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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
Mi ady's Toilet Table

One of the worst disfigurements that
women fall heir to is the growth of
superfluous hair on the upper lip Many
and varied are the remedies suggested,
but such should be followed with the
greatest discrimination and judgment.
An excellent cure is suggested as fol-
lows: Moisten the superfluous hairs with
simple sulfo solution 1t will be found
that this application will dissolve the
hair, and, whether heavy or light, 1t will
disappear in a few moments.
Most depilatories are apt to leave
red spot and an extreme irritation of
the skim but this particular remedy will
leave the skin SOFT smooth and clear.
Its action Ia gentle and most effective in
Immediately removing the hair.
Smart women generally keep lemon
on the toiet-table, as the application of
fresh lemon juice is excellent for whit
ening and beautifyng the hands. The
Juice will also remove stains from around
the finger nails and will vastly improve
the color of the skin. No toilet-table
should be without the ever useful lemon.
It is not universally known that an ex-
cellent whitener for the teeth Is to be
found in common salt. The teeth should
be carefully brushed with a little salt
at least once a week, taking care to
rinse the mouth out carefully afterwards
so that not one particle Of the salt may
remain around the teeth. The whitening
effect of salt upon the teeth Is instan-
taneous
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16

The seasons offerings in the way of
styles for young girls are characterized
by a simplicity, which is the acme OF
good taste. They are so much the
smarter for their lack OF elaboration and
because they depend on the cut for
certain quality that spells fashion.
Serge, sabardine and French flannel
have no rivals in the field when hard
service is in question, and 1t is the ques-
tion paramount when the school frock
comes under discussion
There is tendency that Is steadily
growing towards keeping all the fancl-
full designs, the draperles and frills and
fripperies for evening frocks and for
those intended for the house and after
noon wear. The so-called chemise frock,
which Is simplicity itself, Is particularly
becoming to the slendefness OF the youth
ful figure. The silhouette Of the gown
Itself is new and rather striking, and
its extreme air of modishness is due per
haps In part to It's novelty. Yet II would
be hard to fashion a frock on simpler
lines.
The picture shown today illustrates
this mode clearly. The skirt is straight
and wide enough for ease In walking,
but without fulness. The blouse buttons
down the back to the waistline, where
II is confined by the belt. This runs
through wide eyelets. made In the blouse
In way that produces very much the
same effect as that made by slipping
belt under the plaits of a Norfolk Jacket
The collar can be copied from the one
sketched or II can be Of the style best
suited to the wearer.
The shops are showing the most allur-
ing, fascinating accessories just now, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
A WARM, DRY
PROVISION CLOSET

The popularity of the many ''ready-to-
serve" cereals in recent years has done
much TO lessen the work and worry OF
the housekeeper in her efforts to provide
palatable filters" for an everhungry
family. But so often in our variable
climate the once-crispy flakes or biscuit
lose their crispness and with 1t their
delicate flavor. which can be restored
only by the time and patience consuming
process of toasting or drying.
To overcome this annoyance an in
genlous man Cor was 1t his wife?) designed
and built a closet that is proof against
dampness, and therefore offers an ideal
storage place for cereals, which are really
''ready-to-serve," as we'll as for salt and
other provisions that are especially af.
fected by an excess of moisture In the
atmosphere.
AS shown in the sketch. the closet Is
built between two sections of a heat fiue,
the lower section of which enters the
bottom of the closet about waist-high
from the floor. The end of the upper
section Is located about Is inches directly
above the lower opening, from which the
current of warm, dry air crculates
about the closet and passes into the up
per section of the flue. The shelf Is
made of one-half inch mesh wire, tackled
to a wooden frame, and so does not In
terfere with the circulation of the air
The same kind of wire should also be
tackled over the opening of the lower
nue so as to prevent the disaster OF
dropping part of the family larder into
the heating system. The door or doors
If the closet is large enough TO make It
more convenient to have two doors,
should fit rather snugly and be kept
tightly closed when not In use. so that
the air from the heater will not be cooled
and thus made useless for heating the
room above.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
V-THINCS THAT INTEREST MAID AND MATR
MODES OF THE HOUR
Seasons offerings for Girls Characterised BY
Good Taste.

