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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
HUMOR OF THE DAY

M.-Why do you suppose Jones has such a vacant expression?
 Morrison-Well, he thinks of him self a good deal.-London Answer.
 T hear your father is ill"
 "Yes.p 3 "Is his malady contagious?"
 hope not. The doctor says he Is suffering from oyerwork." Detroit Free Press.
 "A grinding application of the brakes does a car no good"
 Tn other words. you've got to handle d a car as you would bad news"
 Brake it gently. y."-Louisville cour- ier-Journal.
 "A college girl writes to ask if moths will destroy overalls'' That's strange question:" 'Oh, she's probably an ex-farIner- cite who wants to preserve her war l togs as family heirloom. .BirTning- ham Age Herald s-
 Whats the excitement down tn. street?" =
 4An employer insulted an honest worlxingman?n Surely not. But flow?' By offering him $1 an hour.n-Bir- l mingham Age-Herald. | We don't want any government said the anarchist. i Why do you keep making prb- lie disturbance to impress the fact" 1 Because the boss of my anarchist 1 association gave me orders to do SO" Washington Star.
 You seemed embarrassed when that pretty girl met yeH at the statien.'
 T had a reason for feeling embar- rassed," answered the doughboy.
 What was it'' F. l T promised to bring her the Kaiser's ears.n-Buffalo Commercial
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
MANSFIELD CENTER

Although not unexpected the death of Mrs.. A. W. Buchanan, brought sorrow to a wide circle of friends. She was a member of one of the old fam ilies of Mansfield, and lifelong resident of this village born in the house where she died. Mrs. Bu- chanan was a devoted wife and moth- CT, one always faithful to the home cares, and good friend to many. For 5 years she has been member of the First Congregational church Of Mansfield, always interested in it's welfare, and All community interests For many months, Mrs. Buchanan has been a patient suffered but her last illness has been marked with many deeds of kindness and of thought for her neighbors. Of unusually alert mind, she will be missed by many outside the home circle. Much sym pathy is expressed for the family, who have been unsparing in their devo- ton to her every need. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, at the home of Rev. E. R. Aver. her pastor. officiating.
 The Young Peoples Club devoted their meeting last week to the re- turned service men of the club. Ar thur Barrows acted as chairman, and talked interestingly of his experiences in the quartermaster's department in France. Howard Atkins, who was wounded at Chateau -Thierry, told of the experiences of a soldier in the trenches, in a manner full of interest, and Harold James gave another phase of army life, the experiences of an engineer, close to the firing line His account also was enthusiastically re- ceived. The club especially appreci- ated the talks given by these boys. The program committee, served cocoa and cake.
 Among those who spent Thanks giving out of town were: MT. and Mrs Albert Colby in New Britain, Miss Lucy Payne, who was a guest of her brother in Spencer, Mass, and Miss Josephine LaTl1ham, who was ! with her mother and sisters in Dan- bury. Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. James were guests of R. E. Stearns and fam fly at the Mountain House, while MT. and Mrs. G. H. Wyman were also guests at the same house, of Mr and 1 Mrs. Wills H. Homer. Miss Mary Cross spent the day at Wormwood Hill at the home of T J. Atwood, ana G. H. Allen and family in Williman l tic.
 l
 town for Thanksgiving. At the hom,
 of MT. and Mrs. J. N. Jacobson ther'
 was a happy family dinner party, | numbering fifteen. MT. and Mrs. 'Johl 1 Durham entertained their sister, Mrs | Frank Durham and daughter of Willi
 mantle, also their two daughters am l E. J. Durham and family. MT. an, i Mrs. Charles Robinson entertaine,
 Mrs. Robinson's family, also Miss Lu | celia Robinson and Lawrence Dunsta1 il Miss Theresa Eaton was a guest at H. Learned's and guests at the hom of Dr. a2d Mrs. F. H. Marsh wer A. E. Stone and Miss Annie Stone U
 Willimantic.
 James English of Hartford Theolog
 ical Seminary supplied the pulpi
 Sunday the 23rd.
 Mrs. J. E. Barley has been visitin
 in New York.
 MT and Mrs. A. B. S. Lippee an
 nounce the engagement of thei
 daughter, Mary Evelyn to Wilfre
 Prosser Young of Mt. Hope.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
FLANDERS
lsouTh coVENTRY-

