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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
AUNT INEVITABLE EXPLAINS.

Dear Sisters:-Only those whose fate was simil9r to my own can realize how greatly I was disappointed when un- able to attend the picnic at South Coventry.
 No, Theoda, broken bones, am thankful to say, were not the cause of my absence. l had a very severe headache, yet so great was my desire to go that I attempted to get ready only to be obliged to give it up when preparations were nearly completed
 The perusal of your excellent and vivid letters has been almost as good as attending the picnic. It was kind of you busy sisters who had to drop many duties to attend the picnic to give time to write about 1t. That is the real Social Corner spirit of sister Illness and helpfulness.
 Judging from your reports the second Social Corner picnic was as great a success as the first which-you recalI-WaS planned by Married and Happy, and held at the Willimantic Camp Ground
 Several of you wrote that you had missed me at the picnic. Thank you so much; it is always pleasant to know that one has been remembered
 My absence caused you to lose more than my companionship. On that eventful morning I received a letter from Balsam Fir containing a long and pleasant message which she desired me to read to you. I could not devise any way of getting it to the picnic grounds in time so respectfully deprived you of the pleasure.
 I hope that some of the plans for another picnic will materialize. If they do I shall make an extra super lative effort to be there.
 Gladness: Today I baked potatoes and bacon according to your directions and we found the result very nice in deed. Then the other member of the firm enquired Where did you read about that?'' I replied: Why in the Social Corner, of course"
 Frank: Your way of keeping corks in bottles when travelling is fine. So glad to know of one more use for Surgeons Adhesive Plaster.
 With kind remembrances to all the sisters.
 Your disappointed but hopeful
 AUNT MEHITABLE
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INTERESTING LETTER FROM L
 Fl. K.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Do not think I have forgotten you, for truly I have not.
 l was glad to read the interesting letters of those who attended the pie nic. If it had been week or two later more of us could have gone, for it was a busy time for the farmers wives. I hope Biddy got her fill of fish for she deserved 1t.
 G. S.: As I read your letter tell- ing of the oldest twins in the state, want to say am proud to claim the relationship of second cousin to them. l always called Julia Ladd, Aunt Julia and she once lived near a great aunt of mine who lived on Pleasure Hill. Franklin: but don't remember of ever seeing her sister, Jane Stnton, c. E, s.: Hope we shall have the pleasure of attending the next Social Corner picnic. if 1t Is not too far away,
 Evelyn: I see you were at the tenn pefanee meeting. I was there in spirit and may all such work truly go on,
 Guess: Do not forget the Corner Send us another good recipe I hope may see you again soon,
 Ready: l am well, thank you, I am glad you afs having such good times I had postal last week sent
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PEGGY ANNE,s LAWN PARTY,

Dear Social Corner Sisters; It has been a long time since I wrote to The Corner, but can't keep still any long, CT. In the meantime Ready has gone to another state and Papa's Boy and Cherisette have moved nearer my neighborhood
 It was too bad that more of the Sis ters couldn't have gone to the Social Corner picnic at South Coventry. Lit tie Peggy and I went. and enjoyed ourselves very much. We intend to attend the next Social Corner picnic if we know of it in time.
 The Editor and Sisters are invited to a Social Corner lawn party Aug. IS, 1913, at my home. I hope all who can will come.
 I send some recipes that are very good:
 Sour Cream Cookies-Two cups of sugar, one cup of shortening, one cup of sour cream, one teaspoon of soda, two eggs, one teaspoon of lemon or vanilla and flour to roll.
 Graham Cake-Take one cup each of raisins, sugar and sour cream; stew raisins till tender and add flour to them; one-half teaspoon of soda, a pinch of salt. two eggs: stir stiff with sifted graham flour and. bake. Excel lent
 PEGGY NNFI
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ANSWERS AND ENQUIRIES.

