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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08
Ignorance Not BlissfuI

Helen-Did Florence marry her
ideal?
Gertrude-The poor girl will never
know.
Helen-Why?
Gertrude-Her ideal is a man who
would not marry again IL his wife
should die.-Judge.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08

Gus trip lasted longer. The meteoric
flights of our tourists through Europe
are in point; the automobile, also, H.
illustrates the nervousness and swift
ness of our pleasures. Motoring is
broadening and delightful. but we are
rushing into this amusement with more
than our usual national abandon. and
hardly even find time to speed. When
a pleasure becomes the vogue, con.
veniences and even necessities are sac.
rificed to 1t. We are like those tray-
elers of old who sold their lands to
see other men's.-Walter E. Weyl. in
Harpers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08

Old Man Massingale 10 Ioath
to put himself under financial
obligations that will involve
Amy's marriage. Do you think
that erouilIard will trick the IA
Their and salve his conscience
with the saying, "AIl's fair In
love and war;"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08
Sometimes,

Oars q silver linin' to every
cloud" said Uncle Eben; but some
times it's foolish to stand around look.
in fur it. Std O. h'istin' Q umbrella. %
-Washington Star.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08

Amy Massfngale led Brouillard swiftly
to the green baize doors at the rear
of the bar-room. At her touch the
swinging doors gave inward. and her
goal was reached.
Three faro games, each with its in
laid table. its impressive dealer. its
armed lookout" and its ring of silent
players, lay beyond the baize doors. At
the nearest of the tables there was q
stir, and the dealer stopped running
the cards. Somebody said, Let him
get out" and then an old man, beard.
ed, white-haired, wild-eyed, and hag.
gard almost beyond recognition,
pushed his chair away from the table
and stumbled to his feet, his hands
clutching the air like those of swim
mer sinking for the last time.
With a low cry the girl darted across
the intervening space to clasp the stag.
gering old man in her arms and draw
him away. Brouillard stood aside as
they came slowly toward the doors
which he was holding open for them.
He saw the distorted face-mask of
soul in torment and heard the mum.
bling repetition Of the despairins
words. Its all gone. little girl; it's all
gone!" and then he removed himself
quickly beyond the range Of the star
ing, unseeing eyes.
For in the lightning flash of reveal
ment he realized that once again the
good he would have done had turned
to hideous evil in the doing, and that
this time the sword thrust Of the blind
passion impulse had gone straight to
the heart of love itself.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08
EoulvocaI.

81 warned Jim about that enterprise.
I told him he was skating on thin ice"
"what did he do about it?'
sOh. he tumbled."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-09-08

Go m CONTNUEDJ
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
Willinantic.
WAYS TO FIX SALT copFusH.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Delicate cooking and attractive serv- ing will convert even so plebian a food as salt codflsh into a dish fit for a luxurious table.
 An Old Fashioned Goldfish SouffIe: Mix all the ingredients but the eggs fish, milk. potatoes and butter-and bake about ten minutes. Then beat the yolks and the whites of the eggs separately, mix them, and spread over the top of the dish. Bake just long enough to get a delicate brown color. This should be sent directly to the ta- ble from the oven.
 Salt Goldfish Ausratin: Cook the fish and flake enought to i'll a pint cup. Make a sauce-a cupful of milk, a ta- blespoon melted butter and the same of flour. Mix the sauce with the fish; turn into a buttered baking dish: sprinkle the top thickly with grated cheese; powder lightly with fresh bread crumbs; bake in hot oven un til light brown.
 Brciled Codfisf: Broiied codhsh is particularly tasty when the appetite has become somewhat jaded. Soah fish over night; then drain and dry Dip each individual piece into melted butter; brol over a quick fire. Re move fish to hot platter and poul over it several tablespoons of cream and serve.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

