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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
MoNTAuk POINT HARsoR.

What has long been dream of shortening the transatlantic passage by making a shipping harbor and terminal at Fort Pond bay at Mon tank Point on Long Island seems des- tined of fulhllment Private capital with visions of the future has more than once looked q: this possibility, coupled with quick express service to New York. but this time the project has the government of the United States behind it.
 The announcement of the United States Shipping Board. that it will Duild two one thousand foot ships with speed of thirty knots, to run from Montauk Point to Plymouth. England, gives the last word in ma val construction and the first word in rapid ocean transit. The ships will be oil burners. fifty feet longer than the Leviathan. with a draft of thir- ty-hve feet; they will carry three thousand passengers and crews of one thousand, and their tanks will be large enough so that the trip over and back can be made without taking on fuel at Plymouth. The saving in the length Of voyage, due to speed and oil capacity, will be supplemented by saving of two hours or more by transferring the passengers at Mon
 
 The effect upon Montauk Pcint of building great harbor there. pro- tected from storms, and on the rest of Long Island from the added travel fa- ciiities, will be revolutionary. But cutting down the time of ocean transit and building up Long Island will not be the only effects of the plan which is now officially announced: The shipping boards statement says that one of the objects of the undertaking IS to relieve the congestion in New York harbor- The need of such relief is clearly seen in Washington. And the relief will extend much fur ther than merely berthing the two big ships which the navy will build for this traffic. Freight can be shipped from Montauk Point without breaking bulk not only to New York. but to every part of New England over the Hell Gate bridge and to the south and west
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
JUST AND WISE.

The decision of the senate to make the bill for voca tional reha bilitation of disabled service men carry appro- priation of s14.00o.oo0 should con- vince the soldiers that the country is appreciative of their services. Presi- dent Wilson vetoed the original bill appropriating s6,o00,000. He said it was not enough. and he asked for $S,- 900, GOO. The senate nearly doubles this amount.
 There is question but that the government owes it to itself as well as to the men to do everything pos- sible to compensate them for the losses they have sustained. How much that will take is largely a matter Of conjecture. It is difficult to say in advance what it will take to make the average disabled man self-sstista,i:iing Very few of these men, if any, would want to ask for charita ols rniat"- nance from the government S, long ;as it would be DO ssiDle to make them SC { sustaining by giving them d trade which they could work at. it is wise and just to oe generous 10 these dis abled men and ti,e country win sp- plaud the ac..oi. Of the presider. snd the senate in providing an adequate amount to carry on the work that is to be done.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
ISSUED ON ANNIVERSARY
 OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

On the Fourth of July the Lond on Times printed a 50 page edition with an American supplement of 22 pages in which the comradeship of Briton and American in the actual persecu- ton of the war on land is dealt with in a series of articles by American and British correspondents. all of whom spent the greater part of the period of the war in France in contact with both armies. Similarly the CO., operation of the navies is discussed by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt and by a British writer who pays deserved tribute to the work of the American sailors. It is an inter esting and valued number of the Times.
 Fditor'a'lv the Times says of Amer lea and Britain:
 Inc fes,iVal of Independence day is again being celebrated today on Brit ish soil by Americans and British in unison. In the conviction that the best mutual knowledge and in the closer friendship which it will assurediy fos- ter, we publish an American number with the object of providing our read CTS in the British empire with a rep reSentative survey of contemporary life and purpose in the United States. On the battlefields of France. and at all points where the American naval and militar- forces have mingled with the people of this country. there has
 
