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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-10
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-10
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
DOM PEDRO AT NORWICH.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I re- turned last night from a two weeks visit with friends in Norwich. I spent one day in Buckingham Memorial with the Social Corner Sisters. It was their first meet there. There were about 30 present; had a fine time and "a nice dinner which was served in the inn mense dining hall which will seat 45o.
 l spent some time in what used to be Governor Buckingham's office, ''the war governor" as he was called could almost seem to see him, as I remem Der him, in Civil war times. It certainly was a treat to look over the famous relics of the Civil war that are kept in such 8 fine state of preservation for the benefit of future generations.
 It was very interesting to me. as I had never been there before. I think the Sisters very fortunate in securing such comforta ble quarters for their winter meets and only wish I could 3,e with them every time.
 Aunt Mary: have not forgotten your order and will send it the last of the week. iScottie: I think you should have a vote of thanks from all the friends of The Corner for the nice and conven- ient home for the winter months you were the means of securing for them.
 DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
HOW TO CAN MEAT.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: You don't know how disappointed was that there was so much ice. l did not dare to drive it was so slippery. but hope it will be so that I can be with you next month; glad to hear there were so large a gathering out to en- joy the good time, as I know we al- ways do. I would enjoy a good hand shake with you all; also, a good chat
 Aunt Jerusha: Heard uncle was sick. Hope he is better now. You cer- tainly have had your hands full with so much sickness in the family this winter. You have my sympathy.
 Hulda: You, too, have had a long sickness and am glad you are on the gain. We miss you and hope to see you back again in the spring when the blue birds come.
 Sonny: I think I have guessed right this time. Don't forget to call me up, as you owe me a cali on the phone.
 Where is Blue Bells and L. T. H. .? Are you writing under new names? ? Have not heard from them for a long time.
 l.. H. K: Your voice on the phone
 was a surprise. do so again.
 : Spry Bird: 1 wrote you 0 long let ter but it came back to me. I had the wrong address.
 Olive: Those oatmeal waters were fine. HubbX said I did not make enough of them.
 Roxanna: Have you got those caps NH4LtSU IHIS Solu "Sd(hCi we ASSS' them.
 1 Olga: It is good sleighing Come over for a sleighride. It is also a good time for Bluebird to take her hubby and enjoy a change from the
 auto to a sleigh ride.
 Golden Rod: Take good care of Tiny this cold weather.
 Wild Rose: My way to can all kinds Of fresh meat is to mash well to get out all the settled blood, then put in kettle of cold water and Q little salt and boil until the bones will slip; cans well sterilized and then cut up meat and fill the cans. I have a Stick that I use to press the meat down so there
 will be no air space; then put in one teaspoon of salt on top with just enough Of the water the meat was boiled in to dissolve the salt: put on cover and half sea1,- then set cans in kettle of warm water and boil two to three hours; snap down the covers tight and set away in a cool place. keep mine in the cellar in a dark cupboard. make a pickle the usual way and pack your beef down in it and let it stafie ten days. then take up and can just as have told you to do the fresh meat I find it is much better than to lei stay so long in the pickle. as it gets hard.
 Ihope if you try this way you will have as good luck as I do with mine. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas to all. c. E. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

rows given above. Remember. you have one stitch less on each row, as 3S, S7. 36. 35.
 Then repeat the two rows with first color, beginning with 34 and S3 stitches.
 Repeat the rows with second color, using g, 51, 50. 2s stitches.
 Another row with first color. using 2S and 27 stitches.
 For the leg you knit and seam 2;
 knit together when you commence
 as you have an odd number of stitch eS. and this counted as l stitch knit
 will give you an even number second
 row you seam where you knit row
 before, and knit 2 when you scanned 2. Repeat these 2 rows until you have leg as long as you wish; bind off very loosely. sew across foot very loosely and sew up the les. I use germa ntoyn, 20 cents per skein, and one-1laf siSein of color and one and one-half skeins white will make as large as you want: one skein of white is enough unless you want them very long: I use white with any color you choose; divide the one-half skein in halves and wind the whole skein in separate halves. so I know just how much wool can use for each one
 Ninety three stitches is about right for a person who wears 3, 31-2 or boot.
