. I helped feed the pigs. and went fishing twice.
 On the sixth of September I went to Wil1inantic to hear some drumming. There were drum corps there from Connecticut and Massachusetts.
 School began September s.
 ROBERT E. WALKER. Age ff.
 Mansfield Center.
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My Summer Vacation,

Early this summer my father said to mamma: Wouldn't it be nice if we could take a trip in the car to New York and spend couple of weeks vis- iting our friends there."
 They talked il over and finally de- cided to go and take my two brothers and myself with them. They decided to go about the middle of August.
 We started one morning at o'clock. It was quite dark when we started. but we didn't mind that. We went into four different states our way over. + was lovely ride. We went through Hartford and over the Mohawk trail for the first time. We thought that the ride over the trail was the prettiest part of the trip.
 We trayeled till half past g that night and then stayed all night at a hotel and started at g next morning and reached our destina ton at noon.
 We spent most of our time visiting friends, who gave us delightfu time. We were very sorry we could not stay longer. but we had to get home for school.
 We certainly had a lovely time hope every boy and girl had as nice a summer vacation as I did
 DOROTHY THOLEN.
 Norwich
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he boat across the sound.

the boat across the sound.
 We saw few fishing boats. and from one some men were pulling the seine. which seemed to be Eell filled with fish.
 When we got to Sag HarteE there were so many automobiles waiting to come on the boat that. some pRple got nervous for fear the boat wo sink.
 When we arrived at Shelter Island an auto met us and took us to the home of my aunt.
 Some days we went down to the bathing beach. and others we went for a drive.
 There are some very handsome sum- mer homes there owned by rich people from large cities.
 I saw airplanes nearly every day while there.
 On our return trip it was so foggy that the fog horns were blowing fre- quently.
 When we reached New London we saw hydroplane flying and when II ca me down it sailed about on the water.
 The train was waiting in New Lon don and we reached home after enjoy in~ a nrea sant trip.
 CHARLOTTE BENJAMIN, Age IF.
 Norwich
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The Aeio of a Boy Scout.

It was a very warm day as could be noticed by the dusty roads. All vege- tation was dying for want of thirst the animals were panting hard as they trudged along. It was on this day that two scouts decided to go out for a hike in the country. Their lunch was made and they started out.
 They walked a long ways out, stop ping at different times to examine holes in the trees. on the ground, thinking they might see sonnet hing, such wild rabbits snakes, but they saw none of these.
 At last they came to a shady place so they sat down and ate their lunch which tasted good. as they said. in the woods.
 After resting few moments they began their journey. They had not walked far. however. when they came to a small pond where two small boys were padding. They were out quite far when the scouts not:ced them. The boys kept walking out farther. and suddenly loud scream. and the scouts shoes and stockings flew and the two scouts swam out after the boys. They were not long in getting them out on the sand and using their directions for saving half drowned persons.
 The boys were brought home and the parents thanked them and also re- warded them for saving their sons.
 This is only one of the deeds which some scouts accomplished. They are very helpful and are ready at such times to help injured persons.
 JENNIE LAMOINE. Age F.
 Voluntown
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25

sharp knife. Test it often Csee pic ture}. Testing like this will helI you set q uniform. even bend. jus; the same at each end When the bow is almost Timber enough. notch the ends (see illlStration). put on string. and make the remaining tests if you were trying 10 shoot it.
 When you can hold the bow ou1 firmly at arms length and. with 2 your strength. Just barely pull the string back to your face. it Is read to wax or shellac. Tack coiored feiI around the hand hold.
 The bow string must be very strong asld thoroughly waXed- It shouIt Dc about txo inc hes sfl orter than t'l 6;srAnce between nofches. so tha when in place. it will bend the bc Ave ar K inches Always kee,
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 Copyright. 1919. by J. H. Mi1lar Boys and Girls Newspa per Service
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25

Now cut four 5-irch strips of dur abe cloth for hinges. Paste these or the oEts de Of the five ece$ of ca rdboard. es shown below, ni..<ing I hs inch ps. and leaving inches of free c.oth between boards.
 Next cover the outside. Leave about 1a inch binding showing on the edges Wall paper makes A good cover. Pretty cloth is neat and wears well. Decorate to suit your taste.
 With sharp knife cut through the coverboards from the outs dc and insert a long linen tape, pastin& it on the inside. These ends should be about 30 inches long each.
 Cover the inside. us ng paper of . iEhter weight and color.
 Ths portfolio ,s folded and ted When united it opens up and lies out Hat.
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 Copyright. 1919. by J. H. MfIIar Boys and Girls Newspa per Service
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How to Make a Bow to Carry ,so
 the WAruath
By Grant X. Hyda,


