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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
OLD HOME WEEK.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The first week of autumn was Old Home Week to me. A visit to the home of my childhood brings sad memories: but when the card came inviting me to make the annual visit to the now from South Canterbury and a cousin from Ohio Gall former Norwich peo- ple), I was both glad and sorry to go. Every step had memories for both uncle and me. We, passed his childhood home where the big stone that served as a play house is still. although both house and barn are long since gone.
 At the old home we found an uncle and aunt from Ekonk and later a cousin from Voluntown Ca Social Cor ner writer by the way), Joined us. As the day was the birthday of my first born I visited the old family ceme- tery where his tiny grave is mark-3 by the lily I set there the summer af- ter God took him from me.
 In the afternoon five of our party took an auto trip to call on an old neighbor. who we were sorry to find schoolmate-now conductor in Providence, and his two daughters.
 About 3 o'clock I bade home" a sad goodbye" as I supposed for months at least. But the next Sunday-just two days later-some friends said:
 We are going up home and want you and the kiddies to come. too" welcome visitors even between my visits-those who violated the hospi- tality of even an unoccupied house.
 By their tracks ye shall know them"
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
GREAT GRANDMA'S LETTER.

!. Social Corner Editor: The following letter was written and read by Baked Beans at Priscilla's Social Corner picnic.
 Dear Loved Ones: I am so happy to be found at Priscilla's Social Corner picnic. I can assure you I look for ward to the coming of Saturdays Bull letin, eager to interest myself, and catch your words of cheer and good will in high degree. It seems to draw back the curtain that surrounds our lives and reveals so many pleas ant and happy homes.
 I am not much of an advocate of mems and women's clubs separately as they did not exist about here in my younger days. In a social gath ering like these where men and wo- men seem to enjoy each others so- ciety and welfare 1t seems to me as if God created each one of to do for the good of mankind.
 I think you will all join with me in saying Long, long may the Social Corner Editor live to direct his nu- merous family of writers.
 Faber says Our many thoughts and deeds go out every hour and in them all is folded up a power"
 Ever may the Social Corner be unit ed as one family. showing only mani festations of Kindness, love and char ity'' and the greatest of these is Char ity.
 Lovingly your
 GREAT GRANDMA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
HOPE POINTS OUT THE TRUTH.

When I shows what I do not know, Hope takes on hopeless. pitying look which annoys me. I suppose I ought to know more. What do you mean by truly rural, ?" says she.
 Everything that's truly rural has roots" rays I, don't they" '"The root of all evil has no roots If money had 'ots," said l. Git so easy" F
 "Hez," said Hope, gazing at me again, you do not want to seem. you want to be. There are more people trying to seem to be what they are not than are trying to keep the Ten Com mandments"
 Do you mean those folks who think they are some punapkins?' says I, "who think they are it."
 They be some pumpkins" says she, for usually they are in the golden age and are going to Seed,'-
 I had to laugh then. Hope ssome- how, always sees a little farther than I can.
 ": had noticed that" said I, "but I had not seemed to sense it."
 You can't take a picture upon a blank plate," says Hope The film has to be responsive to light and shade, and then it registers a scene in the tooth part of a second. Get your film right and your impressions will be clear" says she.
 Well, if I could say things as cute as you co. I'd be a politiclan!" said I.
 HEZ HARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
TIC PRESERVE GRAPES,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The fol- lowing are a few recipes with grapes:
 Grape Marmaiade-WasE and stem grapes. remove skins. heat pulp, press through sieve, add skins, measure and put on fire. To four cups fruit add three cups very hot sugar-it will be better if it slightly caramels- simmer 20 minutes. If grapes are very ripe, ada a little lemon juice. If some of the grapes are not ripe the jelly will be better
 Green Grape Mint JeIIy-Wash un- ripe, green grapes, put them in a pre- serving kettle and heat unti! they can be crushed; add to four pounds grapes one bunch fresh, we'll washed mint, bruised in a bowl. and cook until grapes are soft enough to drain. Turn into jelly bag, let drlp, and heat. To each pint of juice IA ounces of hot sugar. Before filing glasses, color mint green with color.ng paste Er liquid. A little may be left without coloring and it can be put. in glasses in layers alternately with the green jelly. A little elderberry juice inn proves flavor.
 Grape 'Salad-Skin and seed one pound Of Malaga or Tokay grapes, fill them with blaI ched almonds or oceans, cover them with mayonnalse cream and garnish with blood orange carpels and serve with game.
 MOTTNTATN T,AT1RFJ,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
PROFIT BY THIS
Don't Waste Another Day

