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Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
lsStudy Problems lTf Solved O
Oyklae Is Best Way
 To Make Lessons Stick
BY aaLSN x. JOHNSON FfaSeis ". Parker schocl

Remember the tine the teacher eall- cd or you and yeu "Aunked Hat" You'd studied that lesson hard too but t didn't stick. Well probably the req son you didn't know if was that you had not made an outline of it.
 An outline wen't always remember tf7e lesson for you but t pill help like everything. If you have framework with pegs on 1t on which you can hang the main facts of your lesson, yea are liable at feast to know what the teacher Is talking about when he asks you a susstien.
 The first things to get in an outiin. are ttie main facts or most important topics, iti the lesson. Let's take that history lesson yea had about the early Trench, explorers. There were two of thef, iu the lesson you remember, Channpiain and Cartier.
 Suppose we take them as the two topics from which to build our outline We will label Cartier l and Champiain II, both Roman numerals. Then put dewn under each the main things they did srid label then, 4, E, (, etc. Gin cap itals). For A under Charhplaif you might say. ''Feundsd oaesee.''
 The chances are you wiil have some more informsticli yeu will want to pui down &boat Quebec. We'll put if deWf under your statsnitht about Quebee and iaEel it i, ?. stc. For instance yot, might say i. "Wss first success. fai French Colony. Then If yeu hay. anything to say about the fact of 1t: being the first, French colony, put ]; down and label it (a), (b), etc.
 Thus the first patt of yoat outiin,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

Meily was rather sorrowfui te Have her
 parents depart the following evening,
 but she soon found many things to keep
 her busy. She got acquainted with the ineighhefs' children, and was soon ir- vitAd te 3 Halloween party. Then prep arations began and Molly was busy lt- enjoyed herself greatly, soaring every. one she could, being dressed up in such 1 q sFightful costume fepresenting q Witch, that sife made several supefsti- tious people silver. When Molly re- turned home. she re'ated to her mother
 the Occurrences Of her visit, declaring she lad dandy" time, as Sic express ad it. And I hope that al of tie Wide Awas;es had $ good time On that happy evening.
 ] Yours sincerely,
 LILLIAN ANDERSON. Rr06Etsin
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
\ School Picnic.

Dear Uncie Jed: I am going to write about our school picnic. The teacher said that we could have a. school picnic for dong such 9 good job on the scheoi- house windows and grounds.
 In the morning if did not look as If it was going 10 be nice weather, but the children brought their lunches. By noon time the sky was clear and we started off. We were going into sne pines right near. Soon we came to a clear place, so we all sat down and ate our lunches. After lunch we all started walking. The road which we were on led down hill into a great big field which we crossed. When we got across the teacher thought we had better go back.
 We climbed up Q hill and went in and out among the trees till we came in back Of the schoolhouse. We started school again and after school we all said we had had 8 nice time.
 CYNTHIA COOPER, Age 10.
 Packer
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
When My Cat Caught 2 nabblt.

Dear Uncle Jed: have not written to you for quite a while. and now am going to tell you about my cat. The other morning started to comb my hair and I just happened to look out anc guess what 1 sawi Well. I don't think you can sgues, so I will tell you. I saw my yellow cat run by the step with something brown and white in his mouth. let my hair go and ran out to see what he had.
 I found the cat in back of the wash tub and then I saw what, he had. It waS little rabbit and it was alive, so l took 1t away from him and gave him a piece of meat instead
 My father put the rabbit in a barrel and when I went 10 see him the next morning he WAS dead, and I was very sorry.
 SARAH GILL, Age 10.
 Jewett City
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
Slave lake beyond the gixsieth parallel

Slave lake beyond the sixtieth parallel Of latitude.
 The wheat that the Canadians do not need Is sent to Liverpool in England. They have railroad which runs all the way from British Coumhia on the Pa cifc to Quebec. The wheat is shipped on rail to Quebec and then loaded on ships for Liverpool. In winter when the St. Lawrence is frozen over it goes from Quebec to Portland, Me, and Is shipped from Portland. The United States is proud Of ifs good neighbor and the neighbor may we'll be proud of herself. I hope the good peo. pie of Canada will always prosper. Your friend. GLADYS CHAPMAN BRIGGS, Age Il. North Frankin in.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
AH Iron Dog.

