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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
A READY REMEDY.

Dear Editor of Social Corner: Have been reading the Social Corner, so thought I would write. I have never written before, but have long been a reader of the Corner. 1 thought would write and tell how to prepare salts for use so they will keep a year. and they are so good to take this weather and will save a doctors bill 8 good many times; good for head ache, dysentery and most everything if taken in time.
 Take a quarter of a pound and bake until it is like a white powder, then pour boiling water over them, enough to fill a pint bottle. cork and keep in a cool place. For an adult, one table spoon; children according to age. The beauty of this remedy is that it is always ready for use.
 Doesn't it seem nice after the rain l wonder how many of the sisters are at camp meeting today? I think it must be lovely up there.
 Sweet Picked Prunes-Soak lbs large prunes over night. then steam 20 minutes. Boil together 10 minutes 2 lbs. of sugar, one pint of vinegar, ounce each of whole cloves, stick cin- namon and 1-4 ounce of ginger. Add the prunes and simmer very gently un- til tender. can and seal Very good. l will close.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
THE BEAUTIFUL GROVE WHERE
 THEoDA is.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: l wish you were all here with me in this lovely large grove of white pines where am writing. It is hard much beauty and grandeur about me. The odor of the pine Is invigorating, but some way it does not arouse my mind to activity as I would have It
 There are hundreds and hundreds of these beautiful trees. some towering arrow, and many of them have no branches for 50 or TO feet from the ground AS there Is no undergrowth 1t is an ideal picnic grove, although 1t Is not let for such purposes A tiny stream of cold. sparkling water from a spring quietly pushes its way through its bed of rocks to a deeper pool near the roadside, where weary, thirsty man and beast can find refreshment.
 Huge bouIders are here, too; great and wonderful in their setting of ferns, tiny ferns growing from every crevice; but the most wonderful of all is where that tall pine gets its nourish- ment-growing as 1t does from the top of those mammoth rocks, as though it were not tall enough already. No woOdmans' axe is allowed to modest tree, as these wonderful old trees are the pride of the owner as well as the town.
 Off at a distance 1tan be seen peak after peak, shaded blue by their dis tance, and beyond and between is the valley with the streamlet running through.
 One of the greatest helps in sewing is to have the sewing machine do it's best work, which cannot be done if the machine is in need of cleaning or oil- ing. If the machine does not run as easily as it ought, try oiling it where you usually do with kerosene oil and fCLrI frr a 4kA wrr1Va it all off and oil aa usual. Use a good brand of oil that will not gum the machine I know of no machine that is oiled go little for the work it does, or has so little care. as a sewing machine Keep the belt tight. To remove oil or grease spots wash with soap and cold water. rubbing be- 1 tween the hands until removed. then wash as usual.
 On woolen goods, sponge with weak ammonia water.
 THEODA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30

'beliiHg bfishlyi then after the 5ars have beeA thefaHgAiy seaiaea and SfEf- iiizea BeHi In the vegetables IS Within an inch ef the top and cover instantly; cotton batting; twe thicknesses of pa- per and enc of muslin, all large enough te come well ever the edge; have these eut In readiness and place the cotton side next the jar, stretch tightly, wrap several times with eerd and tie; the steam makes the cotton airtight. Jars CT creeks gf any size may be used and are very convenient where A large family must can much fruit ef vege= tables
 Hints for Entertaining.
 Make your dinners small and fre- queRt, net large and seldom.
 2-Invite together only people you know te be eengsaia1.
 s-Never invite together two per- sons who aspire to be center points of attention or conversation.
 IA few courses perfectly cooked and perfectly served are far better than a long dinner with its accoEnpa- nying nerve-wrack for the hostess.
 5--Never try a new dish or recipe for company dinner Stick to old and we'll tried culinary efforts.
 6--Never, no matter If you are en- tertainfng royalty, make your hospital ity more pretentious than your purse can afford. Let the success of your hospitality depend more on well cook ed dishes. however simple; dainty dec- orations, however few, and congenial guests, rather than an elaborate dknner and large outlay of money.
 Grace: Your pretty view card re- ceived with thanks.
 Balsam Fir and Ready: Your cards and letters recently received. Thanks. I think it is pleasant to know Cor nerites' articles reach their destina- ton.
 Sweet Lavender: Glad to Hear from yoA again. Yours must have been busy, trying time. Hope your hubby will soon be himself again; but so wags the world along sunshine and shadow! Anyway, we can keep right on wishing, and so good night.
 FRANK.
 MoosuD,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
With My Books in Winter.

