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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
NOT WAKING UP.

Mir. Editor and all the Folks: I'm all fired glad to see you all. It's quite ner. Whare's all the folks? Crusoe Cherisette, Someone, Wild Cherry, x, Y, z and Bic Hard? So many new ones I feel like cat in a strange garret 'mung 'um. Yasi And there's Black Beauty-heared she's bin broke to harness and driv double in a bug gyi Dew tell!
 Me and Jane Ann air fair to mid ding, barring the rheumatiz, right here in same old spot, feeding them hogs and growing corn and 'taterS, and such truck
 Janes bin sum consarned about the doings at The Corner; lows she wants
 Firstly I made out I'd take her clows you have all fired good feed ther), but she fingered them ther sleeves to that silk dress of hern, hay to be cut up to date, and seeing baked. I jest told her, sez I, 'taint no tarnal time to be a spending mon ey-on sleeves. Hain't Uncle Sam bin spreading it all over the papers Jane's all fired sot when she gets an idea She f1ggers if she don't have them sleeves of hear'n fixed, some family in the city is going to be all- fired hungry. It's hurting trade, sez she
 Ta1nation, sez I. Jane Ann one third yard of silk and ten inches of lace won't keep no one, no howl
 Nat, sez she, Uncle Sam don't want me to wear them sleeves out of fash ion. He wants you to eat less
 By mighty; that's likely, sez l. So we arguved pro and con and con and pro- and then tiz:
 Say Jim, looks like me and you and all the other old hayseeds are right up in front row right afore the foot lights Chats poetikaD. For a spell tried to take in all that ther advice ben thrown round promiskous like, to oldfellers. Scat me! Says I, we get ting lot stuff free right down cheap! Bin a hearin' how all fired short Un- cle Sam waz on paper. Consarn it when I got my eyes opened, thinks l, why don't they save sum on 1t, them ther department fellers are spread kind1e a fire.
 We'll, as I said arter a spell. I begin to smell a rat! I seen the hull thing. Them ther city 'uns Ter gettin' jest like them ther hogs when you feed 'um a leetle late. Kurious how much alike a feller an a hog is when you don't keep his trough full.
 We-e-l you ain't hearing much from we old uns we jest keep mum and plant corn and tatersi That's what talks; yes-sir eel
 Now don't s'pose likely them chaps what ritS so smoothly now potdter vine, no how An lows fore sum them leet1e 2x4 gardens we read about really grows anything, sum feller learns a thing two. They'll larn we old farmers don't set in the shade and drink lemonade while the corn grows. I'll bet two cents, maybe three, them gardens mostly will be harvested with a sithe!
 Shurenow, 'taters is sum swell! Now that's a fact! I hearn. tell, (don't no how true tiz), sum Ter them high toned eating places brings in potaters in ice cream dishes. An when the bired gal brings them in on a silver CD ya-a-s, a silver platter, the band plays Hail to the Chief, and every one has to stand up and bow, or they don't get none. I swon, that's enuff to make a hen laff. Kurious! All-fred kurious!
 We'll, if I don't stop the Editor'l have me in waste basket. When I gifts wound up, don't know when to stop.
 So long.
 NAT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
The Boys of '17-
By Julia E. Abbott.

Where each low green mound is lying, Where the Stars and Stripes still wave, Bring the fairest flowers of spring
 time Cherish every tender memory in the
 years that pass between, But bring prayers for heavens bless
 ing on the boys of IT! There is death beneath the water, There is danger on the land, Peril in the air above them, Terror mocking near at hand; But although each lurking danger In the path th4y have foreseen, They've enlisted in the army Dauntless boys of IT! Soldiers, brave and strong and ready, Glad to go and do their part, For democracy and freedom, Hand to hand and heart to heart; Till the time of strife is over And the dawn of peace is seen; Heaven bless our country's army, Noble boys of 1T! We have watched them leave the sta-
 tion, Where the good-bys have been said; We have turned with fearful faces Toward the anxious days ahead; And at morning and at evening, And in hours that come betwecn, We have breathed a prayer to heaven For our boys of I'll They are oursI Our best and brayest! We are proud to have them go, Even while our hearts are breaking, Even while we miss them so. 'Tis our countrys call to service Where oppression's hand is seen To make history's pages brighter For the boys of IT! Bring bright garIands for the soldiers Who have fought in years gone by; Place the Stars and Stripes above
 them Where in dreamless sleep they lie; But bring fragrant flowers of service While warm heart -throbs pulse be-
 tween, And united prayer ascending for the
 boys of IT.
 Sent in by EDDY. South Paris, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
DELIGHT ENTERTAINs CLUB NO.

