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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
GOOD SON MAKES GOOD HUs-
 BAND.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: It just seems to me now that have got start ed I cannot hold hack. l attended the gathering at our hall Wednesday and did enjoy it so much. The dinner was excellent q did not expect it to be ctherwise).
 I always manage to get in with such a jolly bunch of Sisters and have sucf a pleasant time. My friend enjoyed it also.s F. thank the hostess for prompt at teIltion.
 Uncle Joe: Your letter was appre- ciated by me. The woodbox is now 9nlv a pleasant memory. I gave it up (hut with a sigh).. I have now a very ',iee oil heater. and any member of The Corner is welcome to call on me and can have a very jolly time around 1t and we can warm our toes and have I Social Corner talk Arlene N: would not give much for 2 young man who did not love his mother, It has always seemed to me the more a young man loved his mother the better husband he would make I remember when was little -irl the man or the house. never failed to call and help his mother as long as she lived. With Christmas greetines to all SISTER READY. Willimantic,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
SALLY SYCAMORE.
EcoNoMtcAL PRAcTlcEs.

Dear Social Cornerites: As the con-
 seration of coal has become something of a habit with most people there are other ways to economize in baking otherwise than the oven, , The oil stove is a standby. and the, fireless cooker requires two radiators By put ting one radiator directly On the coals
 it can be used to bake on the top of the stove; by using a rack from the cooker over the receptacle eentaiaing the food and placing the, radiator upen
 it. and over all IS inverted a large granite kettle, -e.aes ,,.r ge-..s i If one does not have gas. balsin- can
 be accomplished especially towards night, when hot biscuits are relished
 or when most convenient. A, little
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
STICK TO THE SHIP.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: l have been greatly interested in The Corner
 Perplexed: You have my sympathy Good advice surely has been given you You are not the only one so troubled but for the children's sake, bear all things, as Christ for us bore his. know, for I have times, if it were not for little ones, I should like to leave the old ship; but by looking up, not down, have, been able thus far to keep on.
 Deliah Deal: Surely stout people are beloved. I for one feel very sorry for those who are too thin. Of the two l prefer more f1esh but cannot agree with Isabella of Ledyard, or the rest that exercise and less sitting down will reduce the flesh. If one has a large frame, you must have enough flesh to cover it. For myself. I always was large, and if exercise will reduce it why hasn't it? walk miles every day and care for a large house and family I doubt if many sit down less, yes carry about over 200 pounds. 1 don't know as I feel any the worse for it and have many dear friends.
 I notice that some of the old writers are returning. It seems so good te hear, from them again.
 ! Yours for The Corner.
 HELENA,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
|THE MYSTERIES OF THE CORNER

Dear Social Corner Sisters: hope you do not think that one short letter could begin to cover the gossip Miran- iy and 1 had about the Social Corner. Do you remember Merry Andrew ?'' said I. rand the excitement he created because some Sisters didn't reeognize him as lady. or something of that Sert."
 Mirandy says: Joseph. you are slightly mixed Merry Andrew was mot a he. for she has since been mar ried. and we all hope is not vet quite free of her honeymoon days, although for my part I have never noticed any difference between our honeymoon and my other moon, although you may haye." q guess ye'dd all enjoy life better if here was a little more honey it in!" remarked.
 '.Perhapsi' added Mirandy. N Them Leonard Bridge folks were first,' said I. What do you suppose sver became of Nat?n Iirandy replied: "The hogs are ali slaughtered and he has rheumatiz probably in the optic nerve, and can't write with either hand" Mirandy isn't joker but she always l remembers a cute joke when she hears
 one, and she put this borrowed one 1ver on to Nat. It will probably make Nat laugh.
 Then I ventured to say: Janet and 1 'rimsen Rambler and Ma and Dom Pedro used to cut considerable of a swath in this here Social Corner once 1 md kept us a thinkin' and snailin' [ do you suppose they have all died a l natural death?"
 Look here. Joseph" says Mirandy you seem to be as innocent as a l Whitefaced bumblebee without any l singer. If they had died you'd have
 seen something good written about 1 them. When folks don't write for the l Social Corner they're too busy! There's
 no cake in iti''
 | well" said I. rather exasperated | "Papa's Boy must have grown up by this time-guess he is too old to be
 called boy any longer!" l Joseph replied Mirandy, "vou dc
 not read The Corner letters very close l ly or else your memory is failing you I Papa's Boy is a wife and the mother of two fins babies!"
 I I gasped and all could say just I then was: "Jehosaphat!" But finally made out to say: +The mysteries o1 The Corner are about as deep as those lof the Milky Way!"
 The dim haze of mystery says Mirandy, "lends a charm to many things in life, and it is one of the l charms of The Corner. You are moi ] the only founderer in the bunch" | Thank you, Mirandy." said I. ,"Yoy
 make me feel better. It is net good tc be alone"
 l Mirandy didn't say any more just l then. She. was silent and smiling. l UNCLE JOE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
ITO BE KEPT FOR READY REFER. ENCE

