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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
CKGtBhAN0N WEEK ENDING OCT. 1st, 1921
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NIGHT SCHOOLS.

With the opening of the night schools here this evening there begins a season of instruction for those who have not had the advantages of a public school education, or those who appreciate the need of being able to read and write in the English language, which ought not to be neglected.
 Much has been accomplished by the night schools but there is still plenty of opportunity for them to continue the sanne excellent service of the past if Inc advantages offered are only inn proved They are not maintained sim ply to increase expenses they are pro- rided for the purpose of giving advan- tages to those who have been denied them in the past for different reasons They are maintained that there may be a decrease in illiteracy, that serious handicaps may be removed and that bet ter citizens may result.
 In view of the fact that there has been an increase in illiteracy in the state of Connecticut during the past ten years and that the iIiterates. meaning those who cannot write in any language make up 6.2 per cent of the population NneTedS m lJIV UNey were put DeG cent Connecticut has reason to stir itself to greater activity in overcoming this situation.
 But while Connecticut has reason tc put forth a greater effort in combating this condition there is likewise a great sr responsibility resting upon Norwich where the census figures show the il htsrates to number 6.9 per cent of the population, or a higher percentage thar for the state.
 Much can be done to better this sit. nation through the evening schools There is not only the duty of maintain. ing them that needs to be considered bu if they are going to accomplish what is desired and intended efforts should bt put forth to get those to attend the schools who need this very instruction fliiteracy is a condition which ought to be attacked from every direction anC the night schools should be made fuI use Of.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
TOWN MEETING TONIGHT.

Along with other things much is said about high taxation
 Tonight in the town hall at the ad- journed annual town meeting the tax payers of Norwich will have an oppor- unity to say what they wish to have spent during the next twelve months.
 Frequently 1t is the case that those who fail to attend such meetings are heard in protest against action taken regarding the propositions presented at such a time. Such criticism comes with poor grace. Those who are opposed al well as those who are in favor of the respective items in the call for the meeting should make it a point to be in attendance and present their reasons why any of the matters should not be approved or learn possibly why there is reason for any of the expenditures at this time
 The town meeting is the open forum where matters connected with the run hing of the town ought to have full and free discussion. That discussion or the action resulting therefrom ought to be participated in by more than a sprinkling of citizens. Let it be under stood that this is the time when it is desired that the people be heard from There are certain appropriations that must be made. They cannot be delay ed or put over to another year. There are others which are not obligatory Whether it is wise to approve them or to postpone action thereon must rest with the majority at the town meet ing.
 For that reason do not neglect the town meeting. Make it what it should be. Do your part to make it a repre- sentative gathering.
 It is unreasonable to expect that the town officials can bring the taxes down Aside from the certain fixed charges which must be met anyway it rests with the taxpayers to say what will be spent during the coming year and there | fore what the tax rate will amount to, and it is at the town meeting that such action must be taken.
 Don't stay away and complain tomor- row about what has been done. That will be too late The town meeting is | tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

