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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
AuNTY DOES NOT COUNT HER
 CHICKENS BEFORE MATCHED.

Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: l am glad Alberta liked my mat. and 1 thank her for giving directions for knitting border. l shall try it some time.
 I have some real pretty lace pat terms for knitting and perhaps some time will find time to copy them off and send them along for others to
 Black Pansy: Thanks for the invd- tation to call This is a very busy way will surely find you.
 Sweet Lavender: Yes, I am always looking for something new in the way your pie recipe. Am glad you liked mine. I have but a few begonias. but I do like them and think the red foli- age very pretty. If not too much trouble would like one as Social Cor ner plant. I think it a fine idea to ex- change plants in the Corner. If can return the favor I will be glad to do so, if I have what you would like.
 Libbie: am afraid it will be a diff ficult task tostry and tell how to make such collars set smoothly, as they have to be fitted to the neck and shoulders of the one to wear them. You know that nearly all patterns have to be cut out more or less at the neck. and as the collar pattern is made to fit the neck of the waist pattern it stands to reason that the collar pattern must be lar always have the collar a little smaller than the neck of the waist, so the neck will have to be fulled in; never sew on and turn over. but fit smoothly around the shoulder and face the neck on the wrong side with a bias band.
 Sammy: Welcome to The Corner. I have no little chicks as yet. but ex- pect some soon. although I never ~count my chicks before they are matched"
 Frozen: Thank you for inviting me to the surprise at Maine Lovers. What a lovely time we did have. It reveals to me that you are no stranger in these parts of the world.
 Welcoming all newcomers and thanking all who send me postcards q like to get the cards, but I could appreciate them more if the senders would sign a pen name). am as ever
 AUNTY.
 Wii1iY1a nf4e
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quilting bee. Have some comforters to tie myself. was great Just like Nat to forget himself and become confused.
 Ma: am surprised you have no lit tie chicks yet. 1 have quite 8 few and eight more hens to come off in a few days. Good R. I.
 Jim: Your letter was very helpful Shall pin those rules up where l can see them often.
 Lucy Acorn; Your Jerusalem cherry tree must be beautiful. Have always been an admirer of them. but never owned one.
 Now that houseeleaning is upon us, can anyone tell me of a good floor paint that will stand hard usage and not wear off within few weeks where the wear is constant?
 Can anyone send a good recipe for soft uncooked frostfng for cake that will keep moist for some timer wonder if we haven't any Sisters ID Stafford way? Seems as though there must be. We have them from nearly everywhere else. s
 Kind regards to all
 PTTGYRODY
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner:- Herewith ] send few tested recipes:.
 Mock Chicken Pie: Cut 2 pounds pork chops from the bone, put in bak- ing dish, season well and let simmer until done. INepare a rich biscuit dough cut into tiny rounds and place over simmering meat Put. all into a hot oven and bake until brown. Dot with butter and serve at once.
 Baked Mashed Potatoes-Place the mashed potatoes in a baking dish make holes in the potatoes and break an egg in each hole. Pour one cup of cream over all, season well and bake until eggs are done.
 Potato a Ia CeIery-Cut large, raw potatoes into cubes, put into q bakr ing dish, just cover with water add IA butter, salt and, pepper to taste, and 1 teaspoon celery seed. or l cup chopped celery. Bake in hot oven until brown
 Scalioped Potatoes-Cut potatoes in cubes and when filling baking dish put in a layer of raw potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper and flour. then another layer, etc, till the dish is filled. Cover with 1 cup milk, sprinkle with fine crumbs and bake slowly hours. Add grated cheese if liked.
 LUZ OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
LEMON JELLY WITH BANANAS.

Dear Editor: I write to thank you for the yellow paper which received last Saturday. Everyone can imag inc how surprised I was when I saw the letter in my box.
 Chatterbox: I haven't seen any of your letters in for an age. Did I not see you at Canterbury Green church last Sunday?
 Lue of Canterbury: Are your initials L.. NJ, and does your sister work in Plainield?
