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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
HOUSEHOLD HINTS FROM GUESS

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Don't all run away now because I have appear ed again. It has been some time since ] wrote, but l have been quite busy We have read the Social Corner every Saturday l thought I must add my little mite. if only few lines I hope all the Sisters are through clean ing. and also wish I was myself
 Here are a few hints:
 In making starch if the Sisters will add a little kerosene oil it will give the clothes a gloss and they will also be smooth to iron.
 Kerosene is nice to put in the water you wash windows with: also paint It is also great to take soreness out of cuts if put in as soon as cut. There are great many uses for kerosene. I herewith enclose Q recipe for
 Doughnuts-One cup of sugar, 9 eggs beaten light a large tablespoon of shortening, a little nutmeg 1 cup of sweet milk and 2 teaspoons of cream or tartar and 1 of soda flour to make a soft dough. I have splendid luck with them.
 Was glad the Sisters liked the drop cookies.
 Estella: You will have to try again for my initials are not M A. L.
 Aunty: I received q card from you some time ago. Thank you for the same; but the one you received with Guess on was not from me
 l think l have chatted long enough for this time. so will say goodbye wishing all good luck.
 GUESS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
THE FASHIONS As Reported After Church By An Observant Deacon

My Uncle Malachi is 8 deacon in the Church of Good Will When Uncle Malachi got back from meeting one beautiful spring Sunday in the year 1913 Aunt Jeanette. his wife. who had been detained at home by an unsea- sonable influenza. eagerly inquired:
 Did any of them have on anything new today, Malachi?'
 Well, 1 should say so,' replied Un- cle Malachi. Looked like a squad of scarecrows on dress parade Darius Duttons wife was out in a brand new suit about the complexion of dry mus tard. That woman grows hefty every day. I wish you could have seen her when she struck out down the aisle after Darius. Darius steps lively, you know. The words of the poet, although used in dissimilar reference. came for cibly to my mind:
 "'She starts. she moves. she seems to The thrill of life along her keel!'
 "Pshaw. You needn't look so hor- rffed, Jeanette. The woman tempted me or at least her hobbie skirt did
 T don't see what you men folks have got to brag of. in quantity of goods or width of garment cut in Aunt Jean ette You better return to the garb of the patrtarchs and prophets"
 
 CTS and depriving widows and or phans of their living" Ioftily contin- ued Uncle Malachi. ignoring both the interruption and the sarcasm. Tt has been a contributing factor in bringing about the embarrassment of that great finishing concern by reducing their output one-haif. Besides, as I have already intimated, the hobble skirt is demoralizing and dishguring lovely woman of all ages and sizes through out the civilized world"
 Aunt Jeanette tossed her head. How would I look in a crinoline and a lowered muslin delaine of seven un- gored breadths gathered in at the waist?" she demanded
 Like a balloon on legs. my dear.
 And you wouldn't be seen crossing the road with me?"
 Certainly not!"
 Then I think you better keep still about the hobble skirt. For my part, think what is the fashion looks well. Anyway. know what isn't the fashion doesn't look we'll"
 And her hat" went on Uncle Ma lachi, about the size of my two hands with three great bows sticking
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
South CanterburN.
MEMORIAL DAY SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Social Corner sisters:-WilI try and write you a few lines to let you know I haven't forgotten you quite yet. 1 take much pleasure in reading Social Corner topics
 l am sending few new ideas.
 Aline: Hope you will write again. Your story was just grand Very glad I had the pleasure of meeting one of the sisters.
 Chatterbox: Haven't heard from you for long time. What are you doing?
 Crimson Rambler: Your ideas of sitting hens are all right. It have quite a lot of chicks.
 R. L. NJ: \ cure for headache. One way I cure them is take half cup of hot water just before going to bed three nights running and then stop three. This will help your head ache
 Another way is to make meal poultice by putting half cup of In- dian meal or (White meaD into a bowl, pour boiling water over it. take a square of white cloth and put some dough on it, fiatten it out with your spoon, and put on a layer of dry mus tard and fold over the other half of the cloth and mOisten it so the mus tard will take hold good; place this pOulHCe mustard side on your head where if aches and hold it there just as long as you can let it burn some that is the time it is doing the most good; then when you wish to move it put on your left arm just above where the pulse beats.
 Leave it there as long as you can. I think this will help your headache. l remain your Social Corner Sister.
 AUNT HESTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

