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Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
CMClAAHOs WEEK ENDING NOV. 18th, 1921
 11,666
CHEAPER GAS,

By the action of the gas and electri- al commissioners in putting into ef- feet new rate on gas from the first of the year the consumers of Norwich are going to get the benefit of reductions which other cities have been receiving for several months. Last summer it was announced by the commission that re- auctions would be made as soon as it was possible and by their action it is apparently seen whereby it will be pos- sible to save the gas consumers of Nor wich the expenditure of s20,000 a year.
 Under the new rate effective the first of the year service and gas purchased are figured entirely separate, a simpl- fcation which vii appeal to those who like 10 figure out their own bills. Here tofore the minimum charge of one dol lar included the first hundred feet of gas. Henceforth the customer charge will be 90 cents and that will have to he 1ail by all consumers, big as well IS small and in addition thereto the gas used will be charged at the fixed rates per hundred feet in accord with the amount consumed.
 Cutting the gas bills of the 9,70o users Of gas. or al those who consume nor than 100 feet a month. means 8 material saving to those who are de- pen6o1t upon gas for fuel and light. This of course indicates the relief which has beer cXDerlenced by the lighting depart. ment in the cost of producing gas. ThC promise of last summer has been fol iowe5 by action and there is the added cause for sausfa ction in the fact that il 's the purpose of the commission tc bring about further reductions on the charges for the service or the commodity when conditions are such as will war rant them.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
FAIRLY SHOPPING.

While it may be that the shop early call makes Its greatest appeal in the big centers there is no getting away from the fact that it has merit and is bound to be beneficial for shopkeeper as well as shopper no matter what the size of the community.
 It is an effort which can be stimulated to a large degree by the shops. The ear ly presentation of Christmas goods is sure to awaken an interest in filling the many holiday lists There are those who have already completed their Christmas buying, except possibly for a few odds and ends, but such cases are excep- tional. The great majority, however, might we'll profit from the lesson set by such early buyers and realize that through the early acquiring of the pres ents there is assured the best assort- mnet, relief from the jostling and crowd ing of the last week or ten days and the certainty of being able to give thought to the purchase which Is in variably denied where the buying has to be done at the last minute.
 With the right cooperation on the part of the storekeepers and the patrons there can be assured that steady buy ing throughout the period between now and Christmas that will prevent the feverish rush during 8 few days and no more than normal buying at other times.
 It is only proper that due considera- ton should be given to the salespeople. They are human. There is a limit ts endurance and certainly in their desire to serve they will be able to handle a steady stream of trade over. the time be. tween now and Christmas and give sat. isfaction to buyer and employer much better than being expected to turn forty ways at once in trying to respond tc the demands of the same buyers who wait until the last few days before the holiday. @
 Look at 1t from any angle. early Christmas with the right encourage. ment through the presentation of Christmas goods can be made of de cided benefit to each and everyone in voNed, directly or indirectly, and not the least to be considered is the peae
 of mind that goes with getting out of tn, way this important duty. Give it you ! aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
WHITTLEsEy,s END.

The whole country will sincerely re- gret the untimely end of Lieutenant Col onel Whittlesey, one of the great Ameri- can heroes of the late war. Regardless of the manner of his death he will all ways remain as one of the striking fig ures of the war whenever reference is made to the determination with which our boys went into the struggle. As the leader of the lost battalion Lieutenant Colonel Whitt1esey made fame quickly. He showed the grit and determination of the leader that he was and while there may have been features to the story that were added by the telling there is and can be no disposition to de- tract from the valiant fight that he put up and the inspiring example that he set to his men. Only through such bravery would it have been possible for him to accomplish what he did.
 In spite of his business activities il doesn't appear that he was able to get his mind away from the horrors of the war through which he has passed. Whether this had been increased be- cause of the prominence which has been given to his service since the war Is un- known, put the war IS unQueSllOnaDIy the cause of his mental collapse. It was only recently that he was one of the bearers for the American unknown. Thai unquestionably served to recall most yiy- idly his war experiences, but where the unknown now occupies a place that vii in years to come amount to a nationa shrine. one of the prominent heroes oi the struggle in France lies at the bot tom of the sea at an unknown spot. Thu. does 1t appear that retrospection was more damaging to this valiant fighter than all the hardships of the fighting front
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
SETTING HIS FUTURE


