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Newark post., 1920-11-17
DOESN'T PAY FARMER
TO TAN LEATHER

Apparently it dOesen't pay the
farmer to tan his own leather. The
Bureau of Chemistry, United
States Department OF Agriculture,
is conducting leather-making eX-
periments upon the scale to which
the average farmer would have to
adjust his work, and specialists
say that the results obtained thus
far do not warrant general prac-
tice. Good leather can be made
in individual tanneries, but the
results are too uncertain to give
reliable profits.
The work was taken up by the
department when it became evil
dent that the farmers were feel
ing the injustice of transaction
wherein they sold a whole cow
hide for less than they paid out
for a pair Of work shoes-an Oc-
currence not at all unusual. Inves-
tigation shows that the leather
dealer is not entirely to blame
for the low prices that the farmer
receives for his hides. Too often
the hide from the farm cow is
taken off in careless manner
that leaves the skin full of cuts
and holes-farm hides are never
as uniform as those bought from
the packing houses, where the
animals are carefully graded and
the skins removed by expert skin
ners. For that reason the hide
buyer is always willing to pay
more for the packers product
than he can offer the farmer.
Then, too, the farmer sells his
cowhide to the junk dealer, who
deducts his profit from the price
he pays. Whenever it is possible
to collect number of hides and
skins it will pay the owner to deal
directly with a large dealer, the
specialists say.
Newark post., 1920-11-17
MAY GET SPECIAL
AUTOMOBILE LICENSE
NUMBERS THIS MONTH

According to statement issued
from the office of Secretary of
State, automobile registration
numbers held by the owners dur
ing the year 1920 will be issued
for 1921 during the month Of No
vember. Beginning with Decem-
Der 1, registrations will be issued
to all applicants but no special
numbers granted. -
Announcement is also made
that 1921 license tags may be used
five days in the. month of Decem.
ber, beginning with December 27,
1920.
Newark post., 1920-11-17

Slick City Feller--See that hill
over there? Well, it all bluff.
Just as Slick Farmer-See that
COW over there? Well, it's all bull.
American Legion Weekly.
Newark post., 1920-11-17
Disease Prevention

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reduce
tool Special attention children typifa!
Red welfare
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAEES.

At this time of year there are large numbers of children who are coming into the country to get the benefit of the many beneficial conditions which are to be found there in contrast to the hot noisy and congested sections of big cities.
 There is a desire for the health-giving air of the country, the chance to see the green grass. the trees and the hills, the opportunity to see the flowers growing and the birds and butterflies fluttering about, and an eagerness to escape the din and rush of the city streets
 Those in the country may wonder why those from the cities should be anxious to change their environment, but it should be remembered that it is one of the greatest revelations to the city children to get into the smaller cities or the country and have chance to get ac- quainted with some of the wonders of nature. The city children are as charm ed by the commonplace things in the country as those from the country are awed by the wonderful things of a big city.
 But it is not the sightseeing feature of
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
-ocoanut Oil Makes
 A Splendid Shampoo

: 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 ppoing, as this can't possibly injure the hair.
 Simply moisten your hair with water and rub it in. One or two teaspoonfus will make an abundance of rich, creamy father, and cleanses the hair and scalp thoroughly. The father 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. age.
 You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo at most any drug store. It is very cheap, and few ounces is enough to last everyone in the family for months.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department.

 the vacations Sor she big city bcVs and girls, but the effect which the change will taking of them to the country. The came sun shines over the city as over the country, but quarters are not so crampedl pure air is to be had on all sides and the changed conditions so much in con trast to those at home act as a restorative that should be of constant benefit throughout the year.
 It is therefore a most commendable service that is rendered in entertaining these young city friends, and even the children of the country should be anxious to do their part when they have the chance.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Now Attending High School.

