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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
PUDDING RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: You will find these pudding recipes first class:
 Boiled Indian Pudding-Warm to- gether one pint of molasses, one pint of milk, add one pound of chopped suet, four eggs, well beaten, one tea spoon cinnamon, half a nutmeg and the grated rind of one lemon. Mix thor cughly, then add meal enough to make a thick batter. Dip a pudding cloth in boiling water, wiring slightly, dredge with four and pour the mixture in. Tie up, allowing room to swell, and boil three hours. Serve with hot sauce. Cherry Pudding-One of the simplest of cherry buildings is made of two cups of flour, two tablespoons baking powder a tablespoon butter rubbed through the four cup of cream. or rich milk, enough to make a soft paste. Butter tin cups holding half pint. Drop tablespoon of the batter in them, then tablespoon cherries, then tablespoon of batter. Set them in steamer and let them steam for three-quarters of an hour; or bake them in oven for 20 minutes, till done.
 For boiled cherry pudding, add three eggs to this mixture, pint of cherries and put it in pudding mould and steam two hours.
 PAULA.
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fore Nancy had time to question him. he saluted her, with the cheerful an- nouncement that he had had a narrow escape from being burned out flock, army rifle on board) which, though badly charred, was not destroyed.
 My gracious mel" calculated old Nancy. What have you gone and done now?"
 Just sit tight and listen, old lady, and will try to tell you. I got along all right until I got within a quarter mile of the new house. All of a sud- den I begun to feel kind of warm thinks I to myself, there's been quite a change in the weather. Pretty soon I begun to feel a leetle too warm for comfort. Thinks I, this will bear look ing into. So I turned around. Gee, Whillikens! The load was on flre' It seems that the door of tine airtight had come open from the jar of the wagon on the rutty roads and in less time than 1t takes to tell it the load came off the wagon. It came off fast CT than it had been loaded on. It was we'll fastened with two-inch rope and with log chains, to guard against the lurching of the wagon. Not d old gentleman could call on for as- sistance. So that by the time he got the load Unfastened the f1rt had gain ed considerable headway. The most important things on the load were a sewing machine, almost new, and a graphaphone. He got those two artl- cles off first, sewing machine unharm- ed. The box in which the talking ma chine was packed being burned through at one corner and the handle slightly scorched. The rest of the load was thrown right and left, re- Sardless of whether the different arti- cles were breakabIe or not
 To help matters along, the brush alongside the road caught fire. That, of course, had to be attended to, to prevent a forest fire. As it was he lost two small tables, a few chairs, four dozen fruit jars, some of the jars being all twisted out of shape, knives and forks, some clothing, lamps and chimneys. One Iof the horse blankets was so badly burned that there was just barely enough of it left to mend the other, which didn't get so badly scorched.
 ''But, Nancy" exclaimed the old gentleman, things are never so bad but what they might be worse. All the time I was fighting that ornery fire I noticed that the wind blew to- wards me instead of towards the bosses. If the wind had changed the least bit everything would have gone up in smoke, wagon and all, and the horses like as not, would have been badly injured; which goes to prove | that a Divine Providence watches over us all."
 Thus endeth the account of the l moving of William Nelson, which he hopes will not occur again ip a cen tury.
 ] NANCY FTNNEGAN.
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GREETINGS FROM LORETTA

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Friday proved a very pleasant day for our picnic at Coventry lake, and know we all had a nice time. To the hostesses for the day is due much credit for the many good things to eat.
 Keturah and Jennie: You surely came a long way. and we were all pleased to see you.
 To Clean Panama Hats: When your Panama hat becomes yellow and sOiled you may clean it easily with magne- sia. From a five cent lump of mag nesia scrape about tablespoon into a saucer, and moisten with enough al- cohol to make a soft paste. Apply to hat with brush, or cloth. rubbing it in thoroughly; especially on soiled or stained spots. Then set the hat aside to dry, being careful to shape the wet brim as you wish it to remain. When perfectly dry brush of the surplus magnesia with a stiff brush. The hat will be as beautifully white and fresh as though done by professional cleaner.
 Best wishes.
 TnRET7rTA
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From the Commerce Reports.


