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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
John at the Front

One day, three weeks before the war, a boy was walking along the street. He heard somebody say Look out!" Looking back he saw a man with a gun aiming at him. The man shot at him but he tucked his head and wasn't hurt. A few weeks after he found out it was a German spy. Later he read in the paper that war was declared between America and Germany. He didn't have any parents so he enlisted in the army. They asked him his name and many other questions. So, many days af- ter he was sent to France with a company of soldiers. Then he was sent to the front. He was captured by some Germans and was put in prison. while the Americans were fighting. So he thought he would fight also. When midnight came he got up and killed the guard. He took the guards gun and went to fight with the Americans. When the Americans saw him they thought at first it was a spy When the captain saw him he said "Why, that's Johnny" He was then made to do spy work. He succeeded very well and came back safe. He found out many important | things. He was given, a medal and he felt very proud of his medal.
 WILLIAM DURR, Age 10. Taftyille
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A chasa.
NorWlch.

Two years ago when I was on the farm I had many exciting days. Once when I was coming home from the chicken coops with a market basket about half filled with eggs under my arm, I happened to arouse the COW with red sweater wh.ch I was wear ing. She soon started to chase me and away I ran as I saw her com ing upon me. I looked back many times to see how near she was. Once upon looking back I stumbled over a large stone. I broke most of the eggs but paid no attention to them and picked myself up immediately.
 When I was near a brook close by the corn field Billy, the farmer, spied the COW chasing me. He at once ran up to her and caught her by the horns and took her back to the shed, where she stayed.
 I went to the farmhouse almost ex- hausted. I left the damaged and un- damaged eggs to the farmer. When I was all quieted down I said to my mother, Never again am I going to wear a red sweater on this farm'' And never again did l..
 HLIDA E. VOGT, Age il.
 New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
George Washington.

The name of George Washington calls up many thrilling emotions in the minds of American citizens. He was the third son of Augustus Wash ington, born on February 22, 1732, near the banks of the Potomac, in Westmore-land county, Virginia. In 1730 his father married for his second wife, Mary Ball by whom he had four sons, George, John, Samuel, and Charles. and one daughter. Bet ty. His fathers father. John Wash ington, came to trfs country in 1857 and settled on the place where George was born.
 At the age of 10 he lost his fath- CT. His mother now became his sole guardian, and she taught him those principles of religion and truthfuIness, and at the age of 15 he had obtain ed midsh.pman's warrant to enter the English navy. His trunk was in the boat, but as he went to give his mother a parting kiss he saw the tears in her eyes; he ordered his trunk and determined not to go.
 Four years after he was appointed adjutant general of Virginia, with the rank of major. From that time his history is the history of his country. General Wash.ngton's election to the office of. chief magistrate of the Unit ed States was announced to him at Mount Vernon, on April. IA, 17S9 On the 30th of April he became l president of the United States of America. He did lot for his coun- ftry during the war. Betsy Ross made the first American flag. He was l elected for another term and then John. 1 Adams took his place. Washington retired to Mount Vernon, there to sIrend his life in rest and quiet. But ! his life was drawing near to a close | and as he was riding out one day on | horseback to visit his farm, he was 1 overtaken by storm which chilled him. through. A cold followed which settled in his throat and hurried him rapidly to his grave. His dying words were: q die hard, but am not afraid to die. I be-
 ieved from the first that I could not
 survive it. My health cannot last long" He sank gradually away on the 14th of December, 1799, two days after his attack. he ceased to breath. Guns were fired as he was carried to
 his place of burial, his war horse was
 bridled and saddled and walked be-
 side his coffin riderless. The land was
 hung in crepe.
 e- M. RAYMOND CHAPMAN. l
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
Walking on the Hands
BY DR. E. D. ANGEL

