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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
A Truthful Boy.

Dear Uncle Jed: know the pleas aFs Of writing a story about 8, truthful boy.
 It was a bright morning when Carl arrived at his grandfsther's house. He was to stay there for his summer va cAtsen. carl's grandmother knew that he was fond of anples so she had gotten
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
R.inr Kind ts . Bisa,

Dear Uncle Jed: One time ny sister and I went to the horse barn to find some chickens eggs. While we were in there I saw a bird in the window flying and beating her little wings to the glass. thought I shouldn't take her. but was sorry to leave her there alone. took her homo and showed her to my folks. When I showed her, my mother sad that she was cunning one, so she told me to let her go.
 From that time ] never saw her again. have seen many other h'rds, too. This 1 is the first time I have written my story, JENNIE PLOPA, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Rules For YeunE WritsFb.

l-Write plainly ca one side ot the papsr only, and number the pages,
 e-Use pen and ink, not pencil
 g-Short and pointed articles VIII M given preference. Do not use over 2o0 Words ,,,
 4-orisinal stories or letters only VII be used.
 5-Write your name. age and address plainly at the bottom of the stpF1-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Iedyard.
The Rahbit and tle Dog.

Ihe haDblt anu tHo DOE.
 Dear Uncle Jed: Once upon q time there was . rabbit in the woods fast asleep. A dog came along and woke him. The rabbit jumped up and rah. 'Nay,n said the dog, do not run away from nae, will not hurt you" So the rabbit stood still til the dog came to him. and said. Let's see who can run the faster.'' So the rabbit said "Ali right. They started to run and ran and ran till they came to an old oak tree. But the rabbit beat. The dog felt ashamed and said T only ran for my dinner and the rabbit ran for his life"
 He never tried to race again.
 MARY MEFsoCK.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

Branfore.-ErHest Newnham is q golf instructor at the Pine Orchard Country club.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
warrenTiile.
Coal.

Dear Uncle Jed: As coal Is very deep in the ground, men that are called coal they dig a deep hole. until they reach what is called vein of coal. This they chop out and bring above ground. There are small boys who pick 1t over, and then the coal man brings it to. us.
 IDA NADEL, Age 8. Tab
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

THERE F no advertising nsedium Il Eastern Csaneeticut eaual to ThA Hulhs- tin fSe business resulta.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

$ Trip 10 Hartford. Dear Uncle Jed will tell you ef ny trip to Hartford which occurred about
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

Marie Louise Tompkins.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

there were 42.607 patents applied fcr,.
while over $4,000 applications were
received the first six months Of thi;
year. Patent applications have in
creased 421z per cent since 1918. Not.
withstanding this large increase in
applications the working force of the
patent Office has remained practical
ly the same, yet it is expected to do
its work promptly and efficiently.
For a number of months bill TO
increase the size of the force, to pay
better salaries to the experts and to
reorganize the system has been pend
ing and has been backed by many OF
the most influential business organiza-
tions in the country. but for some un
known reason action on this bill has
been delayed.
A great majority of the applications
for patents now being filed pertain to
automobiles and flying machines. Ap-
plications for patents on electricai
attachments, chemical processes and
improvements on wireless apparatus
and agricultural machinery are also
numerous.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
PREbLE COUNTY FARM
BUREAU, GRANGE, PLAN
joint PICNIC FRIDAY

