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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Thomas Foley.

Catherine Donovan, widow of Thom- as Foley. died at her home at Is Roath street on Friday morning at o'clock after a two months illness. Mrs. Foley was born in County Cork Ireland, and came to Norwich when young woman. She was a devoted member of St. Mary's church and all the affiliated organiza- tons. She was united in marriage with Thomas Foley of this city many years ago.
 Her husband died several years ago and she is survived by one son, Dam iel F.. Foley, of this city, one daughter. Miss Mary F. Foley of Norwich, and three grandchildren. There is a sister, Mrs. Ellen Hartie of Norwich and a brother Richard Donovan of Whitins- lille, Mass.
 A missing suspender button often leaves a man in suspense.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
Wireless From Alex pasnik

A wireless from Alex Pasnik, who is on the s. s.. Imperator, bound for Europe, was received by his family on Friday afternoon. MT. Pasnik's message was brief. simply stating that he was well and expected to be in Eng land within a few hours
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
SOUTH MANCHESTER FIRE
 CHIEF IS CHEST urE

Chief Howard L. Stanton, who was in Somerville, N. J.. Thursday. witness ing tryout of an Ahrens-Fox 800 gallon bumper, has as his guest, Captain Louis M Hebner of the South Manchester fire department, who was also present at the tryout Capt. Hebner stayed at the Central fire station over night
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
Completes Freshman Year at simmons

Miss Helene Wulf of Putnam, formerly of Norwich. has just completed her fresh man year at Simmons College, Boston. Miss Wulf is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy, and is now a student in the School of Secretaria1 Studies at Sim mons.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
Unclaimed Letters

The list of unclaimed letters in Nor wich. Conn, postoffice for the week ending June a6th, 1920, is as follows:
 Peggie Burgan, Mary Lavallier, Waiter Moore, Charles E. Porter Ernest Prue, Mrs. c. H. Scovel.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
Griswold Patient RecorerInr.

It is gratifying to the. many friends of ex-Postmaster Jonas L. Herbert of Griswold, to learn that he is gradually improving, following an operation, for ap- pendicitis. Tuesday of this week at a pri- vate hospital in Willimartic Friday MT.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mir. and Mrs, Ozias Dodge and son John, of Norwich Town, leave Monday for their summer camp at Squaw Lake, New Hampshire. where Mr. Dodge has spent the season for twenty-five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
Won't Be Heard

In the matter of constitutional amend ments the voice of the people will not be heard throughout the land-Pitts- burgh Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
NOTICE

There win be meeting of the Nor wich Fishing Association at c. E. Lanes store on Saturday night June 26, at 80. Business of importance.
 C.. E. LANE, Sec.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

Herbert was visited by his son. John Herbert, and the latters wife and chEd, also by Dr. Charles IL Lamb. and wal found .to be. resting comfortably. A speedy recovery is hoped for by his rel atives and, friends. Harold and Lloyd Herbert, with their brothers family. vis' tied their father Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