collars and cuffs and neckties OF new
and tempting Nstyles seem to spring us
overnight.
Collars made of organdie or book mus.
lin have a quality OF sheerness that i,
almost universally becoming, while Nm.
collar of heavy linen, wide and farins
suits the youthful face admirably M,
dark suit or dress can be freshened "A
infinitum by the accessories of prevailing
mode They relieve its sombreness q,
tone, and every new collar makes tba
dress itself seem new.
Navy blue, no matter by what nam,
we call It, Is as popular today as IT hs,
ever been. No other color can drive n
out of its own particular province. which
is the day world of clothes. Not
that it is by any means limited to ths
sensible and serviceable frocks Tbs
deepest blue is shown now in velvets ana
silks and satins Of the richest quality, ana
a dark blue velvet dinner dress is
creation of one of the great designers Of
the day.
Not that the green's and the brown,
that are manufactured now are To ba
scorned for school dresses or coat suits
The tones of these colors show a vida
range, and they are of an appealing soft.
ness and richness. IF we are cut m
from foreign dyes for any length of tIme
American ingenuity will be hard pushed
to produce the modified tones of colora
that the American public has learned Ia
value.
Yet, for constant wear, for every dav
and day after day, the average person
seems to be able to wear blue without
the distaste that comes from over IA.
miliarity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16

Many women in the present times are
too apt to look on the dark side Of life.
They quite forget TO count their many
blessings, for they are so very busy
counting UP their grievances. Envy and
discomfort go hand in hand. but the ex-
ertion Of a little will power can finally
overcome such unfortunate feelings.
At the present time the women Of
England fnd it very difficult to look
on the bright side Of things" When
out Of practically every home some
father brother husband or man rela-
tive has shouldered arms and set forth
to defend his native shores. it is no
easy matter 10 keep a cheerful heart.
Very opportunely, a League of Anti
Pessimists has been formed in England.
The promoters announce that we are
not a League Of optimists We do not want
10 ignore danger, to neglect warnings, or
to pppear light-hearted in the face of
death and disaster; but we do want 10
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What Girls Are Doing For Victims of War
College Students Give Up Pleasures Help Charities and This End
Display Fine. Unsel6sh Spirit.

The sweet girl graduates and under
graduates of Vassar College have risen
in a body to the occasion. and in the
future the simple life will be led there.
The reason of this self-denying attl-
tude is to be found in a whole-hearted
wish to help those in any way afflicted
through the great European war.
The Students Association of Vassar
has held mass-meeting. organized be-
cause of the sudden clamor and demand
for reform. 1t appears that the col
lege girls had been exceedingly ex-
travagant In the matter OF their per-
sonal pleasures and luxuries The seIash-
ness OF such expenditure on mere pleas
ure In the present stirring times was
Just recently realized by them, and the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
ELLEN ADALR,S ADVENTURES
She Receives an afternoon caller and Hears a Ne7C
and Interesting Tale.

he went on: u wonder II acted from
mistaken ideals, but | argued out the
ethics Of the ease with myself tho eve.
ming before lott tho little sussex village
/ had studied YOU very closely and II
seemed to Inc that you were If anything.
rather Indifferent toward myself Never
by word or look did YOU show that YOU
cared for ne beyond tho mcrest friendly
lilling I was quite right in that idea,
was nut?'
! did not answer, SO he then resumed
the tale.
".rbs girl was engaged to lived in
Romc ana was two years older than
t-rnw am ~ and so. Won see. she
was not very Young, We had been en-
earcd for six ycars"
"That was a very long time" ! muir
i,ured when could recover sufficiently
from my surprise
1T was. h. said ''but don't Won soc,
it gave her all the greater claim upon
me could not spoil her life. But I
lovod YOU so badly that at length I
wrote her and asked If she would release
me from the engagement. don't like
telling Won all this, but vet, In the light
of aftnr events feel must"
"Vhat happened thcn?" | asked. for
ectrul Of the fttingness Of things.
"She wrote me heartbroken letter,
asking mo to come straight to Rome and
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Across the Counter

