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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30

ment. but presumably ls about trs same as that of horses.
 The demands of t1e war d7 rt seem to have caused any material Hr- vance in the prices at which Inc rareeH and mules have been erDorted. ae average export valuation 1f rle r1rrr7 exported was in the fstL ~slr lt t.. war S221 per head. in rue second pear s2O5. and in the third year f-ff per head. The average export price .' the mules was in the first tear s.. in the second year fZ .. and .r ta third year of the War f-N6 per head
 France seems to have had the Hret "t the horses sent. as tne average a
 of those exported tO that country Fu S237, to Great Britain E-fs and rl Ca@Sda s14S per head. t1pIr1 pre-
 sumab only part nf rnose Hn1t rD Canada were for war service -U- does the exportation of million horses seem to have had mach eHart upon prices at home, for tGe Depart ment of Agriculture tn It7 report rr the number and value Of farm HrtGaT shows the average value Of aI f
 on farms on January f7t 111T. 1f tl.. per head against @l01 DOT naal r- January 1. .-tgl4 few uoutIF prior rl the beginning of the uer The #1ra of billion of the best H0r7aa 1f -ra country. however. had a per rDt.r.e effect upon the total value rf farm horses Tn the country since fra De- Partment of Agriculture estimates rf the value of all farm h0rs- r tra country fell from S2.292.0 .001. 600 .r ffrf 10 s2.f75.0OO. 900 in 1g11. mo fart that the Department Of #rr.r. estimate of the a-or1rc per -rt" value of the farm horsrF u -'-r try is about one-haf tha- of rrreo e.. ported in due in part go fre frrt + the Departments count iuc Vdrf -Hraa of all ages while those exported war service were prea1ma H-- lH trr best period Of their ser.ire.
 T. is not surprising tr1f fra ~rw-- tries at war find lt ueersaHrr -v 5-rr- upon the United -tatae fer raarr. since we have over onr-dE-H nf -ra 100. 900 coo horses of tHe 5slrrI and far more than any other single erur- try except Russia. which He .rut 22 900 900 !n the United S-atra. tIr- the Russian supply was t- r- war conditions wholly uu1v4 aI- rr- cept for her own armies.
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LOOKING FOR A HAT

and handed it to her customer
 NO, never care for green; It's too common,' was the comment. NOW there is pretty one"
 Well the band on that one makes it very expensive. It Is nineteen fifty
 '-Goodnessi Haven't you anything cheaper? I don't care for any of these"
 The girl pushed along to a table that was pied up with shapes. How much are those inquired her customer.
 Well, that's more like it. But they are all so plain," she remarked as she handled them all over.
 T could have an ornament put on for you Anything that you wish Well, here is a black sailor that like well as any. Now let me see your ornaments"
 This way, please" said the girl. From thirty mine cents up.'
 This bird Is one dollar seventy nine" as she tried to find one that would suit.
 q don't believe in wearing birds. I l belong to the Audubon society. So birds and no feathers for me-" Here is a bunch of fruit that is only | f1fty-seven cents. It is very new, just came in this morning, and there isn't | another in the store like it." That is pretty. Where would you put it, on the left side?" 'tNo, ma am; right in front for this l model is correct.' Well, I don't care for it in front; put | 1t on the side. You don't charge any thing for trimming, do you? What | Seventy-five cents! Oh, only fifty for | sewing that little bunch on. We'll, don't ] do it. I can put 1t on the hat myself ' as she handed over the right amount T always have three or four hats every season, so today I just wanted a little outing hat. I get tired of wear | ing the same one"
 Thank you" replied the clerk, as l her customer left. VADA WILCOX.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
WAYS OF SERVING FISH.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A few ways of serving fish may not come amiss:
 Fish Omelet: Beat up four eggs with a quantity equal in bulk to one egg remnants of any cold fish shredded fine, pinch of minced parsley, one fourth teaspoon salt, mix we'll Melt a lump of butter the size ~f an egg pour in the mixture and lel it cook over clear fire; as soon zs cooked through fold over upon a hot dish and serve at once.
 Salmon Salad: Clean half can of salmon of oil, skin and bones and squeeze over 1t the juice of a small lemon and set away to thoroughly chill When ready to serve add as much coarsely cut celery as fish, dozen English walnut meats broken in small pieces, three small cucum- Der pickles finely cut and a half dozen olives cut in pieces. Cover with home made salad dressing. This is very good.
 Fish Salad: One pound of fresh fish boiled, cooked in calculated water salted with onion sliced in When cook ed remove skin and bones flake and add an equal amount of shredded let tuce; two hard boiled eggs chopped two small pickles sliced. Use French dressing with equal quantities of olive, oil and vinegar. Add lemon juice and serve.
 MARY JANE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
OUR SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Once again we have been permitted to meet at the Lake for our June picnic, and with a good crowd.
 The weather was all that could be desired. How could we help being a jolly band of Cornerites If there were any who did not feel in good hu- nor, they must have felt better after partaking of the fine dinner provided, well seasoned and finely served; and 2. hundred or more did justice to it.
 The fine view from the Casino across the Lake makes it an ideal place for a days outing.
 Biddy and helpers had a fine patrio- tic programme with solos by a sol dier boy worth special attention.
 The Social Cornerites have done something besides having a good time as the reports of the donation of groceries and canned goods given out at one of our gatherings reminded us many who were needy were benefited. That was a grand idea Tidy Addly. We missed you and Dom Pedro and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
USEFUL HINTS ABOUT CANNING

