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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
NEW ENGLAND FRUIT.

In most ell lines of business fn this part of the country efforts are made to get out and hustle for orders, to set forth the merits of the product, to let it be known that it is of high quality and that there is a willingness to serve the trade. That applies, however, more tS the producers of other than agricultural products It is seldom that efforts are put forth to urge the sale of Connection, apples and other fruit or that any great attention is given to supplying the mar. ket with New England products and mak. Ing point of calling to the attention c, the buying public.
 You don't for instance see Connect cut fruit as such displayed in the store to the best advantage, and in many in stances 1t is impossible to get such pro duce, but there is plenty to be had iron she middle and far western states, at traestyely dressed and priced, but as ia, ss quality Is concerned not half as sat isfyfng as eastern grown fruit
 Nevertheless apples in large quantitie and Of the finest quality are raised ii this part of the country. They are no subjected to the long haul from the Pa ciffo slope but they are being replaced b, varieties grown elsewhere and transport ed long distances because the same ef forts towards seeking 8 market and put ting forth the desirability of the frui arc not undertaken here in the eaf that are resorted to by the enterprisin western growers. It is a matter to whic much more attention could be given wit no small profit It of course means
 4Acidedty dif1ereut policy from which hs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
ODD INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN
 HISTORY

The first real American romance was that connected with the courtship and marriage in 1921, of Priscilla Mullen and John Alden. botS of whom had come to this country Un the Mayf1ower. John was a hired carpenter ?nd if would appear that Priscilla was e "high-born" maiden, who, in that age of class distinctions, could hardly re- gard John as an eligible suitor. But by this marriage. perhaps as well as by his own inherent worth. as shown by his industrious and honest character, he soon rose to the first distinction in the colony.
 John Alden was the last of the sign CTS of the compact It was an "early marriage" as John Alden was born in 1899. In this connection it is well to note one cause of the failure Of the Separatist settlement to grow rapidly. Though from the very first there were women among them, the women were relatively few. The deaths outnum- bered the births in all the early years A few shiploads of marriageable maids such as went out to Jamestown would have multiplied the strength of Plymouth. But they did not come over When John Alden landed at Province. l town harbor, in the winter of 1920, he is credited with having been come | ly youth, with a ruddy complexion and stalwart an ideal type of the sturdy young colonist Priscilla Mullen wa. generally credited with being the pret
 tiest girl who came over in the May l flower.
 During the voyage John came to ad mire Priscilla very much, but his shy i ness kept him from ever approachinl 1 with any show of warmth the younI girl who was engaging the attention O
 all the young men on the trip. Now 1 l happened that Alden had a warn friendship for Mics Standish, and find
 ing that Stan5ish was wont to pa!
 many compliments to Priscilla, he un dertook to himself the task of wooin her for Miles. It is not difficult tas
 for a bashful young man to pain glowing pictures of the virtues of an
 other. Priscilla listened with patienc
 and seemed deeply interested. It wa
 not the stories of Miles that please
 her self as much as to be near John i
 the telling, for Standish was widowe of Ss. an age which rarely appeals [ girl In her ceens.
 One day after patience ceased al
 most to be q virtue and after-listenin
 to a long extJlling of the virtue C
 Miles, Longtellov, tells us:
 ''But as he warmed and glowed, in h . simple and eloquent language,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JAN. 2sth. fs2t
 1O,799
CONSOLIDATING srArx BOARDS.

