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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
Norwich.
HOW A COUNTY VILLAGE COULD
 HAVE A LIBRARY.

Editor Social Corner: large room, in need of repair, was hired for $1 a week, and, after a thorough cleaning by the working committee. it was pa pered with cheap paper and had a coat of whiteWash at the cost of $1.25. Three curtains cost 75 centS- A large bookcase, partly filled with books, that had been in use when the village had library in the past, was looked up and moved into the new room, and two fair sized tables and several chairs were found that had been thrown aside by their owners. besides a good sized pile of books. magazines and good papers
 Boards for four long shelves were found and the brackets to hold them firmly cost S12O. A secondhand stove with pipe was s3. and two good sized standing lamps and two bracket lamps cost B. The library and reading room was ready with a debt <of 1920, beside the running expenses Rent for three an for Wednesday evenings and Sat urday afternoons and evening was found for $2.25 a week, and that, with s6 for wood and s1 for oil, brought the expense up to $49.25 for three months, a total debt of $58.45.
 Any responsible person could take a book from the library. to be returned in two weeks or less. by paying 25 cents in advance for ticket good for three months By using much elo- ~Quence twelve trusty persons were found who would give an evening ev- cry two weeks from to 9 to looking after the reading room, and anyone behaving properly could have free use of the papers and magazines on the tables and shelves during those hours every weekday evening and Saturday afternoons.
 Seventy-f1ve tickets netted s1s75 and the remaining s3s.7o was raised in various ways.
 Lincoln evening there was short programme from to o'clock with a Sc admission. and sale of pictures of Lincoln, the log cabin and the White House, and S2.50 resulted
 The same week was a valentine sale admission free, with a sale of valen- tines, cake, coffee and ice cream, This added $5 more.
 A Washington afternoon and even ing Cwith sale of cake, coffee and sandwiches, also cards and hatchets) and a programme by the children at 3 p. m..s and one by the older ones at 8 6 cents admission), brought in S8.25, a. total of sf5.75, leaving $23. .95 toIbe. raised by subscriptions. Ten at $1, 10 at 75 cents. 10 at 50 cents and 10 at 25 cents, left S1.05 for incidentals and few were kept from the saloons and pool rooms.
 ETTA BARBER.
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A REMEMBERED LAWN PARTY.

Dear Sisters: had intended to give you more time to recover from my recent long letter. but the spirit is moving" me to try to show you the moving and speaking pictures of Will Carleton in the role of entertainer which are stored in my memory.
 The place where I had the good for tune to see and hear him was home for aged men and women in q pretty village not quite twenty miles from NeW York city. It is the custom of the HaAageFs of the home to give a yearly lawn party and apply the proceeds to the running expenses of the home,
 The one which I attended was held 6R beautiful day in June. Seated on the yeranda. and lawn were geedly number of the friends and supporters of the home, and all of the inmates who were able to leave their rooms. There was the sweet old lady who told us that she had never ridden on a road car until fifteen years before that date she took the train from New York to the honle. Not far from her sat the patient wheel, chair invalid, her sweet face surrounded by quaint ringlets of glossy. brown hair.
 The old gentleman who played the Rians for the Sunday evening services
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
HOW TO TAKE BURDock SEED
 TEA,

Editor of the Social Corner: wish I could remember the name of the lady who wanted to knew how to made hurdock seed tea for sciatica rheumatism. Just take five table spoonfuls of the seed and pour over 1t two quarts of cold water and boil down to one quart That gets a bit ter taste that will make you think 1t must be first class liver stimulant, and it may be for all I know, butt it will make the sciatica sing low if 1t Is faithfully taken.
 It Is taken just the same as red clover blossom tea is for purifying the blood. There's nothing in it but just blessing, and if a quart a day is not enough, why you can safely drink two quarts. Drink it just as often as you have 8 mind to and keep at it. as if you were in earnest Half heart way ways of doing things do not usually accomplish the purpose.
 Of course the tincture of burdocl can be bought and or drops put in a tunbler of water and drunk. It makes the water look milky. and if you can imagine that it is milk that will do no harm. I never could. It did not work with me like the real tea of which was guilty of drinking a quart a day and I would have drunk two quarts if less hadn't cleaned out the enemy.
 So the inQuiring lady can advise her friends to drink freely without fear, for it will not kill if it does not cure.
 In three of five cases in which 1t was recommended it effected cures.
 UNCLE JOSH.
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Uncle Linus Exciting Dream

