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Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Pimples, acne, blackhaads result when on a poorly nouIi shed skin the residue left by the eVapCTatiEg sweat and sebaceous secretion mixes with dust. etc, and cogging the not sufff- ciently active pores eithe" remains as a o-called "blackhead' orWiGh some slight local infection, bAcnrnes. a pim- pie or a ser.es or colony of pimples.
 Either extreme in the temperature of the bathing water is to be avoid ed. Too frequent or too hot or cold baths take too much vitality from the system of the nervous person. A cool sponge in a warm room is to be recommended in preference tc a cold tub for the morning toilet. Too hot bath is overstinulatin&. Many ner- vous people become aware of this if they take a hot bath before retiring, for sleeplessness is apt to be the re- suit,
 Health rules all prescribe rest per i0ds as indispensable 10 q 7Fman's day if she would maintain her mental vigor and physical elasticity and pro long to it's proper limits the very ca pacity for activity in which she so brides herself and, indeed. upon which she may be depending for her livelihood The ability to relax com nletely and at will. and to remain so for a short lime, is an art. but one that can be cultivated providing the effort to attain it be persisted in by habitual practice.
 A well balanced diet is exceedingly important This should contain cer- eals, eggs, plenty of green vegetables little meat and fish, bread and butter. some milk and cream. and fruits in various ways. Tafle time enough to mast:cate the food prop erly and do not bolt Il meal. Take water freely between meals and q glass on arising. To keep well the mind as well as the body must be properly taken care of. Try not tC worry or fret over trihes. Above al keep busy; do not overwurk, but de as much las your strength will permit every dav
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
THE LEAGUES CONSTITUTION.

As the result of a deliberation last ing several weeks, and a decision to establish a league of nations as q means of regulating world affairs so that war in the future can be kept at the minimum if not done away with en- tirely, there cannot fail 10 he a world wide interest in the constitution of such a league which has been pre- sented to the peace conference and to the world. Embodying the points up- on which the representa- tives of the nations have agreed, the draft of the constitution is subject 10 change and is put forth at this time not only in keeping with the policy of open di- riom5cy but that it may be studied and discussed for the purpose of bringing about any needed changes. It is put forth now to seq what is thought of 1t with the idea of having such taken into consideration when The time comes for final action.
 By the provisions of article F an important stand appears to have been taken in behalf of peace, It's purpose ls 10 do away with war and to bring -'..DAl tA EtlNltlAtlLl bi ui9DuLtS III q s0usible manner by getting at the facts and reaching a decision in accordance herewith It is therefore in keeping to a certain degree with the peace treaties which this country entered into with other nations, although there is the additional provision that the nation which does make war will be acted against by the other nations in a manner which will cause it to hes i-lte before being made to feel the consequences IL indicates that prog -ess has been made. and much is to he said for the fact that the delegates have agreed upon the draft as pre- sented. The league is to be a court of justice for the world and it will be -hc duty of the conference to wipe out whatever objections may be raised to The tentative draft.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
WHEN THE DOOR sAGs,

It fulfilled the tidy nature of the handy man to have to pull and jerk at his door to open it. and then to have to coax and push to shut it. A door should fit in its frame like q stopper in a bottle he thought. 4 cursory eX- animation disclosed thar it stuck at the bottom. Of course. if tho swelling had been at the top. it would have been so easy to plane off the surplus. But at the botton'
 He tried tightening the screws in the upper hinge. which were quite loose, but found the wood so soft that even longer screws woulG not hold. There seemer. to be nothing to do but remove the upper hinge, dig out the soft wood and insert iii it's place @ piece of new wood. which held the hinge firmly and prevented the door from sagging.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 TIE HOUSEWIFE