BIDDY-Cards received and mailed as you directed
 AUNTY NO. 1-Please send in your full address.
 READY-Thanks for booklet. "The Picturesque City, It was very kind of you to remember the Editor.
 FRANK-Card received and mailed to Lucy Acorn.
 BROWN BEAUTY-Card received and forwarded to Aunt Hester.
 DIANA sends us a splendid short story. She cannot send such stories too often.
 LOLA opened up an interesting topic when she wrote upon reading Good Books Are the Best of Companions"
 SAMANTHA: Card received and mailed to Polly Wintergreen. There is no limit to the number of pen-names a writer may have, although many are confusing to the Social Corner Editor. Ready has shown what can be done with good pen name.
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HOW AUNT JUDY USES FRUIT
 JUICE.

Dear Sisters. of the Social Corner:' With the abundance of the healthful blackberry any suggestion for using them may be in order. There IS no better jelly made than from blackber ry. also can the juice and use it. in making gelatine, and hope some of the Sisters will try 1t. Instead of coffee or water. use blackberry juice, using it to dissolve the gelatine, cold, and heating the required amount to finish with. Served with cream this is de- licious and wholesome.
 I can other fruit juices to use in the same way. Cherry and strawberry arc very nice, and grape juice is also very nice.
 Picked Beets-Cook beets ,1ntf1 ten- der; slip and put in cans; then pour over while hot one cup of sugar, two cups water. three cups of vinegar and seal. These are very nice and twill keep indefinitely.
 Baked Peppers-Cut large peppers in two lengthwise, removing the seeds, parboil in salted water few moments, make dressing of crumbs as for chicken, fill each half of pepper and bake until the dressing is set; make q brown sauce of butter and flour, pour over the peppers and serve. This is Q tasty dish for breakfast or supper. Try it.
 To Mountain Laurel: For EIderberry Wine, measure the berries and bruisa them, add one quart of boiling water to each gallon of berries; let stand A hours, stirring it a few times; then strain and put in large jar if only a small quantity is made. To every gall lon add two pounds of sugar; cover closely and let it stand two months, or it may be bottled at once-some add spices to taste.,
 AUNT JUDY.
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WHAT ALLIED CALLA -LILY'S
 FEATHERS.

Dear Sisters: Every week I think l will write but keep putting ot off, l enjoy reading the letters however.
 Calla Lily: 1 will try to answer your inquiry ahout feathers. It brought to. mind a visit to d duck farm. The manager said that good many people have a mistaken idea that feathers should be put in the sun to air, and that is a mistake as the sun draws out the oil leaving a dis agreeable odor. The oil is the life of the feather. To air they should be shaken and put in the shade where &here is a good breeze. I think per- ',aps the. heat has the same effect as ~1e sun would have, and see no rem- soy as long as they are kept there. I think if you want to cleanse them you might wash them in ammonia and water and keep them after out of the extreme heat.
 Rainbow: I think this is an unlucky year for chickens. I have not had
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it this time. Is 1t Fate, or am I getting slow?
 Potlatch: Card received a long time ago. Returned one at once. Am sending you one from my new home. Biddy: Was 1t hard scratching to keep the chickens together July 17th. Am so sorry I could not have been under your wing that day.
 Ella of Canterbury: l shall re- member September 1st.
 Aunty: Your letter and cards re- ceived. l shall answer later. Only one row of clover leaves to make. I did not have any trouble. Thank you.
 Sister Frank: Perhaps it will be so some time you and I can meet at the South Coventry picnic. I think you would have better luck getting there than I do.
 c. H. C.. 1918: I thought had you sure. Could not help being nice to a (pretty) young lady that had 3 pin c. H. $. 1913. I suppose she will always wonder why a stranger with a yellow bow on was so nice to her. "Blest be the tie that binds"
 Where, o where are the Leonard Bridge writers?
 I must close, or else I shall be po- litely invited to do so.
 Best wishes from
 SISTER READY.
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Prayer.

