Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 22, 1915, Page 14

Wednesday >f each week. THREE PRIZES MONTHLY: SOCIAL CORNER POEM. in the House of Too Much Trouble. . In_the House of Too Much Trouble §( Ldved a lonely uttle boy: % |He was eager for a playmate, %|_He was hungry for a toy, * IBut "twas alwavs too much’ bother, ‘| Too much dirt, and top much nolse, % fFor the House of Too Much Trouble Wasn't meant for little boys. | ‘And sometimes the little fellow | Left a book upon the floor, tOr forgot and laughed too loudly, {70r he failed to_close the door. }In_the House of Too Much Trouble { Things must be precise and trim— JIn the House of Too Much Trouble There was little room for him. He must never scatter playthings, He must never romp and play; YBvery room must be in order, i1 And kept quiet all the day { jHe had never had companions, ; I He had never owned a pet, i fin_the House of Too Much Trouble L7 It is trim and quiet yet, i Every room is set in order, i Every book is in its place, i sAnd the lonely little fellow i+ Wears a smile upon his face. fin_the House of Too Much Trouble, He is silent and at rest; | fin_the House of Too Much Trouble, 3 With a lily on his breast. - Sent in by PANSY. INQUIRIES AND ANSWERS. . L. H. K—Cards received and mailed 4 %o the writers indicated. CRIMSON RAMBLER—Card , ceived and mailed to Blanche. ©° HOW TO KEEP BABY HEALTHY. .| Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: s#finfants suffer so much discomfort be- [lcause of a lack of knowledge on the Lipart of those who take care of them, jthat T thought the recipes given out by the New York state board of health to promote the health and comfort of {{infants might be of use to some of s our readers, Following are the recipes which will .ald young mothers to properly feed Anfants: Barley Water—This is often used in- wstead of water to dilute the milk and itends tc make the curds of the milk ‘more digestible. One heaping teaspoonful of barley iflour and a pinch of salt are mixed fwith a little water into a thin paste \and: added to one quart of boiling wa- ‘ter. Stir well and boil for twenty min- utes. Add enough water to make one quart. Pearl barley requires more cooking. It should be boiled for three hours and strained before using, Make fresh daily. Oatmeal Water—This is used in the same way as barley water, but it has a laxative effect. tir two tablespoon- fuls of oatmeal and a pinch of salt into & quart of beoiling water and let it simmer for three hours. Replace the water that evaporates so there will be B quart when done. Strain and make Fresh daily. Egg Water—To be used when the Te- baby cannot digest milk. Stir the white_of one egg into one quart of boiling water, add a inch of salt, phake well and strain. This should be kept in the icebox or some other tool place, Beef Juice—Take raw boiled beef and cut into small pieces; then press out the blood. This can be diluted ‘with plain boiled water or barley wa- ter. Broths—Take ~ne pound of meat free from fat and cook for three hours in ‘one quart of water. Add water from time to time: there will be one quart of broth. Cool, remove fat, strain and add a little s Whey—Warm one pint of milk to blood heat and add one teaspoonful es- sence of pepsin or junket tablet. Let it stand until it jellies, then break up the curds with a fork. Strain through a cloth. What goes through is called whey, and is used when babies can- not digest cow's milk. ‘With the approach of hot weather knowledge of this Xind may be found of constant use, RUTH. BPEAK UP FOR DATE FOR JUNE PICNIC. Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis- ters: Some time ago I sent word to The Corner in regard to the annual picnic in June. I set the day for June 12th. It comes on Saturday. Only two have said anything to me about coming, and they want it some other flay. Why don’t the writers say some- thing. Aunty No. 1 writes me quite a num- ber have spoken to her to have it fome other day, but Saturday. I know gchool teachers and others, perhaps had rather have it on Saturday than furing the week. It is immaterial to e what day it is, only I must know. y the last of this' month. Can’t you, who intend to come, let me know which date suits you, June 12 or June 162 During the summer months the El- more cottage is rented quite a little Rnd if we want that place we must ppeak for it. Now please, sisters and brotiers, be prompt in sending me a tard. The majority rules. You can send word to the paper if you so de- « dire, BIDDY. HOW TO KEEP CUT FLOWERS FRESH. Dear Bditor and Corner Friends: Having a few spare minutes to myself [ will improve my time by conversing vith you awhile. It is a dark day Ind is raining some now. We farm- , down this way, are very glad of rain as it helps in more ways than { Biddy: I was rea] pieased to_ see E had_scratched for all your big of friends and had named a annual picnic at South - o EVERY WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITY The Bulretin wants good home letters; good business letters; good help- ful letters of any kind the mind may suggest. Write