dinner, at which each person was ex- pected to eat all that he or she pos sibly could. In fact, it was the duty O. the hostess gently to persuade her guests to gorge themselves tc repte- tion, while the hast made t his busi- ness to press wine and utne- drinka- Hes upon the men to extent which. in these times, would be considered most in1prudent.
 At a certain period of the meal it was Washington's custom to rise Hom his chair, holding d glass of Ma deira in his hand, and lowing right and left to say, Gentlemen, I drink to my guestsi" The natural response at the instance of the most distinguish ed guest present was health drunk to Lady Washington.
 Following the dinner a good, long evening was i2tuiged in win pas times appropriate to Christmas. Blind mans Huff and hunt the slipper were not sufficiently undignified in the eyes
 of Wa shington to be indulged n. The Washington family Christmas gifts
 were exhibited, and Nellie Curtis was always called upon to play on her har;Jisehord.
 A colored fiddler, one of the slaves on the plantation, in picturesque SdlDf nOulu bt Ndilcu III oN a certain period, and when he would start some merry music the young
 people choose partners for the dance.
 But the older ladies and gentlemen pre- ferred cards. Small stakes were usual ly indulged in. but gambling for mon ey to 2 considerable amount was al-
 ways most objectionable to Washing ton. AS for Mrs. Washington, she
 would inariably enter into none of 1 the general festivities but wou.i he inc i host to part of her guests who would not care to indulge Ia eithe- dancing | or cards.
 It was at a late hour on the morn 1 ing following Christmas that the guests would take their departure and the 1 Washington household woIi5S quiet down to their ordinary routine. | CTomorrow-Royal Visitors to Ameri- l ca.)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Straws may be used in giving 1i- quids to sick children when they can not be moved Glass tubes are easily broken but a bundle of straws such as used at soda fountains may be pun ed at small cost.
 Lemon juice is good for hair, par ticularly light hair. And it tends to give it that clean look and smell which is desirable. The pulp of the lemon can be rubbed right on the scalp with out injury.
 Many women who weigh about what they should and who live moderately active lives are badly developed in the calf of the leg and the ankle. There seems to be no particular reason for this unless it is that they have never taken sufficient leg exercises.
 Usually weaning of baby from the breast should be begun at or 10 months of age by substituting one feed- ing a day for one nursing, later two feelings and thus gradually the child is to be taken from the breast al- together.
 Generally at 1 year the weaning should be completed. In summer it may be advisa ble to nurse an infant little longer rather than wean in weather; but in quality, it is advisable to complete the weaning.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
SENATOR COLTS VIEW.

In view of the fact that today has been fixed as the time for the taking of vote in the senate on the bill for the repeating of the Panama canal tolls on American vessels, much interest is directed ito the statement made by Sen ator Cot of Rhode Island who urges that the matter should be submitted to arbitration.
 That it is realized is what would like ly be the result should it be that the bill eliminating American vessels en- gagged in coastwise trade from tolls is passed in view of the difference of opin- ion that exists concerning certain clauses of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty Should it go to arbitration it would be for the purpose of interpretating those causes. It is the Rhode Island sena- tors view that instead of telling the world at this time, on the eve of a con- ference. of the leading nations, that we are going to disregard the provisions of an international treaty that we should endeavor to get an interpretation from an impartial source.
 It is realized of course that we can disregard treaties, that we can violate them or that we can interpret them, ac- cording to our own ideas, but when we do so 1t is to be remembered that we lower ourselves in the opinion of the rest of the world. Instead of making a scrap of paper of the treaty it is pos sible to effect changes through negotia- tions. At least it is possible to make such an attempt and by so doing clear LID any existfne uncertainties That Is apparently the aim of the Rhode Island senator and 1t would seem to jfbe with the views of leading jurists when the matter of the canal tolls was before the country on a nrevinns occasinn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
REFUSING AID.

Not very much sympathy will be manifested for the captain of the ocean steamship because of such punishment as seems to be coming to him. who up on getting a signal of distress from three shipwrecked fishermen being car rIed to sea tried to get another ship to 20 to their rescue and when that fail cd made no attempt to do anything and left them to the mercy of the sea and the more kindly graces of some other sea captain.
 The fact that the ship captain has an excellent record in the handling of ships and that he rendered distinguished ser vice in the operation of transports dur ing the war does not excuse him for his conduct in regard to these three men. They were not lost although they were forced to spend hours in uncertainty as they were being driven out of the path of steamships when little time and ef- fort would have been spent and no haz- ard voutd have been encountered in ef- fectinz their rescue.
 For the steamship captain to plead that his vessel was carrying mail, and he did not want 10 delay it, is by no means an adequate excuse. Certainly quick transportation of the mail is im- portsnt but certainly he would not have been censured for arriving an hour la ter if by so doing he had saved the members of the fishing party
 On the high seas many things are Iia- ble to happen to boats, whether they are little or big. There is a responsi- billy which the little fisherman has to the big liner when opportunity affords. and there is no reason why the big liner should not be ready to save life when the chance presents itself. In fact there is good and sufficient ground for the complaint against the captain who re- fused to do so. Where distress signals are not observed by passing ships there can be no blame attached but such were not the circumstances in the case of this captain who saw the men, knew they were in an unusual position and recog- Eized that they needed assistance, yet he went on his way and left them to the mercy of the sea and the possibility that a more humane captain would cross their path later on.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

