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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
UNCLE JEp's TALK TO WIDE . AWAkES.

It was one of England's greatest poets who wrote of May-day, as the maddest merriest day of all the glad New Year, but for worldwide glad ness Uncle Jed thinks Christmas morning has May-day left far behind h It's merry relations to little folks.
 It Is the one day in the year when the grown-ups have to own the truth that it Is more blessed to give than to recieve. and they enjoy giving more than they do receiving.
 This morning we hope not only the Wide -Awal1es, but the whole juvenile world have received gifts which make Ihe heart glad in memory of the One who gave Himself that man might know the way to earthly happiness and everlasting joy.
 And do you know the greatest gift Of God to man is the little child as a type of innocence and love so de- pendent that 1t brings out and keeps alive in him the spirit of kindliness and dependence, and in a way illus  trates how dependent grown-ups are upon their Heavenly Father for the same gentle consideration and care.
 There is lots of meaning in this birthday of little Hebrew boy whose love and simplicity, catholicity and loyalty to God made His name the ev- erlssting hope of all mankind.
 Jesus Of Nazareth was a good boy he obeyed his parents and loved them and worked for them as all good boys 60 today, and with love and loyalty in the same simple and true way. He suffered all things for truth and through The Christ became the hope and Saviour of all mankind.
 The lesson of Christmas to every body Is to be as loyal and simple, and patient and loving and good as Ht was
 The trouble with the world Is. it ha. never accepted the lesson. or half trieC to realize the blessings this day hold, tor mankind. @.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
rh. EIephant Who Died of Grief.

This is true story of an elephant who let his rage get the better Of his temper. His name was Said, and he lived in the Geological Gardens in London, where he had keeper call ed Neef whom he loved very dearly About twenty years ago Said was bought by the Jardin des Plantes. which is in Paris, and Neef took hin. over there, and continued to look after him. ,y.
 All elephants are liable to a. -comz plaint which the Hindus call must" when they become possessed of an un- governable fit of 1ury.
 Said was sweet-tempered animal as rule, but one day when he was suffering from must" he killed his constant friend and companion, the keeper Neef.
 When he regained his temper. he was stricken with remorse and from the largest elephant of the zoo began to shrink away until he was nothing but skin and bones. He seemed never to forget the consequences of his deed and in a few months he died of grief
 ..4' EARL PHILLIP rloi4;o
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The Cabbage.

One day my mother ordered a cab in the afternoon brought 1t down to the cellar Ss,s -i 5t
 When it was time for supper my mother told me to get the. cabbage, and as was accustomed to go to the store and get it, I started.
 My folks at home were wondering where was, seeing it took me so long! So they sent my brother for the cab base. down the cellar.
 . When I got home they were all done eating and they looked at me and laughed. asked What Is the joker" And
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

z Hg-f - l event, Mrs. Bryson was startled to overhear a heated argument between 4her angel children. < .You scan't!" yelled Bessie.
 T oan!" shouted Robbie. if
 You'll see" from Bessie, and
 7s"'See for yourself" in Bobbie's most abbreviated manner.
 Wondering what it all might be about, the mother waited until the hour for bed time condolences and then put to them the question: What were you two a quarreling about this afternoon ["
 Robbie tried to stammer a reply, but withS as girls quicker readiness. of speech. Bessie took the narrative into her own hands. + .Bobbie said he'd ride my new bi- cycle to school, mama. and I told him he wouldn't."'t Your neE bicycle ?" said the moth | CT, ssT didn't know you had one" | '.Eo, l haven't, mamma, but didn't
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

said: ftf ,,
 Doctor. you have cured my mother. cannot thank you enough, and I wish l had some money SO could pay you; but have not even got q penny for Christmas dinner"
 As he was telling the doctor he burst out crying, but the doctor opened little Wiiie's hand and put a ten dollar bill in 1t and said: Now Willie, cheer upi You have got $10 to buy Christmas dinner So Willie and his mother spent 2 happy Christmas with lots of goodies FLORENCE CLARK, Age 12!5 New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Christmas Wreaths.