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Use jars and can wisely. Don't have an empty preserving jar in your home next fall. There may be some difficult ty in securing cans and preserving jars
 Reserve regular tight-sealing con tainers for vegetables, concentrated soups, meats and fish.
 Concentrate products so that each jar or can will hold as much food as possible.
 When the time comes to can fruit or vegetables in the jar. if you can get an eight-quart carrier, such as milk men use to carry milk bottles in, and get your jars in that, they can be lifted in and out of the boiler at once and save scaldad fingers and broken CT.
 Let me give you my recipe for can ming pineapple: Cut the pineapple in core The pineapple may be cut in the syrup made in these proportion water. boiled together for two or three minutes Put the rubber and lid in place; partially seal. then place in boiler as directed 30 to 4e~ minutes. If pineapple is not we'll ripened, the long CT period of sterilization is necessary. Boil fruit for 40 minutes after com mencing to boil: then take out of boiler and put clamp on tight.
 Let me say fruit you wish to can Ff-~ e =ss----s@ " - fsz--<z s----'s--
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
THE SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC.

The Social Corner picnic of The Norwich Bulletin, which was held at Brooks Casino, Lake Waugumbaug, Thursday, June q, was pronounced the best ever it being the longest day of the year and the largest gathering of its kind. It was in charge of Mrs. Henry Nye, one of the writers of the Corner. There were 150 present and Brooks, the capital caterer, did his bit" by serving dinner to 100. The ice cream was donated by The Bull furnished by The Bulletin with Miss Craney in charge. The music was greatly enjoyed by all.
 At noon a grand march was formed and all marched to the tables well loaded down with food. America" was then sung. After dinner a fine program was carried out.
 Piano solo, Miss Ruth H. Nye.
 Vocal solos, Mrs. Willoughby of Scotland, Conn.
 Vocal solos, Corporal William Booden of Company K. located recent ly with the squad at South Coventry depot
 A flag drill by 15 children with Ella Nye as Columbia.
 Readings and letters by different ones were read.
 The banner was presented to Mrs. Ella Weaver for doing the most Sunshine work.
 Boat rides were enjoyed by some while others remained in the hall to dance.
 It was voted to meet at the same place again next year and have MT. Brooks cater to the gatheriag.-Report in the Willimantic Evening Chronicle.
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as well as in preparing many other foods.
 The fat from the sausa ge, or from the soup kettle, or from a pot roast, which is savory because 1t has been cooked with vegetables, is particularly acceptable. Sometimes savory vegeta- bles, onion, sweet herbs are added to fat when it is tried out to give it flavor.
 Illustra tions or methods of preparing such cooking fats are as foIiows:
 Savory Drppings-When reducing the drippings of fat meat add a small onion (do not cut it), a few leaves of summeT savory and thyme, a teaspoon of salt and a little pepper. This is enough for a pint of fat Keep drip pings covered and in a cool place.
 Trying Out Fat-A double boiler is the best utensH to use in trying out small portions of fat There Is no danger of burning the fat and the odor is much less noticeable than if it Is heated in a dish set directly over the fire.
 Best wishes from
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30