Dear Social Sorner isters:-June 7th, Club No. ? enjoyed a delightful day at Delights home in Poquetanuck The Westerly trolley landed us direct ly in front of the house, where De- light was standing with her face alight with the Social Corner smile and words of welcome; and our color blazed on trees. poles, bars, fences and house.
 The house was a grand d-fashion- ed structure built some one hundred and fifty years ago, with immense rooms, where many a farmer lad and 1assie danced to their hearts content The dining room reached the length of the house, and there we indulged in a most delicious dinner
 After dinner musical selections were rendered by Sunshine No. 2; and Joan favored us with three old pieces of music. Money musk, Portland Fancy and The Virginia Reel. How we did enjoy it all. We certainly were a very merry party when we left for our va rious homes. after thanking Delight 'and all the assistants for all their trouble.
 Crimson Rambler: Where were you?
 Paula: I looked for you. I want ed to thank you for that pretty card
 BOB WHITE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
TASTY SHORT-CAKE RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Let us each keep in correspondence with one or more soldier boys from our town. Those who have no sons or relatives ters will help the boys over many a hard day which they will face if the war continues. It will keep them from going wrong if they know some cares about them. This idea was given me and I will pass it on. As soon as I can I shall get one of our boys names, so I can do this.
 Here are some timely and tasty Shortcake recipes:
 Biscuit Shortcake-Two cups flour four teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt, two tablespoons lard, three quarters cup milk. Sift the salt flour and baking powder together, work in lard with the finger tips, wet up with milk, and as flour varies may take more or less. Turn on board, knead, roll out and cut in biscuits; bake: when done spread with butter and berries and sugar.
 Richer Shortcake may be made by taking one and one-haf cups of flour. about three quarters cup milk, one-half cup of corn, starch, four tea spoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt, five tablespoons lard and pro- ceed as before.
 Sweet Shortcake-one cup pastry baking powder. three eggs. two ta- blespoops hot water, two teaspoons lemon juice or oneof extract. Sepa- rate the yolks from whites, beat yolks, when we'll mixed add the salt lemon juice and sugar, gradually beatings all well; add hot water the flour and baking powder which have been sift- ed together. When thoroughly mixed add the stiffly beaten whites by fold ing in carefully. Bake in layer tins in moderate oven 20 minutes; and fill with fruit and cream. Evaporated milk may be used in the above re- cipes by diluting with water. Use one fourth evaporated milk to three fourths water.
 SPRY BIRD
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
THE DESIGNATION OF THE FLAG

