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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
TESTED RECIPES.

Dea1 Social Corner Edttor:-Hers- with I send 8 few recipes
 It has been quite while since have written. It has been hard for me to write because I have been go- ing to school
 Banana Crean1-Peel- five large bananas. rub smooth with five tea spoons of sugar. and add one cup of cream beaten to a stiff broth. Dis solve one package of lemon tell-o in three-fourths pint of boiling water. When cold, stir in the cream mixture Pour into a mould and set away to harden. Serve with whipped cream Orange eII-O-Dissolve one pack age of Orange Jell-O in one pint of boiling water and turn at once into a. mould that has been rinsed in cold water.
 Wine Whey-Take a pint of good milk: heat it, but do not boil. When quite warm stir in a glass of sherry, a pinch of salt, and a half teaspoon of extract of beef. AS soon as the milk curdIes remove from fire, strain and serve.
 A Heaithfui Hot Drink-Heat half a pint of frnillz in a sauce pan; add one- quarter teaspoon extract of beef, seasoning of salt and pepper Re move from fire. stir in we'll beaten egg, and serve.
 CHESTNUT.
 Piainfield.
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cannot praise your Vegetable Compound too highly. Every woman should take it at that time. I recommend it to both old and young for female trou- bles." ! Mrs. EMILY SUMMERsGIIL, Swarthmore, Pa.
 Baltimore, Md" My troubles began with the loss of child, and I had hem orrhages for four months. The doctors said an operation was necessary, but I dreaded it and decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The medicine has made me well woman and l feel strong and do my own work. '"'- Mrs. J. R. PICKING, 126O Sargent St. Baltimore, Md.
 Since we guarantee that all testimo- nials which we publish are genuine, is it not fair to suppose that if Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has the vir- tue to help these women it will help any other woman who is suffering in like manner?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
A FEW ODD DISHES.

Sisters of the Social Corner-I have been thinking of few odd dishes which are known to be whole some which might interest some Of the Sisters.
 A Nutritious Dish-Cover a cup of whole wheat, or whatever amount is required with warm water and let it stand in warm room A hours or until soft; then thoroughly drain and salt and mix with it pecan or any other nuts liked. This is one of the most nutritious dishes to be made of cereals.
 A Wholesome Egg Nos-Take the beat and stir into milk at the rate of one egg to the pint. A little grated nutmeg and the addition of vanilla or any preferred extract will make 1t very palatable.
 Pure lemon or orange juice without the nutmeg will do for 8 change
 An Apple and Nut Sandwich Peel the number of apples needed and slice them, and place between the slices of whole wheat or brown bread. Sprinkle over the sliced apple ground pines, pecan or Brazil nuts This is both hearty and digestible. Cheese and Date Sandwieh-Use stale bread sliced thin, cut in any shape to suit the taste and cover with curd cheese; then upon the cheese of one slice spread dates which have been rubbed down to the consistency of peanut butter. Excellent Ground figs used instead of dates make & change in this sandwich Apple Snow-Grate the sweet ap- plss required; beat the whites of as many eggs as apples used. Whip into cup of cream and flavor wit. rcmon Take three tablespoons of jelly powder and when nearly cooled beat < together and mix thoroughly with tho apples.
 A Sweet Potato Pudding-The DO. tatoes should be coarsely grated; tt l six heaping teaspoons of potato add three of cream, two of sugar, ths yolk and beaten white or an egg; | flavor with nutmeg or vanilla. Pre- pare a heaping teaspoon of jelly powder, add and set in cold to set Turn out of mould and serve witt | cream.
 l I think these samples of uncooket food might find favor with people l who have weak stomachs, or wht would like to try them. l HANNAH WHO.
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REMEMBER DANIEL.