When you are worried by backache;
 By lameness and kidney and blad- der disorders
 Don't experiment with an untried medicine.
 Follow Norwich peoples example.
 Use Doan's Kidney Pills. E
 Here's Norwich testimony.
 Verify it if you wish:
 Mrs. L. A: Andrews, Rock street, says: My back had bothered me a great deal and a dull, nagging pain across it almost constantly was very annoying. I bought Doan's, Kidney Pills from Treats Drug Store and they gave me great relief. Doan's Kidney Pills are worthy of the highest recom- mendation."
 Price COG. at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for a kidney remedy - get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mrs. Andrews had. Foster NIilburr Co.,. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
KOCHIA.
SUCCESSFUL CANNING OF STRING
 BEANS.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: In reply to the inquiry regarding the canning of string beans, I would of- fer the following suggestions: Ivy: Examine the covers to your jars for tiny holes; tap the covers down lightly, so they fit snugly; have the best red rubbers you can buy and proceed thus:
 Be sure to can the string beans the same day they are picked. This is a and break up your beans. Blanche in boiling hot water for 5 minutes (aft- CT the water begins to boil again), remove and plunge quickly into cold water. Pack in jars until nearly full. Add boiling hot water until overflow ing. Add one teaspoon salt to each quart. Place rubbers and tops in po- sition. Partially seal, and sterilize two hours, counting the time from the time they begin to boil. Keep boiling steadily. Remove jars. Tighten cov- CTS and invert to cool. If you have a jar which doesn't seal well, put on a new rubber and let boil for ten min- utes.
 this way and they are fine. Hope you, too, will have good success.
 am sorry that I have not been able to attend any of the pfcnics. I know I have missed some good times. I have had lots of company, and then about 120 jars so far this year.
 It is so cool tonight am afarid Jack Frost will call around.
 Slim Jim: I went past your house in an automobile. one Sunday a few weeks ago. Did you recognize me? I waved
 Jennie: I Save enjoyed reading your Travel letter. very much. There have been several very interesting trips described.
 Au revoir.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
JOHNNY'S RETRIEVE.

, to be sentry and he was so feeble l took his place; and l was so tired and sleepy had a gun been pointed at me I could not have kept awake. but l did not know it until it was too late" God be thanked!" interrupted MT. Cou1es, T knew Johnny was not the boy to sleep at his post carelessly."
 "They tell me today I have short reprfeve, given me by circumstances time to write to you. our good colonel says" s his duty!' MT Coules gave deep sight, "Amen!' he said solemnly, "Amen!"
 God bless you all. Forgive your poor Johnny"
 Late that night the door on the figure glided out and down the path that. led to the road by the mill, look ing only now and then to Heaven and holding her hands as if in prayer. at the station, waiting for the train, and as she stepped on the night con- ductor lifted her carefully and won dered at her tear-stained face. He asked her few questions: she told him all.
 They reached Washington in due time. Our little friend hurried towards the capitol and hurried to the White House.
 The president had just seated him.
  morning task. when the door flew open and in walked Johnny's sister.
 Well, my child" he said. in his pleasant. cheerful tones. what do you want so bright and early this morning?''
 "Johnny's life, sir" Johnny? Who is Johnny?'
 My brother, sir; they are going to shoot him for sleeping at his post"
 ,"Oh, yes, it was a fatal sleep. You see. child, it was at a special time; thousands of lives were in danger"
 Johnny's sister placed his letter in the presidents hand. The president read the letter and asked Johnny's sister what her father said. She told him her father thought it was duty and should be done.s
 Go ho.Se. my child, and tell your father that Abraham Lincoln says that a man who could approve his country s sentence even when it took the life of his child, that I think the life of his boy is far too precious to be lost. Wait until tomrrow; Johnny shall go with you. He will need a change after bravely facing death."
 God bless you," said Johnny's sis ter"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
A GOOD FISH cHOWDER,

