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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
SOUR MILK RECIPES.

Dear Social Corner Friends: It has been some time since last I wrote so thought I would send the Corner few nf my tried and tested sour milk recipes.
 Sour Milk cooI<ies: One small cup of sugar tflree-quarters cup of lard compound Cor any shortening one m<v wish to use), one-quarter teaspoon of nutmeg and a small one-quarter tea spoon of salt and one egg; stir this mixture to cream, then add one large cup of sour milk, conta ming a small one quarter teaspoon of soda. Take one quart of pastry flour and add three teaspoons of baking powder; roll as soft as can be handled and bake in very hot oven for about 10 or IS minutes.
 Sour Milk Doughnuts: Three cups of sugar, one egg, one-quarter teaspoon of salt, one-Quarter teaspoon Of nut meg; stir ingredients to a cream and then add one large cup of sour milk, to which has been added q good pinch of soda. One quart of four to which two and one-half teaspoons of baking powder has been added: use just handle and ron out. frying in hot grease. This makes four dozen dough- nuts. Take two cups of milk and put in sauce pan on stove and let it come to a boil.
 Pumpkin Pie: Three cups of pump kin, three quarters cup of sugar, one quarter teaspoon of salt, one-quarter teaspoon of nutmeg. one-quarter tea spoon of cinnamon, two eggs. added to the pumpkin beating until they are thoroughly mixed together; then last of all, add the boiling milk. This will make three small pies or two large ones and they are just fine. The eggs may be omitted and one or two crackers rolled fine may be used in stead.
 I hope if any of the Sisters try these recipes they will have as good luck with them as have.
 Aunt Hester: How are you? would dearly love to see you. Isn't this weather we are having beautiful. Hope we may have just as nice for Thanksgiving day.
 Will say Au Revofr.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
SOMEWHERE IN THE UNITED M STATES.

z Dear Social Corner Sisters: Tn these days when the housewives of our coun- try are needing the advice of Presf- dent Wilson to conserve wheat flour, people have been experimenting with combinations of flour and other grains. Consequently there are several recipes for war bread, to be used.
 In my home, we have been ex- perimenting and finally have produced combination that is very satisfac- tory to us. This is our receipt for
 War Bread: One quart wheat flour, one and .one-half cups rye flour, and one and one and one-half cups Indian meal and entire wheat flour mixed, one small desert spoon shortening, one half compressed yeast cake, dissolv- ed, wet with warm water in which one dessert spoon molasses, or corn syrup has been dissolved. This will make two good sized '1oaves, and is sexcei- lent for toast.
 One day in the week we have a soup which is very hearty and good, which we call our war soup:
 Recipe: To three pints or more cold water add one quarter pound salt port.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
NORTH DAKOTA WEATHER AND
 WORK.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: No one invited me to call again, but I have enjoyed your letters in The Corner so much I feel that l must say How do you do? Pleased to meet youi'
 We had bad weather all through Cctober-two real sure enough winter blizzards, mercury nearly at zero nights, and several times 10 and 12 below. But the first of November was bright and sunny, and it has been ever since. We have had our doors open a part of every day. And we and the stock appreciate it, I assure you, fGy there is not feed or hay enough for the winter here.
 Nearly everyone has joined the Red Cross and is knitting, and all are going deep in their pocketbooks to pay for Liberty bonds and relief work. There isn't much talk. but everyone is work ing and giving, to the best of their ability. -'s .- s4-e
 Many of Us are looking over last years clothing and trying to make it over for ourselves and children. Almost any woolen material can be made to look fresh by dipping it into dye of the same color. The Sreatest trouble is that it often crooks but if it is washed in skinned milk, after dyeing and drying, then dried before the final washing, it will not crock at all.
 Our grandmotbers used to use wide sheeting for bed spreads and everyday tablecloths, and it looks very well, es- pGCIdlly IT TWO or three pretty center pieces are used on the table.
 Do not bake too much bread at a time-let a day elapse between bak- ings, and make cornmeal mullins. rye or rice cooked in some form for the meals. i' .'~
 Do not fry meats and poultry unless ecessary-boil them, use some of the broth for gravy, and keep a part 10 make soup or stew next day.
 Dissolve your laundry soap and soap powders and make them into soft soap. They will go further in using.
 Honey Pie-If you wish a very nice ni@ for a special occasion. try this Honey Pie, sa favorite with North Da- <otas cooks: One cup of eranberries ore cup of raisfns, one cup of sugar, one cup of thick, sweet cream, butter size of an egg a little flour. Mix to- gether thoroughly Some prick the cranberries, and the raisins should be cut. Bake slowly, between two crusts, and let it become nearly cold before cutting.
 An Economical Tea Cake-Here is a is good tea cake, or may be used as a layer cake, and when cold makes a fine dessert, eaten with cream or pud- ding sauce: One cup of sugar. two eggs, one teaspoon of lemon or vanilla. Beat these together until very light. Then fold in one cup of flour into which full teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt have been stirred. Add one-third cup of boiling water stir in lightly. bake in a shallow cake pan, putting it at once into a rather hot oven.
 I shall look for the names of the Sisters who have written to me- and hope to see them in the next Corner.
 -' NORTH DAKOTA
 Linton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

