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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
CHERIsETTE LIKES A PIECE
QUILT.

Sisters of the Social Corner: l viii
first address myself to
Cornfolwer: 1 was very much IN
terested in reading your uses for cot
ton goods. Now, I do not agree with
you in not liking TO piece quilts.
enjoy 1t very much, and how much
nicer than the boughten ones. My last
one was a Swastika pattern (bought
through The Bulletin). and it is ad-
mired by every one. I will confess, l
rather select a pattern that can be
pieced on the machine.
Muslin pieces certainly make pretty
aprons. I have three just as simple
as can be, fitted at the waist, cut 20
inches deep with a 2-inch RUNE. Just
large enough to protect the lap while
sewing. The style reminds me Of the
Masons' apron.
Swamp Apple: Welcome to our Cor
ner. You made me laugh at your imag-
ingaTy picture of Aunt Jemima and
Elizabeth. Guess you will have to
picture them again. My hens are all
right when they lay. This extremely
cold weather made them huddle to
keep comfortable, as well as ourselves
Just wait until | get my nice new he'll
house and divide my flock.
Wonder If any Of the sisters wto
suffer from headache have ever used
Capsicum vaseline. 1 have, and know
ing 1t will not blister you bear the
burning heroically and it soon relic es
the pain.
Frozen, from Maine: A warm vel
Gomez from the Corner sisters. 1t Is
pretty cold here; but our hearts are
warm, and hope you Will come this
way often Cby letter..
Nat and Jane Ann: In your sick
ness, Of late. I have thought of you
many times. hope ere long YOU
will all recover SO we may have youI
letters again.
Papa's Boy! The boys and girls my
way are improving the skating. Car
you skate? AS this Is leap year, will
invite you to take me. 1 can skate
II I am one of the older ones.
Best wishes to all
.-srE1z ~ cs-rg<srry1
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
JIM's ANSWER TO A PERPLExINo
QUESTION.

Dear Editor and Kind Friends of
the Social Corner: Can some Of the
good people tell how they spend some
of these long winter evenings in the
home circle, for amusement and enter
tainment. Down on the Farm" we
read The Bulletin for the news OF the
day, of course. A good story book
from the library is read aloud. Some
times we have corn pop, a walnut
crack, a game of finch.
The home made fudge from a So
cial Corner recipe we think is fine.
The girls love music, and we must
all have a good sing.
Then those nice apples right from
the cellar taste fine-McIntosh Red,
Greetings and Baldwin's, Northern
Spy and Seeltnofurther.
Fleur De Lis Of Baltic: There ara
no silver threads among the gold"
yet. You must guess again.
We shall try Aline's dried apple pie.
1t certainly must be o. K.
NJ. <. H.: Your corn mufins we
tried, and found them just lovely.
After reading Aunt Jules letter, I
feel like writing the following;
Don't marry one you can't respect,
Don't marry one you would neglect
Don't marry one alone for wealth.
That's not the one to marry.
Don't marry one who woos by stealth,
Don't marry ono who has not health.
| Don't marry on alone for wealth.
That's not the one to marry,
Marry one you've loved for years,
| Marry one who Heavenward steers,
Marry one who Gods wrath fears.
That's the one to marry.
Don't marry when you're still a child,
Don't marry when you're bold and
| wild,
Don't marry when you're cross and
spoiled.
Then's not the time to marry.
Marry when your faults you've seen
Marry when your minds serene,
Marry when ON Christ you lean.
Then's the time to marry.
| Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
RECIPES FROM PINK ROSE.


