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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02
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Whatever may Be the condition
Of business IN tho centsrs Of trade
and industry IN this country and
there are those WHO look upon the
situation with some misgiyings ~
|timesone section has 9 real pros
perity. The country between the
Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi
river never had 90 solid bisis for
its financial condition as It has to-
day. The merest inspection from
a Pullman car window gives evi-
dence that cannot be discounted,
Nearly every town is showing evil
dence Of improvement In new build
ings, paved streets and an air Of
|contentment.
Much Of the savings Of the past
decade has gone into permanent I'M
provements. Indeed, this has been
one Of the reasons for the shortage
Of money in the western states It
should be remembered that when
a new building is constructed prac-
ticaliy all OF the material Is shipped
in, the labor perhaps covers twenty
five per cent Of the cost and there
Is a profit on the material, but at
least fifty per cent Of the cost OF
every new structure in new state
has gone out into other commune
ties to buy raw material itself. This
in the aggregate means a tremen-
dous amount OF money and the rapid
improvements Of farms and towns
has resulted in an exceedingly large
demand. Il
Most Of this has come out Of the
deposit accounts, or 1t has been bor-
rowed. In either event, the material
for which 1t was spent is on the
ground and stands as a permanent
investment that adds to the worth
of western property and the appear
ance of western communities. The
boom spirit has broken out here and
there, but in general 1t has been 9
steady and natural growth, with
very little increase in population In
all the older settled sections. This
latter fact has a broad bearing upon
the prosperity Of western commune
ties.
The fact that wealth is increasing
SO rapidly and population standing
practically still, means that the per
capita Of property is steadily increas-
ing and the average citizen has more
property as his portion than ever
before in the vests history. The
income from the farms has been so
diversified that there has been very
little variation one year from an
other regardless of the failure OF
some Individual crop. This Of itself
has a strengthening effect and means
that the western states will continue
to make regular progress and grad
ually heap up a large surplus in
their savings account.
1t is in every respect a real pros
perity and one that impresses every
visitor who crosses the prairie
states.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

SIS the Reflector coming to
the mourner's bench? In one
issue Of the paper 1t endorsed
both Senator Bristow and VIII
liam Alien White."-salina
Journal
The Reflector does not need and
has never needed to go to the
"mourner's bench" 1t believes thai
when public man advocates .
movement or does an act that Il
worthy he should have credit for It
regardless Of whether we agree with
him on other things or not. Doei
the Journal take the other view Al
the proper course for a newspaper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

tributed. The cases of small pox
now existing are all among school
children, and the chief care is to
prevent it from spreading through
the pupils. To that end the children
have been ordered to stay at home
and not to visit the post office, stores
or pool rooms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

The remarkable proposition seri-
ously advocated by Senator Stan
nard that the legislature should
make It a misdemeanor to declare
any law the legislature adopts un-
constitutional is worthy Of willitts,
PETER or John Davis. 1t is a curl
GUS exhibition Of the twisted work
ings of q mind that meditates too
much in its efforts to oyerturn es-
tabllshed government. Even the
makers Of the constitution foresaw
that some such fallacy would be &C.
cepted by reformers and provided in
the constitution, Article II, section
II; GAN laws Of a general nature
shall have a uniform operation
throughout the state; and in al
cases where q general law ean b
made applicable no special Law shall
be enacted; and whether OF not 3 law
enacted Is repuenant to this consti,
tuition shall be determined By the
courts Of the state In fact the
chief duty Of the courts and Their
highest service q to see to 4 that law
are not made that shan conflict with
the fundAmentsi law Of the state Of
nation. what g he matter With
ssannafd anyhpyi
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

The expected has happened. The
governors self-appoInted "investi-
eating committed has decorated the
administration with a beautiful man
lie Of pure white that shines like an
angela robe, Happy governor! 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

The Kansas City Star seems much
aggrieved that the legislature is not
carrying out the pledges made by
the star for the Republicans Of Kan
sas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

The Dickinson county woman VINO
wants to let the Chinese take care
of their own troubles is right. We
have some here at home,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02
md. Pleasant services.