Miss Lucie Aver, teacher in NO. --5; spent the Thanksgiving recess at her home in Preston. :, ~,-;
 Mir. and Mrs. Wolfe. and = faraiiys spent Thursday with Mrs. Wolfe's parents, MT. and Mrs. Nathan D. Pot ter.
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Robertson entertained Mrs. Robertson's father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. N. C.. Maine, of Belknap, MT. and Mrs. George Walker of Clark's Corner, Miss Blanche and George Renner Thanksgiving day.
 Merton Jackson from Hartford was at his home over the holiday.
 Jacob Franz spent last Friday at the home of his brother, Carl Franz. Thss is the first time in six years that Mir. Franz has had furlough, IS he as chauffeur for. General Dixop. MT. Franz has been in Texas in the mining camps for the past four
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
JEWETT CITY

A few weeks ago one of the churches gave a harvest supper with the end in view of benefting the church financial ly. It did so, as church supDers never fail to do in Jewett City. It did more than that. The church vestry was crowded, nearly 200 ate. and were filled with the best to be had. The measure of good fellowship which the supper promoted was not to be reckoned in dollars and cents. Everybody saw somebody else. shook hands, enjoyed little talk on the topics of the times. and all returned to their respective places of abode better and consequent ly happier. During the war the com mittees of the churches got together and by a sort of common consent the good old church supper was given over. Most of the food is. given by the housewives, and at that time the call from overseas was imperative. Now, however, things are diqerept in many ways. This winter. it is believed, the good old bean supper and perhaps of the oyster supper. with milk and real oysters in the stew. are to be revived. In regard to the sudden death of Rev. F'r. Edward Walsh. expressions of regret were heard at all the masses at St. Mary's church Sunday morning. Many from here will attend the mass to be said at his parish church in Vol untown Tuesday. His funeral will be held in Bridgeport today (Monday), as told elsewhere
 After 2 storm of more or less vio- lence which lasted at intermittent pe- riods for two days, Sunday was bright and fair, with the mercury above 60 nearly all day. The predicted snow | failed to show up.
 l The first day of December finds the | last shrub of the season to bloom iu 1 the open in full blossom. It is witch 1 hazel. Its pale yellow fragrant bios som. It is witch hazel. Its pale vel l low fragrant blossoms are to be seer on many hillsides It is not a com
 mon shrub hereahouts. Down the old
 lane. at the upper end of TadDole pond, going west toward the Quine- l baug there are few specimens tc 1 be found today.
 Interesting items in The Bulletins Jewett City news twenty-eight year:
 ago read:
 The graduating exercises of ths
 class of '93 were held in the Congre
 eationa1 church Friday afternoon William L. Bliyen presented the di ] plomas: Charles Chapman. the prin cipal. spoke words of final charge. Tn,
 members of the class were: Ami,
 florence chapman. May Agnes Blake i Ivah May Payne Mary Frances Park
 hurst, Grace Eva Duce. Samuel Geo Blake Anna Laura Chapman f R. R. Church has a force of mel moving his stock and buildings to tn
 Granny Avery lot where his ne7 lumber yard will be-
 II William o. Soule and George H
 Prior have purchased new Majesti bicvcles.
 II s. E. Phinney is slowly irnprovint after recent surgical operation. si Little May Whiting is slowly re covering after a severe illness. Rev. Thor Partinston was the g1les | Sunday of Mr and Mrs. F ID Rallo,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
WHERE EVERY MAID
 HAS A BEAUTY DOCTOR

There can be no doubt that today this drunken. disease ridden remnant of the Marquesan race is beyond re- demption; and all the French colonial administration can do is to pursue it's present policy of nominal supervision and let the natives die off as speedily as possible"
 Such is the pathetic epitaph, written by John w. Church. in a comrnunica tion to the National Geographic So- ciety. of a people whose women were pronounced the most beautiful in the South Seas, whose dances were the most joyous, whose tattooing was a
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
POETRY
SAFETY FIRsT

