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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
LITTLE GIRL DIES FROM
BITE OF RATTl ESNAKE

Dallas. 8. D.. Aug 19-The 2-year- old
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A.
sebers, who was bitten by rattlesnake
Tuesday died at the Winsett hospital
Wednesday morning.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-24
AUTO ACCIDENTS


Delmont-A young man named
Otto employed on farm near here
died from injuries received when he
was thrown from wagon, the wheels
passing over his body. breaking his
back and fracturing three ribs. He
was coming to belmont for a load of
lumber when the accident occurred.
The horses were frightened by an au-
tomobile, which came up from behind.
On his deathbed the young man stated
the driver of the automobile did not
sound his horn to give him warning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Mansfield Center.
USES FOR ADHESIVE PLASTER.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: As I have been absent from The Corner for some time, will try and write a little today.
 What lovely time we had at our last meeting! I hope the sick ones will be well and all be with us at our next.
 Married and Happy: Mir. Dew Drop sends many thanks for the kind inA tation.
 c. E. S.: Ely pen has not been lost, but just tired. 2
 L. H. K: Why don't you come? You don't know what you miss.
 Roxanna: We all missed you-hope you are better now.
 Uses for Adhesive PIaster-A spool of good adhesive plaster is invaluable in the average household both as a time-saver and a general repairer. It is comparatively inexpensive and comes in different widths. Adhesive plaster is excellent for mending rubber goods of all kinds, hot water bags, garden hose, rain coats, gloves, hand bags, and too replace the worn heel Things of shoes. For mend ing corsets, repairing breaks or holding protruding steels in place, nothing Is better
 A tight bandage of adhesive will mend a splintered handle or chair leg. Apply it to the under side of a rug | that curls up or Is torn and see how | nicely it remedies the trouble. It makes excellent labels for fruit or | jelly jars, as the back can be lettered ' with ink.
 It is also fine for fastening packages | Best wishes for all members of the DEW DROP.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
RAIslN RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Friends: Here are few more raisin recipes:
 Raisin JumbIes: Three-fourths of pound butter, one pound sugar, one half cup milk, six eggs, one-half tea spoon soda, four cups flour, scant one pound raisins; nutmeg, vanilla, one teaspoon for a tumble. Bake in but tered tins.
 Light Raisin Cake: One cup butter two cups sugar, three eggs, one cup milk, four cups flour. one cup raisins four teaspoons baking powder. This will make two loaves.
 Raisin Macaroons: One-half cup chopped raisins, one-half cup chopped peanuts, one cup powdered sugar. one large tablespoon flour and whites of two eggs; drop mixture on buttered paper and bake a light brown.
 A Nice Raisin Summer Drink: Put three pounds of raiSins in a stone or earthen jar with four lemons cut in to thin slices. and one-half pound of let remain for three days, stirring three or four times each day; next strain the liquid through flannel and pour it into stone bottles but not quite filling them; cork the bottles wiring them down tightly, and keep them in a cool cellar. In three weeks the sherbet is ready for use.
 Raisin Sponge Ginger Bread: One half cup molasses, one-half cup brown sugar, one-half cup milk, one quarter cup melted butter, one and two thirds cups flour, one and half cups raisins, one egg, one teaspoon soda, a pinch of ginger and cinnamon; bake in a mod crate oven.
 Raisn Tarts: Cook a cup of raisins in one-half cup of water until soft; add a few drops of lemon juice; sugar may be added or not, according to in- dividual taste. as the raisins will be sweet enough for most tastes; cool, fill into tart shells, or it may be spread on Uneeda Biscuits.
 Raisin Brittle: One-quacSer cup of raisins, one-quarter cup figs, Brazil nuts. grated cocoanut, quarter cup each: grease tin plates and scat ter nuts and fruit over them, then boil until good and brittle the following: Two cups sugar. one teaspoon butter, one-quarter cup vinegar, one-quart- CT cup water; pour into plates con- taining fruit; break in pieces when cool.
 ,BONNY BRIAR.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
EGG DISH ES.

Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: As eggs are cheaper now, and we can use them, I thought I would send in a few ways of preparing them.
 Eggs with Cream Dressing-Have ready three hard boiled eggs, chopped, not too fine Prepare a dressing by creaming two tablespoons butter and two of flour. When butter is melted add one and one-half cups milk and stir until thick; add salt and pepper. Arrange slices of toast and pour over them the dressing with the eggs mixed in.
 OmeIette.-Beat three eggs light, add one-half teaspoon salt, dash of pepper and three tablespoons hot water; add two tablespoons bacon fat or one ta- bIespoon of butter. Cook slowly. Fold and serve immediately.
 Scrambled Eggs-Beat six eggs with out separating, add two tablespoons milk and two of water, one-half tea spoon salt, dash of pepper and two ta- blespoons butter. Pour in the frying pan, to which has been added some butter. Stir constantly until 1t Is soft throughout. Serve at once. This dish may be varied by the addition of any finely chopped meat. Mix with the eggs just before taking from the fire.
 Dewdrop: Have been waiting for you to send in your recipe for ginger cookies.
 Best wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Dear Editor and Social Corner
 friends: The sixth anniversary of the Social Corner is not far off. As am so far away, will start my greeting early, with loving thoughts and best wishes to one and all
 And my sympathy to those who have been i'll and in grief. Let not your hearts be troubled, for some time we all must pass on to that. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and meet those dear ones who have gone before.
 We have had @ cold, snowy winter for Washington, the worst since 1881. and we haven't enjoyed it at all; but now the snow Is nearly gone and the grass is green and early flowers peep ing out to tell us spring is close at hand.
 It is a little late to thank Interested Reader for the, very pretty calendar which received, but I appreciated it very much.
 I was interested in "Frozen's Trip from Coast to Coast" as have at dif- ferent times passed through much of the country she mentioned in her trip. Frozen, let me explain why the west build large barns and small. houses. In New England they used to raise large families; out west they raise big stock and need large barns. We soon realized the idea. In the middle west especially. How I wish I could have met you, if only for a little chat. could have given you a bouquet o1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Waterford.
GOOD SUGGESTIONS FROM GRIM
 SON RAMBLER.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: l am sending very good remedy for a severe cough: For troublesome coughs the following recipe for cough medicine is valuable: Blend one ounce of senna, enc ounce of whole fiaxseed one ounce of crushed licorice and half an ounce Of aniseed, and cook in boil ing water (about three or four pints) until reduced to a quart. Always use an iron saucepan to boil the mixture in. Strain, add one teacup of golden syrup and boil a few minutes longer. Then cool and when cold add a little whiskey or alcohol, half a teacup. of whiskey and half of the amount of whiskey if alcohol is used. to prevent fermentation. Keep the medicine in a1rtight bottles Use a teaspoon or two when needed. This is really an effective remedy for severe hacking coughs
 Another little item: Children's pock- ct money. It is capital plan to pro- vide children as soon as they are able to write neatly and do addition easily, with little weekly or monthly all lowance, and a little account book. With this money the child should be expected to provide himself with some small necessaries: a girl should be expected to buy sUIh as ribbons. gloves and stockings; boys, ties and school articles, such as pads, pencils, copying books. etc.
 There is nothing more required in the present day than that children should be taught early what true economy is, and to exercise their Judgment. not only their fancy. in making purchases. A little early in- struction and experience if need be Of the great discomforts of extrava- gance may save them from much suf- fering in after years.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
MUST KEEP GUESSING.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: It is freezing weather, but guess I will thaw out so I can send in a few lines to the Sisters.
 Poly Wintergreen: Many thanks for card, but you are 1aboring under a great mistake when you call me "a little man." I am of the same gender as yourself, and hope to meet you some day, and then we will have a good laugh.
 Theoda: Thanks for card received. You are kind to invite me to meet the Sisters and get acquainted. I shall do so at my earliest opportunity.
 Maine Lover: Accept thanks for pretty card. You write: "I should put on my cap and overcoat and come to the next meeting, as boys never go away from our club room hungry" l am not of the gender that wears a cap and overcoat, so, dear sister, you will have to guess again.
 Eagles Mate: We are not old pals I know nhthing about suit case, and never travelled to school with you.
 For charity's sake, what has got into all the Sisters to try and make me out man? I am far from being one. am a girl, heart-whole and fancy free.
 I know who you are! Now, guess again. Who's who?"
 Best wishes to all.
 DOROTHY PERKINS, NO. 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

