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Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22
Of Interest To Women

Wisconsin women gained every right of male citizens under the civil law when the Governor of that state signed the bill placing it as the first in the union to extend full legal equal ity to it's women voters.
 Miss Larraine Lindsley of Medicine Bow, Wyoming has been appointed for the forest reserve of that section Three and half million feet of tim Der valued at ten million dollars are under her care.
 Protective legislation for women is to be one of the principal topics to be discussed at the third annual con- vention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, the latter part of this month.
 For the first time in history, a wo. man presided over the House of Rep resentatives at Washington, June 20 Miss Alice Robertson, a Republican member from Oklahoma, occupied the chair for about 10 minutes.
 Woman Will Get Fathers Seat Springfield, Ill.-Governor Small will appoint Mrs. Winifred Mason Huck as member-at-large in Con, gress to complete the unexpired term of her father, the late William E. Ma son. A resolution. empowering the governor to fill the vacancy has been adopted by the Legislature. y. '. Women Rule in Jackson Hole
 Even in the Far West woman k continuing to extend the long arm o1 her authority Of all places, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, noted as a cattle country and famous for it's big game has a woman town marshal. Miss Pearl Williams, aged twenty-two, wa! recently reelected to fill the office o1 marshal. The cowmen obeyed her un questionably during the past year ant decided they could not improve or their choice. Her reappointment is il line with the all-woman government of Jackson Hole. From the mayol down all the municipal offices are helt by the fair sex. The men say tn, administration of the women has beel the best the town ever had.
 The Death of g Great Pioneer Woma,
 The tragis history of the first over land trip of white men from Illinois to California is recalled by the recen death and burial of Mrs. Virgini, Lewis Murphy in Los Angeles, Cali fornia, the survivor of the Reed an, Donner party which left Springfield Illinois, in April, 1S46. Mrs. Murph, who was fourteen years old when tn, expedition was organized, was tn, daughter of James Frazier Reed, leader of the party. The three Don ner brothers shared his leadership lAll told, the expedition, when it lief
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22
One Reason

Teacher-Tel me, George, why does &he cuckoo lay it's eggs in the nests of other birds? .....,
 Geographically because of the housing shortage.-Boston Globe.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22
A Monkey Home

"WThat is this Darwinian theory, anyhow?" asked MT. Mapping.
 "So far as can learn," replied Mr. Twobble, "it's the theory that the original family tree produced coco nuts. Birmingham Age-Herald.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22
Sounded Dubious

"Was her father encouraging when you went to ask him for his daugh- ter's hand?" the friend asked. "We-e-ll, that depends" replied the suitor gloomily. "How's that " f" ..'. r.. '.. .
 "He told me to put my proposition in writing so that I couldn't back out as all the others had done."
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22

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 MINING NEWS @ ita-
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1921-07-22

MINER WANT ADDS. BRING RESULTS
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
CoLoRs, CUTS, MATERIALS. IN
 EASTER SUITS, COATS, WRAPS

Nail-heads, handkerchief drapery, brier stitching, colored pipings, inserts of con- trasting color, these are some of the characteristic trimmings of the new frocks which were sold Friday for the Easter trade
 Pewter gray, navy, wren tan. Sorrento blue, rust brown or black. no matter what shade the buyer desires it is certain to be found in the big line of stocks pre- pared for this springs trade.
 Many of the coats of suits as we'll as the outer garments are. shown with the well liked Tuxedo revers. On black wraps. lines of gold or silver stitchi7 g frequently are seen, giving just the nee . ed bit of smart contrast.
 The stripe in hairliLe type is also fa- vored in materials for some of the best suits. Pony, box and butterfly coats are the mode in variety of suits. Wool tri- cotine, wool jersey Poiret twill, tweed, almost every seasonable material is util- ized this year. Ramona. duvet de laine, and mems wear serge are also employed.
 Loose wrap effect and circular coats in twill cord and piuuetine, smart capes, severely simple utility coats-all found buyers Friday.
 In coats for girls. some essentially new and swagger models are shown in the popular polo cloth. ~ Do not put off selecting the Easter suit coat or wrap-choose today after getting pointers on style, price and novelties from the advertisements in The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19

