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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
SOCIAL CORNER POETRY,
nHRIsrnrAs aIFT.

MOTHERS CHRISTMAS GIFT. It never comes to Christmas but think about the times. We used to save our pennies and our nickles and our dimes &AH.A,E' And we punched them altogether. even little baby brother Put h something for the; present that we gave to mother. We began to talk about it very early in December, -'.. N' |' Twas a very serious matter to us chil- dren, remember, And we used to whisper nightly our suggestions to each other. For by nothing cheap or taWdy could we show our love for .motheH+St Hers must be a gift of beauty, fit to gymbolize her ways, It must represent the sweetness and the love that marked her days. It must be the best our'mofiey aAS com- btned had power to buy, And be something that she longed for nothing else would satisfy. Hars 1t nattered not the token, once the purchase had been made, X It was srnuggled and hidden and with the treasures laid &s". And we placed our present proudly ir her lap on Christmas Day, .SF And we smothered her with kisses and we laughed the tears away. It never comes to Christmas but I think about the times,
 We used to save our pennies and our ntclkles and our dimes; And the only folks envy are the sisters and the brothers
 Who still have the precious privilege oi buying for their mothers.
 By Edgar Guest. Sent in by Yellow Daisy. ?
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09

what does he gain per cent? If Ducket at Venice be worth 120s and at London 5s. I'd. at what price is the exchange made for the Ducket of 120s. in tranAe porting from Venice?
 Was very sorry to hear of the death of our Corner sister, Five Willows. She had been in feeble health for long time, 90 had never written many letters, or had g chance to get acquainted with many of the sisters.
 Red Clover: Your card reached me all right, and I was pleased to be remem- bered. Hope you enjoyed your trip.
 To the would-be Corner writers who have not yet had the courage to to write, I would say now Is the time to spunk up and help fill the page.
 Pices: Did you know that wedding bells are soon to ring?
 Christmas greetings to the editor and all who are interested in The Corner page, from
 TWICE TWENTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
VIEWING NEW ENGLAND SCENERY.

To the Editor and Sisters of The Cor ner: am writing again, as am shanned to see so many advertisements on our page. I know that we do need them to know where and how to buy, but, as an- other sister wrote a while ago, we ought to be able to fill the page with 50 many writers in the Social Corner. Let us each do our share from now on.
 Grand Juror: Thanks for the lovely card I received
 Historian We don't hear from you often.
 Rural Delivery: went and saw that place you wrote about, SauaM Rock Had never been there before. But the man of the house had and he says that someone must have blasted the rocks for you can not go down as far as before. The view Is grand from the top and was so that Sunday this fall with all the trees in their lovely fall colors. couldn't so down 1n the valley before, for I wouldn't have had the strength to come up I did go down about 50 feet; but I was pulling when I returned to where the children were The rocks were so steep that and the children got on our hands and knees to look over the edge of them. But you certainly have the rocky roads up that way. Do you live in the white house near where we turn to go through the woods?
 we had only 2 slight accident that was conical. Turning in the woods tue Lizzie went over a rock and the radiator just enptied itself But We finished the trip O. K.
 We were at Beach pond the last Sun day of october Oh, how cold the wind was blowing over the pond. But in the 1 pines near the eastern slope T picked | some big yiolets like those in May. was surprised Then towards s.o.c1oclz 1T i the afternoon we heard a roar coming over the eastern woods and big plane 1 came sailing oyer the pond just as slow
 las could be. It looked like a big whit
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
.TIIELYN
HOLIDAYS AT THE OLD HOME
 STEADS

