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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29
SERIOUS TROUBLE IN FIELD OF DISTRIBUTION.

they would combine them in a crusade against the stove, that third party which is solely responsible for sooting them both, they would, at least, show some in- telligent comprehension of causes and ef- fleets. To drop the figure of pots, kettles and stoves, why should producers and con sumers, both of whom are equally victims of vicious distributing system, try to scratch each others eyes out. Would it not show better judgment and saner spirit to unite in attacking from both sides at once, the enemy which IS rob ping both?
 prominent statesman said, some few years ago, that the most shamefully in- efficient function in our American life was the administration of our criminal laws. I leave that for people better ac- quainted with court technicalhies to de- bate. If they decide that this statesman was right, then I insist upon it that the second most pitiful exhibition of incom- petenee, injustice and wastefulness ia that of our distributing system. This in cludes all the processes and all the routes between the producers and the consumer, transportation, marketing, de- livery, etc.
 It doesn't mean simply the retailer, whom so many Iersist in regarding as the only "middleman," but all rthe immune able tool-takers who stand along the road which tii1e barrel G potatoes CT the bag of wheat must travel between the har- vest field and the dining room table.
 So far as I can understand them, near ly all the nostrums which are being urged on congress are simply palIiatives, aimed to relieve or conceal some symp- tom. None of them reach or attempt to reach the cause. They are like trying : to cure a consuRptive by powdering over the hectic flush on his cheek, which is merely a symptom of a disease in his lungs.
 Intelligent physicians nowadays waste small effort on symptoms. They seek for the hidden danger which symptoms only advertise. They try to conquer the source of infection, knowing that the symptoms will disappear when their cause is removed.
 Today the most grieyous sore in all our economic system is in this field of distribution. It may not yet nave de- veloped into an incurable cancer, but 1t Is tending that way.
 Yet economists and congressman, sooth- savers and senators are fluttering about the edges and trying to brush on some tale powder here or stick a pit of l CourI-pldseer there, lo coNer up TOT moment the external evidence of the in- ternal gangrene.
 And the very men who call themselves radicals" and want to be regarded as favoring the most drastic ureatment" are the most inept and most futile of the silly bunch.
 It isn't radical" or drastic" treatment which is wanted. It is simply common sense, applied with broom. 1 THE FARMER
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29
BALLOUVILLE

MT. and MrS. D. F. LeoHdFd are en- terraining their eaughter, Miss Euhel Leonard of TarryLown, N. Y.
 MISS Grace DusenDerry of Brooklyn, N. r., is spenuIng the holidays Wlth her cousin, Mrs. James Cornell.
 Miss AbbIe +. Fray, Who is a student at Bay Path Institute, Sprlngfield, Mass, is VIsIrlng at the home Of ner parents, MT. and Mrs. George H. Pray.
 MT. and Mrs. Mllliam H. Cook and son, Nathan Cook spent the holidays with Jewett City relatiyss.
 Miss Beautr1ee Simmons, R. N., of Boston, Mass, has been the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. B. Simmons. Ballouville school closed the fall term Frlaay last, with Christmas exerclses and Christmas tree. The principal, Miss Grace Edick, is spending the holidays at her home in Putnam, and Miss 5. Etolse Shelton, of the first grades is at her home in Maiden, Mass. The school will resume sessions January second. l The regular meeting ui the aallon- vile Epworth league was emitted Sunuay evening. The evening was given over to the production at the Attawaugan M. P church of the cantata, The Shepherds Story. Those who were in the chorus were, Mrs. E. c. Wood, Mrs. James Cor nell, Mrs. William Kinder and Miss Flor
  ence Statt; sopranos, Mrs. Ellen WaIen Misses Mary B. MacConneu, Ruth E Young and Mildred Keene; contraltos, B F. Leonard and Hector MacConnen; ten. ,ors and Rev. J. ". Carter and William Kinder, basses. Miss Margaret MaeCen nell accompanied the chorus and Eimel c. Wood was the reader of the evening Following this. all present gathered out sioe the church and some of the beauH fua old carols were sung, Key. J. ". Cart CT leading the carol singers.
 Mrs. Edward Heselton has been enter taining her mother and sister from Low ell, Mass.
 John 2. LabeHe and A. B. Simmons mo tored to Providence Wednesday of las week.
 William Rauth, who is installing ma chinery at the Rallou mills spent tn week end at his home in Boston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29
AFTER-CHRISTMAS SALE OF
 DRESSES

this assortment will be found dresses for street wear evening year. end other dressy occasions, Taffeta, Satin Crepe, Canton Crepe, as well as the ever popular Peiret Twill, and Sturdy Serge = brown navy, cocoa and bIack-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29
BOLTON NOTCH

