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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
IN THE MEANTIME.

Germany captures Bucharest, re-
news attacks on Verdun, sinks ships
right and left in all waters regardless
and in the meantime the Allies are
getting ready" The Allies are wait.
ing, perhaps, for Germany to wear
herself out. A few more such cam.
paigns as the Rumanian and Ger
many will dictate terms Of peace.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
THE NEW THEATER.

The pictures shown Mt the new
Iheater arc kept up to the same high
standard. The size of the crowds Mt
tending do not Indicate just apprc-
cintion of these fine and costly pic
lures. There was clamor for d,
new, up-to-datc play house. 1t is
here-patronizo it if you can afford
to do so.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
RETURNS TO GALAX.

E. w. Dodd. who was for some time
manager of the Bluefeld Hardwood
Manufacturing Company. recently de,
stroyed by fire, left yesterday after
noon accompanied by his family, for
Galax, Va, to make their home. Mr.
Dodd came to Blufield from Galay
and during the time he lived in Blue
field made many friends. ds.-Bluelcld
Daily Telegraph.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
NOTICE

Mr.. Hutcheson will sneak in Tazc
well OH December 18th at p. m. il
the meeting of the Tazewell Copnt,
Pure Bred Stock Association. Com,
and hear him. You will enjoy it an.
be we'll repaid for your time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
ROANOKE COLLEGE CLEE
CLUB HERE TONIGHT
WELL KNOWN SALEM ORGANI-
ZATlON WILL GIVE ENTER.
TAlNNIENT IN THEATER.

The Roanoke College Cleo Club,
composed of "a members, will give an
entertainment tonight in the New
Theatre. The entertainment will con-
Slst of instrumental music, vocal solos,
quartcttcs, comedy and orchestra
selections. Admission children, 25c..
adults soc. Reserved seats, Toe.
Reserve seats at Juckson's.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08

Thc regular meeting of the Board
u Supervisors for the second Tues
dly mas been ~Hstponcd until the 18th
INST, Mr. Daniels. the chairman of
ne Board being delegate to the
t"mmcrclal Congress-, which meets
IN Norfolk next week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
INTERESTING ADDRESSES NEXT
TUESDAY.

Prof. Hutcheson, specialist in ami
NAL husbandry and Mr.. w. G. Wysor.
County Agent of Russell county. viii.
be here next Tuesday to speak before
the Tazewell County Stock Associc.
ton. Every farmer in the county
and others will enjoy these address,
es.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08
COOPERATIVE LIVE STOCK AS.
SOCIATIONS.
(By w. H. Burress, County Agent of
Lee County.)

When we ask ourselves the ques-
ton; "What is the most important
activity in Southwest Virginia 2" we
cooperate in answering that live
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-08

Hear the Glee Club Tonight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
A TWo-IN-oNE-PARTY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis
tiers: What a fine time we had at Aunt
Abby's party; also Crimson Rambler's,
as l believe it was a o-in-one-party
Such a spread, it really put all others
in the shade. Then for the social hour
a grab bag was provided. Those who
did not know of it were supplied with
a present.
Crimson Rambler gave each as a
souvenir tl1imble holder made up on
a wishbone. They were beautiful, and
of all colors.
Someone remarked they were Aunt
Abby's bones, but looked her all over
and she had her full complement of
bones.
The Bulletin sent delicious ice
cream.
]. E. T.: AS pathfinder I am afraid
you are N. G.; but found out at least
what Canterbury mud is like
Charity: Where art thou? Have not
seen line from you for a long time.
Come back. We cannot get along
without our good writers.
Antique: How hard 1 have tried to
find out who you are. Can't you give
me a hint?
Kitty Lou: I hoped to profit by your
uses for hubby's old shirts; but, alas,
after an inspection of those on hand
decided all they were good for were
rag rugs and busters. Your hubby
must be a mammoth and buy shirts
often.
Ready: How pleased I was to get
we all love you.
Bo-Peep: When are we going to have
another ride?
... OLGA
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
A CHAT FORM j. E. T.

