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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
Misehieveus Little John.

John and May were brother and sis ter. John was playing with a boy up the street. and May was home play ing with her toys. Pretty soon John came home and found her playing with the toys. He took her toys and broke all of them and threw them away.
 This made May sad. and she cried almost all Of the day.
 Her mother found her out of doors in the garden. She asked her why she was crying. May then told her how John broke her toys and dolls.
 Mays mother told her not to cry for she said: 4T will get you some more dolls and tovs.'-
 After that John was called "Mis- chievous Little John.''
 ROSE KILINSK. Age B.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
Could You?

Twas a wac modest violet that grew
 all alare, Tn my garden of flowers so gay. And just as I stopped down to pick it.
 it seemed
 That I heard this shy violet say: ~oh, please leave me here in this gar den of flowers: In this spot I would just love to
 stay. If you pick me and wear me, though
 fresh enough now, I'll pretty soon wither away" As I rose to my feet. there. still in the
 ground.
 Was the sweet little violet so blue; For, after the flower had spoken to
 me. I couldn't pick 1t. could you?
 M. Elizabeth Suddards.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
The Children of a Ruined House.

In the cellar of a. ruined house in France. a. group Of children lay sleeping. It was midnight but the stairs were hid by; masses of clouds. Far away could be heard low rum blings ad every little while the ground would shake. As morning approached these rurnblings and shakings of the ground grew heavier and louder
 The eldest of the French children stirred and then started when she heard the loud reports of the cannon. The French child being the oldest. acted as mother and father of the children. She woke the other chill dren. She woke the other children and then scrambling out of the cellar they stood in the street. All asound them was scene of desolation. The street was so crowded witl, rub
 bish that 1t was quites iInpa ssable.
 As they stood there. in the morning light with all this ruin about them, 1t seemed as though this was a place of the past and not of the present day; but shells began to fall in the village and the children made haste to hide themselves in the sheltering cellar. In a few minutes the village was in the thick of a terrible battle. The children crouched in the cellar. shaking with terror. when there was a sharp, clear blast of a bugIe. The hill in back of the village suddenly gave forth a cloud of dust as line after line of brown coated cavalrymen mans down right and left. The Amer jeans had come, ss
 ALFRED LEVITSKY, Age IA.
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Blanche Montgomery. of Griswold-- I thank you many times for the nice CTS at Grandpa Fords."
 Cyril Wright. of Bridgeport wish to thank you for the nice prize book entitled: Lucky, The Boy Scout which I received I have read it and found it very interesting.
 Harold Nell. of Norwich--I thank you for the prize book which receiv- ed. I have read it and found it inter esting.
 Stella Gaska, of Jewett City-Many thanks for the prize books I received while ago. I have read every one of them and think they are very inter- esting. am late with my thanks, but just as sincere.
 Emma Froemel, of Baltic-f thank you very much for the prize book you sent me. have read it through and found it very interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
The Horse aud tho Lion.

Once there was a horse who had worked long and faithfully for his master. He was now growing old and was unable to do hard work.
 One day his master put him out of the stable ana said: "I will not let you come back until you are stronger than a lion. So the poor. horse went on his way. F-
 As he was wandering about he met his friend the fox.
 "'You look sad '' said the fox. What is the matter with your"
 My master has turned me ou. and will not let me go back till I am stronger than a lion"
 Then the fox sad: aN'I know. come with me and I will show you" Then he took him to a field and. said: Lie here and r will get the lion for you" Soon he came back with the lion and said: There is good feed of horse meat for you"
 When the lion was getting ready for the feed. the fox tied cord to his leg and then to the horses leg: NOW s your chance" he said to the horse, and the horse jumped up and pulled the lion to his master, so his master took him back again. and he lived happily till he died.
 CYRIL WRIGHT. Age IL.
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
How to Get Anether rhrift Stamp.