Beppo made a chalk mark on the floor about a foot and half from the wall; with a quick step he approached it placing his hands on the chalk mark, he threw his feet in the air and bent his legs at the knees until the soles of his shoes touched the wall
 I'm going to teach you how to walk on your hands" said Beppo, and be- fore the second part of the lesson each of you must do what have just shown you ten times-and you must do 1t so that your feet touch the wall very light iy."
 The boys began their practice and after many failures they found that the stunt was not so hard but could be done if one was only confident.
 Now" instructed the clown, walk ing on your hands is just like walking on your feet-you must get over-baf- anced and instead of falling take step with your hand I can't teach you this as l did the roll over and the others {; for this is trick you must feel-but can show you how and tell you what to do; then it takes long. hard practice. You won't learn this one in day.
 "Yoa must take quIck step forward this is to give you enough speed to get your feet ill the air. Don't try to walk til'ycur feet are up and you are just a little bit over-baianced and if you fall don't come down like ton of bricks but curl up and do a roll. By practicing against the wall as I have just shown you, you will get the feel of having your feet in the air and then you can try step or two. Walking Oil your hands will give you strong arms
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
Short Cuts
nv 'MoLLIE PRICE COOK

Genevieve was a leader among girls. Whenever the school principal wanted to organize the girls to carry something lover the top" she sent for Genevieve. She was called to form chapter ot the Junior Red Cross, to start the Liberty Loan drive for the school, to raise funds for the wounded soldiers.
 Genevieve was liked by every girl in school, by the principal, and by the teachers. She was not "stuck-up." She never cared~to hold office, but accepted favors gratefully. Also, she returned as many fayors as she accepted.
 Two of the teachers were discussing Genevieve one day. What is the se- cret of her leadership" said one. "She gets along with everybody and seems able to manage anything"
 "And she's so pleasant to meet, said the other. There she is now. Let's ask her how she does it."
 Easy enough" Genevieve replied to this question. Several years ago started to study the ways and habits ot people who are worthwhile. learned that these people are, first of all, hon. est with themselves and with others They are sincere, and never start any thing they cannot finish. They learr how to get along with people-and. nc matter what happens, they control tf1eii tempers. l decided to be like them 1T every way I could. It was hard at flrst 10 use self-control; but my mother
 ielped me by saying sc whenever started to show temper. Whenever yot zee me look down and shut my lip!
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
Proerastination.

Procrastination is long word, but 1t is one most of us know something about. And the boy or girl who is fond of procrastination is the boy, or girl, who thinks that tomor- row is the proper time to do any, thing. not presently. There is dan ger in putting off until tomorrow great ships had sprung aleak, and lay far out in the ocean with her signal of distress flying. To the joy of all on board, a ship drew near. and when it came within hailing distance the strange captain inquired through his speaking trumpet, Whats amiss?'
 We are in bad repair, and are go- ing down. but lie by until morning as it is nothing that needs to be looked into hurriedly. We cannot go ahead, but will have the leak tended to soon enough to prevent any real danger" was the reply.
 Let me take your passengers on board now" called back the willing helper.
 Lie back until morning" was the curt answer.
 Morning came, but the great steam CT had disappeared, having gone down with passengers, cargo. and the procrastinating captain on board. A lew or the crew had managed to save the'r lives by lowering Ifeboats. ship.
 Please, mother" Mary calls as she IS all ready to go to bed 'T want to get up early tomorrow morning and do some examples which I promised the teacher l would do tonight, but al- though I did not forget my promise I knew it would be all the same to the teacher. so long as I get them done!"
 Morning comes and mamma calls Mary! Mary!" "Yes!" comes ba ok the answer. Half an hour afterwards mamma calls Mary! Mary. You know you have those examples to do this morning."
 "Oh. yes but I can dress and eat my breakfast in less than half an hour and l still have an hour if as you say it is only o'clock
 Mamma waited 20 minutes, thinking Mary was up and dressing, then. not hearing a sound, she again called ana | was surprised to find Mary had fallen fast asleep. Consequently she barely had time to dress and eat, with no time left to do her examrGes; besides her temper was ruffed before going to school, and worse ruffied after she reached school and teachers temper was ruf7ed to think that just the day before she had given the class a lee ture on procra situation. which is promising to do today what we put off until tomorrow. She gave Mary such a private lecture on this one word that the result was that when ever she had anything to do she did it, l unless it was something that would adapt itself equally as well if procras- tination were applied.
 FLORENCE J. HILL, Age 12. Norwich.
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1 What Shall I Be? 1 G Answered. for
 RS Girls ESs
The Staisdcian
RY .cARoLINE N. wEIRIcH