EATON. O., Aug. 17-Arrangemente
are practically completed for the joint
picnic OF the county farm bureau and
county grange, to be held here Friday
on the fairgrounds.
Rupert R. Beetham, speaker Of the
lower branch of the state legislature.
and Harry Robinson, head of the
Cleveland Terminal Elevator COM
pany of Cleveland, are scheduled for
address at the picnic.
Girls food clubs of the county will
engage in competitive demonstration.
the winning club to be sent TO the
state fair at Colum bus TO compete for
honors in state club work.
Various forms of amusement will be
provided, including a horseshoe pitch
ing contest The Gratis band will be
in attendance all day. Everyone is
expected to bring "eats," although a
lunchstand will be operated on the
grounds.
Tuthill Divorce Suit
Divorce, alimony and restoration OF
maiden name are sought by Helen
Tuthill in a common pleas court &C
tion against Floyd Tuthill, after II
months Of married life, the last five
of which they have lived apart
Mrs. Tuthill charges extreme cruel
ty and gross neglect. After alleging
her husband will not work and sup
port her, she AYERS he squanders and
CANDLES away his earnings. She
claims he has struck her. and thai
she fears him. She works in ware
house to support herself, she says.
The marriage took place Sept. IL
1920, in Covington, KY, and the wife
AYERS they separated March 27, last
Delivery of personal property anc
replevin is sought by Richard G
Handley in a common pleas court ac
tion against Percy Bourne. Handley
alleges Bourne for 16 days has wrong
fully detained a motor truck.
Compromise has been effected ir
the suit brought by the White Stal
Oil company of Eaton against Harry
A. Bissner, and the suit has been dis
missed from common pleas court The
suit involved $205.
Returns from Work Abroad
After long service in Y. M. C. A
work in various parts of Europe dur
ing the war and since. Mr.. and Mrs
Anthony Chez, of Preble county, have
arrived in this country, according II
advices received here by friends
They sailed from Anvers, Belgium, Oh
Aug. 4 and landed in New York las
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chez are expected il
Eaton at any time They own a ia m
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

short distance northwest of Eaton,
and it is understood they expect to
again take up residence there and
remain indefinitely.
Hold to Old Custom
Bids submitted by four bands in
Preble county for the contract for
furnishing music during the week of
the county fair, the last week in Sep
tember, have been rejected by the
county fair board.
Heretofore the several bands in the
county have played one or more days
during the fair, and the board desires
to adhere to the old custom, it is said.
Set Date for Virginia Picnic
September 8 has been fixed as the
date for the annual Virginia picnic
and the county Fairgrounds here has
been selected as the place. The Rev.
Hiley Baker, of the local Christian
church, will deliver an address and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
Suggests Wireless Outfit
to Catch Ohio Criminals
(By Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 17.-Erection
Of wireless outfit at the Ohio peni
tentiary and the broadcasting of In
formation to all the ANA teur and pro
fessional stations In Ohio respecting
escaped criminals is suggested In q
letter to Warden Thomas. written by
a radio enthusiast and a former con
vict.
The letter proposes making ths
penitentiary a headquarters for the
giving out Of all information concern
ing criminals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
RECORD BREAKING
CROWD EXPECTED

There will be something doing
every minute at the Great Darke
County Fair, August 22nd to 26th in
elusive. Purchase a family ticket and
season auto ticket and enjoy the
entire week.
Horse racing. calf contest, pig con-
test: horse barns, cattle barns, hog
barns. overflowing.
Make this your vacation week and
enjoy the air-Advertisement
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
WASHINGTON
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flowers to meet her requirements. So
she has appealed to Washington
people to furnish her with flowers,
and generous response is being made
to her appeal.
Had Sons in Service
Mrs. Campbell, who had three sons
in the service during the late war. has
been decorating graves at Arlington
for several months but>she has car
ried on this work SO unostentatiously
that only a few people knew what she
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

was doing until she recently requested
the public to donate flowers to her.
Speaking of her work, Mrs Camp
bell said: Some of these boys gave
their lives knowing that they were
leaving their parents or their wives
and children in want Many of the
dependents OF these men live so far
from Washington that they cannot af
ford to visit the graves of their loved
ones. l feel that must carry on this
work for them as well as for the
boys themselves"
Since the war department began to
bring back the bodies of American
soldiers who died in France there
have been 2,5S9 burials in Arlington
cemetery. Mrs. Campbell tries to keep
all of these graves decorated with
flowers.
Il have received in the past three
months more letters from residents Of
| my district ssking for information con
corning the filing of patent claims
than / did all of last year." remarked
an Indiana member of congress.
According to a report issued by ths
| patent office the condition referred tc
| by the Indiana congressman in genera
throughout the country More appli
| cations for patents were filed the frs
| six months of this year than durins
any other similar period in the history
| of the patent office, and that office i:
less able to handle the work now than
at any other time in its history
During the first six months of 1872
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
MAKES NAVY CATSUP

ANDERSON, Ind. Aug. IA Madi
son county canning company has been
awarded contract for making 122. 2.00G
gallons of catsup for the United States
navy. The bid, which was said to
be about $4,000, was the lowest of
seventeen
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