 One day Mildred was thinking how not want her father to give her 25 cents, because then she would not be earning it.
 At last she thought of her cousin Madeline. Madeline was 12 years old and she had been taking The Bulletin, got prize. One day Madeline made a picture and got dollar.
 Pm going to try.' said Mildred.
 The next day Mrs. White saw Mil dred with a paper and ink busily writ ing. She didn't notice her mother in back of her. reading the story. Mrs. White thought the story pretty. Mil dred sealed her letter and gave it to the postnan.
 The next week the days seemed so long to Mildred. she could hardly wait till Thursday came. How happy was Mildred; her story was in and she got a thrift stamp.
 The next day Mildred waited for the postman: Have you any mail for me?' asked Mildred.
 Yes" said the postman- Mildred filled her book and was glad that she thought of Madeline.
 Mildred was very good with draw ing and she drew many pictures and sent them away
 She wrote a letter to Uncle Jed. saying: Dear Uncle Jed:-I am glad to belong to your dear club It is very the boys and girls and I thank you ever so much for the beautiful prizes received. I am one of the members of the Wide Awake Circle.
 Mildred's mother was pleased with her daughters work and all the
 IDA LIFscHITz. Age IT. Uncasyilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28

to the ground. but went an inch or So below the surface.
 The people hoped they would take: their flight the next morning
 Early in tie morning the pests went to work on the Urn. So did Joey,s. father. He cut it down as fast as he could and carried it into the barn for old BrindIe and Daisy. He packed and then shut the barn doors to keep the grasshoppers out
 RAYMOND AYER. Age II. Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Donald Ross of Davisville, ". T., re- gently returned from volunteer ambu- lance service in France. is visiting at the McCo1ium home.
 Mrs FereIon McCol1urn and Mrs. Al- bert Botham attended the Social Cor her meeting in Franklin last Thurs day.
 Among recent visitors at P. L. Gar vey's were Mrs. Charlotte Easterbrook of Willimantic. mother of Mrs. Gar
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
The Grassheprsrs.

The August sun was shining brightly over Colorado. Everybody was looking up into the deep. blue sky Little Joey thought that snow flakes were coming down. but. as they be- gan to s~Aae upon the trees and shrubs the Shout: The grasshoppers have comet" rang far and near.
 They came plump down upon their heads, hands. and clothes. The ground seemed fairly alive with them. It was supposed that they had fowr from the other side of the Rocky Mountain range. They werA once.
 5 The doors and windows of the house had to be closed. Already some of the hoppers had got inside the house and were eating the plants in the4 window.
 They seemed fond of onions. eating them very fast. Tney were not sat- is1ed with entinE them down clo6e
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28

Nulas fer Young Wri<ers-
 l. Write plainly on one side of the paper only. and number the pages 2. Use pen and ink. not pencil s. Short and pointed articles will be given prererence. Do nor use over 25o words.
 {. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of tho
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1--Asnes Miexinska, of Colchester Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods.
 s-Mauriae H. Buckley, of Norwich The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mex leo. 4 TheCamp Fire Girls Larks and Franks
 4-Raymord Aver. of Norwich Aeropiane Scouts at verdun.
 5---AIfred Levitsl<y. of Norwich! The Boy Scouts in the Big Timber.
 e--Bertha Macomber, of yoluntown -Aeroplanc Scouts in New England.
 T--AIvin LachapeIle, of Canterbury --Aeropiane Scouts in Germany.
 S---CeIia Brock, of Norwich--Acro- plane Scouts in tho War Zone.
 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., 1919-08-28

The Philippine tobacco crop for 1919 has suffered greatly from the ton is expected to be from 40 to 30 per cent. smaller than last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
Yellowstone Park.