 By Grant NJ Hyde.
 Instructor sn JpulnaltsIn.
 The Cnivarsaty of Wisconsin
 Make your bow just as long as yoss are tall and you can shoot ax. a..-o~ es far as George Washington tk-vw the dollar Most boys naake thor bows too short
 Get . solid. straight grained, we'll seasoned piece of hickory or eah. t by 4 inches and about fssi long
 Examine carefully tho drawing below Notice that the fns.de Of tt.a bow is rounded. but that tho o'.:- s-0e, or back, is perfectly lat Iri making the bow always whsttls s-., wood otf the inRide and the two stdes. but do not touch tho outs;6e. A how made this way is hard to break aE,,i shoots even harder. Why? r-sng a saw, draw-knife and v;ss 5aap DC the bow roughly. Allow IT. ta certer for a S-inch hand hold about as big as the, handle of your favor;s1 oaii b't, but more square in 3hat.s Each tip of the bow will be about >. inch wide and about E inch tnicz Near the hand-ho.d the bow shout, taper rapidly; near the tips it should taPsr gradually.
 Having shaped the bow roughly, begin to wh4ttse carefully with 6
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STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkkES.
The Shower.

March 5d. four o'clock. The clouds which have been gathering in the horizon for a long time are becomin g darker; it thunders loudly. and rain pours down! Those who are caught in it fly in every direction. some laughing and some crying.
 l always find particular amusement in these helter-skeiters. caused by a sudden storm It seems as if each one. when thus taken by surprise loses the fictitious character the world or habit has given him. and ap- pears in his true colors.
 See, for example. that big man with deliberate step, who suddenly forgets his indifference made to order. and runs like a schoolboy! He is a thrifty city gentleman, who with all his fash iona b1e airs. is afraid to spoil his hat
 That pretty lady wonder. on the con- trary, whose looks are so modest and whose dress is so elaborate, slackens her pace with the increasing storm. She seems to find pleasure in braving it. and does not think of her velvet coat. spotted by the hail. She is evil dently lioness in sheep's clothing.
 Here, young man who was passing stops to catch some of the hail. stones in his hands, and examines them. By his quick and businesslike walk, just now, you would have taken him for a tax gatherer on his rounds, when he is really a young philosopher, studying the effects of electricity
 And those schoolboys who leave ranks to run after the sudden guests of a March whirlwind: those girls just now so denure. and who now fly with bursts of laughter: those national guards. who quit the martial attitude of their days of duty. to take refuge under porch, The storm has
 RENA KORNER, Age 15.
 West WfiTin gtOn
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ng with Mrs. George stiles.

ing with Mrs. George Stiles.
 Henry Woodward and Arthur Col bert have returned from setting up machinery for the Smith W inchester company, being away ten weeks in New Jersey.
 Miss Calista Backus, who teaches in Pomfret. was home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Charles Maynard. with her chi1- dren, spent Sunday at the home of her parents in Norwich.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clifford Kinne and daughter Trpa of Hartford spent Sun day at the home of MT. and Mrs. Al fred Kinne.
 Perry Crane. employed in Bristol, was home over Sunday.
 Miss Ida E. Adams of Norwich and Alfred F. Card of South Windham were married at the brides home Mon day evening at o'clock After a wedding trip they will reside in South Windham.
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Western Netherlands,

Many people spent their vacation in the national parks.
 One of these was the Yellowstone. located in northwestern Wyoming. It has more geysers than all the rest of the world put together. Boiling hot springs, mud volcanoes. petrifled for ests. the Grand Canycn of the Yellow stone with it's gorgeous colors, large lakes, streams and waterfalls, and a vast wilderness inhabited by. deer. elk. bison, moose. antelope bear. sheep. etc. none of which. however, may be hunted by the visitors.
 There is. however, exceptional trout fishing which is free to all
 The second was the Yosemite in eastern California. It Is a valley of beauty. known throughout the world. There arc many waterfalls of great height, three groves of "big trees" many snowy mountain peaks and as in the Yellowstone good trout fishing.
 AURCRE MAGREY, Age 13.
 VOlup. own
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UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAKES

There is a little word in the Bible that isn't talked about as much as 1t deserves to be
 tie English words to express what the Saviour said in Hebrew when he told the people '1nasmuch as we have done it unto the least of these ye have done it unto me.-
 This word has directly to do with our responsibility for the well being of those who are not able to take good care of themselves.
 '1nasmuch' tells you that if you have neglected the least of the needy, that you have neglected the One who gave himself for you
 It directly forces upon you the fact that you have neglected very impcr- tant duty. been ungrateful, and grfev- ed Him.
 It says direct to us all the measure of your goodness is the goodness which you show to others.
 'Inasmuch" holds for everybody tn. spirit of condemnation if they are not worthy the spirit of praise.
 When you become well acquainted with "inasmuch." it is not unlike a mirror to you. You can see yourself in it not as others see you. but as The Christ sees you.
 Beneath this divine measure you are either good or good for nothinsi
 "Inzsmuch' as you did not care how others fared or suffered you have wid-
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A Trained Pony.

Two weeks after our school was out I had the measles. I had them for two weeks: then when I got up l wanted to help my mother wash the dishes. but she had them done, so l could not heln her: but I helped her get supper. After supper I washed the dishes and then we played school.
 About four weeks later I went to Willima ntic to my sisters. We went 10 the pictures After the pictures there was a little show with a man and pony.
 The man said to the pony: How many years did you go to school?" The pony stamped six times. The man told him to get the mail. The pony went to the box and brought the mall to the mans hand.
 HEDWIG RUPPRECHT, Age 1e.
 Fla aglevi1le.
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VII LSONVIILE

Miss Ophelia Kelly; who has been in Webster is enjoying a rest at his home here.
 Mir and Mrs c, A Kelly were in Worcester with relatives Sunday.
 Mildred Payne returned to her homo in Worcester Saturday.
 MT and Mrs. Rudolph EIsner and Christine Ryan were Worcester visitors Saturday.
 Mr Lefeur with his two daughters, of Worcester. visited with his sister and her family Sunday.
 The people from Webster who bought the Upham place moved in last week.
 The body of George Town who died at his home on the Thompson road was brought here and buried in the local ceme tery.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
The Boy Scout comnanx.

ne Soy scout Company. One little Boy Scout beating a tat
 too: A little comrade heard the caIl-then
 there were two Two little Boy Scouts climbing up a Along came another one-then there
 were three. Three little Boy Scouts standing by
 the door: Running out they met a Scout-then
 there were four. Four little Boy Scouts in the water
 dive; Another one swan up to them-then
 there were five Five little Boy Scouts doing lots of
 tricks: Their captain called out Shoulder
 ams!'-then there were six. Six little Boy Scouts looking up to
 heaven; An airship brought another down
 then there were seven. Seven little Boy Scouts got to school
 quite late; They found scholar in the room
 then there were eight.
 very fine: They caught a little ragged one
 then there were nine. Nine little Boy Scouts chased
 speckied hen: They bumped into another Scout
 then there were ten. Ten little Boy Scouts yelling Hip.
 hurrah'" This is all there is to tell-these are
 all there are,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
Vacation Work.

The first week after our school was out helped my father finish his plant ing. After the crops came up we had to hoe and cultivate them. We had about two acres of corn and two acres of oats and other garden stuff. so you see we had lot to do.
 Well. I will leave the garden and gc to having We had a lot of luck with our hay. The rain spoiled lot of our hay. I used the horse rake for my father. we mow with horses. and drew it in with oxen.
 I was raising a pair of little steers and one died. and now I have only one. I have a lot of fun with him. His name is Jack. I think my father is going to buy another one to match him.
 My little sister and I spent the last few days in Wi1limantic with my. older sister. We had fine time at her house. We went to the show.
 FRED RUPPRECHT
 EasleviI1e
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
SOUTH WINDHAM

A few friends gathered at the home of Miss Mary A. Hatch and George Hatch Saturday evening. Sept. 20. it being the 25th anniversary of the we'd ding of MT. and Mrs. Garrett w. Smith. They were presented useful gifts in silver. A social time was enjoyed.
 Mrs. w. c. Card spent Friday in Manchester.
 Mrs Helen Tubbs and Miss Rachel Jennings spent Thursday with Mrs. Frank Jennings at Eastern Point
 Rev P A. Matthias of Bridgeport occupied the pulpit at the Congrega tional church Sunday morning.
 Miss Holmes of Columbia. one of tn teachers in the local school. is board
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Glad to Go To sehoo, Aa.in.

