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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
POINTS ON PTOMAAVES
BY c. HOUSTON coupIss
Food Expert

fruits and vegetables are used for cannine
or when the buiging Of the can SHOVE
that fermentation has set In. .,
The surest way TO avoid ptomeines y
to make II your business to know tnee ~
the food you buy is clean and thet tns
food In your home Is kept and cooAeu
under conditions that are absolutely clean
and sanitary.
II we keep the air Of the refriserator
clean and cold II we empty the contents
OF cans as soon as they are opened ana
keep what is left over In glass OF
China dish, instead Of putting II PACK
into the can; ~ we refuse absolutely 70
eat stale or unclean foods OF any sort,
and II we avoid dead shellfsh, doubtfui
sausages and restaurant hashes ana
stews, we are using all the precautions
now possible against ptomaines.
II, however, in spite Of ell your care
YOU are attacked by ptomaine noisoning'
send for the doctor at once and while
waiting for him to arrive. induce free
vomiting and purglng. The trouble may
be caused by ptomaines, OF It may be
only a severe cramp. but II is always
we'll to be on the safe side.
Copyright by c. Houston Goudiss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

The jaunty little jacket favored by CAL
lot appears now on every eide. That the
original models owed their existence to
military inspiration is very apparent and
although the costumes now devised de-
part from the originals as far as details
are concerned there Is always a sugges-
tion of the uniform n the cut and style.
There is a certain dash to the short
jacket never achieved by the redlngote
or the long coat of any description, which
makes 1t particularly suitable for the
younger set. It is glrllsh in effect, and
only the matrons who are young and Of
slim build should attempt TO wear It.
One OF the extraordinary things about
monkey fur, one might almost call It
psychological is the brief hours Of
popularity that It enjoys when 1t re-
appears from time to time.
From Paris came the report that
monkey fur would adorn the most
recherche costumes, and that nothing else
would equal 1t in distinction. 1t is a
very beautiful fur In many peoples esti-
nation, the sheen of the hair. and the
richness of the black making II also a
very becoming one
It is being used on many beautiful
frocks, street suits, evening gowns and
house gowns, and many chapeau shows
a band of monkey on crown or brim, but
1t does not dominate the fashion as 1t
was expected to.
Possibly the fact that fur is exploited
almost beyond reason, as trimming
makes 1t out of the question for any
one fur to rank supreme. The very
humblest furs. opossum, cat skunk in the
cheaper grades, are used as trimming
and very effectively.
One might run down the list OF furs
and hardly find one that is not being
used at present. Some are more desira-
BILE than others, It goes without saying
Beaver. for instance, is being rushed to
the front, but II might almost be said
II doesn't matter what IL Is, just so 1t is
fur.
The suit sketched today shows three
OF the prevailing tendencies OF the pres
ent modes. the circular skirt. the mill
tary jacket and the fur trimming.
II is made OF blue military cloth, and
the fur Is black fox. OF the short-haired
variety. It Is fastened Cossack style
close TO the throat and braided according
to military device.
Whether the fall skirts make the
waist look more slender or whether they
really call for at least a normal waist,
decide, The fact o6 the business Is, that
almost everything is left to personal
preference or choice.
There are seasons when STYLES are so
Definite that dressing is much simpler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Around the Clubs

The regular club tea was held yesteE,na,y sI,,.,.
from to 6 o'clock at the College Is Suv,
iaOo Spruce street. The hostesses incluoea
Miss H Jean Crawford, Of Bryn Mewrl
Miss katherine Wolff. OF SwarthmoreI
Miss Carolyn r. Goldlng, OF Gouoner
College, Maryland, and Miss Florence b.
Scott, Of Vassar. 1,..,.
The new tea rooms OF the Plastic Club
will be used for the first time on Wed
nesday. November 25 when the new mem-
hers will be received at club tea from
I to 6 o'clock. The reception COMMITTEES
invites all members.
The exhibition of painting ana scuIp-
t,,ra by Alice Kent Stoddard, Anne w.
strawbrIdge. Beatrice Fenton and Mar
torie Martinez will close November ~;
This is d very interesting collection ana
deserves careful study.
The woman's Club, Of Cynwyd, have
organized n sewing circle for Red Cross
work, and the first meeting will be held
this afternoon, at the home OF Mrs.
I,eonidas Beck. MONTGOMERY avenue and
Kent road, Cynvyd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
When You Write a Letter