Editor Social Corner: It was said when the French delegation were here that the New Workers found 15O dis tinct ways to pronounce Gen. Joffre's name and it is pleasing to note that the French do not have an easy time giving voice 10 American names.
 A dispatch from Paris last week said: The way to pronounce General Pershing's name is "Peurchigne,' the Figaro tells the French people,
 There was much diversity among the populace in the pronunciation, the favorite rendering being Fares hang"
 One of the American names which puzzled our own people was that of Admiral Schley CSly); and I renem- Der that one i1literate car conductor called him Admiral S-kee- -hee-lay!" If the admiral would not have recog- nized his own name he certainly would have been conscientious when informed that the error did not lack style.
 Even the 1iterate have f1oundering experiences with names.
 OLD SOL.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
THE CONSERVATION OF FOOD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: While it is very much against my principle to criticise any one's work, I think some times the offense is pardona- ble when a lesson is to be learned by doing so.
 No doubt many of you attend the canning demonstrations which take place at different times in our city. The work is always well done.
 MT. Hoover says the "Conservation of Food" Is now the watchword, every article of food that Is raised in the garden, fruits from the trees, all must be preserved for our future need, if not for our own use for fhe needs of others.
 Upon whose shoulders does this en- ormous amount af work fall?
 Is the greater part of it to be done by women whose means permit the purchase of costly outfits to perform it: or is it to be done by the women whose only outfit consists of a large preserving kettle, a 1adle or their wash boiler?
 If necessary to demonstrate to the farmer, how much more necessary to the masses
 Are the results of the former better than that of the latter? Positively, No! Take a peek into the store room of practical woman, whose shelves groan with their burden of fruits and veg etables, the process of which required no frills or fancies and the contents are as palatabIe to the taste as they are pleasing to the eye.
 JANETTE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
AUNT MARY's PICNIC JULY 12.

Dear Social Corner writers:-As the warm sunny summer days are with us again, I often hear the question: Aunt Mary, when is your picnic go- ing to be-"
 As the calls are so insistent I have decided to have it Providence permit ting) July 18th. the second ThurTSay y in July. if that is agreeable to the So- cial Corner.
 choose to have it as I did last year each one bring what they prefer, and then each one is sure of having what is liked best, and can ask friends to share with them, to be more social if they wish too.
 I will furnish hot tea at 12:3o, and ice cold during the day. if desired.
 l hope the day will be pleasant and that nothing will prevent any of the Social Corner writers from coming, who would like to come. I shall be very glad to see a large company; and hope the Social Corner Editor will Brother Jim and Rural Delivery as his body guard, lest he be a little timid among many of the Social Corner Sisters we hope to see here on that day.
 hope each one will bring a pencil and something to add to the enjoy ment of the whole-recitations read ing, conundrums, or singing. will help.
 We all enjoyed so much hearing Ru- ral Delivery read about The Horse That Shied." I sincerely hope he will come and favor us with another.
 I should like to write aoout our good time at the Lake, but my letter would Married and Happy once more, as we had missed her very much.
 l hope to see you all July 12th.
 AUNT MARY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
THE YEAR AT FULL-TIDE.

The earth is a-thrill with joy today Summer has come to the world again; There is never a hint of winters Only green of grass. and tree, and grain, And tender blue in the sky above. Sfirrored in lake and stream below, With snowy clouds that change and move,
 Like softening veils for the suns red glow. Each tree is a home, and the sweet bird-notes Of call and answer sound every where; A solemn chant from the tall pine floats A muezzin's voice, who calls to prayer Life stands at full tide-each sen tient thing Is filled with it's joy and bliss today; There's no time for tears-so laugh and sing,
 While Summer pauses upon her TayI
 -Ninette M. Lowater.
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JENNIE.
GREETINGS FROM TIDY ADDLY

Dear Cornerites: You who were able to attend the gathering at Gov entry Lake, I presume cannot realize my disappointment, when I found I could not meet with you that day. I had hoped up to the day before the picnic I would gain fast enough from my attack of tonsilitis to go.
 watched the automobiles and trolley cars and many waved me a greeting in passing the door. You had grand weather.
 Roxanna Vince and Practical Polly brought me the returns that night, and that was next best to going.
 Primrose: I am tasting Gin imag- ination) the lunch on the silver anni vesary trip.
 North Dakota: My birthday is July 29th, the same as yours.
 Rainbow: Is my answer to your conundrum sister Rainbow
 How much there is for us to do for our soldier boys who will go to de- fend our flag, and those already across the water.
 We are still living in comfort here, and have much to be thankful for yet, but who can foretell the future. The Red Cross needs our help. both in money and the work of our hands.
 Kind wishes to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30

