Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 10, 1914, Page 14

ANXIETC IS THE POISON OF HUMAN LIFE . EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY. The Bulletin wants good home letters, good business letters; x0od help-- Iés letters of any kind the mind may sugssst. They shuuld be in hand by \Wedresday of each week. Write on but oné side of the paper. “ Address, SOCIAL CORNER, SDITOR, Bulletin Ofiice, Norwich, Conn. THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: $250 to arst; §1.50 Lo secops. $1.00 to third. Award made the last Saturday in each monta. SOCIAL CORNER POEM. Heart of Gold. Love, the day has slowly sped, ing .you from me, Stars will soon be overhead, Soon I'll haste to thee. Social Corner from that may be a real help to some of the readers. 1 enclose a few “best ways To clean fur,s moisten bran with warm water and rub a little at a time into the fur. When dry, shake and brush out. Another way is to wet a cloth with gasoline and slowly rub the fur. White furs are best cleaned with dry flour, thickly powdered onm, and then the fur shaken. To clean feathers, soak in benzine and rinse in clean benzine and dry out of doors. To clean gold chains, put them in a bottle with warm soapsuds and a little prepared chalk. Shake until clean, then rinse. To clean combs, wash in warm wa- ter In which has been dissolved one tablespoon of borax to each quart of water. Rinse by holding the comb under the cold water faucet and al- lowing the water to run through with force. It is not generally known that cas- eroles are the better for, tempering, like any other earthenware; therefore, when they are new, and before used for baking, put them on the stove in cold water (the water must cover them) and heat gradually until the water boils. The casserole is then less likely to crack. This is the time of year when one should look well into leaks around chimreys; these cause considerable damage when snows get banked around them, especially in suburban homes, where the repair m; isn't always available. To stop s#ch leaks, make a paste of tar and dry, sifted road dust. The paste should be lapped over sur- rounding shingles to form a collar. Only a very slightly warm iron must be used on fiannels. It is sald that wiping the iron over with kerosene will prevent scorching. There is no known remedy for scorching on flan- nels, because the fibres have been de- stroved by the heat. It may be possible some of the writ- ers to The Corner have better ways of ¥ragrant comes the evening hour, When the day is. done: Brightened by a magic power ‘Which your love has won. Ah! you cannot know, my love, How my life your own has blest, All to you I owe, my love, The brightest and the best. Friendship oft is but a mame, Biches fly away, But you're always j Dear one, day by Ne'er . was friendship greaf as thine, Ne’er was heart so true, Constant as the stars that shine Nightly, love, o'er you! ust the same, day! 801 give to you my own Loving homage, flowers fair, Roses sweet to deck yvour gown, A rosebud for your hair. Heart, O wondrous heart of gold! Heart so strong and free; Heart with wealth of love untold, Bringing all to me. Heart that ever more is true, Heart that ne'er grows cold; Tl be always true to you, Dearest heart of goldi —Anon. ANSWERS AND INQUIRIES. C. E. S.: Card _received and mailed to Married and Happy. CRIMSON RAMBLER: Cards re- ceived and forwarded to the persons indicated. BEE: Letter received and forwarded to An Interested Reader. AZALEA: Card received and mailed to Interested Reader. DIANA: Card received and des- patched to Interested Reader. BLACK PANSY: Overlooked. will hear from two mnext time. BETSEY BOBBETT: Cards received and mailed as you desired. AUNT ABBY: Letter received and mailed to Aunt Judy. A LITTLE SONG FOR ALL. have it will be a pleasure to myself and others to see them in print. We' desire to help one another and feel grateful for the nice things that are sent in. PRACTICAL PRUE. Lebanon. You WHAT WE DO AT HOME, Editor Social Corner: 1 have enjoyed the Social Corner and profited because of its practical helps and sweet spirit. 1 thought some things we have learned and practiced at home may prove use- ful to our family circle: Rice is a good substitute for the more expensive white potato. Washing soda should not be' used on_china, as it will take off the gilt. Pillow cases should be starched a iittle; they will look well twice as Dear Editor of the Social Corner: I aave often wondered why we call yome letters practical and some senti- mental. The letters of M. Roena, diana, Billie, Crimson Rambler, Kaye Verna, and some others, have been more like pure wine than bread and cheese—for the benefit of total ab- stainers, [ would say the wine here re- ferred to as a figure of speech is non- intoxicating—but isn’t everything prac- tical which carried into effect will both prove a benefit and a blessing. “The comforting words, the regenerat- ing sentiment, which takes hold upon the heart, which malke life worth more to and makes us worth more to others, it seems to me is just as prac- tical as recipes for combining various ingredients as food for the stomach. 