were Mamie The Reason Noo I Wear the
 Kilt, and The Wee Hoose Meng the
 Heather.
 The program numbers provided by the
 department of missions included a se Cleo
 ton by the choir. My Hearts in the High
 lands. and a dialogue. Leaven. by Miss
 Marion Beebe and Mrs Ernest Latimer.
 This part of the program was presented
 under the supervision of Miss Della
 Leavens.
 The hospital committee presented a tableauj Humanity. which was preceded by the, song America the Beautiful, by the choir. Those taking part in thu
 tableau were Mrs. Wainwright Sample al America, and Miss Edith Young, Misl Magic, Caruthers and Mrs. Elizabeth B Davis as nurses ,-~- 2 Miss Elizabeth Higgins delighted tn, audience with an interpretive dance Night, accompanied on the piano by Mis- Olive Linton. The Misses Florine Sec field and Olive linton also entertained with piano duets
 Following the program, there was |; social hour during which refreshments O
 punch, cookies and cake were served b, the young ladies of the church. ..st Mrs. Arthur NJ. Thompson was in gen eral charge of the program and Mir, William H. Oat was in charge of th
 socia lhour and punch Assisting Mrs 1 Dat were Mrs. Louis M Young, Mrs 1 Harvey M. Briggs, Mrs. James H. Whit 1 ney and Mrs. Roy D. Judd. Herbert W Gallup announced the numbers on tn program.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
Rural Carrrier E;xaaminatio..

The United States Civil Service Com mission has announced an examination for the county of New London. Conn, to be held at East Hampton, Mystic, New London. Norwich and Will;inantic on April 9, 1921, to fill the. position of ru- ral carrier at Colchester and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post offices in the above-.lenliened county. The salary of a rural carrier on a standard daily route of A miles is $l,- 500 per annul, with an additional $40 per mile per annun for each mile or ma jor fraction thereof in excess of 24 miles The examination will be open orly to cit. izens who are actually donlicilei in the territory of a post office in the county and who. meet the other requirements sc: forth in Form No. is77.-- Both men and women, if qualified, may enter this exam nation. put appointing officers have, the legal right to specify the sex desired in requesting certihcation of f~ eligibles. Wo. Ven will not be considered for rural car rier appointment unless they. are the wid- ows of U. s. soldiers, sailors, or marines or the wives of U. s. soldiers, sailors or marines who are physically disqualified for examination by reason of injuries re- ceived in the line of military duty Form, No. 1877 and application blanks may be wich, Conn, or from the United States Civil Service Commission at Washington D. C. Applications should be forwarded to the commission att Washington, D. c. lt the earliest practicable date
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
UNITED METAL TO BEGIN
 WORKING DAYrAT A.

Whether Norwich is to go on daylight saving or not, the United Metal Mfg. Co. Inc. at T.lamesvilie is to institute, it's own daylight. saving plan ,on Monday, March .2s. by. beginning the working day at s o'clock in the morning instead of [, On the s-houE day; this way make the working day end at 3.l5 in the after noon. - .7:. .-
 The annual meeting of the directors of the company was held last Wednesday at the Yale club in New York city at which reports of, a. prosperous year in which the business had increased were made. The same officers and directors were re-elect- ed as follows President. R. s, Chisholm, Of New York secretary, Ralph Royal oi New York; treasurer and general man. sger. Charles F. Wells of Norwich. Int directors include. these officers and Gil bert M. Smith. president of the Manhat. tan Brass Go, and H. M Steele, twice pres ident of the Wa terbury branch of tn, American Brass Go. =
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
"SOCIABLE SOCIAL" FOR
 UNITED CHURCH CONGREGATION

