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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
THE STORY OF A KNIT GUILT.

Dear Sisters long ago mid
die aged woman with good health and
plenty of leisure, just to pass away
the time started knitting a bedspread,
for me. She knit and knit and knit
for about a year I should think, using
dollars worth of yarn. When it was
completed and given to me it was
soiled from the much handling in
making. So put it in the tub and it
was too thick to go through the wiring
er, and when wet was so heavy I
couldn't lift it. from the tub. 1 had
the tub carried out and dumped on
out to dry. In wetting it shrunk I'M
evenly and I have it packed away, a
useless thing. And 1 thought how
much better if that spare time and
money had been put into knitting
children's mittens to be given away.
There's a work 70 me and work
for you
Something for each of us now to do
Not the work of travelling through the
stores to find something new to give
for whist prizes, when there is plenty
of real work that helps to make some
one happier.
An old man wrote back from the
Soldiers home, It's all right here
wait to see who will die first
And 1 thought of Uncle Bonnie"
one of the Cape Cod Folks I think,
who when he could think of nothing
else to do made regular rounds to
get the children and see them safely
to and from school.
There is always work and tools
to work withal for those who wilI''
c. SAW
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
TRoTTIE EXPECTS A PLEASANT
TIME,

Dear Cornerites: I have been silent
for some time, having nothing of in
terest to give you in way of a letter;
but I noticed in this weeks paper Bid
die is anxious to hear from the Sisters
in regard to the annual gathering at
South Coventry. Our minds about the
day of the week. 1t will be agreeable
to me any day the majority of Sisters
decide to have it. There are some
housewives and housekeepers who
would not find it convenient to go on
Saturday. Then again the younger
members attending school could not go
if held any day but Saturday.
Aunty No. 1 perhaps is right to "di-
vide up" I am sure with so many
members of The Corner it is only by
the majority it can be amicably de-
cided. All are expecting a pleasant
time and I trust the day set may prove
fair. Should it not, presume it would
be postponed.
Ready: Hope you may be able to
come. Pardon my not replying to
tor kindly mailed it. You probably re-
ceived mine.
Laura: Was of the same mind as
yourself in regard to the treatment of
pneumonia. The experience one has in
cases of that kind is the best teacher
and some doctors admit it is more in
the nurse than the doctor in all cases
of sickness. Those who have cared
for the sick know this to be true.
Aunty No. 1: Interest is not lack
ing. I enjoy reading the letters of
The Corner; but if you have not one
idea left in your head how can you
write? Tell me, please. Ha! ha!
Kind thoughts for ell.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
J. E. T. is OPTIMISTIC.

Social Corner Editor and Sisters: ]
am pleased to read all the good things
in The Corner. Some have said to me:
"The Corner won't last" but 1 say: 1T
will" We are not has-beens, but
stayers, and a master hand is behind
us-something new every day. This is
a progressive age.
Yesterday my husband brought me,
from one of the most popular Corner
writer's, the most beautiful assortment
of pansies 1 ever saw, and a nice cal
endar.
Last year the same writer gave us all
a lovely bunch of sweet peas, after a
day of pleasure and feasting. Enough
said. We all can remember.
An up-to-date gentleman near here
gave me a large bunch of asparagus
and told me l could use every bit of it
by peeling the outer skin from lower
part and using the center. We most
all throw that part away as useless;
don't do so any more. The center is
nice and makes many mouthfuls more
Who is Violet? She has me guess
ing.
I shall try and go to the lake this
time. Want to hear Biddy cacl.le. Hope
I shall know the date in time. What
a delightful rain.
l think we can all say from our
hearts: He doeth all things well.
With all good wishes to ALL
]. E. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
STERiLIZED LINEN.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:
Tust a little article this time on ster-
aizing linen.
Sterilized linen is a very necessary
thing in the sick room, especially in
Surgical cases; this may be impos-
bible 20 obtain in case of an emer-
gency, hence, it is well to know how
30 prepare it at home. Cut pieces of
soft, old linen into strips two to three
and sew across twice. Cut off ravel-
ings, then roll into a tight smooth
roll large enough to slip into the
mouth of fruit jar. Fill as many
jars fun OF these rolls as you have
old linen. then stuff the tops with alb
Borbent cotton. Set the jars on q fiat
Iron stand in q deep kettle and fill
with cold water up to the necks of
the jars. Bring almost to a boil, keep
ing the water at about $50 degrees
Fahrenheit for three hours. The wa
ter should not enter the jars, the steam
being sufficient for sterilization. Let
stand until cool, remove the jars,
IcYew ON the tops (also sterilized) and
bet away until needed.
The linen may be used on fresh
lection, and may be kept, sealed, in
definitely.
Half worn handkerchiefs and other
square and oblong pieces Of linen
should be similarly sterilized and kept
on hand for use in poulticing, some
as large as eight inches square, when
folded once, others smaller. Sew
around three sides on the machine,
then when needed the poultice mixture
may be put inside and the end tied.
CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
WHOLESOME ADVICE.

