davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
TAKING A BACkSlGHT.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:
 We old folks occasionally set the tripod and take a backsight along the stakes we have placed while running the fact that we are in line reminds :ls things otherwise forgotten and suggests betterments in the future.
 For one thing, these backsights have recalled the fact that any system Of labor depends for good results upon doing with d cheerful spirit and promptness whatever Is to be done, no matter how trivial it may appear. What work in life is there that really calls for iaggard? Promptness in all path that leads to the front door of prosperity's combined dwelling and storehouSe.
 Not long ago listened to a lecture where the speaker claimed that man was fast getting control of nature. He claimed that all the people, as we'll as farmers, were vitally interested in the work of the specialists So many men were digging up the face of the earth during the last 75 years they had changed it's character and radical changes had taken place.
 He also said nature still held many secrets and every time one was found out 1t strengthened the bit man was putting in use to drive nature under harness. He called attention to a late statement nldue Dy FTOl. h. A. Milliken of Chicago: That although scientists have gained many new points of view in the last few years, no revo- lutionary discoveries had been made, as science did not progress by revolu- lions.
 Scientists can now count the num- Der of atoms in any substance with as much certainty as the number of in habitants of a city like St. Louis can be counted; that the Kenetic theory has been proved. and that an atom con- tains certain electrical elements is now well known"
 A doctor from Connecticut told me that electricity was the creator. What do you think of that?
 OLD MIAMI WILSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
BLACK EYED SUSAN.
COMBINATIONS OF RHURARB IN
 PRESERVING.

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: Herewith I send letter entitled Value
 or Rhubarb for Preserving. For many years I have combined rhubarb with
 pineapple for preserving. The result
 is delicious, as many housekeepers know.
 Until last year, however, had never
 realized the full value of rhubaro
 in preserving and canning. I experi-
 mented with many kinds of fruit and
 found that the addition of rhubarb
 made marked improvement in flavor.
 Another advantage of course is the
 reduced expense, as the rhubarb IS cheaper than almost any of the fruits
 with which it may be combined. With
 entrants, gooseberries, or anything acid
 fruit about half and half, little
 water and sugar enough to sweeten to taste
 With milder fruits. such as straw berries raspberries and blackberries,
 use in about the proportion of 1-3 rhu- barb and 2-3 of the berries. Watermelon preserves made with
 rhubarb are better than when lemon is used
 A delicious marmalade is made of rhubarb and pumpkin as follows: Over s lbs. of finely cut pumpkin and lbs. of rhubarb also finely cut, pour 5 lbs. sugar and let it stand over l night. Next day simmer slowly until of the desired consistency. It will take most of the day. Seal in jelly tumblers or small jars. A bit of salt added to any kind of preserves, jams
 or jellies is an improvement. An Old Fruit Cake-The following recipe has been handed down since 1 1923 and is good seller: To 1 cur 1 sour cream add 1 cup brown sugar 1-2 cup molasses, cups flour, 1 cur raisins, 1 cup chopped walnut, spice 1 to taste, 1 teaspoon soda in tablespoon hot water, 1-2 teaspoon salt, egg. DandeIion Blossom Wine-To make you will need l at. dandelion blossoms 1 gal. boiling water, 1-2 cake yeast l orange, lemon, lbs sugar; poul l boiling water over dandelions, let stand ] 24 hours, strain: add sugar, stir thor oughly. warm slightly, then add yeast sliced lemon and orange. Let set iron , six to eight weeks, then bottle anC l seal. Dandelion wine is used a grea l deal for kidneys.
 1 ELLA OF CANTERBURY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
ashalI We Know Each Other There7

"ShalI We Know Each Other There?" When we hear the music ringing In the bright celestial dome, When sweet angels voices singing Gladly bid us welcome home 10 the land of ancient story,
 Where the spirit knows no care, In that land of life and glory, Shall we know each other there? When the holy angels meet us
 As we go to join their band, Shall we know the friends that greet In that glorious spirit land? Shall we see the same eyes shining On us as in days of yore? Shall we feel the dear arms twin1nE Fondly round us as before? Yes, my earthworn soul rejoices. And my weary heart grows light, For the thrilling angels voices
 And the angel faces bright That shall welcome us in Heaven Are the loved ones long ago, And to them 'tis kindly given
 Thus their mortal friends to know. Oh, ye weary, sad and tossed ones, Droop not, faint not by the way; ye shall join the loved and just ones - In that land of perfect day; Harp-strings touched by angel fingers Murmured in my rapturous ear Evermore their sweet song fingers we shall know each other there"
 -Fayordte Song.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
CRIMSON RAMBLER
CARING FOR THE INFANT.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Our frugal sister, Etta Barbar, having handled with her usual tact the ques- ton of proving an economical few suggestions regarding the care of the younger heir or heiress" may help the inexperienced mother.
