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Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
CLUE NO. rs ANNIVERSARY
MEETING.

Dear Cornerites: Club No. / will
celebrate the ninth anniversary OF the
Social Corner a. w C. r L. hall on
Valley street. March 18th. A CORDIAL
welcome for all Social Corner writer's
who can meet with us. Please bring
plate, cup fork, spoon and napkin, and
food as usual. Also, bring pencil and
paper.
L2te- in the year we celebrate the
social gatherings that were first held
on Oct. 18th. 1912. with Married and
Happy. For many years that celehra-
ton. or together picnic, mas been
held at Coventry lake. / mention this
as someone has asked what we were
celebrating.
The starting Of the Social Corner
page has been the means of a liberal
exchange Of experience and ideas; the
acquisition of a great variety Of test
ed fOods-often new and valued
recipe, so dear 10 the housewives cul-
mary art it has permitted the broad
cning and cnriching Of individual So
ciabiiity and hclpfuiness as has been
demonstra ed time and time again.
The influence of the Social Corner
has extended far and wide in it's use
fitness and helpfulness and cheer, both
directly and indirectly. whether
through personal contact or from
thought expressed or the printed page
from unknown writer's.
Long may the Social Corner exist
and prosper and continue its good
work among its readers, is the wish of
THEODA
Millimartic
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
9th Anniversary Social Corner

writing for The Corner often one of
our duties which we must PERFORM
and don't forget that chatty little So
cial letters are helpful to those who
are recovering from sickness, the shut
in, and to those who are troubled and
overburdened with cares and perplex-
tiles. They help to cheer and
brighten one and give one something
new to think of which often will bring
forth a smile: and smiles are good
fer one-a nice Strengthening tonic
Sometimes I think we do not take
recreation enough, mingle with others
etc. We should bear in mind that old
adage "A1I work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy" This is one reason
why l believe heartily in the club
meetings and Social Corner picnjcs.
You spend those few hours FREQ from
care socially; and sometimes even err
joy a little gossip and gather food for
thought to ponder over While engaged
in performing your daily work.
My most ardent wish just now is,
that very many more anniversaries
of our dear Corner may be observed.
Best wishes to all.
DIANA.
N Fl.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: This
IS Our 9th anniversary OF course to
some it means more than TO others.
This is my third anniversary letter
To the lady who wrote from Lisbon:
High Blood Pressure is sometimes
caused by overeating. or eating too
much red meat. No red meat should
be eaten. White meats, vegetables
cereals and fruit may be taken, such
as grapefruit. oranges, prunes, stewed
or baked apples No pie or cake
home made graham bread. This is a
good recipe: Three cups of graham
-four, into which three-fourths cup of
TnOlasses, one teaspoon soda, one cup
milk, one cup water Cor all Water) d
pinch of salt; stir well; bake As min
utes.
Prunes SHOULD not soak over night;
put them over in a double boiler, two
cups prunes, one cup water, steam
two hours do not sweeten).
If easier take nine and one-half ia
teaspoons Of EPSON salts and turn on
three pints boiling water; let cool and
take a gill every morning before
breakfast.
L thank all the Sisters fer the kind
words and thoughtful expressions !
! have received through the silent me-
| dunn of their pen. One year ago when
wrote my son was in battle; today
| I received a letter that he is in the
Army of Occupation, and he seems ii
! a very cheerful mood.
i Dottie: The beautiful picture of oul
| Saviour YOU aan+ 1Va | am mailing tc
my son in Germany.
| Aunt Mary-lol surely have the
fright spirit. am certainly glad yor
lid not get burned.
Wishing all Gods blessings through
| the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
GREETlNGS\FROM RURAL DELIV.
EPv
THE CRANK.

Dear Social Corner Friends: Having
been one Of the first writers of the
Social Corner l could not let the an
n1versary go by without a few lines.
1t is pleasing to note how nice the
young writer's keep the Corner UP TO
standard, at the same time we do miss
those old faithful writer's of days gone
by, such ag Arthusa, Hannah Home
spun, Avis, Minister'S Daughter,
Clara, Glenwood, Bee, Who's Who and
many others L might mention.
Although silent for some time our
interest has never failed in the Cor
ner page and the Corner family.
To the mothers who had boys in
the world war we extend our joy as
they return home and to the mothers
of the boys who have not returned
they have our sympathy, and the hope
Tor brighter days in the near future
Aunt Mary: we were sorry to learn
of the hard fight you had with the fire
recently and we are thankful your
prayers We're answered; also your
beautiful home saved.
Peace is right in regard to milk for
children. 1t is also good, aud a life
saver for the older ones. The wound
ed soldiers in the war recovered in
n.uch less time when they could OBJ
tain milk in any form.
The war being over the Photograph
er has returned. Look out your pic
tUre does not come out in The Corner.
There are many sick Where is the
Doctor these days?
Best wishes to the Editor and Cor
nor friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
RURAL DELIVERY
CHEERING WORDS FROM GLEN
WOOD.