Dear Social Cornerites: There is always information drifting about in the papers and magazines it pays to preserve, for when they are wanted they are really beyond price:
 New Use For Bread -Mixer-When mashing potatoes especially at large Echurch suppers, the potatoes are mulch lighter when beaten in bread mixer. They are so light and fluffy that they often cause comment.
 To Remove Scratches From Furni- ture-Scratches on polished furniture or woodwork may be successfully re- moved by rubbing the surface vigor- ously with the kernels of black wal nuts. or any other nut containing a large amount of oil.
 To Polish Bedsteads-Brass bed steads should not be polished with metal polish, as the acid in it is too strong. Just wash the brass parts with soap and water, and then rub well with dry chameis leather. To. Keep Cider Sweet-To keep ci- der sweet; as soon as possible after cider is. made, and before it begins to get sparkly, put on stove, and bring to boiling point. Bottle at once. Seal l tight. This will taste like it does when first made and is very nice in a sick room.
 THEO.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
MENnlNe DAY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: To most housekeeperS every other task has some consoling feature except the burden of the regular weekly mending day.
 It certainly is discouraging, 'to face the big pile of tattered garments, in the household where there are ehil- dren especially, to start in to fill up those terrible holes in the family stockings, to make the fast-Wearing undergarments whole again.
 But even this wearying work, done week after week through a generation, may lose some of it's terrors if done with system.
 It has always seemed to me the easiest way to just attack those Huns of rents and holes the minute I was looking over the weeks ironed clothes. Somehow, it divides the task, in case you do not put the various garments away. to attack them at some other and more favorable time. Do it now, is good motto! Darn thin places, as well as holes; a stitch in time saves nine. Try to And a bit of philosophy even in this mending job. A wise wo- man said once: "A thing is only half
 worn out when it comes to mending! which is certainly a conseling refiec-
 tien for us hausekeepers, during these
 times of high prices.
 During the war. you remember, i'
 was said that every patch was badge of honor Conditions have not i'm proved so much that this is not just as | true now.
 To go thoroughly through the week $ wash, replacing missing buttons, talk | ing q stitch here and there, finally having the family stockings all whole and sound. to be put away; the
 underwear patched or darned: em- broidery or lace trimmings in good or
 der is about as satisfactory feel ! ing as the good house-mother car ] have.
 A fine coat. CT rich furs, like char l ity, may cover multitude of sins 1T | the underwear; but give me the old fashioned custom. of being sure tha
 one is wearing no tattered or soilet
 finery, but that one is dressed 1T
 whole, clean garments. no matter i they may be worn, or old! 1 AUNT LUCY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