 been a service rendered at the cost of more or less sacrifice on your part; and now in parting with you I feel as though a family tie had been sundered.
 Comrades, nineteen years have come and gone since our beloved order began its work. The record of that work is a grand one, and now, as I shall soon give f into other hands the direction of its af- fairs, can only say Forward" guide right" and as the left flank shall draw nearer and yet nearer to the right flank. as one by one we answer the final roll call: De ye faithful to the principles of freedom patriotism and humanity. God bless us, every one.
 On motion of Junior Vice Commander John B. Quinn the department comman- der was given a rising vote of thanks for his report.
 Other Department Reports.
 Other reports were made by Senior Vice Commander Percy A. Sawtelle Jun Tor Vice Commander John B. Quinn, De- pertinent Chief of Staff Frank P. Fenton. and Department Adjutant Charles \. Burdick. Department Adjutant Burdick also mad q report for the trustees of the World War Veteran Relief Fund. and the department quartermaster, Elihu S. Futile of New London and Department Historian Thomas V. Rooney of Bridge 1 port presented their reports.
 ! stamford's Mayor a Guest.
 Mayor John J. Treat of Stamford. who i, is an honorary member of Frederick A. i Hill Camp, No. 15, of Stamford. and who came to Norwich. for. the express .pur- | pose of attending the convention, arrived about 9.45 o'clock and was heartily wei | comed. Mayor Treat was escorted to a i seat on, the platform, :. i Commander Basely then introduced Adiutant General. -P.- Samuel Rigney of | New York city,e of. Comman ander-in- Chief William Jones' staff The quartermaster general brought a complimentary mess age from Commander Jones for the SUD- i port given him during the past year l Speaking of the work the national body l is doing he said that seventeen new camps have been organized, 13 have been
 reorganized and 8 more. set on an ac. | tive working basis. He went on to say | that if the work is continued as it has
 been in the past he believes that within l five years the U. $. w. V. should have
 at least 100000 members.
 The. .comrnanderz zin-chief: sand his staff have tried to maintain the standards ot the organization. he said.
 The response was. by Past Department
 Commander Martin :Laubcher of Rock
 vile @.
 Dept Commander .Baseley- then intro
 duced Mayor John J. Treat of Stamford
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

The first electrically welded ship ever built in France was launched re- gently at Caen.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26
we.re willng to swap

There's big drouth on in Cuba, but not the kind that we're suffering from here.-Charleston Newsand Courier
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

A missing suspender button often leaves a man in suspense.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-26

WE ADVERTISE EXACTLY
 AS IT IS
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

Department Of Agriculture has CO.
operated, have been held in many
cities during the past IL months The
increased consumption of milk fol
lowing these campaigns has varied in
the different cities. In Kansas City
the increase was 14.7 per cent, in To-
peka rs per cent, in Seattle per
cent, in Pittsburgh "a per cent, in
Detroit 10 per cent, in Tacoma 80 per
cent, in Davenport Is per cent, and
in Clinton Is per cent. The basis fol
the computation Of these percentage
increases Is comparison of the
month Immediately following the
campaign with the corresponding
month in the previous year. The
amount of butter used in the cities
after campaign has increased from
Is to 70 per cent.
In every city a part Of the work is
to explain to the public how the milk
supply is protected against contain.
nation. Other features are the work
with the schools and demonstrations
in the use of milk by the children.
That the work results in improved
health on the part of the little ones
is clearly brought out by the feeding
demonstrations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
CAMPAIGNS INCREASE USE OF
MILK IN WASHINGTON CITIES

Milk consumption was increased 80
per cent In recent milk campaign
put on in Spokane, Wash, by the
State College and the Spokane Farm
Bureau. The work was supported
by every civic organization, with the
assistance Of representatives from the
dairy division of the United States
Department of Agriculture.
During the week Of the campaign
1871 children heard talks on the
value Of milk in the diet of the child,
and large number of these children
helped personally in various ways 20
make the campaign a success. The
fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth
grades in the city schools made clever
milk posters. The primary grades
put on a play, 1.-THE Milk Fairies"
and all the children in the graded
schools wrote essays on milk as a
Perfect Food" A survey made be-
fore the campaign showed that milk
did not enter into the regular diet OF
4,770 children in the Spokane schools
or II per cent Of the whole, and that
8,846, or 31.7 per cent, drank tea and
coffee regularly.
Milk campaigns by the state agri-
cultural colleges, together with the
farm bureaus and other local organ
izations. in which the United States
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Responds With Reverse English.

Late Friday evening, William Car
ter, knight of the road with two
century avoirdupois, accosted a
kindly looking gentleman at the cor
pered to him that he would be much
obliged for the price of a bed. Eyes,
I'll get you a place to Sleep" said the
kindly looking gentleman as he
escorted his guest to the Hotel Endi-
colt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Spencer Speaks at Ellensburg.