Jenkins had an auto car,
 Johnson had a nag; Jenkins tFaVeied near and far,
 Johnson had to lag Jenkins struck a read one day
 Johnson headed toward 1t; Didn't hear the brass bornis bray. Jenkins didn't hear the neigh. Came together in the way,
 Neither could afford #, Didn't stop to say sHeliorr Didn't stop to look, Auto wasn't going slow, Nag was doing his bit. sf Auto kissed the. horses nose
 Maggie was offended. f Kicked the auto in the lamp, On its ffameshe tried to tramp, Thought he was an awful scamp,
 Tale is almost ended Jenkins lies up on his bed
 Talking of the maop.. Auto isn't in the shed, Won't be. very soon. - Naggies where the horses go. When they. leave this sphere. Roastilg Freezing? What's Didn't learn his habits. so Cannot answer ."Yes" CT sNe" Only hes not here, Johns in the hosnital, Broken all to bits, H.. Nurses fhinE they got him ail-- Seems like nothing fits. | Maybe hell he whole once moro. Out upon the street Auto might rim as before l Now it's scattered on the ffooy While mechanics nav it o'er- ] Won't admit defeat. l Jenkins may not drive again, Johnson has no nag. l Classy. conversation. when Either breaks his gag | Jenkins cusses n9rs and mules, " Johnson: Cars the worst. l. ! Saws the drivers all are fools. Don't know steering gear from sosil | Threatens suit, and na ssion rules
 Moral, Safety first"
 Vancouver World
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
Norwich Bulletin. wiIlimantie Of. fee. g Church St. Telephone 1o5.
What Is eoina on Teniaht.

WhNA ta 4oiub VII RNt8%As Knights of Pythias, Natchaug Lodge No. 22, meets inu L o. o. F.. nall.
 sstnby, No. IA, meeting in Opera Union st. Jean Baptiste rAmeri- que, Conseil FTorimond, No. "A meets in armory hall. Center street.
 When the clouds of battle have set ued tonight, Willimantic will have elected her city officials for another period of two years. old. timers, neternoon Sunday claimed that Mon day Affection day) would be cold aud clear, signifying a republican day. Interest in today's election has cer tered about the contest for the md yorality, Valentine L. Murphy, the dor raocnatic candidate for the office vs Chirles A. Gates, the present seT- curlbent and republican candidate for rec ection. MT. Murphy in making his run for the office has called attention to "the poor business administration thnt has held office during the past rl.i years" He claims that if the Dol pie give him their votes in today,s sir :tion he will give them better ad-
 
 ines administration Many of the pecple in willimantc have wondered if his could be possible and have ex- nre ssed their views on the subject. Many seem to feel that mud-slinging is poor politics and that Mir. Murphy ha. injured his chances by trying fhst method of seeking election. May or Gates has not charged the demo- cratic party in Willimantic with any faults and has made more friends by rel raining from doing this. Betting on i, .iion Of Mayor Gates favors five to ee and in some cases even higher nd ls have been offered. Those pre- difiing the outcome of the entire cleo tioa are inclined to favor the repub- iic n party for the entire ticket but nc odds are being given in most cases.
 Willimantie people will be asked to buy Red Cross Seals beginning today tRIonday). The annual drive Is to co1tinue from Monday December 1 until Monday, December 10. Through the funds raised in this manner the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
KALEIDOSCOPE

For thawing coal frozen In steel cars kerosense burner that can be placed directly under a car has been invented.
 An inventor has patented an office chair on wheels that can be moved with a slight push and stopped with a foot brake. G
 Despite popular supposition, the whale is not a fish. It properly belongs with the mammals, like the COW or horse.
 Writing motion-picture scenarios is part of the course in English compo- sition of eighth-gra pupils in some of Philadelphia's public schools.
 Salt miners can wear summer clothes in the celdest wea ther without fear of catching cold, for colds are unlnoHn among these workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
NAME "BAYER' ON
 GENUINE ASPIRIN
TAKE WITHOUT FEAR AS TOLD
 IN BEAVER PACKAGE"

To break up a. cold in the ilead, neck, back, or any part of the body be sure you take only "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" with the safety sBaxer Crossp on them. This is the genuine. Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years.
 ! In each unbroken +Bayer,' package are proper directions to safely re- lieve your Colds, Headache, Neural gia, Earache, Toothache, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lums ago, Neuritis and Pains generally.
 Handy tin boxes containing 12 tab lets cost only few cents at any drug store-also larger Bayer pack , ages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacturer of Monoacetic- acidester of Salicylicaeid.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01
Man vs. sheIIash.

