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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
"IT MIGHT BE WORSE"
IS POOR CONSOLATION
Few Persons Are So Hard Feel Better Because Some On.
Else Feels Worse-But This Is Good Remedy for SePiv

SOMETIMES when you are exhausted
) from working on and on without re-
mlt, tired Of disappointments, dis ,
outraged with the utter sameness ana
lullness of your life, somebody says,
oh. well. 1t might be worse--there are ,,
ots OF people worse off than you are
This seldom makes you feel better
/ merely changes your current ot
thought.
Instead of wanting to go away and
die yourself, you become seized with o
great desire to rid the world OF this
"smiling idiot" who tells you that "it
might be worse"
or all bromides, this is about tht
hardest to bear. You know that Other
people are more unhappy than you are
YOU feel very sorry for them, but the
fact doesn't help you any.
You are tfbt so hardened with your
woes that you can find pleasure in the
thought that some one else has more
trouble than you have -.
No indeed, 1t doesn't do you one bit
Of good to have somebody else get on
this old, old bit of artificial consolation,
but did you ever try it on yourself?
You're tired, suppose, after a long
day Of hard work, which doesn't seem
TO have made any headway at all just
like walking In treadmill.
VoU don't feel very well and you
i wonder whether your glasses need
changing, or whether you ought to have
a tooth pulled, or what you can do to
stop that throbbing headache.
You feel utterly discouraged, and as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
Things You'll Loue TO Make

An exquisite orn1n.n, for a large hat
is this wood and ostrich trimming. / Se
large fiat wooden button mo!ds. Paint
them TO represent flowers. A black
ground with yellow or orange petals Is
effe" We. Stitch ostrich fiues around
circle Of canvas somewhat smaller than
the molds) Fastcn the mold to the can.
vas with a small bead in the center.
Join the individual ornaments with
pieces of motted silk cord. to form this
unique band OF ostrich and wooden hat
trimming. FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
For Iodine Stains

For Iodine Stains
To tho Editor Of Woman's Pooe.
Dear Madan--Many people f1nd II
difficult 70 remove iodine stains. They
can be removed beautifully by washing
the stain In warm water, nnd a pure
soap. Perhaps the above will help o
Few OF your readers.
Much SUCCESS for the future.
NJ. 4. W.
Thank you for this advice Sincere
interest In the column, such as yours,
helps II great deal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
Please Tell Me
What TO DO
BY CYNTHIA
Sorry 70 Refuse

Dear Cynthia---I am constant reader
Of your column for n long time now, and
] would like you to publish this to For
gotten" ...
I am q young fellow from across the
Atlantic with war service to my credit,
and I think you are very foolish 70
imagine you are put In the background
7, for one, would like to ask you to
lance any time you feel like going:
EX-SERVICE.
Sorry, Eek Service" but 1t can't be
lone, for cynthia will not bring about
'ntroductions between writer's TO the
column
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
A Helping Hand

To tn" Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--If I am not presuIning
too much, might l suggest tho follow
ing rhyme for "a Steady Reader?
Twas just hand--dainty and sweet
To guide and serve where II could;
To cheer and love---and chase III biues
To lend a helping hand TO those In
need"
And for a motto:
"Do unto others as you would they
should do unto you"
AN AMATEUR.
It eeems' to me you are of ring q
helping hand yourself by giving these
suggestions. The little girl for whom
they are INTENDED will appreciate your
kindness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02

she had done this. for although she
might never find happiness again in
ms world. she would have nothing to
She wanted more than anything to
nave Mark always remember that she
had been entirely fair. And SO the mat
ter was left and Jean said eood-by to
carol without contiding what she IN (.
tended TO do.
tTomorrow-GoInE Back)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
WHAT'S WHAT

Dogs are mighty good comrades and
their devotion TO their owners Is beyond
price. But IL is quite too much to expect
that our four-footed fri nds can be made
to understand all the niceties of drawing
room etiquette.
II ia not at all sensible for n woman
TO take a dog with her when she is pay
ing a call Some hostesses do not like
to have animals brought into the house.
while others have their own canine pets,
who are more than likely to quarrel
ing room is not the place for the COM
motion of dog fight II the caller has
taken Fido for an outing she can leave
him in her car II she has one; II not, It
is best TO let him stay at home wh1r
she goes visiting. unless she is very
sure that ne will be n welcome guest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
The WOmdn;S
Exchange
To "E. r. A."