Dear Friends of The Social Corner:
There must be some magic charm
about The Social Corner, which makes
il so far reaching in its influence. Prob
ably our editor himself little dreamed
or that first Saturday morning, but a
few years ago that in short time The
Social Corner family would extend
across the continent
Who can icil the good that has been
done by the cneery, helpful little let
tals, by the friendships formed and
ny The comfort and sympathy eN-
tended to those in trouble
Oftentimes l have found the most
helpful contributions. in those which
apparently passed unnotired. Here
| feel just wee bit guilty, for per-
hals WORT Of appreciation would
encourage thu writer's.
May The Social Corner with its
spirit of helpfulness, celebrate many
birthdays, and may its editor have
reelected to him. little If the joy
he has brough; to others.
GLEN WOOD.
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
BEAUTIFUL WINTER IN MAINE.

Social Corner Friends. Just a few
lines for the coming anniversary. 1
was looking over papers away back
in 1912 but see very few names like
those who write for the Corner page
today.
We have had a very beautiful win
ter, only about one month of real win
ter weather. Since the 18th of Jan
uary it has been delightful. No biz
yards nor sleet storms here.
Thanksgiving day l was out on lake
and the beautiful heavens above have
mirrored in the calm and beautiful
water.
1 was sorry to learn that our dear
friend, Wildwood had lost her eye
sight, for my own are very trouble
some.
l was much pleased with the calen-
der from Interested Reader. / have
quite a collection as I always KEEP
them. Many thanks for same.
We have about one foot of snow,
but in woods there is nearer three.
The man of the house has been
hauling wood and hass12 cords at the
door. Don't have to cut in his wood
lot as he buys it for one dollar cord
Il is the top of lumber-all hardwood
Surely March came in like a lamb
And with only a few more weeks OF
unpleasant weather, and then the
good old summer time.
I do hope there won't be any more
epidemics for we have lost so many
loved ones beside friends
Was pleased to see names of SC
many of old writer's the past week OF
two.
Where is Ready? I miss you.
Diana and many of the Oldest writ
ers all have something good to say.
enjoy every one.
Best wishes for our Editor. May
enc and all enjoy the best ever this
year
BALSAM FIR.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
OUR WISHES REALIZED

Dear Social Corner Editor: AS the.
ninth anniversary Of the Social Corner
rolls around, one is reminded of the \
many interesting WriterseWhose names
were frequently seen on the Social
Corner page and whose letters con4s
tributed so much to the success OF
The Corner.
Since that time some of the mem
bers have passed on, but one still
hears occasionally from Old Sol.
Aunty No. 1, The Crank, and inter-
ested Reader keeps US in mind by
sending US annually an attractive cal
ender which | thoroughly appreciate.
L feel quite confident you remember
the fervent wish of the writers as ex-
pressed in their anniversary letters
a year ago. that the great worlds war
would cease before another anniver-
versary? How good it is TO know that
cur wish has been realized, and that
cur nation was a prominent factor in
bringing about this much desired
event.
To all those who lost their dear ones
in this great struggle I tender my
heartfelt sympathy To those who
were spared, especially those whose
| names are enrolled in. the Social Cofe
| ner, l heartily congratulate them.
| L trust by another anniversary the
REIMBURSEMENT OF our country will be
| perfect and complete. and that the
| Social Corner will continue to send its
| cheering rays into each subscrEses T. s.
household and increase its FRIENDSHIPS.
| With heartiest, congratulations to
| you CT successfully rounding the mile
| stone OF the Social Corner Ninth an
ntyerSery, and with keen appreciation
OF your interest i'll The Corners well
fare
With cordial best wishes to all.
| ENTn =
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
ROLL OF HONOR
Sons of Social Corner Writers

