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Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
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Great fish," tho young man 9ro4h- red. "that's Ida, and sue takes three hours. Brown her out--cut herr p6.
 ssShe71 hear Eou!" renronstrated the ran down the steps. Minutes passed while the conference at the door of the electric went on. Finally Mary came heck. seticaiy. '.I simply couldn't get .away. She wanted to know about a dress maker and if I'd help her at a chari- ty picnic tomorrow and what I'd ad- wise her to do about breaking her en- Eagement-'
 s7wel1, I,n be .-tiarne d ts said the ex- asperated young man. Can't any of sefn think for 'themselses? You're too obliging: Of course that makes every one like you lawfully, but Id like you just as much if I could have you to myself just"
 sMa7ry." came over the fence from the next yard .If you are going. dowa,- town tomorrow will you match this sample for me? I just hate togo in town this kind of weather. and
 tCertainly, Mrs. Giggs." said the young woman. departing to the fence for the sample. She was detained ten minutes.
 Now, see here," burst out the young man when at last she came back T want ito know if can't come and spend an evening with you with out having to sit and watch you walk five mikes answering whoops and calls, to say nothing of having consecutive thought all unused up and the main idea sSidetracked by samples and spec tacles. busted engagements and pie mics. If necessary | can sit here and call Mary" myself sixty times every hour, thus arranging a mortgage on your time, but I've got something else to say. l never can say it here. You just cut and run with me I'm going to walk you up and down the lone Hest street I can find. and I'll bet $10 then that someone will stick head out front door and greet you enthu siasticallyi"
 The young woman gigg1ed a bit as they oaShed down the steps. '1 SUD- pose l might just as well be running around attending to you as to any of the others. she said saucrly
 -Thatl1 be about all.'' the young man said sterniy as he walked her rapidly away. If I get a chance to say my say you won't have a chance to listen to any one call you except me all the rest of your dife."-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
eURLEsoN,s sEIF pRAIsE.

It isn't very often that Postmaster General .Burfeson gets a chance to blow his own horn. but when he does he settles right down to the job with a degree of satisfaction that seems to be contagious The fact is that there is no, one else to put in a good word for the postal service, as it has preciates the fact and he goes to his ask with full knowledge of the many friends that he hasn't got in the coun- trys
 The hardware men to whom he spoke in Atlantic City might have been more interested in wires and the grand mudd1e that was made when in taking over the telegraph and te1e- phone systems but he didn't have any thing to say about that. His address was confined to the postofHce depart ment and it is highly interesting to note, after the may in which the peo- pie have suffered from poor postal ser vice, undelivered soldiers mail and a general lowering Of the department standard. that he took occasion to de clare that .'the postal administration is remarka ble in development. won derful in organization and has a standard of efficiency that borders on the miraculous"
 It can be readily understood inas- much as the hardware men must have been thoroughly acquainted with the conditions that the people have -ex- perienced and complained of much that they were much amused at the statements of the postmaster general. But as said before he doesn't get a chance very often and of course he has to make the most of it when he does, and we have no doubt that many more than the hardware men smiled all over when they read what the postmaster general had to say about the efficiency in his own department while he has been holding the reins. Sitting in his own case he quickly an quits himself.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING OCT. ii, 1919
 10, ,353
GOVERNMENT WASTE.

z. We have heard from time to time Rom the different departments of the Government about the importance of swing, the wisdom Of overcoming waste. and the need of choking ex- ravagance. And during all that time has there been anyone who has been disresarding that advice needless,y any more than the government itself .
 There seems to be plenty of evidence presented every now and then that goes to show that different branches of the government have been and still are the worst sort of violators in this respect. for not only has there ap- parentiy been little restraint upon expenditures but after the goods have been bought nothing has been done in the way of protecting them from the elements and they are fast becoming junk. Such at least is the story that a member of the house committee in vestigating wasteful methods of the war department tells when he de clares that the department now has 4T 900 more automobiles than it needs and 2 large proportion of these have been since last November. almost year, exposed to rain frost and sun without any protection.
 In addition il is to be noted that the dsparment insisted upon the delivery Of over s1T5, ,ooe .0e9 of cars since the war was over and regardless Of appli- cations to the extent Of nearly 800 this year not single one has been disposed Of. And the hardest part of all this is not that this has caused a shortage Of cars when they are want cd so much fin the regular trade. but the fact that so many people heard t,-e appeal of their country, saved ev- cry penny they could and really saved antil it hurt in order to see that the sov ernment had funds enough to en- gage in such ruinous extravaganza. It is depiora bIe situa ticn for there ap- pears to be little chance of getting much for cars that have stood out whole year and yet the people are going to continue to be taxed to pay the interest on such wasted invest mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

