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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
LEGIoN's STATE FUND Is
NEEDING PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS

crank S. Butterworth, treasurer of the
Connecticut department OF the American
Legion o. Monday, said there must be
nudlc donations if disbursement by the
legion OF state funds for needy war vet
GRAMS is continued. There are from $50
20 $50 cases weekly TO be takea care cf
anil nc mon. l. available for expenses.
state Commander Clarence Il. Sey-
7.-ur Of the American Legion announced
hat LEGION funds were sufficier- tn A.
1,.u-c to- administration of the state
Puma for Eeedy eX-service men for only
.wl weeks md that unless money was
.orth-0-..r-z U- that time by private sub
i1riDr-o on or sumo other source, tire legion
r1ril Rave % give up the handling of
he fuad.
Il certainIy wouldn't be justified in
-1unluE the legion into dsbt on account of
o." he remarked. We've got 10 have
-.Sll A.. cold. but $500 a week vii CIR
~ Us along
The sta-e commander said that some
o. th5sG APPOINTED by him TO j central
committee 70 raise funds by soliciting
subscriptions had notified him tina. lney
would .tfuI, 10 help ra.se any money
sas- was % L. spent by Treasurer Frank
s Butterworth Of he American Legion
whose action in deducting $500 a month
salary from the state fund proceeds was
stopped by an Injunction. The comman-
Der said he wanted IL made clear that
acne ~ The money raised by the commit
Zee would be paid to Butterworth as
salary. but that il would be turned over
10 Eufterworth to cover operating eX-
penses only. He emphasized that the ap-
nolntmeut OF the central committee an
naunced Friday was not q joke and that
be believed tho ability Of the legion to
continue the handling of the state fund
ueoended on results from the committee.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

The directors Of the New London Coun-
ty Farm Bureau, at a meeting held Tues
day afternoon at the Farm Bureau Of
fee in the Shannon building, went on
record as opposed to any form Of gen
eral sales tax and by vote of the meeting
the secretary was instructed to write
Connect icuts congressman and senators
at Washington advising them Of the &C
ton taken.
The meeting which was well attended
In spite Of the extremely unfavorable
weather, was presided over by President
r. r. Whitman OF Waterford. Reports
On project work were made by the fol
lowing;
President H. r. Whitman, organization
work W. W. Service, cooperative buy
ing and selling Mrs. Charles Adams, OF
GrOton, home economics work; Mrs. Will
liam Park, Hanover, household manage
ment and health project County Agent
n. J. Johnson. soils and crops work,
farm management and livestock.
Mrs. Ellsworth Gray was elected di-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
NORWICH AMUSEMENT
PREPARING FOR ROAD SEASON


The Frank J. Murphy shows first organ
lied and built in this city, now assumes an
Importance In the outdoor show field hard
ly realized by the average citizen.
This is the busy period with this insti-
tuition and the various merchants and
supply firms for the shows especial re-
quirements realize the quick approach of
spring, the sure signs are the barrels of
paint ordered, the hardware merchants,
the lumber dealer, machine shops, the
butcher baker and grocery man all cal
endar the seasons approach by the heav-
lily increased orders that now come for
immediate delivery to the winter quarters
situated almost in the heart of the city
down town district.
This week ten additional artisans in
creased the force of workmen engaged in
the overhaulng and Frightening MP pro-
cess
A visit to the winter quarters establish
ed in the large buildings lofts and sheds
adjoining the American House property
reveals weritable hive of activity, paint
ers, carpenters and blacksmith are putting
the new spring dress on all the various
riding devices and shows totalling more
than dozen when erected for the open
ing of the travelling season.
Manager Murphy calls Norwich the
enterprise showed a satisfactory profit .ast
season, while scores of like amusements
suffered heavy losses He predicts fairly
good business this year, believes that the
better times are near at hand and backs
his judgment by costly investments Of new
and novel added rides and general attrac-
tons
Mr.. Murphy's advance forces have al
ready left the city and are now securing
contracts to bring on the show that lives
in Norwich" to the larger cities of Con-
necticut and Massachusetts.
Over two hundred people will be in the
enrolment before the season opens and
as Manager Murphy modestly claimed. for
| these folks at least, Norwich becomes to
them temporarily the capitol of the
world" 1T is almost assured that Norwich
| folks large and small will be given al
OPPORTUNITY Of extending the first once
over" to the home town show.
This marks the second season that the
shows have spent in Norwich and al
members are lavish in their praise of The
! facilities offered here from the standpoint
Of organization, supplies, communications
and general good treatment extended by
the various trades people of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
COUNTY farm BUREAU DIRECTORS
OPPOSE ANY FORM OF SALES TAX