Winter is a clustering lout, Listen to his roaring routi Let me shut the racket out,
 Double lock the door; Mind and body both at ease, Now I can do as l please; I have warmth, contentnent, peace,
 Should one wish for more? An, how bright, how cheerful locks TondAr hearthfrel and my books, Ranged on shelves or stored in hooks.
 Make a brave array; All for use are, none for show. They are books I read and know, That is why love them so,
 My true friends are they. Noble prose and dainty verse, Novelists, philosophers, Dramatists and travellers
 I have close at hand; When some favorite I pick out. Dream of all 1t tells about, What care for winer's rout7
 I'm in Fairyland-
 Charles W. Hubner in Atlanta Con-
 stItution-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30

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 sent Y8H A BiFtAday esRa aa1d Asp
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 Fe1afives and friends gave me A gem
 uine surprise. PfaHs and pfsehygfaph
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 GeShHHeFts; esnsgsAf@ sf lee cream,
 cake aIia leHgnaaei played an fH1pe1t-
 nHaa5er nHs @ Of asinty fsit sihs and ssu twsntys
 three BlFfhAay eaa'as. I've from Se- eiai g6Ff16F mef1fBers, AtEnty Nc. and
 GhatteEB6# eaeA sending fae q card.
 ItAfiH YeHs
 received the ieng letter [ mailed you last spring te your box ndHaBefj Alsg several cards resolved letter from yVai aiHe papers and cards. Hope you
 HFe wei. Yeu haven't written for | FTezeni Hsw did the erayon work come en? Am going to ssnd you card SeQn4
 Antiques [ went te the picnic and had fine time. Wish you could hGve bggH there, tga.
 Nat Wake upi The hogs are out ef fas pen, and Jane Ann is in q stew
 for fear they'll run some Sf the fat | eff them and then she wort get that new hat you know you promised her. Polly Peppermint: Your report 0& 1 the ptenfc Whs fine. Just like readtn3 l q story. enjoyed Theudas too. | Theoda: suppose you are away on l the visit you told me about. Hope you
 had 8 fine time.
 l Aza1ea: think some plans are be- | ing made for a picnic some Saturday,
 in September. We'll try not to n1iGu l that one. l Spring Chicken: Please don't cacA1e ] so loud, you make my headache, be- | sides Biddy is ruffiing her feather fin green-eyed Jealousy, because her cackle will be exclusive no longer. l Ma and Pa: How do you do? 1 The same to everybody else. MAINE LOVER
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
A KNIT INSERTION.

Dear Editor and Sisters: have found out as some others have, if you come to The Corner once you want to come again. So here I am. How very warm 1t has been, but now it is cooler and perhaps the ones who knit will be ambitious to get their needles at work these cool days on the piazza or under the trees, so l will send in few di- rections for a knit insertion:
 Cast on II stitches, knit across twice plain.
 First row-Take off first stitch with and narrow. l plain, thread over and narrow, knit 1.
 Second row-Take of first stitch, knit 3. thread over and narrow, knit 8, thread over and narrow, knit 1.
 Third and Fourth rows-Same as second row. Commence again at the first row.
 Normandy Insertion Cast on 17 stitches and knit twice across plain. B. over, knit | over, knit 5. over, mar row, knit 1.
 Second row-Knit 8, over, narrow, knit 1. narrow. over. knit 8. over, mar row, knit 3, over, narrow, knit 1.
 Third row-Knit 3. over. narrow twice, over, knit 5. over, narrow, knit 2, over, narrow, knit 1.
 Fourth row-Knit 3, over, knit to- gether, over. narrow, knit 3. narrow over, narrow, knit 1, over, narrow, knit 1.
 Fifth row-Knit 3. over. narrow, knit 1, over, narrow. knit 1. narrow, over knit 3, over, narrow, knit 1.
 Sixth row-Knft 3, over, narrow, knit 2, over, slip l. narrow, throw slipped stitch over the narrowed one, over knit 4, over, narrow, knit l.
 Repeat from first row.
 If anyone cares for a knit torchon lace I will send it. That starts with eight stitches.
 I have been greatly helped by the hints and recipes found in The Corner.
 FERN.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
BEE HoPEsTo ATTEND THE FAIR

