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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

surely aren't going to wear that
 Why not. Lucile?' she asked.
 But Cousin Fannie dear, it's in: appropriate for such an outing"
 T don't see why"
 Well, of course, it's only matter of taste, but wearing conspicuous jewels isn't done by the best people except on dress occasions, and be- meals something might happen to it"
 Perhaps you are right" she agreed reluctantly removing the ring as she ran out to get into the car that was waiting for her. Please take good care of it for me. You'd better ask your father to put it into the safety deposit vault"
 I really meant to comply with her request, but just a few minutes after she left Ruth Richey telephoned to know if would go out to Wedgemere the next day for the weekend. Of course I was too busy getting ready for the little house party to attend to anything else that day, and as 1t happened father did not come home to dinner that evening, so naturally didn't give 1t to him and left for Wedgemere too early next morning. We made the run out there in the forenoon so that we could be fresh for. the moonlight supper that our hostess was to give us on the beach that evening. What fun we had at that beach affair! After we had eaten we played games just like children and had no end of a frolic. "We1l, Lucile," said father on Tues day evening after my return, T should like to inquire as to the whereabouts of your Cousin Fannie's new ring. Is it, as I suppose. in your possession ?'' Yes, dady: why?"
 Fannie telegraphed me yesterday l to send it to her by registered mail. ] wired her that it wasn't in the vault. " What in the world did she want it l for. wonder ?''
 "To wear, daresay. That's GUS ] tomary, isn't it, Lucille? She is staying at quite grand summer hotel and, of course, would like to doll up in her best jewelry. You'd better get it right off to her."
 q can't very well. daddy, and she'll be coming home in day or two. any
 way"
 Why can't you?" he asked, almost sternly. Don't tell me that you've lost that ring,'
 "Oh, no, dad, but one of those little diamonds is out"
 How did that happen?' 1 Aunt Rachel ought to have. had il locked over before she gave 1t tc Cousin Fannie. Those old settings gel very insecure"
 "Of course understand 1t wasn', your fault. Lucille. but I should like
 to know how you happened to lose a diamond out of that ring | Well, you sec. I fell on a rock UT
 at Wedgeqnere and bruised my kand
 quite severely, and when I was taking l off the ring later discovered that one of the little diamonds was gone.
 was terribly sorry of course, and, daddy i dear, charge to my allowance the new
 one you'll have to have put in."
 "Humph!" was all father said. He
 didn't even inquire how I fell or if mJ hand was all right again. However, did not mind, for I think perhaps ht
 would not have understood how
 happened to get into such romI i playing tag on the beach that I fel
 against a rock. Aunt Rachel, too, ha. old fashioned ideas about what sht l calls proper decorum, so feel tha i the less discussion there Is about m, l little accident the better. >- Chicago l News
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
STEAMBOAT RACES

When steamboating was in its prime on the Ohio river, the races between the big side-wheelers running form Cincinnati to Wheeling and Pittsburgh constituted one of the chief excite =
 ments of living to tie people who dwelt along the valley. For boats
 leaving Cincinnati at the same, time the racing was picturesque, the rivals often passing one another time and again in the course of the long voyage and finishing almost prow to brow.
 Where the start from Cincinnati was
 not simultaneous, the setting of flag marking the distance made in
 twenty -four. hours from the moment
 of leaving was a common form of con-
 test, each steamer making 1t the aim of course, to pull the flag and move
 It up from the point at which it had been left by the rival. But the passen- ger traffic that made this possible was sapped away by the advent of the still speedier railroad, and such steam CTS as the Arlington, the Major Ander-
 son and the St. Charles have not been seen on the upper Ohio for nearly a generation.
 The race that has called this to the writer's mind Is between two new steamers, belonging to the rival ship ping companies, which left the port
 of Baltimore on Tuesday at the same time for the Golden Gate, by way of | the Panama Canal The two were built on the same model, with scarcely any variation in detail. They are 535 feet in length, and have a displacement l of, 21.o00 tons. Naturally the crews l feel the excitement of the situation and there can be no doubt that ev-
 cry. effort will be made to get the
 best: time possible out of each boat. l We may take it for granted, how ever that their respective shippers will give more consideration to the de-
 mands for safety than was often the case in steamboat races on the Ohio
 and Mississippi, where the oldtime
 tales of having a negro roustabout sit on the safety valve had a pretty close relation to the real truth, how l ever fantastic in form. It Is said ir
 Baltimore that something like s50,- 900 has been bet on the result by en-
 thusiastic partisans of the rival boat and in this also there is vivid like
 ness to the Ohio and Mississippi riv. CT races of the pre- railway age ol passenger transportation Columbu, i DiSpatch
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
FEWER HORSES AND MULES At Same Time Horseback Riding 1.
 Being Revived in Chieano.