NJ. l.. Spencer, dean Of the school
of journalism at tho University of
Washington. and captain in the in
telligence department of the Ameri-
can army during the war in charge Of
censorship, was the principal speaker
at the Armistice Day celebration at
Ellcnsburg yesterday under the aus
pices of the Austin Wheeler
post Of the American Legion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Bridge Luncheon at Olympian.

O 11sA1AOsAS'<0sA ~ OHJ HHsP1ssAss
A charming bridge luncheon was
given Wednesday at the Hotel Olym.
plan by Mrs. Walter Everett and her
sister, Mrs. Clara Leete of Tacoma.
A dainty luncheon was served in one
Of the private dining rooms. Tables
were conferred with white wicker bas-
kets of yellow chrysanthemums tied
with large yellow bows. Covers were
laid for twenty-five guests. Following
the luncheon, six tables of bridge were
enjoyed on the mezzanine floor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

to turn the traffic over 1t on Tuesdty
morning. During the remainder OF
the week traffic will be held up from
one to three hours at periods during
the day. The bridge will be open to
traffic from s o'clock p. m. to 8
o'clock q. m. each night.
The bridge is q 1OO-foot steel span,
and is being built by the Union Bridge
Company Of Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Mrs. Egoert Gives Bridge ~,

Mrs. Curtis Egbert was hostess
Tuesday of last week at charming
bridge tea at her home, 113 West
Fourteenth street, complimenting
Mrs. Augusta Kirchoff Of Chicago.
who is visiting her niece, Mrs. Peter
Schmidt. Two tables Of bridge were
enjoyed during the afternoon with the
high score going to Mrs. KirchofY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Morris Puts Up New Sign.

M. M. Morris, successor to Fiest
and Bachrach, has put up handsome
new sign on the front of his place of
business. He has added greatly to
his stock, and his show windows also
attract the attention of the passer-by.
His enterprise and energy show him
to be q conner.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Grays Harbor Veteran Dies.

Elijah J. Mcknight, q veteran Of
the World War and former council
man Of Aberdeen. died in the Colum.
bus Sanitarium in Seattle yesterday.
Born in Kentucky 80 years ago ne
came to grays Harbor eight years
ago. He saw eleven months service
and after his discharge he operated
q garage at Elma.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

"A fine piece of work." said w. C.
Salter, county treasurer, in compli-
menting the Washington Standard as
being the only newspaper in the
county to publish the complete cleo.
ton returns for Thurston county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

Benham-I don't think you need
any more clothes.
Mrs. Benham-I don't, II you want
me to win the prize offered by our
society for old-fashioned costumes.
Kansas City Star.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Training School Boys at Large.

Three boys, Lloyd Kriegbaum.
Earl Debreaux, and Claude White,
esceped from the State Training
school at Chehalis last Friday night.
according to word sent local police.
Each is II years of age, and White
is we'll we'll known to the Olympia
department, being committed from
Thurston county court.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Bridge Nears Completion.

Rivetng has been completed on the
steel bridge over the Skookumchuck
river on the Bucoda road. according
to an announcement made today. On
Monday the bridge was closed all
day from o'clock until 5 o'clock p.
m. to give an opportunity to build
the approaches to the bridge in order
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16
Well Guarded.

Two army trucks surrounded by a
large guard of troops passed through
the streets Of Seattle and the general
belief was that gold was being
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

See Kitty Gordon In Seattle.
Mrs Mitchell Harris and Mrs. A. e.
Baker, drove to Seattle Armistice
Day to attend a performance Of Kitty
Gordon, the we'll known English act
ress. They returned the same day.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