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Can you find room for another member? I have been an interested reader of The Social Corner and have received many helpful hints from it. But was moved to write by Joan of Arcs letter on the patriotic fad.
 Patriotism should not be a fad But at this critical time. we all like to show our colors. I like to look out and see our flag waving from so many houses and buildings, and I like to see the red. white and blue bands of rib bon on the hats, when the blue is on at the bottom.)
 There are some things, however, that l do rot like to see. The following paragraphs are taken from an article on the misuse of the flag, written by a Daughter of the American Revolution and express my idea much better than I could myself.
 "--- Jewelry is one thing. It is proper the flag should be worn as button or pinned to the lapel or cor sage: but when it comes to putting the flag on all. kinds of junk, I for one. enter a solemn protest against that wrong.
 There are many things I see while down town that almost make my blood boil-young men with the American flag printed upon their starched col lars, for instance. Doesn't that mean that the flag is to go to the wash with the SOlled Hnen stop minute and think that it is the invariable rule in the navy that the flag must never be washed? It is always deemed to be immaculate despite discoforations due to clements and wear. When it be- comes worn out it is consigned to the flames, that 1t may not be utilized as a mere rag to wipe things with. Why then wash the American flag every week With the linen Of the house. hold?s
 T see the flag supposedly adorning hoisery which means that it is trail ed about as near the ground as possi- be for the wearer to bring it.
 We don't think enough of our flag here. We, generally speaking, let it pass on parade and never think of saluting it, or standing uncovered as it passes by. We listen to the 'StaS Spangled Banner with as much indif- fees'nce as we would display toward the rendition of some old opera air. In England the flag Is universally re- spected, and TO parent would think for moment of giving her child flag to play with. that, in her judgment would be rank dissertation"
 ET,T-EvETY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: believe we all have at least one day in the year, when we arS really hap py, largely due to the kindness and special remembrances of others, and that particular date, is the anniver- sary of our birth.
 To me, another milestone was reached and passed on June 5, and it was indeed a pleasant day in various ways. I take this opportunity of thank ing dear Sisters for their kind thoughts of me, in sending cards with greetings of love and friendship. fully appreciate it and enjoy every sentiment expressed in good wishes for the day and it's return.
 I hope I may have the pleasure of meeting each one. at the annual pie nic, and personally convey my thanks. I received cards from Aunt Hester, Olga, c. F. S., Joan, Anna Nell, Re- member Me and Primrose
 Best wishes and greetings to each and all Sisters.
 TFsNNTFz
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SPICES MEDICALLY USED.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: These are handy home remedies: Glove Tea is an excellent drink for those who have whooping cough. If person has swallowed poison give him to drink q half glass of cold water with a teaspoon each of com mon salt and mustard stirred into it. For cold in chest, apply a poultice made of lard and mustard, or ginger For a child, perhaps, it would be bet ter to use ginger.
 For a cold, make a syrup of cup little butter and a pinch of cayenne, put on stove and let come to boil Take a teaspoon once in a while Cayenne tea is also good to break up a cold.
 I trust these may be a help for some one.
 Best wishes to all.
 BALSAM FIR.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
AIDS AND AN INQUIRY FROM
 KATYDID.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I have never received welcome from the Corner. I am a constant reader and have written a number of letters.
 T.. B.: Your letter was good
 Joseph Doe: It does take fighting men to garden with the pests of to- Sleep Rests the Weary, from Jen- Many thanks to Sweet Charity for her recipes for invaiids. Will more of the Sisters send in such recipes :? I am very interested in invalids. May God help them in all trouble.
 If fish bone lodges in the throat cat marshmallow; 1t will be safely carried down.
 Cut a winter squash into inch thick shaped pieces, add butter, salt and pepper and little sugar; place in pan and most cover with water and bake in slow oven until tender, add ing water as it bakes out; when ten- der and dry remove from oven and serve with little cream.
 Place two strong hooks twenty inches apart on the inside of the closet door to your bedroom. Attach double strap to each hook and keep an extra blanket between the straps. It will save a good many steps.
 When buying an outfit for a new baDy do not neglect to include a small of the small rubber bottles especially for infants
 Cream Layer Cake: One cup sugar. two tablespoons butter, two eggs, one cup milk, two teaspoons baking pow der, one teaspoon vanilla.
 Cream Filling: Mix two tablespoons cornstarch with little cold water. one-fourth cup sugar, add to one cup hot milk, boil two minutes; add one teaspoon butter. When nearly cold add havoring and spread between lay CTS. Ice top with white icing. Sprin- l<le with cocoanut
 Will someone tell me how to make meringue that will not fall when it cools? I have sent in this request before, but no one answer,--
 KArrvnJr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
VIRGINIA
TO KEEP THE HANDS IN cONDi Q
 TON.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Keep some oatmeal on the washstaud. and as often as the hands are washed rub a little oatmeal on them; then rinse off, and when dry rub on the follow ing: Five cents worth Of olive oil. white wax spermacett1 and powdered camphor; put 1t in a pot, and Jet it stand in an oven to melt; mix 1t up. and when cold. ready for use. it will make the hands nice and white.
 To Whiten the Hands-Haif ounce of white wax, half ource spermacetti. one-fourth ounce powdered camphor. mix with olive oil in a very stin paste and use as often as you wash your hands.
 To Soften the Hands-Before retlr- ing take a large pair of gloves and spread mutton talloA inside. also all over the hands; wear the gloves alt night and wash the hands with olive oil and white castillo soap the next morning. After cleansing the hands with soap, rub them well with oatmeal while wet
 Honey is also very good. used the same way as lemon juice. well rubbe-l at night.
 RVE u
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
POP COMES BACK.