Twill tell you how I make wresths Tor Tor; Christmas. l take a wire hoop; and ground pine. First wind the everygreen around the hoop until it ' is covered enough to make a good sized wreath. Then I. trim it with little branches Of laurel and ground pine. This makes 9 nice wreath at little cost. s
 ALVIN I4ACHAPELLE Age If. fNn tclr.lA1
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high [ put stones in. for. his eyes and nose,- and used, a stick for his mouth r I-put 2 cap on his head and cane in his hand
 I went to school thinking I. would have some fun in the forenoon. But on my return found that my snow fnan had ran away leaving his cane and cap behind him.
 CARLETON CRIrPs
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Spirit Of t.,a Hon,e.

And after you build beyond certain point yeu are building away from the home idea entirely. Simplicity, warmth. sympathy, love make the home,. and
 pile on luxury and forma1ity too much
 you'll kill it.-Hoaston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Our First Snowfall.

One morning about a week aga was surprised, when, upon looking through the window I saw some show.
 I. dressed quickly and hurried down stairs where I ate a quick bssakfast. T went out Of doors and fou.ld that tfie snow was about two inches deep
 rsn made snow fnan.! sboutg foos
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when they. told me I wasn't very glad. seeing went up the hill for 1t; but next time I'll ask them where they want me to go, so I won't get fooled
 CONONNA PARODIS, Age F. Taftville.
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Baltic.
Two Wseks ln-aEHospit.l.

July 10, 1914, I went to New York with my mother. I was to get an op- eration on my foot. My cousin, of Brooklyn, awaited us by the pier. We went on ferry which took lis from New York to Brooklyn. Then we
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
The All Round Girl yMS Red Cheeks D
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A Holiday Review
BY, MoLLIE PRICE COOK

o1 MS4%l-AG SNASG @(OO9s
 Tn; sick of school and think I'll look for a position in one of ~the stores after vacation Some of the girls are earning good money"
 I'm surprised at. you, Elizabeth" re- piled her older sister. Don't you know that. every day you spend in school is worth real money to yoa? You are earning while you're learn- ing;s F T mean that the longer you stay in school the more money you can earn when, you leave. Girls who go to work at the end of grammar school seldom get good positions. Govern- merit figures show that the G0erdge salary of a girl who leaves school at IA is only two-hfths as much as the salary of the girl who finishes high school The girl who finishes high school receives in all, by the time she is 25- years of age, $z,0O more salary than the girl of 25 who started to work zt the end of grammar school. This was earning over $oD a day for every day spent in school. It is just. like having '$20,0O0 i'll the bank when you finish high school for you have SNoO worth of earning power There are also other reasons why you should stay in school Going to work too soon stunts a girls physical growth, to say nothing of her mental .growth. She doesn't get enough out door exercise to develop the way she should. The work gives her little chance to improve herself, and her earnings will only increase iittle with time. The good positions with .7 future and with a regular raise in wages demand school fraining. ] .@aThe more you earn the better citi- zen. you become. An uneducated girl i or boy does. not make a good citizen. The goyernme1ts needs stronger citi- zens now than lever before. It pays | to have moral fibre. and stick to school. l treasure every day l spent 1 Egl:ass:..::ss :, :,'::: :::.:.s :.s-' :.
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

"A PRIZE BOOK for every letter writer to the Wide-Awake Circle to- day. The Norwich writers may cal at The Bulletin business office fol their books any hour after 10 o'clock on the 26th.-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
kuis. 10, Ysuns Wrtsrs.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and number the pages.
 ]. Use pen. and ink. not pencil
 g. Short and pointed articles VIII Do given preference. Do, not use over 25o words.
 {. Original stories or; letters only will be used.
 s. Write your name, age and sd- dress plainly at the bottom of the story. 4
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
GOVERNOR DOES UTMOST.

