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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
Welcome To The Bankers

THRICE welcome is the Texas Bankers association in
FL Paso and thrice welcome it has been for this IS
the third time the association has convened in this
city. The first time 1904, the second in 1872 and
the third occasion the present For conventions of hon
Orable right living, and upbuding such cattemen
and bankers the door is always open and the cordial hand
always outStTetched.
Perhaps little extra warmth may attach TO E. PasO's
greeting the bankers for they Of unusual IN
teigence and business acumen and glad TO have
their kind with US We shall ask them to have look over
FL Paso and form their judgments of business cond-
lions, OF the thrift and prosperity of people, and OF
the soundness OF investments here FL Paso proud
Of the cy progress and Substantially and hopes visitors
will be able confirm impressions Of general
local conditions the bankers of this mani
fest surprise the growth of this city last
visit the surprise but of different sort, Will ou1s
E. Pasoans convinced this of the best cities
Of the state of the busiest of the most prosperous
of the happietyes and of the patriotic All
visiting banker friends requested give this city Of
ours thorough inspection their time viii permit
and then relate their impressions to the folks back
matter what those impressions may be, for FL PasO
willing to take chance their being favorable
No wonder Stone favOrs cu1bing freedom Of
the press The press has been pretty free with
Stone of recent months.
The longest day of the year the day the city nan
spends behind the plow. 1t like at 1880
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

wouldn't be necessary TO draft Col Roosevelt into
making of the house who have kept from
him authority recruit his divisions for service France
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

The longest day of the year the day the city
spends behind the pillow. 1t like 1880 a n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

Things 10 be thankful for: That doesn't 90
10 school few years from and study the history Of
the world.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

No wonder Stone favors cu1bng the freedom
the press The press has been pretty free with senate
Stone of recent months
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16
Buy Home Advice Of Prominent FL Pao Business and Professions
BY W. COOLEY
President Rio Grande valley Bank.

OWNS MS OWN HOMEJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-16

"Oue Of the greatest proofs Of e.
pasO's growth is that few people now
residing here know anything about
the 1IcGinty band" said Joe Taylor.
of the Dallas News
IN the old days in FL PasO. this
was the greatest Institution in the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
NURSING INFANTS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I see by The Social Corner letters that I am not the only one interested in infants. I will give a few suggestions on nursing:
 The baby should be put to the breast on the first day.
 A mother should nurse her baby. if possible. as a breast-feeding baby is much safer than the bottle baby. It has ten times the chance.
 Lots of mothers can nurse their ba- bies if they are only willing to try: and drink lots of gruel and cereals the first few days.
 The baby should be put to the breast every four or five hours. the first three days.
 The mouth should be washed with borac-acid after each feeding.
 Do not give to the new born babe sugar. honey. or butter; nothing but spoonful of warm water.
 It is very important that the mother nursing a child should be healthy. Nervous shocks and frights change the quality of the milk. and 1t is better to draw it before feeding the infant. Plenty of rest and sleep. exercise and good nourishing food should be taken.
 If the mother cannot nurse her baby, I recommend cows milk Use Pepto genie powder in 1t.
 Always keep your bottles and nip pies clean. CIeanlines aids perfect health.
 Forget me never: Was glad to hear from you. Call and see my lit tie girl. nine months old.
 Best wishes to all.
 OLEANDER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
DIANA's VERY BEST BIRTHDAY.