 T can't decide at all what Hostetter shall be when he grows up," the fair young mother of Hostetter began, with 8 tiny frown between her perfect brows. And one cant start deciding an import tant thing like that too soon."
 NO indeed agreed Hostetters ma terral grandmother firmly. You can be gin training child so young these days and molding him into whatever you want him to be-
 And if you know what he is to be- broke in his aunt oil the paternal side, there is no telling when you're likely to meet some terribly important man in the same business whom you could get inte- rested in Hos"
 "But Bill is only six months old p cried Hostetter's amazed father, laying down his book. What the" the
 "I don't see why you persist in calling my child Bill p his wife reproved him fercely. 'rWhen he has such a fine old family name!"
 .sPd rather call him Bill" persisted her husband contrarily. "It sounds more like him when he wells He yells exactly as though he had ben christened Bill and he deserves the same But how can any of you tell what Bills going to be twenty years from now? By that time the world may not have any lawyers or doctors, butchers, dry-goods men or hardware clerks in existence! They'll be running things differently"
 "If you think for one minute" inter 1 rupted his wife bitterly, that I would l let little Hostetter be a butcher or any shocking thing Hike talat-dust because you don't take enough interest in your 1 enly son to devote Intelligent planning 1 to his career !"
 steThere have been five ministers in oul family" began the maternal grandmother l And Hostette would look so distinguished l in pulpit, I am sure! Already can set | that he has the family nose
 '1Then the family nose must look lik'
 8 biscuit" said his father with decision
 not to say rudeness.s 'sNo-no person wh' yells as Bill does could ever be swee qatured enough to be a minister and liv l through fti I'd like to see .Bill go in fo, civil engineering-thafss a mans job"
 ''WeA, guess not" Hostetter's moth CT cried indignantly. T just read "
 Guess Not g. novel with a civil engmee
 for hero and he spent years and year
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
Certain Relief From
 Bronchial Asthma
Simple Home Treatment Makes


 Just because you start the day tired, lifeless, worn-ouk from loss Of rest and the difficult breathing of miserable asthma-fp not think you have to stay this way long.
 Be strong and well. breathe clearly and easily again by using this simple treatment known as Oxidaze. the pre- scriptton of a Worcester. Mass. phy- sician.
 For any form Of asthma where the bronchial tubes are Initiated, the breathing short and difficult, It's heal ing. relieving action Is really wonder- fM. Sufferers who can't breathe at night and who gasp for a good, clear breath will appreciate the relief and
 Oxidaze Is a tablet made from essen- tial oils which. when the patient dis- solves in the mouth, almost immediate Iy soothes the Irritation. clears out the cnoked up air passages and enables the sufferer to breathe easily and get a real I fcornfortable night's sleep.
 It is sold by Lee & Osgood Co. and l leading druggists who agree to refund the full purchase price of the first package to any sufferer who does not obtain. satisfactory relief. AsthmatjC sufferers shonid give Oxidaze trial It Is harmless and inexpensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

as the aim is to promote peace. pro vide against needless outlays for arma- ment and adjust international question by other means than by war no nation has anything to fear through adhering to the ratio of capital ships that has been urged
 Japan cannot fafl to appreciate what strength 1t has been permitted under the plan whereby 1t will retain it's bat tie cruisers while this country aban- dons the four that have been started or are contemplated. To allow 1t to fur ther increase it's navy during the ten year period would be manifestly unjust to the other nations. Such, it IS be- lteved, Japan must realize.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
- 7 --''fa7 's=~ sT sT-s~i3 757FF-sF7- CHILD TRAINING AT HOME
The Value of Responsibility.
By Barbara B. Hunting.

