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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
A NARROW sERVFcEABLE GRO
 CHEF EDGE.

Dear Rainbow: I send in a marrow edge which is very neat for linen col lars, centerpieces, scarfs, corset covers or on the edge of bonnets or doilys.
 Work entirely around the edge with arches of the picot chain as follows: Oh 6, catch back in 4th oh twice, ch and hook in the edge of article made.
 First row: Fasten- between picots of an arch, oh 5, double in same place, ., ch 3, a double between picots of next arch, oh 2, a double in same place, repeat from star around.
 Second row: Work ., doubles over chain, oh 5, turn. fasten in 4th double back, turn, fill half the loop with 4 double back from last fastening. turn. 1 doubles, fill the first loop with 4 doubles, s doubles on chain, ch 6, fasten in between 4 doubles of first loop, turn, fill loop with doubles. picot twice. doubles, doubles on chain, picot, doubles, repeat from star.
 Spry Bird: Welcome to The Corner. There Is always room for one more. I enjoyed your letter very much and hope to see your letters often. Thanks for the goodies received. Yes, we may help to brighten many a sad heart with a cheery smile and kind word, and too many cannot be given.
 Aunt Hester: Thanks for the pretty card. The little faces looked sweet enough to kiss. Try and come up to our anniversary meeting if you can.
 Kitty: Hope I may see you soon. 70. we'll have jolly time!"
 H n. A-
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and were anxious to know how many responded to the invitation to help honor his birthday. I think we would all like to have seen him when he counted those Srosebuds and read the post cards.
 The Social Corner is such a circle of kind and loving hearted Sisters that no one can help being happy when meeting with them.
 One of the Sisters who is over three score and ten looked slightly anxious when she adighted from the car at Wiliimantic, Feb. 14th. The side walks were very icy. and she was afraid she might fall, but before she had taken a step a Corner Sister with a loving smile and outstretched helpful hand asked to be her supporter As her helper weighed overptwo hum dred the timid Sister felt that it was perfectly safe to depend on her ot es- cort her safely to their destination. When 1t was time to return home the same kind-hearted Sister was on hand to assist the tirnid one to the car although she was not ready to gc then herself. Such loving acts oi kindness is one thing that makes The Social Corner so popular.
 AUNT MARY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here with I send a few pie recipes:
 Lemon Pie: Squeeze the juice from two lemons and chop the peel fine Add one cup of molasses. four soda crackers, rolled fine, two eggs, one cup of -aisins. chopped fine, little pies.
 Lemon Cream Pie: Two tablespoons Of cornstarch, wet in cold water. one cup of boiling water, one cup of sugar, one tablespoon of butter. two eggs. the juice and grated rind of one lemon. Bake with two crusts.
 Lemon Custard Pie: One cup sugar, one tablespoon butter. creamed to- gether, grated rind and juice of one lemon, yolks of two eggs. a tablespoon and a half of cornstarch. wet with milk or water, one cup boiling water poured over all Cook in double ket- tie. Beat whites to a stiff froth and put over pie. Set in oven and brown.
 FARMERS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
A PLEASANT OUTING.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I spent a pleasant day Feb. IA with Club No. at the hall on Valley street, Willi- mantle.
 Eliza Jane and Scottie kindly sent word that they were going. It was a pretty cold morning, but who did I see as entered the car but Bob White, as cheery as ever.
 Olga, Lonesome Pine and others joined us on the way. Arriving at the hah, we were cordially greeted by the hostesses. Tidy Addly, Theoda and others. The hall was gracefully dec- orated with hearts and cupids, red and the club colors. About half past IF dinner was served. The long table fairly groaned under all the good things it held: Baked beans piping hot coffee, salads, pickles, sandwiches. cakes of all kinds, cookies and pie.
 Then it was decided what to do with the articles of food and money that was donated.
 entertaining. The drawing of hearts afforded much amusement, Theoda drawing the best one. Then the match ing of hearts: then the guessing con- test.
 The hands of the clock pointed all too soon to the hour for us to start for home Arriving in Norwich, met Hoosit and Illikit heard that Merry Widow had been in town I suppose the Dollar day attractions were so a1luring they could not attend the meeting.
 was very glad that the Editor ens 3oyed his flowers and cards so much.
 DELIGHT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
HOW ro coNsEnvE FOOD.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I thought should get up courage to attend the gathering in Wllimantics but was afraid should feel like One venture some time.
 I have become very much interested in canning as 1t has been brought in to our country schools. and many making daughter feel the mothers interest in her studies. by learning with the girl.
 The government furnishes free bull ietins to all who apply for them. got mine by sending to O. H. Ben son. Washington. D. C.. and asking for the Mother and Daughter canning club instructions. They have been
 sLast summer I canned nearly forty pints of corn. besides tomatoes. string beans. summer squash. few beets and carrots (so as to have them like fresh ones).
 wanted to do some peas and lima beans, but we had none to do up.
 Vegetables put up by the govern ment method, are usually blanched and cold dipped and then packed in the can, salt and hot water added. and then sterilized. being only partially sealed By using this method, prac- tically all the mineral salts and food values, the lack of which makes us crave green food so much. are con
 
