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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16

I having too much cheese on your r1ena
omit the cheese sandwiches. Don't forssi
to put several butter knives beside tbs
crackers The jam will cost you 20 cents
and the crackers are 10 cents box
The number OF boxes depends upon n
number Of guests.
II YOU don't care to serve coffee. bo,
chocolate Is good, but not quite 80 an.
ioyable for men. Grape Juice and cider
are also favorites, but a little more ~
pensive. The candy might include chooo.
late straws (which come in all colors. ana
will add a pretty note Of color to voprA
tablet, old-fashioned sweets and soma If
the numerous Christmas hard candles
half pound Of each ought to be enough
for a small party. The straws and choco.
lates are 40 cents a pound, and the hard
candy is 25 cents, bringing your expenses
up to about s1.50 for all, not including the
coffee, cider or grape ulce.
Games are not being played very much
any more, except at children's partiea
It Is much nicer to let people take car.
OF themselves Arrange your groups with
an eye to mixing the grave with the CAV.
and watch that the girls are well sun.
piled with men. Nothing "queersp
party so soon as an insufficient number
of men. Have plenty OF new music
about as some one is sure to be able IA
play, and young folks love to sing Tbe
real success of party is in the people
you ask, so never make the mistake Of
"mixing your crowds" Ask only young
folks II your house guest is young, and
remember to invite preferably those who
know each other. II you are jolly and
full of fun yourself, your friends will moi
be long in following your example, and
your Christmas entertainment will be
most enjoyable one, both for yourself and
for your guests.
Remember that it is not the money
spent on an entertainment which will
make It a success. but tho spirit Of good
will and kindness which comes from the
hostess. A party where the true Christ
mas spirit is present, no matter how I'm
expensive the supper or the entertain
ment may be, is certain OF success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
How to Dress Your Hair

How often is the whole appearance of
an otherwise pretty woman spoiled by
the total absence of n becoming coiffure!
a woman may have all the jewelry in
the world she may have deep soul
ful eyes and a matchless complexion.
but she can ruin 1t all successfully by
an inartlstic coffure. The prevailing
fashion is not always n becoming one,
by any means. The sensible woman
adapts the mode of the hour to herself,
rather than vice versa. She makes tickle
Dame Fashion not her fetish but her
slave. This is the secret of the truly
successful tout ensemble.
There are certain fundamental laws of
beauty and harmony which might help
the woman whose hair is newly washed
"and she can't do a thing with It," They
are based on supreme common sense. For
Instance the woman with n very low
forehead and square jaw should never
wear fringe of bangs across her brow.
She would look much better IL she did
her hair in a loose pompadour effect,
raised slightly from the face.
On the other hand, u high bald-lookns
forehead looks much more attractive IL
it Is softened by a light fringe. The
oval face suits parted hair admirably.
If you are inclined to have a prominent
nose, never wear your hair in funny
little knot In the extreme back of your
head. 1t will be much prettier II 1t is
draped becomingly about the face. A
woman should study her profile most
carefully and most impartially in her
mirror. If 1t is good, she should dress
her hair in such a way as to mako 1t
prominent. If it is not pretty, she should
conceal It as much as possible.
change of coifrure is not only good
for the hair, but it greatly relieves the
pressure on a tender scalp. II may or
may not be an improvement on the gem
eral appearance.
Nature never errs. She gives to each
of us the color of hair which is most
becoming. So II is not wise to dye the
hair. Make the best OF what you have.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
Christmas Giving

Many working girls seem TO be much
perplexed about this business Of gift
giving at Christmas time. 1 think that
Christmas-giving is certainly being over
done. One should only give presents to
the people for whom one really cares or
TO those unfortunate people who have no
one TO help them in their poverty have
received the following letter:
Dear Ellen Adair-I am anxious about Christ
mas gifts Just now. All the girls In our Office
give each other gifts. generally spending about
a dollar on each. My aalHry is only IS a week.
and ! have TO pay 81 a woek for board as 1 am
up here from the country. There are six girls
in our Office and 1 ann afraid they viii think
me very mean. TROUBLED.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
TO TELEPHONE GIRLS

Christmas day approaching and the of presentgving
aaborbng the girl who works The prevailing idea of shop early
excellent and that wild rush the last which the bane and
the misery of the unfortunate gver who foolish enough leave everything
to the last
An excellent plan is draw of working scheme
Christmas gifts Write down list of the people whom wish
this and do include the list Then opposite
each write down the of wish SPEND looking well
to the balance things and taking that wishes do beyond
salary If adhere to this PLAN and shop well ahead of dme
Christmas will be unmarried by the astmoment rush all know we'll
and all so cordially dislike ELLEN ADAIR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
When Baby Has a Fever