1t seems 8 strange fact that ones neighbors children are always wretched- ly brought up. We could suggest innu- merable means and methods of improving upon the small fry across the way. While even at the moment our own young sters run sha.melessly wild, and are sub 1ect to much the same criticism from that neighbor herself
 But it Is not in that spirit of criticism make a suggestion. rather in a hope that 1t may be of help to some mother who has child or two, with the attend ing problems. "
 To foster a feeling of responsibility in child is one of the most important steps in starting him along the right road. It will work wonders with him if he has his own little tasks. duties about the house, for which he alone is responsible.
 The boy who keeps the grass trimmed along the walks after the lawn has been moved, who empties the ashes from the kitchen range each day, sweeps the snow from the walks in winter, picks up his clothes each morning and leaves his bed l room in order, that-b boy is beginning well | When he knows that his family depend i upon him for the evening b2per and the mail. the responsibility thusA imposed will 1 strengthen the will to do. It may be far easier for mother to- do thing herself than to succeed in getting the boy to do \ 1t. but in the end the effort will be found | well worth the while and one. which 2 thoughtful mother should feel 1t a: duty | to make.
 The little girl who shares the task of diEhwashing with her mother, and whose duty 1t Is to dust the living room before
 going to school in the morning, that little 1 girl is developing not only her abilities as l 2 young housekeeper. but those character
 lst'cs or unselhshness and service that are most essential in us all
 l The question arises as to when we can begin to Impose these little duties, for | surely g three year old cannot be expect.
 ed to shovel snow. No, indeed, but s
 child may be trained at surprisingly
 early age to perform duties that lead as
 he grows older to larger things. visi,
 any Kindergarten and children may be
 found doing things of which their own
 mothers nsyer suspected them capable 1t IS altogether too common a fault that
 mothers underestimate their children,s capabilities. Many times mothers have l come to our Kindergarten and said 'eWhy ] had no Idea Johnny could do such g
 thing. He never has at home r, For ex.
 ample, children in Kindergarten will pu,
 on their legg1ngs, coats, overshoes ant
 mtttens without murmur, while at home
 they never even attempt to do this
 two year old child may be taught ts . put away his toys, take care of his coal and cap. and run little errands about th, house for his mother. He cannot b,
 trained too soon to wait upon himself
 Don't make the common mistake of beIns l "a slave to your children" Teach then self reliance. give them some responsi bility. You will be more than rewarded : for your effort when they attain younl , maahood and wona anheod.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

been" teachers The other day g fel- low who had lost his leg overseas and who had finished his college course after he had come home, went to the superin. tendent for job.
 "WeIl," the superintendent tried Q act as if he were conferring favor, T guess I might. put you in the manual training department
 The young man had heard of the city's manual training department and he re- torted with bit oe irony, Yep, guess there's where I belong-a peg-legged fellow in with the wooden heads.'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

Caucasian population was thus little more than 20 per cent. or only about one-fifth of the entire population. The Japanese population was A per cent and the Japanese. Chinese and Filipino popu- lation together over 50 per cent"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

GreenEich.-Mrs. Frederic Sterry and Miss Virginia Sterry are at the Plaza. New York. for the winter. after closing their cottage at Greenwich. Conn. and spending a fortnight at White Sulphur SpringS
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

It is to be hoped that the sub-com- mittee named to study the fiscal affairs of China win not require as long as it took congress to bring about a tax re- vision.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

From the start which New England is getting, support is given to those who have been predicting severe winter. One feather, however, doesn't make bird.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

A billion and a fifth more cigarettes were made in September of this veal than in the corresponding month of last year Can this be attributed to the wo. men [
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

The reduction in the price of gas from January first will be accepted as well come New Years present from the gas and electrical department.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Isn't it about time for the production of your alle American college football team?
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

By< insisting on larger navy than the 5-5-3 ratio would permit Japan dis regards an excellent opportunity for curtailing expenditures.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

The earlier the Christmas rush is started the quicker Will there be obtain ed that peace of mind which goes with complete job.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

If everything goes along as indicated China will come out of the conference with greatly increased independence and responsibilities.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

The man on the corner says: One great trouble is not so much that people don't think, but that they fail to think as we do.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

The ice storm must have come as a surprise to those wild geese that were lingering on the northern lakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

The piece of cement pavement that has been laid in shetucket street pro- vides one of the best Improvements in that thoroughfare in 8 long time.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

Nature is ruthless ia the trimming of trees when it undertakes such work by means of a storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
Stories. Tina. Recall Other.
4 Quick Retort.