on but one side of the paper. Address, SOCIAL CORNER EDITOR. Bulletjn Offige, Norwich, Cona. $2.50 to first; $1.50 to secon ¢ Award made the last Saturday in each month. They should be in hand by 5 $1.00 to third. Coventry lake. I enjoyed the day’s outing there last vear very much. I was disappointed when I looked up June 12th on the calendar and found it fell on a Saturday, as Saturday is such a bad day for me to get away from the mass of work I have to face on that day. Any of the week days I could get away much better. Merry Farmer: Will send you a card soon. Hope to meet you at our June picnie. Peggy Anne: Hope you and little Peggy Anne are both well. Aunty No. 1: Did you receive the card I sent you? Enid: Please send me your address in Cuba and when at home I shall look forward to meeting you at some of our meetings. Plain Nancy: I trled your recipe for Corn Fritters and found it to be very good. How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh— There are some fundamental principles of the habits of flowers to keep in mind, and these few help to keep them fresh: 3 I sometimes cover the end of the stems of cut flowers with a little wax as soon as they are cut. Add 1-3 of a teaspoon of salt to the water which nasturtiums, sweet peas or pansies are put into. About four drops of ammonia to one quart of water will keep roses, peonies and dahlias fresh a long time. Potted plants, such as geraniums, heliotropes, fuschias, begonias all need charcoal added to water to keep them fresh: it also keeps the water from getting stagnant. Ferns and other green foliage go a iong way to set off a jar of pretty flow- ers, Take away all withered leaves. appearance. Keep the room dark and flowers in the shade and they will last longer. Best regards to all. AUNT HESTER. faded flowers and This makes a fresh When Shall We Meet Again?” ‘When shall we meet again? Meet ne'er to sever? When will peace wreath his chain round us forever? Our hearts will ne‘er repose, Safe from each blast that blows, In this dark vale of woes; never—no, never! ‘When shall love freely flow, pure as life's river? When shall sweet friendship glow, changeless forever? Where, the joy celestial thrill, ‘Where bliss each heart shall fill, And fears of parting chill—never— no, never! Soon shall we meet again, meet ne‘er to sever; Soon shall peace wreathe her Tound us forever; Our hearts will then repose, Secure from worldly woes; Our songs of praise shall close—never no, never! BIDDY. chain Tolland County TO MAKE A PRETTY FERNERY. Dear Sisters of Social Corner: Let me tell you how to make a prefty Fernery by utilizing the wild ferns which “grow around springs, brooks, and in the wopds. Get a large tub, bore a small hole in the bottom and put Some_ broken bricks in for drainage; then fill with richest soil You can get, but mixing it with one third sharp sand. Set it in a shady place; under a tree will do. Then go to the woods for your ferns, take them up leaving some dirt on the roots. The tall sword like fern plant in center. The fan like leaves next, putting the lace fern around the edge; plant wandering Jew and ground ivy all around the edge, for both need plenty of water and will droop down and soon cover the sides of the tub. Water well and shower the leaves every day and your fernery will be a thing of beauty all summer. Kochia: I read your letter with in- terest. Indeed I am busy with work just as you said. With calves, chick- ens, and house work, I find no time to write. Besides I drive from eight to twelve miles each day. Etta Barber: How are the boys? One of ‘mine is just recovering from Sickness. Best wishes to all. WHIP-POOR-WILL, Packer. CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM, Dear_Editor and social Corner Sis- ters: How many of you are enjoving this lovely spring weather, with the song of the birds and the air so fresh, made sweet with the perfume of blos- soms. I do love to be out when I can these days; and enjoy it all. How pretty everything looks now. Florodora: I hope you have got re- lief from the grip and are able to be out. Did not I see in the paper that you have been visiting an aunt? Evelyn: So glad to hear from your pen again. What has become of all the writers: down that way. Biddy: Hurrah for the pienic in June. ‘T am planning to be with you if nothing happens. C. E. S.: Have you got through house cleaning vet?” I hope our daughter is better of her cold, Chocolate lce Cream: Heat ond quart of milk and stir in one cup of boiled rice, five tablespoons of su- gar, one of butter and one quart of chocolate. Cook two hours, and add vanilla and salt. L. C. K. WAYS OF USING RHUBARB. Editor Social Corner and Sisters: Now that rhubarb is once more in season, I am sending some ways to use it. How many of the Sisters know that rhubarb can be combined with fruit in making marmalades, jams, and Jellies? Tt improves the flavor and makes the fruit go farther, which is quite an advantage when you have to buy the fruit. Rhubarb Jelly: Put the rhubarb 4 until it wiil jell. To Can Rhubarby keep without' cooking. Rhubarb Ple: One cup of chopped