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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: What lovely weather we have been having. Makes us think of house. cleaning. Wonder how many if you are going to paper and paint.
 Did you ever make paste this way 2 About quarts of boiling water,a hand full of dry chips of glue (from a work shop; let boil few minutes, then add flour enough to make quite thick, and you will find your pap9r will stick finely.
 What clever ideas the DressmaIxing Contest brought out. Congratulations to all winners.
 Nist1etoe: Where are you lately 2 Your story was fine.
 Bon Ami: I suppose you are busy securing around. Try and write be- fore long.
 Strawberry Acres: I am coming to hunt you and Biddy and Cur other South Canterbury sister up some day. Can't you drop some hints.
 Aunty: A little bird said you wished to hunt me up. Bring the little bird with you-she knows the way and l am nearly always in.
 With kind regards to all.
 BLACK 9PANSY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

move all the old paper possible, and wash the walls with a solution of one pound of copperas to one quart of hot water. When dissolved, apply with an old whitewash brush or large size paint brush. If they are very bad, it is well enough to go over the walls twice; but remember the copperas will stain. It can be used in tho sockets of bedsteads.
 Another good remedy for bedbugs is cne-ha1f pint of turpenttne, one-half pint camphor, one-half ounce -corro- sive sublimate. Mix well and apply Turpentine is excellent to destroy most pests.
 Cedar is fine protection against moths. If you haven't a cedar chest, strip off twigs and pickles of cedar, and put them into cheesecloth bags and lay around and among the cloth ing. Cedar oil sprinkled on cloth tuck ed in corners will have the same eff feet.
 Powdered borax sprinkled on shelves, sink and table will speedily drive away reaches. They eat of 1t and die.
 Lay parsley around where ants are -canphor gum Is also effective in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
HEN SETTING TIME.

Dear Sisters:-Now is hen setting time, and perhaps some one may like to know my way of preparing the nests.
 First, take a box wide enough for comfortable nest, stand it on end so that the top will come in front. Board up to about 15 inches from the top. M ake a Slat door with strips of leath- CT nailed on for hinges, and put rails on top of box to fasren the string or leather, with which to close the door,
 Make nest by putting dirt in bot tom, and hollow out a little before putting the straw in so eggs will not roll out of center. But do not hol- low much, for then the eggs will all go to the centre and become broken as the hen turns the eggs; put a nest egg in and bring the hen in late in the afternoon and give her all she will eat and drink Then sprinkle nest and hen with some good louse powder, or, having none. road dust ana ashes in equal parts. @
 To dust hold hen by legs head down. SC dust will get well into the fluff; leave her on nest till late next day. Ii she has set all right I put the eggs in the nest while she is eating. If the weather is cold I put in 10 eggs. after the weather is warmer l set E. or if a hen is extra large 15. ] take her off to eat once a day, letting her eat and drink all she wants. l have a big box to feed in With a screen in front so I can shut her in.
 I feed corn and grit equal parts. l set the nests in a dark. quiet place with the date of setting pasted on box. For these I save old calendars.
 I take hen off nest by holding wings close to the body so to disturb her as little as possible. for if some hens flop or become nervous they may break up sometimes.
 Some hens become frightened and cackIe until they get used to being handled. In that case I have cur tain in front of nest and that usually quiets them. I dust them every week, and about the 18th day.
 Betsey Bobbet:-I have no chickens yet, only g hens setting.
 A MontviIle Lassie:-No, you are not very young the age to ride in Papa's boys auto.
 Sunbeam: Thanks for putting me ir your story. Old folks like to be noticed.
 Bon Ami:-My chickens haven't scratched yet
 Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
The Spelling Skule at Samantha's