Dear Social Corner Cooks: I am a young housekeeper. but I always have good luck with the following recipes which may help some of yeu to sn- swer the puzzling question of SC many mornings: What shall have for dinner today?
 Please let me say that I greatly en- joy The Corner letters and helps, and have a nice fat scrap book made ur from your wise hints and tested re- cipes.
 Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce After washing and drying the pork chops, dip them in beaten eggs and rolled crackers and fry in butter Sauce-Ceok one can of tomatoes strain, Blend together two table spoons four to one and one-hah ta- hiespoons butter. Pour boiling tefna- to juice over blended butter and four Pour over pork chops.
 Tongue ScaiIops-Cut cold tongue in, small slices, chop a tablespoon oi onion, tomatoes or green herb, and beat with two tablespoons of butter
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
OH. YOU ROCKING CHAIR.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Maybe if. some of those stout Sisters who re- sent being told of their size would avoid too soft beds and the cosy rock ing chair, they would have conserved their Youthful figures.
 Just look about you and you will see that the fat woman and the rocker are fast friends!
 2 NaHen in the city who are inclined to be fat, instead of heroically walk ing upstairs, will take an elevator when they can. All a mistake, Sis ters! Keep the muscles active and timber, don't lounge too long in the softly cushioned chairs. Remember if you will retain a shapely figure you must fight for it-but most women think it worth the exertion! H I know that some think eating sweets will make one fat: but noth ing can have any bad effect if only the regular exercise Is kept up-and a. lot of it!
 ISABELLA.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
A rRAvELER,s ExpEpIENTs.

Dear Social Corner Editor: May a
 new writer. but long an appreciative
 reader, of The Corner give "a hint
 which possibly may aid some tourist,
 during these times of the high cost of laundry, as well as everything else? E When we were in Europe, and fFe-
 quently had but a night, or part, of a
 day to remain in one place, the prob lem of getting clothing laundered was
 cleverly solved by one of my compan- ions.
 At night, she would wash out the
 articles, maybe in the simple wash
 basin, or what not Then her umbrel- la, hung by the handle from perhaps a lamp or gas bracket, would serve as clothes "reel' '. She would pin the various articles to the umbrella points, as near an open window as possible in summer. or to the stove or fireplace in colder weather. Generally the garments would be dry by morn ing; and after stunning or airing would 'get her by'' very nicely. under conditions when it would be difficult to buy or carry extra clothing. Of course, ironing for underwear, etc was not so much matter.
 That same friend had evolved a
 method of utilizing safety pins as holders with which to hang garments quite an advantage, when one is carrying light baggage, as most tour | ists must. | I thought that these schemes might some day help one of The Corner Sis l ters or her friends. when away from home and it's privileges, which, il
 seems to me, one never appreciates SC much as when one is deprived oi | them!
 | I thought that these schemes might | some day help one of The Corner | Sisters or her friends. when away | from home and it's privileges, which, i | seems to me, one never appreciates SC
 much as when one is deprived oi | them!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
|REmEMRgMhe THE slRrHpAYs

Dear Social Corner Editor: Some thing read in the Social Corner re Eeently reminded me, not alone of the old fashioned Sunday afternoon pleas ures we used to have in my fathers home, but also of the hanHy custom we had of remembering the family birthdays.
 It seems to me that this is one of the loveliest customs any household can keep up. Even now I can smile at the remembrances of the little sur prises, and jokes and simple but joy ous parties we always had on such anniversaries.
 We did not have much to do with but my mother never failed to pro duce a fine birthday cake for the member of the family honored; and there would be little home made gifts from one and another, SC that the day would always be one of happiness. When the years went on, and the boys and girls had to leave the old home for one reason or another the birthday dates were none tho less remembered; and to distant cities or towns there would go in ample time the much appreciated cake. baked ir the old kitchen range, besides what ever gifts the home folks could mus ter, to fill a box large or small The letters of the absent ones would tel in glowing words of the joy such re, membranes brought
 There are few of us left to continue
 the custom; but it still holds, and nc business or trouble ever causes thoss
 remaining to overlook the good ele | custom, which. I really think. has dens quite as much to keep us near and , dear to one another as anything or earth, second to the example and pse. cepts of our honored parents. HOME-BODY.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20

