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Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
A HOME DRUG STORE.

Grandma had always kept herbs in the attic and some simple remedies in the cupboard, but when her daughter took command of the household she put lock on the cupboard in her room and arranged the upper helf-three sheiyes-Which had a door of its own for her home drug store. On the lower shelf was a roll of soft white rags one of old flannel. a box of medicated cotton, a little package of wool for earache, an old thin blanket and an old bed sheet On the middle shelf was a package of catnip and one of sage for colds, one of WornWood for sprains, a tin box of soot for stomach ache. a bottle of witch hazel one of camphor, one of camphorated oil, a box of home made ointment from Balm of Gilaad buds and sweet agra mony cooked in lard, a box of plain vaseline and one of carbonated vase line, and one of cold cream; a pair of small scissors, a needle and white thread a package of court plaster and one of old glove fingers and finger cots
 On the upper shelf was a bottle of alcohol, one of peppermint, one Of wintergreen and one of Jamaica gin ger. small flask of the best brandy, a bottle each of homemade grape, blackberry and wild cherry juice, 8 bottle of paragOric. one of anise, and one or CdSSOT OH. 1nSu d DOJlI0 OI arnicaL, one of Valerian a supply of reliable cough and croup medicine, 8 bottle of good liinment, some oiled muslin, a package of carbonated ban dages some bowel and nerve tablets from her family physician and in a tin box in the corner was a bottle of car boEc acid and one of laudanum. There was also a, cake of good carbolic soap and one of pure castle.
 In her wardrobe was a warm kimo na, slippers and an old shawl where they could be easily found.
 She also p1 ovided ktnona and slip pers in her daughters room and flannel wraps for each of the children in case of sudden sickness in the night.
 In a chest in the attic was stored a reserve fund of white rags. old fan neI. pieces of old quilts, etc. and there were paper bags of all kinds of herbs. There was also a family syringe, a large and a. small hot water bag, a soapstone and two bricks where she could find them when wanted. The bricks and stone were fitted with cloth bags. ETTA BARBER
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
TESTED RECIPES.

Yum Yum Cake-One lb. seedIess raisins. Z cups sugar, teaspoons cin- namon, a little nutmeg and salt, ta- blespoons lard, cups of cold water Boil all together for 10 minutes and when cool add cups of flour and teaspoon of soda. Bake one hour and three-quarters in slow over. Lovely.
 Fudge Cake-One cup sugar, two tablespoons of cocoa, IA cup butter, l egg, 1 teaspoon of salt. one teaspoon soda dissolved in one-half cup of sour milk; 1 12 cups of flour: vanilla, 1-4 cup of boiling water added last Fill ing, 1 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon of cocoa. tWo-thirds cup of sugar, one tablespoon of butter, one tablespoon cornstarch Cook until thick
 Brown Bread-One cup of sour milk, one cup of sweet milk, one egg, two thirds of a cup of molasses, one ta- blespOon of sugar, one teaspoon of saleratus dissolved in a little of the milk, one quarter teaspoon of salt. two cups of rolled meal, raisins if desired. Bake in three pint pail covered for one hour and fifteen minutes.
 Peanut Butter Fudge-Two cups of brown sugar, two thirds cup of milk, dissolve and let boil hard, stirring but little until it forms a soft ball in wa ter; remove from stove, add four ta- blespOons of peanut butter and stir until dissolved; add one teaspoon of vanilla, one-third cup of raisins, cut raisins small beat all until creamy.
 FAT CONTRIBUTOR.
 K txr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
THE TRAINING OF CHILDREN.

Dear Editor and Friends in the So- cial Corner: How glad we all are to see the sun once more after the much needed rains.
 Now guess the wells will fill up and we can all drink aqua pura to our hearts content.
 Sister Grace: You are very good at guessing. Now you must know that alPs fair in love and war, but in our Corner it's different. Here there's no fair telling tales out of school. 1 at tended the New London county fair the second day and met quite g few old friends. fer I once resided not many miles from the city of Norwich. l also met A few Of the Cornerites in the tent that was so kindly and thoughtfully provided by The Bulletin company. As many of us are mothers and 8 few now members who are mothers of little children have written quite recently. 1t may be helpful for Us to discuss together the matter of training our children successfully. We all know that there are several degrees of failure and success to be reached. and cniy occasionally do we meet mother who we have reason to think
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04