 An Observer: Are your initials E. B. and do you run a home bakery? I enclose 8 good recipe for
 Lemon Jelly with Banana-Malxe some lemon jelly, using three lemons, a cupfu1 of sugar to half a box of gel atine. Let it get little stiff. Peel and slice quite thin some fine solid bananas, then another of jelly, and so on until the mold is full Let it stiff fen, and serve in a bed of stifdy whip ped cream.
 GRANITA. Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
HENRlco BECOMES A coRNERIrH

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: This is my first letter to the Social Corner. have taken great interest in it lately I am very sorry that we haven't heard Silver Bells sweet chimes lately.
 Dear Glenwood: Where have you kept yourself all winter? Has it been too cold for you?
 Dear MT. Jim: How I do wish I could drop in and see you some evening. Per haps you would treat me to some canned music'' Tell Mrs. Jim she better put on her thinking cap and write something soon.
 Dear Papa's Boy: I wouldn't mind being with you a few minutes to have a little talk, providing you would take me for an auto ride. Have you made any fudge lately? I hear that for "a boy' you are an excellent fudge mak- CT.
 Dear Cherisette: I send you my best wishes for a happy birthday.
 Dear Whippoorwill: I heartily agree with you about manners on the road. Guess: I tried your recipe for mo- lasses cookies, and they came out the best of any recipe I have tried. They were fine.
 M. D.: I think you must be very fond of soups. I am especially fond of to- mato soups. I hope my letter will not crowd any of the sisters
 Best wishes to all Sisters and Ed itor.
 HENRIco.
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cannot praise your Vegetable Compound too highly. Every woman should take it at that time. I recommend it to both old and young for female trou- bles. .' - Mrs. EMILY SUlllIERsGuLy Swarthmore, Pa.
 Baltimore, Md. -"My troubles began with the loss of child, and I had hem orrhages for four months. The doctors said an operation was necessary, but [ dreaded it and decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound. The medicine has made me well woman and l feel strong and do my own work. ''- Mrs. J. R. PICKING, 126O Sargent St. Baltimore, Md.
 Since we guarantee that all testimo- nials which we publish are genuine, is ie not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has the vir- tue to help these women it will help any other woman who is suffering in a like manner?
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
HEPATIcA lNDULeEs IN A CHAT.

Dear Editor: I want to chat a little with the sisters.
 Libbie: Wonder if I know you? I'll be excused, if you please from telling has held, this winter. They are doing we'll however.
 I4ue of Canterbury: Are your initials L. M. 2
 the party to hunt for me this spring! like wintergreen. Watch out or I'll find you first.
 Billie: I never hunt for the blues have them q don't believe you ever dol. come out in the country and find me I'll try to cheer you up
 Theoda: Thought I had given you some pretty broad hints Possibly they were too broad. Way haven't you call ed up for a chat oveE the phone? Is it possible I made mistake in giving the number?
 One of Them: Thought perhaps I knew you but am not sure. I am sure, thouh, that I like your letters. But, dear me, do let the men legis1ate, and some day we may have our revenge. Besides | don't approve of long hat pins or dresses made of gauge. As for those abominations of deso1ation which you view from your kitchen window, why wait for the men to get interested? Invite your neighbors to form a. Backwards Beautiful club. and see who will have the prettiest back yard at least expense. Morning glories are cheap and very pretty. Or if your taste inclines to the useful, why plant potatoes and scarlet runners. The lat ter will furnish a screen for those un- slightly fences and ash barrels and also beans for your succotash; and. as for the potatoes, well there isn't anything much prettier than a. potato patch in full bloom. Mine blossomed twice last year and were lovely, as well as useful
 As for other things which the city fathers should attend to, but do not, why don't | you enlist the Women's club and with them start a campaign for all the women of the city, and with their combined force compel the city government to provide pure water,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
DOMESTIC HINTS FROM AUNT
 INEVITABLE.

Dear Sisters: "The day is cold and dark and dreary,'' and a chat with you will give me much needed change of thought
 Polly Peppermint: I greatly enjoyed your letter about birds.