plorable conditions have followed and there has been encouraged a spirit of fighting and troublemaking instead of peace, industry and progress.
 Mexico through it's failure to provide opportunities for it's people in the way of an education is thus responsible for the bacl1wardness, the exploitation of ignorance, it's internal troubles and it's inability to secure the confidence of other countries.
 In going about the sowing of it's prob lems the right move is being made in decreasing the armed activities and in creasing the educational opportunities Conditions in the country have greatly improved since Obregon took hold of the job but there is great room for further hetterment, and even the stand in be- half of education isn't going to accom- plsh the desired results without lot of earnest support.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
READ YOUR CHARACTER
Vertical Handwriting
By Digby Phillips, Copyrighted 1521


 How would you make yodr appeal to man or woman who writes a yer tical haIi7 H'kat methods would you adopt to persuade such person to anything.
 Would a dramatic appeal to sympa- thy be effective, or the stimulation of an impulse or feeling at the psychol- ogical moment?
 Such tactics might stand a fair chance of achieving the object. but not so good as in the case Of the person who writes a normal forward slanting hand.
 Vertical writing indicates that the writer is more than normally infl1- ehced by reason, judgment and self interest, in most of his or her actions. That is, it indicates it providing the vertical hand is a natural one and not merely the result of training. The way to catch the difference between the two is in hastily written messages. It is then that the natural tendency crops out in a slight variation of the slaat of the letters from the writer's nor nal hand.
 Vertical writers, however, are by no means lacking in the average amount of sympathy or impulse. But their writing indicates that reason and judg- ment also enter into their decisions. Vertical writing when well rounded with letters well formed. is as you might suppose it to be the sign of a personality of self control and balance qualities indicated both by the slant ane the forrna ton of the letters.
 Tomorrow-The Sign Of Memory !
 Lots of men are their own JonahA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
CONCERNING WOMEN

Mrs Alma Boutakova, who before the war was lady of the Czar of Russia's court, is now earning her living as a manicurist in San Francis co.
 The Roe1tgen Society of London has amended it's rules so that Mime. Curie the noted radium expert can become a member of the society.
 A resolution adopted at the clos ing session Of the International Wo- mans Congress in Vienna, favors the suspension of the penalties imposed by the Allies upon Germany.
 Mrs. James Brooks Henderson, vii dow of the former Missouri senator is called, the Mother of Washington" because of her long years of active work in the capital city.
 Mrs. J. M. Thrlich of Millwood N. T., supervises a little farm that caters only to the wants of aged, helpless or otherwise unfortunate animals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
RECIPES

Chocolate Cookies-1 cup granulat- ed sugar, 1-2 cup butter, 1 beaten egg teaspoonful soda dissolved in l-2 cup sour milk and 2 teaspoonfuls baking powder, tablespoohfuls cocoa, tea spoonfuls cocoa, teaspoonfuls vanilla extract; pinch of salt and 8 1-2 cups of flour sifted together. Mix in the order given and set in cool place till stiff, then roll out and cut. Bake in a quick oven and cover with white icing.
 Sour Milk Corn Bread-1 scant cup cornmeal, 1-2 cup flour, 1 well beaten egg, cup thick sour milk, 1-2 table spoon soda, 1 tablespoon sugar, l ta- blespoon melted beef dripping or but ter, 1-2 teaspoon salt. Dissolve the so- da in a little hot water, and add it to the sour milk. Sift the dry materi- als together add to them the milk the egg, and the melted shortening and turn into greased muffin rings Bake about 30 minutes in good ov- en. (Sour cream may be used instead of the milk if desired.)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
SUGGESTIONS FOR