Within his closet, on his knees, He made his prayer-'twas brief. 'Oh, Lord" he prayed have pity
 please,
 For all who sit in grief. Let those who cannot find the way Receive the sight they need. And please let all my ventures pay, Let me be great indeed. Lord, bless the low and bless the high, And bless the great and small. But send Thy blessings so that I Shall have the best of all Lord, give me strength and wisdom,
 please,
 To make myself sublime!" Thus in his closet. on his knees, He wasted precious time. --S. F. Riser in Chicago Record Her
 ald
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, of stockings, n.ittens and other things were completed by us.
 My aunt and I would sit for hours without speaking, intent on our nee-' dies, the silence unbroken except by the ticking of the clock and the hum of my brothers and sisters voices In another room, or elsewhere. Some times I found 1t dull. but not so my aunt, who was perfectly happy thus employed, and to please her continued to knit and crochet and Sister Belle became mothers helper.
 Auntie and 1 grew in spite of her eceentricities to love each other. I spent two evenings week with her in needed some recreation So insisted on my mingling with my brothers and sisters part of the time.
 Aftef living with us for several years Aunt Clara became sick and mother and myself administered to her every want. but our love and care could not restore her to health and she went to her eternal rest
 Aunt's workbox was locked and the key with her will was found in a seal ed package which she gave mother to be opened after her death. Her will gave her furniture. books and all she possessed except the workbox and contents to a distant relative more prosperous than ourselves.
 Mother expressed her displeasure ON0T LnS tO1lCAIS LII lhC VIII, puL lea ther said when he offered Aunt a home he expected nothing in return, so by mutual consent the subject was never spoken of again.
 The workbox and contents was left to me. her dear niece, Blanche Fer gerson, and I found letter in the top which stated that I was to inherit the box and contents on condition that l used up the contents of the box and the children to continue to wear the garments made from the balls of yarn. She also added: Every ball will bring you a blessing, and the quicker you use up the balls the quicker you will re- ceive your many blessings. so 1 advise you to use this box each day"
 One afternoon as I was sitting near my mother busy with my needle she remarked:
 Well, Blanche, you have followed your poor aunt's directions; look, there is one ball used up."
 As I unrolled the last needleful a piece of paper which had been the foundation on which the yarn was wound fell to the floor. I stopped and picked it up and was about to throw 1t into the fire when mother took 1t from me and unfolded it, and to our surprise found check for $500.
 The contents of the box was used up as soon as possible. and surely no one was ever more truly rewarded for in dustry than I. More than thirty checks were brought to light, and fla ther laughingly remarked that T had been truly blessed"
 My parents decided that I should use the sum of money required for an ed tlcation for myself and also for my brothers and sisters. because they had continued to wear the knitted gar ments without comment.
 The residue he wanted me to feel was my own to de with as I pleased. We were all glad we had loved Aunt Clara for herself alone and that her life with us was a happy one,
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AUNT JuDY's DALLAS.

Editor Social Corner It is not an easy matter to tell what makes all of Aunt Judy's dahlias blast just as the buds form. It looks like case of over stimulation-too rich earth, or too much fertilization.
 One result of too rapid growth is ten- der stems which drop the buds because they are too weak to hold them. A borer in the stem will sometimes make the terminal buds droop and die. If you are giving them much water, just stop awhile
 If there are lice about the buds spray them with strong soapsuds-whale oil, if you have it. If they are making a vigorous growth, cut out part of the branches or laterals. This will help them flower. l have grown thousands of dah1ia plants, but have never been troubled as Aunt Judy is.
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MOTHERS VACATION.