 Always use an odd number of stitches, as you have to have the odd ore for a middle stitch: be sure to seam that middle stitch always on the wrong side after you begin to put in the colored rows, and in the row color.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
GOOD PUDpINes.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Who could resist share of one of these delicious puddings7
 Preserved Ginger Pudding: One fourth cup butter. one cup sugar, one egg, one cup milk, two teaspoons bak- ing powder, two cups four. one-half teaspoon salt, one-half cup chopped preserved ginger, two tablespoons pre- served ginger syrup.
 Sauce: One-half cup sugar, one tea spoon flour, one tablespoon butter, one-half cup milk, one-half cup water, one tablespoon preserver ginger syrup, one egg.
 Fox Pudding: Beat butter and su- gar with a wooden spoon until creamy, then add egg, we'll beaten, milk, flour. slfted, with baking powder and salt, and add ginger and ginger syrup. Beat for two minutes, then pour in dish and bake S5 minutes.
 Sauce: Put sugar in pan, add flour, butter, milk, water, ginger syrup and beaten eggs. Place over fire and to boiling point. Serve hot with pud- ding. @
 Cocoanut Pudding: One teaspoon baking powder, five egg whites, three quarters cup sugar, one half teaspoon almond, one-half cup flour, chopped cccoanut, milk or cream. Add baking powder to egg whites and beat, then sugar, add extract, fold in flour sifted i've times. Divide mixture into small eustard cups, filling one half. Cover with creased papers, place in a steam CT and cook 30 minutes. Remove from cups, cool, Dip in icing. roll in cocoa- nut. Serve with any pleasing sauce
 EASTER LILY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A FEW MEATLEss DISHES.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here fsare few meatless dishes:
 The use of cheese and various vege- l table combinations with nuts and eggs and milk mixtures will furnish suffi- c1ent fuel for meatless diet, although we learn that any restriction in the diet Is not advisable for any length of time. unless following "a physfcianss orders. As nuts are highly concentrated food they need to be eaten sparingly, and apove all things well masticated
 Mock Chicken Loaf: Cook slowly two cups Of hominy grits. add a tea, spoon of salt and three pints of water: cook until the honiny is soft, at least three hours. Butter mold and line IT. IT. with the hot honiny; pack it firm " around the sides. Tn the center put the following: Moisten a cup of whole wheat bread crumbs with two cups of hot milk, then add a half cup each @ CT. hickoFy nut meats and De- cans, two tablespoons of melted but ter, one teaspoon of onion juice, mix ed herbs and salt. a fot4rth of a tea spoon Of pepper. and two beaten eggs. lover the top with smooth layer of noInlny- Place the mold in hot water and bake thirty minutes Serve wifi, nut sauce
 Cucumber and Nut Salad Pare and since two cucurnbers; let them lie in i ,ee water for an hour. Serve with pass French dressing we'll seasoned
 Bean Chops: Soak a pint of dried beans or lentils over night in cold wa ter to cover; parboil and drain and cook in enough boiling water to cover. until soft and broken, then rub througf, q sieve. To the pulp add two cups of strained tomato to which little soda mas been added; two tablespoons of melted butter or olive oil one CID of finely crushed walnut meats. a little sage: one teaspoon of salt, onion. parsley, finely mixed, a dash of ,en per and one-half cup of gluten flour: blend well and cook in a double boil CT until thick, then add one we'll beaten egg. Turn into a shallow dish and cool When cold form into chop shapes. place in a we'll oiled drippin< pan With butter or oil and brown in quick oven. Have ready small pieces of macaroni and insert into each chen Decorate with friii on each if so desired. oo
 Prunes With cerea.: Soak p-,,,.. over night, then stew them in the wa ter in which they were soaked and When soft put them through sieve. Place heap of this pulp on a dish or well cooked cereal and serve will, cream and milk for the invalid's breakfast. This is an especially good dish for sick or well,
 Best wishes from ,
 MOUNTAIN T.ATTR~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
RECIPES FOR DTEFNG.

Dear Social Corner, Friends: I am sending recipes for dyeing that my grandmother used and they are good:
 Rose-steep balm blossoms in earth . :. en or tin; add a small quantity of alum to set the color.
 Straw-Steep saffron Blossoms in water in earthen- or tin; set with alum.
