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Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
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Daar Social Corner Editor: With your r~rriseior I am going to answer Peter l-irS' letter She is i sister in good standing and on4 of tho popular sistern of the corner. and to ionore question she asks !s really rude. This same rroAlarr she brought UT is being widely discussed n fornius women's clubs, lec- turc halls. and also in the press. and " vhila if may be all right to take q one r'dca view [ don't think some really un- derstood the run of it. PetAri1ins Is un to dato in everything, also Mercia. and I nrasi.ne that was the how.
 Should wife have an allowance or lola 0ut f "rece;ve 9 salary?"
 The idea that wives shor7d be paid q salary. seems in some minds to be that rl}ey should haze some means IS they work hard Often. they work quite as hard as their husbands ard with her hoip h. earns enough for 2, living lf0t them all rnd also certain income for his own use.
 There are far more people Who Be Have however that a woman who is capabe to run a house and raise chil- dren o7 nart of the money allowed her is entitled h little more Herself. Why rot make it 50-58 and each have the same?
 l hHOH 4cNe CdIlllCt pS5 pd iu LCIs bu do think scores of married women have heard make complaints. some q them bitter as to how huniliated the9 have felt and how they have. suffered as the results of having to beg for ever, cent they Eet-are right. -'. Men spend a great deal of money or themselves feel at. liberty to do 50 an, i also spend Dooney on their useless com panions or n.latives which ought to b given at home The husband wishes t be popular so spends his wife's none: ! to do so. But am saying the time. vii come when the husband will have t meet the payroll in the family circle ev cry Saturday night. have heart many a woman say If had know i that I would. have to beg for ever 1 cent. I never would have married" 1 I know the divergence of opinion i l astonishing, but I do think that a wifi should have an allowance, if her hus
 band can afford 1t, or if he is, that kin
 of man that hates to part with hi l money. I certainly think my wife de
 serves an allowance.
 Good wishes for all.
 1 BROTHER AMOS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
DESCRIBES WEEKS rR1r

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sisters: have. written and I am afraid am forgotten. But I think of you often and the good times have when meet with you. I was away for a week and had a very pleasant trip. We left home around noon and vis- tied friends in Norwich and in. the ev- ening went to New London to take the boat for New York
 We spent 8, half day in New York and then had a two hours ride on train through country that we had not seen, before. -e.
 One day we went for; an auto ride and saw acres of beans and the building where they were canned... On the way home We came different way. We saw beautiful summer homes and lovc- ly grounds and flowers and miles after miles of the ocean.
 We came lnland then and say many asparagus hedg,- -also the littie stands by the roadside where one could buy igresh Vegetables berries and honey.
 Well ny trip is all over .poT and an at work once more, L. hone, tc meet with the Sisters at their next meeting in the Buckingham. With love to all.
 FAIR HAIR
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
WRITER'S SHOULD MAKE THEM
 D--r~--

Dear Social Corner Sisters: do not like to probe an old wound, but having always known lola, her quiet, unassum- ing ways and spirit of malice toward none, but charity for all" I can't help feeling sorry that she should have been misjudged, and do not doubt her sin cerityi when she expresses her regret. Do not be discouraged. lola. You have been 8 writer for many years and your letters are always full of interest and are in- structive as well.
 It seems to me that the owners of all these new names should strive to make themselves distinctive personalities on the Social Corner page as wen as at the meetings, for remember there are many of us who are unable to attend, and 1t is better to write so that readers will be able to associate a name with ideas even if they don't coincide with ours, than to be nonentity, and wouldn't 1t cause less friction If those who write fiction should l label it as such. and stick to their own pen names, or if they do not wish to have their identity known (and there may be good reason for it). then sign | themselves anonymous" We just get a | good idea of one writer when she 1 changes her name and we form a new mind picture which throws us off the track again, besides providing moro work for the Photographer.
 1 Peggy Ann: Oh, yes, soon learned, or rather guessed the identity of the owner i of the big olive green truck and it's ] iingiing contents. Will be very glad to make your acquaintance.
 | Uncle Sam's Daughter. You confuse me. I have received no letter from you. but think I can fathom the mystery.
 Kitty Lou: Your very instructive let ter received and [ realize my ingratitude in. not replying, but 1 have been waiting 1 till had a room settled so I could tell you how much I benefited by your ideas Be patient and you will hear from me and if you find 1t of any value, the So- cial Corner may have 1t.
 We are watching the building of q beautiful little schoolhouse of tapestry brick. It will have -four class rooms, ar assembly room and playroom There seems to me to be wonderful possibilitie. in that assembly hall. since it is in g neighborhoode with no church nor hall ot any kind. Is it to be used solely fol dances, or will we all. young and old rich and poor, benefit by it.? Let us hop, that a leader will be found to guide tn, children of Israel into the promised land of social service and clean recrea ton.
 PERsIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
WHEN JEALOUSY CROPS OUT.