Walter =. Moran OF Norwich.
Richard c. Moran, of Norwich.
Eugene Campbell of Willimantic,
Conn.
Allen Williams Hovcy stcrry, of
Union, Conn.
Earl 1. Sparks, of Norwich.
Arthur 7. Knowles, OF Wethersfleld,
Conn.
Floyd Mitchell of Central Village.
Conn.
Willard A. Madley of Lebanon.
William Howard Gordon, Subma-
rine service. L. 5. y.
Myron J. Rinsland, Of Norwich,
Royce 2. Mccall of Leonard Bridge.
Calvin II. Mccall Of Leonard Bridge.
Waiter Robinson, Of New Haven.
Floyd c. Knowles, Camp Devens.
Milton Perry Pendleton, Niagara
Tails. y. y.
Samuel L. Mitchell, Manchester,
:. H.
Frank E. Medbury, Of Canterbury.
Frederick II. Race, Jrr North Frank
In.
Herbert r. Hoffman, North Franklin.
Clifford Bothsm, Mansfield Depot
John Wini'ed Scott, L 5. Navel Air
station Norfolk Va.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
ouR NINTH ANNIVERSARY.

our Nmth Anniversary gives us
hope and cheef
Our yestcryears give us character
and give us strength.
A. wo look back upon this home
department we see more than we dared
hope and more than we could have
accomplished alone.
Tho spirit OF the writer's ais well as
their letters. have wrought wonderful
results
The shadows Of Time cannot be kept
out. but we can al, basE in the sun
shine
Every year members have entered
"thc more abundant life and this
year our loss has been greater than
usual. but kind acts, loving words
and sweet memories remain.
n is surprising how much Joy We all
md boz this unsolnsh tash
Tho Tatlcr told us Time is the
warp oC life. OH. tell the young, the
iair. ,he gay. TO weave it woll.'
sympathy raN 20 love is the di-
yinest passion OF the human heart
and wc extend fl to an who are UNI
fortunate DO Or depressed.
Tho management thanks an who
have contributed To- the success Of this
department and is conscious then
decd. speak louder than words
n we put heart i'm our work VIC
have nothing to fear with reference to
results.
The Social Corner shows no weak
ncss-its character and force leaves no
doubt as To- its future
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
CURE FOR WORMS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am
still among tbe living and hope that I
I'm still welcome.
Dom Pedro: I did not answer your
card because I lost you address.
am a lover of plans a method
Of getting rid of worms which destroy
the house plants; Place a number of
sulphur matches in the flower pots
with head down. This experiment has
been tried by me with success.
Ii your house plants are pale and
sIckly, a dose of ammonia. a few drops
in pail OF water will revive them
Ike magic.
Win some Sister send in a good
recipe for a good Ginger Eread ant
\! Glasses Cookies.
Lucy Acorn. Where are you and
eSalIS Sycmore? I saw you two weeks
ago: but I don't believe you knew me
Best wishes to all
MERRY ANDREW.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
IiILDA.
ANSWER TO TWICE TWENTY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1 al
ways wash my liver in cold water;
slice and season with salt and pepper;
ada butter, bacon fat or salt pork.
prefer butter when I can get It; bake
in slow oven; turn with a fork; and
when done add water 70 the fat for
gravy.
Calls liver is delicious this way. All
are much better than fried. Try it,
and let me know how you like it my
way.
I would like to have Club No. meet
with me any time this spring that they
could come. l only live a short dis
lance from the station, and all trains
gtop here.
Perhaps Tidy Addley would come.
Primrose received your letter
XIll write later.
y Just Me-Wher are you? l never
see any letter from you.
THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08

GOOD COUNSEL FROM DIANA.

Dear Editor and Social Corner SIS
ters:-It is with pleasure that I pen
my congratulations on the Corners
ninth birthday anniversary. We are
a large family and each membe1s has
her or his part to do in helping these
columns to be as helpful. entertaining
and instructive in the future. As they
have been in the past.
A number of links have been broken
in our family chain, and although
there have been new Sisters added,
the blanks are still felt. and we miss
and cherish the memory of the nice
helpful letters, which the dear Sisters
who have left us, wrote.
Let US endeavor to make this com
ing year the best ever. Let us call
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08

faces and pleasant greetings for ev-
efyone.
After singing Praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow, we sat
down to dinner at two long tables fill
ed with good things, salads, baked
beans, olives, pickles, biscuits, butter,
doughnuts, cheese, pies. cakes, coffee
and ice cream.
Then Joan played for dancing; and
there were readings by Aunt Mary,
Ivy, Deliah Deal and Grandma H; and
conundrums by Scottie.
We were glad to see so many Sis
tiers from Lebanon, Franklin. Will
mantle and Jewett City.
Best wishes to all,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
REClP ROCITY.