Dear Sisters of Corner: Herein l en-
close a few recipes:
Custard Pie: Two eggs, four table
spoons sugar. pinch Of salt, one pint of
milk little nutmeg; bake with a rich
under crust until custard does not
stick on silver knife.
Pruns and Dried Apple Pie: Half ap-
pie half prunes, soaked out just right
10 cook. slft apple, stone prunes, sweet
en- to taste, add a little salt, bake with
upper and under crust. It IS much
nicer than clear prune pie.
Banana Pudding: -Four bananas,
SLICED. sprinkled with sugar and salt,
cook a nice cooked custard; favor with
lemon. pour over bananas and let them
cool Oranges or any fruit may be
added 10 CustsTd. It may be nicer II
frosted and dots Of jelly added to it
when cool
Nice Gravy for Cold Morning-One-
half pound sausage, cut open skins
lengthwise. put in spider the meat re-
moved from skins and fry until nice
and brown; then put in one pint milk.
bring TO a boil and thicken.. If pre-
ferred. a little dried beef may be ado
ed.
Granoma way 70 LOOK Liver III
liver in thin slices, put into u kettle
which has one quart Of sliced onions
IN e.. boil for three hours. Then
with liquor most out add one table
spoon butter, sage. pepper and salt,
70 taste. and fry for a few minutes.
Duck Liver Grsvy-One pound liver
cut into slices; put into spider ard
boil one hour; then the spider shou a
be most dry. Put in some salt pork
grease and fly. Season with pep, 81,
r-lt and sage. Put in one quart hot
water and thicken. II is very good
Aunty: Your pattern win soon ar
rive. IL has been so cold ! have rot
got far enough from the stove to write
much. PINK ROSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

all made up to have such good time
with Corner folks.
The Social Corner has helped me In
many ways. 1t has aroused an inter
est In the members, helped to pass
many an hour pleasantly that other
wise might have been lonely, has help
ed to shorten the days when 1t was
too cold to go out. The writer's have
such a free and easy way of writing
that the letters seem to come from
friends that have been tried and
proved.
1t seemed so good to read letters
this week from Centennial Square,
Aunt Mehitable and Sister Frank
Ma: What style Of a pink dish is 1t
you are wishing for? 1 received a
Christmas that matched. l have gilt
band tea set that was mammals. That
stays in the china closet. l look at II
and think of the many times it has
been in use; but as the set is now
complete l wish to keep 1t so.
Dear Frozen: trust you will thaw
out by spring. Do not get lost in one
of those snowdrifts that measure six
feet, for l never could get there In time
to help dig you out. Wish 1 was there
to enjoy good sleigh ride with you
L bake Johnny cakes now for a change
| and as long as the man of the house il
satisfied, am. Do write again.
+. E. p: Papers received. Thanks.
read them with pleasure.
Sister Elizabeth: Your sympathy wal
accepted. Thanks. 1 feel for the deaI
one who lost husband and daughter IL
| less than two weeks.
Sister Frank: You will be sure of 6
welcome whether you call in a wrapper
| or the upto-date street suit. l like
| the wrapper for house wear, but min'
| are all gone. l wear just the plaiI
| shirtwaist suit, and have no doubt bu
| Silver Expense would have found ms
| so dressed with a Bingham apron on i
| she had started out on that house Il
| house, trip she speaks OF.
Silver Sixpence:, can tell you Of al
| easier way to find me. Just drop me ;
line and I will meet you at the station
Outsider: Come right along witt
| your 200 pounds. weighed % round
once, but country air and fare hav,
done so much for me I never think o
the scales now.
I did not think would write sucl
| a long letter this time. All who hav
received cards from me are welcome
/ may send more some time.
God bless all Social Corner mem
| bers READY.
Leonard Bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
A WELL. WrSHER's TRAINED
BOYS,

Dear Sisters Of the Social Corner:
What a number Of splendid letters we
had last week.
Dreamer; Would that your letter
could be published by every paper 81
the land. How many hearts are brok-
en- and homes ruined by parents in
diligence Of their chIldrenl
When young people come TO the age
Of manhood and vonanhood. II is then
they bless and respect the parents
who placed them on the right track.
Glenwood! Your letter was eplen-
did. Let us hear from you often.
Swamp Apple: You are welcome TO
our Corner. I think your friend ia
right in looking to the Social Corner
for an exchange of ideas In house
keeping. Many good ones have been
published, and as We have new read
eFs and writers all the time. 1 think
it well to keep up this department
1t is an old saying that Mans work
is done at set of sun, but woman'i
work is never dORa.'
My family at the present time con
sists of all boysl but were it not fol
the help they are to their mother she
could never get through. Before thes
80 to school each day a certain
amount Of work is required of them
The eldest lad Gifts the ashes A1inSI
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
shut-Is.