Dear Uncle Jed: Last year I graduated from grammar school. One other girl and two boys graduated with me making four in all. Our class colors were blue and white, and we had class pins of blue and silver, with the initials V. G. s. for Vol untown grammar school.
 One of the boys had Theodore Roose- welt for the topic of his essay, while the other one wrote about Germany and the World War. My essay was on Woman Suffrage, and the other girls essay was about The League of Nations. We also had play called Mother Goose's Goslings and some of the children in the lower grades spoke pieces. I took part with other girls in a prize reading contest and was lucky enough to win the first prize, which was honorable mention"
 The supervisor gave a short talk and presented our diplomas, after which cake and cream were served to the visitors and children.
 A girl who yas present took picture
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o14 | T o1%tho<AN North Stonington.
Tho Key.


 I am a key. Years ago I was small piece of waste brass. Then some mold CTS picked me up and putting me in keg with great many pieces of waste brass nailed me up.
 I was sent to foundry where I was melted. The hot fire turned me into a red-hot fluid. I was then poured into a mold and left for three days and I came out a tiny key. I was dipped in a solution which turned me gold color.
 Then I was shipped to a factory where they made locks and soon a lock was made for me. The lock was nailed to a long slender black box called a pencil box to which I was made slave key.
 After being completed I was put out for sale. A girl bought me one day and I lived fir year in a wooden house
 She carried me around her neck on a string and lost me while gathering flow CTS in the woods.
 It is a delightful place here for I lie under a shrub on moss and a piece ot birch bark shelters me. Trees and flow CTS bloom round me. I expect to live here always and truly hope I will.
 RUSSELL BECKWITH, Age II.
 South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

us in his automobile for ride to the lake and surrounding places. There we saw donkeys, deer. monkeys, buffaloes and many other animals.
 The next day being the fifth of July we shot off some of our fireworks. be- cause of the Fourth coming on Sun day. We did many other things thai are too numerous to mention.
 In the afternoon about half past three my uncle took us in his car to the Unior Station to take the train for dear old
 Rose of New England" (Norwich). Wt reached Norwich about half past seven We then went home and had supper ant talked over our journey. We all went tt bed and rejoiced over being at home again in the city we all like the best CATHERINE c. HAYES, Age fl. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
wIDE-AwAKE POETRY.

In the Suburbs. 95ys a-peddling papers In tn city street May find life a glory,
 Thrillin' like an sweet; But, if youth returnin'
 Gave a choice to me, Newsboy to tn suburbs That is what I'd be! know one I envy,
 One that smilin' goes Even when it's rainin',
 Even when it snows He don't mind tn weather, Cause he says, says he: Rain an snow make sunshine Doubly sweet to me ,'' He sees wondrous sunsets, He knows all tn trees He hears birds a-singin' He hears hum of bees He has time for whistlin' Songs that fill his heart, Cause all his subscribers Live so far apart. He don't face tn troubles Downtown newsboys meet, He don't have crowd-armies Steppin' on his feet. Still he's all-important, For he must convey To his e-of-towners
 Tidings of the day. William Herschell, in Indianapol News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Lehnnnn Graiination.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about the graduation exercises in Lebanon on June the sixteenth. They began at o'clock with prayer by Rev. MT. Campbell. There was a chorus, the Summer Comes Again, by all the schools. Then followed: The Church on the Green, Laverne Pultz; Lebanon's Co- lonial Houses, Marion Burgess; In Elan ders Fields, Cora Chappell; piano solo, Eleanor Burgess; A High School for Lebanon, Woodwork Pitcher My Creed Ruth Fargo The Camp Exercises, liar old Madley chorus. Rose Song, group of girls; essay by Joseph Sinder; A Mys- tery of democracy Louis Levitt; Con- servation, Ralph Kenyon; chorus, The Flag and the School, by the schools conferring of certificates by Mrs. Sweet address. J. L. Meader, America, by all
 My sister graduated and is going to high school am going to graduate in two more years.
 GLADYS M. FARGO. Age 10.
 Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
A Visit to the Country.