The Woman's guild of the United Con- gregational church held a delightful "so- ciable sociaP' at the Community house Friday evening. when they entertained about 200 of the church congregation. The program was excellently carried out and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The four departments of the guild furnished the various numbers for the program, each department putting on 2o-minute stunts.
 The girls work department, Mrs Ar thur L. Peale leader, presented num- Der of illustrated advertisements such as well known breakfast foods. favoring ex- , tracts, tooth paste; etc. Those who took part in these tableaux were Lucille Spal- ding, Olive Myers, Wainwright Sample Dorothy Rasmussen, Susan, Higgins, Alice Higgins. Esther Bixby. Doris Bullard. Betty, Ruth. Arnaud, Fannie and Warren LaPierre. James and Robert Angel. Flor ence Buckley and Emma Thompson.
 As their contribution to the program the Sodalitas. Miss Martha Reynolds president, presented" Fred Powers, who in Scottish costume sang several Scottish songs, accompanied on the piano by Fred
 erick w. Lester MT. Powers numbers
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19

The Ponemah Council, K. of C., held a special meeting Thursday evening, in tke rooms on Providence street, with Grand Knight IT. Gladue presiding. Prepara- tions for taking the third degree Sunday were made. Thomas BecKIcy, James P, Sheridan and Jeremiah DAsmoad of Nor wich addressed the members. Other mat ters of a routine nature were transacted. Following this class meeting was held and which will, meet on Sunday after noon, before the working of the third degree.
 At 2 recent meeting of tne property holders of the upper part of the village, it was decided to send away for some numbers for numbering the, houses ill that section. as the commit>e in charge of numbering the houses have finished their work.
 Mir. and Mrs. Napoleon Parent and family. have moved into tie tenement over the Taftville Pharmacy.
 Rev. R. F. chagnon has ! new sedan.
 Joseph Bazinet of Hartford IS visiting his sister, Mrs Leon Fountaihe on Prov idence street. - .--
 James Hanlon was a visitor n New London Thursday afternoon. ,..r
 4 notice from. the navy recruiting sta tion at New London, has been posted in the lobby of the postoiIice, stat 'ng that establishments are now open. .'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
POETRY
PAPER-WlTTE NARcIeeua-

In Tar Japan the patient .o.i.r rrow Ihe pale narcisuus. NIth unt.r,its crre. Those slender spears Nbose taLst~r~d
 nowers blow - In heavy fragrance that perpaass the When m, n due time the bulbs ar. euifsx They lie in heaps like dull. insenaais Nor hint at all the beauty and the pride Whicn shall invest them ID a fsr.ofc In plunging ships they crost the tossinr
 sea, Unseen. unseeing. buried in the hold. @-n9 dream % maJ nap, what later thty When their long-Drisoned hearts ie
 light unfold
 Here In the shops l buy them for a cong. And set them clustered m A nGring do not need foreEo my bread for ioag. That l with loyeliness may feed n.y.
 soul Dark bulbs. uniovely. with their dt;f
 bronze skin . That Iustes to the touch like autumn Who couid. unknoring. guess the bloom
 within, supernal solace for a heart that
 grievesg - A patient wsitin- on the vast uns..n.
 scented breath /. The white flowers crown a mass Of livihg green. As lie Triumphant oonGusrs sse@hS -Ii:s in the Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
ACADEMY STUDENTS SEE
 sPEEDsTER ON TYPEWRITER

In Slater Hall annex Friday morning, the pupils of the commercial department of the Norwich Free Academy witnessed a very interesting demonstration of the operation of a typewriter. The denon- stration was given by Miss Bessie Fried man of New York city Miss Friedman is renowned typist and has establish ed an accuracy record of IS2 net words, without error, on a fifteen-minute test.
 The demonstrator wrote from new mat ter and familiar matter with remarkable speed.
 The demonstration proved of interest and inspiration to the students and was given through the generosity of the type- writer company in whose New York of. flee Miss Friedman is employed. Through the courtesy of the teachers of the commercial department an invita-. tion to be present at the demonstration was extended to the teachers and students of the Norwich Commercial School and the Jewett Business School
 The teachers in the commercial depart ment at the Free Academy. are Freder. ick H. Cranston. Miss Fennessey CantJ and Miss Victoria Malmer
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
PRINCIPAL TERRELL SPEAKS AT
 PARK CHURCH WoMEN's MEETING

