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Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Taftville,
Saw Submarines and Steamships.


 Dear Uncle Jed: One morning I went with my father to Deddle. milk and when We finished it we bought some fruit and other good things. After that we went home. Then my mother packed the lunch and finally we started for New London We rode about an hour and half.
 When we got there We went in swim ming. After half an hour we ate our dinner and we walked around and looked at the things. Then we started, for home
 While we were riding we saw subma- rines steamships and canoes. We a1sc saw some seaplanes When we reached home we put our old clothes on and got the epws in the barn and mixed them and fed them Then we had our supper and after that we played games.
 The next day we went to Groton Long Point and after we spent the day there we started for home. On the way wt saw the submarine base and sailors and submarines and boats. We had lots oi fun that day.
 RAYMOND A. ROY. Age. II. WilIimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
The Duke of Wellington.

Dear Uncle Jed: This is my first story to the Wide-Awake Circle.
 The Duke of Wellington was one day taking his usual country walk, when he heard cry of distress. He walked to the spot and found a chubby, rosy faced boy lying on the ground, bending his head over tame toad, and crying as if his little heart would break.
 Whats the matter, my lad?'' said the duke. "Oh, sir, please, sir, my poor toad. bring it something to eat ev- cry morning. But they are going tq send me off ever so far away to school; :; nobody will bring it anything to eat when am gone, and ! am afraid it will die"
 ''Never mind. don't cry, lad. I'll see that the toad is well fed, and you shaI hear all about it when you are as school. The boy thanked the gentle, man. dried up his tears, and went home During the time he received five let. ters. ALBERTTNE MARIEN, Age Ii;
 TaftriiIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Uncle Jed's rA1k to wide-Awakes


 There are many things Wide-Awakes can do to help mother and by so doing they can make the days brighter and happier for her, How many times have you seen her working early and late for your comfort. Mother is generally the first one up in the morning and the last one to retire at night. She is very often trad with the long days work, but you always find her cheerful and ready for the nuzaerous tasks that nust be done.
 Boys and girls should always be. ready and willing to help when there is any skiag they can do for her. When mother asks you to do an errand at the store, or to bring in the wood and coal, don't sulk and fret, even if you have to give up a few moments of your play time. AL ways be ready to smile and do whatever she asks sheerfully and as if you meant H.
 Don't quarrel with your brothers and sisters, and above all, never say mean things to them. If things don't go just as you would like them do your best to overcome any feeling of disappointment and hope they will be better next time
 Practically everything comes from small beginnings. There is an oak tree in every acorn, a chestnut tree in every chestnut, and an apple tree ir every apple. It is the little things in life that count. Every boy and girls want. to be happy and get the joX that life has to give, so don't waste time fussing over some fancied wrong that can be rightec if you only go about it in the right way.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
4 Calf That Plays Football.

Dear Uncle Jed : I would like S5 5.1e..es and tell you about our new calf. He is brown and white: When some of us children play football he usually is around. If the ball comes toward him he will snort and kick it with his foot
 He chases my dog and geese. He al. ways shorts when chasing them. Hs likes to play very much. One day he came part way Eao. the house. His l name is Star. I think this name fits him as he has brown star on his forehead. It is pretty near bedtime and I will close with love,
 FRANCIS HEALY. South Wfndham.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
WIDE-AWAKE POETRY SaIuta tn the Trees

 Many a tree is found in the wood And every tree for it's use is good: Some for the strength of the gnaried
 root, Some for the 5y~tn ness of flower or fruit i; Some for shelter against the storm, And some to keep the hearthstone warm {; Some for the room and some for the
 beam. And some for boat to breast the
 stream:- In the wealth of the wood since the
 world began The trees have offered their gifts to man. But tho glory of trees is more than their
 gifts: 'Tls beautiful wonder of life that lifts, From a wrinkled seed in an earth-bound
 clod, A column, an arch in the temple of God. 4 pillar of power, a dome of delight, A shrine of song, and joy of sight! Their roots are the nurses of rivers in
 birth; Their leaves are alive with the breath
 of the earth: They shelter the dwelling of man and
 they bend OCT his grave with the look of a loving
 friend. I have eamped in the whispering forest
 Of pines; I have slept in the shadow of olives and
 vines; h the knees of an oak, at the foot of q
 palm I have found good rest and clunbert
 balm. And now, when the morning g1lds the
 boughs Of the vaulted Elm at the door of my
 house, open the window and make salute God bless thy branches and feed thy
 root Thou has lived before live after me Thou ancient, friendly, faithful tree 70 Henry Van Dyke in Scribner's Maga zine.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20

