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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
HINTS AND HELPS.

Editor and Brothers and Sisters So- cial Corner: How do you all do? l haven't been having Rip Van Win kle sleep. Oh, no; but l have been very busy with my flower garden.
 It is the first one l ever had, and perhaps some of you may know just how l enjoy it. And they are doing fine. although We haven't had any rain for a number of weeks.
 But while busy with my garden l haven't forgotten any of the Social Corner. l do so enjoy hearing from them all. But I have been inventing a new outside for bed quilt Take as many tan sofa pillow tops as will do for an outside, work each one. When you have them all done sew them to- gether, and see what pretty outside you have.
 Old stocking legs are fine to pull on over furniture legs. First cover with eXcelsior-then the stocking legs. You will find them useful when packing to move.
 A corn may be cured by applying a piece of surgeons plaster. This re- moves the pressure of the shoe and the corn soon disappears.
 Try baking bread in a meat roaster tlldl udS d lOp. HIS keeps the bread from browning on the upper side before it is done through, thus baking 1t evenly.
 When poaching eggs add a little vim egar to the water with salt It sets the egg in good shape.
 Beccy: Thanks for card; wish ] had your address--should like to write to you.
 Maine Lover: Trust you won't worb too hard. Would like to hear from you.
 Busybody, Frozen, Ma, Sunshine Chat is one of my nicknames my friends love to call me by): Trust you had a pleasant Fourth of July.
 Wtldnest Your name Is great. Would love to hear from you. How nice if tht Soclal Corner family could all go tc Old Orchard beach for a picnic.
 l enjoyed the story of the visit tc Washington's home
 I want 10 tell those afflicted witf rheumatism that if they would use
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
RurH BINDS A JoKER.


 Nr Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: The souvenir card circulation is a new and interesting feature of the Corner; and it looks as if we should have to have card books, as well as scrap books. to completely meet the requirements of the department.
 l have come to be an admirer of J. E. ITS way of saying things: and l am impressed that her short letters must be a pleasure to the Social Corner editor, who desires to keep the variety of the letters well sustained.
 In find that "A Dreamer" of Wash ngton. D. C.. is a good joker--a pos tai card exchange has demonstrated that. She has my thanks for a pretty card and a clever retort. l smile when l think of it.
 No other CQrnerite has confessed yet, but I'm going to. l admire Mrs. Robin sons able advocacy of equal rights. think the women would wipe out the saloons, since they are the greatest sufferers from them. regard the saloon as a 1Ith century blight upon 20th century civilization.
 l am glad Sunshine has come to one Social Corner Shut-in; and l hope Frank is able to look after the "posey bed" and the chicken coop and to enjoy the delights of midsummer,
 Papas Boy figures as the kid of the Corner and appears to find enjoyment therein.
 | am fond of N Roena. Fay Verna Rural Delivery Queen Bess, Janette and Jane Ann; and Clara of Canter- bury Centennial Square, Etta Barber and others make my mouth water fol the good things they contribute.
 have a feeling of fellowship for al Social Cornerites.
 RUTH
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Jumping Of Place, ''-- HAL '-
CROSS CHRIS SEVERAL LAPS
 AHEAD,

Dear Social Corner Sisters. come agEzn 10 greet you and to let you know I have little possibilities
 Jane Ann: Yes, l answer the phone several times every morning. besides calling up grocer and butcher for SUD- rfies- Not only this. but l am often called upon in the midst of my work te stop and bathe bumped head. hind a cut finger and even 10 mend a toy lr repair the children's cart or tricycle. We have our little accidents the same ss other families. and I can spill quite a puddle of milk without shedding 9 t.sr.
 or course if ' lived on farm. like Ar Observer. ! should have to res8iust my programme. leaving blanks to be elied in with the little drives to fhe hlacksmith's or grocers
 The idea [ was trying to impress up- er the Sisters was to have some svz- tenn to their work and not run from enc end of the house to the other do- ing odd jobs and accomplishing noth- sng. thus not having a moment of the day they can call their own. or feel that they are through with their ordi- nay work.
 I had Co smile when An Observer spoke Of having three children under six. have her beaten a mile, for ] fsVe sir under ten years of age.
 CROSS CHRIS.
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TESTED REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: For any of you that are fond of mac Aroni here Is an excellent recipe for your chahng dish:
 Maearoni ltslienne- the day 6ol one-qusrter of a pound of maca- roni in sslted water until tender; then erakn. cut into inch lengths rinse well and lot stand in cold water until need ed, then drain thoroughly. Tn the htaEer melt one tablespoon of butter until slightly Drowned. add one pint of wen seasoned thick tomato sauce and two teaspoons beef extract. Stir in the nlAcsroni. llft and stir occasionally y uDtii henied through. Sprinkle in one hAif cup grated cheese. add one table spoon ehopped paFsley and serve
 CroAfned Lobster RemoVe the meat from a two pound lobster and cut Into ( rabes Melt three tablespoons of but ter in ths ehanng dtsh, add one and a fsif tablespoons of flour mixed with en.-haf teaspoon of salt, add quarter teaspoou ~ papr,ka, pcUr on gradu- any one ard cre-heif cups thin cream eF Enk As sosn as thtckensd add
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BEE.
HOW SHE ENTERTAINED ON THE
 FOURTH.