 community feeling and identity of ideals. We are assured that the best hope for the peace, freedom and hap piness of all nations depends in an immense degree on the increasingly close cooperation of the United States and the British empire in helping to solve the worlds outstanding problems from which in future no member of the community of nations will be able to stand a1oof. In another column ap- pears the text of an address which is being forwarded to President Wilson by the mayors of many of our Rrea test and most historic cities. bidding fare we'll to the American sailors and sol diers who are leaving us for home. The whole British people will join in their expression of high esteem, and of re- Cret al the brief and casual nature Of the acquaintance which the conditions of active service have often imposed But they rejoice in the belief that the American fighting men will take with them a strengthened conviction that, in the words of the late Dr. Page. the same coin rings false to us and to them, and the same rings true"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Hoarseness can be relieved by mix ing one teaspoonful of glycerin to the we'll beaten white of an egg, the juice of one lemon and enough sugar to make it palatable.
 During hot weather postpone all unnecessary labors usually performed late in the evening or early in the morning. Dress as lightly as may be proper for the time and place.
 Excellent as soap and water are as cleansing agents, they can be made agents of destruction to delicate skin. There is much in knowing when and how to use them. and what kinds. A naturally oily skin can stand, and often needs, much more frequent ap- plication of soapsuds than does a dry, thin skin.
 Instead of the regulator steaming, a famous beauty specialist recom- mends 8 sort of poultice made by mix ing oatmeal with enough hot water to make it of spreading consistency, then adding lemon juice and 9 dash of perfume or toilet water. Or peroxide of hydrogen may be substituted for the lemon a bleaching agent. The poultice is put over the face and neck as hot can be borne and hot towels are placed over all. The patient should lie down for half an hour or so after which the pouitice maye be washed off with warm milk. These masks should not be applied oftener than once a week or once every two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN
SUGGESTIONS FOR

& THE HOUSEWIFE
 When making cornmeal mush stir all the time.
 If pie crust. is not faky the shorten ing is too soft.
 Rhubarb tapioca, is excellent served with custard.
 A coal fire. will revive if little salt is thrown upon 1t.
 A cupful of ripe olives may be add ed to graham dough.
 Clean vacuum cleaners and carpet brushes with a currycomb.
 A pleasing way to use up substitute -four is to make pan bread.
 A soft broom excellent to use in brushing out the dust from under heavy furniture. whipped cream and cherry juice to the mayonnaise.
 Never forget that the colder every thing is kept while making piecrust the better Add cooked macaroni, raisins and cinnamon to egg custard. Bake and serve with fruit.
 If apples are thoroughly washed and cored before cooking, they need not be peeled.
 The brown marks on dishes that are caused by baking in the oven can be removed by rubbing with common salt
 Cut flowers with woody stems will last much longer in water IT the stalks are scraped for about three inches up.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28

o'clock a. m. Aug. 21, and to tettic- ment aI other lis )sition on An after Aug. 2S. 1919.
 There will be so restored approzi- mately 16.O00 acres in eastern Califor- mia, chiefly surveyed. and 1000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, all sur veyed, which are ceoortri to he non agricultural lands and to nave a very limited value for grazing pur- poses, and about 7.S20 acres in San Juan and Grand Counties. Utah, chiefly surveyed and over 1000 acres withdrawn for coal classification and subject to surface homestead entry only It is reported that one-third of these Utah lands is suitabl efor dry farming and the remainder for sraz- ing purposes.
 For information concerning these lands, communications should be ad- dressed to the United States land of fees at Sacramento or Susanville for the California lands. Carson City fer the Nevada lands. and Salt Lake City for those in Utah.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
- T0K YOUR AclO-sL0MAcN

devote a day to the thorough cleaning of your winter bedding. The simples way no doubt, is to send them right to the cleaners. But at least they the work of cleaning them yourself is not very arduous one and doesn't take much time this is a good way to earn a little money in a short time.
 RemembeD in washing blankets, as 1 in washing all other sorts of wool that they should not be put into very hot water. The best cleaning medium is some sort of soap flakes. These can i be bought ready for use or made by
 chipping and scraping white soap of some sort. To about half a cup of the flakes add a teakette of boiling water and let it dissolve and then add
 to the tub of water. Mix and intro
 duce the blankets, and let them soak for half an hour or more. Now work the blankets up and down in this soapy water. Do not use a rubbing
 board but rub the blankets on each other or between your hands. When
 they have been thoroughly worked
 about in this soapy water rinse in a tubful of clear lukewarm water. Then in another tub of 1ukewarm in which a little of the soap mixture has been dis solved. Wiring the blankets either in wringer or by hand and dry by hanging in a dry but not sunny place all day and all night. If you do not permit them to stand about after this cleaning fold them them carefully and seal them in alright moth proof bags; you should not add any moth balls. The mothproof bags are simply large bags made of heavy paper the top Of which can be sealed perfectly by some sort of sealing device. They
 may be bought at small cost and are far better than a trunk for packing
 things away against moths. They can be hung in the attic or closet and therefore take up less room than in a trunk
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Who Knew the Leather Man?

