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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
TIMELY RECiPES,

Dear Social. Corner Sisters: The fol- lowing recipes may be of interest to some of the readers of The Corner:
 Pumpkin 5read-one cup of rye meal. one cup of Indian meal. one cup of cooked and sifted, pumpkin, one cup of soda. Sift meal together, add pumpkin, molasses and salt and last the soda thoroughly dissolved in little hot water. Steam four hours.
 Squash siseuits-One and one half cups sifted squash, one-ha1f teaspoSl salt, one-half cup sugar, four table spoons butter or lard, five cups flour, one-half yeast cake, one cup milk. Dis solve the yeast in half cup water, mix with the milk, butter. sugar and squash. Then stir in the flour, knead well. let raise over night. Shape into fine. but can be made with the bread dough as we'll.
 Marnalade Fri<ters-Cut stale cake into half inch slices then into squares of equal size, and dip into one egg beaten until light with one half cup of unskimmed milk. Roll in fine bread crumbs, drop into smoking deep fat in powdered sugar. spread with mar malade and serve at once
 Christmas Cookies--Haif a cup of butter or rendered beef suet. two cups of coffee sugar. rub we'll together, add two well beaten eggs, then one cup, of rich smll or cream. flavor with almond or orange extract and add sifted flour enough to roll, sitting into the flour two teaspoons of baking powder. Bake in a quick oven and when cool frost with pink frosting and sprinkle with fine pink candied caraway seeds. These etc.
 HANNAH WHO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
RECIPES THAT FIT THE TIMES

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These recipes are new and novel enough to try:
 Banana Raisin Pie-cook. ene-half water until plump Take from fire, add two tablespoons of sifted cracker crumbs and mixed with one tablespoon four and one teaspoon butter. Let stand covered until cold. Cut one large banana in thin slices. add one-fourth teaspoon cinnamon, two tablespoons lemon juice, three tablespoon sugar, three -fourths teaspoon lemon extract Combine mixture. add one well bea ten egg and two tablespoons seeded raisins cut in pieces. Bake between two crusts.
 Bread Made of Riee-One cup un- cooked rice, two cups flour. one cup h'kewarm water, one-haf cake com pressed yeast, one tablespoon butter. one tablespoon sugar, one and one fourth teaspoons salt. Steam the rice in one-half cup water. Add the re- maining one-hah cup water to the sugar, salt and butter Be sure the mixture is lukewarm Then add the yeast and one-haf cup flour. Let rfse until light, then add the cooked luke warm ricE and the rest of the flour and mix thoroughly. Let rise until double, cut into loaves, place in pans and let rise again. Then make the rice bread.
 Cornmeai Doughnuts Take two cups of sifted cornmeai and pour over it two cups Of boiling milk, mixing we'll and let stand till cool; add two cups ef wheat four. tablespoon of but ter or aripnings, one and ons-hah cups sugar, three eggs ltwo will do1, we'll beaten and two teaspoons baking powder and flavor with a little nut meg. Roll out about one-half inch thick. cut into rings and fry in deep fat.
 The dough should be just as soft as you can handle. If sour milk is used, substitute baking soda for baking powder and scald cornmeal with boil ing water, using no more than neces- sary. to moisten the meal
 HANNAH WHO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS KNITTING BAGS.

One yard of cretonne will make two bags IS inches long. Cut off selvage of each. bag 2 inches for handles, making the dimensions Is inches long, 16 inches wide. Face the upper edges with plain denim, any color preferred, :, Run a shirring inches from top edges for rods. The rods should be about 14 inches; punch hole with an awl through the ends of rods 1 inch from edges and fasten these by sewing through the rod and bag. This is es- sential to hold shirring in place The facing at the top should be inches; the sides left open inches; put two snaps at the sides of opening, near the shirring. If preferred, the bag can be lined throughout, but it adds to the expense. The cost of bags made at home is much less than they could be purchased for, besides having the satisfaction of selecting your favor ite colors.
 One of the. latest fancies is to use dark rich but brilliant colors, with lin ings or facings of black sateen, turn ing back upper corners and putting a black pincushion at each side opening the cushion should be round and soft about as large as a small rose.
 The lower corners of the bags can be fastened up on to the side seam. after it is finished, if desired.
 The advertising yardsticks can be used for rods. Sandpaper them out desired length. K.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
GOOD THINGS.