Social Corner Sisters: Dear sisters first | want to praise you all who have written in the past Hope those who have not won a prize may feel that they have done good just the same; but on this I'll not dwell, for the edi- tor says he likes short letters
 l want to tell you all how I spent July 1. l gave a dinner to fourteen friends myself: but don't think I spent much of the day in a hot kitchen. I bought five pounds of minced ham, at sixteen cents pound. which cost eighty cents. five loayes of bread, which cost fifty cents These made quite lot of ham sandwiches. beside some butter ones made early in the morning, The ulsnL before 1 picked one bushel of peas and shelled thein hnd they Wer" pu. on early in the morning and served cold. also, cocoa was made and put uu ice ,fnd used for a cold drink. \ peek of peanuts cOst fifty cents. eighteen bahamas which cost twenty five; sixteen oranges made twenty-five more. which with cake and cookies. made the day before. and ice cres nL
 Tny ! gol out pifh the ersWd and enjoyed the day; had 8 eeol dinner.
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TWO POEMS CALLED FOR.

Editor oi Social Corner: I have read many letters from the Corner Sisters, but ! have not seen of late many reel pes. so will send some
 White Bre7d-D Dissolve one cake of compressed yeast in a teacup of water and add same to one pint or quart of Water-luLeWarm in winter and cold in summer Then add from one to two teaspoons each of salt sugar and lard sit Tn enough flour to make a stiff dousn. set in moderately warm place all n'sht to ris2. In morning make into leg, es and let rise again, then bake
 Watfies-One yeast cake, dissolve in lukeW3rm milk. add little salt, one cup of sugar. one tablespoon of butter and one pint of milk, with four to make like pancakes. Let rise until morning, then fry as pancakes; serve with syrup.
 Could any of tlfe Sisters send me the poems of Little Builders" and a poem or which i remember Good by! Dear old writer gray old vinter?" If so, please accept thanks for the same from PRISCILLA
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SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Dying Nun.

