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The Detroit times., 1914-09-30

To the Hororaels the Common ceu p,h
paving 81 Hafaustsscavsnps under the
contract connrmsd the 18th day OK
west line OF Twelfth street 60 the east
curb line OF Wabash avenue.
The pavement 4 Of asphaltic concrete
m ana hss essp sS f fosn4 e be
In accordance with the contract ana
spectncationB for the same.
There n due the contractors Tor paw
ing said avenue AZ follows:
For intersections. etc 1880. LIS 10
For cost OF ADVERTISING blanks
Gud fuBpsce0rks-sa SAxp-- 90
The Detroit times., 1914-09-30

To the Honorable the Common Councils:
Gentlemen--The Department OF Pub
lie Works respectfully reports that the
paving OF Fischer avenue under the
1914. 10 fully completed from the south
curb line OF Charleyoix avenue TO the
south curb line OF Mack avenue. =
and has been examined by the Depart
ment OF Public Works. and found TO be
Ia accordance with the contract and
specifications for the same.
There In due the contractors Tor paw
ing said avenue an follows:
For Intersections. etc. ........t1,260 81
For cost OF advertising. blanks
and inspectors salary ...... ~ 90
Total amount 1853 81
Respectfully.
dEO. II. FENKELI4
The Detroit times., 1914-09-30

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

in The Corner, and hope to receive one direct from you.
 What has become of Ralsam Fir, Becky and others who have not written for so long?
 L. H. K: Why don't you some into The Corner these shut-in days. You can think of lots of things to write and tell us about How does that quilt get along? Suppose you have it almost done
 will ask all sisters if they have ever made a White Potato Pie. I send my recipe, which I like very much:
 Potato Pie-Boil some common white potatoes; while they are cooking cara mel one cup of sugar by moistening with a little water, and cook to a bright yellow caramel; when potatoes are cooked slash them; add two beaten eggs; then the caramel sugar, Q little salt, cinnamon and ginger; season them a little more than you would a pumpkin pie; one cup of milk, one cup cup of. thin sweet cream. two-thirds cup of mashed potato, for one pie. To be baked with one crust like pump kin pie. They puff up finely in the oven, and when done arc a lovely golden brown.
 Hope some one will try this and re- port.
 With best of wishes and all good success to The Social Corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
4 scRIPTURAL CAKE

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith I send a few recipes for good things 10 eat:
 ScripturaI Cake Recipe (go to the Bible and find 1t out): Four and one half cups Kings iv, %; one cup Judges V, 25 Cast clause); two cups of Jere- niah vi. 20; two cups of Samuel xxx, F; two cups of Nahum iii, F; two cups of Numbers xvii, 8; three tea spoons of I Samuel xiv. 25; six of Jeremiah xvii. Il; One-haR cup of Judge iy, IS 61ast cause); two tea spoons of Amos iv. 5- Season to taste of II Chronicles ix. 2: will keep in definitely.
 Washington Layer CaSe-Two cups of sugar, one-hah cup of butter, three eggs, one half cup of milk, four cups of flour, three level teaspoons of bak- ing powder. level teaspoon of salt This will make layers enough for kvpO cakes
 Savory Walnut Cake-One cup of chopped walnut meats, four cups of bread crumbs one chopped hard bofled egg. one beaten egg, one-hah teaspoon of salt. One-half teaspoon of pulverIzed sage, one medium sized grated onion, sufficient milk and water to molsten the mixture
 This walnut loaf is a good sabsti- ute for meat and it can be served either hot or cold When the mixture is made into cF0quettes, fried in smoking hot fat and served with green peas it makes an attractive. appedzing luncheon dish Mix all the ingredients and form them in a loaf. or. better still. put mixture into well buttered individual bread pan. Bake in a mod crate oven for half an hour.
 The Scripturai Cake I send is in the Bfb;e. for I have found it out.
 ELLA OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
HOW TO RAISE INCUBATOR
 CHICKENS.

