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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
A Little Talk on Thrift
DO THINGS WELL.

Thrift of effort is personal efficiency, which depends largely on ones willing ness to concentrate on one thing at time.
 Carelessness in the performance of duty no matter how trivial it may seem constitutes one of the worst drawbacks to personal success.
 An old adage tells us with deep truth that anything worth doing is worth do- ing well. There is no place in our pro- greSsive American life today for the merely shuttle along, lodging essential details, are out of place in our current life.
 Opportunities to broaden and advance come only to those who prove their ability, step by step, and are willing to take infinite pains with each thing they do. Nature does not endow us with the genius of doing big things quickly and we'll Progress must be acquired by diligent application and concentration, first upon the seemingly unimportant ap- plication and concentration, first upon the seemingly unimportant tasks and then on those of constantly increasing consequence.
 Learn how to do well one thing at a time. This involves not only the feat of accomplishing the definite undertak- ing, but it is lesson in valuable ac- curacy.
 The mistake often is made of trying tc do too much or of endeavoring to ad- vance too rapidly. As a result no for. ward steps are taken, time and energy are used up trying to correct mistakes 1 made under pressure of undue haste, ana general condition of inefficiency re. suits. Observe the man who is sue. ceeding in his work and you will notG that each task undertaken by him com mands his entire attention. It only takei one defective part to render powerleSi {: the greatest piece of mechanical con struction ever invented and it only take.
 one poorly accomplished task to rende ineffective long series of efforts. | Study concentration. It is thrift o energy which is just as necessary t, ones personal welfare as thrift o
 money.-S. W. Straus. president Amer ican Society for Thrift
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Today's Anniversaries

1577-Francis Drake, sailed from Plymouth, England, on his voyage around the world. 17S4-Dr. Samuel Johnson, the re- nowned lexicographer. died in London. Born in Litch1eld, Eng land, Sept IS, 1709. 1809-William A. Beach, colt1sel for Theodore Triton in the celebrated suit against Henry Ward Beecher born at Saratoga Springs. Died at Tarrytown, N. r., June 2S, 1884. 1852-The battle of Fredericksburg end ed in the defeat of the Federals. 1ss6-Charles M. CrosweIl. governor of Michigan 1S77-S1, died at Adrian, Mich. Born at Newburg, N. r., Oct. 31, 1925.
 tSS4-The Ute Indians who had invad- ed Utah agreed to return to Col orado.
 1ssS--Ladies of the foreign legations in Pekin were received by the Dow ager Empress of China for the first time in history. 1916-Twenty coal miners were killed by a mine explosion at Stone City Kas.
 1S21-Delegates of the United States Great Britain, Japan and France signed treaty regarding insula1 possessions in the Pacific.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

cards that it has kept thSs division alive. Great Britain has been disposed to show more leniency toward Germany than has France. France still smarts under the horrible treatment that it sre- received at the hands of the invaders, and there is no wonder that it is credu- lous over the possibilities of future at tackz, or plans for such. Likewise Franco believes that it is making no more demands upon Germany than t Is justified in doing in view of the facts, and knowing what France. has experienced 1t cannot be blamed.
 Propositions have now been advanced by the premiers gathered at London concerning the question o6 reparations, If there is a carrying out of any sucn ideas it will mean stin further relief for Germany and mean that it has sue ceeded in convincing the Slfies that it's contention that it cannot pay what is now demanded is correct. As project ed it would be one Of the greatest re- lief measures extended to Germany ! While thts confererce hasn't developed entire harmony and ended quicker than expected, it remains to be seen what influence 1t win hxVe upon the coming economic conference at Brussels.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Less Meat If Back And Kidneys Hurt Take a glass of Salts to flush Kidneys if Bladder
 bothers you.

