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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

| MY life has been a very happy one ON
the whole. quite wonderfully happy but
about four years ago I had really oad
trouble. Both my parents died, rather
suddenly, within a few weeks OF eaeh
other, and l was left all alone In the
world
had many friends who we're very good
TO me then. ! shall never forget their
Kindness. But in spite Of my gratitude
l couldn't help dividing them In my mind
into two groups-those who soothed me,
and those who grated on me.
I happened to have a cousin staying
In the house at the time. And though
she was the kindest and most warm
hearted girl in the world, she proved
herself to be a champion CRATER I'm
sure she did not mean II, but there
we're times when / wanted to run away,
just in order to get rid Of her.
She never would let me forget my grief
for one single moment. She went about
the house on tiptoe, and spoke in a kind
OF hushed tone, with q sympathetic ac-
cent on everything she said. And she
was so dreadfully affectionate that she
made me want to scream.
Yes dearI mo darlingv came into
every sentence she spoke She was AL
ways saying such things as Now do
lie down and rest your poor little self
bit" or Eat a good tea. You'll feel ever
so much brighter after 1t, poor little
soul"
/ said to her once. "I wish you'd drop
the 'dears' and call me by my own name,
just as you used to do"
"Oh. / couldn't be so heartess at this
sad time" she said.
THAT NARROWING HALF-HoUR.
She took a kind of gruesome delight in
recalling little incidents that brought
tears to her eyes. And, as for the letters
of coincidence which came to me. be-
lieve she was never so happy as when
she was reading theal and weeping over
them.
The last post at night is the one that
brings most letters. and I grew so to
dread the narrowing half-hour which
must spend with my cousin over them
that sometimes slipped off to bed before
they came. But It was no use. She
would follow me and sit on the edge of
my bed in her dressing gown and read
all those letters aloud from the first word
to the last I got so worked up and ex-
hausted that 1 had a dreadful ft of
hysterical crying one night, and she was
quite pleased with that-she said it would
relieve me and do me good in the end.
For a few weeks. till people grew used
TO the sight of me in my deep mourning,
I suffered a good deal from folks who
broke Off their CHEEKY conversations when
] came near, and tried to put on suitable
expressions of gloom. And for months
/ was irritated by people who insisted
on speaking of your poor dear mother"
or 'your poor father" That seemed to
be such dreadful impertinence> Why
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Cake Without Eggs

Take one pound OF -four. three ounces
of butter, three ounces OF lard. half a
pound Of currants. half a pound Of sui
tanas, half pound Of brown sugar. two
small teaspoonfuls OF carbonate OF soda,
one small teaspoonful of grated nutmeEi
a pinch. of salt. two ounces of eandled
peel cut very fine. about one gill Of milk
and half a tablespoonful OF vinegar
Method; Put the nour. salt and spice
into dry bowl. and rub in the lard and
butter until very hne. then add the fruit
ETC.. and mix well. Mix the soda with
the milk. to which add the vinegar. stir
into the dry ingredients sufficIent 70 make
a stiff mixture. pour into a well-greased
tin, and bake I'm a moderate oven one
and q half or two hours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
WOULD YOU BE BEAUTIFUL

Blackheads are very often caused by
the little blacks and smuts that fall on
the face during the day being allowed to
get into the pores of the skin. These
irritate the skin, and blackheads are the
result. So you see 1t is very important
that the skin should be kept absolutely
clean. Perhaps when You read this you
will say: but I do keep my skin clean.
wash it several times day" But do
you know that you can wash the face
quite often and yet leave dirt in the skin?
This is the way to get it out: Before 60
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
A FRIEND IN NEED.