SUGGESTIONS FOX
 THE HOUSEWIFE Polish the leather travelling bag with linseed oil.
 C1othesline will not stretch if it is boiled before using.
 Every home should possess a porta- ble fire extinguisher.
 Scrambled eggs are delicious served with asparagus.
 Beef cooked in a fireless cooker is not salted until done.
 Bread sponge that sets the least bit too long may be sour.
 Crowned breadcrumbs and cream are delicious for breakfast.
 The salad dressing should be added just before serving. A soft soap eraser will remove mer- cury from gold jewelry.
 Old paint stains on carpet can be dissolved with spirits of turpentine. Use very fine wire for sewing but tons on heavy overcoats.
 Stand potatoes in hot water a few minutes before baking to. hasten the process
 When alarming a large hole sew net over the hole and darn through the net.
 Asparagus and shrimps, marinated with French dressing, make a de1ici- ous salad.
 When you light the oven to do your baking or roasting, fill your teakettle and set it on top of the oven. Then you will have hot water without us- ing an extra burner.
 In making tomato salad with gela- tin add celery cut into fine pieces and the flavor of your salad will be much improved.
 An excellent pie material may be added to the winter store of canned goods by combining one-third rhubarh ! ~d two-thirds elderberries. This com binatien is many times mistaken for huckleberrieS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
NEEpLEWoRK NOES

A pretty pair of curtains for the pink bedroom may be made of white dimity, hemstitched and picot-edged in pink.
 If there is a jagged tear in your um- brella, instead of trying to darn it use court plaster on the inside. This will last quite a while unless rains are too heavy, and will show less than darning.
 ~ When a rip has come in a rain coat which is good otherwise put a piece of adhesive plaster on under side just a bit larger than the slit and the coat will be as good as new.
 When a coat is frayed on the front edges remove buttons. With small
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
LINGERIE AND LACE

A new French collection of lingerie dresses is soon to be brought to this country in which it is said that bro- derie Anglaise and ValeAciennes laces are especially important. In both man. ufactured and exclusive groups laces and chiffons are quite prominent again the latter in bright colors and soft drapes and the former more often in black or metal effects. The dance frocks are reported selling well.
 A collection of models recently brought from Italy, introduces the cape or hood style of the Capucine as well as some ecclestical ideas and dress makers of Turin and Milan are quoted as creating gowns of distinctive charm.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

embroidery scissors rip open the edges pick out all threads cut part of the interlining away, and then turn under the top edge of the coat about one fourth of an inch or more. Paste care fully. Then turn the under side the same way, and put together by hand, neatly. Remove hastings, press, replace buttons and the edge will look like new
 In making buttonholes, if the thread should break or prove too short put the needle through the slit to the wrong side and fasten. After. threading the needle again insert it in the side of the last stitch, drawing the thread up through the last knot or purl and pro- ceed as before. On heavy cloth and where shank buttons are used the end of the slit nearest the edge is rounded so the button will rest flatly in the hutton hole
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
GOWNS RECENTLY SEEN

Black chiffon and black lace were combined in a smart dinner gown re- gently seen. This was panel frock according pleated panels of chiffon be- ing hung over satin foundation, with shorter panels of lace over the wide sleeves falling away from the arms. They were of chiffon and edged with lace.
 Another gown of Grecian type seen at dinner was of georgettes in a love- ly shades of gray, the skirt banded with silver and the girdle of cloth of silver.
 Lace and beaded robes for evening wear are being revived for the com ing season. This style means that the home dressmaker may have things her | be draped or fitted over a foundation dertaken. These robes simply have to own way when an evening gown is un- and the frock is ready to be worn.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
MADE OF RIBBON

