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The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

explain. Under such conditions 1t is customary to build what is known as skew bridge, and when that bridge Is an arch, the arch is known as a skew arch, the abutments or supports not being at right angles with the roadway. When the abutments are at right angles to the axis of the arch the structure is known as a right arch Engineers can design right arches very economically, but there is great diff ference of opinion with regard to the economical design of the so-called skew arch.
 The principal difference of opinion among engineers is with regard to the manner in which the load is transmit ted to the abutments. In the right arch the load on the abutments is the same for each foot of length, but on the skew arch this probably Is not the case, and the important question to be settled is the distribution of the load from one end of the abutments to the other.
 It was with this object in view that a series of tests has been started on skew arches bJ the bureau of public roads. At the present time the bu- reau has under way at it's Arlington experiment station a test on a skew arch designed to be One-quarter the size of an actual structure. The arct beiry tested is feet in span, 41z feet in width from face to face, and feet in height above the base of the abut ments. The crown or midpoint is : inches in thickness and the barrel of the arch is reinforced with A incl bars bent very carefully into the cor rect shape.
 The arch is being tested with a uni form load and this loading is being accomplished in unique manner, as follows: Forty-two spiral springs each capable of carrying a load of l. 500 pounds, are placed at uniform in. tervals on top of the arch and eact spring supports 2-inch pipe, which in turn bears against a solid overhead structure. By adjusting the lengths of these pipes the springs are deflected and the amount of load applied to the arch may be controlled by the amount the springs are compressed. In this way 1t is possible to obtain fine ad. justments in the amount of load ap- piled without the necessity for piling on heavy weights. As the load is in creased on the arch 1t defects and the concrete and steel are deformed or strained, and the engineer wants to know how these strains are distrib- uted.
 For the measurement of strains in the concrete a device known as a strain guage is being used. With this device it is possible to detect strains with an accuracy of .0OO2 of an inch. By carefully measuring the strains throughout the arch 1t Is possible to determine the manner in which the stress is distributed, and it is believed that through a series of such tests enough information will be obtained to enable the engineer to formulate rules for the economical design of skew arches.
 In addition to determining the strains in the arch, the observations include measurements of Reflection of the arch under load as well as meas urement of the stress in the tie rods between the abutments.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

Ing brim and soft crown. It Is made of black velvet. A soft rope of ostrich flues about the crown ends in many falling plumes at the right side. Shaded ostrich in several colors is used in this way on velvet hats in colors or black. In spite of the velvet vogue, duvetine is well represented in winter hats ana she model shown at the upper right has made a success. Marrow ribbon and fur contrive to adorn it with the effect of embroidery, the fur placed in ornaments at the front and sides At the lower left, a black and white hat has a peculiar brim covered with embossed white vel
 ret with appliques of black matters plush. The applique makes a back
 round for a decoration of white bugie
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
COULDN'T CALL HER PRETTY
Elevator Boy by No Means Blind to the Physical Defects of His
 Bride.

James, the colored elevator boy, has. proved to the satisfaction of the Wom- an that love is not always blind. At least she gathered that from his de- scription of the bride he had taken to himself during her recent absence. On one of her first days at home hs announced to her, in some confusion, but with evident pride, that he "had done got married"
 The Woman was all interest, as James had interested himself in heR comfort, to which he had contributed greatly by various small attentions so, after inquiring when and where the wedding took place, she said:
 And James, what does your bride look like? Is she prettyY
 "Wa'al, mom, she ain't to say eE actly pretty. She's ra'al low woman don't skeercely come up to nah shouh der-'bout gingerbread color, pop eyed, an rawboned."
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

beads in figures that conform to the outlines of the applied plush. The crown Is soft and spray of curving feathers provides the graceful trim ming.
 There was a time when people were not much interested in clothes for their younger girls. 1t was when they believed in ''the awkward :ge." Girls were supposed to arrive at period in their development when nothing could be made to look well upon them, a sort of pin-feather stage, and their clothes were relegated to
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Latest in Winter Millinery;
 Frocks for Young Girlhood

