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Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Whether he had given name that
 ccujd be Identified elsewhere or whether
 he was able to prove an alibi he had evil
 dence right at his fingers ends that
 overcome the reasons which caused him
 to be suspected.
 Thus in an interesting manner has the finger print idea been shown to be val uabie both from the standpoint Of the
 suspected as well as from that Of the prosecutor. In this particular instance the possession of the fngerprints of the man sought saved the authorities much time and expense while it served to greatly reduce the difficulties of the fel' | low who was so unfortunate as to re- semble the man wanted. If the time evei comes that every person is fingsrprfnted
 the danger of being punished for some thing another did will bc still further eliminated.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23
THE HOUSING SITUATION.

Tha housing problem is one that is bothering many of the large cities and go serious has it become that the need of special Legislation to deal with the situation has been recognized in several states.
 In spite of the demand building is at a standstill. Conditions are such that people are not desirous of putting capi- tai into construction work when prices are at the peak with the expectations that easier conditions in the not distant ruture will make such investments de- c:dedly poor ones. But with this situa- tion prevailing there are those demand ing accommodations and there are those who are being imposed upon by profit eering landlords because the opportunity is presented to make unjust demands. This is particularly true in communities which have grown as the result of de- velcpments incident to the war It is a case where those who cannot get accom- modations not only need to be accom- modated but where those who are ac- conmodated and paying an adequate rental should be protected. In order tc do what seems to be necessary number of states are at the present time inter- ested in legislative sessions called tc deal with the problem.
 Whether it will work out as eontem plated remains to be seen but in New Jersey a law has been passed exemptinG
 from taxation for period of five year:
 all dwellings erected in that period. An other gives the assessors the authority tt inquire into the rents paid by tenantl
 with view to changing the assessmen
 in keeping with unjust profits. Protec
 tion has also been given to the tenant t
 insure him against unjust evictions l In the state of New York the legis lature is now engaged in endeavoring t relieve much the sara situation that ex isted in New Jersey. In Boston the step towards relieving the housing situatio
 do not appear to be progressing yer rapidly when only one permit In tn week has been granted for 8 dwelling while complaint in Philadelphia Is tha the situation there Is as serious as any where else. It is a hard time for thos trying to get housing accommodations i large centers.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

walking on the sidewalk in front of her home she passed two boys who were scuf- fling and one of them slipped into a pud- dle, splashing muddy water over her clothes. She gave one mortified glance at the dress and then before the boy could realize what was happening she ran to him and began to wallop him with all the strength her small fists pos sesed.
 My mother worked hard to iron this dress" she said between blows, land now it will have to. be washed again." and she gave him a final whack as emphasis.
 Unbiased
 She hadn't been particularly interested in the fight for suffrage through the years of her useful life, but had devoted herself Loyalty to domestic pursuits in the service of her employer However when informed that wem en were to have full rights to vote, she announced:
 well, I'm going to read up on the men who are trying to be elected ant find out all about them and who's thu best man before I vote for him-but i ain't going to be no democrat
 Hadn't Met Her. new clerk in the department stori was asked by a woman customer whert she might find mosquito bar The clerl misunderstanding replied: T haven't been here long so I don believe I know where you will find Mis Keta Barr"
 Then studying minute as she say I the puzzled look on the customers fac she added: "Oh, I misunderstood. you'l find mosquito bar on the other floor"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Mrs. Turner shook the mop refociously and looked at her husband as though she wished she were shaking him.
 '.any one who could do such a trick is common, that's my opinion The old man smiled at his wife's tifade. He knew she didn't really mean it even though she though she did at the time.
 well" he observed. "Abe Lincoln said that the Lord must have liked the common folks because he made So many of them"
 He must have liked you extra well anl made you extra common" Mrs. Turner snapped back
 .'clad some one likes me-" he replied. wish you would hurry up with supper. Turner knew he was in the wrong, for he had promised to help Mrs. Turner put down the stair carpet that afternoon and instead he had listened to the tempt 1 ing voice of neighbor and gone fishing l Why is it." he thought as he sat by
 the window waiting for the evening meal "tilat spring cleaning always cannes al I the best fishing season and why does i always have to be finished on Saturday !. afternoon?"
 The splntter and aroma of frying port chops were almost agonizing. Ordinarily ] he would be in at the scene of action l talking to ma while she prepared tn l meal.
 After what semeed an age of waiting l the meal was served
 1 The old mans eyes twinkled wia
 musement at his wife's efforts to sta. cross. Twice she almost forgot that sh was angry and her eyes smiled hack a she listened and nodded her head in in 1 terest to the fish story he was telling But at the close of the yarn when req
 laugh was in order, she suddenly frog up and relapsed into frigidity.
 1 Turner decided that a walk would Il good for them both, even if he did hay to take it all alone. So he stepped GU
 and headed toward the village.
 "Ma never did have much success stay
 ing mad he told himself 'sSshe'll for get all about it by the time get back He pulled of his hat to let the breez blow through his thick white hair : Must think of something nice to tak
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23
CLEANED FROM FOREIGN
 EXCHANGES.