straight out behind, a quarter of yard-fOre and aft extension is the trick of the moment-and around the front 8 band in sort of a cog-Wheel pattern, red, and blue. and green, and yellow, and black, and tinsel, and span gIeS, and anything else you can tnlnk of. That geWgaW alone cost two dol lars and a half. So I overheard her telling in the VeStibule. Worth about twenty five cents. That's the way mans money goes. Jeanette. And Just because there's some fool war going on the other side of the world every wom- an in Dutton Four Corners must have her hat trimmed in epauletS and sleeve stripes. Might as well wind new pair of gaIlowses around it. They'd look just as well, and be just as suitable.
 By the way. Jeanette, what has be- come of the dear old ladies with hair banded madonna wise on either side the face. and a respectable bonnet tied under the chin? We never see one of them in Good Will church now. The type has become extinct. There was Mrs. Stacy today. That woman never will see 69 again. Hair white as wool, but dressed over an enormous all- around rat. It would need a half buShel measure to cover her head. It wasn't covered today, though. Just topped by a perky little jockey with a wreath of pink and blue posies and a skeleton feather dangling down the back.
 "Oh! you ought to have seen Alberta Sears long -waisted blouse. Now l maintain, Jeanette, that there is a place on the female form divine where the waistband belongs, and appear ances are not improved by carrying it up to the armpits, or dropping it half way to the knees.
 And that Sykes girl-always makes me think of g walking beanpole. She had her skirts tied around her ankles with some kind of a sash contrivance, a collar up to her ears. three yards of chain swinging from her pipestem neck and sleeve frills down to her knuckles.
 70, Fashion, in thy name. what out rages are perpetrated!"
 What was the text today, Ma lacht?" at last inquired Aunt Jean cite.
 T declare. Jeanette blamed if I can tell you. Just as it was being given out Darius wife came in, in her hobble skirt, and took my mind clear off. But I can tell you what it ought to have been: Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher. vanity of vanities. all IS vanity"
 LUCILLE DREW.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
Weekly Menu.
Family of Six.


 Sunday dinner-Potted roast of beef Casually about IS cents per pound), mashed potatoes, lettuce sliced toma- toes, bread and butter, strawberry shortcake.
 Sunday supper-Combinatio salad, bread and butter, plain cake.
 Monday breakfact-Crushed straw berries. bread and butter, cream of wheat.
 Monday dinner - Vegetable soup (made from broth of pot roast), crack CTS, bread and butter, boiled rice.
 Monday supper-Cold sliced beef, rice muffins, Social Corner layer cake. Tuesday breakfast-Rice pancakes, hash, bread and butter.
 Tuesday dinner-Beef stew (made from left over roast, with minced on- ion, tomato, rice and potato), bread and butter, lemon pie.
 Tuesday supper-Crushed strawber- ries. hot biscuits. Social Corner sour milk gingerbread.
 Wednesday breakfast - Sour milk pancakes, sliced tomatoes bread and butter.
 Wednesday dinner succotash, bread and butter, tapioca pudding.
 Wednesday supPer-Pineapple short cake
 Thursday breakfast - Cream of wheat, corn cakes with syrup.
 Thursday dinner-Creamed aspara- gus, stewed beans. bread and butter, rice pudding.
 Thursday supper-Combinatio sal ad, Social Corner sugar cookies.
 Friday breaLfast-Sliced bananas, bread and butter. cream of wheat.
 Friday dinner-Codfshca baked potatoes, mullins, sliced tomatoes, bread pudding.
 Friday supper-Potato salad, Socail Corner layer cake.
 Saturday breakFast-Tomato soup, bread and butter, apple dumpling
 Saturday dinner-Tomato soup, bread and butter, apple dumping. Saturday supper-Baked beans, brown bread, pickles. Social Corner ginger bread. Sunday breakfast-Reheated beans, steamed brown bread, cocoa In this menu the aim is to bring out the point of using the left overs. Tea and coffee are omitted, as they are beverages which each family uses te suit it's wants. DREAMER
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
A WEEKS ECONOMICAL BILL OF
 FARE.