 South Africa is to undertake the making of toys.
 Australia has prohibited the mpor- tation of jewelry.
 The total number of, bicycles in the Netherlands is about 600,000.
 Sixety thousand black cat skins were sold at the fair ir Irbit, Russia. Also 1,5OO bear skins and 5000 dog skins.
 Madrid's great brickyards, employ ing 10000 men, may have to close be- cause of a lack of coal. Labor condi- tions there are not of the best.
 For the ten months ending with last April American exports totaled 3,401,- 100,O GOO, an increase of $1, ITS, ,3O0, ,OOO over the like period of last year.
 Value of all the products of the gas industry in 1914 was $53, ,O00, 900 more than in 1909. The total products of 1914 were valued at more than $22O,- 900, 900.
 At recent cattle and pig fair in remote part of Ireland the mer- chants displayed carpet sweepers, kerosene ranges, fountai npens, tools, pencils, rolled oats and automobiles, all made in the United States.
 Ontario's prohibition la wwin go in- to effect next September, and this should open up a new field for non alcoholic drinks. All bars and liquor stores will close Sept 16 and remain closed until 1919, when a vote will de- eide whether these conditions shall continue.
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JENINTE.
NANCY ANNs PICNIC REPORT.

Dear Corner Friends:-It gave me much pleasure to attend the Social Corner picnic at Coventry lake. The Weatherman often repeated failures in that line gave us a beautiful day from start to finish. Biddy with her assist ants did all they could for our pleas ure.
 The committee wore little yellow roses, crocheted by Biddy for a badge quarters, about one hundred and twenty-five including number of wis itors, enjoyed the day.
 A lovely sheet of water, many trees, making the lake a nice place for a days outing. A lunch of salads, sand Wiches, beef leaf, pickles olives, pies cookies, cakes of all kinds, nuts, fruit ice-cream and fruit punch were served
 Brother Si kindly sent peanuts and lollypops. Why did you not come Si- las?
 After the dinner came the baby con test.
 Then the question box awards as follows:
 1st prize-Crimson Rambled.
 End prize-Aunt Mary.
 3rd prize-Jennie.
 4th prize-Primrose
 5th prize--Polly Wintergreen.
 Judges, Mrs. Albro, Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Stone.
 The banner which is to be awarded the club doing the most sunshine work was displayed.
 Many new writers were present some were old friends, but new to Int Corner.
 So closed the third annual gather. ing at Lake Waumbumbaug. NANCY ANN.
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LORETTA
SEASONAL RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: send a few seasonable recipes which are all very good:
 Strawberry Shortca<e-Two cups of sifted flour, two teaspoons baking pow der tablespoon sugar, little salt; sift all together and add one-half cup butter and lard mixed; mix with sweet milk to which has been added one we'll beaten egg Bake in two sheets by dividing the dough in two parts; mash and sweeten to taste one quart strawberries, butter both sides of cake, put berries between and on top. Serve with whipped cream.
 Strawberry Merineue Pie-Line a pie plate with rich pie crust and bake a rich brown. When cool, fill with one box of strawberries slightly crushed and sweetened to taste. Beat the whites of three eggs to a stiff froth and add a tablespoon of sugar. Pile lightly on top of pie mad return to oven to brown.
 Strawberry Foam-Crush one quart strawberries, add one cup of sugar and let stand one-half hour Beat one cup of cream until stiff; beat the whites of two eggs With teaspoon of sugar to 8 stiff froth; then slowly fold in cream and berries. Set on ice till ready to serve.
 Strawberry and Pineapple Salad Put strawberries in a glass dish with alternate layers of fresh pineapple. Pour over the mixture the strained juice of two lemons or two oranges. Keep on ice until ready to serve.
 Strawberry Sherbet-One quart of berries crushed to paste; three pints of water; juice of one lemon; one tea spoon of extract of orange. Mix and let it stand three hours; strain out the juice into one pound of sugar; stir well and set on ice until ready to use.
 With besh wishes to The Corner.
 HOPEFUL,
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ward to meeting you all at that time , for many months, but was doomed to he disappointed.
 want to thank all the writers who
 were so kind as to send me such a lovely shower of cards. I feel very grateful for all the kind thoughts and wishes for me expressed on the cards
 received by Dom Pedro from Theoda, Huldy. Saturday Eve, Daisy of Can terbury, c. of C., Bright Ray, Farm CTS Daughter, Judith, Belinda, L. H, K, Auntie No. l, Lucille, GOldenrod Ready, Primrose, Aunt Sarah, Jennie, w. S., Tidy Addly, Aunt Abby, Anna Mill, Keziah Doolittle, Farmers Boy Blanche, Grace, Social Corner Reader Nebbens, Papa's Boy and Cherisett3, Absent One and Brown Bee. Faye Verne: You have my deepest sympathy in your aff1iCtion. also send thanks to Club No. 1 for pot of lovely -geraniums brought by Married and Happy.
 Best wishes to all from DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
WAYS FOR LEAKING SOUPS.