1 venture to present to The Curner something which is as practical as sentimental. It.is not an able dis- course on reform, but just a little song which will work like leaven leaven the whole life if properly into the mind and cherished. very fair tomorrow looks; and oh, how very dear the memories of yesterda: to; most of us appear: Ab, well, m: friend, remember as you run along Today was once Tomorrow, soon be Yesterday. Let's keep it fair as we have dreamed, and as we pass along, ‘twill make another Yyesterday all bright and full of song.” If the soul only hungered for suste- nance as does the stomach, we should not so persistently starve our spiritual selves. Faith, hope and charity repre- sent the heavenly manna which we may gather in the wilderness of life, and they will sustain and stimulate the love which at last is found to be our best treasure. Why should we remain blind to the fact that there is that which giveth life aside from ‘the material things which please the palate and of which we are so fond. Yours for simple living and high thinking. 5 Do not wash colored clothes in very hot water or leave them wet very long. Grayies served with all meats will serve in place of butter on bread and potatoes. Cut squares of white oilcloth and put under the children’s plates and save the tablecloth. Putiing a coat of varnish on the ioleum vearly will make it last for vears and look bright and new. \ ¢ andwich is made thin slices of white bread spread ith jam topped with cream cheese. few drops of parafin added t shoe blacking will impart a good polish to damp shoes and also help preserve ill be saved if a frying pan or € is wiped with a piece of inewspaper to remove the surplus grease before it is washed. It is more pleasant for the guest if the hostess will not make plans for minute of the day, rushing her from place to place. A bit of cloth or chamois should be kept in the sewing machine drawer to c off the machine before beginning to_stitch. __If the boyv gets his rubber boots wet inside, a good way to dry them is to fill them with hot yellow corn. of celery are not good to serve green, but they make excellent stewed celery. Patent leather and kid boots will with a sponge dipped in milk, let dry and app! the blacking. When boiling potatoes, try putting a cloth over them before putting on the lid. ' They will take much less cooking and be much more mealy. Hoping many will be helped by these practical suggestions, I will close with gopd wishes for all during the new RUTH. - |year. HOW TO STOP THE CHIMNEY LEAK. Social Corner Sisters: I expect we are a happy family because we arg a working family. Those who help oth- ers usually have all they can do them- selves. The drones in life have all they can do to loiter. 1 have a little scrap envelope o which is written “How to-Do Things, and T think a little contribution to the MARTHA MACE. Ashwillett. GREETINGS FROM CRIMSON RAM- BLER. Dear - Cornerites, One and All: ¥ wish to extend my thanks to all who Sent me those pretty Christmas and New Year's cards—a goodly number. Rural Delivery: Did vou receive my last letter? If so, I hope you will grant my little favor. Please don't disap- point me: at least try and make a bluff at it, as you are a very good Cornerite. You must try and do as you are re. quested. vou know. If vou do. it shall be highly cherished. The last article _Wonderful Cough Remedy. . Dr. King's New Discovery is known everywhere as the remedy which will surely stop_a cough or cold. Lawson of Fidson, Tenn., writes: “Dr. King's New Discovery is the most wonderful cough, cold and throat and Jung medicine I ever seold in my store. It can't be beat. It sells without any trouble at all. It needs no guarantee.” This is true, because-Dr. King's New Discovery will relieve the most obsti- nate of coughs and colds Lung troubles quickly helped by its use. You should keep a bottle in the house at all times for all members of the family 50c and £1.00, All Druggists or by mall, H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or v St. Louis. For. Frost Bitos and Chapped Skin. frost bitten ears, s. .and happed hands and 1 chil- ~blains, cold sores, red and rough there is nothing to equal Buekien's nice Salve. Btops .the pain ab. ol aid beals quickly. In every our house. Backing out of a tight place Is verv hard work’ and makes a pereon sweat and.think things. Look ahead; be very careful. Be sure vou are right, then 8o ahead. Aunt Abby: Did T surprise vou with v ccard? You gave me a great sur- . I could not think how you ob- talned my full address, but it is all right, T guess. Now see: If you can guess. who gave me Yours. T very often read of you in The Bulletin. How did You enjoy your rozst goose and chiek- en pie dinner on Christmas day? Let me hear from you azaln some time. Potlatch of Seattle: Was glad to see an answer to my question from you. Yes, my sister did live at one time in Mystic.