Mis- Sadie Howard from HFv York if a holiday visitor at her mothers, MrG Minnie Howard.
 George Miller of Philadelphia uAE q guest of MS. N. E. Howard. CartEtnas. Clifford GTsnnold came back froEn Flor Ida Friday.
 M. ". Howard was a Hartford Vffitof Friday.
 ". E. Rice vas ln Hartford Saturday.
 Charles Howard of hanchessor Grees was a guest Of his father, M ". Howarc Friday. .ty {.
 samuel Woodward. EhO Las Sess ri, Is able to be out.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29
Warm Winter Wraps = Coats AT VERY GENEROUS REDUCTIONS
BETTER QUALITY COATS and WRAPS

ASA~4 @-r-% <~F-A-- NEA AC "ANA VAN<RA v Women's Coats of fine quality Norfnande and Shaw. sheen, two of the mos; attractive Of winter teriaIs, fur-trinmed were $500 = SALE PRICE S3900.
 Wonlen's Wrappy Goats, in Marvea and Nornandie l collar and euHs of Squirrel Skunk, caracuI and Beaver, loose snd wraPpy models, were $500 = SALE PRICE e475o. Womens Coats in Genora, MarvsIIa and Pandora, Beaver, collar and cuffs, were $s50o-sALE PRICE S5e0O.
 Womens better sr9de Coats in Panvelane Genora and Maryea Cloth, collar and cuffs Of fine quality Rsayer and Skunk, were sssoo = SALE PRICE
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29

the many beautiful trees that beautify Main street, when in full summer foll- age. They were both over two feet in diameter and were planted over 50 years ago when Deacon Keigwin lived there.
 The roots were pushing out the wall at l.Ie street line, and also rea3ailg to the mouse underpinning.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-29

Prefetsor ysrenish ". yestA. Sf Nsg York, who was a member of . rW
 mission of experts Invited by the German government to consider measures Uhisa C might take for EtabsiiEatlon of the ruarif, called on -Pre1ident HArding an1 lis- cussed the Europesl nnsnciai Sftuanea.
The Press., 1922-03-30
A Fen1iIline Victory
By FREDERICK HART.

9' 1SS1, by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
 'what do you think of your chances?"
 .sWelI, MT. Cutler, I hardly know. If can carry the Ninth I'll be all right"
 "Charlie, that's a big contract"
 The man addressed as Charlie looked gloOmlly at the fire. He was a youn~ man who would, at first glance, be passed as rather ordinary and unas- Ruming; but there was something about his manner that compelled second glance; and that second glance showed that his quiet manner really indicated repressed power. His. clean cut mouth and chin belonged to no weak character. His companion was a man many years his senior; fine looking man of fifty, with a white mustache and imperial
 Charlie" continued MT. Cutler thoughtfully, ''T've set my heart on having you elected district attorney. It's a post that needs just such a man as you are to fill 1t; but the people aren't awake. Elections only two weeks off, and they still cling to their old traditions. Particularly in the Ninth. It looks bad.''
 Charles Livingston nodded glOomily. His whole ambition centered around his election to the coveted post which he sought; and not only his ambition but his hearts desire was involved. For Phyllis Cutler, the daughter of the man who was now speaking in tones of Encouragement, filled his heart as his political ambition did his mind. He l loved her, and was aware that she | returned the sentiment; but there was no use speaking to her stern father unless he could point to a strong posi- election! And yet without the all-im- portant Ninth ward-the social center of the city-he was helpless. And he had no social position. He had come from the country five years before and by superhuman struggles had made a success of law; in his | practice he had become acquainted with Col Hubert Cutler, and through him hat met Phyllis-met her and lost ulS u0dIl LO uCA, dAA OA NAC 00AAAO w ! hing. And now he was candidate for district attorney in opposition to the machine! It was an honor; but what a disgrace if he lost! And he needed the Ninth to win. Colonel Cutler had already confessed his inability to swing tha' deciding ward.
 The two men sat in silence. Then Livingston rose and bade the colonel goodnight. As he was passing out through the entrance hall he heard a light step behind him and a voice that he knew and loved called softly: "Charlie!"
 Yes, Phyl?" He allowed some of his discouragement to creep into his voice.
 Charlie, I heard all that you and daddy said. Is it so important to carry | the Ninth Ward?"
 It's vital, dear, and if it isn't done 1 won't be elected, and can't ask your father for the thing I want so much. |"
 The girl in the dim hallway kissed him. Don't be discouraged, dear. If daddy won't have you unless you're
The Press., 1922-03-30
ONE OF EARrH'S OLD STORIES
Almost All Peoples Have Had Some Legend Concerning ''ths Man
 In the Moon"