Dear Sisters of the Social Corll.r: Once more the national holiday dt Thanksgiving has been observed and many pleasant gatherings of family and friends have surrounded the table to enjoy the specially prepared dinner. As We read about Thanksgiving day in earl fer years, it seems that invitations were all directed for the children to come home to grandma's and grandpa's house. And l am sure We al like to hear about those old houses that some of which are now vacant, but not all It Was great pleasure to me to spend Thanks giving this year in an old homestead, beautifully located on hill, with wIIe range of view. Across the valley ', the eastward the mountains with their bIr- ren trees and exposed cTaggy rocks au- | peared mighty i'll strength as great de lenders and yet as I looked on this | scene of nature there comes with it a ] sense of peaceful rest and quietness. To the westward of this old homestead l about two miles away We see a large city | where the factories and other various industries are closed for this day. The old house was built in 174O and stIj retains its form of the long ago, though ! Improvements and repairs have added much to it's preservation. This is the i ideal place for family parties at all times of the year.
 Our hostess entertained ten at dinner which was worthy of all that makes the appetite respond. A E 1-2 ID. goose was the leading feature of the bill of fare. Roasted with finely seasoned dressing, the victim was served from a very large pure white china platter. This dish was first used on my grandmother's table iu service for a Thanksgiving dinner Gg years ago and it has many times occu- pied first place on similar occasions since then. EsCallOped oysters, yegc- tables, pumpkin pie, mock cherry pie loaf cake and walnut cake We're the es- sentials. We all had a very pleasant time mid most agreeable surroundings These family gatherings mean so muct to us as we look back. They recall tC our memory those who have once coupled a place at the table with us, and the vacant chair perhaps now is filled by new members that have been added tC the circle, by the side of a son or daugh' ter. And so the old homestead whicl has stood 1S2 years, a mute sentinel welcomes each generation as they come
 and the glow of the ffreside gives cheei
 to the little folks just as warm ans bright as mt did in grandmas day.
 Best wishes to all,
 JENNIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
A HAPPY THANKsGIyING.

Dear Social Corner Friends: We re- ceiyeds an invitation to spend Thanks giving in Southfngton for which M. and were thankful, knowing we would get turkey there, while if we remained at home our bill of fare would not in clude the luscious bird. So we accent ed the invitation and on the morning of November 30th, the car was rolled out to our side door and given drink. Then plenty of robes were put in and loaf of old fashioned raised cake such as Aunt Julia used to make and have on this holiday in years that have passed, We then put on plenty cf clothing and last, but not least, the fur cape that I'm not separated from when out in A car whether winter or summer, and tied an old fashioned Nubia under the collar to my cape. After the operation 1t was only with difficulty that I; could turn my head in either directiou-afd looked as if was about to start for the polar regions, but as the one who is trying to Bring up mother seemed satisfied as to my being sufficiently pro. tected, I took seat beside the driv- CT and we were soon on our way On reaching Hartford at Morgan street we turned to the right and enjoyed a ridt through the nice clean streets of Farm. ington. How quickly one can tell where
 people are prosperous and ambitious bS
 the surroundings of their homes? W,
 soon reached PlainNiile the home of
 ''Trumble Cheer" which gives us in.
 formation regarding regarding electrica business as well as queer happening,
 Among the Trade"
 \ We passed Oak Lawn cemetery
 which is on the hill with well ar
 ranged chapel for people who come iron
 a distance to bury friends and the peo 1 pie in Southington, too, feel proud O their well kept cemetery. As you approach southington iron lnnrth or south you see the pretty lit
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
DOUGHNUrs AND FRUIT CAKE.

DoUGHNUTS AND FRUIT CAKE.
 Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: If l may call you so. am not a member, but have been an interested reader for some time. see my letter did not go tn the waste basket, 30 I thought I would try it once more as Thanksgiving has zone by for another year. was reading some of the letters which told or things that the writers were thank fvl for and 1t made me think of the old Iady who said that she had two teeth and she was thankful that they both hit. Surely we have lots to be thank tul for if we only stop to think of them. We had gathering Thanksgiving and there were eighteen, of the family at home. made some over 40 pies, which some think is quite a lot, but make as many every year so don't think much about 1t. We had turkey and chicken and cakes, with all the fxings and fruit besides. I have a good recipe for dough- nuts which wish some of the sisters would try.
 DouEhnuts: One-half cup sugar. one halp cup sweet cream. one cup milk (sweet), two eggs, well beaten; two tea spoons of cream of tartar, one cup of soda, one-half teaspoon of nutmeg, a little salt, flour enough to handle well.
 also have 8 nice cheap fruit cake which is very good. As have tested it will send 1t. ID
 Fruit Cake: Measure one cup butter, two cups sugar, work the sugar. and but ter together, one cup each of Raolasses and sweet miHS;l beat four eggs sep arately, add the yolks to the butter and sugar, take four cups of flour sifted with level teaspoon of soda. one pound rais- ins, one-Quarter pound cltron, mix the fruit and stir It into the -four. one tea spoon cinnamon, one teaspoon cloves, all so one whole nutmeg grated: add the flour and lastly the whites of eggs. l bake it in two 1oavey which think will keep year. Bake in a slow oven for two houre, RURAL AUNTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
soclAL, -c6sNlER .EVENTs.
Asf.. ...- Sx.aT 2 = -.1a. -.. December 13. Club No. 1, meets in FEa1Alin halts. a Willtmantic.
CLUB NO. I MEETS DEcEMpER IS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: As I am chairman Of the dinner for Club No. 1, Dn December .1sth. am writing to urge Hotsr attend&hce.s The sisters say I eannot get a dinner without soliciting lcr It. but q have Ao telephoneF so we WiN have to have a volunteer dinner. So k is up tcg4hsS Members to bring some ming qgooaoFor dinner. You cannot all bring ten cent cake and have a tur-- key dinnerss So it is. up. to- the members whether they T1ave a good dinner or pot. I WilE7SeExe whatever you bring x
 T.Would tdier a programme but do not mew who-has ttalent, 80 will faslk for volunteers foE a. programme. If 'no~one san gings plltzJar 500 deck of cards in Fopr pocket ande entertain, yourselves D
 Bring plate, scup, ssDoon and fork as
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
AWFUL |: TROUBLE. R ]! ] l ] !: $ CONSTIPATION 1T 5. -.s:5 a-4 -so raI..- ..'.-c- e ..sr t4rs do-) ss 'Es~- tr,s .,-,5asf ?r Conquered by "FRuIT-A-TlvEsn .~.4FhS FGnous FrGitf Medicine.

