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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

Dear Social Corner Members:
 Haven't these cold days we have been
 having been just the time to stay in and put in practice some of the dress ! making hints given in the Social Cor ner7
 Married anr Happy: Your letter was
 fine f,n and gou gaxe ms st .Ht be o1 aeoe ns
 as something of that kind must be a great help. I hope so4ne day to have
 one of those adjustable dress forms.
 They are splsandld. put. put . think tney Simon's Wife; You remind me of myself as to doing things wrong at first. My mother used to. tell me l would wear my cloth out ripping ana sewing over. I am now making over dress and hope it will come out as well as yours. What you say to young
 wives about marriage Is very good advice; but, sometimes the man or the woman may to all appearanee, like some kinds of cloth which seem to be "all wool and then turn out to be 'shoddy," and there Is no making
 good with it. no matter how you use it.
 think a good many couples make a big mistake in going to outsiders, or their parents, even, with every little
 difference they have. They'd better settle settle 1t between rhemseiyes and not Sunshine: Glad to see letter in the Corner from you.
 Orrilla: Enjoyed your letter in the issue of Feb. 1. Shall try your cake recipe.
 Grandma: Your hints were fine. some of which I have always prac- tfced.
 Rural Delivery: The sentiment on
 mother was fine, and oh, so true. Papa's Boy: You have my sympathy. k I wonder if all the sisters know how
 good The Bulletin patterns are. Those
 I have used have been very satisfac- tory. I have sometimes got the large pattern book which sometimes has been advertised for ten cents. It shows so many styles They follow the lines of the ready made cloth ing the most of any patterns I ever saw. and I think it is generally hard to get such patterns. I don't know whether we can get the spring fashion book at that price this year or not. BEE.
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HOW TO SAVE EGGS FOR SETTING

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Some of us are thinking of saving eggs to set so I will send few helpful hints for the beginners. Eggs from two year old hens hatch best.
 I make up a pen by picking out a few of my best looking two-year old hens and a cockerel trying a1ternat- ing males for strong fertility. Eggs will not hatch as well in winter or early spring as they do in April or May.
 Eggs shipped from a distance don't hatch as well as from nearby or youi own place
 If eggs are shipped from a distance they get shaken ups more or less, and it is 8 good plan to let them rest a day to get settled.
 Gather eggs several times a day during cold weather to prevent chill ing. Keep in warm place standing either on end or turn every day. The newest laid will hatch earliest.
 Pullets' eggs do not hatch as well as hens eggs. Neither are the chicks as strong and healthy. Do not put more might not be kept warm and spoil the hatch.
 Some think the long eggs hatch cockerels and the more round ones bullets, the very round, the unevenly shaped, extremely large or small, or with ridges. or Jumps on, never save.
 When I test the eggs I notice the largest per cent of infertile ones are settled.
 Do not set hen on the eggs until she has set 8 day and night on nest egg and eets thoroughly broody; and then set her in a place by herself so the other hens will not bother her by fighting for the nest.
 l want to thank the sender Of the valentine postal. MA
 Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
Sent in by Samantha.
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

KEADY-Card received and mailed &s you requested.
 L. H. K-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 IDA-Cards received and mailed as indicated.
 BILLIE-Thanks for selected poems. PAPAss BOY@Thanks for pretty poem sent in. It will take its turn. L. H. K--Thanlks for poem. It will have . place.
 JOAN-Thanks for poem. Joan asks If some sister will send in directions for knitted table mats.
 FRANK: Cards received and mailed as you wished.
 MA: Letter received and sent to Muggins of South Coventry.
 AUNTY: Poem received. Will fit the Corner all right!
 ALOHA: Commenting books of special authors is gilt-edged advertis- ing for the publishers. They would liAe to get 1t for nothing but no paper can afford to give them the space.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
Norwich,
DIFFERS IN OPINION WITH LA
 NETTE.

