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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-11-18
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the past week, having been threaten
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be about the streets. Mr.. Piercy's
condition was not serious and he
merely took the necessary precau-
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r. JENKINS ELECTED

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. 1s.-Edward
r. Jenkins of Connecticut was elect
ed president of the American Asso-
citation of Agricultural and Expert
ment stations, which concluded its
annual convention here yesterday. A
E. Brown of Washington was elect
ed vice president.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1912-11-18

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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
A WORD OF WARMING.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: ] knew celluloid was of a highly
inflammable nature, as 1t is composed
of gun cotton, camphOr and other
substances: but I did not think much
about it until last summer when the
accidental ignition of a cellulOid side
comb in my home caused a fire which
might have proved serious but for
the prompt action Of my sister in law
One morning she lighted a lamp
Near it on the dresser" was a small
side comb. She was startled by an
explosion and a blaze. She grabbed
a pair of shears lying near, and poked
the comb off onto the floor and kept
it in motion until it was consumed
She then turned to the dresser" and
was Mortified to see the muslin win
dow curtains a blazing mass With a
wool knit skirt which happened to be
near at hand, she pulled the curtains
from their fastenings and smothered
the flames. The shade also had
caught and was burning fiercely, that
too she smothered with the skirt
This all happened in much less time
than 1t has taken me to write it, yet
the curtains were nearly consumed,
the shade ruined and the window cas-
tngs scorched and blistered, all from
a tiny spark which flew from a match
and found Judgement on a side comb
In these days of complicated hair
dressing we women are compelled to
wear side combs, barrettes, etc, if we
would follow Dame Fashion. and it is
difficult to buy anything but culluloid.
Even the expensive ones are Of eel
luloid | made a tour of one of our
city's stores, and in only one instance
could | find anything but celluloid. In
one store ] managed to buy one dozen
Japanese shell hair pins. All that
they had in stock. ! ordered side
combs and barrette of she'll but the
order has not yet been filed so | am
still wearing celluloid, though I much
prefer not to- but sisters, though we
may be obliged to wear celluloid hair
'necessaries" we should be very care
full that they do not come in contact
with fire, for We may find the old
adage How great fire a tiny spark
kindleth" fully emphasized And those
of you who have celluloid toilet ac-
cessories on your dressers, beware, for
disaster OF even death may Turk in the
dainty articles
Mothers who allow their little ones
to play with celIuloid toys, take warn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16

The day to which the Social Corner
folks had been looking forward with
delightful anticipation for several
weeks-their second anniversary
dawned clear and bright the sun
shone with spring like warmth, and
the March wind. which for several
days had been bowling vociferously,
had Gained to a gentle zephyr.
The invitations had been sent out
upon the suggestion Of NJ. z. NJ, nam
ing Norwich Grange Hall as the place
of meeting, and the hour 1 o'clock in
the afternoon Promptly on time the
guests began to arrive. coming by
steam and trolley, by team and auto
mobile, from all surrounding towns.
So many ladies on the street at the
same time caused a bEstander to re-
mark that all the stores in Norwich
must be having a bargain day.
Reaching the hail, they were met
and welcomed by the Social Corner
Editor, who introduced them to Ruth.
the chairman of the reception com
mittee. Assisting Ruth in receiving
were The Dreamer, Billie, Centennial
Square and Ready.
Just as the last intrOductions were
being made there was a little f1utter
Of excitement, which soon subsidized
when it was learned that Mrs. NJ. c.
3. Robinson had just arrived in an
aerOplane that being the most up-to-
date mode of travel An hour was
then spent in social intercourse. and
many laughable incidents took place,
while all were trying to find out who
was who" Some who thought thew
knew. were surprised to find they
didn't, while others who thought they
didn't found they did. Altogether it
was delightful hour. and proved d
help and inspiration for the work to
follow
At o'clock the Editor called the
guests TO order with d few we'll chos-
en- words Of welcome He was follow
ed by Brother Bromley, who read a
poem which combined all the sweet
ness and beauty of his former poems.
with a sympathy and tender emotion
called forth by the joyful yet i'm
pressive occasion.
NJ. Roena then read a charming pa
per upon the subject Flowers for the
Home and their effect upon our char
acter, which proved she was a true ma
ture lover.
A short discussion upon the raising
of flowers was participated in by Faye
Nerna. Sweet Lavender, Cherisette A
Flower Lover, and Corndower. each of
whom spoke in an entertaining and
helpful strain.
A humorous story by Rural Deliv-
| cry delighted the audience and many
said it was better than his story Of
''The Doin's at Socialville.''
The Birds of Connecticut" was the
subject Of an interesting paper read
by Avis, while Our Feathered
Friends" given by F. G. c., proved
equally instructive.
The Social Corner choir led in sing
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
RECIPES FROM cYs WIFE.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner [
think perhaps. you would like some
Of the recipes that | have tried and
found not wanting
Gingerbread: Take one cup of mo-
lasSes, a large spoonful of lard or
drippinss a level teaspoon of salt,
ginger and cinnamon one half cup of
boiling water, with q level teaspoon Of
soda stirred IN and pour into other
mixture and put in one and one-half
cup Of sifted flour; if not thick enough
add little more until it is. The
beauty of this is to have il soft after
baking
Ginger Contamination cup Of
molasseE. d large tablespoon of lard
or drippiDgs, one teaspoon soda. tea
spoon of salt and same Of ginger. Put
molaSses ana lard on stove and boil
three minutes, then add about a cup
Ct flour with salt soda and ginger pu.
in it: sift and add more flour-enough
to llnead on board. This makes about
twelve. Roll thin. Double recipe for
any amount you wish to make.
Sponge Cake-One cup Of sugar. TWO
eggs, d pinch Cf salt, one cup of flour
sitted three times with a level tea
spoon Of baking powder. Break eggs
in BOWL beat well, sift in sugar, little
at q tine, beat, put in flour. beat,
then add 5 tablespoons cold water
and one teaspoon lemon Bake 80
minutes twenty without opening door
Of the oven. Stand on wet cloth for
ten minutes when taken out Of the
even.
CY'S WIFE
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16