Dear Social Corner Friends Since all are compelled to eat to live. and more than one-half of a housekeeper S time is spent preparing meals, a week ly menu, as suggested by our Corner friend, Rheul, might be helpful to some. It is given with the idea of saving as much time and thought as possible in preparing the meals. as well as economy in buying, yet with that all-important end in view of haV- ing good wholesome, sustaining foods
 Here are a few hints to start with on how to be saving:
 First If family's consumption of potatoes, turnips and onions Is com parattvely small there Is no saving in buying such vegetables in large quan- tities unless the house affords an ex- ceptionally good place for Keeping them and all city houses do not af- ford conveniences for storing foods In certain seasons vegetables spoil very quickly: hence the loss Of half a peck of potatoes, or onions, is easier to grin and bear than the loss of half a bushel.
 When l first observed a grocer sell ing one onion to d customer 1 gazed in astonishment. Since then I have learned to never buy more than five cents worth of onions at a time, a.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
AwoRD FROM FAIRY eo0MorHgR

Dear Editor and Social Corner Children:-HoW do you all do this fine day? Where I am it is very cool and the wind blows a gale. I cannot invite you to sit with me on my wood box. as Ready did, for it is very small one and has a coal bod for company. Ii any of my Social Corner children will come and sit on my large and airy Neranda to have a Social Corner chat with me, I will give the first one who calls a souvenir of the occasion.
 AIne I thank you for letting me go to Havana with the rest. I assure you ] enjoy being with the young people, For such an old lady 1 can get around quite lively.
 Frank. Dear child I trust you are well. The lily of the valley is my favorite flower.
 Simon's Wife: l shall have to have a bow of yellow ribbon
 Ministers Daughter We are de- lighted to have you call again.
 Iamigaine: Ready could not take the wood box with her as it belonged to the house in which she lived.
 Crimson Rambler: 1 am glad to read something again from your pen.
 Aunt Mehitable: Your fire drill was all right. I trust no Social Corner member will have a, real experience.
 Theoda How are the chickens ? Wish l could have called.
 Aunty: How are you these fine days?
 Married and Happy: Have you moved yet?
 Ma: A card to you some fine day
 M. Roena l was to glad to hear from you, Am glad to know you are well.
 L. H. K: How are you? Well. I trust.
 Papa's Boy; I see a good many autos and l always think of you.
 With best wishes to all Social Cor ner children l remain. as ever your
 kAlRA ELllALLL.ELLL
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

Dear Editor and Sisters: have taken a little rest from writing lately and thought as this morning was so cool and breezy l might scatter a few enjoyed reading the letters and find them helpful
 I never thought I would want to cross the water, but l did enjoy my self going on our journey to see Aline. I wonder if Aline (nee Alien) realizes that she has duplicated the name of Aline, or has the original one died out? :? (No offense meant) I have enjoyed all the good times given by the Sisters and l thank all for inviting me to them.
 Ready: I miss you greatly. If you didn't write every week. 1t is lonesome to know that you are so far away; but do come often and let us begin to guess Who is Who"
 Pink Rose: I am quite well-have not heard from you for some time. Perhaps the line is busy. as usual. Sweet Lavender: Thanks for the pie recipe. Have not tried 1t yet. but will some day, and will let you know how l like it. I wonder if you ever tried making pies of green quinces-made the same as apples. Polly Wintergreen: I am not as tired as 1 was-haVe rested some. How about that birthday of yours the 23d Shall try and remember it with a card if nothing more.
 Theoda: You must be more careful and have your bottles labeled more accurately as there is danger in such mistakes: be sure and not have the bottles resemble each other too much. Ha! Hal
 Hepatica: I like my new home very much. If you ever drive by. stop in and give me a call. Eliza Jane: Was glad to see you in print. Do come again. How l miss our rambles after dandeions You looked natural the other day when l left you at the station. Biddy: Did you get home all right the other night with your chicken and other stray chick? Where are the old writers? Maine Lover and others, we miss you. Are you too busy to write? We'll, I can hear the Editor say
 Stop that nonsense and give someone else a chance"
 am. as ever. your AUNTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
DISEASED HOLLYHOCKS-LOUSY
 NASTURTiUMS.