Dear Sisters: Josiah has jest got started at 6.15 a. m. for his days work, and I thought I would let the dish washin' go till daylight and sit down and mediate this first day of the New Year.
 There came to my mind our pastors New Year advice to his people: Don't be like jelly fish, floating with the tide! Do some thinking for yourself. Have a purpose in life, and Daniel-like, stand f1rrn.''
 While the pastor wuz talkin' last Sun day a girl iii front of me took off her coat, and the waist she had on was of such cobwebby texture that I could see her pretty pink skin half way down her back. And thinks I, you air pretty good illustration of the jelly fish idea. I sartinly don't believe that girl does much thinkin' about whether such dressin' is safe and sensible. But jest dresses that way because sum one else does. Why, to look at that girl fairly made the goose pimpless rise right up on me under my wool dress and win ter coat.
 As delegate to sartin convention in western Connecticut I wuz entertained by 8 very nice appearin' woman. But the first course for breakfast wuz green peaches and cut glass finger bowls The next thing the maid
 brought to the table wuz each a dish of cut feed (sum of that ere uncooked
 cereal that I always imagine is half
 ground peanut shucks). After that
 there wuz some very tough beefsteak,
 fried potato, etc Now. I think that if
 that woman hadn't had sum
 of the J. F. nature she would have dun some thinkin' and given us sum toast and coffee CT sum other simple food that wuz more sustainin than green peaches, even if it wasn't fashionable breakfast. Then there air other women who put wine on their table and brandy in their mince pie, not because they have reasoned out it is right, but because it's the fashion.
 And we could all think of plenty of thoughtless things that all the men i folks (except Josiah) do. I won't take up space te1lin' about them now. But /! wouldn't Remember DanieP' be a good slogan for the New Year? 1 Hettie Marie: You sartin1y do have hard luck with your cat and dog pets. l Queen Bess: Have you given up call 1 ing at the "old homer
 i Married end Happy: Had hoped to l find time to call on you before this.
 Am hoping that you are nearly well by this time.
 1 Many thanks to all those who re- membered me with cards, and wishing ! all A Happy New Year. Serenely, SAMANTHA
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THE AUTO A REAL FARM NEGEa-
 SITY.

Dear Editor and Social CoFnerfhesN The old year has gone and we have once more commenced on the new. As we grow older the years seem only a dream.
 I think Crimson Rambler's ideas of farm life are all right I am with heS every time. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to care for things about the farms; and one is always sure of getting an abundance of good pure air with the trolley right at the door. where one can reach the seashore any time he cares to in summer. The automobile is not an expensive lux ury to farmers either. The time saved in going to town and doing the nee essary travelling which every pro gressive farmer must do will go a. long way toward paying for the machine; beside the great satisfaction and comfort which the children and themselves obtain on a farm where an auto is kept Is an item that IS well worthy of consideration.
 There is altogether too much solic- itude on the part of bankers and oth- CTS because the farmers are buying autos. If the farmer who is out of debt pays cash for his machine in- stead of putting the money into s. curtties which may prove of ques- tionable value, what business is it to bankers?
 The cash paid for these machines is not taken out or circulation aE It gets back at once into the channel of trade.
 A subject which should be of vast ty more concern to bankers and busi- ness men Is the great amount spent annually for intoxicating liquors es- timated at millions 9 year. Most or this is wholly unproductive. The suffering misery and crime caused, by strong drink are a greater drain upon the resources of this nation than all other forms of expenditure.
 The auto is all right. but 1 mucs rather prefer our most faithful friend the horse.
 Yours with the best of wishes. MAPLE LEAF
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HELPFUL HINTS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending you some Helpful Hintg'' which I have found worth knowing, and I am passing them on to you with my best wishes to every one of the sCornerites. for "A Happy and Pros porous New Year"
 When making pies in a hot kitchen, fill bottle with ice water ,and use it for a rolling pin. The pastry will be delicate and f1aky. A long, round, smooth bottle should of course, be chosen.
 If something you are cooking hap pens to scorch, set the kettle in cold water, immediately. and there will be absolutely no scorched taste. This is worth trying.
 Salt on the fingers when cleaning fowls. meat or fish, will prevent slip ping and a little vinegar will pre- vent odor.
 When ironing fold quilt four double. and stand on it. You will be surprised how much less fatigued you become. It also keeps long garments from becoming soiied. An easy and convenient way te handle hot cloths, in case of sickness i is to put two or three of them in a steamer keeping the water in the lower part boiling constantly This saves wringing.
 The fingers and hands of elbow length silk gloves wear out leavins
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SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Heart of Gold.