rhubarb, one cup sugar, one egg well Bake between g ng ‘in one crust, a pie similar to lemon custard can be made. When ple is nearly done, remove from oven and add & meringie made from white of egg beaten stiff and one ta- blespoon granulated sugar. Return to oven and brown. Rhubarb Baker in the oven in & co ered dish with sugar to taste makes a nice sauce. Scene’ cHoks refer beown sple sugar for sweetening rhubarb, an Think it tmproves the Willimantio, A FEW DOMESTIC POINTERS. Dear Editor of the Social Corner: It affords me pleasure to contribute & few things I have learned: Cooking Chickens: When scalding a young chicken, it you dip it in hot water, then take it right out and let it air two or three minutes before you scald as usual, you can rub the feathers oft without tearing the skin. Fruit Pies: I have learned that if I mix my fruit, sugar and flour to- gether and stir in just enough water to moisten before turning into my pie tins, the sugar never forms hard crust as it would sometimes when I did not adq the sugar until the fruit was in the tins. Brightening the Carpet: Sprinkle salt over the carpet just before sweep- ing, Sweep up carefully and then wipe over with a cloth wrung out of strong salt water. This removes all parti- cles of dust and the carpet will look fresh and new. Oilcloth Apron: Tt is a good thing to have one oflcloth apron to use for wash day, washing dishes ,etc. It can he easily slipped over your oth- er one, and it saves loundry. Make it by 2 pattern in which the bib is cut in one piece with the skirt of the apron. Use for Old Hats: I never throw away light colored old felt hats. They make the very best of wicks for lan- terns or lamps. Cut in stripes the widths best suited for the burners for which they are intended. ELLA OF CANTERBURY. HOW TO MAKE NICE BUTTER- MILK CHEESE, Dear Social Corner Sisters: Good morning to you all this lovely Fri- day. Will chat just a few minutes and let you know I am on the land; but I have been very busy and did not get a chance to write. Biddy: In regard to the picnic on June 12th, will say I for one am in favor of your place and if we do have the picnic shall endeavor to be there. We did certainly have a nice time last year; and I hope those who mJssed the chang of being there last year will make a big effort to go this time, and have a good time, for we do have grand times at these gatherings—find- ing out “Whois Who?” Hope we shall see some of our Canterbury Sisters there and also some from other nearby towns - When the date is fixed T hope we shall receive notice so we can have time to gzet our lunch boxes filled. Ready: Hope you will be there. You were so far away last vear you could not_come. Theod: I am looking for a card from you telling we when you are coming over to see me. Roxanna: Will answer your letter soon. I send in a recipe for making But- ter My Cheese which I like very much. Buttermilk Cheese: Take good, sweet buttermilk right from the churn, put in a preserve kettle and set on the stove and heat it up to eighty de- grees, then set it in a cool place for one half hour; then replace on stove again and heat it up to 130 degrees; take it off and let it stand for one hour; thtn drain off the whey and let it drain in a cheese cloth #ag, one half day. or over night until dry as desired,” then salt it to_taste, if you have a small amount. If you have a large quantity put in one pound and a half of salt to one hundred pounds curd, then press and it is ready to use. I hope some of the Sisters who are having a quantity of buttermilk will try this and see if they don’y have a nice, fine and smooth grain cheese. Best wishes to all, C.E. S. RULES FOR BAKING MEATS. Dear Editor and Sisters: I am sending a few recipes: Rules for Cooking Me: ‘fl; Mutton, leg, per pound, 10 to 15 minutes. Beef ribs, per pound, 8 to 15 minutes. Round of beef, per pound, 12 to 15 minutes. Lamb, well done, per pound, 15 minutes. Pork, well done, per pound, 20 minutes. Veal, well done, per pound, 18 to 20 minutes. Mutton, shoulder, stuffed, per pound, 15 min- utes. Venison, ' rare, per pound, 10 minutes. Goose, per pound, 18 minutes. Chicken, per pound, 15 min- utes, Nell's Sponge Cake: Put one cup of milk in a bowl. Add one teaspoon of butter and heat over the teakettle. Beat one cup of sugar and two eggs together; add a generous cup of flour sifted with a large teaspoon of bak- ing powder and a pinch of salt. Stir in the milk and butter, add a teaspoon of vanilla, and bake in sponge-cake pans. Cream Cake: Put ons cup of boil- ing water and one half cup of butter into o saucepan, and when it boils, stir in gradually one cup of flour. ‘When the paste leaves the side of the dish remove from the stove and cool. Break in and beat, one at a_ time, three eggs, adding a bit of soda the size of a pea; drop from a spoon on buttered tins one or two inches apart. Bake in a rather hot oven and do not open the door for twenty minutes. They must be perfectlyl done, and nothing but a shell. Cut a slit in the side of each and flll with soft custard or whipped cream, LITTLE DAISY OF CANTERBURY. AUNTY