Dear Cornerites: Try as hard as 1e may to avoid 1t. it's pretty difficult te avoid all traces of jealousy. We may disciaim it, but it's there underneath, ready to crop out at unguarded mo- ments.
 The cynical bachelor and the scornful spinster lose their disgust for lovers transports when once they themselves come under the glamour of love. The poor man forgets his loudly expressed hatred of wealth when he falls heir to a fortune. The impatient pedestrian quickly changes his criticisms of others machines when once he feels the steer ing wheel of his own car under his hands The failure in life finds his sarcastic re- marks on success disappearing forever when some chance turn of fortunes wheel sets the ball rolling in his direc. tion v At $ So when we find ourselves inclined to sit in the searts of the ecornful and cast careless or malicious criticisms ofthis oI that about us,s it might be wise could VI use the power of self lf-analysis. and ,see from whence our scorn springs Of course at first we'd find it easy to deceive our. selves here and to ascribe high and I6fty motives to our criticisms, ButAwhztiE ' the tFuth. about it a1i2
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
HOW CORN CAN BE CANNED
 WITHOUT LOSING ANY.

Dear Corner FoFks: If keep my promise Of letter a month for the year, tnis is my last chance for this month
 Am glad now that waited, for I want to tell Tidy Addly how I can corn. Have used the same rule for the last three or four years and never lost a can yet.
 begin by putting the rubbers on the jars, then set in some pan to sterilize i; i'll the jars nearly full of cold water. also put some in the pan and set on the back of the stove. Next put on the kettle to cook them in. with what cold water you think will cover the jars. While the water is heating in both kettles, cut nice tender corn from the cob and when the jars are hot pack nearly full with the corn, fill with hot water, partly seal, set in kettle of hot water and boil two hours. Have jars submerged when boiling be- gins. If water boils away and leaves tops uncovered it does not seem to affect the keeping quality of the corn. Alter boil ing two hours, remove from kettle, snap down the last clamp, stand tops down till l thoroughly cooled.
 When I can string beans boil them
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
.WEppING GIFrs ss YEARs AGo.

Sisters of the Social Corner: While looking over some old newspapers print ed eignty-hFe years ago. found the following list Of wedding presents re. ceiyed by a well-to-oo couple of that time. Wedding presents in those days were far more useful than ornamental and are such a contrast to those re ceiyed by the brides of the present day that I thought the sisters would enjoy reading the list.
 s'Groorn's present to bride: sidesaddle drawing in cr2yon of himself and ten dollars in gold.
 Brides present to groom: gold. watch and breastpin containing brides DOT trait.
 From brides mother: one pair Of wool blankets double-nine-patch quilt, and six gallons of apple butter
 From brides father: one calf and four tons of hay.
 From groom's mother: book Every Man His Own Physician, and one large quilt made entirely from clothes once worn by the groom. From groom's father: one pair cplts and a yearling heifer. From brides married sister: one 3aI Of plum jam and one towel. 1 From brides maiden aunt one dos and one cat.
 From grooms aunt: glass butter disl and one honeycomh bedspread. From groom's older married brother accordion and song book.
 From srcor's aunt; one sAnen o soap.
 From brides cousin Kate: one booI of poems, one recipe book. ten yards O sheeting and six sauce dishes.
 From Cousin Rates husband: on' hen. with fourteen chickens, a larg' cheese. and one pepperbox. 1 From "s. dear old friend" (evidentl! a former admirer): to the bride. al old painting by self. of Niagara Falls dore from memory and to the groom 9 handpainted necktie. .....-.,.,- ! From brides uncle: one snufroox sp' 1 one pair of iron candlesticks.
 From brides great aunt: one s1nal brass kettle. .,
 From groom's. cousin: one. pair , geese. .- .~ From brides brother: one ox yoke . | What would ?, bride Of today thin pf sI1cr 3 collection of wedding presents I, would have liked 10 have, given yo the whole list but was afraid 1t woui I make tre letter too long
 Best wishes to all from
 GRANDMA.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

