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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-11

One day Wilson was making a
speech in Indiana when switch
engine jolted the train a rod OF
two. Quick as a flash Wilson said
with smile Il don't like to talk
from a shifty platform. I'd rather
talk on a platform that stays put
like the platform constructed at
Baltimore"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-11

When Wilson returned from the
trip on a sailing yacht, where he
wrote his letter OF acceptance OF
the democratic nomination. he pro-
duced the following limerick.
prompted by week on the ocean:
wish that my room had floor,
don't care so much for door,
But this walking around
Without touching the ground
Is getting to be such bore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-11

Witness my hand this 10th day OF
October, 1912.
BUCK GARRETT,
Sheriff Of Carter county.
BILL POWERS,
lift Deputy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-11

Think of ALBATROSS when you
see your grocer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-11

aim by suggesting that he take any
thing stronger. After consuming
three or four such drinks, Wilson
lanced about the circle Of sqlatted
figures with a mischievous grin and
said:
by birth / am an American, by
paternal parentage l am Irish, but
by thirst l am Scotch
The crowd took the hint with
whoop.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

WILD CHERRY-We have a postal card for you; and yellow paper such as excited Nat so. Please send in your address. that you may receive both.
 R. W. T-The Rules require us to expunge the advertising in your letter. VIII do what we can to aid you Please send the Editor circulars for fireless cooker. He Is interestA.
 sAAEANTHA-Cards received and mailed as you directed. Please send Editor of Social Corner four cards, two of chapel and two of its interior. He wfll send stamps therefor.
 fA-%Cards received from you were zafWnr1ed as you requested.
 MURAL DELIvERY--Cards received and mailed according to directions.
 WTTA BARBARA Thanks for Christi mas Letter" You were first to respond. VIII appear next week.
 JAUNTY-The cards were received and promptly mailed
 BILLIE-The postal cards received and forwarded as you directed.
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4 asks for more letters, and as there ara SC many aunts ip the Social Corner am going to venture to join their company
 Have just made. some ginger snaps. The recetpe may be new to some, so will send 1t. They are rather good. Sugar Ginger snaps-one cup su- gar, rounded mixing spoonful lard, 1 level teaspoon salt heapins teaspoon ginger, yolk of one egg. Cream to- gether. Stir in two tablespoons sweet cream, and sift in one cup flour one rounded teaspoon baking powder. Knead well, working in all the flour possible roll thin. cut in small rounds, bake brown in a hot oven.
 Put on your thinking caps, sisters, and get ready for those Christmas let ters. Have mislaid mine, but hope to find 1t before the contest closes.
 AUNT SERENA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
ORDERLY SYSTEM IN HOUSE
 KEEPING.

Dear Friends of the Social Corner: As the time draws near for fall house. cleaning it is 8 comfort to me to know that everything Aneeded to work with will be handy. A glance at shelf in the kitchen cupboard will give the req son.
 On it is a row of medium sized matted milk bottles. These are filled with different sizes of tacks, large and small nails, screws, picture books. brass hooks, gilt headed tacks and one contains corks and glass stoppers of various sizes.
 The shelf below holds the large and small hammers and large screw driver and a wooden box the small screw driver, gimlet, tack ipuller, awl, picture wire, file, wrench and tweezers.
 Handbags which have become too shabby to carry longer hang beneath the lower shelf and contain curtain fixtures, ends for lcuRtain rods and poles, brackets, braBs rings, etc., etc, and handsaw hangs near by.
 Now if you will step into the pantry you will find have made use of glass jars for many things in there.
 There are several of those large square ones with glass tops one sees in stores filled with candy, and in them Indian meal, rye meal, graham flour, oatmeal, etc. Common jars and not quite airtight for canning,
 keep filled with tapioca, rice, raisins | entrants, citron, soda and everything one uses often, which should be kept from air and dust, but in sight Peanut butter jars and the snal matted milk bottles are just right tc | hold nutrnegs, whole cloves and all. | spice, ginger root, sage and mustard | seed, and many other good things thu busy housewife needs at this seasor of the year. when picking, preserving | etc. :
 Speaking of picking reminds me O i an easily prepared and tasty relish W,
 make when ,cucumbers are plentiful. A Tasty ReIish-Grate cucumber l and onions fine, proportion three GU ] cumbers to one small onion, little salt and pour over this cold vinegar. Pu | in jars and, seal. This makes de
 licious filling for sandwiches. |, Although we have as yet no discov' l cry column, I am going to send thre, | which may be helpful.
 | Satisfactory patty cases may b,
 made from a rich pie crust rolled thin | cut in large circles and baked on tn, | bottom of a set of inverted cup cak, tins. Perhaps some do not know tha | a brown and faky crust is more easil, | obtained If brushed over with cream or milk just before baking.
 l When preparing salted peanuts, i | they are set in the olive oil in wirt
 croquette basket thev will cook muci more evenly.
 A teaspoonful of vinegar added tc the hot. lard just before frying dough 1 nuts keeps them from absorbing fat ONE OF THEM.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
MA HAS TAKEN A VACATION.