The clouds had hung threatening all day, and now, in the late afternoon snow was falling fast when Dave Fordham reached his little two-room cabin, after hard days work in the woods. He gathered up the eggs and made his small flock of hens snug be- fore going into the cabin, having left them a generous supply of food in the early morning. The door was pro- tected by a tiny entrance and the main room, heated by a long, old-time "box stove, that had served in the country schoolhouse in its time; and furnished with square table; four wooden chairs; long bench for water pail. wash basin, etc.; a corner cupboard for dishes and supplies; and a bunk filled with fresh spruce twigs and fit ted with gray blanket sheets, white covered pillow and a heavy gray gray blanket. Under the bunk was a cupboard for shoes and rubbers. There was row of hooks for coats, broom, brush and dust pan and a coarse, but clean towel, hung by the bench. The room looked comfortable after the storm, especially the big box of wood in the corner.
 There was still coaIs in the stove and Dave replenished the fire, set on kettle of soap to warm, put bread to steam and prepared to make tea and
 
 covered table, talking to the big spot ted hound and the purring gray cat. Not such a bad home after all for a fellow who made a mess of life in a fit of temper, when he had made a fool of himself with rum. When Wilson taunted me with his power over my wife I could have killed him, but he told the truth, for she divorced me and married him while I was in prison; | but it cured me of the drink habit, and of what thought was love for her so ] guess it was worth the price, but | I would like to see Baby Lou once more-and mother. I am glad father | died before I disgraced them. Mill | dred never had much sisterly love for me, and her husband and never had any use for each other; and mother is proud and not very forgiving; and i Belle has learned Lou to call Wilson | father, so I am forgotten by them | all, but it is lonely tonight and ] wish some one would drop in for | shelter
 Spot became uneasy and began to ] whine and someone rapped timidly at 1 the door.
 | Dave flung it open and a slender
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

roses, as fine as those in Portland, and out of the Social Corner garden. The trestle on piling over the tide land was what you called bridges as you were coming into Seattle. It used to be part of the bay of Puget sound The county and city dredged out two waterways for large boats to pass through. The sand was pumped through large pipes to fill the tide flats, and it is called filled land. When large buildings are put up on this land they have to be built on piles also. wish you could have spent more time in our city.
 Jennie: I agree with you Let us keep the back yard as clean and pretty as possible. The busy housewife spends much of her time where she can see the back yard.
 My Social Corner garden is a pleas ure to me. l can see it from my kitchen windows and back porch. also keep most of my house plants or my back porch in winter. The porch is enclosed with glass windows on one side.
 I must not make this letter loo long I hope to see many letters from The Corner friends. Our family is grow ing. It's hard to remember them all
 Let us join hands and thank the Editor for his interest in us all. We sure must be quite a trial, so many of us.
 More anon. Your Sister
 POTLATCH.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
MUSTARD AND CHOcOLA'
 RECIPES.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: I just finished reading the So- cial Corner letters and think + the most interesting part of The Bulletin. Wish I was near to attend some of the club was near to attend some of must have fine times.
 I wish Merry Andrew would write again: also Samantha and Saturday Eve for I liked their writings so much.
 O. H. O.: Saw your request for mus tard and chocolate recipes and will send my favorite ones.
 Table Mustard: Two teaspoons of mustard, three teaspoons flour, two teaspoons sugar. one-quarter tea spoon salt Pour boiling water on to n.tke smooth paste. and dilute with vine gar.
 chocoIeIe Frosting: One cup xxx sugar. three suuaEes of chocolate four tablespoons milk. small piece of but ter; cook in double boiler twenty minutes.
 Hope these are the rtcipes you want Loretta: have made two bed quilts, | the "nine block" and Star" and have | another, the Album" ready to sash and have some pretty pattenrs I will | share with you if you wish. .t LUCY ANN.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
UNEXPECTED COMPANY

