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Evening journal., 1919-03-29

VIE LeIlJla c or ct,
Il named after William
Penn's daughter, but
known to some among its
thousands of admirers as
"the understudy of the Par
issienne", is made in the
same factory and shares
many of its splendid char
acteristics.
A woman may buy a
Letitia in perfect conf
dence that it will never
lose its shape.
Desirable Spring mod
els in this exclusive Wana-
maker corset include:
La Fillete corsets for
slender women and grow
ing girls; small bust and
hiD proportions; $3.50 to
SIS.
Models for full figures,
in coutil and broche, heavi-
ly boned, some reinforced
with broad abdominal
clasp. $3.50 to SO.
Letitia models for aver
age figures, including top
less styles, medium busts
and low busts, in coutil,
batiste and broche, $3.50 %
$40 (some styles in pink.
Perhaps the famous of
all Wanamaker corsets is
the L. R., which for the
past 25 years has been the
standby of hundreds of
fastidiously dressed women.
We have this corset
made exclusively for us:
made of remarkably good
materials. and in an excel
lent range of styles. pro-
viding for all kinds of
figures.
Front-lace models are
81 TO $12; baok-lace, S1.50
to SO.
Torless L. RS, with
elastic band at waist. come
in plain materials. 81 so. 70
and SO so; in broche, Sc
and $3.50.
The woman of slender or
average figure NAV take
her pick among various L.
R. models priced all the
wav from S150 to SO.
Equally close st u d y,
however. has been given by
the Y. r. manufacturers TO
special corsets for full fig
ures.
Prices for these. in
coutil and broche. are 81,
81 so and s6 so. Three rar-
ticular favorites are ''The
Housekeeper's Comfort,
for tall figures (S4 Sol,
''The Housework" (s3),
and the Perfect Fitting"
low bust (S4.50).
n THEIR fire corsets to
. be found here, whose
names are by-words for
and comfort.
are American Lazy (S1.50
to $3.50. c. B. a la Spi'ite
(s1.50 to S6.50). Kabo
(S1.50 to S8) and Warmers
Isl snecial. also
S1.50 to S5), with Redfern
models priced 81 to $3.50.
Of course. there is an in
teresting and attractive as
sortment of girdles, BAN
deaux and brassieres, some
in the daintiest and most
elaborate styles, some
made sturdily with strong
aces for hard wear.
Every woman does not
wear a brassiere, but every
woman should" was said
succinctly the other day.
Be that as it may, both
he brassiere and the cor
,et for every woman would
seem to be in this great
Corset. Salon if anywhere in
he world
4 KER
Evening journal., 1919-03-29

of their own figures
somewhat, then III e y
seek the expert advice
and service a n d the
first-class goods they
can depend on receiving
from the Wanamaker
Corset Salon.
Them we call ''the we'll
dressed women. ''fine fig
ures", graceful. Low ely
creatures. and the like
and all the while their fig-
ures may not be superior,
may even be inferior, to
those concealed beneath
badly cut or badly chosen
corsets, worn by women
who humbly' envy theml
THE Wanamaker Cor
4 set Salon has given
more time, as the Irishman
said, in a minute than the
average woman gives in a
lifetime to the important
study Of
Corset efficiency
Corset ddintineSs-
Corset comfort
Corset di1nity-
under the various changing
rulings of Fashion on con-
tours and effects, like a
wise Prime Minister under
a succession of whimsical
sovereigns.
No woman seeking her
fortune in corsets (and if
an unsatisfactory corset is
a misfortune. surely a fine
and fashionable and COM
Portable one is a fortune)
could come to a better
place.
We take care of every
type of figure. We carry all
the leading makes of good
corsets in the latest models,
and also have our own ex-
elusive makes.-the famous
Parisierne, the Letitia and
the L. R.-which cannot be
obtained elsewhere.
But we have no one corset
in which we are more in
terested than we are inter-
ested in the Individual Gus
toner getting lust what
she likes. looks best in and
feels best in.
For one woman it may
be. a little dollar corset or
girdle, on which health,
happiness, fine appearance
and good spirits depend.
Better get it. if you have
to discard a S35 corset.
On the other hand, if a
career depends on a $50
corset, as a career may (see
Column Three it is worth
the investment.
GONE women who can
- easily afford high
priced corsets wear
lower-priced ones under the
mistaken impression that
the only difference is in
name or "frills."
We wish such women
could visit the establish
ment in which our most
elegant and highest-priced
corset, the Parisienne, is
made exclusively for Wana-
maker customers by a
Frenchwoman, the greatest
expert in her line in the
country. They would see
that
II is made altogether
of imported material, the
very finest quality obtain
able:,
None of the trimmings
nings upon it or on any
corset made in that fac
tory will ever be seen on
corsets of other makes,
as Madame and
her assistants design them
all.
JOHN
nTT
Evening journal., 1919-03-29
Sore Throat or Mouth