'NhNuiN ~ w w
A FRIEND IN NEED.
But there were plenty of soothing peo.
pie, as we'll as grating ones. Mrs. Jefr-
ries. down the road. was a splendid
soother. when couldn't stand my
cousin any more, / used to slip away to
her sometimes, and she was always GLAD
to see me and always kindly and quiet
ing.
She never said much, and she never
did much She would go on with her
work, whatever 1t was, and just let me
sit there till l felt better. She didn't
stare at me or ask me questions, and
yet she managed TO convey such feel
ing OF sympathy that knew could tell
her anything, and she would always un-
derstand.
What-I appreciated specially was her
naturaness. She didn't seem to think
that she must Danish the smile from her
face, and hush the children from their
playing, and talk only on dismal subjects
lust because a whte-faced, red-eyed girl
in a black frock happened to have slipped
in for a few minutes. On the contrary
she smiled more broadly than ever, and
made little jokes. and spoke to me in
just the same CHEEKY voice that she used
to her own girls.
one of the worst things about any
great sorrow is the strangeness that IL
brings. All your life becomes strange
and changed at once People look at
you differently. and speak to you in a
new way. Nothing Is normal and fanl-
liar and you get so tired of the strange
ness that you appreciate anything normal
and ordinary more than you have ever
done in your life. That's one reason
why I liked going to Mrs. Jeffries 30
much, I think, and why I always came
away from her house feeling better. She
was so ordinary and untraglc that the
very sight of her did me good.
Then I was very grateful to one of
my friends-a girl a little older than my
self-who provided me with new interests
when all the fuss of the funeral was
over, and I was In danger of slipping
into a slack, melancholy kind of state.
She came and dragged me out with her,
though L was unwilling to go. She
made me meet people, though shrank
from them.
That friend. and two or three Others
showed the great kindness OF holding
back from me little at first, and then
coming forward afterwards when really
wanted them. A person in great trouble
often gets too many attentions at first
But. after n few weeks, there comes
kind of slack time. when folks in gen
eral have expressed their sympathy. and
all the fuss and excitement of the change
Is over. Then a friend who comes for
ward with CHEEKY words apd kind offeis
of help can do a great deal towards
bringing back some of the JOY and cou-
tentment of happier days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Curious

Said he dear cid lady on her hFst voy-
ase; Captain there Is something which
puzzles me exceedingly. How DO you
- ms
"Ah," said the captain, ehserfully, ITS
not really very dincult you know. We
40 Il by means OF the compass. The
needle. sou see. always points directly 70
the north"
Alra. small Was Suspicious, she had
heard that seafaaFing folk feioioed II puz-
zllps iaHdiubbeFz.
on she returned Then thfnking 10
stump this Wig merilefs f'Hut suppost
y0u want o SO south. Uaat thenf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Unsel6sh

They had Just been married and were
about to start on their wedding trip.
As Is the custom with bridegrooms he
was embarrassed to the point OF forget
fuIness, but he met the situation like an
expert.
Why, Harry. you bought only one
ticket" said the bride reproachfuily.
Just like me. dear" said Harry quickly,
always forgetting myself"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Women's Ways

chieago has over 800 women msr-
ehants.
So Louis has women's Law college.
blower
Rassiaa factories smDl0y over 7o0No
rhi.saslpAis has ave women factory
Wonea farm laborsFs Ia England
anmhsl aeafs laa.eo
afsr 50 vona a4r sazsaef n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
GIRL WHO WORKS
TO STENOCRAPHERS

wise aogaphr will star account ilpUe incentive 10 vns nd reo o
No 81 and in
while adhere
is surprising h
Q haysm EN- at o
be Of y and frequently absurd
certain oh dmd dmoan nuy in umatn
Sooner later the day when the girl will bitterly her folly
aprpud yOm yrmme at least achha
wise al we hd and ge1I AM
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
What Other Women Do

Members or the Indiana Equal Suffrage
Association have decided to wear none
but cotton stockings and cotton hosiery
while the war continues abroad.
In Java, when a man marTies. he goes
to his Wite's house. where the women
sit in council upon all matters OF impor-
tanes and dictate the affairs OF the home.
Widows OF soldiers killed IN the ssrv-
ice OF the British army will receive
pension Of from TO 10 shiIlings a week.
depending upon the rank held by the hus-
band
Airs. Katherine Nichols. OF Cincinnati.
has invented and patented a telephone
device consisting OF a double receiving
tube which compels the user 70 speak dl-
reetly into the transmitter.
There are over 100000 widows in the
United States and there Is no estimate
As 70 how many there viii be Ia Europe
after the war but II viii probably be
twice as many as We have.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
The Ways of Women

