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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
Young Bunny Comedian Also.

George Bunny has completed his
initial two-reel comedy at the Ma
tional studios for Goldwyn release.
n bears the title of Eat 1t Again"
Mr.. Bunny is q son of the late COM
ediau. John Bunny. who did much
to make film history in the early
Vitagraph days. And everybody
agrees that George is a veritable chip
off the old block. The studio folk
are getting ready for the avalanche
OF Fan" letters sure to follow his first
appearance by enlarging a large mail
box bearing his name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
At the Grand.

The identical pier on East river. on
which one of the most daring silk rob
berries in the police records of New
I DIRK was perpetrated, was used in
While New York Sleeps" a Fox Spe-
cial in eight reels. This picture has
been receiving tremendous reception
turnout the country and thousands of
people declare it to be the most sensa-
1onal and artistic photodrama of it's
kind ever produced. 1t will be shown
at the Grand theater Christmas to New
Years.
The director in charge of the pic
ture made a city-wide search of the
docks and piers TO find a dock in
which there was ar a~erture to the
open water of the river below He did
not know of the robbery at that time
but did know that he needed Just such
a pier as the scene of a warehouse
theft for use in the last episode of
while New York Sleeps" In the
picture a gang of robbers pilfer
warehouse at midnight, dropping bolt
after bolt of silk into a motor boat
beneath the floor.
The director finally appealed to the
police department for assistance,
knowing that such piers, usually of
very old construction, did exist. Their
remembrance of the robbery enabled
Mr.. Brabin to locate just the place he
was wanting, and so the pier, as well
as many of the details of the actual
robbery, were filmed for the Fox melo-
drama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

by May Tully and Achmed Abdullah.
which was produced last winter. Selznick
will make a picture OF it, but it has not
been decided who will have the principal
role.
Eugene O'Brien, who Is member of the
New York Athletic club, takes great in
terest in outdoor sports, and is also quite
an expert with the gloves. Every day he
is not working. Mr.. O'Brien spends part OF
his time in the clubs gymnasium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
HORTENSE NIELSEN COMING
Will Present Drinkwater's "Abraham
Lincoln at High School january q.

Will HF0SeHt DftnkWdteF > -<1Ufslifdttt
Lincoln" at High School january q.
Hortense Nielsen, who left the
dramatic stage three years ago TO
answer the call of the platform, will
present, in all its entirety, at the To-
peka high school auditorium on Fri
day, January Z, John Drinkwater's
successful play Abraham Lincoln"
Miss Nielsen has portrayed the char
acters of this successful piece to the
student bodies of over a hundred. uni
versities and colleges this season, and
her success in its rendering has been
unprecedented.
Miss Nielsen will be remembered IN
Topeka. as she has appeared here on
the legitimate stage on many occasions
and has also been heard here on the
lecture platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25
At the Isis.

Marriages are caused by many
things. including love, money, and
moonlight, but did you ever know q
man who married for hate? That is
the motive which impels the hero of
George Melford's new picture. BE
hold My Wife,, coming to the Isis
theater next week, to take the plunge
According to the story, this young
man. one Frank Armour. youngest son
of an aristocratic English family who
is working in Canada for the Hudson's
Bay company, receives a letter that
his sweetheart back in England has
thrown him over for another. Know
ing that his family's opposition had
lot to do with breaking up the match,
young Armour in a drunken rage. de-
ttermines to revenge himself upon
them by marrying an Indian maiden
iand sending her to them as his wife.
HE carries out this scheme, but with
highly unexpected results.
Behold My Wife," was adapted
from a popular novel by Sir Gilbert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-12-25

friend of Dawes leaves her three chill
dren with him to protect them from
their father, and that night they are
all sick from eating candy. Dave calls
doctor. His sweetheart and one of
her admirers come to see him. Thru
trouble and explanation as to- whom
the children belong, and sickness and
heartacheS Dave wins out to a happy
ending. The regular Pathe News reel
will be shown the first three days in
addition. For the last three days Will
Rogers in Water, Water Everywhere
VIII be presented. The La Moline
Four an instrumental act, will appear
an week. The boys do some things
with stringed instruments that viii
make anyone take notice.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
My Dog BUnnav.