rector, representing North stoninston, to
succeed Mrs. J. D. Avery, resigned. Prof.
II. J. Baker, director VI the extension
service at Connecticut Agricultural Col
Iege, spoke to the meeting in regard to
a memorandum of understanding between
the C. A. c. and U. S. Department of Ag-
riculture. He pointed out the duties OF
the county agents, home demonstration
agents and club leaders in all counties
and explained the things they can do and
cannot do He said that public workers
Of this Kind cannot engage in any COM
merclal activities, A good, many farm
bureaus have taken on commercial &C.
tivities perfectly legitimate for far
mers' organization but the farm bureau
workers cannot take any active part in
such activities.
The president of the farm bureau was
instructed to enter in such an agree
ment with the Connecticut Agricultural
College and the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The meeting adjourned about 4.SO o.
clock.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
SMILING WINDOWS

For the windows Of my house chooes
The draperies with care:
OF rose and other CHEEKY tinfs.
little white with s,ivsr riinN
Elusive, here and tbere-
For. knowing that twas dinRy. Frxy
Ny house to outward view
thought. with coiors gay and bright
To make the windows smile ~ nirhf.
The lsmpllght shining through.
thought 20 make my windows geen
To smile IN friendly wise.
To send sdown the dusty road
Some Of the cheer that here aboda
For weary stranger eyes.
And when the sun sznk low. - rays
Like gold. ts1at fairies spin.
Came streaming through the hsnringN
there.
To turn my humble home an fair
And glorious within.
-Tr~ff.ss rw~~awtx !
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
HUMoR OF THE DAY

"She has false hair. false conrisEtion.
false teeth. false views q Ne
Anyhow her temper - her own
Times-Union.
she returned from abroad bringing
fourteen trunks7'"
Yes. she went TO Paris"
What's the use Of saying she went -
Paris. AEe-Herald.
How d yosi and your wife 60 along
so nicely. Joe?"
q always let her think sh. is hnvin&,
But how do you Dsnsg. to defuas
herr"
Il don't"-Boston Transcript.
What Is Bibles reputation for truth
and geracitY?"
Fairly good
What do you mean by fairly rood'7-
"I'll believe anything he says EXCEPT
when he starts 70 talking about the g..
perior qualities Of his home hre-r. r-Birna>
ingham Age-Herald.
| Professor in Natural His'o-y-Mr,
Smith. can you name a mammal without
any teeth"
snith-''Yes sir. my gTsndnzrnms--->
Exchange.
Gentleman Mfke-Pa-don ne sir. suf
have you seen q policeman Anywhere
II obliging Citizen-No indeed
II Gentleman Mike-Then nay tro1bis
you to let me have your watch. pocie,-
book and perhaps that rather nice nttis
sticlpin, too.-New York Sun
'rHuhby you hired a very prettT tyris--
/ MY partner hired her"
But he says YOU employed her"
Does he? That man Is really u rsTy
little help TO me IN my wori"-LouiEv1I's
Courier-Journal.
Mrs Calder has asked me 70 rIEEssi
something for her to read
How about Twenty Minutes With Gresi
AuthorsT'
Twenty minutes eh7 That's jusf asou.
long enough. don't want 20 sYoii god
bridge player"-Blrminghsm Age-Hernid.
First Tai Driver-There Amt as mary
people killed now as there uSe 20 be it
seems to me.
Second Taxi Drivr-iNo; nearly sFNry-
body owns a car and there Amt enourh
people to go sround-Wayside Tales.
Did Mrs. CExnrox enjoy the siassiesl
concertT'
No doubt OF = said Miss cay.qns
IAN the society cages mentioned ~
among those present shinztou Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

The Storm that swept over Eastern Con
-e--i-u- on Tuesday did not lass without
lea Ing its mark or GTeensvi!le, although
az q late hour this morning no great
amount &C damage was reported. The high
vlud -Hl- accompanied -ha heavy rain was
one Of the CHIEF causes Of the inconveHi-
saca --lt YVES caused in the village. Sew
r-ai large branches on trees in various
PARIS of The community were blown down
trl.-1r wl-l -heE the tele-hone and light
wires. Several lines were put out Of com
o.. sion dur uE the storm and many hdzsos
va-a l1 darkness during thc early even
ilr TIE streets were yeritsble rivers in
pisces AID e. was with difficulty that the
trolley cars made their schedules through
them. on lower North Main street the
water iu tre street was about six to ten
aches deep IN places and completely
Seeded The sidewalks
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
KALEIDOSCOPE