Dear Social Cornerites: These are things good to eat:
 Cabbage Salad: Remove core from center of one-quarter lead f1rm white cabbage Run through food chopper l use -6-tooth cutter. Add large onion chopped, one-haif teaspoon eaIt one-quarter teaspoon white pepper boiled about 10 minutes Mash egg up fine with a silver folk, TWO tablespoons good salati oil, one small cup cider vim egar, one small teaspoon ground dry mustard. Mix mustard and vinegar together smoothly and pour over rest of Ingredients. Mix in the order given. stir thoroughly with 8 silver folk and or fish. It is excellent with either. This is an old recipe from the South and is served down there in the finest hotels I like it fo- supper Sunday evening to serve with cold meat,
 Mock Chop Suev; I think hints on serving leftover food is what we all need. This is how I usually use tho the meat in small bits and put in a layer of sliced onion and a layer of meat, and then onion again. coy-l CT this with gravy or hot water can be used. always pour the juice out of the pan into a jar and Peep it for the chop suey, as we do not care for gravy. Let this simmer about 20 minutes and then put in a cup of celery cut up very fine and simmer about 10 nin- utes longer. When it ie cooked thick en the gravy like Chinese chop suey. We have it for lunch with potatoes and bread and butter. Skim the fat from the gravy before putting it over the mixture and have it juicy when done.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A DINNER FOR FIVE COST s1.ss.

!. Dear Social Corner Friends: This is a Chr1stnas menu for anyone who has a small allowance. I have been trying out different dishes to find those that are reasonable in price and yet appetizing:
 Milk Soup: Peel two large potatoes, two small onions = boil until soft in a pint and One-haf of water; add a piece of butter the size Of an egg. pep per and salt; rub thorough sieve. Mix one cup of milk with the water in which the vegeta bles boiled and add the pulp (with pimento if you have ID, and boil soup again; stir fre- quently to keep it from burning; add one tablespoon of rice or tapioca and one and oEe-f1aif cups more of milk; boil twenty minutes and serve hot. Sufficient for five people. Cost Is cents.
 Beef Pie: Take four pounds of soup meat with bone (have bone crack ed at the hItchers), wipe off the meat with a damp cloth, then place over the fire to cook, very slow; after get ting to boil. place on the back part of the stove and cook all day; next morning take out all the bones, put in chopping bowl and chop fine; then place on stove; beat up one egg and stir in with a tablespoon of four salt and pepper to taste, make crust and bake for thirty minutes Cost 50 cents.
 Rye Bread: One yeast cake, seven cups rye four, seven cups wheat flour, two tablespoons lard, three teaspoons salt. two pints of water (warm), one half cup syrup, make four loaves.
 Method: Place seven cups of rye four in warm water, after yeast cake has dissolved, and stir in thoroughly with a spoon: let rise over night. The next morning, add wheat flour, salt, and syrup; work in thoroughly and let rise again until light; then knead about five minutes. Place in pans and bake for 45 minutes. Makes four large loapes. Cost A cents, cents a loaf
 Raisin Tarts: Steam one cup Of seeded raisins until tender, let them cool; add one-haf cup chopped ap- pie: line Eatty pans with paste, fill them with the above filling, put on top crust, and bake in moderate oven. Cost 12 cents.
 Corn Meal Crisps: One and three quarters cups corn meal add a tea spoon of salt; pour on boiling water until soft, then place hot fat in skillet and fry brown.
 Cheese and crackers E cents.
 Cranberry Sauce: Take one cup of cranberries and put through chopper, then put on stove with one jar or glass of your jelI and boil for ten minutes. Cost 15 cents.
 Mashed turnips and potato and boiled onions. Cost 27 cents
 Dandeffon greens q salfed them down), if you haven't them use let tuce. Cost 10 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
"GiVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY
 BREAD"

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: Long years ago these words were re- corded to have been spoken to the multitude by Teacher who gave to the world a prayer, the beauty, elo- Guence and dignity of which has never been surpassed in the annals of liter a ature.
 In the centuries that have passed since then,- never before have these words as reality been so forcibly brought to our understanding as now.
 We walk day by day amid the home less friendless and the hungry who are appealing for aid: We hear the same cry from civilized and uncivil- ized lands. Thousands of children are wasting from lack of nutrition and from cold. and the Restitution and misery at our own doors is without parallel. -.-.-
 It is needless to question the req sons. When conditions were normal, many of these cases were caused by individual negligence fbut today the unspeakab1e hardships, the severity of the winter. the shortage of the neces- saries of life. and fuel. have brought conditions to a point where ultimately the multitude will share in the appeal, .Gsiuee-u -us this day OUT daily bread" great city is marvellous, who in many cases, aside from the lack of money, bear heavier burdens than those to whom they so cheerfully. give. Many at this Christmas time by the individ- ual generosity of the men and women of New York city.
 And we whofare groping in the dark ness, not Knowing what terrible or deal, or what test of endurance we may be called upon to face. whether cold hunger, loneliness or death, can but echo the cry of the starving mul- titudes: e..Give us this day our daily bread."~ @-r -*[
 THE LITTLE SpJNSrER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
GREETINGS FROM SISTER READY