Heart of Gold. Love, the day has slowly sped. Keeping you from me. Stars will soon be overhead, Soon I'll haste to thee. Fragrant comes the evening hour, When the day is done; Erishtened by a magic power Which your love has won. An! you cannot know, my love, How my life your own has blest, All to you I owe, my love.
 The brightest and the best. Friendship oft is but a name, Riches fly away, But you're always just the SameN Dear one. day by day! Ne'er was friendship great as thine, Nicer was heart so true, Constant as the stars that shine Nightly, love, OCT you! So give to you my own
 Loving homage, flowers fair, Roses sweet to deck your gown. A rosebud for your hair. Heart, o wondrous heart of gold! Heart so strong and free; Heart with wealth of love untold, Bringing all to me. Heart that ever more is true,, Heart that ne'er grows cold; I'll be always true to you,
 Dearest heart of gold!
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GREETINGS FROM CRIMSON RAM
 BLER.

Dear Cornerites, One and All: wish to extend my thanks to all who sent me those pretty Christmas and New Years cards-a goodly number.
 Rural Delivery: Did you receive my last letter? If so, hope you will grant my little favor. Please don't disap- point me; at least try and make a bluff at It, as you are very good Cornerite. You must try and do as you are re- quested, you know. If you do, 1t shall be highly cherished The last article from your pen caused a great laugh at our house.
 Backing out of a tight place is very hard work, and makes a person sweat and think things. Look ahead; be very careful. Be sure YOU are right then go ahead.
 Aunt Abby: Did I surprise you with my card? You gave me a great sur prise, I could not think how you ob- tained my futl address, but it is all right, I guess. Now see. if you can guess who gave me yours very often read of you in The Bulletin. How did you enjoy your roast goose and chick en pie dinner on Christmas day? Let me hear from you again some tune.
 Potlatch of Seattle: Was glad to see an answer to my question from you Yes, my sister did live at one time in Mystic In fact, she was born there and spent her girlhood days there. have tried to get, an answer from her to see if she is the one you mean, but can't. When~you write again kindly let me know what this persons initials are, will you I have asked her twice but when she writes I presume she fer
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CRIMSON RAMBLER.
PAPA,s BOY CHATS MERELY.