, The regular meeting of the women's Federation and Parish House Department of Park Congregational church was held in the parlors of the Hugh Henry Osgood Memorial on Friday afternoon at ( o. clock. Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, presi- dent, led the devotional exercises, giv- ing a translation of the Twenty-third Psalm for the use of tSe American Jn- dians and adapted to the sign language. l. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. James A. BidweIl and Mrs. Raymond B. Sherman read the treasur- CTS report. Contributions of worn cloth- ing were solicited for a box to be sent to Pleasant Hill, Tenn.
 During the literary program, Mrs. Al bert Van Wagenen, chairman for the Par. ish House Department, presided, and the report of the secretary was read by Mrs Robert Johnson.
 Following two piano solos, the Arle. | quine, by Charninade and Lasson's Gre sccndo, by Miss Marion Williams, a verJ interesting lecture on Liberty was giver | by Principal H. A. Tirrell. He defined Liberty as living in harmony with law 1 and developed the theme by illustration from the great scientific inventions Men tion was made of the epochs of politica | liberty by the signing of the Magn; Charta and other English enactments.-
 The liberties granted to the people 0 this country were thoughtfully considere' and emphasis was made, that our dutie and responsibilities must not be forgotter
 for every liberty acquired brought It I corresponding duty.
 The program closed with another dc
 lightfully executed solo by Miss William!
 who gave the waltz, A la Bien Aime, by Schutt.
  | Announcement was made of the Read
 ing by Joseph Lincoln, author of Cap
 Cod stories, on April Sth to be foliowe by an informal reception.
 A social times followed. refreshment
 being served by the committee. MT
 John R. Blackmar, chairman. with Misst
 Mildred J. Cary and Beatrice Eastwoc
 at the tea table.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
HJMOR OF THE DAY

why dld washington eross the peias ware?" - Please teacher. he wanted ts rs ts Atlantic City."-Boston Transcript ''I guess I'm getting old" --s
 Nonsense. Bill. you're only l5.- 1ias T know. but was just introduced 10 woman of %. and Ehe started in to Hra like little girl Couriers Journal
 She married him to reform him. bus didn't succeed" ---
 Took his name in vain. 90 to sDeak- Boston Transcript -.a First Tramp-Dusty Diggins h 1 luckiest guy on de road.
 Second Tramp-'Ow,s dat?
 First Tramp-He's a somnambulist an does all his walkin' in his sleep. Dat leaves i'm all day to loaf aroun' an rest in--Exchange i~7f Lady visitor-what brought you here, my good man? & convict-Misplaced faith. lady.
 Lady visitor-Dear me! In . bad woman. I presume?
 Convic;-No. maam; in a hastily bor. rowed automobile with a bad engine.- Toronto tCan.) Telegram.
 Major POmpleigh is a diEnined cid gentleman"
 50 he is-
 T wonder what would happen if I vers to address him as old top'7'' If look from the human eye wouid congeal blood, you'd freeze to death. - Birmingham AGe-Herald | Mrs. Gsbleigh-weil. what's running through your mind nor7 Husband-I was just thinking that fl silence is golden no one can accuse yo,i or being miser.-Boston Transcript
 Mir. Meane-I have nothing but pr.i., for the new minister.
 Deacon-So l noticed when the vasts went round.-Edinburgh Scotsman.
 The revenne agent who used to h. s fireman seems singularly successful in ! moonshine raids" i That's because se ts used to s,,vf i alarms. s.-Baltimore American. --
 Absent-rcndedly. the young wornas yawned. Pardon me" she said fl didn't mean to do that
 see" returned Mir Stayiate ''Open- ed by mistake."-Boston Transcript. -.s-r
 The minister who made tn. follorlor announcement seems to have been nre- pared for untoward results fforu t,. preaching
 There are some flowers here- h. ssyd Tor those who are sick st the clos. ~ this services'-London Tit-Bits.
 You should take up dress r.s.-u q, your classes" st'- II "Eh?"
 Many ot the Sirls wear ciothes whleh "oHIo rs- Se allowed on the stage"
 Dear me This must be reetihed ., once. Because-" - "Tes?"
 Some of my girls are thinking ss ~,- ing on the stage."-Judre
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
TEAMS AT WORK FOR IRISH RELIEF.