ture for 20 minutes. then seal This makes a delicious preserve.
 The cold packed method will he found better when used with strawberries or berries of any kind, as it keeps both kinds of fruit in more attractive form and preserves the flavor better. For this blanch the rhubarb two minutes in boiling water, then plunge it into cold water; this firms the fruit and removes some Of it's acidity; then fiii the cans, which have been properly scalded, adding little of first one kind of fruit as strawberries, then a little rhubarfs until the can is full Fill with a hot, rich syrup. place the rub bers and the glass tops in position, though not covered as closely as for sealing. and boil for 20 minutes in a tightly covered boiler; screw down the top without lifting the glass, invert and cool; wrap in paper to keep the fruit from fading, and you will enjoy 1t very much later on.
 Hhubarb Censerve-Two pounds oi rhubarb, cut, two small lemons, juice and grated rind, three pounds sugar one-half pound English walnut meats chopped; cook the rhubarb until quite thick, add the lemon and sugar and | boil 20 minutes; add the nuts and boi 10 minutes longer: turn into scaldet glasses or one-half pint jars and seal
 PARKWAY DAME.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
GREETINGS FROM READY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Just as the clock was striking 12 my friend and I entered the w. c. T. U. room on Valley street and were greeted by a group of happy faces and the buzz of many happy voices. The first to greet me was $. E. S., with a message from Kittie. It did not take me long to look around and recognize familiar faces and to greet those I had met with before, and also to meet with those of whom had read and heard so much.
 arms the lovely little daughter of Papa's Boy
 The hands of the clock pointed to the time of returning too soon after a very dainty lunch served by so many charming hostesses.
 Kittie: The kiss and message re- ceived, thank you. what is worse-to wade through mud orr to try and get through a shower of dust. have not worn my, new spring hat yet.
 Juliet: Who I thought was Who, was not at the gathering.
 Blanche: I am always glad to hear from you.
 Paula: am glad to hear from you any time. Hope to meet you some
 Betsey Bobbett: missed you at the l gathering. Thank you. The man of the house is improving.
 J. F. T.: Was glad to greet you al | the pow-wow. Wild Olive: Am glad you was al I the gathering and found me
 Dreamer; was sorry to hear you | had the grop. No fun | With best wishes, remain as evel
 SISTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
GOOD RECIPES TO TRY.

Dear Editor and Social Sisters: Homemade pistachio flavor Is made in the following way: Tie in muslin a handful of bruised peach leaves. cover with either water or milk, and let stand to absorb the flavor. Either milk or water in quantity to use in the cake or dish you wish favored.
 Oyster Stuffing for Goose: Take one pint oysters. melt ore-fourth cupfui of butter and mix with one and one-half cups of cracker crumbs, two teaspoons of lemon juice. one tablespoon of chop ped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Roll each oyster in the but tered crumbs, etc, then fill the goose. The oysters may be chopped up coarseiy and mixed with the crumbs if desired. For a large fowl 1t will be necessary to increase the proportions Of the recipe to obtain sufficient amount of stuffing
 Veal in Mould: This ls dish that can be prepared the day before and can be served cold for the next days luncheon or dinner. Boil a knuclxle of veal till tender. Pour off the wa ter in which it was boiled and Tnince the veal. Add the minced veal to the juice and pour in a mould. Add thin slices of a hard boiled egg and place in a cool place and when cold plaza on the ace Serve on plat ter garnished with parsley or a few pieces of crisp. fried bavon.
 Merinnued Applass Peel etxsto. etghi
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20


 Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Herewith I send some crochet lace patterns for the Sisters:
 Half of Wheel Border: Chain 5 turn, shell of treble. 1 chain and 3 treble in 1 st stitch of 5 chain Cmissing 4 stitch) turn.
 2 2. chain 3, shell in she'll turn.
 3, chain 3, shell in shell, a treble 3 chain, turn
 4, 6, like 2d row.
 5, 2. like 3d row.
 8, chain 3 shell in shell. chain 6 and g treble under chain between 9th and 7th row. fasten under chain between 4th and 5th rows chain 8. miss the chain between next rows back (2d and 3d) she'll under chain at begin ming of 1st row, turn chain 8 shell in shell, doubles under s chain fasten between 1st and of the g trebles, turn chain 8. shell in shell last made turn, repeae from until you have g spoikes fasten the last un- der chain
 9-11 like Sd row.
 10 like 2d row.
 12 chain shell in shell fasten un, der chain Of last shell of half wheel turn
 Continue with sd and 2d rows untf you have completed [ more rows ther repeat the half wheel scolIop = On rather coarse, say No. IS crochei
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Dear Social Corner Friends: As the rhubarb season is at hand. will send a few recipes that will be found very nice.
 Each year the housekeepers are learning to combine different fruits and to extend the fiavoring powers of those high in price by using a. cheaper fruit as a base. Nothing is better for this than rhubarb, the red variety, called by many ""wine plant" colors pineapple a beautiful red and lends a delicate flavor all it's own.
 The acid of strawberries disagrees with many people, If strawberries are combined with ri1Jrbarb the acid of the strawberry will be neutralized and the fruit rendered digestible for all. Pineapple and Rhubarb-Use one part pineapple. two parts rhubarb, al- lowing large coffee cup of sugar tc pint of the cooked fI51ik shred the pineapple and cook uns tender ii just enough water to cover it: cut the rhubarb. skin and all. in small pieces and add to the pineapple; cook unti soft, then add the sugar; boil the mix.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
HELPS ON FITTING UP 4 SLEEP
 ING ROOM.