Dear Editor and Sisters: I meant to have written before. but have been busy, as usual
 Interested Reader: Thank you very much for the calendar.
 Ready: You can stop looking now, for have put my auto up for the win ter Be on the watch in summer for me.
 Hetty Marie: Went by your house Thursday. Didn't see you anywhere. Rural Delivery: Was my letter too much for you?
 Jane Ann: Saw your - Saturday night Wonder if he saw me to rec ognize me.
 Polly Peppermint: You looked nat ural when at home. Was glad to see you.
 Aunt Abby: Thanks for your postal. Give me a clue so I may guess who you are.
 Aunt Betty: Thanks for the postal I think I am on the right track for you. Didn't I go by your house Wednesday in going to HIS.
 Aunt Sarah: Thanks for card. How is B.?
 Fuss: Thank you very much for postal.
 Best regards to all.
 PAPA's BOY.
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Social Corner from that may be real help to some of the readers.
 I enclose a few best ways:
 To clean fur.s moisten bran with into the fur. When dry, shake and brush out. Another way is to wet a cloth with gasoline and slowly rub the fur. White furs are best cleaned with dry four. thickly powdered on, and then the fur shaken.
 To clean feathers, soak in benzine and rinse in clean benzine and dry out of doors.
 To clean gold chains. put them in a bottle with warm soapsuds and little prepared chalk. Shake until clean, then rinse
 To clean combs. wash in warm wa ter in which has been dissolved one tablespoon of borax to each quart of water Rinse by holding the comb under the cold water faucet and al- lowing the water to run through with force.
 It is not generally known that cas- eroIes are the better for tempering, like any other earthenware; therefore, when they are new, and before used for baking, put them on the stove in cold water (the water must cover theIn) and heat gradually until the water boils. The casserole is then less likely to crack.
 This is the time of year when one should look well into leaks around chimneys; these cause considerable damage when snows get banked around them, especially in suburban homes. where the repair man isn't always available. To stop such leaks, make a paste of tar and dry. sifted road dust. The paste should be Tapped over sur rounding shingles to form collar
 Only very slightly warm iron must be used on fiannels. It is said that Wiping the iron over with kerosene will prevent scorching. There is no known remedy for scorching on fan nels, because the flores have been de- stroyed by the heat.
 It may be possible some Of the writ CTS to The Corner have better ways of doing some of these things, and if they have 1t will be a pleasure to myself and others to see them in print.
 We desire to help one another and feel grateful for the nice things that are sent in.
 PRACTICAL PRUE. T,ehauon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
LITTLE SONG FOR ALL.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: nave often wondered why we call some letters practical and some senti- mental. The letters of M. Roenas Diana, Billie, Crimson Rambler, Faye Nerna. and some others, have been more like pure wine than bread and cheese-for the benefit of total ab- stainers, I would say the wine here re- 3erred to as a figure of speech is non- Intoxicating isn't everything prac- tical which carried into effect will both prove a. benefit and a blessing.
 The comforting words, the regenerat- ing sentiment, which takes hold upon the heart. which make life worth more to us and makes us worth more to others, it seems to me is just as prac- tical as recipes for combining various ingredients d food for the stomach.
 l venture to present to The Gunner something which is as practical as sentimental. It-is not an able dis course on reform. but just a little song which will work like leaven and leaven the whole life if properly taken into the mind and cherished How very fair tomorrow looks; and oh, how very dear the memories of yesterday to- most of us appear; An. well, my friend, remember as you run along your way. Today was once Tomorrow, and will soon be Yesterday. Let's keep it fair as we have dreamed and as we pass along twill make another yesterday all bright and full of song
 If the soul only hungered for suste- nance as does the stomach, we should not so persistently starve our spiritual selves. Faith, hope and charity repre- sent the heavenly mama which we may gather in the wilderness of life, and they will sustain and stimulate the love which at last is found to be our best treasure.
 Why should we remain blind to the fact that there is that which giveth life aside from the material things which please the palate and of which we are so fond.
 Yours for simple living and high thinking.
 RJITH :
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gets to answer. Is this person still in Seattle
 Married Snd Happy: Was delighted to learn you were to leave the hospital on Jan. 9th. very often think of you, and how you informed us at the fair about the ssWet wash and the dry iron.' It has been some little time since you were able to perform such a task. Hope you will continue to improve. Please accept my best wishes for a bright new year, and when you are at home and feel able, would be pleased to hear from you by card or letter, telling me how you made out in your long illness.
 Again the New Year, for which I can give you no better greeting than this old familiar toast:
 Here's a health to the future.
 A sigh to the past;
 We can love and remember
 And hope to the last.
 And all the base yarns
 That the almanacs hold.
 While there's love in our hearts
 We can never grow old.
 We may scoff at New Years resolu- tions-we remember the past and plan for the future When we look into the long avenue of the future and see the good in store for us we realize after ali what a beautiful thing it is to work, and to live and be happy; and let us all strive to do something to make others happy.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
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SUNSHINE BEAMS IN THE COR.
 NER.

 Dear Social Corner Friends: I was so very much pleased to receive from An Interested Reader a calendar that l feel must write, after so long time, to the Social Corner once again and thank Intereted Reader for kindness shown in remembering me
 I thought most all the members must by this time have forgotten me, as have been what is called a backslider. But many cares have taken up my time. For 8. long time I didn't really have the time to read the Social Corner let ters, so missed good deal.
 I wish to thank all friends who in quired after me. I often thought I will write them soon, but kept putting it off until I found 1t was perhaps too late.
 Wishing all the members, also the Editor. A Happy New Year, I remain a faithful friend of the Corner.
 SUNSHINE.
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ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES.