When The Norwich Bulletin reached Jane Ann's it was hard work to leave 1t alone until read through. It had meant a good deal to her from the first, and now with the picnics, fairs and all it was more interesting than ever
 She had been disappointed in not be- ing able to attend any of the fairs, but after their trip to Hartford Nat had been unusually hard working. Some times it seemed to her as if she would like to get out and meet the sisters, but was rather bashful and generally had considerable work to do.
 It was Saturday, and The Bulletin was full of picnic plans.
 Nat and John Henry having finished up the husking, had got the chores done and were ready for supper a lit tie earlier than common. Jane Ann was hurrying around, putting the fin iShing touches to the table when Nat spoke so suddenly she nearly dropped the dish of beans she had just taken from the oven.
 What in tarnation ails the women, anyway ?'
 Jane Ann looked up to see he was reading The Bulletin.
 Here they've hardly got over the fairs and they want another picnic. More liberty they have. more they want"
 Jane Ann said nothing, for she knew he was tired and hungry and would perhaps think differently after supper So she held her peace. But not so John Henry He knew how his Mother long ed to meet the sisters, so he spoke up now:
 Why don't you invite them here. Pa? We could have q nutting party in the woods back of the barn. and Pm sure they'd all have g good time"
 Mats fork of beans was suspended half way to his mouth while he seemed to think John Henry had taken leave of his senses.
 By tucket!" he suddenly eXclaim ed. I'll do so, mebbe.'
 After supper he got pencil and pa per and began to figure.
 How many names you s'pose l got so far 2" he finally asked lover teW hundred. 'Spose I'm goin' to have that many come I guess not!
 "Oh, they won't all some, Pa! And then they always carry lunch
 Wall! I'll see," says Nat.
 No more was said on the subject un til Monday morning. when Nat re- marked at breakfast:
 Pretty good weather for picnics, and I s'pose if we've got to have it nights well get it done with"
 Jane Ann was in furry, for now Nat would know no rest until it was over
 When Rural Delivery came along he was told to pass the word. He and
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
CHERISETTE HAS BEEN VERY
 BUSY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I want to thank The Bulletin for its generosity in providing a tent for our sisters, which proved a pleasant meeting place for us all.
 I also want to thank all the sisters who have so generously taken me to all their entertainments during the past few weeks.
 Theoda: I sincerely hope I shall meet you again, as l enjoyed the few min- uteS in your company.
 Married and Happy: Where is the proposition you were going to suggest Too bad we can't meet at Lincoln park. I fully expected to go there.
 Black Pansy; I have been very, very busy since I moved. Have fully in tended very week to write, but 'twould be too late when I could spare the time Have sewed all the time and taken a great many stitches.
 Peggy Ann: What a pleasant meet ing when you came for the key to the Papa's Boy: Surely your auto is a safe running one. I have enjoyed many rides with you.
 Best wishes to all
 CHERISETTE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
Gods Flags.

 (M. ". Leighton in Boston News Let I'm sure Gods flags are the fairest
 flags
 In all the wide. wide world, And they tell so true what the wealth When we see their folds unfurled. Crimson and gold in the west at
 night
 The following day will be clear and
 bright
 A long, gray fish in the evening sky Jack Frost Is hurTying fast this way. Long, silvery rays shot through with
 light Twill rain somewhere before the night. Light heecy clouds in a clear. blue Like the snowy sheep in the pasture
 nigh:
 The day will be fair for work or play; Rejoice and sing for the merry May. A streak of light meath leaden snowfakes faIling-haste ye home. Black clouds rolling. hurrytng by, Boreas whistles and sweeps the sky. Still so still, with a eoppery hue Earthquake weather-no sign of blue. I'm sure Gods flags are the fairest
 flags
 In ali the wide, wide world They tell so true what the weather'u
 be.
 when we see their folds unfurled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
WE LIVE 4 TRUE STORY DAY
 BY DAY.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: I have been much interested in the letters on the subject of Reading All of them so good. Have read most of the books mentioned; to read and en- joy the salnc stories forms a, bond of sympathy between friends.
 Each one of us Is the principal character in q story. A true story, we are living day by day. It may not be as interesting as we would like it we can see to it that the heroine is honest and upright, devoted, and true" and that goes a long way to- wards making the story a success.
 Reading is one of my greatest pleasures, but Business before pleasure is motto~I adopted some time ago. and try to live up to. To get the work fairly well done up be- fore taking up a book. But once in awhile pleasure will slip in ahead.
 It was so the other morning. I was putting the sitting room in order, had just time to do 1t before getting din- ner, and was busy picking up the papers and magazines, when my eye fell on the book I had been reading the night before. left open at such an interesting chapter. We'll I just had to read a page or two, and do you know, tefore realized it the morning was nearly gone, the clock striking aroused me to the fact that there was but an hour before Simon would be in to dinner. Just then the telephone bell rang and Simon's voice said:
 Sister Mary and her husband came on the train and will be up to dinner"
 'They will! I cried" 70, goodness gracious!" I haven't a thing for din ner, have been so busy. thought we'd just have q lunch of bread and milk"
 We'll" Gays simon, T don't see what I can do about it. You'n have to go to the butcher's."
 or course. all the while I was talk ing I was doing a deal of thinking. and had about made up my mind what to do. So I said
 We'll don worry I'll make out some how" hung up the receiver and hustled.
 Now Sim II likes me to set a good table, rarticuIarly when we have con, pany and I do too. Any way, l be-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
HINTS AND HELPS FROM PA.
 THENCE


 Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: have been unable to write but I nave been with you all in thought and enjoyed your letters. How I should 1 nave liked to have taken in the fair , anu picnic; but being quite an invalid am out of all pleasant and enjoy able times,
 I have enjoyed Joseph Does talk and a6Vlce about flowers. It's a subjeIct ! or which 1 never tire. Now I am g'O- Ing 10 put question to him. I never Could get any gardener or nurseryman MIo could answer: What to do to phIoE to keep them from miIdewine? ?"
 It seems to make no difference whether it's a wet or dry season. or what kind of soil the mildew comes Just the same and ruins the phlox- what the cut worms leave.
 Now l must tell you a remedy for cut worms. At night make a very strong suds with soap and then sprin- kIe your plants with it and they will let them alone; but you must be faith ful and do it each night until the tune the season is over for them to, eat
 Save all your soot from stovepipes ana. c9lmneys and put on the ground
 Plant something else between each kind of chrysanthemums for II the roots hit each other they will mix not only the and pink one are planted side II bV " side, next blooming period the white Will be a tawny pink, or dirty white. and the pink a pale tawny pink: also never plant the button varieties near the larger varieties or they will all run out and become much smaller in size.
 In the fall drive stakes at each four mt f11aTT7 bed, nail little strips on top and very cold nights lay sheets or burlap on frames and your beds Will unfold much more perfect and longed
 Sisters, get a supply of mending cot ton on cards and spools one. two. three and four threads; you can get all shades. If your cotton gloves give out take one strand the color of them and mend them.
 If your husbands overalls and jump CTS get small holes in them take one or two threads of it according to thickness of cloth
 Take two or three colors and mend your carpets. Take black and mend holes in black and white duck shirts.
 White and darn your dish towels and hand towels.
 Even your portieres you can mend with it; and with patience and ease one can scarcely tell where the hole was. learned these things by ex- perience, so wish to pass it on.
 Wish some of the flower lovers of the Corner could see my dahlias. have fifty-eight varieties and my cosmos have been a sheet of pink and white since the middle of June
 Yesterday was my birthday and one of the cards sent ma had the fol- lowing verse, which I will pass or for you one and all
 There's much in the world we want
 for,
 But the things we get are few; But I've garnered the best of thoughts
 for
 A birthday wish for you.
 PA ATTErNCtE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
That Picnic in Mats Woods