If q human being possessed strength as great in proportion to his size as that of the sheIifish the average man would be able to lift the enormous weight of 2,07G,000 pounds by pulling in the same degree as q liInpet. And if the man pulled in the same degree as the cookie he would sustain a weight of no less than 3.000,000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01

years. He has just rounded out his 18th year in the United States army.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-01


 first half the Emeralds led IS to [ and continued until the final score of sS to 20. was chalked up for them. The lineups of the teams follow: EmeraIds New Haven A. c. Higgins ,....... ...--. ~. .... ... x. Rahm
 Left Forward Normandm ..-.s....s..... ......- Bailey
 Right Forward Murpny .............. ROSen
 Center
 PickeLt .s......-......... .Gubert
 Left Guard kelrans ..,........-..-..... Halpern
 Right Guard Score, Emeralds 3S, Crescent A. c. 20; baskets from floor, Normandin g.; Higgins 5, Murphy 5, Bailey 5, Rahm 2, Keirans 1, Pickett 1, Rosen 1, Gu bert l; goals from fouls, Higgins 2 Rahm 9; free tries missed Higgins Rahm 4; Referee Arthur T. Kelley Timers, Mccarthy and Horwitz. Time 20 minute halves.
 Katherine Elweing, s1, an mate oi the Card Home for the Aged, died Saturday night at 10 o'clock from causes incident to advanced age. She was a native of Germany, born in 1888 She came to this country early in life and has been long resident of Willimantic. She is survived by sister, Elizabeth Ellweign, also ar inmate of the Card Home
 The death of Ella May, 26, wife oi John Crosthwaite, of No. 14 Mansfield avenue, occurred Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Mrs. Crosthwaite was born in Moncton, New Brunswick and came here from that place. In ad- dition to her husband she is survivsd by four small children.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-03-27
THE PAINTERS sesT FRIEND

4 OF oil the many liquid sub /.
4 stances which can be used for ,
4 the binding of paint or dry sub I
4 stances which when dissolved In 1
4 water are used as vehicles for 1
4 pigments none fulfills necessary 1
4 conditions 80 well as linseed oil.
4 the king Of the fixed oil. and. I
4 what IL Of enormous importance. 1
4 does II ~ cheaply. 1t Is the 4
4 painters best friend because 1t 1
4 makes his work satisfactory.
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-03-27
SAVE THE SURFACE.

Save the surface and you save ,
all. Disintegration and decay ,
are conditions which usually ,
start at the surface Of any ma ,
terial. Protection against de- ,
terioration or rot OF substances, ,
therefore, should begin with !
care of the exterior. Provided q !
material does not carry within I
itself the element Of sure decay. !
proper surface protection will !
undoubtedly lengthen Its life.
,xkt 4 4 4 r 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
Pure Bred Jerseys
Assured for Sumter

County Agent Marshall announced
today that enough money Las been
pledged to insure high class pure
bred Jersey bull for the COW owners
in and near Americus. Not stunb-
ling block was encountered. W. H.
Howell, the dairy specialist from the
State College of Agriculture, declares
he is delighted with the progressive
spirit of the Sumter county people.
He and Mr.. Marshall will work in
the country today and they feel sure
that it will be easy to get the farmers
to buy the two other bulls that are
needed to form the bull association
1t is the duty Of every man with a
family to keep the home COW milking
and one of the most effective means
Of doing this to breed to such good
bulls that the daughters are sure
to develop into better milk cows than
we've thei, mothers" )" said II. Howell
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
Frank Lanier is
Baby Rotarian