2 large field in which was a big pile of brush, and before long we had a blaz- ing hot fire which felt good after eating ice cream. ..-.. E.-..--s
 When we arrived. back at her house we played ball again until some of us were tired of playing ball. Two boys and took fish poles and went to a nearby pond to fish, but our luck was failure. We stayed and f1shed until someone called us to have a lunch, consisting of water melop cake, ice cream, apples and pea nuts.
 We then played different games until about four o'clock, a man came after us in his car and we had to go home. But it was the most beautiful day, and we all had. very fine time: Yours truly, LEWIS sAFFORD, Age 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Why the Sea is salt.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day poor farmer visited Dead Mems hall, where he par chased a handmilL The mill was a mar vel because it would grind anything at the owners command, but one little pecu- liarity about it was that you had to know how to stop it.
 One purchaser who had a characteris- tic paid a large sum for it and brought it home without asking how to stop it. He commanded the mill to grind herrings and porridge; then when all the pots and pans in the house were full the man told the handniH to stop but it would not de SO He then turned every where, but tc his surprise it would not stop. and soor the oorridge and herring flowed in great quantities and began to flood tho kitchen
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Raising LittIe Chickens.

Dear Uncle Jed: Last year my fa- ther let me use one Of his hens. She was very nice. I named her Birdie. One day the hawks took her and I was very sorry about it. But the dog ran after him and the hawk dropped her on the ground. She had a big hole. in her side but she was living.
 was very glad the hawk dropped her. |. She. was very ill I had her In a box by himself. h 2 week sbe was bet ter. was looking for her long time but I could not find her. I came home from school and my mother said that my hen came to eat She was very hungry So my mother gave her some thing to eat.
 one Sunday when kas home I "a.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
LErrERs OF AcKNowLEDoMENr

FIdeIlS D. O'Neil. Plainfield-I received the nice book you sent me. And thank you for it very much. I am reading it and like it very much.
 Frteda KOflSOh, FitehviIle-I have re- ceiVed your prize book entitled Battling the Clouds, and I wis hto thank you very much. I have read some of 1t and enjoy t.
 Lorraine GladUe, Taftville-I thank you very much for the prize book you sent ne entitled The Auto Boys Mystery. I have read 1t and find it interesting.
 Ida NRtlcI. Lebanon-When I came home rom school I found your book entitled, Little Prudy's Story Book waiting for me have read t through and found t very interesting. It Is one of the best books ! have ever read. thank you very much for it.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Wtnners ot Prize Books

1.-Eugene HeaIy, South windham- The Auto Boys Big Six.
 2.--Lewis Stafford, CanterSury-The Boy Land Boomer.
 3.-PhyIlis Adams. Baltic - Billy Whiskers.
 4-Arthur ThOlen, Stafford-The Auto Boys,
 5.-SOphie GoIiek, South Coventry The Girl Scouts Rally.
 S.-LOuise schaffhouser, Norwich-The Campfire Girls in the Mountains.
 Winners of prize books living in Nor wich may obtain them by calling at The Bulletin business after 10 o'clock Mon. day morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Attawaugan.
ourPart-

Dear Uncle Jed: am going to write and tell you about 4 party given by, our Sunday school. teacher at her home, on Saturday, Oct 2tr There are ten Do, members i;l our class, and all were pres e1t. We had ta ride five miles in an automobile. As sooi, as we were all there we took some shingles and poles and went down to the brook to have boat race. When we, were tired of, playing that we had asbaseball. game until dinner was ready. We had the most delicious and bountiful dinner.
 After dinner we went down the road u
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Adrentures of B srorS

