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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
MATS CHRISTMAS ExPERIENcE,

MT. Editor and Social Corner Friends: It's bin sum time sense Is ben in the Corner, but I lowed a spell ago. 'twant no place fur a feIIer, when these ere wimmen folks was havin' serch a hub bub over ChriStmos. knowed most likely I'd get my feet all tangled up in there fiummery; and most likely. Jim and Bic thought so, tew!
 Jane was all stirred up about them there doin's; she'd sot right down ev- cry Saturday and leave them there beans and read about them twenty-five cents Christmases till I got so blamed stirred up L vowed I'd stop the tarnal paper.
 Twenty five cent Gf1ristmas! Whyt Blame it all! She'd git all fixed what she'd gin Aunt Minervy and Cousin Kezial. and Me and John Henry, and etceteSy, and like as not part made then long come that there Bulletin, and I'll be switched if there wouldn't be suthin she guessed she liked better, and she'd rip it up and cut over, or likes as not use more new stuff.
 Why! Tarnation! That settin room table was jest covered with might has bins.''
 One day John Henry axed me, says he:
 Dad, what you low Mall gin us for Christmas DO
 Says l: Johnny, it looks like twill be betwixt and between, but don't you fret says I. 'I'n git you an a11-fred good present." says l. T seen your old felts are most gone, and you shall hev a bran new pair for Christmas''
 Sayi That ther Calendar, some one sent me, was the a11-firedest puttiest pictur Is seen for many a day. By Nighty-'' says to Jane Ann, curious how any one round that Corner know ed l liked a hog better. than anything goes on four legst''
 Say! If that litter of pigs is fur sale, I'd by unl. Here's thank you Ma'am to the one who sent it. Is got it long side Da,bolPs Almanack.
 Hope you all got my cards. I've lowed for quite a spell, when I sold them hogs, I'd send you all sum. so I sailed rigt in and bought ten or Ieveni alters do things right up to the handle when I sot out, so I don't allows it s safe to set out tew often.
 We'll So longi It's time to wind the clock and see what Dabolrs lows the weather's to be tomorrow.
 NAT
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
THE SHIRT BLOUSE.

Young girls are finding the mannish shirts made of striped or plain wash ahIa silk or crepe de chine very much to their liking. Most of the models are absolutely masculine in the sever ity of their lines. This. however, ap- peaIs to the girl who likes to exploit inc latest fad of fashion. Those who dislike the plainness add jabot of lace or a bow at the neck line, but the majority prefer to wear the blouse as 1t is, with a simple fastening of but tons down the front,
 1The buttons are of crystal, white or coiored to match the blouse and stitched with heavy white silk.
 A cape cellar finishes the neck and is nnest becoming to girls, It exposes fhe threat in frent and is comfortable ft differs fraA the polo collar. inas-
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much as very little of 1t shows from the front. At the back there is ample depth.
 Slate gray, blue, pink, violet and stripes are equally favored for fashion ing the mannish blouse. The tie worn with the cape collar is notted and has loosely hanging ends. It may be of velvet, striped silk or dotted satin Ties of two colors, one side green, red or blue and the other white. are the new notes. The nagpie tie of black and white is extremely popular. The girl who adnires novelty will invest in two or three b1ouHes of thfs variety They are practical for business women and for gchoolgirI<
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time my face got so full of pimples and they itched so much was ashamed to go out on the street.
 ''When bathed they became Inf1amed. I treated for them but instead of getting better I became worse, and by this time my disease became so bad that I could not sleep or eat. Finally when began to despair of getting better friend told me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment I sent for samples and used them. I took hot bath, using Cuticlrs Soap. and then applied the Cuticura Ointment to the affected parts before going to bed. When woke up tho next morning the itching had stopped. Within three weeks had no sign of pinple. was entirely cured..s (Signed) B. Marks, Dec. Is. 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and CuticEra Ointment ara sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with a2-p. Skin Book. Ad- dress postcard "Cutdcura, Depth, Boston,;
 4BrTender-faced men should use Cuticura soan Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
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realized that 1t took divine aid to help a, man hold in check a body and spirit demoralizing appetite. se
 The plain livers can get food req senable enough. A self-naintaining college student brought his food bill down to B cents a week and kept mentally clear, and never went above 50 cents a week for food. It Is the rich and greasy foods. the meat and the pastry, which upset the stomach of high feeders, and the excessive feeding of people in the ordinary walks of life that makes inVaiids.
 Plain living and high thinking was what Solomon was striving for. and he called upon the Lord for help. It would be in good form for the men of this day to have similar aim and to invoke the same assistance.
 OLD SOL. Norwich
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ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