Mrs. Walton had made up her mind for a vacation for the first time since her marriage. twenty years ago
 Chester was IS and graduated from the high school in June at the, same time that Lillian finished the grammar school, Frank was 12. Maud and Hal U, and she said there was no reason why she should not have pleasure trip this summer,
 School closed in June, and Chester planned te go into the machine shop te learn a trade the week after the Fourth, so his outing came first,
 The first week Chester's class had a picnic at the Lake, and Lillian's class an outing in the Grove. and the next Sunday was ehildren's day, SC there was plenty te do.
 The second week strawberries were at their best, and Chester and Lillian entertained tive cousins for the week,
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hatred and contention and stilI others keep them in a pickle all their lives. with tongue sauce; now it is not to be supposed that husbands will Dc tender and good if treated this way, but they are, 1n the contrary, very delicious when managed as follows; Get large Jar called the jar of GarefulneBs (which all good housewives have on hand), place your husband in it and place him neal. the fire of conjugal love. let the fire be pretty hot. especially lee it be clear; above all let the heat be constant: cover him over with affec- ! tion. garnish him with the spice c1 pleasantly, and if you add kisses and other confections let them be accom- panied with sufficient portion of se- crecy mixed with prudence and mod- eration.
 Best wishes to all JOAN.
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Dear Social Corner: Yes, am sorry I could not attend the Social Corner picnic; but I do not live near enough the cars to wave the yellow flag. I am to have few days vacation from this week Thursday to Monday next, and will wear badge of yellow ribbon, so if any member of the Homestead club or Social Corner are there they may make themselves known. Rainbow: Hope you can come to Union some time and see me, and wear the badge of the Social Corner; then will know you are one of us. If any of the Cornerites come this way hope they will call, too.
 This afternoon we had a nice thun :. der shower, and the rain will do a world of good.
 O. H. o.
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and MT. Walton's sister came up for a few days.
 The third week (and over the Fourth MT. Walton, Chester and Frank camp ed at the Beach, and on the Fourth peas were at their best, and MT. Wal ton wanted to enjoy them; and the next two weeks were the best for can ming berries.
 The first week in August the Sunday school picnic was the attraction, al though Mrs Walton had to be at home to attend to the dinner and supper for MT Walton and Chester.
 The next week MT. Walton's mother came and at the end of her visit she took the two girls home with her for a week.
 Then Aunt Julia came for few days, and the last week was needed to get the children ready for school, as Lillian entered high school; but MT. and Mrs. Walton planned to take a pleasure trip Labor uay.
 Labor day MT. Walton's brother and his family came for the day, and moth CTS vacation was still a thing of the future.
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Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: have been so busy having that I read all the letters and enjoyed the pleasant trips which I see I attended. I have an interesting family which am sure the Sisters would like to see, consisting of four guineas, two turkeys and some Wyandotte chick I am glad to know Ready doesn't forget her old friends in The Corner since she moved away up North.
 I was thinking the other day that as everybody goes to the Norwich fair, if we wear our yellow ribbons what lot. of friends we could meet. What do you say, Sisters?
 REUBEN'S WIFE. -
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to me of the Municipal Chimes in Springfield, telling the inscription on each bell and who contributed to- wards each one. the chimes consist of twelve bells and they must sound beautiful
 Isabelle: I have. been out huekle berrying. but did not have the pleas ure of your company. Try the fol- lowing recipe and report how you like it::
 HuckIeberry Corn Cake: One and a half cups of corn meal, enc cup of flour, one half cup of sugar, one table, spoon of melted lard or butter. one tablespoon of soda, one cup of huckle- berries, salt, stir in enough milk te make a thick batter.
 As ever yeur sister. l.. H. K.
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HOW TO TREAT SOUR APPLES.

Dear Corner Sisters: Having just a minute to spare, will, write a line to our delightful Corner. a
 I don't think. that as means of bringing the wives and mothers to- gether The Corner can be beat.
 I find so much help and the recipes are so practical that thought I would send in a few helps myself For very sour apples, peel and pre- pare ready for pies and then pour boiling water over; let stand until cool, then drain off water and use for pies, or whatever purpose intended, and you will find the apples cook quicker and will not require as much sugar as if they were used as soon as pared,
 If this helps someone I will call again.
 GOLDENROD.
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South Coventry.
BROWN BEAUTY'S AUTOTRUCk
 RIDE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How did you enjoy the autotruck ride last week? I thought it was fine. We started at Plainf1eld and went to Rocky Point. It was a very interest ing Journey. When we got there it was dinner time and each one had brought something for dinner. Aunt Hester, Interested Reader, Fern, Vel vet, Grandma and Mountain Laurel brought cake. Aunt Sarah brought rolls, Aunty, Spring Chicken, Papa's Boy Sister Ready and Grace brought sandwiches, lola brought cupcakes, Frank. Ella of Canterbury, Black Pan sy> and C. of c. brought pies. After lunch we looked around and then we went home. never had such a good time before. hope to go to the next picnic if possible.
 BROWN BEATTY
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MethersI Have Your Children Worms.