 All mothers have much in common, but each has her own little experience in handling different problems. It is however, safe to say that all mothers have been convinced that in caring for the infant, it is economy first, last and always to make every effort to keep the baby well. "An ounce of prevention Is worth a pound of cure" should be kept in mind every minute.
 A perfectly heathful infant. needs no medicines unless for constipation. Then olive oil, castor oil. milk of magnesia or soap injections are rec ommendable, the use of either usual ly bringing the required results. The mother who nurses her infant should. herself, avoid constipation.
 Essential to the growth and de- velopment of the infant are food, sleep, fresh air and water. It is every mothers duty to see that her infant receives enough of each.
 First: In the matter of baby's food, we know there has been discovered none to equal mothers milk, which in healthy woman contains all the properties for baby's growth. When mother cannot nurse her baby, it is well to rely on some formula from 8 physician and run no risk of ex- perimenting with advertiseed foods
 As to the time for feeding, it is wise not to feed an infant every time he cries. B
 Baby must cry to expand his lungs and when he cries hard for q few moments he is developing every muscle. Notice how the little legs and arms move.
 Sometimes he is distressed-over- fed; sometimes his crying is because 1 his clothing is uncomfortable then l he may cry for drink of cool wa 1 ter. A spoonful several times day | is the rule. Lastly he may not have
 been satisfied at the last feeding
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02

Dear Social Cornerites: After reading The Corner letters I feel as though I must answer the question asked of me.
 print in it. I asked Papa's Boy if her uncle (your brother) didn't live now and work in that location. I knew she lived at home. Before long I will write you a letter. I have a real boy most out of his teens. Can you realize the years since you and I met? I so often think of you as DC.
 Adopted Sister: Glad you have taken an interest in Calla Lily. My initials are not c. H. They are far frCm that in the alphabet. Ask Red Wing, she knows, but she keep secrets
 sunbonnet Sue: Thanks for your card. It was very pretty and nice of you. Will return the favor to you and others who have sent cards to me.
 Married and Happy: Do I rcmem- Der seeing your ever? Did your son graduate from Windham H. S.: and did he write the S&chool History, the only one they had of it's records when it burned down.? If so I sat across the room at a table in the ice cream parlors on Main street in Willimantic when the people came in after the exercises.
 j. \. K: I like your ideas of an emblem Why not get a pin agree able to all Sisters on the plan of the class pins the school children have something large enough to be seen easily. Why not all speak now? Peggy Anne: I received your card thank you.
 J. E. T.: saw you mentioned in Yantic news under your husbands s 1 name Mrs. Frank Am l right. 1 too think I know Montville i Don't she live now in your village and weren't her initials E.. A. G., the same ' as they were before her marriage ! No change in them.
 CALI.A LILY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
SUBMIT ASKS FOR REPORTS.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: I should be sorry indeed if anyone spoiled car pets. furniture or clothing from fol- lowing any suggestion of mine regard ing turpentine
 It was too bad Iris had such hard luck with it.
 My mother was a fine housekeeper for over 80 years and I was always taught to consider turpentine as one of the best of household friends.
 In putting away woolen articles she never saturated the things themselves, but piece of plotting paper, and placed it among them, and if you will notice, I said in my letter. Tt is a sure preventive against moths. by dropping a trifie in the bottom of chests, drawers or cupboards, and will render the garments secure from in- jury during the summer"
 have followed this plan for 15 years and have never seen the least sign of a moth hole
 am wondering if mine, is an ex- ceptionaI case. I wish some of the other sisters would report what eleir experience eff any) has been with it. buy spirits of turpentine at the drug store. It has been an excellent in vestment in my home.
 SUBMIT
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
PAPA'S BOY GREETS THE
 WRITERS.

