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Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
MAIL SERVICE.

Not the favorable results that were anticipated in connection with the safe and speedy delivery of mail are being obtained from the transportation by fly ing machines as recently instituted by the post office department. Another fa- tality has been recorded in this ser- vice, making the third machine with the contents to be destroyed and it is be- lieved the fifth life to be. lost
 Now it is reported, following an in vestigation, that the trouble lies in the type of machine adopted and used for this service. It is defective in certain particulars which encourage fire and explosions and seem to make it quite certain that those aboard as well as the mail being carried are in a death and fire trap.
 The loss of the mail that was being carried would seem to be g matter of .no small concern, but when it is realized that five lives have been lost because of the expenditure of a larger sum to ex. pedite a part of the mail it is quickly apparent that a tremendous price has been paid for such mail deliveries as have gotten across the continent few hours earlier.
 Apparently our airplane mail seryics is still in the very costly expxerime nta stage and while some mail may be noves faster there is considerable quantity that will never reach it's destination causing such loss and confusion that i would have been far preferable to hay, had it take the slower but safer rout that has been used in the past.
 Until the postal service of the countr: is brought up to the proper standard and it is possible for instance to ge special delivery letters between Hart ford and Norwich inside of 27 hours i cannot help being felt that an unBis use of the postoffice department fund is being made when transcontinental ai routes are established and nothinI whatever done to better the handling 0 mail matter in the good old fashione way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING OCTOBER i. fs2o
 l0,956
TOWN MEErTNG roNIGHT.

This year owing to the fact that Norwich elects it's town officials for period of two years, there will be no contest at the polls to preeete the an nual town meeting. Many of the towns of the state will elect, but in spite of the fact that there is no election here the importance of being at the town meeting tonight ought not to be. over looked.
 It is at this gathering of the towns people that it is determined what action will ho taken upon the budget for The running of the town and the schools dur ing the coming year as presented by the selectmen and the town school board. There are the regular matters which of course must be provided for and there are a number of matters outside of what are considered the necessary town and school expenses which have been favor- ably acted upon for number of years and which in all probability will get due consideration this year.
 During the year just ended the town has received the benefit of a careful administration of it's affairs Efficiency and economy have been displayed in a udnHeT AHAL cannot IdH 10 Dc appfe- ciated. Because elected for two years the town has the assurance that the same conscientious oversight will be con tinued during the ensuing twelve months In the presentation of the budget the town is shown what is needed and what is sought by petiticlers. It therefors rests with the people in town meeting to give expression to what they desire and to say what the limit of expendi. lures shall be for 192o-21
 This. as should be realized is not task that should be left to a few. Il calls for a representative gathering oi the people of the town, a thorough un derstanding of the needs and action 1T accord with the majority sentiment oi as large a number as can be assembled
 The amount that will have to be raised by taxation will depend upon the actior of the meeting, though the tax will no be laid until next spring when it cal be based upon the-next perfected gram list of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
RuRAL p1srRIcrs ANp o1r1Es.

New evidence of the need of giving increased attention to the production of the foodstufts of the country is furnish ed by the figures which are presented in the last census By this it is disclosed that more than half of the people of the country are in cities of 10, 900 population or more and that the growth there is seven and half times greater than in the country districts. The census fig ures were obtained of course at time when readjustments following the war had not been completed. The manufac turing centers have been the Mecca for those who were formerly found ia the farming districts. Alluring wages have done the trick. Rural communities lave suffered, difficulties of keeping up pro duction of foodstuffs have presented themselves and it has become plainly evident that the growth of the country has far oHtstrided those sections from which the food is expected. At the same time there has been big falling off in the number of immigrants coming to these shores.
 The high pay will prove detrimental to he rural districts just as long as it continues. t has served to better con ditions on the farms as regards wages but with the country growing one sided with greater demands being made upop the farms, with food of immigration setting in after the ebb there bids fail Ito be recognition of the growing op- lportHnfties that must. be presented in ths loroductson of foodstuffs. Where back
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
SIGNS OF pIsrREss.