Eating too much meat may produce kidney trouble in some form or other, says a well-known authority, because the uric acid excites the kidneys, they become overworked; get sluggish; clog up and cause all sorts of distress, paH- ticularly backache and misery in the kidney region; rheumatic twinges, se- were headaches, acid stomach, consd- patton, torpid liver, sleeplessness, blad- der and urinary irritation.
 The moment your back hurts or kid neys aren't acting right, or if bladder bothers you, get about four ounces of lad Salts from any good pharmacy; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for few days and your kidneys may then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com bined with Hthia, and has been used for generations to flush clogged kid neys and stimulate them to normal activity; also to neutralize the acids in the urine so that it no longer irri- tates, thus often ending bladder dis orders.
 lad Salts cannot injure anyone; makes a delightful effervescent lithia- water drink which millions of men and women take now and then to help keep the kidneys and urinary organs clean, thus often avoiding serious kid ney disorders.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Stories That Recall Others
Not Enough MIX For the Hogs.

Not Enough MEX For the Hogs.
 A doctor was examining children of school age. One youngster, age six, was underweight. The doctor began to make inquiries to his diet, and the following dialogue took place:
 You don't drink milk?''
 Nope"
 Live on a farm and don't drink milk at a1l?''
 Nope, we ain't got hardly enough fol the hogs"
 Too Much Work.
 Two hours day was too much SC he quit. An employe of a restaurant had been working for the establishment for about 20 years. For the past few years he came and went as he pleas. ed, being retired in a sense, and yet not retired in another sense. Recently the management required him to serve behind the counter from | , a. m. to p. m. every day. He stood it for several weeys, ana then he went to see the big boss.
 Its too hard" ha said. ] I'm sorry" said the boss, q Sues 1 you can stand it." T. resign" declared the empIoye. And he did.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Appeal For nnl. 1..ns orph.n..

An appeal to the people of conneetI- cut not to forget, at Christmas time the 115,000 orphan children in Bible lands who depend on American charity for their lives during the coming year. was Issued yesterday by Ex-Governor Mar GUS IL Holcon1b, honorary state chzs=- man of the Near East Relief. The GD- peal was embodied in letters sent broad cast throughout the state at the exp1se of friend of the cause.
 Enclosed with each letter was blank check payable to the Near East Reiiet and a blank pledge upon which we'll wishers may notky state headquarters of the Near BaA Relief of whatever monthly contributions they may be willing to make in addition to the!r Christmas checks. In a p4nea over the pledge blank Is 2 reproduction of an actual photograph Of 1s.00o homeiess children outside the largest orphanaec in the word, at AlexandropoL wAich iI one Of the institutions maintained b5 the Near East Relief with uon1g osa- trEbuted in America
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
RESTRICTING ARMAMENT,

What must be regarded as the sxs- come of the conference in this country for the restriction of armament is the call for the Pan-American conference on disarmament among the South American countries which is to In h-TI in Chili next spring, and sy the exs pressed desire of Brasil for an ea4Ler meeting of the representatives of Argen- tina, Brazil and ChiIi for the purpose of a preliminary discussion looking to such an end.
 This is an instance where these lead ing countries understand that they are making heavy outlays for their mill. tary establishments and if they car come to an understanding regarding such expenditures, instead of plunsine ahead with the idea of not letting the other fellow outdistance them, it wr result in great saving and muet better relationship. The three seaoer. have most at stake, and naturally rnei, problems will be the most complicated If they can through an agreement, in dicate in advance of the big conference what they are prepared to do they cal do much to simplify the discussion be fore the bigger conference.
 What was set in motion at Washing ton has had it's influence throughout tn, world. All that was planned by the con ference has not as yet been ratified 9 accomplished. It is believed neverthe less to be on the way and the impress sion that 1t has made upon other coun tries is apparently bearing fruit. Arm ament cannot be done away with en tfrely but every move for checking need less expenditures is a move in the rizh direction, and South American repub lies like others should get the bench Of 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

