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Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-14
SOCIAL CORNER POEM. EVENING AT THE FARM,

Over the hill the farm-boy goes. His shadow lengthens along the land, 4 giant staff in a giant hand; In the poplar tree, above the spring, The katydid begins to sing; The early dews are falling;- Into the stone-heap darts the mink; The swallows skim the rivers brink; And home to the woodland fly the
 crows, When over the hill the farm boy goes,
 Cheerily calling,
 GO. bossi co, boss! col col col" Farther. farther, over the hill, Faintly calling. calling still, GO, boSsi co. bossi co! co'!" Into the yard the farmer goes, With grateful heart at the close of
 day; Harness and chain are hung away; In the wagon shed stand yoke and
 blow.
 The straw's in the stack. the hay i:-
 the now;
 The cooling dews are falling;- The friendly sheep his welcome bleat, The pigs come grunting to his feet. And the whinnying mare her master
 knows. When into the yard the farmer goes, His cattle calling
 GO, bossi co. bossI co! co! col" While still the cowboy. far away, Goes seeking those that have gone GO, boss, co. boss! col co'!'' Now to her task the milkrnaid qoes. The cattle come crOwding through the gate Lowing. pushing. little and great; About the trough, by the farmyard
 pump. The frolicsome yearlings frislz and
 jump.
 While the pleasant dews are falling; The new milch heifer is quick and shy. But the old COW waits with tranduil
 eye.
 And the white stream into the bright
 pail flows. When to her task the milkmaid goes, Soothingly calling.
 ''Co'. boss. CO., boss! co! co! col" The cheerful milknaid takes her stool And sits and milks in the twilight
 cool.
 Saying 50. so, boss! so! SOL To supper at last the farmer goes. The apples are nared the paper read, The stories are told. then all to bed. Without. the cricllets' ceaseless Song Makes shrill the silence all night long The heavy dews are falling: The housewife's hand has turned the
 lock: Drowsily ticks the kitchen clock; The household sinks to deep repose. But still in sleep the farm-boy goes Singing. calling
 "Co'. boss, CD. bossi CO., co! COL" And oft the mlllSmaid. in her dreams. Drums in the pail with the flashing
 strea ms.
 MurTauring "So, bossi sol"
 U. T. Trowbridge. Sent i. hv TTAT
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Groton
FINE BROWN BREAD.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: It is a long time since have writ ten to the Social Corner, but it is not because I have forgotten you, for often thing of you all. and of the pleasant gatherings we all enjoy so much at the Buckingham Memorial.
 With the weather we have had think some Of us must feel as though we belonged to the shut-ins; but let us look up, not down, for l think the weather will soon tt9 brighter! You know the saying is we must have the bitter with the sweet.
 Best wishes and happy New Year to you all.
 am sending you recipe for old fashioned brown bread Git has beer tested for years):
 E Brown Bread-One quart white meal, one quart yellow meal, salt, mix together with boiling watel Quite stiff); then let stand until il cools; add to this when cool one quar- rye meal, one cup molasses. Rub ol mix we'll: smooth top with water; put in pan and cover. Cook si1 hours slowly.
 COMFORT.
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CHUMMY.
GREETINGS FROM cALLA LILY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: What an awful winter we are having. The weather man don't seem to think about us on our Social Corner day.
 Arabella, with the beans, and my self, were the only two to brave the storm. l wouldn't have been there, but a sad errand called me in another direction to pay last respects to one gone on beyond. I returned by way of the Buckingham to see the re- suit of the day.
 Let us hope that on our anniversary day the weather man will be more kind. and that the roads and trolley travel be more normal. We are looking for visits from our. other writers who get out seldom to visit us on the anniversary. Only an arti- cle of food for the table is requested. We have plenty of dishes. etc, so you need not bring them. Hope all our Franklin Sisters will be able to be with us.
 Married and Happy: Leave those sleepy people in bed and come up in March. My regards to Hubby also Deliah Deal: Trust my answer to your letter was satisfactory. Try and come down. Also Vira.
 Aunt Mary: See your son has been visiting this way. i Etta Barber: Come on down! The crowd is fine.
 ] Country Girl: Try and come to the net.
 New York Girl: have the books all ready for you in two packages. I was going to bring one to the Memorial fo1 you. Dady is well. Thank you fol inquiring for him; also. Deliah Dea the same. Don't forget. March 4th, Thursday our next Social Corner meeting. vii be there with my apron on, with the other workers, as usual.
 CALLA LILY.
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ONE WHO KNOWS.
AS IT SEEMS 10 RLuE.RARY.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Good morning one and all. While was by myself I was trying to count the numbers of writers for The Corner, but guess came a long ways from getting the correct number.
 If any of the Sisters know how many writers wish she would tell us. Maybe the Editor would, for oth- CTS might like to know as well as L
 We'll, Aunty, I saw your letter. l am glad you wrote just what you thought. If you think me jealous and selfish you are mistaken, for ] am not. When I answered Arlene Ms letter. I did not intend it for any of The Corner Sisters, and if any got offended I am sorry. I just put my self in Arlene Ms place. You know she said his mother was of "dom- mating nature" and thought that Arlene N. might be young and tim i'd girl and if she married him. and went to live with his mother sht might be imposed upon. At any rat,
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BEDS AND BEpDINc.