Dear Editor and Sisters: The motion
has been made and seconded that We
nave our picnic on June Is. All ready
now to vote. My vote is with the
ayes, as I hope to go. and Wednesday
will be more convenient than Saturday
for me.
Someone said a while ago that the
money saved in close buying or in
making an article on hand do instead
of buying new, was not really saved
unless it was put into the bank.
Now. l do not quite see it in that
light. There are different ways of
investing ones money One man
may prefer to put his in the saw
lngs bank; another may think it best
to put his into his children's educa-
ton, and will probably get just as
good interest on his money as the
other man. Both run about the
same risk of loss, through failure or
death or inability to make good.
II man buys six boxes of matches
at one time, paying twenty-five cents
for them instead of one box at a time
at five cents per box, he makes a pos
tive saving of five cents, and the
saving is fact, no matter what the
subsequent disposal of the nickel may
be. If it is possible to deposit in the
savings bank, well; and good! If in
stead 1t, be necessary to spend it for
Dox or yeast cakes, then be thank
full that you had it to spend.
However the careful economical
buyer is very apt to try to lay aside
something each week, be the amount
large or small. And nearly everyone
can do it if they try.
The motto Saving First should be
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
CHEERING WORDS FROM READY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: When the man of the house hand
ed me the paper this morning and l
had taken off the wrapper and turned
to my favorite page (Soc1al Corner), I
found only eight names. I began to
wonder what had become of all my sis
tiers and brothers. Perhaps they are
all on their way to visit our sisters, NJ.
Roena or PotIatch! But wherever they
all are. I trust they are enjoying them
selves this cold weather. The wind
blows a gale and this morning there
was a frost and ice in the chickens
drinking tins.
One day last week one of Sweet
Williams little girls and took walk
It was a lovely day. The air was just
full Of the sweet fragrance of apple
blossoms. The cherry trees here were
just loaded with flowers.
Pollyanna: I am waiting.
Dom Pedro: I am glad you had so
much sunshine sent in to you 1 have
by a hairs breadth, as the saying is.
Janette: Please accept my sympathy
Popover: 7 hope I shall see those
pictures.
Crimson Rambler: I enjoyed reading
about the gathering at your home.
Scottie: Call again.
Polly Wintergreen: was very sorry
to hear about you. trust you will get
along nicely. I am side-tracked. If l
lived as near to the M now as I did
a few years ago I could run in and see
you any time.
Trusting to hear again soon from all
our older members and the new mem
beers, bid you all welcome and extend
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
GREETINGS FROM AUNT SARAH.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ters: Good morning to you all!
Biddy: 1 think one day will suit me
as well as another; shall try to be
there; don't think we could have better
place than the one we had last year.
Laura: Think you will have to guess
again. Never lived in W county.
Hope I will meet you at the picnic.
J. A. K: Am glad you are better
Heard from you last week. Someone
told me she saw you. I would like to
see you. Come to see me. Do try to
go to the picnic. 1t. will do you good
Pollyanna: Think l have met you at
a picnic; auto took you to house and
then went home in same auto. Now
do some guessing. Shall you go to the
picnic in your auto this year?
Polly Wintergreen: Am very sorry
for you. Hope you are better.
Polly Peppermint: Was glad to see
you the other day. Do you live near
by?
Papa's Boy: Where are you these
days? Don't see anything of you. l
went by your house Sunday.
Peggy Anne: had nice time with
you and your brothers family; hope
to see you all again soon.
Married and Happy: Where are you?
Do write again soon.
Best wishes to you all.
AUNT SARAH.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
Yantic.
POLLY WINTERGREEN's SUR
PRISE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters and Club
No. IL must tell you about the
surprise 1 had Sunday the 23rd of this
month. 1 sat in my parlor reading
about p. m. when an auto stopped in
front of the house and I wondered
who the visitors were. Then [ saw
a lady get out, take out some bundles,
come and knock at the door. On
opening the door who should it be but
dear Theoda.
We chatted awhile when she said:
Il suppose you are aware this is your
birthday? Social Corner Club No. l
has prepared a sunshine box for you
to help you while away the time while
you are laid by.
Well! wasn't I surprised? l think
I was completely; and such a box! A
very large box with enough things to
last three weeks and one for every
day. I must say I was nearly speech
less, as 1 never thought of the Sis
-ers doing such a thing for me.
l want to thank you all very much
FOR your thoughtfulness and remem-
Drance. 1 appreciate your kindness
more than tongue can tell. l shall
nave to curb my Impotence to keep
rom opening them before the time
designated. What can 1 say to dear
Iheoda for her goodness and for COM
ng over to bring these nice things. /
thank you again and again.
I wonder if any of our dear sisters
NOW how to make Bran Bread with
out flour. If so, will you please send
he ricipe to The Corner and you will
)blige a friend and Sister
POTTv WTNTEPGRFEN
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
MANY USES FOR SALT.