Social Corner Writers: March 30th
was red letter day to me. I never
had better time. Oh, that loaded ia
BILE! 1t would have tempted a dying
anChorite. And Aunt Abby's beans,
pies and raised doughnuts, together
with the decorations, favors, grab bag
and VictrOla selections and speeches
by child, maid and matron, old maid
and widow
I am sorry to say No-Man came
The Bulletin ice cream capped the
pleasures.
Aunt Abby kindly sent me an invi-
tation.
Crimson Rambler deserves especial
mention, as she made and furnished the
cutest and daintiest favors for us all!
There was nothing lacking to make
the celebration perfect. Long live
Aunt Abby and the Social Corner and
he who made The Corner possible for
us all
Try the Bean Loaf that was in the
Social Corner some time ago. Good!
[ can vouch.
I hope No. 1 club had a nice time
Wednesday at Willimantic. Most too
far for me. The spirit is willing but
the flesh and body weak.
II you never have read The Sky
Pilot, by Ralph Conner, do so-a very
good book; also Capn Fri, by Joseph
o. Lincoln.
One of my neighbors has all the best
and latest reading going and is always
letting me use her library. 1t is a
great pleasure.
I hope the Lord will spare me the
use of my eyes as long as 1 live. He
has always blessed me my life through
Sister of the S. C. j. E. T.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
A NEW Conner.

Dear Social Cornerites: Will you ad-
nit a new sister to the Corner?
. l have been an interested reader of
the Social Corner for a number of
years and have received many helpful
suggestions from the writers, and only
wish I had something good to offer
in return for the help have received.
Eta Barber: missed you 50 much
while you were away from The Cor
ner. Perhaps it will please you to
writer's, and am disappointed when
l look over the Social Corner page and
do not see your name. Please write
often.
Cherisette: Was glad to see some
thing from your pen. Have missed
you and wondered many times why
you did not write to The Corner.
P. U. T.: I am one who did not
know about cleaning white oil-cloth
with kerosene. The oil-cloth around
my sink was not worn but discolored
and stained. A few days ago I gave
it a vigorous rubbing with kerosene
and washed it in good soapy water
and rubbed dry with a clean cloth,
and it really looks like new. I need
not buy new oil cloth this spring. Am
so glad to know about ii.
Wish I knew some of the Sisters so
could attend the Social Corner gath
erings in Willimantic, or the picnics
this summer
1 should feel like a "cat In a strange
garnet" among so many strangers.
Best wishes to all.
IADLFANE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
COIN BAREFOOTED

For a long time she worked with
what seemed to be unusual vigor and
hummed more energetically than ever.
Then she paused and looked across at
her solemn offspring.
Now, deary, you know perfectly
well. that I oughtn't to let you 60
barefooted. yet. You wouldn't want
to get sick. would you. honey?"
No answer.
You know I'd let you go barefooted,
If I thought it wouldn't hurt you
Now. don't your"
Once more a stern look crowded
aside the tenderness Of the mothers
face. and she spoke somewhat sharp
Now. run along. child. you've both
cred me enough this morning. What
can body do on baking day with
lot of young 'uns messing about the
kitchen. Run along. now. soni"
The boy. solemnly walked out, with
out looking right or left. and as SOL
EMMY disappeared around the corner
of the house while the mother at
tackled the baking preliminaries with
renewed vigor. Occasionally she
would raise her eyes to sweep the
back yard and once or twice she seem
ed to listen for some expected sounds.
But evidently she was disappointed.
Il wonder where he's gone,' thought
the mother. Goodness knows I
don't want to be hard on the child, but
dear me, Pm afraid to let him take off
his shoes so soon" She went once
more over to the bread board. but. in
| stead Of resuming her work she turn
ed and walked to the open door. where
| she looked out on the sunny warmth
of the soft. spring day.
ut surely isn't very cold today"
she reflected, "and mebbe 1t wouldn't
| hurt him any"
For a moment she stood there in
| Oh o.
! the sounds that were not.
| Il wonder where that child is, any
way. Poor little chip! 1 guess / spoke
too harshIy to him"
Getting her sunbonnet. she walk
ed around the house. along the brick
/ ject of her search, and he was still in
/ deep detection. He was miserable
and he was resolved not to be happy
If he could help 1t.
| I'll bet she'll be sorry some day"
| Maybe I'll get drowned, and they'll
bring me home all dripping, and III
bet she'll be sorry then that she
treated me this way"
| why! Here you are, child I've
been looking for you every place. ]
think maybe you can go barefooted for
a little while. deary, only don't go to
the shade"
But he was not to surrender his
misery so easily. for he was getting
a keen pleasure in the thought that he
was forlorn and oppressed.
mo. I don't want to. if I'm going tc
get sick
But I don't think you'll get sick
dear. if you're careful"
| He gave no answer to this, but he
inwardly eNulted in her surrender.
Come along, now. sonny, I'll give
you a nice, big piece of bread and
molasses. and you can have a nice
time. Come, now, there is a good boy
She lifted him down from the fence
kissed him, and strolxed his hair.
Two minutes later he was bare.
footed and had forgotten all hi!
troubles.
HORTENSE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15