In an effort to get down to q better basis for the conduct Of the affairs of the state the proposition which has been put forth from Fairfield county that there be a consolidation of the large number of boards and commissions into q small number of departments must be looked upon as 6 move in the right di- -ection and one to which much serious attention must be given in whatever en- deavor is made to increase the efficiency of the state government.
 This proposed bill is the result of much study which has been given to the con. ditions that prevail today and those which are sought. There are at the pres ent time 92 boards or commissions e1- isting under the authority of the legisla. lure By past practice it has s~-, cus- tomary to increase these at almost every session of the general assembly. but With the increase in number there does rot come the expected results in the way o. efficiency. We are doing much. spending lot of money but not meeting conditlen. and making progress in way that car De considered entirely satisfactory.
 Under the provisions of the bill ther. would be eleven departments afphabeti cally arranged to include agriculture banking. education, highways. insurance labor and industries, public health, public welfare, public works and buildings rev enue and taxation and motor vehicles.
 From such consolidation it woult probably be possible to eliminate Ynucl sf the expense since it could hardly b, expected that what is being paid to tn, many would be handed over to the few It means radical departure because i will not only end the jobs of many bu eliminate the possibility in the future for the departments are So arranged thA they can take care of most any new mat ters without additional expense That i may be found advisable to change som of the provisions and to fix salaries i, accord with the importance of the de partment is quite likely but in the inter est of bettering the conduct of the bust ness of the state the proposed bill lined in the right direction.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
That Irlsh Topic.

Mir. Editor: Do not be deceived! One half of the lies that are being told of Ire land and the Irish are not true. If one-half of them were true we would be led to believe that the Irish fought out the Revolution to a finish, also the Civil war, the Spanish war for Cuba and the recent Worlds war. A writer today has 1t that we saved England from nice trimming" Irish of coarse). We all know that Sim Fein. Ireland, was on the side of our enemies and giving them all the aid and comfort they dared to, and that openly. A Norwich veteran says perhaps we-that is America-had no business to interfere in Europe. Well some did think so, prominently the 1 Sim Feiners and their friends of Irish 1 freedom. But let us remember that the | U. s. government did not ask us for our opinion. The government numbered us I put the numbers in box, and as draw | ing if our number came out, we had to shoulder rnusket and start for France, | if we were fit. Sim Fein Ireland was ex- cused from the draft, when Scotland and EnklAnd submitted, and their thanks for i this concession in their favor is shown | in their midnight murders and assassi- nations of government officials. There Is where the British government made i its mistake.
 A strange speaker in Norwich cites the case of Presbyterian minister now un- | der arrest for some alleged participation ] in politics-what not stated. We ven ture to say that MT. Irwin is not in jail for building churches-one black Protest | ant sheep in a flock of ten thousand would count for good deal h Sim Fein statistics. of course. and it is notable that the only man who has yet suffered | the death penalty for treason, was Sir Roger Casement-A Protestant Ulster man-notwithstanding hundreds of po- ltcenen and other officials have been touliy slain by assassins in masks There Is no comparison between these Irish as- | sasSns and the fathers of our Revolu- tir<-nor between them and the Ulster Volunteers, of Carson. every man of which was true and heroic 10 the core and they saved the honor of Ireland in volunteering in squads to fight the ! Worlds war when Sim Feiners were
 cheering the German victories. We art living in times we know of. Let us no' be fooled with false informations.
 A LEGGIN.
 Norwich. Jan. zs, 1921.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
HEALrH AND BEAUrY.

When giving sticky medicine to chill dren, heat the spoon by dipping it in hot water; then pour in the medicine and it will slip easily from the spoon.
 Painful bunions and corns may be helped by nightly applications of iodine and the wearing of easy shoes. If you have perspiring feet. bathe them in warm water with a little ammonia added.
 Straws may be used when giving liquids to sick children when they cannot be moved. Glass tubes are easily broken, but bundle of straws such as used at soda fountains may be purchased at small cost
 The acid in apples and pineapples aids in the digestion of bacon, ham, pork shops and roast pork; cranberry sauce or fruit jeliies harmonize with dishes of poultry, while mint sauces or apple mint jelly is appropriate with lamb, especially when roasted. The acid of lemon is ap. petizing with fish and shellfish and the flavor of tomatoes is almost equally de- sarable with any dish of meat, fish, beans or paste (macaroni, noodles)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