- In fact, she was born there m D) = have tried to get an answer from her { to see if she is the one you meap, but I can’'t. When-vou write again kindly Tet me know what this person’s initials are, will you” T have asked her twice, but when she writes T presume she for- doing some of these things, and if they | long. 1 The outer rough stalks on the bunch ; take a higher polish if first wiped over | from.your pen caused a great laugh at | jand spent her girlhood davs there. I, to answer. Is this person still in tile 7 = »d pnd Happy: Was delighted to learn you were to leave the hospital on Jan. 5th. I very often think of you, ed us at the fair the dry iron.” e little time since you perform such a task. Hope you will continue to improve. Please accept my best wishes for a bright new year, and when you are at home and feel able, would be pleased to hear from you by card or letter, telling me how you made out in your long fl’lm&l. = : Agaln the New glve you no better old familiar toast: Year, for which I can greeting than this Here's a health to the future, And all the base yarns That the almanacs hold, ‘While there's love in our hearts We can never grow old. We may scoff at New Year's resolu- tions—we remember the past and plan for the future. When we look into the long avenue of the future and mee the good in store for us, we realize after all what a beautiful thing it is to work, and to live and be happy; and let us all strive to do something to make others happy. CRIMSON RAMBLER. PAPA’S BOY CHATS MERRILY. Dear Editor and Sisters: I meant to have written before, but have been busy, as usual. Interested Reader: Thank you very much for the calendar. Ready: You can stop' looking now, for I have put my auto up for the win- ter. Be on the watch in summer for Hetty Marie: Went by your house Thursday. Didn’t see you anywhere. Rural Delivery: Was my letter too much for you? Jane Ann: Saw your Saturday night. Wonder if he saw me to rec- ognize me. ‘Polly Peppermint: ural when at home. you. Aunt Abby: Thanks for your postal. Give me a clue so I may guess who you are. $ Aunt Betty: Thanks for the postal. I think I am on the right track for you Didn't I go by your house Wednesday in going to H.s. Aunt Sarah: Thanks for card. How You looked nat- Was glad to ses is > Pus Thank you very much for postal. Best regards to all. PAPA’S BOY. Lebanon. SUNSHINE BEAMS IN THE COR- NER, Dear Social Corner Friends: I was so very much pleased to receive from An Interested Reader a calendar that I feel I must write, after so long a time, to the Social Corner once again and thank Intereted Reader for kindness shown in remembering me. I thought most all the members must by this time have forgotten me, as I have been what is called a backslider. But many cares have taken up my time. For a long time I didn’t really have the time to read the Sopial Corner let- ters, so missed a good deal. 1 wish to thank all friends who in- quired after me. I often thought I will write them soon, but kept putting it off untll I found it was perhaps too late. ‘Wishing _all the members, also the Editor, A Happy New Year, I remain a faithful friend of the Corner. SUNSHINE. REMEMBER DANIEL. Dear Sisters: Josiah has Jjest got started at 6.156 a. m. for his day’s work, and I thought I would let the dish- washin’ go till daylight and sit down and meditate this first day of the New Year. There came to my mind our pastor's New Year advice to his people: “Don’t .| be like jelly fish, floating with the tide! Do some thinking for yourself. Have a purpose in life, and Daniel-like, stand firm.” While the pastor wuz talkin’ last Sun- day a girl in front of me took off her coat, and the waist she had on was of such cobwebby texture that I could see her pretty pink skin half way down her back. And thinks I, you air a pretty good illustration of the jelly fish idea. I sartinly don’t believe that girl { does much thinkin’ about whether such dressin’ is safe and sensible. But jest dresses that way becanse sum one else does. Why, to look at that girl fairly made the goose pimples rise right up {on me under my wool dress and win- | ter coat. | As delegate to a sartin convention in western Connecticut T wuz entertained by a very nice appearin’ woman. But | the first course for breakfast wuz green peaches and cut glass finger |Powls. The next thing the maid ! orought to the table wuz each a dish of {cut feed (sum of that 'ere uncooked | cereal that T always imagine is half- {ground peanut shucks). After -that ! there wuz some very tough beefsteak, ! fried potato, ete. Now, I think that if that woman hadn't had sum ‘of J. F. nature she would inave dqun some thinkin' and ziven us sum toast and coffee or ! sum other simple food that wuz more | sustainin’ than green peaches, even if {it wasn't a fashionable breakfast. Then there alr other women who i put wine on their table and brandy in their mince pie, not because they have reasoned out it is right, but because it's the fashion. | And we could all think of plenty of | thoughtless things that all the men- ifolks (except Josiah) do. T won't take i up space tellin’ about them now. But : wouldn't “Remember Daniel” be a good :slogan for the New Year? Hettie Marie: You sartinly do have hard luck with your cat and dog pets. Queen Bess: Have you given up call- ing at the “old -home?” Married snd Happy: Had hoped to find time to call on you before this. Am hoping that you are nearly well by this time. Many thanks to all those who re- membered me with cards, and wishing all A Happy New Year. Serenely, SAMANTHA, HELPFUL HINTS. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending vou some “Helpful Hints” which I have found worth knowing, and I am passing them on to you with _my best wishes to every one of the Cornerites, for “A Happy and Pros- perous New Year.” When making pies In a hot kitchen, fill a bottle with ice water ,and use it for a rolling pin. The pastry will be delicate and flaky. A long, round, smooth bottle should of course, be chosen. If something vou are cooking hap- pens to scorch, set the kettle in cold water, immediately. and there will be absolutely no scorched taste. This is worth trying. Salt on the fingers when cleaning fowis, meat or fish, will prevent slip- ping, and a little vinegar will pre. vent odor. When -ironing fold a quilt four double, and stand on it. Yeu will be surprised how much less fatigued veu become. It also keeps long garments from becoming soiied. An essy and convenient way te handle hot cloths. in case of sickness, is to put two or three of them in a the steamer keeping the water in the lower part boiling constantly. This saves wringing. s The firigers and hands eof elbew length silk ‘l.;’el‘ wear out. leaving to talk awhile about the Social Corner and who was who. Said- she had already made eight calls. Had called on Jane Ann, Polly Wintergreen, Hettie Maria, S's Wife, Corn lower, Htta Barber, Crimson ambler and Sweet Lavender, and I w: the ninth one, and she had yet to call on Sally Sycamo: #0 I hurried and made out my order, thinking every minute how late it was getting to be and that dress still waiting. I enjoyed hearing about the different memberg of The Corner, but did wish she had come some other time instead of today. Finally she sald she must go, or she feared she would not find Sally in; but she turned back oncé more, to speak of some of the new writers, and wanted to know if I had noticed Fat Contributor’s recipe for “Ginger Pears Said she thought it would be fine! ‘We decided to try it for ourselves it sounded so good. We wondered who she could be, and if she was really fat, or if it was only her name. Then she spoke of ane who signed herself Hopeful, and wanted to know if I knew who she was? I said we were all hopeful! She said: “Yes, but I wonder who this Hopeful is?"” Just then there was another call and it proved to be Rural Delivery, with a good long letter from Eliza Jane, so then Grace took her departure. Then I had to take time to read my letter as I am always glad to hear from her and had not heard for a long time. She inquired for many of her friends, including the Minister's Daughter, Sunshine, Huldah, Gladness, Theoda, Desire, Isabel, Jeapnette, Aunt Serena, and last but not least Great Grandma. Did not take as much time as I would have liked to as I kept thinking of that dress which must be done before the week was over. So back I went to it again, hoping nothing mgore -would come up to hinder; could” hardly find out where I left off, or what I was to do next, but had nearly worried through the most difficult part when home In time to fry scallops for A8 luck would have it, we had but a little ways when who but Papa’s B beach, which were all as the men were all out in their boats for a new supply of scallouw. Y¥e be- #an to think we were not going to get any ‘who Should we run into but_ the Hditor. We asked him if he There were two or three men there, but evidently not very anxious to sell. We went in, looked around and in- quired the price. One sald fifty cents a quart, this morning, 8o we each tool a quart, The Rditor, who had been stand- ing back to give us a chance, then stepped. up and said he wondered if there were any left for him; but there was a good supply for him. Then we all started for home, realizing we had no time to waste, if we were to have our dinners on time. Auntie said: “Let’s go down again tonight, when the fishermen all come in and we will get them cheaper. So we agreed to go. And when I got home, who dld I find but Married & Happy, Elizabeth and a friend of theirs who proved to be The Fat Contrib- utor, of whom we had been speaking in_the morning. I was delighted to see each of them but had to just excuse myself and go for the dinner at once. It took but a few minutes to get on the potatoes and fry the