Divine services at Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian church next L>rd's Day
as follows: Sunday school at 10
a. m. Preaching at IL, The Lords
supper will also be partaken Of by
all who profess saving faith in
Christ. Roy. H. W. Ewart, pastor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

Solomon Trihune; An Abilene
man advertises: "Full-blOoded COW
for sale, giving milk, three tons Of
Y ", lot Of chickens, and several
stoves."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

Attorney General Jackson went the
governor one better-he investigated
himself and gave a clean bill Of
health.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

February broke a recOrd-the most
rain Of any February since 1922
It was needed all right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

For sale, two 4-year-old draft
colts. Frank Sullivan. 2sw4t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

Anyhow they can't move the Abi-
lena wells from Abilene"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-03-02

Reno is happy-divorces can still
be obtained there cheaply and speed
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

CRIMSON RAMBLER: Souvenir card received and promptly mailed to Ma.
 R. DUANE BROMLEY: The pretty rose photo enclosed was immediately forwarded by mail to Aunt Jule, whom We know will appreciate it.
 RUTH Yes. it is always well to leave space at the head of the first page of your letter of an inch or two so the title can be written on; and to leave sufficient space at the tor of each page to clearly write the num- Der.
 JOHN: Gentlemen are not regarded as intruder< in this department, for while it is exclusively for the ladies it has several popular and appreciated male contributors who could be lily spared.
 PERPLEXED: No. you cannot al- ways tell by the pen-name whether the writer of a letter is a man or a wo- man. The little errors made because of this in replies are of small account. Ruth might be short for Ruthbert or Rob for RobiBs; while man has no copyright on Frank, Jim, Billie, and several other straight names.
 BILLIE: Card received. Will inn medi3teiy mail 10 Frank, who was a shut-fn when she came to the Corner, and she did good and faithful work so long as her strength lasted. She doubtless feels her old interest in the Corner and is gratified by these little remembrances.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
RAINBoW's GINGER COOKIES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Ready You guessed right and here I am again. I enjoy writing as we'll as reading, and hope others feel the same
 Aunt Nancy-I am in favor of your suggestions the more contests we have the more interesting the letters will be. You might set the ball rolling by giving us some of your talent.
 I hope you have all been enjoying these beautiful October days. I think 1 never saw such lovely foliage as the trees have, though the leaves are fall ing and soon the trees will be bare
 While I was making cookies yester- day I said to myself that I would write to the sisters how I made mine:
 Ginger CooI<ies( without shertening) Bring to scald one cup molasses, stir into it one tablespoon soda, and pour it while foamfng over one cup brown sugar, one egg, one teaspion va nuilla, one tablespoon ginger, and a lit tie salt, which have been previously mixed; add one mixing spoonful vine- gar: add flour until quite hard if they are soft they will run together. We prefer them rolled not too thin. | sometimes add half cup sweet milk. It makes more in quantity and they are just as good.
 I hope all the sisters have a bread mixer. as they are such a help. If you haven't get one the first time you go to town.
 1 think Nat is rather stubborn but if he had the bread to stir up with a spoon he would have a mixer. It is much easier and quicker which is his motto, no doubt, even if he did want pumpkin pie on Saturday.
 I am in favor of one short story ev- cry week.
 RAINBOW.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21