white haired woman and a little girl almost fell in.
 Can you take care of Lou, Dave. and keep me through the storm? we have nowhere else to go but the poor house and county home.
 Thank God you have come. mother! But how did you get here?" he ex- claimed, as he took off the well re- membered fur cape and black veil, and brought out a big rocker and little one from the other room.
 We were sick and neither Belle or Mildred could help us, so I packed what I could in these travelling bags, and my bed, pillows, bedding and rugs and other little things in your fath- CTS big trunk (that is at the station) and sold the other things for money to get here, and we run away. A farmer brought us along from the village to the path and we have come but am tired.'
 home room" and started a fire in the
 rough fireplace. There was a fur rug from a stable auction), wooden arm chair, plain square homemade table with an oil cloth cover, good lamp and some books, a corner cup fortable bed with white blanket sheets, white pillows and a heavy | blanket of scarlet wool. The walls were covered with bright paper ano there were calendars and a few pie i lures.
 This Is my evening and Sunday room,' he explained. He set on extra
 dishes and added honey (from a bee tree) and bakers cookies to the SUD- per.
 Lou was unwrapped and ate like 2
 half-starved child, but his mother wa: | too tired to eat except the hot tea.
 He carried back the rockers ant | helped them into comfortable clothing
 and soon had Lou asleep, but mother | had to be assured that he was more than glad and perfectly able to care | for her before she could sleep. The next day was bitter cold. bu | Dave hired a teamster to bring th' | trunk and extra groceries from th' | village, and the little cabin became z | snug nest.
 | Mother kept fire in both rooms ant did the simple house work and LoI
 gained roses for the spring. when sh' could go to school.
 One or two farmers wives caled anC
 mother walked to the mail box on th'
 road and forgot all about the poor
 house.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

the bed into it and placing a lace spread and roll lined with pink satin, and draperies on head tied with mar row pink ribbon
 The dining room table was. made of a black spool with a round box that jar rubbers came in, and a lace pa per dolly laid on top.
 cut a tea box to make a sink by cutting a circular piece from the front, an old fashioned wash tub was placed inside on the floor made from a round box cut down, leaving han dies by cutting circular and then cut ting a hole in the circle. On top sink was placed a dish pan or tea pot.
 The house is very pretty and is made for two cousins who will each have a box and if they wish to play house alone or together will be all right for either
 Etta Barber's directions for a Bed for Dolly will keep to try I am sure the sisters have missed her, but among so many members all could not be mentioned.
 MA
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Seattle.
THE HoUsEkEEPER's ALPHABET.