BAISsAM FIR: Card received and forwarded to Ruth. Thanks for per Eona1 card
 JANETTE. Letter received and mailed to Aunty.
 IDA: The pattern received and for warded by mail to Ma .
 X Y. Z.: Letter received and sent by mail to Efta Barber.
 INTERESTED READER: Diana writes: "1f you know who sent me that calendar, I wish you would ex- tend my thanks to them"
 ALIEN, CUBA: Diana writes Cards received I enjoyed the views very much and appreciate your kindness.
 DIANA: There is little danger of your writing too much. Your letters are always welcome
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS
The Gift.

Only a smile was given to me On the crowded street one day, But it pierced the gloom of my sad
 dened heart Like q sudden sunbeam ray. The shadow of doubt hung over me, And the burden of pain l bore; And the voice of hope I could not
 hear,
 Though I listened OCT and Ger. But there came a rift in the crowd
 about,
 And a face that I knew passed by, And the smile caught was brighter
 to me
 Than the blue of a summer sky; For 1t gave me back the sunshine And it scattered each sombre
 thought, And my soul re5oiced in the kindly
 warmth
 Which that kindly smile had brought
 George Macdonald.
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ask him to who did he sell the wood Then he came back and said: That man said he sold it to the lumber yard.H
 You ask that man which city he is going to sell the wood ?"
 So he come in and said in Liverpool Then I sent the office man outside to ask that man what is he going to do with the wood.
 The office man went outside and said: Good morning, MT. Farmer, what are you going to do with the wood?"
 The farmer said: T have 1t sold.' Who you sold them in the lumber yard-Which city?'
 4In Liverpool
 What is the mans name from the lumber yard g
 George
 Slave you more wood home, Nr. Farmer? ?'
 Yes, sir. twenty-five cords more" Have you got them all sold ?'
 "Yes, I sold them a11-''
 How many cords have you on the wagon?'
 Two cords got on the wagon"
 So the office man said to the farmer thank you very much, and came in. I ask the office man what does he say?
 So the office man told me all about it.
 lie Sa1d ne SOld the WoOd Tn Liver pool, in the lumber yard The man from the lumber yard is George. He has twenty five cords of wood more home, and on the wagon he had two cords.
 said to the hard worker man: Now you can see the difference. I sent you three times out and I hear a very little from you, and I sent the office man out one time and he told me all about the business. So I said n a ha n h9 experience. I have to pay him high wages, and you a hard worker have no experience and you get small wages; and so the hard worker was satisfied with what I told him and went to work.
 I must close my letter this time the next time I will write you more.
 SIDA KRAUSSE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
WORN OUT LINEN.