Dear Social Corner Members: My letter of Aug should have read only one thing with pineapple, instead or only one thing with rhubarb.'
 Am very much obliged to Frank for the information as to canning beans. Have put up a few.
 Have also canned two baskets or peaches the past week. I shall try the pears and pineapple together; also pears and quinces, as l have heard they are very good.
 We are also very fond of pears and oranges.
 Eliza Jane: l shall try the pineapple and rhubarb some time. 1 have can ned corn and made tomato mince meat in years past as you do with good success.
 Loretta: Your letter last week ! en- joyed very much l would like to shake hands with you, as am of the same mind. l think you are right about wanting to be near town or within five cent fare. It is something we have always wanted to try, but have not.
 I have a longing to attend the Nor wich fair this year, but am not sure if I can. I have not been to the fair in five or six years. BEE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
RECIPES FOR THE sUBsTANTIALs S

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here with send a few recipes
 Ham and Corn Fritters-To one cup of ham, boiled and chopped, add one cup of corn; beat one egg until light to the above mixture with four enough to hold together. Season with salt and pepper and fry in deep hot lard.
 Ham SouffIe-One cup of cold chop ped ham, one-half cup of bread crumbs, three eggs, one pint of milk, pepper and salt to taste. Beat the eggs until light and mix the other in- gradients very thoroughly. Bake in 8 moderately hot oven and serve with tomato sauce.
 Cheese Sandwiohes-One- cup of Dutch cheese, one-half cup chopped nuts, one small bottle stuffed olives. chopped fine, one large tablespoon of tomato soup. Cream well and when well blended spread between thin slices of brown bread and butter.
 OK Tongue Salad One can of OK tongue cut into small cubes, one loose cup of finely chopped cabbage, one cup of finely chopped cucumber pickle, six hard boiled eggs, chopped fine; a teaspoon of celery seed and salt and pepper to taste. Over this pour may onnaise dressing favored with lemon and serve.
 VELVET. PlalnfieId,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Members of the Social Corner: have wanted to write to the Corner fur a long time, but have been too busy have read all the let terS.
 Spring Chicken: Measles arc all over with, hI& cannot think what your in1- tia1s are. unless F. G. Am right? Maine Lover: Df6 you have a fine time at the picnic
 Strawberry Acres: Where are you Haven't heard from you in a lone while
 Here is my recipe for
 Sugar Cookies-One cup sugar, one cup cold lard or butter, two eggs, four tablespoons of sweet milk. one teaspoon of soda, two teaspoons cream taTter, flavor to taste; four enough to roll thin
 Ginger CoolSies-One cup each su- gar and molasses, one cup lard, one tablespoon ginger quarter cup hot wa ter, a pinch of sa5t, -four enough to roll.
 With best wishes to all
 ALWAYS N.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
FROZEN HAS A BIRTHDAY SUR.
 PRISE.

Dear Cornerites: It is a long time since I added my mite to the Social Corner page. Not for lack of interest have been silent. Oh. no! Only once thi ssummer have I forgotten the Sat urday Bulletins store of good things, and then I was so busy 1 did not look at the paper until afternoon. We get it on the early morning train, and IL Is usually a race between daig hters and myself to get the first look at as interested as ever, and pIVased to see new names added each week to our interesting page.
 Peggy Anne: Azalea, Spring Chick en and I had planned to go to your lawn party, but the extreme heat pre- vented. Hope those near at hand, and others, were able to avail themselves the pleasure offered. had such de- iightful time at South Coventry So- cial Corner picnic that l did not want
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
SOME ANCIENT RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Friends: have been an interested reader of the So- cial Corner from the first. Thinking some would like to compare the pres ent mode of life with that of one hun- dred and nineteen years ago, would say my grandmother Mary Shaw, lived in Windsor, east side of the Connect icut river She married Moses Osborn in 1794 The dover from her father was three hundred dollars and the chest of linen she had prepared, g. spin ming wheel, a billion and a cook book printed on a thick sheet of paper and folded.
 The Pil1ion was fastened to the sad dle
 Their wedding journey was on horse back to New York state, which was going out west in those days. l have part of that cook book and will give a few recipes from it. This was be- fore the days of soda and baking pow der, and there was 8 preparation call ed Pearlash used with sour milk and buttermilk.
 1, 2, 3, 4 Cup Cake-One cup butter, of sugar, of flour, 4 eggs; eggs and sugar well beaten together, then beat in the butter, add the flour. and last the whites of the eggs, all beaten to- gether.
 The Original Sponge Cake, or Diet Bread, never known to hurt anyone, was used for sick persons.
 The weight of the eggs before brok- en in sugar, half the weight in four, little salt and favoring. Beat the yolks of eggs with sugar; the whites beaten stiff added and well beaten last; sprinkle in the flour and stir 1t no longer than to mix well
 Pound Cake-One lb. flour. lb. pow dered and sifted sugar, 3-4 ID. butter, 10 eggs, 8, wineglass of brandy, flaw ored with rose; yolks. sugar and but ter beaten together; whites beaten stiff and we'll beaten in with the flour; add brandy last.
 Rose leaves or petals, packed in layers of butter in a jar was used for favoring using the butter.
 GREAT GRANDMA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
HINTS TO TRAVELLERS.