let She air blow in upon me,
 Let me see the midnight sky, Stand back. sisters, from around me God it is SO hard tO dte Raise the pillow up, Oh Martha;
 SAt&- Martha. you were kind; Come and stand alone beside me, Ere I leave you all behind. - Hold nay hand so cold and frozen; Once it Nas so soft and white, And this ring that falls down from it. Ciaspsd nay finger round so tight. Little ring they thought so worthless That they let me keep 1t there. Only a plain golden circlet
 With a band of Douglass hair. Sister Martha, are you near me?
 You were kinder than the rest; Lift my head and let me lean it,
 While l live, upon your breast I was thinking of some music
 That I heard long. long ago. Ahl how sweet the nuns are singing In the chapel, soft and low. oh. my father; Oh, my mother;
 Will you not forgive the past When you hear a stranger tell you How your stray lamb died at last Out Of all that used to love me
 Who will weep when I am dead7 Only you. oh. Sister Martha
 Keep the last watch by my bed. Bet a strain of heavenly music
 Drovns the holy midnight dream. gtil I hear the wild waltz pealing, And ] ioat away with him: am coming, Douglass, Douglass, Where you are l. too, am there, Freed at last I come. my dearest, Death gives back your little Clare. Sister Martha Sister Martha.
 Has the moon gone down so soon? An. the cell seems cold as winter, Though ] know that it is June. Sisters. in your white beds lying,
 Sleeping in the June moonlight. Through your dreams comes there nc
 message.
 Clara dies alone tonight,
 Sent in by FLORTLLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
COMMENTS BY THEoDA.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So
 cial Corner: l was glad to see how
 quickly the sisters responded to the
 unoccupied space on this page a few
 weeks ago. There are enough of us now to keep these columns filled: and
 We also hope to hear from new writer's so there will even be something in the
 pigeonhole for a nest egg each week.
 Glad are we to welcome you back,
 Sweet Lavender. Don't forsake us so
 long again.
 Cross-C Chris has given us all an envi-
 able insight into the orderly home, and
 we rejoice that there is one who Is able
 to carry out her plans on schedule time. As for some of us, perhaps, most of us, the routine of our work is often
 interrupted by other duties that have to be done just then; and our regular
 work has to wait for a time, and all
 we can do is to accept the inevitable
 with as good grace as possible If Ready does not come forth soon we shall think she. too, has changed
 her name; and we will charter Aunty
 to lead the way. and we will all at tend in a body to find her; and, per haps, the wood box social win be a reality after all.
 I think we will appoint Aunty as our detective as she has been proving 1 herself quite an expert in that line. Aline: Will you please explain how I could tell which you were if the
 stranded bouquets were from differ ent donors?
 We have celebrated Independence day each and all in our own way; and
 I wonder how many have stopped to
 think of the origin of the day and what it meant to the people and the improvement of the conditions of the
 times. Yes. we are a free and inde- pendent natiOn-states and people and, yet, I wonder if we are so free and independent after all. We have different rulers now than we had then. ! Principle is an element seemingly for gotten now, as we are letting money 1 and the honor CD of office be our rul- | CTS: and unless we have cleaner poli- | tics and temperance is enforced | throughout our land restrictions put on immigration. these things will be | our overthrow.
 l But, individually how many would care to admit that they do not live free
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BEccY IS A GOOD eUEssER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Yes, Beccy you have partly guessed right. l used to keep the postoffce. but now we have the R. F. D. mail I also live near a Congregational church. But you have me guessing yet. The red schoolhouse is all right.
 l love to pick berries: and did you ever go bluebeTrying in pasture call ed the Morse lot' in Union?
 l wonder if the sisters are canning as cherries and blueberries will be plenty, and getting ripe if the hot weather does not spoil them.
 I wonder if the brother that signs his name from the Jumping Off Place lives in Union Gas that used to be call ed sol, or does he live nearer Nor Wich?
 Hope the Social Cornerites will have a good time the Fourth, is the wish of
 O, H, O.
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lEeosul
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

DEsrRE-The letter was mailed as you directed.
 READY cards received and sent out as you requested.
 CHEFS DAUGHTER-Letter has been mailed 10 Abijah Hard.
 CORA OF NORWICH-The souvenir card has been mailed 10 Daughter
 F. Z-Your letter did not reach The Bulletin 10 be used as you designed. IT vas changed to an affair of the past that the Corner might have the ben eft of your plan.
 BLACK PANSY-No objection to change of pen name: but let the edi- tor know Of 1t that he may keep your true address.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
ECONOMY IN DRESS.

Editor and Social Corner Readers:
 Just a little about helping Mother out and the family pocketbook.
 Three tall girls. fifteen. thirteen and one-haf. ard one most twelve, besides hVe younger children Papa did his bes, but that dollar would not buy the earth. The girls had worn their plaid ginelalls over year and they were a thlrd worn out when given to them. The oldest girls dress was tight and short They arc quite pretty girls, and Ia little dainty, and had longings in their hearts like other girls.
 We called at a local mill and bought three remnants of white cotton crepe. some fine thread. cheap pearl buttons. some cotton washable ribbon and two skeins of washable pink silk, and one patern for ten cents and commenced on the l5 year old. First made her a Gibson waist one pleat over each shoulder waist gathered a little in center at belt buttOned al back; mark ed simple design on front of waist. outlined design with pink silk: also ton of three-quarter sleeve. and front panel of skirt; turned hem three inches at bottom of skirt, hemmed by hand with very line thread; made small button holes around band at neck, and pulled through pink ribbon, tying in small, neat bow at closing in back The skirt had panel in front and in back, and TWO gores each side (narrow ones). The other two dresses were pain: waists buttoned at center back; elbow sleeves, Dutch neck; a three piece skirt hemmed also at bottom by hand and gathered twice at waist line, and sewed to waist. buttonholes around the bel;. and bright cherry ribbon run tnrough. ribbon at bottom of sleeves and around Dutch neck. This cloth doesn't have to l be ironed; and hemming by hand, the dust doesn't settle in the stitches, the same as 1t Is liable to in machine stitches.
 Hope this will help someone.
 altlc, r. T
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and independently; but were governed. in a measure, by the criticism or ac- tions of their neighbors or friends.
 We often hear Mrs. A. say What will Mrs. B. say or Mrs. c. think ?'' and she tries to act accordingly, often doing the opposite thing from that she would do if it were not for the lack of independence to conduct her own affairs.
 I am glad of the acquaintance of a person whose life was not influenced by what others thought or said as she chose the right thing to do and did it. She was active in educational and re- ligious work; her counsel was sought by those who needed 1t; she ministered to the lowly in their need and she filled an important place in the com munity in which she lived. THEODA. NNillirn
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AslMH's APPETITE FOR PIES.

Editor of the Social Corner: I wish 10 thank the Doctors Daughter for learning mp wife, Keturah Ann, how 70 make faky piecrust.
 Ksturah Ann says: "Abijah Hard. you have gone pie crazy-it's pies, pies, pies" She says if I don't hold up on pie eating that I will be sicker than Nat was with the grip.
 told her never mind, as long as the pork holds out.
 She says: ''Nat and you would yoke up pretty good. Both are always in something there is a lot of gab to. Abiiah Hard. quit writing to the Social Corner. taking up room in that valu- able paper"
 So good bye until the next time.
 ABIJAH HARD. Jumping Of Place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
WHOLESOME FOOD SHOULD BE
 THE AIM,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Your stories and letters are very entertain inE
 Mrs. Robinson: ] agree with you that mothers should all know something of the chemistry of foods. l believe white bread i5 the staff of death rather than the stan of life!
 We would have better developed chil- dren if the loarser breads were used, and children should be given them from their earliest years. Many times after children have grown up they turn their noses up at delicious wheat bread johnnycases and so forth, but no more delicious sandwich can be made than piece of brown bread with nice crisp lettuce leaf and teaspoon Of dressing; and for those who believe they must drink when they eat a glass of cold fresh huttcrmilE.
 believe children should be taught to eat their meals without drinks of any kinds. but many win not do it.
 If mothers would only study the food vaiues and give foods that are most wholesome to enjoy life We should see more rosy checked children and stronger bodies.
 AT-NT NANCY
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
SWAT THE FLY.

Dear Social Corner Friends. Have you joined the 'svat the fly crusade ? lf you have not, then come along and join us, for i+'s the one campaign which explicitly concerns every mem her "f our Corner We will not need to leave cur own homes to carry on successfully this glorious campaign. some of you may have read of the
 big swat the fly crusade that is be ing carried on in the national capital as well as in other cities: and now Norwich the Rose of New England. Is going to show her colors by starting a fly crusade. As Norwich is the home 1 of The Courier and the Social Corner is claimed by the lady readers as their page (the gentlemen readers will please take no offense), then it's up to us to swat the fly in all the homes which receive The Courier. We can spread the news of the fly crusade, so | that Norwich will add so many petals to her rose that she will be the big gest rose in the bunch.
 l Why my friends the political cam paign can't be compared with the 1y campaign, for it looks as if there were a goodly number Qf flies on some of the political aspirants
 | When We stop to realize that the
 fly carries on its legs and body the
 germs of chickenpox, scarlet fever
 measles, diphtheria, typhoid and tu- | berculosis, we readily see that toe much precaution cannot be taken in
 denying this, the most detested of pests the right to roam at will on the
 dining table. In Kitchen, sick room, oI
 any other place. W hen ii Is within ou1
 power to keep hlm out.
 There are a few good rules to fol
 low which Will htlh tie housewife h her war against tine fly
 !. Keep windows and doors screen ed. For back windows the hy ner. llhss Is cheaper than the wire. and, h one feature more desirable as it al- lows the window to be both raised ant lowered. thus letting a current of ail into he room
 ?, THofogghlv scrub the garbae,
 can WHp lot "alsr 8t least once :
 week. An old broom may be used tC
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
BEE MISSES BILLIE.