Separate skirts are being sold at what
might be called popular prices to meet
the increasing demand brought about by
their return TO favor.
The fact that they are intended for
practical purposes does not prevent them
from being exceedingly smart in cut and
material
For wear for out-of-door games there
are sports skirts of checks and plaids
at very low price.
A broken black-and-whlte check that
IS made after a very good model, Sc
Serely tailored, sells for $.
It is a straight skirt, belted at the back
and it has flap pocket a. one side that
adds very much 10 its appearance and
is useful as well,
Plaid skirts that suggest field and
stream are also 10 be bought at this same
price of S.
There are dark plaids, where greens
and blues predominate, and plaids that
hre made lighter by the introduction Of
white
1t IS even possible TO buy = very pre-
sentable skirt for 81. Blue serge is made
up at this price. with the hip yoke as a
feature.
one could hardly expect lasting quail
ties for so little money, but for an emer-
sency it might prove a fair inves tmen Mt
At $s there are skirts Of blue serge and
black serge that would suit the pur-
poses Of the business woman admirably,
They are we'll cut and splendidIy tai
lored without the iaunty air that is bet
ter adapted 10 the sports skirt.
Skirts made OF hroadcloth. in blue,
brown and black with hip yokes and
with tunics are also 70 be found at very
low prices
Five dollarse will buy very good skirt
sn this material At s. a broadcloth skirt
IS sold Of slightly different cut and pos
shly Of better quality
Now that the severe skirt is being
worn again. the separate skirt is a nee
essary accompaniment and to he able
10 buy II ready-made Is a sarsfa ction
20 a great many women
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
The Giggling Girl
Chat Anent Aggaang Qualities of That Foolish Young Person


gigsled over the top of his newspaper
without stopping for half an hour! We
felt dreadfully nervous, particularly
when we saw he was trying to initiate
us The people sitting near also noticed
II, and at last the conductor spoke 10
him about it-said he must stop that
Eisgling'"
What OH earth iii the fellow say?"
asked Tom in an interested voice
"It was perfectly dreadful for US.
said sister, half laughing and in an apollo
Eetic tone, ''hs said that every morning
for month We had interrupted his read
ing of the newspaper by our senselcss
chatter ana GisEling Now II vas his
turn, and he wanted us just 10 know how
il sounded 70 other people"
"He was a cad and " I had been
there / would have
mo you wouldn't because in way
he was right II vas perfectly dreadful
for us AT the time. for every one around
seemed so amused. But I thought it all
over afterwards, and cured myself OF
the habit"
Pass on the story to that Smith girl
then" said Tom, lauEhingly, ~ It's
going 10 cure her. too, she can come 10
the party, and l won't object"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
The Ever Necessary Oil Can
By MRS. CHRISTINE. FREDERICK
Author The New Housekeeping"

Have you an oil can? This might be
the first question asked of every house
Ike eper, for by their oil cans shall we
know them.
Who oiled the hinges? Who oiled the
wrlnger bearings? Who put paraftin on
her meat chopper? Who gave her knives
an oil massage? "I." said the careful
and intelligent housewife. II oiled them
all"
No pantry equipment is complete with
out a small oil can. The more frequently
used the better and the less noise and
creaking shall be heard In the land. These
wet autumn days have sprung all sorts
of hinges and played havoc and rust with
numerous household articles.
Indeed. one housekeeper returning to
her city home. which had been closed all
summer. was appalled, at the amount of
rust which had gathered on every tin and
iron utensil as we'll as at the whitish de-
posts on her aluminium ware When she
opened her trunks she found the hinges
very tight. Scissors were stuck" parers
and knives were all in poor condition,
casters refused to rotate on their accus-
toned legs
The washer was investigated and
showed It needed an autumn lubricant
badly. nat irons were melancholy and
had developed a rich brown complexion.
The sewing machine, the typewriter. the
Family perambuAator, all needed the
magic touch of something 20 put them
at work again.
Half an hour and an oil can did the
work. The rollers rolled. the perambu-
lator rambled, the casters castered as II
some magic elixir had been applied The
1at irons were bathed In kerosene, the
hinges treated TO a good machine OIL
the tin and iron pans, the oven and even
the rusted garbage pail were also in
dulged in a good kerosene bath and
massage, from which they emerged
clean. shining and with an expression
which meant 10 say. Now I am good
for all winter"
II the housewife is 20 adopt mechan-
teal aids and turn 20 mechanical labor
savers, she must accept and use the aids
Of all good mechanlcs-chief and fore
most OF which is an oil can filled with
a good lubricant. Or kerosene poured
down the windpips OF chopper. meat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16