Editor Social Corner: The rust or fungi on the hOllEhOCkS has greatly reduced their cultivation. Where they are buggy ar the roots or in the foliage 1t is possible to preserve them by watering or spraying with insecticides, bus when this microscopic parasite called rust appears the plant must once be dug mp and burned or be deeply buried 10 save the rest. There Is no way to make an end of it.
 As to lousy nastuTtmms they are seldom troubled with lice unless assO- ciated with lousy plants like gerani- unS, golden glow. roses. etc. Ii re ouires repeated spraying with coap- suds, Quassia water, or water with q little kerosene in 1t to make an end made from coal tar which put in water will kill worms al the roots of plants without killing the plants.
 Lime water poured upon any WOrmy soil, in pots or tubs, or in beds. will drive the worms tO the top and they may be readily slain.
 The art of making attractive flower beds on the lawn is easily acquired. Topples mixed make a showy bed as do petunlas or ZinneaS. Lawn beds may be made with a castor oil bean. one or two cannas or even a cl1ln1p of free towering dahlias for the high center. then the fiery salVia next, petuniaS French narigolds with low towering edge plants on the outside. Success sive boomers and flowers of good stay ing qualities as well as brilliant Colors should be chosen. It is all matter of taste. Study your catalogue care fully and you will be able to make beds which will make a brilliant floral show.
 IT is we'll every season to put in new perennials so as to have an ever flow ering border, one that will make flow CTS every month from March to No vember.
 TnGFoEJ nom
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

DREAMER-Card received and mailed as you directed.
 BILLIE Cards received and sent as you wished.
 AJNTY-Card received and mailed to Frank.
 FROZEN-Card received and mailed to Aunty.
 FAYE vERNA-Card received and mailed to Frank.
 BLANCH- Cards received and the one to Frank mailed.
 APPLE BLOSSO8I-A card from Blanche to you awaits your full ad- dress.
 AUNT HESTER-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 READY-Cards received and mailed to Biddy as you wished.
 RUTH-Card received and mailed 10 Frank
 INTERESTED READER-Card re- Ceived and mailed to Frank.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

they spoil so quickly. Doesn't seem much like Nutmeggers trick but well, there are tricks in all trades. A housewife ought to be entitled to one or two.
 Second-Another waste of time and energy is in preparing a dish which consumes several hours of prepara- tion, only to disappear while the pre- parer is looking at her beautiful work of art.
 Third-It is a mothers duty to en- deavor to create in her little ones taste for all simple, nourishing foods. Then they will never turn up their noses at a strangers table.
 Fourth-It is not economical to buy fruits and vegetables out of season.
 Fifth-It is not absolutely necessary to serve meat more than once a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
SUGGESTIONS FROM BEE.

Dear Members of the Social Corner: l want to thank all who responded to my requests for recipes and in regard to the chair
 Biddy: Those drop cakes are fine; also, Franks cake. Hope to try the other recipes sOon.
 Sweet Lavender: For several years have made date pies and know they are good.
 Billie: Your idea for meat loaf is great Won't you send in your recipe for it, as there are SC many ways of making it yours may be different
 Sunshine: I hear you are soon to be nearer the trolley You will surely want a quilting party then.
 Can Joseph Doe. or anyone else,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
REASONABLE TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I will send a few tested recipes.
 Cherry Cake-Three eggs, beaten light, one cup of suger, one cup of flour sifted with one teaspoon of bak- ing powder. salt. two tablespoons of water; flavor with vanilla. bake in two layers
 Filling: Cook together one sup su- gar and two of pitted cherries, one teaspoon of butter and one of corn starch.
 Cherry Pudding cup of sugar, one egg, one cup of water and two cups of flour one tablespoon of butter and one of baking powder. Grease your dish and line with the dough an inch thick: put in cherries, draw the dough over the top and bake two hours. Serve with sauce.
 Isabelle: Why have you kept me~in the dark so long? Thought you were a Scotland. lass. Let us hear from you soon.
 Ready: Am sorry you are going to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: l think Wednesday is the pleas antest or happiest day of the week for me. Any time between 12 o'clock and 12-45 1 begin to look for my Social Corner Sisters call. for I read The Courier before l look at the other mail; nd to say that I enjoy every line of the letters is putting it mild
 Now l wish to ask d favor of you all l collect cancelled postage stamps and 1 would be glad if any of you have parcel post and Panama stanIps if you would send them to me, 1T you have no other use for them, l very much want 10 get all of those kinds that 1 can. Please send them to Ab- bic B. Pickering. Newington. N. H., Box 57. R. F. D. No. 1. rural delivery from Portsmouth
 Remember directions, for l shall continue to use my pen name. Many thanks for favors.
 Blanche: Received your card. I en-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
The Man Who Never Was a Boy

