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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
RURAL DELIVERY ON TIME.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: The New Year is here and the Editor has a much larger family to look after than ever before. Let us take a vote to see how many writers will help him make the department better than ever.
 Goodi I think I can see many hands up. Thanks! Let not the Social Cor ner lack for good home letters, good business letters and helpful letters of any kind; let's make the year 1914 be the banner year for The Bulletin.
 Crimson Rambler and Maple Leaf are certainly much in love with the rural districts and farm life. Maple farm use. The time has come when the farmer Is not looked upon as bushwhacker, mud digger or a being who can do nothing but dig in the soil, as in the past. With eggs at soc to 75c per dozen and the price of-meat out of sight the farmer can make peo- pie sit up and take notice. Today 8 man is judged by his clothes and the rig he drives. There are thousands of farmers who own autos and after their days work is over, the Jersey cows milked. the horses well bedded down and fed for the night, exchange their overalls and jumpers for a good looking suit of clothes and take their family in the auto to village or city to dc shopping, and as they are seen on the street they are no longer CldSS- ed as Old Farmers from the Woods.
 Maple Leaf is a good friend to the faithful horse. While the horse is good in his place would it not be well to let "the favorite horse" feed in clover and watch the machines speed by.
 Crimson Rambler and Papa's Boy: Your letters were received and they were as good as buckwheat cakes with cream and sugar-which are pretty nice these cold mornings. They will be answered in the near future.
 All who were so fortunate as to re- caive calendars from Interested Reader will not forget the sender for the next twelve months to come.
 Potlatch: Your very beautiful New Years card was received in due time. Many thanks!
 It was nice to have Sunshine in the Corner last week. Sunshine means life to everything.
 Let us be Hopeful for another story RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

tender and chopped, then served with cream sauce.
 A painters small brush is the best thing for removing dust from rattan furniture.
 If your eyes trouble you, try bathing them regularly with hot water at bed time.
 When cleaning the oilcloth, try using a little skinned milk in the water in stead of soap.
 Embroidered linens should be ironed on the wrong side and on 8 thick, soft ironing blanket.
 To draw the fire out of a burn, moisten it with water at once and then cover it with baking soda
 If onions are held under cold run ming water while being peeled, they will not move one to tears
 Cheese is very nourishing and whole some when prepared with macaroni, potatoes or bread crumbs Wash and rinse cut glass in water that is not very hot and of the same temperature for each operation.
 Never keep bread wrapped in a cloth, as the cloth will absorb moisture and fmpart an unpleasant taste.
 Plain sausage Is delicious served with butter melted and favored with little chopped parsley poured over it.
 When kitchen towels wear thin, stitch two of them together around the edges and diagonally across the centre.
 Brown sugar is very delightful sweetening for cereals. It gives them sugar.
 pNSrET TTru
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE NEW
 YEAR.