Acrsss my window glass
The moving shadows Of the people
pess.
Sometimes the shadows glide along
the hall.
And neighbors come, to call,
Bringing a word or smile
TO cheer my loneliness a little While.
But as I hear them talk.
These people who can walk
And % about the great green earth
at win.
I wonder II they know the joy Of being
siil.
And all alone with thoughts that soar
sfar-
High as the highest star.
And Oft 7 feel more free
Than those who travel over land and
sea.
For ons who is shut in
Away rom all the outer strife and
din,
with faithful Pain for guide,
Finds where Great Truths abide.
Across my window glass
Tho moving shadows pass.
But swifte- moves my unimpeded
tl0ucht-
Speeding from spot to spot
out and 1flr-
High as the highest star.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox IN Nautilus.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

cherisette-Mailed souvenir cards.
as directed.
Papa's 5op-Card was forwarded to
address indicated.
Nat-If you have the grip we hope
Jane Ann viii nurse you back to
health.
Frank-We were all glad to hear
that you were on the high road to
better days.
Jsne-This is a domestic Corner, and
Is likely to so remain. The agitators
only lend a little spice TO the discus
sions.
John-You are barred. We thought
al the men who poked fun at wom-
ans rights died long ago.
Ma-The Corner misses you. We
hope fl is hens. not sickness, that is
taking Up your time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
saden1.
RECIPES FROM THE
FARMERS WIFE.

Dear Corner Friends While l have
been absent, | have enjoyed reading
the Sisters letters very much.
Our subscription ran out and
missed reading two or three papers. I
felt very sorry to miss them, but 1
have subscribed for this year again.
Below are some tested recipes:
Apple Pound Cake-Boil together two
and one-half cups of chopped apple,
one cup OF shortening, one cup of mo-
lasses, two thirds cup of raisins until
the fruit is cooked when cooled, add
one cup of sugar, one cup of butter
milk. four cups of flour, sifted, one and
one half teaspoons of cinnamon and
one teaspoon each of cloves and soda.
Last add one we'll beaten egg.
EqgIess Cake-One cup of sugar,
one-haIf cup butter, add one cup sour
milk in which dissolve one teaspoon
soda, two cups Of -four sifted with one
half teaspoon each of nutmeg and
Glove. Add one cup of currants.
Layer Cake-One cup of sugar, one
tablespoon Of butter, two eggs, one
teaspoon Of lemon. two thirds cup of
milk. two cups Of flour sitted with one
and one-half teaspoons of baking pow
der
Dolly: I would like to read more Of
your interesting letters; also letters
from Ma Of Waterford.
must close. with best wishes to
THE FARMERS WIFE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03


up coal and wood; another brings all
the dishes to and from the dining
room, and removes the bed clothes
from the beds and leaves all chamber
windows open; another one does ell
the errands.
AfterTea and dishes ~ washed up,
Mother helps the little ones With
school work which it seems to lie
should never be required Of young
children, but since it 10 rule we must
obey it. II there Is time, then a
chapter or two Of some interesting
book is read, and then all to bed.
find that children who are kept occu-
pied are less liable to fall into Eiis-
chief
Centennial Square: 1 have load
about those cooking bags and would
like to see them demonstrated.
Mrs. Robinson: Would you not
like to take Brother Bromley by The
hand and say, We'll done, good ard
faithful servant"
WTII,-WISElcP
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
READY SEEMS LOST
WITHOUT SOCIAL CORNER