 Sky RIue-Twelve drops of blue from druggist, poured into quart bowl of soft warm water, will dye great many articles. If you desire deeper VI ish to color cotton goods, put in pounded chalk to destroy the acid, which is very destructive to all cotton goods. Let it stand until the efferves- ence subsidies, and then it may be used for cotton as well as silk. The old color should be removed with soap or a strong tartaric acid water, then rinse.
 Nankeen-The simplest way is to take a pail of lye to which put a piece of copperas half as large as a hen s egg; boil in copper or tin kettle.
 Lilae-Take a little pinch of archi1; add to it very little lump of pearl ash. Shades may be altered by pearl ash or common salt.
 Slate-Tea grounds, boiled in iron vessel. set with copperas, makes a good slate color; to produce light color of slate, boil white maple bark in clear water, with a little alum, boiling the bark in q brass utensil. The goods should be boiled in it, then hung where they will drain and dry.
 Royal Furple-Soak logwood chips in soft water until the strength is out of them; then add alum, a teaspoon to a quart of liquor; if this is not bright enough, add more alum. Rinse and dry. When the dye is exhausted it will color a fine lilac.
 Red-Steep balm blossoms in water, in earthen or tin, and vary the shades with a decoction of haywood.
 Biack-This makes an especially good black for stockings, etc. Boil log wood in vinegar, in iron vessel one pound of haywood to one pail of water; :; add a little copperas to set the color.
 BrownEBeautiful shades may be had by drying and using the green and brown moss and lichens that in some sections grow almost every where. Boil the moss in water enough to cover it; strain and put in your goods. FoE light brown, only short time is required; if dark brown, leave longer in the dye. Do not leave too long; if you do, 1t will be almost black This vegetable dye will not fade.
 KITTY LOU.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
HOW TO MAKE sYRuPs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Take two pounds of brown sugar, one cup
 Syrup made out of beets lasts twice as long
 water anu boil together for half an hour slowly on top of stove.
 Apple Syrup-Press apples through cider press (sweet app1es); let boil till reduced, then pour in jelly glass; eS.
 Chicken Jelly: Cut the meat and crack the bone of a young, spring chicken and put in a stew pan with two quarts of cold water and boil un- til the meat is in shreds. Strain tho liquor through a cloth, salt to atste, and set away to cool: when cold re- move the hard grease from the top and there will be left a firm, clear jelly, which can be served in slices be- tween crackers, or as a garnish-
 Chicken Terrapin: This makes a fine luncheon CT supper dish and pleas ing variety to the ways of serving chicken. Chop quite fine the boiled chicken meat; to a pint thereof add three tablespoons of butter, a cup of cream, three hard boiled eggs, of which the yoIks have been rubbed to paste and the whites pressed through a sieve; stir into the chicken and let it come to a boil Season with salt. pepper, and chopped parsley.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW

Dear Social Cornerites: These .r. good things to know:
 The best quality of r1uciIaue is r,ade ny nlssoiying clear glue in equal ouan- Il.Ies or water and strong vinegar, and adding one fourth of an equal volume or alcohol and small quantity of alum solution. VI
 Dissolve some rough potash in -lttie cold water and paint the inside or the gas stove oven all over with n. using an old brush, for the potash ruins the brush. Leave this on over night, and the next morning wash ii on with warm water. All the grease and burnt bits will come away. leav- ing the oven perfectly clean.
 A Wall Paper Cieanser-One. oua ri of flour, one heaping tablespoon of salt, one tablespoon of soda, three table spoons of ammonia, one pint of rain water. Mix and steam one-haIf hour in a greased tin pan. Cut in pieces to handle while still hot and knead thor oughly. Keep in airtight box or. jar until ready to use.
 To Remove Liver Spets-First of all. you must wash the skin with. warm water, an agreeable soap and a rousn face cloth. Rinse it in clear warm water and after drying it rub into the skin the cold cream for which the recipe is here given:
 Rose water, four o1nces;, almond oli four ounces; spermaceti, one ounce i; white wax, one ounce. Add the rose water slowly 50 it VIII mix well. When
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

did not recognize him and thought he was truly Santa.