leaving out the rind of a lemon when juice and rind are called for, there win be no ill effects after eating pies, pud- dingS.
 Do you know that lace ruching (known as F'ooting) is almost like new If, after being washed and partly dried, 1t is shaken out and picked up, and all lowed to dry slowly
 I see a number of the sisters are giv- ing brown bread recipes, so I will add mine:
 Brown Bread-Two cups Indian meal; milk; one cup molasses; one teaspoon soda. Steam four hours.
 Why not add the time for baking, steWing, etc, in our recipes? I have been much puzzled at times, and driv- en to experience for teacher.
 l have a nice way of Cooking Apples nearly sweet ones Put into a kettle as many apples as needed, add a. very lit tie water. just enough to prevent burn ing, and cook until nearly done; then add one-half cup sugar, and about two tablespoons nolasses, and cook slowly about 15 or 20 minutes.
 One of the sisters has spoken of giv- ing castor oil to children, and how hard it is. If it is put into very hot water and sweetened, with a drop or two of wintergreen added, it's scarcely mo- ticeable, and goes down beautifully, es- peeially if the patient is not told be- forehand.
 As this is my first time, am afraid I'll not be allowed to come again if I stay too long now.
 SILVER SENTENCE.
 Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
THREE EXCELLENT RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner: Herewith I send a few odd recipes:
 Waffles-One pint sour o~eam, one pint flour, three eggs. half a teaspoon soda, beat up, and bake on 8 hot wal fie irons well buttered, and butter well as soon as removed from the iron.
 Raisin Cake-One- half cup butter, one-half cup sugar, two eggs, one- half cup sweet milk. cups four one cup raisins, one-half teaspoon of so- da. one teaspoon cream tarter.
 Chocolate Candy-One cup grated chocolate one cup milk, one cup mo- lasses, butter size of an egg, one cup sugar, boil an hour.
 Chocolate Fudse-One pint brown sugar, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon but ter, 1 square chocolate and drops vanilla. ? drops cinnamon. Put all in to 8, sauce pan and boil, stirring con stantly until by dropping little into cold water it will harden. Take from the fire add the f1avoring and nuts; stir until the mixture begins to thick en, pour quickly into a square pan, and when cold cut into squares.
 CLARA OF CANTERBURY. Sn CaDtprbIIrl,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: In view of the fact that eggs are scarce and high, it behooves house. keepers with limited means to serve those things that will be palatable and economical I am send few recipes that may be helpful. These snaps are so nice for children. I know of 8 boy who carried them in his pocket until his mother called him her cookie boy.'
 Ginger Snaps-Put one large cup of mola sses with cup of butter and lard mixed into the mixing pan, set on stove until warm: add a cup of Sranulated sugar, one and one half heapIng tablespoons ginger, one heap ing tablespoon soda dissolved in two tablespoons boiling water, flour enough to roll. which will be about a quart Roll very thin and cut with biscuit cutter. Bake in hot oven.
 Chocolate Stirred In or Brownstons Front Cake-One cup of granulated sugar creamed with one tablespoon of melted butter, add one-half cup sweet milk. one teaspoon vanilla, one and three-fourths cups flour. Cook over the fire two squares of shaved choco- late, one-half cup milk, yolk of one egg. Stir until thick. Mix with the dissolved in boiling water. Bake in loaf or three layers. Make a boiled frostng. After greasing pans I flour them, spreading it by beating around sides For loaf cake, grease the pan, cut light brown paper to fit, grease that and four I never have any trou- ble with cakes sticking.
 Frosting-One teacup granu1ated su- gar with four tablespoons water. boil until it can be put into cold water and threads. Having beaten the white of an egg to a stiff froth, stir syrup into the egg and beat vigorously until thick Let cool. then spread on cake.
 Chocolate Pudding Without Eggs Four tablespoons corn starch dissolved in a little cold water. Put into sauce pan one quart of milk and heat. Have ready three tablespoons shaved choco- late. Take a little of the hot milk and mix. Stir into milk the corn starch, then the melted chocolate, add five tablespoons granulated sugar. Fla vor with vanilla Pour into molds and set away to cool. Eat with cream. Half this recipe will make enough for four persons.
 Oranges and Bananas Three or anges peeled and cut in small pieces,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
SWEET LAVENDER WILL WRITE
 STORY ABOUT TWINS.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner; Just few lines this evening as l am very tired; have had 2 busy day and have just finished cut ting up and salting my green toma to pickles.
 Next I have my quinces, then my canning and piekling is over for this year.
 Just a word to Jim. Yantic. I en- joyed reading about your swarm of B's and your beautiful words
 Dear Silver Bell: Am glad you thought of us that Fair day: but am afraid l was in Rhode Island on my little visit
 Dear Editor, How pleasant to nave the few lines from you. No doubt the Sisters are as busy I, for these are the days of housecleaning etc.. ner. we have not time to write.
 Ha-sosneone wanted the names and ages Of my twins. Excuse me this time. as 1 expect to write q story on those twins later.
 Just now I'm going to send my way of making Fudge to Alkaline, and trust she may have good luck, as I do.
 Fudge-Two squares of unsweetened chocolate tBakers). cup milk, cups granulated sugar: let it cook until it strings: then add l tablespoon butter and little vanilla, remove from fire and beat until thick. but be careful not 10 go past the pouring point, or it will be rough and sugary instead of glossy and smooth. Set to cool in rather small yet deep pan; or buttered platter I always have excellent luck with this. although. if you wish. I will send you a larger and much more expensive recipe that has taken sev- eral prizes.
 My I must say good night all.
 SWEET LAVENDER
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
weeks ago: but I have had troubles o1

