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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: NeW oeets will soon be due and va flous. ways of serving them may not come amlss to young housekeepers:
 Cream of Beet Soup is as unusual as It IS delicious. To make 1t, chop weil-cooked beets fine and simmer a cupfuI Of them in a pint of mutton stock for fifteen minutes. Then rub them tnrough sieve. Mix two tea spoonfuls of flour with two of butter ana add to the mutton stock and beet puree: Heat thoroughly, stirring con- stantly, and add to pint of hot milk season with salt and pepper and serve
 Delicious Relish is made of equal parts of grated horseradish prepared with vinegar and chopped boiled beets- mixed together
 Small Whole Beets or slices of larger beets can be used to garnisb salads and cold meat dishes. They must, however, be used somewhat sparlngly. A little beet goes a long way. Small beet dice arranged neatly aoout a mold of veal aspic, for in stance, are good.
 A Good Beet Salad Is This. Boil beets and remove the tops. Allow one peet Tor each person to be served. Stand them on white lettuce leaves and hollow out the centres with siIs yer spoon Chop the whites of hard boiled eggs and crumble the polks- MIX the chopped whites cold boiled or canned peas and mayonnaise to- gether and fill the hollow beets. Gar nlsh with the crumbled yolks
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
M. RcENa,s LOT.

Dear. Editor and Sister of the Social Gorner-@ want to congratulate the Editor and all the members of Our Diessed Corner for the success of our anniversary number, and allow me to say, if 1t is late; Three cheers for me Bulletin and three cheers for our uedr oln flag, the Editor was so rnnn trIoughtrui as to place on the Social
 From the abundance of the heart tne mouth speakethi" and as my heart IS Tn my little bungalow, who could expect me to write about anything else. Ever since I have been old enough to realize the sweetness of the word nome. 1t has been my desire to nave one of my own planning, one that could call mine. It looks now as though the savings, the planning the oesires CT my heart are about to De realized for the frame of my home Is up and if nothing happens in two months I shall be occupying it.
 want this letter to be a practical one. One Eo be an incentive to others. for you must remember that to get the nest out of life, you must have home of your own.
 wish could tell of the pleasures yes and the disappointments, too, that l experienced in selecting a location. l had my heart set on the lot I now call mine: but I found it took more than money to get it, as it meant the
 
 sale They didn't want to sell part but all of it. It took patience and perseverance,, and a little taffy, too, l guess: and really I think they let me have 1t to get rid of me, but this only shows if our heart is in our work and we go after what we want with a determination we shall succeed. When lcommenced my letter I in-
 When l commenced my letter I in nome. but 1t seems to me that the lot n ha IsN ance so l will tell first about that.
 The street is called Liberty street and runs north and south My lot is on the west side of the street, giving me an east and south front. The lot Is forty feet by one hundred and sixty seven The house is set on the north line so as to give me a little side ward on the south with a plot of green grass to be hedged with beautiful flowers
 In the rear will be another plot of grass, for what Is more beautiful to look upon than the green velvety grass.
 This is the beauty of my lot. The fruit trees are large enough to bear and from the abundance of blossoms ii looks as though I would have fruit enough and to spare. There is one large cherry treet, one pear, two plumS one quince, four grape vines, gooseberries and black raspberies, and I am going to add strawberry bed this fall. II shaH have a nice vegetable garden and small chicken yard-several of my friends have hens setting for me Well. you know, I must not count chickens before they are hatched-will tell you the rest later.
 The Editor has lots of patience but l remember he did tell us he was tried sometimes with Our Auntic's" 1 Wear a smile on your face
 Keep laugh in your heart. Let your lips bubble over with song Twill Tighten your load,
 As you travel life's road.
 And help some others along I am your sister.
 M ROENA-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
HOW TO GROW AND CURE POP
 CORN.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends: Once more it is my pleas ure to greet you.
 Keziah Doolftt1e I am sorry if you thought did not appreciate the wood en spoon for I certainly did and the inscription on the handle of many of my Social Corner friends. l also was much pleased with your well written letter of the Dream. It was nne and well done; was glad to learn that you liked Mrs. R. D.'s cakes. WiH you kindly give me just a little clue, was it on a joyride one evening with jolly party from Plainfield who att tended an oyster supper and dance here, and on their return took a cream cake along for lunch?
 Aunt Abby: Did you say the lawn party could be held at your home the coming summer. If you do not feel we'll know the sisters will take hold and help you all they can, and the brothers can be worked in to good ad- vantage.
 liked the rat story. How fresh to our mind the good times of our young days come back to us when we re- ceive cards from our friends, which reminds me of an old saying. When we are young there is lots of fun"
 Lassie: A word about pop corn which you say you have sown. Wild oats and oats for horses are sown, but pop corn must be planted with not over four kernels to the hill in rows 3 1-2 feet wide and three feet be- tween the hills-a handful of good fertilizer to each hill should be used. keep the weeds out by hoeing until the corn is two feet high. When ripe in the fall cut and put in standing shocks of 20 to 30 hills. When well cured in October it is ready for husk- ing The corn should be well dried H1fA fr,O fS for popping the second year.
 House cleaning is at it's height and if you have a man who can hunt for his collar button, shirts and col lars, and put up the stove pipe with out saying words not fit for the Social Corner Sisters to hear you have an angel without wings.
 How the sisters smile when you say cowslips for dinner. I must not take up any more space as the latch key is for one and all
 RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