lr Memory Street an iron des
 stands guard upon 3 rusted l&wa; He locns up through shifting fog
 Like ieaping conscience in the dawn But why he stands. and what he guards The o'd policeman does not know, Though other dogs from other yards
 smile wisely as they come and go. Wne7 S1n'isht streams about the place The boys Tho mako the present crowd Eida on his back, and slap his face.
 And play his bark is fierce and iotd; V1t in tfe rain or i1 the fog,
 Hs s-.ms to listen and to val 5's is a very fsithfut dog
 nd there are scratches on my gatei --Vi--tnt Starrett. n Dumb Animals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
Our veigbbor of the North,

Dear Uncle Jed I have been studying In school about Canada, odr ne!gnbos of the north. When We read how the Ca nad.ans fought and died at Chateau Thierry. we wish to know more about them. We learn that they are a splen- did people and that theirs is 8 wonderful country.
 When the Americans went over to help win the war the Canadians were so glad thsl they taught their. school children to sig America. Fee, White and Blue. anu The Star spang' ed Banner. 1n return American children sing The Maple Lear.
 Canada is .lafrer than ths United States It Is nearly as large as a:I the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
GrEBS WRITTEN BY WIDE AWAKES
, The Ready Clubs HallOwe'or

Lf4r Uncle Jed: 1t was drawing close '3 6ailowe'en and the Ready Club girls rere planning to have a good tinae Iii aeir club house On the outskirts of the -ina.i village ot Riverdale.
 The Ettle cub house Of theirs had ,It &Sxo windows. over the one door was a beautiful rambler rose bush, which fsrfned an archway. On i5otA sides Of -lessand walk was a row Of green hedge
 In this little one door club house was a fire place and beside it was littla cup=- hoard where the girls kept their utensils or cooking. There were three chairs and z stooi that vas placed bsfore the rs-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
0ur sask4ba,i.

Dea- Cncis Jed: II is Q very long while since I have written to the Wide Awake boys and girls. So I thought I would write story Of our. new basket Sali. Last year th6 Dig boys. df tils ge+- enth and eighth grades bought the ball for ss.5O. Tnet6 were ten boys in al and each Boy paid 55 cents. Now that All ths boys of those grades Are now out Of school. Out teacher told us we could get into a small funeh and pay 25 cents apiece. Then @ 7 hoy ot her class could play with t and have tw6 teams and play aHiong ourselves and we coaai iatef io-71! q team.
 Yours truly. 4- LOUIS EAFRAMBo1sE Age F. Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
Orisin of Forest Fires

Of the forest fires that occur in Pennsylvania, s9 per cent are prevent able. Only few are caused by light ming. The others originate through hu- man. action and can be stepped.-For- est Leaves.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14


 Ds.r Unoe Jed: Ralbh Vas walking along lonely country road when nc suddenly sa1 a boat being carried with the swift current dpHn Willow Creek. Alert in an instant hS rsh d6W1 to the waters edge and saw to his surprise that was a child In tho boat He rec ogn!aed her as littls Alies Meyers who lived nesr him. Tnefe was a waterfall farther town 1fs creek and II he d.d n5t reach the boat betere t reached the waterfaii-Ralpt dreaded to think ot the eenseeue1ces.
 Slipping oR his shoes, stockings and coat, Ralph dove if and began swim ming towards the boat. Et was not ezsy work for tlle current was against him. But at last he reached the boat and clan1aered aboard. Teliihg .Aiiee not 10 De afraid he saSed aFoind and ronaered how to reach shere. At last he. thought l of pan. Abo.t a quarter of 2, mile 1 down the stream there WAS bahinsuia covered with woods. :. There was. one oar 1 n the boat tthe other ene Alice had ;ost) and Ralph decided to try and pad. | ale ashore 4
 As they aesrea .ht potnt .Ka,ph began b paddle hard 10 reach sf1tfe. wouid l they miss t? Ralph hoped not but II l certainly looked so. Ail ae ,51ice the boai gave a. iafcn and turned toward shore 'iYHTraf," shouted Ralph, but the wards were hardly t-t of his mouth when tho boat striie.i and they both tiir.. | bled eut on shore.
 ] CATHERINE GEAF4, Ae. ii. 1 Putnam,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Louise Guest of South Coventry The Camp Fire Girls on the March. .-Glaays C. Briggs os North Frank- n-The Lilac Lady.
 3--Francis Sullivan of Bozrahviiie-- The Potter Boys n, the Front Line -rencAes.
 --Lucy DuEas or Versailles-TabitHa's 5 sesLLipu-
 Sarah \. StaeciafinI 6k Columbia the Fall of Warsaw.
 Cynthia Cooper of Paekre-with the 70 of tae Marns.
 Brownie SIedJesky Of Eagieeilie-
 Toy Scouts Victory.
 Winners Of prize books living lfi Nor can obtain them by calling at The ieiin business office after 10 o'clock nday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
Correct Answer