Dear Social Corner Sisters: After a long time of silence I greet you all once more I do not know of a better time to write to our beloved Corner than now. For now can wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 had. But [ think do not enjoy it quite as much as those or the sliding down hill age.
 I attended the gathering at W. c. T U hall in November and it did seem good to be once again among the Sisters
 The dinner was all that one could expect-just appetizing. To rush in and rush out again seems to be my fate.
 Potlatch: I was very much pleased to be remembered by you. Give my regards to Wildwood when you see her.
 I trust all who have been m afe better.
 I also miss our old writers. SThere are many names passing through my mind now.
 In closing will say. God be with you all.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
A COLD WEATHER CONVENIENCE

Dear Social Cornerites: Knitted bed socks are a real convenience and may be made as follows: '
 Cast on 93 stitches. knit 10 ribs. A rib is made by knitting across twice, so; you want to knit across 20 times. Now take a second color. .a First Row-Kn;t A, slip 1, knit 1, bind slipped stitch over. knit 1s knit 2 together knit A.
 Second Row-Seam 43, slip 1, seam 1. bind over, seam l. seam 2 together, seam 43- .sS
 Third Row-Knit AZ, slip N1.i knit 1, bind over. knit 1 knit together, knit 42
 Fourth Row-Seam 41, slip 1, seam 1, bind over, seam 1. seam 2 together, seam fl.
 First Row-Take first color, knit 40, slip l. knit i, bind over. knit 1. knit together knit 40.
 Second Row-Knit s9. slip 1, knit 1, bind over. seam l. knit ? together, knit ss. Take second color and repeat the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CROCHET AND RAFTING DESIGNS
 By WINIFRED WORTH
Glover Leaf Edaing.

Variations of this popular design never grow tireson1e. It is easy for be- ginners and every crochet worker should learn it. Chain 8.
 1st Row 1 t, in 4th st, 1 t, in 5th st, 1 t, in eth, ch- 2. t, In last st. with 9 ch between each, turn.
 End Row-Chain 1, 1 d.. t. l O. under 1Et ch-, l q: l.. 2 ch., 3 t, 1 q. under last cf. of 2. oh. 2. l t., in 1st of 4, 1 t. on each of next ? t, 1 t, under ch, of 3 at end of row, turn.
 3rd Row-Chain 3, 1 t. on 2d t., t ca each of next 2 t. ca ?, t. in shell with ? ch. between each. turn, and re- peat from first TOW.
 Festoon Beading.
 Readings are always in demand This pleasing pattern will suit the most exacting crochet worker. Chain IS.
 One t. in 5th from hook, ch. 3, 1 d. in 3rd st. from {. first made, oh. 2, l t. in center of ch., oh. 5, 1 d, in sts. from center, ch 3, t. in end of ch., turn. End row-Chain 10, fasten by d, in top of work, turn. 3rd Row-Chain [, 19 d. in ch. of 10, oh. 5, picot, 10 q. to end of 10 ch., ch. 6 and fasten hy sl., st., to end of 1st ch-, oh. 1 turn. ? d.. 3 oh. d., cia., repeat twice , d. ch., 1 t. in 2nd st. of ID d., ch. 1o f. in next to last d. at top of work, 1 t. in last st.. turn, repeat from first row.
 Irish Beading. you will be surprised how fast this popular beading grows into yards. It never grows monotonous.
 Chain 14.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I wish you each a Merry Christmas. Some persons may think that merry is the wrong word to use in this time of war and the worlds crisis but T believe in each home families should make the day as merry and happy as pos siD1e under existing circumstances so as to make sweet and sacred memor- ies for the younger members of today to look back to in the future. Recall ing such memories draws us nearer our dear ones who have gone on be- fore
 my childhood, and I doubt if the chil- dren of today enter into the spirit of Christmas and think more of the giv- ing rather than the receiving of gifts as did the children of those days. The Knowledge that there was no real Santa did not bring us disappointment for we enjoyed the idea that all per- sons could be Santa if one was will ing to give gifts to others, and of course we all wanted to be one.
 I we'll remember as early as Septem- Der we began to save our pennies for Christmas. My brothers, sisters and myself would take turns in keeping the wood boxes filled with wood; we were paid so much each day in turn for doing it, .--@>
 The getting for father the boot-jack caused each night much fun and mer- riment for each one wanted to put 1t away. but one had to be keen and watchful to put it. where it was not likely to be discovered during the day by the others; if it was, he or she lost the three cents for that night, but all were eager to find it the next day.
 Then just before Christmas mother sold the poultry flea thers that she had saved through the year and di- vided the proceeds between us and herself. We understood that it was Christmas money and could not be used for any other purpose
 Our parents helped us in making our purchases and we never realized how much We were guided by them
 The secret councils and Nhisperings held by. us drew us very near togeth- CT. We.sWeree not permitted to peek and spy on each other. and we felt that the more secret mysteries there were. the more surprises there would be-. -,.es,.sss -,.
 We all helped ,te- trim. the tree but cur parents put, the parcels on.s
 One brother, Peter Fry father called kim. would not exactly disobey, but he would try all ways to see if he could see his name atfachsd to a par eel, amusing the older ones as well as we younger folks by his antics.
 The tree looked handsome to us when lighted although it had no ex- pensive ltinseI trimmings. silver stars, etc. and nos costly gifts. Ours were useful; what we needed new for win ter with a few toys: sweets and books mixed in We enjoyed the fictitious Santa as much as tfie little ones who
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
AEz MAKES eoob.