Dear Editor and Sisters: hope most
of you are able to be about and enjoy
these fine spring days.
Many of you have told of various
ways of using vinegar as a household
help, but salt is the most useful of
any article 1 know of. Maybe I will
speak of one or two ways of using salt
that you are not familiar with.
Both man and beast require salt to
keep them in a healthy condition. An
animal loves salt as a child loves can
dy.
Salt in general is used for season
ing. Ali kinds of foods are made more
palatable because they are favored
with salt.
The bright color of green vegetables
will be retained if a little salt is added
to the water in which they are cook
ed.
A solution of water and rock salt
makes the brine which is used to pre-
serve pickles and pork.
The more salt used in freezing ice
cream. the better it is.
A large ham can be kept in fine
condition if the side which is being
used is kept covered with salt.
A pinch of salt added to boiled icing
will prevent it from sugaring.
Add little salt to the flour to be
used for thickening gravies, soups, etc.,
before it is wet, and it will not lump.
a pinch of salt will make eggs beat
quickly and cream whip rapidly.
If SCOT falls on carpet, cover
thickly with salt for while then
sweep thoroughly.
A carpet can be made to look fresh
and bright if salt and cornmeal slight
ly dampened are scattered over it and
let remain over night; then thoroughly
sweep the next morning.
Salt sprinkled over icy sidewalks will
cause the ice to disappear.
Allow q. solution of vinegar and salt
to stand in deep vases for a while, then
shake well and rinse and the discolora-
ton at the bottom will be gone.
AiIdew can be removed from cloth
ing, etc. by moistening the spots and
covering thickly with salt and soap;
then lay the article on the grass in
the sun until the stain disappears.
Salt should be put into the water in
which black stockings are washed and
they will not crock.
Salt should also be used freely in
water where fabrics of delicate tinted
colors are washed to set the color.
A little salt in the rinsiug water will
prevent blueing from streaking the
clothes.
The uses of salt are innumerabIe. but
lowing uses of salt from which / have
obtained relief:
Daily baths in which coarse salt has
been added will help one to feel
stronger; also Dathe the feet each
night in such q solution and it will
take away that tired and weary feel
ing.
I have found relief in placing on the
face small flannel bag of salt well
heated. for both too4hache and neu-
| ralg1c pains.
Colds and catarrh in the head can
be relieved by snuff1ng salt water up
the nostrils.
A bit of salt dissolved in the mouth
will relieve that depressed feeling and
aid digestion.
A half teaspoon of salt added to a
! cup of hot water taken every morning
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
ers:-Just a few lines this lovely
lay 1t has been so long since l have
listed The Corner 1 feel almost a
stranger.
1 have been very busy tenement
hunting and moving. 1 was awful
sorry 1 could not attend Club No. Us
meeting at Crimson Rambler's but
nope to be able to attend the picnic
at Coventry Lake.
Biddy: Many thanks for the pretty
birthday card. Will send you a card
soon.
Aunty No. /: Thanks for birth
lay card. Hope to meet you at the
picnic.
Crimson Rambler: Was glad you
ked the contents of that package.
A handful of tacks in a bottle, or
-inegar cruet, will clean the stains out
licely.
A few drops of glycerine put in the
ruit jars the last thing before seal
ng them help to keep the preserves
rom moulding on top.
Instead of putting food into the
wen to keep hot for late corners, try
overing it closely with a tin setting 1t
yer a basin OF hot water. This plan
vill keep the food hot and at the
anne time prevent it from drying.
Old toothbrushes come in very use
III for washing out the corners Of win
low panes or cracks in furniture,
here a large brush will not go.
When buying stair-carpets always
low three quarters to a yard over for
.ch flight of stairs, and then when
on lift the carpet the same parts do
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
CUBA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY


During the evening we had the sad
experience of seeing a little boy run
over and killed by an automobile.
Autos go at a reckless rate of
speed even through Havana's busiest
streets. There is no speed limit mere.
whatever AS autos are as thick
as peas in a pod' the consequences
are that pedestrians are constantly be-
ing run down. One of Havana's busiest
thoroughfares is said to have two
classes of pedestrians: THE quick
and The Dead
I must not forget to mention the
gala appearance of the city as pre-
scented by Cuban flags f1yingafrom the
buildings, and private dwellings,, pub
lie balconies and roofs of the houses
filed with people (the roofs OF the
houses are fiat in Havana), and In the
evening by the brilliant Examinations
One historic old fortress directly
across the bay, from MORO Castle, on
Havana side, had its ancient walls
and towers studded with electric
lights.
The Carcel Getty PRISON., was q
gorgeous sight. 1t is a cement build
ing tinted cream color. Every win
dow was outlined with electric bulbs
and across the upper half of the en-
tire building was a, festoon of electric
lights. The lavish decorations of
this building seemed misplaced pa
triotism to me; but then l have beer
in a daily state of wonderment ever
since my sojourn here.
BY patience and perseverance, and
combination of transfers. we reached
our home in the suburbs about mid
night. faded and weary eyed we were,
but never the-Iess safe and sound.
ENID.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
A WORD FROM DOM PEDRO.

Dear Editor and Social Corner
Friends: 1 am glad to be able to
greet you all again in this beautiful
way.
l have been thinking about that pic
mic up at South Coventry and wishing
could go as I have never met with
the Cornerites at any of their get-to-
gether functions; but my friends here
advise me not to venture for they
think I am not strong enough to stand
such an all-day outing Perhaps they
are right. So I must give it up and be
with you all, only in spirit and in
thought, but 1 should love to meet
some of the Sisters, face to face.
l received among my Easter cards
one from one of the Sisters from this
place. 1t had not even a pen name,
only S. c. S. 1 wish to hear from her
again.
1 can sympathize with Polly Win
tergreen, being a shut-in, I am sorry
she is so effected. Will send her a
card.
1 shall be very glad to join with the
Social Corner Sisters in sending a
shower of cards to Paula on her
birthday, June It'll.
What has become of Crimson Ram
bier and Gala Lilly. We have not
heard from them for long time, by
card, or letter
Best wishes to all.
DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
A WELL BALANCED DIET.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I have
been much interested in the discuss
sions about diet and food values and
found your letters especially those of
The Crank, The Helpmate and Ruth
very helpful.
From food we obtain the material
for growth, also the fuel which sup
plies US with heat and energy. The
great muscle building material is pro-
tein, fats and carbohydrates supply
fuel. Meat is rich in protein, but
there are many other proteids-eggs,
cheese, beans, peas, Ientils, nuts, milk,
butter, nuts and olives furnish fat.
Carbohydrates are obtained from
sweets, fruits and grains.
While it is true that many peopls
over-eat, yet some there are who suf-
fer because of insufficient nourishment.
The insufficiently nourished may be
divided into two classes-those who
do not eat enough; and those, whose
daily ration although liberal, is not
well balanced and does not contain
Continued on Page sixteen)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29

