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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Versailles.
The Boy Who Did Not Want to Go 10
 Bed.


 Once there was a little boy who did not want to go to bed. So one night his mother said he fright stay up all night Then he was glad. and began to play with his toys
 But after while he got tired of his toys and took his Teddy bear and pie ture book and got up in a big chair to rest.
 At last he fell asleep, but little man Ncame and woke him, saying Wake tip, you must not go to sleep you were going to stay up all night
 The boy said: sI was looking at my - picture book. I was not asleep"
 After a while he fell asleep again but the little man came again and woke him, and the boy began to cry T don't want to stay up any longer. l want to go to bed"
 "Not tonight, said the little man. You are going to stay up all night and he stuck his pointed stick into~the boys arm.
 "oh, how you hurt me-" cried the boy. His mother heard him crying and came running in and asked him what was the matter. Then he open ed his eyes and saw his mother and he cried, "Oh, mother. the little mai | said I could not go to sleep and | don't want to stay up all night. want to go to bed"
 1 Well you shall" the mother said "You have been dreaming, I think.,n Then he was taken upstairs ant l tucked into his bed. He never wantet to stay up all night again.
 FREDERICK Mel. IRONS, Age Ii. Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Coastind,

We have had some fine coastings here this winter. Last year We did very little, as there was not much snow.
 We live on hill. called Black Hill. 1t is very steep and long, Several weeks ago. when the coasting was good. we could start at the ton Of the hill and coast mile. It is thrilling sensation as you fly along the snow covered ground
 We also go toeogganning and skat- ing. There has been such a quantity of snow, coasting and skating have been impossible.
 hope all of the Wide Awakes have chance to enjoy these sports. too.
 HELEN r. BROWN. Age Is,
 Central Village.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
WINNERS oF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Harry Sehatz, of Yantic-Boy Scouts In France.
 Doris Johnson, of Jcwett City Timothy and His Friends.
 5-ovila Blanehette. of Danielson- The Potter Boys Under old Glory. f-Msuries Gahsn, of voluntown- Auto Boys Vacation.
 s-Raynnons Woods, of Norwich-In the Camp Of the Delawares.
 e-Neuhs Twins, of Sterling-Auto Boys Adventure.
 7-Mariorie Mason, of Mansfield Center-Boy Scouts With Joffre.
 s-Hslsn Swain. of Norwich-The
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Norwich.
My Calf.

I have a calf and she is a pure Jer- sey. When, she was born I took 1t and said Tt is mlne." So it was giv- en to me.
 I get up and feed it mornings with milk and at night I milk it's mother for the milk. She is growing very fast. I forgot o--tel1 you it's name is Sylvia. I like her very much. I have three others besides this one. The mothes gives thirteen. and half pounds of milk to every milking. hope to take her to the fair next year She is in a stall so that when she sticks her head through to eat l can shut her up. One day I did it so could brush her off. She likes it very much.
 Mansfield Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Raising Calves and Chickens.

Dear Uncle Jed: We had sixteen calves but one died; then my father sold three and now we have twelve. My brother Raymond and feed them every night and morning. We give them. one quart of chops and bunch of hay each.
 My old white hen raised eight chickens last spring. When they were quite large we could not find her for a long time. One day when I was picking entrants I found her under the currant bush, sitting on fourteen eses. She matched fourteen chicken. and raised them all but one. My mother made a chart and wrot,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Soii.

After heavy rain most of the wa ter soaks in the soil, and stays in the ground until the ground dries. When we mix humus with a sandy soil the water moves less rapidly through it. Not all of the water drains through the soil. It remains, clinging to soil particles. When the soil starts up the water by capillary action, the water has to move more slowly in the clay, because in it's climb it has a greater soil particle.
 HarAus means decayed weeds brush, plants and rotten substances
 RACHEL HARVEY, Age 13.
 Ledyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Msr's Good Lusk.