BY ,CAkOIlNE M. WElRlCA
 AWell, daughter, I've at last found position that will be just the thing for you," said Dr. Baird one night at the dinner table. How would yoA like to be our Assistant Hospital Statistician ?"
 "Why father, I don't even know what a statistician is"
 Many people have no idea of the real meaning of the profession. Just forget about that word, statistician, for a moment What we need is girl with mathematical ability. She must be able to work with figures, and she must learn to compare the facts and figures of this year with those of last year by making charts and writing reports.
 "A practical way to begin in any such line of work would be as an understudy or statistical clerk in an office, where one first learns the business. Your first duty as a Hospital Statistician would be an understanding of medical terms in order to file intelligently."
 But father, I would need some spe- cia1 training"
 Mot many employed as statisticians have had the training necessary to be- COftl0 q cal. SuCCCSS. 1HOSC WllO dPP4C- ciate this need may take courses in statistical methods in the financial de- partments of all our leading universi- ties. However, the demands of differ ent houses upon their various statistica' departments are so varied that it would be impossible to map out a course of study to fit one exactly for every posi- tion desired. Our present statisticiar is not a college graduate. She started in doctors office and later attended school at the University of Pennsyl- vania where she studied Medical Statis- tics Her annual salary is $2,500.
 During the war the need for women statisticians was higher than ever be fore. Women were employed by th' Food Administration, the Y. w. C. A. banks, large business houses and, il fact. every line of industry. A salar' of $3,000 was not unheard of"
 That salary sounds good to me art
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19

said he would try him for a week and if he could do the work he could stay. The boy then left the office promis- ing to come at o'clock next morn ing and begin to work.
 When he was gone MT. Brown said to MT. Hayne, How do you dare to take that boy to work here when you did not get any recommendation from his former employer. For all you know he might be one who gambles or even steals?1
 We'll answered MT. Hayne, "did you not see that when he came in he opened the door for the, lady that was here. He took off his hat when he came in: He said, Good Morn ing" to everyone he met. He pick ed up the book I dropped and he said Thank you" when I said he could have the position. Are those not enough recommendations for a boy?'
 DIANA SAAMANEN, Age 14,
 Plainffeld
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAKES.

George Washington, whose name is as familiar to the boys and girls of today as any of the great men of the present time, and much more so than many of them, was a different type of man. reared in different surroundings. than Abraham Lincoln. No one will ever forget the story of Washington and the cherry tree and the lesson it teaches. and no one will forget the great patriotic service rendered by Washington to his country as com mander of it's army in the RevoIu- tionary war and as its first president.
 Few are the men who become such national figures that their birthdays are observed as holidays, and fewer still are those for whom such celebra- tions are held during their lifetime. Such, however. happened in Washing ton n's.case. and it is an interesting coin cidence that the anniversary the first year it was celebrated came on Sun day even as it does this year.
 The first to celebrate the anniver- iAdN CO4ue HcI6 lTOul rance 10 neID Washington and was stationed at Newport with his soldiers. and it was in acknowledgement Of the good will between France and this new country.
 Count de Rochambeau wrote: Yes terN1ay was the anniversary. of your excellency's birthday. We have put off celebrating the holiday by reason Of the Lords day and we will celebrate it with sole regret that your excel lency be not witness of the effusion and gladness of our hearts,
 Naturally Washington was greatly hattered. and the observance became a yearly event more or less general throughout the United States from that time. Adored by his soldiers and revered by the people. it is natural that his life should prove a great in- spiration down through all the years since his time.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
Fitchville.
Van and Betson's Adventure.