weeks ago; but I have had troubles of my own and just could not write.
 Now, you see it is this way with me: When I have trouble or have a friend in trouble. I always look about me for a way of escape. If I find one I jump quickly; if I don't, why, then I try to make the best of things. I have found way out of some of "Only Ones" troubles; at least, way of escape from the din and noise of the city or manufacturing village. Just fold your tent once more and come out here in the wilds, where few of us are trying daily to imagine that we are part of the great world.
 This quiet place I recommend is only a days journey overland, and when once here there is nothing to disturb your peace of mind except the hooting of the owls at night, and the growing of the rooster at dawn. Should you core to know more about this quiet little settlement, write me in care of (our daiIy) The Norwich Bulletin, and will cheerfully answer any and all questions. If you decide to seek our quiet retreat, you may rest assured that you will receive a warm welcome.
 SISTER CORNTASSEL.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
JIM LIKES PUMPKIN PIE.

 Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: My subject this time is Pumpkin Pie.
 I think Whittier the poet got it about right when he wrote this: eAh! on Thanksgiving Day, When from east and from west, From north and from south, Come the Pilgrim and guest, What moistens the lip, And what brightens the eye? What calls back the past Like the rich pumpkin pie"
 Pumpkin Pie. Take sharp knife-the best of its
 kind And pare off the pumpkins golden
 rinG; Then cut into cube shaped blocks of
 buff And slowly simmer till soft enough. Run through a sieve-the best to, be
 bought Till you have of the sifted pumpkin a
 a quart. o the 'tcropple crown" hen will mourn
 today For her rifTed nest in the scented hay, For ere your pumpkin pies you can
 bake Out of her nest you must nine eggs
 take Beat yoiks and whites in separate Till both are foamy and light, as you
 WisI. White sugar. one cup and half you And two quarts of milk, your pies to
 make; Then of cinnamon, nutmeg and mace,
 each one, You take a teaspoonful ere you are
 done. Next spices. sugar eggs, pumpkin and
 milk, You must beat together till smooth
 as silk (That is the curious homely phrase My grandmother used in those good old
 daysl. Now a dozen raisins more OF less, To each pie will add flavor you must
 confess. The whole must be baked in a shell
 ike crust, And just as it hardens, with sugar you
 dust. If you follow this rule when done,
 you'll cry, Heres a genuine, old-time pumpkin
 piet''
 From your old friend.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WILD CHERRY SYMPATHiZES
 WITH NAT.

Dear Editor and Sisters. and Nat: How 1 did sympathiZe with you in the loss of your pumpkin pie for Saturday dinner but on the other hand, you were supplied with pie just as good, or a little better; and it was very nice of you to put off giving Jane Ann a piece of your mind until you had more time.-No doubt the dinner was claim ing your attention just at that time.
 How much better to put off giving a piece of our mind, and speaking the harsh word. until some other time; how much might be saved if we did. And your generosity in giving Jane Ann two cents to buy the new pen certainly is commenda ble Your to- mato jam recipe is all right, Why not invite all the sisters (editor inc1uded) to dinner at "hog killing time
 Sister Elizabeth: The country is beautiful at this time, and the wealth CT has been lovely. Dying nature puts on her most gorgeous dress for her burial.
 Grandma: Your recipes are fine. The pot apple pie makes me hungry now (being very near dinner time).
 Sarah Ann: I am sure you take a very sensible view of married and single life. Married and single alike have their burdens and trials, and life is much what we make it. Let us gather up~the sunbeams
 Lying all around our path. Let us keep the wheat and roses,
 Casting out the thorns and chaff. Let us find our sweetest comfort
 In the blessings of today, With a patient hand removing
 All the briars from the way.
 WILD CHERRY.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
UTILIZING kARO CANS.