partly baked as they grew. Vegetables more of a tropical nature would be best for assroof garden
 Sweet corn was planted in several were torn away without disturbing the roots when transplanted the last of May.
 Irriga ton was essential during dry weather and it is wonderful how na- ture responds even in small contain CTS. I enjoyed my intense gardening and amused the onlOokers. From irN mistakes I hope to improve another season.
 Trust other Sisters will write of their gardening. ~
 Thanksgiving greetings to all.
 ~------"-' BLANCHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
A NEW ENGLAND HOMESTEAD.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: have always had deep reverence for a New England homestead. Not alone that it signifies home ties. TO- nance and hospitality, but that its roof sheltered our forefathers w:lose stern and lofty principles and devo- ton to ideals built for us royal background of dependence which has remained characteristic of the New England people.
 Always my thoughts wander ta such a homestead down in New England, wherein I spent many of my youthful days. It is still my delight to come again into that beautiful old house, and rest in the honey atmosphere of that snug old-fashioned kitchen. How I revel in those homely furnishings which are ever a part of New Eng land home.
 It is again my pleasure to review it's priceless treasures. Day by day I think of the fruits that grow on the flowers that bloom even to it's doors, the goodly sweets stored in the cellar and pantry, the gatherings of years asone in the attic, the mahcg- any and rosewood chairs q believe my hostess speaks of them as ."Memor- ia1s"), and sofas, that for more than q century have embeIlished the front parlor, the ancient candlelabras whose swinging pendants or crystals click under my swiftly moving hand, the old writing desk in the corner of the dining room, upholding the usual fam z fly library, the family portraits and notices, especially those indicating the missionary enterprises of the fam fly. the choice heirlooms of china and silver, which only on special occa- sions are brought from the depths of the closets to grace the festive table, the mahogany bedsteads and coverlets that for more than a hundred years have been the resting place of some member of the household. Where could these be duplicated? What mod ern house could ever, possess the charm of this beautiful old home stead? Each time I come I diocover some hidden treasure. 7
 Who could have the temerity to sug- gest turkeyless Thanksgiving in this old homestead? Who could think of economy on this day of all days in New England?
 For fifty years the noble and charm ing hostess has cared for and kept intact the heirlooms of this old home. For fifty years these faithful hands have generously provided a Thanks giving and watched for the homecom- ing of those who have gone out from the ancestral roof tree.
 May the years bring many added Thanksgiving to this lovely old homestead and it's kindly hostess, and may its beams and rafters ring again and again with the happy voices of the gathering homecomers
 THE LITTLE SINISTER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
The War in the Country.