Dear Sisters: have taken the ad- vice of some of the Sisters and taken a vacation During my vacation I saw a house furnished entirely in antiques, the second, of the kind that I have visited.
 added one more -iece of china to my collection.
 have been much interested in all the letters, and amused to be men, tioned in the stories.
 I am busy with preserving, grape juice, drying apples, etc, and I was reminded of Jim, I think it was, who detested dried apple pies; and it re- minded me also of poem written by Josh Billings. This is all I can re- member of it:
 Dried apple pies!
 loathe, abhor fdetest, despise,, Abominate dried apple pies. I like good bread, I like good meat. Or anything that's fit to eat; But of all poor grub beneath the The poorest is dried apple piesi The farmer takes his gnarliest fruit, 'Tis wormy, bitter and hard to boot: They leave the hulls to make us cough And don't take half the peelings off. Then on a dirty Ncord/ they're strung, And from some chamber window
 hung, And there they serve for roost for flies Until they're ready to be pies.'
 Maine Lover,S Ina of Canterbury Antique and A Co-Solid: I received the cards all right. Will return favor wate1ford TT
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
A DRIED APPLE CAKE RECIPE
 FOR JIM.

Dear Editor and Sisters. It seems to be rule of the Corner when a new thing Is discovered to pass 1t along to the other sisters. Now l am not orig inal, enough to discover anything new. bat have found new uses for few things that may be of interest to some one.
 F'irst-A member of my family who Is fond of cucumbers likes them very thin and crisp, so I tried slicing them into cold water with a vegetable sheer Is minutes before serving, ana IL prov ed to be just the thing.
 Second-When have a large quan- tity of tomatoes to peel at one. time, as for canning, I fill a, wire vegetable basket such as is used for boiling po- tatoes, plunge for few seconds ln ? kettle of boiling water tol loosen the skins. It Is much quicker than pour ing hot water over them, and Dasket- ful can be prepared in few minutes. x Y. E.: I congratulate you on re- ceiving prize.
 Jim: will now send that recipe for Dried Apple cake-Three cups dried apples soaked over night, chop lightly, and simmer two hours in two cups o1 molasses. Let them get cold. Take one cup sugar, two eggs. one cup milk two thirds cup butter, one teaspoon saleratus. Make quite stiff with nour' then pour in the>apples.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
GOOD CANDY RECIPES.