fei Main str Ftshhnrg, Mass. I purchased Fruit -tives' end u tAemi for CoAstipatIono over TWO ra ago. T tn6gght.' ty nj MHif ght g Ii help sjiI, laa spd flaa not 4aEpess Imore, oggon mayst- inag gfhe' 70 1y-ssnrpriss wt1eup 9I ssutfa the treat4e6E net i6hly' tsgrlatsd the action Ot my bowels. but also acted e c tOnic.1tozthSdwhsle system and buflgl me up-fn-evety way y Fsa'
 sa I~hgye beens~a 3Oug sufferer, with coHI patton and nevggr have I foGnd Anzthing to equal thjs Nasia medicine -EEHit-attrassag l&veaoAsfvsA 'asme ptrepgth and my general health has mpTbyed Inaseriat sso,, S.-ls "-f.'s~ so, s-,s@ @
 JAMES A. PULLMAN. , sFFuIE-a-tlVes'' e "Fr6it Laxo Tah. Issjs mads'SfSm' ffiiit' jfiess ans lsrg ia'ths asst1 'tsg!a lkaa~r lSr GeNstipetien. Ac.s.ros- te1hay,ss
 sA bo4 stoE sS saSi.sass si Sias sss ss nA zloes .'crp nUm FRUITaA-TTNEs
 oGDEETsBUREs N. '. \
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known brand has usually to turn down something as good" before he can get what he asks for.
 I think substitutes arg expensive at any price Always get what you go for.
 Many thanks to the editor for check. It is just what l wanted to get the desired article. +-TUFT N
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
FILET DESIGN FOR A VEST

ners of the roll collar if desired, or the corners may be trimmed with small embroidered dots as shown in the illustration. The plain part of the vest below the triangle Is also trimmed with em. broidered dots done in satin stitch.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
A NEW NAw OF COOKING SAUSAGE

Dear Social Corner Members: Like so many others I have been too busy to write for some time. Some time ago one of the members wrote of visiting somewhere where they served dried beef gravy with sausage. I wish you would try my way of cooking sausage. Fry the: amount of sausage you want for meal and cut in small pieces after draw ing of the grease. Pour over some milk and when it boils up thieken with
 little flour mixed smooth with cold milk (By the way your thickening vii
 always be smooth if you use fork t, mix the flour and milk yithl We .lart. very fond of sausage cooked this way
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
FRANKLIN

Friends of Mrs Jeanette Hoffman were saddened to hear of her death. which Oc- cured Dec. at her late home in FrsnSl- lin.
 On Dec. 25, 1921, Mrs. Hoffman suffered an attack of acute indigestion and had been confined to her bed until death re- lieved her from her suffering. Mrs. Hon- man was a native of Scotland coming to America in infancy with her parents. Her husband Frederick A. Hoffman, died April 22, 1900. A daughter, Clara, dieo in infancy, and son. Fred, died in 1908.
 Surviving her are the following chil- dren: Miss Ella Hoffman, Mrs. Fred H. Race and Mrs. Frank A Roclwood of North Franklin. Miss Florence Hoffman and Herbert Hoffman of Norwich: Ave grandchildren, Feed H. Race, IT, of New York, Misses Florence and Ella Rockwood and Frank Redwood. Jr-. of North Franklin and Frank O. Hoffman of Fitch burg. Mass, and one great-grandchnd, Fred Race, of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09