FAVORS MID-WEEK PIC- NIC THIS TIME. Dear Editor and Sisters: I thought by the looks of The Corner page last week that someone had better get to work. 1 thought we were a lot of busy people, or interest was lacking. ‘Which is it, Sisters? I have been thinking quite a little lately about the picnic at Coventry Jake. I have not said anything, but have been waiting for the rest to say what they have to say. No doubt you are waiting for me. I believe in ‘the majority rule. All T have talked with seem to think Saturday is a bad day, ‘while some 1 know can’t go if not on Saturday. ‘We are only sure of the present time. As we have had two years on Saturday, why not have this picnic mid-week, say Wednesday or Thurs- day before or after the 12th of June, to give those a chance to g0 who can- Not many days ago as Chrysenthe- mum sat paring epplies for ples Aunt Abby dropped in. “Well, I suppose it is time we did something towards the sunshine box for Diana, isn't it?” said Aunt Abby. “Yes,” sald Crimson Rambler, who was present. ‘It has been a long time since we started it.” “I have called @ meeting for this afternoon at 2.30 said Chrysanthe- mum. “Why can't you ladies stay to dinner and then you will be right here. I am going to have a beefsteak pie for dinner, mashed potatoes and bolled onions, lettuce and apple pie. Cen’t you stay? I am going to have ice cream and hot apple ple for refresh- ments _this afternoon. Do stay.” ‘Well,” said Crimson Rambler, “I shall have to telephone home, for Su- san will wait dinner for me if I don’t” “All right” said Chrysanthemum. *Now look here,” sald Aunt Abby. “I am not dressed for anything of the kind. this afternoon. I can't stay to dinner, but I will hustle home and get back in time to sample your apple pie.” “All right! Only hurry!” they both answered. Cbrysanthemum and Crimson Ram- bler made quick work of getting dinner on the table. Aunt Abby was true to her word and got there in time to eat one of the best apple ples (or a piecé of one) ever made. At exectly 2.80 o'clock the sisters and Dbrothers arrived. Aunt Mehitable was chosen chair- man of the meeting. She brought the meeting to order in due form. She said: “You all know why we are here. We have assembled this afternoon to fill a sunshine box for our dear sister Diana, who is a shut-in. Now I have a box here, a box large enough, I am sure, to pack everything in with the exception of fruit. That will have to g0 in a barrel. I should judge that ‘was fruit in those bags, isn't it? The box is nicely lined throughout with paper and excelsior. I have made her a nice comfortable, and we will put that in the bottom, wouldn't you? You know, we want to pack them nicely, so the heavy articles must go in be- tween the soft ones. “Why, here is a lovely sofa pillow from Roena! Isn't it the loveliest thing?” said Polly Peppermint. “Here is a bundle,” said Huldy, “that looks very much like a box of stationery. Shall we open it?” ¥Yes” said Aunt Mehitable, “we must open all boxes, for perhaps they will have to be packed without the box they came in.” “My! My! My!” said Theoda. e lovely cake!” 1o Who made it2” asked Aunt Mehita- le. “Fairy,” aid Polly Peppermint. “Her card is attached to it.” “Put it back in the box it came in,” Aunt Mehitable. Now, here is a queer looking bun- “It is said gle' observed Trottle. ‘What can it i “A pair of bedroom slippers,” said Eliza Jane. ““Well,” said Aunty, “I know they are just what she needs to rest her feet Grace sat next to ‘Aunty No. 1, and as they opened the next box she wait- ed to see smiles on their faces and to hear their exclamations, for she had packed al] of three quarts of straw- Dberries in it, fresh from the garden that morning. Maine Lover, Trottie, Azalia and Wandering Jew all had clubbed to- gether and got material for two dresses for Diana, and a card with their names signed to an agreement to go and make the dresses at the most _convenient time eet by her, was attached to the goods. Huldy gave a dollar bill. She said she was too busy to make anything. Pink Rose crocheted a collar and Betsey Bobbett crocheted lace for two aprons. Crimson Rambler made the loveliest lavender crepe kimono, trimmed in white satin—it was a peach! Chrysanthemum made two lovely- looking apple pies and I know they tasted as good as they looked. Aunt Abby said she had Tacked her brain to know what to send, and had finally decided to send a year's sub- scription to the McClure's magazine. Married and Happy sent her one of her Roman striped bags to hold her work in. There were a Wt of canceled stamps, linen for a paid of bed sheets from Theoda. Samantha sent six boxes of correspondence postcards, ell stamped. Polly Wintergreen sent six linen handkerchiefs. Popover embroidered a lovely short kimono, and Clover Leaf sent a dear little boudoir cap to match the kimono Popover sent. Josiah and the rest of the men sent fruit and vegetables, potatoes, apples, onions, carrots, parsnip: new cab- bages, oranges, banan: and grape- fruit. The Editor sent her a new wheel- chatr. ‘Biddy sent a crate of fresh eggs with a formula how to put eggs down in water glass. Eliza Jane sent a box of home-made butter. Hopetul sent a dollar bill. The packing of the box took an hour, but it was finally ready for shipment. The fruit and vegetables went in a barrel. Chrysanthemum then brought on the ice cream and hot apple pie. It was delicious and no mistake. We only wished we could have sent some to Diana. 