Dear Uncle Jed: It,was during the Civil war that was made. lam now enjoying myself in plush box. My box being dusted today for the first time in twelve years, I will relate my Story the best I can.
 The first thing can remember is that I was carried by soldier who placed me in a dark pit at his side. Here Twas lcontented for a while.
 The time came when my master wal to take part in a battle.
 My master having used during the bat tie all his ammunition, depended on mt to save his life. He waved me in the air and shouted to encourage his sol -diers. All of a sudden he lowered mt
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20

out playing. The hen came out w:Sn HHs- tie chickens. There were six little chickens. They were getting along fine They used to sleep outdoors. and c1e night when they were out doors sIcr~~4 a fox came and took her away. l did not know what was the matter. I went cut and saw the little chickens by themselves They were looking for her But l could not find her. Then I came in and told my mother and she said ths fox took her. cried all day and thG little chickens peeped.
 SYLVIA CAROLINE, Age g.
 Norwich Town
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
My Dog Dot

Dear Nncle Jed: have a very. nice dog and its name is. Dot. It is a. hunting dog and it catches a lot of small, game. It lives in a kennel near the house and it sleeps there nearly every night. One day Dot went out and it never came back till day when it came back it had woodchuck in it's mouth.
 One day we took Dot for walk and it saw woodchuck and it ran after it and caught it, but the woodchuck started to fight and it bit him in the neck. Dot got 1t just the same. Don't you think it is a nice dog. '
 Your friend, BALTIC - v
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20

Dear Uncle Jed: One morning when I got up it was very cloudy. It was on the Fourth of July. It started to rain and it kept on until F o'clock. We ate our dinner then we went to the baseball game down at Mansfield Center. It was a very good game! We had to go home because it started to rain again.. When we reached home we started to make the 'frecrackers go of. They made 50 much noise that I couldn't stay out there. So I went in the house so as not to hear that noise, and then began to read stories. We ate our supper. After supper my friends came over and we had lots of fun.
 PATSY cARUsELLA, Age g.
 EaeleyiIle
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
LErTEHs WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAITS
Fly. Lit.Ie ru,n,..

Dear Uncle Jed: I want to toll you lbout my little puppies. have five of hem. Some are black and white, others Ire, brown and white
 They are just beginning to play. One lay put sorne corn on the woodshed toor for nly pet hen to eat. The pup siee were playing in corner. One of mem saw the hen oshe Grawled toward it snd grabbed It by the neck. The hen said SQnawk and ran out of the shed. The puppies also play with my kitten
 am waiting for them to grow up 10 I can go hunting with them.
 Your little friend,
 EUGENE HEALY, Age .. South Wlndham. -
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Readlnr Robinson crusoe.

Dear Uncle Jed: l., have almosS for. gotten you since last year. We are reading the book Of Robinson -rusoe this week. We are writing in school We have q children in, my room :. an Rin the fourth grade this year. am selling Thanksgiving post cards If I sell them in five days can get tYt premiums. <. X.
 Your little friend,
 CARL A. LYON, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
winimantit
Cotton.

Dear Uncle Jed: am going to tell the wide-Awake circle about cotton It grows in the United States It has a white blossom on it. When the green buds burst open the white cotton comes out. In the summer time the fields look Ike red and white roses in bloom. It, has to have warm climate to grow ns
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
ouadio

Dear Urcle Jed ouadic is located D the southeastern part Of Thompson. b the northeastern part of Windharn sounty, and in the northeastern part Of Connecticut. It has beautiful scenery. It las a lake which is very beautiful shin ng in the sunlight. On the sides Of he lake are two hillsides which look lomething like the hillsides along the Hudson. ' On these hiIlsldes are many Fees. which are wonderful in the month If October, when their leaves are turn hg. In the center of ouadie is a small lountry school Tn front of the school } the American nag. Inside the school 3 a picture of the Colosseum at Rome, picture of The AngeIus, and picture # George washington, who was the lrst president of the United States. In font of the room is a desk for the teach ?, near the desk is a stove and on the lortfi side, is a large cupboard filled nth bools.
 On the south side of ths school h |
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
G1ad Wfnter is Coming.