Tho first thing to do when you find
cut that baby is inclined to be feverish
is to put him to bed. Allow plenty Of
sir 10 circulate in the room. but take
care 70 avoid draughts.
The best general treatment is a small
dose OF caiomel. followed by one OF cas-
tor Oh. THIS clears out the intestinal
tract ana in itself IS SUFFICIENT to reduce
lhs fever However. give the calomel
only a. directed. as too much OF it may
saisats a young child.
II baby Is restless and fretful along
alfh tla fever. a bath viii prove sooth-
As. me temperature depends upon yhe
sonstliaton Of the child himself A
sturdy baby can be Immersed IN a tenn
nefatnrs of about 50 degrees. while
puny ehlld should be IN one Of about
800 degrees. You can cool this bs run
s.il.s aeid water N gradually. Sponge
tie head and body freely and after
quarter 81 an hour take the child out.
DRY him carefully and wrap linn IN z
Hafn blanket
II foa are afraid to give the baby
Bath 4 cqol sponge Of equal parts OF
zIcahnl o. vinegar and water Is an eN-
HIIsDt Substitute Don't make cold APP
EIfrtt1nr IHey are TOO Gfe4t a shock
e. 20 nervous system
Na Eou ever eFaporate a feYer2 The
hod IS simple. Wrap the patient Ia
aaa er two layers of sauze. which Is
ateuad frequently with water at rs
zaa. evaporation ali the time being
aseInolsd ~ means ot fan Keep the
2sat Harm 81 using q hot water bag.
ls can - kept ~ Tor aboat half
e.f, Hauf.
hs 5ubiected @ such treatment IS
1f refreshed and very often fails
Tue fever 3 reduced ia a mark
aaoFae
flah child may Be aIloNea -
ears freely. his caatiIIou requires 81
EFe milk for 5 Hhile. About ~
lIes tie fever has commenced Is
a 4 fha paiieat S - infant
water iaatsa4 o. Ene
sflIa 8 thfee -aalla have
e f 81 lleza s. 8 total
tal s - s sfiaaiauf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
His Difficulty

On the subject of Christmas giving |
have received the following from ha-
rassed young mani
Dear Ellen Adair--I am employed In a telc-
phone company. and though 1 happen to he u
man and not q girl. thought you would per-
hapg help me. Christmas is coming. and
want TO give certain girl present do not
know her very we'll, but would much like to
know her better What would you suggest
that should give her2 G.. W. T.
There are hundreds of things you might
give her. Avoid choosing jewelry or any
thing too expensive. Books, flowers or
candy would be best in my opinion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
The Chief Operator

In telephone work. promotion depends
more upon ability than actual length Of
apprenticeship and service" said the
chief operator slowly. "of course, ability
ought to come with time, but very fre-
gently it Doesn't The girl who is keen to
get ahead and make success of things
will put her best into her work from the
very start. Lots OF girls make the mis-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
Love

Love is not bubble
Light and quickly past,
But through joy and trouble
Love will always last.
Love that in the sunshine
Sparkles bright and gay,
But which when clouds hover
Vanishes away,
Is but Loves faint shadow,
Love itself Is true,
Both through cloud and sunshine
Faithful still to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
CORRESPONDENCE


Dear Ellen Adair--i am a telephone girl and
would Ike 70 ask YOU about Christmas enter
tnlrnionts I have only a small salary, yet
would like TO give a small party Chris mus
riFt. but cannot fford much money for Il.
Please give some idoas TO doing things
cheapiy. want the party TO he success.
TELEPHONE GIRL.
An article entitled "An Inexpensive
Christmas Entertainment viii be found
on this page, and should prove useful to
YOU
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
Women Workers

Women will be given a place upon the
Advisory Wage Board 10 be established
~ the Industrial Commission of Wiscon-
sin to make the investigation preliminary
20 the fixing Of a minimum wage for
women Ia Milwaukee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16
On a Cold Winter Night

Irish stew is a good dish for dinner on
a blustery winter night. Cook a beef
shank and add to the meat in the kettle
sliced onions, carrots. turnips and pota-
toes; also little dumplings. Season well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-16