The story of "the man in the moon" Is very old. Nearly everyone the world over knows of the gOod-natured old gentleman who watches from afar by night to see that all goes we'll on this globe: In many pictures the moon is to be seen with a broad, smiling face looking down on earth.
 The presence of "the man in the moon" was accounted for by the Chal- deans. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans with different stories. All the stories, however, agreed in that the man was banished to the moon for unbecoming conduct on earth. But he evidently didn't object to the change in abode. On the contrary, his smile would seem to indicate that he was highly pleased with his new surroundings. And he's still smiling. The moon must be a good place to live on. But maybe the old gentleman smiles because of what he sees. Who wouldn't?
 The most modern story, though it is hundreds of years old, is that of the old man who went to a forest to col lSCb WOOu lOE HIS hISs IL was Hulihhy' but still he needed warmth. An angel met him returning with his bundle on his shoulders, and asked him if be had forgotten it was Sunday, when all men should rest. Tie weary old man re- piled that Sunday and Monday were alike to him, as he had to work every day to feed and warm himself. The AR,A R, T aI.r, Sunday on earth he should observe 'Moonday" in heaven forever. So now the man in the moon is still seen on a clear night. with the fagot of wood on his shoulder.
The Press., 1922-03-30
United statsa Emba,sle..

glance at the names of the few countries where the United States minister is appropriately installed in his official mansion betrays a rather eccentric choice. Instead of London, Paris, Rome, we find diplomatic resi- dences in Bangkok, Pekin and Moroc- co. The legation at Pekin is particu- larly creditable, being of substantial masonry and placed in spacious com pound. That so worthy a reservation should have been acquired in the heart of Pekin might strike the traveller GU riously When did congress become so generously we'll disposed toward our diplomat in China2 The rather shame-faced answer is that we never bought it. In the boxer rebellion of 1900, United States marines occupied that particular piece of territory, and in a sense, they have occupied 1t eveI since.-Terressa Long in Worlds Work.
The Press., 1922-03-30
Mana. Manr. nInmnnd

Some women may be afraid of some mice, but when a mouse gets civilized and swagger enough to run around wearing diamondS-Wen, the heroine of this story tells it, and responsibility begins and ends with her.
 Miss GeneVieye Allen of New York, head Of the abandonment bureau of District Attorney Swans office, re- turned from a vacation in Maine to find a mouse cavorting on the floor of her of1ce with q diamond gleaming from its tail.
 Miss Allen realizing, perhaps, that she could never get away with the story without something resembling proof, caught that mouse. Whether she did 1t with gas, hypnOtism or depth bomb may never be known, but she got close enough to extract a diamond earring from the mouse'B tail though she let the mouse get away without attempting to arrest it for burglary. The earring was turned over to Acting District Attorney Ban ton,
The Press., 1922-03-30
DlsDAINED KNIFE AND FORK
"sweIl" Fooled Both Men Who Made Bets as to His Manner of Eating
 sreakfast

Tex Rickard said to a group of cor respondents the other day;
 ''It isn't only serappers that make bad mistakes in etiquette. was eating breakfast in one of the swell New York restaurants one morning when a fat man came in.
 "'He's one of the biggest swells in the town says my friend. Watch him.
 ''The fat man-he was dressed like a prince-ordered two portions of ham and eggs, two of country sausage, two of buckwheat cakes and maple sirup, and, along with all that, mush and milk, lamb chops, liver and bacon, fried potatoes, oatmeal and corned beef hash.
 "An these things were brought to him together, and he dumped them into a big soup dish and proceeded to cut them up and mix them round well.
 Hanged if that ain't the worst sight I've ever seen,' I said to my friend. m bet you three to one, George, he eats it with his knife
 "'No, mo- says George. He's a big swell, I tell you. I bet he eats 1t with his fork
 Mir. Ricksrd shook his head gloom fly.
 We both lost" he said. He ate It with 8 ladle."
The Press., 1922-03-30
WORRIED HUSBANDS
 READ THIS
Gude's Pepto-Mangan Is the Best Tonic for Nervous,
 Tired-Out Wives.