Just what the situation is within the democratic party is well disclosed by the ferEent appeals that are being made from one end of the country to the other for funds. The party is without money, fact which indicates what lit- tie interest is being taken in ths party, its policies and it's candidates this year. If Governor Cox thought that he was going to hli his coffers by the baseless attack he made upon the efforts of the republicans to get sufficient funds to carry on their campaign, and it cannot fail to he recognized that national pc- litical. campaigns call for the expendi- ture of considerable money, he has probably learned to the contrary long before this.
 The democratic party's lack of funds is not of course due to tie fact that democrats haven't money, but it indi cates that they have not been parting with it for the purpose of financing th' party campaign, and that from indiea ] tiens they do not intend to give up thei money for q useless cause. Their yer. attitude in this respect confirms the evi dence that has been piiing up for man. months that the country wants to se rid of the administration policies tha l have been in force, that a change :. wanted and that 1t is going to b. brought about.
 President Wilson has been made t head subscription list that is expecte. to afford some financial relief an though he will probably not get to tn point cf making campaign addresses seems probable that he will take un tn cudgel in behalf of the league of nation
 in order that Candidate Cox may not D
 permitted to get away from the fac
 even, though he has declared the presi
 dent is not running for ofice," that h
 and the president are in full accord IT
 on the league covenant.
 That the democrats have reason |
 consider the campaign, financially a
 well as otherwise, in a serious cond
 tion is even admitted by. the democrati
 press. To others 1t has the appearanc
 of forlong hone.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
ALL AnouT sKIkFs

The statement heard eenstaEtly in manufacturers shewrooHas that at least 50 percent of their carly fall skirt husi- ness is being done in plaids, is sttested to by the shoviags in the 4tail stores
 Plaits, teo. are apparently to have an- ether season as successful as the last. This Is the type of skirt that is most ia evidence on the many racks and display forms around the stores. Although many of the colers are rather saBber, is sf- feet, the brown tones predorninating, serae of the brighter shades, including bufnt orange, appear frequently
 oas of the most striking instances of this Is seen in 8 knife plaited model of large plaid, on a background of burnt orange. which is visible in huge squares. Many knife plaited numbers are inelud. ed aneng the new things although oth- CT piaited styles are also well represent ed The all around box plaiied skirt Is seen in blue and tan checked haske. wevsn fabric. while larger checks art frea ted in other ways.
 Plaids made in combination plaitsd styles. stitched dewn at the top. are an other important item, more interessias owing tn the fact that they are newer than the sirrie knife and box plait, that held sway during the past season There are also poeketed skirts. which have plain sections alternating with 1 stitched down plaits
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
Ex.sENArea CANE.

For many years ". Murray Crane of was prominent fis1rs in republican politics not only in state but in the nation. He was likewise . sue cessfuI business man and in looking af- ter either 1t was case with him of deeds. not words. There was nothing affected about him. He didn't se in fer show and he never was an orator. His influence was manifested in other bat no less certain ways. and whatsver he undertook he always had the enthusi- astie support of his home community. , Serving Massachusetts for three years as lieutenant governor, he was called upon to heceme the chief execu- tive of the state and fer 3 like period he gave the neighboring state most capable administration. That vas fol lowed by his appointment to the UnitAd States senate where he rendered dis tinguished service, not of the spectae- tlar type, but as 2 man of excellent judgment and a great harnonizeT. Sc thoroughly recognized was his juds- ment that he was sought for place in the cabinet of Theodore Roosevelt That he was not United States senator at the time of his death wasF6nly dut to the fact that he recognized the nee 'essity of giving consideration to hi:
 health when his term expired in 1s1;
 after having been in the harness fol his country and state for 1e years ant
 for many more years steady and con
 sistent worker for his party.
 No matter whether it was his own
 the states, the nations. or the party business he was always closely in tpuel
 with it. His health forced him to re l Ilinquish much of his activity for tn, past few years, but it couldn't abate hi interest. Death removes a stalwart fig ure in political life who wasNknown ia beyond the borders of his stateNand like
 wise a pan in whose line of bushes
 he had gone to the top from the bolton
 rung of the ladder. He was one of thos
 who engaged in public service not fo
 what he could get out of it but for whs
 he could put into it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN
suGoEsrIoNs FOE