Dear Social Corner Writers:-As I wuz drivin' along last summer I druv by place where some one had a mighty purty bed of Gladiolas, and l made up my mind then and there that l would plant good big bed of them posies for Ma next summer. So this spring I sent for box of bulbs, and when I went to the Pust Offs yester- day I found they had arrove. It wuz a middlin large package, and when the fellers standin' round saw the name of the seedman on the package, they began to ask what kind of garden truck l wuz goin' to try now? And when ! told them they wuz posey blubs, I'll be hanged if most every feller didn't have to tell me the best way to plant them.
 One feller sez the bulbs must be peeled before plantin', another that l must dig trenches. put in sand and set the bulbs on that as soil would rot them; and one sed I must start them sproutin' in the house.
 Now my way would be to plant them in about the same soil Pa does his 'taters' and jest about as deep. So please MT. Doe won't you tell me which is right.
 Best wishes for all the writers spec ially the gals such "Papa's Boy, Billie" Frank, Jim and the oIIi- CTS.
 THOMAS JEFFERSON
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
eREErINes FRoM J. A. X. ].

Dear Editor and flow are you all ' am feeling a little better but ann still under the doctor g care He has just. been here. l am so discouraged . Three months is a long. time to be sick ( Black Beauty: am glad to hear From you. and that you are interested s.t .lirc -E1fnolefn. Tor me tornerites. like your suggestion, of the initials, B o,< very -A.ucn. and tnink 1t very aI,propriate- Why not take a vote of all the Sisters. and if they all agree to it have some one go ahead and get an estimate of the expenses CThe Bull letin will attend to expense if it has a majority support.-Ed:)
 Cally Lily: I am glad you too are interested in the Emblem for the Sis ters, and hope you will lend a help ing hand to make it possible to carry it through
 Aunt Sarah; What do you think oi the aDove? Are you ready to vote for it? l have had the loveliest flow z CTS brought me, since 1 have been shut E in I enjoy them very much. Have g great many calls. ten in one day NJ friends are all good to me, but it is So hard to be confined to the house day after day.
 Best wishes to all
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
SURE MOTH PREVENTION.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters:-As this the Aseason for putting away furs, woolens cts. I will add my nite for variety is the spice of life" so we hear. My idea is a little differ ent from those already contributed. l use Campflor gum, which is certainly more agreeable than many of the so- called moth destroyers. and 1 don't blame the moths, for giving some of them a wide berth, especially moth balls"
 I keep all winter goods in chests. and trunks, in the attic, and after the garments are nicely cleaned and the place well aired, I fold and lay every article and when each chest or trunk is full I drop in small piece of cam phor. pinned in a bit of cloth. just large enough to roll it in and shut down the cover.
 My fur coat is saved in the same way. I have used this method for over 20 years. and not moth has shown up yet
 I wonder how many of us will pass a mile stone" on our life journey, this month. I am supposed to be one of the number.
 Dear Great Grandma: Am glad to know the date of your anniversary. One of my dear old friends was here yesterday and she had just passed her S9th day. l am very fond of old peo- ple, probably because I have been with them the most of my life; but the nearest and dearest are waiting for me, just through the pearly gates.
 think the Social Corner pin is a fine idea, and shall await with inter- est the result of the conference. Here is very nice
 Rye Cake-one cup sugar. cup but ter, or butter and lard, egg, l cup milk, 1 heaping tablespoon flour, /2 teaspoons baking powder, add rye meal to make a soft batter, not too thick. Bake in a moderate oven until we'll done. I am not a lover of rye, but this is delicious.
 Love and best wishes to all. SILVER SENTENCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
DOMESTIC SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Social Corner:-Have just finished reading Social Corner. Found the letters all very interesting. Won der if I can put the Sisters wise to a few good hints.
 When washing silks of any kind al- ways put In a dark place to dry. as this will prevent from turning yelJ low.
 To remove mold from hams rub with lard.
 To keep Ftowers-I have no doubt that some of the Sisters have peoples growing in their flower gardens and have discovered that they soon fall to pieces after being picked. After this always put them in hot water, and you will find they last longer.
 To have hot irons run smoothly without sticking rub a bit of soap on the iron.
 GIenwood: Where have you gone. Hope we will hear from you next week
 Silyerbel: You too. have failed to
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
HANNAH WHO.
GREETINGS FROM MERRY FARM
 FER.

