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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
A PRECIOUS MEMORY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: It is supposed that old folks have short recalled the Thanksgiving of half a century or more ago, when life was so different.
 I have in mind a New England coast city home which had then endured the fury of the wind and the ocean for 15O years and been sprinkled with the salt spray of the sea a hundred times when Bcreas and Neptune were in furious conflict. It was anchored by a brick pier 12 feet square, in the ney representing tons of mortar and brick; and a person of average height could put his hand flat, upon the cell ing, and every room was the full width of the house, and the fire still glowed in the fireplace, and the cranes were there for cooking, and crook-necked squashes used to hang over the mantel like ornaments until they were used up.
 The kitchen served as dining room and therein the family feasted every day; and the grandsire was called Sir by all, and he joined the chil- assm in Tna cane nead af the the nose not pray in awed voice to Almighty God who art in Heaven." but talked with his lever present Heavenly Fa- ther whose bountiful gifts assured them of health, strength and happi- nass, keeping their hearts ever thank full and their feet in His illumined pa th."
 There were no servants, no display of fine ware upon the table. The dishes were blue and white, or brown and white. the squash pie was baked in long tin pans and was cut in big squares; and the pickle dish. which was as large as a soupbowl. was filled with mangoes, stuffed peppers and pickles of every sort The turkey with the accompanying dishes came on un- decorated.
 The family lived the simple life and was always beautifully supplied: and on these festal occasions the old house rang with the shouts of the grand children. -tr- B. ...-t. F As we look back to the place where these companies assembled and realize at present the old house knows none of the family who occupied it for near ly two centuries, we feel that some thing has gone cut of life which can not be restored: but of it we hold a precious memory. e7r POLLY PAUL.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

Maria Tinker lived alone and scof- fed at her neighbors' suggestion of a companion. She had lived alone for twenty-seven years and no one had she declared she was as safe as the grave' As the last one faded away from her household, the ncighbors in turn conjibed and declared she ought not to be left alone in the large house on the hill. where her light always snone, on the blackest night. and with nary a curtain pulled down.
 Stuff and nonsense" declared Maria so much as peep at me. and even if they should try to carry me off, I'd have the satisfaction of leavin' this town for a spell and not have to hire buggy, or defray expenses"
 And so she resided, or rather exist ed until one cold night when she was washing. up her supper dishes, in front of the sink-room window, she glanced out into the darkness and beheld a mans face looking straight at her. For an instant, she held her breath. Who wouldn't? And he kept right on gag ing, Sneering and cOvetouS, and she slared back at him. and then she act 1lally beckoned to him, and not only that, but she opened the back door and asked him to come in. He was taken back, to say the least, but he entered the spic-span kitchen and sat on the edge of a chair while she went on to entertain him in a most curious fash ion
 Is there anyone with you?" she ask ed almost in whisper.
 "Er, mo-" he answered, as though he almost wished there had been.
 Well" she went on. 'I didn't know you'd come alone. but 'spose it's all right You ought to have been here ten minutes ago." as she glanced at the clock, 'and I'll pull down the cur tains so you won't be detected at all" The invader was puzzled.
 "Of course, you didn't give me the signal I expected, but I recognized at once that you were the one who was to come tonight You were sent by Otto Hurst, wasn't you? You're on a special mission to me-
 The man was dumbfounded. but was uncertain just how to act so he al- lowed her to ramble on, without inter rupting her. except to nod as though he understood.
 Well, you see." she went on, '1 am supposed to give you the particulars, and then you are to come again and report to me just how things stand. You know it doesn't do to write now adays. I've joined the club of twenty four women and they are doing every thing possible for the cause. Of course, I'm not at all suspected of be-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
THE TEST OF MARIA
Love's Immortality.