Dear Uncle Jed: Last. Sunday after church I went to visit some friends in the country one mile from Jewett City took all my fireworks with me, so I could celebrate on the fifth
 The next day we all went fishing ana caught some fish. We took our lunch with us. When we got home we ate our supper and went in back of large barn to watch the fireworks
 go riding every. morning and nearly every evening. Today I am going to carry some food to some poor people.
 I like nothing better than to watch the men mow. and rake the hay. Best of all I like to ride on the load of hay when it is ready to be put in the barn for winter use. I like to help feed and water the hens and chickens and to pick up the eggs and also to watch the men milk the COWS.
 I am having a fine time on my visit to the country. I hope all the Wide. Awakes will have as good a time as am having
 MISS EMMA DEARNLEY, Age 10. Jewett City,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
The Little Loaf.

One time in a country far across the sea almost everyone was hungry, for only the very rich could afford to buy bread There were many poor people, and so there were many hungry pople. There was one man who could buy plenty of bread, for he was very rich. He loved children and didn't like to see them suffer. So one day he sent for twenty poor, hungry little children and he said to them: T will place in this basket loaf s'of bread for each of you. You may take one loaf and thenz come back every day, and there will be twenty more loaves in the basket"
 The children grabbed the basket! Each child seized a loaf and ran-all but one little girl, named Gretchen. s She stood there all alone. and. waited until the scramble was lover, aand then she stook, the, one loaf that was left, the smallest one. Before she ran home she found the rich smanSs and thanked him
 The next. daytime same twenty children came again, 4Theyesscrambled again, ant again, Little Gretchen waited and tool the smallest loaf.
 %When Gretchen gave her mother tht loaf she said, Tt is small, mother, but would not quarrel for the largest one. Her mother took the loaf gratefully and. began to cut it, when. To. six shin 1 ming coins of silver dropped out. te.%a"O, Grechen," said the mother l take these back to the kind man. The! are not ours"
 Gretchen went to the house of the kint kman and said:
 Here are some coins that I found il l the loaf of bread that I have just take1 home"
 "Oh, no I meant the coins for you be cause you have been very kind and yol l do not fight for the largest loaf" So Gretchen ran home with the none. | to her mother.
 RUTH MGovERN, Age il.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Arthur's Vacation.

One day Arthur's mother said We are going to the beach," Arthur said, "Are you coming, too?" N Of course I am. I wouldn't let you go alone" And as they were starting Arthur said T am going to take my bathing suit" which he did.
 When they reached the beach. the firs thing Arthur did was to go in bofhing After he was in a while he said "I'n ge over where the big boys are As he. ,was going over his mother said, "DonkF gc over or you'll get drowned" But think, ing we could swim good he went without his mothers permission. He became se tired he was sinking when a dog saw him and saved him. Arthur never wen there again and the dog was given : medal.
 ANNA D. ANNA, Age 14.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Yantic.
A Picnic.

One day last June my sister and l went to picnic which a club was giv- ing We started at g o'clock in the morn ing The weather was fair and warm. We went on trucks which were decorated with red white and blue. Everybody sang songs and blew their horns while we rode along.
 When we came to the place where we were to have our picnic I did not know what the name of the place was. But af- ter a while found out we were at the Golden Spur There were benches and tables under a grape vine which made it look very nice.
 We were very hungry, for it was about eleven o'clock. Everybody enjoyed their lunch because the air made us quite hun gry When we were through eating we played games. We also sang songs and some children played the violin. There was a stream nearby so we went in a rowboat and had fine ride. When we came back from our boatride we hao ice cream and soda. We played more games until we started for home. CHARLOTTE COHEN, Age 12. New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

The Teachers Desk.