the letters and stories sent in, but all agreed 1t. would be fun. Now, Ma was chosen to head one side while Kentucky Belle headed the opposite. Soon the lines were Ready, Bon Ami (who had been securing as usuaD, Aunt Mehftable. Biddy, Name, A Backwoods Mother, A Plain W oman, Aunt Serena. Auntfe, Papa.s Boy and Jin Abija.Il Hard and Nat had been talking to Josiah and explaining their views in regard to underground Sta- bles, etc.
 ter which greeted the first word, which happened to be Ability, spelled cor rectly by Ma, they came hurrying in. afn't a spelling skule. Can't I join in?"
 He was gladly welcomed by Ken lucky Belle.''
 @What's all them gals doing over
 "Oh, they are the judges for this time-our bouquet generally.
 At this Gala Lily bowed her head to him and gayly introduced the rest Morning Glory, Myrtle, Fern, Pink Rose. Double Fuschia, Gentian, Wild Cherry, Sweet William, uttercup, Canterbury Bells, Forget Me-Nots and Hepatica. Surely lovely judges, and Nat reached up and smoothed his hair an extra time, as he stepped into line.
 By this tune the run WAS dI It's height as up and down the line went the words. simple at first, but it was surprising how fast the lines thfnned until only three were left on each side
 Ma was given Poultry to spell, but on watching Nat she spelled it poll try'' which brought laugh from all as we all know Mas hobby.
 Abijah was now the head on that line. Next word given was Porker. and tn
 Thinking to show off he spelled 1t: "Pork-pork-e k-err-er-porker," and when all laughed he couldn't see what there was to laugh over, he said.
 At last only Kentucky Belle and Abijah Hard were left and as 1t was nearing ten o'clock two small dic- tionaries were presented them as prizes and all repaired to the house for refreshments.
 Here Samantha, Frank, Theoda, One of Them, Iue of Canterbury, Mar ried and Happy, Hannah Who, Silver Sixpence, Aunt Hester and Queen Bess served coffee and all kinds of sandwiches and cakes and cookies.
 All pronounced the spelling bee an enjoyable success.
 Jane Ann and Busybody here sug- gested Experience was a, fine teacher for all and Glenwood, Rose of New England, Jane Gray and Ruth started singing Home, Sweet Home,"S after which all started for home, where they were soon dreaming when awakened by Sunshine, who shed bright Sun beams on all
 BLACK PANSY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

will have his meals ready when he comes in so he won't think she is growing crazy
 Sunbeams: I want to thank you for getting up The Quilting, Party down at .Sunsflines. Think it was @ grand time. I couldn't have done better. We have such delightful social gath erings-wish some of them mkght be real.
 Ready Sorry you could not be found at the quilting. Did you have good time with those children?
 l.. Fl. K: The solo you gave us was fine. Hope Bluebird will be there next time to help you sing.
 Beccy; Where have you kept your self all winter5 Has 1t been l so coid q If so, hope you will get thawed out soon, and we shall see something from you in the Corner.
 Balsam Fir: Thanks for the card you sent me.
 Muggins: Am 8 good guesser? Didn't you, with some others, get stall ed in an auto in a. big snow squall not long ago, on your way to w?
 Guess of South Canterbury: Are you lover of flowers? Wasn't it in your windows I saw such lovely calla lilies and geraniums in blossom not long ago. Have I guessed you out?
 Aunty: l am sorry l made that mis- take in my last writing, taking you for Married and Happy, but it was all the same as you second the motion
 Will close with two recipes, which may do some good this time of year.
 For Renovating Lineoleum-Melt a little ordinary glue in one pint of wa ter, and at night have the Iinoleum clean and dry; go over it with g. fan nel cloth wet in the glue water and in the morning it will have a fine hard gloss and look like new
 To Mend China-Take a small bot tie and fill it with ground tsinglass, and pour over it sufficient unsweet- ened gin to fill the bottle then put the bottle into warm water and set on back of stove. or in a warm place, un- til the 1singlass is all dissolved, and then 1t is ready for use.
 Best wishes to all.
 c. E. s.
 Enntlond
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
The Cause of Rheumatism,

Stomach troCble, lazy liver and de- ranged kidneys are the cause of rheu- f1atism Get your stomach, liver, kid nevs and bowels in healthy condition ae taking Electric Bitters, and you will s5at be troubled with the pains of TAsumatism. Charles B. Allen a school .eizlcipai, of Sylvania, Ga, who suffer
 e lfdescribable torture from rheunnat- ssn. liver and stomach trouble and dis eased kidneys. writes: "A1 remedies tailed until I used Electric Bitters, but four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me completely" Maybe your rheumatic pains come from stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Electric Bit ters, will give you prompt relief. 60c and S100 Recommended by The Lee z OsEood Go
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

INTERESTED READER- re- cetved and mailed as you directed.
 EASTER GREETING from Billie An entertaining letter from Billie ar rived too late for publication this week The closing greeting is: May the risen Lord with us all abide, and bless Us all this EaStertide."
 ANTIQUE-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 BLANCHE-Cards received and for warded to address. Thanks for Eas- ter card The pastel home made cards fill the bill No -M M. K-'' on my list.
 READY-Thanks for photos. Will furnish the information you are in need of
 AUNT MEHITABLE - Story re- ceived- will use 1t in due time.
 BLLY-Cards received and mailed ELS you wish
 sAMANTHA-C received and mailed as you directed.
 -NAT-Cards received and mailed aa you indicated.
 TIRzA ANN@Cards received and mailed as you wish
 J. E. T.-Sent three missives to you last week in two envelopes.
 Ready-Cards received and mailed as you wished. Thanks for card.
 PotIatch-Card received and mailed to Faye Verna-
 Ruth-Cards received and remaiIed as you directed.
 Old SoI-Card received and mailed as you indicated.
 Frank-Card received and mailed as you suggested.
 Black Pansy-Cards received and mailed as you directed
 ObserVer@Card received and mailed as you wished.
 Hyaoin$h-A card Of special inter est to you has been sent in by Aunty II will be forwarded when we have your full address.
 Sally Sycamore-The letter sent fof. Potlatch has been properly addressed and forwarded.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
FINE DROP COOKIES.
Norwich.

Dear Sisters of the Corner: I thought l would send in my little message this week. Doesn't it seem nice to think spring is so near. I suppose lots of the sisters have begun house cleaning. I haven't done very much yet, but hope to get at it soon.
 C E. S.: What has become of you? ? Haven't seen anything from you in a long time Hope you are well. Let us hear from you.
 L. H. K: Have you disappeared, also, I enjoy your letters ever so much. I know youi Now see if you know me.
 Married and Happy: Your story was all right. Write another.
 I am sending you a receipe for
 Drop Cookies-One cup of sugar, one cup of sour milk, one egg, half cup of lard one teaspoon of soda and one small one of B. P. and any kind of flavor; and the receipe calls for three cups of flour. but don't use quite that amount. I think two cups and one half Is enough. They are little thick CT where you use three cups
 I hope the sisters will try these.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
JIM's IDEA OF THINGS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: A kind and happy greeting to you all.
 Muggtns: agree with you; the gir19 should know how to cook. I think tho boys should be learnt to do housewOrlS as well, for in after years 1t may be a blessing to possess this accomplish ment, as I find 1t so from experience. Billie: I don't think Mrs Jim is jealous one bit, for she seems to find as much enjoyment in this department of the paper as I do. Maybe l can get her to write some time.
 I think the scenery in the summer time along the Groton and Stonington trolley Is beautiful. as I have "1oOped the loop" quite number of times from Norwich to Westerly, to New our privilege to own an auto, we can content ourselves that we can wait fOE the electric and we'll all take a ride.
 In this department we tell of our likes, and sometimes our dislikes. ! copy Jefferson's ten practical rules of life:
 Never put off till tomorrow what can be done today.
 2-Never trouble others to do what you can do yourself.
 3-Never spend your money until you have it.
 4-Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap.
 Pride costs as much as hunger thirst and cold.
 Eve never repent of eating too little.
 7-Nothfng is troublesome that we dc willingly.
 Slow much pain those evils cost us that never happen.
 9-Take things by their smooth han dle.
 10-When angry always count ten. before you speak
 My dear old teacher now deceased, used to call me Jimmy, and folks do HOW sometimes, but I just as soon it would be just plain JIM.
 Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
RURAL DELIVERY ENJOYS THE
 CORNER socIALs.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends: I cannot keep still any long er-must write again for the Social Corner page.
 It is fine that the writers arc given a whole page for their letters.
 l enjoyed the story by Ma very much as the gathering was at the home of our friend Balsam Fir.
 The Quilting Party at Sunshine's was fine-how the needles did fly. I think Frank and myself had the easy part, just to set up the quilting frames and to make fun for ourselves and others while working.
 Papa's Boys poem Git-ap Nellie, was all right. have often wondered if Papa's Boy was really boy or good, rosy checked girl-a11 the boy papa had on the farm to help him., I have seen such girls in Pennsylvania On some of the large farms. They were better than any boy, could be trusted to look after the chores and milk the cows while lhe boys were off to the city to the tneater.
 F1orilIa of Moosup wants to guess me out Good! l am well known all over town, which is 10 miles long. You have more than one guess, as you say you used to live in this town.
 It is very pleasing to see how nice- ly the Social Corner is progressing from week to week; and many look forward with much pleasure for the Saturday BulIetfnIfor that department.
 Spring will soon be with us and while it will be very busy with those in the rural districts, don't forget that the good housewife should have a good flower garden well prepared for the seeds. It will soon be time when a man will not know where he is at as 1t will be house cleaning time.
 We wish to thank all the writers who have so kindly taken us along with them when they have held their socials in many homes in the past. I like to go just as woman likes new spring hat.
 With best wishes to all
 RURAL DELIVERY.
 S+arIipr
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22

room, that you can spare best, clean all my carpets with vacuum cleaners before taking up, thus doing away with the most disagreeable part of moving, the carpet beating.) Roll and tie carpet and stand in one corner of this large room.
 Take barrels and pack first all the small bric-a-b brac from al over the house. Wrap each piece well with newspaper, putting a 1aryer of straw between each layer of goods. When barrels are full, within two or three inches of top, fill up with straw, but do not put barrel head on, as then the barrel might be turned end for end, thus running chance of breakage-
 Now, with heavy black crayon mark these barrels "Bric-a-Brac, and stand in spare room side of carpet.
 Tall statuary. etc, stan.i in center of barrel on foundation of straw, and surround with smaller vases, etc, se- curely wrapped and padded with the straw.
 Next pack all the best dishes or tea sets, and mark accordingly. Now pack glassware and so on, leaving what Is used every day until last day. when that can be packed in an hour
 Use separate boxes for draperies. muslin curtains, books, etc, marking each.
 On arriving at new homo one can tell at a glance whether barrel is to be sent to kitchen, pantry or some otter room.
 The best way is to have all that does not go into the kitchen sent to one room, and then unpack and settle from that point, saving the bother of hay ing a clutter all over the house; and having to move a lot of things to lay eacn carpet.
 If it is possible to have all the car pets sent ahead and Iayed, then, of course, most everything can be put almost in it's place.
 Leave all draperies or curtains until the last to hang and they will then be fresh and clean.
 CROSS-CHRIS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE LAUNDRY

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corneri This is my first attempt at writing for the Social Corner, al- though I have been interested in all of the letters. Here are a few practi- cal suggestions for the laundry:
 Most clothing should be mended be- fore it is put in the wash; & rip or tear may increase many times it's orig inal size in the process of washing, drying and ironing.
 Every garment should be examined for stains which will set when soap and hot water arc used. All stains should be removed before the garment Is washed.
 Soak indelible marks in kerosene be- fore they are wet. Fruit stains before they are washed can usually be removed by placing tho stain over a bowl and pouring boiling water through 1t until the stain dis appears.
 To remove the blue spots of bluinx, wash the stain in alcohol and it will
 To eradicate the stains of ink soak at once in cold water or milk (either sweet or souri, It may require several days soaking to remove the stain. Any faint trace Of the stain may be re- moved by soaking minute in a. weak solution of chloride of lime.
 Method used for fabric which can not be washed:
 Cover the stains with wet starch. When the starch dries, rub 1t off and repeat as many times as necessary 70 remove the stains.
 Green Stains (grass or other vege- tables)-Method used for fabrics which can be washed: Wash first in kero- sene, then in soap and water.
 Method used for fabrics which can not be washed in soap and water: Wash first in kerosene, then in alco- hoI.
 Iodine Stains-wash stain in alco- hOl, then rinse in clear water.
 Vaselfne Sta1ns-Sponge the stains with ether.
 To remove the stains of iron rust Wet the spot, cover with salt and lem OF juice, lay in bright sunshine This Is a slower method than the use Of safer and simpler. If the first appli- cation of the salt and lemon does not remove the rust, repeat till it dissoIves entirely.
 Cover at once with salt and at the first opportunity pour boiling water through it
 To remove paint and varnish stains Alcohol and turpenttne dissolve these two stains. Use turpentfne for coarso fabrics and alcohol for fine ones. Any remaining stain will sponge out with chloroform or ether.
 Pitch, tar and wheel grease stains - First spread with lard to soften, then wet with turpentine- Next carefully scrape off the loose particles, wet again with turpentine and scrape. Continue this process until all loose dirt is re- moved. then sponge with turpentfne and rub gently until dry.
 Mildew-f only slightly affected, with wet starch and spread in the sum shine.
 GRANITA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
Waterford.
CLEVER HINTS BY LUCY ACORN.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- cia1 Corner:-Ma your story was real spicy l must tell you and the sisters of the story 1 commenced to write my friend read it. She read page after page. ''Why!" she said. all girls and not a fellow in it? Tt isn't spicy enough" Oh l said. l don't want any in it, girls have q better time without them. Well, that ended it. I got. an awful headache trying to write what I did write, and it was N. G.
 Bon Ami:-1 ou make things shine i2 my home.
 Straw berry Acres:-You make my mouth water.
 Fern and Hepatica:- found you ia the woods last year-have you in my garden.
 Bee was flying around here Sunday. I made up my mind she was Wild
 Pink Rose:-You are so sweet.
 MyrGIe:-You are running all around in my grass spelling it; but l like you just the same.
 Black Pansy: :-Three years I have covered you tip for-the winter. In the spring your blossoms are rich and black.
 Arbutus:-I know where to find you, and the Oh, and exclamations when I find your sweet blossoms.
 Double FuchSia:- Ou don't grow for me in the winter, your leaves all drop off and you locke like so many sticks.
 Swamp Apple:-Don't I love your pretty pink flowers.
 Canterbury Bell:-To make sure of you took you up last fall and brought you in the house. You are growing fine.
 Morning G1ory:-I expect you to do some climbing for me this summer your blossoms look so cool and prett3 on 8 hot summer morning.
 Blue Bird:-I heard your sweet, soft warble last week.
 Sweet Lavender asked about our plants. I have five window full, and some blossoms but not as nice and large as you see in the floral books.
 have a Jeruslem Cherry tree I raised from seed two years ago had over seventy five cherries on it this winter. Have a little dish full of chez ries They did look good enough to eat. Plenty of seed to give away.
 Sunshine and Sunbeam You are casting your rays in the room while l am writing.
 Ready:-Is the wood box getting low. I know my coal bin Is.
 I love to see new sisters coming in The Corner and all the stories and all the writings are so helpful.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-22
Jewett City.
DOMESTIC HINTS FROM FRANK

Dear Sisters of, the Social Corner: bird. right after the rain.
 The peeptoads have opened their throats but I think they will duck their heads again. It makes one feel spring is near.
 Mud up this way is some.
 "A few domestic hints: To remove precipitation, sprinkle borax on the part of the dress that has been af- fected, rub it gently into the goods for few moments, then brush out and rub in a little scented talcun brush completely out It will not injure the finest satin goods.
 To clean white feathers. Take the feathers from the hat and lay them in over the feathers. then sprinkle over the powder a little gasoline, put on cover and shake till the powder gets into all parts of the feathers; then then take out and shake. beaver hat may be cleaned in the same way. To toast bread on a fork without scorching the hands, put the fork first through a shield of cardboard the size I congratulate the winners of the yellow paper in the Home Dressmak- ing contest
 Married and Happy: Thank you for favoring us with the story. I enjoyed Ready. Pretty card received. You will hear from me later. wish The beautiful viqlets would be Bon Ami: I think 1t is nice to be admired by the gentler sex. A card to you some fine day.
 Calla Lily: Beach Shade might be fit name for a bungalow.
 Good luck to all.
 FRANK.