Newspapers placed under car pets and rugs are mos satisfac-' tory, and by using a long stitch they may be sewn together or the machine, making squares as large as may be required.
 Turpentine is the best preventive for moths. Saturate pieces of brown paper with same and place in boxes.
 Tea is one of the foods which it will not do to keep in a glass jar. Tea loses it's strength in strong light and deterioriates n a weak light
 A handkerchief wet with eau de CO., logre and held under the eyes will help to remove the dark lines caused by fatigue.
 A strengthening drink for the aged IS made by boiling a tables noonful of pure honey in half a pint f water.
 If you have a pan or bottle of soured milk, let it stand until it is thick. put tarnished silver forks, spoons and small pieces into shallow pan and pour milk over them. Let them remain in the milk half an hour or longer, then wash and rejoice in their brightness.
 Ink spots may be taken or.t of deli cate white goods with chlorinated SOud' A IeW uiOpS DOhISQ on NIll make the ink disappear Ut once. This should not bo used on silk.
 Tho easiesr way to sprinkle clothes is to use a clean whis,l broom that should be kept for this purpose.
 Delicious mustard is made by first slicing an oniox in a bowl and cover ing it with vinegar. Let this stand 4S hours, then pour off the vinegar into another bowl add a litt;e red pepper salt and sugar and enough dry mustard to tilicken to a cream. The proportions should be a teaspoonful of the pepper and salt and twice that of sugar.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
RUMANiA's REVOLUTION.

Whether Rumania is going to show the same strength in behalf of the maintenance of it's present govern ment as has been displayed in Portu- gal, where the revolution in behalf of the return of King Manuel has failed Is as yet uncertain. Rumania is not and aas not been a republic. There has not been manifested any very strong feel ng from within against it's present form of government It has had it's roubles and there were times when it had reason to undergo much discour- agement, but it has emerged therefrom md with it's people standing firmly to- gether, even as they did dBring the lays of active fighting it would have reason to look forward with confidence 10 better times to come. In Rumania as in other countries there was doubt less good reason for insisting upon re- forms but the situation is no worse in that respect today than it was be- fore the war.
 There were times. especially follow
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says; Mas tery of the art of loafing doesn't have to be acquired by some people.
 There are those who are opposing the daylight saving law, but who ever saw 8 law yet that satisfied every body?
 The man on the corner says: That league of nations will make a poor start unless it established a strong batting order.
 # we can rely on what comes from the other side President Wilson is soon to make his New Year call at the white house.
 As soon as prohibition goes into effect it can be expected that the fun- my fellows will come forward with a lot of dry jokes.
 From all that we are getting from the peace conference there appears to have been displayed thus far no good reason for the seizure of the cables.
 Perhaps those about to be deported are consoling themselves with the fact that it isn't everybody that is being provided with free passage home these days.
 Having placed those guilty of the Armenian massacres on trial at Con- stantinople. every effort should be ! made to see that not a guilty one es- capes
 With that blizzard out in the west working eastward, 1t is one case where the east is not asking for speed in | transportation, barring of course the 1 icemen.
 We are prepared to hear most any day that the countries to which the l I, W. w. are to be deported are pro- testing against the return of the trou- ble makers.
 There are some German officials ] who are treating Americans engaged in 1 trying to straighten out the food sit-
 uation, as if they didn't know that l Germany had been licked. 1 There are lot of details about the next Liberty loan which have not been decided upon. but you are of course
 making your plans to get your share
 of the bonds regardless of the details. With the appeal for another ser ge9nt on the police force and in- creased salaries for all the court off cials it doesn't look as if it was feared that prohibition was going to | have any depressing effects upon bus l mess,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
LAUNDRY NOTES.

In laundering wool material it is inn portant to keep the temperature of the washing water, the rinsiug water and of the drying room the same. This will prevent shrinking.
 Save good. white ashes from wood, Put on stove n kettle with water and let boil until by testing. with the fing- CT one finds it stings the flesh. Bot tie and use as needed. This is a sav- ing method and is much nicer than lye.
 Kerosene will remove heavy grease, such as automobile grease, from chill dren's clothes. The greasy portion of cloth is laid in a small basin and the spot covered with kerosene Let it stand for an hour or so, then rub the cloth between the hands until the grease spot disappars.
 Washing blankets is easily and well done in this way: Pour into a tub half pint of household ammonia; cover immediately with lukewarm water. This sends the fumes through the blanket and loosens the dirt. Stir the blanket with Q stick until the dirt is in the water Rinse in a tub ot clear water the same temperature as the first Run lightly through g Wringer and hang out to dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17