Yellowstone Park is in the northwest ] corner of wyoming. It is a s large as Connecticut and is owned by the gov- ernrnent. The most curious feature of this country as it's springs. There are five hundred of these springsa which are always boiling all the time and they throw up water and mud which contains different kinds of min erals IF
 These make a structure having all the co1ors in the rainbow. There is also a spring which boils and boi1s until it has made great paint pot covering more than an acre Another fountain is always vomiting forth masses of green slimy mud. mixed with sulphur. The smell is very sicSening.
 The geysers are hot springs which throw enormous bodies of boiling wa ter into the air. The Grand Geyser, the greatest in the world, throws an immense volume of steam and boiling water 800 feet into the air. Old Faithful. another large geyser, keeps spouting for several minutes. and the water falls / back in clouds of steam
 The Yellowstone, river has many.
 The walls of these canyons are a third of mile.
 Many stories have been told about Yellowstone Park.
 BERTHA MACOIBER. Age 14. . Voluntown. slS !.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
Honorable Mention.

Honorable Mention.
 Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog and Peter Rabbit, by Ida Freeman of Baltic.
 Nobody Loves Me. by Irene o'Neil of Norwich.
 A sunhennet Baby, by Louise Nor man of Norwich.
 The Puritan Maiden, by Ely D. zenke of Norwich.
 Playtire and A Young Sailor, by Florence Fellows of Washington, D. c.
 Lockine for Cookies and The Red Cross Nurse, by Dora Main of Led- Ledyard. A
 Two things Uncle Jed regrets. and these are that he had no more prizes to give out. for moro deserved them: and that too many violated the rules to put tAe address upon the back of the drawing and to make no picture over 1 f-4 inches wide.
 Uncle Jed thanks all who took part In the drawing and hopes they will try again In tho September and October contest, which will be open for the next two months.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-28
THE WIDE-AWAkE CIRCLE
Boys and Gnl.' Department

Jewett City. sth Prize $o.25-
 Bedtime, by Rose Driscou of Nor wich. 10th Prize so.25
 Out for Walk, by Florence Fellows of Washington. D. c. 11th Prize $o.25-
 Try to Fill the Bottle, by John Sund- strom of Norwich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

work in this ordnance department, from Chink to P. W. (prisoner of war). But the funniest thing is to see our ne- groes work. They will pick up a load that is enough for four men just to make German carry the other end. These r. WIS seem thoroughly satisfied. They get the same rations that we do, and have even shorter hours. SO you couldn't run them off with a stick. A guard goes around with them for the looks of the thing.
 Ed Godfrey came in to see me last week. After being in hospital be- cause of his feet he was sent out on convoy. and has done nothing else for the last few months. He was on his way to Brest and as his convoy had been split up as the result of a wreck, he just stopped off here for a day.
 1 told you about running into Joe McDaVid and Harry White the other night at the Soldiers and Sailors club. We'll. last night I went to a show at the "Y" Gas good bill as you ever see at home) and ran into Jack Smith. Might know even in France this Smith bunch will run into family reunion.
 Jack is q lieutenant in the aviation, camped about four miles from here. He has been over here since '16. He drove French ambulance for about 16 months, then transferred to United States aviation. and has been flying for over a year The first time the sun shines I am going to hike out there, for he promised to take me up. But don't get worried, for the chances are,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
BIRMINGHAM BOYS
 MEET IN FRANCE

A letter has been received from Pri- vate Joseph R. Emith, who is stationed at Tours, France, with the ordnance department, stating that he has already received his Christmas box. After try ing to enter every branch of the serY- ice and being rejected because of brok en arches, he was accepted in the ord- nance department last June. He land ed in France early in September and Is with the engineering division of the ordnance headquarters in Tours.
 His letter is as follows:
 Tours. France, December 8
 Dearest Mother; My Christmas box arrived today and came as great surprise, as most of the fellows have not received theirs yet. The things you sent were exactly what I wanted. es- pecially the kodak and films
 l only wish the box had come yester- day so l could have taken the kodak on hike several of us took up to a chateau 16 kilometers from vourcey.
 To get to Amboise one only had to follow the road along the river bank. but when 12 o'clock came we had lost the river, and after walking 16 kilos we were no nearer Amboise than when we started. So, when we came to q village where we could get a dinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