 My school closed June 22. helped my mother on the farm. In the morn ing I helped my father to put the cows in the pasture and give the horses a drink.
 sI have a little calf, her name is Katie.
 I took care of my garden My gar den. is sixteen by sixteen and half feet. : had enough work all sum- mer.
 I had three bantams, but one was drowned, so got two left I felt awful sorry for her.
 My aunt and two cousins came tip in August and I had a lot of fun having with them.
 I had lot of work in my garden. Now I have 10 shell my beans and pick my tomatoes, because am afraid that the frost will get them.
 My school started September 9th, 1919. I was glad to go to school again. like my teacher very much, her name is Miss Bliss .,
 BERTHA MIKES, Age s.
 Mansfield.
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WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mrs S. A. Cooper is in Memorial Worcester, for a surgical op- eration.
 Guests at Maplewood Farm the past week were Mrs. Fred H. Rogers. New London; MT. and Mrs. J. P. Mcguire and daughter. Anna. Providence;' and John P. Neale, Middletown.
 Mrs. Lyman R. Fitts of Pomfret t0 visiting relatives in town
 Mrs. Frank Goss of Westfeld, N. T., was in town last week.
 Several from here attended the Eastern States Exposition al Spring field. Mass, Thursday.
 Miss Florence W. Kenyon is visiting at Brandy Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25
My Trio to Hartford.

Friday. September 9th. my mother, father, grandmother, two brothers and I went to Hartford. We started about nine o'clock and arrived in Hartford about eleven o'clock. On the way we saw sheep feeding beside the road. When we went over the bridge we saw a lot of boats; and when we ar rived in Hartford we stopped on Main street. Then we drove down a street which we could go one way. Then we came back and put our auto on Windsor street and ate our dinner. After dinner we went into the five and ten cent store. When we came out we went and bought my brother some shoes Then we went to the moving pictures. When we had seen the pictures we did some trading.
 We started for Willimantic about seven o'clock. When we arrived in Willimantic we had some ice cream
 We arrived home about eleven o. clock.
 DORIS A WOOD. Ago II.
 EagleviIle.
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He'd Daily Duties.

School let out June 27. 1918, for our summer vacation.
 went to pick huckleberries and blackberries with my two brothers.
 I helped my mother wash dishes and dry dishes and sweep the floor.
 In the morning I fed the ducks and chickens and gave them water
 I had to take care of my baby brother and when the sun shone I had to take the baby outside. Sometimes made him sleep.
 When my mother wanted something from the garden I had to get it for her. School opened Sept 8. 1919.
 When come home from school I feed the ducks and chickens and then take the baby out doors.
 FRANCES M. DOUDA. Age II. :. EagleviIIe.
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At the Seashore.

It was very warm day when we went to the seashore Mother fixed our luncheon while we got our bath ing suits, pails. and snqvets. We ie ce over on the cars and was very glad when we saw the cool water
 We went in swimming and hunted for pretty shells We then decided to eat our lunch as it was very near noon. A nearby house furnished us with cool refreshing water to drink
 After dinner we walked along the shore watching the other people in bathing. We were very sorry when it was time to go home as we enjoy ed ourselves very much
 GLADYS ST. JOHN. Age II.
 Moosup.
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POUCH! THAT OLD
 RHEUMATISM!''I
Just get out that bottle of SIoan's Liniment and
 .'knock 1t ealley-weStH

N 1EREN'T prepared for that
 w quick switch in temperature were you? Left you stiff, sore. full of rheumatic twinges?
 You should have had bottle of Sloan's Liniment handy - that would have soon eased up the muscles. quieted the jumpy, painful, affected part - penetrGted irifhoat Su6bfng, bringing gratifying relief. }
 Helpful in all attacks of Iumbago, sciatica, external soreness, stiffness, strains, aches, sprains. Get bottle at your druggist s. 55c., roc, $1 40.
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THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Girls Department