whole student body resolved on an i'm
mediate reform.
Nassar girls have now imposed vol
untary tax upon all their different forms
of relaxation, such as weekend parties.
ice cream parties. theatres. moving pic
ture shows and other pleasant modes of
passing the hours.
The buying OF expensive flowers and
sweets In Vassar College is now thing
of the past. The students passed reso-
luton declaring that they would spend
less on pleasure and would turn over
all the resultant surplus sums to the
different charitable associations which
are. In the present crisis of European
AFFAIRS. 80 urgently In need OF funds.
Other girl students throughout Amer
lea would do well to copy the splendid
and unseltish example of the Vassar
College girls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
Look On the Bright Side of Life
The Art of Cheerfuness Is Thing That Can Be Cultivated

remember that behind the clouds is the
sun still shining. The league is nom
political. n-denominational. and open
to all-rlch. poor. young, old, men or
women. The only condition is that the
promise, once made, must be kept"
The promise is to keep the rules. which
are as follows:
l. To fight the spirit of pessimism, par
ticularly In connection with the war.
which is apt to detract from natural cour-
age.
?. To cheer. by any means in your
power those around you. and TO give help
and sympathy TO those who have very
real cause for grief or anxiety.
). To refrain from Erumblng at any
hardships. small or great. which you may
be called upon to endure.
1. To disregard all unauthenticated re-
ports. and do your best to prevent their
spreading.
5. To keep up the courage and energy
OF those around you by your own ex-
ample OF calmness, hopefulness and trust
In our leaders,
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xxx


The afternoon following on the dinner
party in the Bellevue Stratford brought
the artst-man to call on me, ! still
was staying with my little spinster
1riend, and she Immediately discovered
romance in the situation.
The call was timed at o'clock. fine
and rather chilly autumn afternoon. The
weather certainly reminded me of days
1T home
My heart beat rather quickly when 1
heard the doorbell ring. My friend
picked up her knitting very hurrieily,
and before ! could stop her sped from
the room was left sitting all alone.
Good afternoon" | heard the artist
man now say Very cold isn't it? |
am glad to fnd you at home, Miss
Adair.'
His tone seemed very nervous. and it
therefore tended TO put me more at ease.
1t is curious fact that this should
be the case Yet SO it was
You have not changed SO very mucl,
after ALL" said he. Il notice that your
hair curs in the same old way"
No suitable response occurred to me
in answer to this observation, SO l kept
silent
Il like to watch you with tho nreHsht
fiickerinE on your little face" he con-
tinued, with a most scrutiuzng look. lit
Hurely is an unusual thing to have an
open fireplace IN an American house
There is no place to equal England, after
all Now, is there"
He did not wait for any answer, but
went on: Perhaps you thought It rather
strange that I never wrote you all these
months. ! want to explain that now to
you-if YOU will let me-
'T rpally did NOT S.gu tN 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16

PLEASE don't ask that Smith girl to
Vour party tomorrow" said a candid
young man 10 his sister the other DAY.
, eff she comes here. I'm going 10 clear
out AT once. The girls fool. and ziggles
Ihe whole time"
She is quite a nice girl Tom. and
means well" said sister In an appeasing
tone Of voice ia really like TO ask her.
People don't seem 10 care very much
about her, 80 she does not get asked to
snany parties"
Il don't wonder al that" said Tom,
solemnly, she would get on any one s
nerves With that eternal and iucessant
Etggle, siggle ell the time II doesn'r mat
ter what you tell that girl whether II be
BAD or serious, or merely boring, she gig
giles right through everything"
4 used TO be rather Ike that myself
once" said his sister medltatlvely, land
Ehen I became suddenly cured-in rather
sn unpleasant fashion, too"
Tell me about IL" said the young
snan IN an interested tone. II remember
when you were in high school [ used 10
feel a bit aggravated with you some
times You've stopped It now, though.
thank goodness"
1T was this way" said his sister In
pensivs tone, you remember that sum
mer we stayed out in the country when
] had 10 travel into town every dag By
Erain7'
Il DO" said Tom, reminiscently, 1T was
an awful bore, too. The journey took
half an hour IN a nonstop train"
well" continued sister another girl
and / always Travelled together IN the
mornings. One morning when we got into
the train We noticed a pecuIiaF-looklng
man sitting right opposite us. He kept
watching us over the top Of his news
paper. Ny friend and / we're laughing
Ss usual over something or other-gtEgling
you would call it-when this strange
man suddenly began 10 giggle too. He
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
WAYS OF WOMEN