In thus going before the assembly,
again directing attention to the plight
Ohio is in, and offering to remoin
and counsel with the legislators, the
governor has done his utmost 1t is
now up to the Republican General
Assembly, after the longest session
in it's history, to agree upon legisla-
tion that will meet the situation.
There can be no escaping the respon,
sibility. With millions appropriated
and not nearly enough revenue in
sight, the state faces bankruptcy un-
less methods of obtaining revenue are
devised, and school districts and
cities need relief of permanent nature
even more than they need present re-
lief. Unless the assembly and its
advisers" change front they must
bear the responsibility, There can
be no escape.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Commissioners of Knox Co.. OHIO, VIII
receive sealed proposals up to one O'Clock
Monday. June Goth. 1913, at its office IN
the Court House. Mt Vernon, Ohio. for
performing the labor and furnishing the
materials necessary to the construction
of the following work. in accordance
with the plans. specifications and de-
scriptions, and bills of material now on
file in the office Of the County Auditor,
also the County Surveyor. Said plans
and specifications may be seen at said
office at any time during regular office
hours from the date of this notice up TO
the time OF receiving proposals as fixed
herein. a contract or contracts based
upon said sealed propoals will be made
with the person or persons who offer to
perform the labor and furnish the ma
terials at the lowest price and give good
and sufficient bond for the faithful per-
formance of their contracts in accord
ance with their plans and specifications
herein referred to, which plan and speci-
fications are to be made n part of the
contracts. a check or personal bond
equal to per cent of the amount bid
must accompany each proposal.
The commissioners reserve, the right to
reject any or all bids.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP
McMahon Bldg, removing old and con-
bridge, maintaining lights at detours and
constructing same, and making fills com
plete ready for traffic.
Estimated Quantities:
40.4 Cubic Yards 1-2h-5 concrete.
53.2 Cubic Yards 1-2-4 concrete.
900 Cubic Yards excavation.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP
Walter Bigss Bldg. Removing old and
constructing two new ADULTS, maintain
ing lights at detours and constructing
same, and making fills complete ready
for traffic. ~
Estimated Quantities:
l34 Cubic Yards 1-2M-5 mix concrete.
30 Cubic Yards I'D mix concrete.
600 Cubic Yards excavation.
UNION TOWNSHIP
Frank Spearman Bldg. on the Danville
Greersville Road. Removing old Bldg.
and Adults and constructing new Con-
crete slab Top Bldg. Ten foot span,
twenty foot clear roadway, maintain
ing lights at dotours and CONSTRUCTING
same, making fills complete and ready
for traffic.
Estimated Quantities:
63.2 Cubic Yards 1-2-4 mix concrete.
y In feet pipe railing
80 Cubic Yards excavation
MONROE TOWNSHIP
Patterson Bldg, Just off of the CoshOc-
Ton Road on the state Sanatoriunl Road
Removng old stone box, constructing
new Concrete sab Top Bldg. Nine foot
span ana twenty foot clear roadway
maintaining lights at ,detour and CON
siructing same and making fills com
pete ready for traffic
Estimated Quantities:
80 Cubic Yards I'D concrete.
I'm. IT. concrete railing.
80 Cubic Yards excavation
By Order of the Commissioners.
MI Vernon, Ohio, June 16, 1919
= ,oo a. d. RINEIART,
o-.2..2 County Auditor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
SALVATION ARMY To
START BIG DRIVE
Elks In Charge OF Big Open
Meeting On Public Square
This Evening.

The campaign to raise funds for
the Salvation Army which is being
conducted by the Mt Vernon lodge
No 140, b. p. o. Elks. viii start to-
night with q big open air meeting on
the public square.
John Reddick of the Salvation Ar
my, an overseas envoy, will deliver
an address on the public square.
Special music has also been provided
for the occasion.
Other features for the meeting
have been arranged by the Elks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20

Cho.Cho, the highest paid circus
clown in the United States, has been
employed by the government to teach
health to children. He is the liveliest
feature at the exhibition of the In
terror department, with white satin cos
tune bulging with big yellow carrots,
red apples and bottles of milk. "If
you drink n pint day you will smile
to see how much you weigh" Cho- -Cho
says.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20