spine? Shiversi Shakes! Creepsi Then
you feel like the rat that some dog
has shaken and left with not enough
strength to move a muscle.
Wrinkles recipe for soft gingerbread
reads good. Shall try it. 1 have a
special liking for gingerbread recipes.
Makes good eating for the little men
and women, and big ones, tool
Kitty LOUIS, Practical Polly's and
those from many other writers are
hints worth knowing. No magazine
gives better.
Keziah Doolittle's and Rural Deliv-
ery's friendly lines did not go astray.
nor get snowbound. A reply to each
will soon be on it's way. Should like
to meet you both 'in the shade of the
old apple tree" when "the good old
summer time comes again.
1 wonder if Rural Delivery would tell
me that joke which is too good even
for Social Corner ears! Would Cad
about?
have wanted to say a little word
concerning the Front and Back Door"
problem Jennie handled so thoroughly.
Reading between her lines, the
thought I catch is to keep a happy
medium when performing the daily
tasks at the front and the back, not
sighting the in-betweens. So many
fail to find this happy medium which
means SO much to those who must keep
the household machinery in daily mo-
ton.
I should like to say more on this
subject, but making room for the 9TH
ers of The Corner family comes to my
mind, so what I want to say must wait
till another time.
All the Brothers and Sisters have
the sincere good wishes of
DREAMER.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15

MA, can't I go barefooted nowT'
why for the lands sake. child,
what are you talking about ?" A
We'll, you said could when spring
came and all the boys are goin' bare
footed now"
What boys are going barefooted?
Just name a single one
We'll, anyway, you said when the
weather got warm that could"
Why, child, the frost is hardly out
of the ground, yet, You'd catch your
death of cold, running around without
any shoes and stockings on"
mo 1 won't, Ma! See how warm 1t
is! and I'll run around SOS my feet
won't be in the ground all the time
yes! I can see you In a day or
two I'd have sick child on my hands,
and then you couldn't go to school
Goodness knows you've stayed home
from school on account of sickness
enough this winter. Although I no.
tice your sickness usually comes on
Monday morning about school time"
"Ohi Please, ma! Won't you let
me%'
mol No. childl Run away ana
play
the boy and he looked at his moth
er in hurt resentment. The latter
proceeded briskly about her work,
humming cheerfully all the while.
From all visible appearances she
was oblivious of the little insurgent
over by the window.
Outside the sun shone warmly and
nature seemed to be taking a breath
of intense satisfaction. A robin hop
ped about near the board walk. Some
swallows muttered as they circled
about the caves of the barn and the
damp clothes waved gaily back and
forth in the first soft breeze of spring.
You said I could, maj"
why! For goodness sake, honey!
Are you still here?'
Jaw! Please. Ma! Can't I?'
Cant you what Can't you run out
and play?"
"Aw! You know what mean"
you surely aren't still talking
about going barefooted, are your
well, you said could!"
Nov, young man. tell me exactly
what I said"
well, you said when spring came
I could go barefooted and said, when
will spring be here2 and you said
About May. and I said, kin go ir
| April?" and you said. ''Mebbe, If II
is warm enough, and now its April
and you won't let me-"
But, deary. don't think its warn
enough, yeti And I don't want you
to get sick. What would mother dc
| without her little son around?"
This was disconcerting for the boy
| He could argue and plead against 6
material command, but when hi:
| mothers voice softened in tender
so!icitude. he was disarmed. So HI
said nothing but looked disconsolately
| out of the window. He was very un.
| happy. His mother looked at him, a.
if half expecting some repellious out.
| break, but none came. She went t
the flour barrel and scooped forth
| large cup of flour which she sifted gu
on the bread board. Then she hum
med awhile as she proceeded abou
her work of making dough for the bis
| cults. Once she paused to look a
the little boy sitting so dejectedly a
| the window. She started to speak, bu
a firm look came into her face and tn,
| words were unuttered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
WAYS OF SERVING POTATOES