 THE HOUSEWIFE Raisins are excellent to sweeten rice pudding,
 Flour should De measured after sin- gle sifting.
 Polish the leather travelling bag with linseed oil.
 clothesline will not stretch if t is boil ed before using.
 Every home should possess portable fire extiHeuisher.
 Scrambled eggs are delicious served with asparagus.
 Beef cooked in frelees cocker is not salted until done.
 Bread sponge that sets the least bit too long may be sour.
 Brownad brsadcrumbs and cream are delicious for breakfast.
 The salad dressing should be added just before serving.
 One thrifty household saves it's butter papers to grease it's baking tins. A pinch of salt added to coffee just before serving clears it nicely.
 Brown sugar used to sweeten eereals makes the taste much richer. To make good chow chow use mors celery than other vegetables. Time is saved by having a glass meas uring cup in both the flour bind ant sugar bin. Left over peas can be mixed with un cooked graded carrots and served os lettuce with rnayonnaise. Paint brushes that are hard and dr! will soften if put into vinegar and al lowed to simmer for ten minutes. Thel wash them in soapsuds.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
Embroidery Popular

Many of the fail coats, suits and hats are embroidered. distinctive coat not ed recently being of dark blue wool vs- lours embroidered en belt and pockets with gray wool. At the back there was a cape effect, the lower edge extending half the length of the wrap.
 Hats. are embroidered, in some in- stances the crown is almost covered with embroidery in flower designs.
 Sometimes the embroidery is used in conventional design nthe brim edge and on the crown there may be q large ornament of the embroidery One mod el on this order was of a lovely sofi gray felt. the brim of which smartls rolled up, wide at the front and slight ly curving at the sides and back. I'm edge was embroidered in dark blue. Di reetly at the front was a large motif of the blue embroidery.
 Another model. a turban shape, show ed the turned-up brim embroidered 1, orikatal eolorinss threaded with gold The crown was of black velvet.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

to the farm has been urged in the past. the fact that those upon whom produe- ton rests are not keeping peee with the number relying upon their eafeFts bids fair to increase t h the seriy futurs.
 There will be intensiYe fsrminE and the employment of machinery hut there win also bs epportunities that will cause more attention to he turned in that direction. When the inducements of the rural districts are set forth in the adjustment of eoHditieas the popH- latien of the farming communities will increase. and it is indicated that differ ent Standards will prevail there than aid
 before the war. et
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

ing sheets enc and one-hSh inches aparf and bake nReen minutes in moderate oven.
 Tea Psneh-Make a syrup bT boiline one and one-hzlf cups of sugar rtth one quart of water fifteen minutes. Sci aside to cool. Pour three cups of hoil- ing water over six teaspoons Of Engiinh breakfast tea; let steep five minutes then strain Into the syrup and waen cool set in the refrigerator 10 chiil- Wasi three lemons and tive oranges; with a sharp knife pare of the thin yellow rind 5 mix with an equal measure of sugar and let stand one hour then pound with a pestle ard strain. Add this to the 5u.cs of the lemons and oranges, then com pine with the tea mixture Turn into a two quart fruit jsr<and place on Zee until thoroughly chilied. When ready tc serve add one pint of chilled gingT ale.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
ATTRACTIVE BEADED BAG
 MADE AT HoM1


