Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-22

enough so that we feel that there is only enough for the necessities, and induce US to think twice. before We make them any thinner.
 Most of the readers gre of6 house keepers and know by sad experience how to deal with this i>ind of back door guest, bat for thoss younger ones like myself. ] am going to give a bit of advice wbich may save ttem from an overstock of books on the Great War" and knife sharpeners.
 First, don't be surprised by the sud den appearance of the agent. He usually has his samples varieusly con- cHaled about his person. and his sell ing talk to use a hackneyed expres- son, is "caroifiaged" by remarks about the weather. or the baty.
 Second, make up your mind now, not to buy Of any agent for these req sons:
 If it is books or any household ar ticle which VIC should possess we will find them on the market where we will have a larger selection to choose from at our leisure and at as reasonable 8 price.
 If it is something you have really been looking for, examine it we'll and see if it is :ealiy what you want, and is it is worth the price.
 If it is some thing you know you do rot want. tell the agent so decisive ly once, and f he becorueS, beid or im.- rertent, say Good day." and close the deer. If he is really insulting re- port him to the company he repre- sents, as no firm wants their agents to te anything hut courteous.
 Never lose your temper and waste your time in talking. as that gives him the advantage.
 Do not allow a stranger inside tho door. as sometimes you might havs to use the broom to get him out,
 A favorite trick of agents is to put toeir foot in the doorway, so you cant shut the door. Be on your guard and shut the door at once.
 Iii the summer when the door is kept open, put the hook on the screen door rather high. and upside down. Then the door can be keot fastened at all times and q few vigorous knocks over the book vii! allow tha hook to drop. This vii! do away with your having to run ard open the door for members of your ta1niIy, an l desnt allow strangers to come in with : cut being heard.
 Then there are men with some infirn- ity: 4 'soTo hand or rheumatism wl1o show you a bunch of pencils o- paper as all excuse. when they are really beggdrs In mary cases these men have a larger bank -oii than you can produce. This has leen proved. There is always honest worl; of some sc,rt for the So fellows Maybe they will incite your pity by saying, they are wounded soldiers Remember Uncle Sam has provided ampl5 for these and doesn't want them to te beggars. Peo i'ple who are really deserving of chari- ty have too much seIf respect to be hegging your heIn.
 Now there are so Ina1T calls for one's money. we must ,"arn to give wisely and in proportion to CUT means. When a solicitor comes to rour door, let him explain carefully ard see if his story rings true. Ask to s"e his ere Gcntiais. People are fooled every day hy fake cha"itahle organizations. ct no one induce yo:l to mart with yDur Liberty. bonds for stock or bonds iTaying larger interest. Remember | Liberty bonds are the safest in the world They say scI?ool teachers ar,a l Fl" easiest victims of the lard sharks, and their kiGl. ] know by experience that their money is hard enough earn l e1 so that they can't afford to take any 1 chances with it
 1 But 8m 0Jt teacher icw. My biz 1 jon now is 'nacF more responsible and there is mora pleasure iu il and that l k the brinCiE.e up of q liitle stranger l who come to eur house one day. If you wish to know any more t',ort it, ask Samantha. pERSTS