On the twentieth of May was Gu
ba's independence day. It was eel
ebrated in the same manner as Amer
leans celebrate the Fourth of july.
The din of banging f1recrackers the
night before the twentieth eliminated
at midnight in a tremendous racket,
when I should say every known
species Of fire cracker was sent off at
once. There was something going on
all day.
In the morning about eight o'clock
a commemoration gathering was held
at the Martt statue in Central park
Martf was Cuba's great Apostle of
Freedom" and was the animating
spirit of the Revolution in 1895.
The statue is by the distinguished
Cuban sculptor, Saavedra-
Later in the morning a grand re-
view of the army and navy troops
supplemented by Boy Scouts from
various parts of the island, was held
on the Malecon by President MenocaI
and his cabinet
At noon a luncheon of 1000 covers
was served to the Veterans of the
Revolution.
In the afternoon a, regatta was held
on the bay. Prizes were competed
for, by different kinds of rowing
boats.
In the early evening band concerts
were given at Central Park and on
the Malecon. Later in the evening
fireworks were set off from Moro
Castle across the bay. The harbor
entrance is only about 400 yards wide
at this point Thousands of peo-
pie witnessed the protechnic display.
The Malecon and Prado promenade
were a seething mass of people and
the driveways were densely packed
with autos and coaches.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
MERRY WIDOW.
CARE OF THE NAILS-WHAT THE
NAILS DISCLOSE.

Dear Editor and Sisters:-So much
has been written on so many subjects
that there seems nothing new under
the sun to write about. However I
want to talk a little about the nails,
and perhaps that is one thing that
has not been written about in The
Corner.
Some one has said: "show me thy
hand and I'll show they thy life"
Often ones nails serve as a mirror to
ones refinement. No one can keep her
nails in good order who polishes the
stove every day without gloves; or
even a paper bag over the hands.
For those who are so particular
about the cooking stove, and I might
say for any kind of homework where
the nails and fingers may become
stained, keep half lemon near by and
after doing such work, put fingers in
to it, and rub some on the hands.
For those who work in the garden
and yet want the nails to look well,
before going out in the garden fill
under the nails with soap that has been
soaking in warm water, and when
through the nail brush and warm
water will easily clean them.
A good way in washing dishes is to
wash all pots and pans first and with
clean water proceed to wash the china.
Be careful to wipe the hands dry
always pushing cuticle back.
Never trim the nails with scissors,
but use file and emery board The
emery board is an Indispensable arti-
Gle as it is so useful to smooth rough
edges, and sometimes little knots of
skin will arise at corner of nail these
can be gotten rid of with coarse side
of emery and smoothing with fine
side.
Do not try to overdo the nails The
real artist manicure knows when the
nails ninI1rnd nd will
continue to rub and cut away the life
of them.
The use of improper soaps causes
the nails to become brittle. Ivory
soap is perfectly harmless and makes
a good lather to soak them in.
Beware also of impure acids for
bleaching and also impure powders.
Never use scissors on cuticaIe only
in extreme cases. The tweezers will
do good work, and then, if the hang
nail is obstinate, use scissors.
If nails have been manicured with
point, put bits of cotton in tip OF
gloves and that will save gloves from
becoming worn.
The white spots on nails are bruises
Often children delighted in calling
them gifts. IF on the finger they are
sure to linger. If on the thumb they
are sure to come
1t is we'll to give the nails some at
tention each day, thus keeping them in
the pink of perfection"
The general appearance of ones
nails will usually indicate ones condi-
ton of health and temperament to a
certain degree. The following is suf-
hcient for the purpose of illustrating
the theory:
Blue nails indicate a melancholy ma
ture.
White, calm and cold.
Red, happy and contented.
Pink, refinement.
Long and thin, delicate constitution.
Short and Pale, heart trouble.
Short and wide, nervousness.
Long and rough, weak lungs.
Thin and Brittle, throat trouble.
Now which kind have you?
BILLIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-29
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.

The Glory Of War.
Oh, the glory of the war time-the
glitter Of the guns
When the boys are on parade
payadei
The clashing OF the battle,
Its deafening roar and rattle,
And then-the ltfe-blood dripping
from the blade!
And, under dropping flags
That bullets bulleos rend to rags,
The lone graves in the barren mea-
dowS madet
oh. the glory of the war time-the
rolling OF the drums.
When the boys are on parade
paradel
But oh, the missing faces,
Tine phantoms IN their places,
The red rain on the soldiers broken
bladef
And still beneath dropped flags,
BY bullets rent to rags,
The lone graves In the barren mea-
doEs madei
Sent In by SWEET SIXTEEN.