SOCIAL CORNER POETRY. When tbs Chickens Come Home. Tou may take the world as 1t comes and
 goes
 And you will be sure to find That fate will square the accounts she
 owes.
 Whate'er comes out behind. By an things bad that a man has done, By whatsoever induced, Return at last 10 him one by one. As the chickens come home to roost. Sow as you will, there's a time 10 reap, For Inc good and bad as well, And ccnscicnue. whether we wake or sleep
 Either in heaven or hell; And every wrong iil find it's place, And every passion looscd Drifts back and meets You face to face When the chickens come home to roost. Whether you are over or under the sod, The result will be the same ! 1u cauaot escape the hand Of God, You must bear your sin and shame; No matter what's carved on marble
 slab.
 Wren ihe items arc all produced, Yu1U find that old Peter was keeping
 tho tab
 And th1 chickens come home to roost.
 Sent in by JOAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

[ matter of health and duty. If omitted because of distrust after reading my. letter it is folly, or if from dil&toriness or indolence or on the score of trouble 1t is unpardonable.
 Get up early in the morning, Go out in the fresh air, take brisk walk for , twenty minutes at first. All kinds of exercise is fine, but that of walking ] is most natural, horse riding the most , advantageous. The time for exercise is [ early in the morning or just before you go to bed
 Fresh air has snatched many from the jaws of death In other words change of air.''
 l 1 think what I have written a good
 medicine for poor circulation end ! weak heart. I don't think there is con gestion and don't really think you need 1 a doctor If they haven't helped you. Of | course any time your illness is of uncer- tainty or beyond your comprehension, a medical opinion better be had, I am ! not saying professional guidance must ] be omitted, on all and every occasion, i especially if it be good. I am an ad- | vocate that common sense should tell, | not only when to run for the doctor | but when to do without him.
 J. B.-You want to know how to 1 steam your liver. Let us suppose you ! know where your liver lies-on your i right side. First you wiring out hot cloths or 3 better way is to steam them : in a double boiler (that is the way I : dol and then place on the hot fannels. Ahout twenty minutes after. rub in olive oil with the rotary movement, you will ] be surnrised to see how that oil will
 fade away and it does d great deal of y good 10 steam the liver" ! A. For q good complexion read | the above letter, then try Janette's re ! cine for 2 good complexion This cant 1 be bought in the store, Janette says. '1 l know the cure for noor complexion i can't ha purchased in any store Buy 2 | lip stick ? pot of rouge, and 2 box ot i powder. BuH these two miles from i home. and walk out every day and see fl
 they are therc." The secret of a fine { complexion is something more than
 skin deep kidneys bowels, and the pores of your whole body must all dc 1 their share of work if your face Is youl ! fortune
 1 J. G.-I think you overrate me. Yor say you tal;- The Bulletin especial ! for my lettcrs. I am glad you tolt mo for it nohocvcs mo to be sure anG | write something that will be very bene . fetal tc vou You wanted to know tht !, size of Dublin and if 1t is larger thaI Belfast in population
 I believe the statesman's year book just issued. estimates the recent popu
 lation of Dublin at 299000 The lates
 ohtain@Dle for Belfast was 293,Qo0 il
 1913
 KITTY LOT
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
-LApY.s KN1rrnp SHOE.

Dear Corner Members. am sending the rules for making lady's knitted shoe. think these so much nicer than the crocheted ones, as they fit the ankle so much tighter. The rules are for size , or 6:
 With three needles, cast on 1os stitches --haying s6 stitches on each needle.
 Row 1-Knit 2, purl 2.
 Row 2-Same as Row 1.
 Row 3-Purl 2, knit 9
 Row Same as Row 8.
 These four rows form the patterns Work 10 rows. Now in the. center of ths first needle decrease as follows
 Knit two plain stitches together, .slir one. stitch, knit one stitch, drop slip stitch over stitch just knitted, follow pat, tern to the end of the row
 Decrease this way on every row in cen ter of first needle for IS rows, then pur five rows without decreasing. Now kni 20 rows plain, always decreasing two stitches in the center of every row, kni ?, purl 2 for q rows without decreasing bind off.
 Finish shoe with row of shell haYins , d. c. in each shelf. fastened down witt s. c. Sew on to soles, UNCLE SAAIS DAUGHTER.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
.lnet IiI.r a NInn.