Social Corner Editor: The following method produces a good fish chowder:
 Fish Chowder: Two and one-half pounds fresh fish. sliced, four large potatoes, one cup milk, one-half pound salt pork. one large onion and three sea biscuits.
 Way of Preparing: Cut the pork in cubes and put them in frying pan over the fire. When they are frying put in the onion sliced. and fry it brown. Butter a small kettle and put in a layer of the sliced potatoes, then one of fish. then a layer of pork and onions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in another layer of potatoes, one of fish, one of pork and onions sprin- kle again with salt and pepper. and put in one more layer of potatoes. Pour over all the milk and enough water to nearly cover it. Now place the cover on the kettle and let it boil slowly for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and place on top of the chowder two or three sea biscuits, broken in pieces. Replace the cover and let the chowder barely simmer ten minutes longer. Then serve immediately
 EASTER LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
EIGHTEEN WAYS TO REDUCE
 COST OF LIVING.

At present high prices strict econ omy has to be practiced.
 Rye Brick: I think your helps are fine. and you surely dondensed them O. K.
 Sum up your income and keep daily expense account. You will find it great help.
 Buy in quantity. never in bits. not only food, but all kinds of house hold goods.
 I always ask for trimmings of meats and make a little stew that comes from your porterhouse steak.
 You can study methods of preserva- tion of all root vegetables, most of which keep in sand; preserve corn by drying, etc.
 Make bread of water T. is decided ly better than milk, and will not mil dew sp,on.
 I think butter substitutes are good. Try lard. Melt equal quantities of butter and lard together and you have a very nice shortening.
 If you want any kind of milk for cooking use skim milk.
 If you order by telephone order from a reliable party and with the under standing if goods don't suit you may return.
 Buy the cheaper meats. They are more nutritious. You can add little vinegar.
 Dry all your stale bread, put through the shopper and keep to rol! meat and fish in.
 Buy vegetables from a farmer and you get them cheaper.
 Buy from stores that sell cheaply. I tried last week tQ get shell beans One grocer in this place asked SG cents a peck, and another 45 cents peck, and the so cent ones were infe- rior to the 45, which did not surprise me. There is one place you can get canned beans, one-half pint for IS cents; another place one quart for 2G cents; that is what I men by looking around.
 Look in your ice box every morning so nothing will spoil.
 A table of weights is nice for your kitchen, and also scales for weighing meats, etc. There is one dealer in town who might send you less than the other fellow: then again, they might all send the same. Find out for yourself.
 Do not buy food already cooked. same as cooked meats. Try the thick end of the flank and put in brine, it is much. nicer, and quite a bit cheap CT.
 A window box is nice for growing lettuce. parsley and radishes, etc
 MRS. WIGGS or THE
 CABBAGE PATCH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
ThankfuIness.

Thankful for eyes to see The blue arch of the sky. The golden setting sun, The f1eecy clouds float by, The smiles of friends we love- The 1oofs of loyalty. Thankful for eyes to see. Thankful for sympathy. Thankful for ears to hear The signing of the breeze, The singing O. the birds, The whispering of the trees, The sweet laugh of a child, Dear kindly words of cheer; Thankful for ears to hear, Thankful. for vision to clear Thankful that we can scent The oceans briny spray The fragrant, shady wood, The flowers beside the way; Fair apple blossoms sweet. And fields of new mowr hay. Thankful for strength unspent, Thankful for eacl new day. Thankfu. for tongue to sing The praises of our King Who in his gracious love Hath granted everything. Thankful for heart that knows The blessings he bestows; Thankful for tongue to sing: Thankful to God, our King.
 Anon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

A True Story Told by An Observer. "I thought, MT. Allen. when gave my son to his country that not a mother in all the broad land made so precious gift; no. not one. The dear boy only slept a minute. just one little minute at his post; I know that was all, for Johnny never dozed over a duty. How prompt and reliable he was! And now they shoot him because he was found sleeping at hls post when doing sentinel duty-twenty- four hours the telegram says. Where is Johnny"
 we will hope with his Heavenly Father" said MT. Allen, soothingly, God is very merciful''
 T should be ashamed" Johnny said, when I am man to think I never used this great right arm (and he held it out proudly before me) for my country when it needed 1t. Palsy 1t rather than never put my hand to the plough"
 GO, then. my boy" I said. "and God keep you' And God has kept him, I think. MT. Allen." and the father re- peated these words slowly. for MT. Coules doubted 1t not
 Dotty. Johnny's little sister. sat near them listening with blanched cheek. She had not shed a single tear. Her anxiety had been so concealed that no one noticed it. She had occupied her self mechanically in the household
 