Yan and Betson were two eight year old Dutch children. The moth CT and father were called MT. and Mrs. Van Keitel
 They were happy little children and helped Father and Mother Keitel.
 There was much to do, too, for flowers. He sent many bulbs to the United States and other countries.
 One day Yan and Betson were alone in the garden. They had sat down on the old bench, when sudden ly Betson said, "Oh, Tan, look, there is one of those fairies which mother told us about" "Oh, yes," said Tan. By this time the fairy had looked up and said, Hello, children, would you like to go on an adventure" "Oh, yes, :" said Yan and Betson. So they start ed off on the adventure.
 Finally they came to the old stone in the yard. Yan and Betson helped to lift the huge stone, then they went down pair of steps. Soon they found themselves in Fairyland. They stayed about two hours in Fairyland, but they wanted to visit Goody Land. They drove in a gilt coach to the gates of Goody Land. Then they got out and went through the streets. All they could see was children eating cakes, candy, gingerbread men, and other goodies.
 Finally some one came up and nudg- ed Bet, who hit Tan on the back. Then both woke up, saying, "Oh, was dreaming?"
 RUTH TAYLOR.
 New London
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Voluntown.
Bronx Park.

One day last summer I went to Bronx park. We saw all the animals. There were the bears the lions. the tigers and lots of different kinds of deer. There was a bird cage filled with all sorts of funny birds. There were snakes, but I did not like them very well. We were going to have a ride on the ponies but when we got there we were too late, for the pom ies had gone to bed. Then we went home after lunch at the Inn in the park.
 CAROLYN MCCORMICK. Age 6. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
erandmether eraxham.

A little cottage stood on lonely hill This was the home of dear old grand mother Grayham. It was very colo winters day and dvr old grandmoth- CT was feeling very lonely. At last sht heard on the, old kitchen floor tht patt.< of tiny feet. ''Well, I declare, exclaimed grandma, "So you have come to see your dear old grandma ? It was so stormy the children came tC stay over night with grandma, which delighter her, as it was not lonesome then.
 EDNA WEAVER. Age 12.
 Providence
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LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Clarence G. Young of Danielson-I thank you very much for the book you sent me. l have read a few chapters and find it very interesting.
 Edna Weaver of Providence-I re- ceived the wonderful book, The Auto Boys Vacation, and it must be very nice story. I have not read it but am going to as soon as I can. I thank you very much for 1t.
 Florence E. McGoVern of Glasgo- Thank you for your prize book entitled Hilda's Mascot. I and many others have read it over and think it is a most interesting story.
 James McGee of Gales Ferry-Am reading the book, The Potter Boys Under Old Glory, which you sent me and enjoy it very much. Thank you
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19

before go to school my little brother and I throw some bread crumbs out on the ground for the birds to eat
 My little brother is three years old.
 He enjoys feeding the birds very much. In the summer it is easy for the birds to find food to eat. W hen l told my little brother that the birds ate bugs. and worms, he asked me why they were so pretty if they ate such awful things. At first the birds were afraid of us But after a while they came up nearer and neareE and nearer to us, and were not afraid. like to read very much. like to
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
My Experience With a Snake.

One summer afternoon my friends and I went for a ride to the country. When we arrived we had lunch and played games. Before we left we picked berries and nuts and were looking for the four leaf clover. Just as I was going to stoop, some thing crawled up my arm and bit me. "Oh.' I exclaimed. Ca hoppy toad'' But I was very much surprised when my brother took from my sleeve a snake. will never forget my first ex- perience with a snake
 MARY MCNAMARA. Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAKES.
Our Canary Birds.

Our Canary Birds. I want to tell you about some canary birds we used to have. The fathers and mothers names were Dick and Daisy. Dick was my own bird and he wa sa fine singer. Daisy was small and cunning.
 Mother put box with cotton in the corner of the cage for a nest. Daisy laid four little bright speckled eggs and in about three weeks three dar- ling little birds matched. One was a little green bird and the other two were bright yellow. The green bird jumped out of his nest He hurt his leg so that it made him lame.
 Later we sold him and the people who bought him said he was beau tiful singer. After a while we sold the mall, so now we haven't any birds.
 LOUISE AVERY, Age 10.
 Norwich Town
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light, that's sign that I'm holding my self in. .,
 T plan everything do. I plan each days work, and I make myself do just what I plan. I think that not keeping resolutions or promises makes numb skulp out of people No matter how ! dislike it, live up to my self-imposeG duties each day"
 "In other words, Genevieve, saio ore of the teachers smilingly, you or scsise yourself This makes you able tc organize others. Organization is the greatest shortcut to achievement.
 '"lm afraid l sound like preacher, Hiss Smith; but you asked me-and it's aI ttuel"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
Bee Lines.
Providence.