Dear Social Cornerites: This is a subject which cannot fail to interest every reader of The Corner. We were all born in bed and most of us are expecting to die in bed. During our lives we spend in our beds on an aver age one-third of every twenty four hours that we ive-some of US have to stay there even longer, if we are af- hicted by illness or accident. So we are all willing to admit that the bed is a very important article of household furniture.
 Some few of us realize this and are careful to look after beds and bedding, so as to get the most comfort out of both. But unhappily there are care less housekeepers who regard bed merely as place to tumble into when there is nothing better to do-no good book to read, or amusing play or con- cert or card party to attend.
 1t isn't a bad guess that much o4
 A< A~.< e< e-~< s.-
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THE ICE WATER HABIT.

Dear Editor of The Corner: How in the name of time did this Ameri- can nation ever get into that crazy habit of drinking ice-water, especlal- ly during the night? Everybody knows the old custom of having a pitcher of ice water left at the door of each room in a hotel, or at every stateroom on a steamer, until the Thermos bottle in- sured supply of ice cold water at any hour.
 Now, when used to study physiol- ogy we were told that wine glass of cold water would be sufficient to so reduce the temperature of the human stomach that it would not recover from the cold shock for an hour. Half the coughs and colds in winter result from this fool habit of people chilling the stomach.
 Why, in weather like that which we have been through during the past week, drink of cold water before
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she doesn't have to follow my advice, she might do as you did and live with her husbands mother, and if they did not. get along she'd know what she could do. Nor do believe the son would think less of his mother by living away from her. On the con trary, he might love her more He can love his wife and also his moth CT.
 But one of the women must come first, which should it be- mother or wife?
 Aunty, we are not all of the same makeup, what one will stand the other will not.
 Did you read what Rural Delivery said? Maybe she can say something more on this subject. , One never knows what they can stand until they try. Arlene N. might try. I, too, have a boy, and should he | marry I know I would love his wife dearly, but I would not expect her to live with me, for she would be young and old, and we should diff fer in many ways, and maybe never 1 get on together, so I will say to al the newly weds go and live by your 1 self, and peace and love will always reign in the family.
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NEW GARMENTS FOR OLD,

Dear Editor of The Corner: in read ing the letters of Self Supporting and others have wondered if these Sis ters. of The Social Corner and others have discovered what real economy there lies in me-dyeing.
 Nowadays dyes come in such prac- tical forms that. with a little ingenu- ity and patience, old garments may be made new for very little expense. Goods which have grown faded or weather worn, if dipped in some rich co4oring and dried and presseh as per directions will come out in a most satisfactory state of freshness-a mat ter worth while now, when everything woolen is costing so much. Blouses children's garments sweaters, shawls. etc, will provide new season of wear if so treated; and the first cost is very triding, while practice makes perfect i in this as in every other household
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STAFFORD,VIILE