Dear Social Corner: I have been for a long time very much interested m reading letters from the sisters of the Social Corner. and now l have made up my mind 10 become contributor in the discussion of dreSsmakfng.
 agree with most of the sisters. but beg to differ with Janette in regard to her opinion on percales for home dresses I find that percale does not wear as well as Bates gingham. l girls going to school-one in high and one in grammar Percales, Anderson gingham and Bates ginghan. Ander- sons are more expensive. costing 25 cents yard. It is too fine for con1-
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Springfield. Mass.
HOW BELINDA MAkEs CLOTHES
 OVER.
NEDRA,

Dear Social Corner Friends: I have
 kept quiet as long as possible take
 Corner letters. The Corner is the first
 thing look at when my paper comes
 I sit down and read the letters all
 over; also the story. I really enjoy 1t
 as much as though had a letter from
 one of my friends.
 DreEsrnal1ing hints seem to be the
 fad now. would like to give a few of my ideas:
 Take the heavy undervests and
 drawers that your husband has cast
 one side and make underwaists for the
 children to wear in the winter. They are so much warmer than the ones you
 can buy and it saves the pennies.
 made some for my children and they
 have worn them two winters. also make slippers for the men folks to wear in their rubber 6oots, for rubber boots are bad to wear holes in socks.
 I also take my husbands pants when they get worn 70 he cannot wear them, and wash and rip them up and press 1, them and take the good part and make nay little boy knickerbocker pants, and they look as good as new. I darn my chf1dren's stockings until they get worn too bad, and then take the legs of the larger chi1dren's stock ings and cut them over for the small ones.
 Any mother who is handy with a ! needle can make over so they look as;
 
 "A penny saved is a penny earned" I think every mother who has girls ought to teach them Co sew. have one girl; she Is only 10 years old, and she can sew better than some mothers know. found Bon Annie's last story very interesting. think Uncle Linus must have enjoyed his dream. Frank: I think your initials are J. O. Am I a good guessserf Think youf idea of beets and carr ots Is very pretty. They make ne think of nice warm summer months wb en I take a walk out to the garden. Betsey Bobbet: I tried your recipe for sugar cookies and they were fine. Hepatdcat [ enjoyed reading your story. I should have loved to have been at the Singing Skule" and heard the singing and 1oLued in on the chor- uses.
 hope my few hints will help some of the young housea<eepeEL Good wishes to all. CEaINDA. MooSap.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

Editor Social Corner-Here are a few words from a new sister who would like to join the sisters in the Social Corner.
 | enjoy reading the good letters in the Corner.
 am what you might call shut-in, As l don't get anywhere in cold weath- CT. so to pass away the time I piece quilts and make fancy work and knit 1 have made three quilts this winter. and have dressmaked quite a little. T wish come of you good ladies of the. Social Corner. would send me a pattern of tidy. or dolly, for knitting. Ferhaps.1 T can help some of you sis tere to something which I would deaf ly like to.
 have 8 grandson four years old who plays the piano and sings: There 1s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea- think Samantha would like to have 1t sung at her singing skule It goes in the tune of Sweet By4 and Bye.3 have 6 sunhower growing; also. dates and an orange tree-they all look fine.
 will now say good night and lay my pen by and go to bed.
 ALBERTA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
A CHERRY LETTER FROM READY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner sis[ ters: For the past two weeks have been very busy. I entertained a little three year old. When she first came strength was fully restored she made things lively around here.
 The woodboI was the center of at- traction. I cannot begin to tell you all the tea parties. block building and the pictures she cut out on it
 The last thing she had me doing for her before she went home was cro- cret mats for her tea party, as she calls her dishes.
 How lonely 1t has been since she went home. She Is so bright she ia good company. When would dc any thing to please her how she would hon around-her brown eyes would shine just like stars.
 said to her mother some time ago I never would be lonesome with a child As age.
 She spoke right up: Why don't you take me home with you, theny'
 We had no idea she was paying att tention to what we were saying.
 Papa's Boy: am glad to read your letters again. l have felt for you. Yes, I remember the meeting with Sister morning sorrow would come so soon to her. I wish you could call out Elizabeth. It is long time since we read one of her letters.
 Billie: I feel for you. No loss like that of a dear mother
 Joan: A mother is always the good friend never found wanting
 L. H. K: Am glad you are better Be very careful. Do not go out too soon.
 Ma: That was quite a dream Uncle Linus had.
 c. E. H.: You ought to have a cover on your woodbox. It is great.
 Aunty: If you only can keep the light of faith burning a little longer, I'll be there. Do not be frightened when you see such 8 big woman
 Best wishes to all
 SISTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
TWO DREssMAkINe HINTS.