Dear Social Corner Sisters :-Our last meeting indoors, May 10th, for this season, proved very enjoyable, as all the others were As usual, we had plenty of tasty food and Ane program was very entertaining.
 Am sending in a few helps in fit ting up a sleeping room.
 The first matter to be considered in a sleeping apartment is light and air. During the day the sunshine should stream in, and at night the window should be open so we can have air but not sleep in a draft. A warm sum- ny room could be furnished in soft cool co1ors, as light green or light blue A north room will require warm cherry tints, as creamy paper or vel low or red.
 A hard wood polished floor is very desirable. Any floor may be painted or stained and permits one to ust rugs instead of carpets. The carpet.
 are so hard to take up and put down while small rugs can be removed anC
 cleaned each time the room is swept. The walls if not papered can b' painted or aIabastine used. It come l ir several different codors. I have al my walls done in alabastine, and lilx | it very much.
 | Dainty muslin curtains at the win dows make the room look attractive l Window seats are always pretty an 1 pond with other furnishings are nict 1 chamber varies according to the taste | of it's owner.
 With best wi;tles.
 | T0pEr7zA A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
The Liahts of Home.

when the work of toilsome day is And the stars shine brightly through Many iights in the soft dusk are
 blended;
 But more fair than all shine those of
 home. As the sailor steers for beacons gleam- Far across the storm-tossed, surging So I. when life is with troubles teem- Steer fer fer comfort to the lights of
 home.
 Often toward scarlet sunsets going. Tn my childhood till dusk I would Then across the purple fields aglowing How they beckoned-thoSe fair lights
 of home. lAnd so ever through the years so fleet When beset and in despaAFs dark While tie pulse beats to their end. are Bright and cheery beam the lights
 of home. lwhen my life's last days in dusk are And I cease earth's dusky paths to Then. while shine realms wondrous and
 imposing,
 l shall fare forth to the lights oi home.
 George Lawrence Andrews. Sent in by JIM.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
DIANA ENJOYS NATURES
 CHANGES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters Good morning, one and all. Just to look out and see the changes in nature each day as she dons her spring dress, makes one feel good natured, don't 1t?
 I believe the grass and trees never were such a beautiful green before, and the buds and blossoms look so pretty, peeping out amongst the green leaves. One enjoys breathing in the air which at this time of the year in- spires one with new life and courage. Of course, you arc all busy clean Ing house, gardening, taking care of chicks, etc, but I am glad so many of you took the time to meet and be merry on May 10th for a change is good for everyone.
 My hand is extended with a hearty welcome to all the new Sisters, and my sympathy is with those who have been or are sick.
 Many thanks to the Sisters who sent me Easter and birthday greetings. Auntie No. l YourA plants arrived on May and they shall have place of honor in my flower garden
 Samantha: Am sorry to hear of your sickness. l trust you will soon be better.
 To the Sister who is sending me The Woman's Home Companion I ex- tend my thanks. It is a favorite pa- per of mine, and I enjoy having it.
 DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
CLUB No. is MAY MEETING.