Ta.a Is ,hs phrase they ioye 10 say, Just ui-l a man lou can hear It wherever you chance to
 stray.
 "Jg5f Lse a man. Tho wife of the teller the queen of the The sr.55 with the shiny new wedding
 r1- And the Ersn5-otberz. too, at cur sez
 vT ling "lust .-ss man. --z7Ev and r-s~tzh at times we grow, Just Ike 2 man" Nov and then boa5lful of what we
 know.
 Just like a man" "' Whatever our faHings, from day to day StuSy or giving our goods away. With a toss of her head. she is sure to Jus, like a man go Trauuou7ced strangers we bring to tea Just hike a man 2" ucedless CT every n7opriety, Just Ike a man go CrumbunS at money she spends fol
 spats Ard flmy dresses. and gloves and hats fsl wanting her stylishly dressed. anl
 that's
 Just Nike 8 man .' Wanting attention from year to year; Just fIc man 2" Srtr.u-ir hslrr=z --en she's not near "Jus- like a man DO .1uu..a0r.a often. and ruicb 10 demur .a1 rera r- 1- ho- We were. Yet soo-heI and blessed b.- the love o
 her
 Jus. Gse a man .'
 Edgar A. Guest Sent in by BALsAM FIR.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

sisters would send in how to can tomatoes for soup, in winter time. Won't some one piease' send 1t in for next Saturday.
 Hope you all enjoyed the trip and picnic at Gardner's S Lake.
 Here's a recipe for everyday cake Cocoa Cake: This makes 3 layer cakes. Three eggs, l 1-4 cups sugar, tablespoons cocoa, I teaspoon each of lemon and vanilla, ? tablespoons Of butter, pinch of salt, teaspoons bak- ing powder, 11-4 cups milk; cups
 Put eggs, salt, sugar, cocoa in & mixing bowtand beat till creamy. then add extracts. and milk. Stir well, then l add flour and baking powder. sifted out together. If.you put your mix ture thin in your layer pans you can have f cakes.
 Devils Food cake.-1-e cup butter 1::9 cup lard, l egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 l teaspoons of cocoa, 1 cup sour milk Fl level teaspoon soda in your soul milk, ? cups flour. Flavor with lemor or vanilla. This makes 2 layer cake 1 or one loaf cake.
 | Hope to see that recipe for Toma toes, in next Saturdays columns. E. M. R. c. P.
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in ealted water till nearly done. then put in sterilized jars and boil 25 min utes, finishing the same as with the corn.
 Have never canned any shell beans yet but a11 going to try some soon and will do them the same as the string beans.
 Last fall T sent in to you a recipe for tomato vegetable soup. Wonder if any of the sisters tried it? Had not made any myself at that time, but later filled t2 quart jars and it was delicious. Illus band says must have more of it this year.
 Thirty Two: Hope you can come to wildwood the S1st and get acquainted:
 Huldy: You are not so far away but that it would be a nice drive for the farm horse to the picnic.
 Etta Barber: Hope you can come to the lake and bring all the Plainfeld sis ters with you. I Social Corner Folks: Don't forg ct the TWICE TWENTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
rHANKFUL ro FRrENns-

Dear Social Corner Friends: of CiBb No. 2: I thank you for the flowers sent to the hospital to brighten the room for my dear husband in his last sick ness.
 Delish Deal and Chatterer: Your kind letters received and I thank you and all the other sisters for your words of sympathy. both written and spoken. Necia: Shall be glad to see you. My ? ace is not hard to find.
 MOLLY MAKEBHI IEVE.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

fast year teacher st westminis;er, Hii, is visiting Mrs. Jessie A Meade for the balance or the month
 Mrs. William l.. Davis has been fi for several weeks
 Mrs simon Rosenveis returned last week from a lengthy visit in New Yarl greatly improved in health.
 Recent guests with Mir and Mrs. o. car Hubbard include Herbert Smith. Mrr. Harriet Smith, who naotorcd from Mour Vernon, \. l.. Airs. Harriet e. Johnson and daughter. Helen. Mr. and Mra Hs-- ry Lisk and three children. Mir. and Mrs John oswian and their three chiidren All motored up from East Chester, ? T..
 The Westministe= plans for LzSor Day. promise a-.uch pleasure 10 all Eas attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