Don't use scented paper It is the worst
OF taste.
Don't forget to write your address ana
the date, even II you are not writing on
business.
Don't write it IN pencil; it Is considered
fude, and Il Is an untidy. lazy habit at
best.
Avoid postscripts II you can some girls
put All the important part OF their letter
as an afterthought
Don't cross your writing; paper Is
cheap, and Il Is trying 70 have 70 dscipher
crossed writings.
Flein paper, white, blue or gray, OF q
good quality Is preferable, ana indicates
renned and excellent taste.
Use envelopes that viii take your paper
easily when twice folded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Don is for Business Girls

Don't start as a milllner unless you
have a real gift for trimming hats.
Don't accept post in an ONCE II you
long for an outdoor life.
Don't think of your salary first and
your work afterward. The good worker
can always command a good salary.
Don't go on the stage because your
friends admire your amateur acting 1t
is hard work, and only Mt for those who
have talent and grit.
Don't undervalue yourself! it is almost
as bad as overvalulng your abilities.
Don't take n post as shop assistant II
you are incurably shy; you will be a
failure.
Don't insist upon an easy berth: such
are those first closed down when hard
times come, as they usually do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Washing Feather Pillows

To wash feather pillows put them into
large tub, and scrub them with a solu-
tion OF chloride OF lime and warm water,
using a small brush for the purpose. The
pillows should then be thoroughly rinsed
out In cold water, and placed out in the
open air TO dry. remembering 70 turn
them frequently. on the following day
the pillows are pinned by the corners to
a clothes line, and we'll beaten with a
cane II the day is at all breezy, the
pillows will dry through quickly, while
the beating will have resulted In the
feathers being thoroughly separated.
and, IN consequences. will be found 70 be
possibly softer than ever.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
THE SCOTCH GIRL
ENenAdai Dlscasses Het Nadonal Charaelerislics

10 one who has met and studied her
wilh an Impartial eye. the Scotch girl ls
tyne unto herself there Is no doubt Of
that Apart from few OF the little
failinss common to all womankind. and
Without which she would be too good to
live above ALL 10 live with-the Scotch
airi can hold her own with any other
girl IN the world
The American girl may be witty and
wealthy, the French girl may be chic and
charming. the English girl may be breezy
and bracing, but for sheer sterling quail
tiles, grit and staying power" the Scotch
eirl can hold her own any time with
these
That the Scotch girl has tendencies to-
ward the serious and the non-frivoious
70 too we'll known to emphasize. Perhaps
its the Scottish climate that engenders
this leaning toward the serious. 1 do not
know. The Scottish climate is calculated
to dispel frivollty somehow. It is not
easy to feel festive under dripping skies
and drenchins fogs
Yet the Scotch girl has a very strong
sense Of humor, despite the adverse critl-
tloHlS OA tne unlnltAped. DouptleeH, the
form Of Il differs in lts very subtlety from
the feeble jestlet OF the too critical CEN
sor. But the humor is there. all the
same.
The Scotch grit shows strongly In the
women OF the race, too. The same fear
less spirit which has always made the
Scottish regiments at once the salvation
and the pride Of Britain, that deathless
courage In the face OF danger that the
Scottish soldiers have displeyed from, tine
immenortal are shown in the character OF
the best type Of Scotch girl as a pro-
dominating note.
Regarding her mentality the Scotch
girl Is both intelligent and well-educated.
For hundreds and hundreds Of years the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