scallops, which we all pronounced the best we had ever tasted. As the sisters ceuld only stay a short time we left everythi and sat down for a little visit together. They told me all about the Norwich fair, the Social Corner tent, and many things which were of interest to me; About two o’clock they took their leave, as they were to spend the rest of the day with Nat's Wife. Perhaps I didn’t do some hustling around when they had gone. Cleared table, washed dishes, then sat down to that tedlous old dress again. Found I had lost all interest in sewing, but it didn’t make much difference as I had only a little while before it was time to start for the beach again. Found I was more Interested in this than in sewing just at present. We had found it to be a most beau- tiful spot as we looked off on the water and saw the many boats after scallops, quahaugs and fish. Also across the water was beautiful Fort Rodman and Fort Phoenix, Auntie called at the appointed time and said: “The Merry Farmer's Boy” is going down and going to take a load, and }f we can go at once we can go_with them. We didn’'t wait for a second Invi- the back door opened and in came Auntle with a tin pail. Of course, I wondered what she had on her mind as she was all excited. She soon made it plain, s she said: Come, put on your things and let's gc _down to Scalloptown. The law is off on scal- lops and last night they were sell- ing them down there. for forty cents a quart, and they .are, asking eighty for them at the market. As we were, all wishing_last night that we could have some, T thought I could not let that chance go by, and the thought of having real" scallops right from the water. without any packing as freshening, was too much for me. It just made me hungry. So 1 dropped the sewing.and thought un- der the circumstances it could wait till afternoon. Got on my hat and coat, took pails which we put in paper bags, 80 no one would know what we had, and away we started for Scallop- town. We felt anxious to’get .there for fear they would .all be gone, and with a trip of two miles we had no time to waste, as we wanted to get tation. He had already taken in Jean- nette, Cherisette, Jane Ann, Grace, Polly Peppermint, Biddy, G. S, Only Me, J .E. T., and one or two others, ‘which made quite a load, and a merry cfagd were we. When we arrived, Instead of finding the little buildings all closed as we did in the morning, they were all open and ready for business. The Itallan men, women and children were all cut- ting out scallops and all ready to sell at forty cents a quart, the most beau- tiful specimens we ever saw. Biddy began at once to scratch around for her share, as she had not had any for a long time; but there were plenty for us all. We each took a good supply and started for our homes. When Hubby came home he said those were great we had for dinner, but he believed he would try a saucerful of raw ones with vinegar for his supper, which, of course he aid. With plenty left for a good fry and a stew tomorrow, 1t really be- glns to look as if sewing would have to wait a little longer. the upper parts comparatively new. ‘Where there*is a baby in the house these may be turned to good use. Place one of the baby's socks on the gloves, the leg part of the sock, and the hemmed part of the glove being together; then cut out sock for the baby after the patterns. Sew with flat seams. You will have a good light weight sock for only the trouble of making. An easy way to sew hooks on the edge of a waist without the stitches showing on the right side is to make the hem same width as a corset steel, yun it through the hem and when hooks are sewed on, pull out the steel. It is a good idea to use eyes a size smaller than the hooks and you will find they will not come unfastened. Three tablespoons of baking soda in a quart of water, applied with a rough cloth, will remove the old var- nish very easily, when you wish to revarnish furniture. For painful, burning, tired feet, a hot foot bath in which two tablespoons of washing soda have been dissolved, taken every other night, and a plain hot foot bath on the alternate ones, will be found very comforting and will restore feet to the normal condition. ; From ten to fifteen minutes is long enough for the bath. Aunty No. 1: Thank you for your Christmas card. Yes, I celebrated Christraas in Connecticut. We had a family reunion and a Christmas tree laden with lovely gifts. Crimson Rambler: Many thanks for card. I hope the mew vear will be a prosperous and happy one for you and Your dear ones. Fairy God Mother: ~Accept thanks for your card. 1 appreciate the sentl- ment expressed thereon. Interested Reader: Accept my late thanks, which are none the less sin- cere, for your kind thought in sending me the pretty calendsr. It will be a very “timely” as well as pleasant re- minder of a thoughtful sister, for the next three hundred and !lx!yEd\egu. SOMETHING_ABQUT SAMPLERS. Editor and Sisters of the Corner: What a very pleasant surprise An In- terested Reader prepared for us this Christmas. I was both surprised and delighted when I received the pret!g; calendar on Christmas eve, to thi: that I was among the favored ones who had Interested one reader enough to make him remember them. Many thanks, dear Interested Reader. Our department continues to be full of good things, and I look forward to it each week. The number last week was a good beginning for the y.rr.