 we stopped there. It was the first place that I have been in where an American soldier was a curiosity. All of the people piled out in the street to see us as if we were a kind of a circus. For dinner we had steaks broiled over coals from a handful of twigs. IL took time to cook. but was well worth wait ing for.
 After dinner we hunted up the chateau for, of course. every village has one. We walked up as if we had just bought the place, SD the caretakei showed us around, explaining In punches of French that we nodded to and formed our own conclusions.
 The chateau was built on a hill On three sides it was. almost a straight drop from the walls ta the valley be- low. As further protection a dry impossible to enter except by the draw bridge. But not being satisfied with this precaution in addition to halt dozen towers conveniently fitted with loopholes, a walk ran around the top connecting the towers so one could shoot from there And still they call France peaceful When, after fighting thousands of years, fighting every coun- try in the world, she is still fighting and fighting the same people she fought when the world was just learning what the word meant. But I'll bet that old Attila would turn over in his grave if he could see what his nice little pet Huns are getting now.
 I have had every kind of man to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Market Conditions to Guide in Fixing Rate
 of Fifth Loan Bonds
By Associated Pres,

Washington. January 12.-Openins of the fifth Liberty Loan campaign April G.. the second anniversary of the declara ton Of war against Germany. is under consideration by treasury officials, but no decision has been reported The third Liberty Loan drive started on April c., 1918, the first anniversary. It is planned to have the campaign run for three weeks and to ask for between five and six billion dollars. Whether the interest rate will be higher than the IA per cent borne by the last issues depends partly on the movement of the market price of Liberty Bonds during the next two months.
 The bonds will be of short maturity, in the neighborhood of five years.
 Advertising posters for the fifth loan have been partially chosen, and organ iZers already are making preliminary plans for sales campaigns. Motion pie lures and public speakers will be used extensively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
NEWS OF BESSEMER Rs |. Corres den
PHONE BEssEMER 612-J

Bessemer, January 2.-(Special.) )-Dr. w. P. Price, pastor of the First Baptist church Of Waycross. Ga, was extended a unanimous call to the pastorate by the congregation of the First Baptist church at meeting called last night, following the evening service. Dr. Price accepted the call, but it will be about March before he can take up his new duties.
 Dr. Price is one of the strong preach CTS of the Baptist denomination and yes- terday preached two sermons at the First church which made most forci- ble impression upon the large eongrega- tions who heard him.
 Dr. Price has been in Waycross for number of years, and Is recognized as a power in south Georgia church affairs, having the strongest church between Savannah and Macon. He is a preach CT of unusual vigor. man of decided convictions, and being over six feet in height he is an imposing pulpit speak er He is one of the leading civic work CTS in his city and has played promi- nent part in all war work in his sec tion, aside from having a. son in the aviation corps in France now
 The First Baptist church of Bessemer has been without a pastor for several months, Dr. NJ. K. Thornton, the forme- pastor, having accepted call to the First Church at Hattiesburg, and is now in charge of that pastorate
 Much interest is taken in the basketball team of the high school, and plans are being made to arrange for an indoor court in the old Masonic hall on Twen- tieth street, to be used when the wealth CT is not suitable for using the court on the high school grounds. Since the preparation of the court the indictment weather has interfered with the practice of the teams, and it has been decided by the Athletic club to rent the hall and fit it up for such emergencies. It is expected that several games will be played with other high school teams when the local boys have had sufficient prac- tice.
 The board of revenue will meet at Bes- semer early this week, it is announced A number of important matters will be brought up before the board, including petitions for repairs on the country roads, following the recent inclement weather BeSsemer division of circuit court will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Brief Account of Sermons Preached in Local Churches
Continued from Page Five)