They sin who tell us Love can die! With life all other passions fly; Ali others are but vanity In Heaven ambition cannot dwell, No avarice in the vaults of hell; Earthly these passions, as of earth, They perish where they have their
 birth;
 But Love is indestructible. Its holy flame forever burneth, From Heaven it came, to Heaven re-
 turneth: For oft on earth a troubled guest, At times deceived, at times oppressed, It here is tried and purified And hath in HeaIen it's perfect rest IL soweth here with toll and care, But the harvest-time of Love is there. Oh. when a mother meets on high The babe she lost in infancy, Hath she not then, for pains and
 fears,
 The day of woe, the anxious night, For all her sorrows, all her tears. An overpayment of delight?
 Robert Southey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
WHEATLESS RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Was so glad to be with you at the w. c. T. U. hall Nov. 14th, and to visit with the Scotland Sisters and all oth- we did have! Plenty of good things to eat and I am sure there was nothing wasted. It was a beautiful day, so 1t tolled a good number out. Hope to be with you in December.
 c. B. s.: Were you not surprised to have a visit from me over the phone last Saturday? Listen, There are more coming. Jump into that auto and come up this way some of these Spry Bird: Hope you reached home safe and sound with little birdie. I got little Blue Jays letter; am glad he is so thoughtful for his mother bird. Tell Cricket to send her song this way soon.
 Try the following wheatless recipes:
 Indian Pudding-Heat one quart of skim milk, stir in one-half cup of cornmeal and cook until it thickens. Remove from fire, stir in one-half cup sugar, one-half cup raisins, one tea spoon of vinegar, one-fourth teaspoon cinnamon and one of salt. Let cool then steam five hours. Serve with cream sauce.
 Golden Muvns-Two cups of flour, three tablespoons of cornmeal, rub into this three tablespoons of butter and a pinch of salt, two tablespoons of mo- lasses, one teaspoon of soda, two beat en eggs and one cup of milk. Mix well and bake in gem pans.
 Egeless Muffins (fne)-One cup of flour, one cup of cornmeal, one table spoon of sugar, two- teaspoons of bak- ing powder, one cup of whole milk and salt. Bake in a hot oven.
 Bran Muffins-Mix two cups of bran and one of flour with one-half tea spoon of salt and chop fine into it one fourth cup of butter, one and one-ha! # cups of sour milk three tablespoons of molasses and one teaspoon of soda. Bake in gem pans in a hot oven
 L. H. K.
 Arlington Conn
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SEVEN RECIPES FOR SOLDIERS
By Georoe e. Ma

By George c. MaeLean. Here are seven recipes that I want to give to the soldiers. hope every newspaper in the land will copy them:
 How to Waterproof Overcoats-Put one pound of alum, three ounces of fish glue Cor any other first class glue) in five quarts of boiling water. When dissolved, add five quarts of cold wa ter. When cold put in the overcoat for a few minutes. When dry it will shed the rain.
 Y, A Sure curegf for Dysentery-Put a heaping teaspoon of the best laundry starch into half pint of milk. Then put in two tablespoons of blackberry brandy; if that is not handy, put in enough red pepper to warm it up. Take this mixture every two or three A Cure for vonaitins-Put. a heaping teaspoon of English black currant jam into a glass of cold water, mash well. and take swallow every few min utes.
 Best Way to Make an Egg Noog- Put yolk of egg into a tumbler with a teaspoon of Jamaica rum. Beat up
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
THE DECEMBER MEET AT WILL.
 MANTIc.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Next month. the 18th, will be the day for our gathering at w. c. T. U. hall at Wfllimantic. and we hope there will be a good number present. Bring lunch, plate. cup. fork and spoon as Msual
 We shall have a Christmas basket, same as usual. each Sister bringing some inexpensive gift with name en- closed. as the Sisters will appreciate it the more, knowing the handiwork knitting. and let us be free from household cares and for a few hours forget the great calamity that ifs upon us at the present time, and if not in our own homes. we think of our Sisters who are parting with their dear ones.
 Are we not an Sisters?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
None But Mothers Know.

Nobody knows of the work it makes To keep the home together. Nobody knows of the steps it takes,
 Nobody knows-but mother Nobody listens to childish woes,
 Which kisses only smother: Nobody's pained by naughty blows, Nobody-only mother. Nobody knows of the sleepless care Bestowed on baby brother; Nobody knows of the tender prayer, Nobody-only mother. Nobody knows of the anxious fears, Lest darlings may not weather The storm of life in after years. Nobody knows-but mother. Nobody lneels at the throne above To thank the heavenly Father For that sweetest gift-a mother
 love
 Nobody can-but mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
J. E. ITS WAY.
Baked