Dear Editor and Social Corner: First want to thank the Editor for my check 4 doctor doesn't always get his fee so promptly.
 Aurty No. 1: How are your plants these cold days? Hope they look as well as they did when saw them last
 Hopeful; How are hubby and the children? Am glad to see your name quite often as a rrizs winner
 As many are starting their fneu- bators will send in few suggestions:
 4 cellar will be found to be the best location for an Incubator. There is more moisture than in the house and the temperature is more even.
 Always give your incubator thorough cleaning before starting, es- peeialfy if it is a secondhand one one. It is best if purchasing such a one to be allowed to run one hatch be- fore paying for it. so as to be sure it is in good order. Have it running reg uIarly a few days before puS-{ng the eggs in.
 If necessary to save the eggs fo< . considerable length of time before set ting. turn them once day to prevent the germ from sticking to one side of the shell If eggs from a large breed of hen and eggs from a small breed are put in the same incubator the smaller breed will be found 10 hatch quite a little sooner than the larger consequently taking away quite a lit tie of the moisture from the latteK.
 Always turn the eggs before filling the lamp as kerosene is hard to get off of the hands It is best to ese the higher test oil.
 Shut She incubator door carefully as slamnnins the door jars the esgs un- necessarily. Don't run the ternpera = ture teo high, especially the first part of the incubation. or you will have weak chicks. Unless the hatch is too large leave the chickens in the in- euhatoF far a day.
 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound ef cure will he found very true in the poultry business. Have every thing ready fer your chickens before they arrive
 Prepare your breeder before you are seiBg te need it. Don't put too many
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
HOW TO DO FAMrLY SEWING.

Dear Social Corner Folks: Here are a few tips in sewing that I may hope will be of interest to some of our sisters
 Stitch wash goods with fairly loose tension
 Always darn stockings and under wear with cotton. Wool will shrink and draw.
 If children's stockings are darned at the heels and toes before wearing they will last as long again In darn ing stockings it is a good idea to have a black alarming egg for light stock lngs and a white one for darning black stockings: one can see more readily how to pick up the stitches.
 always wash new stockings before wearing for l think they wear better and l also think 1t is a very good idea to remove any loose dye that stockings that the feet might come in contact with.
 For, loose machine belt. put on few drops of oil, give the wheel a few turns and it will soon tighten
 A few cents worth of alum dis solved in water enough to thoroughly wet the goods will set blue In cot ton fabrics.
 
 ried out with beads on sheer silk or chiffon. White beads on black is one Of the smartest effects.
 For raincoats or other materials that break where the buttons are sew ed on. use a small button at the back. sewing through both at the same time. This will relieve the strain direct. It is often a pity te throw away the bottoms of negligee shirts as they are seldom worn at the time neekbands and sleeves give out; they can be utiI- ized for children's dresses, using many pretty patterns that appear in The Bulletin from time to time. The importance of bastins we'll is not fully realized by the inexperienced If badly done the garment will never be satisfactory and yeu will wonder why eha side Of the sleeve seam drop ped below the other and why the shoulder seams after being stitched were uneven.
 Adjustable sleeves fer infants that cannot be easily eHtgrewn are made by cutting ths slesyes considerably
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

carrots and potatoes, also rice of mac aroni may be added. season well with salt and pepper. This can be quickly relocated.
 recipes of which have recently been in these columns. are both satisfying and nour1shing.
 Salmon croquettes made of one can ot salmon, skin and bone removed, four crackers rolled fine, two eggs beaten. one cup of milk. one table spoon of melted butter, salt and pepper to taste, form in cakes and fry.
 Potato Puffs to eat with it: Two cups of cold mashed potato. one egg. tablespoon of butter and moisten with little cream, salt and pepper to taste: form in cakes and fry a golden brown.
 With mashed or warmed up potato. try this cereal cake: Two cups of cold cereal. two eggs, salt, pepper, powder ed sage, tablespoon of butter, a little flour and drop in cakes and fry brown. l have made these and people thought 1t some meat preparation.
 Much work can be saved on the day of rest by forethought and cooking the day before.
 Bread made. deserts prepared, cake baked and meat cooked, ready to be served. sliced. cold or relocated.
 Meat croquettes are prepared by chopp1ng any meat available, ham or roast beef, adding equal quantities of bread crumbs, an egg or two. season with salt and pepper, sage if liked, and moisten with gravy or milk; add a. piece of butter. form in cakes and fry If one likes onion flavor. a bit may be added,
 In warm weather, when a hot dish Is not necessary, there is a variety q salads with good bread or raised bis. cult and plenty Of fresh fruit with c light cake and a pudding make an ideal Sunday dinner Of course. bread and butter pickles, and whatever is ones favor1te bever- age, tea. coffee or cocoa. are always on the bill of fare. with variations of ieu and goodies from the preserve cup board.
 And last, but not least. will m~ ton the New England boiled dinner, ! which is a faVorite standby in many | rural homes
 THEODA ] NI-iIfir ff-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