 canned vegetables on our tables sev- eral times a week. we get the food va- riety so sadly needed in winter time.
 Some people say to me: Isn't it course it is: but anything that Is worth having is work, anyway, isn't it?
 Most of our good husbands work hard for the money to maintain their families. and it seems no more than right that we should do our part. In my opinion. it is better to elimin- ate much of the needless work we dc in the summer. and spend the time getting part of our food for winter If you really try you will be sur prised at how much of the work car be done out of doors.
 Then, with an oil stove (which ev- erybody should have). you needn't be too warm.
 If you are blest with children teach them to help gather the pro- ducts and let them help prepare then for the cans. You will be pleased al the interest even a ten year old chilt will take in the subject. if 1t Is right l Iy taught.
 | Study the bulletins until you ar, l entirely familiar with them yourself and then teach the children. Ever | my six year old can tell the difference ping" and can tell why you do it. | Haven't you some squashes or pump | kins down cellar which are beginning 1 to speck and will soon be half gone | Better get your bulletin and can them Also can some apple sauce. Of course I can fruit, too; but m. main saving in the canning line il
 my meat We buy this by the quart 1 CT and I have about forty jars O ] beef, pork, and chicken put up. w have no meat man in the sunme time so this method of preserving i meat has meant much to us: | Now, I would urge every Sister-wh | has any opportunity to raise any gar den stuff at all, to begin to fight tn | high cost of living, By learning boy i to put up the surplus by the most sci 1 entific methods with the least work. | Well, well, how I have run oni Bu | ! practice what I preach, anyway. S 1 you will please bear with me. | Best wishes to all.
 | FTNORA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
TESTED RECIPES FROM PAULA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending a few good recipes:
 Macaroni with Ham-Break not quite one-half pound of macaroni into pieces about two and a half inches long; cook in salted water until ten der: drain the macaroni in colender: when done, beat four eggs slightly, add one quart of milk, one-hah pound of chopped ham and a little nutmeg; if you wish, put your macaroni in a buttered baking dish and pour over it the milk mixture: dot the top with bits of butter. Bake 50 minutes 1 a mod crate oven. Peas added when sprin- ling the ham are very nice; also beef is good fixed in. this way This can
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
SUGGESTIONS FROM AUNT JULIE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: All good housekeepers look forward for some thing to better their homes. It is where we spend most of our time try ing to have the comforts and pleas ures for those who belong there.
 The old-fashioned mother with her old-faShioned ideas used pretty good tact in trying to keep her family to- gether and trying to make her daught- CTS good-housekeepers so that when they had homes of their own they would be capable of making their own home agreeable
 ly large. Being one of ten children. you may be sure there was something to do every minute. A place for ev- erything and everything in its place, was our home motto.
 We were taught to use our heads to save our heels; and it took some plan ming to look after so large a family. Each member of the family had her own especial work to do. There was no such thing as idlins our time away. because you could always find some thing to do-
 I am always looking for something new in fancy work, or in dressmaking. What has become of Etta Barber? and her good ideas for making some thing for a child out of small pieces of cloth. How nice 1t is to know how to work the left-overs into something useful.
 