The renaissance of the horse is com- ing. Would you believe 1t, the gas g5ndoias, which once threatened him with extinction, are to blame. Instead of bridge parties and teas for the lionizing of English novelists, Chicago's women folk are deveting their enthu- siasm nowadays to learning the feat of keeping balanced on horse. Did you know there are 5000 equestians and equestrienpes in the city?
 "Chicag0ans are just beginning to realize that riding about in motor cars is as stimulating an exercise as sitting in rocking chair," said Wayne Dins- more, secretary of the Horse Associa- tion of America, at the first annual meeting in the Congress Hotel the other day. You know, the doctors have started the idea of reviving the horseback riding fad They have been writing bridle path prescriptions for tired business men.
 T know several millionaire rner- chants in Chicago who have to take their morning jaunt through Lincoln Park or Jackson Park, so they say they don't feel fit for the downtown strain The motor era has brought a danger our fabbiness to city dwellers. Flying down park road on a fine mount vii bring back that lost youth"
 According to horsemen at the con vention in all heavy hauls of day'i duration, and in short city hauls, old Dobbin has the motorized motive unit. beat for efficiency and economy. IT farm work, too, they said, the proof ol the horses superiority has been dem. onstrated.
 However. nearly one-third of tn, workhOrses and mules in cities towns and mines and lumber camps ii 1910 have been displaced. More thai 100000 of these animals have giveI way to other motive power, accordin; to the association officials. As a result 1,s3o,o00 fewer horses have been raise, on American farms in the last si. years.
 For the first time in the country history there has been a decrease ii equine stock. both on farms and ii cities" said Secretary Dinsmore. An, this in the fact of conclusive proc that horses and mules furnish the mos reliable, efficient, flexible and economi cal motive power on farms, large an small. News. <
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

ing of a thirty-mile dike across the out let of the zuyder Zee and gradual fe- clanaation of parts of that body by means of smaller dykes and flling-in and pumping process. The damming of the north end of the Zuyder Zee presents difiiculties. not only on account of the length of the dam. but also due to the fact that at the Friesland shore and the water depth varies from eleven to thirty three feet.
 The foundation of the great dam will be literally. billions of all sizes of tree branches. lashed together into great bundles. These will be sunk, forming a supporting mat of normous area. Upon this will be placed thick layer of coarse crushed stone. and on this pow erful foundation will be reared the ma
 sorry of the dilee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
AUCTIONS
PUTNAM MOTOR MART, I.s.
USED CAR DEPT.