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The bee., 1914-06-19

Big assortment of ladies dress skirts
former price $3.50 and $500
dissolution % 90
Large line Mems dress pants assorted
colorS and sizes regular price $500
to SO 90 will be sold during this sale
at one half price.
All of our Mems straw hats go dur
sng this sale at half price.
Big assortment of Mems work Shirts
The bee., 1914-06-19

Extra Specials
The very best brown domestic 80 in.
wide regular price &c dissolu- "a
ton price. W
Best bleached domestic 80 inches
wide worth ioc, dissolution ia
price ~
All calicoes during this disso- A.
luton sale will go at per yard ~
Big assortment Mems DOE To-
silk sox dissolution price. u
All our 25c and 35c Mems -
silk Sox during this SALE. ] IL
All soc table linen during 2oo
this sale at..............o0C
Big line OF Mems union suits, short
sleeves and ankle length and Short
sleeves and knee length worthc0a
81, dissolution price only. ..OOC
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-27
CITY NEWS.

We have choice spring chickens.
Jos Hauhert, 709 Main street.
For health eat Wilson's butter
milk cookies. Large pkg. &c all gro-
GERS.
Let me show you diamonds before
purchasing. I'll save you money. H.
S. Mills. 504 Main street.
A marriage license was issued
Wednesday to Harry C. Minnich. 80,
and Florence E. Crowell, "a, Keokuk
couple.
Coal, wood and kindling. We
make Z speciality OF small orders.
Enterprise Coal Co. Twelfth and Full
ton. Phone 1863.
The condition OF Miss Beatrice
Taylor who underwent an operation
yesterday at st. Joseph's hospital Is
reported as being satisfactory.
Rubber stamps with dates and
initials for cancelling revenue stamps
made in Keokuk by Collier Stationery
Co.
Yesterday was beautiful day
and thanksgiving was expressed for
the weather as we'll as for the bless
ings of the year. The afternoon and
evening was most appropriate for all
kinds Of amusement, and the theatres
and picture shows were literally
patronized.
For auto livery and taxi service
phone 233.
The friends of Mrs. A. B. c. Blew
end of ST. Louis. Mo-, will be sorry to
learn that her husband died on Fri
day, the thirteenth Of November, aft
er lingering illness. Mrs. q. Hen
eel, her aunt, attended his funeral
Mrs. Biewend only a short time ago.
paid her aunt short visit and made
q number Of new friends while here.
II can cure the hoof and mouth dis
ease in cattle. Henry LITER, Liners
Landing, Illinois.
Public auction! All my household
and kitchen furniture. Saturday. 1870
p. m, at my residence, Fourth and
Morgan. Seymour Strickler.
The generous offer OF George Hib-
bard, the pop corn man who gave
away popcorn free to the children yes
terday between the hours Of and )
O'Clock p. m. was taken advantage OF
by 1870 children He actually gave
away that many sacks OF freshly pop.
ped popcorn as Thanksgiving offer
The place was crowded from start to
finish. George sure made q hit and
friend OF every child who called.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-27
Hodges e essss;9
CITY NEWS.

Ora Bates, %. and Cecil Johnson,
1s, a colored couple from Keokuk
we're granted a license to wed, We'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
PREPARiNGFOR PAGEANT YOUNG WOMAN INJURED
locked Unconscious BY Baseball
on South Alfred Street Last
! Monday Afternoon :

Miss Vcrna Bittle was seriously
Injured on Alfred street, between
King and Prince 9.i1,c on Monday after
noon when a baseball hurled with
force by a boy struck her sGuareiy
in the face. She was Knocked dow,
and was unconscious when picked
ND and carried into a house. DR..
German was summoned ard upon
making an investigation he found
that the young woman's nose had
been broken.
Protests against playing baseball
in the streets of the city are chronic,
and come from every section. Young
mon and boys often amuse them
selves by throwing balls at each
other with all the force they can
send.
The police generally stop such
procedures when they come under
their notice, but it is impossible Tor
them TO be everywhere. The serl-
Gus result OF this dangerous past
.tire as recited above should cause
parents to aid in breaking up bail
throwing in the streets, ard see 20 II
that their children engage IN such
games in places where no danger
will result to passersby. In every
neighborhooG vacant lots or com
mons could be used as play grounds
Should the practice continue ar.
rests will surely fellow and fines bt
imposed until the practice shall
! have ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
Sunday School Representatives Hold I
Meeting Last Night in 2
- Parish Hall