I'm looking for a hat" suggested the lady in gray, as she glanced at the hats on the counter, and then picked up a harmless looking blue velvet shape with small piece of fur on the brlm.
 That is an expensive little hat answered ans the salesgiri s.gi as she looked at
 ''Oh my that's too much! How much is that black sailor with the gor- geous velvet butterf1y?"
 That is nineteen fifty" politely an swered the girl.
 "Goodness! Well, I like that three cornered one. It would be very be- coming, think. I'll try it on. How much did you say? What! Eighteen ninety eight! Well, that's abominable. I wouldn't dream it would be so much"
 You are at the most expensive table, madam" suggested the girl. ''Over there we have some nice models at five ninety eight
 Well, that's better. I like the black one with the white flowers. No, don't think I do, either. It is too small on my head.'
 'eHow do you like this one?" asked the girl, as she handed her a large purple hat with a big blue bow on it. These are the leading contrasting colors just now
 Horrors. l detest those colors. I admire a tasty hat and a stylish one, but just because those colors are the rage it's no reason why should Sacri- fee my taste and my pocketbook for it. The girl who lives in the other half of our house came out yesterday with a purple suit and a big blue hat. I suppose I we got to see that combi- nation all winter emerge from my own house. Such tastei I must say that don't admire it. Now, my husband is very particular about my hats. He said: Eliza, don't disgrace me by the hat you wear and I always try to >f<.Ix ,z4A el@T =1 becoming. I don't go in for dashing millinery at all. I never did,
 The salesgirl sighed and picked up a dark green hat with an old rose band
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A FEW TIMELY RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These recipes may prove useful to some of you:
 Strawberry Float: Whites of three eggs beaten stiff; then whip in grad ually two tablespoons of strawberry jam
 Raisin Jam: Wash and seed one pound Of large sweet raisins; put to cook with half a pound of sugar, one cup of water and half a grated nut neg- Cook until thick. Serve hot
 Southern WaFHes: One pint sifted flour. one-half teaspoon salt one ta- blespoon melted butter. or lard, an egg (beaten separately and mix all to- gether in a thin batter with sweet milk Fry brown and crisp in we'll greased waffie-iron.
 Strawberry Short cake: Make rich sponge cake and bake in shallow pan. When cold cut out five large round pieces, split open, spread with mashed Strawberries. put whole berries on top and serve with whipped cream, colored with strawberry juice. Delic- ious-
 HANNAH 1T WHO
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
WAR ECONOMIES.

Dear Social Corner Editor: The ty- rants of Europe have forced every civilized country to the practice of economy, and this great country, which 1t was thought could feed the world, does not feel quite sure of its ability.
 Let us hope we shall not have to be regulated by law as other nations be; but the speculative robbers here have classes are already driven to their wits end.
 These are a few of the latest English war recipes:
 Fish OmeIet-Two heaped table spoons cooked fish, tablespoon grated pinch of cayenne and salt. Beat yolkS of eggs and add cheese and seasoning. Fold in the whites of the eggs, whip ped to a stiff froth, and put mixture quickly into frying pan or oneIet pan, in which margarine has been melted. When the eggs begin to set stir in the fish and cook, serving immediately om- elet is done.
 South Carolina Puddine-Three ta- bleSpoonS maize meal, one-half tea spoon mixed spice, desert spoon gin ger, teaspoon treacle, pinch of salt, pint of milk, egg, dessert spoon mar garine. Bring milk to boil and gradu- ally sift meal into it, stirring ali the time. Let it boil gently six or seven minutes, stirring well and then stand pan to one side. Mix in other ingredi- ents, with egg beaten lightly, put into greased pie dish and bake in moderat te oven, pouring in when two-thirds done (without stirring) half breakfast cup of cold milk.
 Stuffed Onions = Two tablespoons chopped cold meat, two tablespoons grated cheese, four large onions, table spoon margarine, seasoning. Half cook the onions, drain them and take out the centers. Mash or finely cut these de- tached portions with the meat, cheese and seasoning to taste. Fill the onions with this mixture and put quarter of the fat on top of each. Bake in tin with hot drippings until the onions are quite soft.
 VT(TORJA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
A BACKWARD SEASON.