THE story of winter millinery Is t4 ended-except for those beautiful. frivolous and ephemeral affairs for dances and the theater. that are its epilogue. Designers must now turn their thoughts to spring.
 The dignity and beauty of this sea- sons shapes seemed to demand velvet and 1t has played the star part among millinery fabrics. A representative aress hat. shown at the upper left. b the group of four hats pictured. reveals a graceful shape with droop-
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

the ranks of unimportant things. But the awkward age, like the stone age, has passed almost into oblivion. When designers began to specialize in chill dren's apparel. they uncovered the charms of the half-grown girl.
 A frock for all ordinary dress-up times. and party frock, for the younger girls. are shown here-the party frock at the right of the two pictured. This is merely a new form of the petal frock, made of taffeta silk in light colors. Fashion smiles
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
BETTER ROADS
TESTING SKEW-ARCH BRIDGE
Reinforced Concrete Structure Erect ed to Find Means for Strength
 ening the Arch.

(Prepared by the United States Department
 of Asriculture)
 A reinforced concrete skew-arch bridge one-fourth the size of a full-size bridge has been built by the bureau of public roads of the United States Department of Agriculture and is being tested to destruction" to gain information that will make pos sible the building of stronger struc- lures of this type.
 There are many locations where 1t Is necessary to carry a highway di. agonally across a stream, engineers
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Latin an Aid to Business.

Persons who wish to become pro- fcient in business English should study Latin, according to Dr. J. Duncan Spaeth, professor of English at Prince ton university, because the study of Latin gives the necessary training in the fundamental laws of syntax and grammatical structure. It also serves as an introduction to word structure and word derivation. Doctor Spaeth believes that a business man should have a knowledge of from 100 to 500 Latin words and their derivatives as the basis for good business English.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

again on light blue, pink, lilac, yellow and green taffeta for young folks, and in simple styles and lines. The party frock has long bodice with alternat- ing panels of plain and wrinkled silk. ending in short peplum, cut into pointed scallops at t.e botto1. The bodice is sleeveless md has bateau neck line, becoming to slim necks, with a petal finish about it. A pointed band across the top of the arm cor responds with the neck finish. The skirt is covered with overlapping strips of taffeta cut on one edge into pointed scallops. All these edges are picoted. The dress is prettily finished with small fancy girdle in silver.
 The dress at the left of brown vel veteen is unusually graceful. It Is cut
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Tuberculosis Reduces Average LIf.

According to recent statistics pre- pared by the National Tuberculosis association, two and one-half years would be added to the life of each individual in the United States if tuberculosis were eliminated as a cause of death. During the past IT years the death rate from the disease has been reduced exactly one-half, but there are still more than 100000 cases of tuberculosis in the country. Tuberculosis workers, encouraged by the results of their efforts, are plan ming a more intensive campaign for the coming year in order to spread further education regarding the dis ease among the public, as it is their conviction that 1t can in time be en- trely eradicated.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

sauces, in breads and fruit cakes.
 Raisin Bread.- Take one pint each of water and sweet milk, four tablespoon fuls of sugar. two teasroonfuls
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Had Nasal Evidence.

She was rather green at the game and they had about reached hole which was on the top of little hill. The youth ran up first to see the lie of the balls "A stymieI' he shouted, "a dead stymie!"
 The young lady came up with a sniff. "Well, do you know," she said, T thought smelled something as I was walking up the hill."-Boston Transcript.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Gay Color in Scarfs.

Fiber silk scarfs and some woolen ones are again making their appear ance for wear with sport clothes, top coats and suits generally. The fiber scarfs are of about the same gay col Oring and length as were so popular last spring and. even though the flap per" is disappearing. these scarfs are much in demand with the young girls.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