Dear Social Cornerites: thank you all for your kind and loving interest in me.
 My birthday-well, I just enjoyed it better than any I ever had before for several req sons; one because of your kindness; the other because I have not grown any older, I am still the same age, and shall be until the 7th of May. Now, don't regret your mistake. for am glad of it I needed this good u'me etc, to cheer me up; never was birthday enjoyed more than this new one of mine.
 I have spent the greater part of my time in bed since Jan. 1st. T. had the genuine grippe and now I am slowly recovering from an attack of as near having pneumonia and escaping it as faster now the bright spring days are at hand l wanted to spend Easter on the couch, but thought it advisable to remain where am another week.
 I am and have been shut-in not only for six months in a year but for the whole 12 months for the last 27 years. You little imagine the bright ness you snave brought into my cloudy life, and I thank one and all with all my heart.
 I wish you could have seen me with my cards, presents. etc, spread before me on my bed both on my adopted birthday and on Easter day, and as 1 finish these lines it looks as if winter
  never showed with such energy and earnestness this whole winter as it is showing today.
 I thank the Editor for his kindness, good wishes, his care and courtesy in forwarding me the package. and for his help in all ways; also Tidy Addly, Etta Barber. Aunt Mehitable, Rural Delivery, Beccy, Theoda, Keziah Doo- little. Scottie. Amy, Primrose, Judith. Lucille, Jim. L. H. K, Jennie, Wild Cherry, Wild Geranium Corner Friend but not Sister, Aunt Jerusha, Sarah Ann Tighe, Ruth, Jane, WiItwyck, Huldy, W. G., Saturday Eve, Silver Sixpence. A Friend, Married and Hap by, Aunt Mary, Practical Polly, Blanche and L. 4. S. Words fail me in attempting to thank you so as to express my feelings for your kind thoughts and wishes, gifts of cards, coins. bills, stamps, booklets and samples of your fancy work, such as tatted medallions, roses, hairpin lace, etc, etc.
 If l have omitted anyone, or any thing, consider I have not done so and all will please ac- cept my hearty and grateful thanks for having made my birthday and Easter so happy.
 I shall be pleased and glad to hear from any of you at any time.
 Best wishes and love to one and alL
 DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
HOME MADE LINoLEUM

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I once
 made a very satisfactory linoleun. My kitchen, at that time. had soft pine noor, and wished to cover 1t as econ omicaIly as possible
 l took an old Brussels carpet, too worn and faded to be used on the right side any longer. and turned it bottom side up on the floor it was to cover, stretched and tackled 1t securely. Get It good and snug. otherwise 1t will stretch later and cause trouble.
 An old Brussels rug which would no doubt be thrown away. may be util- ized in this way. Make a big pan of boiled starch such as you use for starching clothes. only do not thin. While warm apply to the carpet with large kalsornining brush. It is best to do this just before retiring .as the floor will be dry by morning. You will find it very stiff.
 The next night. apply a coat of com- mon floor paint, any preferred color q used gray. as it does not show dirt so easily). It will be dry enough to walk on the next morning, if you put plenty of dryer in your paint Should 1t be inclined to stick. lay pieces of waxed paper on places you must step on and the third night apply second coat of paint: or if you can, leave two days between the two coats of paint If you are artistic and wish to go to the trouble. a design could easily be stenciled around the edge in a con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
OLD HOP HIDDEN.

Dear Social Corner Editor: It does not take long to get acquainted with your father in Jaw if he figures wrong upon your fmpressability and capabil- ity. Hod Hidden had me labelled Easy" It wasn't long before he said:
 '-Hez, you must let me have $50 more for I am short. Some day you'll get a great reward for your kindness"
 I gave him a good son-in laws smile and says as pleasant as l knew how: Pop, youll have to ask Hope, for she fs the banker now at our house. She can be just as generous to you as
 He didn't say thank you," but he gave me a queer look and says: "So you've knuckled down to petticoats like that, have your
 "Oh," says l. Hopes love will prompt her to do great things for you. You know she loves me better for lct- ting you have that f25."
 He did not look as if he knew tho prospects were bright, and knew they TTEz TIARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
AUNT MARY IS RIGHT.