der Then run three or four good sized onions through the chopper
 More or less according to the desired
 amount of flavor. Fry them in the
 remaining grease of the salt pork
 When they are brown put into kettle. Quahaugs are better when opened just
 before putting the chowder on. Pour the liquor into the kettle when the potatoes are well done. The Iiquor prevents them from breaking up. Let The choWder boil slowly for or ,. hours Put in pepper and possibly salt, according to taste. About half an hour or 20 minutes before serving put III the quahaugS which have been cut In pieces or run through food chop per. ChoWder acquires a much bet ;t ter naVor by standing, but do not let u ool4 after putting in the Quahaugs as 1t tends to toughen the quahaugs. It Is much better served at the next meal or even the next day.
 Here Is hint when roasting chicken or turkey. After the fowl has been stuffed, instead of sewing with nee dle, the incision, pinch the edges to- gether and force toothpicks through about an inch apart-then begin at the top and with string lace it as you fWould lace a shoe, crossing the string between each toothpick then tie at the bottom. When the fowl is baked all you have to do is to pull out the t0othpicks and the string comes too. This saves time, needles, and besides being easy to do saves the flesh from
 being torn by pulling as with q needle. Try it.
 Have you ever made an apron in about 15 minutes and had the price not exceed F 1-2c? This is a nIain easy pattern of an apron and just the kind to make for such fairs as YOU can get double the price for it. Take Just one yard of percale at 12 1-2c per yd- cut off a, strip the width of the goods for a band. Then fold the re- mainder of the cloth lengthVise Be gin at point 2-3 the distance from the edge and cut in a diagonal line to the bottom about 1-3 from the edge.
 You have pieces. the larger being the centre gore and the two smaller ones the side gores. Invert the side pieces and lay against the centre baste and stitch Cut round corners from the slde pieces and save one piece for a triangular pocket Make a narrow nem around the edge and sew on the band, then the pocket and your apron IS hnlshed. Simple, isn't it?
 After bIackinq your stove polish with a piece of cotton batting and your stove will shine as it never did before. Then clean the nickel with a 1 cloth dipped in the ashes that collect
 over the oven. You will be sur ph1oeu aC the bright shiny appearance and It does not scratch the nickel the least bit.
 Rhode Island Johnnycakes-Have your spider piping hot Mix one cup
 or white Johnnycalze meal with boiling water so that it swells The water must be mad boiling Put in a, pinch
 Of salt, and thin it down with milk Drop 1t from a teaspoon on the griddIe
 creased with lard or drippings. and let
 them fry until brown, then turn and Try on the other side. It takes about 1 Is minutes. Eat them with butter or, gravy.
 l must get the children ready for school. so all revoir for this time. SUNBONNET SUE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

it may have been somewhat <iresome to you. hope you have enjoyed them. and not afraid to tell me to stop if you were not interested
 They all spoke at once: we have been very much interested. and you could not have entertained us in any other way that would have been mere pleasing to us all"
 Tt is getting late, and as we have quite a drive, by the light of the moon, if you will hitch up Nellie By we must be homeward bound.'
 After assisting them all into the bug gy, and inviting them 10 call again, they said they would surely make me another visit
 When departing their said: While we have not told you who we are, we will tell you this much, we are all writ CTS of The Social Corner, and all your sisters; and now we will bid you good nighti"
 As they drove away I said: H'Wel1 don't know who they were, but they were mighty good company, just the same.
 RURAL DELIVERY,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
Jewett City.
RURAL DELVERY'S UNKNOWN
 VISITORS.