George Cooley, who has been ill $ convalescing.
 Thomas Simonds of Somers; is with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. G. D. Cooley.
 Miss Violet Dauplaise of South Man. chester was the, guest of Miss Dor- othy Belcher over Sunday.
 Miss Helen Hulett, of Springfield, Mass, returned to her home Satur- day last, quite i'll.
 Mrs. L. NJ. Booth is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Grace West. in Spring field, Mrss.. for a few weeks.
 There was a Valentine social and supper in the NJ. B. vestry Thursday.
 The sermon subject of the pastor Rev. J. M. Won Deck Sunday morning next will be The Secret of Success is IInitY
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Dear, Sisters of the Social Corner: was very much interested in the let ter concerning the care of the hair, and I am going to look after mine.
 1 picked up the paper today and l thought should see so many giving thanks to One Who Earned a Di- ploma" for writing such an inStruc- tive letter, and let me tell you l was surprised when not one Sister took bella did, as she wanted me to see an answer.
 E. V. MI want to tell you my husband sits in all four corners. He is a very nice man, but is closely re- lated to Adam. He wants a great deal of waiting on at times: but as am an excellent cook and a model housekeeper, and a very devoted wife and a loving mother, and kind and thoughtful neighbor. l have nothing else to say.
 I feel as if I was writing my own obituary but I am not.
 Hills-de-I make your whiskey cake quite often. It is certainly fine. Kitty Lou-Where are you? I hear you have joined the Black Cat" con- test writers. hope you win in the contest.
 Uncle Sam's Daughter-Where are you? I wish you would tell me who Interested Reader can be-he never sends me a calendar. I for one feel sorry for the poor and needy this winter; and there are so many who are sick and need help. I wish we could make them all as con- fortable as we are.
 I am sure that have cake recipe that you Sisters would like. Chummy's Cake-Two cups sugar
 two teaspoons salt, one cup butter l three teaspoons baking powder, two cups milk, two eggs, four and one l half cups flour, one teaspoon mace This makes two loaves and it is very nice.
 CHUMMY.
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SAMANTHA.
HELPS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: This is how I clean my walk when it is all ice: take the coarse fine salt and sprinkle along the ice on the walk and let stand two hours; then lift it off with a shovel; it is very easy to get off and then It does away with having ashes and dirt tracked in the house.
 In using several kinds of silk and crochet cotton and silk from work ing themselves into a hopeless tan gle, soon as am through with them paste strip of an envelope cut lengthwise so the end that has the adhesive portion will catch. If handy a rubber band can be used with the same result. ? ' -r2 Before peeling apples if you pour boiling water over to cover them, and then let them stand 10 minutes, the peel will loosen, and you can peel il the same as you do tomato.
 The above helps are such saving of time and patience that want to pass them along.
 ETHELYN.
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HAVING A -ToUeH rIME.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I tell Mirandy we have not got to go to Maine to learn what winter weather is. Our back yard looks like a sec tion of the Arctic regions. and there is bank of snow out there that puts me in mind of the picture of the bank of snow at the North pole Peary left the American flag sticking in.
 Mirandy says: Joseph, when are you going to shovel out that back yard for me so I can hang out my clothes?'
 I've just been. looking at the al- manac," says I, but I can't find the date!"
 Whats the almanac got to do with it?" says sine.
 Why" says I, down the columns there it saysi Somewhat milder' and then little further down it says: A thaw.' guess that's when I'll do it."
 'T expect to hang the clothes out in that yard today. although it does look most unpromising just now. When l get you started you can, do wonders!"
 Have heart, Mirandy," says [ We ain't got but one life to live. Couldn't you hang them rags up in the attic for a week or two so Ma
 
 some of her mistakes? She'll clear that yard if we'll give her time!''
 Joseph" says she, you know me well enough to know I never am in waiting mood. Nature grows fire wood for you but she don't split it ur ! in stove lengths: and Nature blan- { kets the earth for you but she don't make paths under the clothes lines You have never taken to that word l 'Now!' It is a great word, Joseph and you might as well get move : on!"
 Mirandy always makes me sweat before get started. I bet was | redder than a billed lobster and I says Where's my boots and tippet ant mittens? If I've got to be bundled up!'" ~.aA
 Your boots" says she. "are where you kicked 'em last night in the cor per of the back hall. I noticed you1 l tippet on the floor near the set tubs 1 in the kitchen, and I always keep ar ] extra pair of mittens for you in the closet. I'll get them for you!"
 came near alarming the luck 1 That's what fellow gets for havins methodica1 wife. Inside of Is min. utes l was all done up and looked al 1 bulky as submarine diver It tool me some time to find the snow sllov. 1 el. but before noon Mirandy had m, ] out in the back yard. .--. .> was so mad I went out hoping Pc 1 freeze to death. or turn into snow man, but I couldn't do either I hat to work hard to keep comfortable Mirandy come 10 the window, ana | tried to f1irt with me to keep my spirits up but I didn't look her way was working!
 UNCLE. JOE.
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MANNERS AND TABLE MANNERS