 In these days of beaded bag popularity the heme-niaed variety, with only a small outlay of time and money, may compete fayorably with those designed for exclusive shops
 The fepndation of such bag should be of duyetyn, velvet of 8 similar soft finish material. At any department store, pisces of solid beading may be eb- tainsd at little expense This beaded trimming is done on black net and when sewed down with fine stitches on the material it will give the impression of bsadindg done directly on the velvet. By carefully matching different pieces together, the whole surface of the bag gan be covered, or spaces of velvet ai- loWsd to intervene between designs.
 The bag is made pp by sewing the two pieces of material together. After the lining has been inserted, the top edge of the material is stitched to the frame to conplste the bag.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
LAUNDRY HINTS

If there are any large buttons or but tons that are hard to replace on clothes going to the large outside laundry they should also be taken of before sending
 Raw silk dresses or hlouses should not be irpned while they are even lit tie damp. They should be dried thor oughly and then ironed until Eiessy-
 To clean veiyst garments frE brush them well and shen hang them ever a bath tub full of stesming hot vat~, Place a sheet over the garment to keer the steam in. A string or sn umbrella will act as a frame ta hold the sheet up. steAmins raise, the pile of the vel vet
 If there are any buttons on the wear ing apparel that appear to De loese take them off completely before selaiRg ths garment to the lapndry. Keep the but tons where you will know just wAers t find them when the work comes back from the laundry. Loose buttons ar' very apt to come off and get lost iH ths | laundry.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
CARE or YOUR CHILD

B1the and feed regularly.
 Add well cooked food to diet.
 Very little meat till three years. Be ,eareful of green vegetables.
 Try to have short afternoon maps.
 Allow them a place. to play and a few interesting and instructive toys.
 At the age of five children should obey fairly well. eat without spi1ling food at table, help to dress and undress and att tend to their play while mother does her work
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
TO CLARITY FAT

It is very simple matter to cfarify fat if one follows these directions Mix boiling water with cold fat. Boil wig oreusly allow the mixture to cool and scrape off the impurities which collect on the lever surface of the cake of fat. To remove a slight burnt cake or other Objectionable harors. melt the fat, and thick slices of raw potatoes and heat gradually until it cease to hubble and the potatoes have becane brown. A small pinch of baking soda whiten the fat and helps to make it sweet.
 To remove the strong odor from nut ton or chicken fat. heat fat very slew ly in a double boiler with whole milk. preferably sour Use one-half cupful milk to each pound of fat. Srain the rendered fat through a cloth and when 1t is set lift fat from the milk which remains
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
CONCERNING vonEH

There are more thsn is.ese.eee or ganized women in the United stateG
 Kansas is said to have more echeol teachers than there are jobs for them. Maryiand's clsbvrnea are advocating the building in Batirnore of women, hotel.
 More than s5 percent of ths eonsznp- tioa of the natlsr's wealth s directed by women,
 England now has women naval arehi- yeets.
 There are five coleFsd women lawyers ip the United States.
 Approximately ls.eee AnasrieaR wonn- en and girls are studying ecol0pies in schools and colleges in the UH:tsd States
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
To Re-establish Strength After
 Sickness
HOW MANY PEOPLE IN THIS
 CITY HAVE DONE so

There is one great drawback to re- ceyery for a person who has been sick, and that is poor deYitalized blood and consequent weakness. Her. voHsness and depleted strength. If people in this city Whe have been ill and are still in a weakened condition could only realize the value of Vinol to enrich the blood, create a hearty appetite and restore strength, drug gists would not be able to supply the demand
 For all run down, nervous, anaenic conditions, and for delicate children and feeble old people, there is no other remedy like Vinol.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
s.e,i.. rh.. Recall Other.
Closely Guarded