Dear Editor and Social Cornerites: AS the nice spring weather is coming l must get busy and do my planting. But thought would write a few lines while I have the time
 Balsam Bud: Have you called up toll line 55-2 lately? I will come and make you a visit soon.
 Snowbali: Received your card. Many thanks Will return 1t soon.
 Maple Leaf: Yes, I am busy blow ing. But haven't planted my oats yet. would like to exchange cards with You if you wish.
 Wiggle: Where are you? Why haven't you written to Tbe Corner. suppose you are all through blowing. How is your incubator coming along. Crimson Rambler: You think my initial is either A. or J. Perhaps it is: but 1 won't tell you for sure Guess again and see if you can find me out. Papa's Boy: Suppose you are all farming. If you are you have got ahead of me. Bad time for autos.
 Biddy: You must be very busv scratching this weather
 Ma: Suppose you are taking care or chickens. I haven't any as vet. but will have soon.
 Must close and get to work. With pest wishes to all Social Corner read CTS from
 MERRY FARMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

and feeling thousand times better" Miss AMELIA JAQUuLARD, 3961 Te- houpitoulas St, New Orleans, La.
 St Clair, Pa "My mother was alarmed because I was troubled with suppression and had pains in my back and side, and severe headaches. I had pimples on my face, my complexion was sallow, my sleep was disturbed, had nervous spells, was very tired and had no ambition. Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound has worked like . charm in my case and has regulated me. worked in mill among hundreds of girls and have recommended your medi- cine to many of them. Miss EsrELLA MAGUIRE, no Thwing St, St Clair, Pa.
 There is nothing that teaches mora than experience. Therefore, such let ters from girls who have suffered and were restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound should be a lesson to others. The same remedy is within reach of all.
 If you want special advice write ts Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl. dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by c woman and held in strict confidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
THE SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC.

Dear Social >Corner Friends: What lovely weather we are having once more, and today the little birds are singing overhead.
 J. B. T.: Your letter received and was very much pleased at the con- tents. You really write very anus ingly. I could not help but laugh at what you wrote about 'Jinny.'' I shall try and favor you with a call a. little later, when I receive an answer ball to rolling about those pictures? :? There are lots who will second the motion, I know. I will for one.
 Married and Happy: Have you de- serted? If so. you know you can be punished for desertion. Why don't you come back again to our midst?
 LAX: I for one agree with you in regard to the Social Corner pin. Think each member would be pleased to have one, and. as you say, have it large enough to be recognized at little dis tance. By such an emblem we might recognize one another when we meet. In regard to the yellow ribbon worn at the fair. some light, some dark some narrow and some wide. A pin would be fine. for all would be alike. I think pin made round or yellow enamel with blue monogram of B. $. C.. Bulletin Social Corner) would be >great; or blue ground with yellow monogram. Hope to hear more from members in regard to this question. I know a great many in favor of it. : Wiggle: Where art thou? Why don't you get busy and mail some cards?
 Snowball; Just as the members thought, when the warm days would arrive, that you would melt and fade away. Why don't you keep in the shade, where it isn't so warm? Come up and will give you a seat under the maple leaves
 Maple Leaf: Come up and see our maple leaves. They are fully opened and begin to give shade already.
 Merry Farmer: fear you must have lost your way, or are you still in the furrow? We are just as busy as we can be. Hustle so~as to be able to go to the Social Corner picnic that is booked for Aug. 15.A I will stop now to give others chance
 CRIMSON. RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
FOREST NOTES.