Dear Social Corner Sisters: So much has been said in regard to this subject I feel as though I must add few lines. have in my mind two Sisters, one a happy go lucky, the other more serious.
 A little boy came in to the home of Happy -Go-Lucky. In the course of time the aunt watched his manners and table manners and said, You must not do so and so.
 After the aunt married and had home of her own she invited the little boy to her home for lunch. to 1 correct his manners and table man ners. Did she? Yes. He is a perfect little man. and she has watched him through to his 21st birthday.
 He remarked to his mother, after returning home from dinner at the aunt's home. My aunt will yet have me eating my soup with a fork!" think boys need looking after more than girls, for boys are always in hurry and must be ready for that football game
 Mothers. look after the manners ! and table manners of your children SATURDAY EVE,
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NORTH WOODSTOCK

No church service was held Sun day as the roads were impossible.
 Mir and Mrs. L. J.. Leavitt were the guests of Loran Dixon in Sturbridge Tuesday last.
 The committee appointed for the house. house. canvass met at George Deans, Wednesday evening to com plete the plans to be carried out.
 Orlando Hubbard, a boarded at the town farm, died there last Friday Burial was at the Woodstock Hill cem. etery. U M. Perrin was in Boston, Thurs. day.
 L. J. Leavitt and F. E. Barret. hay, been appointed appraisers on the Chas Breed estate.
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GREETINGS FROM .KEzlAH poo
 LITTLE

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Will try once more to write you. Wrote several weeks ago. but my letter went astray. Not any fault of the Editors, though. Hope to see some of the Sisters before long Interested Reader: thank you for nay pretty calendar. It is in use every day. - The Reader: Sent a card to you and others, but they were lost on the way. Will try again soon. Was glad to hear from you.
 Am as much interested in The Cor ner as ever, and your letters are read each week by me.
 Am looking forward to meeting some of the Sisters before long. Hope you have all and will escape the fui
 KEZIAHs DOOTITTI, ,E
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MopEsrY IN SPEECH REPRESENTS QUALITY

or in hotels for whom they do mend ing weekly; it is not hard work, but the average man is so helpless when it comes to handling needle that he is glad to find somebody who will re- place the missing buttons, darn the socks and in general make up for the mischief done by the average laun- dress or laundry.
 In some neighborhoods women save much by swapping work-one who can sew, or trim hats or manicure or shampoo or mark linen will exchange with some, neighbor awkward at any of these things; but with ready money, or able to give credit in dry goods, etc. in compensation. The field is not half worked in many rural sec tions. and is a profitable one. in the opinion of
 e7 ISABEL.
 Windham, Feb. 9th.
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WOODSTOCK

son M of of New o York % are guests a'o of Hen Hen ryl Froehlich and family.
 Mrs. Harold Bloom leaves this week to attend the wedding of. her brother, Winn Butler, at Attleboro, Mass
 No mail was received in this end of the town for four days as the roads were impossible.
 Miss Agnes Racine has returned to Bridgeport.
 Miss Ruth dodge who attends the Willimantic High school. spent last week with her mother. Mrs. George Dodge.
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MoLAssEs LAYER CAKE.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I won der if you would like my recipe for Molasses Layer Cake, as sugar and eggs are so hard to get. This is my recipe:
 Moiasses Layer cake-One cup ot molasses, one cup of hot water. one teaspoon soda, one teaspoon cinna- mon, one tablespoon of shortening two cups of flour, salt to taste. Bake
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.FArE AeAINsr .rHEM..

Dear Social Corner Sisters: How are you all this cold winter? What fine day February 9th was for your win ter picnic.
 I want tell you there were two disappointed girls CD in Groton on that morning. Nancy and I had planned to go. I told the captain I likely it would storm Every time I wakened would hear the sleet against the windows; but we had hopes of clear weather in the morning. Fate was against us again. for Nancy and I have planned for six months to meet with the Sisters. At Cigars, Nancy was i'll. There was another picnic
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Don't hunt after trouble, but look for
 success, You'll find what you look for; don't
 look for distressi 1T you see but your shadow, remember,
 l pray That the sun is still shining, but you're
 in the way. Don't grumble, don't bluster. don't
 dream and don't shirk; Don't think of your worries, but think of your work; The worries will vanish, the work will
 be done No man sees his shadow who faces
 the sun.
 Sent in by TIDY ADDLY.
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INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS.