Are they feverish, restless. nervous, irritable, dizzy or constipated? Do they continually pick their nose or grind their teeth? Have they cramp- ing pains, irregular and ravenous ap- petite? These are all signs of worms Worms not only cause your children suffering, but stunt it's mind and growth. Give "Kickapoo Worm Killer at cncc. It kills and removes the worms, improves your child's appetite, regulates stomach, liver and bowels. The symptoms disappear and your child is made happy and healthy, as nature intended, All druggists or by mail, 25c. The Lee 6 Osgeed Co,
 kICkAPOO INDIAN MEDICINE
 COMPANY.
 Philadelphia, Pa. St. Louis, Mo.
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Suffered Eczema Fifty Years-Now
 We'll

Seems a. long time to endure the awful burning. itching, smarting, skin disease known as ''tetter-another name for Eczema Seems good to realize, also, that Dr. Hobson's Ecze- ma Ointment has proven perfect cure,
 Mrs. D. l.. Kenney writes: :-'I can not sufficiently express my thanks to you for your Dr. Iobson's Eczema Ointment. It has cured my letter. which has troubled me for over fifty years" All druggists or by mail, soc. The Lee 6 Osgood Go.
 PFEIFFER CHEMICAL co. Ct 1 ouis Mo Phiiad adeInhia Q.
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ORRINE

So uniformly successful has ORRINE Brink Habit into sober and useful citizens, and so strong is our confidence in its euEa tive powArS, that we want to sold under this positive guarantee If, after trial you get no benedt. your mon V will be refHrdSd, ORRTNE costs enig a1, 20 perribex:,- Ask for Free Hosk- let ND. Esytns& 6 Scn. i1s Me4A D4
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such success as usual I suppose Balsam Fir will rive us chicken. lore soon, as will Ready on her city farm. Waterford. MA
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A BACHELOR GIRLS APPREcIA
 TON.

Dear Social Corner Sister:-I would like to thank each sister personally for read and enjoy from week to week in The Bulletin.
 The cooking recipes are just splen- did; but l must confess sisters I do not cook, for have 8 sweet little
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A SUGGESTION FROM CRIMSON
 RAMBLER.

Dear Editor and Sisters of, the So- cial Corner:-Many thanks to our EdI- tor for the Yellow paper" he sent to me. was more than surprised, as we'll as pleased with 1t. Should have been pleased to have received the third prize, much less the first. Never thought I should be lucky enough to win the first.
 Lucy Acorn, Where art thou? Are you busy picking hucklebACries, or are you spending the summer at the sea shore? I have not heard from you in a long time.
 Last Sunday we had a merry huckle- berry party come by trolley to our place, and oh! such large baskets: and pails as they. brought. Guess they thought all they had to do was hold them under the bushes and the berries would do the rest. Did you ever pick any? If so, you know it is not all fun, but some work.
 Sister Theoda: did not mean to disappoint you at the picnic, but 1 did not understand that it was really de cided to hold one. Still it was many 'fniles away for me to go. Why can't we have one more before it gets too late and hold if at Mohegan, or Edncoln park, both very pretty places.
 Lincoln park would be a grand place as it is only minte's walk from the
 
 boxes to carry it would also be nearer for those living in and around Nor wich; and is not so bad for our Willi- mantle friends.
 My dear Fitchville "friend!' how did you reach home Saturday with your one horse "automobile!" all safe and nothing broken2 I wondered all day about your fine china and "cut giass?" Did you ride with the 1chauffer? If so, wish could have seen you crossing Franklin Square. How about it? I have not seen that letter yet, but hope to soon. Get ready and come te the next picnic
 Dear M. Roena: Glad to see you back home again; also, glad. to hear from Sister Glenwood once again.
 Potlatch of Seattle:. am wonder ing if you might be my sister as some times you say things that she writes about. Wouldn't it be fun if you were? as she lives out there.
 CRIMSON RAMRT FER
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TALKING COMES BY NATURE SILENCE BY
 WISDOM
EVERY woMAN,s OPPORTUNITY.

 f1 letters of kind the mind suggest They should be in hand by o of the
 Address SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR
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A WORD FROM REuREN's WIFE.

Wil1imantic.
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PRIZES MONTHLY:
 m n eac mon:
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Union.
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o. H. o. WILL WEAR THE BADGE.

Colchester.