During my school life the teachers desk was always an object of interest to me because from it I acquired knowledge, was taught lessons of goodness and love and given examples of character.
 Being very young, do not remember my first years of school very distinctly. Here again I received special lessons in many things which I remember to this day.
 Now that my last year in the gram mar school is coming to close, I am especially interested in lessons relating to character and morals. In after life I shall look back to those lessons, re- joicing perhaps did the right or with sorrow at having followed their lead, but I shall try always to be brave and good. IDA DE FAZIO, Age Il. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Glasgo
My Pet Calf.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am a little girl five year old and L wanted to write you a story, so asked my sister if she would help me. My sisters always read the Wide-Awake stories to me. I want to tell you about my pet calf He is white. with black spots on his hips, I call him Whitey. I take hold of the rope and he follows me all around the yard One day he got lost and didn't know what to do. but the next day ny brother and a friend who was visiting here found him near a large wood. I was very glad to get my Whitey back again.
 LOIS MORGAN, Age 3. = Jewett City,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
The Twisted Chicks.

Peep, peep, peep" my brother and heard in the barn.
 GO and tell mamma that there are some little chicks. Hurry, because the hen might squash them"
 My mother came. When she took it out what do you think we saw? You might say a little chick" No, it was more than that. It was a twisted one. One wing and one leg pointed to his eail and the other wing and leg pointed to his head We thought he would die. But he seems just as happy as the others. al though he is quite odd.
 JEANETTE SMIGIEL, Age Il.
 Norwich Town
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
voluntow,n
ons Fanrth.

Dear Uncle Jed: am going to tell yau ahout the Fourth of July In the morning and afternoon we shot off ire crackers and saluteE. My ancle and cou- sins were here. My nncle l:gfted most of the big fireworks. We had twelve things for the night besides :he saiLtes. firecrackers. and caps. We had six boxes of sparklers. We used them frs. Then We set off the other fireworks.
 Che was named Niggerc aase-. It was supposed to chase the one that lit iss but it didn't. It only made sparks iE the air. After we had set off the other fii e. works we sat on the i,or.n and seng songs and then went to bed. I wish vuu could have been there. The fireworks were beautiful
 BETTY BENSON, Age g.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
LETTERS WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKES
Esther'SDream.

Walking down Boswell avenue one day I met Esther Brown. After greeting her she told me of strange dream which she had the night before.
 She thought she was in canoe dash ing down a great waterfall And when just about to crash into large rock which seemed to have sprung up before her. she screamed and awoke to find that it was only a dream.
 In concluding. Esther declared that she was glad it was not a reality and blamed her experience on boating party which had taken place the same day.
 AS we had reached the corner we part ed, promising to tell each other of any future dreams
 MAXIE TOMAINo, Age 13.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

Lets have song first" So just to ac- commodate her we withdrew to the par Tor, where we danced sang and played the piano.
 Most all of the people were our own relatives and thus it was called fami- ly reunion.
 LILLIAN ANDERSON, Age Il. Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Birdie and the String.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day whenE l was playing in the yard my mother call ed me in the house. She told me to look out of the window. I looked out and saw little bird trying to get pieoel of the string out of cloth. She would take hold of the string and, pull on it. Then she would fly away. After time she would return and repeat this process ovei again. <
 My sister and I thoughtsit was tr5int to get some string to line It's nest~with so we got some worsted and placed i near the cloth.
 The next day we looked to see If, sht had taken any. and we found she haS taken almost all of it. EVELYN RENSHAw, Age II. JeWett City
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
On 2 Large Farm.

Dear Uncle Jed: My father lives on
 farm of 150 acres. He has eight cows.
 two pair of oxen, one horse. three calves, five pigs, forty hens and seventeen chick ems Our dogs name is Prince. Papa bought him for my little brother. I get up in the morning and drive the
 COWS to the pasture. I come back and eat my breakfast, wash the dishes and help my mother about her work all I can. have three brothers and five sisters. I
 go to Boardman school. I am in the fourth grade. My teachers name is Miss l Miner.
 LILLIAN M. CULVER, Age II. GlaSgo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
RaIsa For Younx Writers.