Dear Editor, Brothers and Sisters: I have been absent a few weeks, but have read the letters with great deal of interest.
 Crimson Rambler: Card received, with many thanks. Am sending you one in return.
 Aunt Sarah: Went by Saturday, but didn't see you anywhere.
 Elizabeth: Don't forget where I live. Cherisette: How goes the auto riding with w.? Some speed to that one.
 Ready: A card is coming to you.
 Great-Grandma: The quilt was love- ly and came in handy.
 Merry Farmers Boy: How is your new - q? Come over when blowing is done and help me.
 Chore Girl: It has been fine going for autos. Went by your place Friday with N and E.
 Rural Delivery: Your letter is on the road.
 Best wishes to all PAPA'S BOY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02

Dear Social Corner Friends: I was wondering today how some of you would like variety of ways for us- ing oranges now that apples are far reach of poor people. We usually have enough apples for our own use and almost the year round, but the fall and winter of 1913-14 has been very bad for keeping fruit, so ours were gone several weeks ago.
 My First Way of Serving Oranges IS to slice them thin, sprinkle with sugar and let them stand a little while
 before serving.
 Orange Pudding-Cut five or six oranges in small pieces and place in a pudding dish, cover them with 1 cup sugar. Make boiled custard of 1
 pt, milk, yollzs of 3 eggs, 1-2 cup
 sugar and one large tablespoon corn
 starch dissolved. Pour this custard
 when cool, over the oranges. Make a
 meringue of the beaten whites of the
 eggs and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
 Orange Pie-Line a deep plate with
 a rich crust and bake. Take i cup
 sugar. tablespoons cornstarch. 1 ta-
 blespoon -four, pinch of salt, yolk of l egg, the grated rind of 1 orange and the juice of two and 1 pt. of water. Boil until thick. When cool pour into the baked crust and cover with merfngue made of the white of i the egg beaten stiff and 3 spoons of sugar. Brown in the oven. Orange Cake-Three eggs. cups flour, cups white sugar, 1 cup milk. l cup butter, 1 tablespoon baking DOW der and the grated rind of two oranges. Bake in two cakes.
 1 Fiiiing-Take the juice of the ! oranges and the beaten white of one egg. Stir into it as much pulyerized will mako ioin i spread between and on top of the cakes as soon as they come from the oven.
 Orange Puffs-One- third cup butter. l cup sugar. eggs, 1-2 cup milk, 1 B. 1 1 cIlT.s flour, ? teaspoons baking powde.. ] Mix and bake as cup cakes. Serve hot 1 with orange sauce.
 i Sauce-Beat the whites of eggs until stiff. add l cup sugar and beat 1 Ada the juice and grated rind of two
 oranges. Use blood oranges when pos l siole.
 i Orange Fritters-Prepare batter 1 as for any fritters. only use a section l of an orange in each spoonful of bat 1 ter and fry in deep fat Orange Jeily-Put 1-2 cup cold wa 1 ter on 1-2 box of gelatine. soak 1-s
 hour then add 1 cup of boiling water i 1 cup sugar, juice of 1 lemon and pt. of orange juice Strain while ] pouring into a mold.
 i Orange Crean1-Take oranges an6 grate, add 1 cup sugar, 1-2 cup water ! and 1 cup butter and boil. Beat eggs and stir in. Let thicken and se on ice.
 Orange MarmaIade-Take the thick. est skinned oranges you have and pee cutting the peels into quarters, boil il water until tender, changing the wa ter twice or more if you dc not li,S. | any bitter. When You can run a knit ting needle tthroHgii. tine peel easily ] which takes three or four hours, drail
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
Sterling.
MAY BASKETS.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- A few suggestions in regard to May baskets may not be out of place at this season.
 One to be 4hung to teacher" and the contents passed around" after the little folks had been caught was a large grape-basket covered with orange paper. with trimmings of white and orange, and lined with white. This held oranges and home made candy and had a bunch of crocuses tied to the handle.
 One for an old lady was a straw berry box trimmed with blue and white and lined with white. This was filled with violets.
 One for a shut-in was a heart shaped affair of pink and white hold ing beautiful bunch of arbutus.
 A red and pale green cone held young wintergreen and a bunch of the delicious berries.
 A round basket trimmed in red and white with a pretty gray and white kitten asleep within delighted the heart of a little girl and a grape basket trimmed in lemon and white which held six tiny yellow chickens was a treasure to a small boy.