The Telephone were pretty Busy bod fes, with Chatterbox to help. Bee kept buzzing around the flowers telling Cal la Lily, Violet, Azalea, Corndower, Pink Rose, Aroutus, Morning Glory, Golden rod, Chrysanthemum and the rest.
 Wednesday had been appointed and the hour set for 10 o'clock, but really it wasn't more than S.30 when teams began to arrive. Such a jolly crowd. all trying to find out each others names. Suddenly some one pointed up, and there came Fairy Godmother, as usual, in her airship.
 Such a welcome as Frank, Diana, Balsam Fir and our farzaway sisters received; but really l think the only gentleman If the party received as much attention as anyone. No one at first could guess who he was, until Rural Delivery exclaimed Job, and they all guessed the Editor
 While still laughing, Ma says: Where's that setting hen?"
 All looked around in time to see Bid dy come clucl1ing around the corner with Spring Chicken peeping along be- hind her. With moro laughter they now started for the woods.
 Such a perfect day. Just right to gather nuts, and soon all were having a glorious time
 John Henry, Papa's Boy and Jim were having the time of their lives shaking the trees.
 Jane Ann called them when the last tree was shook and they gathered sticks and stuff for a fire. It wasn't long before the pleasant smell of coffee was in the air
 Nat had been having so many com pliments over his fine farm and stock, Jane Ann and the others make ready especially haugs, that he never even basket and he saw a big pitcher of cream and seven pumpkin pies
 Hannah Who, Aunty, SimOn's Wife, Theoda and Aunt Mehitable helped Jane Ann and the others made ready for lunch.
 Everyone enjoyed the dainties and many .tOasts were given.
 After luncheon more nuts were gath cred, and all enjoyed the joke on Peg gy Annes little girl, who found an acorn and called it a big chestnut.
 Grace and Crimson Rambler found a Fern
 Interested Reader asked what va riety and a loud laugh rang out to find she was the Social Corner Fern.
 A good time was certainly enjoyed by all, and Nats head was fairly turn- ed with the compliments showered on he and Jane Ann.
 With kind wishes all parted and went their separate ways with many kind thought for The Bulletin, which had made the Social Corner . place to make pleasant friendships.
 BLACK PANSY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04

quart of water until they make a strong tea, then hold the face over the steam, having the head and face cov- cred with 8 shawl so as to steam the affected parts well. For neuralgia 1t will give relief in a very short time. This is also good for +oothache and ear ache. When other things have failed, 1t Is simple but effective remedy.
 For Rurns and Scaids-Try just com mon baking sola; put two tablespoons into 8 cup half full of water and wet q piece of linen and spread over the burn. The pain will disappear like magic. If the burn is so deep that the skin has peeled off, dredge the dry soda right on the part affected Soda is also wart with needle until 1t bleeds. then rub on dry soda one or two times and the waTt will come off.
 For chapped Hands-Powdered starch Is an excellent preventive for chapped hands. After having washed and thor oughly dressed, give them @ good rub ping with the starch. It is also good to keep your needles, when sewing, from sticking, and prevents them from rust ing. It is therefore advisable to have a small box In the work basket, as well as near your wash basin.
 Another receipt for chapped hands is equal parts of rose water and gly- ceFine, with Q few drops of carbo1lc acid added, and given a good shaking up This I have found to be excellent.
 Recipes for the Invaiid-Beef tea Mince one pound of lean beef put it into a jar with. one cup of cold wateer and cover closely Set in a boiler or steamer and cook for three or four hours; then strain and season.
 Beef Essence: Put one pound of atnY- TO11f on cover. Put it into a kettle of cold water and then let boil until the meat in the jar has the juice extracted and the fibre becomes coIorless; season to taste, and skim when cold.
 Barley Water: Two ounces of pearled barley put into one half pint boiling water; let simmer g. few min utes, drain off, then add two quarts of boiling water with a few figs and til reduced one half; strain, sweeten to taste, adding the juice of lemon or nutmeg if preferred.
 FIaxseed Lemonade: Pour onto four tablespoons of whole faxseed, one quart boiling water, and add the Juice of two lemons. Let it steep for three hours keeping it closely covered; ; sweeten to taste. This is excellent for colds.
 Slippery Elm Tea: Pour boiling wa ter over bark after breaking it up in small pieces; cover the pitcher con- taining it and let it stand until cool; then add lemon juice, if you like, and SWeeten.
 MuIIed ButtermiIk: The well beaten yolk of one egg, added to boiling but termilll; then let it boil. Another way is to thicken the boiling buttermilk with a little flour that has been wet up well with cold buttermiik.
 Baked Milk: Put in a jar and cover over with a piece of white paper and bake moderate in oven until it comes up thick like cream. This can be taken b ythe most delicate stomach.
 SISTER c. E. S.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
SWEET LAvENDER's PIES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: Here l am again after a little silence. I have been busy canning, etc, also have had company from dear old Connecticut We did enjoy our selves, as we had not seen each other for almost four years.
 I want to thank Frank, also Hill Top, for their nice thoughts and wishes.
 am going to send in my pie recipes that hubby and l love so well. Hope those who try it will love them also. The Date Pie I have sent you, I be- lieve This noon we had our Peach Pie. Of course. you all know how to make the crusts, but I only make and bake one shell for
 Peach Pie-Halve your ripe peaches and line a deep pie plate with the hollow side up, arranging them neat ly: when ready to serve cover with ingue made of white of one egg with a teaspoon of sugar. This you will find delicious.
 Now that we have all the cream cheese Dutch cheese, it is called also) that we want to make We find
 Apple Pie with Cream Cheese eatable Make pie with one crust. While pie is still hot press cheese through po- tato ricer on top of pie and serve.
 Cranberry Meringue Pie-Now it's time for cranberries, try this some time: Chop finely one cup of cram berries, add one cup sugar, tablespoon melted. butter, beaten yolks of two or three eggs q use two; mix well; )turn into pie tin lined with paste and bake in quick oven; be careful not to let it bubble. Beat whites of eggs to stiff froth, add cwo tablespoons of sugar, little lemon extract spread lightly on pie when baked and brown in oven.
 I find I have dandy luck in greasing my pie tins first. then dust with flour.
 SWEET LAVENDER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04