4 correspondent asks: Which it correct. the banker lends money or the banker loans money7" Neither, the correct version Is, The banker loaned money. Birmingham (Ala.) News.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
Rulsa Fer Yeunr Writer

Ateb Eer Aouu6 VI l-Write plainly on ono side of the -apsr only, and number the pages. Use pen and ink, not pencil. 5-Short and pointed articles will c& gwen DrefeTeEce. Do not use over s3a ls used
 s-Rrite your name, age and address plainly al :he bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

afanehester-Figures show that the grand list of the Manchester Green school
 l district has jumped from s70c 900 to over | a million dollars. 4 tax or five mills on l the 1920 grand list is now being col- iected.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14
E1TERs OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Hntrid Cote Of Bsltlc-AIany thanks ycur prize book. l. is very interest," 
 Frieda T.. Walsh of Paeker-I thank ] very much for the book you gave
 found it very Interesting indeed Iary HarSreaves of Eefwich-I thank: r-vsry much for the pool. entitled At Fsn of Warsaw" l have read some | and find 1t very interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

If you imagine this Is a cold unsym. pathetic world, tell people you have eatxza and ustsn to their suggestions
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

A kery dishonest thing about q vo- man Who is married for her mQney not to have il.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

A Fine Time at the Fair, Dear Uncle Jed: One morning we
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-14

ssudeAt tells recently of nearing some funny squeaks under a hedge. Two n1oies were fighting and were so busy they never saw him. He took out his watch and timed them. For seven min- utes they scratched and wrestled. Then one turned the other on his back and eiis. his throat as eieanly as if he had had 2 knife
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Utilization of Table Scraps
 Reduces Poultry Feed Bill

If the city flock is to prove an eco homie success, it must be fed cheaply., All table scraps and kit chen waste should be utilized.
 Scraps of meat or leftover vege- tables which can not be utilized in any other way make excellent feed. Many other waste products, such as beet tops, turnip tops, carrot tops, potato parings, onion tops, water melon and S cantaloupe rinds, the outside leaves of cabbage, waste let tuce leaves, and bread and cake crumbs are relished by the hens and can be used to good advantage.
 In saving the scraps and waste it is well to separate the portions adapted for feeding to the flock and place these in receptacle or pail of their own. Decomposed waste ma- terial or moldy bread or cake. should never be saved to feed to the hens, as it is harmful to them and may cause serious bowel trouble. Sloppy materials, such as dishwater, should not be thrown into their pail. It is dlSO uSeleSS LO put HI SuCH aLHIHSS aS banana peels or the skins of oranges, as these have little or no food value.
 Any sour milk which is not util- ized in the house should be given to the. chickens. This should be fed separately, however, either by allow ing the hens to drink it or by allow ing it to clabber on the back of the stove and feeding it in that condi- tion. When the family's table waste is not sufficient for feeding the flock, it is usually possible to get some of the neighbors whs keep no, hens to save material suitable for feeding. Many people are glad to do this if a small pail in which to put the waste is furnished. ,.~.
 Table scraps and kitchen waste are best prepared for feeding by running them through an ordinary household food chopper CT meat grinder. After the material has been
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
OUR FARMERS CORNER

poor seed in May does no good. The remedy is to test seeds in home germinator in advance of planting.
 Small samples of seed are counted out and sowed in moist soil in some shallow receptacle like a kitchen plate. The plate may be kept near the stove or anywhere to maintain a temperature conducive to germina- ton. When the plants have had time to sprout, a count of the re- suits will give a good indication of the value of the seed.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Bluing, When Properly Used, Leaves No Streaks nor R-