Poor little Mary stood on the pfat form of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad station. with a basket of oranges on her arm. She was tired and thirsty and hungry. and had not yet sold dozen oranges. The tran had just pulled away < when up came belated passenger.
 How much are your oranges" ask ed the gentleman. Fifty cents a dozen. SIT, I'll take dozen," said the man whose name was MT. Brown. Mary quickly put the oranges in a small bag and handed them to the gentleman. He gave her a doffar bill in return. She quickly counted out fifty cents in change and handed it to the man Keep the chazige,' said the gentle man. Thank you" replied Mary
 You are welcome" said the gentle man, and then he went away, Mart waited the rest of the afternoon. b,,t nobody bought any oranges of her. At five o'clock Mary started fo, home. On her way she stopped at the grocer's, and bought bread anS meat When she got home her moth. CT was surprised, and they sat dowr to fine supper. Mary said, T hons
 VII g1s have have as good luck tomorrow, al
 HELEN SWAIN, Age F.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
What Shall ! Be? l
 Answered for 1
The Draftsrrsar,
BY R $. ALExANbEl
eWhat's a draftsnan, Dadso

What s a draftsnian, Dadfo -
 "9s od thinking of being ctiee'
 Well, good many engineers 90 through the drafting room and many big executives in manufacturing plants come up by that rosite.
 A big engineer I once knew said, drafting Is the universal language by which the designer conveys instructions to the workman. It is the method by which the men who make the plans for a piece of work lay out all the details of that work and then pass op to the rneh on the job instructions down to fhe smallest detail as to just how t is to be carried out.
 Every big plant has q corps of draftsmen. Many of these men, faefeiy carry put plans or trace drafts pre- pared by other persons. You want to get into the designing end. There yoa will work out new sets of plans for the making of machines or the building of various Sorts of structures.
 From this petition, you may have your chance at an executive joh iri the office or In the field. You may work up to a position as Chief Designer, Chief of the Office, or perhaps Chief Engineer.
 Be sure before you rlzn 10 become a dFaftsman that you have the natural qualifications for it. You must be care ful and neat. You mist have a. natural knack for drawing accurately and clear ly. Then you should have an interest ii some sort of engineering,
 Tt will mean long, hard grind oi school. I can afford to send you to . technical school You ought to gc about four years, Of course, you con!s get job as a draftsman with les. schooling than that. Some fellows hay, to take their training in a night sckoo or a trade school. They make jus about as good draftsfnen as you would
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
onr School celehratinn

On the s2d Of February our school. including the grades from the first to the eighth. celebrated Washingtons birthday.
 The grades met together that after noon for the celebration. We sang songs, recited pieces, poems and quo tations. dialogue also was given by two persons, one representing Betsey Ross and the other George Washing ton.
 I enjoyed it very much and hope all the rest enjoyed 1t as well.
 ANNIE ZUKoWSKY, -age 1S.
 Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
My Pumpkin Vine.

One day I found little plant in the path of my fathers greenhouse which I took for a squash plant. l trans planted it among my other squashes. for I had war garden. Many other boys and girls had.
 As the summer wore on it grew big ger and bigger until in the fall it eov- cred 100 square feet or more and 24 bright yellow pumpkins had been formed, as I later found them to be pumpkins instead of squashes.
 I exhibited them at the county fair and received first prize.
 REGINALD AVERY, Age 3.
 Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
heIninu Mother cnok.

Mother allows me to help with the cooking some times, and here Is the recipe for tea cakes:
 Put one cup of flour, one cup of sugar. one and one-half teaspoons of baking powder, into a sieve and sift three times. Into a cup put one egg (unbeaten), two tablespoons of melted butter; then fill cup with milk and add to, four with teaspoon of fiavoring g; beat well. Bake in muffin tin.
 JANE SULLIVAN, Age &, Fitchyilie,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
UNCLE JEDs TALK TO WIDE.
 AWAkEs.