'T've got a letter from Pop" says to Hope and he says I can never pay him the debt I owe him. because he is your father and his daughter is my wife"
 He's working the old game" said Hope. What I owe him Is for the few gray hairs I have and for most of the few distresses in. my life: and you tell him my debt offsets all his claims"
 "I didn't realize you were such a business woman, Hope, I surely didn't. I was getting mighty nervous, for I did not know what to say to him. You know, 1t Is natural to feel grateful for good things, I'll tell him.
 Tell him everything that is re- spectable or loveable in your wife come from her mother, a woman he abused and didn't know enough to appreciate"
 "Good!" says I. This offsets his claim in full"
 HEZ HARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SIMILARITY OF PEN NAMES,

Social Corner Friends: There seems to be two other writers with names similar to mine. Some thought I was in the hospital. If Johan would add two more letters to her name and make it Johanna it would not be so confusing. There is a Joan of Arc'' No doubt some will get us mixed up Will Joseph Doe or some other writ CT please tell me how old a Cape Jas mine has to be before it will blossom had one iven me in a bouquet; It is rooted and is growing fine, a little over a year old.
 Ma said once that everyone should have a hobby. One of mine is plants wonder if any of the Corner folks remember Bills Prayer?" sent in by Keziah Doolittle three years ago this month. It was good, and things hap pen often to remind me of it. Greetings to all
 TOANY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
TO CARE FOR A PEr BIRD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-The first requisite for the care of any bird is health and cleanliness. The cage must be kept clean; and the water kept fresh.
 A cutie bone should be kept in the cage and fresh mixed seed A wei kept bird needs no tonic; but rush nail in the water does no harm
 The nails of canary birds sometimes grow so long that they curvs com pletely around the perches. cut them. To do this, the greatest care is neceF- sary. Holding the bird gently In the palms of the hand hold the little feet to the light so that you can see the red blood and no harm will be done
 The bath tub is necessary with fresh tepid water every morning.
 Never hang a bird directly at a win dow; it is too draughty. Hang him near enough to enjoy the light and sunshine and cover his cage at night fall with piece of flannelette
 MARY TAD-T-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SILVER sIxPENcE MAKES A sUG.
 GESTION.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: think Aunt Marys suggestion in reference to Resolutions on the death of Aunt Abby and sending our names for expression of sorrow and sympathy, will meet with a hearty response from all of The Circle. I never met Aunt Abby, but know sine was good, from the loving tributes that are being sent in.
 I wonder if I may be allowed to make a Suggestion? When any one of our Circle goes out into the life beyond, why not give us her or his real name. besides the pen name? It might be someone we had known before they entered The Corner; and I would like very much to know who Aunt Abby was.
 SILVER SENTENCE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
A FAMOUS RECIPE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters. Here ls Virginia Paee's Favorite Recipe for Baking Powder Biscuits -Sift two cups flour with three teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt: cut in three tablespoons shortening; add three fourths cup milk or water, mix to soft dough; turn on lowered board; roll Co one-half inch thickness; cut in rounds place on tin, bake in hot oven i2 min utes. Enough for Is biscuits.
 Macaroni and Cheese - Thicken one cup milk with two tablespoons flour salt and pepper to taste; cook for sev- eral minutes; add one-half cup cheese. stir well until melted: add macaroni which is cooked. If desired, turn Into buttered baking dish. sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake
 Meat Sauce-Add one tablespoon flour and one-half teaspoon of sugar 10 two tablespoons mustard: then add one well beaten egg and cook to a cream over hot water.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
LENGTH OF TIME TO COOK
 FOODS.

Dear Editor of The Social Corner: Herewith I send a time required to cook different foods:
 Baking
 Beans-S to 10 hours.
 Beef, sirlion-Rare, to 10 minutes for each pound.
 Beef, sirloin, well done-12 to IS minutes to each pound. Beef, long or short filet-20 to 30 min utes for each pound.
 Beef, rolled, rib or rump-12 to Is minutes for each pound.
 Biscuit-10 to 20 minutes according to size.
 Bread-40 to 50 minutes.
 Cake-Plain, 20 to 40 minutes. Cake-Sponge, 45 to SO minutes. Chicken-3 to 4 pounds, 1 to 1-2 hours.
 Graham Gems-30 minutes. Cookies-10 to Is minutes. Custard-15 to 20 minutes. Aunt Mary: go by your house once in two weeks, but I never see you anywhere. Where do you keep your self?
 FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
THE MEETING WITH DELIGHT.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: At tha Social Corner gathering al the home Of Delight, l think there were about twenty five present We had a foTv good time. Music of different kinds was enjoyed by all and Bob White gave some new fancy steps which we enjoyed very much. Many a good laugh followed some of the comic stories and also the toasts given b7- Ilykit and Whoosit.
 A bountiful dinner was served in the large dining room at one o'clock l will say. for one, I had good time, if the day was a little gloomy
 DEARTE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