The Man Who Never Was a Boy. Of all the men the world has seen Since Time his rounds began. There's one I pity every day Earth's first and foremost man; Just think of all the fun he missed By failing to enjoy The dear delights of youthtime, For-he never was a boy. He never stubbed his naked toe Against a root or stone. He never with a. pin-hOOk fished For minnows all alone. He never sought the bumbiebee Among the daisies coy. Nor felt it's business end,
 Because-he never was a boy. He never hockey played. nor tied < bright and shining pail Down in the alley all alone
 To a trusting DOOdle'S tail. And when he home from swimmin
 came,
 His pleasure to destroy No slipper inteTfered
 BeCauSe-he never was a boy. He might remember splendid times Tn Eden's bowers-yet He never acted Romeo
 To a six year Juliet He never sent a valentine Intended to annoy His good but maiden aunt
 Because-he never was a boy. He never cut kite string, no, Nor hid an Easter egg: He never spoiled his pantaloOns 4 p1aytn' mumbley peg. He never from the attic stole 4 coon hunt to enjoy, Nor found the "old man" waiting, For-he never was a boy. ] pity him. why should I not? I even drop a tear; He never knew how much he missed He never will, I fear. And always when those dear old days My memories employ, ] pity him. earth's only man Whenever was a boy.
 Sent in by BILLIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
.lainfeld.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES.

Dear Editor and Friends of the So- cial Corner: As it is too cold this morning to be comfortable out of doors I am going to spend just a little of my time visiting with you all.
 Ma; Your Social Corner 4. B, C was fine Hope you won't be too busy with your chickens to favor us with 8 line occasionally.
 Sister Frank: So you have reached another mile stone on lite's journey. The Social Corner sisters will Join, I know, in wishing you many happy re- turns of your birthday.
 Sister Ready. Thanks for the com pnment paid recently. Please do not give up writing for The Corner. We will wait anxiously until you are set tied in your new home.
 Joseph Doe: My cannas are already sending out pretty red leaves. I sue
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24

Editor Social Corner: l want to say that I think the "Dreamer's Level Headed Views" were just about right, and l wish all of our congressman had as much good common sense as she has.
 Old Sol: I am much obliged for the compliment you gave me. 1 don t want to be a busy body, but some times I just have to speak my mind Thank you. Aline. I have always wanted to visit the West India Islands. but I am too busy to travel except on paper these days.
 ETTA BARBER Go1J J
Norwich bulletin., 1913-05-24
REASONABLE RECIPES.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner Herewith I send you a. few tested re- Cfpes.
 Elder Blossoms Wine-9 lbs sugar gallons water, 1 yeast cake, F cup lemon juice. l quart elder blossoms picked from stems. pounds raisins, 1 pound figs. l pound dates.
 Cocoanut Snow-3 cups white sugar, 1a cup maple sugar 1 teaspoonful vanilla or pineapple, 2 stiffly beaten egg whites; 11a cups cocoanut.
 Baked Citron Fudge-2 eggs, 1 cup sugar fl cup melted butter, F cup flour, ? squares melted chocolate.
 Cocoanut Fudge-2 cups granulated sugar 11a squares chocolate. shaved fine, butter size of an egg. 1 cup milk 3 tablespoonfuls cocoanuts.
 Thanks for box of slips from Theoda.
 LUZ OF CANTERBURY.