 One of Them: Your remarks about garbage and contaminated water were especially good and forceful. I quite agree with your sentiments
 Calla Lily: I am sorry to be unable Ii direct you to Maine Lovers abode. Am as much in the dark as you.
 Theoda: It was pleasant to know that those present at Ready's Tatting Party missed me. Although obliged to be absent I was with you in spirit Your good and (partly) accurate ac-i COL mt of the occasion was much en- joyed.
 I have received via Norwich a, very pretty postal card with a picture of Pocntosue, Pittsf1eId, Massachusetts, As the card bears neither message nor name of sender, take this opportunity
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS FROM FRANK.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Herein send a few useful hints:
 It is important to swat the first fly. In them we find no charms.
 To stop the rotting of Irish potatoes in the cellar do not keep the cellar too warm. Sprinkle plenty of slaked lime among them, and cover lightly to keep the light from them.
 Dry bran is an excellent cleanser for dainty velvet flowers and woolen fab rics: rub the soiled spots harder than the rest: then brush it all off
 For wfitewashing pocket handker- chiefs and laces put to soak over night in a bath of toilet carbo1ic soap to whiten them, and to make them clean with but little laundering.
 If oilcloth Is rubbed occasionally with a mixture of beeswax and turpentine it will last longer.
 Frozen: I enjoyed reading your story. What 8 jolly time we all did have; and I sure got laugh from it.
 I received six beautiful Easter cards from Social Corner folks. Many thanks to the senders.
 Diana: Was glad to hear from you. Tell us how your sister is getting along Hope she is much better.
 Always-Tn: Yes, you are as warm ly welcomed, as are all new corners. I close with best wishes for Corner ties.
 FRANK
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05

It had got to be the last of June and Josiah had finished the new barn. all but the painting. and was slicking up around and grading off o little. So one evening just slipped down across where he was raking up some of the rubbish and I sex to Josiah.s sez I;
 Tt looks pretty good. Si. think you have done pretty well, although the barn n-has cost heap of money"
 I always found it paid to fatter Jo- sfah, and he is rather partial to such kind of talk. It doesn't cost me any thing, and it does help to make things more pleasant like.
 Well. now you've got it done, where are you going to put the horse ana COWS into it ??
 Josiah looked kinder sheepish and he says: T hate to put 'em into it and get it all dirty, it looks so nice and clean.' he says.
 70, shucks!" says I. what did you glad to see the poor critters out of that old shell and in a decent barn"
 Josiah acted kinder queer and final ly he out with it:
 would 1t do to have some of the Social Corner folks who live near here come and sort of dedicate this here barn before we use it?" sez he. T could clover lot. and I'll bet you a, Indian cent that Ready would be on that hay mow within two minutes after she struck the barn.
 shame on youi" sez L Ready is no tomboy. and when man gets to y our age he ought to be thinkin' about something else besides rompin around on hay mow-''
 You needn't get so al1-hred mad about it, sez Josiah. T thought mebbe some of these folks that don't like noisy Fourth of July might en- joy getting out into the wilderness on to a farm that ought to be deserted, if it ain't. and have some lemonade and cake and so forth
 Josiah" sez l, you forget that vim men are not such eaters as men are. and these folks wouldn't care to come here and set and look at your barn and eat cake and drink lemonade all day."
 Well, I dunno" sez he. you re- member the time we went to Coventry lake? I bet you we had a spanl1in' good time, and the wimmen ate some unless my memory plays me tricks"
 Josiah had me there. and I had the good sense to change the subject, so I says:
 Josiah, what do you think of this spellin' stuff"
 Its all right for lazy folks,'' sez he, tand that's the most you can say for it; but that gives me an idea. Why
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clothing saturate the spot well with turpentine, roll up and let remain over night. in the morning wash the ma- terial with warm water and soap.
 To use new iron ware; new iron ware cannot be used for cooking unless it potato parings to the water is one of the best things to put the new uten- Slls into proper condition.