You should Keep the throat and mouth
clean and healthy. Any disease that
attacks the canal through which must pass
the food we eat, the beverages we drink
and the very air we breathe is a serious
matter. Why neglect Sore Throat or
Sore Mouth when TONSILINE makes it
so easy for you to get relief?
TONSiLINE is specially prepared for
Evening journal., 1919-03-29

that one purpose. TONSILINE -
!. !. ! j: ! ! !: ). ). !. !! ] 8 ]: J ! !. 81. J. ! !
does its full duty-you can TX
In the house - where you can
get it quickly when needed. &c., IA
and 6oc. Hospital Size, s1.00. III
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
REVEREND A. H. NESBITT
 CLOSES PASTORATE HERE
Made Fine Record as Minister and Tn Government
 Work

On last Sunday evening, Rev. A.. Hamilton Nesbitt, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, closed his pastorate here. MT. Nesbitt came to this town In April, 1917, from the Purchase Methodist Episcopal church of White Plains, N. Y., succeeding Rev. L. E. Travis.
 During his passionate here MT. Nesbitt has made many friends among all denominations who will regret to see him go. His work in the church has been meritorious and his connections with the government have rendered the opportunity for service which has elicited the warm est commendation and praise from those with whom he was associated.
 MT. Nesbitt leaves the church in excellent financial condition and dur
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
COUNTY FARM BUREAU
 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Campaign for New Members Opens Throughout
 tI.c State

Farming is the fundamental busi- nass of Litchfeld county. The rapid economic changes required for sue ce7s in farming, especially at the 7resent, require rapid changes in farm organization and farm plans. II. is difficult for the individual far nar without outside assistance to mako these readjustments as rapidly as necessary. The farm bureau at 5enapts to find the necessary lines of development and to secure their adoption.
 The farm b:rsaI Is entitled to the .s1ppcr: cf tha farmer, who gets the direct benefit from it, and also of the entire ccn:m3nity, because prospe-- cls, happy farmers make q sound social system. A purely agricultural county is not typical of a complete nation, but Litchfield county is. The war has demonstrated a strong na- tion must have both farms and fac tories. We have them. They are interdependent. They ought to work hand in hand. The merchants and manufacturers of Litahfield county never had better friends than the farmers. The success and develop ment of the affirm bureau means more dollars in the farmers pockets, and more in the merchants tills, and more business to the manufacturer. Incidentally, it means better roads, better schools and a wider distribu- tion of taxation. The farm bureau s social insurance. The greatest essential for the farmer of the fu- ture in Litchfield county is the right education and the giving of the right point of view to the farm boys and girls of the county. This is one of the types of work to which the Litchfield county farm bureau is giving the most attention. Governor Holcomb says:
 I believe that there is no cause in this state to which contributions may more usefully be given than to the work conducted by the farm bureaus. The county farm bureaus are the cutting edge of the entire machine. The encouragement and support of their work by the public is of the greatest importance to the state as Ia whole." ..... Here Is glimpse of portion of the work done by the Litchfield coun- |tySfarm bureau during the year:
 Six hundred farmers visited each year for consultation on farm mat
 (Continued on page 8)
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
MRS. MARY E. LANGDON
Former We'll Known Resident Passes Away in New York