An old sheet makes an excellent ironing cloth. When the sheet is much worn 1t should be cut up and the best pieces should be laid away in the med icine chest, that they may serve for pouItic4ng and for baudages
 Sheets Invariably give way in the center before they are worn at the edges. When they show signs of breaking down fn this way thaY should be cut up the middle the two sides should be joined together and a good strong under sheet is then ready for use and will wear again for years. When past even this service the sheets may be utilized as dust covers.
 Old sheettng may also be sewn up into useful bags for inc1osins frocks while they are in the wardrobe, or in to cushion slips, which can then be filled with down or feathers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
ECONOMICAL SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: Herewith I send a few bean recipes:
 Beans ar excellent food fer cold weather especially if you add a little pork, butter or cream te supply the fat forming material Do not be afraid to try new ways of preparing this cheap but healthy food. Baked beans grow naonotonous after a few weeks,
 cupful of white beans. and when soft rub through a sieve. Beat until smooth, adding two tablespoons butter. one beaten egg, a trif1e of chopped onion Form the mixture into balls. brush over with beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs. Fry a golden brown in snok- ing hat fat and serve with crisp fried pork and mashed potatoes.
 Bean Soup.-Haif pint of beans, soaked and cooked until tender Melt tablespoon of butter or drippfngs. add the beans, one small sliced turnip two sliced onions, one small sliced potato, salt and pepper to taste and quart of cold water, When all are cooked ten der, rub through a sieve. return to the fire and stir until it boils, cup of milk or cream added just before Serv- ing will add greatly to the seup. Serve this with er9utohs hadS by buttsFihg small biaees of bread. saitsd, and SlONlV 6fbHfca li10 OvC1A Ofa e% CAHiP ling I fasa.
 \ smafi Savinss.-Save the tops of your worn out white silk gloves. They make cunning summer stockings for baby.
 Save you strips of white lawn. They make excellent ties for baby caps. and any mother would appreciate several sets neatly hemmed and hemsdtched across the ends.
 Save the ends of all mems neckties. You can manufacture them into smart bows for you own shirt waists or use them for fancy articles.
 Don't rip up that so7ied or frayed silk waist. Clean it with gasoline. then make an out slip for it of chiffon or net to harmonize. It will take but lit tie material and will make quite an elaborate blouse.
 Save any bit of pretty insertion or lace. They wil make jabots. or the frflIs that depend from the collars Of today.
 If your silver thtmiole has q hole in it. don't lay it aside; just procure Dit of solder, melt 1t, and pour tride in the ttiurb1e, moving the latter around so that the solder will reach the holes.
 By using soapy water when making starch the clothes will have il glossy appearance, and the irons win be less likely to stick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

The International Institute for Girls in Madrid IS said to have done a great deal of good work by giving oppoFtuni- ty for higher education to many girls who would not otherwise have been ahle to obtain it, The Spanish girl, even of the higher classes. does not go to school after she is 16, as a general thing, and Tnarries soon after that. The lowest classes dc not send their children to school at all, but the mid dle class makes an effort to obtain an edueatson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
Choosing Friends.

Goue there arc so kind and true That their life appeals to you; And the sound advice they give Teaches plainly how to live. Some, again, who make-be11eve, E1attering words use to deceive; They entice you to do wrong, Then their laugh is loud and long. Look then, well before you leap, For the downward path is steep; And, when started on the run, To stop is easier said than done. Watch, then. when you choose {
 friend,
 Shun the one who's a pretend; Keep in mind the saying old, "AII that glitters is not gold"
 N5sT
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

thank Aunty for letting mo eouns te her Christmas tree. I was just settling down for my winter nap, so 1t was a. little difficult to get started We had such a good time though that I was glad to be there, even if Aunty did let me get stung by a bee. Am sure she didn't mean to and will be more care full next time. HTPAT1CA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

Princess Helen, wife of Prince Ntch- oEas of Greece, is attending personal ly to the white trafns." as the san- dfary trains are called that conveyed the wounded to the hospitals. Many of the women who are supervising the wagons ef which the trains are faF9n- ed are women of the Greek aTisteeFaey. There are portable kitchens and every thing that ene can conceive of to make the conditions of the soldiers as eoH- f6Ftable as possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

same boy who had the waist from partly worn mems garments I laid my pattern on the garment and cut to fit, saving ali tho seams | could. All seams that sewed 1 opened and hernmed the edges down flat. One pair had raw edges at the bottom and those I overstitched with silko1ene instead of hemming. The side openings I bound with strong cloth and faced the top with the cloth. making three button holes in each.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
A LETTER FROM JANErTE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Work CTS: I wish for each one of you a hap py and prosperous new year, with many more to come,
 Aunty and Potiatch: Accept many thanks for pretty Christmas cards. Your household hints, Aunty, are well worth preserving; but, deaf, what in the world put such a th6ugfat into your head that our Social Corner was ever on tha verge Of death. Has not ths Editor told us moro than once that
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
WOMAN'S ILLS ::
 DISAPPEARED
Like Magicafter taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound. 7
North Bangor, N. .Y.-"As I have

used LydlG E. FInk~ hams We getable Go mpound d with great benefit I feel it my duty to write and tell you about it- Twas ailing from fe- male weakness and h Id headache and backache nearly all the time. Twas later every month than [ should have heen
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
SHE ENJOYS THE SOCIAL COR
 NER

Social Corner Editor: I thought I would write 8 few lines and tell you how l enjoy the Social Corner have read it for quite while. I like Ma and Aunty's letters. I feel almost acquainted with most of the writers. and often wish I could see them, for 1t is very lonesome where live Neigh bors are near, but they are all Jewish people.
 Ma wanted basket pattern, I hope tho one l sent is what she wants
 IDA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
Bowels Sluggish, Stomach Sour,
 Classy, Upset? Cascarets Great!