Pryor's orchestra, of Eaton, will be
present, according to program of en-
tertainment thus far completed.
Register Used Cars
Registration of secondhand auto
mobiles, provided for in a new state
law, was opened Tuesday at the coun-
ty clerks office by County Clerk V.
o. Rookstool and Deputy ]. S. Barn
hiser.
we're recorded during the day. Sew
era1 secondhand ones were registered
by their owners. The new registra-
ton law becomes effective today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
NEW PARAMOUNT COACH

PARAMOUNT, Ind, Aug. 17.-E. Fl
Marshal of Oskaloosa, Iowa, a gradu-
ate OF Penn college, will be coach aud
athletic director for Fairmount acad-
emy this year, trustees of the institu-
ton have announced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

work now in progress will be finished
this fall, Lawrence Lyons, director OF
the state highway commission, has an
nounced This means, it was said,
that the bridge department will COM
plete 33 new bridges and culverts, aud
six bridges held over from last season
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
WOMAN DRIVER POWDERS
NOSE; AUTO GOES BLOOiE!

FORT WAYNE, Ind. Aug. 17.-Miss
Flo Zimmerman of Jackson, Mich, let
go the steering wheel Of her machine
to powder her nose. Result-smashed
automobile, badly shaken up and
frightened party, but no one seriously
injured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

TN ali of modern merchandising
J. the biggest conundrum is the
fabric tire situation.
Around 1929 of all car owners
use fabric tires.
Their instinct for quality is as
strong and insistent as any one
else's.
Why, then, are they offered
such hodge-podge stocks of dis
count tires, ""odd lots, Seconds"
"reueads" and other so-called
bargains of uncertain origin1
Sooner or later the public al
ways seeks out quality. AS a
matterof self professionalism
no other reason. The out-and-out
opinion in favor of u. S. Fabric
Tires has spread more this year
than it ever did.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

Seed of a poor grade of Russian fax
when planted in Egypt has been found
to produce fax of the highest quality.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

undoubtedly turn to the new fur
scarfs. What could so we'll set off
a fall costume as a smart set of
lovely furs? Here are three
stunning sets. At the left and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17
BRIDGE WORK PROGRESSES

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. II -
With the exception of a large bridge
under construction over White LicF
Creek west of Plainfield on the Ma
tional road, all bridge construction
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

When cooler days come around
the well-dressed woman feels the
need Of something warm and at
tractive to complete her trotteur
frock or new fall suit She will
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

THEU.S.USCOTREAD
Here Is the u. S. Usco Tread,
with q long-established standard
of service among motorists who
have an eye to value, as well as
toprice. While selling for less than
the other tires in the u. S Fabric
line, the Usco has earned a repu-
tadon for quality and dependable
economy which is not exceeded
BY any tire In ita class.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-08-17

United States Tires
are Good Tires
u. S. USCO TREAD
u. S. CHAIN TREAD
u. S. NOBBY TREAD
u. S. ROYAL CORD
U.S.RED & GREY TUBES
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
GUN SHOTS ARE
 HEARD IN BELFAST
(Continued from First Paee)

Vous and seemed instinctivelv to eve closely any strangers who approached. alsh, however, is or an entirely diff 1erent type-a big, burly youth, who seems never to lose his nerve always cool and contained. John J. Nc keown, another of the Sim Fein heroes, is similar to Walsh in phy- slque and just about as self-possessed.
 Mulhern's Visit.
 Only the inner circles of the Sim Feln and few Dublin persons thus far have knowledge Of the visit of Monsignor Mulhern to MT. De Valera, but among those aware of it-aside from the few who may be assumed to have definite knowledge, animated discussion was still in progress today as to the source of Monsignor Null hern's message. Despite the fact that it had been declared in some quarters that Cardinal Logue had not sent the messenger. it was pointed out by oth- CTS that Monsignor Mulhern would be the natural messenger of the cardinal, as his seat as bishop of Dromore at Newry is only 15 miles from Carding- ford, where Cardinal Logue is stay ing
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
CITY ITEMS