Dear Social Corner Friends: The left over soups tell for economy, and may be made following meat dinners:
 Soup From Left Overs: Bones and trimmings from roast of beef steak bones and trimmings, mutton chop bones, any cold vegetables except squash, cold, cooked eggs, crusts of bread. There should be about six pounds of meat all together Add what gravy there was left over and four quarts of cold water; add one-half teaspoon celery seed. one tablespoon salt, one cloves, four peppercorns, sim mer eight or ten hours. till the meat is in rags and the water half gone. Strain and set away for stock.
 Soup From Left Over Pork and Beans: Put two cups or beans with pork in a sauce pan, cover them with two cups cold water Bring to a boil
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HINTS FOR HoUsE-KEEPERs.

Dear Social Corner Editor and Sis ters: Following are a few hints for housekeepers:
 When the tea or coffee pot becomes stained or coated inside. fill it about half full of water and put in a ta- blespOon of baking soda and boil ten or fifteen minutes and the stains will all disappear.
 To improve fudge drop two or three teaspoons of moIasses into the mixture. This keeps it from becom- ing so sugary and gives it a better flavor
 When the milk becomes sour in a baby's nursing bottle, 1t is almost i'm possible to get it our. Keep about dozen large air rife shot handy and put these in the bottle and shake we'll
 In buying a refrigerator select one of simple construction of hard wood, the lining of zinc or porcelain and the shelves of slate or hard wood. To keep the refrigerator clean, remove immediately any food spilled in any of the compartments, or food cham bers. Scrub at least once a week with hot soap suds, for economy's sake, do this when the ice is low. Pour boiling water down the waste pipe. Sal soda, dissolved in water tends to keep evesy part sweet and clean.
 To restore navy blue skirt to it's LOIIueF CoHulIlon, take equal parts Of vinegar and linseed oil. Shake well and apply with a soft rag; after we'll rubbing, polish with another soft, dry cloth.
 To clean a black straw hat roll a piece of black velvet around your finger and rub the straw with this, following the curve of the hat. The velvet will thoroughly clean the hat and remove the dust.
 To clean brass bedsteads, rub them with Q cloth dipped in salad oil, then rub with a soft cloth and with a chamois leather.
 With best wishes from
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pruus in Back Yard.

The shortage of dyestuffs and chemical products may be overcome by the increasing manufacture in this country, but the vegetable drugs are something else again says the Pitts bursh Dispatch. About half of our crude drugs have been coming from abroad, even dandeIion, jimson weed and burdocll, because of the lower cost of collection due to foreign ~ages. Some of the vegetable drugs, of course, cannot be grown here at all because of climatic conditions, but In- dian hemp, dog grass, German cham ornite, belladonra, d4gitalis, aconite, gentian licorice, aniseed, fennel and sage might, it is said, be prof1tably cultivated here at present prices. Ginseng and golden seal have been profitably grown in Pennsylvania, and why not some of these others, partic- ularly as under cultivation they will be of higher potency than those tith- erto imported?
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
HOW TO STAIN THE BORDER OF A
 ROOM.