Columbus, O.-(Special.) )-GOvernor
James M. Cox has made a final ap-
peal to the Legislature for passage of
taxation measures that will afford
permanent relief to schools, cities
and the state. He made it patent that
failure of the assembly to do this is
shirking of duty placed upon it
by the people Of Ohio.
The governor, Wednesday, extern.
poraneously addressed a joint ses.
sion of the legislature, dealing solely
with taxation measures, methods and
problems. His talk was informal, in
man to man fashion,, and without
frills. He told the solons that they
have no right to return to their
homes without having performed this
duty.
Governor Cox arose from sick bed
in Dayton to come to Columbus on
this important mission. His appear
ance before the assembly followed
the Tuesday session, when the so.
called cities emergency relief bill was
passed over his veto. His address
was heart to heart appeal, and was
entirely extemporaneous.
MERE WASTE Of TIME.
OF this bill the governor said:
J "You put aside the certificate
plan because you were afraid
some portion Of the citizenship
might estop it's operation be-
cause Of legal questions. Now you
have passed a measure which
can be stopped by a referendum,
and you know as we'll as that
there will be referendum. There
fore It's passage was mere
waste of time and the good faith
! Of the assembly is bound to be
challenged when you pass bill
/ certain to be nuIIifled by refer
I endum."
Permanent and not temporary re-
lief was held up as the important
thing. The governor dwelt upon the
wisdom of a graduated auto tax and
an income tax law, neither of which
the assembly has considered passing.
He suggested increased powers for
the state tax commission and giving
assistance to counties with small du-
plicates by taxing mineral deposits.
Weak school districts can be helped
by dividing county tax money on a
per capita basis of school enumera-
,tion.
The governor reviewed the work of
the Joint taxation committee. He
said that he had announced taxa
tion policy and offered to work in
conjunction with the taxation COM
mittee at the opening of the legisla-
tive session. Everyone knew that per-
manent taxation relief was necessary
before the session opened. Loss of
liquor revenue would make big def
icit and the cost of government had
enormously increased.
The governor continued:
II suggested to the taxation COM
mittee that 1t first enact permanent
relief measure as an earnest Of good
faith; then there could be no quib-
bling over the temporary relief. Your
method has no assurance that it is
temporary. 1t is the duty of you men
to agree before you adjourn; our duty
is toward those we represent" T..
The governor said that the deficit
of ths present year would exceed that
of last ysar. FIe called attention 20
the appropriation bill. passed by tile
assembly, carrying over $54 100000,
an increase of $10,0O0,0O0 over the
last bill He said:
Can any man here rise and tell ne
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20

WhOi thS hOhOy 10 Whining
Have you any right to appropriate
$54 900 when you know there will
not be $54,00O,000 in the treasury?
You have given to departments au-
thority 10 spend money when the
treasury will he in the condition of
the cupboard Old Mother Hubbard
went to. You have no right to return
to your constituents until you put
the money into the treasury. / don't
question the items, but l do question
your right to allow state officers to
spend money when you know it won't
be there"
UPHoLDs SMITH LAW.
Governor Cox reiterated his stand
for the Smith law tax limit, saying:
~ do not look upon the limita-
tIon as mere fetish. It is sol.
emn compact between the people
and the government. Property of
an intangible nature was not on
the duplicate. 1t was thought
that II the tax rate were reduced
anu q tiiitt h'dk SeSi ~ W.
erty would be brought out for
taxation. The people were told
that If they returned their prop
erty for taxation at its full value
the rate would be so much and
no more. If you want government
to have the faith Of the masses
you have no right to treat a COW
enant made in good faith as a
mere scrap of paper. You should
be fair to the honest taxpayers of
the state.
Some sources Of revenue have
been stopped and the cost of govern
ment has increased, but / contend
that we should keep the faith and
derive revenue from sources not yet
invoked
The governor said that some large
institutions, owning their buildings,
were willing that their tax rate on
realty should be increased, but these
interests were protecting the untold
millions contained in their vaults
which were escaping taxation.
He paid his respects to the propa.
ganda issuing from Cleveland con.
cerning school relief. There, he
charged, teachers were Instructed to
give pamphlets to their pupils and to
tell the pupils they must say to their
parents unless they vote "Yes" on the
school relief plan, the schools will
close. The plan was to permit a
2-mill levy above all limitations.
There is a great Leal of unrest in
Ohio, more than some of you know.
1t will be allayeo as you promote con-
fidence in government. Provide the
money or reshape your budget; if you
would give relief to the subdivisions:
agree.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
BIRTHS

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Altenburg of North Main st.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
When Living Was Cheap.