Strap Hanging For All: Complain ing passengers on our tubes may none the less be thankful that London has
 not yet found it desirable to follow the example of Paris, where seats
 have been abolished altogether in some
 of the carriages, and even the earliest
 corners have to stand. A series of iron rods runs from floor to roof, and on these one hangs throughout the jour- ney, with no hope of ever dropping in- to the seat vacated by the fellow pas senger on whose foot you have been standing.
 Some Nonagenarian CoIoneIs: How ever much the army councils new regulations for colonelS may improve the service, one cannot avoid a pass l ing regret at the decision that these 1 officers must retire at the age of TO- 1 for it means the removal of many in-
 teresting figures from regiments with 1 which they have often been associated l throughout their military careers. i There is, for instance, Lieut. General i Henry Kent, who has been colonel of 1 the Middlesex Regiment for 20 years. l He joined the army 75 years ago, at l the age of 20. and half a century ago was commanding the Die Hards." An
 equally long service career is claimed by General Sir George Higginson, the colonel of the Worcestershire Regi- ment, who went through the Crimea campaign with the Guards.
 The Oil Express: Although the oil- fired engine that drew train from London to Birmingham may have been the first oil-engine express, it was, of 1 course, not the first experiment to make oil do the work of coal. During the coal strike of 1912 the Midland Railway equipped locomotives for burning oil. and in the early nineties
 the Great Eastern Railway had several
 oil-burning engines in use, which we
 believe were quite successful though not so economical as coal engines What many eningeerS place great
 faith in is pulverised coal, which was , introduced on the Great Central about two years ago. This is said to have | great possibilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23
Stories That Recall Others
Appreciation

Small children as 8 rule dc not seem to appreciate all the efforts that are put forth in their behalf merely taking food, clothing and all the other things provided by the parents as part of the game, and paying no attention to them. However, miss of four
 She was daintiiy attired in a pink gingham dress, every ruffle and tuck of which was ironed to perfection While
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23
TIE WONDERFUL FRUIT MEDICINE Every Home h This State
 Needs "FFuit-a-tiVes"

To those suffering with Indigestion, Tozpid Lioez, Constipation, Sick or Nervous Headsehes, Neuralgia, Kidney Trouble, Rheumatism, Pain in the BGck Eczema and other Skin 4 fections, 'Fruit-a-tives' gives prompt relief and assures a speedy recovery when the treatment is faithfully followed.
 'Fruit-a-tiyes' is the only medicine made from fnGs = containing the medicinal principles of apples, oranges, figs and prunes, combined with valuable tonics and antiseptics. ' 5oc. a box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid, by T-A-TIVES Limited, 0GDENSBURG. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

The Massachusetts law that those
 who do not possess a iicsnse cannot sell
 'ianor is upheld and prosecutions under It justified Under that ruling no com
 snunity need wait for the federal author flies to pruseoste vtoiaters of tAe pre-. hibition law.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

When Governor Cex csmplAins that ihree-fourths of the Califsrnia papers ds Aet print the news sf the campaign he fails to get the point. Tiny don't leok on his false alarms as news.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

An excellent quality Of charcoal Is being made from the shell Of cocoanutA the process being a recent invention
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

All will bs pleased that no one was Injured but for General Cox ts partsci- pate in wreck thus early is a bad omen.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Cuban barbers use no brush. but lathei their patrons with their hands from 2 bowl made to 1t under the chin.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Less feod h Hsw repsrted te be In
 fold storage and 1t VIII not be mans
 days before the icersn can bs das. charged.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

As often as the season changes the women will have bet or two to threw into the ring.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Every year Greater London uses ; quantity of water sufficient to flood { canal 100 feet wide and 300 miles long tt depth of twenty feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Great wine year in France" says a headline. It's great whine year over here.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

The man en the corner says: If yos cannot inherit fortune the next euick est thing is ts own saloon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Farmers wives in Japan rear SIX worms. just as women on the iar1ns h1 this country keep poultry.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

It is apparently the purpose sf the an. archists to frightcn the world inte be. Viewing and actsNg as they do.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

From now on those who arc locking for the rich autumnal pictures win be
 making daily drives into the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

California has mnde a EiT increase ;r population in ten years, but it cannot bt because of its easthquakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-23

Wonder if Governor Csx has any
 pfooness dope on what is being rafsed to buy the presidency of France.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
The Yawn Epidemic.

Yawn in a crowded car. Half a
dozen others, their nerve centers I'M
consciously stimulated by your action,
will repeat it almost instantaneously.
All action is the product of external
stimulation, and most men have the
initiative faculty very highly develop
ed. We wear clothes cut in prevail
ing mode. We go to popular shows,
and to crowded churches. We do what
we see others doing; and we act often
unconsciously, without realizing the
source of our action. A scandalmon-
ger in the smoking room of club is
no less successful than in the sewing
circle Of Ladies Aid society. A
calamity bowler always finds plenty
to agree with him; but it is no less
true that the obtimist finds even more
ready to agree with him. Most people
would rather be happy than miserable
but they have capacity for both, and
often like the coiored nanny, they
may be found enjoying misery" SIM
ply because it is dull day and others
project depression. Most mems minds
are mirros, rejecting the thought that
is held up in front of them; yawning
when another yawns, smiling when
he smiles, Sowing in response to
scowl. 1t is wise then to smother
yawns and to subdue scowls, lest our
world become too full of them.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
It Was Once Disputed.
Los Angeles Times.

The case before the court was one
involving the ownership of a tract of
land, and the attorney for one of the
parties was cross-examining a wit
ness:
Nov, Mr.. Anderson, the property
On which you live was originally a
part of the 20 acres under dispute, was
it not 2"
Eyes, sir"
"How long have you resided there ?"
"Over 81 years.
"Have you hallmark me-have
you had 81 years undisputed posses
sion of that property"
The witness hesitated for moment.
Remember, Mr. Anderson" said
the lawyer raising his voice, "that
you are under oath. Have you had 81
years undisputed possession of that
property"
ut has been disputed once, and only
once" answered the witness. I found
a nest of humble bees in my back yard
one day last summer"
In the general laugh that followed
this answer the lawyer subsidized.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
Courtesy Now the Rule

London-The mysterious man who
left $4,000 at the London Orthopedic
hospital, refusing his name,. address
and even receipt, has been to Other
hospitals with an equal gift
His clothes were so old and his ap-
pearance so unimpressive that the
did not think it necessary to show him
in to the secretary, as he requested
porter of an institution in Bloomsbury
but let the clerk deal with him.
Putting down the $4,000, the bene-
VIOLENT visitor explained that he was
growing old, had not many more years
to live, and might as well get rid of his
money this way as any other.
The secretary, when informed of the
windfall, rang up a brother secretary
and warned him against not welcoming
with open arms man in top boots and
breaches, coat green with age, and a
cap (Which was the philanthropist's
costuma.)
Thanks" came the reply over the
'but he's been here" The
porters of hospitals he has not as yet
visited are said to have polished their
manners towards men in old clothes
more exquisitely even than usually
Boston Globe.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
Yeast Cakes.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The yeast
cake fad appears to be on the increase
People who never ate yeast cakes be-
are eating yeast cakes now
Just why they are eating them pos.
slbly some of the eaters don't know
Others eat them because of the fad.
However, according to several re-
liable medical men, no harm is likely
to ensue. There is an impression that
yeast cakes improve digestion, clear
the complexion and add to the beauty.
incidentally, it should be stated that
eating yeast cakes is not confined to
the emancipated sex.
One Cleveland man who has the
habit breaks out in Mandatory verse
love little yeast cakes,
They do me no harm,
they Danish my tum aches.
And heighten my charm.
An East end grocer, who is a natur-
al-born salesman and whose stock of
yeast cakes is continually increased,
has given away one of the secrets of
his trade.
"A lady customer comes in" he
says, land | remark to her that she
is looking very well, and then I add,
Eating yeast cakes, l suppose and
she says, What's the yeast-cake idea ?,
and explain that the ladies eat them
to increase their beauty, and then /
say But you don't need them,' and
then she becomes one of my best
yeast-cake customers"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
What His Line Was.

Vice President Marshall has found
new job for himself-a peddler OF
dope" He told the story recently to
show how easily president can
appear in public without being known.
He travelled through his own state,
making speeches in the campaign. And
this happened to him:
Il was seated in the smoking car,
thinking out what / could say to help
the Democratic party in a speech
was to make that night" said Mr..
Marshall. A large man slumped down
in the seat beside me.
Mighty bad day for business said
the stranger, observing the rain fall
ing in torrents.
What's your line?'
Motor car accessories
What's yours q
'Peddling dope
81 thought they wouldn't let you
sell that stuff
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
PrOcrastinatiOn.