Mir Editor and Members of the So- ciaI Corner: The ubiquitous Telephone again seeks the cooperation of the Social Corner: Win the sisters follow the lead of sensible women everywhere who are working a quiet dress reform by placing a few gathers, or small pIaits, in the backs of their skirts to make enough fulness 80 that the gar ment may hang gracefully, thus en- hancing freedom of movement as well as grace of outline
 The Social Corner is an institut1o3 that should stand for right living and high thinking, for nlodesty and for chastity, The thoughts of 3 woman in sltted skirt can rise no higher than the part of her person exposed to view by the open space. Dress skirts of medium fitness and of medium length are pretty and desirable-wear those. Insert a panel, if the dresses you have make your figure an object of remark and of ridfcule. There are plenty of fashions in vogue that are graceful. tasteful, hygienic and becon- ing that you will select those for your self. and particularly for your school girl daughter, is the hope of your
 THE TELEPHONE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-04
TIMELY RECIPES FROM FRANK.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: The exchange of recipes is good and helpful
 Sweet Pickled Peaches are excellent Put two pounds of brown sugar. two cups of vinegar and one ounce of stick cinnamon into a saucepan and bring to the boiling point. and let boil 20 minutes: dip one-haIf peck of peaches separately into hot water and then rub off the fur with a towel; stick each peach with four cloves; put into syrup and cook until soft, using one half the peaches at a time
 Preserve Sour Milk for winter use by putting into a stone jar, or clean butter tubs. after soured, and the soured rich buttermilb: add salt enough for a. salt flavor and stir every day or two. After filling set in a cool place not to freeze too hard. When used up we wish for more sour cream and sour milk to make corn bread and cakes-better than baking powder and sweet milk; i'll measuring the soda allow a heaped tea spoon to a quart of sour milk; and a shallow measure just below the edge of the spoon to a pint of sour milk; free the soda from every lump, wet it in cold water and stir it in lasts stir thoroughly through and through the batter, and the bread will be light in the right heat of oven.
 Boston Brown Bread-Two cups of sour milk, two large cups meal and one cup flour, one scant cup of molasSes with teaspoon of soda. stirred in 1t; half teaspoon of salt and one cup of sweet Nailk or water enough for a thin batter; put in two pound coffee can and steam three hours. l set mine in the warm oven to dry. It is nice with or without cream or butter.
 Chestnut FilIine-BoiI the chestnuts in slightly heated water until soft, peel and mash to a paste while hot; beat yolks of four eggs with a quarter of a pound of powdered sugar until thick, add a quarter of a pound of chestnut paste and mix until creamy, and spread between brown bread, cake, or white bread. Good in the children's lunch box.
 Rural Delivery you do not all low the slight herb to grow in your garden. Why should not the brethren wear a, bit of narrow yellow ribbon at taChed to the watch chain as well as the great and little grandmas? It is a Social Corner charm to know who's who. 1 was a little stung as I could not attend the fair to wear the yellow and get face to face with any of the Cornerites. Married and Happy was so kind IS to equip me with the vel low ribbon. May nothing ever mar her state of happiness. It would have been as sweet to me as honey to have met all who wore the yellow bow at The Bulletin tent,
 FRANK.