 of one who sent in so many easy ways of dressmaking. I miss her letter very much.
 The Social Corner gatherings seem to be growing quite rapidly.
 Perhaps some one of the Sisters have an old parasol frame that she would like to cover. Rip off the old covering carefully and do not stretch it. Press out smoothly and cut on the same lines and stick on the same lines. Should you want a silk covering and would like ruffles, sew them on, also then tack to your frame and you have something worth while.
 A very attractive door mat is made by sewing the braids the width of the door and allowing a little left over for a fringe on each end and three strand braids if the colors contrast But a five-strand is much nicer.
 I should like to exchange a pretty quilt block pattern with some of the Sisters.
 With best wishes to you all. am as ever,
 AUNT JULIE.
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they may be cleansed in half the time otherwise required.
 The Care of the Refrigerator is of great importance. It must be regu- larly and thoroughly washed with hot water in which a piece of washing soda as large as an egg has been dis solved. A long handled brush should be kept to clean the waste pipes which may become clogged if neglected The best refrigeratOrS are made with movable shelves and separate com partments for different foods, thug minimizing the possibility of one food davoring another.
 Busted lronware or Sinks may be cleaned by smearing thickly with fat or grease, and then covered with pow dered quicklime and left for several hours Wash off with hct water and washing soda, using a cloth tied to the sink broom for the purpose, so as to avoid touching it with the hands.
 Kitchen Stcve-The stove should have a thorough cleaning inside and out every two or three weeks Many times it is blamed for not drawing or baking well when it is clogged with ashes.
 MADGE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
THINK THIs OVER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Keep your room in tasteful order. Have an hour for rising and rise.
 Always know where your things are. Make somebody happy every day Begin now. Always look neat around the house. Never disturb others when they are. busy.
 Never fuss, fret or fldget. Speak, politely to everybody.
 Work neatly, quietly and quickly. -. Study your lessons for all time, not for a. Gay.
 Let the sunshine enter your heart; and all these things together will as- sure your happiness.
 Ready; hope shall be able to meet you sometime.
 Dom Pedro: You spoke of Laurel Hill in your letter. Did you ever live
 SISTER VIRGINIA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
A BRAVE, BRpoHT-EYEp LITrLE
 WOMAN.

Dear Cornerites:-AIthoug it is long time since I have written you. have not been forgotten neither Is my interest in The Corner waning. I simply have been unusually busy.
 Married and Happy and Polly Pep permint: We greatly miss your good letters and your cheerful presence at our gatherings. We hope that you soon will find time to write, and when the warmer weather comes per haps you will again be able to meet with us. But I suppose that you Polly, can only come on Saturday T mic on Saturday for the beneht of those who cannot come on Wednes- day.
 Azalea: It would have done your Sisters spoke Of you on February 14th. Our interest and best wishes follow your new life, and we hope that you will not forget us. We all shall be pen when you feel able to write.
 wish all The Ccrnerites could have been present at the unique valentine day party on Wednesday. February 14th.
 Tidy Addly's beautiful suggestion of bringing gifts for those less fortu- nate than ourselves had met with a generous response. Each one brought something and we all looked with heartfelt pleasure at the resultant 
 fruits.
 A fine lunch was served by the hospitable and efficient hostesses.
 Lunch was followed by a most en- joyable social time. Some very anus ing selections were read. Then some Of the Sisters exhibited quaint old valentines which they had treasured since their chii8hood days. This was followed by clever St. Valentine day games that had been planned by some of the hostesses. Thus ended one of the most enjoyable Social Corner gatherings.
 Tidy Addly: greatly enjoyed our brief meeting on. Saturday. AfteI Spring street of whom I spoke to you on Wednesday. She is a brave little woman who recently has started g small home for herself. And is trying to maintain it by doing plain sewing She does 1t very neatly and reason ably. She told me of a surprise thai she had on the day after our Valen- tine party. She received half a pound of tea, a can of salmon, can of soup half dozen fresh eggs, some apples and a can of homemade preserves. There may have been other things that 1 dc not recall.
 She wants me to tell all the Sisters how pleased and grateful she is. Il face and the good time we had talk ing about the party and this much o1 it's sequel l think you would join witt me in saying: Long live Tidy Add 1 ly and the yearly gift day of The 1 Social Corner"
 Cordially yours,
 AUNT INEVITABLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
CARE OF KITCHEN UTENSILS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: A few hints as to the care Of kitchen uten- siis:
 To Clean a Frying Pan-Rub with a hard crust of bread and wash with hot water and washing soda. Never scrub it, CT the next food fried in 1t will be likely to stick.
 To Clean Enamsled or Granite Uten- sils, whose contents have been allowed to burn: Fill with cold water, add a piece of washing soda the size of an egg and heat to boiling point Wash at once, as the burned parts will then be more easily cleanse6.
 Saucepans and Baking Dishes should be filled with cold water immediately after using, so as to prevent the frag- ments clingins to them. By doing this
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
}. prse.rsa on Saturday ana hs4tsd