Dear Social Corner Folks: Baked Bean Soup by Seminole is O. K I buy freshly trimmed bones of beef, veal. pork chops. mussed sausage (broken cases). cook till most done, put in baking dish, cover top with old fashioned stuff1ng. bread, pork fat, sage, pepper and hot water; can use broken crackers.
 If you have fowl, chop fine the feet and nails with axe and they like them very much; better than burning them Egg shells roasted on old cover and mashed fine help out.
 When the boys go fishing. let them take your stove oven grate to roast fish or make a pail of coffee, placed over two stones. with fi5e under. Some fun!
 Who will lend me Pictorial Review, October, 1917, November, 1917? The Thoroughbred I want to read the end Hope all had cause to be thankful
 J. E. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
CREAM COOKIES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: In re- sponse to the request for cookie recipes using sour milk or cream, am sending the following. As they call for no eggs they may be found useful now that eggs are so scarce. Sour Milk Cookies: One cup sour milk, one half cup shortening; two cups sugar, one teaspoon soda, salt nutmeg, four to knead stiff. Bake in quick oven.
 Cream Cookies: One cup rich, sour cream, one level teaspoon sOda one half teaspoon salt, one cup sugar. Flavor with lemon or nutmeg, and use flour enough to roll.
 SLIM JIM.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

forgotten in the eagerness to do for others. A gathering where they were
 in the habit of having suppers, the catab abIes were dropped entirely. Alter
 noon and evening" card parties Werc
 changed, and the ladies made their
 needles fly as fast as their tongues. The friend whom I visited was q fine example. Every moment when not attending to household cares, she was devoted to that kind of work She plans not to let a day pass by with out doing d kindness 10 some. one came home feeling ashamed that l had done so little, and in trying to think of ways to give others little pleasure, the thought came, Why can't we do some good in THe COTUer gatherings? So impu!sive3y I was prompted to write the letter that Se- ! linda does not think should 5eloag ! in The Corner. Perhaps the idea l itself was not practical. It was mere <: 1y q suggestion to try and Go a lit tie good.
 ] There was no connection between Tidy Addly's letter and mine. Gs we knew nothing of each others writing l At our monthly feasts. the tables are loaded with cakes, and dishes VIZ are asked to ecOnOmiZe on. Many or the after dinner remarks are like this: "Oh, really, I am so uncOnfort- able. I've eaten more than l ouGht+" have enjoyed these good things with the others for we who plan meals three hundred and si-Sty-fiJe days in
 the year. appreciate others cooking i but we have, and eat more than we need, or is good for us. To me this seems hardly right.
 I should be sorry to feel that had l suggested anything that was a datTi- l ment to The Corner. but l believe a
 willingness to do with less, or to share with others should meet with l a response from every good American 1 citizen wherever they are
 PRACTICAL POLLY | (Your action was honorable and i timely No one should take offence at l 1.-The $. c. Editor.)
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
HEz-s cAPE-coo TURKEY.

When Hope told me "tc expect fish and perhaps I would get turkey" I didn't see the point, but when I undid Mir Hastrins' Thanksgiving parcel to me. Hope saw the salt-fssh and ex- claimcd: Well 1t is a Cape God tur- woy, after all"
 Guess you'd heard something" said I. -tut I don't see anything funny about thiss~
 T didn't know a thing about it." Easd she Tt was a happy hit. That's all. But 1t looks lixe a real good fish. and think we'll have a dinner fit for a ktr=-''
 Hope was as good --S her word, and that loaf of calico hasr. as she called ~. looked pretty znc tasted as good
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
WHAT ONE WOMAN IS MAKING
 FOR CHRISTMAS.

| Dear Social Corner Sisters. I will tell you what am making for Christ mas:
 For an elderly lady I crocheted a nice little shawl in white wool for the shoulders. For another made a little black satin apron and crocheted around the edge a narrow lace in black silk finished cotton and put a tiny bow of pink ribbon on the pocket It is very pretty. For another friend made a bedroom set. got some In- dian head. drew a design of daisies with their leaves on three sides. cm-
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as any turkey ever ate. With plum pudding and pumpkin pie and things it was satisfying enough. It didn't have to be carved and it was as boneless as a boiled turnip. Some folks may think it was not much of a Thanksgiving dinner, but any one who gets a Cape Cod turkey is far from being left.
 MT. Haskius didn't think it was so good q joke when I thanked him for the fine Thanksgiving dinner.
 HEZ HARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
WORKING FOR THEIR COUNTRY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A visit to a nearby city a few weeks ago, made me realize more than ever be-
 fore how much is being done for tho Red Cross and for the poor. l do not think here in Willimantic or the surrounding towns we begin to aDpre- ciate the 1argeness and the 1sefulnAss of the work. Every one thers was in tensely interested. Sex seemed wholly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