 Bluings differ in composition as we'll as in form. The commonest bluings are Prussian blue, aniline, and ultramarine. Indigo is now rarely used. Bottle blues" are in many cases made of Prussian blue, an inexpensive soluble salt of iron. Unfortunately, however, they are easily decomposed by soap, and if the clothes are not thoroughly rinsed iron-rust stains may appear on them when ironed, say household special ists of the United States Department of Agriculture. It is easy to discover whether or not a bluing contains iron, by adding strong soapsuds to some of it; if it changes from blue to yellow, iron is present. -a:-.
 Aniline blues are also soluble and may be bought in both liquid and powdered form. Although the pow der seems dear when it is bought by the ounce, so little is used at one time that it is really not expensive and is, perhaps, to be preferred to any other kind of bluing. A quarter of an ounce may be dissolved in a quart of water, bottled, and kept indefinitely; a half teaspoon of this is enough for tub of water.
 Ultramarine blue is, not very soluble and is sold in balls or cubes Because it is difficult to dissolve, more of it must be used to be effec- tive and the water must be kept we'll stirred to prevent the bluing from spotting or streaking the clothes. For use, the balls or cubes, wrapped in heavy muslin or flannel so that only the very finest particles of the ultra marine may pass through, should be soaked in a bowl of water and this liquid added to the water for bluing.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Garden Brings Health ....
 to Many City Dwellers

Community gardens have been en- couraged in the city of Philadelphia for the last 23a years, primarily as a means of helping people to help themselves. The same class of work has been carried on in other cities for shorter periods of time, with an equal degree of success and satisfac- ton, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The original object in every case was to help the people to provide food at home, but incidentally and unex- pectedly a number of other benefits which in their way have" proved of greater value than the original pur- pose have developed. These have to dor with the health and pleasure of the families of the gardeners as a result of their outdoor exercise and contact with nature. A game of golf is all right as a constitutional for those who con afford it. The number, however, who play golf is small as compared with the thou sands of those who take their exer- cises and outdoor life by cultivating gardens. The cultivation of the garden also has the advantage that 1t adds to the wealth of both the gardener and the Nation.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17

put through the grinder it is usually rather a moist mass, and it is well to mix with it. some, corn meal, bran, or other ground grain until the whole mass assumes a crumbly condition. The usual method is to .. feed, the table scraps at noon or at night, or at both times, as may be desired, in a trough or on a board. All should be fed that the hens will eat up clean, and if any of the material is left after one-half or three-quarters of an hour, it, should be removed. If al- lowed to remain it may spoil and be very, bad for the hens.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Notice

The rate bill of the Town of North Canaan, Conn.,, for list of 1920, has been placed in my hands for collec- tion. Taxes are due and payable April 1, 1921. Unpaid taxes after May 1, 1921, will be charged g per cent interest per annum.
 David Roger, Collector. Town North Canaan, Conn. March IA, 1921. Office at Benton & Wright's from 8 a. m. to p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Only Honest Inventories
 of Benefit to Farmers

... of Benefit to Farmers
 Good judgment, coupled with ex- perience, should enable a farmer to come fairly close to the right figures in making farm appraisal, say farm management specialists of the Uni ted States Department of Agricul- ture. A middle course is the safest, since the results of an appraisal either far too high or far too low will be of little or no value. False appraisal, to make the figures show up we'll, is labor thrown away, since the one who indulges in this pastime Is only fooling himself. Stick to facts. Use market values, adding expense of getting to the farm all those things the farmer buys, and subtracting the probable expense of marketing from the market value of all those things he has to sell. .f
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Tax Notice

The Rate Bill of 1921 on tax levy of 1920 for the town of Cornwall has been placed in my hands for .collec- tion.
 All taxes are due April 1, 1921. l will meet the taxpayers to receive their taxes:
 April 1 at the Cornwall Post Office.
 If any tax shall remain unpaid one month from the time such tax is due and payable, interest at the rate of nine per cent will be added.
 Asa c. Borland, Collector.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Test Seed. Before Planting

American farmers suffer losses every year through inferior seed, the United States Department of Agri- culture finds. If seed is foul with weeds or if the seeds are dead, the loss can not be made up once the crop is in the ground. If crop is to be planted in April, discovery of
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17