Amsterdam. Holland. has more Saas
900 bridges.
Delhi India, famous for ~ cash.
mere shawls.
Cyclones revoive IN opposite dlreeusna
in the two hemispheres.
The early Greeks used hrrs resref
and sacks Of sand as anchors.
The Allegheny river is naviEzbis feT
$50 miles above Pittsburgh.
The tourniquet was INVITED ~ q
French surgeon. Morei. in 1874.
Mount ves1vius Is the only active ysl-
cano on the continent Of Europe
The gun dial is supposed 10 have ben
invented about the year SIS B. c.
Az means Of combating ths -ave II
crime, all Paris is being thumb-p-intsl.
Agriculture and stock raising rz1
the chief occupation Of the Aagio-ssA<
ons.
In Great Brstatn the Society " Anti
quaries Of London was founded IN 1870,
Maize is Cultivated by ~ Perr-isns
at height Of 1000 feet above ne So
FEeproof barrels made from suxaS
mill refuse have been invented IN Ha-
wall.
Jewellers in London ar. c0nplalnina
BECAUSE WOMEN u the INE1frna0le
are wearing much less 3e-elry thss
formerly.
The Egyptians almost I've on the STo-
ducts Of the date palm. ~hiai sup
plies oil. wine. sugar, bags. fans, pa
ings. roofs, baskets. bags. fans ana =
variety Of other articles.
A bicycle with wings was recently
experimental with successfully BIZ ita
maker. a Frenchmsn. who made So
ersl short flights. the best being twelve
yards at height Of two feet.
English Is the common Language %
the island Of Jamaica, and business ns1
/ Of the island have requested that thir
fact be made public a. the general idsa
IN the United States seems 20 Be TRAIT
Spanish Is the prevailing tonrus.
| The light Of meteors as measured ~
W. F. Denning. the English. astronomer.
makes II appear that the sri1 rneteor~
becomes visible at an average hssrhs a
eiEhty-four miles. while VERT slow me-
teors come in sight at ab6ut rixfv-sTg
miles and fade away stthirty-eirht
| Cleveland, Ohio. was settled Ia 1875.
/ under the direction Of General No-~u
/ Cleveland. Of Canterbury. Conreoscyt.
and received his name The spelling
was changed in 1871 by an Editor Who.
it Is said. wished 20 econonrizs rpae.
for a headline. He left out the drrt
"a" and Cleveland" the name rs
since been.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
COUNTY HOME CHILDREN
GIVE SS6 TO NEAR EAST

Children at the New London County
home have recently contributed $S6 which
they designated was TO be used for Rus
sian famine sufferers and sent to the
state headquarters of the Near East Re
lief.
State Director E. H. McDonough Of
Hartford has acknowledged the receipt of
the money which he says will be used
in the Russian Caucasus for Russian
children refugees. In his letter to Mrs.
Frank A. Mitchell of the state welfare
Board. secretary Of the New London
County Home Mr. McDonough thanks the
county home children for their contri-
button and commends it as an example
to other children to spur them to a like
endeavor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
MAKES REMARKABLE RECOVERY
FROM CASE OF THE BENDS

Torres Olson. deep sea diver of New
London, was reported wholly recovered
in New London, Tuesday. from case of
bends" suffered while working IS feet
below water on the hull of a s1nken
schooner.
Olson, who was paralyzed from the
waist down, was placed in a depression
tank where the deep sea pressure was
simulated and gradually diminished On
Tuesday he was able to walk about the
Brooklyn navy yard without assistance
and physicians said his was one of the
most remarkable recoveries on record.
Experience is a teacher of mankind
and some men will learn of no other.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
workmen.s Compensation.