"tCome on and go for a long ride and we'll have dinner somewhere" began the popular young man who had just drawn his natty sDeedster up to the curb.
 "Oh, Egbert, I can't r' sweetly said the extremely fashionable young woman who had just finished reading an article which stated that much as the modern man may play around with the frivolous, useless, butterfly type, he always picks girl for her sterling housewifely qualities when he got married. She ostentatiously shift ed large bundle from one arm to the other as she spike.
 You see, Egbert," she proceeded, gfv- ing the astonished young man the full benefit of her eyes, "I simply cannot leave home today because dear mother is in the throes of housekeeping and she needs my help
 Great Scott! 70 gasped the popular young man. Since when have you fallen for housework--"
 "Why, Egbert," the fashionable young woman reproved him innocently, 'I think home should come first in a woman's in- terest. don't you? And I certainly never could enjoy myself off having a good time knowing that my mother was slaving and moiling in the house."
 T don't seem to get all this, some how" objected the popular young man. T didn't know you evAr 'f+ed 6~'-or ''
 '"The very idea !'' laughed the fashion able young woman. Why, this very minute am carrying home large hor- rid old pot roast which has to go on right away or it won't be done in time for dinner! You've no idea how I like to cook. Egbert Why, you act as though as though I wasn't in the least do- mesticr'
 "Oh, not at all: Not at all r' the a u- | lar young man told her a trif1e vagu W But it's such a grand day just thougs1 we could take a little ride and maybe 1 drop in and dance somewhere as we usually do.'
 "Do you know" the fashionable young creature murmured. resting the bundle of dinner meat on the edge of the car, q think we waste just dreadful amount O 1 time dancing, Egbert, don't you? Whel we might read good book together 0, put on some operatic records-what's th, matter?"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Don't Spoil a Good Meal With a Bad
 Stomach

It is really a pitiful sight to see so many thousands of people worrying about what they can eat and what they can't eat.
 Dyspeptics, they call themselves, but they stretch the imagination when they do it.
 All these people need to make them healthy, cheerful and of sound ap- petite is box of Mi-O-Na Tablets.
 The stomach of a dyspeptic is over worked and run down. It needs help to digest the food, but more than that | it needs prescription that will cleanse, renovate, strengthen and put elasticity into the stomach walls. Mi-O-Na is the prescription that will do this and do it so promptly that you'll wonder why you didn't try it 1 before.
 It stops belching of gas and distress after eating in five minutes. It is un- doubtedly the greatest stomach tonic ever given to the public by special. l ist in stomach diseases Leading druggists everywhere and The Lee & Osgood Co. sell Mi-O-Na on the money back plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
rm COAL rNpusrRY.

It is the fond hope of the people who are dependent upOn coal for fuel that the commission that is now at work digging up facts will be able to 50 pre- sent the situation surrounding the pro- duction Of coal that the difhcutties and high prices experienced in getting 1t now will be considerably overcome. Perhaps they are placing too much confidence n the carrying out Of such recommends. tioaS as the commission may make, but there is nevertheless good and sufficient reason for believing that the country believes the time is at hand for tho elimination Of conditions which hay; bcihbed up to create shortages and higf prices every year or two.
 The coal commission in a preliminacN statement has pointed out that there ar, too many soft coal mines and too man! miners for an efficient handling of tn coal business either from the standeoiil of the miner CT the consumer. The in dustry is over developed. The supply 1 greater than the demand and yet tn consumers are expected to support al those who stick by or enter the busi ness.
 Secretary Hoover, in his annual re port of the department of commerce, de l clares that if the soft coal industry coul be stabilized there would be a cut C ore-thfrd in the price Of coal He be ] lieves this could be obtained by a heal thy competition in the coal mining bus mess, which would prevent those VII enter the business just to get the prof:
 of famine years and which would elim nate the high cost mines.
 There are difficulties to be o~A-on-, in getting this steady and constant pH duction. One of the big problems transportation, another is labor troub ! and third the lack of storage factl ties.
 It seems not improbable that conss< eration will be given to these feature by the fact finding coal commission ar that it will also have something to sa | dealing with these matters. Certain !, 1t is matter that not only needs to I handled speedily but thoroughly ar competently.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Having gained a position in the front rank of novelists, Joseph Conrad, the English author, has now turned his at tention to the stage. His first play has just been produced in London and has met with marked success. MT. Conrad who has just turned sixty-fve, has had a remarkable career By birth Pole, he is yet one of the most successful writers in the English language. He went to sea before the mast in a British vessel, and finally rose to master. He decided to become an author, and was naturalized British subject many years ago. His first attempt at authorship was made in 1895. Since that time many stirring tales of romance and adventure have come from his pen. He takes enormous pains with his work, and one book took him over thirty years tc write.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
GIVES CONSTRUCTION ON
 WILL OF SAMUEL RET