Team No. s-Leadsr, M J. Curran, Mrs. Frank L. Farre, Mrs. James Canty, Mrs John E. Walsh, Miss Mary c. Walsh, Miss Theresa P, McManus, Miss Mary B. Sheridan, Miss Anna McGrory, Miss Eli- zabeth H. Fitzgerald. Miss Nellie Me- Garry.
 City district. Team 7--Leader, Charles W. Cassidy Miss Henrietta Steinkamp, Mrs. l. Edward, Driscoll, Miss Margaret Murphy, Mrs. James J. Casey, Mrs. Law renee Millea, Mrs. Mary Hartman.
 West Side District, Team S-Leader, Thaddeus Leahy, Miss Elizabeth -Sulli- van, Mrs. Nellie E. Sullivan, Mrs. Chester Wright Mrs. John G. Shea, Miss May Shea. Mrs John F. Murphy. Mrs Harry Fenton, Mrs. Michael O'Connell, Miss Mary Fallon.
 West Side District, Team A-Leader, Thomas F. Brennan, Miss Lena Sullivan, Mrs. P. J. Battersby. Miss Irene Welsh, Miss Helen Brink, Miss Madeline O'Con- nell,y Miss Julia Good.
 Occum District-Leaders, D. J. Walsh. W. P A. Quinn. +a-. Taftville Team-Leader. T. J.. Brod- erick, John Daley. P. J. Gallivan.+
 Norwich Town-Leader, P. T. Connell; Bessie Callahan. Annie. Shahan, Nellie ! Kingsley Julia oConneil. Annie Lynch Marjorie Kingsley Mary Burns. Mrs
 William Murphy, Mrs. D. Houlihan. East Side District-Leader, George H
 Dolan; Mrs. Frances Donohue. Mrs. John l Edwards, Miss Agnes Looby, Mrs. James McNally, Miss Mary Bresnahan. Miss Agnes Bresnahan, Miss Cecelia Flynn Mrs. George Mansfield. Mrs. Edward l Williamson Miss Mary Karney.
 Greeneville Distrief-Leader. Mrs. D F. Connor; Mrs. George Nolan and Miss Mary McCrohan, Mrs. M. J. Cumming and Miss Elizabeth Bowen, Miss Hannah O'Donnell and Miss Grace Reed, Miss
 Mary Swanton and Miss Lola Gay. Mrs
 John Humphrey and Mrs. James Ward
 Mrs L. Bissonnette and Miss Mar! | Quinn, Miss Anna Driscoll and Miss Mar! Walsh, Mrs. Joseph Barry. Miss Saral | Walsh and Miss Catherine Coughlin i Mrs. P. F. Bray and Miss Hannah Ma
 lone, Mrs. Horace Corning and Miss Eliz
 abeth Hoar, Miss Catherine Bray ant Miss Catherine Neibert. Mrs. James Nor | rison and Miss Margaret Delaney, Mrs James Murphy and Miss Margaret Since 1 dy. Miss Margaret Tighe, Miss Ann; i Warrington and Miss Jennie Spellman Miss Elizabeth Cprran and Miss Gather inc Shea. Miss Mary Casey and Miss Az
 nes Casey, Mrs. James Brady and Mis- Catherine Brown, Miss Morgaret Key holds and Miss Margaret CongdoH. Mis- I May Nolan and Miss Emma Portelanct Miss Mary O'Sullivan Mrs. James War and Miss Helen Shea, Mrs. Bernar Breen and Miss Bridget Dwyer, Mir: Mary Sullivan and Miss Catherine Glea
 son, Miss May Kilday and Miss Luc
 Woods Mrs. Alphonse Bellefeur and Mir James Purdon.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19