Redwood sawdust is being used by vtneyardists in California for pack in.; fresh tah,c grapes. 1t takcs Tbs pace of the gro;;.i c-rk used for ;Jn- ptrted Spani h SrapsA
 Hyndman Peak. Idaho. the highest named peak in the state, Is more than 12,000 feet high. Several unnamed peaks near 1t are of about the same elevation. All are on the divide be- tween the Sawtooth and the Lemhi national forests.
 A two-year-old plantation of Doug las fir on the Oregon national forest shows ,94 percent of the trees living. Extensive plantings of young trees in Washington and Oregon are costing only ss an acre Direct seeding of lodgepole pine has been successful without exception on the Arapho ma tional forest, Colorado. Several of the areas sown two and three years ago show from 5000 to 10000 seedlings per acre.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
scceAL CORNER POEM.
Nearer Home.

Nearer Home. Ger the hills the sun is setting. And the eve is drawing on; Slowly drops the gentle twilight, For another day is gone; Gone for aye, its race is over,
 Soon another day will come; Still 'tis sweet to know at even
 We are one day nearer home on> day nearer sings the mariner, As he glides the waters OCT, While the light is softly dying
 On his distant native shore Thus we feel when OCT Hfe's desert Heart and sandal sore we roam. Still 'tis sweet to know at even We are one day nearer home. Nearer home; yes. one day nearer To our Fathers home on high, To the green fields and the fountains, To the land beyond the sky. For the heavens grow brighter OCT us And the lamps hang in the dome, And our tents are pitched still closer, For we're one day nearer home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
SinguIarities.

Curious nicknames are applied to vessels of the British navy. The Ariadne is known as the Hairy An nie" or 'Haggy Agony, the Narcis- sus as Nasty Sister, the Greasy as the ''Greaser," the Inconstant as the Jane" the Lucifer as the Match Box'' the Hecate as the He Cat orN'The Tom" and the Neptune as the Jews Harp" Tn the American navy simi- lar nicknames have been used to some extent. The Sassacus was known as the "SHssy Cuss." the Miantonomah h My Aunt Don't Know You,r the Wissahickon as the Widow Higgins the Winnebago or perhaps the Wa lusing as We Know She Goes Slow.
 No fewer than thirty-four men can find standing room in one of the dip pers of the new Panama canal dredees dippers of each of these mammoth dredges measure no less than ten feet nine and one-half inches in height from the bottom band to the upper edge of their manganese steel lips. They have a capacity of fifteen cubic yards, and it is expected that each dredge which has a displacement of 1.500 tons, will be able to excavate about 100000 cubic yards a month in actual operation on the ithmus. The dredges are designed to dig to a depth of fifty feet
 Some Englishmen do not take kind ly Go the suggestion that q monument to George Washington should be placed in Westminster aboey. Are we asks the London Outlook. ,to have a monument of Washington in the abbey. but none to the men and women and children who were his
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
NY AUNT BETsEY's PROPOSAL
By Queen Bess