ing the betrayal of the country by Russia, when extreme hardships were experienced that reasons for a revo- lution might seem more justified than today. But there can be little doubt but what the government has put forth strenuous efforts operating as it did under a tremendous handicap. At the present time the trouble there appears to have been fostered by the bGlshe- wiki and the influence in that direc- ton to have come from Russia, which country was responsible on more than one occasion for putting Rumania in to 8 serious hole. It is difficult to be- lieve therefore that the Rumanians today can put such faith in the dan gerous influence that is coming from it's eastern neighbor that it would be willing to follow any such leadership as that which is terrorizing Russia. Rumania would appear at this dis tance to have a better chance under it's present government.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17

down at SAP D. m. Being picked up by Huns" The pigeon to which he entrusted the message was unable to fly and fell into the hands of the Germans. The two airmen were taken to Bruges, where they were sent for by Admiral von Schroeder.
 He was frightfully angry over my message Boyd relates, and began to swear in broken English. The only thing we understood clearly was that on the following day one of us was to he shot. I had told him that I had written the message.
 Later I was courtmartialed and the court held that by calling the Germans Huns l had insulted the officers and men of the Gor--'-7 7n@treyers, and I was sentenced to twelve months i'm pr SUAitlGuL.
 For the first six months was ab- solgtely starved, I gave away my watch for a slice of bread"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
coLORS FOR SHADES.

old gold. the soft shades of yellow, nearly all dee7 shades of red and rose and delicate pinks. Blue and green lamp shades are extremely artistic to look upon and may be made to cast most becoming glow if they are lined with some other color silk. as pale green lined with softest rose or pale blue lined with old gold Rose com bined with dull blue will soften the trying effect of the clue while the blue will tone down the rose to an orchid shade
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
WOCt. EMBROIDERY.

Wool embroidery is used practically on everything and for good reason. It is simple to do and okes an orna- mentation fiat is effective in both line and coiur It is such an mex pensive trimming that it may be con sidered one of the clever economies Of the late war. And a touch of wool embroidery may be employed actually to give the expensive looking hand touch to readymade wearables, Wool embroidery is used on all sorts of fabrics, including georgette, serge, velvet and cotton crepcs. It trims chapeaux, frocks for kiddies and grown-ups, too. and a multitude ot fancy work from bags to table run ners One of the most popular stitches is merely a coarse darning stitch Sometimes enc TOW of darning stitch is .alternated With another row of the same stitch in a different color. Butto1hoIe stitch is also much used Sometimes little crochetel CT knitted flowers are added effectively here and there on the fiat work
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
EXPERIMENTATION WORK.

There is of course every reason why Connecticut should be showing Q deep interest in the plan Of Anaericaniza- ton. Governor Holcomb has called direct attention to it in his message and it is Of course recognized throughout the commonwealth that it is a matter of the greatest import auce not only to the state but to the nation that all those who are not En- rlish speaking should be encouraged 10 learn our language for the better understanding Of the country, govern ment and institutions and that all those who are not citizens should be made 10 understand the importance of talk ing such a step.
 Practically half of the towns in this state have been moved to action by The appeals which have been put forth. They have organized commit ices and gotten 10 work to determine just what the requirements are going To be- how many there are who can he included under the plan as ar ranged and what is going to be re- 7uired to extend the help that is needed.
 It is perfectly apparent that such a movement is not one which can be set m motion and then be allowed to run itself It Is possibly because of such n feeling as that that there has been no greater interest manifested by the .oreign born in this country than that which is involved in getting the good
 wages which are offered Something beyond that is needed if the welfare of the nation is to be taken into con- eideration. There is need of interest ing those people in bettering them selves other than moneyWise. It is going to require close and persistent attention and it is gratifying 10 note the earnest manner in which the work i Is being taken up in this state.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
JOY FOR THE STOUT.