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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Tn Holland, where tho social dem eeFatfe party is asatating fer wider extension of the franchise 1t is cred itad with the intention of refusing any measure that excludes women.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18

the Corner was what we made 1t Now, is it not up to you and me. and all the other members to put on our thinking caps?
 You know. I had been thinking that it would be a. good idea es~Gl of the older members would try to
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my haats became full of pimples. They came in bIotches, about 8 half dozen together. When they first appeared they were red and unframed and itched very much. I scratched them so they 'bled and then they developed into sores. Tho disease spread to my other hand, and face. At one
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
PIMPLES CAME b
 IN BLOTCHES
On Hand. Scratched So They BIed. Spread to Other Hand and Face. Ashamed to Go Out. Cured By Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

31e 57th St. Brooklyn, N. Y.- "AbouS a year ago noticed pfmple on the back of my hand. l picked 1t. and the Yerf day
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
A GOOD EXAMPLE IS THE BEST SERMON
EVERY woMAN,s OPPORTUNITY.


The wants should by ednesday of eachw
  MONTHLY: $oo Award made
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-18
HEPArrcA EXTENDS rHAMks.

Dear Editor and sss.ssss want te
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-The stability
of the new government In Mexico, in
the opinion of officials here, will de-
pend entirely upon the extent to which
Huerta and his leaders are willing to
recognize the directing powers of the
Mexican congress.
So far as the records go, the forms
of the Mexican constitution appear to
have been observed in the perfunctory
election of the minister OF foreign af-
fairs to the presidential ONCE for an
hour or two before his replacement by
a provisional president chosen by the
congress.
The real test is looked for in the
provision for popular elections and the
willingness of the de facto government
to surrender control to the officers
chosen by the people.
So long as Mexicans alone are in
volved In the summary executions and
deportations, there can be no inter
ference on the part Of this government,
although 1t has been suggested that
possibly Ambassador Wilson and other
members of the diplomatic corps in
the City Of Mexico might unofficially
use their influences for mercy.
HOPE FOR BEST.
There is nothing for the United
States to do at this juncture but to
permit the situation to develop nor
mally. in the expectation that the
Mexican people will be able to erect a
permanent government representing
their wishes on the wreck of the Ma
dero establishment without the aid OF
outside influences.
War department officials today were
at loss to understand the telegram
from Gov. Colquitt, of Texas, against
the policy pursued by the administra-
ton in the conservation of peace along
the border. Brig. Gen. Steever has es :
tablished what the soldiers regard az
a most efficient military patrol along
the entire northern boundary of Mex
leo, and although he is in position to
know precise conditions in the neigh
borhood of this line, so far he has
failed to report any causes of COM
plant which Governor Colquitt has
named. The general staff feels il un-
necessary to add to the border patrol.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
MUST REMOVE GARBAGE,
OR THE EBOARDOFWORKS
WILL CANCEL CONTRACT
SUFFRAGETTES AND ANTI
SUFFRAGETTES ABOUT TO
CLASH IN WASHINGTON
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. 20.-within a
block of each other, two burly pri-
vate watchmen are tonight parad-
ing before the headquarters of the
Woman's Suffragette Association,
and those of the anti-suffragettes.
The appointment Of the watchmen
was made necessary, the leaders OF
the two movements declare, by the
strained relations due to the es-
tahlishment of the suffragette
offices SO near to those Of their op-
ponents.
The anti headquarters opened to-
day, in room facing a prominent
thoroughfare, where they placed q
quantity of literature against the
suffragette cause and an active
campaign, including the distribution
among congressman, of much anti
suffragette literature. vii. begin to-
morrow, according to the leaders.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
SAID TO BE IN
JAIL AT QUINCY
They, With Their Father,
Thomas Clements, Sr.,
Are Charged With Hav-
ing Killed w. H. Gum,
Jr., Fin Liberty County,
Deg, 1.-THE Boys Have
Since Been at Large.
sPECIAr, TO ,THp 1o1pNA1.