District of Canaan, ss., Probate
 Court, March 7, 1921.
 Estate of Charles G. Thompson, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Canaan hath limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Nelson J. Stratton, Adminis5 5rator,
 East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Notice

The Rate Bill of the Canaan Fire District for 1921 is now due for collection. Rate mills on dollar.
 John s. Reed, Collector. Office Canaan Savings Bank Canaan, Conn.,, March 18th, 1921.
Connecticut western news., 1921-03-17
Get It To-day
It's Free
What Are Your Plans For Future Progress :?

 of C? sending lead today send the coupe
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-19
RAILROADS START
DRIVE T0CUT WAGE
Of UNSK|LLED MEN

Chicago, April 1S-Eastern rail-
roads, appearing before the United
States railroad labor board, opened
their drive Monday for sweeping wage
reductions for all unskilled labor and,
in some instances, for shop and train
service employees.
Over the protest of the labor organ
izations, the board decided to proceed
with the consolidated wage hearing OF
disputes, certified by 93 railroads from
all sections Of the country. The board
decided to proceed Immediately despite
the fact that there are three vacancies
due to the fact that congress has not
yet confirmed President Harding's ap-
pointees and that one member is abb
sent. Five members, quorum, remain,
however, and the board ruled there was
no reason for postponing the case
. Scores of exhibits, most Of them
dealing with cost Of living and wages
for similar labor in other industries,
were filed with the board as carrier
after carrier laid it's evidence before
the board Monday afternoon. Nearly
two score roads has finished their
presentation when the session finally
adjourned. Following protest earlier
in the day by the employees, the board
had extended the time limit for each
sides testimony to five days Of five
hours each. Tuesday another division
Of roads will present their evidence.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-19
POOLING THIRD
0F WHEAT CROP
CHIEFS URGE
This Method Will Elm
mate Glutting Market,
Declares Gustafson.
Gives Growers Oppor-
tunity to Pool Interest
to Mutual Advantage.

Chicago, April 1S.-A concession to
grain growers committed to the pool
ing plan of cooperative grain market
ing, was announced by the board of
directors of the United States Grain
Growers, Inc, in executive session
here Monday.
The concession will give the growers
an opportunity to voluntarily pool one
third of their wheat crops. This
method of selling was provided in addi-
ton to the direct sales and entire pool
ing methods already in effect.
A resolution adopted by the board
said:
Resolved, that the organization de-
partment is hereby directed to instruct
the agents and employees soliciting
memberships in the United States
Grain Growers. Inc. to urge each
grower to elect to pool his exportable
surplus grain with the understanding.
however, that the same is subject to
the election of said grower"
"We believe that this is the most
practical method of insuring against
Cutting the markets." said President
c. II. Gustafson, whose election as
head Of the new company was made
public Monday. "At the same time, it
Will take care OF the country export
able surplus of grain, while the board
of directors do not feel free to depart
from the policy of leaving the choice
of method of sale to the grower, this
third method of sale will make it ros-
sible to set up an effective exportable
surplus pool
Permanent officers of the corpora
ton were elected Monday as follows:
C. ii. Gustafson, Lincoln. Nebr.,
president; J. NJ. Anderson ST. Paul.
Mimi, first vice president; George G.
Jewett, Spokane, Wn., second vice
president; c. H. Hyde. Alva. Okla,
third vice president; William G. Eek
hardt, Dekalb, Ills, treasurer. and
Frank NJ. Myers, Fort Dodge, Iowa,
secretary
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-04-19
SWin1nin' Hole
Memories Cost
President $50

Washington, April 18.-Swim-
min hole memories cost President
Harding a $50 bill Monday
A score of boys and girls intent
on collecting swimmin' hole fund
trooped to the White House head
ed by John Wackerman, aged II,
who recently wrote Mr.. Harding
about the scheme and was invited
to come up and sell the president
ticket to a swimmin' hole bene-
fit. Johnnie and his pals were
staggered when Mr., Harding hand
ed out the big bill. They did not
have that many tickets with them,
but he said he wouldn't worry
about that if they would count him
in on the project fifty dollars
worth. Secretary Mellon was with
Mr.. Harding at the time and he
dug up nice new $50 bill to add
to Johnnie's collection.