A certain superintendent of schools Is not kindly disposed toward the manual training department Of hts school and it is his habit to relegate all the poor teachers to this department os has
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01

A year under obregon in Mexico is 8 decided contrast to 9 like period under Carranza to judge from this distance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
Linen Lawn Paper

Cranes Linen Lawn Writins Paper. choice of any color or any color combination
 eoc, one-quire boxes. ..... 69e s1.4o, one-quire gift cabinets s1.1o s2S5, two -quire gift cabinets S21o s4.25, three quire gift cabinets ss.4s
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-01
Gift Cabinets

Eaton, Crane & Pike,s Highland Linen, in fancy gift cabinets or boxes, one or two eoIors in a box S2.o9, two quire boxes. ...... S1.5s S3.25, three-qu boses... $26e
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26

Customer-what's good for a bale
head?
Barber-Hair!
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
Correct Use Of "Mordants"

1t is a wise laundress who knows
how TO set" the color in delicate
wash frock. The common household
mordants (which is what the sub
stances used for thsse purposes are
called are salt. vinegar, alum and
sugar OF lead Vinegar is the best
mordant to use for greens (one-hali
cup of vinegar to a gallon of water) ;
for pinks, use two ounces of powdered
alum dissolved in a tub of water
strong salt water is Test for blues
and for yellow and reds dissolve one
ounce of sugar of lead in eight quarts
of water (sugar of lead is poisonous
SO care must be taken in using it,
Soak the garment overnight in the
water to which one of these mordants
has been added, then dry thoroughly
before washing
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
TO DISCUSS PROBATION
WORK AND ITS VALUE
TO COURTS OF STATE

On Monday evening, November %,
Charles l.. Chute, general secretary Of
the National Probation Association.
will give public address in the as
sembly hall of the Medical and Surgi-
cal Faculty, 1911 Cathedral street,
Baltimore. This meeting will be held
under the auspices of the Social Serv-
ice Club of Maryland, but all persons
interested in the subject of probation
as applied to delinquent persons are
invited to attend the meeting.
Mr.. Chute's subject is Probation in
the Baltimore Courts" although the
speaker will present the value of pro-
baton to courts throughout the State.
In view of conditions in rural Mary
land. where even today children are
given away by their parents without
investigation or supervision of the
foster home, it is evident that there is
need of a better understanding of
what probation means in the solution
of social problems.
This meeting will be the second in
the Social Service Clubs deliberative
program for the winter and will begin
promptly at o'clock.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
j. S. POSTOFF|CES
WILL AID PERSONS
LOCATING MISSING

For the first time in its history the
United States Postoffice Department is
TO assist in the location of persons
who have become lost from their rela-
tiyes and friends. Postmaster-Genera
Hays. in making the announcement
that instructions TO this effect had
been issued TO all postmasters. refer
red TO ii as another step in bringing
the postoffioe nearer the people and
making 1t little more human"
The notice by which the Postmas-
ter-General hopes to make his depart
ment the port of missing men is ad-
dressed TO all postmasters and reads
as follows:
1T is my wish that the machinery
of the postal service be placed at the
disposal of those searching for loved
ones who have dropped from sight
Every year thousands in this country
are reported missing-children young
women, young men. husbands and
wives-some never to be heard of
again by their distressed families and
friends. The Postoffice Department,
with its organized facilities reaching
INTO every corner of the land, may be
of practical service to the distressed.
Therefore, they are willingly offered
for this purpose. There is no inten-
tion of interference with private af-
fairs or TO act as collection agency
Postmasters will scrutinize and in
vestigate carefully each case reported
to them. and when convinced of its
genuineness will make such inquiries
of other postmasters as the circum-
stances may warrant and advise the
interested relative or friend"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
Y. w. &. A. As "THE MAN
FROM COOKS,
Two Young Chilean Girls Met at
Every Port from Santiago t9
Destination