The vest and roll collar are still very popular for waists or dresses this Spring, and this dlet design trims a vest in a most unusual way. Make the triangle given here using very fine thread, and guaging the stitches so that there will be eight meshes to the inch. Insert this in the top of g vest as shown in the sketch, fastening it in place with button-hole stitch. Finish the top of the vest with a simple picot The 6let triangle may be repeated in the two lower cor
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09

Woodbury-The amount raised ia towI during the annual Red Gross menIoerBhtI drive was S2s3. Miss Lottie HitcAcock was in charge of the drive and WAS as- sisted by the Girl Scouts.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
THE SOCIAL CORNER
GOOD NATURE HAS NO SUBSTITUTE

usual. and remember Franklin hall, WAhmantic, December IS. -'
 -~ ROSE LEE
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
AN AMERICAN IN EUROPE.

 Tis fine to see the Old World, and trav- ei up and down ''' Among the famous palaces and cities of tenown. s',r ''tt 10 admire the crumply castles and the statues of the Kings. But now I think I've had enough of sntiquated things
 So It's home again, and homeseagain,
 America for me! My heart Is turning home again, and
 there I long to be.
 In the land of youth and freedom be-
 yond the ocean bars,
 Where the air is full of sunlight and the flag Is full of stars. Dh. London is a mans town, there's powOr in the air:
 And Paris Is a woman's town. with flow srA her hairi -......r.s--........ dNFese sweet to dream in Venice, and it's KTsat to study Rome; But 5FQIlS tps itysn nEs tiieFes is no p X O0 ag essen rS I:l, y.f'.ii''. '.''n But hand, my dear. In. ssggl.asisesr T srd Mound
 5ts ,fhs sea- roi Ie6FkSi nf Room Enough baEss '
 flag $. tty efF stars ,.s Y.
 s,;. i5,;i 3'sg .f Henry, YanDyke;
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25
REALTY TRANSFERS

Peter Enbysll to Catherine Enbysk.
81, Z l-2 Lots IL and IL, Blk. 3. Ra-
ley's Add, Pendleton.
VIM. Albee to Warren =. Hamilton,
$1,000. Mcte and bound tract in Sw
II Sec. >. TIP. I, y. r.. 33.
Cora 4. Abbott TO Martha a. Loun-
dasin, 81. NE Ia NE Ia. Sec. Is,
Tp. 4, y. r. 2S.
Jess c. McAtec to J. 4. Horn and
Fred Price 1915. W I-2 NE Ia Sec.
10. TIP. >, y. r. 81
Jessie NJ. Gentry to Mrs. Frances W.
Powell. $40. Mcte and bound tract in
NE IL Ne IL Sec rs. y. II. 3s.
NJ. f. Meyers to Claude o. Meters.
S-4oo. : IL Ne IL Sec. .. TIP. ,, y.
r. %.
Amy Campbell to Edward Morgan.
500. Biz. 55, Goes First Add. stan
field.
Geo. SPino to Peoples Whse.. ss5e.
Lots : and l., Sec. 6, Tp. I. $. II. 81.
Roy MeTtin 20 ]. 3 SV-itzier. sSOb.
Lot 8. Biz. -. WardweIl-s Aed. Una
lila.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25
GOOD WEATHER CAUSES
IMPROVEMENT IN CROPS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.--Growth
and harvesting of crops have pro-
gresscd satisfactorily since September
/ under generally favorable weather
conditions, the semi i-monthly crop
notes of the United States department
of agriculture states. The drought in
the southern states broke about the
10Th OF the month and showers pre-
vailed over the entire region. Rain
is still needed In Colorado. Frosts are
reported from Washington, Idaho and
South Dakota. In some sections OF
South Dakota from Minnesota the
ground is reported too dry for pluw-
ing and the seeding of winter wheat.
As rule, plowing for winter wheat
and rye is well advanced and seeding
is beginning in many areas. preparu.
ton OF the land for these crops is
somewhat backward In Texas and Ok
hhoma. Thrashing Of spring wheat,
'''' nj harley Is nearly over, Disap-
pointing yields are reported from
many states but on the whole, while
wheat and barley have made good
yields. the yields of oats have not av-
rIagrd high. buCkwhcat Is generally
in good condition and some early
fields shave been cut The crop has
suffered some injury from frost In
MARYLAND. Thrushing ur rice has been
intcrfered with by rains in Louisiana
and the grain in shocks is deteriorat-
ing due TO too much moisture. Grain I
sorghums are being harvested In ok t
iahoma.
Hay lands look good. as rule:
and an unusually large second crop Of.
the grasses will hc harvested. Alfalfa I
has been helped in many areas by re-
,ent rains. Considering the time of
he year pastures are in excellent CON.
lition in practically all sections. Ger
ain areas. however. in Minensota.
colorado and New Mexico. report the
iced Of rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25