The days they come, the days they go, No change is in their even flow. We rise in peace, we safely sleep, We plant and sow, our crops we reap. At home. at church, our friends we
 meet,
 We join them on the village street. No cannon's boom, no rain of shells Upon our homes, of warfare tells. But some we knew have gone away Their seats are vacant, day gby day We dream of them in trenches deep, Where shrapnel rains and gases creep, Or where men-tigers roam the sea, Loosing their swift death, sure and
 free. Over US all a shadow lies Who next will go?" And none re- .t -Ninette M. Lowater.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
AUNT MARY coNsERvEs FOOD.

Dear Social Corner Friends: I was very sorry that it did not seem best for me to attend the social gathering at the hospitable home of Sister Grace. I am so far away and the car fare has been increased so much that I have to deny myself riches just for pleasure now. and get all the pleas ure out of the rides for business that I can.
 I enjoyed so many of the Social Cor ner picnics during the summer and made so many new acquaintanceS that I feel I ought not to murmur because I could not attend them all I suppose each one of the Sisters is trying to do her bit in the conservation of food. We have saved knotty and small ap- pies this year that in years gone by we would have thought only fit for the pigs or cattle, I cut them. what I do not need. for jelIies and sauce and dry them in the oven and around the range to take the place of raisins during the war. Of course they are not quite as nice as raisins in cake but are a, good substitute. They can be simmered in molasses and resem- ble citron or as have used them this fall by cutting them small with a pair of shears while dry and then pour so that they will seem moist in the cake; but it. is not necessary to cook them any before putting them into the batter only just enough to moisten them so that they will swell out like raisins- The cake seems much hear tier with them than without.
 make cake to carry for lunches with one cup of sugar. one cup of dried apples cut fine. one cup of milk. either sweet or sour. If sweet milk is used two teaspoons of baking powder; if sour milk is used one heaping spoon of saleratus sifted through the flour, one teaspoon of cinnamon one of nutmeg, one-fourth of cloves, one- half of salt.. flour enough to make quite stiff. An egg improves it, of course, but it is very good without the egg; when they are 50 or 60 cents a dozen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The Woman's Home Companion calls at tention to the fact that the three last Thanksgiving Days were full of turkey and plum pudding, but empty of noble gladness and serenity. This year we cannot eat our fill when tie thousands of our fellow creatures are starving We could not thank God, with the Pharisee, that we were not as the rest of men, because the vision of those men-our brothers-lying with stiffen- ing wounds on the battlefieldss or sink ing into the whirl of waters while the submarine sped on it's deadly way, rob- bed us of our peace of rrind
 Now in this snnus mirabillis, this wonderful year of 1917, when the soul of the nation has spoken, when we have turned our backs upon ease: and comfort, and security at once threat ened and ignoble. we are prepared to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
THE FIRST HALL MEETING.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: There was a very good attendance (about 6o) at the first meeting of The Corner in w. c. T. U. hall, Wil1imantic, Nov 14th.
 The Scotland Sisters served nice lunch of sandwiches, pickles. cake, pie, doughnuts, cheese, coffee and fruit.
 believe the December meeting is in charge of Amy, and her assistants.
 We were pleased to have with us one of our older members, Hettie Ma rie, who will be 87 the 24th day of next march. She and dear Great Grandma are very near the same age Great Grandmas birthday is May 16.
 Kettle Marie's home in Lebanon was burned in a hard thunder shower this summer. She has cultivated about an acre of ground herself, 'rais- ing corn and beans. but the killing frost early in September took her crops. She will make her home this winter with a nephew who lives in Willimantic, so it will be convenient for her to meet with US again.
 Bumblebee and Priscilla: Were glad you could attend. 'tT Committees were asked to serve for the winter months. They will choose their helpers, so everything will be in smooth running order for the season. A ,.
 TIDY ADDJ,Y
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
A FEW sUeeEsrIoNs.