Typical of the travelling aid which
is available to anyone sending young
girls to any of the fifty-one countries
in which the association operates, is
the experience of two young Chilean
girls who recently came to America
alone and were met at every port by
the Y w. c. A
Five hours after Y w. c. A. sec
rotary had seen them on the train al
Santiago another representative wei.
coined them at the station at Val
paraiso," writes Miss Anna May Stok-
ley from Chile. where she is active in
association work Here they were
put upon a steamer. At Norfolk they
again found the Y w c. A. waiting
on the pier Here they were guests
for three weeks before they were met
at Rockhill. n. c.. on their last lap OF
their journey"
These two young women, Tulia Yer
roeta and Mathilda Ellies. who were
appointed by the Government of Chile
for study at Winthrop College, We're
enthusiastic over finding the same as
sociation activities in this country as
at Santiago and Valparaiso.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
About The Thimble

II appears that Il is TO the year 1854
that one must date the modern Thin
lie. IL was then that the goldsmith
Nicholas Benschoten OF Amsterdam
sent one as a birthday gift TO lady
with the dedication: ITO Myfrou van
Rensselaer,. this little object which ]
have invented and executed as a pro-
tectiye covering for her industrious
fingers"
The invention proved such a sue
cess that all who saw IL tried to OBJ
tain similar ones. and the goldsmith
had enough TO do to supply them. An
Englishman named John Letting took
one specimen home with him and
copied il by the thousands.
At first thimbles were rather costly
and only well-to-do people could af-
ford them, but afterward, when made
OF lead and other common metals by
machinery they became cheap. Their
use was a great relief to all who had
much sewing TO do. and blessings were
invoked on the inventor.
The Dutch finger-hat Finger hood
became in England the ''thumb-tell'
from its bell-like shape, II was orig
inally worn on the thumb TO parry
the thrust of the needle. pointing
through the material and not, as al
present. to impel It..
All over the world the thimLle is a
symbol of industry. Fashions in thin
les are very luxurious in the east
Wealthy Chinese ladies have thimbles
carved out OF mother of pearl and
sometimes the top is single precious
stone. Thimbles with an agate oil
onyx mounted in gold are often seen
as well as thimbles incrusted with
rubies The Queen OF Siam possesses
thimble in the form of lotus bud
with her name exquisitely worked il
! tiny diamonds round the margin
Baltimore News.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-11-26
Y. W. c. A. DRIVE FOR JOBS
Unemployment Conditions Serious,
Yet Out-0f-Town Girls Arrive
BY Every Train For Jobs

Faced with the problem Of finding
Jobs for the increasing number Of girl
applicants al their Employment Blu
reau. the Metropolitan Board Of the
r. W. C. A. last week conducted a job
drive IN New York City in their be-
half Ten per cent more women are
out OF employment in New York this
year than last their statistics show
The situation is made worse by the
large number OF girls constantly ar
irving in New York in search of work
The situation is interestingly seri-
Gus this year. due largely TO the fact
that the pinch of actual want is being
manifested as a result OF the general
unemployment among women. Few
who applied for positions last year
were actually suffering from lack Of
funds; there were evidently resources
sufficient to carry them over slack
period Now, however. such re-
sources have been exhausted and un
less jobs turn up there will be many
instances for want this winter
Apparently reports OF unemploy-
ment here have not reached the young
women who leave home confident Of
positions in New York. says Miss
Talbot, OF the Central Branch, Y. W
c. A. Daily. girls come to us direc'
from the Grand Central or Pennsyl
vania Stations asking for rooms as
we'll as positions"