Dear Social Corner Friends: have
often wondered if some of the Sisters
realize the meaning of reciprocity? 1t
is said One good turn deserves an
other" hence it is due to the writer's
of letters which we have enjoyed that
we should write something they may
enjoy.
Instead of yearning in print for the
good letters of others, why not write
something good ourselves which will
call them out?
How our old writer's who are called
for so often used to entertain US.
Haven't they earned the rest they
have been taking, and don't they de-
serve to be entertained by us?
It may be well for US all to renem-
Der God has two dwelling places:
Heaven and the thankful heart.
OLD SOL.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
Tie SOCIAL CORNER.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1 be-
lieve Saturday, March Sth, is the
Ninth anniversary of the Social Cor
ner. / am sending greetings and best
wishes to the Editor and all the MEM
bers,
While I do not write as often as in
the years gone by, l have never lost
interest in The Corner. I have read
every letter during the past nine
years. have received a greaf deal of
help through the Social Corner on all
domestic subjects and would feel lost
now without it.
Wandering Jew: I hope to see you
next Wednesday, March 12ih.
Practical Polly: / hope 10 see you
next Wednesday at Club No, 1 meet
ing in Willimantic
Success to The Corner.
CHATTERBQN.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
GREETINGS FROM HULDA,

Dear Sisters of The Corner: I
thought I would write once more and
say Hello and Goodbye!
I am sorry to say my name will soon
have 10 be erased from the roll Of
Club No. l. l presume many of you
know that my dear father died in
February, soon after his oath birthday,
and that the old home will be given
up. ( will visit with friends until
warmer weather and then [ will return
to Eagleville to assist my BOTHER in
packing up and then settle IN a new
home in Massachusetts,.
| have many dear friends in The
Corner whom I will sadly miss, but I
am III hopes to be an occasional Wis
itor to the club.
With best wishes to you all, and
success to The Corner, hoping you will
not quite forget
nv
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
Seattle, Feb. 2Sth, 1919.
A WORD FROM HULDA.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: 1t seems
good to see the old writer's coming
back, a few at a time.
Theoda: Where are you?
My sympathy goes out to Sister
Hulda in the loss of her dear old
father. 1t is beautiful to have a
parent live with US to such a good old
age.
[ wish l could have had mine with
ne rs long, but God saw lit to call my
parents many years ago. 1t seems if
my life has been all cloud and no
sunshine, but as Gods will be done,
not ours. He has said Take up thy
cross and follow me-" ! try to be pa
ticnt and look for the cloud with
silver lining. l may find it for some
orc if rot for myself, and make othais
Happy.
shall try and atteni the naxt
meeting.
HIT nA
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
IVY
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

Dear Cornerites: Mrs. Esther Is. S
husband is one of many adults suffer
ing from high blood pressure. In my
mothers case it is caused by harden
ing of the arteries which happens 70
al rs we grow older-only to a lesser
degree. Her pains were taken for
rheumatism, but when one day she
suddenly took sick, the physician told
the family it was high blood pressure.
lie put her on a diet whichFweakened
her more each day.
Finally another physician was call
cd who advised her to eat anything
mat agreed with her. She grew
stronger, using prescribed heart
stimulant only when necessary.
Since then a friend told of a case
where a patient was cured by gener-
Gus use of buttermilk
! imagine Mrs. Esther B. lives on a
farm. If she does she's lucky, for we
couldn't buy buttermilk in New York
city. Try good, fresh buttermilk, have
Mr.. b. learn to drink lots of it every
day if he can, gradually.
The physician also warned against
stopping over to pick up anything, or
to do any work which required stoop-
ing, or raising the arms above the
head; also, fast walking or running,
OF becoming. excited
Uncle Sans Daughter and The
Crank chow necessary some cranks
are in ife). give good advice One
must use their own judgment in each
case.
Aunt Marys experience brought
tears to my eyes. How good the dear
Father is 20 His children that trust
in Him. I always loved to tell Him
about these homely practical things
in life ever since l vac child OF
about eleven years.
l remember praying on my way to
school each day tia the Lord would
btlp me to learn NY lessons and to
overcome the childhood trials which
seemed like mountains TO me.
We all would enjoy the Christian
ife better if we took all our little and
great home affairs into His confidence
lis real life to live and the only life
to live. Pray for your loved ones who
are sick and tell them TO pcay for
9 TnsnH you. kind afditor. fer sour
lovely neat Wish you could have
heard the expressions Of appreciation
which came to my ears.
NEW YORK GIRL.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
. GREETINGS FROM PoTLATcH.