Dear Members of the Social Corner Hope you can all manage 10. keen fairly comfortable these hot days They make one long for the seashore: but t'e men of the farmers family are too busy to take many days off, yet. Billie oi Stoninston Where are you ? ! spent 2 day in Stonngton last week. wondered if you were in evidence at the Baptist association meetings which were held there. In my letter last week about milkweeds, it should have read "Puil them up, and they come up anew and very tender"
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warm weather? I have two. so you see we can compare notes some time. Samantha: Your story was fine ratbeg exciting, too. l take it that was before Josiah shared your joys and sorrows.
 Will close by asking if anyone knows of a remedy for black ants?
 BLACK PANSY. . LLay cucumber peelings on the shelves of the pantry where they run and they will desert them.-The Edi- tor.
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Willirnantic.
HOW TO MAKE HANGING
 SHELVES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: As ! have not written for some time, and the busy time of housekeeping is over, ! will now drop you line. l wonder how many of the sisters who have a limited amount of shelf room when baking day comes are both cred to know where to put that large l baking of pies A rack that will hold half dozen pies can easily be made in 9 few minutes by the man of the i house. or. if need be, by his wife The material required for it is four thin boards, tWanty-two inches long and 1 twelve inches wide. and twelve empty spools all the same size-those that contain No. 10 cotton thread are a good size: piece of heavy cord such as is used In tying up express pack ages. and two rings Gold harness rings will dO). In each corner of the boards make a small hole the size of those m spools. If you cannot use brace and bit, take an old file, heat the end and burn the holes through the boards. Now begin at the upper side of board, run cord down through the board, then | through spoOls. then to board, and so on until you have your four boards with a spool between each; put cord up through hole of bottom board and proceed in like manner until you have the cord out at the top again; do the other end of board just the same then draw mp the cord so the shelves will nang against the wall Fasten them firmly to the rings. Get two strong hooks aud screw them in the wall: slip the rings over hooks and shelf is up. Then tack c curtain all around
 the top shelf. and you have a rack that will hold hall dozen pies baked in your largest pans and if you put
 two spcols (one top of the other). in
 one partition, you will have a shelf for cake.
 This is a good way to keep them where the flies or ants cannot reach them.
 Best wishes to all.
 l Scotland ~ I7 .
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
SHE TOOK BEES ADVICE.

Editor Social Corner: When I read Bees recommendation of milkweed greens, I made up my mind to try them. found plenty of the weeds
 and proceeded to cook them as I wouIo spinach, and l found they were bet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-06
WHAT IS GOOD FOR NIGHT
 sWEATs.

Dear Editor Social Corner Win you please favor a constant reader and an old writer of the Corner by asking the ,Cornerites in general what is good for night sweats. So many of thorn know of good old fashioned remedies for oth- CT things, I know some of them must have a cure for sweating st night Thanking you in advance, I am,
 MY HT. Norwich.
 GA tub partly filled with cold water placed under the bed has been known to cure night sweats when nothfnG else Would.-The Ed.)
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UnencouraaInd.

That audience cheered my remarks repeatedly Yes replied the mo rose man. T never yet saw an audi ence that wouldn't rather hear itseh boller than listen 10 somebody's talk
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lobster and two teaspoons of lemon juice Heat thoroughly and serve on toasted bread oI crackers.
 JEANNETTE.
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Foreldn Goode.

Assistant Inspector-Say. MT. Ap. praiser, heres lady whose kid haS he German measles. What's the iuty on 'em?-Harper's Weekly.
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Monumrn ntaI Mainritu

If one could get the vote of thoss who feel worse the day after a holi- day than they did the day before, hs probably could be elected.-Atchison Globe.
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I. F. BURNS, Heating and Plumbing. 92 Franklin Shssl

Smiths lithla tablets and bsthe with gasoline it would help them wonder fully.
 All good wishes to the Social Corner friends. BALSAM FIR.
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Adding two pounds of butter, the food cost about three dollars, or, if made by hired help, 1t would cost about five dollars.
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linen or lawn is suitable for this de- sign. The pattern Is cut in six sizes 32, S4, 36, 3S, 40 and AZ inches, bust measure It requires 2A yards of 36- inch material for the 36inch size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
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A psHnItlen.

The dream is conversation arranged -Lady Gregory.