 Dear Editor and Corner Sisters: I send thanks to all who helped to make a pleasant Christmas for me. I prize The Corner gifts highly and you have made me feel that I am really one of you.
 HeIps for the household and recipes for cooking have been given from time to time and now I will try to give few helps that if tried will make the year 1914 a banner one.
 You will no doubt say, Why. we know these" We'll then, let us put them into practice. It is true, l knew them, but failed in executing them, and so may some of you, so let's try and succeed this time partially, if not wholly.
 liness to the Corner sisters and our pleasure in the page which is given us in this paper. We have enjoyed the editions of the past twelve months
 Old writers have assured us Of their interest and good will. Many new friends have joined our circle and we now consider them old friends.
 We are all proud of the feeling that exists between us (Editor included and brothers). Even if space could be af- forded, and it could not be, for the
 whole of one paper would not be
 enough for us. and we could not re-
 call the scores of heartening, cheery, interesting and helpful letters that
 have meant so much to us and our
 homes during the past year .e
 Let our interest in this Corner or
 the Bulletin. and Courier, increase, and let us rejoice in each others joys ana sympa thize with them in their troubles and sorrows.
 Thus may the tie that unltes us Tn loving friendship grow hrmer and stronger during the year of 1914. wish you and all those who are dear to vou much happiness and success in your many undertakings throughout the year.
 and tbe promise of success in our own affairs. for as the days pass we shall he confronted by the petty rounds or ! irritating concerns, worries ana duOes. SO let us meet them with cheerIuIness and patience, and look ahead to bright CT things. flowers hidden in the grass, for they may be just behind the clouds tnat l obstruct the way We must watch
 closely the scattering or the 1ss GIouos L 1 and catch them ere they disappear; | If we push aside every hatred ana | discontent, we will surely secure love. peace and happiness
 Let us try each day we live to make | others glad by giving smiles and I cheerful, kindly words to those with | whom we come in contact. If we succeed in keeping cheerful and pleasant we can find ways of be- | ing kind and thus let our lives in | auence not only those of our household 1 but those with whom we mingle out | side the family circle
 Let us be hopeful as We sympathize with all who are sorrowful, perplexed ! and overburdened. and try to help ! them to rise above their troubles. Let us be careful of the words we | sneak. If we cannot speak well of 1 anyone let us be silent, and remem- ! her that some persons are much more
 sensitive than others. and strive not
 to hurt their feelings.
 1 At the end of 1914 if there Is re-
 corded many kindly deeds done by us
 for others. we will find that we have
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
THE REMEDIAL LEMON.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: The lemon may be used in various ways to check or cure disease. Doubt less some of the sisters suffer from nervous headache. Such will find 1t useful often. Two or three slices in a cup of strong tea will often dispel it. A bilious headache is almost in variably put to rout by a tablespoon ful of lemon juice in a small cup of black coffee.
 The juice of half a lemon in a cup of hot water first thing in the morning is an excellent liver corrective and a. successful substitute for calomel and similar drugs.
 Honey. alum and lemon juice is an o1d-fashioned but good remedy for croup.
 A dish of lemon juice in water makes a pleasant and effective tooth wash. cleaning the teeth and sweetening the breath. In fact. lemon is pretty much of a concentrated drug store.
 Outwardly applied lemon juice and the sl<in and taken inwardly, lemon juice on lump sugar is fine for hoarse- ness.
 Lemon juice with olive oil is far superior as a salad dressing to vinegar and a teaspoonful of lemon juice adds a dainty flavor and whitens the grains of boiling rice or sago.
 Salt and lemon juice remove rust stains from white goods. and tough meat may be made tender by adding a teaspoonful of lemon juice to the water in which it is to be boiled
 If the hands become stained, lemon juice will make them white.
 ONE WHO KNOWS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
A CHAT FROM CRIMSON RAMBLER

Social Corner Sisters One and All. Here am again with my mite for the Corner.
 Betsey Bobbett: Your card received Very much pleased to hear from vo1I again It was very pretty, and the words on it very appropriate for the occasion. Pll return the favor soon. Al present l am all out of cards. Many tnanks7for the same. I shall be pleas cd to hear from you at any time
 Ready: Many thanks for your kind gitt. You said if I was not pleased. you would tr- to please me. I am more than pleased with it. and every one who sees it thinks it very dainty and pretty also noticed the Social Cor ner color Did you make it yoursseIf |? ' ' ou Will hear from me just as soon as I receive the little - then VOL can be in the secret. Mum is the word.
 Wat: What has become of you? Have you left the Corner, or. are you so busy that you can't find time to write Or old you find that new job you were looking for recently? Better stick to tne Farm! You always have enough in tne cellar to eat a this time of year. ana all you have got to do is to take your axe on your shoulder and hike for the woods and it won't be long before you will have wood enough to make a good fire; so when the snow and ze-o weather come you can hustle your chores. then come into the house and sit by the fire until chore time again, and no bell or whistle to listen for. I nave not seen where your resignation has been accepted
 Rural Delivery: Your letter, booklet and poetry card all received. Many
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: Just a few minutes in which to say How do you do? and to say to Aunt Judy that in the Aug. 23rd is- sue of The Bulletin Jill writes: Re gently I have been much interested in The Wind Before the Dawn. by Dell H. Munger" Presume she can tell you where to obtain the book.
 Have you read Aunt Jane of Ken lucky, and The Land of Long Ago. If not I have the books and will be glad to loan them to you. They are well worth reading.
 Azalea: Am glad me are not in N today. Prefer to remain indoors zero weather.
 Have tried the recipe for tomato chowder sent in by one of the Sisters and 1t is all right.
 Here is a recipe for
 Orange Filling for Layer cake-One- half cup sugar, one egg, one table spoon butter. the juice of one orange and little of the rind. Mix all to- gether and bring to boil, stirring all the time. Then cook in double boiler for eight minutes
 MAINE LOVER.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