be prepared on Saturday and heated up on Sunday.
 Hungarian Goulash-Take . pound of round steak and pound hto t as much -four as 1t can be made to take up: fry in skillet two or three small slices Of pork: slice a few onions into the fat and brown them; remove pork and onions to . deep dish. add a few sliced potatoes, few slices of ee ffet or cup of tomatoes both f desired. season with salt and pepper cover with water and lay steak on tepi cover dish closely and bake for three hours in a moderate oven. This is very geed. as the flour cooks out Of the steak and thickens the gravy and the meat is surprisingly tender.
 A Quick oven--when tn hurry to use the oven and 1t ia not quite hot enough, place a hot cover from tho top of the stove on the srate. on top shelf in the oven. and the article to be baked on the cover. You will Ind you can gain quite little time that way, Best wishes to all.
 PAULA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

WILD GERANIUM-Letter receiv- ed and mailed to Saturday Eve.
 PRINCESS PAT: Letters received and mailed to the writers indicated. Thanks for card.
 EASTER LILY: Thanks for pretty card.
 MOUNTAIN LAUREL: Will write you soon. Thanks for card.
 MERRY ANDREW: Thanks for val entine.
 BLANCHE: You did not get left. Thanks.
 JOSEPH DOE has a lot of choice dahlia. seeds which he will distribute free to correspondents who would like to try them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
A TIMELY- SUGGESTION.

Dear Social ornerites:-I don't know as shall be admitted to the charmed circle again but could not resist the temptation to write.
 This is mostly, for the benefit of our farmer sisters, but others with small back yards may be interested. How
 many Of you are wondering where the prices for fresh vegetables will get to this summer. Why not try and raise few yourselves. For 10 cents the seeannan will send you catalogue all so seeds. Take your catalogue and study it carefully for the seeds best adapted to the place you have.
 l want to tell you how easy it is to raise tomatoes, cabbage, caulfhoWer and pepper plants in boxes in the Lettuce. too, can be planted and you will not only save the cost of plants, but enjoy things better that you raise yourself.
 If you who live on a farm can get someone to ike up a hotbed, take some old turf, turn bottomsfde up and plant some cucumbers, summer squash and
 muskmeion seeds on q them. When
 ready to transplant bury the turf in your hills and you get your vegetables weeks earlier.
 wonder if you know, too. that beets | raised in a hotbed can be transplant | ed and come along much sooner than
 those planted in the open ground. or | course, there is a great difference iu | seeds as to whether early or late: | but little care in selecting and care
 in ground selected makes all the dif- ference in the world. I- If anyone is interested will gladly answer questions to the best of my
 ability, for I think it a very an1usina study the more I work at it. am going to try China asters for
 this year. raising the plants in the
 great deal out of pocket f I don't succeed.
 Why not try gardening this summer
 for the benefit of your family? Some
 say dont like to get so dirty" | But you don't have to, you know. and
 1t will be such a saving with prices soaring as they promise to. Let me hear how you take this and
 see If we can't exchange ideas. wa | can all learn something new evervday. l t- FAI2 NT3EgEscy YUTI~IT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
ITHREe PRETTY cRocHETEn