The short skirt is an ak1mination for the woman who weighs too much. And short skirts seemed to call for French Cheeled shoes and a heavy woman really does not look her best in that type of shoe, or rather she so soon gets the better of the shoe that that type of shoe always ioohs little shabby and out of shape when worn by her.
 But the mode that is coming or is already here is far more favorable. The longer skirt is a hlessed relief. The narrow skirt likewise helps or rather the skirt draped to look nar- row. The open sleeve is a blessing, for the increased width at the wrist makes the upper arm appear smaller, it hides the fat wrist and also makes the hand appear slender
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
IN BECOMING LIGHT.

Many a hostess is proUi of her ar tistic lamp shades and is delighted to hear her guests express admiration for them. But are the lamp shades becoming?
 Maybe she has not stopped to con- slider that idea, but it is one that is not to he overlooked. for a clever woman will make her roundings the best background possible for her self and her guests. And some lamp shades are awfully unhecoming. A lovely mahogany pedestal lamp with 8 shade of dull blue silk may cast hues that suggest Arabian Nights beauty but it may also cast a DaIlor and un- becoming shades upon thc person near it. Yet a lamp of soft rose or palest shell may make that same person quite charming under it's delicate glow.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
GOVERNM ENT SEEDS.

It has not been remembered that there has been an appropriation asked for free seeds in congress that it has not encountered opposition of one kind or another. It has always been a question as to whether any actual good ever resulted from such a ois- and it has been opposed on the ground of economy the claim be- ing that there were many other ways in which the government funds co,ild be used and much better results ob- tained
 There is now wbefore congress a call for about $359. 900 to take care of the free seed distribution this year. This ~cans an increase of nearly S120, 900 yer last year and where each con Gressman used to receive 25.000 pack 9 ges of seeds to send to his consti- tUents it is asserted that the allot- ment will be reduced this year to 14,- 900. This it is to be anticipated is due to the increased valIa of seeds.
 As has been the case before, the ap- propriation is being attacked this year on the ground that the money can be utilized in other directions. Those making such an argument are backed by the existing conditions under which large appropriations Ifor necessary things are being asked, bigger taxes than ever are being levied and addi- tional loans are being faced. Ger tainly it is a time when money should be saved if there ever was one.
 Opinions vary greatly as to the good that is done by the seeds, and partic- ularly when one congressman tells about bankers, professional men and manufacturers writing for packages for while the interest in gardening may be pleasing it cannot fail to be rec ognized that such people are those who can afford to meet their owr needs in this direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17

Or bake in greased bread tin and turn out on a platter. The crackllngs left from tried out fat or partially tried out ground suit may be used ln place of peanut butter.
 Peanut Salad-One pound of fresh roasted peanuts, one head of crisp let tuce. Wash the lettuce and crisp 1t in the refrigerator. Halve the nuts and pile them in the leaves of lettuce. Dress win French dressing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
DICTATES OF FASHION.

The dinty crochet drop buttons may be seen On many smart Houses.
 The new sleeves are w:de at the wrist, and are trimmed with buttons.
 Restaurant hats and togues are made of iridescent sequins and beads
 The two most popular trimmings now are buttons and fancy stitching.
 Chiffon mohair is a very fine wool from which the newest sweaters are woven.
 Light feather vanity bags are ar ranged to dt into the fashionable big feather fans.
 The parasols one will see will be mounted on white sticks with large amber rings.
 Glittering gold and silver tissue is yelled with face or coloreG tulle for dance frockG.
 Black hsere straw will come in with
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
MAnE.OVER SKIRTS