fBr-r-r-r, isn't it cold?" exclaimed Grace. T did want to have a few more warm days. l do dread the win ter so"
 Well, for my part" said Ready, T do not care, only if it still keeps on growing cold I am afraid I shall not see Biddy. She sent me a letter or card stating her husband had 8 sister there, and she wasn't very well. and Biddy thought she might visit Spring field and if she did she was going to call on me- She used to live in the city once and is quite familiar with places, SO. you see, am anxious. Ev- cry time the car stops near my place I am on the alert, for who knows, but Biddy may come at any time."
 Well, I wish she would call on me when she comes my way again." said Grace.
 "Hark, Was that the, telephone ringing?" said Ready.
 .Helloi Hello! Yes, I am at home. here with me? Wei. well. 1 do, too! Yes, I will certainly tell her! What. Am I goinf? I hadn't thought much about 1t. I will think the matter over and call you up again and let you know. Goodby! Not at all It will be pleasurei Goodbyi"
 What do you think, Grace, Saman- tha has just told me they are going to have an interesting matrons' contest in South Coventry the third of Febru- ary. Can't We plan to go?''
 q know" said Grace, it will be so pleasant for those who care to attend but I must think of home duties first I have a family and a mother to think of first
 'I am so sorry," said Ready. +T was intending to ask you if I couldn't come out to your house and go from there with you
 "Aunty No doesn,t live far iron, me. and l assure you she would be more than pleased to have you come to her house." Grace replied.
 fWell,'' said Ready, T know a way will open for me if it is for me to go.'
 fBr-r-r-r, how cold it" said Ready again. Aren't you cold at all '
 "No,' said Grace. T do not feel the cold much"
 Well" said Ready, T can under stand why I am so cold. My woodbox is empty"
 Now to get down to business" said Grace. T came all these long miles tc see you in regard to giving class ir tatting making. Aunty No. 1 said il she knew of anyone who would bear the test. she would like to start a tat ting contest. They have contests fir the W. c. T. U., and why not in The Social Corner?
 "Aunty is an expert in tatting mak- ing and she thought as you took les sons of her you might get up a class to join the contest. It will not come off before March 1st, so you see you
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
A WORD FROM BEE.