How often 1t Is that boys and girls pine for something to do, something to keep their active minds and nfnble hands busy. something that will be constructive. a service, a good deed. a new task.
 Play figures prominently, of course, in the life of every boy and girl. There is something the matter with the one who doesn't like it. Having fun Is a popular desire and we'll it may be for it plays an important and beneficial part not only in the days ef our youth but In our whole life. though our tastes as to what is fun varies.
 1t has been we'll said that 'all work and no play makes Jack dull boy" And 1t might equally well be said that all play and no training in any thing else gives him a poor start for Inc tackling of the problems of later years.
 Those who are looking for some thing to do arc not always the sober scdate little folks. They like fun as well as the next one. and the best of it Is they get if. but aside from the sJ,orts. tho games and other pleasures they also find fun in service, in get ling knowledge about this, that or the other thing and find real enjoyment tn doing satisfactorily what will helI others and what will fit them to be- come better men and women.
 The longings for something to do the desires to construct, 10 help. tc af- pcnt un ambitions seeking to deter mine what line Of service, what ef Forts. what work can be undertaket To tho future that will permit D achievement. And in achievement there is 10 be found that desirabi' combination Of work and pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
TanvilIe.
A Niaht seare.

My mother and father had gone to the show and I sat alone in the house After having read few detective stories, l went to bed. In the middle of the night I awoke. There was rustic in the kitchen and a kettle fell to the floor
 saw through my bedroom a sight that made my hair stand up. It was a white thing moving about. I quickly dscked under the quilt.
 It the morning found out 1t had been the white cat Dicky, who was after the fish
 HARRY COHEN. New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
When the Snow Flies.

last summer. where I played around, Acorns lay scattered on the ground. I put them in a hollow tree. To save them for the squirrels tea. For when the winds of winter blow, And all Is covered un with snow, How can the little squirrels play IT they go hungry all the day? Today saw the snow flakes fly. They came down whirling from the
 sky:
 And squirrels in the hollow tree Were cracking acorns merrily.
 Mary R. Merriman.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Ksty,s Pet.

Katy was a small girl of nine. Her father was a rich man, and Katy lived ,1n a nice house.
 One day she went out and met a man who was kind to her He took her to see his house. While she was in tl1s house a large cat started to snarl at her. but the man stopped it. Behind the cat was a whole family of small kittens.
 Katy started playing with them and the man said: Would you like little kitter? She wanted one, so she said ! "Oh, yes. I would like one, if you can spare one"
 The man said he could spare one, so Katy took one home. Her mother let her keep it. So she nut it in a small room and had lot of fun with it.
 This is how Katy got a kitten to play with.
 EDWARD LISTER. Age ii. Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
The bod and His shago,y

A dog was once carrying home a fine piece of meat. On his way he had to cross a bridge over little river. He looked down and saw his shadow there.
 He thought 1t was another dog with a larger piece of meat. He dropped his piece and jumped into the water to get the other piece of meat. But there was no dog there His meat fell to the bottom, where he could not get it. and he had to go without his dinner.
 LEO BELISLE. TaftvilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

our names on it. At night she puts on star for the one who has be- haved well all day And another star for being polite at the table. d. we do extra work and do it well we get a star When we get one hundred stars we get a prize Raymond and I are in the fourth grade at school
 RICHARD A. YOUNG. Age 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
wild flowers.

wild flowers.
 When We reached the woods we found many wild flowers, and picked as many as we could carry. I saw many flowers further back, and went back to pick them, instead of taking the road back to where my friends were.
 I then started to find my way home, but all in vain. I found had taken the wrong road, and, feeling tired, I seated myself under great tree. l soon fell asleep. My father happened to pass that way and saw me fast asleep, with a great snake near my feet. My father killed the snake and woke me up. felt very happy to be in my fathers arms, and was brought home in safety.
 ELIzABETH GoLER. Age Ii
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

But their opportunities for advance mert are not So great unless they show exceptional ability"
 Where could I read more about it?S
 You can start with most any book on elementary mechanical drawing. Then study book on Projections or Descriptive Geometry. These studies form the basis of your training
 (Mondsy learn about your friend the Mole.)
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

The Red Cross of America was started by Clara Barton. While on a visit to Switzerland she heard of the Red Cross and their work. When she came back to the United States she asked the government to help her start a Red Cross society in America. Finally she succeeded in getting money and volunteers and started the first Red Cross society in the United
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