Dear Social Corner Members: The following are instructions for staining the border of a room: Take one packet of dye, such as is used for dyeing either cotton or wool. Damp it with cold water and pour a quart or more of boiling water over it. Scrub the floor well While it is still wet go over it with an ordinary straw broom dipped in the dye, until the whole floor is stained. It does not matter if the dye is not put on evenly.
 When the floor is dry, take one quart of boiled oiL and with a small cloth apply this as evenly as possible to the floor, rubbing it well in When the floor is again dry, which may take one or two days. give second coat.
 The floor may then be Waxed in the following fashion: Mix turpentine and becswaX thin enough to leave only a soft film if dropped on the floor Dip into this the corner Of a soft cotton cloth. Roll up the cloth tightly, squeeze it well, so that the wax may be evenly distributed through it, drop this cloth on the floor and push it up and down each board with an old straw broom, brushing the cloth well upon the floor. Wllen the whole floor is waXed, take a soft clean cloth, prefer ably flannel, and go over it in the same way until a nice polish is obtained A floor prepared in this fashion will i'm prove with time, as the red soon mel lows into a lovely shade. The quanti- ties given are for a whole room. l hope this may be of use to some one.
 NOTTNTA IN T,ATTPET
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AUNT MARY ENJOYED THE PIG.
 MIG.

Dear Social Corner Writers Those who did not attend the picnic at Gov entry Lake, June 23, missed a great deal of enjoyment. The day was ideal and every one seemed to not only be happy themselves, but tried to make everyone else so.
 The committee was untiring in their efforts to make it a glad day for all and succeeded admirably and deserve a hearty vote of thanks.
 Was very glad to learn that Satur- day Eve is a friend I have known for years and loved, but did not know her by her pen-name.
 The ice cream was very nice. Best wishes to all members of the Social Corner.
 AUNT MARY,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
There Is No Unbelief.
Lizzie York Case.

There is no unbelief, Whoever plants a seed beneath the
 sod, And waits to see it push away the Trusts he in God.
 There is no unbelief, Whoever says, when clouds are in Be patient. heart, light Dreaketh by Trusts the Most High
 There is no unbelief. Whoever sees, meath winters fields
 of snow, The silent harvests of the future grow, Gods power must know.
 There is no unbelief, Whoever lies down on his couch to Content to lock each sense in slumber Knows God will keep.
 There is no unbelief, Whoever says tomorrow, the un-
 known, The future. trusts that power alone, None dare disown.
 There is no unbelief, The heart that looks on where deal
 eyelids close, And dares to live when life has only
 woes,
 Gods comfort knows.
 There is no unbelief For thus by day and night unCou- sciously The heart lives by the faith the lips
 deny,
 God lnoweth why.
 Sent in by Great Grandma. This poem for twenty seven years has been accredited to Bulwer Lytton Charles Kingsley and Mrs. Browning not to mention a dozen others, but if was the work of humble little Qua keress when she lived in Detroit.
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This will also re-

them disappear. This will also re- move paint. spots off furniture
 Here is a good idea, aiso. for any one troubled with corn and bunions: In many cases this will cure, but if it doesn't, it will give great relief if done often. and it is very harmless. After soaking the corn or bunion pare as much as. possible and then paint with iodine. Do this every night for two or three nights, and then skip two or three and paint them again. this will not cure bunion, but 1t will make it more comfortaDYe; but gener- ally, the iodine will cure a corn en- tirely This remedy works good with chilblains.
 Best wishes to all the Sisters.
 POCAHONTAS.
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Fourth Prize Answer.

What the Social Corner has done for me?
 Tt has helped me to spend many happy hours reading the instructive and interesting letters it has contain ed; furnished opportunities for making very pleasant acquaintances; and given me many hours of social enjoy ment, meeting with the different writ CTS at the social gatherings I have at tended.
 2.-I can pass along to them any helpful lesson that comes to me in the daily duties of life, and pray to our Heavenly Father who ever hears be- lievins prayer, that each may be a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, and receive the p1audit Well done good and faithful servant"
 3.-I have not written as often as l might; and have not prayed as earn estly as I ought, that each one might know the joy of the acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ.
 AUNT MARY.
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Dear Social Corner Sisters: Will drop in for a chat this morning. Doesn't it seem good to see the sun shine.
 Photographer: What has become of you? When you take my picture, please make me pretty, as I was sad ly cheated by nature.
 Tiny: Should be very much pleas ed to hear from you. I won't hur- den you with my name and address, any letter sent to the editor will reach me safely, as I sent in my name and address with my first letter.
 Hope to meet a lot of the Sisters
 BLOSSOM.
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Girls NIiddy Dress, With Sleeve iK
 Either of Two Lengths.