Dear Members of the Corner: Now the holiday rush is over will write a few lines.
 I want to thank An Interested Read CT for the nice calendar I received. I wonder who you are. Do you live in Norwich and have you friends in Wes- terly?
 Sunshine: How is it you do not write to The Corner any more, or do you under another name? I know you are kept very busy, but glad you get an occasional trolley ride.
 1 was reading the other day how to have a nice looking stove: Paint 1t with aluminium paint. Do any of the sisters know anything about 1t?
 Ella of Canterbury: You have never answered my question about living in Westerly.
 I suppose Nat is making sausage etc. Have got my pig work all done up; did not have as much to do as I wished I had.
 A bright and happy New Year is my wish to you all. the Editor includ- ed, and a prosperous year to The Bull letin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
eENTEEL LUNCHES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner; It is nice to know how to prepare ths table for a genteel lunch to entertain friends or for the delight of the chill dren.
 Assuming that we have a passion for color that will not be satisfied, let us work out some attractive menu, in which the color appears in flowers; in hand-painted place cards (which we do not have to eat) and in fruits and vegetables that have naturally beauti- ful tints. These are merely sugKAnv tons: the one color would, of cour not be carried to an extreme whidN would mean absurdity.
 A Yellow and White Luncheon.
 F1owers-Narcissi and daffodlls. or California yellow poppies.
 Ribbons - Stretching diagonally across the lunch cloth, yellow satin.
 Place Cards-Painted figures in vel low and white.
 Food-CIear chicken bouillon, with curry; egg salad. with rich yellow sandwiches, salted almonds, cheese straws, breast of chicken, orange mar malade
 Lemonade Cor teal. Oranges served in their skins. with whipped cream. Bananas in skins.
 A Red and Green Luncheon.
 F1owers-Holly. or American Beauty roses or poinsettias.
 Riobons-Red and green satin. Place Cards-Painted holly or red roses or poinsettias.
 Food-Tomato soup. rare roast beef (cold) with chili sauce. currant jelly, tomato salad on lettuce leaves, or pi- mentO salad on lettuce Cred peppers whole); beets (hot). iced claret wine, strawberries.
 4 Brown Luncheon.
 Flowers-Orchids and brown moss.
 Ribbons-Brown satin.
 Place Cards-Autumn scenery or figures of Brownies
 Food-Brown thick soup CturtIe), roast lamb well done. with brown | gravy; Drowned potatoes, carrots or parsnips fried. coffee sherbet, broiled mushrooms, plum pudding or mince pie, coffee. chocolate creams.
 Green and White. Flowers -Feathery asparagus or | calla lilies, On leaves. Ribbons-Pale green satin Place Cards-Painted dainty green | and white blossoms Food-Pea soup, cream: stewed chicken breast, green peas. mint ice. clear gelatin. lemon favor lettuce or endive or escarole salad, French dressing; large green winter apples hollowed out and filled with snow pud- ding.
 White Luncheon. 1 F1oWers-White roses or carnations. ] Ribbons-Fancy white rosettes. | Place Cards-Souvenirs in snow | balls, etc F'oods-Cream of corn soup, boiled 1 codhSh, cream dressing; white pota- | toes. creamed sweetbreads or aspar- l agus patties, creamed; endive salad. | cOrnstarch blanc mange or Bavarian cream, angel cake, white candies.
 Not an article of diet among all these good things requires coloring matter.
 HELENE ] IHriI1I rnrfc
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
WARM ROOM vs. COLD.

Social Corner:-This cold weather reminds me of an old lady whom l boarded with during my schoolma' m days. It was a large old-time farm house with large rooms and was heated with large sheet-iron ir-tight wood stoves.
 The old couple slept in a large room these stoves. 4 large green stick was put in on a bed of coafs and the stove shut up so as to keep slow even fire night and day.
 One day her daughter told her that it was not healthy to sleep with a fire and advised a cold room. The old lady laid down her knitting and wiped her glasses with the remark, "I have not got much education and I may not be very bright, but 1! know when I feel well just as we'll as you do, and I feel better when I am comfortable than I do when I am freezing to death, and I am going to be comfortable just as long as I have my senses and can get plenty of wood.r
 The old lady slept in her warm room on a feather bed, under home made comfortables until her death which came at a ripe old age, and she enjoyed fairly good health until her last sickness
 I believe in fresh air, but some of the most complaining, coughing sneezing people I ever saw (always shivering over stove through the day and evening and telling how cold their room and bed was) slept witt window open every night all win ter.
 We are proud of the good. health and strength of our grandparents ana
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
AUNT ABRYs SURPRISE.

Dear Editor and All Members of the Social Corner: It has been quite q long tune since I have written, as nave been more than busy: but I was so surprised and pleased last Sat urday morning to receive that lovely calendar from Interested Reader that felt l must write and express my sincere thanks for the kind remem- orance- :! appreciate it very much and 1t will not be forgotten.
 crimson Rambler: Yes you did sur prise me with your card but think I KnoW who gave you the address. Was IL Chrysanthemum? I enioved the roast goose and chicken pie very much Had lovely time, although very tired Had ten to dinner and a Christmas tree all myself Call and see me and [ will give you all the particulars. and II you come soon will let you see the tree, as 1 have not taken it down vet Thanks for the card.
 Married and Happy: Am glad to hear IIidl II your health is so much improved IL must seem good to be at home once more Hope you will soon be able to Write for the Social Corner.
 Aunt Judy: Did you get my letter ? Hope to hear from you soon
 Calla Lily: Shall be pleased to get card from you at any time.
 Papa's Boy What will I do, or what can l say to give you clue. I hard ly think you know me.
 have been wondering if the Editor Tncle Nat, Rural Delivery and Aunt Sarah received the cards I sent thern Wish Uncle Nat would write one of his nice letters
 Many thanks to all the members who sent me cards
 Sally Sycamore: You will hear from me soon. Thank you ever so much for the address
 May the New Year bring to us all health: happiness and prosperity is the wish of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
GRACE TRAVELS ON A MISSION