@. To stretch each sail in plsee, ffst tack its end 10 the edge of D; then tack it te the edge of H, bringing the sticks .l6 inches apart, Garry it oyer and taek it ta ], l6 inches from H then to F and bsek 4e E
 For the kite line, fasten, one cord tc each end of the long stick E and bring the two sorts together to fasten to fhe kite inc about 2 feet from the kiEA-
 Copyright, 1920, by J. H. Millar. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

In very short time all the people who lived anywhere mar the shoh came to help take automobiles and tires out of the burning shop. It looks very funny not to see the shop in that spot now. It seems like losing an old friend to me, because I have lived near it so long.
 KATHLEEN RYAN.
 Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
My Serapbooi<.

I have been sick with the influenza, and when I was getting well books. I am making them now. Per haps you would like to know for whom and how I am making them. am making them for the little girls or boys over in the hospital.
 First, took some old notebooks and after every other page l cut out two pages so that it would close up better. Then I cut out pictures, pug zles, stories and jokes, and pasted them in. Mamma, who has been sick also. has helped me make these scrapboolSs.
 MARY CHAPPELL. Age g.
 Chestnut Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
LETTERS OF AckNowLEeeMENr

Eva Burehman, of Norwich--I thank you very much for the book you gave me. Ppsgy Alone. ] read 1t and found it very interesting.
 Marjorie Gates, of Gales Ferry - Fseeived the book entitled Betty, the Scribe, and like it very much. It is ono of the niecest books have ever read. Thank you very much.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
POETRY. Billy White.

6taV HSuHNCs O Btny White. A charming sight You make, as in your coat of snow And harness gay, Upon your way Aicrg the streets you proudly gol A merry load Along the road You pull with tossing head held high Such shouts of glee And jolhty Bring smiles to every passer-ey.
 - So patient, kind 'Twere hard to find A playmate gentler. Bill. than you You like the fun, And anyone Can see that you like Riddles" tool No unlSind word Have you e'er heard Ne'er known a blow. O Billy White; 'Twixt you and me That's why, maybe, To serve them gives you such de-
 -Louella C. Poole.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Mary,s Oversight.

There was little girl and her name was Mary Brown. She lived with her mother in a little cottage. Her moth CT had to work very hard in order to support the house. One day Mary's s mother sent her to the store to get some things for the house. When she got to the store and purchased the articles required, she felt in her pock- cts for the money, but she could not find it anywhere. She did not know what to do, so she told the clerk. He said, Tt will be all right, you can pay me some other time" On her way home, Mary felt in her dress pocket, and to her surprise she found the money. She then hurried back to the house and told her mother what had happened.
 Her mother said, You want to look more carefully in your pockets next time."
 ELSIE WARREN, Age 12.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Unable to Reeoanize 1t.

Congress appears to be too busy looking for shortcomings in other gov ernmental branches to recognize it's own.-Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
rHE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Cirls' Department

Potter Boys With the Tanks.
 The winners Of prize books living in Norwich may call for them at The Bulletin business office at any hour after 10 a. m. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Yandc.

wounded. who are carried to the hos pftal and cared for.
 HARRY SCHATZ, Age II.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04

[. Write plainly on enc sfae of the. paper only, and number the pages.
 q Use pen and ink. not pencil
 q Short and pointed articles will Do given preferenca Do not use over x5o words
 [. Original seoxies or letters onfs ufll be used.
 E Write yssr nama. ago and ad- arsss plainly Af the bottom of the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Lost Her W.v.

One fine day in summer my friends and went to the woods to pick some
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
The Red Cross.