Apples keep in a dry place as cool as possible without freezing.
 Erooms hang in the cellarway to keep soft and pliant.
 Cranberries keep under water in cellar and change water monthly. Doughnuts never be without. EConomize time. health and means and you will never beg.
 Flour keep cool and dry, securely covered.
 Glass clean with ammonia. Herbs gather when beginning to blossom and keep in paper bags. Ink stains wet well with spirits of turpentine and after three hours they will rub out.
 Jars-to prevent ask husband to buy The Bulletin for the wife Good House Suggestions"
 Keep an account of all supplies with cost and date when purchased. Love lightens labor
 Money count carefully when you re- Ceive change
 Nutmegs prick with pin and if good the oil will run out
 Orange and lemon peel dry and pound and keep in tight bottles Parsnips keep under ground until spring.
 Quicksilver and the white of an egg destroy bed bugs.
 Rice-select rice with a clear, fresh look; all rice may have insects. Sugar-granulated sugar for gener- al family use is the best.
 Tea-equal parts are as good as English breakfast; when making your tea you should pour boiling watee over 1t.
 Use a cement made of ashes. salt. and water for cement for a stove. Variety is the best culinary spice Watch your back yard for dirt and bones
 xartippe was scold; don't initiate her.
 Youth is best preserved by a cheer full temper.
 Zinc lined sinks arc better than wooden ones.
 & remember to regulate your clock by your husbands watch and in all appointments of time remember the giver.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: On the evening of the party the house should be decorated with green ribbons strung with large shamrocks cut from cardboard and covered with green paper, Irish flags and banners. garlands of leaves and ferns bowls of shamrocks, anything and everything that's green. An amusing decoration would be a portiere made of potatoes strung on cords in imitation of those dreadful bead affairs.
 When refreshment time comes and what would St. Patrick's day be without the nonsense spread ?-the ta- b1e should be as gay as at Christmas! s!
 A long table is preferable because there isn't any limit to the number of people who can gather about it. Cov- CT the table with a white cloth and paper all over it. The candles should have green shades, with little sham rocks dangling from them.
 The centerpiece should be an Irish iaunting-car in miniature. A doll dressed to represent Pat should sit reins. Fill the cart with the smallest potatoes you can find. From the wheels of the cart green ribbons ex- tend to each plate. with paper -mache potatoes on the ends. These freak vegetables answer as place-cards and sOuNSIIlrS. A6 HOSleSS SIlOuIu WT1te nonsense verses descriptive of the va rious guests and place them inside the potatoes.
 An Emerald Menu: The menu might consist of grape fruit, with green jel- ly, creamed chicken in shamrock tim bals, St. Patrick's Wand sandwiches Killarney salad (potatoes stuffed with salad), Murphy bonbons. ice cream g Ia Cork (ice cream sprinkled with bits of almond, which suggests 8 sprink-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
A NEW SISTER.

Dear Social Corner Writers: Will you welcome another Sister to The Corner I enjoy reading the letters very much. I feel I should like to be one of you. I think all have enjoy ed the letters this winter more than ever. as so many have been shut-ins with grip; and being a victim, can truly sHv one wants something to look forward to before they feel like get ting out
 I find many helpful suggestions and many good recipes. I have some recipes which I will send later that I think the Sisters might like. I hope to meet with you on your birthday in March. -l-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
IS TT POSSIBLE TO BE TOO
 COURTEOUS?

Dear Editor. Corner Sisters and Brothers: Monday morning! What a comfortable day to sit by the fire. In this section the thermometer register ed zero, and I was thankful I did not have to go out.
 It was with deep sorrow I read of the death of dear Frank. recall many pleasant greetings that were passed between us. Let us hope that her soul reclines in the bosom of Gods love and that the Reaper of the Golden Harvest
 Has gazed at the flower with fearful
 eyes,
 And kissed its dropping leaf; That 1t was for the Lord of Paradise,
 He bound her in his sheaf"
 have been thinking: Gan a person be too courteous?" And yet, I have known cases where they were SO much so that they became "gushy." This gushiness gave rise to insincerity. I have known persons who want to be so polite to call boys and girls of 12 and IA years Mister and Miss-chiIdren they have known all their liEs It takes tact to know how much polite ness to use and how much dignity to retain.
 In my opinion when an older, much older, person exhibits this eo-called politeness, while it puts the young peo- pie up a peg dn their own estimation, it humiliates the older one and causes him or her to surrender that dignity Good morning, John!" or How do you do, Marry" Can we wonder at the little men and women of today? Who makes them such?
 A few years ago I met an old friend whom had not seen in company with