‘ As our editor is trying to make this the best domestic page in New England, and he depends on us to help him, let’s each resolve to do our share, and try to do it in the best way we can. How many of the Bisters, I wonder, are fortunate enough to own a sam- pler? My girls came home from school a few weeks ago, very enthusi- astic over one shown them by the teacher, that was worked by a dear old lady In this neighberhoed, who is now 97 years old. The girls were very much surprised when I spoke of the ones I have, and of course wanted to see them imme- diately, 1am sure they had seen them before, but had forgotten abeut them, Since then I have put the smaller one in a frame, so that new they can leek at it whenever they wish. The samplers are both worth ool ing at. How patiently and carsfully each stich was set! The larger one is hemmed, and has the alphabet in two styles, capitals, and once in small letters. The nine numerals, and the name, and date of birth. The smaller one is more elaborate, and has a vase of flowers, forming a garland, enclos- ing the name, P.—— H—— born Au- gust 30, 1801, Both samplers are worked fn silk. There is nothing to indicate how old grandmother was when she worked {them, and I wonder sometimes if the jcloth was also of her making. I have i her diary and it shows that she could | both spin and weave. {__Thanks to Enid and Billle for cards. i Will try and return favor soon. No, Biliie, the poetry wasn’t original, I'm not that smart. Pust-in-the-Corner: Was that the |story vou had just mailed, the morn- ’lng Pink Rose and I called on you? or am I mistaken in thinking that I know you? BETSY BOBBETT. HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Dear Social Corner Sisters: quite a long time since I wrte to The Corner; but I have not forgot any of | the Sisters. The old year has gone and the new | happy one to all the Social Cornerites. Crimson Rambler: Thought your letter was fine about your trip to New York. Will send you a card soon. Am glad to hear Married and Hap- py is better. now. Ithought Maine Lover's story was all right. What a lot of new writers there are coming to the Corner. They are all welcome. Will send in a few household hints the sisters. To remove mildew and iron rust, mix together equal parts of laundry starch, soft soap, with half as much sait, and the juice of one lemon. Ap- ply thickly and lay on the grass in the sun. In the winter, add a handful of salt to the last water to prevent clothes from freezing so quickly. " Warm the clothes pins in the oven on cold days to help keep the hands warm, Add a tablespoon of lard to starch and your irons won't stick. Soak blood stains with glycerine before washing. With best wishes. SNOW BALL. HOW TO BIND BOOKS. Dear Social Corner Sisters: I do covering. occupation and gives rich returns for the time spent in doing it, No doubt many of us have treasured volumes that we prize dearly. are unsightly to lesk at because the binding has become worn and shabby, but with a. little clever work they can be transformed into a thing of beau- 1y. The neeessar: book covers and binder's board, whieh can be obtained at any stationery store, a rule, & sharp knife, a thin, glue. It is year has come, and may it prove a I hope she is at home which may prove helpful to some of the not remember ever having seen an article in our Social Corner treating on the art of book binding or book It is a most attractive and pleasing They articles for making flat brush, sharp scissers, paste and Excellent Flour Paste can be made ways , the glue hot gt Koeping in a | children’s books. Spread your crash flat upon the news- the book, then to the left and the right | the space just made, place pieces of binders’ board cut the exact size, or one gquarter of an inch.larger, than the sides of the book. § These boards must be placed with the sides exactly parallell to the drawn rectangle, and the top and bot- | tom must be exactly on the same level | as the top and bottom .of the hinge space. | Then cut your crash, allowing ome half Inch margin outside the lines | you bave drawn. This surplus i8 to turn in onmt.he énaida of the cover ow apply e lue to the boards ' Y where the extra one half inch of ma- 3 of Life and terfal s to be turned in, working the C2DNOt praise your Vegetable Compound glue with the brush along a strip too highly. Every woman should take about three elghths of an inch on the it at that time. I recommend it to edges from the center towards the poth old and young for female trou- edges, will be found the easiest and s best way, for if there is any surplus bles.”” — Mrs. EMILY SUMMERSGILL, Swarthmore, Pa. ges wl s ne most. s Now place your boards in the Baltimore, Md.