1 forgot to mention the lovely box of pansies Bright Ray and Doctor sent. They were beauties. Aunt Mehitable said: “If the box is all packed and nothing more to be done we will draw our meeting to a close by singing not go on Saturday, and have had to stay et home the past two years. I believe in serving them all if pos- sible; if not at one time, divide up. Let us hear from interested ones. Think of the patience Biddy has in waiting for response to her question. If we want a picnic it is our duty to come to the front and say so. “Silence gives consent” otherwise. Time is go- ing fast. The Social Corner is printed once a week; soon it will be too late to_say anything. Doctor: We want you on hand with your pills. Be sure aend bring your mother with you, for she will enjoy the lake. Polly Wintergreen: Am glad you are better. Hope to see you at the picnic. Enid: I am wondering if you will be home in time for the picnic at the lake. Did you get my letter? 1 hope you wil: have a more enjoyable ride coming home. Best wishes. AUNTY NO. 1. M. ROENA'S MAY PARTY. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:— “It's @ long, long, way to M. Roena’s, ‘but my heart'’s right there!” So sang The Cornerites as they talked over preparations for attending the May Party at the white bungalow. “What a pity every one can’t be there!” sighed Fairy Godmother. The Hopeful voice of a_ Faraway Dame answered: “We can, if you will wield your magic wand, dear God- mother. Cause the Shut-Ins to for- get their pains; the Weavy Ones to lay aside their burdens; the Stay-at- Homes to have a day off; and we'll all ‘Make Merry’ at M. Roena’s May Party.” “It's decided,” chirped optimistic Billie, “there’ll not be an Absent One.” A Mansfield Depot voice replied: I ‘Wonder!” “Being an Interesteq Reader,” de- clared Antique, “I will be quite Frank with you. I'm Ready to be One of Them at M. Roena’s on May 15. “T'm the Silent Partner,” says Jane Ann, “and since housecleaning, = I'm about ready to Pop-Over; but I'll en- deavor to stir up those Sisters who feel sort of run down at the heel join the Merry-meking at M. Roena's. There are some things we like to re- member, and others we like to forget. At M. Roena’s May Party we forgot our trials, our bereavements and our cares, and remembered only that we were brothers and sisters making Sun- shine for each other. In honor of Married and Happy, even the cloudiest heart showed a gold end silver lining. Biddy cackled among us, resplendent in the waist that “dyed”, yet looking more alive than ever. Ah, but, OL. Roena is just like her little' White Bungalow—modest and restful looking. Everyone was assured of a welcome when they read her kindly countenance and felt her true Social Corner hand clasp. “Are these all your brothers and sisters?” inquired ‘a passerby of M. Roena, or am I Dreaming?” ‘Yes, they're all brothers and sis- ters,” replied M. Roena, “and it's not picnic indeed!” yeplied Grand- “Do you think it @ picnic to raise a family of this variety and quality and size?’ was the spicy retort of Great Grandma. “Guess we had jour Bxperience rais- ing other folks’ children,” agreed Josh and Samantha. M. Roena was true to her word. The best was none too good for the Corner- ites” who ate heartily of the “sub- stantials of the Ohio soil. and the delicacies -of the season”” Brownie, with her budget of games kept things and folks moving. When the strains of “Old Black Joe” died away, we realized that Rural Deliv- §ry ‘hadn’t*forgotten how-to handle the ow. Suggestions and Helps on Raising Hogs and Chickens gave us a glimpse into the every day lives of the Doo- little Twins (Keziah and Nathaniel). Saturday we and others of Sterling (?) character kept the Leonard Bridge Group guessing “Who's Who?” The Shut-Ins—Diana, Frank, Dom Pedro and J. A. K. forgot their bur- dens in M. Roena’s restful couch hammock. 'Twas hard to tell the Aunties from the Sweet Sixteens, for their steps were as light as their hearts, as they passed around the Wintergreen and Peppermint Lozenges. The Doctor recommended either kind of Balsam to soothe the over- burdened stomachs. M. Roena’s living-room was fragrant with sweet-smelling flowers. Small wonder with the table graced by a stately Calla Lily, the gentle Sweet William and Sweet Lavender, a Maple Leaf and a Rosebud, while a smiling Crimson Rambler sent her perfumes through an open window. We found the Honeysuckle blooming by ' the Country side. Potlatch, Poinsetta and Wildwood gathered basketsful to carry to their sisters on the Pacific Coast. Like all happy occasions, M. Roena’s May Party became only a pleasant memory-—the best of friends (like Etta Barber, Kochia, Whippoor-Will and Reuben's Wife) had to part; the Busy