I Representatives of the varluoS
Sunday schools of Alexandria he'd q
meeting last night in Christ Church
Parish Han. The attendance was
encouraging. J. F. Myers, OF the
I'M. E. Church South Sunday School,
President of the Sunday School AS
ISOLATION of this city, presided, ard
John W. Herndon, Of Christ
Church Sunday School, acted as sec
rotary.
Reports were received from the
dierent Sunday Schools in when
representatives were named for the
various committees.
There will be committees on mu'
| sic, decorations, tableaux, puo!icsty
and finance, the members to be from
among the members of the Sunday
schools of the city.
1t is said the day on which the
grand pageant will be given VIII
be the day following the close Of the
white schools of the city-the THIRD
week in June.
!, A committee consisting of C. c
lLeadbeater, H. B. Cation, S. ". PITTS
and ]. H. Trimyer, will decide or
1.-THE hour. 1t is thought the pageant
will take place between and o:3'
o'clock in the afternoon.
! After the pageant, which will b'
accompanied by band, those par
tticipating will repair to Washington
] street, where a stand will have beer
|>erected. at which tableaux will b'
presented, one by each school. The!
will be in the nature of Bible fea
tures-history, law philosophy, mo
rails, prophecy. etc.
At the meeting last night Mi
E!derndon gave practical illustration
OF these features by slides. The.
were in the way CT suggestions TO
tab}eaux. notices, banners, etc, a
we'll as the cotors for the same.
After the exhibition Of each tab
iIeau the Sunday School giving TIL
same will sing an appropriate hymn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
RIVER NOTES.
Norfolk Steamers Receiving Their
Annual Overhauling.

Having received the annual over
hauling, cleaning and painting which
the Norfolk mad Washington Steam
boat Company each spring gives its
boats to put them in order for the
heavy traffic of the spring and sum-
mer, the steamer Southland has re-
turned from the Newport News
shipyard and has taken her place
on the Norfolk route. The steamer
Newport News has taken the place
of the steamer Northiand on the
route and the latter steamer is a.
the shipyard for her OverhauElrg'.
About a week will be required to
the work to be done to the
vessel and she then Will resume her
place on tine route, relieving the
steamer Newport News.
The red spar buoy which was
dragged by drift ice from its posi-
ton in Georgetown Gharalsl above
the Highway bridge to point be-
low the railroad bridge has been re-
turned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
ST@s 52 q? }!
Interesting News Notes About People
dAlexandria-- Happenings
IN Society.
E-aHs.s

Mr.. Oakteigh Henderson, we'll
known young man, was operated on
All the Alexandria Hospital yester'
day for appendicitis.
MIR. Magnlst Sehufer, one of the
oldest residents of Alexandria, is
critically i'll at his home on King
street.
|, Mrs. John r. Miller who has been
quite sick at her home in Wolfe
street, is improving.
Miss Dorsay Ashton is the guest
of Miss Joan White, in Chariottes-
Vile, Va.
Miss Lucy v. Mount, Of AleXan'
dria, and Nh. John Cooper, OF Wash
ington, were married yesterday AT,
temoon at the home of the brides
parents, in south atrick street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. A. Luttrell pastor Of Trinity NJ
| E. Church. Mr.. and Mrs Cooper
win reside in Washington.
Mrs. John Smith and daughter
Mrs. W. H. Jones, of Key West
Florida. who have been visiting
MI! and Mrs. Joseph H. Byrne, O.
1902 Prince street, for the past fou
weeks, left yesterday for Ruth, Ne
yada, where they will make thei
lrhome in the future.
Miss Eva Grizzly, Of Washington
I'd. c., entertained at luncheo'
Monday, Mrs. j. H. Jones, of ke..
West, house-guest of Miss Madelin
Byrne, of 1902 Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR.
officers Of Martina Washington
Chapter Elected Last Night.

The officers of Martha Washing
ton Chapter, No. IL, Order Of tn
Eastern Star, were installed las
night at the meeting held in Ma
sonic Temple. The following ar;
the newly elected officers:
Mrs. +. J. Paf, worthy matron.
Newell S. Greenaway, worthy pa
iron.
Miss Lucy Graves, associate ma
tron.
Miss Ruth Il. Prcttynlan sccrc'
tary.
Mrs. Louis \. DulTey, treasurer.
Mrs. Frank W. Latham, conduct
ress.
Mrs. James W. Bales, associate
conductress.
Mrs. William Jorg, chaplain.
Mrs. George II. Schwarzmann,
marshall.
Miss Ruth GerIacker, crganist.
Five Stars-Adah, Mrs. Mamie c.
Rcss; Ruth, Mrs. Carl J. Mueller;
Esther. Mrs. ". B. Davis; Martha.
Mrs. W. P. TayIcr; E!ecta, Mrs. l..
NJ. Resheill; Mrs. Max Resented,
warden; and George ". Zachary
tiler.
The installation was made by Mrs.
Mary A. Teacher, Of Washington
grand lecturer Of the grand chapter
of the District Of Columbia Mrs
Teacher was presented with a sun
burst of pearls and diamonds, The
speech was made by
Henry X Field.
Mrs. William A. Moore, retiring
worthy matron, was presented with
a past nlatrcn's jewel, SGT with dla-
mCndS.
Frank ". Latham made the
presentation speech.
Following the installation a must
ga! program was rendered and re-
were served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
SEEKING REDUCED RATES
Members of Virginia Highlands Citi-
zens' Association Complain.