of tattin jabOt and it was so pretty
would like to have one like it. A
friend showed me a tea apron she had
trimmed with tattin, it was lovely.
Bee: Thank you for speaking so
kindly of our members, we do enjoy
everything just as it comes in the
Corner. ! wish / could offer a sug-
geStiOn but 1 am not able to. l have
no doubt some one will help you out.
Papa's Boy: guess the card l sent
got lost l will remember you again.
l am proud Of my Social Corner card
collection. l am keeping these sep
arate from my others.
Queen Bess: 1t has always SEEM
ed to me that there is nothing in this
world that can equal a tender mother
love. Who can pat the bumped head
so lovingly, or do up the bruised ting-
ers so tenderIy as Mother and with
a kiss.
Smile. it is better. The little one is
ready for play again Notice it when
you will when the little one is sick,
Mother is the only one that is wanted.
Take a large family of children and
let all be well but one how careful
" the true mother will watch over the
delicate one.
There are children also come here
who will play for a while but they
will say after while I want to &c
home and see Mamma. I wonder
where [ would be tonight if it had not
been for a true and loving and gentle
| mother. How often has she said
wish:
Il could bear the pain for YOU
But she could not How 1 missed
| those gentle hands to do for me in the
| first sickness had after she was gone
| Kind friends came and did all they
could, but I missed a sweet face.
Kind regards for all.
DE A
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
A sIx-FooT sNowDRIFT.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: I am much pleased to see new
members joining US. especially
\ Maine Lover: Yes, | would like
to shake hands with you. for I lived
in Mansfield five years and I am now
guessing who's who. About four
years ago [ visited friends through
the town
Would YOU mind giving me the
names Of your two daughters?
Ready: DO you really feel big, all
little bodies generally do, so they tell
me. If there is any danger to your
getting stuck in the mud. wait until
l. get thawed out Perhaps | could
give you a lift. I took a snapshot to-
day, along the road of a snowdrift
six feet. If it shows up good perhaps
the editor would like a picture to put
in the paper.
Balsam Fir. Why don't you send
some of your warm weather up here
Since March came in it has bean zero
and below.
Blue Bell: l don't know but there
are plenty of grisL mills around Maine.
If you asked me about snow drifts,
could tell you better Perhaps Bee
cy knows more than l do about it.
Better ask her.
Cherisette: Did you ever skate on
Columbia lake? Would imagine it
would be ok. I have been across in
rowbcat years ago.
Maine. FROZEN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
SOCIAL CORNERS SECOND ANNIVERSARY
By GIenwood