Mary Elizabeth Langdon, wife of Calvin Langdon, died on April 4, after an illness of about three weeks. Mrs. Langdon's maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Hubbard. She was born in Hillsdale, N. Y, and spent the early part of her life in that sec tion. Soon after her marriage she removed to Salisbury, Conn.,, living near there for over twenty years. For the last few years the family has resided at 157 West 23d Street, New York, spending the summers at their place in Westport, Conn.
 Mrs. Langdon was, during the early part of her life, prominent in church and social work, where she had many friends who will deeply regret her demise. During later years her health was very poor, but, despite this feebleness, her interest in her family and its welfare was always very keen. She was always a most devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Langdon is survived by her husband, Calvin Langdon, and two daughters, Amanda and Ruth. h. torment was in the family plot in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Tarry- town, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
ODD FELLOWS TO CELEBRATE
One Hundredth Anniversary to be
 Observed April 25-26

Hartford members of the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows are pre- pairing for the celebration of the tooth anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship in the country in a two days session to be held in Hartford, April 25 and 26. The plans are being worked out by a committee of 100, of which H. F. Smith is the general chairman and E. D. Rowland, secretary.
 According to the tentative plans already made, there will be meet ing at Parsons Theater on the even- ing of April 25, at which there will be addresses on the progress of the lodge in the country and state, by we'll known speakers, and musical entertainment will be provided. At 2:30 o'clock on the following after noon, there will be parade, which will be participated in by members from all parts of the state. There are in Connecticut at the present time 30,000 members of the order, and it is expected that nearly 10000 will parade, and there will be any num- Der of floats significant of the times. Following the parade, the visitors will have a luncheon at the state armory..
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
AN OLD LETTER
Written in 1916 to Israel Granger
 of This Place

Station Agent c. D. Miles of Great Harrington has an old letter written in Springfield, Feb. 10, 1916, which he has found among some old docu- ments. The letter is interesting for several things, one of which is the fact that the letter sheet is folded over to form an envelope and sealed with sealing wax as the modern en- velope was not in use at that time.
 The paper is of course, of rag stock, and in an excellent state of preserva- ton and the ink is black and reaI- able. Apparently the letter was writ ten with a quill pen. It is addressed
 to Israel Granger of Canaan, Conn.,, and was written by John Lane. As the expense of postage was consider able 100 years ago, the postage on
 this letter being 371A cents, writers often combined two letters, and this is sample, having been dated at Springfield on Feb. 10, 1916, and also on Feb. 25 of the same year.
 The subject matter of the letter is purely personal and like many such letters written at that time, the spelling and punctuation are some what unique, evidently being con sidered of no particular importance.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
VOLUME XLVIII
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE .5
 AT CONN. LIME COMPANY
Estimated Damage is $25, ,OOO to $3O,OOO With No
 Insurance

Fire which started in the tower at the Connecticut Lime Co.,, shortly after eight o'clock Friday evening, threatened to destroy the entire plant. The origin of the fire can only be guessed at as there were nu- merous ways in which it might have started, such as defective wiring, spontanteous combustion, etc.
 The alarm sounded about eight thirty and in a very short time the chemical engine with number of firemen were at the scene of the fire. The top of the tower was blazing mass and it was realized at once that the chemical was of little use, yet the men stuck to their ports, making every effort, while burning pieces of lumber and large coals of fire fell about them.
 The platform high up in the tow CT, which was soaked with grease and oil, was burning so furiously that no amount of chemical had effect. On this platform was the three-ton motor, which it was real ized must fall as the rafters burned. Tn the meantime bucket brigade was formed to protect the shed con- taining barrel slaves and hoops in large quantity. Suddenly, with little warning, the great motor crashed through the tower supports and through the corrugated iron roof of the shed. It looked as though the entire plant was doomed and so in tense was the heat that it was almost impossible to get nearer than hun dred feet of it. t-s.
 Rapidly reorganizing the men real ized their only chance was to save the kilns and keep the fire from spreading further. With 8 deter mination that was praiseworthy they fought the flames back and reduced the loss to a minimum, when it was thought the entire plant and equip ment would be destroyed. It was early in the morning before the men returned to their homes, having gained control of the fire, even though handicapped in every way.
 w. B. Brewster, who has charge of the plant, stated that the company had purchased only few days be- foren the pumping outfit of the Allyndale company, which had not yet been connected. This outfit Would have reduced the loss to a few dollars. MT. Brewster also stated that about 800 barrels of lime had been burned, while several hundred had been saved. He said the esti- mated loss was probably between $25,O00 and $30,000. |-.'"f <:
 The company has already started the work of reconstruction which will be made with all rapidity. The tower will not be rebuilt, but in- stead an inclined track with a cable arrangement for hauling the cars of rock.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
UNCLE SAM WANTS
 15,OOO IN AIR WORK
Excellent Opportunity for Men With Mechanical
 Ability