Is your wife "all tired out' and cross and irritable much of the time? Do the children "bother her to death" every day, and do the ordinary household tasks that she formerly performed with ease seem now to overtax her? In oth- CT words, do you often come home to a house of trouble instead of house of joy and happiness?
 If your answer is ives" to these point cd questions, don't blame your wife un- til she has taken Guds's Pepto- Mangan with her meals for a few weeks. She is simply rundown and nervous, and needs the kind of iron that she will get in Gude's PeptO-MRngan to give her more vitality and strength. For thirty years doctors have recommended Gude's Pep to-Mangan as a frst-clAss building-up tonic. Sold by your druggist in both liquid and tablet form. Advertisement.
The Press., 1922-03-30

. district attorney, why we'll just have to make yeu district attorney, that's all"
 "But, Phyli"--he smiled, in spite of his Encouragement, at her impulsive- ness-"T can't get any influence in the Ninth. The machine has prevented your father-the only one I know in that ward-from using his influence. He's helpless, and so am l. l must make the best fight that know how that's all anyone can dO."
 Charlie, dear, don't be discouraged. It'll all come riRht-just you wait " And with these words and e parting kiss she was gone.
 But as election time approached Charles Livingston was forced to con- fess to himself that all was coming far from right. His standing and person ality assured him an even break throughout the city except in the fatal Ninth ward. There there would be just enough against him to swing the cleo tion to his opponent. He went through the work preceding the momentOus day mechanically, and when election day itself came round he set himself to watch the returns with StOical resig nation.
 He was in his office at 9 that night having eaten nothing since breakfast His faithful secretary and a few friends were with him. Most of the returns were in, and the results showed what everybody knew-that the Ninth would swing the balance one way or the other. His secretary turned to answer Hhe telephone.
 Here comes the Ninth. chief" ht cried in a shaking voice.
 And here goes our chance" replied Livingston. But even as he words were on his lips, the secretary uttered cry of triumph. "ChiPf! Chief You carried the Ninth by I,S00' We win! We win !''
 The shock of the unexpected word threw Livingston off his mental bal ance for an instant. When he recOv cred himself he heard wild footstcp on the stairs and great shouting il the streets. The city was celebrating his election and his friends were rush ing to congratulate him. He had won
 Very late that night, when the las welI-wisher had retired and the las rocket had sputtered and died, Living stOn went into the room where he la before consulted with Colonel Cutlel He had come to the CUtIer house t0 rt ceivp his friends. ts t!'" colonel En invited him, as his own Ofice was too small. Now that his battle was over he wanted his reward.
 "WelI, my boy, don't see any Ob- lection if PhSlliS doesn't" said the colonel. You won your victory and you deserve her. To tell you the truth, didn't think you'd do it, for the Ninth seemed dead against us. couldn't stir to help you. I'd give something to know what swung it your way"
 Into the room there burst Phyllis laughing, happy Phyllis.
 "Oh, daddy, was listening again. Pm so glad you want Charlie as much as do. And I'm so happy! And listen" She drew the two men conf dentially to her. q carried the Ninth myself"
 "What?" Colonel Cutler could hard ly believe his ears.
 "Yes, did. You men were help less-I knew that-but don't forget that we women have votes and fnIlu- ence-and every girl in the Ninth is a personal friend of mine! Social position does help, sometimes. talked to them and convinced them that Charlie was the man, and they voted for him and made their men friends
The Press., 1922-03-30