ChicaBo's municipal market is managed
by Miss Kathryn v. Kelley, who has the
title OF "marketmaster."
Mrs. John Juraeek. of St. Louis, can
speak four different languages, while her
husband is master OF four.
Mrs. Eva M. Murphy Is making a great
campaign for election TO Congress from
the Sixth Kansas District.
The Berlin Fire Department is now
being run by women, who have taken
the place OF their husbands called 10 war,
Miss Catherine Dolan has been sworn
in as a member Of the bar In Massa-
ehusetts. being the fourth OF her family
to become a lawyer.
Wellesley College, a female institution,
has put ban on fudge, claiming that Il
interferes with the training OF the girl
athletes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

FllileEa eartA z4auil = mixea ailh Rm-
mQui4 asa sgzasa apeu the sEaass-sp0is
~ lae tah'aclath or carpef. then iefE zn
ais1I aaa 4rusaed 81 d tha morning. ~
axe afzess-aIszEs oai of s poIishsa table.
a4 aeI1l laIa4a earth ana t4rnfn-
fIne teae aaa aaa soA SOAP 1a.4 Is
- ~ fe - tHF se4 ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
His Answer

We are driftins toward a patsrnal form
OF government" said the economist.
Pardon me II I correct you' re-
spondsd the suAEasstts gently. ito be
accurate. you should say q material
form Of goyernment"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
What They Want

The Politician; what Is tbs next ques-
ton to bring bafors ths Americas peo-
pls2R
The Voter .-rhsy have had questions
enough. what they want now Is a few
answers"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
The Reason WHY

when / 0as ahipW recked 90 south
Amsriea / came across . tribe Of wild
women who had no tonEuea,n
''Gracicusi how could they talk1"
They loaldnti that's what aaads them
so sid"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Joy Of the Amateur

"He was engaged to a charming widow
at one time"
Yes. and he says he will always look
back upon Il as one OF the most delightful
inexperiences he ever had."-Puek.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

OF the 1sS,S54 voters registered in Los
Angeles, Cal, Ss.16O are women.
Women are being drilled for duty as
members of London's police force.
Miss Evelyn G. Drummond is the only
naturalized woman in Montgomery
County, Pa.
Forty per cent of the registered voters
in Benton County, Wash, are women.
Peasant women in Belgium have been
providing gifts OF bread and beer for ths
soldiers.
New York. Illinois and Massachusetts,
are opposed to having eugenic marriage
laws.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

EoffaseaHal1ce 81 1sassai tntefa4t
. sign1a Taa1efa aII - PRINTED en
ztea|H9 talHot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

sticky and unpleasant Any old pair OF
wash-leather gloves will do, provided they
are absolutely clean. Cut few holes in
the palm to allow for ventilation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04

eral growing OF orchids, that are writ
ten in explicit but untechnical English
for the guidance OF the veriest amateur.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
To Clean Hats

A teaspoonful OF ammonia 20 half cup
OF tea is excellent for cleaning black felt
hats or black coats. Apply this with
soft clean cloth,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
SOOTHERS AND GRATERS
Bp One Who Knons
An article that mill be of real practical value all Dho have deal
those in trouble.

should people dare TO pity Dad and Mum
after death, when they would never have
ventured to do It during life2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-04
Concerning Women

OF the 1sss54 voters registered in Ii
Angeles, Cal, Ss.160 are women.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15
TABERNACLE MEETINGS

Sunday last saw the tabernacle
filled three times. At the after
noon meeting an appeal was made
for boys and girls and older men
and women to accept Christ, and
over 100 came out. Monday night
five more were added to the list.
The tabernacle was crowded both
Carnival nights. Three meetings
next Sunday at 1890 a. IN. and
2:30 and 1870 p. IN. Mass meeting
for men at 2:30. Meetings every
evening next week at 1870.
N. II. l..
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15
Monte Vista Carnival
Continued from first page.