—‘My troubles -pmu& dn:.wx_:dm:d;mwh the covering = with the loss of a child, and I had hem- over the inside edge where the glue orrhag four months. loctors is applied. Be sure that the material | gfld mesz“fimw hed is on smoothly, removing all wrinkles per Funscmsary, but. 1 as you work. Having made the cover,: Ureaded it and decided to try Lydia E. it =hould have a hinge on the inside. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The This mair be of the same material as ' medicine has made me a well woman and the outside, or of some harmonizing ' T feel strong and do focmris color. Cut the lining ome half an & e = inch larger all around than ths cover. MIS. J. R. PICKING, 1260 Sargent St, Fold over this margin and apply glue : Baltimore, Md. to the wrong side and attach lining. . 2 When the whole process of gluing has __Siice We guarantee that all testimo- been finished, spread the cover out ! nials which we publish are genuine, is it flat and place a heavy welght upon it. ' not fair to suppose that if Lydia E.Pink- which may be fastened by means of L2108 Vegetable Compound has the vir- two small holes punched in the back tue to help these women it will help any of the cover. other woman who is suffering in a like linen, with.the title, and 2 spray of | holly stenciled on the cover make an | acceptable gift. am all over the Now the cover is ready for the book Christmas books bound in colored manner? It will help them to remember that Cretone covers for childrer’s books | everything cometh from God and are made in the same way. that He is their loving Heavenly A MOTHER. |[Father. Always let the littie ones go to bed happy. If they are well, it is very easy to do so, if our own minds are in the right condition. It takes but very little to keep a well child happy 1f they have been properly trained and cared for. Every mother needs to have her heart so filled with the love of the dear Saviour that she can feel in the midst of her many cares and duties that His peace is brooding over her, and that as he said while on earth in human form: “Sufter the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not,” that even now He A FEW ODD DISHES, Sisters of the Social Corner:—I have been thinking of a few odd dishes which are known to be whole- some which might interest some of the Sisters. A Nutritious Dish—Cover a cup of whole wheat, or whatever amount is required with warm water and let it stand in a warm room 24 hours or until soft; then thoroughly drain and salt and mix with it pecan or any other nuts liked. This is one of the THE AUTO A REAL FARM NECES- SITY. Dear Bditor and Social Corneritesy The old vear has gone and we have once more commenced on the new. As we grow older the years seem only 4 dream. I think Crimson Rambier's idess of farm life are all right. I am with he? {every time. Nothing gives me more | pleasure than to care for things about the farms; and one is always sure of getting an abundance of good pure air with the trolley right at the door, where one can reach the seashore any time he cares to in summer. The automabile is not an expensive lux- ury to farmers either. The time saved in going to town and doing the nec- essary traveling which every pro- gressive farmer must do will go a long way toward paying for the machins: beside the --great - satisfaction and comfort which the children and themselves obtain on a farm where an auto is Kept s an item that is well worthy of consideration. There i altogether too much solic- itude on the part of bankers and oth- ers because the farmers are buying autos.. If the farmer who is out of debt pays cash for his machine in- stead of putting the money into se- ! most nutritious dishes to be made of | i” nolging out His loving hands to ‘“"A’ i her little ones and pleading with her ome Egg Nog—Take the! that she may so lead and train them number of eggs required and stiffly | that they will early learn to love and beat and stir into milk at the rate of | serve the Saviour who gave His life one egg to the pint. A little grated!for all who will give their hearts to nutmeg and the addition of vanillai Him and serve Him. or any preferred extract wil make it| Oh, that every mother's heart very palatable. {tzust’ in_the precious words of Holy Pure lemon or orange fuice without! Writ, which says: “Thou wilt keep the nutmeg will do for a change. him in perfect peace whose mind An Apple and Nut Sandwich—|is stayed on Thee because he trusteth Peel the number of apples needed and | in Thee. Trust ye in the Lord for- slice them, and place between the | ever for in the Lord Jehovah is ever- slices of whole wheat or brown bread. | lasting strength. Sprinkle over the sliced apple ground| Surely no person living has ereater pines, pecan or Brazil nuts. This is|need of