Mir. Editor: Do you recall, or would any of your readers perhaps remem- gether in garments made of boot tops and known as The Leather Man, who used to wander about from place to place in your vicinity some 25 years ago, with small grip sack, also made of leather. passing out photographs of himself and now and then tracts2
 He was an extraordinary type, well known throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut mad Rhode Island.
 1 would like to secure complete in formation about this man and would appreciate arr data you or your readers might have concerning him.
 Trnlv yours,
 MYZWTEFXn FL F. FRASSE.
 Glen Ridge. N T. J~Iy 2b, 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
LAUNDRY NOTES

Mems colored handkerchiefs can be come out looking all the brighter for the boiling
 To prevent even the most delicate colors from fading. add to each pail ful of rinsing water one teaspoonful epson salts.
 Pressing clothes requires time, pa tience and some knowledge and skill. When tailors are making garments they always press them the wrong side. but when the garments are finished, the fabric and the shape de- termine whether you shall press them on the right or wrong side.
 An electric iron, of course, far cool CT than any other sort of iron, and if you have it attached in a room where there is no cooking going on ironing is almost ideal. At all events you should never attempt to iron in a room where a gas oven is lighted or where any hotter fire is being kept up than is necessary for the ironing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
FOR THE METRIC SYSTEM.

From time to time arguments nave been advanced upon the advisability of America adopting the metric system of weights and measures. They have
 the world war and are urged with considerable force in view of the great expansion in foreign trade am
 ticipated for this country. At the present time. the United States and Great Britain stand out against adopting the metric. each with it's own arbitrary nomenclature and system of weights and measurements, except as to the American coinage system.
 The metric system has gained inn mensely in popularity during the war. The American artillerymen with surprising adaptability learned to think of his field piece in metric terms and his range in meters instead of yards. American workers in factor ies given over to munitions work had learned the system many months be- fore and admired its flexibility and al1-round usefulness.
 In this way the war has advanced American sentiment favoring adop- ton much further than years of agi- tation could have done. The objec- tors, however. are not silent. They point to drawings, patterns. jigs. tools, repair parts. standard building ma terial, textile practices and a thous- and other phases of American indus try and business that will be revolu according to their argume ert, by the adoption of the meter-1iter- gram system.
 As means of advancing invention, sim plifying educational processes pro- noting world unity. and in general facilitating research and the appli cation of science to practical prob Iens, the system appeals to everyone acquainted with it's advantages. But this country has come to the point where it's foreign trade is an item of importance, and the prospect reveals future foreign trade which may become vital to the prosperity of the nation. For this reason, if for no other. the metric system must sometime be adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
CONCERNING WOMEN

Miss Hannah Nittnger, who died recently at the age of eighty seven years, worshippepd for fifty years in the same church-Emnanuel Evan gelical church in Philadelphia.
 Dr. Nettie c. Turner, who has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Assocatione is the first woman chosen to head state osteo- pathic association.
 As a result of two accidents at crossings where women gate tenders were employed. all women crossing at tendants employed by the Lackawan- na Railroad are to be dismissed.
 Two women physicians of PhiIadel- phia have been made majors in the French army, Dr. Maud Kelly and Dr. Alice w. Tallant, and both have re- ceived the Croix de Guerre.
 Mrs. Minnie Nj. Whitney, of Kansas City. who presided at the recent an nual meeting of the Missouri Pharma- ceutical Association is the first woman ever to preside at a meeting of that association in it's forty-on years of ex- istence.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28