 A good sized market basket filled with freshly picked cowslips was ap- preciated by a practical friend.
 ET77TA RARRFR
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
HOW AUNTY DEALS WITH MOTHS

Dear Editor and Sisters:-What a late spring we are having. At thls time We ought to see the fruit trees budded and some in bloom. Our veg citation is slow but looks good. What there Is of it. Peas are up out of the ground.
 We are eating lettuce from the hot bed.
 you on dandelions? I had my first meal on April 18th. and they called for more, so had more the 22nd, and not | very small either.
 Eliza Jane: I trust you arrived home safe the other day. did under difti- cuIty. I enjoyed my visit immensely. And the taste of that pudding is still | with me.
 Iris: I agree with you in regard to ! moths. You know the old saying, pound of cure" We'll I have found | the only sure way to keep garments from the pests, is to thoroughly brush and air, (by this I don't mean to let hang out in the open until the miller has done his work), be sure the miller | is not on the garment, and put away in air-tight boxes or bags. News papers are good in several thicknesses. And you won't need any disagreeable moth balls or turpentine, for nothing will kill the egg after once laid. l do know the miller will not go where the moth-balls are, Cat least not in my easel. have a barrel of mixed rags saved for carpet use. for several years and scatter the moth-balls in among them and there is no trouble. | On garments the mischief Is done before they are put away; and they will eat any kind and color of wooler or fur.
 have scattered the moth-ballS around the edge of carpet. and behind furni- ture The odor in the room will keel the miller out, I always try to Kill every miller I see. You know. they are the tiny ones you so often see 1T and around the house.
 Great Grandma: Hubby's wound is nearly well. He used Arnfca but after a few days was obliged to use anti phlogistine a few times, and open the wound Accidents will happen, you know I hope you will have good shower of cards on your S3rd birth day the 17th of May.
 Crimson Rambler: Did you get my letter? I sent directly to you, and trust I got your address all right
 Joan: Did you get the card sent you? I am afraid I got the first name
 Aunt Serena: wonder if I didn't see a twinkle in your eye one time when talking about your cookies. or haven't written very lately, at leasl
 not under the above name.
 Biddy; What a time you did have for Easter. I met Rambler in Nor wich the other day, and she set me
 guessing.
 Doctor: I am wondering if you have been nursing a sore foot. Hope 1t l:
 better.
 Theoda: How many chicks have -vcu? HousecieanIng all done? Mine | isn't.
 Fat Contributor: I received youl letter and will answer soon. Let u' hear from you.
 Ready: If you need the directions for that little sample I sent you l cal send them or anything else Grace: Is your rush over with | Hope to see you before long
 Best wishes to all. AIrNTY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
MRS. RURAL DELIVERY'S CREAM
 CAKE.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: Not since I read David Harum and Cap'n Warrens Wards, have had such a laugh as when I read in the Social Corner Keziah Doolittle's s Dream. While much of it was true, I only wish it had all been more than a dream. l should have greatly enjoyed their visits and to have shaken the right hand of fellowship with so many of my Social Corner friends.
 The first thing came to my mind was how l could have entertained them. If it had been in the fall, I could have treated them on pumpkin pie, with cheese and sweet cider, and had it been in May cowslips would have been in order, as I have never met a woman yet who was not 8 lover of greens.
 Well, after I had recovered from the shock of such an unexpected visit of so many people, I should have found
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02

There are those who are sure baby las little tummick ache whenever he makes a loud noise. Adults are not always suffering with that condi- tion whenever they make a noise.