Dear Cornerites: As have often whiled the time away reading, the most interesting and most useful letters in The Bulletin from the many members of the Social Corner. I have decided to write at least one letter which I hope will interest, and be of some use to others.
 live in one of the prettiest places in The Rose,' my native city. The house stands on a hill from which can be seen the dewdrops sparkling on the trees in some woods a short distance off. A noisy brook murmurs and sings on its way through these woods, and here in the woods in autumn it Is proven true that "asters on brookside make asters in the brook"
 At this time the trees are red and gold and looking through the trees at twilight the setting sun, bright and golden, can be seen shining down among the trees.
 Do any of you sisters or brothers like to wander through the woods, or some country pls,ce7 do and often do. I soon shall be wandering about in my spare moments, gather ing chestnuts. and Talnuts and listen ing to the chattering of the squirrels. really love nature
 On rainy days often spend the time in making candy; and as it helps ito while away the time I am going to write recipe or two for home made candy which may taste good to you.
 Chocolate Fudge-Three cups sugar, 1-2 cup of milk, squares of cholocate, two tablespoons, butter size of an egg Mix and boil fifteen minutes stirring constantly. Remove from Stove, add ing one teaspoon of vanilla. and beat till it grains. Pour into buttered tins. Cool and cut into squares.
 Chocolate creams-Three cups gran ulated sugar and one cup of milk; boil ten minutes; stir until cold and creamy; roll into balls and cover with melted chocolate.
 1, 2, g. 4 Cake-One cup butter, one cup milk. 2 cups sugar. cups flour, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon soda, l teaspoon cream of tartar.
 I hope these recipes will do some one good; but know the girls will like the candy recipes best.
 With best regards to the Corner, I am, Yours ever.
 WINNING ROSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
HOW TO CLEAN GAS RANGE.


 Dear Sisters of the Social Corner; No doubt you all desire to have your gas bills as small as possible, and one way of doing this is to keep your range clean.-
 /. dirty gas or fuel range consumes about double the fuel.
 To clean the gas range nrst' Iake out tray under burners and clean. Llft burners from socket and put them in hot soapsuds and scrub them we'll and with nail clean small gas holes. Take a small whisk broom and clean thor oughly top of stove. Put burners and tray back in place.
 Next take out grates ana clean Tn either side of oven you vii find bolts, fake them out and gently pull the lin- ine towards you. It will come out like a souare- box Give 1t a good clean ing, also. Now look in stove and you wifi find the piece back of oven lining very dirty. Ashes and scarbon will De in evidence. Take an old knife and give the inside good scraping. After that is done put lining back, ifasten it in, set back grates, and the next time YOU w bake you will find great differ encc.Y s
 thorough cleaning will make an oli sss rang is JEANETTEa
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
Rich Women and Poor Children
 By Hans Ostwald Arranged and Translated by L. l. Hood and L. B. Sayes
 for The Bulletin
By Hans Ostwald

It Is a well known fact that unem- ployed wealthy women are often at a loss to occupy their time, and here is suggestion whereby their empty, mo- notonous lives might become interest ing. and they might convey and receive genuine joy, as well as lifelong grati- tude from. the children of poor par ents by taking in charge their educa- ton and training
 Institutions and homes are founded for the care of the mentally weak and badly crippled in nearly every large city, but there is seldom more ithan a supscription solicited from the rich when a personal interest and super vision would be of aid to both parties The care of needy children is a no- ble work, but it is often lacking in un- derstanding of the child nature, in fact shuts out the possibility of such an understanding. J " To one who has lived in the heart of happy German family it is a pleas ure to be able to tell how one of it's inmates has been able, out of her abundance, to help the poor little waifs
 A celebrated Berlin physician and his wife have thought of new way to bring help and healing to these home
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
.akETuRAH AIMS PIE.


 Editor Social Corner: I am still Hard by nature and by name. 1 am indeed more wild than tame, for l am as mad as a halter. for it is not an easy matter with my avo1rdupols to get into the Corner.
 Keturah Ann says there is the gift of gab and the gift. of blab. She says Nat and I have both gifts-both are always kicking up some bobbery.
 When I tell you about the pie she made the other day think you will all agree that She can kick up &me bob bery. h the center was a man with a slpuch hat and hogs all around him. What does that mean% says4. Why, says she, that is Nat and his hogse
 T, snum,p says I, that is too good to leat. I wish 1 knew his address, would send it to him"
 Nobody but her would ever think oi such thing, but she is always do- ing the unexpected. I had seen her cut out animals and fry, but I had never seen her cut up such bcbbery with piecrust before.
 Look out for the pie with a man with slouch hat and hogs all around
 ABTJAH HARD. Jumping Off Place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28