CT ened the distance between yourself and divine good.
 Inasmuch is one of the most won derful words :n .he Bible. is 2 sermon in itself and has been a Beware" or warning for 2000 years. THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.
 1-Chariotte Benjamin of Norwich The Camp Fire Girls Larks and Franks.
 2-Fred Ruppreeht, of Eagleville- The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island
 3-Aurore MeGrey,- of Voluntown- Blue Brass Girls Vacation Adven- lures.
 4-Dorothy ThoIen, of Norwich Ruth Fieldi = in Moving Pictures
 5-Bertha Mikes, of Mansfield Gen. ter-Blue Grass Girls in the Noun tains.
 6-Arlene Pearl, of Augusta. Me- Blue Grass Girls Upon the Water.
 Doris A. Woodage, of EaglevilIe Ruth Fielding in the Saddle.
 s-Rena korner, of West Wilmington Six Little Bunkers at Uncle F'red's.
 The winners of Prize Books living in the city may call at The Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-25

ing a little wagon with a little Boy in it. ~I stayed in Hartford two days. saw the capitol and it's surroundings It. sure is a beautiful place. I stayed with my married brother.
 One day we took a walk on the Hartford bridge. T saw many row boats anchored in the water.
 On my way home I saw many cows by the side of the road with many sheep.
 Our school opened September Sth | -< SOLOMON POLLACK. r. Eagleyille
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How He Earned sss so.

Our school closed June 27. 1919. and July I went up to Storrs and I asked for some work and the man said to come the next day. so the next morn ing I got up at half past six. I had to pick strawberries, b1ackberries and I hood the gardens. picked tomatoes and sweetcorn. We stopped work a | half past five and I got 20 cents an hour I earned Ss650 this summer.
 When I came home had to get the COWS, feed them and feed the hens. I have to carry in wood, too.
 Our school began Sept. s. 1919.
 LOUIS E. MARSCHAT. Age 15.
 Mansfield Center
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Best of All.

4 pretty dress is very nice, And pretty is a shoe. And pretty ribbons in the hair Are very pretty too Nice manners are most sweet to have, They make sweet ways completer,- But Modesty Is best of all, It makes tho sweet still sweeter.
 John Martins Magazine.
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Work in Vacations.

In vacation I helped my father to cut hay and I helped him to rake the hay and put it into the barn. l milk the cows every morning and feed the hens and take the cows to pasture and do various tasks for my mother.
 am going to school in Gurleyville.
 SAMUEL POLLACK, Age Il.
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Exercise.
theory that

Tom Hop-Toad had theory that healthfui exercise Helped keep a toad quite fit and
 strong as well as good and wise. He hoped to business hopefully. and
 worked with zest and vim. This healthful hopping habit kept
 Tom-Toad in perfect trim, We would do we'll to mark this good
 example set by him. From John Martins Magazine.
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sister had them the hardest. I had them & little bit lighter; and my brother the lightest.
 Friday. September 5th. we went to Hartford. starting about II o'clock. On the way we saw three lambs. At Hartford I saw 8 steam roller and many trolleys.
 ARTHUR o. N. WOOD, Age EagfaVi11e
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Home Made Portfolios

By Eleenor 6. Moore Inftractor i0 Hxsdfcraft Eirin. IT..
 When mother rents | house tho c.ossts arc rhs A-st thing che thinks setn1t. A c.osSt is . place to keep thsExv. Naturally. every school girl NAEte one. too. 4. portfolio Is only 1ittae ciesec. It .s | place .o keep rsotAs. thsn,ee. ctipr!HEx. and all sflc oriisT papers that accnrculate on !. rsaool cess. or s.uay table
 cT:nk fhYs where yor will want 70 kssp your portfolio and what you -v.!l keep :p it. Then decide on the s..-1ax15 .,schss .s good.
 FIRST PORTFOLIO
 f t .s tG se 31l6 cut two pieces 2. tough dI,rE1fc cardboard that s zs, and three more smaller pieces rcr haps as shown fn the diagram SC -3w.s
 Hind all outside edges with str:ps Of linen book-Aindtng or cotton c.orh X inches wide, fASyened or v .:1 -four paste or thinaed library paste. making a H:nch binding on Al sges.
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Arrip on the Sound.

Last winter I was taken with the in huenza and have not fully recovered Thinking the salt air might be ben eft to my health. I went to Shelter Island to visit my aunt.
 We left home early one morning and arrived in New London in time to take