Bees returned to their work; the Young Mothers to their children. Old Seol, waving his hat shouted “A long and peaceful life to M. Roena! “The Social Corner wants her and needs her,” echoed other voices. Every _Cornerite trusts the mistress of the White Bungalow will out-live by a score of years the “guaranteed for fifteen years ‘shingles” that form the ToOf. "Merry have me met, Merry have we been; Merry let us part, And merry meet again.” DREAMER. HELPFUL RECIPES FROM PAULA. Dear Sisters of the Social Corner:— I come again with a few homey helps. The Care of the Sink Waste Pipe. A solution of chloride of zinc, which can be obtained at the druggists, and used in proportion of one pint to four gallons of water, forms a most efficient cleansing and purifying agent for the sink waste pipe, promptly neutralizing noxious effluvia and erresting vege- table decomposition. Carbolic Acid mixed with water in the proportion of two tablespoons of acld to a cup of water will prove a good disinfectant in case of bad odors arising from the sink waste pipe. Milky Water in the sink waste pipe is one of the hardest things to man- age. Even a small quantity daily will foul pipes unless they are thoroughly flushed with water and washing soda. ¥ Careful Attention to Waste Pipe—It cannot be too strongly impressed on the memory that waste, sink and drain pipes are intended for the passage of water only; not for bits of paperr, burnt matches, etc. A very little care- lessness in _this respect may lead to a large plumber’s bill. Braised Beef—Three pounds beef from round, two slices of salt pork, six peppercorns, three cups boiling water, carrot, turnip, one-quarter cup each, cut in dice; onion, celery. Fry out fat and remove pieces from frying pan. Trim and wipe meat, season with salt and pepper and. dredge with flour. Sear in the fat until all surfaces are brown. Place on trivet in deep gran- ite or earthen dish, surround with veg- etables and pepper corn; add three cups boiling wate cover closely and bake slowly four hours. Baste often and turn once. Serve with a brown gravy made from juice in pan. Hash, English Style—Chop the meat rather coarsely, season with onion and catsup, salt and pepper; simmer a few minutes in a good gravy. Serve on toast in a deep platter. Garnish toast with parsley. Aunt Abby: How are you this morn- ing? Well, I hope. Crimson Rambler: T see you are taken by several of the Sisters for Still-Water. How they would laugh to see you both together. I for one, can say you are not Sill-Water. PAULA. A -FINE TIME AT CRIMSON RAM- BLER'S. Dear Social Corner Sister: time for me to again appear: Hello Crimson Rambler! How are you_after your Social Corner gather- ing? Well, I hope. We arrived home all right. 1 certainly did have a fine time—one never to be forgotten. Pansy was real glad to have a chat ‘with you over 'phone. Would have called you up, but didn’t remember the It is Special \§/\E) ‘We are pleased to announced three more additions to the mer- chant list as follows: R. W. Otis, Grocer, 303\ W. Main Murphy’s 5 and 10 Cent Store J. O. Harris, The Printer You can cast Red Letter Votes all next week at these new op- | portunities and every day will { be Red Letter without exception { at Murphy’s 5 and 10 Cent Store and J. O. Harris for printing. | After next week votes will be { issued Monday, Tuesday and ( Wednesday on the regular basis at Mr. Otis’ and Red Letter will be the same as the other mer- chants, so it goes without saying that next week will be a big day of trade here. The ladies especially can and will flock to Murphy’s to do their shopping for the stock is replete with everything one would expect to find at such a store and many articles that will surprise you. Watch his window for specials. Printing counts large in a con- test and as every day is Red Letter, every voter should make sure to embrace this wonderful opportunity. Hundreds of customers_have been anticigating the Red Letter Days for Voting; through one channel or another they had learned of this ahead of time, and in consequence, these first Red Letter Days are suggestive of the great outpour of custo- mers the Competition Merchants will _receive in ever increasing numbers each succeeding week. The great importance of casting the Red Letter vote should be plainly apparent to every voter. Remember they are Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Knights of Columbus smote stout and lusty blows at the ballot boxes this week and gained the ascendency. They are putting up a spirited con- test for premiership and have finally attained this purpose. \Y $/\¢)) \§ 0 \& Quality Shoe Shop J. A. George’s Store The Cranston Co. C. V. Pendleton, Jr. Shea & Burke Dye Works Somers Bros. Franklin Sq. A. T. Otis & Son James W. Semple Thumm’s Delicatessen Powers Bros. Fish Market Louis Atkend 170_West Main OUR DRUGGISTS ARE Lerou’s Drug Store . Engler’s Broadway Pharmacy Bray’s Drug Store Greeneville X ‘_li &/\¢ 10 Votes Each Bee Soap Wrappers Ten Votes Each Soap Powder Coupons All Are Ten Votes \AY/\ $/\g Shoes For the Family Cigars Stationery, Books, Photo