We've all known people who have followed the bees example in keep ing busy, yet who have failed to get much done. It's because they haven't found the other secret of the bees success.
 Did you ever hear about a bee line?" When people want to get somewhere in a hurry they talk about making "bee line' towards it. A bee never starts out to get anything without first flying up into the air and sighting his destination.
 Too many classes follow the ex- ample of the bee in only one point, keeping busy. They don't arrive at any special place because they
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
.ben too Woes Meet

Secretly every wife is ercey ambitious for her hus- band-his success, appearance strength-hls stand ing among his fellow men. a Be worthy of that wife of yours. Keep healthyl Strength, appearance, success depend on health. Living habits today are largely artificial indoor sedentary To be healthy, we must regard Natures laws. And one of the first of her laws is Avoid Constipation. Keep the po;sons of intestinal matter moving out of your body"
 By an entirely new principle Nujoi will keep the poisonous waste moving out of the body. Every other form of treatment either initiates or forces the system. Nujol works on the waste matter instead of on the system.
 Nuiol prevents constipation by keeping the food waste soft thus helping Nature establish easy thor ough bowel evacuation at regular intervals healthest habit in the world.
 It is absolutely harmless and pea-ant to try it. sealed b9ttIss @ 0py & sans & Spe o "a NevY York, for bookl=t Thirty Fest of Danger"
 New Method of Treating an -O.d Coza2laints =
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
How | Saved Bird.

One day as I was going to school 1 I went to the spot and found poor, helpless bird, and I saw his wing was broken and tears came to my eyes. l thought what pain. he was in, so brought him to my home, but he soon died. I think tried very hard to help him on his way. Don't you all think so?
 JOHN McGovERN, Age g. Glasgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
RHEUMATIC PAINS
 RAISING ARUMPUS?
Sioan's Eminent, kept handy.
 takes the fight cut of them

CLOSING around in the wet and
 then - the dreaded rheumatic 0 twingei But not for long wheA Slesn's Liniment is kept handy.
 Pains, strains, sprains = how soon this old family friend penstrsfss WitboHt gabbssg and helps drive 'em awayl And how cleanly. too no muss, no bother, ne stained skin or clogged poces. Muscles Timber up, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia are promptly re heved. Keep a bottle handy ali the time. Get one today if you've run out of Sloan's Liniment.
 An druggists -3sc.. 7Oc.. $1.4o.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-19
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

for 1t
 corinne E. Burgess of Lebanon-I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled Teddy I
 have read it through and find it real
 interesting.
 Elizabeth Avery Of Norwich Town
 Thank you ever so much for the prize
 book entitled The Camp Fire Girls
 Behind the Lines that you sent me. ]
 have just finished reading it and found it very interesting.
 Gertrude Soule of Jewett City
 Thank you very much for the prize
 book you sent me. The Motor Boys Outing. I found it very interesting
 and enjoyed reading it. I hope to win another prize some day. Alice Johnson of Norwich-I re-
 ceived the prize book you sent me en-
 titled The Life of Lincoln, and wish to thank you very much for it. I have read it through and found 1t very in- teresting. Dorothy LilIibridge of voluntown-I thank you very much for my prize book, the title being The Auto Boys Big Six. 1 have not started to read it yet but will later. and know I will
 enjoy it very much. LIE WINNERS UT FH~%E 6OOko 1-Louise Avery of Norwich Town
 Polly.
 2-Leonora Chapman of Norwich Elsie Dinsnore- ] 8-Doris May RIiven of voluntown- Wild Kitty. 4-Hi'Na E. vost of New London l The Yellow Violin. civilian Durr of Taftville-Larry
 Rarlow's Ambition. s-kathleen Ryan of Norwich Town l The School Queens. I'M. Raymond Chapman Of Fitch ville-Rescued by Prince. S-Diana Saamanen of Prainfeld- | The Yellow Violin. The winners of prize books living ir ] the city may call at the business of ! flee of The Bulletin for them at any i hour after 10 a. m Thursday.