I've worked for Has<ins a month now and he says I rum the machine as we'll as Bob did and do a third more buscress, and he has raised my wages to SEQ a week"
 Hope says: You never can tell what you can do until you try. You are doing well I hope you will get some faith in yourself. have found out thai faith begins at home as wei as charity"
 HEsizsns says something like that, said sI- That things work from the bcft6m up and from the inside out. If there weren't so many derned peo4 pie trying to change the fixed laws of lEture things would move smooth CT in this wurad-s
 @nD not ever waste time thinking what you can't d0. or fearing what is going to happen" said Hope '17alf thet7worId Is on the jump. and they do not know whkch way they are jump tngy AZ
 ven jumped in and made pay
 < -0f1 S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

1st Row-Ch. 1, F d. in oh. of 14. turn.
 End Row-chain 6. 1 d. in center of 12 d.. oh. 6, 1 q. in end of 12 d.; turn.
 3rd Row-Cbain 6. 1 t. in center of last oh. of 6; ch. ?, 1 {. in same st. l t. in center of next ch. of six, oh. 2, 1 t. in same st. chain 6, sl. st in end of 1st 12 d., turn.
 4rh Row-Chain l, d. in oh. of ch. 3, q. in last of ch. of s, ch. 10. 1 d. in 3rd at end of ch. at top of row, repeat from first row.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
SOCIAL CORNER POEM. THE SLEEPING PORCH CRAZE AS SEEN BY MOTHER GOOSE.

Jack and JIIl
 Their bed with snow all white is- Poor Jacks nose
 And ears are froze Znd Jin has caught bronchitis Shivery dfvery dide. - The family sleep outside
 The craze struck Dad
 1t makes us mad
 To have to sleep outside! Hush-a-ny, Baby, out m the storm, what does it matter if Baby amt
 warm? When this fad's over. we'll all sleep And [ hope of exposure my babe won't
 have diedi
 Little Bo-Peep
 Has lost her sheep.
 The rising moon it wakes her' And there she lies
 Tiu earfy sunshine bakes her. Move cut my cot to she next vacant For this -sgeep-in-the-open" fad I sEt.t= of rsV fingers and socks on my R,,, innr before morning I'm perfect
 1y frozei
 There is a man in cur town, And he is Nobody'A Fool. All summer he slept out or doors' Until it got quite cool; Tut when he found his pillow wet z WftI snow and hail and rain: He i,1mped out of his breezy cot And slept indoors aga1n-
 S.r.h Redington in Harper's Mag
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
Oysters.