Dear Uncle Jed I am going to tell you about my dog Bunney. He is a bird dog We got him when we lived in MOntville. He was so small when we got him that he came in a basket nine inches long. five inches wide, and four in ches high. We used to give him pan of milk every morning just to see him swell up. Then he would go out in the yard and when he came in he would be thin again When he was six months old he lost all his hair People used to say we ought to kill him that he had the mango.
 Well, we have him today and he never had the mango.
 We gave the cats mily every morning and night. He stands back and waits till they get through Then he takes what he wants. We let the chicks out every night and he sits out in the yard and watches them. If he sees them going out of the yard he chases them back. It is always nice to have q good dog around Bunney is sure good watch dog. He will bark at any children that come in the yard but will not bite any que.
 l remain your friend
 ARTHUR RINEHART, Age il. Nnryroh
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
Bob and His Dogs.

Dear Uncle Jed: Bob was a little boy 10 years old. He had big collie dog called Teddy. Teddy, although he was but ? years old, was almost as tall as his master.
 These two were inseparable compan- ions, except winch Bob went to school. Even then Teddy would come precisely at o'clock to see his young master safely home
 One day when Bob and Teddy were coming home together Bob saw a crowd of boys in the middle of the street He went over to them and, pushing his way through them, he finally saw what they were all looking at
 Bob was terrified
 There in the center, were two boys two of the ringleaders of the school They were taking poor, thin dog ant
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down the street" Chatting as the. went along, on turning the road the. saw crowd around 8 bear, whose keep CT was making the animal perform va rious stunts. May ran, and Mary, toe but rather unwillingly. When they reached the bear, they pushed througt the crowd to see better.
 All of a sudden the bear stopped. H, made one great leap into the crowd. He jumped towards Mary. She screamed for help and tainted away. When she recovered she looked around to sec where she was. Her mother was weep ing beside her. She inquired what tho matter was. Her mother told her al that had happened.
 Suddenly she remembered everything "Oh, my darling sister, where is she? she asked. Her mother told her tha baby was quite safe. Then she whis pered to her mother, Dear mother will never disobey you again. God ha. punished me for my disobedience."
 She never again disobeyed her mother Many times she longed to go out in stead of minding baby but the littl voice called Conscience, reminded her o her previous disobedience, and of tn promise she had made to her mother.
 MARY GALLUS, Age 12. Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
Az Adventure of slmbo, the Trader.

Az Adventure of Simbo, the Trader.
 S!rbD was native of a town in Per sia. lie was very rich merchant and traded in many ports
 One day while out on a voyage a storm arose and drove his ship far out to sea. where it was stranded on a strange isl and. Simbo, seeking for an adventure on this strange island started off for the woods. He was away for about an hour and when he came back. To! the ship was gone.i He shouted aloud and prayed to God, but it was of no avail He was left to die on that island, about a thousand miles from home.
 Now not far from where Simbo stood there was a city where many Negroes lived. His cries and shouts were heard by them and many of the men came down 10 see what was the matter They were surprised and astonished to see stran- ger. It was lucky for Smbo that this tribe was friendly with the Persians.
 He was taken to their village After he had been there for some time he mar riea and lived happily for few years.
 Now the custom of this tribe was that when q woman that has a husband dies he is buried alive with her
 One day Simbos wife became very i'll and died. This frightened Sirnbo so much that he ran away before she was buried and a few days later was picked up by q ship. He got home with all his goods and was very rich man.
 BENNIE STEINMAN. Age 12
 Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
The New PuDJT.