Dear Cornerites:-The Madam says she is surprised no one answers Aunt Mary's letter. Perhaps like myself, many have kept silent for fear of hurting feelings. Aunt Mary, I be- Iieve, wrote from loving heart. di- rected by the spirit. Many have a horror of seeing cards handled by Christian people, (myself included). Why are are players offended, when cards are condemned. If we really felt is was right to play them should we be? Isn't 1t much better to avoid all apearance of evil.
 I do not believe in cards. There are many good, innocent games to pass a pleasant hour with less harmful, that are not associated with sin and dis grace.
 I have seen too many homes ruined by cards. Husband and wife separ- ated, children going the downward way, because through them they have been led to drink and to gamble, then .and behind the bars.
 I know many good people and pro- fessing Christians pass many an hour in this way. If their consciences are clear, mine wouldn't be. If we are on Christ's side lift up the banner and let's do our very best.
 Tours for the good of The Corner.
 READER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: When frying doughnuts. if you have pan of boiling water at hand and dip ,ach doughnut in the hot water and take cut immediately every particle of grease will be removed and the cakes than when simply taken from the hot tat.
 A tablespoon of vinegar put in the lard when set over the fire will prevent the doughnuts from soaking fat, and they will be light.
 To Freshen Lemons-when lemons have become-rather hard, cover them with boiling water and stand aside un- til cool. They will appear fresh and seem in the least affected by the water absorbed.
 Eyeglasses for the Housewife-Take plain glasses such as motorists use and wear when sweeping and dusting the ceiling and walls and they will prevent particles from falling in the eyes; and if worn when pee1ing onions they will keep the eyes from being af- fected.
 A Little Advice to Mothers and all who have the care of small children: bedtime. Now I lay me-" in the morn ing have them say this little prayer: T thank Thee. Lord, for quiet rest, and for Thy care of me; O let me through this day be blest, and kept from harm by Thee" It helps them start the day right and when they are few years older they can use their own words.
 I don't think they can learn good too young. The boys and girls of to day are the future men and women SPRY BIRD
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
AN ECONOMICAL SUGGESTION

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I have wanted to write to The Corner for as travel about and meet many people Tn the country towns I find it is q cheering light" in many lonely places.
 Sometime ago suggestions for it's Detterment were asked for. Can any, thing beat the message of joy and interest it brings into the lives of so many dear old ladies who are it's cor respondents as well as readers?
 Now, prices are so high and every one is interested in making a little pin money, the womon of the country towns have the opportunity, if they could only find a market for their productions. There arc so many of these women with gardens who may can vegetables, and the taste is far better than the timed vegetables we buy. If producer and buyer could be brought together both would profit by It.
 Couldn't we organize and conduct a social Corner market? You city women think of chickens, eggs, pork, etc, right from the farm, New but ter instead of butter in the tub. no one knows how old.
 l bought some recently and paid 42 cents for 1t. My little boy said
 Heyi Someone. has been cutting this butter with a fish knife!"
 Here is suggestion! How can we carry it. through?
 GOLDEN RULE,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
APRIL MEET OF CLUB NO 1