Three workmen's compensation agree
ments have been approved as follows by
Commissioner J. J. Donohue:
The Ponemah Mills. Taftville, en-
ployer, and Jane Anger, Taftville, en-
ploye, fracture Of two fingers, at rate Of
$3.50.
New England ColIapsible Tube Co.,
New London, employer. and Donald Mer-
rill, New London, employe, electrical
burn, at rate of s10.45.
f. F. spicer Ice Co, Groton. employer
and George Burgess. Groton, employe,
lacerated wound of leg, at rate Of $500.
Titles make little man great and
4 great man little
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

The NinigTet hotel at Crescent Beach
was sold Tuesday by the owners, Lom-
Lsrdo and Cantanelio. to Grazia and Jo-
semi Ferringo of New London. The price
paid is in the neghborhood of $4,000
The new owners intend to operate the no.
te! this summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

sufield.-Postnaster Edward Prrkizs
Of this place went 70 New Haven % a.
tend the funeral NJ his unoie. lndr<w
Jackson Perkins. 81. FOR many y.srs a
resident OF Snfiield who died A. the heFna
Of his daughter. Ars. Carrie J. BAlewiA(
In New Haven
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

Patrolman Henry A. Hick reported at
New London police headquarters Mon
day night that railroad tie had been
placed across the Norwich trolley road
bed between. the trolley siding and the
easterly side Of the road on Mohegan ave
nue. in such manner as to interfere with
traffic. The police notified the highway
department.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

Hndivme.-ePunils having perfect at
tendance Fl The Hadlyme school for Feb
ruary were Alma Thompson, William
bzzv and Grove Daniels.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
GREENEVILLE

SIX hours after high water it is low
water. which is followed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

City disbursements from May 49,
to Febuary a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

Comparisons

Comparisons
Predictions for Tuesday: Rain with mild
temperature.
Tuesdays weather. Partly cloudy fol-
lowed oy -ai1 iu afternoon and hard rain
20 night south wind.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
NEW HAVEN AND FOxBoRO
TEACHERS MARRIED HI
PRESS DISPATCHES

Having taken out license two weeks
in advance, Wyatt z. Harper, 2s, q
teacher in New Haven. and Miss Eliza
beth Law, "a. a teacher in Foxboro,
Mass. were married in this city on Feb.
IA. They were married by Rev Dr.
David A. Pitt Of the Central Baptist
church.
Mr.. Harper was born in Sciotc. o.. and
is the son Of Floyd Harper and Elizabeth
Conway. His bride was born in Boston,
the daughter Of Samuel Law and Ellen
Shea.
Occasionally an insurance policy
makes a man more valuable after his
demise than he was during life.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08
GllGBttLletfm
Norwich. "wednesday, March 3, isaa.
THE WEATHER

THE WEATHER
Advisory $50 p. m. Storm warnings
changed TO northwest Cape Hatteras to
Eass7ort. Ne storm Of marked Intensity
1ver St lawrence valley and New Eng
land moving rapidly northeastward at
tended by shifting gales becoming west
and northwest.
Conditions
The storm that was central over Lake
superior Monday night has moved rapidly
eastward 20 the st. Lawrence valley and
Nsw England curing the last "a hours and
'as been attended by general precipitation
c1s- OF the Mississippi river and by shift
.1c gales r. the Atlantic states
The highest velocity reported was ~
miles ar hour from the south at New
York city and SIS miles an hour from the
E7uth az Atlantic City.
The weather became colder Tuesday
from the Mississippi river eastward ex-
reDt along the immediate Atlantic coast
where mild terrs-erature continued.
General fair weather will prevail east
q, The Mississippi river Wednesday,
The tomp.r1 -lre VIII he lower n the
1Iddie Atlantic and North Atlantic We'd
ue7day. No important temperature chang
are Indicated for Thursday
Winds of the Atlantic coast:
North OF Sandy Hook, west and north
west gales diminishing by Wednesday
n.-ht overcast weather Wednesday night
Sandy Hook 20 Hatterss. northwest
yales diminishing partly overcast weather.
Forecast
For Northern New England and South.
i-u View Er-laud. mostly cloudy and cold
y Wednesday. Thursday probably fair.
Observations in Norwich
HH--rf.--r-H- -H-1---o tf,-- he
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

sly. nIooN AND TIDES.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

city Treasurer Stephen H. Reeves
summary Of receipts, May is, 1921 to
February Is, 1922, is as follows9
Cash on hand
40
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

The Bulletins observations show the
following changes in temperature and bar
3.1etric changes tuesday:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

s1,217.s1s.27 department.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-03-08