When the butter is hot put in the
 pieces of tongue seasoned with salt
 and pepper. Toss two or three min Rutes over the fiFt and serve at once. Apricot RoIl-Sift one pint of four
 with three teaspoons baking powder, Ia little sale and one tablespoon sugar.
 Mix two tablespoons each of butter
 and any shortening and about three
 fourths cup of milk to make a soft
 dough. Roll out lightly and spread
 with a cup of apricots (er any dried
 fruit} which have been cleaned and stewed. Roll up and place in baking ! tin, with half a cup of juice drained
 from the fruit and baste with this
 during the cooking. Serve hot with sweet liquid sauce.
 Maybe some kind Sister of The Cor ner would send the Editor her sug- gestien for pretty but inexpensive draperies for bedroom windows? cannot get to town often, and as must make every cent count, I'd like to get some ideas from the more ex- perienced writers.
 CAROLINE FROM PRESTON. Dec 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20

hotel, at $50 month. to start. Csu,s back, two months from today, when you have learned that the city way of coming into woman's presence is
 with the hat in the handi"
 Too bad for him. wasn't it? But hs
 needed that lesson for his boorishnsss,
 you will agree!
 The lad wasn't bad at heart-eniy forgetful and careless. After two months of pretty hard sledding hs came back, a changed and sabeFs4 fellow. This time he was engaged. The friend who told me of the h.. cident stated that he was a, very val, uable empioye of the hotel oE1er, as- vancing till he had a good salary, working out of college hours until hs E was graduated and left the city fer his home town, where now he is a successful physician. I'll wager he has never forgotten that leshen in the city office. NEW -COMER TO NORWICH.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
AlBIc EATER IS ALWAYS A POOR CHRISTIAN
SOCIAL CORNER POEMS.
Every Day Philosophy.

.'. Every Day Philosophy. When. weariness with life my spirit "i fills,
 When deep disgust consumes me -.. with my lot, Draw some store Of comfort from the ills
 I hsvent got. To find that fortune at your coming
 flies, To- be bankrupt in health in fame,
 in purse, f Is bad enough but, I philosophize, It might be worse, .Ifcessantly we make a great ado, The mouth of Misery. is wide agape; But happier, we. I fancy, if we knew What we escape. The common woes of life are bad
 enough, Misfortunes fall as easy as the dew. And still for every morning steak
 that's tough. There might be two. This one is sick; his wayward fate cries out Against the leech, the calemel. the t.a bed, lQf 1nconsiderate person, cease to pout You might be dead! And this one hath the mitten: he has L wooed; .Vainly. alack, his wooing it has =: sped.
 Weli-even in this there's comfort rightly viewed
 He might be wed And here is one who whines; his all is swept
 Away in panic;. he has had to fail He should 1 think. be cheerful, that
 he's keat
 Safe out of jail. But late I lost a twenty dollar bill-- 1 And did wiring my haAds that
 had bllnderei? Not I, indeedi-fm very thankful stif Twas not a hundred. Seoth. should I e'er capsize wher
 walks are bad,
 And my. good elayicle involve in
 wreck
 Serenely I should say-how. very glaG It's not my neck. O trust me-better not to make ado At the few miseries of our common
 lot,
 There's millions of emf We onl,
 kHewi-
 We haven't got. Anon. :,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
BETSY BRAY IS TRUE BLUE.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Although have lived in Norwich but, a few years I have a love for it some. what like that of patriotism, therefere I feel that may join these who were born here and just resent the whole-, Sale criticism of our city which was published Dec. 18th in The Social Corner by a person who signed hin-s self Get -Up-And- Get" IR the first place that person admits he trades in Norwich for his own convenience. He has never come here for our comfort (continued on Page Thirsesn)
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
MOTHERS SHOULD DECIDE FOR
 THEMSELVES,