known for centuries, and were noted by Arthur Young during his agricuH- ural tour in 1S01.e
 Essex pigs, when pure bred are black and white with white shoulders and legs, and are considered by their admirers the ,ouintessence of all DOT cine virtues. They are quick feeders. " wha teNer that may mean, fatten rap idly, have thin skins and small bones, and make excellent meat. In addition, the 'sows are very prolific and good mothers. To encourage the breeding of these porcine paragons a society was lately formed. which has just held it's first annual show at Braintree.
 All of US who have been in the army are familiar with the cryptic initials G. s. They mean general service" ]" and the description e. s. pattern may be applied to anything from an oyercoat to a wagon.
 But have you noticed that the phrase is getting into Currency to describe men and women? A G.S. man. in the language of the pioneers of the new slang, is one who can be relied upon in aA the common emergencies of every day life. In fact. in the new dictioT~ GsS. might be rendered Good sort.''-The London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
TURKEY TopAH

The allied nations have persisted in 6elayings the settlement of the Turkish problem until it could be found out how the United States. felt about ac- ceptings a mandate for Armenia. when it has been plainly stated that we want nothing of the kind.
 The result is that nothing has been done exec pt to keep the Armenians anxious as to whether tine British forces already there and giving them protection were going tc be Hithdra VII and leave them to the mercy of their enemies. That seems to have been temporarily settled but no decision regarding Turkey.
 It nannot fail. however. to arouse considerable interest in the eyes .of the allies as to just what is going on Tn Turkey atN the present time where the Young Turks appear to be epdeav- bring to get into control again Though they, are not using that name and though their old time leaders are out of the country others who ii is claimed are, in sympathy with theif efforts have under what is known as the s1a 1atfonalist movement put Mus tapiaa kemal Pasils at it's head and be has proceeded to take possession o< many InpoTtant points in Asia Minor. Though Of Armenian descent he is StTcfS loI Qfb1y bAd FfoHtiSeS .tHdt Aruaenians and ether Christians will get protection.
 Just at present this new govern ment is yieing with that a Constant popie and it is even claimed has strength both in European as we'll as Asiatic Turkey It locks very much like the effort of the Young Turks to get bank into power during the period of uncertainty that is prevailing there while the allies are making up their minds as to what is to be done in that quarter and a weak government, or ganized since, the war. prevails at Constantinople
 The conditions in Plume and Dal- matia. the Baltic Provinces and Tur- key show what is bound to result where action is too long delayed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
THE CALLED COAL STRIKE.

The country is watching with inter est the outcome Of the efforts Of the government through the department of labor to bring about an adjustment Of the trouble between the soft coal min CTS and the operators which because 1t was impossible for them to agree amongst themselves resulted in the calling of a strike for the first of Ne- xember-
 Of all the demands that have been advanced by union organizations within the period Of the war none has been so unreasonable as these put forth by the miners, and this in spite Of the fact that there is an agreement with the government that rates would be continued until peace was declared CT at least until March of next year The miners are seeking a so per cent. Increase in wages. a six hour day and ] five day week meaning not only a large increase in pay but such g cut ting of hours that it would mean heavy reduction in production.
 When the parties at interest could not agree it was important that the government should step in and see that the production of coal was not stopped, for it is not to be forgotten that the railroads and the industries Of the country are dependent upon soft coal to keep them going and the railroads at the present time are in the hands of the government What the results of the efforts will be no one can teii but it is perfectly plain that the mines ought not to be closed. When it comes to the opera tors Of coal mines few are inclined to be sympathetic but when the miners put forth such an oudandish claim as that which they make for a 30 
 carries mighty little weight It shows neither regard for reason nor the effect that it is bound to have upon the con- sumers. A strike Of the coal miners is bad enough but one under such de- nands is worse and it is to be hoped taat the government efforts will have the effect that they should
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
HURTING OURSELVES.