Brand new c. M. c. 1 i-7 ton chasss4s with Ioous,ear Cord pnsu- matte tires. list prsce delivered t5,l6o, will se.l ior yz.so0.
 1hIy truck Has taken over by ug from the Putnam Buick company, who were authorized deaIers for q. M. c. trucks, amt Nnose entire stock We have pul cuased. The truck Is abso- lutely branu new and will De sold with new car guarantee and with no re- strictions as to territory. c. Nj. C. le-passepger bus with self starter and electric lights. This bus, but slightly used, is mounted on O. M. C. mouel l6 one-ton chassis. has good cord tires, one spare. ard is in good mechanical condition. Original owner paid $2.9s0 less than year ago, and machine was used only five months. Will sell complete for f1 800. or will consider offer for body only or for chassis only. which would make an excellent truck for fast work. A one-ton Republic truck with ex- price $500.
 one-ton Atlas truck with panel body and good cord tires the condition of this truck is good price $500. Chevrolet model 490 light delivery 1 with panel body; has been used but one year; price $45o.
 TOURING CARS. Hudson. pass. 1916. private owneo and has had best of care, new paint and in Al condition. $500. Two. CneyroiUS, model Iso. 1920, touring cars; light. economical ma chimes, in fine condition; price $500 each. Studebaker. pass.. 1918. touring
 in excellent mechanical condition
 needs painting; price s1.15o.
 Five Rex All Season tops to fit 1918
 '1e, 20 Buick 5-Hass. touring cars One of these will convert your oper
 car into a fine Sedan type. Widely used summer and winter. These topi brand new and still in original crates
 The list price is S275. For quick sal,
 We offer them at $200 each.
 One slightly used Rex All Weather
 top to fit 1918, IS. 20 Buick Road
 ster; price Si00.
 One brand new 7-pass. Buick body
 will sell at great sacrifice.
 A number of other bargains in can
 in stock.
 PUTNAM MOTOR MART. INc. \ Tel. s-2. Putnam, cona.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
VETERAN FISHERMAN, 30, IS HIGH HOOK.

Tn a driving rain that continued for Several hours Friday morning a large number of fishermen from Norwich set out at the first break of dawn to whip the brooks for the much coveted trout. The morning was ideal for fishing but was uncomfortable for those that did the fishing, but a true fisherman never minds such mere trifes as rain storm. The majority of the men did not return emp ty handed but a few rNurned with emp ty creels
 From authentic reports gathered Fri day evening the days hpnors went to John Irish, who at 80 years of age, was out with the boys early in the morning and returned with 10 fish to his credit. Mr. Irish said that it was small catch
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
No Chance. at All for Joy.

Junior had spent several weeks me suinmer visiting a favorite rul: "'ho lived in the suburbs. and he was r-m- inisceht of those happy weeks w@en he again paid her a visit. However, she. had moved, md now lives in n flat. When junior came home he voiced his grievance to his fa:her, saying: "Tlere wasn't no room to move around in; why, they didn't even have. any kids in that building to fight wlth!"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
snsne.r Popular In America.

Herbert Spencer. the great philcO opher, was more popular in America during his life than in England. Whea Spencer visited the United States. in 1882, his farle and influence were 70 securely established that c.,e admirer offered to pay all the expenses incur red by the philosopher on his trip, and heads of railways offered him the most luxurious travelling facilities, while other friends vied with one an other to make the tour comfortable, interesting and instructI-G.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

as the fish was not as heavy as in other years. His catch was the largest in number verified although eaten of nineteen was reported.
 Others who returned with good catches were Joseph w. Curtis, g; L. M. Young g; George DoIbeare g; pr. J. J. Donohue. [; Peter Sellas g.; William Huntington 8 Earle Herrick, 6; Nelson Weymouth 8. The average weight of the fish was about 3-4 of a pound while the largest weight reported was 4 pounds. In Danielson five fishermen returned with about 80 fish between them, the largest weighing close to two pounds. One Will lfmantic man reported that he had caught a trout that tipped the scales at 2 1-2 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Grade. Of Wltehes.

In the olden times there were three classes of witches. The black witch was harmful affair. and the white witch was helpful spirit. Then there was the gray witch who was sora- times harmful and sometimes helpful Indictments against persons accused of witchcraft had to state the com plexion of the spirit fhnt hewitched.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Atmosphere Above Earts.s Surface.

AtfHo@PuSTc AooNc GdTtf SuTISs~es
 Ihe atmosphere is believed to ex- tend much more than 100 miles above the earth's surface. Its density de ereases rapidly for the first few miles of ascent, then much nzore grad ually. From the phenor' onc of twi- light due to refraction of liciit, ii nay be demonstrated that the air extends up to a height of 45 miles; but other phenomena, such as the behavior of meteors and the aurora, show that rare air exists at a much greater height.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
HOME CHAPTER HOLDS FIRST
IN SERIES OF SALES

The first of series of sales to be con- ducted by Home Chapter of the Kings Daughters was held in the vacant store in the Thayer building on Friday. The sale was highly successful, the proceeds be- ing about $35 which will go towards the fund for the installing of electric lights in the Johnson Home. The sale was in charge of the following committee; Mrs. Jerome Conant, chairman, Mrs Charles Fox, Mrs. George Potter and Mrs John Trankla. Mrs. Earl Christman is general chairman of the series of sales.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Tc Restore Faded Ink.