Dear Uncle Jed I go to the Attawau- gan school and I am in the fifth grade. We are reading book about Heidi. like it very much. We made a picture aoout Heidi and two goats.
 I am glad that winter is coming soon. Then we will go skating and go coasting n the snow
 l. like to sing in school. I sing the aho.
 WILLIAM LEFEIRE. Age fl, Attawauean.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20

Torrinston.-ConstabIe John o'connos is suffering from blood poisoning in hls right foot. The infection 1t Is believed was caused by a corn plaster used -iz dressing his foot .-.-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
kuls. For Young wEIters

Write plainly on one side Of tne paper only, and number the pages
 2-Use pen and ink, not pencil
 s-Short and pointed articles wAlI oe given preference. Do not use over SSV words. +. ,,, i--original stories or letters only VIII be used.
 Write your name, age and address plainly at the bottom of the story
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
THE DIME SAVINGS BANK
 OF NORWICH
Incorporated 1869

Incorporated 1869 >,,e,Al The 106th consecutive dividend of this bank will De psY able on and after November 15 at the rate of four per cent year. ssv s@ Deposits made on or before November Ist viii draw inter, est from that date Checks and liberty Loan Bonds ae. cepted as cash s,a ~ shgg We welcome new accomtss and our customers are urged to call on us for any information or assistance they
 may want
 ASK FOR ONE OF uUk NEW STYLE HOME BANKS
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
Frecrackers Made Too Much Noise.

Attawaugan.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-20
The Broken-Hearted Monkey.

Canterbury.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-09-13
Ladies of the Invisible
Eye" Take Law Into
Own Hands
ALL WORE FACE MASKS
Victim Says She Believes
She Can Identify Two
of Them
nv AssocInted Press,

Fort Worth, Teas, Sept 13.-Mrs
I. c. Tatum, agxed "A, was reported
in a serious condition today as the
result of a floggin administered
last night by four women, one of
them masked, who described them
selves as a committee OF the Ladies
of the Invisible Eye" Mrs. Tatum,
who received 100 lashes, it was said,
was accused by the four Of running
her daughter"
The women, who announced them
selves as members Of a secret society,
enticed Mrs. Tatum into an automo-
bile by promising to take her to her
daughter. The car was then driven
six miles from her home at Stop Six,
Dallas pike, where her assailants, she
said, applied straps with balls fasten-
ed to the ends.
According to Mrs, Floyd, aunt Of
the victim, Mrs. Tatum's body was
a mass of bruises. Mrs. Floyd said
that Mrs. Tatum believed she could
recognize two Of her abductors.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-09-13
LABOR PLANNING
TO ENTER RING
FOR PRESIDENCY
Considering Today Men
to Oppose Unfriendly
Candidates
WILL "STARTLE NATION
Hearing on the Injunc-
ton Is Continued at
Chicago
(Ry Associateo pressl

Atlantic City, N. j., Sept. l3.-
With the arrival of James O'Connell,
chairman of the American Federation
of Labor's non-partisan political
committee, the executive council Of
the federation in annual session to-
day prepared to devise program of
political activity with which it pur-
poses to enter local, state and ma
tional polls at forthcoming elections.
Members of the council predict
that labor will designate at least fif-
ty non-party candidates for seats
now occupied by national senators
and representatives who, they de-
clare, are opposed to the aims and
ideals of the American Federation Of
Labor.
That the federation will attempt an
affiliation with the farmer vote, to
become an important factor in the
presidential campaign Of 1924, is a
foregone conclusion among the labor
chiefs here. They declare that their
selectio NOT candidate for the presi-
dency will be startling surprise to
followers of the old parties"
The shop crafts strike and the in
junction obtained by Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty continue to be the all
absorbing topic of discussion between
sessions of the executive council.
Although it has agreed to take no
official action while the extension
obtained from Judge Wilkerson at
Chicago yesterday remains effective,
plans are crystalizing here for COM
batting the injunction with money to
be obtained by assessment upon the
question of finds by the federation's
666 organizations and with the legal
and moral aid of the country.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-09-13
Dth Nations Already
Are Mobilizing
Troops
ERB|ANS TAKE UP ARMS
luch American Proper
y Damage in Rioting
in Constantinople
tBy Associated Press)

my @tSSVtsNsNN = AteSt
London, Sept. I3-The
,tntral News in a dis
atch from Athens says it
reliably informed that
b Jugo-Slavaian and
llmanlan governments
Rve evidenced without
sulyocation their inten7
Dn Of aiding Greece in
Y event of a Balkan con-
let.
Serbian troops, it adds,
e being mobilized and
owed in the direction of
'Aub.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-09-13
REPUB INCUMBENT
SENATORS AGAIN
NAMED BY PARTY
Will Not Face Democrat
in the November
Elections