|. aa t paired the ravages of a shell that tore through one aide of a mans face. new noses have been built on with pieces of bone taken from other parts of the body, pieces of skin adroitly made to grow to cover up facial deformities. and even such delicate thing as the brain pushed back into it's place and held in position by silver plate over the hole in the skull from which it was protruding.
 The war has given the opportunity for this development of surgery and it may almost be said that nothing is impossible for that science now. In thousands of cases the patient has had the treat ment given him that made it worth while for him to go on living as a hu- man being instead of miserable de- formity.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
WITH WINTER BEDDING

Now that blankets and other bed ding are so expensive one cannot be too careful to conserve ones supply. A good pair of woolen blankets even though by no means new is something that is worth careful attention. It is worth while to have summer blan- kets so that you can put your winter ones away when warm weather comes. Extra comforts and quilts should also be put away, as nothing is more an moving in warm weather than a bed made with too many heavy covers. Bedding should always be put away clean. Blankets should be washed, so this means that now you will have to
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
MARvELs IN SURGERY.

Wonderful results accomplished in surgery are one of the things at which the lay mind is led to marvel as we hear more of what has been done to restore badly wounded men. Possi- bly, some of the most surprising cases are those involving wounds of the face. Many a man with hardly a ves- tige of his original 1ineaments re- ulsining has come from the surgeons hands with his face rebuilt. and ma ture's healing process has so joined with the skill of the doctor that it takes 8 close glance to notice any thing out of the ordinary in the re- built face.
 In the field of dental surgery much that was only theoretical before the war has been proved thoroughly practicable and dental surgery may have been said to have gone forward by leaps and bounds. A metal jaw fit- ted with a full set of teeth has rn-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
To Open New Lands.

Upon the recommendation of Secre- tary of the Interior Lane and Seere- tary of Agriculture Houston, the pres- idept on June IS signed proclamations excluding scattered tracts of non for est lands from the Tahoe National Forest. in California and Nevada, and La Sal National Forest in Utah, and restoring the public lands thercIn, subject to such disposition, 10 home stead entry in advance Of settlement. Such lands will become su3;sct 10 en : try only under thu hones.ctl la" 6 requiring residence at and after ljne
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
WHAT EVERY MAN AND WOMAN
 SHOULD KNOW,

How to have a goo od comp.exion, Fe-' how to look your best, fat or skinny . strengthen eyes. voice; quit tobacco prolr ote the growth of hair. eyeiashes and ey..Dr ows; ills of feet, kidneys and stopach. Specify any one of above ailments and I will send you the cure or relief for same for only 12 cents in stamps have no miracle remedies to sell nothing but advice derived d from 20 years experience with thou - sanGs oF testimonials. All mall re- :eives my personal attention, 50 write me in thc strictest confidence. Satis- faction is Suaranteed or money re- funded. Address Professor W. O.. H. jy2sG
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
RLooMERs LIKED.

The long, slim suit and dress skirts almost make the wearing of petti- coats an impossibiHty. But we may be just as modestly and comforta bly clad, for there are the long bloom CTS to talk their place.
 These bIoomers or pantaiets are usually chosen in dark suit colors and may be had ankle length or short CT and with or without ruffles A new style has accordion plaited piece set in. just above theSshoe tops For summer the short silk jersey bloomers in flesh and pink with un- even insets of lace at the knee, are perhaps the newest. Camisoless of silk jersey with lace, or embroidered in pink and blue silk.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
LINEN HANDBAGS

Perhaps as a remnant of the craze and necessity for knitting bags, there
 are now linen handbags-they are obviously inspired by some of the lovely crash and linen knitting bags that we carried last summer. They are embroidered in color and deco rated with beds and little puff tas- sels of some soft stuff, like chenille.
 One, for instance, in heavy cream gray linen-oyster gray, really-is embroidered with soft old blue. The handle is a string of big black jet beads, and at each of the three corn CTS hangs a big blue puff, suspend ed from a big jet bead.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
SAYING OF FATS.