Dear Social Cornerites: 1 have been
silent for a long time, but will write q
few lines.
forgive me.
lola: Where are you? Have seen
nothing from your pen in a long time.
Wild Olive: Call me up some rainy
afternoon.
Fringed Gentian: Your name has
come to me. Are you not E. P. F.?
Anna of Columbia: Won't you please
give me some clue as to Who's Who ?
Here are a few ways of preparing
potatoes:
Escailoped Potatoes-Pare and cut
four large potatoes in quarter-inch
slices. Put a layer in a buttered bak-
ing dish, sprinkle with salt and pep
per. dredge with flour and dot over with
butter; repeat; then add hot milk I'M
til it can be seen through the top
layer. Bake an hour and a half. A
few slices of onion will add greatly to
the flavor.
Potato Croquettes-Two cups hot
potatoes riced, two tablespoons butter,
yolks of three eggs, salt and pepper.
Mix ingredients, seasoning with salt
and pepper; shape in rolls roll in flour
and fry in deep fat and drain on brown
paper.
Dreamed Potatoes--Made by slfcing
boiled potatoes into white sauce con-
sisting Of two tablespoons butter
melted; add two tablespoons flour, a
little salt and pepper; stir until well
mixed; then add potatoes
Goodbye for this time.
CHORE GIRL
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

ENID-Letters and cards received
and mailed as you directed
BALSAM FTR-Letter received and
forwarded. Thanks for card
SUNBONNET rSUE-Letters have
arrived and will be printed in due
time. You correctly comprehended
the situation.
BLUEBTRD'S Pudding Recipe print
ed on May Sth should have read 'one-
half cup of sugar" instead of two cups.
Bluebirds cannot be too sweet, but
buildings can be.
READY: Cards received and for
warded to writer's. Thanks for card.
DREAMER: Card received and
mailed to Billie.
DOM PEDRO: Card received and
sent to Joseph Doe.
Social Corner writers will learn with
e thrill of sorrow that Goody Two
Shoes father, who was i'll in st. Jo-
seph's hospital at WiIlimantic at the
time his daughter died, recovered
enough to De carried to the Memorial
hospital, New London, died there
March 25. The remaining daughter
lives in New London. Married and
Happy writes:~ Mr. Starr was so last
October. One day 1 was in the
house. they lived two doors from me
on the camp ground, and the father
said: Il have had good time today
/ haven't been lonesome any, but have
been busy all day reading the Social
Corner"
WRITERS to The Corner who love
to grow flowers can have seeds from
some of Joseph Does choice dahlias
by sending in a request. Sure to bloom
this season
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
GREETINGS FROM PoLLYANNA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1 thank
you very much for my postcard shower
On my birthday, April 9Th. The cards
were all very pretty and 1 did not re-
ceive any duplicates among the %
which 1 received
Dorinda: 1 know it was your kind
heart that suggested the shower.
Thanks. I'm still thinking what a fine
time l had at your house.
Crimson Rambler: We are almost
twins, my birthday being only one day
later than yours. Hope you received
the envelope safely.
Rainbow: l look every week for
something from your pen. What do
you think of your picture? When you
come to Connecticut this summer we
will take John Henry and try to hunt
up that Photogra pher and woe be unto
him If we do find him.
Papas Boy: Too bad you got stung.
The good weather will be here soon
and we surely will meet then. Why
didn't you ride out with hubby when
he came over this way?
Olga: When do you take your suit
case and start on your next hike? Why
not take one in each hand so as to
balance each side? You better get a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15