one-haif cup sugar (scant). one table spoon melted butter, one aud one half cups sour milk, salt one teaspoon soda dissolved in the milk raisins one half cup. You can leave out the raisins and it is just as good
 Best wishes and success.
 HELIOTROPE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
TWO NICE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending two recipes:
 ss Caramel Cake-One cup of sugar. Eone-half cup, sweet milk, one-fourth cup cocoa; mix the cocoa and one half cup of milk over the fire. turn over the sugar; one-fourth cup shortenipg, one teaspoon soda dissolved in one half cup of milk two cups of flour; flavor with vanilla. Nice.
 Graham Bread (fne)-One scant cup
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Nobody can-but mother.
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

PAULA: Parcel mailed to Remem- Der Me
 VIRGINIA Cards received and mailed as you directed
 DEARIE: Packages received and mailed to the parties indicated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
WARTIME RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Here are a few wartime recipes which will be found to be good:
 Apple and Sago Puddins-Coo the sago as you would if cooking for an infant food. Slice apples, put into q well buttered pudding. sdish,sssprinkle with. sugar. pour over the sSaso and return to the oven- Cook until the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
NOVEMBER PRIZE WINNERS
One Dollar Each

Polly, A Aunt Mary entitled: Conservation of Food. Blanche letter Imp North Dsko for Weather
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

4 wooden bridge over 800 yards long, which has been built across the Vistula near Annopol, was opened on Sunday by the Eovernor-generaI or Austrian-occupied Poland
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am going to present to The Corner the dishes I shall make for their consid- eration in these days of high cost of living, reasonable but "awfully good' dinner may be welcomed. I be- lieve it is through the cooperation of the housewife this terrible war must be won.
 To help the government we can have mock duck in place of turkey or chicken.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

FIVE PRIZES EVERY MONTH OF ONE DOLLAR EA' made the last Saturday of each
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LOVE AND WILL MAKE BEREAVED LIVES
 UNABLE
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

fu any mind Eredn rite on
 Address SOCIAL EDITOR Bulletin Conn
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(Your action was honorable and timely. No one should take offence at it-The $. c. Editor.)
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MENU
 Creamed Parsnip Soup. Mock Duck with Dressing. Brown Gravy. Savory Stew with Meal DumplingS. Beefsteak, Macaroni and Rice. Peas. Baked Onion. Mashed Turnip. Mashed Potato. Beet CroquetteS Sweet Potato. Boiled Squash. Cabbage Pickle. Nat Butter. Corn Bread.
 Pumpkin Pie. Pnt CoIr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
CARE OF STOCKINGS.

Abingdon, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
COLBY COLLEGE
Freshmen Hamlin Prize Speak
ing Contest for Women-Of-
fcers of Military Corps

The annual freshmen Hamlin RE
speaking contest for women was held
Friday evening before large and enthus-
well rendered and the participants de-
serve much credit. The speakers were
Alice c. Matthews, Portland; Adrienne
NJ. Clair. wa;erville; Helen NJ. Getcher
Limestone: Gertrude G. Wiley. Cherry
field. Harriet $. Sweetser. Yarmouth
Clara I. Carnage South Bristol Alice
G. Bishop. Eastport: Gladys L. Emerson,
Tilton, y. H.
Professor Libby made announcement
concerning the registration OF students
in college towns rather than going home,
BY special arrangement It is planned 10
have the Colby eligibles register by mail,
il possible.
Permanent officers Of Co. A Colby Mil
itary Corps. have been appointed as fol-
lows by Capt. Miranda: Drillmaster,
Lieut.. Fred A McAlsry: LIST lieutenant.
Buse. %: I'd lieutenant. Mathews, is;
right guide lst platoon. Rringman, y;
left guide 1st platoon, Writ, Is: right
guide ID platoon, Robinson, is; left guide
ID platoon, Owens. %; color bearer.
Hayes, is: file closer. Newman Is Cor
porals: Ist squad Blanchard. 10; %
squad. Brush. -: Sd squad, Young. II;
4th squad. Scott, %; Sth squad. wilkins.
The company had its picture taken Fri
day afternoon in dress uniform. They
are preparing for the Memorial day pa
rade Of next week, besides doing extern
sive regular drill work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
WINDSOR