charming graces they develop in the little dances, and what talent they show for acting. It is of the utmost importance to the physician in charge that the children gain in weight.
 With ,many children a, gain of nine pounds lin six weeks has been reach ed. Better than this could hardly be expected. Not only is the immediate Improvement in health desired, but lasting one expected.
 The gain inA weight and height was most noticeable and lasting in the poorly nourished, ill-fed children.
 In his clinic in West Berlin, the physician has further opportunity to observe these children, and he has the satisfactory proof that the result IS lasting, that this four to six weeks stay in the suburbs is of the greatest benefit to the children. If this under taking is as a drop in the ocean, yet it is of greater significance than it appears at first glance Here is an example, and an example easily fol- lowed. How many wealthy women suffer from the emptiness of their lfves?, They do not draw away from charitable duties, but they have not satisfaction from the various contri- buttons constitutions that they are
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less ones and teach them the true meaning of a home.
 Near Potsdam, in a western suburb of Berlin, this doctor has built, a house, half of which is given up to the exclusive use of eight children in need of medical care. Every four to eight weeks Dr. Abraham takes out of the city of Berlin a number of children suffering for want of light and air, and who can expect no help from the government Or city. This home is open the whole year. and sends from its doors many rosy checked, happy chil- dren. who have learned the true mean ing of home.
 Naturally there is no expense for the small inmates, as the doctor selects his patients from the poorest of the work ing classes. The daily routine in the home is carried on with a view to see- ing that the children gain in weight as much as possible. Early hours are en- forced. Instead of the customary mud dy coffee given them at breakfast in their homes. these children are provid- ed with good oatmeal, milk and rolls. Then away to the sandpile to forget all past unhappiness in the land of Make Believe. Here in a quiet corner of the grounds, behind shrubs and bushes. the childish imagination can develop and grow.
 Dolls, gardens are planned and laid out, each one different from the other.
 These incipient landscape gardeners lay out, with surprising skill, flower beds, straight and winding paths, groups of trees arranged in geomet- rica1 order, and stone ba1ustrades all made from the sand.
 Even more beautiful are the sand houses Some of these models are fit for exhibitions, so .original is the work and its conception. Many of the chill dren build their housesr~in a most stately manner, on a high hill under which rl1shes a little waterfall made of ffnfoil Others antuse' themselves in making smooth lawns on which are placed some decorative plants.
 !. One hour before noon is devoted to gymnastics under the doctors super vision. This takes place always in the open. even in winter. Mostly light ex- ercises. sometimes with the ring and bar.
 Then comes luncheon of chocolate or milk, with bread and butter, followed by a little school work. In winter bowling is allowed or skating on the ice covered tennis court.
 After meals the children must rest.
 Afternoons all go for walk in the woods, followed by all kinds of games. Little plays and dialogues are cleverly studied and given. How thankful these poor children are to know about things they never learn at home. What
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
HOW TO USE ELDERBERREs.

Dear Friends and Editor: In some localities huckleberries were scarce this season and many housewives are thus deprived of an important addi- ton to their fruit closet for pie timbef during the winter.
 Sad, indeed, if Abijah Hard, Uncle Nat, or Josiah should fail to be pro- vided with this delectable dessert!
 But Mother Nature has provided for this contingency with an unusually large supply of berries this season, which is close second to the huckle- berry-indeed, one friend says she likes them better-the elderberry.
 Now, don't shrug your shoulders at such plebian fruit, but remember ''The proof of the pudding is in the eating.'' Until within a few seasons I had sup posed them only used incidentally their syrup being one of the finest blood purifiers known.
 An aged lady also tells me that they are excellent for rheumatism, in eith- CT case making a syrup much as we do grape juice.
 They can be had for the prcking all along our highways and pastures, and without danger to life or limb, as in x Y Els experience picking cherries By the way, x r 2. next year try the cherries with equal parts of green grapes-makes delicious jelly Elderberries for Pies-Nine pounds fruit picked from stemsy three pounds sugar, one pint cider vinegar, cook then can them.
 No. 2!Seven pounds fruit, fou, pounds sugar, one pint vinegar, two tablespoons cinnamon, one tablespoon cloves, boil thoroughly. this may be kept in open jar.
 No. 3-To number one add a few slices lemon for those who like the flavor.
 These suggestions may be of some
 use to some sister who has never uset this fruit.
 Most cordially yours, ORRILLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
HOW TO MAKE ARTIFICIAL BoU-
 DUETS.