It was 7.30 p. m. as sat down to en- joy the evening with The Bulletin in my hand, when there came a soft knocking at the door. As opened the door the full moon was shining bright ly, and there stood three well dressed ladies, all strangers to me, asked them to come in, and while they were removing their wraps I took good care of their horse as the night was clear and cold. They were very jolly and seemed like your own folks. They would not give me any information as to who they were or where they ltv ed. They simply said We have come to make you a little call and do not wish to be questioned too much as to the object of our visit"
 I soon found them to be very jolly and easy takers. After having a good chat with them for an hour, l said: Now, ladies, if I had known of your visit to me should certainly have had a treat for you Are any of you in terested in moving pictures, as I have been working on them today. making a picture machine?'
 co! Yes We just love picture ma chimes. May we ask what kind of pie lures you have?"
 I replied: 'T don't know as they will interest you half as much as they do me, although it is ladies' department c9leQ Tno SOCl8l COTHSF WlAA them off, and if you do not enjoy thens you will please tell me to stop
 '"The first picture is The Bulletin office, the home of The Social Corner. As I reel them off slowly I will ex- plain them to you.
 This is Potlatch, from the far-on land of Seattle, where the v1olets are in bloom while they cut ten inch Ice in New England
 Joan, with her windows full of choice flowers in bloom in mid-winter, with her favorite tiger cats sleeping in the sunshine among the flowers.
 "Balsam Fir, way down east where the sleighing Is good while we tramp through mud In Connecticut.
 Nat and Jane Ann, looking the hogs over to see how many arc 1t to take to market.
 ''Papa's Boy, taking 6 morning spin in his auto. which makes his cheeks red and him the picture of health.
 Married and Happy. looking inc after her recent illness and conflne- ment in the hospital,
 Crimson Rambler, looking over the landscape from her home while the beautiful little roses bow their heads in the morning breeze
 Ready, getting a new wood box ready.
 Dorothy Perkins, en each side of the ! denr are hundreds of those beautiful little blush roses lowing to all who visit her home.
 Snowfall, whe in the geed cid sum = ner time neither melts nor fades away. Sunshine, who is always welcome te all with her warm smiles.
 Fheedais fourth anniversary letter te Tine Social CeFner, with kind words fer the first six writers of the depart faent
 Ladies, this~ completes nay reel as far as I have made it, There are many ether geed writers I shall add te the hietsRea az saaa s6 find time. Whiia
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
USES FOR SALT.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: As I haven't talked on your line lately, thought l would try and see if I could get you. Hope you are all well and enjoying this fine weather the same as l am.
 Here are a few uses for salt: In the sickroora it finds a place. Salt and water make a good gargle for an inflaned or chronic sore throat, and an outward application will strengthen the chest after an attack of bronchi- tis: it may be used to strengthen a sprained limb and for those who can not enjoy sea bathing, bath of salt water occasionally is very refreshing.
 For cooking purposes it is indispen- sable and it is well to remember that salt brings out all other havors. Even sweet buildings are much improved when a little salt is added. A pinch of salt added to the whites of eggs will cause them to whip in half the time. When mixed with common ice it lowers the temperature below freez- ing point, and advantage is taken of this property in making ice cream, etc.
 Used as a tooth powder salt cleans the teeth and strengthens the gums and it is sometimes recommended as cure for dyspepsia, taken in hot water early in the morning.
 Again, when the chimney is swept, a handful or two thrown over the soot will keep it from floating about.
 When broiling a chop or steak a lit tie salt thrown on the fire lowers the blaze and makes a more suitable fire for the purpose.
 In the laundry a handful of salt put in the rinsing water will prevent the colors from running in prints and Woolen articles; a pinch in the starch will prevent from sticking to the iron and a rough iron may be A-- salt. If new prints are soaked in strong salt water before washing they will keep the color better. Salt has antiseptic and preserving qualities which are well known and by destroying the organisms that promote keeping fish, meat and many other things
 A little salt put into the washing l up water. brightens crystal, and also removes dlscoloration from water bot ties. It should also be used plenti- l fully in cleansing sinks, baths and law atories.
 Salt brightens as we'll as extinguish- 1 es fire, as a teaspoonful put into the | oil of a lamp makes it give a bright CT light.
 If a chimney catches fire salt thrown up in handfuls will put out the flames | For unbroken chilblains rubbing with damp salt is one of the best rem edies known
 1 A little salt strewn on the lid of a l saucepan will prevent the contents 1 from becoming smoked Thoroughly wetting the hair once 1 or twice with a solution of salt and water will keep it from falling out Salt will curd1e sweet milk. hence l in preparing porridge. gravies, etc i salt should not be added until the dish 1 is prepared.
 1 WalI Eop1eope waotu tha i;.~ - , will ring off for this time. i Oh. Muggins: Where are you? | FernloVer: Wish I could see voi,r room of flowers. They must be love i ly. Love to all.
 SNOOKUMS,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
TESTED RECIPES FROM suNBoh.
 NET SUE,