 A good rule for feeding is every two hours during the day; every three hours at night until the age of three months; after that every three hours . during the day; every four hours at night
 infant ought to sleep ofter perplexes a. mother A we'll baby ought to sleep l from fifteen to twenty hours out of twenty-four until three months old. l from twelve to fifteen hours after that tsaee. The best sleep during the day is | after the bath; after this long nap, i mothers can only expect "catnaps," l during the balance of the day. | Alter three months, the catnapping can usually be stopped and baby will take two regular maps daily. | Third: Where baby shall sleep dur ing the day is usually a matter of mothers Judgment. In these days of i advanced ideas, the infant sleeps out ,of-doors during the day, if the day be fair or stormy. Some babies thrive ! with this treatment; others die of pneumonia know that many i mothers have had good results put ting their babies to sleep during the day in a well ventilated room Dur ing the warm months baby may safe | ly sleep out-or-doors If we'll protected l from the wind dust, and flies. Al ways baby should sleep alone This question has been decided once and for all
 Fourth The daily bath means . great deal In the growth of the in fant. This Should be given in the
 morning just before feeding. Unti
 he is able to sit up, it is not advisable
 to put baby into the tub. To handl,
 him easily with no danger of falling
 off the lap. spread a blanket on {
 table, lay baby on this; remove cloth
 ing and bathe with a soft cloth, warn
 water and castillo soap. Dry thorough ly and dress, keeping him on the tabl,
 til: the clothing is all in place. i Before the bath prepare a separat.
 wash for the eyes and mouth by dis
 solving one teaspoonful boric acid il
 one cup hot water. When cool, poul
 half into another cup being particu
 lar to use one for eyes and one fo
 mouth.
 To cleanse the mouth make
 swab by wrapping absorbent cotteI
 around the fore finger, dip in tn,
 mouth solution and clean moutl
 thoroughly; using several pieces O cotton.
 To bathe eyes, use small pieces O
 the absorbent cotton dipped in tn
 eye solution. Wipe away iron the nose, use clean piece of cottol
 for each eye.
 If baby's eyes or mouth appear sore
 make this solution several times a day
 A good rule to follow in the matte
 of baby's clothing is, keep the hea, l cool, the feet warm" Like adults baby'S clothing should be adjusted ac
 cording to the climate. Again lik adults. baby will fret when he is to warm or when not warm enough. 1 All in all, baby is much like hi parents. Is this anything remarkable The infant of fifty years ago wa l rocked and sung to. jiggled and jog gled, cuddled and tummick-acheG , The baby of today requires none o 7 these 1uxurieS.
 1 Mothers of today have a snap? A DREAMER, 1 Hartford, Conn.,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-02
USEFUL MENDiNG RECIPES.

Dear Cornerites: I am sending you a. few ideas that may be useful to some who read them.
 To Write Your Name on Metal By this method you can write your name on rings. watches, iron. or steel tools. dog collars or in short any com mon metal. Cover the place you wish to mark with beeswax or soap. When cold write your inscription in the wax clean to the metal with a sharp point of some kind. Now have ready a preparation made of one-half pound siatic acid. Apply the mixed acid carefully with a feather, filling each letter. Let it stand from one to ten minutes. then rub off the wax
 To Mend China, Glass, Etc.-Many articles of more or less value may be found put away in this corner and that about the house, which, with a little of the right sort of cement and a delft touch of the housewife's fin gers, may be made quite usable, if not almost as good as new, both in ap- pearance and for service.
 For Mending China-Take the white of an egg and some pulverized, un- slaked lime and mix it free from Jumps. This makes a strong cement; or dip a small brush into the egg
 white, slightly beaten, and brush the
 edges to be joined. Then quickly dust
 one edge with a little of the lime and
 place the edges together accurately
 hold in place firmly for a couple ot
 minutes, then set aside to dry. The
 work must be done with great spSed A Transparent Glue for mending
 glass is made of isinglass and spirits of wine. Put few small pieces ot the lsinglasS in the wine and wher it is dissolved add a little water place over a moderate fire to warm an6 become well mixed. Brush the broker 1 edges of the glass with the mixture put together carefully and hold or tic into position until dry.
 To Mend a Wooden Article witf cement. make 1t by melting one ounce of resin and one ounce of pure yellow wax in an iron pan, then stir in yer! thoroughly one ounce of Venetian red Use this while hot
 Hopeful: Many thanks for the pret ty card.
 lovely time you must have had whil, on your vacation. Now I think I know i Glenwood's name: but perhaps I ma! | be wrong. Thanks for the pretty card It must be very pretty place b! moonlight.
 ! Old Sol: Thanks for the two brett, 1 cards. The violets are very brett, 1 things. Must have been misrepre. l scented to me. If so, please excuse mis takes
 ! California Poppy: Thanks for tn, pretty Easter card, also your kind re quest. which is granted.
 I Aunt Abby: How are you? Hay, you finished your housekeeping yet I have a very bad cold, that is wh.
 l have not written to you since. You | card received.