Pearl Fishers" Caruso. at Morans' -advt.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle. today sold the Washington Market belonging to James Augusta. at a public auction to Albert Ealpern, for S330.
 An automobile. driven by Leon AL ling o1 kensington, collided with a girl riding a bicycle on Arch street near Hart street this noon. The girl, whose rane was not ascertained, es- capped injury. The mater was referred to the police.
 Francis Brophy, a son of Janitor Michael Brophy of the police station. is i'll at his home at 73 Ellis street, with pneumonia
 George keeney Was arrested today by P;.tro1man William Souney for vio- lation of probation at the instance of the Hartford police.
 The Salvation Army will hold re- vival meetings al the corner of Park and Stanley streets staring tonight and ending August 29th. There will be no meeting on Thursday night The services will start at 7:45 o'clock and will be conducted by Adjutant Dahlberg.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
|DAVIS' LETTER GIVES l TRIAL INFORMATION
Former President Of Winton Auto
 Co. Writes to Associates

Chicago. Aug 23.-Begging the re- turn "of at least a little of the mol lions--to be exact, $2, 50O. .0O0-allesed to have been obtained from him by John W. Worthington. Charles w. French and their associates. 2. letter from 7. w. Davis, former president of tho Winton Auto Co.,, of Clevela nd forms the latest link in the evidence against a band of alleged swindlers now under federal indictment federal agents said today.
 The letter was intercepted by gov ernment officials. It was addressed to French at a Chicago Loop hotel where a suite maintained by French was raided yesterday. Federal officers said they recovered securities valued at q million dollars in the raid.
 Davis' Letter.
 Davis also was a former president of the Diamond Portland Cecent Co. and the Globe Stove Co.
 The letter addressed to French read:
 Please do not take what I am writing to you as a whine. l am not in the habit of crying after I have lost If 1 were the only one to be considered. I would not care. But there are others who are en- tirelv dependent on me for a livli- hood. It is for that reason that I am now forced to beg you to return al least a little of the millions-to be exact, s2 100000 which you ant your associates have taken away from me in the last two years.' All Under Indictment. Warrington. French, Owen T Evans and Ava Harshman are under 1 indictment. Davis also Is under indict l ment but has protested that he wa: made a dupe by the ringleaders of the ring.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
WILL ANNOUNCE
 RESULT TONIGHT
Junior Fund for Children'S Home
 Closes This Evening

Announcement will be made at tn 3 performance of the Chautauqua this evening of the amount of money col leCted or earned by the members of the Junior Chautauqua for the Chil- dren's home. This junior organiza = tion also may become permanent
 An exhibition of sleight of hand, Hindoo magic as we'll as spiritualism not as preached by A. Conan Doyle, Basil King. or others of that kind, but as pra acticed by professional mediums, will be given and their methods exposed this evening. Table rapping. etc. will be shown up at their actual worth. Subjective Thinking Greatest Sin. Nothing but the Truth.' almost crowded the large tent last night and kept the audience shaking with laughter from the opening until the close of the performance. The lee ture by Dr. Paul M. Pearson, in the afternoon, was enjoyed by typical
 matince-s sized crowd. The great na- tional sin in the United States is sub iective thinking" said MT. Pearson .n ldenouncing the inner selfishness which makes pleople live for them selves alone. He explained the prin-
 
 | who were present and asked them to adopt the same principles for their own lives. He spoke on clean living, | physically as well as morally and in | timated that both are inseparable. Theory of Eugenics.
 True clean blood for three genera | tions back should be demanded If | each other by young people who dc sire to wed, according to the speaker He said there are only two questions each one should ask the other: ''ls he or she the kind of man or woman with whom I want to spend my whole future life?" ''Is he or she the kind of man or woman whom I want to have for the father or mother of my children?'
 Should Be Taught in Schools. Dr. Pearson stated in an interview following his lecture that while he does not believe entirely in the most | ra dical features of the theory of i eugenics, yet he feels that the value | of clean living in relation to the mar riage life should be taught in the public schools.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
TWO LOCAL DOCTORS
 TAKEN AS BURGLARS
Faulkner and KinSella Are Inter-
 cepted by Our Local Cops