Galatea. gingham, chambrey. percale. voile. repp, linen, linene,. serge. suit ing, drill and lawn are all suitable for this style. The blouse Is finished with a shape facing at the closing and has wide sailor collar. The skirt is gored
 The pattern is cut in five sizes: 6. s, 10, 12 and II years. It requires 7-S yards of 44-inch material for a 14-year size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
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This Attractive Style Will at Once Alp. peal to the Careful HOusIxeeeper.

It completely envelopes the dress and has simple, practical lines The pockets " T The % pattern pattern is cut. in three sizes: Small medium and large. It is nice for gingllau1 chambreys lawn. percale, alpaca and sateen. The medium size will require , Is yards of 36-inch material.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt. of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
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THANKS FROM DOM PEDRO.

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Social Corner: I am very thankful to be able to greet you all once more. I am feeling better, but not able to go put yet
 I am glad you had such a nice day for the annual meet. had looked for
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JENNIE ENJOYED THE PICNIC

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- As another week rolls along, we re- turn to our letters again; but many of us are thinking of the delightful pie nic we held only last week, which I am confident everybody enjoyed, who was there.
 The day was ideal for weather con ditions, the place was a beauty spot of Nature, while the good will and friend
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DOMESTIC HINTS.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: did want to meet you all last Fri day and get acquainted, but sickness prevented. I shall try again next time
 have just discovered a dandy scheme to remove disco7orings off of vanished surface caused from plac- ing hot dishes on it, and it will surely work Get ten cents worth of nitre and put on a soft cloth and rub brisk ly on the discolored spots and see
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Third Prize Answer.
JENNIE.

What has the Social Corner done for me?
 Made friends
 2.-What good thing can do for The Corner? Lend a willing hand when needed. 3.-What I have not done the past year, and Wil try to do the coming year.
 Be a more consistent Sister and do unto others as I would be done by.
 POLLY WINTERGREEN.
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Second Prize Answer.

Answer to first stion:-Brought good cheer; dispeIIed the blues; practi cal help in all domestic work.
 Second question:-Courteous to other writers ideas; no unkind criticism of them; brief letters, direct to the point. Third -Endeavor to find which topic or subject, becomes most helpful to Q majority of readers.
 JENNIE
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Another Lucid Interval

Evidently Great Britain is having another lucid interval. After some delay American mail is again reaching Germany.-Indianapo News.
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SOCIAL CORNER PRIZES FOR JUNE

First secon
 To Primrose Grease Spots" ird To Needles Eye for letter entitled How
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Fifth Prize Answer. 1.-Enlarged my acquaintance. 2.-Write short letters. 3.-Remember the shut-ins
 PRIMROSE.
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AIM 10 TELL THE TRUTH A GOOD SHOT
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

business letters; help of They should be in b. We If week. rite on
 Bulletin Office, Norwich
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Advance in Civilization

Advance in Civilization.
 The statement that Lower California will remain neutral advances tarantu- ias and centipedes far up in the stage of cfvilization.-Wash Post.
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THE PRIZE ANSWERS TO BIDDYs
 QUESTIONS.
First Prize Answer.

First Prize Answer. What has the Social Corner done for
 me
 It has put me in the position to win
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first; $15o ssoOn soo to third Award dnadet the last month
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A CHAT FROM BLOSSOM.

With best wishes for The Corner.
 SMILING SHE
The Owosso times., 1916-01-28
Notice Of Hearing Claims Before cr.f

State of Michigan, the Probate Coyrt m an
County OF Shiawassee.
In the matter OF the estate OF WyMxsr q
Halstead deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that four msxcsr
from the 23d day of December A. ID. % q, &a A
been allowed for creditors to prefezs arr
claims az ainst said deceased to ssld caurf rsr
examination and adjustment and % as Il
creditors OF said deceased are rorair-4 a
present their claims TO said court. az tne euT
bate office, In the City OF Corunna In ssLk
county, on or before the Path day az xpna
ID. 1915, and that said claims will be trsr< tn
said court on Monday the gath day OF Il setil
ID. 1916 at ten O'Clock In the forenoon.
Dated December 2a A. d. 1915
MATTHEW BUSE
Judge Of ProSrAs
BY CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Register Of Probate.