something better to offer me So don listen to infdelity,
 DON'T BE STUBBORN
 Don't be stubborn and ig-headed- listen to somebody who knows more than you do. Girls, listen to your parents they may not be educated, or they may not have travelled as you have. but they have lived and they know things that you do not know. Listen to music, It s good for you, and the man who does not like music there is something wrong with him-it's bad sign. Listen to the good things. Shun profanity.
 Job made covenant with his eyes he made a contract with them-for yoo know you get more through your eyes than in any other manner. What are you looking at what kind of a contract have you with your eyes? Are you looking at anything that you ought not to do? or course some of you will haveto stay in doors most of the time on windy days if you keep your covenant-but when women realize who they are and what they are. the styles are going to change.
 If you love the beautiful, look at the beautiful so that your soul can enjoy it. There are several kinds of people. First there is the sponge variety-just take up things and consequently they get a lot of dirt. 9
 s'Then there is the sand glass variety things just run through--in and out just like the sand glass. Then there are those of the sitter variety-everything sifts through except the bad-they retain that. They hear everything but only retain the bad things.
 "Listen to the beautful-see the beau tiful-look at it, keep your soul clean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Heard From Their Son

Mountain Creek. January 12.-(Spe- cial.)-Two of the happiest people in this section are Mr. and Mrs. T. T.. Henderson. They had not heard defi- nitely from their son. Charlie. young man not yet IS years old and voiun- teer in the 167th regiment Rainbow division. until the last mail brought them letter in which he says:
 'I am in a hospital owing to two flesh wounds I received in one of the last engagements with the Huns. The doctors and nurses say that I am doing we'll In fact. I know I am improving every day and expect to return to my command and see Berlin"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Ships Seek Shelter Rv Associafed Press

Queenstown. Ireland. Saturday, Jan uary 11-The American steamer West Indies (West Indian) and the British steamer Calico and War Cariboo had to seek shelter here today on account of heavy hurricanes. The War Cariboo of 2324 tons. is four months out from Vancouver, B. C.. and gigantic sea wave burst her water pipes and put out the fires. The crew was nearly washed overheard by the wave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
John Mason, Actor, Dies

New York. January 1z.--John -aason. one of the most widely known, actors on the American stage, died today at a sani- tarium in Stamford. Conn. He had been i'll for several months and recently suf- fered a break down which compelled him to leave the stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
MRS. H. l.. BANS. Corresponden.

 convene Monday morning and number of civil and criminal cases will come up during the session.
 A great deal of interest is being taken in the filling of the vacancy of the city council caused by the resignation of AL derman N B. Parker at the last meeting. Mir. Parker resigned to accept a posi- ton on the board of education, to which he was elected last Tuesday night. The name of Louis F. Ling. former alderman from the Second ward. Is heinz persist ently rumored as the successor of AL derman Parker.
 Alabama Circle No so of the Protec- tive Home Circle, will hold meeting at the Woodmen hall Monday evening at o'clock. when the recently elected officers will be installed. State Deputy T. G. Cram will be present and will in- stall the officers, who are as follows: Mrs. Irene Turner. president; Mrs. Melsa Mclaughlin, vice president; Mrs. Wilma Mel Taughlin guardian; Mrs, Ellen Walk CT, chaplain; J. C. Fountain. secretary; G. L. Reams, treasurer; F. Copeland, sentinel; Miss Vernon Davidson, watch man: Miss Eunice Jones. guide; Miss Edna Kyle, companion; Miss May Foun- tain. pianist Mrs. M. O. Fountain, dis trict deputy After the business meet ing dancing will be the feature of the evening.
 The Epworth league of the First Meth odist church held their regular meeting at the church Sunday evening at 6:3o O clock when an interesting programme was given "'The Quiet Hour" was the subject for the evening and Miss Alice Vandervoort was the leader. A talk was made by John Donaldson on "Consecra- tion.r which was followed by short talks by Prof Barte and Clyde Smith. Miss Ethel Williamson played violin solo accompa by Miss Nellie Adams
 Major and Mrs. T. T. Huey and MT. and Mrs Rose ETuey have returned from a visit to points in Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Cunningham and Dr. George Waller will leave Monday for stay of two weeks in Florida.
 Mrs. Andrew c, Mitchell has joined Mir. Mitchell in Meridian, Miss. where they will make their home. Dr. William Waldrop is in Florida for short stay
 William Lewis, Jr., has accepted posi- tion in Mobile and left Saturday for his new home. James Lovett, who is on visit to his sister, Miss Besse Mae Lovett, will make his nome in Pittsburg on his return to the north