Dear Social Corner Editor: Just a few suggestions for the busy folks When mending overalIs just rip open the legs. and sew your patch on with machine, close the legs again and Presto you are done.
 When washing worsted material put a little ammonia in the water and you will be surprised how easily the dirt and dust is. removed. ..,1zs,- ,-4is--a.---.
 When putting your muslin curtains on the rods just place the thimble on the end and how quickly your cur tains will be done..
 c. B. S.: You have another guess coming.
 Loretta: Get our your pen and show us what you know. <:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
ON WHEATLEss DAYS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: These recipes will be found to te convenient for wheatiessz days: ..
 = Virginia Spoon Bread: Corn meal, one-half cup. Sweet milk. one cup; salt. one-half teaspoon; eggs. one; baking, powder, one teaspoon. Put milk in. saucepan and let it come to boiling point. Remove from fire and stir in corn meal quickly. When lukewarm add salt. the egg yolk well beaten, baking powder and lastly the sti beaten egg. white. Put in a hot,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

celebrate Thanksgiving Day with sol emn piety and purpose. We have not so loved our lives as to lose them. We have refused to acQuiesce in wrong doing. We have accepted our share of responsibility for the well being of the civilized world"
 Let's conform to the requirements of the times and find noble joy and glad ness to do for others.
 REBECCA- -9gfir. aiiu
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Grease pie tin literally, sprinkle sides and bottom of tin with corn meal all that will stay, and a little more; have filling a. little thicker than for regu- lar piecrust, and with a brisk fire, when pie is cold you can cut and re- move pieces as well as tho old way This takes less shortening and is in every way better for us.
 also bake squash custard in cups for those who cannot eat pastry. Try it, Sisters.
 .-. TIDY ADDLY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
WAR PIE CRUST.

Dear Cornerites: want to recom- stitute, price 35c a pound, while tub butter is 49c and creamery selling at 5sc a pound. It was brought to my attention by a friend on the camp ground, and later by Roxanna Vince. directions are on the package for pfeparing and add little sale if liked.
 War Pie Crust for Squash Pies:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
NICE TO BE REMEMBERED.

:. Dear Social Corner Friends:s It is nice to be remembered on ones birth day. November 9th I-received cards from the following Corner Sisters:
 Farmer Daughter, Balsam Fir, Joan, Aunty No. 1. Lucy Acorn. Many thanks to the Sisters for their beautiful cards and good wishes. 2. E. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
IF WE DO NOT TAKE BONDS WE MAY BE IN
 BONDAGE
EVERY woMAN's OPPORTUNITY
BONDAGE

 If hand Vednes of each week. Address MONTH ONE DOLLAR EACH Award the ast of month
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
MOTHER CRAPS POWDERS
 ty 1e,ls.s ySEHSrITTTTT,r M hNY st-TJTT

Thousands. of. inotfYersa have found MotherF GFay.si Sweet. Powders an ex- ing. of heada che. colds; feverishness. stomach troubles and bowel irregulari- are easy and pleasant to take and ex- cellent results are accomplished by their use. Used by lmothers for 30 2S. ceutSF -@ sS. 5s--a et -g
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

A Lisbon telegram announces the death off General. Pereiara Eca, the commander of a division.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24

Railway and tramway men who went on strike in New South Wales lost in wages a sum of 60,000 pounds
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-24
A DIFFERENT THANKSGIVING.