Dear Editor and Sisters: Such a short time ago we were looking for ward to the pleasure in store for US on the 10th of May, and the busy days intervening, in which we made the periodical upheaval in our homes, are glad to drop the brush and broom for a brief respite, while we wend our way to the Valley street hall to meet and greet Social Corner friends.
 About 75 took advantage of the day without storm and came in their bility.
 Lonesome Pine, with her able as- sistants, arrived early, decorated the room, got the tables in order and greeted all as they entered.
 The tables looked very tempting, loaded with many kinds of salad, sandwiches. cake and cookies. fruit and nuts.
 In the center of the table was a handsome May basket, made of yellow and white, filled with fruit.
 We all brought our Social Corner appetites and the tables gave evidence of it as soon as J. E. T. bid us all to fill up."
 After dinner we marched around to the pretty May basket, and each re- ceived a gift.
 A pleasing programme was pre- | sented, consisting of vocal and instru- mental music; a message was read from Diana; a reading by a popular elocutionist; a recitation by Pollyanna, and thus another delightful gathering has passed into history in which we drove dull care away and our splr- it's and minds are the better prepared by the loosened tension of work to go on with the numerous duties of the morrow.
 It is with a sigh of regret that we hear the click of the lock in the door 1 as we have enjoyed so many pleasant l hours there together; but we still have many delightful visions of red-letter- or rather ow-letter-days ahead, o1 | picnics and parties at the homes O. some of the sisters. That the outcome of our gathering; | has been decidedly beneficial and far. reaching is evidenced by the large in. crease in numbers and faithful attend ance of all, regardless of distance ol obstacles.
 TFHEODA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
WHAT TO DO WITH FLowERINe
 BULBS.

Editor Social Corner:-A Sister has inquired what to do with her towering bulbs It is not uncommon to leave them in the ground for three years right where planted. Only light rooted plants could be planted over them-alyssum. geraniums, petunias. etc. In the fall the soil above st;em should be well fertilized.
 They may be dug up and -feeled in" until the tops die down. They are placed in the ground en masse in a remote spot, and when the tops are dead should be dug up, and be dried off and packed away in box of dry sand until September when they | should be replanted.
 These bulbs very seldom do as well the second year as they did the first. To be sure of first-class flowers it is well to purchase fresh Holland bulbs l every year
 | If you buy N.e bulbs late you are not sure of getting the varieties or | dered, so it is well to send in orders in July or August.
 JOSEPH DOE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
COMMENTS FROM RURAL pELlv.
 ERY,

Dear Social Cofner Friends: New England weather has been very cllangeable, something like the style of ladies hats and dresses, but as the apple blossoms are out and quite few May flowers in bloom, let us hope summer time is coming though it may not get here until the last train
 Aunt Mehitable: Your story of the country, the flowers and the works of nature was fine. The Sisters did well to help you out with their remarks.
 1t is some time since we have heard from Brother lSi. wonder if he is planting peanuts for the coming sea- son picnics.
 Tidy Addly: Tn regard to smoking. You have guessed right. never use the weed in any form, and often think of the old rhyme, What is the use. to chew tobacco and spit out the juice"
 Papa's Boy and Dreamer: Those letters must have got side-tracked, as they have never been received
 Keziah Doo1ittle: I was glad your Highland cookies scored so high at the anniversary meeting. Last Sunday was Mothers Day and we trust all who were so fortunate as to have a mother living showed her all the love and affection possible Priscilla has it right. "All that am owe to my mother" Poetry on the last page of The Bull | letin of May t3, Some Fellows Mother" should be read and re-read by men who forget their aged mothers who gave the best part of her life fo1 them.
 RURAL DELIVERY. s--
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20