 Holidays mean much to me, for l live in the past on such days, as well as in the present, so I say let each member help in keeping the holidays and teach them that in giving gifts at Christmas because we love to, and wish to help others makes the day a merry and a happy one to not only the receiver, but to the giver. Such days will be remembered by each member although distance and broken links in the family chain may sopa- rate them in the years to come, still these hallowed memories remain with us, so let us strive to make this ob- servance of Christmas a perpetual GUS tom to last through all time and through all the turmoils of this life so that we cannot bequeath to the young CT genera tion a similar set of sweet and sacred memories.
 Again I wish the Sisters who reside in the east. vest, north or south a Merry and a/Happy Christmas. This wish includes the Editor and the edi- torial staff.
 DIANA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
KEEP GROWING.

.-wr-at | | 7hou,'' asked a budding -ro swestcn Hfe7" It nodded from it's
 I'm rrowins:" -knd what doest thou,y' asked
 who quafed-
 the cup of joy, To help the vorid?" He. laushed'
 'Tm growing! A laden apple tres. old' gnaried' and Bent down and rustled softly in my
 Keep growingi" An axed man. with child upon his knee E-koed acafn ard wisdom ct the tree,
 Keep growirg .~Ehat shall do." asked an angel .syEhen sEs draws nigh:" Then smiled
 from his height.
 Keep growing." Reach out to pastures new, where the soul feeds: Peach out and up3God knows the spirit,s needs
 Keep growingr
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

tc see Dom Pedro there. Hope she will be able to come again.
 Our next gathering will be Jan. 2, 1918, and jet all remember the date as some forgot the last one We will have a fine time. The hostesses are Annette. Mayfayre. Callla Lily, Aunt Marie and Joan. Come. one and all, and have a New Years gathering. We are supposed to make new and good resolutions at this time. Let us not only make them, but keep them; as Aunt Mary says: We have many things to be thankful for"
 I often think after reading The BuT- letin about the war and the distress over the water, how good God has been to us in keeping us so far from distress and suffering caused by war; and let all pray for speedy close of the war; and that peace and good will may reign through the whole world.
 Dottie: I hope Si is much improved and that you will be able to come to some of our times in Buckingham Me morial. We missed you and some others.
 Inez: Hope you are able to attend to your household duties; hope to see you at the next meeting.
 Wishing you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. SCOTTTE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS OF LONG AGO.

Dear young" old folks, like myself:
 The nearness of Christmas brings back the memories of long ago, when as child the day meant so much to me. A little in those days was so satisfying.
 The children of today have so many toys that it really is a puzzle to know what to get them, and they don't be- gin to get the pleasure that we did with our limited number.
 The sweet deceit of Santa Claus was 70 real. I remember in the city where lived one afternoon before Christmas jolly old Santa rode through the streets with jingling bells in a miniature box). drawn by small ponies instead of reindeerS- The sleigh was filled with mysterious packages. You can imagine that sleep was slow in com ing that night, as ears were eagerly listening for the, batter on the roof to show that they had not been forgotten as punishment for some naughty deed done through the year.
 The first doubt was sure to come. One night, unable to sleep from ex- citemeut, we smelled molasses candy cooking. We did not dare investigate as we had strict orders to 'go right to sleep" some hours before. In the morning on finding some of the good orange for each and some inexpensive toys, VIC began to wonder if Pa and Ma had been in collusion with Santa. Of coI:rse. age brought the eXpiana- tio1. but the dream was sweet while jt lasted.
 recall we'll my first doll. I pre- E:trne I may have had rag dolls; but this was my first real love. My good Mother. whom I looked upon as genius in all things, made it from large wooden ball from the top of an clock case. I watched its construction in wonder. She paint ed the hair black the face white, with blue eyes. and what was supposed to be smiling red lips; no doubt now it would look more like a clown to the modern miss; but to me it was very precious, and the knocks and bangs did not spoil it's beauty. There was i spindle at the bottom which served for a. neck, and to fasten the body of cloth. When dressed. it was to me ail that could be desired. The lovely ones came later, but never quite filled her place.
 This is true story, and I am sign ing under the name given me as child by my brothers and sister, and to them still I answer to the narie of
 DOLL.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
| HEARD THE BELLS.