Ed Morrill, Of Fordyce, Ark, has n
copy of the Des Arc Weekly Citizen
for October o, 1858. 1t was published
by his grandfather, ]. c. Morrill, of
Des Arc. At the time 1t was printed
there was an epidemic of yellow fever
In the South and In one week New Or.
leans had $50 deaths. Among the mar.
ket quotations arc the following: Ten.
80 cents pound; chickens, Sl.25 n
dozen; eggs. 10 cents Il dozen; ham.
10 cents a pound; beef, Az cents n
pound. Whisky Is quoted Mt oS cents
a gallon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20
PASS Permanent TAX RELIEF,
GOVERNOR TELLS ASSEMBLY

Relief Bill Passed Over Veto Declared to Be "Mere Waste
OF Tme"Chet Executive Says Solons Should Not Go
Home Until Duty to State Is Done.;-UphoIds Smith Tax
Lmt-Urges income and Graduated Auto x-Mions
Appropriated With No Money to Pay Bills.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-20

The Banner Has Up-to-Press-Hou
News Service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
MILLER RESPONSIBLE
FOR BI0NDPS ARREST

Accompanied by Mrs. Miller and their
little son, c. W. Miller, commissioner
of police, early Wednesday night was
riding in his automobile along Melee
more avenue, when a touring car pass
ing aroused his suspicious. Mr.. Miller
was confident it carried a cargo Of ar
dent spirt<S and gave chase.
For several blocks the cars sped along
before Mr.. Miller ranged alongside. He
Unanswered his machine, so he eX-
planned to officers at the police head
quarters, with the design of pinching
the fugitive car against the curbing and
stopping it, but without success. Finally
Mr.. Miller figured that the driver of
the suspected car was preparing to ram
the commissioners automobile, Then,
for the safety of his wife and little
son, Mr.. Miller abandoned the chase,
but not until he had procured the Ii
eense number of the fleeing auto,
Deductions of the police resulted in
II. Biondi, 70 years old, merchant of 2S2
Vance avenue. alleged driver Of the
| car, being arrested by Patrolmen Moore
and Harrington, charged with violating
the liquor law, He arranged bond for
his appearance Friday in police court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
NEW SCHOOL TERMS
BEGIN ON MONDAY

With the close Of the fall semester
Wednesday all city schools will be
closed Thursday and Friday and the
new term will begin next Monday
Teachers in the schools are at present
busy compiling the report cards for
their pupils who did not take eNamina-
ton. but will be graded by tests and
term averages, This system was adopt
ed on account of time lost during the
epidemic Of influenza.
The health crusade in the city schools
Will be i~nausuTated Monday with the
new term, The Junior r. O. r. c. at
Crockett vocational and Central high
will become compulsory at the same
time, which means nearly 1000 in all
from both institutions. 1t Is expected
Lieut., Col, A. S, Frost. commanding
the r. O, 4. c., announced Thursday
that physical examinations at Central
high school will begin Friday morning
at 3 O'Clock and continue through Sat
urday. The youths will also be meas
ured for uniforms and shoes. All over
II years Of age and in good physical
condition will be admitted to the corps.
The actual drills have been in exec
cution since Tuesday under Lieut.. Cole
man Garth.
on account OF the bad water, all
drinking fountains in schools were cut
of Wednesday and viii remain 30 until
the water becomes pure.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20
The Easiest Way
to End Dandruff

There Is one sure way that never fails
10 romove dandruff completely and that
is to dissolve it. This destroys it en-
tirely. To do this, just get about four
ounces OF plain, ordinary liquid arvon;
apply it at night when retiring use
enough 10 moisten the scalp and rub it
in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning most,Nif not all, Of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of it, no matter how
much dandruff you may have.
You will find. too, hat all itching and
digging Of the scalp will stop instantly,
and your hair will be fluffy. lustrous,
glossy, silky and soft, and look and feel
a hundred times better.
You a get liquid arvon at any drug
store, 1t is inexpensive, and four
ounces is all you will need. This simple
remedy has never been known to fail.
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-20

Stops ne TICkTe
Heals the Throat and Cures the Cough
HAYES HEALING HONEY. Price 35c,
A free box Of EN-O-TRATE SALNE
for Chest Colds and Head Colds is in
closed with every bottle. adv.