When the ink of old documents has faded and 1t is desired to restore 1t, this. can he done by washing with any of the substances that blacken on mixing with iron-infusion of nutgalls sodiun-sulphide. or acetic ferro-cyan. ide of potassium. for instance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Human ssenplnu stens,.

There are said to be many "Ra. :eighs" in China. When Chinese lady comes to muddy place in the road she usually cets.ov 1t hy em- pIeytnS a human steppii:g stone. Beck. onink boy she gives him small coin. In return for which he drops on his hands and knees in the mud for her td step over.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Had Many Sleeping Places.

The average man probably sleeps in 100 beds or so during a long life tiyie. A veteran commercial traveller whose home Is In New York. can af- ford to smile at this record. for. he says, ."I calculate that have slept In at least 5000 beds during my forty odd years on the road. and I havs slept well in them all"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
UNIvERsALIsT CHURCH WILL
 MAKE G0OD ANNUAL, REPs

Gratifying reports wifi be made of the years work in the Universalist church when the annual parish meeting is held next week. The work in all departments has been very successful every member of the parish paying an active part in the work. There has been a net increase of 12 members during the past year and all have been active in one or more depart ments. The annual meeting will be pre- ceded by supper for the parish mem bers
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
B.etIe.. nlood for war..

Dr. E. Es~ounel deScribes In Anales de la Facultad de MedIcina Q.ina. Feru) certain psuedo beetles the blood of which has from time immemo- rial been used hy the natives fsr turing warts. Under It thesc growths turn white. us If cauterized by an acid
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Rsmemper tne smsIi rhIno.

It is ensy to talk glibly of serving humanity and 10 forget to pass the salt to the man who sits next rs at table. to think of placing our lives at a worlds disposal and neglect the small attentions which mean % much to our own home.-Henry Sloane Cof. fin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
ZUYDER ZEE FARMS Holland Reclaiming Thousands of Acres by Drying Up Body of Wa$eP

After many years deliberation the people of Holland have decided that they need more land and, having reached that decision, they have gone about the ac- quition of it with charactceristic Dutch energy and determination, states Popu- lar Mechanics Magazine.
 The program contemplates the build-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
FROM LucrLLE.s DIARY

'Why don't you have that emerald and diamond ring reset in platinum ?'' I asked Aunt Rachel when I was lunching with her not long ago.
 'The stones are wonderful, but it looks drea3fuH old fashioned"
 "On. you don't like this old setting, Lucille?" she asked and I fancied the way she spoke that she was rather talk en with the idea of having the ring modernized. so I told her how very much more stunning it would be in platinum. l must say that was greatly surprised a week later when Aunt Rachel brought the ring to cousin Annie for a birthday present
 "I had thought of giving 1t to you, Lucile," she said when we happened to be alone for a moment, 'fbut Fannie likes that quaint ol1 setting, So I thought best to bestow 1t upo nher."
 Tt was lively of you, dear Aunt Ra- chel even to think of me-" said.
 'fWhy. Cousin Fannie" I said the morning after her birthday when she was starting with the Bu,hngtons for 2 motor trip through Wisconsin, you
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

Coun-.. n China.
 Ten thousand is the largest number I the Chinese language. Therefore Il large sums must he stated in nuI ples of this fgure-the population ol ';e country Is four times 10000 times 0,000, ur A"H r,;''i-n --i sin Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

He who possesses worth and intel Iigcnce. who Is just. speaks the truth. and does what Is his own business him the world will hold dear.-Dham- mapadn-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
CUT THIS QUILT IS WORTH MONEY

mail 1t to Foley & Co.,. 2Ss5 Sheffield Ave-. Chicago H.. writin. your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial packa=e containing Foieys. Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pains in sides and back. rheumatism; backache. kidney and bladder ailments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for constipation, biliousness, headaches, and sluggish bowels Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
DANCING

\. II. LEVY, Instructor. odd. Fellows' Hall Norwich. Private lessons daily. Phone l706 or 1896. Spring term evening class begins Thursday. March 31. D. m.
 mar1fd
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

A mans character resembles a fence Tyou can't strengthen 1t by using white-wash.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Hot Stuff.