/ passion and the pride Of Scotland have lain
IN her schools and colleges. No country
on earth gives a finer or more compre-
hensive education to her children than
does Scotland. And that despite the fact
that she is not a wealthy nation. The
Scottish parent has 10 make many sac
rifces In order that the family may be
educated fittingly but that sacrifice Is in
variabiy made without a murmur The
Scotch glrl appreciates this fact and
both at school and, later, Mt college or
university, works tirelessly and contin-
uously to the end that she may Justify
family and national tradition, and come
out with university degree and flying
colors.
Ambition then, is another characters
tic OF the Scotch girl. She combines the
latter with a certain bulldog grip OF
idea and tenacity of purpose that bring
her to the front wherever she goes
inside the home the Scotch girl is cal
culated to make a success Of things For
her early upbringing has often meant
the abnegation Of self. In Scotland the
inen or the family have the first claim
to things, while the girls have to take
more or less OF a back eeat. Hence, on
going out into life. the Scotch girl sets
out with no exaggerated idea Of her own
Importance She has never been spoiled
by overdemonstratlve parents-the Scotch
parent is never denonstratlve, by the
way-she has had to give In" hundreds
Of times to brothers, father friends.
Hence. while demanding a fair share Of
the good things OF life, she is quite un-
spoiled and very far from selfish.
The calibre OF the Scotch girl ls being
thoroughly tested at the present time,
for In almost every family brother,
father or sweetheart are Off lighting at
the front. and the Scottish losses have
been very heavy. But the Scotch girl
does not show her feelings easily or
readily, although they go very deep in
deed. To tho world she is showing a
brave front and the same calm, resolute
demeanor that has ever been one of her
leading characteristics.
ELLEN ADAIR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
For Would-be Engaged Girls

Do not let thoughts of love and mar
rlage I'LL your mind so that no other
topics can interest you.
Do not think that any husband is bet
ter than none, and so accept an offer
merely for the sake of being married
Do not forget that the girls who are
most successful In marrying happily are
those who try their best to prepare them
selves to be good wives before they are
married.
Do not play at courtship; this danger
Gus habit has spoiled many n girls sole
chance Of marrying happily.
Do not imagine that because your pa
rents do not at once give their consent
they are monsters of hard-heartedness
they are older and wiser than you, and
1t Is right that they should use their
experience on your behalf. Perhaps one
day you may be thankful that they were
cautious in the matter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
The Wardrobe

II ycu want 20 store your furs away
you should clean them nrst with hot
bran. Rub this well in. leave for a few
hourz. and then shake out. II this does
not clean white fur well enough. damp
the bran and rub It in. then rub in dry
hrsn, and hnally beat the fur with a
cane 70 take out AL the bran. II you
have a pair OF bellows In your house,
give your fur mum and stole a good
blowing. This removes the dust In a
marvellous manner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

When to Yield Is to Win

n 1--we. AZ IN battle rstree. oa''A
q, tbs long run spells a vietory.. a.
sIri who is gifted With tnes az,
..Iirnsble virtue that We can taos ...,., w
sssnr oSsa,n her own v~y by apparently
Uisi5lnr isI IN the prettiest manner poss0ls,
she seems 10 lay down her 49, 49, y
m. arst demand 70 surrender tn
,ns5e her. yet really she is but re.Iss, ..s.s,,-
ing IN order 10 advance the n'oio su's's
cT over unimportant points i s psua,sn' pe,o, p e9
sivs wav. then when II is duesuon 49,. -
2 rsaIIy serious matter one can oo,sJ ~,
40 tbe attack with renewed visoli ~
strenrth has been lost In petty squaV
bling or dIsputing. .,,,,.tv In
Tbose who give way Eraeious a..
trisss usually command attention y"
tTh The love that is gained by this swee. ss'
.vbnnission serves TO win approva ~ ~
ys when we wish to make reduests OF
q more serious nature.
more serious nature g.,
save your ammunition, theretore' los
,bs bis things Of life, and waste no urns
~ strenEth upon trying TO get your
own way in small things ana tnereos
Irritating others unnecessarily ana prel"-
dlcinR them against you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
MODES OF THE HOUR

matter than when chaotic condition ex-
lists, like the present.
Hats, too range from the diminutive
Scotch bonnet set at a rakish angle
to the beautiful picture hat, feather
laden, with tapping brim.
The hat in the picture is a small tur-
ban with a wide band of fur encircline
the crown and two cut Jet ornaments
standing out in Mephistophelian style.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

TssEhinE locks 20 bad as cloudy tum-
hle4a This is ne right way 70 wash
glass - that Il looks like crystal Dis
sslse same seaD jelly in hot water CthA
aaker nust only be hot enough to bear
tAs hand IN. not hoilins1 wash the
ta1abIaea etc. Ia thia. thea rinse Ia a
ran aE clean warm water. Dry gith a
slE toael. and then polish with . soft
11nlh yau keep for the purpose. which
a=l ta parfeetiy dry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
How Did You Take 1t?

