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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES,

When some important reform. is un- dertalSen or the need of giving increas- ed attention to some particular move ment. is recognized. the interest in such objects is often aroused and sustained by the observance of q special day or week each year when particular efforts are made to direct the thoughts of all in that direction.
 There are many special days and number of special weeks in the course of year. The result is that we are or should be more and more impressed each year with the different objects for which they are held
 In our neighboring state of New York they observe one day in June as Fath- CTS day just the same as one day in May is observed as Mothers day. These days are of c5urse simply reminders of the fact that We cannot afford to over look the great sacrifices that parents make for their children and the love and care which they give to them.
 These constant services by the par ents day in and day out may be ap- preciated. but there is nevertheless the pest of reasons why we should occasion ally manifest it. and it is just such days as Mothers and Fathers days which remind us of the really great debt we owe our parents. for what they have dont for us
 They have done so much that We ar' apt to accept it in a matter of fact sor of a way. but these special days remint us of our everlasting obligations anC make it plain that it is not solely ol these special days that we showed great er thought to our parents, but that ou honor and respect. our love and consid eration-for our parents should more near y measure up each day with what the, do for us.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1-James J. Frnton. of Norwich-The Boy Allies in the Balkan Campaign. 2-Ruth Dubuc, of Danielson-Rnth Fielding Down East.
 3-Charlotte Cohen. of New London In the Battle For New York.
 4-Bessie Jello. of Yantic-Ethel Mor- tons Enterprise.
 5-FIOrence McGovern. of Glasgo- Miss Pat in Buenos Aires.
 6-Fannie Hartman, cs Uncasville- The Camp Fire Girls in After Years.
 7-DOrothy Richardson. of Norwich The Red Cross Girls Under the Stars and Stripes.
 S-Lena FOnrnier, of Glasgo-In the Battle of New York.
 Winners of prize books living in the city can obtain them by calling at The Bulletin business office after 10 a. m Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Robbie Had a Bad Dream,

Robbie had played hard all day He no sooner reached a pillow than he fell last asleep. As SC was sleeping a little tairy came to him calling. Robbie Bob- bic ! would you like to go to fairyland? |? "Oh. yes" said Robbie. Tn no longer time than he was saying 1t he went through the air to fairyland. He saw lot of other fairies. There was one bad fairy there She did not like Robbie. She had a big alligator. She said to the good fairies, T am going to make my alliga- to cat that boy up" The good fairies would not say anything to her After while when Robbie was near the ali gator, the bad fairy said something to him. TNO alligator began to sobble Robbie up. Just then Robbie woke up When he got up he told his dream to The family. They all laughted Robbie said T do not want 10 go to fairyland my more .
 VERONICA CELLS Age II.
 New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Columbia.
A Lie and What Came of It.

Everybody was busy in the Robinson household, for father and mother were going away on the o'clock train, leaving their son, in care of his beloved Aunt Mary. -a.t.
 Now John was a good boy but he had one serious fault, which was he did not always tell the truth. He got into tpecks of trouble on this accountys
 The train Johns parentsswere planning to take was supposed to make, good con- neetions. All of sudden came the news of the great railroad strike which de- layed many trains. MT. sRobinson. fear 1 ing that the o'clock would be- delayed, sent his son to the station to inquire about it, giving him ten minutes to do it 1 in. John was willing and setting out | came to a group of boys who called to 1 him to join in an exciting game of mar ] bles At first John refused, but the | temptation was too great and he played until he looked at his watch, showing tha i the ten minutes were up long ago. He i hurried home and his father, asking hin !. for his report saw troubled look on hi! sons face. What time does the trail leave?" he asked John, knowing that h.
 had been disobedient, and confession would mean a strapping, replied: "Hal past five, sir,' and went to play.
 T It was quarter past when father ant mother, with John to see them off, wen
 to the station. When they arrived the
 found that the train was not changed a
 all and they had missed it. John stoo
 there looking like a wretch. His fathe turned to him and under those stern eye John confessed. His parents forgave hir ! and since then John has learned to te the truth.
 JAMES J. FENToN, Age 12.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
A Friend in Need.