It is nice to travel without the trou- ble of baggage, but one can have too little for comfort. If one is only going for a stay a small hand bag will hold the purse, some extra handkerchiefs, a comb and a few pins and hairptns and two or three soft rags that can be thrown away after being used for face cloths. and remember the folding drinking cup. One can be bought for 10 cents.
 A lunch box seems a needless both- CT, but if one has to wait in a small village, or the car breaks down in the woods, 8 few sandwiches ano a little flask of tea or lemonade in 8 box that can be thrown away may save se- were headache.
 If you have children with you a plain dress or suit and change of the underclothes most likely to be needed may save the mother much mortffica- tion and if made plain will not take much room in a small hand bag.
 When going for a visit if. instead of taking an overturned night dress, you take one of soft muslin and other things of soft, plain goods you will save space in packing and the host can meet you with a buggy instead of an express wagon.
 Be sure to carry toilet articles and old clothes for the children to play in if going to a farm. Have a dress and hat that will do for travelling, calling, etc, so as to be neat and comfortable without taking your entire wardrobe.
 If the children's clothes are plain they can be washed and dried and kept decently clean without the trou- ble of making starch and Keeping & fire to iron or using much of the pre- cious water that is worth its weight in gold in these dry times
 A few tablets for cramps. bowel troubles, etc., are a great comfort for 3era% 1nA o%4 aa1y may come on suddenly while travelling. Also a small pair of scissors, a pencil and pad and a needle and thread take little room and add to comfort.
 was surprised and pleased when 8 little bird told me that The Dreamer was the granddaughter of an old 'neighbor of my childhood days.
 No, Sister Reuhen's Wife. I am not making a dress for the fair. for I do not expect to go; but I am trying to get the children ready for fall weather and do a little canning.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
AuNrVs CINNAMON CAKE.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner: l want to thank you all for birthday cards received. No doubt you all wish to know how many there were. I received 43 and no duplicates. l wish all might receive a shower of cards on their birthdays. Too bad we learn of some too late: but look out for another year-remember Chatterbox on Sept. 1st and Black Pansy on Sept. 18th
 I shall try to be at the fair the sec ond day; can't say what I shall wear, for it will be according to the weather; but one thing certain, shall wear the yellow bow. Let us give three cheers for The Bulletin, so thoughtful and kind as to offer the tent to the Cor ner, after doing sS much for Us be- fore. I, for one. say thank you, re- peatedly.
 Polly Peppermint: I was not able to get to camp until Sunday, and saw four Social Corner Sisters that day I made no new acquadntances, though.
 Goldenrod: Am sorry to learn so late that we celebrate the same day of the month for birthdays.
 M. Roena: I was disappointed the other day in not meeting you at Grace's. l spent the day there. and had d fine time. Grace is a lovely wo man. I had some of your cake there and liked 1t so well that l went home and made some and had fine success.
 Theoda: 1 trust you are having a grand time on your vacation. Do get home in time to attend the fair at Norwich. As one sister said of me, that she knew 1 would be there if I had to roll there. Let me know whea you get home
 I will close with a recipe of cake that is delicious
 Cinnamon Cake-One cup sugar, 1-2 cup butter. eggs, 1-2 cup milk. 12 teaspoon of soda, teaspoon of cream tartar, a little salt. 2 cups of flour. sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon Bake quickly and cut into squares.
 AUNTY NO. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
HINTS AND HELPS.