Testimony that excessive commuta-
ton rates on the Washington and
va. Railway between Washington Adj
olson and Virginia Highlands re-
tarded development Of latter places
was given by members of the Virginia
Highlands Citizens Association at an
Interstate Commerce. Commission
hearing before Examiner A. B. Pugh,
in Washington yesterday.
Witnesses said that the rate for
the three and half miles between the
two Virginia stations and the depot
in Washington is 2 cents mile. while
no other communication rates to points
outside of Washington exceed 1 cent
mile.
The rate to Addison and Virginia
Highlands was shown to be 10 cents
for a straight ticket, Is cents for
round trip, and $3.50 for a communal
lion ticket of twenty-five single fares.
The petitioners sough reduction in
the communication ticket, which they
declare was only three-tenths of a
cent cheaper on the roun@-trip than
The ordinary round-trip fare AMI gave
che commuters no advantage over the
transient traveller. They also admit
led that no transfers we're given. and
that the sa,TIe fares were charged
from the end of the Long Bridge as
from the Twelfth street station.
John Hahn, Jr., president of the
Virginia Highlands Citizens Associ-
alton said he obtained property in Vir-
GINA Highlands under the impression
hat the rate woui:' be reduce. when
the community was built up. Louis j.
Benton, secretary of the association,
declared that at least 400 persons who
make daily trips to Washington use
he two stations daily. NJ. D. Mer- :
ill, president of the company which
developed the community, declared
hat R. w. King, manager of the rail-
oaH company, had promised to take
Up the question of lower fares with
i'm when the community had grown
o thirty-six families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
Takes Mercury For Headache.

:: New YorE: April 1.-Mistakirg
bi:hIori:e Of mercury for headache
tablets, Mrs Z. V. Baldwin yesterday
took 81 grains at. the home of her
parents, 5Ir. and MIS-. VIM. Amber
r7znn, Hampstead, L. l. She is g Mas
sau Hospital with little hope GOT re-
covery.
Mrs. Baldwin is the wife # E. V.
Baldwin, newSpaperwOman q Free
port. and with her two chiF gen, was
visiting her mother. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
ALL-FOOL'S DAY.
Usual Stercotyped Jokes Played by
Young Generation.

There was nothing startingly origi-
nal in the way Of April Fool jokes to-
day
There were players-the same ster-
eotyped ones that have existed for de-
cades ,ard,as has been the case since
time inITIemorial, there was men ard
women arr children foolish enough to
be tricked by them. The weather has
been rainy and gloomy throughout the
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
RUMM.AGE SALE.

1t is planned to hold a rummage
sale fer the benefit Of the Childrens
Home, ct the corner of Royal and
Wilkes streets, beginning Saturday of
this week, and continuing the week
after. Al friends Of the home nav
ing old garments, furniture, etc,
which they wish to contribute to the
cause, are aske2 to notify Miss Tim
low, the superintendent, and the ar
ticles will be callel for by ere Of the
Home boys Telephone 400
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01
POLICE COURT.
Jus:ice II. B. Cation. Presiding.

Samuel Barber. coIored, Charge
with drunken ard discrder,y con-
duct, was fined IS. Ellen Barber
cclored, charged with similar Of,
lenses. was dismissed.
n. c. lIcCauIey, c0lored, charged
with drunken ard di5order!y con-
duct. was fired $3.50.
John King, colored, charged with
assaulting Mary Wagner. co!ored,
vas fined So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01

Mr.. OakEeigh Henderson, we'll
known young man, was operated on
ali the Alexandria Hospital yester'
day for appendicitis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-01

Miss Dorsay Ashton is the guest
of Miss Joan White, in Charfottes-
vile, Va.