"Never do today what can be put
off until tomorrow" is the motto of the
ancient order of the Sons of Rest.
Precrastination is restful cult bat
wonderfully expensive. 1t is so de-
lightfully restful that hard working
farmers build huge monument to it
every year. This seasons effort was
magnificent one. First, they laid
down 112,000,00O bushels of wheat for
the foundation; then for the base they
put down $4,000 bales of cotton. Next
came the shaft. For this they piled
up 80,0O0,000 bushels of corn, 50,000,-
900 bushels of potatoes, and the same
amount of oats. On top of this went
5O,00O,00O bushels of potatoes. Still
it was not high enough, SO 100000
bushels of sweet potatoes went on, and
to make it real tasty 5000 tons of
tomatoes were added. By this time
it was really satisfying in size there
fore it was capped with 100000
bushels of apples and 100000 bushels
of peaches, and all around it was a
pavement of minor cereals, fruits and
vegetables. The total value was above
a billion dollars. No, this is not an
Imaginary incident. The monument
was really built. It represents the
farmers loss this year through fail
ure to promptly apply known means
of control of plant diseases. On its
base should be inscribed "The Cost
of Procrastination." wall Street
Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29
THE WONDERLAND OF SCIENCE
ELECTRICITY, THE DEMON, BUT
SERVANT.

Harry T. Starnes in his Wonders
of Electricity" gives the layman q
glimpse into the fairyland of science.
We have come to take some Of the
things about us in a commonplace
way because they have been bound
and made subseryient to our wills, not
realizing the potential powers within
them.
We all fear electricity. In the form
Of lightning it kills US and burns our
homes, yet it serves us as a slave II
has been chained and confined and
made to turn night into day for US.
1t carries us across the country to tha
city in interurban trains and conveys
US about the city in the street rail-
ways 1t drives our automobiles, and
of late years lights our farm homes,
runs our separators and other ma.
chinery.
We generate or secure our electTsg
power by two methods-mechanica
and by chemical action. Mr. Starnes
carries a portion of chemical labo-
ratory with him and demonstrates with
q number of experiments the prOduc-
ton of electric current by chemical
action. These experiments are beau
tiful as well as interesting.
He carries q static machine and
performs some curious experiments
with the current generated from It.
He will also demonstrate magnetism
as a source of electricity, performing
experiments with powerful electro.
magnets.
After having shown the sources
Starnes will demonstrate some Of the
wonders and freaks Of its action. He
will use the earth and the air as con-
ductors and demonstrate some wire
less activities, such as wireless tele-
graphy, firing a mine. and blowing up
a miniature battleship at a distance.
He will carry Teslas apparatus, ex-
perimenting with currents Of high Pc
tentiality and high frequency. The
X-ray and ultraviolet ray will be pro-
duced. A miniature thunderstorm will
occur, producing the lightning as we'll
as the thunder.
These are only few of the many
interesting things Mr.. Starnes will usa
In his lecture. He carries with him an
elaborate equipment Of dynamos, gen
orators, motors and electrical and
chemical apparatus which has cost
thousands of dollars.
This is an opportunity of s/life-
time; grasp 1t. If you haven't a Ly-
ceum course ticket, secure your sin.
gle admission early.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29

to secure someone else who could work
with Mr.. Williams and give wider pub
licity to them.
The lecture by Mr.. Starnes is based
upon that of Mr.. Williams. and an out
fit of electrical appliances is carried
which duplicates that Of the other lee
turer But while the implements are
identical the lecture itself Is the work
of Mr. Starnes, who injects his own
personality and is making a splendid
success of his platform work.
Mr.. Starnes was for many years
superintendent In Indiana and is a
graduate of a well-known educational
institution, and In order to especially
fit himself for this work secured IN
engagement In ar Industrial plant,
where he became proficient along cleo
trical and machinery lines.
Mr.. Starnes has a winning person.
atty and a command of language
which has aided in making his lecture
a great success.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29

entitled, "Santa's Surprise Party" VI
rendered by number of the young
pupils of the S. S. At the close of tx
services, Santa Claus arrived at tt.
church and after singing delightful
solo, distributed the treats to the
youngsters. The audience were priv
legged to contribute to the starving
children overseas. The offering was
generous enc and symbolized the
true spirit of Christmas. At the NJ. E.
church the services were held at seven
o'clock and the children and parents
were given generous treat. A spleu-
did program of singing and reading
were given by the children.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-12-29

DR.. A. ]. Murphy and DR.. T. NJ.
Joyce of GAINESVILLE attended the Far
ley laymaker wrestling match here
on Monday evening. The gentlemen
enjoyed the match immensely. Stay
maker took the first fall in minute
and ten seconds. The crowd of spec
tators nearly raised the roof with ap-
plause. Farley put up great effort
from that time on and took the last
two falls and won the match.
The different churches held Christ
mas exercises in connection with the
treat and special services given by the
children Christmas eve. At the Pres
byterian church a splendid cantata,