now Slavic people. The road then passes north across the Wilmington de- pot road, uninhabited woods for per- haps two miles, to the Fisk place, in hal ited successively by Rufus Fisk, Ark Fisk, John Fisk, Francis M. Bar rett (son of Corlis Barrett, and brother of Mrs. William D. Ruby), from whom it passed into the hands of foreign owners. Going north to- ward Stafford, we come next to the farm owned successively by Simeon Horton, John Benton, Frank Converse, Joseph Winn, and now Slavic people. A little farther north lived Linus Da- vison, father of lawyer Roswell Da- Yison; which became the home of widow, Louisa Bartlett and her son, Samuel, and is now in the hands of his children. A little west from this on a cross-rOad, lived succeSsiVely, Rowland Thomas, William Maine, and Lyman Weeks. A little farther north than the Bartlett place stood the old Baptist church, 1780-1819. The place next north has been owned by Amos Lillibridge, Michael Bolger, Patrick Gilmartin, Ezra Converse, Mir. Pra, and MT. Herold. A little further north lived Amos Lillibridge,, Senior, son of Elder David, and father of Amos, (Jr.) , and Burnham. He was succeeded by Ira Fisk, who married his daughter, Annis; and then by Ira's son, Lean der; later by Horton Wilson and Max Lohse.
 The next place is known as the Graham place at Graham corner, made by road passing westward past Vil- lage Hill cemetery and across Village Hill to meet the north and south road running from Wilmington Avenue in Stafford Springs along the western ridge of the town of Wilmington. At the north side of the corner lived first, Sylvester Balch; later. James Graham, John Mahan, Giuseppe Remar, and other foreigners. About 40 years ago the New Road" to Stafford Springs was made over Lillibridge Hill, pass ing on the north side of this house, and Gary of Stafford Springs built a house on the north side of the corner. It was sold to Harry LeccOne.
 MT. and Mrs. William D. Ruby.
The Press., 1922-03-30
vote t0r him rhat,a an.~

"ohw Colonel Cutters voice was amazed. And what arguments did you use? Did you tell them what a wonderful thing 1t would be for the town and all that sort. of thingH"
 'I did nOtl l told them--I told theM that Charlie and l couldn't get married unless he was elected-and that settled ftp
The Press., 1922-03-30
Much oasoLIne Wastsd.

Experiments made by the United States bureau of mines show that nearly One-Quarter of all the gasol'"e used by motor vehicles is wasted m incomplete combustion, on account of incorrect adjustment of the carbure' tor.
The Press., 1922-03-30
Housecleaning Necessaries

New Liquid Veneer goes twice as far. Mop and Furniture Polish, COG
 bottle for soc, soc size 25c.
The Press., 1922-03-30
J. BELANGER & SON

Some men and women are, and the tips of their shoes wear out quicker than any other part. Others wear out the heels long before the toes. Some wear out the tides of the upper first of all. But, whichever part of your shoes is worn, we can repair it and bring it back almost to it's original condition. Try us on that worn pair. - J
The Press., 1922-03-30

Dust Pans, double edge, half covered. Ring in handle, a strong 35c.
The Press., 1922-03-30
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Come on we've got him muZZIed.
Price

Now you can buy with the rather comfortable assur- anCe that you are paying the very lowest price. Suits for men and boys. Suits for work or dress. Suits from One-quarter 10 One-half below the regu- l f prices.
 As an example come and see the quality of our S25 suits for men.
The Press., 1922-03-30

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The Press., 1922-03-30

Sink Shovels 10c. Japanned or Galvanized iron. Get every particle of waste.
The Press., 1922-03-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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No. 6 Floor BrOoms, Vanished or Bamboo Handles. Fine stock, we'll made.
The Press., 1922-03-30

Mystic Nit 1Oc each. Copper and Cotton woven together.
The Press., 1922-03-30

Steel Wool 1Oc box cleans spots off hardwood floors.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1922-01-18

flee long enough, but a number Of my
friends do not seem to think so, and
| have had so many strong solicita-
tions to become a candidate for the
nomination for the office of County
Court Clerk again in the Republican
Primary to be held on March 25th,
1922, that | wish to leave the matter
entirely with my friends, and if they
feel that l have made good and that
| can be worth something to them in
office, and worth something to the
County at large from my experience
in office, and if my conduct of the
office has been such as to convince
you that l appreciate your vote and
friendship, and if my record meets
with your approval will ask each of
you, both men and women, my friends
to go out to the Primary Election on
March 25th and give me your vote
and support. None will appreciate
your support AND Ivote more than |.
have tried to demonstrate this in
the past. will say to you, my
friends, if you give me the nomina-
tion in the Primary, and l be elected
in the August Election, 1922, by the
vote of my friends, l will give the
people the best service that is in me;
and use my best efforts to make them
clean and faithful officer as have
tried to do in the past.
Thanking you and each of you, for
your support and confidence in the
past, I remain,
Very sincerely, your friend
]. NJ. GROVE.