Dear Sisters of The Corner: We'd nesday, April 11th. members of Club ley street. in wiIIimantic. The weather man favored them with good weather. The Sisters passed the time before the lunch hour discussing dff- ferent topics. The hall was pretti- ly trimmed for the occa sion in the cIuI1 color. the centerpiece this time be- ing beautiful bouquet of Easter lilies furnished by Aunt Mehitable.
 The mos- attractive part of the hall was the fancy work booth which con- tained all kinds of fancy work, on ex- hibition by the Social Corner Sisters, which in part consisted mainly of fam cy bags of all colors. guest towels, fancy yokes. embroidered and crochet in grape design. a silk shawl and numerous other articles slSilfully made by hand.
 After all had partaken of a bounti- full lunch, which, as usual consisted of everything good. the programme for ing the Star Spangled Banner, With Foxy at the piano. A sketch of the life of Walter Mason was given by Annt A1rt- Mehitablec l,, 4 poem by little from absent members. one from Aunt Mary, by Auntv No. 1, the other from Diana. by Theoda. A reading by Amy, Betsey and Are Out, written Dy VIII Carleton A poem, entitled, Verses From q Shattered Brain, by Foxy. A second reading by Amy, en- titled. How Betsey and I Made Up.
 As Sister Johan is in the hospital and Peggy Anne has just returned from the hospital the Sisters wished to send them little sunshine in the form of a. potted plant each. as has also been done to Popover. who is on the sick list. as well as 6 post card show er
 Neb Ben is also on the sick list and it was voted to send her a post card shower as an expression of sympathy.
 The hostesses for the May meeting are to be Eliza Jane, Elnora. R. l.. J.. Tourine, and Frances. The exercises closed with all singing America.
 CRIMSON RAMBLER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
A CHAT FROM MRS. KINDER.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:- If any of you know of any one suffer ing from a cancer I hope they will try applying slices of raw lemon for from three days to a week and if not too far advanced, it will effect certain cure and not come back again. I wonder what the flower lovers all many flowers they grow? Throw them away? Let me tell you what I do. l give them away to any one who wants them. It is such a pleasure to make some one happy, and I dearly love It. The past winter has been quite severe and most everybody's house plants froZe. Mine were no exception and I lost many fine specimens that were very large and handsome. Even out as hollyhockS, violets, etc, were com pletely filed out. But spring time is again here and hyacinths are in full bloom for past two weeks, and are very sweet.
 Grain crops are mostll killed, and al- so the clover and most of the peach es. So much rain that spring work is far behind and scarcely any garden ing begun. Today (March 23) and we are having real spring thunder show CTS. just the kind that brings out the given cheerfulness is ringing in all tree tops from thousands of song birds scattered about on their way north.
 Mrs. Whitney: Did you get the Christmas papers, or were you afraid to handle the thorny blooms? Thought them rather sticky myself
 Success to all.
 MAMIE KNOER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Boys can make their own kites and will be amply repaid for their work.
 Kites may be made any size desired, but fly best when about one and one half feet wide by three feet long. Take four sticks of light wood about one quarter inch square and three feel long; from these form the outline or an oblong shaped box, braced at the ends and center with crosspieces run ming diagonaIIy from corner to corner. tied where they cross. With the frame work thus made, all that remains to be done is to tack strip Of cloth around the four sides Of each end
 These strips, which form the lifting surface, should be about one-thfrd as wide as your kite is long. When you have done this. stand your kite on from the top and let it go. but hold tight. If the wind is brisk 1t will pull hard.
 When you have learned to success fully fly this kite you can have the sport by building one or two more of With two or three fastened together you will need a reel for the string if you do not want your hands burned.
 A kite may be made from a small sized barrel hoop (made of wood) 1; cover it over with cloth. tacking 1t tight. Cut the cloth four inches larger around than the hoop, tack the cloth all around the hoop; fasten long string to it and on the opposite side of the string tack four strips of cloth, all in one place, four inches wide and one yard long for the tail.
 These kites will stand the brisk winds much better than the ones you buy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
Aunr MARY.s REoRET.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I real :zed when I read Aunty No. Is letter in Saturdays Corner, I had made a mistake in writing about the wood box as joke, when it is so inter esting to three or four hundred peo- pie.
 I hasten to apologize to you all for writing anything about it as. was not familiar with the incident. I had of the. good hpmor, or socialbility, Tor no one loves and enjoys a good sjoke or good sociable time more than 1. That is one reason why have never carried work with me to any of the social gatherings of the Corner. that have attended, because I wanted to get all of the pleasure out of them l could. and not have my mind taken up with my work, as my fingers are not nimble enough to do fancy work without giving my whole attention to 1t.
 have enjoyed very much seeing the very pretty things the busy Sis terS have been making.
 I did not intend to give the idea there were cdQues in the gatherings of the Corner for I never thought there was. Have always thought the circle very happy, congenial com pany.
 When the circle had their picnic last year with me. I tried to show them I enjoyed a jolly time and wanted them to have a good time: 1: and shall try to do so this year if
 Kind regards to all Social Corner Writers.
 AUNT MARY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
THE Two LocKs oF HAIR.