Chicago, Sept 13-The three Re-
4publieans incumbent senators involved
in Tuesdays eight state primaries
overcome state opposition by appar-
emily safe margins, according to in
complete returns available early to-
day.
Senator Townsend of Michigan led
the nearest Of his three opponents,
Herbert F. Baker, BY more than 2O,-
900 votes with returns nearly two
CHRIS complete s.>-sa 81
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
rolled up a 10000 majority over JOS
eph Walker with returns two-thirds
complete.
Senator Poindexter Of Washington,
led the nearest of his five opponents,
George Lamping of Seattle, by 3,154,
on returns fifteen per cent complete.
Mrs. Frances 7. Axtell, was fourth in
the race.
William E. Sweet, Of Denver, had a
big lead over Fred A. Cabin in the
democratic gubernatorial race in Col
orado, while Benjamin Griffith, Of
Denver, led Lieutenant Governor Earl
Cooley for the republican nomination.
Congressman C. c. Timberlake appar-
emily had won denomination in the
second district.
Redtield Proctor was apparently
certain of victory over Lieutenant
Governor A. W. Foote in the Vermont
republican gu5ernatorial contest. SEN
atorial candidates were unopposed.
Former Governor Cole L. Blease, Of
South Carolina, was defeated for the
democratic nomination for governor
by Thomas C. Mcleod in a bitter con-
test.
Supporters OF Chas. 3. Ward and
Former Governor G. W. P. Hunt, Of
Arizona, both were claiming victory in
the race for democratic nomination for
governor of Arizona, with meagre re-
turns indicating a close race. Gov
ernor Campbell is unopposed for the
republican nomination. AND Senator
Ashurst, democrat, also had no oppo-
sition for reromiratiOn.
In the Massachusetts guDernasor!al
contest, Governor Cox had an easy
victory for the republican nomination.
William A. CASTOR, Boston banker,
was well in the lead for the democratic
senatorial nomination in late returns.
Governor Groesbeck, of Michigan,
easily defeated two opponents for re-
nomination while James Balch had a
small lead over Alva NJ. Cummins, on
early returns for the democratic nom
inatioR.
Congressman H. G. Dupre of the
second louisiana district, had sub
stantial majority in early returns.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-09-13
Gubernatorial Race Is
One of Hottest Ever
Waged
TWO TOMS ARE SPLIT
Watson Accused Hard
wick of Breaking All
Promises
{ By Associated Press }

Atlanta, Sept l3.-Wlth tar
weather in evidence, Georgia voters
went to the primary polls today to
nominate state and county officers
and congressional representatives,
and with the participation of the
women in the voting, an unusually
large vote was expected to be cast.
Of chief interest was the contest
for nomination for governor between
Thomas W. Hardwick, incumbent,
ard Clifford N. Walker, unsuccessful
candidate two years ago. Up to the
closing of the campaign last night
both candidates had waged a deter
mined fight. Governor Hardwick in
iacted tn eKu Klux Klan issue into
the race when he declared Mr.. Walk
er was the candidate of the khan and
was being supported by the radical
unicn labor element" Mr.. Walker
has criticized the present administra-
tion's taxation policy.
The announcement of Senator
Thomas e. Watson that he would not
vote for Mr.. Hardwick were he in
Georgia on the day of the primary,
was an added feature.
Senator Watson charged Governor
Hardwick had broken every promise
he has ever made me-" The Georgia
senator and the governor were close
ly united in the last election, and
were familiarly known as "the two
Toms"
Wide interest has also been Great
ed in the races for commissioner of
agriculture and state superintendent
Of schools. In the former contest ].
], Brown, incumbent, is opposed by
A. 0. Black and o. M. Houser. In
the latter, Nicholas NJ. Sowder has
injected a spirited campaign against
political administration of the office
and has announced his opposition to
the book trust with a promise to sup
pert free text books if elected. N. H.
Ballard and NJ. l., Dugan are also
candidates for the office.
In the fifth congressional district
race, Congressman William D. Up
shaw is opposed by Mayor James l..
Key, of Atlanta, and Ralph o. Coch-
ran Upshaw is a prohibition can
didate and Cochran is running on a
light wine and beer platform.
Opposition is faced by four other
congressman. Of chief interest in
these are the contest between Repre-
sentative j. W. Wise, of the sixth
district, and ]. j Flynt, and Repre-
sentative Charles H. Brand and J..
w. Chackleford in the eighth.