Oysters. Mangoes. Stuffed Olives. Celery. Roast Turkey, Cranberry Jelly. Roast Sweet Potatoes.
 Mashed Turnips.
 Brussels Sprouts.
 Orange and Celery Salad.
 Vanilla Blanc Mange
 English Plum Pudding.
 Fruit. Coffee. English Plum Puddin1-One cup of bread crumbs, one cup flour, one cup brown sugar, one cup crisco, one-half teaspoon ealt, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon mixed spices, three eggs one cup milk, one-half cup seeded raisins, one-half cup chopped .candied citron peel, one cup currants one-half cup chopped preserved gin- ger, ne-fourth cup brandy, one-half cup English walnut meats
 Mix four with bread crumbs, add crisco. sugar, salt. baking powder. spices. nuts. fruit. milk, eggs. we'll beaten, and brandy; pour into criscoed mould, cover with greased paper and steam steadily for four hours; turn out and serve with liquid or hard sauce. The brandy may be omitted Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
 FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CHAT BY scorrrE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How are you, all after the cold snap2 Hope it will not be as cold as that for the next two or three months. I am afraid some of us Wiu run short of coal. Olga, Lonesome Pine and Grandma H-: Hope you were none the worse for attending the Social Corner gathering Dec 5th. I was surprised end 1ieaael
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917

the skin has absorbed all that it can, remove the remainder with a soft piece of muslin and rub slices of cucumber over the flesh. An occasional appli- will also aid in bleaching the skin.
 MARY JANE ~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

ment on that Liberty bond" said I; "and hear Pop has jumped over into France and doesn't lend or borrow any more"
 You are doing we'll, Hez," said Hope, "and as for Pop, if he neither borrowS nor lends he may pay you what he owes youi"
 Prospects were never brighter" said I, "I hope sol"
 HEZ HARMONDY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

READY: Thanks for card received by the Editor.
 AUNrY No. 1: Thanks for card re- eeived for the Editor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
SARAH ANN TIGHE.
AN INQUIRY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Did any of you ever put mp any fresh pork in glass jars for summer use? If SO. will you kindly tell me what kind of jars you used and how you did it?~ Hoping Christmas will find you all well and happy. will ring off.
 KEZIAH DOOLdTTLE,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

During the last few days a number of Norwegian ships have been report- ed sunk by German submarines. Nor way has now lost about 800 ships in this way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM
Musteroie Loosens Up Those
 Stiff Joints Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus terole once you experience the glad Ees lief it gives. drug store. It is clean, white ointment, made with the oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on!
 ! Musterole is recommended hy many doctors and nurses Millions of jars are used annually for bronchitis, croup, stif neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu. matism, lumbago, pains and aches Of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilbiains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often prevents pneumunial,
 soc and COG jars; hospital size S250
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
Total Cost.

I have tried this for dinner and know it makes a nice dinner. I used dandeiions in place of lettuce, and it was a very nice dinner ETHELYN.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
GOD HELP THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES
EVERY womAN's OPPORTUNITY


  of each week.  PRIZES DOLLAR EACH. astszt of month
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS DINNER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here with I send a menu for Christmas dinner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22

NH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-22
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES.

THE LITTLE SINISTER
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-05-31
hEALThIEsr CITY IN WORLD.

A prominent inspector Of health
has shown from statistics that Lon
don is one of the healthiest, if not
tbs healthiest, cty III the world. He
attributes the low death rate-still
on the decline-to the perfect SAME
tary system Of the city and its sub
uzbs it, many open spaces, the
teaching Of hygiene in the schools
Of the county council and its effect
upon the parents, the progress Of
suburban lie, outdoor sports, and
the magnificent street-car systems
which get the workers away each day
from unhealthy environments.
He pleads for . more vigorous en-
forcement of the factory and build
ing acts and the voluntary abandon
ment Of weekend parties. "City
life requires . real tonic, which i
not provided BY card parties in boat
houses and seaside trips.S Rest, he
thinks, 10 more recuperative to the
nerve Tissues Of the busy man Of the
world - well - the working man.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1917-05-31
SALT BATHS For GOLDFISH
they Should Be Given Every Two
Weeks to Keep the Pets
Healthy.

Goldfish may be kept healthy by
giving them a salt bath about every
two weeks Do it this way: Put q
teaspoonful Of salt in a quart Of clear
water and place the fish in it for Is
minutes-no longer. When chang
ing the water in the aquarium, q
small wire strainer will be found q
great convenience. Pour all the wa
ter from the goldfish bowl, with the
hsh, into a basin. Rinse the bowl,
dry it, fill with fresh water and with
the wire strainer pick up the gold
nah and drop them back. into the
bowl. Aquariums should be kept in
. cool place and not exposed to the
direct rays Of the sun. Feed the fish
every other morning, allowing six or
eight fish one-fourth of sheet Of
food cut in small pieces. Sick fish
have often become strong aud
healthy after few salt baths.