everlasting strength than the both hearty and digestible. | mother In the home if it is an ideal Cheese and Date Sandwich—Use | Jome e stale bread sliced thin, cut In any | ATNT RETEER shape to suit the taste and cover with | curd cheese; then upon the cheese of | one slice spread dates which have | been rubbed down to the consistency | of peanut butter. Hxcellent. Ground flgs used instead of dates! make a change in this sandwich. | Apple Snow—Grate the sweet ap- | ples required; beat the whites of as many eggs as appies used. Whip int. cup of cream and flavor with Take three tablespoons of Jjelly powder end when nearly eooled beat together and mix thoroughly with the| apples. A Sweet Potato Pudding—The po- tatoes should be coarsely grated; to six heaping teaspoons of potato add three of cream, two of sugar, the yolk and beaten white of an egs; | flavor with nutmeg or vanilla. Pre- | pare a heaping teaspoon of Jelly powder, add and set in cold to set. Turn out of mould and serve with cream. a I think these samples of uncooked food might find favor with people who have weak stomachs, or who would like to try them. HANNAH WHO. ‘Willimantic. A WORD FROM AUNT ESTHER. and Social Dear Editor . Sy Bty nd Soclal O™Rel| curities which may prove of ques- e . 2T Inancns oyheol | tionable value, what business is it te bankers? The cash paid for these machines is not taken out of circulation as it gets back at once into the channel of trade. A gubject which should be of vast- Iy more concern to bankers and busi- ness men Is the great amount spent annually for Intoxicating lquors es- timated at millions a year. Most of this Is wholly unproductive. Th suffering, misery and crime caused by strong drink are a greater drain upon the resources of this nation than all people past middle age, and some- times very aged, would in their last sickness be heard to murmur the sweet little prayer taught to them while very young at their mother's side,Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” 1 have often wondered If the chil- dfen of these later years are having their memories stored with the words of that sweet little prayer as children of fifty or seventy-five Years ago were in almost every home. Even if the parents were not christians them- other forms of expenditure. selves they would carefully teach| 'y, “auto is all right, but I much their lttle ones to say, “Now I lay | A Y | rather prefer our most faithful friend, me down to sleep I pray the Lord |fatish Bre my soul to keep; If I should die be- v i i fore I wake, I pray the Lord my soul Yours with the bi?k;[l@wlsfiw;-‘," to take, for Jesus sake.” 1‘ This prayer being taught to them | when they were young and retiring | to rest made lasting impression upon their young minds. TESTED RECIPES. Here- Dea: Social Corner Editor: Wo all know what a child is taught | with I send a few recipes. # = Vi written. t as een e Teturn | o o write because I have been go- - | iIng to school I think there are no sweeter words. to teach a 3oung child than this lit- |, Banana Cream—Peel five —large tle prayer I learned many ygars ago, | bananu.frgb .m:z::;. avflré‘ OM‘;‘I ok and taught to my children When they ; SP001S of Sugar, < ety too were young. The words often| CToS™ bERRL IS 2 PUC O i o in come to me now at the close of the| jree_fourths pint of bolling water. = When cold, stir in the cream mixture. Pour into 'a mould and set away to harden. Serve with whipped cream. Orange Jell40—Dissolve one pack- age of Orange Jell-O in one pint of Poiling water and turn at once into a mould that has been rinsed in cold water. Wine Whey—Take a pint of good heat it, but do not boil. When Quite warm stir in a glass of sherry, @ pinch of salt, and a half teaspoon of ‘extract of beef. As soon as the milk curdles remove from fire, strain and serve. A Healthful Hot Drink—Heat half 2 pint of fmilk in a sauce pan: add one-quarter teaspoon extract of beef, seasoning of salt and pepper. Re- move from fire, stir in a well-beaten egg, and serve, N CHESTNUT. Piainfleld. Jesus, tender Sheperd, hear me, Bless a little child tonight, Through the darkness be thou near | me, Watch my sleep till morning light. All this day thy hapd hath led me, And I thank Thee for Thy care, Thou hast warmed me, fed me, clothed_me, Listen to my evening prayer.” Then add the other: “Now I lay me down to sleej 1 pray the Lord my soul to ki If 1 should die before I wake, T pray the Lord my soul to take, For Jesus' sake. : Some may say this is ,too much to teach & young child. I do not thipk BO. not give it to them as a task to learn but say over the words to them as something that you like to say and hear them say, and it will not take long for them te learn it so_they can repeat it word for werd. In after days it will heip to remind Children Cry them of their dependance upen Ged 2 when they think of the words; “All 2 this day y hand hath led me, Thou FOR Flnc"'s~ uast warmed me, {sd me, clothed me” . Two Women Tell How They