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters; tt seems an age to me since I
wrote to the Social Corner. How do
you all do this cold morning. We
have been having some cold weather
up hereto find the water pail frozen
solid in the morning; that was cold
enough to suit US.
I feel very much behind the times, as
have lost two Social Corners this
month. Just think what lovely letters
I have missed-tWo such good stories.
1 trust we Courier folks are not go
ing to lose half the Social Corners
through 1919. Iwas so disappointed
when the man of the house said: mo
Social Corner today 7 had my mind
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

we'll, set away until ready for use; turn
from pan. cut in pieces, roll in -four
and fry in butter.
EscaIloped Potatoes, with or without
onion-Cut four raw potatoes in quar-
ter slices. Put a layer in buttered
dish. salt and pepper and few slices
of onion, sift on a little -four and dot
with little bits of butter; repeat Then
add hot milk till it may be seen
through the top layer; bake till potato
Is soft, about 1 Ia hours. The onion
may be omitted.
Mashed Potatoes is sometimes good
and sometimes poor. Here is little
rule l follow and find that ! can de-
pend on it: To five thoroughly mashed
or sifted potatoes add three tablespoons
Of butter, one teaspoon salt, little
pepper, one-third cup hot milk Beat
with fork till creamy, reheat, and
serve in ashet dish.
AGNES WEBSTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
A TRUE STORY.

Dear Editor and Members, One and
All: An incident happened today that is
so fresh in my mind that I will PUT
it in for those who may be, interested
to hear. We have dog, Tip, at our
house, also a coon kitten named Teddy
Fuzz. They have always played very
prettily together. Teddy was out this
morning, feeling very lively. and Tip
always ready for frolic wet him all
UP as usual. And before Teddy could
get into the house. he was covered III
snow and fee. so nearly frozen we haG.
after thawing him out. to get neigh
Dor to kill him. You may think 1t
strange; but when 1 say the weather
here still holds from 38 to 40 degrees
below zero, you will realize a kitten
ell wet doesn't stand much chance, e.
pecially the "coon," which is very hard
to raise any time Of year.
Maine FROZEN.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
A HINT FROM BEE.

Social Corner Sisters: Aline-I would
uko to shake hands with you.
Billie; Hereafter whenever I take a
ride on the G. and S. trolley 1 shall
be wondering where you live. Do you
come to Westerly often?
I for one am glad to read the letters
on dressma6ing and sewing. l like to
sew. but it bothers me getting the
arm size right.
Here is hint worth knowing: After
sewing in the sleeve catch the gathers
to the shoulder seam and see how
much better the sleeve looks When
sewing on buttons that will have to
stand lots of strain, place a small but
ton on the wrong side and sew through
both ct once. The button on my
olothespin bag was coming Off every
week or two until [ tried this way;
and il is fine for mems heavy coats.
What fine thing The Social Corner
IS TO be a member Of
BEE,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
PAPA's BOY WELCOMES SWAMI
APPLE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: As picked up the Social Cor
ner page I found that Dolly, Ready,
Elizabeth, Nat and Somebody were
not in, so 1 must write and see what
is the trouble.
Dolly: You haven't written for SO
long that you do not think you are net
welcome, do you? I am sure we are
very glad to welcome you as one OF
our sisters,
Ready You haven't written for
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
CORA OF NORWICH HAS A PROB.
LEM.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
tess: May come In and be one of
the sisters, too? have found So
many helpful hints and comforts in
this Social Corner that I must thank
you ALL
Grandma: May own you for mine =?
1 haven't any Of my own and your let
ters appeal to me so much. have a
little silver cross and belong to the
O. circle.
I was glad to see the suffragette
question was left out Of the last paper.
It is all right in its place, but not
here among plain home folks. I pre-
fer plain talks about home. GOOD
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

some time. You have not been sick,
have you? Cheer upi
Elizabeth: Is the latcfHtring still
out? I am afraid you win have 10
let it stay out longer, unless you
shorten it to play Finch with. Don't
youf
Nat: 1 presume you have been too
busy to yrite, haven't you? 1 hope
you are not sick, are you?
Somebody: You have skipped u
week. Are you thinking about my in
itials? Give another guess.
Swamp Apple: Yes. you can sit be-
side me on the woodbox. I always
liked girls. When next summer comes
you be on the watch for a red auto
mobile and you will find me. Ike
the flowers of swamp apple, and I
hope to like you. You are welcome
to the Corner, I know.
Good wishes to all.
PAPATs BOY.
Leonard bridge
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
Home