The only places where you could OBJ
tain these would be at IN auctioneer's,
or q pawn shop. or course, the new
ones can be had at any of the depart
ment stores. in the house-furnishing de-
partment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
Yesterdays Answers

1. A position in the civil service
which is open 70 women who are
interested in plants is that Of
plant prODagatOr.
.. 4 small cellu old ring around the
middle part OF the handle IL Il
convenient attarhment on one OF
the newest umbrellas, TO keep il
from slipping when it is rested
against the wall.
3. An extremely good looking blouse
of crepe de chine is trimmed
around the neck and sleeves with
band Of bright colored braid
and several rows Of fancy stitches
4. In very cold weather, having the
spigots turned on little will
often keep them from freezing.
). For the new sweater, shades Of
tan and gray are considered
smartest, i4stead of the more
brilliant colors
9. An apron can be fastened without
strings by means Of a Sma'l iron p
ing board clamp, fastened into
zach side of the apron in back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02
The Question Corner
Today'S Inuuiries

!. Describe an exquisite, oddly
fashioned feather fan.
2. In what practical way can brass
spigots be cleaned?
8. How is ii new porcelain casserole
dish made:
4. What old materials can be used
to MAKE Gu effective rIE beat"r:
Q. How is o piQuant trimming for
the popular small hat made?
8. Describe an artistic shade for the
piano lamp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-02

TT ISN'T very warm, and it isn't at all
! comfortable; instead Of a cheerful
lamp, it has a dreary light which H.
Eliminates part of the room and leaves
the rest in a cold, greenish sort of dusk.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mary Collins of Quaker Hill spent the weekend in Norwich,
 'Mr and Mrs, Oscar Heinrick ars spending two weeks at the Bayside, at Block Island.
 Mfr. and Mrs, Hugh Kinder left Sun day for Block Icland where they are to spend two weeks
 Miss Helen Bun dy of this city is in New York where sue Is the guest or friends for week.
 George Stanton of Hamilton avenue left Sunday for a weeks stay at lele Bayside at Block Island. ~~
 Miss M. A. Bertl off and Miss Mar garet Berthef of Nerth Staningten are guests of pr. and Mrs. J. H. Weeks in Stonington.
 Governor Everett J. Lake is scheduled to inspect the submarine base Wednesday after he visits the Girl Scout camp at Gales Ferry.
 George Fritts of Norwich has moved his well drilling machine from Center Groton to Bartlett's and is drilling vel for Fred Perry.
 Mrs. William Latham and grandson of Waterbury who are spending the summer at Quaker Hill are visiting ln New York for few days. MT. and Mrs. H. A. Phillips who have been visiting MT. and Mrs. Edgar 1 Chapman of Groton for the past twu days left Monday for their home at An dover
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
INCIDENTS nv SOCIETY

Rev. and Mrs. ]. Eldred Brown and family will spend August at Pleasant View.
 Frank Robinson and daughters have returned from a motor trip to Cotton Hill, N. H.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter H. Gallup of Town street spent the week end in New York and Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick J. Hough and daughter, Miss Florence Hough of Collins vile, were week end guests of M-. and Mrs. Rellin c. Jones'
 Miss Rosalle Decatur Richards and Miss Blanche Lanman Richards of Chi cago are spending the summer with their grandmother, Mrs. Charles L. Richards.
 Philip Luther of Springfield, Ohio. ar- rived in Norwich Sunday, having come here to attend the wedding of his sister, Miss Elizabeth Lathrop Luther, and Cir ford Austin Lathrop of Worcester, Mass.
 Patrons and patroneSses for au enter- tainment for the benefit of Connecticut College Endowment fund, to be given at Ocean beach at the week end, include MT and Mrs. Leonard o. Smith ani Miss Louise c. Howe. a cVlege trustee of Norwich, Dr. and Mrs. Gerard P. Jen- sen.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
SCHOOL HOUSE CONTRACTORS
 PREPARING TO START WoRE