For there are moments in life when the
 heart is 90 full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, CT into
 it's depth like ps5ble
 Drops some careless word, 1t eyernsvs
 and it's secret,
 Split on the ground like water, can
 never be gathered together"
 John deployed the loss of the friend ship of Miles and would not beccne 'econcilIed to the wooing of Priscilla until word came that the captain had been killed in sn ambush with the yndiars. He tLen turned to Priscilla with ardor.
 Finally the wedding day was set and he ceremony was performed. Two happier hearts never beat, but when the troth, the prayer and the benedic- ton had been pronounced into the room ''strode the captain ct Plymouth" as if from the dead. The party was startlel for a moment, but Standish clssped the hand of the bridegroom and begged for giveifess. John Aita1 and Miles Stand ish remained close friends until death and later generations of the Alden and | Standish families in the colony intermar- | ried.
 | CTomorrow-The Indian Scourge in New York;
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch you, liver and bowels-there's no need of having a salIow compleMon-dark rings under your eyes-pimples-a bilious look in your face-dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards, a well-known physician In Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed will olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to bis patients fpr years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calonnel. are gentle in their action yet always effective. They hr1ng about that natural buoyancy which all should enjoy by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities
 Dr. Edwards Olive I Tablets are known by their olive color. 15c and 3oc.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
NEW yoEK,s TRANSIT TROUBLES.

Transportation onGitiOns are hotkerirg g the e1ttire country. There is hardly a state where the problems of the trolley roads have not raised a serious question regarding their future, and in many in- stances no definite solution has been reached. It is quite natural therefore that legislatures in session at the pres ent time should be called upon to give much attention to providing relief meas ures. In New York, however, the sit uation appears to have developed into a hot contest with political tendencies on the side and it remains to be seen whether New York city is prepared to give honest consideration to the difficul- ties which need adjusting.
 Transportation conditions in New York city have been made much worse by the refusal of the city administration to take into consideration the conditions which have prevailed and give its assistance tc help overcome them. Instead of lending its assistance to the existing transit com. panies it has fought them, favored tho establishment of bus lines and even nov the head of the city government has rec commended to the legislature that the city be authorized to build and operate omni buses, which would not only provide un fair competition for the transportatiof lines, which in fact the city itself is al ready deeply int rested in, but woult serve to increase the congestion of street. where the traffe is already bad enough The new governor of New York stat has invited much criticism by proposin, that there should be an Investigation l. determine what is needed to overcome tn present conditions, instead of resortini to other methods which at their best cal only be regarded as patchwork. His pur pose Is to get to bedrock, to bar polite from 1t, to deal wit hthe situation hon estly and squarely and to get grasp 0 the situation that would make 1t pessibl to proceed intelligently
 New York city has come 50 far fror solving it's trAnsro.tat'eE troubles tha when 1t goes to the legislature it shopl be in the position to nut forth unpreju diced facts or be willing that they shoul be obtained. If that city can be put i a position to have it's transportation fs eiilties handled to the best advantage
 ought to support such project
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
PASTRY HINTS.

Rub a little four on pastry board or magic cover, which is a heavy piece of nailcloth. The dough is less likely to stick to this heavy cloth than to any thing else, even marble slab. Use a wooden rolling pin that revolves on a rod, with handle at either end. Do not try to make pastry with a pin that has no handles or one with the handles in one piece with the pin. A knitted cover for the rolling pin helps to keep the dough from sticking. Rub a little four over the pin. Take out enough dough for the under crust of a pie and knead slightly. Pat the dough gently with the rolling pin holding it by the two handles and letting the weight of the pin fiatten out the pastry as 1t is liften and dropped down.
 When it is about one-half inch thick lift pastry carefully and quickly to be sure it is not sticking to the cloth. then put it down again and begin to roll Roll from you at first, lift the pin when it gets to the end of the dough and bring it back to its starting place each time. DO not roll back and forth. Then roll toward yourself, lifting the pin each time it gets to the end of the dough. Let the pin re- volve all the time on it's central axis, This gives light touch essential for the making of good pastry.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE

THE HOUSEWIFE Slip marble in the finger of glove and darn over 1t.
 stewed dried fruits are delicious with cereal and cream.
 String beads on dental floss, which is stronger than thread.
 Have the knife blade not when cutting any kind of hot bread.
 Sprinkle the top of banana cornstarch with grated orange 3eel.
 Cranberries are delicious cooked with honey and chopped raisins. Before heating milk in a saucepan rinse the pan with water and 1t will not scorch 50 easily.
 When cutting cheese straws, make a few rings and put half dozen straws through each ring. Fill celery tips with cream cheese sea- soned. Dust with parsley and paprika and serve on lettuce. | A small pair of pliers is useful in the kitchen. Use to hold fins of fish while cutting them off, etc. | Peach dumplings may be made the same as apple dumplings, using one 1 dozen peaches instead of apples. PaEe the peaches, but do not take out thu l stones.
 | To keep your cooking utensils from smelling, never allors them to stand ana dry after being emptied of their contentl before washing. Put cold water in then immediately if you cannot wash them a once.
 If you will try placing the lemons il hot water a. few minutes before cutting for making lemonade they will yielt double the juice they would otherwise. Keep a magnet in your hook and ey box and reject any hook or eye that tn magnet will pick up. That shows that will rust.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
RECIPES.

Cream of Celery Soup With Rice: One half pound celery or asparagus, one quarter cup rice, one quart cold water, two tablespoons butter, drippings, or oth- CT preferred fat one tablespoon onion juice, two teaspoons salt one-quarter tea spoon pepper, one quart milk.
 Cut the celery or asparagus in half inch pieces. Cook the rice and celery or asparagus in the water until both are tender. Press them through a col. ander and add the fat, the seasoning and the milk and reheat. This will max, five or six average servings
 Oysters Scalloped With Rice: Thres cups cooked rice. one pint fresh oysters one cup chopped celery. two tablespoons butter or other fat. one cup milk, twt tablespoons flour, one-half teaspoon 0 salt, one-elghth teaspoon pepper. Place alternate layers of rice, oyster and celery in baking dish and pou over them a smooth white sauce mad by melting the butter and stirring In tn milk, the flour, the salt and the pepper | Bake for 20 minutes. This win mak eight or ten average servings.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
DICTATES OF FASHION

The .hign reversible collar is shown on blouses.
 The cape continues to be popular as an evening wrap.
 Blouses are being made ki1nono style of fine lace.
 White georgette frocks are worn with colored sashes. =
 Monkey fur is extremely popular this winter. .
 The newest sweater substitute is a satin ribbon coat.
 The dominating colors for wraps are blue and brown. Veils are embroidered in designs sug- gestive of lace motifs. In fancy m1sh veilings, the dainty | lightweight creations are preferred Black or midnight blue coats and suits trimmed with gray fur are smart
 Light gray top coats are replacing those in natural carnels hair color. Gray suede Oxfords worn with gray woolen stockings are the choice of some up-to-date girls. Parisiennes wear taupe and gra, stockings with black shoes and dresses
 Silk envelope poc1etbooks are chic.
 All shades of pheasant and gold brown, tan are used in millinery.
 Ostrich feathers are used extensivel. for millinery.
 A good deal of gray is worn this sea son. Gray ribbon, for instance, is use to bind blue Serge, and gray vestees an collars are often used instead of white Gray hats are popular, too.
 Tight elbow length sleeves sometime have an added puff at the elbow. whic may be pleated satin, if the dress is
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cloth one, This pun ends at the elbow
A WEE MAIDS FRocKs