Henry lived in the great city of Lon don He was known as 'the boy at the crossing" He used to sweep one of the crossings at Oxford street. In wet wea- ther these crossings were very muddy. Now and then someone would give him penny for his work. He did not get much a day but what he got was a great help to his mother. That thought brought him daily to his work. One day he saw little girl trying to lead her little brother across the street. The carts and horses made her afraid and she ran back timidly.
 whats the matter little girl?" he asked l said the girl.
 I'll heip you across" said Henry Then lifting the little boy in his arms | he took the little girl by the ha1ld and l led them safely to the other side of the
 Thank your said the little girl and | Thank your said her little brother as i, plainly as he could say it.
 Just then man ran up to Henry, and l asked if he knew the children. "I never saw them bsfore," said he, but such lit tie ones cannot get across without help.'
 You are a good boy" said the man ! q think you must have a good and kin' father"
 q had. one once.' said he; but now have only a good mother
 Well, Henry" said the man. give he this shilling, and tell her l sent it t her for teaching her boy to do goo' when he gets 9 chance
 Tears came to the boys eyes. A shill ing seemed a good deal of money t' him but it pleased him al the more be cause it was for his mother.
 Thank you. sir: thank your said he and he ran back to his Worl1 one of tls. hapaiest boys tn London. think. at tha , mOm ant.
 FLORENCE MGOvERN, Age 13.
 Clasgo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Cocoanut Oil Fine
 For Washing Hair
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If you want to keep your hair in good condition, be careful what you wash it with.
 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very harmful Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo (which is pure and en- tirely greaseless), is much better than anything else you can use for sham pooing, as this can't possibly injure the hair.
 Simply moisten your hair with water and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfuls will make an abundance of rich creamy father, and cleanses the haiI and scalp thoroughly The latheI rinses out easily, and removes every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and eX- cessive oil. The hair, dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves it fine and silky. bright, fluffy and easy to man l age.
 You can get Mulsifed cocoantrt ei Shampoo at most any drug store. I is very cheap, and a few ounces i:
 enough to last everyone in the famil! ! for months.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
The Squealing Black Pig.

It was about o'clock in the morning when was walking through the woods where the grass was knee deep. Tn some places were brooks and the only way to cross them was to step on stones and humps of grass here and there.
 l was in the middle of the woods. care fully picking my way through the briers and underbrush, when I suddenly heard a squealing sound. I was almost paralyzed. thought of the dreadful things it might i be. Then heard it again. I then ner- suaded myself to venture out farther to see what that strange sound was. Scarce ly had crossed a brook when I saw in 1 the distance a small rustic shed. As | came nearer I saw "a little black pig. Ii ] squealed when it saw me.
 It was that same squealing sound thai | heard in the woods. thought to my. ; self how foolish I was to be scared h1 that little sound. I could picture mysei l as I stood there almost paralvzed will | fear. After that I wasn't afraid of , i cry or squeal that I heard when wa, in the woods.
 ROSE PAGAN, Age 1s. | Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

Dear Uncle Jed: It has been long time since 1 wrote to you, but I've been very busy getting through school l was promoted to grade three and l am glad I shall miss my teacher. I liked her very much. I hope I shall have one like as we'll. l commenced my music lessons and I like them, too. l have my lesson all learned and next Saturday l will take another one. I helped mamma and grandma a lot this morning. They were washing. I like to help them. Esther, my friend, has gone away for few days and I miss her. My mamma gave me a great big doll carriage and I enjoy wheeling it about for I always wanted one. I am going up to stay with my Aunt Nan for a few days pretty soon. like to ge up there because she is good to me and I see lot of things. My va cation lasts for 12 long weeks and I an l glad.
 HELEN GREENE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Wi1limantic.
Playing Betsy Ross.