Bristol, Feb. 30-Inforrnation has
reached here Of the reported surrender
in Moultrie, Ga, of Thomas Clements
Jr- and brother, John Clements, who
are alleged to have killed w. H. Gum,
Jr, in tbs county on December IL
Thos.- E6nents. Sr, also charged with
completely in sthe murder, was placed
under arrest several weeks ago. fol-
lowing an Investigation by the cor
oner's jury. The news has also reach
ed here that the young men have been
moved from Moultrie to Quincy and
are now held in Jail there.
W. H. Gum, Sr, father of the young
man who was raddled with bullets as
he was walking along a roadway, Of
fered reward of $500 for the capture
of the two Clements boys, but exclud-
ed the sheriff of Liberty county from
any portion of the reward money. II
now seems that the Clements boys
wanted to surrender, but refused to do
so unless the sheriff of this county
could participate in the reward money.
There was a consultation. it is said, be-
tween Sheriff Gregory. of this county.
and the attorney for the Clements
boys. resslEttng IN their slsrf ef1der IN
Georgia Mr.. Gum has gone to Quin-
cy to satisfy himself that the Clements
boys are in jail and will pay over the
reward If everything is satisfactory.
James Clark, who was arrested
about ten days ago on the charge OF
aiding the Clements boys to avoid ar
rest, has been given a preliminary
trial and dismissed from custody.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS CALLS
ON GOVERNMENT FOR SOLDIERS

Austin, Tex, Feb. 20.-Gov. Colquitt
today asserted that the action of the
federal authorities in making plans
for the removal Of the federal soldiers
from the border had given rise to the
impression among the people in that
section that Intervention was newt
able. and on this ground, the feeling
between the Mexicans and Americans
populating the border towns, had been
growing more intense daily. 1t was
this phase of federal action that has
been causing the most trouble he said.
At present, he said, there are no
troops at Brownsville, Laredo and
other border cities and 1t has been
necessary to call the Texas rangers
and the national guardsmen to pro-
tect people and property. The move
ment Of federal soldiers from the
border country to Maria, Tex, a dis
tance Of 80 miles from the river, has
left that part of the state open to the
maraudings Of bands of Mexicans who
are reported robbing the farms in that
vicinity.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trenton, N. J., Feb. 2O.--"Honest
business and honestsmen have nothing
to fear This was the assurance
which President t-elect Wilson gave to-
day in a lengthy statsrnent explaining
the enactment into law OF the seven
anti trust laws which he signed yes
terday.
Those who would engage in the
heartless practice of running rivals and
filching from the people more thar,
they ought reasonably to demand :
said the governor, are the only ones
who will have cause a regret the en-
actment of these measures. / predict
that under them the people of New
Jersey will enter upon a new era OF
prosperity. congratulate the legisla-
ture and the people on their passage
These laws mark a new era in our
business life"
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21

During January, Cipriano Castro, the
former president of Venezuela, who
has been endeavoring to gain admis-
sion to the United States, saw New
York only from the detention quarter"
on Ellis Island. Since the first Of
February, however the day of which
he was released, he has seen New
York more intimately. The picture
was taken of him as he strolled up
Fifth avenue.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-21
HATCEIING UP CHARGES
AGAINST MADERO TO
KEEP HIM IN PRISON
SEVEN CHILDREN BURN
TO DEATH DURING THE
ABSENCE OF PARENTS
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 2O.-Seven
children. ranging in age from one
to twelve years, were burned to
death last night when the home of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith. at Ebenezer. near here was
destroyed by fire. The parents
were absent from home at the time
The father and mother had been
in Harrisburg shopping. They made
the horrifying discovery upon their
return. Many of the packages the
parents carried were toys and can
dies for the children. Small char
red bodies among the smouldering
ruins were all the evidence of what
had been lot of romping happy
children early in the afternoon.