Editor and Sisters of the Corner: This dressEnaking contest is very 1n- terestfng and ought to be considerable help to those of us who do our own sewing. I pass on couple of hints that I learned long ago when l used to go to 8 dressxnaiker to be fitted.
 In fitting either waist or skirt. al ways try on right side out. The rea- ssder that there Is usually some slight difference between a persons right and left side. so if g garment is fitted per feofiy wrong side out. when reversed it can hardly be expected to fit.
 Also, in making 6 skirt, haste the seams from the top down, having the edges even at the top. Then if any : trimming of is necessary it all comes at the bottom.
 Married and Happy; Glad to see you again. was right, see. about your being able to give us some good dress making hints.
 Ma; like your idea of sending home-made cards I sent & few last year, and when take my spring va cation will make some more and send you one.
 One of Them: Where are your Am wondering if know your Do you live on 2 2 R. D. route not far from the city
 Hannah whe: What has become Of you7 Do you answer to the initials G. B.? You sent in some nice salad rec1peS IaSr summer can you not selu some more substantial ones for win ter?
 E. g.: Thought you told me you were going to write & story7 How are you getting along with that lovely lace you were crocheting?
 Strawberry Acres: You are too easy. Guess your initials are c. N. Am I right? Am afraid I wouldn't dare to go to any%real meeting of the Social Corner. Hepaticas are shy. you know.
 Muggfns: What made you change your name? Surely you will not give up writing by your old one
 Double F'uchsia: Do tell us! Isn't Annty your real aunt?
 Billie. I like lively people. so think I'd like you. Am about your age, also. but by nature am very quiet and retir- ing. Am as tcalm and collected as an eight-day Cioci<.'' Can appreciate your 1ivelinese. but would not be disturbed by it. HEPATICA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

get off some Of her jokes. which pleased me very much. and she often said:
 Laugh. and the world laughs with you"
 Tiinl<ing, perhaps. the young writ. CTS like jokes as well as I did I will give them g few in this letter: Marry you2 Why you couldn't evea
 Well. then. weT1 hire 6 naid.s
 Say. those trousers of yours ara the saddest ever"
 sYes, they're on their last Iegs.'
 A Ger man was in search of a horse,
 I've got the horse for you.s said the liYeryman, Hes five years old, without stopping"
 The German threw his hands sly- ward.
 Mot for mei- he said Not for moi live eight miles from town and nit dot horse haf to walk back two u1i1es-S
 Do you live here in New York
 -Ne, but wish could I'm just staying at one Of the boarding houses
 "So you inspected the battleship this morning?"
 "of course. you saw where the gals
 Yes and no wonder. nearly slipped on 1t myself"
 Funny thing! I woke up suddenly in church last Sunday and thought I W as III a Lra&n yard.
 What made you think that2s
 The rows of sleepers." days7 7''
 "Oh. about as often as could ex. pect"
 "was the dance a full dress ana,r-..
 "Oh, yes. for the men; for the woa men, barely sel'' You spend so much time in xanW. room Why don't you come out and be sociable ?''
 T pay S35 week for that roon.s
 Whats in a name. anyhow? It de. pends on whether it's yours or your wifes.''
 "Haye you a talking maoh,ns at yous
 We have'~ What kindT@
 Blonde"
 Jack, your baby looks Ike ita mother, for it has her nose, eyes, moush and ears.'
 Pete-"Yes- hope it will look like me g when 1t gets some teeth.'' II took Gladys to the party hast night On the way home 1 proposed and she accepted me. That's winning in walk. isn't 1t?" fnish.'' If you're not afraid of fire, get to work Don't you see that barn burns ing over there?''
 ."oh. it ain't the fire I'm a-skeered of, mum, but they're squirting so much water around that it's getting real dangerous"
 Do you believe in love at frsg sight?"
 "Yes, but I believe in having the second look" Well. young writers, we will not joke you too hard this time. for we know not how well you can take a joke With best wishes to all. RURAL DELIVERY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
FLoRiLLA eossIps A LITTLE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: What a nice time the SociaIville Foung folks had at Samantha's Sing ng Skule. and what fine songs they Ill sang-
 Hope Frake is not sick. Am going to tRy the beet and carrot hint
 Yes. Etta Barber, you helped me to 4 find the song 'sSilver Threads Among Gold" wish to thank you many times. Hope can help you some time.
 I guess Etta Barber will have to guess on FIorilla's name again
 Where has Double Fuchsfa gone hope she hasn't forgotten the Corner.
 Would like to guess at Rural De- iivery's name of Sterling as I used to live in the town of Sterling.
 Wonder if Papa's Boy has fed his cows yet? Hope to hear from him again.
 What fine time we all would have on sleigh ride.
 Must be that Balsam Fir had for naxten atex& her Corner last week tz19e Ah6 3an9 a1exs anA A3eA. hane thnt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
RURAL DELIVERY GETS JovIAL.4