I.>fH. Ir.tr~ received some time ago vs- forwarded as requested.
 CHOCOLATE: Your name has be,E --rr.le- among the Social Corner mem 1-rs GYPSY. Your name has been added to thc Social Corner mcmber-np list. KIrrv Lot GIVES HELP TO
 OTHERS.
 Dear Social Corner Members: Good morning alt ! did say that ! was go- -0.7- ro g.ro u- plar- iu the Corner 60 .he new writers. but f you could see Ile letters ] hay' here to a-swcr you -r't ir--A ! needed private accrc- .ar-.
 t Won sav you gre having hard tiui1 with your heart your blood .oe- not circulate. -7i want to know ic ! thought it congestion and would med rr. hllu you and wished me to answer throu-r t'c Social Corner. You also say -'to an crt eo much hcln from your lct- tr-s. ' am going 10 thank you for fhst z-7isuc- as t-y my best to help al oar Nnd I am going 10 start ---+ In sr=7srI7E your questions.
 IT -0u have poor circulation fhe-c gro four rulc-: First keep the feet cozy ard warm Second. tho head cool and 1ird The bowels sufficiently opeu-vith --- dtet nGt "ro rhrsict and tho fourth rule Ia warm bsths and fresh air.
 Vow that looks ea-r but I want 10 ~7resz cn vour rl-n1 it i= not az easy r- t looks The warm bath when s-s7 for s--cisl nur0o=e should he Prom "a fo 1oo Ge--s=s and should be 7-C7 etnsr tsfore meals or quite s -Hs after Esvsr haths or full sf"--rh Tou ua~ take them daily for
 
 -o- r'ez1ii1ee=. once 2 week: but inc --1- ira ztral5 not degenerate into such -srue~o-' as to e0e-rate and eufeeble. | hzo any ether practice carried O excess
 F-zt Er Clean Inside and Out" - 7 h- inscribed on the walls of ~-v beauty parlor and over every r-r'or. ard in every drug store troU7d town. The apprehension of talk
 '. after warm bath which
 '7 8 popular degree. il quite 'rro7eous.
 warm hath is most excellent ltj1-c- i0 C1re Of dizeasa a7I ,nainte- --c- of hc7'th: it r1r={v disag-ccs but ts services are manifold. ard the intro iuctlon of baths for the poor is a noble istioaal donation.
 Cleanliness is a speaking adv. and aries with it the comforts of agreeable ceilings and permanent health.
 The exercise of rubbing one down Rf. the hath. the bending over and waving from side to side all adds tc Hn circulation There is nothing better r-~ t- snis zee for yourself
 The varsi hath is conducive 10 health is absolutely tho best substitute fol vercise and physics It equalizes, the ircuaton of the blood renders the skir ubtis and moist promotes free perspi ation. and relieves the body from . aver of thick. obstructive accumulation ,f scurf and oleaginous surfcial deposit nd SO proves salutarv giving thereby tn impetus to absorption and secretion Warm bathing acts beneficially on thu ddneys and liver, giving new life tC ach organ It helps the bowels anC 1omach Tn all cases of restlessness iotter known as low spirits, genera ,odily and mental depression, the warn ath Is most useful It trsnquilizes tn, Fhole system, induces a good night est. soothes excitability. stills an ir sgular and huctuating pulse and calm turbulent mind.
 The warm hath is imperative as
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27

The power of discernment between right and wrong and between wisdom and foeiishness9 is too important a power in: our character making to be liEhtiy con- sidered., Why not learn to knew motive before allowing thought to spring into words? A4littie self R-examination here may be surprising humbling.
 We are having a. delightful. August-a month which ought. to keep our Corner full of interesting letterss if we are not too busy canning. picklinga or vacation in # S F ni1
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
HOW To CAN CHICKEN.

Dear Social Corner Sisters As have just joined the Social Corner. l thought would send in the way I can chicken.
 Cut the chicken up in pieces pack in jars, one teaspoon of salt. i'll with boiling water. boil three hours from time the water starts 10 boil. I use a wash boiler with rack.
 A year after. if you want something good. fry chicken in butter. Thicken gravy.
 l can rabbit, and squirrel the same way, only add an onion, sliced. Fry in butter same as chicken.
 L. V. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-27
CHAPLIN

Rev. Robert Williams, dean of Albion college. 4Iichigsn, delivered a fine ser mon at the church Sunday last to a good sized congregation of attentive list eners. including a number Of visitors. Rev. Mir. Williams sermons on former occasions have been greatly enjoyed.
 Charles c. G2ulin has .scld his plzc, to Patrick Walsh. of New York.
 Henry Lamphear has improved the looks of his place by a new piazza
 The North Windhsm band is to give a concert at the church Monday even ing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward F. Segar and sons. Steward and Edward, were visitors at W. B. Gallup's, Tuesday and Wed nesday.
 MT. and Mrs. William N. Smith have been visitors at B. Ad- Welch'S.
 Rev. F. c. Pavy and three young men Of Mansfield. who have been camping in the Ashford woods attended church hera Sunday. Rev. AIr. Pavy took part in the cosing of the morning service.