DeAF CoDnesites: My, bHt haznt Efis nsen a busy week! Such a store of good things to eat. reunion of dear ones and complete happiness,
 promised nfy recipe for Quahaus Choa0der; Gut at least 8 dezen good sized potatoes into diee and put Ehafa into large kettle and e6Ser with haii= ing water. While the patatsss are bcglia9 fun ahoat ens-iaaif pound ef salt pork theougia ths fA6d efepeaE, aAA fz,en fry 1t uAfN bFswH; put tfais into the kettle. Stir well SC that the eMau particles of tas potato wifi fall pA Ana sEadasIly xhjssaasH shs skeF=
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28
EASY SUNDAY DINNERS.

Dear Editor and Sisters: Those who think the groundhog and his shadow have anything to do with the weather are certainly noc disappointed
 While we are sitting by our warm fires surrounded by the comforts of home, We cannot help thinking of the suffering poor; the hardShips they .have to bear in lack of warmth and food and clothing. and even the shelter of q house.
 During the severe weather two weeks ago a man. evidently out of employ ment came to my door asking for food. He said he had frozen his ears and it was easily believed, as it was too severe weather to be out more than was absolutely necessary.
 I will send & few ideas on Sunday dinners, as I have not seen any. The plfrport of this is not to see how big a dinner we can get up, with much ex- pendfture of time and labor. but one that is easily and quickly prepared, with the least work about it; as I take 1t for granted the majority of our read CTS attend church service, and on reaching home are ready for dinner.
 4 pot of baked beans left in the oven are found to be most delicious and noaFishing.. with brown and white bread, pickles, pie or pudding and cake
 The beans are prepared on Satur- day If soaked over. night in cold wa ter they cook more quickly. ParboIl one quart of beans, put in the bean pot with a pound of salt pork with the tap scored, half a cup of brown sugar ar nalas5es, a teaspoon of mustard. a little pep peri cover with water and bake several hours. the longer the richer they will be,
 Chicken that was beiied tender the day befaRe is quickly fried, and mean while eaid potatoes, sliced, simmeriHg in rich milk or cream. Wiil be ready to be eaten with it.
 A beef stew is richer the day after it is cooked, and if a brishet piece, which BaaiFes a Fich soup, ar knuekie is put on iR eeid water and slowly canes ts g simmer, with plenty ef enisas.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

Editor and Social Corner Sisters, I will just step in for a few minutes and have chat with you. I hope you are all enjoying this nice snow and having many sieighrides. What a nice time if would be for the sisters to have nice sleightng party, and SC to Plainf1eld and hunt up Bluebird. I hope she has net got lost in this deep snow and frozen 50 we shall not soon hear hep sweet song again, I think it weuId cheer us all up if we should hear frem her these dreadfully cold days we are having.
 Guess! Where art thou? Hope you are well, Did you lose these ai1ti- : fui plants during the eeid nighsse Theeda You asked me awhile age if I had a phone, I will say I have net; but a card will reach me if ven send it te Box 63, Hampton, Ct. R. R. 1.
 I was glad te see Married and ffap- py's letter in last week. Am glad she is gaining and able te be cut again. Ready; I Anjay reading ynHr Is4tars
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-28

Dear Social Corner Friends: Jrzt & few lines. fur see She fourth ami FgSaxy of The Coxner is at hand Many thanks to Ma for kind re- uemhranee- Glad to see so many rew names in the Corner. How happy they all seem to be but, Joan who tEst at present has very dark cloud hanging over her home. Let US hope she will be given grace and strength to bear her troubles.
 4 New Year greeting; While the year is new and the heart is light While the leaf you tErn is clear and bright, begin 1t well dear friends of mine by writing me a cheery line; and I shall know as days so by, tho severed wide OUT paths may lie, that memory turns with softssf flow, to the dear old days of long ago.
 Best wishes from
 BAI-SAM FIR