Charles Tyler Makes staff.
Charles Tyler, a freshman at the
Of Washington and men,
Der OF the class of 1920 at the Olym-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-11-16

pia High School, has recently sue
ceeded in making the staff of the
University of Washington Daily as
reporter. He feels greatly encou-
ragged in getting foothold in his
chosen field of work. While in the
high school he served for two years
on the staff Of the school paper where
he developed liking for journalism
which he intends to make his profess
sion. He is a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. Tyler, 400 Maple Park.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
TelIinq Him,

Bobby, your mother tells me you are very bright boy, and she ex- poets you to be a great man." said Mr. Blossom, as he sat in the parlor waiting for Bobby's sister.
 Ma never does 'spect right. She doesn't know what she's talking about. She told dad she 'spected you and my sister would be maried fore spring, and that was more than year ago
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
99 OUT OF 100

Of the little ills such us Nasal Ca tarrh, Sunburn, Itching, or Soreness anywhere, may be quickly relieved by applying YacherBalm which is harm less, and cooling. Keep it handy, and avoid limitations.
 If you cannot buy Vacher-Balm To- cally, send 30c in stamps for tube, to E. W. Vacher. Inc, New Orleans, La.-Agents wanted-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
MEN AND WOMEN EVERYWHERE
fMcKLES :;;,ss :5sssss }, 5; s:s
looical Reasoninc.

LIiile Eva Mother, what is book worm?
 Mother-One who collects hooks and puts them everywhere and all over.
 Among the guests next evening was Miss Sparks wearing many rings. Lit sle Eva. very ubocnant. suddenly cries .,v,t Look at Miss Sparks, mother s>Iss must be a ringworm ,"
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
The Idea.

Many Of the new theories of bring ing up children show that the old was were really perDicious."
 "Yes, I understand that they are claiming the hand that rocks the cra- dle is The hand that wrecks the world"
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
Cuticura Comforts 6ahv.. u.,-

When red, rough and itching with bo, baths of Cuticura Soap and touches .. Cuticura Ointment. Also make uso now and then of that cxqusitely scent. cd dusting powder, CUticura TaIcun, one of the indispensable Cuticnra Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

If some of the officials who are hold ing hearings on sugar could listen in nn any housewives line they'd get an ,Parful.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before. For all these workers the frequent use of Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic, healing powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the footbath, increases their efficiency and insures needed physical com fort. It takes the Friction from the Shoe, freshens the feet, and prevents tired, ach- ing and blistered feet. Women everywhere are constant users of Aliens Foot=Ease. Don't get foot sore, get Aliens Foot=Ease. Sold by dealers everywhere.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

They have invented a process for mnkiug wrapping paper out ot garbage. We hope garbage is carried away with she idea.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Remember to cave your clothes this year for the centennial celebration your great grandchildren will be cele- Grating in @0@0.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

The price reduction epidemic is one that can sweep the country with out lhc people making any effort to stop it
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

And now il is proposed 10 ievy a 4aX of $5 on bachelors. Nh fmposi- zion on liberty and the purSnit of hap nincSS
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

One of the candidates accuses an other os using smoke screen. oIref people thought it was gas wave.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

with some. where to spend the va cation is the problem; others, how ever, have nothing to spend but time
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Yes. Hazel, dear, repartee during courtship develops into plain back talk after marriage.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Don't boast of what you can do II, less you are willing to take off vonr coat and make good
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Along with the pointing with pride and ''vicwing with alarm there should be lot of hatchet burying this season,
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
Different Then.

Talk is cheap" sne said. Not if you say it with flowers" h replied.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
CapabIe.