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends:
 To Bon Ami: Your "Uncle Linus Dream" was fine. You slid me into the dream in fine shape. Many thanks. You were right when you said: Here's to the Social Corner that my heart won" for I am a whole hearted So cia1 Corner member.
 I think the old writers should re- member that there are young writers coming into The Corner every year. Some may be sweet sixteen and some may be only sweet fourteen; and as they may be too young to be trying the many reliable recipes that come out weekly. perhaps they would like something to please them in The Cor ner.
 When I was 8 small boy. I we'll re- member visiting a kind, jolly old lady who lived near rAL and she used to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22

she will not freeze up in South Wind ham, Maine.
 Must be that Sunshine of North Stonington is a new caller. Hope she will call again, as there is always room for one more.
 Wonder if Simon's Wife has got her dinner ready yet so that Simon will not have to wait.
 How nice it is to sit by the 6reside these cold nights and look at the win dows and see Jack Frost.
 Jack Frost tells the children not to mind the cold For sprlngtime is near. and the days
 not so cold"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Mas Tools

Ae honas it seems to be the rule. Pa never has '.the proper tooI' Or knack to dx things. For the stunt rhat stumps Ma. though, you'll have
 te hant.
 The caster in the table leg fel osat- Pa said a wooden peg would fix it up. But Ma kept mum An hxed 1t with a wad of gum. va could scarce open our front door, rt etus.< so ttsl1f. An Pa, he swore NeFd ssbry a plane,' as big as ife!- Ma fixed 1t with the carving knife. The bureau drawer got stuck one day. An. push or pull. ftwas there to stay: Bays Pe, ~some day twill shrink, I hope"
 S1a. fixed it with 2 piece of soap. The window shade got out of whack, 'Twould not pull down. or yet roll
 back
 Ya savs. -nJo one can fix that thing Ma fixed 1t with piece of string. s.roihe the stove door hinge one day; cTwas cracked before, though. any
 way9
 Pa said, .'wsd put a new door in.'' Ma grabbed her hair and got pin. The bathtub drain got all cIogged up, Pa haiIed the tub out with a cup; He had . dreadful helpless look, Ma cleane.1 it with 8 crochet hook. One day our old clock wouldn't start Pa said, ~he'd take it all apart Some day, and fix the oP machine Afa soused the works in gasoline. The garden gate latch broke one day, Cows ate. our sweet corn up. an say. Pa. scolded like a house afre- Ma fixed the latch up with hay wire.
 ! Sc when my things get out of fix Do ask pa to mend 'em? Nixl But Ma just grabs what's near at hand And .togs things up to beat the band.
 JESSIE T. CLAPP.
 kant in by Samantha
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
A MoNTvrLLE LAssiE IS WELL
 COME.

Dear Editcr and Social Cornsr4tes: :' Will you let 8 new member into your circle2 Have reed your letters every Saturday. 50 that 1t seems as if I knew every one of you.
 Though I've often started to write have always held back for fear Ma Aunt Serena. or some other older members would tell me that Young people should be seen. not heard"
 Am IT years old. but will be IS in April, so am not so very, very yo1nK, am l. Mar
 g Dear Montvi11e: Have missed rour letters lately. Wonder what part of the town you live inf
 Papa's Boy: What big times you must have with that big auto of yours. just love autoing.
 Are any of the Social Sister4 CT Brothers violinists7 Have been taking violin lessons for quite & while now,
 A MONTVI1IE LASSIE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
A WELCOME NEWCOMER.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Just a short letter for the first time. I have been an interested reader of the Social Corner for long time. am always glad when the Satur- day paper comes I wish it came of tener. I find some pretty good hints from the sisters.
 If this letter finds it's way into the Corner. I will try again and the next time will send in some of my recipes. Wishing you all good luck.
 GUESS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
THANKS FROM sErsEY soHsEr

Editor Social Corner: I wish to thank someone for a very pretty valentine card. 1.-the sender will let me know who she is. will return the favor Ma and Blanche: I wonder if I've got ahead of you on chickens this year. I have seven, just matched Muggins: I wonder if your initials are B. w?
 BETSEY BoBBEr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
Dressnaking Hints and Helps
singham It n Ii

i, service as Bates s1ngham It n If cents per yard. I am personally acquainted with some of the Social Corner sisters. but doubt if any of them will gasas who am. Hope to see Q guess in some oa tho next letters.
 NHDRA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
PUT GLASSES TO THINE EYEs-NOT TO
 THY LIPS
EvERY woMAN,s OPPORTUNITY.

 of should bs Wed feachwe rite on o Bulletin Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
D RI K H A BI
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 N. D. seyins & sor,<11s- Hees
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
INQUIRIES FROM
 SWEET LAVENDER.

Dear Social Corner Editor: It ls certainly a long time since I've written to the Corner. Time flies. Where$ It seems as If I was always busy, too! I am always anxious to get the
 (continusd on Page Fifteen.l
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 ade the last
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ALBERTA WOULD LIKE A TIDY
 PATTERN.

South Canterbury.
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Leonard Bridge
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HOW TO MAKE GOOD DOUGH
 NUTS

Moosup... :.
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ke Aonas 1t seems to be the rule. Pa nevsr has '+the proper tooP
 Or mack to hx things. For the stunt That stumpa Ma. though, you'll have
 te hunt
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Sterling.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
BEE FINDS THE BULLETIN PAT.
 TERMS SATISFACTORY.

P1ainfeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-22
SAMANTHA HAS HAD HER SHARE.

WeStarlY.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-08

woman who met me at the entrance
to the Nook"
mo. 1t was the body of the man
who, dressed in woman's clothing, met
you at the Nook, and knocked you
down with a stone flung overland as
not one women in a thousand could
have thrown 1t. That, in itself, ought
to have suggested the secret to me.
long before / discovered It."
But how did you discover it," in
quired Sedgwick in bewilderment;
since you didn't see the growth Of
beard on the dead face yourself?"
by the cut on the cheek. You see
the sheriff had failed to foresee that
telltale beard. So, when In Difference
to Mr.. Bain's protest against burial
without formal view Of the body
they opened up the casket and saw the
obvious change in the face, there was
nothing for the officials to do but
remedy their carelessness. They hat
the body taken to the house, and die
the best they could. That cut on the
cheek was razor cut Having real
lied that much, had to deal hence
forth with the mystery of dead mai
masquerading as a woman land being
abetted in the deception by the off
GERS of the law"
"Astraea a mani" broke in Preston
Jax, his chin in a spasm. mo wonde
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-08
Another Worm Turns.

SHAVE, sirf"
Course! II I'd wanted . haircut
rd q said So"
The barber adjusted the chair at the
proper angle.
"Aot or cold lather. sir?" he asked
What do you want to know that
fort"
We'll, some customers like It hot
and some like It cold. All the same {
me, sir"
Then 'spose you 90 right ahead and
tend to your business. II don't Ike
what you're doing I'll kick"
VERY good. sir; you can kick right
now. Next!" vociferated the barber,
bringing the chair to an upright posi-
ton With a jerk that dumped the Gus
toner out. "Bill, hand the gentleman
his buds an hold the door open fol
him"
It may be well to remember that the
tonsorial professor in charge Of the
Arst chair sometimes owns the shop
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-08
CLAIM BOIL wEEvIL CONQUERED

New Orleans, July S.-The govern
ment experts here are of the belief
that the boil weevil is no longer a
serious menace to cotton. Despite the
large number of weevils this year
Louisiana and Mississippi bid fair to
produce record crops. Careful atten-
ton is declared to be the secret Of the
victory over the pest. By this is
meant the keeping Of the fields clear
of litter and rubbish, picking OF the
punctured bolls and burning them, and
exposing as much Of the plant to the
sun as possible. This latter is accom-
plished by leaving more space between
rows and plants and by trimming out
as much of the plant as possible to pre-
vent too much weed" The farmers
generally appear to have followed the
advice of the government experts
along these lines. Even the negro
farmers seem to have learned that II
is money in their pockets to keep their
fence corners cleaned up so that they
will not afford harboring places for the
over-the-winter weevils.