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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
A NICE LETTER FROM SWEET
 SIXTEEN.

Deax Editor and Social Cornerites: This is my very first letter to you and I'm hoping it will be good enough to print Today (the 21st) is such a beau tiful day! I've been outdoors picking caterpillars' eggs off the trees. You all know what they are-nttle brown punches.
 My father pays me cent apiece for every one and I put the money in my Searchlight Mission club mite box: but as We have only an acre of land there aren't so very many egg punches. I'd like to issue a special invitation to the butterflies to come to our place as much as they like and to be sure to lay their eggs on the lower branches as can't reach up into the tops of the trees. My father pays me for only those egg punches that I pick off the trees on our place-which is very wise Of him, because he'd be bankrupt sure ly If he paid for the punches that l could pick all over toN7li
 l don't know the real names of any of the Cornerites, but from what you write l see some Of you know the real names of some of the others.
 When I come to the end of this I'm gomS to sign myself Sweet Sixteen" but after next June I can't use the name as shall be seventeen. Then shall think up some nice poetic name to sign. love ''Stillwater' and 'Balsanl Bud" and Dom Pedro" for names. Are Rural Delivery and "Old Sol" and Dom Pedro" men or wo- men? Their names suszrEt That thas'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Dear Editor and Members of The Social Corner Family: Here I am back ln The Corner with the odds and ends all picked up after the Christmas rush. It seems to me every year grows buster and busier, but we cannot but notice that the busy people III this world are usually the happy people, so l find no fault so long as I can find time to do the things that really seem necessary.
 If interested Reader will pardon me for being so late I will thank him for the beautiful calendar I received at Christmas time It is a constant re- Social Corner friend. I had a little gift planned, but plans like rain in a. dry time failed
 l enjoyed reading the Christmas stories of Sister Barber and Brothe. Jim; also, Diana's story of Little Samuel
 Poinsettia: It must be delightful where you are. Speaking about the variety Of fruits you had, first made my mouth water. How should love to spend the remainder of the winter. on the Pacific Coast
 It must be lovely where Sister Enid IS, too! Only think of sitting on the porch clad in summer apparel on Christmas day! I wonder what would have happened to us Northern Sisters If We had tried that either Christmas day of the day after
 Sister Frank has my sympathy as do others who are i'll, or bearing heavy burdens. They tell us that every cloud has silver lining, so hope the clouds may soon be rolled back that the Iin- ing may be revealed.
 With best wishes to all from
 FAYE VERNA.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Nothing definite can be deteTIn1'it,o any more than what food, in any quoh- tity or quality shall be allowed for an individual,a as each has d dilItieiie I9 taste and judgement in the mat CT bhl vet, to have the different o9s s-SS.s would be interesting:
 As circumstances alter ea-cs we often see the wife guarding the I-l1i-e! would be squandered and 70 F 'neE left for necessities; and in scn-c if instances it would seem absurd tai ie husband to ask his wife Ier -eihe money to spe1.d.
 Ii is huniliating for Q US:sian to ask her husband for every cent sine wants to spend so it is the best plan foF each to have their own pochet-pooA perhaps she could have a weekly al iowance: or. have some means to earn a little money and thus make herself less dependent. W ith such plan each ---ud kn~v il's what N~- had tS spend or save, and oftentimes the faithful wife could poss ethl4 g she had wanted for long time; a rug , or p4ece Of furniture, wnere as sne would have felt as fl she never could have had it from the common pocket money.
 Interested Reader: I mailed a card to thank you for the beautiful calendar which was such q surprise and which 1 1 think much of, but fearing you did not get it, through some error or mine, l wish to take this OppOrtunltE | to thank you again. You must have | had q busy season getting out so many 1 calendars; but I am sure you are re- i paid by the expectations of the recip- l tents.
 l lola: What has become of you2 It 1 is long time since We have seen a
 Chore Girl: Don't you get your 1 chores done in time to write these long 1 winter evenings?
 Aunt Sarah: How quiet sou are l this winter. Pretty busy?
 I thank the Editor for giving us l chance to see NJ. Roena in her home. l She was one of my favorite writers en 1 those early days of The Corner. so I have an especial interest in her. Her l bungalow looks very Cozy. and it must ! be a treat to those privileged ones who can sit on her piazza for a chat with her.
 One Who Was There: It is only
 erring man who can change however l into heavens isn't it?
 1 THEODA.
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"HuLLo!"