Are these lady barbcrs eucceSsT .4sSo far as know of they are. heard sxss cf them discuss the Worlds Series n1cSt inteliigentiy"
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

A lazy boy and warm bed are d,m cult to part.-Danish Proverb.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

In Iceland, gull flesh Is one of the winter foods of the people.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Always give the devil his due. our It Is better to keep out of his debt.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
In justice to John Shell and his fam

Tn justice to John Shell and his family, it should be said that neither he nor they have ever claimed the extreme old age that was gives in some of the reports published in the daily press. story of the kind grows in the telling, and the desire for something startling to make good reading is nc doubt the cause for the interesting fiction (founde on fact) that has been published about old Uncle Johnny Shell.
 Facts, however, in many cases, are just as in teresting fiction, and we have endeavored in this article to give the facts we have been able
 THE CHATTANOOGA MEDICINE co.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Interested as the public may be Jus uav in inc matter of sugar. if isn't what yeu could call wrapped up.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
BIG ULCER
 All. HEALED

'sHerc fs another letter that makes me sappY, says Peterson. of Buffalo. one ehat ! would rather have than thousand dollars.
 Money isn't everything in this world. who would etNe all he has on earth to be able to produce q remedy With such mighty healing power as Petcrsons Oiut- o.ent. c. sell at al druggists for Co cents d large box.
 Dear Sirs:-
 .'I was an untold sufferer from old run everything without any relief from pain. A friend told me of your wonderful olnt- ment and the first box took away the pain Ulat had not left me before in years, and alter HEiHe just Hiae dollars, worth af the saive l am cured. The ulcer was
 inches by 6l@ inches. is all healed and ran walk. Never, never will be without Pefersons again.
 '-You may use this to recommend your ointment, fl you wish, l cannot say enougr to praise it" Yours truly. Mrs Albert Sputhcott, Medina, N. Y, Mail orders 1ated hy Peterson Ointment Co, Inc, Buff Hals. N. Y.
 MEN AND WOMEN EVERYWHERE are earning over 5000 every day sC ittng new pr6,ilsCt aweCteus like sugar, relative cost only 3c a pound. Greatest moueF making repeater on earth. Experience unnecessary Particulars free. Write Al PRODUCTS co. $.MEssks EN sr.ehs 0qtra.at- YogI drsssists sr D,
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
"ornER THAN MY MOTHER tos"

l have known Uncle Johnny Shell all life I . almost 6s would place his to6 Johnny Shell older than mother and she would have been lot Rad she lived till c LEWIS
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
6. C. HOWARD.


haVe Know 'VnCIe tommy She I have known or him old, old From all the few lived when he here he ag he Is years I talked in as year and he seemed ellgent him (Judge) A. 5 CORNErT, Harlan,
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

Shallow-brained people bow to the clothes rather than the wearer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
OVER 100 AND AN HONEST MAN

have known Johnny Sfell I have goods for 10 years W B Kelly told of man smith He he would be little over hundred now Richard Wilson, Shell talked 8 intelgenty heard l have found John Shell honest
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15

\ question lately agitated in the public ~ press as to How old is John?"
 Old Uncle" Johnny Shell, the Kentucky nlountaineer, who paid a visit to the kentuczy State Fair at Louisville last fall, has become famous over night as result of tkis controversy.
 Such papers as the "New Yor- Herald" the Literary Digest" and othe, periodicals of national circulation, haL niaated his picture, with comments on the question at ;ssue.
 So much interest has been shown in the matter. shat a special investigator was sent to Greasy Creek, Kentucky by The Chattanooga Medicine Company (whose medicine-FHedford's Black Draught Liver Medicine-had been used in the Shell fam iiy for many years) in order to get more information on the subject.
 Tho investigators report is given on ea, other columa Of this page. Tine result of this investigation seems to show, or tes- tinony of friends and neiGhbors, that John Shell is about ll2 years old, that his health
 is good for Q man of his age, and that
 bis mind is clearer than that Of the
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
Oldest living Man" or On! y aNoungsteI' of95toOO SulnnerS?
INVESTIGATORS REPORT

gN HE age-oid puzzle, "How old is Ann.n
 is now put into the shade by the N question lately agitated in the public ~ press as to How old is John?"
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-07-15
ATTOKNFY HOWARD SAYS OVER lOI

n of of is that time he
 
 l6, he 10 a old before April 1920
 NJ G SMITH, Pubic Harlan