have plenty of time. You find out and report to me in months time"
 Well" said Ready, T am sure l shall enjoy doing all I can to help money for such things has to go for something, and it must go under the head of something."
 "Oh, how stupid of mel" said Grace. "Aunty said it was to go under the head of Social Corner Yellow Ribbon You see, there were so many or the Social Corner members at the fair without a yellow ribbon Aunty No. 1 thought something must be done, so she said if 1 would help her she would get up tatting contest and raise money enough to buy several rolls of yellow ribbon to give a bow to each member of The Social Corner. Don't you quite agree with her?'
 Yes. I do. unless Married and Hap py should appear with her startling letter and put damper on the whole thing"
 We have formed committee of three'' said Grace. '.Aunty is chair man, Theoda is on for music, and I am on to get different ones to join the contest"
 "Wen, you can count on me-" said Ready, "and now let's have cup of tea"
 My, this tea is good Where did you get it?" asked Grace. \ 'Oh, that came rom B1ck1rney' S. Isn't it nice?'' replied Ready.
 Well, I must be going now" said Grace. 'I am so glad I came.
 '-Goodby, Grace. Come again soon I will be on hand at the contest. Oh by the way, where Is it to be held?"
 Why, didn't I tell you?" said Grace Why, it is to be held at Married and Happy's, under the American flag! Goodbyl"
 Grace then started for Crimson Rambler's, and there she found the Ministers Daughter and Joan and Fay Verna- She got them all to join the contest and they even promised to at tend the contest in South Coventry.
 Rambler has joined the w. C. T. U contest for February.
 Well, we will leave them now ano attend to our usual duties, thought Grace, as she entered her own home after what she called a pretty hard days work. It was growing dark anc as she entered the house she closed her eyes and murmured these words: "The day is done, and the darkness
 Falls from the wings of night As a feather is waited downward From an eagle in his flight. And the night shall be filled with
 music
 And the cares that infest the day Shall fold their tents, like the Arabs
 EDDY. Holland County.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
THE HANDY WOMAN ABOUT THE
 HOUSE.

Editor Social Corner: If there are more things than a woman has to know to be an efficient home-maker required for any other occupation I will reveal it to the readers of this department I am sending a few things of value to housekeepers.
 Any scratches on polished furniture can be 1essened and often wholly re- moved by laying a cloth saturated with Hnseed oil on them and letting 1t re- main for several hours, then polish ing.
 A woman who can doctor up her ailing machine, clean up rusty shears, sharpen knives and scissors, and Kitchen cutlery, tighten loose screws and glue loose joints. will find the Knowledge worth while in more ways than one
 It is recommended to keep cup of Eranulated sugar on the sink shelf, and while the hands are covered with soapsuds, rub a pinch of 1t well over them, in order to whiten and soften.
 If your garment is not too badly scorched (which means very bad in- deed), the shortcut to remedying the damage is to hang the scorch in the hot sunshine all day.
 A shortcut for cleaning is to keep g lot of newspapers hung on a hook near the stove or sink, and use as a. cloth for cleaning the range, or wiping of greasy articles. dirt soot, or rust. For polishing the range nothing is bet ter than newspapers. For cleaning greasy dishes. pots. pans, use the crumpled paper before the dish rag.
 Bran filled into cheesecloth bags is excellent for cleaning wall paper It is also better than soap for the bath tub. and for the toilet, nothing is bet ter for the hands. face and neck. It is as cleansing for clothes as for the body Boiled, and the water used the same as soapsuds, 1t is as cleansing for delicate colored fabrics as soap, and does not injure the color
 sFlannels should be allowed to drip, with as little wringing as possible when getting through the last water. Hang by the edge and let drip until dry. For crocheted or knit goods, rinse perfectly free from soap suds, then ''huddle' on a piece of clean cloth, turning often, to dry even. Hanging up will leave the article ''stringy."
 These are only a few of a thou sand things it is well to keep where they will be found when wanted.
 HAPPY JANE