4 man can build a mansion.
And furnish it throughout;
A man can build a. palace.
With lofty walls and stout;
A man can build q temple.
with high and spacious dome.
Bot no man In the world can build
That precious thing called home.
u Is the happy faculty
o. woman FAR and wide,
To turn a cnto r palace
Into something else beside
Where brothers. SONS and husbands
tired.
With willing footsteps come
A place OF resi-. where love abounds,
A perfect kingdom-hOme.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
FAYE VERNA LENDS LIFE AND
LIGHT.

Dear Editor and Sisters Of the So
cial Corner: The morning is so stormy
that 7 think / viii just forget the
housework for while and allow my
self to get lost in the Social Corner.
You see. Billie, l don't need much
coaXing to write. 1t is so nice to know
that others enjoy what we write, or
appreciate what we say or do I know
this should not be our motive when
dong a really good deed; but, really,
now, isn't it quite an inspiration to
know that ones efforts are appreciat-
cd.
Hubby has not changed his business
neither have we changed our resi-
dence. It is only a mixup brought
about by the rural delivery. You see,
our residence is in Salem and our
postoffice in Colchester.
was silent during the discussion OF
WOmans rights because | am kept so
busy following up the rights and priv
ileses that we already possess have
MT yet mounted the suffrage ladder, at
least not high enough to write for the
press, or attempt a public speech.
I was much interestd in the Dream
er'S letters, especially the one on Tenn
parance. There is lots of work to be
done along that line, and l really be-
lieve if the women had a chance to
vote the public saloon would be clos
ed.
Welcome back into our Corner,
Frank Hope your health will con-
tinue TO improve.
Queen Bess, I was glad to hear from
ycu You az a happy mother, | know.
Perhaps those of us whose children
are older viii be able to give helpful
advice. Come again and tell US more
about your boys.
Dear Grandma: You cannot imagine
how pleased I was to learn that your
ivy was thriving now because of the
advice gave you some time ago. 1
viii watch the windows when 1 come
TO Norwich. If l see large handsome
ivy, l will think surely have found
Grandma.
With best wishes to all the Social
Corner family, from
FAYE VERNA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
NICE WAYS OF
COOKING POTATOES.

Sisters of Social Corner: I send the
following hints
Nice Ways Of Preparing Potatoes
Cook small piece If butter with a
small onion cut ia slices for five min
utes, add three cold potatoes cut in
.,uarter slices. add salt and pepper
till well mixed with onion and butter.
Let it brown on one side. fold over and
serve hot.
Potato Cakes-The way to use up
cold mashed potatoes Shape cold
mashed potato in small cakes, roll III
-four drop in buttered frying pan,
brown and turn, adding melted butter
as needed to prevent burning, or put
the potato in a buttered pan as soon
as il comes from the table. pack in
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
ANNIVERSARY THOUGHTS FROM
M. &, M

Dear Sisters. of the Social Corner:
Now that we have the approval of the
editor, is it not up to us to fittingly
celebrate the Social Corners second
anniversary?
We have been given one whole page
in The Bulletin once a week for two
years that we uay--so to speak-be-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

I had been thin for years, and beean 20
think it was natural for me to Be ShaA
why. Finally / read about tho remarkable
successes brought about by the use Of Pro-
tone. so decided 80 try Il myself. Wen,
when look at myself in the mirror now.
think It Is somebody else, have PUT on
just 90 pounds during the last month cad
never felt stronger or more 'nervy' IN my
hfe.n
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
GOD COULD NOT BE EVERYWHERE, THERE
FORE MADE HE MOTHERS
EVERY WoMAN,s oePoRTuNlrY.