The air service officer of the North eastern Department has sent out in- formation that the army needs 15,- 900 to carry on it's peace time pro gram and replace men who enlisted for emergency alone.
 The Army Air Service offers good situation, cducates its members in the new and growing science of avia- tion, with tis many commercial fea- lures, and offers to those enlisted men who are physically and mentally equipped, an opportunity to learn to fly. It pays good salaries and pro- vide9 fo- early promotion. The di- rector of air service has been au- tho2ized by the general staff to re- enlist or recruit enlisted men up to 15,0C0. The time is coming when there will be a demand for skilled mechanicians and other experts in aviation who have had experience. Today the only practical way to get experience is in the air service.
 It is possible for men now in the air service ot get their discharges with the $60 bonus, and reenlist in tho air service for a year, with the privilege of a months furlough. In most cases it will be possible for the non-ccmmissionod personnel to re- tain the grade held during the war and rrcn reenlistment be allowed 3 cents per mile enroute home. A bright, energetic, young man with in itiativc, should not remain a private long. A man is promoted to the grade of non-commissioned officer, for aptitude, attentiveness, willing ness and ability. The following table shows the chances of promotion in a squadron of 150 men; four master signal electricians; twenty-nine ser geants, first class; thirty-three ser geants; forty-eight corporals; twelve privates, first class; and twenty-four privates.
 Seventeen different types of tradesmen are required as follows: Radio mechanical work, wireless telegraph and telephone, radio cleo tricians, airplane mechanics, aero motor mechanics, propeller makers, fabric workers, magneto repair men,
 
 instrument repair men, carpenters and cabinet makers, machinists and tool makers, metal workers and welders, coppersmiths and vulcan izers, photographers, draftsmen, bench mechanics and chauffeurs.
 The main qualifications determin- ing whether or not an enlisted man will be taught how to fly are physi- cal combined with the necessary me chanical knowledge which he must have before he will be allowed to participate in flights or will be al- lowed to receieve instruction in a machine. For further information apply at nearest recruiting office, or call at or write to United States Ar my Air Service, No. 739 Boylston street, Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
New Auto Markers ,

The blue prints of the 1919 auto mobile markers, the contract for which is to be awarded the state re- formatory at Cheshire, under the appropriation of $80,OOO made by the Legislature for that purpose, were inspected at the office of the motor vehicle department at the Capitol yesterday. There is little doubt but the prints will be ac- cepted, and work will be immediately started on the manufacture of the dies for the plates, which will be enl- bossed and will be as attractive as any in the country, it is said. The new plates will have blue background and cream colored letters for con- mercial cars and the reverse fo' pleasure automobiles.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
LEVI s. PARSONS
We'll Known Clock Maker Dies in
 New Jersey