 The surrene court in New Haven on Monday handed down. decision upon the construction of the wsu of the late Samuel Belt of this city. which had been reserved to that court from the superior court of this county for de- cision, The opinion Is by Judge Beach
 The supreme court decision says:
 The superior court Is advised: (a)
 that the interest acrlnhg upon the be- quest to Alta Beit, from one year after the testator's death to the time of her marriage, stTvuld be paid over to the Beneficiary at the time of the payment to her o9 the principal; Cb) that the term cash in the second clause oS the will includes specie, bills and bank de- posts, and does not include the other personal property mentioned in the in- ventory and appraisal; Cc) that the fee of the real estate mentioned in the third and fourth paragraphs Of the will vested in the five ch.ldren of the testa- | tor as a clazs share and share alike. a; | the testator's death, subject to the ~ffe's life Interest and to the interes'
 of the daughter in one-haH of the in' come thereof until the daughter mar. ries; Cd) the construction of the vii sueEested in question D is not it's trui
 construction; te) the interest of Att
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
HER NEW LINE

q do feel kinda queer" the popular young man said. Have you got on a, diff ferent hat or anything, Marie? Maybe it's a new suit-you don't seem the same. I thought you were crazy about danc- ing "
 "Oh, I like gayety," said the fashion able young woman a bit primly But that doesn't blind me toto vat life really-er--is. you know! I expec moth CT is at the linen closet this minute and ] really must hurry! Housecleaning time is nerve-racking, but it has to be gone through if a house is 9 real home, don't you think?'
 T never thought about it." the young man stuttered. "Ho1est- don't you think you could take few hours off and come along, Marie?'
 The fashionable young woman looked a | trife disappointed and puzzled. Why, Egbertt" she remonstrated. Surely you would not have me neglect my duties at home for the sake of my own pleasure, would you? I can't endure disorder 70 T declare!" the young man said. You said once that you never got up till noon
 and then you play bridge or dance till dinner and go to the movies or dance after dinner!"
 T can't imagine where you get such ] funny notions,'' the fashionable young woman told him sweetly and patiently.
 That is not my idea of a real woman's
 life at all. I think an apple pie would i go we'll with this roast"
 l 'fWell, if you won't you won't the young man said, disappoint tedly. leaning forward to touch the starter. T had : looked forward to such a good time 1 We'll. guess I'll run around and see if
 Trotty F1uff1es is home, because she's always ready to go.''
 Just a minute, Expert" the fashion
 able young woman said with a pretty frovn. "I do hate to disappoint you i and, anyhow, I told mother she really
 ought to stop work and lie down this f.
 ternoon instead of keeping right at ~ and I'm sure she has done so-so what would be the use of my going home? 1 think need some air and recreation-' 'Finep' chirped the young man as ht climbed in. 'But-but wasn't there z roast or something?'
 Oh" said the erstwhile domesti,
 young woman vagueyl they can eat egg
 or something, | guess. Come on, let go, Egbert !'-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
WorwSch, WednOsdAy. Dec IS, 1893.
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING DEC. 9th, 1922
 11.955
wHY CAEE Is ooNsrANrLT URGED