Monday morning and time for all good boys and girls to be on their way to school. It is nearly time for the bell to ring, and in the distance you can see many tots. clad in their warm coats, on their way to school.
 The children come from all directions. and all near the corner seemed to know that the last bell would ring soon. for they walked rapidly toward the school door.
 Who will be at the doorstep frst?" said John Smith, as he stood all ready to make bound.
 Let us all try said Ned, boy about 10. Then, seeing new pupil in the back ground, Ned called out:
 Come. boy! We in this school want all to have a fair chance"
 The face of the new lad brightened, and taking off his hat he joined in line with the others
 Hes new lad" said one. "We can all beat him
 Do not be too sure," said Ned. "He may beat at running. Let's make the starting number nine. You, Willie, star to count"
 It did not take long to reach the goal and who had beat? The new pupil O course.
 Three cheers for the new scholar, rang out from the group. How those shouts did ring! Then al of a sudden all came up and taking hi hand shouted: Welcome Glad you ar with us'' All were happy. Some lad calle- 1 Speech Speech" "' The boys circled al l around to listen. The boy raised his han i and all was silent. Boys. you are the finest crowd I hay | ever met in this land I am glad hay met you and your leader Ned 1 EDWARD MALONEY, Age 13 1 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
"f I Could Only Get Coffee Like That at Home!'

A MANS drink iscofee-,he mainstay ofhghters, A thinkers and workers for centuries. And most men want the coffee righ-deEcious in flavor, satisfying in rich coffee body. Nine men out of ten choosetheir restaurant where the coffee s Be5f
 Do you know you can get as good coffee at home as you ever tasted anywherei Just two things are necessary-buy the rigH ktSl of coffee and azate n rghf.
 There are many good cofees, but La Tourzine is not '.just another coffee" It is minsling of the finest coffee properties of stv<r6I of the choicest coffees grown. Its quality is due to a secret formula-a special way of selecting, blend ing and roasting coffee, which has taken us years to perfect.
 We select these cofees from the thousands or different types and kinds in the worlds markets Each possesses distinctive quality that it contributes to the La Touraine favor. Some arc raised on ex- ecPtonaiy high slopes, which produce the most
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

mature, full grown beam. Others cost us high premium which means thousands of dollars in c year. We must carefully watch the markets for just the right ty1e of certain kinds.
 These coGees are blended to perfect balance or their distinctive properties, and roasted by cbeh whose years of coffee knowledge have made them expert in determining the precise color and aroma these blended cofees demand.
 You will appreciate La TOuraine in your cup every morning. Thousands of discriminating users, by their choice of La Touraine, have made it the biggest selling coffee n New England
 Ter out this advertisement and take it home. Just ask your wife to try La Touraine The grocer has it. Tell her to buy it in the bean, and have the grocer grind it. La Tourane is sold in the bean because the essential oils of coffee, which give R the rich flavor, preserved longest in the bean. Insist on buying La TOuraine only in the La Touraine Package.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

rom jobbers. He was told that there were none in the market The No. and No. pins are the medium sizes, such as Ire used for fastening papers together They come generally in half-pound boxes
 It is only about a century since the manufacture of pins by machinery began. Before that time they were hammered put by hand and of course were much more costly than now. The earliest pin undoubtedly was a thorn, but bone and bronze pins have been found in prehistor- e ruins.
 In 1917 the first patent for the making of pins by machinery was granted. and since then there have been many i'm provements. The first machine-made pins had heads separate from the shank, the head being fastened on with wire.
 By the newer methods the solid head pin is made in one piece. Wire of a suit able gage is run off reel and is nipped between jaws. The piece of wire is head ed by a die and pointed by revolving cutter. The pins so made are cleaned by
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
What Her Conscience Did.

Dear Uncle Jed: Leona had been sent to town after bread for dinner. She went into the bakery and got her bread, then started home. When she reached the corner by the hardware store she noticed that she had not paid for the bread. For a while she felt quite smart because she could get away without paying for the bread and started home to tell the joke to her mother, but she could not go far because her conscience hurt her and a little voice in her kept saying: "Go back and pay for the bread" The baker thought very much of Leona because she had been honest When she reached home she told her mother all about it and her mother wa: very happy because she had been hon. est I don't think Leona's conscience hurt her any more
 KATHLEEN BELL, Age F. Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
The Travellers and the Bear.