 Dear Editor and Sisters: am go- ing to tell you how to make some pretty bouquets for winter.
 Gather fine leaved plants with stiff stem, like the peppergrass, Gypsophila, or any old>weeds, have. a basin of water and a basin of flour; first dip in water. thoroughly then in the flour have them completely covered with flour; lay each one on a newspaper (The Bulletin) until dry; tie together and you will have an .all-white bou- quet. Put in a blue, or green vase with little sand in vase to keep 1t from tipping over.
 Artificial CoraI--Melt together yellow resin, four parts; vermillioA. one part. This gives a pretty effect to glass, twigs, cindefs, stones. etc., dipped into the mixture and dried.
 Rarberry and Apple -JelIy-Four quarts of barberries and six sour ap- pies cooked together until thoroughly done with. small quantity of water Strain through jelly bag and proceed as for other jelly Very nice with game of all kinds.
 Lots of nice stories and helpful things in our Social Corner, and love to read them every one. LUCY ACORN.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28

part way up and one in center top; put saltspoon of salt in top, after you have packed them, one large end down, then the small end, so as to fit in closer. I add about twelve mus tard seed and a piece of alum; to a pint jar pour over cider vinegar two thirds and rest cold water. Put on new rubber ring and screw cover on, tip sideways and if no vinegar leaks out you are o. K. They look nice done this way and won't disappoint you. Be sure to have a tiny stem on each cu- cumper. J. B. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
NOTICE TO THE EDITOR.

\ !
 Dear, Editor and Sisters: The temp tation to come again. is irresistible. Aunty: Sorry you didn't get the card. The fault must be with the postoff1ce department, not the Editor, as it did not go through the Edithor's hands. .epaticas, you know, are evergreen. and may be found Gf looked for) any season, though perhaps more easily in spring. Of course, I like my cro- cheted bag as well as ever Did you have any reason to think I didn't? As for the fair question, didn't expect it to benefit me-was working for your benefit and Biddy's. Will send another card soon. Hope you get it.
 Dear Editor: I prophesE the. time of your life reading and judging those Christmas letters. I expect all the sis ters, including yours truly" will work overtime trying for those prizes.
 HEPATICA
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-28
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS FROM
 BEE.


 Social Corner Members: As I am much interested in Christmas work, am glad this subject is to be con- sidered. will try and give an idea or two.
 We all have many friends whom we wish to remember sand while we may not be able to remember them with such gifts as we would like to, let us not forget them.
 My list usually numbers twenty five and sometimes -over; and the pennies have to be made to go a long way. If we can only send pretty card or booklet, it is sure to be appreciated, for ''it is sweet to be remembered" !" you know; and there are numerous articles which can be purchased for ten or even five cents that are both useful and pretty. |. As to homemade gifts, ribbon bags in the various styles are pretty and acceptable, and by getting the ribbon at sale, the ribbon for the bag and drawstrings need not cost over a quar- ter. I have bought two and one-third yards of linen sheeting two yards wide, pulling threads to divide it into eight equal portions pasted one and one-half inch hem around them and hemStitehed them, embroidered an in- itialA on each and one or two of the tray cloths made nice present.
 One could use the linen in dresser covers or table covers finished in the same way. I purchased my linen at a linen store and paid only sixty-nine cents a yard; but I think one can get | it most anywhere for one dollar yard. have embroidered waists, center pieces and jabots for gifts. A pair of pillow covers make a nice present. Hemstirch buttonhole in scallops the ends and embroider an initial or mon ogram on them.
 Most of us has some friend that we feel we are not able to buy anything nice enough for, while we can make them. something, and that win mean