August F. Altieri, secretary and treas urer of George E. Dose Engineering Co. of New York, which has the contract for the new Mt Pleasant street school house. with John Altieri and Joseph F, Nor man, Jr., of the company, spent the day here Monday interviewing various Nor wieh contractors about placing sub-con- tracts on the school house work
 Secretary Altieri said Monday night that the field force of the company would probably be here by Thursday and they would begin actual work on the lot at the corner of Elizabeth and Benjamin streets by next Monday. Except for the superintendent all the force on the work will be engaged locally and there will probably be about twenty men on the job. They expect to hustle it along te completion and hsTa it finished well within the limit of May 21, 1922.
 The tk~ee New York men praised ths beauty of Norwich as a city, but Johr Altieri said that it had been demonstFat ed to them that the Norwich contractor! hardly knew that the war was over ye and seemed not to be aware of the prict readjustrnents that were going on all ovel the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Strange Hoarders

Though it striker a strange note to hear of people living and dying in the midst of povsrty-striken surroundings while they are in possession of quite decent fortunes yet we hear now and then Of this happening.
 A case occurred in Dublin where an old woman died alone. When the po- lice searched the house they found hid dn away in egg cups, teapots and other utinsels, geld amounting to a thousand pounds.
 Some years ago an old woman was k7""Eed doTn and killed instantly by dray in the west of Ireland. When the pollce III spected her wretchd dwelling they found it packed almost to the door with branches of trees and chunks of wood for the winters fuel. Further search revealed a hoard of money.
 An old-age pensioner died alone in kent village, yet when the authorities searched her poor dwelling they dis covered three bags of gold.
 A remarkable case comes from Gen. eva, which is something of a contrast to these sordid ones. An old widow had lived in abject poverty for 50 years and then, on her seventy sixth birthday, she presented a large clock worth S4,00O to the commune.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
SAMUEL sUssMAN DIES
 FROM AUTO ACCIDENT INJURY

Samuel Sussman of Mt. Vernon, N. T., father of Morris Sussman of 3S Grove street. this city. died about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Lawrence hos pital in New London from a fractured skull received in an automobile accident at Westbroek last Friday afternoon. Hopes were at first entertained for MT. Sussnan.s recovery, but he had been failing since Saturday. Wher the aeci- dent occurred he was on his way here in an automobile with other members of his family to attend a family gathering at Morris Sussman's home in honor of one of his grandsons.
 Samuel Sussman was born in Russia 72 years ago and came to this country in 1885, purcha sing what became known as the Sussman farm at Mohegan, along the Montville trolley line. About three years ago he moved from there to Mt. Vernon N. r., and retired from active business He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary about a year ago. He is survived by his wife five sons Harry of Mt. Vernon, Samuel of Jersey City, Morris of this city, Max and Julius 1! of Kew Gardens, L. L, and one daughter Ellen. who lived in Mt. Vernon with hel parents. He also leaves IS grandchildren | and one great-grandson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
Saving Worn Machinery by Nickel

SdNln9 worn mdcnlnery Dy NlSkei
 The high cost Of iron and steel ha. engineers to develop eff cient means Of restoring parts which have become so worn that they are fit only for the scrap heap. A typ!- cal example is an engine crank shaft, which after a certain degree of wear gets out of line to such an extent largely used in the work of restoration fresh iron or steel being welded on the worn parts, and the whole then made true in a lathe. There are ob- jections to this process in certain cases and in order to overcome these ob- jections a British engineer has devel- oped a method of depositing nickel on the worn parts. The piece of machin- cry to be treated is first made free from grease and dipped bodily into a hath of molten wax. After the wax has cooled it is removed from the parts which have to be restored and is left on the other as a protective covering Cleaning in a bath of acid IS fOl low ed by emmersion in an electro -p.a-ing bath which deposits nickel on the ex- posed surfaces. The coating of nickel adheres with remarkable tenacity to the metal on which it has been de- posted. Crank shafts, spindles. aXles pistons and similar objects can be made quite servicealle again by the nicke | layer at a cost below that of replac- ! ing the whole part Deposits up 10 ont | eighth of an inch an be applied sue l eessfully.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26