 A new use for rhubarb: Stew rhu- barb in the usual way, making it thinner, however, than usual, and add ing no sugar to it; soak your rusted white clothes in it for quarters of an hour, then take out, rinse in cold water and pour boiling water over them. To take out the purple stain of the rhubarb this will take out rust stains when everything else has failed.
 When cooking cabbage, onions or anything which has strong odor. put a small pan of vinegar on the stove and there will be no scent from the cooking in the air.
 When food scorches: If something you are cooking happens to scorch, set the kettle in cold water immediately and there will be absolutely no
 To have your clothes clean and lemon with the rind off in the boiler The result is surprising and will not in any way hurt or injure the clothes.
 Medium sized glass marbles dropped into any kind of preserves or catsup while cooking will save stirring so often as the marbles roll with the boiling and many times save the scorchins of preserve bottles.
 Another hint for Ironing Day: Gut a piece of sandpaper four by eight inches and tack it to the end of the ironing board, one or two strokes of a rough iron over the sandpaper will make it as smooth as wax could.
 To prevent nusty teapot, place lump of sugar in it before putting away.
 To remove stains from ivory, rub your piano keys with coal oil CT tur- pentine.
 To remove finger marks from doors, take a clean piece of flannel dipped in kerosene and rub on the marks and they will disappear; afterwards wipe them with a cloth Wrung out in hot water to take away the odor of oil Kerosene will also be found excellent for cleaning vanished doors.
 To remove axle grease marks from clothing spread the soiled spot on some fiat surface and rub it with a cloth dipped in turpentine. Machine oil stains may be removed in the same manner.
 As my letter is getting rather long will close.
 ESTELLA.
 South Canterburv
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
TRY ELizABETH's DROP CAKE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: Many months have passed since l have appeared in the Corner. How rapidly the weeks have flown weeks when my heart was filled with sorrow; and in my sadness my heart has gone out to the sister whose sor- row was deeper than mine
 have not been forgotten entirely by the Cornerites, thanks to the sis ters who have kindly remembered me at the various social functions
 It would be impossible to mention all the helps l have received in the con tests you have been engaged m, and the various recipes tested.
 1oaSecleaning with me is drawing 9 to close. Papering and painting all completed, and with the use of the vacuum cleaner carpets renovated
 Have made Drop Cookies,@ Sister Guess. Two and a half cups of flour with the raisin on top of cookie fills the bill.
 Sister Cornflower: You will be sur prised to know I have made one dozen crochet handbags from your direc- tions. Now l am chocheting Palm Beach cluny lace.
 Sister Ready: Here am. How has the basket quilt progressed?
 Sister Cherisette: I am thinking of you in your new home. Hope all is well with you.
 cakes such as mother used to make:
 Ginger Drop cakes-One cup of mo- lasses, l egg. 1-4 cup sweet milk. 1-2 teaspoon of soda, 1-2 teaspoon ginger salt. two cups flour, bake in quick oven.
 Best wishes to all.
 l. \ p NTyTT
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
TIMELY HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters I am sending in some helpful household hints, which I hape will be useful to some of the sisters:
 To Protect New OiIcIotF-If new oi1cloth sticks to hot dishes, try the following: Scrub the oilcloth thorough 1y with hot water and strong soap be- fore putting it on the shelves. Have the water nearly boiling and after ten minutes of hard rubbing with a soapy cloth, you will never need be careful again about placing warm dishes on it.
 To make eggs whip, a pinch of salt or soda added to the white of an egg will cause 1t to whip easily, if the egg is warm and will not whip otherwise
 To improve the flavor of lemons Lemons placed in the oven and thor oughIy heated then rolled with the hand will have delicious flavor which never is found when the lemons are used cold. They will also be more juicy.
 To remove sticky fly paper from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
A LOOK AHEAD
By Samantha

not have speuin' match to amuse the folks2''
 Jest because we have had a plenty for the present, Josiah.