pepper, and one cupful of cooked oatmeal; make into loaf, adding a cupful of tomato. Place in baking pan and pour over the loaf another cupful of tomato and one-half of a chopped onion. Roast, basting often. Thicken the gravy to serve with the meat. Bake about Dne-half hour in moderate oven.
 Tongue on Toast.-This makes nice breakfast dish and utilizes the rough pieces of boiled tongue. Mince the tongue, adding a bit of onion iuice nutmeg, salt and pepper and chopped green pepper-a tablespoon ful of the latter is sufficient. Prepare a rich white sauce, using half of the quantity of liquid of the broth that Inc tongue was cooked in, and half of milk; cook with two tablespoOnfuls of flour and butter well blended, or sweet cream may be used, emitting the flour and butter; add the tongue and pour over squares of buttered .oast. Serve hot.
 Gateau la Africane.-Beat three eggs, add three-quarters of a cupful of sugar and the same of flour. To the beaten yolks add the sugar, beat well, then add the beaten whites and the four, stirring lightly; flavor and bake in patty pans. When cool, re- move the centers, fill with whipped cream slightly sweetened and favored and put together in pairs. Cover with chocolate icing.
 Sally Lunn.-Alix at night, one cup ful of milk, two eggs, two tablespoon fuls of butter, one teaspoonful of sugar, one teaspoonful of salt, four cupfuls of flour and one-half cupful of good yeast Cover closely and put to rise. giving plenty of room for ris- ing. In the morning beat well, turn into a greased mold and bake, after rising for half an hour. in a moderate oven. This makes a delicious break east bread.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

weaves of fabrics and ribbons appears to be in the ascendant. The bright flower color may lay its popularity, at least in some measure. to the fondness it appears to enjoy in the Russian art productions that are in vogue in this country now.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
cuticura for PimpIy Faces.

To remove pimples and blackheads smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
 Wash off in five minutes with Cuti- cura Soap and hot yater. Once clear keep your skin clear by using them for daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in- clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
N..u hlAx~.a
ExpensiNe Accessory.

T am confident our plan will go through" said the first lobbyist. "Sen- ator Skinnum will lend his influence to it." But when Senator Skinnum lends his influence he charges a mighty nigh rate of interest" suggested the second lobbyist.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Life Man Leads.

Nipp-Do you believe men are de scended from animals way back?
 Tuck-Not so sure about that, but lots of us seem to have a dogs life here, ali right.-Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Velvet and Ermine.

One of the most stunning coat mod. els Is one of black velvet collared and lined with ermine and fastened with thick, white cords finished with heavy tassels. n,
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Misdirected Energy.

Jud Tunkins says lot of girls put in their time with photograph discs when they ought to be learning to make buckwheat cakes.-Washingt Evening Star.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Good Roads Aid Health.

Good roads not only aid in the pre- vention of disease and the treatment of those already sick, but they are in- valuable factors in the development and maintenance of good health.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Net Weight of Cement.

A standard bag of cement contains 94 pounds net weight of cement Four bags constitute barrel of 399 pounds. One sack of portland cement is equal approximately to one cubic foot.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

All day to watch the blue wave curl and break. All night to hear it plunging on the shore; In this ea-dream such draughts of life I take, l cannot ask for more.
 Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Substitute for the Word "obey."

Well, so gaffer of our acquaint- ance thinks, you might as well omit "obey" from the marriage service The closest the young folks get to it, he says, is "Oh, boy !'-New York World
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

Men who are always attempting to kill two birds with one stone never bag much game.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Way 10 Lose Tools.

If you don't want your tools and farm implements for next year, just leave them out in the open for the winter.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

Miles of Rural Highway. There are 2,5OO,OOO miles of rural highway in the United States.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
More Potent.

Influence is what counts in poll tics" ''Yes, but not nearly so much so as affluence. City Star.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Where Best Corn Is.

The best corn Is produced on strong, healthy stalks. For this reason seed corn should be selected from the field.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Sanitation of Hoo Quarters.

Consistent use of concrete secures the highest measure of sanitation in and about all hog quarters.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
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,@. 1922. Western Newspaper Union,

True democracy must have leaders: and the better the leaders the better the democracy. These leaders must be men of the most gracious and sim cere manners, the most cultivated imagination. the finest self-sacrifice, the highest ideals.-Edward Wilson Parmelee.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Leads in Completed Roads.