ing Danish That Frown,' Airline pre-
siding at the piano. The choir includ-
ed such well known members as Jim
and John, Nat and Charley, Elizabeth,
Marigold, Rosemary, Pink Rose. Blue
bell, Dorothy,e Blanche, Anna, Clover
blossom, Crimson Rambler, Wild
Cherry. Rainbow, Silver Sixpence,
Somebody, Patience, L. H. X, N. Lu
ella, LaboreT's Wife, and Crusoe.
Kitty katnip then read clever
story. which was heartily applauded-
An essay upon THE Responsibilities
of the Home was read by Queen
Bess in a clear, convincing manner
This was followed by a discussion
of Home Problems, in which A Well
Wisher, A. Mother, B. B. A. and Sa-
lemite participated.
The song, Tangled Threads" was
sweetly sung by the choir, after which
Ruth gave a most excellent paper up
on Friendship. She was followed by
Eudora and Theoda in brief remarks
upon the subject
Mrs. Robinson then read a paper en-
titled Woman in the Home; in Bust
ness; in Politics" Her paper was well
prepared. earnestly presented, and her
arguments very convincing. An ami
mated discussion followed, in which
mantha ]. Z. T., Balsam Fir, Aunt
Mehitable, Patty Emerald and Polly
Peppermint expressed their views in
courteous. inellige manner.
Necia gave a vivid account of her
journey from Florida Potlatch' a
charming description Of the western
country from which she came.
The Editor then made a brief but
interesting speech in closing, and in
vited the company to follow him TO
the dining hall, where they found daln-
tily arranged tables fairly groaning
beneath the weight Of good things ar
ranged thereon.
Clara Of Canterbury and Louise had
charge of this part Of the programme,
end that they had done their part we'll
was proven by the excellence and va
riety Of the menu prepared.
They were assisted in the prepare
ton of the supper by Ma, Frank,
/ Aunty and Isabel, while Sweet Six
/ teen. Silver Bell, Grille, Dolly, c. II.
! S. Papa Boy and A Merry Farmer
Soy. with bright smiling faces, waited
upon the tables.
/ Grandma's IVY. strong and vigorous,
! was gracefully trained over the table,
while on the others were bouquets OF
cut flowers. contributed by the flower
/ lovers. The places of honor were oc-
cupied by The Man Who Talks, The
Parson. The IdIer and The Farmer
who had received special invitations.
( The lively conversation, the cordial
/ itv and good fellowship which prevail
/ ed made the time pass all too quickly,
and the memory Of the Social Cor
/ ner's Second Anniversary will long be
| remembered as an unclouded bright
! SPOT in the lives Of the Social Corner
| folks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
RURAL DELIVERY NOT A MAIL
CARRIER.

Dear Editor Social Corner and Sis
tiers: Isabel: Your words of praise
Of country life were very pleasing.
We, too, used to live in the city and
trusted in Providence; but our health
was not as good as out in the pure
open air, and now we are trusting in
the rural districts. We do not quite
understand how you know some of the
members of the grange here Perhaps
you live nearer to US then any mem
Der Of the Social Corner who knows
Blue Bells of Scotland: Many thanks
for your sympathy. No doubt. you
thought / was rural mail carrier
You will have to guess again, as 1 have
never carried the mail. | live on a
rural route, and like yourself l have
much sympathy for the carriers and
have often treated our carrier with a
lunch and hot coffee during the severe
winter months. I have never lived in
Plainfield.
Frank of Moosup: You missed the
time Of your life not to attend the
"Old Folks Concert" at Colchester.
RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
BECCY THANKS ALL FOR JOHNNY
CAKE RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: Thought | must call again and
thank the Sisters once more FIR their
johnrycake recipes. for they still keep
coming. can't thank each one in
dividually as it would take up too
much space, so will thank all together;
am still trying tie new ones and f1nL
them Just fine.
Dear Farmers Wife, think you
gave a fine emergency dinner; how
surprising it is what one can do with
so little, sometimes.
Dear Blue Bells-CiuesS [ shall have
10 hunt up Frozen and find where to
get good meal ground, as I would not
know where to 60 to find a grist mill
i'm Maine: but how well I remember
going TO mill for my father when a
very young girl IN Connecticut
yhnk + could go to that very same
spot now. although it was q good many
wears ago. l then enjoyed no better
sport.
was much interested last week in
seeing two new ones from Mansfield.
Dear Maine Lover: l thank you for
the handshake you have given me, and
yOu do seem like an old friends, as
] lived in Mansfield years ago, and it
seems like old tines to hear from that
town.
Dear Ready / trust you viii hear
from me often enough. perhaps 50
much so that II E5s0ld bar out the old
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
A FINE LETTER FROM M. RoENA