10 her bein so well o. n easy to gift Yong with. An thar was times I'd a
 notion Q Mrs. Waddell. She's right
 pretty even now. an. a fus' rate
 An. there's Betsey Jones' Don't for .pitys sake leave her out of your
 caikerlations." sneered his lady love. Nav, She. wouldn't do ~nohow t
 aIi. said Jeemes, positively Shes
 100 ole. an poorly an sore, you know. Naw." in a burst of nearly confidence MISS Betsey Jones never come into
 my head, but tn others did, long ago
 Just as was saying. an twas head
 an tails. as you might say, tween you
 three where came up to your po'ch.
 Then ketched sight O you, a-thump-
 in long in the stable yard, an scold-
 in the nigger men like thunder an a.
 slappin' the horses to make 'em stan
 'roun' in stalls, sos you thought look
 in the managers. an a-shooin' the
 chickens out O the garden as Eve
 thought out O Paradize, as you mought
 say, an knowed in a minute by the
 way my heart churned up an down
 that was in love. an that that air
 peart angel of a woman was jes' brim
 full O. congeniality. Now, Miss Betsey, people O. your age aint got no time to spar rThout no foolin' nor beggin',
 won't you please, marm, set the wed- din day?"
 I do not believe he meant to kiss her, but the peororation brought his face so near hers that she may have thought so. In twinkling of an eye she had drawn back to give her arms more power and had slapped him on both tallowy cheeks.
 Take that, and that for your sassi- ness!" she spluttered, as he reeled, his eyes bulging. 'SWhen'n I set the we'd ding day? When Jeemes river runs up Gill and the Almighty puts brains into heads where they don't grow naturally When you get to have common sence an I get to be a raring, charging, out and out ripsnorter of a born fooli Go long home an stop to look in the graveyard to see if the teeny crop of wit you buried with your wife has sprouted yet. Wedding dayl A-a-ch- cni"
 The confounded wooer retreated with more alacrity than had imagined him capable of scrambling over fences in bee-line for home, never once look- ing behind him.
 Aunt Betsey sat down at the root of my tree ouivering with agitation | Well" she said aloud, 'I can't say any more that no man ever looked al me like he wanted to marry me Ugh-hi And I've waited flfty-one years for this!" | into a shower of tears.
 While sat, trembling and conscience stricken, on my perch, ashamed that i had seen her weep. the slow great drops that seemed to heaye up her heart with them, she began to laugh hysterically.
 "Courted over the pigpenl" she 1 chuclxled. sObbingly. 'He found con- geniality herei I must say that is a tough joke on the Berkshires!"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
Coughed for Three Years,

T am lover of your godsend to humanity and science. Your medicine. Dr. Kings New Discovery, cured my cough of three years standing.D says Jennie Flemming of New Dover, Ohio, stubborn and won't yield to treatment ? Get a soc bottle of pr. Kings New Discovery today. What it did for Jen- nie F1enming it will do for yo,1 no matter how stubborn or chronic a cough may be. It stops a cough and stops throat and lung trouble. Relief or money back. soc and s1. at vn,lr druggist.
 Bucklen's Arnica Salye for ninnIas
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

HULDY-Cards received and for warded.
 AUNTY NO. f@Card received and mailed as you directed.
 KEzIAH DOOLITTLE-Card re- ceived and mailed as you directed.
 BLANCHE: Cards received and sent to their destination, also the let ter.
 JIM: Card received and mailed to writer named.
 MA: Cards received and forwarded to their destination; also the letter.
 SILVER sTXPENCEACard re- ceived and mailed as you directed. Thanks for card
 AUNT MEHTTABIE+Card re- ceived and sent to their destination.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
An Appeal to Wives

You know the terrible aniiction fhat comes to many homes from the result know of the money wasted on Drink that is needed in the home to purchase food and clothing ORRINE has savcd thousands of drinking men. IL is . home treatment and can be given se- cretly. Your money will be refunded if. after a trial it has failed to benefit. Costs only $1.00 box. Come in and get a free booklet and let us tell you of the good ORRINE is dednS.
 N. Q. SEWN ( SON, 11s Main Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

victims? Then let us be logical for once and erect another monument to the late President Kruger. Equally with Washington, he had the two nec- essary qualihcations-he was the mortal enemy of England, and he per- secuted a British population What more is reuulsite? 2,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
indisestion2 Can't Eat? No Ann.+;t. 2

, A treatment of Electric Bitters in- creases your appetite; stops indiges- tion: you can eat everything. real spring tonic for liver, kidney and stomach troubles. Cleanses your whole system and you feel fine. Electric Bit ters did more for MT. T. D. PeehIe,s stomach troubles than any medicine hs ever tried. Get a bottle today. 5oe and $1 at your druggist.
 Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eczema
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16

! is also excellent to give a shine to the
 top of the loaf.
 Always sweep your room in the t1i-
 rection the wind blows. This will help
 the current of air through the room
 to carry out the dust instead of blow ing it back. HANNA IT wIH0 a-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-16
ONLY SIXTEEN,
 GIRL VERY SICK
Tells How She Was Made Well by LydiaE. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound.
New Orleans, Ls.-"I take pleasure

m Wnung mese nneS
 to express my grati-
 tude to you I am
 only Is years old and work in a tobacco factory. I have been a very sick girl but I have improved wonderfully s in cs taking Lydia R | Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound and o- ~1- 1o1I,n0 Gro