Save water in which corned beef is cooked, let cool overnight, skim off all fat which rises on top and use for making pie crust, dark cake or mix with lard to fry doushnuts. Use less salt if fat is saved from salt meat. If used for doughnuts, put fat in ket- tie a half hour before mixing dough, and over slow heat, cook out any water which may be in fat; add oth- CT drippings or lard and clarify> all with a pinch of ginger put into hot fat.
 When roasting pork pour off part cupful of fat to save for lard, be- fore making srr"'-r.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
SAFETY FIRST

After a dreadful experience in which a small boy was locked in the bath room accidentally, the family had an emergency bell installed and also had the door equipped with a night lock like that on the front door. Then they hung the extra key on the wall outside the room where any would be rescuer would be sure to see it. The emergency bell was placed convenient to the bathtub, as many semi-inyalids or the aged have been known to faint from the contact of hot water
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
plcTATEs OF FASHION

The new three buckle oxford is smart.
 Flame colored tulle is much in evil dence.
 organdie frocks in two tones gre fashionable.
 Black Chanti1ly is among the old faces revived.
 Five o'clock tea gowns have adopted long, graceful trains.
 The bigger and more crushable a sash is, the more stylish 1t is-
 The newest evening gowns are white and are filmy with lace.
 Handwork is more and more desir- able for women's finest gowns.
 A frock of buff organdie is stitched effectively in green.
 Quaint frocks of English prints are trimmed simply by bands of plain white braid.
 Gray and black printed voiles are often chosen for the matron-
 White organdie and black velvet appear together, even in capes.
 A dress of almond green satin IS daintily embroidered in silver.
 An oil cloth nnotorcoat in white and red has three buckled belts.
 Heavy black jersey suits are em- broidered, with tan colored silk
 Evening gowns have a new rule; very Town fronts and very high backs
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28

Coffee Syrup-1k pints strorsy coffee made in the proportion of , cups of coffee to 1A pints of water Clear the coffee and strain. Add 11k lbs. sugar and bring to the boiling point. Can hot insterillizer jars Use Z or 3 tablespoons of the coffee syrup to A cup milk and one or 2 table spoons cream pouring the mixture over cracked ice.
 Coffee Egs Shake-Use h cup of mix and one well beaten egg to three ta ablespoons of the coffee svr,Ir and serve ice cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
billion pounds of food in (

A billion pounds of food in cold storage which the government pro- poses to dispose of to municipalities would certainly help in reducing the H. c. l.. in those municipalities that get it, but the plans run up against a snag when it is found that many mu- nicipalities have no legal right to make purchases of this kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
LOOKING AT THE BACK

If you want to make the new frock decidedly French, look at the back of it. The French woman always pays much attention to the details of the back of her frocks. She realizes that she is not a paper doll with a negligible back. A simple chemise frock with a very plain front might show considerable hraiding in the back, and the effect would be very -A1nAxk
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
swIss NEGLIoEEs

Some of the new dotted Swiss neg ligees are made on tailored lines, with no trimming but Irish crochet but tons and loops of cord to go over them They have half length sleeves and are made with the waist shirred in on cords. These of course, wash easily.
 Perhaps more dainty are. the Swiss negligees made with a binding of col ored washable satin ribbon around sleeves and collar, and with perhaps a sa tin sash run through loops under the arms, or 9 string sash of the Swiss, ending in little satin balls.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28
TO KEEP mAxoNNAIsE

After a jar of mayonnaise has been opened it becomes somewhat of a problem to keep it from becoming rancid. One of the most important points to remember is never to screw the lid on tightly after it has once been removed. Replace it lightly and the dressing will keep almost indefi- nitely.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-28

When we are told that this country is still feeding four million children in Europe it is quite evident that the free lunch counter can still render much good service