A city physician was called into small torn to hold a consultation with the village doctor over patient of the latter He was certainly a sick man and the city doctor kneEe imD>diately that he had not been receiving the prop CT medicine. After leaving the bedside he almost slravely demanded: wat have you been giving hin,"
 The country doctor gave him an snlg- rnatic snniie. Well. Doc, if he sets well, I'll tell you" was his answer.
 She had been Told
 Amelia was four and full of initiative. The ether day she removed three gold fish fren their bowl and laid them out esrefnllY on the library table A littls later when her mother found them there dead. she exclaimed. My. Ameliz- but ysu are bad :" "No." Amelia said caiu- iy, T am not bad. I am cute"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

be much kipdeT. as the halfteas of the shadow cast by tho brim Eivfe . pofter- ing effect to faee from Thlch the arst flush of youth has Eoae.
 Another point to be borne in mind ls that women with sallow or brew skins should not wear any of the different shades of hepna or mahogany that ar' so popular just at present. They should wear black or some shade of dark blue Certain shades of purple slso sesFn t eounteract sallowness.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
rREG FIsH

Small thin fish, or large fish divided into slices or fillets. should be wiped very dry and foured before being put into the pan of boiling clarified dripping. Shake the pan gently until hot through; if you want the fish to look very nice dip 1t in egg and sprinkle with bread crumbs before frying. Drain and dish on hot napkin. Time required for this mode of cooking will vary according to the size, quality and thickness of the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
RECIPES

FrHit cookies-Crean one cup of shortening (prefeTahly buuer), add
 gradually one and one-haf cups of sott brown sugar, stirring constantly; add until thick and lemon tinted and one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in two tablespoons of hot water. Sst togstnEr three and one-fourth cups Of Aonr. thres feurths esspoen of salt. one and one fourth teaspoon Of cinnamon, aae fourth teaspoon of cloves and one-fourth tea s,ooR of mace Mix together one cup of Engiisa walnut meets broken in small pieces, one-half cup of entrants and one half cup of seedlees rsisias stir iBta heur. Then add gradually to the mix ture, stirring and beating until vel blended. Drop from the tip of a tea
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
BUYING A HAT

Selecting 8 hat with a thought of be- coningness and 'kindliness to oneself |" is not as easy as would seem. Especially is this the case with the woman no long CT young. To such woman, the brini- less hat with some sort of a brim will
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
marAssEs N CAKE

~ Molasses can be used in place of sugar in any cake mixture. If the naolasses is dark the cake will be dark in color, but the texture will De as good as when sugar is used.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Some of the baseball players seem to have killed the goose that laid ths gel- den eggs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

/ There is talk of diEerting steauers to Boston fFsm New York but New York has such 2 hold er them that # will not do much worrying over any such losses.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

Ball players may require considerable time to get to the top, but it deesat take long to blast their reputation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

Connecticut needs Senator Rrandegee in the upper house of congress and should insist upon giving his service tp state and natien the rousing support il desewAs
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

Can there be any connection between the reports that Cox has been speaking in Kansas and that ice there is an inch thick.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

The hen must speed up on production If it is going to be possible for the egg market to keep pace with the downward move
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

The governor of Maine says prohibit tion> has saved the nation two billion dollars. He saight De right if it had been enforced.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

Norwich has no election this year, but it should not be forgotten that there is an important town meeting tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

The man on the corner says: Those who play the game for all that is in il make 9 mistake if they develop ths crooked side.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

From the way Governor Cox talks it might be supposed he figures Bryan might help him if he would only speak
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

It yill seem bit strange in more ways than one that henceforth The Sun will not appear until evening in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
FOR FLuM

One need not hesitate to indulge like for frilly blouses and neckvear because of the problem of Autipg the friils.
 Just iron them out straight. as you would an ordinary rufis. Then hutf them with an electric curling iron.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

There is this much satisfaction for those who cannot get homes, thsy'1l not have to worry about a coal supply.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04

Unless care is taken in handling tho report about large orange crop ia Florida, Jack Frost is likely to corner it,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-10-04
Vo FHIekEN GRAYY

The water in which potatoes or rscs has been boiled is a good snbstituts for milk and -four in thicksning grsvies Crowned flour may ps added if neees, sary.