The leaders in the several districts of the town of Norwich report their work CTS active and meeting with the same generous reception that they met on the first day of the canvass in the local cam paign of the American committee for re- lief in Ireland,
 There is no person in America today with the slightest element of charity or kindness in his soul, said one of the work CTS Friday who will not be moved by the appeal of the starving women and children of Ireland. Letters and the per sona1 experiences of individuals which have come into the national headquarters at New. York and Boston are appalling in their recital.
 The need of money to relieve this sit nation is so pressing that every dollar that can be raised is required to bridge over the crisis
 - The plans of the relief committee have been approved by Herbert Hoover secre- tary of commerce, and Capt. John F. Lucy, who was associated with MT. Hoover in the distribution of relief in
 Belgium. has been appointed national director of the campaign. The Norwich treasurer, John M. Lee,
 received checks from two organizations Friday, Division No. 54, A. o. H., $50 and Shetucket Steam Fire Engine com pany, No. 2. s25.
 The teams which are at work are as | follows
 | City District, Team No 1-Leader
 James J. Finnegan; Miss Kathe, 1e Kir- l by, Miss Annie Edwards. MisI Jennie
 Toomey, Miss Nellie Coleman. Miss Mary
 Tracy, Miss Viola Carey, Miss Mary
 Coleman, Miss Mary Dunn, Miss 1sabe Finnegan Mrs. J. J. Finnegan. l City District, Team No. 2-Leader | John P. Lyston; Miss Helen Guinan
 Miss Margaret Dingivan, Miss Nora Din I givan, Miss Helen Twomey. Mrs. P. F Sweeney. Miss Margaret Shannon, Miss
 Mary Hanrahan, Miss Rosalie Riordan
 Miss Mary Bobsein Miss Mary T. Geary | City District, Team No. 3-Leader i James P. Sheridan; Mrs. John W. Burke
 Mrs Abner B. Hill, Mrs. Charles Smith
 Mrs Julia Brock. Miss Rosalie Riordan l Mrs James P Sheridan, Mrs. John H
 Cunningham.
 | City District, Team No. 4-Leader Jeremiah 9 A. Desmond Mrs. John A Moran, Mrs H. Callihan, Miss Katherine Handrihan, Miss Katherine McCone. Mis-
 Loretta Bellefleur. Miss Mary O'Connell
 Miss Mary H. Maloney. Miss He.el O'Neil, Miss Helen Bundy, Mrs T. Kilroy, Miss May Foley, Mss Ma. Shields, Miss Mary Mack, Miss Margare Driscoll, Miss Molly Driscoll, Miss Ma. Wholey, Miss Elizabeth O'Neil, Mis-
 Mary Bundy.
 City District. Team No. 5-Leader
 Miss Annie Stanton, Mrs J.. L. Crawford
 Mrs. J. L. Counihan, Mrs. Charles Wood l mansee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-19
COUNTY Y. M.. c. A. CONFERENCE
 IN NORWICH APRIL 11TH

At the regular meeting of the County T., M. c. A. committee the following men of Norwich were appointed committee to make arrangements for the county conference of the Y. NJ. c. A of New Londcn county. Allyn L. Brown, Harry N. Clark, c. E. Carpenter R. E. Keller
 Arrangements have been made for the convention to be entertained in the Gen. tral Baptist church The date selected is Monday. April 11th.
 The work of the county committee is well known throughout the county through the organized group work which is now being promoting in nine communi- ities The annual summer camp for boys and girls at Rogers lake and the annual older boys conference have done much to familiarize the people of the county with the character building progress.
 The convention will furI tsh an oppor- tunity to all interested frien Is to hear the story of the work A prominent speak CT will be engaged. A supper will be given by the ladies of the entertaining church The committee in. charge is preparing for 150 people.