Water in the gulf stream sometimes reaches almost to boiling point.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
MACUINERY ANn TOOIs
WAGONS AND HARNESS.

One tWo-seated demOcrat wagon, ! one-seat express wagon, natural wood rubber tired Concord buggy, 1 top piano box buggy. 1 nearly new York state two-horse wagon with re- movable box body. 1 sleigh, two horse bob sled. 2 pairs double farm harnesses. 1 single express harness. 1 pair of medium weight double driving harnesses with collars. single har- nesses. 1 lot of snare collars, etc. l Overland liEhtwelght truck.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

including cook stoves, 2 heaters. mahogany case piano and a pianola player with so records. both in play ing condition. 1 five-piece plush parlOr suite. iron beds. springs an1 mat dining chairs. oak dining tablc, l Kitchen table. 1 oak chairs. sewing machines in perfect order. several dressers, stands and odd tables. l side board. 1 writing desk, carpets. looking glasses, pictures. dishes. milk cans
 pails, bottles, ja=s, etc. t
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

FANCY Ain GRADE POULTRY consisting of 2 thoroughbred White Brahma hens and a rooster suitable for breed ng purposes also a large nock of m zNd poultry. including R. |. Reds, White Leghorns, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
ONE PAIR OF FARM HORSES

a chestnut and a bay. a serviceable farm and family teai9. in good order, sound, kind and clever. just the right age and weight about 24oO lbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

IS tons of high grade hay. tons of second class hay.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-06
Eias Elourish IN poorest Soil.

Consul Homer NJ Byington of Ma
pies writes that the production of
figs for local consumption and for eX-
portation is an important industry in
southern Italy. Fresh figs are staple
article of food. especially for the
poorer classes. during the season, and
when dried in the sun may be kept
for considerable periods of time. OF
peculiar economic value is the fact
that they may be grown in soil too
poor for other crops. The trees are
planted irregularly and frequently on
steep hillsides along small terraces.
In certain provinces it is the custom
for landowners to enter into an agree
ment with the farmer whereby the
latter plants fig trees in the inferior
or waste portion of land, taking the
entire crop of stated number of years
and at the end of the contract return
ing the land in producing condition.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-09-06
A55<6|SEil1QjXIGEtSI[lIQI,lIjB'Il

10 think il must end the quarrel and
IN some way thar would stop the Rain,
for though il knew the Rain could
never overpower It. the Rain did not,
ana in trying 70 show its strength il
would do great harm.
And then II was. too. that the Wind
discovered that it could not do this
alone, in spite of its Dragging and
being able 10 drive the Rain before il.
As soon as the Wind stopped blow
ing aud began to think, the Rain came
down faster and faster and the pools
grew into little ponds, for now il was
sure ii had overpowered the Wind and
was master of everything.
But this was not true, for over the
tree tops and over the hills and noun
talns went the Wind. running swiftly
toward the east, for there it knew
was Mr. Sunman, and he could always
make everything right
"Oh. Mr. Sunman." called the Wind.
wake up quickly and get up. There
is something terrible happening" and
then II told Mr. Sunman all about IT,
taking its part OF the blame.
II was very hard for Mr.. Sunman TO
get up that morning for the Rain had
thrown thick blankets of clouds over
him while he slept. but with the help
Of the Wind he at last threw them of
and up he got and away they ran.
Up higher aud higher they went,
and IN short time away went the
Rain and even tile poDds and little
rivers and pools were soon taken care
Of, and aIl that remained of the dread
ful quarrel were the tears of rain
dropping from the leaves.
The Wind carefully ran among the
trees aud helped Mr.. Sunman dry
them, and by and by all was well in
the land and now the Wind always
goes over the hill and mountain tops
early In the morning to awaken Mr.
Sunman and sometimes if you listen
you can hear the sound Of its heavy
breathing as il runs.
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