Texas leads in miles of completed federal-aid roads with 1,733 miles. Minnesota Is second with 1,416.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

Too many men waste time arguing about the religion they haven't got.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

Those versed in woodcraft can tell a dogwood tree by its bark.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
EVERYDAY GOOD THINGS

A meat loaf Is enjoyed once in a while and the following is a good way
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Petunia as a Color.

The vogue of petunia as color in- F,dentsl ip oiMmings and multi-colored
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
In the Spirit.

"Were you at the masquerade ball P "Yes. I was there as a ghost"
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
MORE WITH A RAISlN

Use plenty of raisins in salads, in sandwiches, in cakes as filings, in
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Link Measure.

Stranger pardon, sir. How far is 1t to the North station?
 Golf Bug-I should say about full drive, three brassies and putt.-Bos- ton Evening Transcript
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

on straight lines with kimono sleeves hanging in points below the elbow and faced with light crepe de chine. A narrow girdle of metallic ribbon Is tied at the left side where hanging loops and ends finish it. Crepe de chine tabs. simply decorated with needlework of colored silk floss. make a pretty collar for the neck.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

to serve one:
 Creole Loaf.- Take one and one alf pounds of meat, pork and beef mixed; one good sized onion chopped, salt and pepper. and one
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-29
"L O" SALE ONE LOT OF CURTAIN VOME
 35c A YARD

A fine quality of figured Voile, in ivory shade only. Two designs, plain white woven stripe, or woven crocS-bar effect. An effective, yard-wide drapery which sells regularly for 55c yard
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-29

Wednesday, he could not help but think of the long list of district school meet ings that stretch well back into the shadowyi past. He could recall many stormy times when lively contests existed at the election of the "deestrict' commit tee. Also the creditable records made by men who served faithfully and well for long terms of years.
 Don't allow your Chautauqua guaran- tors to make up a deficit. Tent open to- day P. m. D. s. T. Buy your tickets before that hour.-adv.
 Eli Anthony, the owner of the pr. Will liam Soule property at the foot of the street by that name, has begun work on a business and residential block to oc- cupy the sit at the junction of Soule and aMthewson streets and Railroad aY- enue. To clear the necessary place for the cellar, a landmark of .Griswold is be- ing removed. It is an old oak. No man alive can remember of hearing his grand father or his great grandfather give an estimate as to it's age. It was an old
 tree when Jewett City was founded by Eleazer Jewett in 1771.
 The downpour during the carly morning hours Wednesday rounded out a full four inches of precipitation here for
 June which is some moisture for strict ly dry town. With the changing weath- CT to fair, Gen. HuIpidity arrived. His presence with the temperature at SS at 8 D. m. made a disagreeable conbina- tion.
 Entries for the water carnival are be- | ing received and some real competition
 is looked for. Norwich. Plainfield and
 the submarine base will be represented. The prizes for the various events will be on exhibition in a local window The l liberality of the local merchants in do- 1 hating for prizes make it possible to of 1 fer especially fine trophies this year. Four local young athletes have ar
 ranged a foot race to settle a dispute as to who is the best runner in town This race will follow the big ball game | between SoPs married men and Terry's | single men,.
 Charles D. Geer of Norwich is to lead
 the community singing at the Communi- i ty club tonight (Thursday) and there is 1 to be an unusually attractive program.
 The committee are Misses. Jessie Ander- ! son, Mary Winkinsin. Alexina Pepin, 1 Chester Geer and William Edmond i Mrs. Charles H. Butts and Miss Edith Butts are visiting in New Bedford. i MT. and Mrs George Wright and their granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Mursch. i leave Saturday for Portsmouth, N H., to
 spend the holidays with their daughter, i Mrs. Arthur H. Wilcox Mir and Mrs. i Wilcox expect to leave Aug. 2tst for Pan-
 ana for three years
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-29
STONINGTON