BOB WHITE.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-28
ADVANCED II
CENTS IN HALF HOUR

Chicago. April 27.-seventeen cents
2 bushel advance for wheat in less
than half an hour made the board of
trade today sparkle with. excitement.
although the big margin calls en-
forced Of late kept the aggregate OF
business relatively small. Tho up
ward leap of prices q largely due to
q recovery from the effect Of yester-
days semi-panic YER peace juniors
After many nervous fluctuations, the
market closed unsettled, 81 to IA net
higher. with May at 2.67A to 1854
and July at 2.231 TO 2.241. Corn
gained 81 to ~; oats to IL, and
provisions rs to 92c. .
Disclosure Of the fact that the
wheat market was virtually bare Of
offerings. especially of the May option.
set the pit wild in view Of the ack-
n~owledged world scarcity of supplies.
Instead Of peace talk having caused
any sign Of even temporary cessation
Of foreign demand, new export ids
we're actually higher than ever before.
Corn was governed mainly by SYM
pathy with wheat. Oa.s developed
only moderate strength.
Bullish foreign news regarding de-
mand for meats did q good deal to lit
provisions. -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-28
CANNOT FIX
+. BLAME FOR
EXPLOSION
Coroner Unable to Place Re
sponsibility for Eddystone
Accident.

Chester; Pa. April 77.-An open
verdict falling to AZ the responsibility
for the explosion at the Eddystone
Ammunition Corporations plant at
Eddystone. Pa, near here. on April
10. was returned by the coroner's Jury
today. The jury found that no evil
dence had been submitted which
would decide denfftely the cause Of
the disaster.
Included in the verdict was the ind
ing that the 129 victims came to their
death from burns or exhaustion due
to the explosion.
The evidence shows that all pre-
cautions were taken by the corpora
ton to guard against accidents Of any
character" the verdict said.
William i. schafer, general u
sci for the Eddystohe Ammunition
Corporation, said after the announce
ment Of the verdict:
Personally. I am convinced that
the accident was designed and not
accidental in its origin"
Nearly forty WITNESSES were .ex-
arnined.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-28
MANY MONTHS
F BlTTER WAR
Still ARELEFI
Eventual Victory in Sight,
But Struggle Is Far From
Over. Say Experts.

Washington, April 27.-While def1n-
lite ascendenacy over the German war
machine has been established by the
allied forces in France. both in per-
sonnet and equipment, and eventual
victory is in sight, many months Of
bitter fighting are still ahead.
This Is the view Of military experts
as gathered by Officers of the Ameri-
can general staff today during inform
al conversations at the war depart
ment. The French officers discussed
the situation most frankly. Much Of
what was said was confidential and in
formation as to the immediate mill
tary situation Of tho utmost import
ance was freely given under that seal.
American Sta6 Helped.
In addition the American experts
obtained many facts and figures APP
plying directly to problems to DO con-
sidered by the United States In rais-
ing its war army. and which are not
regarded as military secrets.
Statements Of the Frenchmen fully
confirmed conclusions reached by the
general staff after its long study Of
IN Europe. In an effort to learn the
provision that must make for main
tanning the lighting strength of an
army at the front. The terrible toll
Of dead. MANNED and prisoners, com.
puted on figures. including Russia's
enormous losses in captured. amounts
to ten per cent, . month Of troops at
the front. Half Of these q r perman-
emily out OF action and were It not for
the constant stream Of recruits going
million men soon would fade away.
Many Wounded Return.
OF the wounded or Ill sent to the
rear. great numbers recuperate and
return With q. medical corps service
working at highest possible efficiency,
half of the entire loss Of an army il
process takes more than three months.
This condition 10 y Of the impell-
ing reasons why the general stan
stood firmly for s~elective draft. Un-
der the volunteer plan, England.s
forces at the front were in some cases
50 reduced in strength that their pre-
dtcament was serious.
French Losses Offset. H.
France had no sdificulty OF that
score. Under her system Of Universal
military service: classes were called
up as they were needed and the i8ss
at the front offset promptly. Each
unit Of the army has been maintained
at full strength and In laying their
plans marshal Joffre and his associ-
ates have been able always to say that
90 many regiments could be ~assisned
strength Of each WAS aflxsd Quantity.
There was no; indication that the
French officers had any suggestion to
make as to the part the, United States
army is to play In the great wal
They came .toesplac1 themselves and
their experience At tho disposal Of the
American officers. not to ask that cor
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