One day two little girls asked their mother if they might go up in the attic.
 Yes" said the mother, you may go and put on the old-fashioned dresses"
 The girls names were Grace and Ruth. They opened the box and pulled out the clothes. When. they had got them out Ruth said: Grace, you must help me put on this dress"
 When Ruth had got her dress on Grace said: You must help me now" Then came the shoes and stockings, but the hats looked very funny indeed each hay ing big feather on each side When they were all dressed they played that Ruth was RA+av Raen ~,ekine the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
ANDOVER

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary F. Brink. who died suddenly from heart dis sase Sunday morning. were held at her home here Tuesday at o'clock, with burial in Columbia cemetery.
 Mrs. William Thompson received word ast week of the death of her sister, \della Stone Taller. of Markinch. Can da. who several years ago lived in this llace.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Grant of Manila
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
such an InteIIleent Deg.

An old lady rented 2 furnished villa for the sumner and with the villa : large do- also Went
 In the sitting room of the villa ther5 was a comfortable armchair. The el1 lady liked this chair better than any other in the house.
 She always made for it the first thing but alas she nearly always found the chair occupied by the large dog Being afraid of the do~ she never dared bid it get out of the chair; as she | feared it might bite her, but instead shee would 20 to the window and call Cats l Then the dog would rush to the win 1 dow and bark and the old lady woulc i slip into the vacant chair quietly.
 One day the dog entered and found th' old lady in possession of the chair. H etroIIad over to the window and look ing out appeared much excited and sa up a. tremendous barking. The old, lad arose and hastened to the window to Sc what was the matter and the dog quicll climbed into the chair.
 LENA FOURNIER, Age 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
LETTERS OF AcKNowLEDGMENr

Russell Beckwith Of South Wndham- l received the book you sent me entitled Phil Bradley's Big Exploit and thank you very much for it. have read it and found it interesting.
 Doris A. Wood of Eagleville--I re- ceiyed the prize book you sent me entitled The CamD Fire Girls Career. I have begun to read it and find it very interest ing.
 Lillian Anderson of Brooklyn-I thank you ever so much for the beautiful book Uncle Toms Cabin. l have started read. ing 1t and have found it very interesting
 Gladys Barber of Hope Valley-I thanl you very much for the prize book whicf you sent me. I am sure that it will b, very interesting. although have not ye started reading it. but will as soon as pos sble.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

nounced the program. The pastor, Rev. John IT. Knott gave a most pleasing address.
 The district school closed this week ,EednesGay.
 Mir. and Mrs Nyron HoXie and son Ts.-1au Of I.abanon were guests Sunday of Mrs. Hozie's mother, Mrs. Sadie P. Clarke.
 CIeve Caples of Everett. Mass. is visit ing his -father. Elmer .. Capies.
 Leslie Clarke and his mother went tc Ansonia Monday to Intend the wedding of. Mrs. Cl8rke's nephew, Roland Strong. On some of the fields and gardens in I this vicinity which are level water is ---l.a~. .ehaFs tjmauac saws hot and dry for the last of this month. People ,,G.I.,i-.i l1ya cage -It here. Milo, Er2.I- aud NEthr7p DavoN wen to Seut'} Ce=autrv sund7v afteTn~n- -- call on Mir Kingsbury who formerly had
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
The Robins Nest.

One day while I was picking flowers in the woods I found a robins nest It had been thrown from tree and near it I found an egg which was broken. I felt very sorry because the robins had lost their home. Well, I picked up the nest and put it in a tree near where it had fallen ! did not know where it belonged but thought i that the mother robin would soon find | the nest. None of the Wide-Awales should ever destroy a birds home. ALDEA DEROSIER, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Vegetable and Flower Gardens.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am writing to the Children's page and I am going to tell you about our farm. I have a pet cat and pet COW. 1 am going to have a garden this year. My corn and beans are up already. I am going to have a flower garden also. I planted beans corn. eel cry, carrots. tomatoes and few other things in my vegetable garden. In my flower garden, poppies, Sweet Williams, sweet peas, morning glories, marigolds. pansies, nasturtiums and asters
 I hope all the Wide Awakes have good success with their gardens
 DOROTHY RICHARDSON. Age 10. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
LIBERTY HILL.