Dear Editor and Members of So- cial Corner: I am sending 8 few hints and recipes:
 To Clean Feather PiIfo~s-Place two boards across four coffee or tea cans, set in the bottom of the wash boiler Put three inches of water Tn the boiler, place the pillows on the board, cover the boiler ana let the pll- lows steam for an hour. Then hang them out in the wind until they are nearly dry and finish drying in the sun. They will come out so dehght- fully light and downy, so clean and fresh smelling that you will feel dou- ply repaid for the trouble.
 To Remove Grass Stains-Here is 8 "sI1re cure'' for grass stains. when any kind of dress goods become staln ed with the long green marks that were once considered impossible to re- move, try rubbing the stain with mo Iasses. Then wash the garments Tn the usual way, and the stains VIII disappear with the melasses.
 Rice Water for Staroh-When you are boiling rice, take care and do not throw away the water. Strain 1t into a bowl and you will find it makes moss excellent starch, which may be used either hot or cold. Two or three drops of turpentine in 1t are an improve ment.
 When Laying LinoIeunn-When put ting down new linoleum place str1p of cardboard, covered with glue, under every seam, push the edges of the iinoleun1 close together and press down firmly under heavy weights. IT fhis Is done the seams will show but very faintiy and the edges will not break.
 To Whi+en Faded Goods-To make 9 faded dress white, boil 1t in two gallons of water in which 9 ouprul or cream of tartar has been dissolved.
 Por+uauese SaIad-Peel and cut in halves two medium, sound cucumoers. Remove spongy parts and slice nnely' Also slice very thin one small span ish onion, two fresh red tomatoes, two small red peppers and two sound, peel ed and cored apples. Place these in a salad bowl, cover with four table spoons of French dressing, mix well and serve. ,s
 Frank: Thank you for your elder berry wine recipe.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL.
 East Norwich, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
PEGGY ANN's RYE BREAD.

Dear Sisters: I presume you are all looking for an account of the lawn par ty. The day, as you all know, was an ideal one, but trifie hot. There was tend, but we enjoyed the visit. About 2 o'clock we had a hard thunder shower that put an end to our staying out of doors.
 Biddy: How is your sick chicken? I hope it was nothing serious.
 Ready: Received your card and l thank you very much. l will send you one later.
 Polly Peppermint: Received your card. Thanks. Hope you enjoyed your visit at S-.
 Cherisette: I rode past your house on the veranda with lady, sewing. Didn't dare to speak for fear of other ears close by.
 Crimson Rambler: You wanted to know about Little Peggy. She is the youngest of four and at the present time is three months and three weeks old and weighs nearly IF pounds. Would be glad to have you call and see her for yourself. At the time of the picnic at South Coventry lake she was 10 weeks old.
 Elizabeth: Sorry you couldn't get F. started before the shower.
 How many of the Sisters make rye bread? This is the way I make it and we think it very good:
 Rye Bread-One yeast cake dissolved in one pint of lukewarm water and add one cup of milk. scalded and cooled: add two and one-half cups of rye flour or enough to make sponge. Beat well, Cover and set aside in a warm place to rise. When light, add one and one half cups white flour, two and one-half cups rye f1our. one ta- blespoon lard or butter. melted, one tablespoon salt, Knead on board for five minutes or more and place in a gFeased bowl te rise until double it's bulk. Knead and place in tins Let rise again, Bake in slower even than for white bread.
 PEGGY ANNE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-30
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

READY: Six cards received and mailed as you directed.
 REUBENS wIFE-Card' received and forwarded to Ready.
 AUNT MEHITABLE-Car received and mailed to Aunty No. 1.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER-Card receiv- ed and mailed to Chatterbox.
 THEODA-Card received and for warded to Crimson Rambler.
 P. P. P-Card received and sent to Spring Chicken, as requested.
 BEE: Three cards received and for warded to the writers to whom ad- dressed
 MARRIED AND HAPPY: Letters re- cefved and mailed to the sisters des- ignated-
 A SPRING CHICKEN-Your card has been forwarded to the address of Always In
 SOCIAL CORNER YELLOW nearer approaches orange than lemon yellow In other words, 1t is a reddish yellow. An exact uniformity Of shade is hard ly to be expected.
 SOCIAL CORNER TENT AT THE FAIR-All the yellow ribboners will be courteously received at The Bulletin tent. where they will find a safe place of deposit for parcels and agreeable courtesies extended.
 JOSEPH DOE says: All hardy vines and shrubs may be set out in the fall if attended to early. If they cannot be obtained until late, it is better to order them in the winter for spring setting. Some of them fruit then the first year. Each one must determine what is best.
 GREAT GRANDMA-The members should welcome this new conner, who at the age of S2 still continues to be helper in the vineyard and express es pleasure to add her mite" And she has given us something in her letter we might never have possessed except for her remarkable activity. The Bull 1et1n extends to her a welcoming hand and congratulations.