Supplies Athletic_and Sporting Goods Furniturel C:rEe(l, Ete. Norwich & New London THE GROCERS AND MARKETS The Candy Shoj NN U\ W8 LIBRARY COMPETITION FIRST RED LETTER DAYS PRODUCING HEAVY VOTING Dark Horse is Likely to Advance to the Front ‘Old Home Match” Offer K. of C. WORK FINDS ITS REWARD Murphy’s 5 and 10 Cent Store, R. W. Otis, Grocer, and Harris,‘the Printer, added The hustling band working for the Y. M. H. A. have been and will ever be a present danger to the ambitions of all candidates. They ‘are brimful of confidence which counts for much in an affair of this kind. The Y. M. C. A, St. Mary's School and the Loyal Order of Moose are making notable gains Which indicate growing interest and activity. All of these pop- ular sets of individuals will be daily more and more to be reck- oned with. Label or Redemption Features Developing Great Interest The first step on the part of any set of workers desiring to succeed should be t6 inaugurate a comprehensive campaign for these articles possessing some detachable part which can be presented for redemption. In the first plage, the relative vote value is larger, and it permits of the house to house canvass and always represents the arti- cle that should go into every house. Take for example, Gold Metal Butter, Heckers' Super- lative Flour, Heckers' Cereals, Union Club Coffee_and Russian Blend Tea and Fox's Butter Krust Bread. Such articles must needs be purchased for every home, and as long as the arti- cle employed in our Contest is of merit, it follows that these products should find their way into your home. Just read the propositions in the directory of merchants below, and with re- gard to these redemption feat- ures, and you will be in a posi- tion to take intelligent action both in your behalf and that of others you may desire to inter- est. Special “Safe Home Match” Of- fer Which Will Positively Close June 1st The Manhatian Men’s and Women’s Apparel Geduldig’s Greenhouses The Plaut-Cadden Co. Pianos, Player Pianos, Musical _instruments Maurice Sample Cloaks, Suits_and_Dresses The Peoples Store, Inc. Taftville Col ins’ Millinery Fred C. Crowell, Paints Schwartz Bros. Fumiture Moran & Connors Men’ Furnishings, Hats John & George fi Bliss Jewelers ames Square Garage Auto Supplies. Repairs, Storage The Square Quick Lunch Every Day Red Letter Shu-Fix Repairs Your_Shoes While You Wait Hamilton Coupons Each Coupon Five Votes The Bond 25 Votes United Cigar Stores One Vote With Each Cent They Represent A spe redeemable at any contest store, Double votes matinee: Leave word at Plaut-Cadden or Quality Shoe Shop you want to consult The Contest Prop. 7 b < S hZ ‘@ The Diamond Match Company [ | has on sale at the United Cigar |[p=| Store, the “Safe Home Match,” (K 500 in a box, which sells for 5e B | and which includes Two Green 2| Certificates. For this limited (| period, to June lst, we will is- [p=| sue 60 votes for the slide cover f including the Two Green Certi- g flcates. You can cast an enor- mous vote in these few days. through the above and obtain| the best Match Value on the market. Remember—The Slide Cover and the Two Green Certificates must be presented at Plaut-Cad- den Company’s. A. O. JOHNSON, \] S| 32 Union Square, New York STANDING OF CONTESTANTS Knights of Columbus. 76,490 X M ELA Nt . S TRBAT B. P. O. Elks.... XM CHAL Loyal Order of Moose.. St Mary’s School. ... 0dd Fellows Club. Sacred Heart Church St._ Patrick’s School. Taftville Cogg. Church. . Central Baptist Church. Otis Library .... Masonic Temple ..68,735 65,109 61,456 L..36,145 Haile Club ... & -..322m Greeneville Grammar Sehobless. 1000 .. 5. 31,97 Taftville Mannerchor .....25213 ‘West Side Baptist Church.23,526 Order of OWIS.............17,756 Taftville I. O. O. F........1T6: ‘Wm, Backus Hospital.....13,30 First Baptist Sunda School Broadway School . Court Sachem Foresters.. 7, St. Joseph’s Sodality.... State Tuberculosis pital ... 3 = Norwich Free Library..... 2,019 ¢4 St. Mary’s Church, Baltic. 1,602 S Greeneville Cong. Church.. 1,424 (P~ Polish Society ............ 1,213 § Ask Yeur Grocer For Heckers Suj perlative Flour The empty 24'/>-pound sack good for five hundred votes at Plaut-Cadden Co.’s Heckers’ Cereals The empty excepting Superl ing Flour and Ci na which are redeemable for 100 votes each when presented at the Plaut-Cadden Go.s Gold Medal Butter at Wrappers redeemable votes each at Pla-Codd Ask Your Grocer For UNION CLUB COFFEE AND' RUSSIAN BLEND TEA Coffee can 100 Votes Tea package, half Ib., 100 Votes 10c size 30 Votes Havana Bat 10c Cigar Bands redeemable for 10 votes each at Plaut-Cadden Co.s Prize and Spearmint Coupons. votes each. Cash Cowpons, Whole cent, 20 Wrapp each at Plaut-Cadden Co.'s. Providence Bakery The wrappers from Fox's But- ter Bread and Butter Krust Bread good for ten votes when presented at Plaut-Cadden Co.s Rogers’ Domestic Laundry good for one vote with each cent at Plaut-Cadden Co.’ number. What chilly weather for this time of year? Doctor: Hope I can come to your meeting; but don't know yet whether I can or not as I expect to be away that day. J. E. T.. Where