c. E. S.: Card received and mailed to Married and Happy.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER: Cards re- ceived and forwarded to the persons indicated.
 BEE: Letter received and forwarded to An Interested Reader.
 AZALEA: Card received and mailed to Interested Reader.
 DIANA: Card received and des- patched to Interested Reader.
 BLACK PANSY: Overlooked. You will hear from two next time.
 BETSEY BOBBETT: Cards received and mailed as you desired.
 AUNT ABBY: Letter received and mailed to Aunt Judy.
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Willimantic.
A WORD FROM AUNT ESTHER.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters:-I presume we have all heard or read of instances where people past middle age, and some sickness be heard to murmur the sweet little prayer taught to them while very young at their mothers side, Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep"
 I have often wondered If the chil- their memories stored with the words of that sweet little prayer as children of fifty or seventy-f1ve years ago were in almost every home. Even if the parents were not christians them selves they would carefully teach their little ones to say, Now lay me down to sleep, pray the Lord my soul to keep; If [ should die be- fore I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take, for Jesus sake"
 This prayer being taught to them when they were young and retiring to rest made lasting impression upon their young minds.
 We all know what child is taught when young is seldom forgotten in after years. They may seem to for get 1t for a time but it will return in later years.
 I think there are no sweeter words to teach a young child than this lit tie prayer I learned many years ago, and taught to my children when they too were young. The words often come to me now at the close of the day.
 Jesus. tender Sheperd, hear me,
 Bless a little child tonight,
 Through the darkness be thou near Watch my sleep till morning light. All this day thy hand hath led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care, Thou hast warmed me, fed me, clothed me,
 Listen to my evening prayer" Then add the other:
 Now I lay me down to sleep. 1 pray the Lord my soul to keep,
 If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take, For Jesus' sake.
 Some may say this is too much to teach a young child. I do not think
 so. Do not give it to them as a task to learn but say over the words to them as something that you like to say and hear them say, and it will not take long for them to learn il so they can repeat it word for word In after days it will help to remind l them of their dependence upon God ! when they think of the words: "Al | this day Thy hand hath led me, Thou {, hast warmed me. fed me. clothed me
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

each stich was seti The larger one is hemmed, and has the alphabet in two styles, capitals, and once in small letters. The nine numerals, and the name, and date of birth. The smaller one is more elaborate, and has a vase of flowers, forming a garland, enclos- ing the name, P.-- H. born Au- gust 30, 1901.
 Both samplers are worked in silk. There is nothing to indicate how old grandmother was when she worked them. and I wonder sometimes if the cloth was also of her making. I have her diary and it shows that she could both spin and weave.
 Thanks to Enid and Billie for cards. Will try and return favor soon. No, Billie, the poetry wasn't original, I'm not that smart.
 Pust-in-the- Corner: Was that the story you had just mailed, the morn ing Pink Rose and I called on you? or am I mistaken in thinking that I know you?
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the upper parts comparatively new. Where there ~is a baby in the house these may be turned to good use. Place one of the baby's socks on the gloves, the leg part of the sock, and the hemnled part of the glove being baby after the patterns. Sew with fiat seams. You will have a good light weight sock for only the trouble of making.
 An easy way to sew hooks on the edge of waist without the stitches showing on the right side is to make the hem same width as 2. corset steel, run 1t through the hem and when hooks are sewed on, pull out the steel.
 It is a good idea to use eyes a size smaller than the hooks and you will
 find they will not come unfastened
 Three tablespoons of baking soda
 in a. quart of water, applied with
 rough cloth, will remove the old var
 nish very easily, when you wish to
 revarnish furniture.
 For painful, burning, tired feet. a
 hot foot bath in which two tablespoons
 of washing soda, have been dissolved, taken every other night, and a plain hot foot bath on the alternate ones, will be found very comforting and will restore feet to the normal condition. From ten to fifteen minutes is long enough for the bath.
 Aunty No. 1: Thank you for your Christmas card. Yes, I celebrated Christmas in Connecticut. We had a family reunion and a Christmas tree laden with lovely gifts.
 Crimson Rambler: Many thanks for card. I hope the new year will be a prosperous and happy one for you and your dear ones.
 Fairy God Mother: Accept thanks for your card. I appreciate the sentt- ment expressed thereon.
 1 Interested Reader: Accept my late I thanks, which are none the less sin cere, for your kind thought in sending me the pretty calendar. It will be a i very timely as we'll as pleasant re- hinder of 3, thoughtful sister, for the next three hundred and sixty days. ENID.