quantity Gone or two tablespoons) of grated horseradish, boil a short time, and serve.
 spices is usually used to season the thick sauces with which meats are served or in which they are allowed to simmer. While the term "curry' is usually employed to describe a par ticular mixture of spices made for the trade, 1t has another meaning. The words curry or curried are sometimes used to describe highly seasoned dishes of meat, eggs or vegetables prepared by methods that have come from India rother parts of the east.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
"Let Us Love One Another"

"Let Us Love One Another"
 By Charles Swain. 1SoS-1s74. Let us love one another; Not long may we stay In this bleak world of mourning; Some droop while 'tis day, Some fade in the noon, And few finger till eve; Oh, there breaks not heart But leaves someone to grievel And the fondest, the puTest, The truest that met Have still found the need To forgive and forget; Then oh! though the hopes That we nourish decay, Let us love one another AS long as we stay. There are hearts like the ivy, Tho all be decayed, Which it seems to clasp fondly In sunlight and shade, Yet drops not it's leaves, But still gayly they spread, Undfmmed midst the blighted, The lowly and dead: And the raistletoe cHngs To the oak, not in part, But with leaves closed Around it, the root in it's heart, Exists but to twine 1t. And to drink the same dew. Or to fall with it's loved oak And perish there, too. Then it's love one another, Midst sorrow the worst, UnaItered and fond as we Loved at the first; Though the false wing of pleasure May change and forsake, And the bright urn of wealth Into particles break, There are some sweet affections That earth cannot buy, And remain with us yet, Tho all else pass away; Then let's love one another AS long as we stay.
 Sent in by BAUSAI FIR.
 Dry Mills, Me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
GREETINGS FROM MAYFLoWER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-I wish you all well and hope for good wealth CT, sunshine and smiles for June the 21st
 Remember Me: You are surely true Yankee. I hope to meet with you June 21st and July 18th.
 F. L.: Here is another reminder of food in the oven". Take a piece of white cardboard by inches long and write on it in big black letters, Look in at me- and tie a string In the top of dt with a, loop and hang on the oven door, when you are baking.
 MAYFLOWER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC, JUNE. 21.

Dear Cornerites:-I wish to make it plain to all, that the picnic is to be Thursday, the Fist. of June! One Sister writes me she will be there on the 18th and wants one din- ner.
 Another Sister tells me 1t was in one paper for the 10th and in another pa per the 21st. So please try and re- member the date.
 The lunch will be served at high noon, so to start the entertainment at one o'clock, for so many of the Sisters have to leave on an early car. Take the cars right through and follow the road to the right until you cogne to the paI1Ilion.
 Hope every writer will be there.
 BIDDY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

up egg. add with milk and raisins, mix we'll; divide in two greased pans and bake one hour.
 Chocolate Squares-Four eggs, one half cup sugar, one-half teaspoon all mond, one and one-hah teaspoons bak- ing powder. one cup flour, chocolate icing, chopped nut meats. Beat egg yolks and sugar 10 minutes, add ex- tract, flour, baking powder and egg whites Stiff1y beaten; turn into creased baking sheet; bake 15 minutes. Dip the pieces of cakeein chocolate icing; roll in nut meats. For 10 squares.
 F. L.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
AUNT ABBY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters:-Aunf Abby cannot be too highly pra ised. She was so unselfish, always doing for others; a lovely person in every way
 The rain kept me from her last pie mic, and she invited me 10 spend day with her and her sister, in law. who is as near like Aunt Abby as it would be possible to find.
 I wish she might take Aunt Abfv's place in The Corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
Coventry Thursday

brighten many dull hours. SiHspie toys are considered the best. Com plicated toys are apt to excite child. Excitement is not good for anyone unless in the best of health.
 Paper dolls are nice for little girls. Hours can be spent cutting them out and playing with them.
 VIRGINIA.