-Chef, Cock of Norwich, Clara of Canterbury. Aunty, Theoda, Married and Happy, Barbara Dodge, Matilda Ann and Grandma said:
 '@We1l tend to thatI'
 "Jane Ann came with a pot of beans, saving;
 tI tried net te burn lem, don't tell Matt
 'Frank and Diana were sitting by the window, where Sunshine, Myrtle, Morning Glory, Buttercup. Clover Blossom. T1eur De Lis, Gala Liliie. Sweet Lavender were in bloom,
 When Becky came wfth & bag of corn meal on her shoulder, sire saidi This Is for Johnny cake
 "Aunt Mehitable said: I'll take care of Johnny and she did. Frozen Maine Lover, Lucy Ann, Montville, Margaret and AFbutus were talking by Crimson Rambler and Pink Rose was nedding to her friend the Ferns and Sweet William was flirting with a Flower Lover
 Centennial Square drought the bags te do the cooking in.
 Aunt Serena. Black Pansy, Etta Barber, 0. ELS, Fleredora, L. H. K, Aunt Nancy, A Mother of Roxlury Hannah Wle, Samantha of Holland Jim made pumpkin pies.
 Sister Corntassal. O. H. O.. M Roena, Bonnie Lass, M. R M., P. U. T.,
 
 tables, Crusoe. J. F. T.. Faye Werner. X. r. Z.. Glenwood. A. B. C., Bee, and Billie, Dorothy c, Sweet Sixteen. c. H. s.. 1918, Cy's Wife, waited on table. When all were seated the Editor said:
 " Heres to Me. and here's to Pa, and here's to the hen that has never scratched, and the one that plays in the band
 "Cosolfd said: Here is the mall man. and sure enough Cherisette had, sent a. checken pie by parcel post, with a note saying she and Papa's Boy could not be present.
 Book Worm said. "A vote of thanks for her. to be sent by American Girl.' Rural Delivery said: Here's to the green fields of America and to the setting sun; Here's to the Social Cor ner, that has my heart won
 Diana said: Here's to the Editor, and to his staff, and here's to the Norwich Bulletin and the Corner found therein
 Peggy Ann said: I love to steal "Abijah Hard said: Here's to pies and pies. may they always be pies.' Aunt Jarah sadd:- Heres to the the pig Nat brought to the feast
 Ma said; Here's to' one and all, I'll give you all an egg in the fall
 Agnes, Webster. Girlfe, >Billie. Isa- UeI, LduTlSt GOlly y-ESpp6Tm1nE sang sweetly, Lead Kindly Light and 'Blest Be the Tie.'
 Frozen played a sole on the cor net. &
 .Hepatica read one of the Social Corner poems. "Balsarn Fir recited.
 After dinner Jessie. Jane Gray, Mother. cleared the table.
 Lena, May, Thankful and Aunt Nancy did the dishes. They had Just got them done when the Editor said: All aboard and such hust1ing for the airship. automobiles and horses as there was.
 Double Fuchsia, Chatterbox, Blanche, Ida, Ruth, Airline. Sally Syc- amore, Stenographer, An Observer, Antique. all had cameras and made good use of them just at this time, and as soon as there were none fin the east lot, Pa said to Ma:
 Going to set those hens, Mar
 guess not tonight, said she." As Uncle Linus finished filling his pipe. he drew a match from his pocket, reached for his cap and started for the back door.
 Quite g dream" said ]. You had better write 1t up and send 1t to the Editor. Perhaps he might print it.''
 BON AMI.
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some doubts of the possibility of a College Girl being a housekeeper. have thought of everything can get or prepare for a dainty tea, but the loaf cake (tragica1ly) I fear is tmpos- sible.- %
 She had scarcely, finished her little tale of woe when Mrs, Smith placed before her a tablet and pencil. 'New wipe away those tears." said Mrs, Smith. batting her shoulder. y.and copy my recipe for Quick Leaf Cake
 Thank you, but 8 Meaf Raised Cake would not do for Aunt Martha"
 This is real raised cake, made with Yeast, but Instead of standing a long time te rise it is put in with other in- gFedieats and put right in the oven. It will take more than Aunt Martha to tell you haven't been eighteen hours making it. I have a bowl of sponge all ready for one, but mine can wait: You run right home and make 1t, just like the recipe.3
 The little Bride frightened percepti- bly, I've d mind to try it.' she said slowly. 1T willi''
 Aunt Martha ate the cake and com plifnented Dicks wife on her excellent loaf cake. They became the best of friends and before she left for her dis- taAE he@s Dicks WN4fsa WN4fsa ah38 ah388 had A
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ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES

NAT@Card received and forwarded as you desired
 MA-Good story, but we have been taught that love at first sight knows no repetition Cards received and mailed
 BIDDY-We hesitate. The story is personal and lengthy, and others might crave the same favor. We could not permit it, hence we must draw the line there. however much we may be tempted to confer the favor.
 JoAN-Poem asked for received and mailed to F1orilla-
 HEPATICA-A good story is always welcome; but a misfit story, or one not accepted is a trial to the editor and disappointment to the writer.
 RUTH-we do not expect the Home Dress Making Contest to eq ua1 the Home Made Christmas Pres ents" one, but there is sure to be plain instructions and many good things in it.
 BILI1E-HoDe you and Old Sal will not take to discussing Scripture char acters- The Corner is hardly a place for it Please leave 1t to the Sunday schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
DOMESTIC HINTS FROM GRANDMA

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: am sending you a collection of hints which 1 have found very useruI:
 tiny pinch of salt will improve the flavor of coffee.
 Sprinkle few dzops of lavender on the shelves of the bookcase and, if closed, the books will not mold.
 A pail which will fit into the tea double boiler.
 If 8 few whole cloves are put on top of catsup or chilf sauce just before it is sealed, it will not mold.
 To clean window shades spread them fiat on q large table. Heat some corn meal thoroughly in the oven and rub the shades with the hot meal with a brisk circular motion as though trying to rub it into them. Then with clean dry cloth remove all traces of the meal. The dust and dirt will disap- pear with the meal.
 If a, drop of sewing machine oil gets on white goods, tale1n powder sprtn- kled on literally will absorb the oil
 The most convenient way of fresh- ening velvet bows without untying them is to heat a curling iron and lay j small damp cloth ever it., Insert it in each loop and open the et1rieF te it's fullest extent. The velvet will be steamed and by brushing it's freshness will be restored,
 When carpets have bsesHe infested Wlth moths, remove all fdFHlEHF6S IF possible from the room. Sweep thor
 ss7y. Wiring an old sheet 6Elf of cold @s>ar and spread double over the edge 'sE l&e carpet, where the pests are stlaliy found, taeH press wifb a very i'as iron. The steam will destroy all ftsehs and carpet bugs.
 Always wrap table ST bed linen, 0F ny other article of Wlaite goods which >is to be stored away, in dark blue pa per to keep it freH tuFniRg ye1igW
 An excellent way te Gaean pots or kettles in which feed has burnt or stuck is te put a teaspoenful of soda in them with seeHs esld water and let it come to boil. By that time the soda will have gut the burnt mixture so 1t will easily wash off without eexaPing er securing.
 . kssasA ths year saye all aaseazea
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clothes. One day my husband got the neighbors in to see what the matter was but they could not help me. My first thought was for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and sent my hus- band out for it and took it until was en- tirely cured. I am woman of perfect health and my health and happiness came from Lydia E. Pinkham's medi- cine. You may rest assured that do all Lean to recommend your wonderful medicine to my friends. ''- MRS. FRED STONE, Route No. 8, Malone, N. r.
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's. Vegetable Compound. made from roots and hexbs. is unparalleled. It may be used with perfect confidence by women who suffer from displacements, inf1sm- nation, ulceration.turnors, irregularities periodic pains, baekache, bearing-doWn feeling, fatulency, indigestion, dizziness, or nervous prestration. Lydia E. Pink ham s Vegetable Compound is the stan- dard remedy for female ills.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-01
sALsAM FRS LOVELY BIRTH.
 DAY SHOWER.