f neard the bells on Christmas Day Thefr old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat
 Of peace. peace on earth, goodwin
 to meni And thought how as the day had come Tzne belfries of aH Christendom Had rolled along Tn unbroken song Of peace. peace on earth, goodwin
 to meni Tfz1- ringing, singing on its way, The world revoived fro mnight to day, A voice, A chime, A chant sublime Of peace. peace on earth, goodwill
 to menl And in despair bowed my head; There. is no peace on earth" I said; Tor hate is strong And moclcs the song, Of peace. peace on earth, goodwill
 to men," Then pealed the bells more loud and
 deep: The wrong shall fa1. ,..S 3afE, The Right pret.
 With peace, peace on earth, goodwill
 to menI"
 -Selected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A SWEATER FOR A CHILD.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I send in the following because it may be useful to some of the readers:
 Use 14-inch needles.
 Back-Cast on 56 stitches. knit plain for 10 inches. Now increase 1 stitch at each end, every other row, until there are 66 stitches on needle. Cast knit 24 ribs; now slip or knit the first 62 stitches off on an extra needle; bind off next IS stitches for neck. and on remaining 62 stitches start the front.
 F'ront-Knit ribs Now increase 5 stitches toward the front, every other row. until there are 77 stitches on needle; knit Is ribs on this length. This completes the sleeve. Bind off crease 1 stitch every other row toward the armhole until there are 34 stitches on needle; knit on this length until the front is as long as back or under arm seam. Work the second front to correspond and sew up under-arm and sleeve.
 sBorder-Pick up stitches around bot tom of sweater, knit 12 ribs and bind off. Pick up stitches on right front bfnd off 4. and knit =8, bind off 4, knit IS, four times On next row, cast on 4 stitches over the cast off stitches knit more ribs and bind of. Knit left border, same, leave out button holes.
 Cuffs-Pick up 42 stitches, knit 12 ribs and bind off.
 Collar-Cast on 25 stitches, knit Il inches, bind off and sew on sweater
 Belt-Cast on Is stitches, knit 10 inches and sew on with buttons
 LNONA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
SOCIAL CORNER MEET OF CLUB
 NO, i.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The icy travelling prevented "a few Sisters from coming to the meeting in w. c. T. U. hall, Willimantic, December 18th.
 Although a small company, we spent a most enjoyable day.
 Amy, Enoch Arden, Alfaretta, Ane- lia, and Lavender (not Sweet Laven- der). served The dinner consisted of fruit; with excellent lhot coffee.
 After lunch the prizes were award ed for guessing the number of beans in glass slipper, won by Maine Lov-
 Guessing the largest number of ad- vertisements, Enoch Arden, 23. Tidy Addly 21. t.
 Alfaretta was presented the consola- ton prize, guessing s.
 Then the Christmas basket was opened and gifts exchanged.
 letter was read from Huldy, thanking the Sisters for cards re- ceived during her recent illness, and expressing disappointment in not be- ing, able to meet with us.
 Short programme was given. Wilt nick gave a reading, bearing on the life of General Pershing, telling Of his young days in the West, when be- States flag, he bought material and his young wife made a flag. which was raised near his western home. Ger tain people threatened to pull down Old Glory. Then, as aiW2yS. ne haS defended the Stars and Stripes, until, as you all know, he is commander in chief of our American army in France.
 The singing of America followed, with Foxy accompanying on the pi- ano
 Aunt Mehftahle gave most inter esting sketch of the life of Mrs. Eliz- abeth Barrows Ussher, and her work in Turkey. This was memorized and given in an excellent manner and greatly enjoyed.
 Married and Happy came in for a short time. She had her knitting.
 A few of the Sisters were knitting for the Red Cross.
 When Practical Polly returned from Hartford, she showed me how to make a trench cardle. She had learned to do this at her friends home, where they were busy doing Red Cross work I made one as an experiment They are cut from newspaper and rolled tightly, then they are boiled for A minutes in hot pariflne. They give a nice. white light and they say they are used for light when they operate
 Married and Happy had one of these candles to show us and also explained how they were made.
 How I miss dear Aunt Abbie. The little Mascot is living in the town now.
 The holiday season will soon be here. I wish you all a Happy Christ mas and that the New Year bring many blessings.
 TIDY ASDLY.