Time and again has attention been being placed in the way of progress for this country by the demands that are being made. We are told that this country can lead the world yet we find that business which ought to cnfne here and would like to come l1ere goes elsewhere because of more favorable terms.
 we have been going through a per ied of unprecedented prosperity in many lines, due to unusual condi- lions. and while nothing better could be desired than that such could con- tsnue it is plainly evident that the fslfIlment of existing demands or the insistepce upon their increase is not only stopping production in the great industries of the country but it is actually turning trade to other nations
 This is Interestingly shown in the case of a Pacific coast shipbuiIder who sought to get a contract for two ships aggregating 1s.S60 tons. There some excellent and rapid shipbuild- ing has been done in the past few years and he reported on his return from the unsuccessful effort to land the contracts that while by reason of some special possibilities his company was the favored bidder he could not get the contract at s170 a ton against
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

brothers and sisters and aunts and
 uncles, were there and it was fun meet
 ing so many people we knew. We rode on the merry go-round, toured the
 grounds in a jazz mobile saw the ex-
 hibits and took ie the sideshows. $.
 watched some fat 'wahines' do the
 hula, deNoured beans at the beanery
 and consumed gallons of soda popi
 We had three days Of fair and then 1
 went out to kahuku Plantation for ten
 days among the sugar cane.
 The Kiki Head radio sta uon- where We are living. is about ten miles from ! in about 35 or 40 minutes in mach inc it won't seem if we were en- tirely out of the worlt It is almost on the beach, and there are summer homes all along the road. which fol- lows the shore line There is an at tractive superint ndents bungalow there on which the Marconi Company spent $10,000, and a hotel for employ ees which is supposed to have cost $S5,0ee. The latter has big lanai all the way round it, a fine dining room, a recreation hall, and S5 rooms, most of which have private baths.
 ..'The hotel offers wonderful oppor- ] tunities for dances. and I think we will have to invite all Honolulu and have a house warming One thing that appeals strongly to me is that the place is f-supporting-tney have their own ice plant, make their own electricity, have their own machine shops and everything.
 AS l sit here in the old palace
 where all the kings and queens of
 Hawaii held forth and I look out over
 the grounds with all their cocoanut and banyan trees and mynah birds it does seem a far cry back to Washing ton. and I wonder if I will ever get back there again
 You can't stretch your word very
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

The family had considerately re- moved itself from tho front porch and the young man with the neav suit and determined expression looked very contented as he gazed at the young woman in the hickory rocker beside him.
 This certainly seems sfine," he said. Why: we haven't had chance to are always so many people around you, Mary. Not that I wonder at 1t -gee."
 The young woman .blushed faintly
 Ut does seem nice," she admitted Somehow. some one always is want- ing me to do something for him
 Hello, Mary" came shy voice from the walk. A small boy stood there twisting one foot around the other. smiling.
 .swhy, hello Johnnie" she re- sponded. Wont you.
 Don't you dare to ask that littIe ped All he wants is cookies any how. Hello, son. Run along; it's get ting 1ate-''
 Hell feel dreadfuily," lamented the
 Well. I'd felt a lot worse if he had come and spent the evening. with us.' declared the young man. Children should be in bed at this hour any how.
 tMary," came voice from within the house. Would you mind coming here?"
 4oh. thunder" groaned the young man.
 "Why, Lemuel!' reproved the young woman as she rose to respond. What ails you tonight? I newer heard you use such language."
 Mother couldn't find dads reading glasses. she explained. when she re- turned. .tShe thought I'd put them somewhere but they were on top of his head They're always there when they get lost"
 Then they aren't lost" the young man insisted somewhat peevisI1ly T should think they'd look there the first thing Honest. you look just dandy tonight, Mary That's a @swell dress
 'Do you like it. Lem ?" she asked pleasingly. T made it myself
 You're the most wonderful girl P declared the young man in deep ad- miration.
 "Ooooo- hoooo." came "a call from the street and an electric drew up 'fOh, Mary! Can you come here just a min ute?"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

an offer from British yards at $50 a ton or a zdifferenoe of s$2z6.Q00.
 The whole story in a nutshell is that while other >countfies have been granting higher wages they haue not gotten to the amounts paid in this country in all the warions lines of work involved in getting out and put ting together the material of a ship. While this country by its labor trou- bles and high rates is forcing up the cost of production and losing business others are getting the benef7t of the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

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 Every woman at some period or other in her life may suffer from just such dis trrbances as Mrs Caligure, and if there is no interested friend to advise, let this be reminder that this famous root and herb remedy has been overcoming these ailments of fwomenform more than40yeers.
 If any complications exist, write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn. Mass, for advice. The result of many years experience is at your service.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

Don't stay stuned-up! Quit blowing and snufning. A does of Tapes Cold Compound" taken every two hours un- til three doses are taken usually breaks up cold and ends all grippe misery.
 The first dose opens clogged-up ncs-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
Can't You Take a Jeke7

Jugo- s5iavia hints al g. secret treaty between Italy and Rumania and France. a+ secret agreement between England and Arabia. Yet the Paris conference was 10 do away with all secret pacts.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

Dr. Grayson says he couldn't do anything if he attempted to answer all the rumors about the presidents ill., ness. Quite true, but all these rumors are created by his refusal to tell what the matter is with the president and could have been avoided
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

nose running; relieves headache, dull ness. efeverishness, sneezing, soreness, stiffness.
 .Pape's Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts without assistance Tastes nice. Contains no Quinine. Insist on Pape's!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

With the government authorities ready. to act under the new food acts they certainly can expect to get prop CT cooperation from the consuming public.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
One Way Successful.