Dear me! How provokinglp she thought to herself, to have him al- ways finding fault. no matter how nice I have everything: and-well, he'll find fault tonight. and plenty of 1t, and shall not care bit. I am doing right to serve him the same kind of sup per he enjoyed so much last night at Mrs. Niles. will soon prove to him that he will not care to send me over to learn cooking from her, for am a better cook, and he knows it, than that careless woman
 Mrs. Wilkins prepared her supper carefully. Smiles played continually on her face as she waited on the veranda for her husband at the usual time. Yet when he came she busied herself in the kitchen for while.
 MT. Wilkins glanced at the paper for few minutes, then looked at his watch and impatiently called out:
 Clara, why in thunder don't we have supper ?"
 'tIs it Iate71
 Its twenty minutes past 6. and l believe our supper hour is s. .eTwenty minutes late is not much" !" replied Mrs. Wilkins
 Not muchIH replied he in an irrita- | ble tone. T should say it was for a man coming home tired from his day's york;
 mind waiting last evening at Mrs. | Niles'.p
 'aThat was different. This is home I and there I was visiting. You did not
 want me to be impolite, did you? ?"
 No, certainly not; but now you car have your supper.
 MT. Wilkins helped his wife and then
 himself; then, after tasting of the po- tato. steak and tea, he exclaimed: For mercy's sake, have you used al I your salt on these potatoes? And this tea is dishwater, the steak is so burned
 it is not it to eat! What is the mat. ter with you?"
 Why, I tried to please you" re piled his wife. You told Mrs. Nilei
 that strong tea hurt you, and that vol was fond of scorched steak"
 ''Yes-but-I do not like thisl Mercy
 no! Have you not some good biscuit in the house These are not as goot
 as yours are usually" Why replied she, T think then ; fine. can't see why you should fin
 fault with them.'' ; After helping himself to piece 0 cake, he exclaimed: ! For mercy's sake, what ails this?
 His wife quietly looked at him an
 replied: Mrs. Mics" r Thunder on Mrs. Nilesi You quot ) l her every minute. This is fine sup
 per-not a single thing is it to eat.'' . T am sorry, for I tried especially t please you"
 l Tried to please mel" he exclaime r in an irritable manner. r Why, yes, indeed You said yo : were going to send me over to talk cooking lessons from Mrs. Niles. so
 duplicated her supper tonight, cooked ] l just as she served it to us, and, if yo : will, you can recall the fact that yo l praised everything''a "Oh, oh,'' interrupted he "Didn you know I was merely trying to b T polite?'
 :, After a few minutes spent in though he added with a crestfallen air: IT !, You have given me a good lesson one which I shall not be apt to forge Q am aware now that it is fully 3 2 important to wear smile and be kin !. in word and look and to excuse littl < accidents at home as well as when on :. is visiting others" t If one only realized that the habit ( o finding fault at home is not an excer
 ton, but, alas! a common occuTrenc : one would endeavor to always cla e themselves in company manners. s DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
ETTA RAReER,s HENS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: won- der if you would be interested in my experience with hens. began my years trial March l. 1916, with 21 hens of mixed breeds with a hand some Rhode Island Red CockereI at the head of the flock. Every hen can be cuddled like a cat.
 My hen house is poor and I have no time to fuss with them. I feed only corn. shell and table scraps. The scraps are expected to pay for eggs used by family of five.
 There were six or eight old hens that had not laid since fall, and pull lets that had never laid.
 March 1st I got my first egg; and during March they laid 151 eggs. sold six and one-half dogens for S169; cost of feed, $1.52. Profit IT cents.
 During April they laid over 400 eggs. I never got less than 10 a day or more than 19. sold twenty-one and one-half dozens for $4.35; cost S1-75. Profit, $2.60. April 2s one got killed.
 They have laid very little thi. month and I have two setting, but am intending to give them a faith. full trial. My profit is the eggs sell the cost is the food buy and tn. eggs I set. Table scraps pay for th' eggs we use.
 I will tell you how they come out. ETTA BARBER
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-20
Sterling.
CHEESE AND ITS ECONOMICAL
 USES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I send in a few timely recipes:
 Cheese and Spinach Roll: Take a quart of spinach, a cupful of grated cheese, a tablespoon of butter, a lit tie salt and bread crumbs. Cook your spinach in water for ten minutes. Drain off the water, add the butter, then cook until tender and chop; add the grated cheese and then bread crumbs, enough to roll, or leave more moist, and cook in baking dish.
 Cheese Sandwiches-Mash or grate American cheese, and a speck of mus tard mix thoroughly and spread be- tween the slices of bread. This makes good school sandwiches.
 Nut and Cheese Roast-One cup of grated cheese, one cup of chopped English walnuts. one cup of bread crumbs, three tablespoons of chop ped onion, one tablespoon of butter, the juice of lemon, salt and pepper. Cook the onion in butter and little water until tender: mix the other in- gredients and moisten with water, using water in which the onions have been cooked: pour into a shallow dish and brown in oven.
 Cheese Patties: Two eggs, two thirds cup of cream, one cup of grated cheese and one-half cup of Swiss cheese: cut into small pieces nutmeg. Add the eggs to the cream and beat slightly. then add the cheese and seasoning. Bake Is minutes in a hot oven, in patty tins lined with puff paste.
 Good luck to all who try these re- cipes.
 EVENING STAR.