Lords Point is again a popular resort for people from Connecticut, Massachu- setts, Rhode Island, New York and Pennsylvania. Among the new arrivals at the Point are Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Tomlin of Avondale, N. j., A.ss May Tanner from Pittsburgh, Mass, and Mrs Charles P. Potter of Hartford, Miss Theodore Hopkins, Miss Bertha Betes, Mir. and Mrs. Waters, Mir and Mrs. c. s. Smith, Mir and Mrs H. ". Holmes, all of Springfield, arrived Wednesday for the season. P. T. Connell of Norwich is to erect bungalow at the PoInt
 Prof. Harold T. Eaton of Syracuse, N. Y, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Emma Eaton on Water street.
 The Red Cross meeting will be held next Monday evening instead of last week Monday as was scheduled
 F. Edwin Stivers of Ansonia is the guest of his brother and wife, MT. and Mrs. James Stivers of Water street.
 MT. and Mrs. Packer Braman and four children and Miss Ada Comstock Of New port, R. l., who were guests of Conlmo- dore James H. Comstock and daughter have returned home.
 An old bank note dated July l, 1865. is on exhibition at the First National bank Someone recently deposited in the peo- ples National Bank of Lebanon. Pa, an old First National Bank note of Stoning- ton of the series of 1875 that is well pre- served. This was forwarded to Cashier Everett Pendleton. It was honored by the bank immediately.
 W. J. H. Pollards name appeared or the note, he having been cashier cf the First National bank at the time of the issuing of the note, and Stiles Stanton president.
 MT and Mrs. J. Prescott and daugh ter of Webster, Mass. are at their cot. tage on Wamphassuck Point for the sea son.
 Miss Bertha Chapron of Philadelphia is visiting here as the guest of tho Misses McGrath.
 MT. and Mrs Edward D. Babcock O New York are guests Of Mrs. II. S. Bab cock on Main street.
 It is understood that through the kind ness of Miss Maria Trumbull that twt young ladies of the Daughters of tht Covenant of the Second Coagregatlona church will be able to attend 2 two weeks court at Northield. Mass, dur ing July.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-29
WESTERLY

Post road from the last end of the new section completed a year ago to the west end of the road now being reconstructed near the King Tom farm
 The marriage of Miss Mildred Culley. daughter of the late William Culley Of Westerly and arold [. Kendall of Worces- ter, took place at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Samuel Culley, on Spruce street Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev. Mir. Stocking, pastor Of the Methodist church performed the cere- mony Miss Culley was employed in the Industrial Trust Company bank at Westerly. She is a most popular young lady of the town. A sister of the bride was her only attendant, and | school friend who was associated with Profes- sor Kendall, who during the year 1921 was teacher in the schools or Westerly, was the best man. MT. Kendall will teach in the Moses Brown school at Providence this fall,/ and the bride and groom will make thier home in Provi- dence upon their return from wedding trip. andsome gifts of cut glass. silver and linen were showered rpon the bride wedding supper was served to about 100 relatives and friends. Guests were present from Newport, Providence, Wor- cester, Stonington and Boston.
 The drinking fountain on West Broad street was renovated Wednesday by Contractor Eugene O'1eil and the water department. The f1owage pipe became stopped up and the drinking fountain had been out of commission for several days. MT. and Mrs. Walter Culley of New port, and Mir. and Mrs William Culley
 and family of Providence, and Mr. and Mrs. James Culley of StonidEton attend ed the KendalI-Culley wedding here Wednesday.
 ". N. Block of Norwich was business caller here Wednesday.
 Lieut.. Elliott Thorpe of Camp Devens,
 Mass, Is calling on his father, Job Thorpe, at his home on Dixon street for
 a few days.
 Russell Dover of the state board of i public roads was at the town nall Wed
 nesday issuing automobile licenses A record to be proud of is that of Ben 1 janin Fishman of 26 Palmer streer. He
 came from Russian Poland in March | 1921. He had never been to school prior to comipg to this country He l entered the first grade of the West 1 Broad street school and has covered the work of eight grades and graduated with honors with the class of 1922. He is ! the son of MT. and Mrs Fishman ot
 the West Side. He will enter the Ston- i inPton High school in the fall ! The gas company has extended the gas
 main from the junction of West Bread street from the Farrell Droper+y. west ward to " A. Wilcox's property, Wegt
 Broad street, a distance of about 1906 ! feet.