A Sister in the far west writes the Editor: We are 14 miles from not only a lemon, as Gail Hamilton used to say, but everything one can imagine, from a sewing needle to a shingle nail, from a box of matches to a spool of thread. And when repairs for any thing but farm machinery are needed during the rush of work, why. they continue to be needed-indefnitely.
 It has been very cold and windy here. and we had but one light shower until a week ago. The grass did not grow enough to make the pastures good, but since the rain 1t looks very nice and green. All tender garden seed failed to come up, and a part, at least of the gardens have needed to be replanted. We had frost June T, and we have not yet, June 15, dared to set out our tomato plants.
 There is usually three months be- tween frosts-seldom more-which makes the season for outdoor things very short. It hardly pays to start tender howers-they are usually just beginning to bloom when frost comes. When trees become we'll grown, and wind breaks of them surround the houses and gardens, no doubt the frost will be less dangerous"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
American Horses in the War.

Nearly a million horses and more than a quarter of a million mules is the export record of the United States in the thirty four months since the beginning of the war. A compilation by the National City Bank of New Y orlz made receipt of the reports of the great mortality among Ameri- can horses in the war zone shows that the number of horses exported from the beginning of August 1914, to the present time is in round numbers 900, and of mules 330,000. The stated value of the horses exported was s1s4.o0o,o0o and of the mules s66, 900 ,O0o
 The fact that this is not cavalry war" and that automobiles motor cycles, flying machines and observa- tion balloons are performing much of the service formerly required of the horse in war time, does not seem to have checked the demand for Amer ican saddle and draft animals. In the first year of the war the number of horses and mules sent out of the country was in round numbers 375, ,0O0 nthe second year 470,000, and in the third year, which ends with next month, will approximate 45o.ooo. For the fiscal year ending with the month
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-30
CLOSING THE HOUSE FOR SUM.
 MER

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I think it is nice to know how to close house for the summer vacation, even for a short time; it saves lots of trouble and inconvenience, not to say possible ex- pense, if the house is placed in good order. There are many details that are apt to be neglected.
 For instance, you may have a wool en skirt that may have picked up a grease spot. This should not be hung in a closet with good clothes unless the grease spot is removed. If you should leave it the contents of the closet may be moth-e eaten on your re- turn. Neither should feathers, wings or bits of fur be left around to attract moths. These insects love feathers. They will even get into pillows if there is a hole in the ticking.
 All good woolen clothes should first be brushed and hung away in a closet smelling of camphor, as it will keep the moths away. It is a good idea to leave a bottle of chloroform in the closet with a small hole in the cork. This will kill any insect life
 Camphor can be sprinkled freely on rugs. Leave these on the floor, do not roll them up; leave newspapers laid over your upholstered furniture. This Is better than cotton covering. I know some people slip a folded newspa per over the top of their bureau drawers.
 Lumps of charcoal placed about the room will absorb the musty odors that always come from rooms shut up.
 Insect powder sprinkled about the bathroom, closets and sinks and other places where reaches may be inclined to increase and multiply.
 Persian powder is good to sprin- kle about the book shelves to keep the tiny silver insects away as they de- stroy the books. The starch in the paste attracts them. I have known them to eat the starch on lace cur tains when they have been put away for the summer, so I never starch cur tains when putting them away
 Rub your aatirons with grease to
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LOOKING FOR A REDEEMING
 QUALITY.

I didn't mail that letter right away. I read 1t to Hope and she said it was not the kind of letter She would write to him, for she would tell him if she had not had her name changed by marriage she would have petitioned the legislature to let her change her name just to sweeten 1t. She would tell him he was so crooked that a corkscrew wouldn't shake hands with him, and so rank no tank felt honored by his pres ence.
 Hold on, Hope" says I, you're mak- ing his case hopeless. Let's see if we can't find just one redeeming quahty.'' tTll let you look for it, for I haven't time said she. He's the limit"
 T believe it's my Christian duty to look for it, said I.
 HEZ HARMONDY.