tors and firm members, 25.s per cent {: and number of establishments, 1s.s per cent
 The capital invested, as reported in 1919 shows a gain of s72s, s,7o6,ooo, or 116.7 per cent, over that in 1914. The average capital per establishment was approximately s276,ooo in 1919 and s151,00o in 1914. In this connection it should be stated that the inquiry con tained in the census schedule calls for the total amount of capital, both owned and borrowed, invested in the business but excludes the value of rented prop erty, plant, or equipment which was em- ployed in the conduct of manufacturing enterprises. The final bulletins and re- ports will show the rental paid for such property.
 | The cost of materials used in 191s shows an increase over that for 1914 oi s59s,3 900 or 1881 per cent The ave rage cost of materials per establishment | in 1919 was approximately s14l 900, and Tn 1914 70,0oe. In addition to the com ponent materials which enter into thu value of products the cost of material! in this summary includes the cost O. fuel, min supplies, and rent of power and heat
 Value of Products.
 The value of products in 1919 show, an increase over that in 1914 of ss4s, 521, 1,Ooo, or 1857 per cent. The averar, per establishment in 1919 was anproxi mately s2S6,ooo and in 1914 s1s3,ooo.
 Value Added by Manufacture.
 The value added by manufacture ren resents the difference between tke cos or materials used and the value of tn, products manufactured from them Tb, value added by manufacture in 191. shows an increase over that in 1e1, formed 5o.s per cent. of the total vaIu, of products and in 1914 All per cent
 In 1919, as compared with 1914. f6; number of sslaried employees shows n, increase of 16,sos. or e7.3 per cent while the average number of wage earn CTS increased 66,9ss, or 29.6 per cent
 Summary For the State. l A comparative summary for the stat, for 1914 and 1919 follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
HOPKNTON

Mrs. Alice Matilda Main has sold her acme, northwest of Hopkinton City, to sarties from New York who will make sss of it as a hunting and fishing camp. The Crandall farm near Wellstown bridge has been purchased by Dr. H. L. lchn-on oI WesArly.
 Mrs H. Elizabeth Spicsr has returned home after a visit Tn Thomaston, Conn.,, and Brooklyn, \. '.
 Rev. Ava J. Davis was the speaker at The Washington County c. E. rally al he S. D. B. church in Rockville Satu"- day evening.
 Charles E. Whiteley has purchased a touring car.
 Donald Burdick Is attending a summer Fehool at Syracuse. N. Y, university
 Mir and Mrs. Frank H. B own and lit- He daughter Bettie attended church and visited relatives at Pendleton Hill Sun day.
 Mrs Charles W. Jolley with her two children and guests from Virginia spent \ pleasant day at Atlantic Beach Satur' day.
 At the meeting of Ashaway grange last Monday night Miss Clara A. Pashles sang a solo, Just Lonesome for You. thf words and music for which were com posed by Elwood Burdick.
 Several fresh air children from New York will be entertained in Ashaway, ar irving today Tuesday,, the 2eth, fol swo weeks IL is expected that some O hem will be the same ones who wer' entertained here last summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
NORTH STONNGToN

Rev. William Frederick Williams of this town has received a call to the rec .orate of Calvary church, Stenington.
 Mrs. r. T. Whitman of South Attic ooro. Mass. is a visitor in the village. Miss Mabel Hagberg of Norwich spent the week end with friends here.
 Mrs. Flood E. Reed is entertaining friends from Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Leonard Maine and Mrs. c. Err nest Gray and infant son are passing week at Lords Point.
 Miss Mary T. Maine went to New York Monday on 2 business trip,
 Miss R. Heiser and two friends of New York arrived here Monday. They have :aken rooms in the house of Judge c. C. Gray.
 Abel P. Tanner of New London is vis- ting Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Brown.
 Principal Flood E. Reed of Wheeler ichool, who is attending the Harvard summer school, spent the week end at his aome here.
 Cornelius B. Crandall of Stoningten made his annual pilgrimage to he north town Saturday on huckleberry trip.
 Miss Flora B. White, a student nurse In the Rhode Island hospital. Providence $ enjoying a vacation at her home here
 Mrs R. C. Maine and family of Eden Park. l.. l., are a their farm, Hazel Dell n the Lantern Hill district;
 Miss Lillian Thomas is visiting in Greenfield, Mass.
 The Woman's union of the Cengrega- .f5nsl church gave a lawn tea and sale Wednesday afternoon of last week. About i45 was netted.
 The grange program Friday evening vas in charge of Miss Lila G. Thompson md Mrs, Eugene F. Stillmsn. The num- ,ers were taken by Miss Mabel Hagberg, Mss Maud Price and Rev. o. D. Fisher. Victrola music was furnished.
 The weekly neighborhood picnic sup ser was held Saturday afternoon on the avn of Wheeler school dormitery, with Mrs. Flood E. Reed. A fine menu waE served and g pleasant social hour wal enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
CONNECTICUT FACTORIES HAD
 4,99S, ,oeO IN PRODUCT vALU!