Write plainly on one side of the lpaper only, and number the pages. ! AUse pen and ink, not pencil. s-Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 25o iwords
 4-Originsi stories or letters only will be used
 5-Write your name, age and address t-plainly at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

of the graduating class and later sent. each of the graduates one. Three of the class. including myself, attended high school this year, and I think all passed creditably.
 GLADYS YOUNG Age IS. Voluntown
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15

tween a Newfoundland dog and a mastiff when suddenly both fell into the sea be- low. The Newfoundland of course, did not mind this mishap and at once swan to the shore without any difficulty. AS soon as he landed he looked around and saw the mastiff, which could not swim being quickly carried out to sea. The noble dog, instead of rejoicing over hii enemy's misfortune, plunged into tht water took the drowning creature by the collar and, keeping his head above water lowed him safely to shore After this tn, dogs were known to be the best of friends and never to quarrel again.
 LEONA DOYON, Age 1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
Our Flag.

As you came from your walk this af- lternoon, did you look up at your flag floating from the top of the fagpole Didn't it look beautiful waving and rip bling in the sunshine against the blue sky? I wonder if you have ever thought about what it means?
 Flags are signs or emblems. you know, and they all have a meaning.
 Yet there is no reading on our Ameri- can flag but certainly everyone knows what it means as if there were letters all over it.
 Our flag means that the United States of America is the land of the free, and our government stands for liberty and justice for everybody; education for all children; protection to all Americans at home or abroad.
 PATRICIA REILLY, Age 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
MxsTrip to Worcester.

The Saturday before the Fourth our family left Norwich to visit my moth CTS parents in Worcester. We left Nor wich on the 4.sSe train by the railroad time. but 5.s8 by daylight saving time.
 We passed many pretty views. but I thought that the Greeneville dam and some little white farm houses which were near South Worcester, with red roofs were the most4srtistic to look at
 When we reached Putnam we had a long, weary wait for two hours for the Boston train to come in. didn't mind it because I took short walk with dad and had luncheon with the rest of our family in a restaurant.
 We reached Worcester about quarter to ten and our long but pleasant journey was nearly over. We then took the Nor mai school car and, reaching my grand mothers house. had nice. warm supper and went to bed.
 The next morning we went to St. Ann's | church and after coming home read the Sunday papers ad played the piano and | Z2atrnla- Altar dinner my uncle tool
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
The Little Robin.

Dear Uncle Jed: I wrote this letter to my brother who is in Panama and mamma said I should write it to you. When mamma, Wayne and I were down in the chicken yard, I saw something fall from the tree. At first I thought it was an apple but it was too big for an apple I thought it was a stone but there was little bird. I started to cry, be- cause I was afraid it was hurt. l do not think it was hurt.
 It was a little robin red breast. We gave it some worms and the little thing opened it's mouth so wide that I laughed to see it. We brought it in the house and put it in box for over night. In the morning we let it go on the floor to let it try it's, wings.
 Mamma told Wayne not to leave the door open so the cat could get in but he forgot and did and in a few minutes mamma heard a funny little noise. It was the bird, the cat had come in through the parlor and caught it but mamma got it before the cat eat it. When I came home from school I went and looked into the box. It was not there asked mamma where it was and she said. "Olive, I have a sad story to tel vou Guess what it is." I said "The cat has eaten it up." She said "Yes." cried. and mamma let me, because she cried. too. Then buried it out under i the lilac bush and put some roses and ferns on the grave. I I have got to put some more flowers or it now
 Your little friend.
 !, OLIVE E. RATHBUN, Age 2s. 7 | Norwich. F
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-15
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Gladys Young of voluntown-The Camp Fire Girls Careers.
 2-Cstherine c. Hayes of Norwich The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach.
 3-OIive E. Rathbun of Norwich-Miss Pats Problem. AEmma DearnIey of Jewett City Grace Harlowe With the Marines at Chateau Thierry.
 5-Ida DeFazio of Norwich-our Pilots in the Air.
 s-Gladys Fargo of Yantic-our Jack ies With the Fleet. 7-Jeanette smigieI of Norwich Town The Boy Volunteers With the American Infantry. S-EveIyn Renshaw of Jewett City-In the Battle for New York.
 Winners of prize books living in the city can get them by calling at The Bulletin business office after 10 a. m. Thursday.