 tap at the door. opening it to receive from a neighbours hand letter. "It is from brother John," she said.
 It was as a message from the dead. MT. Coules took the letter. but did not seem able to break the envelope for his trembling fingers.
 The minister opened it and read as follows:
 Dear Father: When this reaches you I shall be with God. At first it seemed terrible but now it has no terror for me. They say they will not blind me. but that I may meet death like a man. I thought it might be on battle field. for my country, and that when I fell it might be while I was fighting gloriously, but now to be shot down like dog for neglecting my duty! I will tell you how 1t hap pened. I promised Jim's mother would look after her boy, and when he fell sick I did. He was ordered back to the ranks and had to carry him and his luggage. beside my own. On our march. Towards night we went on a double quick, and, though the luggage began to feel heavy, kept on and I was tired out when I came into camp, and 1t was Jimmy's turn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
HOME-DRESS. HELPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Skirts are to be longer and fuller. The new Princess slip can be made of pink muslin (mercerized): it takes the place of the chiffon. Tulle can be used, but is quite perishable.
 The new bags made of different col ored beads are quite bright.
 A pretty new tie is made of cor onation braid; Gold it so the long spaces are opposite .and crochet be- tween: commence with chain, put thread over then make picot, make one treble and continue this up one side and down the other: make one yard long and you will like it to wear with waists.
 Japanese embroderies are used on the silk frocks and girdles.
 Dip your white faces in coffee then outline With soutache braid, or with narrow ribbon.
 Long blouses are .smocked and can be made of linen or mercerized lawr.
 DRESSMAKER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

ened with terrific shock, our steam CT had cut a schooner right in two. I got up and looked out. I could just discern my uncle with a woman in her nightdress in his .arms-putting her in his life boat, and as he took the girl and the captain, the schooner went down. There was no more sleep for me. My aunt gave the captains wife a part of her clothes, and all the passengers clubbed together and dress ed both parties.
 turned to Charleston without any more accidents. As we went to Florida by invitation from the captain we. did not feel like staying over. I returned to Charleston and visited the orange groves, and saw the crocodiles in the parks and was satisfied to come home. My trip was like a summer excur- sion all the way.
 ETHELYN
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
Pot Shots at AirpIsnes.

The Germars have arranged their guns in batteries; and when an enc my plane came within range the first gun would throw three shells into the air in rapid succession. These were so devised that they would explode at different elevations, liberAting diff ferent colors in a smoke cloud. Usually one of these would be some where near the plane. Thus the Ger mans had three fixed. attitudes in the air, and from their sfnoke test they could instantly determine the alti- tude of the plane.
 A second gun of the battery fires a big, high explosive shell aimed as close to the airplane as possible. If it explodes close enough, 1t will wreck the machine, but the Germans do not really expect to get one even with the secord shell. The effect of this explosion is to "dud7 the air. It creates air conditions which for a time make it impossible to move in that vicinity.
 It is the third gun which gets him Having ascertained tte range with the first and killed the air with the second. a big shrapnel shell is direct ed from the third gun. If the ma chine has been fairly caught by the high explosive shell. the GOO shrapnel balls released by the next generally finish it.
 M. Poincare and M. Bourgeois re- turned to Paris on Thursday from their
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
WE UNITE IN WISHING HEALTH
 FOR KATYDID.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Brown Bee: Your card received many thanks I think you must live in very pleas ant place do you live near the salt water.
 Bo Bo: Write again. Every little helps.
 Ivy: Are you a new writer. If 50 bid you welcome.
 DresSmaker: I like your letters about getting rid of the stone in the bag. I have never received any let ter from you. Thank you all the same Please do not write me for I shall not be home for a long time. My health is not very good. have been on the sick list. Last year at this time I did not expect to be here now, so am going away for iong rest. shall be far away. but shall think Of you all. God be with you, and keep all in life, and health. is the wish of your friend
 , KATvDID
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
WAY TO SERVE EGG PLANT,