 The mother who Is forehanded enough to be doing the warm weather sewing now may safely develop number of dresses in cotton ratine in various colors trim ming them with bands of plain linei, chambray, etc, or with heavy wool or cotton efnroidery. Ratine promises to be a prime favorite both flor children and grown-ups in the lineup of sturdy tub materials for the soming spring and summer.
 Wool jersey cloth in various weights is also to be used for children's spring dresse and little tailored suits, consisting of mock and plested skirt. Wool en- broidery in contrasting color is the pre- ferred trimming for frocks of this type. In developing childrens dresses, one clever designer has offered the sugges- ton that the kimono type of sleeve iii becoming to the older girl. while the very little lady of the family appears to best advantage in frochs that have set ir sleeves. This is point worth consider ing and trying out.
 The present season fancy for two ia brics and two coIors in the making o frvcks for children Is exemplif1ed by ont designer who has recently brought ou group of party froeks that are straigh princess slips of satin founced with lace georgette or chiffon. These hounces ar set on low, giving the dresses the lonI waist line 50 much favored. -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

in every country on the globe" she snil-
 ed a superior smile. "and he made 1t
 rule that at every place he stopped he
 would bring back some old curiosity" Mrs. B. smiled sweetly and asked in the same tone, And in what place was
 1t he got you, my dear Mrs. Ar Few Are Like Her A certain club decided to give some Of te women inmates of a city institution an afternoon treat at the movies. Great | was the excitement when tine machines arrived, with a hostess in each car. All
 went smoothly until a ballet scene was | thrown on the screen. showing girls from "'The Folies" One of the hostesses
 happened to notice the tightly closed eyes of the old lady next to her and asked. Are you ill.,
 | "No." she replied. 'but I am deaf and
 I didn't understand where yoS were Bringing IA. and I want to go home, for
 I won't look at these hussies another
 minute"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31

Quite foretful of self, and fall of the
 praises of his rival,
 Archly the maiden smiled. and with eyes
 over-uling with laughter,
 Said, in a tremuious voice, Why don't
 you speak for yourself, John?"
 Priscilla was an orphan. her father, mother and brother having died the previous winter. Johns interest in making a match between his captain and the pretty orphan was prompted by Standish himself. John carried out his masters bidding, but when he re- turned and told him what Priscilla had said, Standish became very angry and accused John of having betrayed him John felt deeply the anger of his friend and seemed agitated when he again came suddenly upon Priscilla. The etter, noticing this, spoke up:
 Certainly ytu can forgive me for speak
 inS so frankly, and saying
 What I ought not to have said, yet nov
 l can never unsay it; .
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
You Can Have
 Young Blood
MAKES OLD FOLK YOUNG
 AND WEAK FOLK STRONG

If you look and feel old weak and ner- vous and discouraged; if you are lacking in the vim, courage and energy that ycu used to have. it's almost certain you have old blood-blood that is lacking in oxygen carrying red cells; and that your nerves are also run down. What you need to make you look and feel young, strong and vigorous is more red cells in your blood and stronger nerves. For this purpose one of the finest things known is to take a hve-grain tablet of Blood-Iron Phosphate with each meal. This supplies just the right kind of -cell-making iron and nerve building phosphate 10 soon make you feel fine and strong. Go today to the National Drug Store. or any other drug phate for a three weeks treatment; it costs only s1.50-5oc a weelx-take it reg ularly, and you'll be simply amazed at the results. Try it and see. Your money back If you want it-Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
CONCERNING WOMEN

England has more than 100 girls foot. ball clubs.
 Twelve thousand women hold member. ship in the International Association of Macfinists.
 Mrs Francis R. Knox Is the first wo. man to become an official court reporter in Los Angeles.
 Hang (Garden of Fragrance) is the name bestowed upon q high schoo for girls recently opened in ChAngsha China
 The Sin Yaw Cha (New woman) i. the name of the first magazine for wc. men in Korea, which is edited and pub. lished by women. It was established { year ago and has circulation of abou 1000 copies.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-31
USING OLD CURTAINS

When long drapery curtains become worn near the bottom cut them in two and make a pair of sash curtains. Take the lower half and cut off the worn part and hem, or, if you prefer, after cutting off the worn part sew back on the border piece. Another way is to cut from the upper left corner directly across to the lower right, thus making a three cornered curtain, to which you may sew some old lace you may have in the house. These curtains can be used in a room where the curtain is put more fer the sake of having a curtain than for use.