,s- EDGES:
 Dear Social Corner Sisters: an shetsd edgfnEs as think everyo1s ad slad 8 ss2tsy Bsw 's 9ses 9sess I know L [ el 2 F Ho.sa.s eafs, stdrii snhiss 5 Cshen of 2 trs. ch, tr) in next st, turn.
 & Second row: Ch b, fasten in l4 stitch of chain to form a picot. # Hines, that is oh 5, 3 times and fasteA back. a strs in 1st tr of shell lthe Iaat T made), oh 2, miss shell of last row and make shell under oh beyond, tunm 3d row, oh 6, Shell under 2 ch, turn. N
 Repeat from 2d row. Very prettg for hand dkellrhicfs, underwear. accord ing to size of thread that is used.
 No. z: Row I: Ch 10, 1 tr in 5st Of ch. oh 1 d. in end st of ch, ch 1,
 Rovls2. 10 d c, under eh !. ch 3. 1 tr under ch 5, at end of first row, ch 5, turn.
 Row 3: Oh 2. I'd c. in 4th tr from end one is working from ch 1, turn, 10 pndArfeh 2. ch 3. 1}tr. ch 5, turn. Repeat from to desired length.
 Forget Me Not Edgins--Ch g. a tr in 3rd st from hook, forming one-half of 1st petal, ch az tr in 1st of ch, oh 2, fasten in same st, oh ?, 2 tr, 2 ch in same st as before, again ch, 2 trebles and ch, for 3rd petal, then z | ch and l tr, joined to tr of 1St petal. This completes first forget me mot. | Again oh 8, a tr in 3rd st from hook, | oh 3, a tr in first est of chain. remove | hook, put through center of Srd petal Tin preceding flower pick up dropped | stitch and draw through, l tr and 2 l oh, caught in same ch as before and repeat. This is very pretty for hand kerchiefs if done of very fine material and pretty for collars. when made of | coarsers material.
 | want to mention the pleasant | meeting of Feb. 14th. think everyone enjoyed themselves and the good din- ner,
 Best wishes. LORETTA.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
A VERY HELPFUL REFERENCE
 BOOK.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: T find it most helpful when serving a small tea, or a more elaborate dinner, or luncheon, to cut from the daily paper the menus of church suppers and banQuets.
 Sometimes one is puzzled to kvow just what foods go well together. Re- fer to your menu book and solve the problem.
 Arrange it in four parts: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter; and I think many of you will decide with me that you have a very helpful refer ence book.
 JANETTE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
BE A GOOD MIXER.

Dear Social Corner: I was pleased to read One More Goats letter last week. I welcome her to The Corner: but as goat she must learn to butt in. I find you have to meet folks half way these days, no matter where the gathering may be; and sometimes . smile will break the way. The Corner Is full of good folks. All you need do Is just show, you are there to mix with them, and, assure you, you will go the second time.
 A GOOD MIXER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
socIAI CORNER PRIZE WINNERS FOR FEBRUAR'

$25e seeend $15o
 .To Mades rlettere Basket" hird
 To Crimson Sea-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
MASTERS SPRING UP IN OUR OWN HEARTS
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY

business soc0 should be in hand week. on
 omce Norwich Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24

THREE PRIZES MoNTHLY s25o to first; sf5o to second xvars made the last Saturday in each nonth
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A FEW TESTED RECIPES.

C. B. S.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
Wisdom Teeth.

The wisdom teeth are the two last
molar teeth to grow. They come one
on each side of the jaw and arrive
somewhere between the ages of twenty
and twenty-five years. The name is
given them because 1t is supposd that
when a person has developed physical
ly and mentally to the point where he
has secured these last two teeth he has
also arrived at the age of discretion.
1t does not necessarily mean that one
who has cut his wisdom teeth is wise,
but that, having lived long enough to
grow these. which complete the fun
set of teeth, the person has passed suf-
ficient actual years that If he has done
what he should to fit himself for life
he should have come by that time IT
the age of discretion or wisdom. AS
matter of fact, these teeth grow at
about the same time in people whether
they are wise or not.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-01-05
DO SOME DEEP THINKING.
Help Your Mind by Going Into 4
"Brown STUDY Once In Awhile.

Help Your Mind by Going Into .
"Brown Study" Once In Awhile.
"If the brown study were more
often cultivated many people would be
happier and more clear thinking would
be DONE" says the London Lancet. ut
b in such state that truths dawn sud
denly and clearly upon the unclouded
intelligence. 1t is in such state that
mighty actions are conceived, poems
born at stroke and mankind enlight-
ened through the enlightenment Of the
Individual
"In this state of mind there is such a
concentration of mental energy that
the body is ignored. The mind, on the
other hand, is so working upon the
subject which concerns 1t, is so intent
upon its own affairs, that the external
world is obliterated, and any bodily
discomfort that may have been pre-ex-
isting is now negligible and unnoticed."
The Lancet says the relationship be-
tween mental activity and the bodily
state is not realized with sufficient fire.
quency or with sufficient thoroughness
by the European of today. "The aver
age man is too engrossed with his bod
lily pabulum, and in caring for the
needs of the body he neglects the needs
ef the mind"