Dear Social Corner Friends: How do you dor I think by the letters to the Corner that you are not idle by any means. And I know, for about the 22nd by our mail I received no less than twelve post cards, and they were beauties, too. I want to thank all and everybody, the editor includ- ed, for all their kind wishes; and I trust the New Year just began will hold many, many pleasant surprises for each and all of you.
 Besides cards. received some very nice presents.
 Now if f-the sisters will tell us so. [ among the rest can give them show thought that just lovely. Some of the senders were strangers to me their names, I mean For I do not remem- Der of seeing their names in the Cor ner.
 Papa's Boy:[ sympathize with you in your grief-trust you will write again if only a few lines.
 l want to tell you in what a pickle was in. waited patiently Satur- day evening for the paper, as 1t comes in generally on the 5.20 train; and as 1t was@not in the office I thought per haps it had been carried by, so looked for it on the 8 o'clock down, but no paper on that train, So thought, of course, at g a. ms Monday, my paper would come as usual, but I was doomed to disappointment and it nev- CT got here until Monday at 5.2o: and believe me, could hardly hold myself until after tea, before I had looked the Social Corner over, and was we'll re- paid for the wait
 No snow to mention this month, what ws have had came in December, and now 1t Is nearly the 1st of Feb ruary, but the fall weather agrees with me. for now weigh 15o lbs
 What a busy body Etta Barber is?
 AS F1ori1la has asked for an old song I will close now and send 1t along with this letter.
 Good wishes for all
 BAISAM FIR,
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obliged women postal employees in Der hn to obtain a special order before they were allowed to consult a doctor of their own sex has at last been countermanded and a woman doctor has been officially appointed by the 61x reotors of the imperial post office to be at the disposal of all women postal servants in the capital Frau pr. Ro- senbaum- Phillips has also been ap- pointed to a similar position in Ham burg. while the Osterre1chische Frau en-Rundschau, the Austrian women's journal, is vigorously agitating on be- half of the Austrian Women Postal Servants union for a similar conces- sion to civil servants in Austrta-HUn- gary.
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MORE DRESS MAKING.

Not for myself, but for Master Baby. Two yards of fancy blue fan nelette, very firm and soft, cost 20 cents. and I cut a little waist that buttoned on the side and had three pleats at the back and sewed it to a belt. Under the belt I sewed firmly a short p1eated skirt, I worked the hem and three front pleats of the skirt, the belt, the three back p1eats and the closing lap of the waist, the wristbands, standing collar and little patch pocket with reel silkelene in fancy stitch and the buttons were white pearl.
 He is very proud Of "Ms's pity dess," and it s/as pretty as saHne I have seen that cost 50 cents.
 don't like pants fer babies. think three years is young enough to give up dresses but have used fan nel bleemeFs over his under drawers this winter instead ef pettieeats and like them better, use the same eeier of faaneiette as his dresses,
 EFFA BARRIER
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The other morning Uncle Linus said to me:
 T had 8 dream last night
 o. did you?" said l. thought by the sound you had ten
 SsD1d I snore 2'
 Did you snore? We'll I should say You did; I did not get 5a+ in forty winks 9ks dream? Let's hear it.
 Well" said Uncle Linus. as he be- gan to i'll his pipe. "I dreamed I. was in a strange place and as was try ing to find out just where was I name Waterford! Waterford, why, said I to myself, that sounds familiar. o, knowl This must be the place where Ma and Pa of the Social Cor ner live"
 "Oh," said I, interTupting him, T thought you were not interested in the Social Corner"
 T am not" said he. q just read the page to pass away the time-i
 "Al1 right. go on with your dream"
 "So I walked on and soon I came to a pretty place where hens and chickens were running around and a jolly looking man and pleasant faced lady were sitting on the front veranda. It was about sunsetS and as l walked by slowly I heard the lady say:
 "tPa. think I will set those hens tomorrow
 first day of March. rather early, is it Well you see, Pa. that Is just why I want to set them, all the Social Corner wimmen will begin their house cleaning and they will have to stay at home in order to do ther work. Do you not remember last year Elizabeth had carpet flying on the line at this time? You know Pa, those Corner folks are liable to call at any time and visit without notice, so if I have Do rot rxTfIf nf 1rn ference to me if they should come at
 All right. Ma said Pa, T will get the boxes down in the morning and
 T thought to myself. I will be around in the morning. to see how things work. Well, morning finally came and found me in the same place. were everywhere Pa was setttng out the boxes and Ma was getting breakfast. My, but it did smell good. Bacon and cakes.
 Just as Pa got down the last box he got a splinter in his thumb, and as Ma came to the door and said. Breakfast is ready Pa said: I have g splinter in my thumb, will you please get it out for me, Ma? Sure, said Ma, will get my bottle of witch will soon have it out, and so she did.
 Lust as they were about to sit down to the table Biddy began to cack1e, Blue Bells of Scotland. Kentucky Bell, and Canterbury Bell began to ring. How Silver Sixpence did jingle" And as Ma and Pa rushed to the door they were surprised to sec six auto mobiles, an Nairship and seven horns out in the east lot.
 They are the Social Corner people. as sure as I'm alive, said Ma
 ss' You cannot get ahead of that So- cial Corner crowd if you sit up all night said Pa.
 Just then Dreamer ran up the steps and in her bright and cheery way said:
 "'Good morning, Nal Good morn ing. Pa. I dreamed this was to be hen setting day, so I came to see the fun and brought the others with me. May I hold the eggs while you set the hen. Ma"
 "Before she had time to reply the Editor came and said: .
 Ma, l wish to introduce Interest
 T, am pleased to mest you.' said Ma.
 .The pleasure is not all on-your side,' said Intere eseed Reader.
 Just then up came Nat in his fussy way.
 Here is pig that is g roaster, but no joker. for dinner
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Dressmaldng Hints and Helps