Now that the skirts are definitely narrow, the well dressed housewife must look to her petticCats. If she is like some women she just succeeded last summer in getting an extra gore into all her old white pettiCoats, many of them left over from the previous vogue for narrow skirts. And now marrow skirts are in again.
 It is not such a difficult matter to make a petticCat narrower as it is to make it wider Indeed, sometimes a
 worn pettcoast can be used for another season in a narrow form, be-
 cause the worn section can be cut
 out
 With the new street suits the well
 dressed woman wears @ very simple
 Dettic0atS. In many cases it shows
 fiat tailored seams and no ruffles, but
 instead q scailOped lower edge. Some
 times the scallops are buttonholed and
 sometimes they are bound with q bias
 band aof silk. Jersey petticOats of a heavy quality material are made in the same way. They are also made
 with a scant, shaped founce applied below the knees. Satin petticoats, with not very full plaited hounces, are, likewise, very good investment. It is possible that you have an old satin frOck containing a petticoat of this sort. If you have, rip it and then wash and iron it before making it over.
 Be careful in cutting one of the new petticoats not to get it too narrow around the knees. Narrowness at this point often causes a petticoat to ride up. Another good way to keep the petticOat down where it belongs is to make the hem or lower part, if) you have a scalloped petticoat, of two thicknesses of material or to band a straight fiounce with a bias strip of the material on the bottom. One housewife who wears cotton dresses throughout the winter has a long petticoat Of thin wool jersey made in tailor fashion. This petticoat keeps her warm and at the same time is not at all bulky. It can be washed sat isfactorily.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
ABOUT CURTAINS.

Try having them done without starch TheT will hang in straight, natural folds and soft lines. If your windows are short don't draDe your curtains back, but lot them fall straight over the windows to the lower sill.
 Curtains at French windows and doors should not be allowed to hang loose, but should be run or rods at the top and bottom of the glass.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
HEAD STUFFED FROM
 CATkRRH OR k COLD Says Cream Applied in Nostrils Opens Air Passages Right Up.
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Instant relief-no waiting. Your closged nostrils open right up; the air passages of your head clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawking, snuffiing, blowing, headache, dryness. No struggling for breath at night your cold or catarrh disappears.
 Get a small bottle of Elys Cream Balm from your druggist now. Apply little of this fragrant, antiseptic, healing cream in your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage of the head, sootnes the lnfamed or swollen mucous membrane and relief comes instantly.
 It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up with cold or nasty catarrahe
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

the spring in the shape Of many charming hats.
 There are charming little Jap Xii monos exactly like mothers for small children.
 The use Of braid on serge and the smoother wool fabrics is so evident that there can be no possibility of it's having lost favor. Evening dresses for the young girl are as bouffant as clouds of tulle can make them.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
RECIPES
Cn&&ana Cheasa | naf-1

Cottage Cheese Loaf-Two cups cot
 tage cheese, one cup left over cereal,
 one cup bread crumbs (dried in oven) four tablespoons peanut butter, one half cup chopped peanuts, one tea spoon onion juice, pinch of sage, salt, cayenne and paprika. Liquid if necessary to mix. Form into loaf and bake in hot oven twenty to twenty five minutes, or until brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
Because He Called the Germans Huns.

Because he referred to the Germans as Huns, Sergeant F. A. Boyd, a Brit ish airman, who was captured, was sentenced by them to 8 years im- England.
 With a lieutenant, Boyd was patrol ing off the Belgain coast in a sea- plane. They were shot down by enemy destroyers and while Boyd was in the water he wrote this message: Shot
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
CONCERNING WOMEN

Miss Eleanor Rathbone is known as the leading suffragist in England.
 The Women's Trade Union League in Great Britain has over 50,000 mem bers.
 Of the 32,0O0 electors in the Work ing division in England, 1S,000 were women.
 New York's public schools now teach girls cafeteira work, manicuring and shampooing.
 The development of the oil indus try in Wyoming is due largely to the efforts of women.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
KEEP SUIT PRESSED.

To keep tailored suits lc0l'ing their best they must be cleaned 9s often as necessary and frequently pressed, and with a new vel or a new pair of shoes one may feel entirely preSentable in a late winter wardrobe.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
MllItants on Tn1i.

The women militants who have "done time" for breaking the law in con necLon with suffrage aE,<ation al Washington have named the special train in which they are to tour the country Democracy I-imited."- Springfield Republican.