Dear Editor and Sisters Of the So
cial Corner: After a week Of cold.
dreary and sunless days, the sun has
appeared in all its splendor How we
do appreciate it, and can almost i'm
agine we hear the buebirds and see
the robins.
While We have not mad the cold
weather you have had in Connecticut
mercury not going below zero but
once, it has been plenty cold to suit
US, and frequently we hear it said
1t has been the coolest weather in
many years. ] want to thank all
the sisters Of the Corner for their kind
words of love and sympathy. / assure
you I have appreciated every kindness
that has been shown me: alsn the post
cards that have expressed good wishes
and good cheer; and to the dear little
cight-year- Old girl who divided her
"dollies' with the twins | would
say God bless you; and ! know YOU
will grow up to be q lovely, useful
woman. | would like to take your
mamma by the hand for ! know she
is a lovely Christian woman: and to
the brother who sent the little jack
cts [ would say thanks.
Our little Ruth has passed away.
Five months she was loaned TO US,
long enough to win our love. but her
mission here has been filled. We loved
her dearly, but she has been called
home. We think of her now as being
safe in the arms or Jesus, safe in
His gentle care" Through tear
stained eyes and an aching heart we
can look to Him who gave her and
say: The Lord gaze, the lord mas
taken away: blessed be His name.
This little verse was sent TO me.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

FROZEN promises to send the So
oial Corner a picture of Names six
foot suOwbanks if she gets a good one.
We shall be pleased to print it.
GLENWOOD'S report Of the doings
at the second anniversary of the So
cial Corner leaves no doubt that she
is eligible for place on the editorial
staff.
PORTOBELLO surprised the editor
this week by sending in willow ware
poem from Nova Scotia for. which we
thank her. it viii be printed next
week
Z. S. Thanks for legend in poet
~ Of blue willUw-ware. 1t is long, but
we will print it for those who have
and fancy the ware
c. H. s. Chicopee-We have a pref
~ souvenir card awaiting your ad-
d~.ss from an appreciative sister.
no THE WATERS The pigeon
hole holds lots Of good things. Let
tsrs from Crusoe, Grille, jim. A Cos
old and others viii appear next week.
STORIES From c. S. p. and Eta
Barber received and will be used in
their turn. Also an Easter story
from A. A. p.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
J. {. rs WAY Or USING sUGNRED
PRESERVE.

Social Corner Sisters and Friends.
Looking over the preserves on the
swing shelf, ] found a four quart stone
Jar Of grape preserve. marked 1909
ON opening it ] found 1t had sugareG
hard and solid l brought the lar
upstairs, dug The preserve out with
a snort strong spoon, put into granite
saucepan, added some cold water
placed on back of stove, peeled some
apples (lhal needed attention.. ana
cracked what made two cups of wal
nuts, chopped them, sliced the apples,
and put both into saucepan with grape
on stove. When the apples were done
took saucepan off, and next day lined
q pie tin With crust. filed scdntily
with the conglomeration, and baked
Beat White Of two eggs stiff with one
tablespoon fine sugar; put over top,
and returned TO oven till light brown.
The rest of it ! put in tumblers and
cups and put parafin over the tops,
for future use. The pie was all right.
None left for a sample.
| think the apple-cTeam cake filing
by Cook of Norwich very nice.
If any of the Social Corner readers
really want the willow ware poem l
VIII lend the editor my book-St.
Nicholas. November. 1884, which has
all Of the poem in if.
l think one of the Norwich Libraries
may nave the book. Life is too short
fer ne TO write it all. I want our So
cial Corner family TO have all thare
is: and the best
Yantlc J. E T.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
AS FRANK VIEWS THE SlTUA.
TlON,