Mrs. Fred Fuzzard of Miami, Fla, is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. John H. Knott. MT. and Mrs. William Knott of New York city are their guests also.
 A large audience greeted the Children $ Sunday morning at the Liberty Hill church, when the Childrens day concert passed off successfully and the speaking and singing by the children were excel lent The decorations were very fine. Mrs Everett E. Loomis had charge of arrangements and Elmer E. Caples, su- perintendent of the Sunday school an-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
THE Wll S-AWAKE CIRCLE
Bows and Girls Department.

were placed wreaths of daisies. Each Of the twelve children was busily occupied with some part of the preparations. Some of the girls picked strawberries while one made the lemonade. After we had played games and sang sweet songs we had our refreshments. They consisted of nuts, candy, fruits, cakes, cookies, sand wiches, and lemonade.
 The girls and boys had such wonder ful time that they are determined tc have another picnic this summer.
 FANNIE HARTMAN
 ITnca sUilIe
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Glasgo.
Doesn't Like School in Summer.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am writing you about our school We have thlrty-four scholars Our sehoolhouse is small. Our
 supervisor is MT Lord Our teachers
 name is MT. Briggs I am in the third grade. I have lit' tie sister named Evelyn. who is in the
 first grade. do not like to go to school in the summer time I like reading, aritlme' 1 tie and history. Sometime l will write 1 to you again. 1 NATALIE C. WATERMAN, Age '. 1 Rnzrahville.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
My Garden This Year.

Dear Uncle Jed I am going to have a garden this year. It is going to be a half acre of land and I am going to have po- tatoes, corn, beets radishes, lettuce and tomatoes. and I am also going to raise a calf I named it Minnie It is yellow and white. I feed it with skim milk In the morning I bring her out and let her eat the grass so it will be fat and nice for the Mansfield fair in September
 ARTHUR JOHNSON, Age B.
 Mansfield Center
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

big park named Wickwicl1 park. The play was all about the history of NGw- ark. few days after the play there was an exhibition at the armory which showed all the industries of Newark, from the day it was settled until the present time.
 There were so many wonderful things that ifs impossible to tell them all.
 CHARLOTTE COHEN, Age 12.
 New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
LETTERS WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKES
Nature"

IL seems hardly possible that only about eight or nine weeks ago the roads were drifted with snow, nine or ten feet high.
 Now if you look across the country you will see green grass, beautiful flow CTS in bloom, and one can hear the sing ing of the birds in the beautiful trees.
 The sides of the roads are covered with all, green bushes and violets bloom in the fields. making a most beautiful picturesque landscape It is surprising how God changes the scenery from one beautiful picture to another
 LILLIAN ANDERSON, Age Il. Brooklyn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

a box shop in willimantic. but now is in very feeble health.
 Mrs John James and twin sons. Clin- ton and Newton. of Willimantic. former ly of this place attended the Children's s day concert here Sunday. They were ;ormer members of Liberty Hill church.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

have been visiting friends in town
 There was a lawn party Saturday night al the home of C.. l.. wright
 Earle Stone and a friend from hartford were week end guests at Mrs. "illisn Thompson's.
 The Mems club IS to hold a meeting in the town hall Monday evening. ihe 2s.h, when a supper will be served log Inc com mittee.
 L. D. Post is confined to the bed again.
 Mrs. c. II. Baher is able 10 gift tn and be moved around a little after a recent shock.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

first American flag and Grace was a friend of Mrs. Ross who was talking to her when she was working. When they were nearly through they looked out of the window and saw their father coming home. Then they changed their clothes and went down stairs to eat their supper.
 HELEN GREENE. Columbia
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
The Piano.

One day in July we had a picnic in Inc woods.
 There were twelve of us. six boys and Lx girls.
 The day before the picnic we baked sakes and cookies. On the next day we Aad our picnic. We each had a bou- lnet of flowers and around our heads
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24

Winsted.-Rt Rev. John J. Milan. bish- op Hartford. administered the sacrament of confirmation to 253 persons at Si Joseph's church Sunday. He was assist- ed by Rev. Arthur O'lIeefe of Torrington and Rev Raymond Walsh.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-24
Promoted to Grade Three.