MA: Card received for Interested Reader and forwarded. 4
 THE S. c. EDITOR thanks the sis teTs ior the pretty cards and cheery sentiments received on his birthday.
 CLUB NO. 2's surprise for the s. c. Editor was a complete success. It completely fitted the occasion. Thanks.
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uARY's FALLS

Mrs. Frances Maine, her brother,
 E,isna Chesebrough, and son Orville, who have been i'll with influenza. are recovering. Mr. Chesebrough was se- riously i'll for a few day. The doctor who was called found that heavy snow blocked the road so he could not come up from Ashaway, but Tuesday
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Dear Editor of The Social Corner: Please let me express to- One Who Won Her Diploma my sincere thanks for her very valuable advice in regard to methods of stopping the falling -out of my hair.
 Already l have begun to follow her suggestions, and I feel sure that what she advises is. going to benefit not only nvself hut o+hor readers of your valuable and helpfnl page.
 ARAREILA
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Are You Losinc aPene,

Do you feel tired all the time? Dee4 your back ache? Do you feel you are not so spry as you use to be? Middle aged men and women often blame on- coming old age for loss of ambition and energy when it is overworked Of dirordered kidneys that cause them to feel old before their time. Foley Kidney Pills tone ID and invigorate the kidneys, banish backache. rid the blood of poisons. Rev. w, F. M. Swyn- dole Macon. Ga; writes: T am ready any time to speak for Foley Kidney Pills" Lee 6 Osgood Go.
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sueAR cooklE REclPE.

Dear Readers of The Corner: Can one of you give me the fashioned rule for making sugar cookies, now that the sugar shortage Is nearly over? The recipe I mean had dash of nut meg, making a delicious cooky.
 I can do very we'll with. molasses cookies, but think it quite an art to make sugar ones;- so shuld appreci- ate any helpful hints from The Bulle- tin readers.
 SWEET TOOTH.
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in layer cake tins. When done put jellS between the loaves and sprinkle sugar over the top.
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MACPE1ERSON ON,S
Dollar Day Specials
 THAT ARE MONEY SAVERS

Mems Wool Shirts and Drawers were S25O to $40O lS5 Mems Heavy Shirts and Drawers SIPS to $2OO LOO Mackinaw Coats were 5000 and $15.OO 75O Sheep Lined and Leather Lined Coats S5 to S SS5O Ladies Rancoats ony 9, were S75O to S5OO 39S ChiIdren's Plush Hats were $2OO and $25O lO0 Children's Sets Scarfs and Toque A5O zy5 Negigee Shirts (stiff cus), S35O Z95 Negigee Shirts (stiff cufs) $25O ......S l95 Mems Fibre Silk Hose, 75c-3 pair for lOO Mems Sweater Coats were $500 3.95 Ladies Sweater Coats were $120Ot $15OO $lO5O Mems Golf Caps were $O 65c Mems Silk Neckwear, were 5Oc-3 for lVU Mems Wool Gloves, SIPS lOO Mems Golf Caps S5O. LOO Boys Holeprcof Hose 75c-2 pair for LOO 50 dozen Soft Collars 25c grade5 for LOO Ladies Fibre Silk Hose were Sl50 LOO Ladies Raccoon Coat, $375OO $35OOO Ladies MusLrat Coat $25OO0 S95OO Ladies Opossm Coat, $3OO.O0 S25OOO Ladies Wild Cat Coat was $2OO00 .......... $15OOO 10 Per Cent of On Fur Scarfs and Muffs
 10 Per Cent. Of On All Mems Goods Not Listed Above THESE PRICES ARE FOR DOLLAR DAY ONLY iNo Exchanges No Memos All Sales Final II
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Every Woman Wants

THERE Is ao advertising mediua ls Easter.l S5isneeSicut e11al u The Bull ietiE for business rasr.ss
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GRATEFUL FOR HAIR HINTS.

Stonington.-
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cHUMMY's CAKE.

Windham, Feb. 9th.
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FACE THE SUN.

Sent in by JIM.