to tell how to easily make over a pair of mems trousers for little oby.
 Rip out the leg seam, but not the seams in the seat The upper part of the front is usually whole; also. the back part of the legs. Fold the two front parts together, lay the pattern on and cut out. In this way. the front opening is ready finished. Now cut the two backs from the leg of the trousers. Take up dart about one half inch Wide>an two and one-half sinches long. on each side at bach; sew the seat seam of the back pieces Lay front and back together and sew up leg seams Turn up a hem about one inch wide and cross stitch it down. Now sew to the top strip of cloth (print or ginghap will do) about two one-half inches wide, turn it in, and stitch around top of trous- CTS one-quarter inch from the edge. Sew on buttons if the trousers are to be used with suspenders, or make buttonhofes if they are to be buttoned to waist.
 ATINyvT gFRENA
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Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: I have thought for sometime that should like to be one ! of the Sisters.
 I enjoy the letters very much Some of them are so helpful, ahd other are entertaining
 found Betsey Bobbet's story very interesting. In fact, I have enjoyed all the stories.
 wonder if any of the Sisters have tried scaI1oped onions. If you are fond of onions, I am sure you will like them:
 ScaIIoped Onions-Boil onions until tender. Small ones are preferable Put a layer of cracker crumbs in the bottom of baking dish and then a layer of onions; small pieces of butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then another layer of cracker, and so on, until onions are used, having crumbs on the top. Pour in enough milk and water to thoroughly moisten the whole. use the water the onions were boiled in.
 MATER
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SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
sunrise en che Hills.

stood upon the hills, when heavens Was glorious with the suns returning
 march, And woods were brightened. and soft
 gales Tho clouds were far beneath me:-
 bathed in light. They gathered midway round the
 wooded height, And, in their fading glory, shone Like hosts in battle overthrown-
 glance, Through the gray mist thrust up it's
 shattered lance, And rocking on the cliff was left The dark pine blasted. bare and cleft. The veil of cloud was lifted and below Glowed the rtch-valley. and the rivers
 shade, Or slistened in the white cascade; Where upward, in the mellow blush of The noisy bittern wheeled his spiral
 way I heard the distant waters dash, I saw the current Whirl and flash And. richly by the blue lakes silver The woods were bending with a silent
 reach Then OCT the vale, with gentle swell, The music or the Y11aSo DeH Game sweetfy to the echo giving hills; And the wild horn, whose voice the
 woodland fills, Was ringing to the merry shout, That faint and far the glen sent out, Where, answering to the sudden shot,
 thin smoke, Through thick-leaEed branches. from
 the ding1e broke If thou art worn and hard beset With sorrows, that thou wouldst for
 get, If thou wouldst read lesson. that
 will keep Thy heart from fa1nting and the soul from sleep, Go to the woods and hills.-No tears Dim the sweet look that Nature wears
 Henry TVadSwor+h I,0UkfeII0W
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troublesome conscience, told Aunt Martha of the mornings dilemma and of the cake. and 1t is reported that Aunt Martha carried the news to the distant friends that Richards wife was an exceptional housekeeper and an excellent cook, and 50 resourcefu1l And here Is the recipe. just as she made 1t. that saved the day and Dicks wife's reputation.
 Quick Loaf cake-Twe cups sugar. one cup of shortening (seant}, one cup of milk tone yeast cake made into a cup of spenge), enc cup raisins, eitfon, if liked, one egg, three and enc. half cups bread flour, three teaspoons baking powder. salt. nutmeg and lem on extract. Reliable. flour may be used, in which case omit baking pow der, mix and place iR oven.
 0RILA-