4 youth. light hearted and content. I wander through the world; Here. Ara,b-like. is pitched my tents And straight again is furled. Yet, oft I dream, that once a wife Close in my heart was locked; And in the sweet repose or nre
 A blessed child I rocked I wake! Away. that dream-Awayi So long, that both by night and by
 day
 It ever comes again The end lies ever in my thought; To a grave so cold and deep The mother, beautiful. was brought Then dropt the child asleep. But now the dream is wholly OCT, I bathe mine eyes and see;
 And wander through the world
 once more, A youth. so light and free. Two locks-and they are wondrous Left me that vision mild; The brown is from the mothers hair. The blonde is from the child. And when I see that lock of gold, Pale grows the evening red; And when the dark lock I behold, wish that I were dead.
 Sent by DIDN'T DARE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
REMARKS BY THE EDITOR.

Nothing has happened to worry any of the Social Corner Sisters. It is cas- fer to write shorter letters and several may be sent in one envelope.
 The Editor has letters enough from letter every week for year. These have never made an inquiry or com pIaint. They are a prize to The Cor ner@@ as well as prize winners.
 Never fear criticism-it is good for The Corner and good for all interested. Some critics are so inexperienced they forget the issue and indulge in inuen- dos and sarcasm which in effect is a personal assault; and 4even that some ; times does the Editor good. He has a temper just like the rest of you. but he has learned how to sit upon it; and hopes you all may learn the value of silence under irritation.
 The Editor thanks all who respond ed to the invitation to add pleasure to the weary days of Diana. and when her real birthday does come on May z we hope a repetition of remembrances will be in order. Do good because you must. A card symbolizes a kind thought and that is not such little thing as many suppose.
 There are exceptions to all rules, and the Corner rule of brevity is flexible for letters like Diana's full reports of club meetings, Social Corner picnics and letters of extraordinary interest.
 SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
A HEALTH DESTROYING PRAc-
 TIcE.

Editor of the Social Corner: Diana's story was splendid and so was the letter on Self Improvement" which will be an Improvement to all who read it.
 One could go far on similar lines and not nearly exhaust the number of subjects which demand attention. for instance:
 The Sisters should be told how they can discard the corset entirely and still dress so as to look nice and neat in the home or on the street.
 We were never intended by nature to be so strapped and laced up. No matter how loose the corset it ob- Interferes with digestion and weakens the muscles of back and abdomen. No woman can be the healthy mother of healthy children when she wears cor sets. And the young daughter should never be permitted to wear them, either
 They are entirely absolutely unsani- tary, frequently being soaked through with precipitation daily and are worn just the same. day after day, consid- cred good enough for everyday wear without washing or cleansing of any kind for year or more. depending on the durability of the "bones" or @steels." No wonder we are branded as the weaker sex, when we admit by wearing corsets. from the age of muscles are too weak to support us without assistancei
 am speaking from personal experi- ence, for discarded them myself years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
TESTED CAKE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-We surely have had a good little taste of snow and wind for the 10th of April.
 The following tested recipes may be Of interest to the Sisters.
 Boiled Fruit Cake-Two cups sugar, cups cold water, 1 cup each of raisinS, entrants and citron (cut fne) l cup lard. I teaspoon salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and 1-2 teaspoon allspice and cloves, 1-2 teaspoon each vanilla and lemon Boil five minutes to- gether. then cool When cold add 1-2 cups flour. 1 teaspoon soda. Will need baking very slowly for at least two hours. Makes two loaves.
 Sour Milk Cake-One cup sugar, 1-2 cup butter. l teaspoon each clnna- mon, nutmeg and cloves, 1 cup chop ped raisins, l cup sour milk, l tea spoon soda, 2 cups four and l egg.
 Sour Milk Cockies-One cup sugar 1-2 cup lard, 1 cup sour milk, 1 tea spoon soda, 1-2 teaspoon salt. Add flour enough to roll thin, bake in a brisk oven.
 hermits-One and one-haIf cups sugar, 1 scant cup butter, 1-2 cup milk. 2 eggs. 1 cup small raisins, 1 teaspoon soda. a little nutmeg. Flour to roll. Bake in quick oven.
 Hope some of the Sisters will try these.
 Didn't Dare: Are your initials H. R.? I think I'm wise to you
 Best regards to all.
 KIJMSEMF