A twine- ball cover may be made from an odd piece of silk or ribbon. Use six pieces of ribbon or silk and make them one and one half inches wide and eleven inches long. Two pieces of different colors may be us- ed Whip the strips together close ly for the depth of the ball to be in- closed, leaving loops at the top and fringed ends at the bottom. Gather the double loops with a strong thread and draw down securely. Suspend with a piece of narrow ribbon and place the ball of twine inside ready to use.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
WATER TEST OF EGGS

As an egg gets older the water con- tained in the white evaporates and this causes the empty space at the thick end of the egg to become enlarged. The more the egg rises in the water, until in the course of time it floats. Placed in water, an egg, if fresh. will remain at the bottcm of the vessel, if not quite fresh, the big end will rise higher than the small end, and the higher the big end is raised the older the egg is.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
HOUSES LOOSE AND FLOWING

With the aid of the sleeve, the ef- feet of most of the blouses shown are flowing one, though the models are built on fairly simple foundations. The colIarless type is paramount, with ov- CT the skirt finish. In the latter de- tail there are the straight overblouses the simple tie-backs and the banded styles. In the straight blcuses the most frequently noted are those that are made extra long. In addition to the sleeve for added grace of line, cape backs are noted with deep bertha.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
USE MENDlNe TISSUE

While piecing together a quantity of fur to make trimming for a coat and hat one woman found that mending tissue and warm iron saved endless sewing-a tedious task where fur is concerned. Stripes of colored lining were laid over the fur and the mend tissue and the joining was accomplish ed and proved strong enough for the purpose for which the fur was in- tended.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
ICE LASTS LONGER

Tie a piece of coarse white flannel ever a pitcher, leaving cuplike de- pression in the centre of the pitcher
 Place the broken ice in ths flannel and cover it tightly with thick fan rel. The ice will keep this way all night, and the water that 1eips from it may be poured off as wanted. The water, however should never rise tD the height of the bag.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
A DAMP CELLAR

You can cure cellar dampness in the following way: Take one pound of rough kitchen salt, powder it and di- idle into four portions. Procure four old tins and put the salt in them and stand in the cellar. The salt air will attract the moisture from the aiN AS soon as it becomes saturated with moisture stand the tins on the warm stove. The heat will cause the water to evaporate and leave the salt dry and ready for use again. When potatoes have to be stored in cellar this plan should always be adopted, as it helps tc prevent the potatoes sprouting.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
cHILpREN,s DRESSES

Bright wool frabrics either in one color or in checks or. plaids, are much used for children's dresses, with en- broidery and braiding as the trim ming. One chic frock recently seen was of red and white in about a half inch check. It was trimmed with scrool design in narrow red soutache braid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

When the prosecuting attorney of Bristol sets out to clean up the town regarding liquor selling he tackles a hard job but he appears to be in ear nest and he should get the back of the law-abiding element
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
DICTATES oE FASHION

Platinum caracui is much in de- mand for coats and trimming this fall
 Fitch is used for coliaring coats and dresses.
 Almond green is new color gain ing in favor.
 Velvet is much in vogue for the winter. Sometimes it is heavily bead ed. but more often plain. All shades
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

Word to the effect that there is no danger of coal shortage is a bit cheering probably to the fellow who hasn't or cannot put in his winters SUD- ply, but no assurance is given that the price will not advance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10
REMEMR RER

Graniteware and tin will not rust if the articles are well oiled and baked in a slow oven some time before us ing them for cooking.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

One New York magistrate told about 40 sDeeders and other law breakers to Ego home and be careful" And vet people wonder why automobile laws and regulations get no more respect and why so many accidents happen.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

It is drawing near to Thanksgiving and Greece hasn't got Turkey done to a turn as yet.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

and the other half with lemon jelly. Sprinkle with powdered nuts and cap with sweetened whipped cream. This makes a decorative dessert, ana good one
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

National Fire Prevention day should develop quickening of interest in it's purpose to such an extent that more thought will be given to it.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

Professor Pickering found that fields of foliage on the moon vanished after eleven days. Perhaps Jack Frost is hanging around those diggings.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-10

It is through the town meeting that the citizens give expression to their likes and dislikes. That is the time and place to be heard.