(By Sam Walter F'oss). Wen you see a man in wo. Walk right up and say "Hullo;" Say ''bullo," an how dye do?f' ''How's the world d u'sin you? Slap the fellow on his back, Bring yer han down with a whack, Waltz right up, an don't go slow, Grin an shake, an say "hullo!" Is he clothed in rags? Q. sto. Walk right up an say "hullo," Rags is but 8 cotton doll, Just for wrappin' up d soul; An soul is worth a tune Hale an hearty @hoW dye doH Don't wait for the crowd tc go: Walk right up an say "hulloi''
 When big vessels meet, they sayo They salute an sail away. Jest the same are you and me, Lonesome ships upon the sea; Each one sailing his own jog For a port beyond the fog Let your speaking trumpet blow, Lift your horn, an say "hullo." Other folks are good as you. When ye leave yer home of clay, Wanderin' in the far away Wen you travel through the strang County t,other side the range, Then the souls you've cheered wi
 know,
 Who ye be an say ''hu1Io!''
 Sent in by BAI4SAAT FIR.
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OBSERVATIONS FROM S. A. W.

Dear Editor and Social Corner triends: It has been a long time since
 had a chat with you. I enjoy read ing your letters.
 Queen Elizabeth: Do you teach. in Norwich Town school? I think know you.
 Aunt Abby: I hope you are feeling better this week. Your Sugar Cookey recipe was good.
 Rural Del, ers Your story was fine Write another soon
 Lucy Acorn: I tried your popcorn recipe and it was a very nice one.
 Here is the answer to your conun- drum: Newspaper
 Tip St Diddle-Dee: Didn't you used to teach in Versailles?
 I am sending you
 A Good Steamed Brown Bread Recipe One quart of Indian meal one pint of rye meal: stir these together and add one quart of sweet milk, one cup of molasses. two teaspoons of soda and little salt. Steam for four hours.
 Best wishes for all. $. 4. N.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
HALsAm FlR's BIRTHDAY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Friends: l want to thank all those who have sent me cards; also Interested Reader for pretty calendar. IT came as a great surprise, for was not look ing for one.
 Since my visit with our grand Sis ter, Crimson Rambler, I have been quite i'll with pneumonia, but I am ever so much better now; in fact, quite my old self again.
 met with quite q surprise on my birthday, the 22d. Friends visited me from all around, even up in the White mountains; came and stayed over my birthday. Other visitors came for the day and others called Really, I think 1t wGA the happiest birthday I ever had. We'll, anyway, 1 gave @ dinner and all seemed to enjoy themselves as much as did
 How I would have loved to have had the whole Social Corner friends with me. What a jolly crowd 1t would have been:
 Our winter is an ideal one. 4 real Connecticut winter, the only cold snap being at Christmas, just when the house was full of company.
 Rural Delivery: Your story has been read and reread by more than one and enjoyed since I received my paper Trust you will get a yellow slip-think you deserve it.
 Saltwater: I. am delighted to know you enJOAeU IuS pOEalC SaI30, pOI please don't eat too much or you may get sick Ha! Ina, hal
 Aunt Ju1e: ], want to tell you I have tried some of your recipes and must say found them fine.
 Joan: | trust your sick folks are not so bad you cannot find time to write
 Sunshine: Where are you? Did you forget your sister in Maine? Yes. Everybody wants to hear from you!
 Maine Lover, and ever so many others: ! think of you, if do not write you.
 How nice for our Sister NJ. Roena that she is so happy and can enjoy her home. I should love to see it. Trust l may be one of the lucky ones to get a picture Of her bungalow. as the Editor says we may have. I should prize mine very much.
 Wishing all and everybody bright and happy New Year, although late, l am, yours truly,
 BAI.SAM FIR.
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
DEPENDABLE RECIPES FROM
 SNOWFALL.


Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: Hello, Is the line busy? l wish to have a chat with some of the Social Corner folks. I hope the wind had the big wind storm.
 Balsam Bud: Didn't see any letter from you last week. l suppose you are away visiting now. Hope you have a nice time. Is ''F'' with you? Write and tell me where you are.
 Saltwater: Please write and give me a clue who Paula is. l haven't found her out yet.
 Crimson Rambler: Why haven't you been down? But I suppose it has been too wet. My sister will take her auto up and take you out riding; but you want to look out for the mud.
 Rural Delivery: Your story was fine Come again.
 Merry Farmer: Why don't you write? It only a few lines. just to lei us know you are well. Hope the HuSk- ing Bee didn't make you sick
 Maple Leaf: Why don't you write Hope you haven't dropped out of The Corner, too.
 Wiggle: Have you got your incu- bator in use yet?
 recipes:
 Feather Cake-One egg. one cup su. gar, one tablespoon lard, one cup water or milk eff water is used put in a little more lard), two teaspoons baking pow. der, fiavoring and flour. Filling: One cup sugar, one cup sour cream, boiled down.
 Nut Bread-One cup milk, one egg one-half cup sugar, three-quarters cuI chopped nuts, three cups flour, thret tablespoons baking powder. Let rist 30 minutes; bake from 30 to 35 min utes.
 Balsam Bud: Here is a nice recip, for Creole Steak-Two pounds choic, steak, one-half cup butter or lard, wei 1 Drowned with two medium sized onion chopped fine; add plenty of salt ant pepper to steak. then roll ill four B sure it is well covered with the flour then put in frying pan with the onion and pour over all one can well mashet tomatoes. Cover and cook slowly unti l well done.
 Hope you will try this. With kindest regards to all. SNOWFALL,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
THE SkUNKs RURAL DELIVERY
 HAS MET.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Friends: I was much pleased to see the picture of NJ. Roena and her new bungalow in The Bulletin last Satur- day. It is a snug little home many Social Corner writers would be pleased to own. She did well to plan and build the house herself I think 8 new home should be planned by a woman as she spends the most of her life at home. Nf Roena IS one of the older writers l well remember and l have read her letters with much inter- est. The picture will be preserved. Thanks to the Editor for printing II in The Bulletin.
 Interested Reader: Many thanks for remembering me again by sending me a Social Corner calendar.
 Papa's Boy: Was glad to see a let ter from you once more. Had begun to think you were building 8 new auto for the coming summer.
 Many thanks to all the sisters who sent me New Year cards. received a good round number.
 Joan: Was sorry to learn your folks were not improving as fast as you would be pleased to see them.
 Biddy; Your skunk story was fine. It reminded me of my experience with skunks a few years ago. had nice tiger cat which would follow me any where I chanced t0 go. One dark eve ming as I was coming from my barn I felt my cat, as I supposed. brushing up to my leg for me to take him up. l reached down and put my hand un- der him and lifted him UP for a ride to the house. when I saw my mistake. as there was no white on my cat. I dropped the pretty. little creature and made long strides for the house. think the little fellow was a friendly skunk, as he made me no trouble.
 Another experience was one dark night when I was picking up eGgs felt a sharp bite from a setting hen as I supposed. I struck a match and there was Mr. Skunk finishing the last egg in the nest.
 While it is fine to see so many new writers, it seems real home-Ike to see letters from those who were our com panions in the early days of the So- cial Corner.
 RI-I2AI T1ETI INIE-RY-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

Dear Editor and Sisters: tone twelfth of the New Year has already gone and we have become accustomed to the change. Although it was with reluctance we parted with the old year we cherish hopes that the coming months N-ill bring no less enjoyment of health, home and friends, or no more of the discouragenents and sorrows that make up life, than what we have already had in the past.
 Ruth wished a discussion on that most important questionable wife's spending money. It is a problem each individual has to solve for themselves and under individual circumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS s
 FROM DoTTIE.