art thou? I haven't heard from you in a long time. I saw your husband a short time ago in !'ns auto in Norwich. Where are you liv- ing now. Was sorry you were not at Crimson Rambler’s as I thought you would be there to have a Jolly time with the rest of us. F ell for this time. s VIOLET. VACATION PRECAUTIONS. :—There are a Editor Social Corne: few things all _sensible people Who contemplate camping or going into summer quarters should bear in mind and that is the ceanliness and health- fulness of their surroundings. Pure water and pure air are the chief essentials. Look out for the cess-pool and the corners where the garbage is thrown —such things are a menace to health. If the water supply comes from a well be sure that it is not located where it will receive underground or surface drainage from a barnyard or outhouse. It 1s essential to boil water taken from surface streams. Clear- ness is no guaranty of purity. 1f springs are the source of supply, care should be taken that they are not surrounded by habitations or, other sotrces of pollution. In small vil- Iages or shore places if the water sup- plies are public, diligent inquiry should be made as to whether the source is free from sewage contamination. If the disposal of sewage and garbage is careless, fiies are certaln to breed, and unless kitchens and_dining rooms are carefully screened there is the possi- bility of typhold or diarrheal infec- tion from this source. With young children, particularly infants, the question of a clean milk supply is one of vital importance. Fresh milk is of little or no advantage unless it be clean milk. If more attention was paid to these matters fewer vacations would be fol- lowed by serious consequences. THE-CRANK. ORANGES—HOW SERVED. Dear Cornerites:—I am sending in a little screed on oranges. The orange is queen of all fruits! While it is gen- erally understood that they are a ty- pical American fruit, still we cannot really claim them as natives, but the mere fact that the United States pro- duces larger crops thaa any other country gives us the privilege of claiming them as naturalized citizens. There is nothing more beautiful to the eye, I am told than an orange grove, and in olden times they were called “Golden Apples.” First, and foremost, oranges are a great aid to digestion, when one is tired and languid and when the iver is not acting as it should then i the time one should eat an orange for it contains the required amount of acid required to stimulate the flow of the bile and thus remove that tired feeling. Of all fruit oranges have more health giving properties than any oth- er raw fruit, many times a patient who is denied ail the water he craves, an orange is sometimes given to quench the thirst. Orange Baskets—Cut five or six oranges Into halves and remove the pulp, mix in a wooden bowl one-half cup brandied cherries, one cup straw- berries, pulp of one grape fruit, one cup of diced pineapple, three bananas, one-half cup powdered sugar. To this add the juice and pulp of the oranges together with cracked ice; fill the baskets and garnish with watercress: The baskets are made by cutting two Dieces from the orange leaving what Temains in the shape of a ‘basket for the handle. Orangeade—There is nothing nicer for a drink on a hot day than orange- ade. It is lovely to serve at parties and picnics, and more preferable than lemonade. First squeeze the juice of six oranges into a large dish add to this the grated rind of one of the oranges, two cups of sugar and two cups of the syrup.. (This should be prepared the night before and left in a very cool place), two tablespoons of this is sufficient for a glass of orangeade. Orange Marmalade—Sour oranges ‘meake-the-best marmalade.. Select thin skinned oranges and wash thoroughly then remove the peel in quarters, cov- er with cold water and. boil until ten- der over a slow fire, after which cuf in thin strips. This can best be done by using scissors. Meantime ‘cut the oranges in halves, removing seeds and tough parts, and place in separate (Continued on Page teen) AVOID THE KNIFE CUTTING WON'T CURE PILES—IN- TERNAL TREATMENT NEEDED A gardener doesn’t kill weeds by cut- ting their tops. He attacks the root. Just so with piles—the cause is within, entirely out of reach of surgical instru- ments, ointments or suppositories. The only cure for piles is internal, and the only guaranteed internal remedy is Dr, Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid. It has cul thousands of cases, and 24 days’ treat- ment is sold for §1 at N. D. Sevin & Son, under positive guarantee. Or mailed by Dr. Leonhardt Co.,"Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet. SPECIAL TG WOMEN The most economical, cleansing and germicidal of all antiseptics is Paxtine A soluble Antiseptic Powder to be dissolved in water as needed. As a medicanal antiseptic for douches in treating catarrh, in: tion _or ulceration of nose, throat, and that caused by feminine ills it has no equal. For ten years the Lydia E. Medicine Co. has recommended & m""i?n“l i in their private correspondence with | women, which.