Perhaps there is wonder on the part oe some people that so much is said in behalf Of safety measures. The impress saCu may be gained that inaslnuch as there is 50 much advice offered upon the subject that the people ought to be thoroughly saturated by this time.
 However that may be the every day events speak to the contrary. There isn't anything that has received moro attention than the safety at railroad crossings and yet fatalities continue to pils up at such points.
 Equally thorough attention has been given to the matter of fires and yct carelessness and failure to encourage safety keep the ftremen busy.
 Highway accidents are frequent, re- gardless of all the regulations that have been adopted, damages caused. seE- teRces imposed and suits brought
 Coasting accidents continue to pune. tuate the days news and in season there are the deplorabIe drownings al tnS Aathing places or at the skating ponds because of the unwillingness tc a0tde by the obvious demands of safe. ty.
 Carelessness likewise is displayed y the chap who goes into the woods ol hesds with a gun and kills a companion In mistake for big game.
 And there is more or less disregard for safety when individuals by their re sponse give encouragement to th swindlers who trade bad promises fo SoSd.
 Through the annual report of tn oOstoffice department each year 1t ] shown how extensive is the lack of car and the failure to insure safety. It i SsttDatod by dhe department that tn people ot this country lost $42S,OO0 dur ing the past dscal year through care lessness in failing to address their let terA There are those who persist | putting letters in without any addres It an, while over 1s.Oo0,ooo letters an soo.9oo packages could not be delivere because of incorrect or poor address ing.
 When one stops to consider all tn rezsons for It. there can be no real suI prise that there is constant effol being made in behalf of increased safe y through the exercise of proper car Conditions call for an increase rathe han q lessening of safety demands.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
wuAr cnn1srMAs sEALs po

One oe the popular baseball idols ir days not so long ago was 'Christy" Mathewson. It was with great surprise as well as sincere regret that he was obliged to give up the game because of hta health. His condition was such that 1t was believed that he could not live long, but he was not resigned to such 8 fate and despite the fact that he was suffering from tuberculosis ha was determined to put up just as strong q fight against the disease as he would have against an opposing bah team. It has been an uphill fight, but he has won. and he is not only a picture of health today but his Is one of those many eases which go to show what excellent results are being obtained these dayA In the fighting of tuberculosis. He has done what others have done, and what has been accomplished in his case IS only an example of what is being done from day to day in lighting the grea. NRAte plague.
 Some few years ago the plan was nit upm q interesting the entire popula- tton of the country in this fight. The menace of consumption was fully un' derSEeod. The rAVages it was making h tlae ranks of humanity were appall- irg. The situation called for a mighty and united effort to turn the tide in the otAar direction and gradually eradicate tn that direction. Through na. made in that direction. Through na. SonaL State and private efforts mark ed change has been brought about and at thas season of the year special atten. ttc0 ts directed toward 1t through th' CtIgiskmas seals, the proceeds iron WeEtch arc devoted to the provision O localities for local and nationwide eff eUrts in this direction.
 Combatting tuberculosis is an under taking in which each and every indS vtdual should desire part The great CT the resources the greater the fight and the larger the number Of those wh contribute to the cause through tn Christmas seals the more powerful be cuGass that war against the insidiou disseEe.
 ChrisenSs seAis may not have bee dleGtl1 involved in the case cf Ma thsvson. but the proceeds crom thei aaie win help to do just what has bee accomplished in his case
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13
Err.rrx1NG GrsMANY.

Almost from the time of singing the versaliles treaty Germany has been p8eading for abatements, and almost Gluln the time that it began that pol Icy 1t has been prodting by it.
 It hasn't succeeded in upsettfng t terms oR the treaty completely but t has done so in many respects. It has cEted for relief and it has repeatedly ob- ta4ned 1t, even though it hasn't always appeared that 1t was experiencing con ditions at home to warrant t. Never thelsss It has :nsisted and continues to pgGlst- Que good result has been re- gAFded a deserving of another try.
 Germany has cEta1ned wllat 1t has, and perhaps hae been prevented from ge&in. more, because of the lack of harmony between the alAes. It has re- qalred some time for them to reach agTeemeuls in Fespect to certain pFopo- G1Ssas. but GernRlT has 90 paayed lta
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-13

Belt in the corpus Of the testztor's real estate vested al the tesatorNs death GO in case Alta Belt should de uzrnar- ried, the portion of the income from the real estate to vn3ch she is eottled until her marriage passes to the tesla. tors wid0K for Ike s
 The decision has been received her, by Judge George E. Parsonz, cSerk O. the superior court
 The suit was brought by the admins trator and the heirs as a friendly suit to secure interpretation from the su- preme court of various points, ia the vii which were ambiguous -,