Eighteen ladies' were present at the
meating of the Women's Community
Clnh Wednesday evening Mrs. Grant
Chittenden and Mrs. Frank Done were
onnointod to serve on the sick COM
mittee during this month Outlines
for the study of Oregon history and
current events, which the club has de-
cided TO take up, were discussed Aft
or the business meeting the health
committee entertained with a short
rrogram. Mrs. I. NJ. Schannep of PEN
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25
FAMOUS CHICAGO OPERA STAR GIVES HER SECREE
RECIPE FOR HER FAVORITE DISH SPAGHETTI

hand, too, the 4 cup grated cheese.
Now you are ready for the duet.
On another burner, one melts the
vegetable fat over moderate fire,
adds the flour gradually, the seas
onings, stocks, and the tomato pulp:
stirring slowly the while. Has the
sauce now smooth, thick consis-
tency, and a spicy aroma? Then
rinse and drain the spaghetti, and
blend with the sauce, le-heating in
double boiler. One must not forget
the cheese. That is the dramatic
touch one needs. Let it. be added
to the spaghetti, either as a golden
layer on top, or blended with the
whole as q delightful surprise, When
the cheese is melted and the
whole piping hot your work OF
art is complete, and ready to serve.
You may be sure it will receive an
cncore!
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25

"It is very simple to cook spa
;hetti", declares the prima DONNA
but to make from it dish so lds-
,ious, so completely satisfying that
one would readily forego all the
other courses of the meal includ-
.,g dessert for another portion OF
6 that is truly on ar+, Here is
che secret I shall give you!
zone cooks one quarter pound
spaghetti in boiling salted water,
until it is quite tender. To the
cheerful accompaniment of the
boiling, one gets ready the ingred
tents for the sauce the two table,
spconfuls of vegetable fat two
tablespoonfuls of flour the salt
and paprike (never too much for
my taste)- the Y cup brown
stock and z cup tomato pulp,
which should be quite thick from
long cooking. One may have on
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25

par! of the Virginia crop is going into
storage and the same Is reported from
Missouri, Washington is marketing
early pears and prme shipments have
begun from Idaho, with quality excel
lent. The prune harvesting is i'm fun
swing in California. \ very large
crop of grapes is being harvested in
California but there is a great short
age of refrigerator cars and no relief
of this situation appears to he in sight.
The prospects Of the Florida citrus
crops are very prumising Tangcrincs
are producing heavily. The lime crop
us moving. The harvest of the bean
crop in New York is wei advanced
with quality only fair. The flax crop
in the northwest is mostly harvested
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25

with production larger than last year
except in Montana where the crop
has been reduced by grasshoppers
The quality of the oklahoma broom
corn crop which is now being harvest
ed is generally good.
Livestock. The condition of live
stock is generally good, although scat
tcring outbreaks of hog cholera nrc
reported in a number of states, no.
tably Minnesota and Missouri. Dairy
cattle in good condition in all districts
Cattle are thin in flesh in districts r..
Gently affected by drought ana are
going to market i'm poor condition
from sections of oklahoma and Texas.
Farm Labor. The supply of rarm
labor is generally ample.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-09-25

White Potatoes. The condition Of
white potatoes varies greatly but has
improved generally since the first of
the month Digging will be general
during the noXt two weeks. The early
crop is being harvested in all areas,
and carlot movement is under way.
Late potatoes are blooming and are
being cultivated. Sweet potatoes have
also improved but are needing rain in
many localities. In Virginia they are
moving to market steadily, and ship
ments have begun from Arkansas.
Apples are being rickcd in nearly
all sections and are making better
yields than expected in many states.
Scah has been very prevalent outside
OF the commercial orchards. \ large