 That made Josiah look pretty sober and I see he-had his heart set on hav- ing the CorneriteS out to see his new barn, for he is awful proud of 1t, and
 expect any ,y time time 9 sha5 ahe as aoors Man put
 Well, I got to thinkin more about 1t and I kinder wanted to see the folks, too, and finally hit on the idea Of having debate on the oisgest fragel''
 The next morning set on box in the new barn and Josiah was hustAn, around as fast as his rheumatism would let him, and l told nm my plan.
 "The idea of a discussion of some question is allprights' seq Josiah, but there is no question about the right of wimmen to vote; it is all one sided. There ain't thing can be said Tor 1t, it is unnatural and wrong. What in the name of Tophet do Wtrnmen want to vote for? Don't they have every thing they want? Isay let 'em tend to their houseWork and the babies. They don't know anything about votin', and they ain't strong enough to go to the polls and vote.
 Josiah does try my patience some. al though he is good provtder. 'old Bill Smith is strong enough to vote. ain't he? I had to keep the windows open four hours after he was here tother day. and even the cat wouldn't stay in the house for two days; but he Is more intelligent than the wtmTnen. l s'pose?'
 Now, Samantha, you know I don't mean you amt smart enough; but don't want you to mix up with a lot of men that swear and drink and use tobacco
 Well, then. s'pose you leave some of them old soaks at home and let some respectable wimmen do the vetin'."
 q won't do it!" sez Josiah. and he holIered so loud that the cat fell off the scaffold and lit on Josiah's back.
 Josiah was so scairt that he fell over backwards into a, tub of white wash that he had got ready for the stables.
 1affed so my sides ached, and then see that he was stuck in the tub and | felt awful sorry for him. so l rolled him over and pried the tub off of him. Gle was 8 sight!) I got him into the house and fixed him up and put him to bed That was three days ago, and he hain't sed another word Q bout dedtcating the barn. so I don't know how it will come out. What do you think?
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this is wrong, as 1t is just this cent or two at the time that VIII count up in the long run. And by supplying herself with few receptacIes for such provisions in the beginning it will be found not saving alone. but also a great convenience, one not dispensed with after having become accustomed to it. The rule stands good in buying clothes as well. Watch advertiSeme ents iE reliable apers. and buy when get ting a bargain. Of course, judgment has to he used in this in everything else, not to buy for the sake of buy minimum.
 Cut Out the "Furbelows."
 have found that the majority of working girls could, by using a little judgment be better dressed and save money<and there would not be so much talk of the high cost of living. simply cutzout a great number of furbeloWs Truly, these amount to great deal In a short time, and it is surprising how one can get along without so many 5abots. veils, ribbons, hair ornaments Eows. fancy combs, pins and beads, and the numerous other little things that vanity buys and does not need. If they would only buy good instead of cheap things the saving would De great in the end.
 Cooking in the Furnace.
 There are four in our family and I do all of my work, which means a saving of many dollars in a year.
 find that planning the meals a week ahead gives better meals and is less expensive than otherwise. l set aside a certain sum each week for gro eeries, meats, etc, and I make that sum reach. If I buy 1uxuries one day sometimes have to skimp the next, but I see that the money is sufficient for that week Sometimes I can save out of that sum, and other times it is entirely used.
 One way to save gas is to cook all articles requiring an hour or more of cooking on the ledge inside the fur mace door. You can bake beans, roast or boil meat, bake potatoes and many other things on this ledge, and it means quite a saving of gas.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
WOMEN SHOULD LEARN TO
 DRIVE A HORSE.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Nearly every woman, especially on a farm should learn how to drive a. horse well. which Is short cut to much enjoyment that they could not other wise have. as 1t is not always con- venient for someone to go with them, and after work is done they are too tired to walk, while a pleasant drive is restful
 Every farmer should keep a horse that ladies can drive. By this l do not mean 9 miserable, worn out crea- ture, but a, gentle, well broken ani- nal, able to do. And, ladies, before you attempt to drive alone, be able to hitch up and unhitch your horse, and know when anything is not right; to turn around in small space, if nec- essary, and to know what to do in case a horse gets frightened.
 AN OBSERVER.
 South Canterbury