 New Jersey
 The only surviving brother of the late George L. Parsons, passed away Thursday night, April 4, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. Henry Wolfe, East Orange, N. J.
 MT. Parsons was a director, secre- tary and treasurer of the Seth Thomas Clock Go. of Thomaston for many years, but retired from active business to make his home in East Orange.
 MT. Parsons was born in Sheffield, March 26, 1846. Soon after he be- came connected with the Clock Com pany, he married Miss Emma An drews, of Plymouth, who died in 1895.
 Besides his daughter, Mrs. Wolfe, MT. Parsons is survived by a sister, Mrs. Sarah E. Cande of Sheffield, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Thomaston, Sunday afternoon, burial being in the family plot. The Masonic lodge, of which the deceased was a member, having charge of the services at the grave.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
Vote of ADpreciation

The Visiting Nurse Associations executive committee, at their April meeting voted unanimously on be- half of the Association to write into their records and to publish in the Conn. Western News, thier appre- citation of the efforts of the commit tee composed of Misses Ruth Hat maker, May and Julia Finnegan, Margaret Corcoran, Rosalie Imhoff, and Messrs. Barton Bovee and Lester Place, who so successfully arranged the St. Patrick's Dance, the proceeds of which were given to the Associa- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST BY EEGr1 SCHOOL PUPIAJ The "News" Wiil Award Two
 Pr;zec fox Best Ec-ay5

Commcrc.n~, !.&Ne H1f'1 |c Wiil publish eee2.,-s cn present day sub jects of patriotic and educational work, written by pupils of the High School. The contest will open at once and will close in June, allow ing sufficient time for the jadgas to pass upon these essays and the prizes which are $5 and $2.50 gold pieces, will be awarded at commence ment.
 Tk2 >..>cs. will hc confined to pupils ia th2 High School, who num- Der aGo3t 75. All pupils have the privilege C entering the contest and throECh {; .rocess of elimination, only th2s, scoring d certain per cent cn the first essays submitted will be allowed to continue. This is for the purpose Of making it nec- essary to print only those essays by pupils who have a chance of winning and which are of interest and edu- cational value to our readers.
 Superintendent Teague and Prin- cipal Yale have taken the matter up in the s.hool anL in addition to it's educational value, it is generally : Eys1eed the contest will be of interest to the entire community. The News has voluntarily suggested the contest and offered the prizes for the pur- pose of enabling the community to realize the value of a High School cd Icatior and thereby promote in ca1cs5 III OUT schools which will have < tendency to raise the educational standards in this town.
 In order to attain the highest de- crae of justice in judging these es- says, it has been agreed that dis Interested person of education, not resident Of this town, shall be de- cided upon later, whose judgment shall be final. Parents of High School students are urged to. give their children entering this contest such aid as will not detract from the benefit which the contestant should derive, but to assist them in making all compositions as near perfect as possible as to grammar and content.
 The only rules in this contest which the News makes, in connec- tion with those of the school officials, are that all compositions must be entirely the product of the contes- tant. Also, that contestants must submit their work to the proper school officials; no essays being printed unless received from the proper authorities. .. s
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
A PROCLAMATION
Governor Calls on People to Pray for Comprehension of Dangers

Good Friday proclamation is- sued by Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb asks the people of the state to pray to God "to awaken us to clear comprehension of the dan gers which threaten us." The proclamation, which designates April Is as 6 day of fasting and prayer, reads as follows:
 STATE OF CONNECTICUT
 By His Excellency,
 Marcus H. Holcomb, Governor
Connecticut western news., 1919-04-10
ARBOR AND BIRD DAY
Friday, May Has Been Proclaimed
 by Gov. Holcomb

oy SoV. f1olcomb
 Governor Holcomb has issued his arbor and bird day proclamation for Friday, May 2. After quoting the statute which established this day, the governor said in the document:
 "This is a recognition of the value of our trees and song birds which should be impressed upon the chill dren of the state.
 "In compliance with this statute, I designate Friday, the second day of May, 1919, as arbor and bird day, and direct that on said day the tea chers in our schools read this proc lamation to their scholars and in struct them that the wanton des- truction of song birds and of their eggs is a crime, and that the plant ing and cultivation of shade trees will materially add to the beauty of our state and will be their patriotic contribution to the pleasure and welfare of future generations"