Social Corner Editor: The follow ing is a good way to serve egg plant: Egg Plant: One large egg plant, two eggs, one quart boiling water, one ta- blespoon salt, one cup cracker crumbs one-half cup flour. deep fat.
 Way of Preparing: Cut your egg plant into one-half inch slices Re- move the peel. Pour over it the quart of boiling water after dissolving in ii the salt. Let 1t stand one hour, drain off the water, wipe the slices dry flour lightly, dip in beaten egg, and then in the crumbs and fry in the deep fat. Serve very hot.
 r, M R
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

wards the buildings. He said 1t was too large to place on top of the tent. I had to inquire before I found it. rt is such nice, restful place when one is tired with looking and walking. I always enjoy the tent, and wish to thank The Bulletin Company for my share in the enjoyment of it.
 I did not think the fair quite up to what it was last year. The exhibits were all smaller and not very many what I call first class in the poultry line.
 ever saw and hope there will be a good crop, just like those shown. There was some very nice fancy work shown, but not near as much as last year.
 DOM PEDRO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
M. F. B. HAS THE SYMPATHY OF
 US ALL.

Dear Members of the Social Corner: Although absent from The Corner for several months I have still taken a deep interest in its welfare and the many interesting letters have helped to cheer me through many dreary and sorrowful hours.
 My mother, who passed into the Haven of Rest" this spring. was an ardent reader of The Social Corner, and many are the clippings I find which those loving hands had clipped from the Corner page and laid up. as treasures.
 Ready: sometimes no words can quite express our thoughts but the outstretched hand-clasp like one of yours in sympathy is felt I'm sure you'll understand"
 Priscilla: Your picnic was the first had ever attended. and 1t exceeded all my expectations. had such a lovely time. I wish to express my thanks to you for making the 29th of August one long to be remembered by
 M ROY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
RELISHES TO SERVE WITH MEAT
 AND FISH,

Dear Editor of the Social Corner: I send an accompaniment of meat rules: Roast Beef-Grated horseradish. Roast Pork-Apple sauce. Roast Mutton-Currant jelly. Roast Veal-Tomato or mushroom sauce. Boiled Mutton-Caper sauce.- Roast Lamb-Mint sauce Roast Turkey-Cranberry sauce. Boiled Turkey-Syster sauce. Venison or Wild Duck-Biack or red currant jelly.
 Boiled Bluefsh--White or ? cream sauce.
 Roast Goose-Apple sauce Boiled Chicken-Bread sauce.
 FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
PRISCILlA'S PICNIC,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: What a fine time we had at PriscilIa's picnici The first thing I saw was a group of the "best beloveds" playing on the lawn and I was very glad Baked Beans" thought to invite them, they had such a good time
 Papa's Boy: Congratulations! You gave us a surprise.
 This is one way I use up green to- matoes:
 Green Tomato Pickle: Chop enough green tomatoes to make a gallon sprinkle over them half a cup of salt, and the next morning drain and squeeze dry; add one teaspoon each of cinnamon, cloves, whole mustard seed and celery seed. Pour on vine gar enough to cover and boil twenty minutes.
 ONE OF YOU
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
GREETINGS FROM EUGENiA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I will just write few lines to the Sisters of The Corner, as I want to thank those who kindly remembered my birthday. I received greeting cards from Maine Lover, Theoda, Remember Ter and Lucy Acorn.
 met quite number of the Sisters et the Norwich fair. I did not see but a very few Social Corner bows I agree with Etta Barber. Why be ashamed of that golden badger"
 I saw Aunt Mary in The Bulletin tent and had quite a chat with her. Lucy Acorn: Was sorry not to be with you Sept. 12.
 I was very sorry I could not have been with you all at Priscflla's pie nic, Aug. 29th as was away from home it was impossible for me to get back at that time.
 EUGENIA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

how patient we ought to be to the dear ones He has entrusted to our care.
 Early teach the little ones to help by putting their playthinss away when through playing with them Do not give them too many at a time. or let them get into the habit of want ing someone to do something for them all of the time. Teach them to amuse themselves with what they have. They early like to help mamma and a wise mother will let them help even if it sometimes flinders more than 1t. helps. appreciated the restfulness of The Bulletin tent at the Norwich fair.
 AUNT MARY