Dear Editor and Sisters: I, with
others enjoyed the anniversary social
very much, and am looking forward to
the pleasure of meeting with you all
at the April social.
Hopeful: I cannot send you a recipe
for fashioned Indian meal dump
ings. But 1 have a recipe for Marble
Cake which is very nice. It was given
to me many years ago by a good
friend of mine.
Marble Cake-Light: One and one
half cups of sugar, one-haf cup of
butter, one-har cup OF water, two
large cups OF flour, one teaspoon of
baking powder. whites OF four eggs,
Juice and rind OF one lemon Beat the
butter and add gradually the sugar,
pinch salt, add the whites of four
eggs, well beaten, the remainder of
the flour and the lemon.
Dark: One cup brown sugar, one
fourth cup butter. one-half cup wa
teaspoon baking powder, two ounces
melted chocolate, yolks Of four eggs;
salt. one teaspoon Of vanilla
This same friend gave me a recipe
for sponge cake which is very nice, al.
so:
Sponge Cake: The weight Of nine
eggs in sugar, half the weight in
flour. salt, the grated rind Of three
lemons, and juice Of one. Crate the
rind in the sugar, beat thoroughly with
the well beaten yolks. Beat the
whites. mix lightly and add the flour
last.
with best wishes.
wILTwYCK-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15

done has been smoking hams, and
when they are well cooked with good
fresh eggs on top they are much bet
ter to my taste than tobacco. The
photographer is having lots of fun.
Don't stop her from taking your pic
lures. If she doesn't have you dressed
in the latest style, or the face quite
natural she will make it up on your
age.
Old Sol wants your views on Super
stitions. As we have drifted along
hfe's journey we have always thought
to make anything reliable required a
good foundation, and we could never
see much in superstitions. Many old
people have passed away and super
stition seems to be a thing of the past
We well remember one man VINO
would never cut his finger nails only
on a Friday.
Hang all the horseshoes you find
over the door. Some folks have nearly
died from fright who have heard the
screech owl at night and thought it
was a warning from the other world.
Just as one family here were at
supper in the evening a partridge flew
through the window and was caught
and killed by young man. One good
old woman who was superstitious said
there would surely be q death in the
family within 80 days. The family
lived here for twenty-five years with
out any sickness or death. Seeing a
mourning dove was another sign of q
sudden death. The old people were
honest in their faith in signs, but to-
day the minds of the people are more
taken UP with moving pictures.
RURAL DELIVERY.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-15
BOYS ROOMS.

What a foolish woman you sra
Nellie, to go TO the trouble and ex.
pense Of fitting up three rooms fof
those boys. beside all the extra worn
Of keeping them clean. made an
OF mine sleep in the same room, and
two in a bed They will leave horns
as soon as they grow uu, ANYWAYS
said Mrs Spencer to her niece.
Just come and see my birds nests.a
was the reply.
She led the way up the back stairs
rom the dining room and turned to
tne left- The room was Eood-sfzed
with two wtndows-south and east
me shades were green. with curtains
OF pink and white muslin; there was
a mating and homemade rugs on the
moor. There was a narrow Iron bed
stead with a white spread and nil
lows and a pink and green Quilt: and
bureau with glass, white scarf, pink
cushion. comb and brush, etc: n
commode with toilet set OF pink ana
white: a little table with a drawer: a
cane seated chair and a rocker. TherI
was a clothes closet in one corner
| and a set Of shelves in another. ay,d =
paper rack and pictures on the walls,
IN one window was a pink geranufuu
and in the other a white one.
This Is ArthuPs room" said tAa
mother. proudly.
| She crossed her own roor,-+Aa
large, back chamber-and showed a
4
| This had a green shade with a wits
/ muslin curtain with red dots; a bright
rag carpet; a low cot bed with a rad
and white cover. and white pillows:
a low desk and chair in one corner.
/ a cupboard for books and TOYS In an
| other. and a low bureau, with a e1asa
| and a split rocker. There were sew
eral pictures on the walls.
This is NV babys room-7-years
cid. Bert" said mother. Now, see nv
big boys room"
That was in the ell-across the bath
room-and near the ell stairs. Al
large room with three wfndowz-two
low on the north and south and a
big one on the east This had a VEL
low shade and yellow and white cur
tains: a blue and yellow mating; an
iron bed with blue and white cover:
blue bureau. commode and chairs. 4
table with a drawer; a desk with book
shelves; a closet in one corner. and
| two or three shelves. There were
pictures. a bracket lamp. a blue nd
white toilet set and flags banners. and
all kinds Of boyish treasures. IN
| one corner was a box with denim
covered cushions-the bed Of HIS Del
dog.
| ETA BARBER.