Dear Sisters of the Corner: Moth ing Venture, nothing have" Decided to try canning with the syrup cans End they are keeping well so far. Am wait ing for future results.
 Filled one with corn from Bees rec ipe. As socn as the tops are pressed down, melted paraffin fills the space around the cover, keeping them air. ti1ht l find pears are much better to boil until rather dark colored, sea- son with lemon, or cinnamon, ginger, cloves to taste, with a little sugar; they will pass very well.
 Pears and ouinces together fill the bill.
 Now that sugar is something of a luxury G-an0ma's Apple Potpie, sweet ened with Inolasses, is right good nice at all seasons. sugar high or low.
 Arn glad Brother Bromley kept his wild rose. His poem of the Wild Rose was true to nature If the sis ters that live in the towns could de- scribe the industries. or give some historical events, think it would be interesting for the Corner. Hallow- cen greetings to all. BLANCHE.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
DoLLY's SCRIPTURE CAKE.

Editor of Social Corner and Dear Sisters: The Social Corner is so in- teresting that I must not give up writ ing.
 Sister Elizabeth: Yes, you and I shall caiI on Ready when I come again. Glad to see you back in the Social Corner. You must try and stay with us. If all the dear sisters knew you as well as I am sure more would give you a cordial welcome. Your Ping, Pong crisps are o. K. Wish you would put in Nut F,rappe." I have lost mine.
 Sister Aunt Nancy" Yes, I do think it would be a good idea to have contests. I think fancy work con- test would just suit me. I am deeply interested in embroidery, and I am starting Xmas gifts now.
 We'll Grandma your recipes are fine I think the old-fashioned recipes are the best.
 If here isn't "Papa's Boy Yes, please help US find Ready. We will certainly have what they call 8 'tbig time when we all meet. Don't give up."
 Looks as if Leonard Bridge would hold leading place in the Social Cor ner. Reappear soon
 Silver Bell: Are we friends? If not we will be through the Social Corner. I wonder if a friend of mine isn't in lilG SdIIlc Cldoo c1S Sod III i'. <A- ~n,7iA her if she knows me, Who's Who ~
 Sister Ready: We seem like old friends. If we are not we are going. to .e very soon Hope to have a reply to my last letter. Tell me where you five, or in what direction from depot so can call.
 Sarah Ann: I agree with you. Two hearts don't beat as one'
 What! Another Leonard Bridge cor respondent Nat, are we acquainted Yes, we are. The ssWimmen Folks are having one fine time in the Social Corner. Don't get discouraged. The question is can you sing? We are forming a qdartette.
 Here is recipe for the sisters:
 Scripture Cake-One cup butter Judges " 25; three and half cups four, 1st Kings, iv, 22; two cups sugar Jeremiah vi, 20; two cups raisins, lst Samuel XXX, 12; one cup water, Gene sis xxiy, IT: one cup almonds, Gene sis xiii, II: a little salt, Leviticus Il 13; six eggs, Isaiah X, 14; one large iron spoon of honey, Exodus xvi, 3l sweet spices to taste, 1st Kings X, Follow Solomon's advice for making good boys, and you will have gooo cake, Proverbs xxiii, 14.
 Sift two teaspoons baking powder with four, pour boiling water on al monds to remove skins, seed raisins and chop figs
 Best wishes to all sisters.
 DOLLY.
 Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
OLD FASHIONED FRUIT CAKE.

One cup of dark brown sugar 12 cup of melted lard or butter 1-2 cup Of molasses 2-3 cup of butternilk or sour milk 12 teaspoon of grated nut meg, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and cloves, add l cup seeded raisins and currents and 1-2 cup of citron cut up fine and flour enough so as it will raise up good, 1 tablespoon soda.
 Oyster Fritters-Chop fine 25 large oysters, beat two eggs until light, add cups of milk cups of flour and 1-2 teaspoon soda l teaspoon of cream tarter, salt and pepper to suit your taste, add your chopped oysters and beat until very smooth. Fry them ill fat, let brown on one side and turn over and brown on the other. Re move from the fat with skinner. If you use fork it makes them heavy.
 Steamed Brown Bread-Two cups of Indian meal, 1 cup rye meal, 1-2 cup of flour sifted altogether. 1-2 cup of nolasses, teaspoon of salt, l cup sour milk in which l teaspoon of soda has been dissolved, mix all together and steam from two to three hours in a double boiler. To make it thinner add cold water. AUNT HESTER.