Dear Social Corner Friends: The
woman is the mother Of man. and her
right TO influence votes-to teach the
indwellins principles which make an
abiding foundation for good citizenship
has not been improved as it should
have been, it seems to me. or her
rights would be more readily recogniz-
ed.
believe in woman's rights: but
there need be no haste, since it is bet
ter to so slow and sure In intellect
uahty some American women are the
equal of some Of our greatest men:
and feel proud of the noble women
who write letters to The Bulletins So
cial Corner. Haste in demands for
tine ballot may make social disturb
anceS not easily corrected
Abolishing saloons does not ouench
the thirst which supports them. The
thirst is the thing to overcome, and
the saloons will grow beautifully less
Uncle Sam always has a penny IN
his purse. and that is why his banks
never burst. Beg pardon, if this is
not SO, III jump Jim Crow
FRANK.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16

store in New York they told me the
work was worth $50 Perhaps some
saw my tea gown, few years ago,
a the New London fair. ! have made
two silk portieres with nine pounds
of silk rags; and still l can't vote for
Roosevelt OF LaH'ollete. | have moth
ing against Taft; he is a good man
but not Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a
New York city boy, and he has had
an educe ton that few men have had.
He is the smartest man in the United
States, and one of the smartset in the
world, al d should he die tomorrow
the papers would ali laud him to the
seventh heaven. | well remember how
they hated poor Lincoln; and the un-
kind things they said about him. Could
he have heard one-half Of the good
they say now, how happy he would
have felt.
If I could only vote for Roosevelt
and LaFollette, | would vote early
and often.
AN OUTSIDER
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
WOULD SHUT-INS LIKE PATCH
WORK PIECES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters. Have read Montvilles letter,
asking for the poem. The Bell of the
Atlantic" Am sending a copy of it
that ! copied out of an old newspaper
Nat: I wonder if I know you Don
you play the fiddle and Jane Ann the
organ?
I wonder if the snut-ins would like
pieces for patchwork l have three
children and do all my sewing; have
quite d, large roll of pretty wash
goods; would be glad to send them to
you.
How / would like to have the first
seat on the woodbOX ana win that cup
and saucer at Ready's. l have never
been to Leonard Bridge. Would not
how now to get there.
Have any of the sisters made any
of The bead bags you see so many of
| would like 10 make one. but DON
know. I should Ike directions.
Will send a recipe for
Apple Cake-Three-q quarters cup of
milk 1 tablespoon butter. cup sugar,
2 teaspoons baking powder. : large
cups flour. Put in pie plates. cut
apples in small quarters, lay over top,
sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
This makes three cakes and is fine.
Wishing all the sisters good luck.
VEIL
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-03-16
CHERISETTE SENDS GREETINGS
TO ALL.

Editor and Social fCorner Sisters:
About two weeks ago l came across
a Bulletin dated Saturday, October /,
1912 with IL columns credited to
e?
the Social Corner, and when received
my Saturday paper March 9 with its
seven full columns ] rejoiced in the
rapid growth of our family and how
pleasing 70 our editor to think what a
success this Corner has been-and help
as well.
Would like to speak of a remedy
for rlngworm On the head Of an axe
place a piece of linen rag three or
four inches square and set fire with
a match. After it is burned you will
observe beads Of sweat; with the end
of finger rub one on the rfugworm anG
let dry. 1t will stop its spreading
and d few applications will Kill it en-
tirely. This is an old fashioned rem
edy. but tried and sure.
Peggy Anne: l wish to apologize
for n0r sending You a pattern OF the
SWastika quilt. Have been very busy
dressnlaking and neglected it. Will
send it before long so you may piece
It some time. Am sorry you were shut
in so long.
Sister Ready: Who has received the
cup and saucer? Pretty disagreeable
travelling to get anywhere, and busy
times ahead of US.
Ne: You and l are Interested in
chickens; have no hens setting get;
and We cannot accommodate many
early chicks. A little later l anucl-
pate raising 200 chickens. as hubby
and | think fowls a pretty paying in
vestment.
C. 4. S: Riverside farm is a lovely
place to spend a vacation: and as a
child ] spent many happy hours there
gathering eggs with Aunt H. La
ter l boarded there one term of school
and am acquainted with your father
Papa's Boy: Probably you are get
ting ready for spring work. 50 the
Cog and gun will nave to rest until
fall Little boys can drive the
horses, etc, and save many steps for
the tired father when he begins his
plowing.
Shut-In: Did you receive the post
card Hope you are shut in no long
er
Greetings TO all.
CHERISETTE.
Leonard Bridge.