WEST-State Missionary Annie j
Gwynne Of Hallowell. who has been
conducting a series Of Evangelisuc
meetings at Weeks Mills during the
past week. will be at Weeks Mills on
Sunday. May e, at $50 in the after
noon and during the coming week will
hold services every night at as with
the exception Of Saturday evening
Pl.b!ic IS cordially invited.
Miss Edith Gerrish OF Worcester. Mass
Who has been visiting her mother Mrs
Allen Taber. for the past week, has re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. Sara Davis ard Mrs. Neal Fowler
who have been on the sick list, are I'm
proving. friends will be pleased 70 hear
Miss A. J. Gwynne Is the guest Of Rev
and Mrs. Wakefield this week
Mrs. Hattie Casey has been assisting
Mrs. II. G. D;ckey and Mrs. Robert Stone
about the household.
Master William Black is attending the
vassalboro school this term with Mrs.
Asbie Davis as teacher.
Mrs. yesta Studley remains about the
same.
Visitors at Lone Maple Farm last Sun
day were Mr. and Mrs. Ho,iie Crommet
and Miss Mitchell OF Weeks Mills, Mrs.
Addie Hanks and son o. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26
DRExELs DIVORCED
Philadelphia Bankers Wife Is
Granted Decree

London. May 2s.-A divorce vas
granted today TO Mrs Anthony j.
Drexel, wife OF the Philadelphia bank
er.
A decree nisi was granted TO Mr.
Drexel on statutory grounds and also
for cruelty. There was no defense
In 1911. Mrs. Drexei left her husband.
a Philadelphia banker. who has lived
abroad fer several years II was an
pounced that she intended TO institute
divorce proceedings. but instead q sep
aration agreement was entered into by
which Mrs. Drexel was 10 receive $780,
900 yearly In 1915 Mr.. Drexel filed =
suite for divorce in Paris and stopped
the allowance 20 his wife. resulting in
a number of actions in the French and
British courts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-26

land and Scandinavia. but probably will
replace the present system Of British
/ letters Of assurance by system Of
export licenses. Means will be taken
10 proven; American products from
reaching firms dealns regularly with
the enemy.
Serious Problem, Of Shipping
The shipping problem has been the
most serious Of ali The British left no
doubt that the April rate OF destruction
Of tonnage by submarines approa ched
The point Of fatality. Fhe American
building program has been correspond
ingly expedited and one Of Ensland's
greatest shipping experts has been sum-
rnoned across the water q supply great
er details than the departed mission
possessed.
The British have disclosed means Of
further curtailing the wasteful use Of
tonnage which are largely included IN
q bill now before Congress. Many o.
the seized German ships have been
turned over TO the French, Italians and
Russians upon the British statement
that England has enough for herself
and is strained only to meet the needs
Of her allies The Shipping Board, how
ever. has decided not TO pool all Amer
lean shipping with the other allies in
the International committee in London
owing 10 the need Of commerce outside
the war zone.
Canada will cooperate fully with
this country. probably through the pro-
posed food administration bureau and
Will agree to the control Of prices il
that policy is adopted here in legisla-
ton now before Congress.
The Council Of National Defense has
charged itself with 50 increasing man
ufqcture as to provide for the Amer
can war army without cutting off ex-
PORTS vitality needed abroad.
The United States is considering the
invitation extended hy the British that
all the allies send permanent repre-
sentatives 10 sit On the allied commits
sions in London.
In finance the mission has secured
government loans 70 England AT IL
per cent. or at cost 10 This government
and AZ saving Of from - TO per
cent. 70 the British The military re-
suits Of. the mission are involved with
those If the French mission and the
plans Of the American general stan
Undoubtedly rhe French were largely
responsible for the decision to send at
once 70 France an expeditionary force
Of about 5000 men. a division Of nine
regiments Of railroad engineers and six
base hospitals.
The British visitors, however. were
able to clear away many doubts as 10
training and other technical matters.
The naval results are probably least
conspicuous. as the American navy was
much nearer a war basis and American
destroyers already were assembled
ready to so abroad when the mission
arrived The mission found il necessary
to leave a number Of its experts here
as attaches Of the embassy 10 help han
die the enormous amount Of new work
developed