Dear Social Corner Friends: 1t is
nearing the Social Corners Ninth an
nivcrsary, and as a faraway Cornerite
guess / best start something to greet
You as you come marching in.
find each year takes away some
one Of our members. and adds new
names to our little circle. Once each
year at least we must try and say a
word TO let one another know we are
here and The Corner is still of interest
TO US.
l noticed in one number Twice
Twenty wished to hear why we select
cd our pen names. | have often Won
dered about it myself. Potlatch is an
Indian name. Every year certain In
dian tribes get together and have big
celebration, giving away gifts and
showing good fellowship to all among
them
The first time I wrote to the Social
Corner Seattle was celebrating her
first Potlatch carnival and as the word
means so much friendship among the
Indians the thought came to me to
sign PotlatCh as my pen name, not in
honor of the Potlatch in Seattle, but
i'm respect to our red brothers for their
old Nme custom, and I hope every
writer in our Social Corner will always
feel for one another true and lasting
friendship.
/ hope others will tell us why their
pen names were taken,
DclcOthN. whoever you may be. here
is a haudshake for you from Wildwood
and self. Sometime l may guess who
You are.
Joan: | wrote you long ago Have
YOU forgotten to answer?
Papas Boy: You will hear from me
soon.
Hottie Marie: Did you receive the
photograph at Christmas time?
30 Peep Are you asleep?
May love, peace and prosperity be
with you all, is the wish of your west
ern Sister,
POTLATCH.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
WORD FROM INT ERESTE0
READER.

Dear Social Corner Editor: This de-
r2rtment of your paper has a large
claintele, these who sow and those
who reap, and all find both pleasure
and service in it.
Everybody who takes The Bulletin
receives calendar and for several
years now it has pleased me to make
mp from rs 20 $50 to be sent out to
riters of Tho Corner, ana these seem
10 have pleased the recipients, and the
gracious acknowledgements of them
have pleased me.
! calendar is a servicGal1e little
thing which Is always handy for ready
reference and not always easily OBJ
tanned.
Good wishes to the department.
lETERESTLu READER.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
SHE LIKES GOOD BOOKS.

Dear Social Cornerites: I love to
read books and | find pleasure in
them. We ali like CHEEKY good pur-
POSE books, and l never read one but
what l am conscious that back of the
purpose was a good heart, and back OF
that the Inspirer of all good thoughts.
The Bible represents the purest and
sweetest thought OF the best writer's
for q period of two thousand years;
ana it contains the truths which
vouIj make oil men free 1t is the
only book which tells US of the faith
erhood of God and the brotherhood
OF man.
All books have history The per-
son who writes must write himself
into his book Try to see him re-
Elected in his writings.
SARAH ANN TIGHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
QUESTIONS, AND ANSWERS.

ENID-Ictters received ana mailed
E.. directed.
KITTY LOU-CarI received and
sent TO Ruth
JENNIE-Lcttor received and pass
"a 90 business manager
BAL SAN EIR-Card received.
Thanks
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. times. The
outlook IS unflvorablc
POTLATCH -Thauhs for violete
They held thcir fraaltncc and gave
Us g beautiful wril oi spring
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
MAY SUCCESS ABIDE.

Dear Members of the Social Corner:
The Corner is celebrating its Ninth
anniversary. It holds one session a
week saturday., when the letters are
given for the benefit of the public; the
betterment of home life, and also as
educational force to the writer's, all of
whom stand for Americanism.
The yellow Ieafiet may be "only a
scrap of paper" but it represents ap-
probation and a cash basis. Many
thanks for THE kindly gift.
May success abide with The Corner.
RILA NCHF-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
VERY NICE pouGRNurs.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It is
some time since I have written. Next
Saturday is our anniversary. Many
happy returns of the day.
/ send you a recipe for my Dough.
nuts. They are very nice
Doushnuts-One quart OF -four. one
cap of sugar, two eggs. nutmeg. a
pinch of salt. two of soda, one of
cream tartar, milk enough 10 mix soft.
Hope some one will be pleased with
them.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
NOISES IN TIE LEAD.

lear Social Corner Sisters I do not
think noises in the head are always
due to high blood pressure, and I know
they are not readily cured. They are
always ANNOYING signs OF physical dis
turbance. and are hard 10 qDGuEe. Buzz
2Ing and peeDing noises il the ears
come from e. cesses sometimes. Two
cold glasses Of beer on q hog day caus-
ed a chirrupiug which had to be
endured for several years. A gorged
stomach as well as a coli viii set the
ears TO buZziuz.
The remedies for the rejief of blood
Norwich bulletin., 1919-03-08
TESTED RECIPES.

Dear Sisters of the. Social Corner:
I have a couple of recipes which I
have used many times and know to be
good:
Brown Bread-One cup sifted flour,
one cup yellow meal, one cup rye meal,
mix all together then add half a cup
of mOlasses, half a teaspoon salt, one
teaspoon OF bread soda, dissolved in a
little water; mix soft with sour milk
or cold water.
Apple Sauce Cake-Beat to a cream
half a cup of butter and one cup of