S1,Ss4, 1898, oe0 IN PRODUCT VALUE
 A preliminary statement of the gen. eral results of the 1920 census of man ufactures, covering the year 1919 for the state of Connecticut has been issued by the bureau of the census, department of commerce.
 The figures are preliminary and sub ject to such change and correction as may be found necessary from a further examination of the reports.
 The census of manufactures, 1919, like that of 1914, excluded the hand trades, the building trades, and the neighbor- hood industries, and took account only of establishments conducted under the factory system. In this census also, as 1 in that for 1914. statistics were not in- cluded for establishments having pro ducts for the census year valued at less tha n$5oo, except that reports were taken for establishments idle durinf began operation during that year, and whose products for such reason were portion of the. census year, of which valued at less than $500.
 The word "establishment" as used .ir l the census reports may mean more thar one mill or plant, provided they are own ed or controlled and operated by sin gle individual, partnership, corporation or other owner or operator. and are To cated in the same town or city.
 The reports were taken for the calen dar year ending December S1. 1919, O the business year of the establishment Imest nearly conforming to that calendar year.
 ! Percentages of Increase.
 The summary shows consistent in crease at the census of 1919. as com pared with that for 1914
 In the order of their importance iron a percentage standpoint, the Increase! for the several items rank as follows Value added by manufacture, 175.6 pel cent; wages. 15s per cent; value ot products. 1857 per cent; sealaries. 145.' per cent cost of materials, 1881 pel cent; capital, 11s.7 per cent; number O salarfed employes, 67.S per cent; pri mary horsepower, 4fs per cent; number T of wage earners, 29.s per cent; proprie
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
FAMILY GATHERING WITH
 FOUR GENERATIONS PHESEN

Four generations were present last Saturday evening at a family gather:rg g at the home of Mrs. James R. Peckhaui on the Corning road. Besides the nos- tess there were MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Peckham and family, MT. and Mrs Lou.s R. Peckham and family, ali of Corning road, Mir. and Mrs. Walter ", Woodward Captain John E. Woodward, Mir. and Mrs. Hanlon D. Way and Miss Margery Woodward Way of Brockton, Mass Mrs Way was formerly Miss Minnie Nich- ols, and a granddaughter Of Mrs. Peck ham, Miss Margery Woodward Way il at-granddaughter of both Mrs Peck ham and Captain Woodward.
 The only member of the family nct present was Lieut.. Howard L. Peckhan who is expected in Norwich .his week MT. and Mrs. Woodward are house gvest! of Mrs. Peckham for two weeks. Captai: Woodward motored from Brocl1ton 1ol the week end, returning Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
BRIEF STATE NEWS

WaterviIle.-The employees of the American Pin company have received an- other cut in wages Several employees nave been laid off in the machine and ool department
 BridEeport.-With his 9 year old sister looking on in horror, Francis Robert Hammer, II, of Bridgeport, was run down 5y an express train on the tracks near he Brewster street bridge. Fairfield, the ,ther day, and instantly killed.
 New Britain.@The public utilities com mission has notified Edward P. French of West Main street, this city, that it will conduct a hearing Tuesday, Aug 2, on ais application for permission to operate | bus line between Foot Guard armery n Hartford and the town of Simsbury.
 Danbury.-ORe of the two motor buses purchased by Judge J. Moss Ives, re. ,eiver of the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway company, for service here and m Bethel, arrived Thursday morning ana being given a trial on various routes The bus accommodates 20 passenger comfortably.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-26
YACHT CLUB FLEET AT
 NEW LONDON THIS WEEK

If the cruising plans of the New York Yacht club are carried out as now sched- uled, the fleet should arrive in New London harbor some time Thursday af- ternoon. The fleet, which starts it's 1921 cruise, will weigh anchor at Glen Cove L. l., on Wednesday morning, and make the first leg of their sail to Morris Cove New Haven, where they VIII anchor until Thursday morning, when they start for New London.
 From New London the neet will go tc Block Island and then to Newport, where they will arrive about Saturday after noon.
 It is anticipated that close to 75 yachts will assemble Tuesday off the Glen Cove station. Probably some two score anc more of sleeps and schooners make fas to the mooring buoys and haul theil beems anidships, while nearly as many steam and high powered craft-many O them of the most luxurious adoat-wil come to anchor