Rotary's newest member is Frank
Lanier, who at Thursdays luncheon
was properly initiated as "the baby
member" "Bill Dykes delivering the
Rotary lecture on the principles of
Rotary and what is expected of each
member.
George Ellis, in the name OF the
club, welcomed Walter Rylander back
into the active endeavors Of the club.
Tie club listened with intense inter-
est OF the experiences of Walter Ry-
lander as he traced his journey from
Americus to France, Germany and
back.
President Frank Harold, Joe John
son, Herbert Hawkins, Frank Lanier,
George Ellis, J. e. Hightower, Dusty"
Burke, Lovelace Eve and probably
several other Rotarians will attend
the Rotary convention in Albany, go
ing in automobiles from Americus ear
ly Tuesday morning.
Rev. T. D. Ellis, of Macon, and En-
bry p Eve, of Atlanta. were guests
Of the club Thursday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04

ed are preparing for the completion of
the campaign for securing subscrip-
tions for stock Immediately after the
passage of the road bonds on April 9.
This idea of an auditorium for
Americas has been held in allegiance
until after the bonds pass" one of
the permanent committeeman said Fri
day morning. THE auditorium idea
has grown from just simply an audi
torium on one of the side streets, con-
structed purely to house large gath
erings, to very large and very pro-
gressive and a very ambitious plan for
one of the most magnificent buildings
ever erected in South Georgia.
THE best, the most central site in
Americus must be chosen. Personally,
| prefer one of our undeveloped cor
ners, with plenty of space in the rear.
Beautiful store rooms would be erect
ed facing both streets-as we'll as an
arcade, leading back into the auditor
ium or theater proper.
Money is Right Here.
THE upper story-or stories-would
be suitable for offices, or for club
rooms, something Americus hasn't and
now sorely needs.
"This is a large idea, but the money
to realize this ambition is right here
in Americus, awaiting investment The
auditorium should be handled and f.
nanced as business proposition, the
same as any other large building
would be; planned and situated so that
a reasonable dividend would accrue on
the investment.
THE rent from stores, offices and
such, together with the sale of a lease
on the theater or auditorium proper,
makes this very attractive invest
ment.
On the other hand, this project ap-
Po'A' w Aho 0opeCidiiy DIS d merchant.
II my stock never paid one cent in
dividends it still would be magnifi-
cent investment for the reason that we
Will have coming weekly to Americus
people from points as far as 80 or 40
or 80 miles. My sales apesbound to in
crease. Twill realize an indirect ben
eft in that way"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
TO STAND BY PLEDGS.
TO STAN DBY PLEDGE.

BERLIN, April (Thursday}-
(By Associated ss)-Leading ethi-
cal, philosophical and religious So
cieties of Germany have addressed an
appeal to President Wilson, giving
warning against any disregard of the
principles to which President Wilson
pledged himself, which they claim in
duced Germany to lay down arms. The
appeal declares that the Germans, If
driven to desperation, would rather
become Bolsheviki than slaves"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
President Confined, but Condition is
Not Serious, Admiral Grayson
Cables TumuIty
HUN SOCIETIES WARN ALLIES
TO STAND BY IA PRINCIPLES
Declare They Would Rather be BoI-
sheviki Than Slaves if Driven
to Desperation

WASHINGTON. April 4.-(By Asso-
ciated Press. .)-Presiden Wilson is
confined to his bed in Paris with a
severe cold. Rear Admiral Grayson
his personal physician, cabled Secre-
tary Tumulty today that the president
caught cold yesterday, and is una
BILE to be about, although his condition
is not regarded as serious.
The Council of Four met at the Paris
White House" as usual today. It is
understood it was necessary that mat
ters be referred to the sick room or
the conferees will consult with the
President personally, if occasion
arises.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
Navy to Buy its
Steel Through Bids

WASHINGTON, April g. -(By Asso-
ciated Press.) Steel for the navy will
be bought on competitive bids, regard
less of the prices agreed upon by the
industrial board and the industry, and
whatever may be the outcome of the
conferences to determine the future
policy of the board
Acting Secretary Roosevelt said to-
day that this decision was reached af-
ter the legal officers OF the depart
ment had ruled that the department
was required by law to secu tsier
was required by law to secure it's ma
terial by public advertisement of con-
tracts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-04-04
SPECIAL COMMISSION
TO SETTLE PREPARATIONS.

PARIS, April 4.-(By Associated
Press.) The Council Of Four has ap-
pointed a committee, consisting of Ed
win s. Montagu, British secretary for
India, and John w. Davis, American
ambassador to Great Britain. to put
into definite form the proposals for a
solution of the reparations question.
These will be passed in principle by
the council, it is reported from French
sources.