Bulletin
Wednesday week Write
Address. SOCIAL Bulletin Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03

MONTHLY: $3.50 second; soO to
made Isl Saturday n
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
FREE PRoToKr COUPON.

twill cost you nothing 70 prove the rsuasRxnas
effects OF thM taahneuE The Probone Cornwsny
viii send to anyo1e . ffeabOo psclnas Of trcsone
II they win oil cst Ais ceupch snd eaolcss 10 "a
ing, and a. evidence Of good faith. Thew
win aise send full lrftrnetjons end tAetY hnok q
why You Are Thin,v fFss Of charge, EivfA6
facts which win psobsbty astcniIh you, ~
proofs that ProAeue does khe work.
lfyou want b put on more Hesh, an cut the ~.
owing ecupn tedpL; Free % packages cen onfy
be had By Writing direct 70 Detrvts.
.ssaAs.-.-..-.......
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
Gains 80 Pounds
In 80 Days
Remarkable Result Of the New Flesh.
Builder Protone, In Many Cases
of Rundown Men and
Women.

Prove It Yourself By Sending Coupon Bslew
For A Free, Soc PaeAngS.
"By George, I never saw anything
like the effects Of that new treatment
Protone. for the building up Of weight
and lost nerve force. It acted more
like q miracle than a medicine" said
well known gentleman yesterday IN
speaking of the revolution that had
taken place in his condition II be-
gan to think that there was nothing on
earth that could make me fat. tried
tonics. digestives. heavy eating. diets,
milk, beer, and almost everything else
you could think of, but without result
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
A cHATTY AMERICAN GIRL.

Leonard Bridge.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-18
MENU TERMS

So many foreign words are
used nowadays in cook books and
upon menus that it is almost ne
cessary for everyone to know the
meaning of the most common
ones. This list of definitions may
be of use to the housewife who
has occasion to use her cook
book frequently.
Aspic-Aj jelly made from meat
stock and used as a garnish.
Bisque-A Shellhsh soup.
To Braise-To cook meat in
covered pan with heat applied
both above and below.
Compete Fruit stewed in
sirup.
Consomme-A rich jellied
soup.
Chartreuse-A preparation of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-18

z THE MUNICIPAL HOUSEWIFE gF2
The stocyards Chicago with its 10 square miles of filthy
yards and alleys and its streets half the time under about
the meaneS proposition in the of cleaning offered
ward superintendent hard-headed
practical who could deal firmly with rough and didn't
mind bad smells.
But Miss Anna Murphy young and good looking, got the
job She has passed the civil examination and there
woman idea just ae beyond the limit of common sense
Anna Murphy didn't think so.
She had meager appropriation but like good housewife
she made it 90 around First She cleaned nm the aiey then white
washed the fences established strictly enforced regulations
for garbage Finally she piled the refuse from the alleys
the wateSoked and had covered with ashes and gravel
before of it, and the seckyard district had beau
full highway built without incident cleaning
the ward
Now Chicago wondering if the municipal housewife is the
thing order and the ward politician superintendent
is about to go the garbage pile himself
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-18

meat, game or poultry moulded in
jelly and surrounded by vegeta-
bles.
Croquette- Mixture of meat,
fish or vegetables, warmed in
cream, rolled, egged, Dreaded and
fried in hot fat.
Fillet-Piece of solid meat or
fish, sometimes skewered or-roll-
ed.
Glace-Cover with icing.
Glaze Soup boiled down in a
paste.
Grill-To boil.
Meringue-Light puff of beat
en- white of egg and powdered
sugar, delicately Drowned.
PURGE "A thick soup pressed
through sieve.
Souffle Very light pulled up