Queen Mary Of England is doing her
share I'm the present war by helping
% knit 5000 pairs Of socks which are
needed by the British soldiers
The Internal tionaI Association Of
Steam Operating Engineers has a
woman's auxiliary organization which
IS absolutely independent Of the men.
Women Jurors in Washington are
protesting against the non provision Of
powder puns and nighties FOR them
when they are detained over night on =
case.
Mrs Annette Abbott Adams, Just ap-
pointed Assistant District Attorney IN
San Francisco is the frst woman IN tho
United States to occupy such a posi-.
tion.
suhragettss IN England are now
training themselves to shoot a rife ana
even the department stores have set up
ranges for shoppers 70 practice a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16

grinder or coffee machine or used as
an emollient on rusty articles of every
sort will grease them up" and make
them quite amenable. 1t is even whis-
pered that a fine clock which had totally
and absolutely stalled and which re-
fused to perform its daily task was
made to tick-tick with delight because
few drops of oil were poured on its
works"
II It's rusty or won't go-try the oil
can might be the housewives slogan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
WHAT OTHER
WOMEN DO

Mrs, Lawrence Marston not only writes
plays for moving pictures, but acts and
directs her own plays as we'll.
Four women are running against Rev.
". D. Matthews for the office Of Com
missioner OF Charities and Corrections
in Oklahoma.
Miss siEns Bergman. president OF the
Swedish Society OF Woman Suffrage, is
chief Cashier OF the state Bank Of
Sweden,
The Rockefeller Foundation has given
5000 TO be used during the next ten
years for pensioning widows with de-
pendent families.
Women are nlling the positions OF men
employed by the Liptoa Company. OF
London. who have been called to the
front as soldiers.
The Philadelphia Board Of Education
win establish Little Mother Leagues so
that girls can be taught the elements Of
baby care,
Mrs. Margaret Cherdron, who two years
ago was the Taft slector from Utah. is
candidate for the state Senate In that
State.
The Kingdom Of saxony takes nrst
place as an Industrial State In Germany.
and In 1919 had sOs.4Os workers. OF whom
275 10 were women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
Fobles Of Dress Taboo in Austria

VIENNA oct. 16.-Archduchess Eliza
beth, daughter Of the late Archdukc
Rudolph has issued the following appeal
10 the women OF Austria-HunEary:
Now that our brothers fight for right
and liSerty a no less important, serious
and difficult duty is reserved for us. We
must bo rigorous toward ourselves. elim-
mating conspicuous dressing and frivolity
incompatible with these serious and
grave days.
Let us all abandon amusements that
are unsuitable in such days and devote
ourselves 70 prayer for the success Of
our brothers, who are hghting for right
and Justice"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
A Plain Request

rs there any one present who wishes
the prayers of the congregation for a
relative or friend?" asked the minister.
II do" said the angular lady who rose
from the rear pew. II want the con-
gregation to pray for my husband"
why Sister Abigail" replied the min
lister, you have no husband yet"
Yes: but I want you all TO pitch in
an pray for one for me-"
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An Acidulated Answer

Miss Vane-"I know he was talking to
you about me. Now, wasn't her
Miss Speitz-"Well, yes"
Miss Vane--"I thought l heard him re-
mark that had a thick head of hair"
Miss Speftz-"Party correct. He didn't
mention your hair, however"