One day while two men were travelling they happened to meet each other and de cided to walk along as companions They had walked a considerable distance when they saw bear little distance away from them. One man instantly climbed up tree and concealed hxnself while the other man, not having any time to loose, instantly laid himself down on the ground and remained motionless and did not breathe. The bear came up to the man lying down, sniffed around him. Thinking he was dead he walked away. When the bear was a considerable distance away the man came down from the tree and asked his friend what the bear had said to him when he put his nose to his face. Then the man said that the bear said that he who leaves his friend in the Iurch should never be call ed friend or a companion
 LENA SADUSKY, Age 14.
 Oakdale
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

claim there Is nothing that will supply this deficiency so well as the orgaIi,, phosphate known among druggists as bitro phosphate, which is inexpensiye and is sold by Lee & Osgood and most all druggists under a guarantee of satisfaction or money back By feed = ing the nerves directly and by supnIy- ing the body cells with the necessaTv phosphOric food elements, bitro-phos. phate should produce a welcome trans- formation in the appearance; the in . crease in weight frequently being as tonishing.
 Increase in weight also carries with 1t a general improvement in the health Nervousness, sieeplessness and lack of energy. which nearly always accom- m- pany excessive thinness, should soor disappear. dull eyes ought to brighten and pale cheeks glow with the bIo0m of perfect health Miss Georgia Ham ilton who was once thin and fraiI ra- porting her own experience. writes i'Bttro- Ph osphate has brought abort . magic transformation with me. I gain ed 15 pounds and never before felt so we'll"
 CAUTION While Bitro-Phosphate is unsurpassed for the relief of nervous naHs. general debility, etc, those taking 1t Yho do not desire to put on flesh shsuld use extra care in avoiding fat pr~ducng foOdaL
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
Our Cat.

Dear Uncle Jed; We have large black and white cat. His name is Tommy. He weighs about 15 pounds. He is beautiful He likes milk. He cleans the milk strain CT every morning because he likes the foam When he wants to come in he sits in the window and asks until someone lets him in. and he asks to go out. too. He likes to sleep on the beds or or the couches.
 He catches rats and mice and brings them to the doors or the windows for us to see.
 He can beg for something to eat by standing on his hind legs and by shaking his front paws.
 HELEN M. WETHERED, Age 8.
 Lebanon
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

school, though she never had been before and disliked the idea.
 She began to run, though her health would not allow it. and soon was so exhausted that she fell to the ground.
 After this delay she started onward with lanquid footsteps. Upon reaching the building she opened the dcor with a reluctant hand. But immediately she fell fainting to the ground. Being very weak and then to have thirty pairs of eyes fastened upon her, was too much.
 This shows what a girl will do to gain such an advantage as one can in a gram mar school
 LILLIAN ANDERSON, Age =.
 Brooklyn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
pisobedience Punished.

Mother warned me, not to go out" said Mary. T don't think I can go May"
 T am very sorry" said Mag, but we will be back before your mother re- turns
 No, May" replied Mary. Mother forbade me to go anywhere. Baby is asleep, she may wake up any time and hurt herself
 May looked pleadingly into Mary's eyes.
 Please come, Mary" she said
 Well" said Mary, "only for little while
 May was more than pleased, now that Mary consented to go. Let us TUT
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
AN ELEGY FOR A souIRREL

Alas for him The little bright eyes are dim, And this is a Requiem! While he was up in the trees Playing at hide and seek, Tail fluffing, and stuffing his cheek, And thinking. Now nobody sees. And go I may do as I please" hunter came to seek hia hlde And so-a small gray squirrel died. An me that the squirrels gay frisking
 and peepinF And whisking and leaping, And milling and squeaking, And tidy self-seeking. The tails that they fluff and the cheeks
 that they stuff, Should 20 to the making of somebody's
 muff
 Fullerton L. Waldo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
My Trin to New YnrL

My mother, sister, brother and myself went to New York to visit my grandma, and had nice time. We visited the Aquarium and many other beautiful places that 1 will never forget
 One night while we were staying there my sister and brother were Dut to bed earlier than I, because they are younger than 1 am, and after a while we went in to see if they were asleep, My brother was, but my sister was nowhere to be seen. We called and called and called her, but no answer We began to get anxious and all started looking for her. My aunt and I looked under the bed and there she was laying on the floor with her head on the suit case. We asked her what she got under the bed for She said she was afraid of the sandman. We all laughed and told her the sandman was fast asleep, so she went to bed contented
 RUTH BROWN, Age 10.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKFS

You have all heard It said. and per haps some of you know from experience thst the burnt child dreads the fire"
 Even if you have only burned your finger with a match or on the stove vou know how uncomfortable it is The pain is sufficient to make you realize that 1t 's not advisable to be careless where fire is involved and it shows plainly enough vhy any child should dread the fire.
 This is the season Of the year when there is more or less fun connected with the raking up of leaves and burning them. There is something about a fire inst most children cannot resist. They are attracted to it even though they are not responsible for it They like to see the smoke curl up, the flames dance and the sparks fly.
 + is great sport but 1t Is at the same time a dangerous pastime Fire is no re- spscter of person. It burns the little boy and girl quite as terribly as it does the elders. It is the effect of playing with fro that often makes those who have been burned keep their distance
 Too often is it at this season of the SNht when temptation bdcomes ,too strong 10 play with bonfires that chil- dren are So badly burned that they never recover Reports in the papers last week told Of a little girl losing her life through getting her clothes afre while playing about burning leaves.
 Such cases should make all others re- alise that it is best to keep a safe dis tance from all fires. Knowing what fire vil do it is better to avoid it than 1t is 10 be a burnt child.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

tying cords around it's legs and head, binding him on all sides Then one boy took a whip and tried to make the dog run. The poor dog tried his best to run. but his weak attempts were pitiful to see.
 But Bob could stand no more. He ran around the corner to the police man and told him. The big policeman soon dispersed the boys and unbound the dogs ropes. But the dog was too weak to stand, Bob carried him home and took care of him ever since. Now Pal and Teddy are fine friends
 EDWARD MDONALD, Age 13.
 Norwich. R. D.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
wINNERs OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Edward Maloney, of Norwich-With the Flag in The Channel
 2-Ruth Brown. of Norwich-Bobsey Twins in Washington
 2-Helen L. Wethcred, of Lebanon The Taie of Timothy Turtle.
 4-Bennie Steinman, of Yantic-Boy Volunteers in the British Artillery.
 5-Almira Bernier, of Danialson-The
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21

boiling and are laid fin a copper pan wtrh alternate layers of grained tin. The eon- tents of the pan are springied with &xgoi
 Cbitartrate of potash) and boiled for six hours, the pins thus becoming oOz4ed with tin. They are then washed. dned and polished in a barrel containing bx1e-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
My Trip to WiIlimantin.

Dear Uncle Jed One fine sumer day l went to Willimantic in an automobile. on my way saw lots of cows and calves. It was long journey and I enjoyed it very much. When l got to my friends house he showed me his rabbits. Two were gray and one was white. After our dinner l went out and played with his Dlaymates and I enjoyed myself very much We had supper at six o'clock and then we left for home after bid ding them all good bye
 MARJORIE HYDE. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
wIDEAWAKE POETRY IN HARVEST TIME

The dreamy haze of autumn time Is in the slumbrous air. And drowsy insects pipe and chime Without a seeming care. While leaves are turning red and brown And golden everywhere, Through fields of corn the reaners stray Mid dry leaves crisp and rolled And tented shocks in thick array Reveal the maizes gold The mama God sends down to man, As in the days of old. The summer wanes-her work is done. Her royal banners furled. While leaves that crimsoned in the sun Are downward swept and hurled. And autumn brings the golden grain That feeds the hungry world
 Benjamin F. Leggett.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
The Farm

Dear Uncle Jed: This is the first time I have written. l am a little girl II years old.
 My grandma has farm and she has chickens ducks, pigs and horses. She had a little pig and she fed it on a bot tie. One morning we could not find n but later we found it under the bed. One day my little cousin was running aftef t and he fell on it and it died.
 Your new friend.
 MARION KENYON, Age Il West erlY.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-21
What Johnny Thought.

Johnny came homefrom Sunday school quite thrilled by the lesson. Tt was all about Midnights," he said
 The what?" asked his father. The Midnights," repeated the boy Teacher told us how Gideon fought the Iidnights and knocked the daylights out of 'em in no time"
 HAROLD ANDREW, Age To- Baltic