Editor and Sisters Of the Social Cor ner: I have been reading the Social Corner today and just thought l would let you all know l am still living and reading the letters.
 Beautiful thoughts are expressed in the Social Corner and, like good thoughts expressed everywhere, would profit us if We let them and if we act ed upon these suggestions how much better We should be.
 Dorothy G.: Your advice Is fine about what we can do for shut-ins. No one knows how a. few flowers will brighten for hours the shut-in who is barred from so much of life's enjoy ments.
 We have a snut~in here in our home and when a person brings her flowers she says: "One is Mrs. P, looks just like her in purple and yellow; that is L. for she is in white.' and so each flower is named after 8 person whom she knows. and when they begin to fade she will say:
 Well, she is tired of staying any longer. Bid them good bye!" as they are carried out to be burned. as I al- ways burn decayed flowers, for I think the essence or spirit part will de part quicker. I think flowers have 8 sensitive spirit the same as you and ],
 Years ago people used to believe that God came at night and painted them, but the scientists have taught us that the earth is a great laboratory from which each flower draws whatever chemical is necessary for its growth and don't you think it is q beautiful thought that God put His spirit of di- vine love in everything? I dol And when feel Respondent, as we all do at times. I simply think: Why should dark clouds obscure my vision? Why should my soul grow weary with well doing. for I am only doing the Master s will, and He will help and carry me through" Then I sense His divine love and know stand not alone.
 1 think the bungalow of M. Ronea Is just sweet and cozy-as cozy can be: and wish her many days of happiness in it.
 Joan: Do you remember when you called in the naw bungalow and saw the river from the porch, and saw such a, beautiful begonia. We'll. there you found Dottie.
 I thank the Sister for the Ginger bread recipe. It certainly Is fine.
 Shall try Married and Happy s recipe for Salad Dressing made from bacon fat.
 I'think Etta, Barfoers idea of children working are all right. for we see plen- ty of boys and girls who if they were working in a factory would be safer than running the streets as they do at all hours of the day and night.
 I for one blame the narents for not knowing where their girls and boys are. DoTTgE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
AcHILD's ALLOWANCE.

Dear Corner Friends: The recent interest manifested in the subject o1 A Wife7s Allowance proved SC thoroughly the practicablenesS of such matters that it seems quite probable the subject of "A Child's Allowance would prove equally as taking and ben- eficiaL Surely it is a most essential matter for if our boys and girls are taught how to spend money wisely they will make the more careful men and women
 Mrs. Busy Mother said: What can my children do to earn "A weekly al- iowance2'
 First: All parents are familiar with the various slang words and phrases which the most carefully trained chil- dren will pick UP at schooli A great many parents object to hearing this slang talk continuously, realizing that 8 little of 1t goes a long ways. Let the children earn some pennies by re- membering to omit these Clang- words Jnembering to omit these slang words them keep tally on each other. At the end of 9 week the child who has used slang-talk the least number of times receives five cents, tine next three cents and the next one cent.
 To teach children good manners is equally as tedious as getting them tc drop the slang talk. but the keeping tally device" is good for both.
 Second: It isn't wise to pay a child to take a dose of bitter medicine Children should learn to accept the bitter with the sweet without pay.''
 Third: A few pennies a week fol keeping the teeth clean is another good way for children to earn money
 Fourth: 4 few more pennies may be tile reward for learning to sew neatly the buttons on the shoes and clothing
 Fifth: 4 child will always work dil- igently to attain 2 perfect mark in his studies if he knows he will receive q few cents for his labor
 Sixth; Performing small tasks for
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

QUEEND ELIZABETH: Cards re- eeived and mailed to restination.
 ENID writes from Cuba: As hegaTds fine weather Havana has come into her own again and bright sunny days with gentle breezes are the more enjoyable from having experienced an extended rainy season. When l read of the cold weather in Connecticut and how they are rushing the furnace fires at home I wish the Social Corner headed b5- the Editor could migrate like birds and spend a day with me at the beach. Imagine salt water bathing in Jan uary.
 AUNT AsHBY: Thanks for card and kind wishes. Was sorry to hear you had been sick. Glad to know you are on the way to health. May you long enJoy immunity from disease.
 BT1ANCH E-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 LETTER for Country Maid received and forwarded.
 NAT-Cards received and mailed as you directed.
 GRANDMA: Card received and mailed to destination.
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Salem
COMMENTS BY RoxANNA VINCE.