In one report. at least. the presi- dents tour was q success. He sue. >ceeded in starting a backfire from Call ifornia on Senator Johnson.-Spring field Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

Bigger hens ahd bigger eggs are be- .ng talked about. bEt that will only require that much more room in the cold storage and therefore be just so much more expensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

The proffteers and the high cost o1 living will never be brought to their knees by rushing into strikes that mean a big reduction in production.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

Several government camps and can tonments are to. DC sold but they will not go verys fast if the bids are any thing like those received for Nitro West Virginia.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

German troops in the Baltic prov inces may be under a new commander with orders to evacuate. but they ap- parently intend to stick until they are forced to get out.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

We can expect that as soon as the Fora steamship line is started to Ire land that Sir Thomas Lipton will be issuing a challenge to the fiiyyers.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

for 1t has done me so much good. 1 had female weakness, inAamma- ton, pains in my sides and painful periods. I suffered for six years ard tried many remedies
 W i tn out benefit.
 The doctor said I must have an opera
 ton. I read about
 Lydia E. PinEhams
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

The man on the corner says: One is always safe in o1 edic-:rg trouble. If it doesn't snow un. on schedule it will get there without. fail.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

America is having greater tYoubl. performing it's duty to itself than i did in meeting that to other pations.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

It is said King Albert likes the sodi water in this country. Wonder if h. as tried any of our buttermilk?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The fellow who hasn't last years suit to fall back on is certainly open to sympathy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

A Baltimore man satsi the United States can sead the world but he fully understands that it ca mot be done on a non-productiye basis
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17
"l ADVISE EVERY
 SICK WOMAN
To Try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"

CT advise every suffering woman to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-17

You can't stretch your word very far without breaking it.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-02-21
Rural Rat Clubs.

In any rural community badly In
tested with rats, II IL good plan for
farmers to form rat clubs and offer
prizes for destroying the rodents. The
younger members of the community as
well as adults should be allowed 10
compete and the prizes should be
awarded periodically. as once a month.
A first. second and third prize are
suggested for those who bring In the
greatest number of rat tails. Specific
rules governing the contests should be
made at the start. and instruction as
to proper methods of trapping or other
wise killing rats should be part Of
the program for each meeting of the
club. Prizes may be provided By priv
ate donation or even by assessment Of
members. The plan gives better salts
faction than a system Of straight re-
wards, because II arouses more en-
thusiasm and costs less.-D. Lantz in
The House Rat.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-02-21
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TARRED ROADS AFFECT TREES
Investigation Has Shown conelusiveiy
Their Disastrous Results on
Neiohboring Vegetation.

The Injurious effects Of tarred roads
upon neighboring vegetation have been
described In numerous articles ema-
mating from both American and Euro
pean sources. One Of the latest inves-
legations OF this subject has been made
at Milan by U. Bril-. The plants most
susceptible to damage Of this sort.
says Signor Bril-, are species OF horse
chestnut (Aescrulus Hippocastanum
and Aecarnea). the leaves Of which.
at the beginning of summer, turn rusty
at the edge and curl up slightly. while
their surface Is covered with numer-
GUS small spots, which, at first. are
yellow and look as II covered with a
thin layer of shining varnish. The leaf
then curls up more and more, dries.
and Is easily blown away. Other
plants very sensitive to the effects Of
tar are Forsythia viridissima, Fagus
sylvatica, Lagerstraemia iudica, Mag
nolia grandifiora. Deutzia and Cornus.
The damage Is caused almost entirely
by the very fine dust raised by the
passage of motorcars. This dust set
ties slowly and Is most abundant on
low plants and the lower branches of
trees. Once deposited, the small par
ticles Of tar give off injurious vapors
when strongly heated by the sun. Plant
and parts of plants not directly reach.
ed by the sun never show this dam
age, while plants exposed to the sun
are injured In proportion to the In.
tensity and duration Of sunshine. The
best remedy is to keep down the dust
by the regular and abundant watering
of the roads Scientific American.