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: note the various opinions by way of advice given Perplexed. If I could speak to her fin all kindness l would say I consider the matter too delicate and serious for publicity.
 Many have passed through the same, or similar. trial but kept them in their heart. honing from year to year a change would come and the family
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
KIND WISHES FROM SALLY. sYcA.
 MORE,

To All Social Corner Writers: I find pleasure in extending to- all kind wishes and congratulations for the success of the Social Corner and the good times we have all enjoyed to- gether at our social club meetings. May we all be we'll happy, prosper GUS and may peace bless our country and the world.
 Some great things have been accom- plished, and more will be in the years to come.
 Christmas and New Years greetings to all!
 SALLY SYCAMORE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20

practice will enable one to arrange them where they will get the best re- suits
 For roasting 8 few apples or onions. brush off the top of the oven and set a small basin under the range cover towards the back to prevent burning. | have often baked a large biscuit in this way. This is similar to the old fireplace of our grandmothers in the past. Holiday greetings to all members.
 -I3I A NICHE.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
A BLESSING FROM FAIRY GOD
 MOTHER.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Chil-
 dren: I sit up and take notice. There is a call for old writers. so I thought I would write. I suppose Fairy God mother is Greek b the new writers,
 but bless you, my children I have noticed you all. You are all welcome in the Social CoFner family.
 With best Christmas wishes, I an FAIRY GoDMorHER
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
aeed's in His Heaven. stiII.

o7i Louella C. Poole. q troubled hearts. forget your pain, Your grief and loss. now once again i The merry Yule tide brings It's joy of giving, song and mirth 10 gladden. all the hearts of earth, Ard once more celebrate the birth . Of our great King of Kings! CeHe little birds and friendly beasts. And share with us the Yule+ tide feasts
 Earth spreads so lavishlyt. children. lei your voices gay hsnish all gloom and doubt away!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
The Way of Man.

King Solomon and King David
 In youth led wayward lives. Each had few affinities.
 Besides their numerous wives. But when old age came rolling on With all its aches and qualms. King Solomon wrote the Proverbs ' And David wrote the Psalms.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20
Be wholly happy for this Bay. And dance around the Treei

Ring, Christmas bells! Your message z. gives Faith to believe that Truth still lives!
 Ring, ring. with right good will For though humanity bruised breast Is throbbing with wild unrest. Man longs and strives yet for the best! Gods in His Heaven still!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-20

FAIRY GODMOTHER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07

II. B. 81, by Gallagher - Making
failure TO cancel fof record chattel
mortgages misdemeanor,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-02-07
69th Regiment c. A. c. On
Mercury Due Februay l6

| Washington, Feb. THE Goth regi-
ment. G. A. c., complete, made up of
Oregon troops and the 54th ammuni-
tion train complete, comprised, partial
ly of Californians, sailed from France
February 4 for New York. the war de-,
partment announced today.
Five transports carrying approx
mately 66OO men, sailed from France
February 4 for New York and Newport
News, the war department announced.
They included;
Transport Mercury, Bordeaux to New
port News, due February 16, with the
Sixty-ninth regiment G. A. c., complete
Oregon; 54th ammunition train com
pletc (Illinois, California and Texas) !;
635th stevedore company (South Caro-
lima and eastern troops).
Cruiser Huntington, Brest to New
York, due February 10, with eastern
troops and casuals.
The transport Heredia, st. Nazaire to
New York, due February 20 with de-
taehment base hospital numbers 66, Is
1 0ht ~ thtNc CaSuatl uAllCtTb.
The transport f. j. Luckenbach, St.
Nazaire to New York. due February
20, with two casual officers and wound
cd officers.
The transport Uerane, Bordeaux to
Newport News, due February 16, with
one casual officer of the military po-
I lice.
Three steamships arrived here today
with more than 5000 officers and sol
diers from all parts of the United
States, many of whom have seen ser.
vice. Tho majority were returning from
training camps or on sick leave.
The Espagne from Bordeaux brought
422 Officers and mss, including three
casual companies made up Of men from
New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania,