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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
TO MAKE CLOTHES FOR LITTLE
 ONES.

Dear Editer and Social Corner Sis- tersi Although not an experienced dressmaker, I am going to send my mite to the contest. am sure we will have quite dressmaking bureau before we get through.
 A pattern that I have used the nest and liked the best is child's plain sack coat pattern. I have used it for a child one, two, three and four years. This can be cut from bottoms of heavy skirts, or I have taken parts of aa old coat, and when pressed and dyed, trimmed with bright braid and buttons and with the patch pockets which every tey loves, it makes very neat and eeeHoaaieai eeat.
 Another very handy eattRra is eae am making my sRe year aId's every day dresses from. It is plain dress. like an apron. perfectly plain. buttons uH and down the back, has a little turndoMn collar and two pockets.
 Sometimes nay house dresses wear out at the sleeves and waist, and the skirts remain good, and these little dresses can be gut freEns these skirts.
 I ssspla g.sdlE sat FalssEass frszs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
1URLAP RUGS.

Dear Editor. and Corner Folks: I was surprised to learn I had won a prize. l went out and waved the little yell low paper to those ten months old chicks They came running. and some were eager to take a peck at it. I told them it came from the Social Corner and represented golden grain, but would be very poor filling in its pres ent form. But I would give them cred it for 100 cents in the poultry book. Accept my hearty thanks.
 After a snowstorm I frequently spread the rugs on the snow. Sweep ing snow on both sides cleans them nicely. and they need but little shak- ing
 If one is in hurry for rugs at small cost, burlap will do very well. Pieces of worn carpet or other material will do for the inside; and tie them with twine or yarn. I have two, and they look much better than I imagined they would The next thought was, Why not wash and pull out the stitching of our grain bags? They take dye nice- 1y. I have made three They are comfy for kitchen or elsewhere.
 l do not possess a hobble skirt, so am classed as back number But can say things in return. The scant skirts sack racing taken up by the women. Such scant patterns ought to reduce the high cost of living, in dress, at least.
 A Wn1Ie all wool 0reSS can be col cred when desired any shade. Light blue will do well for the first; then a navy blue; next plum. The next thing the neighbors will make com mentS about that woman having so many dresses, and what does she do with the other ones? It can be made over for a schoolgirl, or in rompers for a child. The pieces may be used for patching and patchwork; little odds are utilized for rubs; hardly thread for the ragbag for a long time.
 Bon Ami: Thanks for the dream camera. Wish it might materialize.
 If my birthday came February 14th I should have been writing month ago or more about valentines and birthday postcards. Alas, I am back number again, for it's comes on the 18th.
 Much sympathy for those whose dear ones have passed to the immortal life.
 Kindly greetings,
 RT,ANCHE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
TESTED RECIPES AND DOMESTIC
 HINTS.


 Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I will send a few tested recipes:
 Doughnuts-Rub one quarter pound of butter into one pound of flour, then add five ounces of sugar. two eggs, a tablespoon of yeast and sufficient milk to make a stiff paste. Let it stand to rise, then roll out. cut in fold fash toned twists and fry brown.
 Indian Pudding-I wish you would try this recipe for Indian pudding: One quart boiling water, five tablespoons Indian meal. two tablespoons flour. one good teaspoon salt one teaspoon nut meg; make as for mush, then stir in one cup molasses. one quart milk. Pour in buttered baking dish and bake three hours. Do not stir after putting in the oven.
 Plum Pudding-AIix five tablespoons of fouRwfth two cups of milk and two well beaten eggs; remove the stones from a pound of ripe plums; stir the plunas into the batter and bake in q buttered pan in quick oven until done, and serve with powdered sugar.
 Nursery Notes-A little olive oil rub bed on a childs scalp at right will loosen the dandruff so that it may be brushed away the next morning.
 If a child should swallow any dan gereus substance. immediately slip down it's threat the white of an egg. which will form a curd around it and thus prevent serious effects.
 Rub the since laees of ehildfeh's s shoes with beesHax, and they will net come unified easily. A bit of the WAX aP- piled to the cad when the metal tip is last will facilitate the laeing.
 Never shut gut fresh air and sun- shine fEeHa hahyss living and sleeping Eeanas. sfeeH is mere refreshing at night fer the aeed of sunshine and air let into the reana during the day
 A efiid suffering from a eela iH the head shsuld never ba aliaMe1 ts lie ea
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
WHAT GIRLS SHOULD RETAueHT

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Another week has commenced, and with it thoughts of what we shall do. First I will write a few words to the Social Corner about girls and what I think they should be taught. They should get, as good an education as they can; then they should be taught domestic duties, how to be good cooks and good sewers.
 The time will come when they will be thankful they have been taught these things.
 How many girls nowadays get mar ried and don't know a thing about housework, or how to sew; therefore 1t makes it very hard for them.
 speak from experience, as I always worked in 8 shop, so my mother did every thing for me, to make it easy for me: but in the end 1t made it hard. When l went to housekeeping I had to learn all these things.
 said then if I Ever had a girl I would teach her, and I have. My girl is fifteen. She can cook and sew. She is going to make a dress for herself this week.
 Don't you. sisters, agree with me? will end with good recipe for Doughnuts-One cup sugar, one cup snow, one cup sour milk, salt, just a little pinch of ginger a teaspoonful soda; flour to roll out.
 Yours in haste,
 MUGGINS. ao,y4b C.oyeu+rv
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Yantic.
BOTTLED LUBBOCK SEED TEA.

Dear Social Cornerites: We are get ting winter. or some of it today. I think the gfoundhog must have seen his shadow if he came out, which 1 doubt
 The way to make a very good drink of burdook seed: One cup of seed to one quart of boiling water poured on. Let stand a few hours, then add two quarts more and two cups of sugar. Have it warm, then add half yeast cake and let it begin to work; then bottle tight and put in a cold place and keep cold until wanted. It is a good blood medicine.
 I shall plant my pepper and pansy seeds next week and get the hot bed going for other seed
 Ma. I received the card and was pleased with it. I like the looks of Pa. and would like to make his &C., quaiRtance. He looks SC jolly.
 Oh, guess that Rooster will be all right. for we had some just like him last summer. Dad sold them about Thanksgiving for $1.00 apiece.
 If any of you have girls teach them to cook. When I was married I knew very little about it, and it caused me lots of trouble. My girls learned early so when they had homes of their own they were pretty good cooks.
 Leye to all from
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

Editor Social Corner: I have read the Social Corner recipes and have found them fine, and so I thought I would send a few recipes for cookies. Cookies PIain-Sugar. 1 cup; butter 1-2 cup: soda, 1-2 teaspoonful; warm water, 1-2 cup; flour enough to roll Directions: Dissolve the soda in the warm water, mix, roll very thin, cut and bake In a quick over.
 caraway cookies-sugar, cups; butter, 1 cup; 2 eggs; milk, 1-2 cup; soda, 1-2 teaspoonful; caraway seed, 1 tablespoonful, or to taste.
 Ginger Coo<ies-Molasses 2 cups; butter, 1 cup lard; hot wate, tea spoonfuls; ginger 1 tablespoonful; salt l teaspoonfJ; soda, teaspoonful; flour enough to roll out.
 Spiced CooI<ies-Oneans moiasses, cup; sugar. 1 cup; warm water, 1-2 cup; soda, one large or rounding tea spoonful. Directions Dissolve the soda in the water. mix soft roll thin, back quick.
 M B
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
A CHERRY NOTE FROM SILVER
 SIXPENCE

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: It's long time since I entered this charmed circle. except as we have met with each other among the good times that have been so lovingly plan ned and when we have been so cor dially welcomed. yet l usually stop all other business to read our Social Cor ner department as soon as the paper comes.
 What beautiful new year we have had so far. I hope it has been well with us,'' mostly, though I am grieved to note that some are under the heart aches in full sympathy. know ing full well the loneliness and long ing for the dear ones who, are waiting for us lover there" F. Dear Billie: Your history of a Sil- yer Sixpense was great.
 It's the aim of my life to make and keep friends, as true as Ruth was with her silver piece. Old friends are never Years cards carries out that idea Starting the New Year
 Cherish old friends;
 For on their loyalty,
 Joy depends
 and so continue from year to year. While forming new Friendships hold fast to old friends who have been tried and found true.
 Dear Ready: I missed you in the last paper. You surely are not going to give us up. are you?
 Bee: Billie and myself seem near together, yet so far. as regards iden- tification-but there's going to be a real celebration in your home town another year, Billie. and then we might possibly meet. Perhaps you would have wood box for me to sit on to watch the parade.
 There, the Editor will march me right into the pigeon hole if I don't
 SILVER SENTENCE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
METHODS OF ECONOMY.

Editor Social Corner: The good ideas we get from the home dressmaking and sewing hints show the value of econ ony. The needle is an economfzer in every family. and we make 1t do won- derfuI things
 from wrappers the fronts Of which have been worn. rip out the back of another to match. turn wrapper wrong side out. smooth 1t out on the table, baste on large piece to cover all thin places; if 1t Is too full under the arm or side seam. run it on, turn and cut out, turn in and sew down neatly,
 I cut off sleeves at bottoms if worn, measure the portion cut off for length, allow for seam and match; sew gather to wristband to slip over the hands. In doing this way have three wrap pers to wear. and thus save the new ones for dress ups,
 A skirt that is too long and tee full with three rufiies I change by taking the two back breadths one for front half, the other in the middle; tear lengthWlse, sew the raw edge of front bread,h far as waistline, then gather to band to fit the bust; half the band in back for buttonhele and but ton, the band being the same width as the bands over the shoulders, and stitch on eRe OF two. pockets. T finish the bottom by sewing on ruffie not 100 full, press seam and catch it down, and l have twe good large aprons.
 lR making over stockings fsr ef2i1= drea, take stout piece of black cloth long enough te gs aeross the heel sew seam in IRe back up over that which forms the heel open seam catch the edges turn the stocking wrong side out, settine seam next to stocking and sewing on so as not to draw the thread. Cut d piece round to fiji the knee for new or old stockings, and note the longer wear.
 9fien glove clasps DUH out while the gieEes are in good condition, Cut
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
MORE MAKING OVER.

I will try Aunt Serena's way of mak- ing over pants.
 I had a long, thick overcoat with a big collar that my husband often wish ed was short sreefer,'' so cut it off the right length and hemmed up the lining The coat cloth was too thick to hem good, so overcast the edge with thread of the same color, and he had a warm coat for several winters. Later he had @ long overcoat of a pretty dark mixed cloth that was too small, so l fixed that m the same way, except that this cloth was soft and turned in and sewed it together. the outside and lining at the bottom.
 find that the art of mending neatly is almost as helpful as that of making over. I have seen patches that looked more untidy than the hole. 1 have seen made-over stockings on children with the legs the same size as for the first wearer. I put the same work on made-over garment as on a new one and try to have it look like new I trim over hat that feels easy and get more comfort from it than from a new one that I dislike. All good hat trimming should be saved and if we can't use it someone else may like it. The ribbon makes hair bows for school girls. A bundle of old hat trimming would please almost any lit tie girl who likes to dress dolls.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

fin fine health now. If ever have those troubles again will take Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound " - Mrs. ED. FERRoN, 816 High St, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
 Providence, R. I.-"I cannot speak too highly of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound as it has done won ders for me and would not be without it. I had organic displacement and bearing down pains and backache and was thoroughly run down when took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound. It helped me and am in thd best of health at present work in factory all day long besides doing my homework so you can see what it has done for me. give you permission to publish my name and speak of your Vegetable Compound to many of my friends. - Mrs. APRIL LAWSON, 126 Lippitt St., Providence. R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
A NEW MEMBER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: What a pleasure I do get in reading the let ters,
 l should like te join the contest ea home dressmaking, but I am afraid te, for l haven't done much only plain sewing lately.
 l used to be considered an expert at it. Guess now should be bore to you all, if I tried 10 explain
 l have been Wondering whs Hepat- am going to give her semething te ae now, to guess who 1 ana.
 Hope when the Corner meets next year, or rather this year. Hepatica will start early enough to reach the place. shall. l ana looking forward to the time.
 Now, sisters, who am I? :? am going to let you gIless.
 STRAWBERRY ACRES. South Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Mudders Apron Strings.

by Oscar R. Beers. in dose goot olt days dots gone to
 sleep. Nit gray haired Fadder Time. Ven. our dear olt mudders youst to
 sing Der songs of Olt Lang syne Der childrens youst to kneel right By mudder's knee in prayer. Cnd kiss her wrinkled brow goot
 night, Den chamber up der stair. But times vos changed about since
 den, Dot goot olt book vos out Of sight, While novels lies arount; Und childrensi Gott init Himmel! Dey do such funny dings; Dey vos all united togedder- From mudder'S apron strings. Dair prayers vos changed to shout
 ings, Dair kisses voS a jest, For mudders find less time to hold Her childrens to her breast So different from der goot o1t times Ven some lullaby she'd sing, Den children nestled to her heart Inside her apron string. But den prehaps day may come Ven Gott will make us see Der way to make der children goot, Like dot day youst to be; And maybe He will call 'ern back As comes der flowers of spring, Und tie dose childrens once more up To mudder's apron strings.
 Sent in by BALSAM FIR.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
ECONOMICAL SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Sister sof the Social Corner: Do you know that the daintiest little bon nets imaginable can be made from the pretty tucked or embroidered fronts of a discarded shirtwaist, using the sleeves for strings.
 Spring and fall hats for grownups can be made by covering a wire frame with that black silk or satin waist you had thought of throwing away. I saw a very pretty one; 1t was edg- ed with white, and a black and white aigrette which cost 10 cents at mill Hnery sale was all the trimming it re- quired
 Outgrown sweaters make excellent woolen caps and hoods for children. Gingham aprons that have passed usefulness for such make good dust caps, ironing holders and dust cloths.
 OLGA. sN-or1-;oI
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
THE WAY BILLIE PUTS UP
 EDlRLES.

Dear Editor and Sisters: From all indications this morning there Is no doubt that we will have ice water to drink next summer There is no need to fear cold weather if we are wise enough to prepare for it in warm weather.
 We housekeepers who laid in store our tomatoes, beans and other vege- tables and fruits can sit in the house and look out with a contented mind
 l want to tell you how I put up string beans I use tin can with a groove to pour the sealing wax in around the lid. put up tomatoes in those Karo syrup cans and sealed them and they kept fine.
 String Beans-Break in pieces about two inches long. wash, fill cans, adding one teaspoonful of salt to each quart; fill up can with boiling water put lid do not put rubber band on. put a board in bottom of wash boiler; put cans in boiler and boil two hours; take out. have boiling water ready, re- move lids and fill up with water: re- turn lids and seal This way is so much better than putting them down in lime, as they taste just like they come off the vine.
 PineappIs-For diphtheria and other throat affections it is said to be one of the best remedies known. It has eeen tested with good effect in very e~evere cases.
 A delicious way to serve pineapple on a. hot day is, to serve 1t in Ice cold sherbet glasses. Shred the pine apple fine and sweeten; a little mar sschino may be added
 Pineapple :ayerseCover a can of grated pineapple with half a cup of sugar and set in the ice box. At the tend of an hour drain the juice from the pulp and put in separate vessels Cover the bottom of pudding dish with a layer Of stale cake. sponge or plain, and moisten this with a little of the pineapple juice. Spread with part of the pineapple pulp. put an- other layer of cake m0fstsned with the j1ice and another of pfnsappfs un- til dish is filled. set in ever and bake Make meringue of the whites of the eggs beaten light. with two table spoousfnl Of sugar. Spread this over the top and set iH-Syea just long enough to broUn. Serve with cream
 Ruth: Was in your city not long ago, just for the day, Had a very enjoyable time calling on friends, Sur Drised them as they were not expect ing me when so much snow was OR the ground.
 J04a: If 1 had known yosE telephone nu0skseF would have called you up and had 2 little chat with you,
 Hepattca-I aR delighted ts Est
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
Dressmaking Hints and Helps

a clasp out of an old glove with enough of the material to fit inside the glove to be repaired and darn 1t down firmly with thread or silk to match.
 In the matter of dress, if we wear our best clothes every day we soon have no best clothes to wear. A mod crate amount of dirt and grinne are un- avofdable. It may as well be on one dress and apron as on a half dozen. It takes a deal of washing and ironing for a wife to wear spotless garments in her kitchen. When the cares of the day are over and the family gathers around the evening lamp in peace and happiness to rest with their beloved ones 1t Is time to wear ones spotiess garments, FRANK.
 MOosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
THINKS SHE KNOWS AuNTY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I enjoy reading the letters very much, and should love to be one of you. They are very helpful and in- teresting.
 I read: Uncle Linus Exciting Dream" It was fine.
 I enjoyed reading Aunty's letter I know her if her name is E. W. I think I boarded with her at one time. How many of the sisters have tried this recipe.
 To Take Out Grass Stains: Wash in alcohol or ammonia and water. If the colors are not delicate use a paste mads of soap and cooking soda.
 ALWAYS IN.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
A LITTLE ECONOMY.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the So- ciaI Corner: There is much said about the high cost of living and perhaps some of you would like to economize in tea and coffee. Here is a recipe have tried and found to be good: Roast wheat as you would coffee and when nicely done add two or three tablespoonfuls of molasses and roast fifteen or twenty minutes; that amount of molasses to quart of wheat. Rye is good. and rye and corn mixed Wheat at the grain stores costs about 25 cents a peck.
 Many thanks for the help from you all One woman said she thought she used the graham flour. and said 1t was quite as good and not so much work Used the molasses just the same.
 HETTIE MARIA.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
A GREETING FROM cAtLA LnY.

Dear Social Corner Sisfers: II has be en many months since I wrote the Social Corner and l had thought I had been foTg gotten by all, but on read ing Uncle Linus Dream" found myself among the different flowers represented at the setting Of Ma and Pas hen. Thank You Uncle Linus.
 do enjoy the letters and find the hints from the sisters very helpful; also try the different recipes and find theTn- aH right
 C. of C.; Ia your Breakfast Gerns
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

where I belong and so natural to me to illustrate with a little story like that I said: "There! she hit me al- right" Can count them by the score. When see you will make your sides collected, not easily excited.
 l wonder if Faye Verna knows that Friendship like the ivy clings." Seei Sunshine: Changed that Miss to Mrs. some years ago. Don't tell any body. Thirty-two years next Monday. Now what do you think of that?
 BILLIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
A WORD FROM cHERIsErE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Brothers, Editor, One and All: want to thank you all for your kind words of sympathy in this my great be- reavement- One who was dearer than all to me has passed on to his heaven ly home, where I trust we shall be united again in the Fathers good time
 CHERISETTE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

x A41A1kShAA D NC& SDn
 ble Compound as I found it very good for organic troubles a nd recommend it highly. I had dis placement, b a ck- a ch e an d p pain 8 when standing on my fe t for any length of time, when I began to take the medicine, but I am
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
IF YOU ARE A
 DRINKING MAN

You had better stop at once or you'll lose your job. Every line of business is closing it's doors to Drinking men. It may be your turn next. By the aid of ORRINE thousands of men have been restored to lives of sobriety and industry.
 We are so sure that ORRlNE will benefit you that we say to you that M after a trial you fail to get any benO' fit from its use, your money will be refunded.
 When you stop Drinking" think q the money you'll save: besides, sobs men are worth more to their employer and get higher wages
 Costs only $1.0o a box. We have an interesting booklet about ORRINE that we are giving away free on request. Call at our store and talk it over. N. D. sEViN & CO, 11s Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

it's back in bed. but always on the side The application of a little vaseline to the nasal passage will be found a re- lief A little warm camphorated oil we'll rubbed on the back and chest is a capital remedy.
 LUZ OF CANTERBURY.
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THIS WOMAN
 HAD MUCH PAIN WHEN STANDING
Tells How Lydia E. PinI<ham's Vegetable Compound made
 Her a Well Woman.

Chippewa Falls, Wis.-sI have all ways had great confidence in Lydia E.
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THE HEART DOESN'T ENDORSE ALL THE
 MOUTH SAYS
EVERY WoMAN,s OPPORTUNITY

 flu of in Of each of the
  to Award nadeth lasts uday in neach1n month.
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mine if any of the sisters cared to have them.
 Wishing all success in their cutting and making. I am
 THE ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND.
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COAL AND LUMBER.
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A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR MA.

Norwich.
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South Coventry.
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TESTED RECIPES FOR COOKIES.

Maine.