Dear Social Cornerites. The Corner IS interesting because it contains some thing new and practical every week.
 Crimson Rambler: [ agree with YOU on the question that vegetables are good for constipation. think walnuts are also a good laxative. Most people eat too much sweet, thus help the doctors to live. Carrots are a good blood cleanser. If they are scraped and applied to old sores as a pouItice they will heal. I have known this to De q sure cure in many instances.
 Meddlesome Mollie: You are quite right regarding the way children should be brought up. They should be taught to be helpful as soon as they can walk. Teach them to pick up thelr playtnlngs and put them in d special place. If one makes sure that they do this a few times, they will soon learn to do it of their own ac- cord. If parents taught their children courtesy at home. they would have less trouble when they take them away portant point to emphasize in child's training. If they are taught to act well at the table when young, they will not forget It. Do not allow children to eat soft foods with fingers, as many do.
 A short time ago I was visiting at a home where there were several chil- dren. One came in and said:
 Mia, get me something to eat Come, get a wfggle on ye!''
 The mother obeyed without a n1ur- mur. Thus you will see that courtesy has not been emphasized with that child
 c. B. S.: So you are making rugs, are you? I hope you will have good luck tkink braided rug is the most satisfactory. They surely will stay where you put them. which is more than can be said of woven rugs. Unless tine rags be gathered before woven, they are apt to be f1impsy. Those made on a wheel are all right if heavy rags are used. Rheumatism in my hands has prevented me from
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

neighbors is another way by which children may earn money. But while accepting money for their tasks, par ents should show child why he should not expect or accept money for the performance of every little deed. It will have a tendency to make him selfish and unaccomn1odating with no desire to show a favor unless money is forthcoming
 Seventh: Alter children have earn ed their pennies, like their parents, they naturally want to spend them in wisely. Sometimes it is a good les son to allow them to spend money in their own way. If Margie spends a whole nickel for candy, let her go without pretty hair ribbon. Children are not slow to see why it is wiser to spend their pennies for useful things-that is, if father and mother are not rash spenders.
 Eighth: Very likely it would not
 have taken Mrs. Just wed half as
 long to earn how to spend her .'wife's allowance" carefully if she had been taught how to spend "A child's al loWance''
 Some children in a certain neighbor- hood were boasting how much money they had to "buy anything they want ed.''
 One little child spoke Up and an- swersd Praps you have more can
 dy and such things than I do, but my
 mother thinks you ought to buy your selves some new rubbers instead of
 So much candy cause candy is bad for the teeth
 This little child was not smarter ! than the others. She simply showed her home teaching. The old rule of not allowing chil- 1 dre.l to nave their own way at all is no longer applicable They must have their own way sometimes to teach them how and where their way may be wrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30
CRIMSON RAMBLER CHATS.

Dear Cornerites. One and All: Here I am. just for a chat:
 Balsam Fir: Your paper at hand; many thanks for the same.
 Snowbal1: So you are going to give your collection away, are you? What is the trouble? Don't be hasty! Wait q while: All will be we'll
 Dear Aunt Abby: Haven't you an- other guess coming you? You can't imagine how your last letter made me laugh. Just stop and look over the Social Corner page very carefully this week. then scna fin tine report. Do S,o11
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

grasp my meaning? What did you think when you received the telephone call?
 w. S.: How did you and your New York friends get home last Wednes- day night? Did you find 1t very icy crossing the stone bridge? Many thanks for the pretty postal you sent me from Westerly. May ask is that yourself in the picture? It looks as I have often seen you when you lived in Hebron,
 Dom Pedro: I received your letter and will answer it soon; but the name of the street is quite blurred and ] can't make it out Will you pleaSe make it a little plainer for me?
 =} CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-30

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 A pattern of this ilIusTra ton mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Compa ny Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
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Tb< Liver Regulates the 5ody-A
 Sluggish Liver Needs Care.

Someone has said that people with cAronic liver complaint should be shut Up away from humanity, for they are darkly" Why? Because mental states depend upon physical states Bilious ness, headaches, dizziness and cvnsti- patton disappear after using Dr. Kings GaT Life Pills 25c- ST your druggist