Uncasville.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-16
Ten Cent Fares
For Tacoma Are
Held Probable

Tacoma, Wash. June IA ten
cent car fare for Tacoma was deemed
certain today after the city counesl
had discussed the question. The city
has been given until July . to prepare
its arguments against the higher fare
before the state public service COM
mission. H. Roy Harrison. commission
er of public works to day said: Il can
not forsee anything but ten cent
fare"
The local street railway has been
charging seven cents Negotiations
have been In progress between ,ss
city and the Traction company for 8
new franchise. Thus far no agreement
has been reached toward putting the
cleveland plan into effect here. as
suggested by Mayor G. M. Riddel.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-16
Mother Takes Babe
= To College ::
Wins High Honors

Chicago. June 1s.-Three years ago
Mrs. Howard Van S. Tracy Of Evan
ston took her baby daughter to col
lege with her and today she was grad
uated from Northwestern university
at the head OF class OF SIS with
the degree of Bachelor Of Arts and
honorary membership in a scholar
ship fraternity.
Besides completing her college
course in three years and caring for
her baby she did all her own house
work. During the day she said a pro-
fessor frequently held the baby wnne
she attended classes.
Mrs. Tracy entered Northwestern
university in the fall Of 1917. -Four
months later her baby was born and
while in the hospital she made up a
semester Of French and returned to
Glasses in three months. Her husband
is in business IN Chicago.
II intend to return next year to
study for masters degree" she
said today Instead Of spending my
afternoons playing bridge whist at So
cial affairs l study But do not sup
pose I am grind. for my husband
and run down to the city frequently
to see the shows and attend dances.
I'm the evening while rocking my
baby to sleep tell mother goose stor-
les and think out my philosophy les
SON"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-16
England Not Required
ToAidJqpqn By Terms
OF Alliance Says Kdto

Toxic, June 16.-Japan inserted an
article in the Anglo-Japanes alli-
ance pact of 1911 to remove the risk
of England becoming involved in any
dispute between the United States
and Japan. it was declared today by
Viscount Kato, former foreign min
ister, in an interview urging renewal
Of the treaty.
Viscount Kato, who negotiated the
treaty with Viscount Grey said that
both thought the United States should
be specifically mentioned, but that
! the Toxic government preferred not
to use the name.
The article in question Of the Anglo
japanese alliance Of 1911 is as fol-
lows:
article IV-Should either OF the
high contracting parties conclude a
treaty of general arbitration with n
third power. it is agreed that moth
ing In this agreement shall impose
upon such contracting party an obli-
CATION to go to war with the power
with whom such arbitration treaty 10
in force.
Recent dispatches from Toxic re-
ported that the Japanese cabinet De
cided to open negotiations with
Great Britain for a renewal and re-
vision Of the alliance
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-16
Turtle Liberated
j Nine Years Ago
Stays Where Freed

Monmouth, Or. June is.--Ira will
liams, who visited his brother at Lew
isyille last Sunday, relates quite coin
cident In connection with his visit.
June IA, 1911, he says, his brother,
Kenneth, found turtle near his place,
and with knife cut his name and the
date on the she'll The tortoise was
given It's liberty and nothing more was
thought Of the circumstance until Sum
day when the boys were walking
around the farm and discovered the
same turtle not more than quarter
Of mile from where II was found nine
years previous. It was about one and
one-half inches larger across the top
Of the shell. Mr.. williams cut the
figures "1o2O" under the date maze
nine years ago lacking one day and
again gave the shelled reptile It's free
dom.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-16
Oregon Fifth in
School Ranking

oregon ranks second among the
states OF the union in the five educa-
tional elements involved In the recent
comparative study of the school sys-
TENS Of the United states BY the Rus
sell Sage Foundation. according to in
formation just received by J. A.
Churchill, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction. Lack Of ADEQUATE sup
port of the schools of the state. how
ever places Oregon twenty-sIxth In
the list in the five financial elements
entering into the study. Superlntend-
ent Churchill is satisfied. however that
the additional state aid extended 20 the
schools through the recently voted
two-mill tax will place Oregon near the
top OF the list. The study further
shows that Oregon has advanced ten
points In relative standing among the
states In the twenty-eight years from
1890 TO 1918.