Two of the best known physicians in the city. had a ost exciting tire at an early hour this morning, when they were mistaken for burglars. and Il was only after d chase across the city. that resulted in their being finally overhauled by the police ir the service car, that the matter was strai:htened out. The physicians alc pr. N. A. kinsella and pr. J. F. Faulkner.
 On Early Call.
 At an early hour one of the phs si- clans, received a call to attend a patient and in company with the other physician, was returning to their homes, when along came the police car at high rate Of speed bound for West Main street and Cor bin avenue. The physicians drove along a a fair rate of speed think ing nothing of the incidenp until their attention was attra cted py the roar of a speeding machine behind them.
 Stepped On Cas- Thinking they were being pursued the driver of the physicians cal stepped on it" and away the ma chine flew. Over North street the car sped, with the cops in close pur- suit. The physicians thought to out with their pursuers. and turned ul North street. But the cops Were no to be outwitted.
 On to Oak Street.
 On reaching the end of Oak street the cars were forced to abandon their course. and there they were, the two medicos. with a band of bold bad bandits in pursuit. One of the physicians it is reported took off a valuable iamcnd ring, which he hid away under the seat, so to be ready for the command Hands Up. It was surprise to all hands, when the police service car reached them SiSome explanations strengthened out the whole matter. It was a grsat night for the police last night.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
PERSONALS

Mrs. Slsfrid Johnson of Trinity street and Mrs. Mary Parker of South Main street are at home after spend- Ing ten days vacation at Grove Beach.
 William Meehan of Clark street is spending a vacation at Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Mary Perkins of 442 Stanley street and Miss Amanda Roth of s15 East street, are vacationing at Fishers Island, New York.
 Mrs. Lydia Litke of Fairview street has returned after a three weeks stay in Naugatuck
 Mrs. P. J. Borden of New York has returned to her home after visit with her sister Mrs. J. D. Garvey of Hart street.
 Miss Bessie Martin of Greenfield Mass, is spending a two weeks vaca- ton at the home of her aunt, Mrs. James Mccarthy of Park street.
 MT. and Mrs. Hugo Doerr of 133 Shuttle Meadow avenue, have return ed from few days trip spent at Stam- ford.
 Andrew Dahlberg of the New Bri tain postoffice, left today for a ten- days visit at Stockholm, Maine, where he has relatives and friends. Mrs William Neidle of Linwood street has returned from a few days | stay a. Grove Beach. Arthur Seibert and family of Park | street are spending one weeks vaca- l ton at Block Island. Aired Seibert of Stanley street, has returned from a short stay at Pine | Orchard
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
GAME CANCELLED

The game between the Beaver base ball team and the Premier A. c. of Hartford. which was to have been played today, has been cancelled by Manager P. J. McInerney. The local team has series of games scheduled with the St. Mary's school nine. The second game of the series will be played at St. Mary's field Sunday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock. On Labor Day the locals and the Homestead Cubs of Hartford will clash. The team will meet at the club house this even- ing at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
LADIES' A. o. H. DELEGATES

The Ladies Auxiliary Division. No. II, A. o. H., will be represented at the state convention in Hartford on Wednesday and Thursday by the fol- lowing members: Mrs. J. O'Leary, al ternate for the president, Mrs J. O'Brien, Mrs. M. Wynn, Mrs. J. Igoe, Mrs. G. Shine, and the Misses Gather inc O'Leary, Nellie Coyle and Susie Lynch. Mrs. Mary T. Crean, state president, and Mrs. Charles Mccarthy county vice president, will accompany the local delegates.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
Two Lives Snuffed Out
 In LiuuOr Running Tilt

Duluth, Minn., Aug. 23.-Frank Hicks. Duluth federal prohibit on agent and an unidentified man were killed in a gun fight between a band of alleged liquor runners and govern ment agents near International Falls on the Canadian border, according to a report received by local authorities today. Hicks is. said to have been killed by bootlegger, who, an instant later, was slain by George King, 9 federal agent.
New Britain herald., 1921-08-23
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
Whole Family Seated in Touring Car Escape Death When Engine Brushes Automobile to Junk.

Bridgeport, Aug. 23.-Joseph Kel- Ter, who has charge of the state free employment bureau here, his wife. parents MT. and Mrs. Charles Keller. neice Miss Alice Keller and son, Alfred, miraculously escaped death at Il o'clock this morning when Pittsfeld express, north bound hit a touring car in which they were riding at Boardman $ Bridge crossing, east of New Mil ford.
 The car was reduced to a wreck land it took half an hour for passen- gers and members of the train crew to untangle parts that became twisted 1T. the locon notive. The elder MT Keller who is blind and the womer members of the party suffered minor bruises and contusions