Continued from first page.
In the evening the school grounds
were packed with people to listen
to the band concert. Following
this came the illuminated fire run,
which WAS made in fast time and
spectacular. The fire chief rode in
the racing car of George Powell.
When the school house was seen to
be on fire and the windows full of
children screaming to be saved,
the crowd felt real thrill AS the
siren shrieked an alarm. The de-
partment soon arrived on the scene,
bold fireman climbed a ladder
and adjusted the life-saving chute
to the window sill and the work of
lowering the little ones was speed.
lily and safely accomplished, while
IA stream of water was thrown on
top Of the school house. The sham
fire WAS perfect success.
A good show at the opera house
aud u dance at Woodmen hall
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

Edward Mackey, who WAS oper-
ated on last week, is recovering
nicely. His brothers.in- law, Geo.
and G. w. Seman, of Osborn, Kan
sas, arrived in the city Thursday
morning on a visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

S. +. Seaton went to Alamosa
Thursday night for visit with his
daug liter and grandson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15
of Fifty Cents

the game after Hall had been called
out by the umpire for stepping
across the plate in order to hit
ball. This occurred in the first of
the seventh inning and the game
up to that point was very interest
ing, with the score 2 to in favor
of Monte Vista. Suddeth pitched
for Monte and Hall was at his best
for Alamosa. Monte made two hits
and Alamosa three.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15
closed the days entertainment.
Second Day

Wednesday morning the street
events resulted as follows:
LIST. ID
Boys bicycle race. ........S2 81
Elmo Kistler first Fern Sadler second
Egg Uace ...................S 81 81
Arve Erickson first, Frank Wills sec
ond.
100 yard dash, free for all ....S3 50
Beals first, Hightill second
Potato race. ..... LIST, 50; 2nd, 50; Bird, 80
Boots Miller first, Hank Miller second
Roy Hooker third
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15
Monte Vista VS.. Alamosa

The only unfortunate occurrence
to mar the success of the Carnival
was the breaking up of the ball
game Wednesday, when the Ala
mosa players refused to continue
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

The events Wednesday evening
consisted of band concert at the
school grounds, a splendid illumin-
ated fire run and a confetti carni
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

See the new invention J"
daks at ullers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

Saguache had an easy time with
Sanford, winning the game by a
score of Is to |.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-08-15

Best display OF all varieties OF cabbags.. 500
Newton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
Sex Hygiene

If all the suffering, the degradation and mis-
cry and death traceable to ignorance could
be paraded before the world in single day. one
half of us would faint away with horror Very
few, by the widest stretch of the imagination are
able to conceive of the stupendous amount of
blindness insanity imbecility, malformation and
other forms of human physical and mental de-
graduation directly caused by venereal diseases.
Why is it we have such conditions in twen-
tieth century society? Is it not because as the
prophet long ago said, my people perish through
lack of knowledge?"
In this matter which knowledge is most
vital, ignorance is most dense. AS parent YOU
will teach your child, it to be taught all
about Europe Asia, and the stars, and far off or
ancient things, but at the same time leave him
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
MASONIC CALENDAR

Wednesday-Webb lodge, No. "a, F.
Entered Apprentice degree, commenc-
ing promptly at o'clock Master
Masons degree at 1880. Light re-
freshments.
Thursday-Wayne Council, No. TO-,
r. and S. M. State Assembly.
Friday-king SolomOn's Chapter,
No. 4, r. A. NJ. Called conyocation;
work in the Royal Arch degree COM
mencing at $50. Light refreshments
Saturday-Loyal Chapter, No. 40. o.
f. s Stated meeting and Initiation
of candidates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
THE BOSS
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-04
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