For Northern New England and South.
i-u View England mostly cloudy and cold
i- Wc1rcsdag, Thursday probably fair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24

ably low temperature the farther
north one travels. Third. that AMI
mai and plant lifo abounds ON the
sea and the land. And fourth. thai,
Il II not land OF silence.
'using the iealsimo'a own methods,
and combining with them those
things which science had taught him,
stefansaon and his party were more
suitably equipped 90 successfully live
In the north than the Eskimo.
in a chapter devoted 90 the
North That Never Was. Stefanason
relates that IIavre. Montana. has ex
perienced temperatures II degrees
colder than at the North pole
These frozen barren regions have
yielded up 10 the naturalist 7s2
species Of Towering plants. sa2 kinds
OF mosses. $50 lichcna and rs ferns
They include the Haxlfrage. the
poppy. the chick. weed. the bluebeli.
dandelion, timothy. and many other
common varieties OF plants.
seals, musk oxen md caribou
were found on all islands visited by
tn. exploration parties, and seal
were always present on tho floe-ice.
Polar bears were common on land
and were run across many times on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24

Payne u. Appleton 4 Co.. $3.50 net.
Tho wreck.Hunter," by Dr.
Francis Roit Wheeler. Bothrop, Lee
4 Shepard Co, tf.75. 6aIvnRing
sunken treasure.
'"rhs story Of the Indian by
George y. Gnnnell. y. Appleton a
Co ~ net
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24
Five Men Injured
in Blaze on Ship

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. Feb. "a
Mysterious fire aboard the ship
ping board wooden steamer Lake
creoseo resulted in five men being
sent 10 the hospital at Camp Buatis
yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24
RACE DECADENCE"
LARGELY TECHNICAL

Race Deoadence. he said. "in
largely technical. but Il IN written In
such a way that anyone can under.
stand Il. and IL II certainly interest
Ing TO anyone who has any bent
toward sociology.
The book goes Complementary
into the various causes and influ
enees which are contributing 10 the
deterioration OF the stock OF the
white race and gives some facts
That are both startling and shock
Ing. In one way Il is rather de-
ntfucuve work. as Il tells all about
tho decline Of the race without civ.
ms more than a hint OF the cure. but
tho author partly counterncts this
by promising 10 write another book
telling how these causes may be com.
batted.
There are lots Of interesting fig.
ures In the book-one table. for In.
stance. shows that well all be crazy
by $3.50"
so late M thatr- Avridge Mann
intcrpolated with raised eyebrows.
Anyway" Bob concluded. lgnor
ing the interruption. ats very
good book -nitho l don't believe IN
ever sell as well as Three Weeks
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24

BAN JUAN DEL SUR. Nicaragua
Gen. orellanA. made provisional
president Of Guatemala on the over.
throw Of the Herrera government
last December. has been elected
prenident by a lnrRe majority.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24
the frozen winter scas.
MOSQUITOES, WOLVES
EIiIcAk TIE hII.ENCI

with the jamming and crushing
OF leo pressure by action OF the
water. with the hum Of the mos
quito. and the howl OF the wolf.
htefannnon disclaimn that II IN n
land OF silence
Among tho much mentioned
members Of tho party and one Of the
two men 10 reach Btefanhson'n
farthest.' was Harold Nolee. a Seat.
tie youth, who entered the party with
the spirit OF adventure off the Polar
Bear and who In time became one
of it's most valuable men. koice on
leaving Stefannson in 1918 continued
his own roscnrch and exploration
among the Eskimo."
George and PIN the's the new chap
from the polar regions OF California;.
were all primed 10 cut In with re-
Views OF their own. but time and ad.
journment cut them short They
promise n doubie-hender next week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24
9 40(lNlEEElElR J! A[,llT'll Y 81
dc tItkEJ
A WEEKLY BOOK DISCUSSION
he Stars Little Group of Serious
Thinkers Delves Further Into
the Field of Literature
THE LOG

If TiHer Comes by A. S. NJ Hutchinson Little Brocn
Co. $500 net
Erskine Dale By John For, Jr. Scribners Sans 5000
"Coomer Ali" by S. 3. H. Hurst Harper C Bros Neto
hnd London sI.75 net.
Race Decadence," by William s. Sadder A. c. Mcclure
Z Co.. Chicago. $3.50.
The Friendly Arctic. by Vihjaimr Stefansson Mac
MILAN & Co., Nec York. 5000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-24

Hurry mo,her' A teaspoonfui Of
california Fig syrup today may
prevent q sick child tomorrow. IL
your child In connupaied. bilious.
fcvrrlsh. frctfui. has cold. collie. or II
stomach ir sour. tongue coated.
breath bad. remember good