Copyright, 1920, by J. H, MHlar
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-04
Here is preof:
Yoar money back r # faifl

Engier.s Broadway Pharmacy. Nor wich. Ninol is sold in Danielson by Berthiaume's Pharmacy and druggists
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16
Mesh Bags Are
Appropriate Gifts

At the present time Mesh Bags are
very much in favor in the most I'm
portsnt fsshisa eenfers. Mesh bags
arc both ornamental ~ well -
useful, they will b in vogue for
many seasons to come.
Comprehensive assortments make
this store the most desirable pIsce
tn select your gifts Of . mesh bag.
Well made bags Of fiiie mesh and
fish scale mesh in numerous styles
and sizes. Many have novel
frames, while others have frinscd
and elaborate lace designs 1t bot
tom. all Of self material. They
come in both silver and gold finish
Prices range, according to size
an: IN ~ KIND I'd fro" $500
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16

accompaniment b. Miss Helen PET
erson A baxar = to be held IN con-
nect1on with the AFFAIR and . delic-
ious luncheon will Be served.
1a1y Enjoy Enteftainnent
There was q good attendance 1t
the community entertainment
sponsored Tuesday evening 1t the
Cleland Presbyterian church, when
the closing reels Of the pictufe In
terpretatton Of Edgar Allan Poe's
The Raven" were given. There
was IN educational and . comic
MIN ~ we'll. The next entertain
ment on Dec. u will be q stereopt-
con lecture.
Meet With Mrs. Tlt.eFin9ton.
Mrs. John Titterington Of 1926
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16

Fourteenth-and-a-half street was
Tussday night hostess to the MEM
bers Of the Optimus Reading circle.
Following the delicious supper,
served 1t Z O'Clock. the evening
hours were given over to the pro-
gram. which was Negroes Of the
South. Mrs. Charles Z. Bryan had
charge Of the evenings study. The
next meeting will BE- hold on Jan.
10 1t the home Of Mrs.. Frank Young
in Davenport.
Enteftnin Il Christmas Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Joe r Lane Of 1917
Mississippi avenue. Davenport, en-
ter.ained 1t delightfully."- appointed
Christmas dinner Tuesday evening
at the Davenport Outing club. Ia
bles were laid for 50 trt-city guests
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16

II . room beautifully decorated in
the Christmas colofs. Winter ber-
Fies and poineettias decorated the ta-
bles with numerous red caVdles
4h0ut the room. The lights were
dEaped with red. Games of bridge
were enjo7ed following the dinner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16
Auxustaaa N.C.T.u.

Mrs. V. o. Peterson entertained
the members Of the Augustana W.
C. T. U. at her home, 1906 Eighth
avenue, Tuesday evening. The
members will take up anti-narcotics
work in the Sunday schools. The
program was in charge OF Mrs. W.
F. Caldwell and Mrs. Ethel Odel-
berg, and Mrs. Caldwell gave
splendid treasurer's report A So
cial hour was enjoyed and delicious
refreshments were served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16
Pack Boxes for ORPHANS.


Tuesday night the committee from
Helen Gould auxiliary, which has
charge Of the Christmas work. met
1t the home Of Mrs Emma Sheesley,
1882 Forty-fourth street, and pack
ed boxes for each of the 76 children
In the orphans home in Normal.
The children are orphans Of Span
ish war veterans. Mrs. Olivia Reid
will take the baskets to the home
and Mrs. Eugenia L. Franks, de-
psrtment president, will probably
accompany her.
To Entertain at West Bowling Homo
Mrs. Wooa Long at her home
in West Bowling this evening
win entertain the missionary and
aid society Of the Pleasant Ridge
Presbyterian church at the regular
monthly meeting Of the society The
program il in charge Of Mrs. John
Champion Of Milan. The home topic
Is on "Mormorism,"' and there will
b . piano solo by Miss Hazel
Long. The foreign topic on
Armenia" viii! be given by Mrs.
lawrence Peterson. A duet will be
given BY Mrs. Peterson, with ukelele
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-16
WIN Observe Anniversary.

Bowling Presbyterian church will
observe the ter-centenial Of the
landing Of the Pilgrims next We'd
nesday, Dec. %, when . pageant
will be given in connection with the
social to be held at the church. A
candy booth will be conducted anu
lunch will be served. Proceeds
from the affair will be sent for the
benefit Of the children Of China.