Did you tackle the trouble that came
your way
with a resolute heart and cheerful7
Or hide your face from the light OF day,
With a craven soul and fearful?
"Oh, a troubles a ton. or a troubles
an ounce.
or a trouble is what you make 1t.
And 1t isn't the fact that you're hurt
that counts,
But only--how did you take it?''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

The tango curl and the popular side
burn enjoyed a lengthy vogue, but the
very latest fad for miladys coiffure
consists of two little cute pairs OF cork
screw curls worn about each ear.
The idea is very becoming to most
faces. Women are growing tired OF the
stiff hairdressing that exposes the whole
ear with such an air of severity. 1t
is expected that the double corkscrew
curl will enjoy a long vogue, for it is
perfectly fascinating.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

YOURSELF velvetesn gown. & would be
perfectly sweet!
Look at the hrst picture. Isn't It a
perfect winter gown9 II you own odd
ments OF fur-and what girl does not9-you
can easily fashion the neck and ouffs from
them. and II you haven't. marabout trim
ming is tremendously becoming and quite
Fidlculously cheap.
Imagine a sapphire blue velveteen trim
med with q narrow edge OF dark brown
fur, and sash OF blues and browns and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Quick Way to Clean Currants

The quickest way to clean currants
when cake-making is to put them. with
a little flour. into a colander and rub
them round for a few times, and in a
short time the stalks will separate and
come through the small holes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24


gown for best?
The second illustration is very suitable
for ONCE work, the sleeves. collar, rsvsrs
and waistband being fashioned from some
contrasting material
The military touch 10 shown In every
thing Just now. All the new tAilOr-mades
have military touches in the form of
buttons and braid. Military buttons and
braid can be used ON both the Ilttls froeks
here. and will only give them an added
charm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
A Thought for Today

Don't grumble too much II you come
to a time when illness lays you on one
side. Even II you can't do active work,
you can at least show people how to be
patient invalid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Helping Word

Uentt eFeF he tamrtea g think thef
4ets Ho4s = uulnp portanL i san't, II
- 80 falar yaur bss- e saselsn your
fase q ~ se7id s. uel s. doing the
1.zt.asI azt1f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

simple pattern, too. Imagine-the skirt
has only two seams, the sleeve merely
one. and the bodice is simply Joined up
the back. baby, who could use a sew
ing machine. might make it,
1t is so economical, too for It only takes
four yards OF 42-inch material.
You know the all-in-one-bodlce cut with
the skirt pattern is only a success for
very slight figures. You mustn't own
hips!
Quite number Of girls greatly dislike
the utter absence OF any sort of fulness
at the back. Well. they viii rsvel in this
pattern. because it avoids their objection
and yet keeps the fashionable slim out
line.
Suppose you could conscIentiousIy allow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

1t Is Only the American People Who Can Send
Them Any Real Measure of Help
All other nations are debarred either by their
participation in the by exhaustion of their re-
sources.
The unexampled generosity of the people of
Philadelphia in filling up two food ships for the relief
of the Begians, is acknowledged most gratefully
The list of the contributors has become roll of honor
such as there never before in the world. Every
one whose name is that roll of honor goes to his
Thanksgiving with better heart for it and better
deserving
The Last Opportunity to Help the Food Shin
"Om"-COme Today!
Who will give something to buy condensed milk
for the babies?
The headquarters in the Lincoln Building will
remain open until this evening at o'clock.
Bring your contributions direct to the beadouor
ters, or II you have check to send direct # to tba
Philadelphia National Bank, made out to the PbiIa
dephia National Bank and mark for Belgian Foo5
Ship s'"i POou
II you are going to share in this do not dol.,
this is the last day for the filling of the "ornp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24

HtHdanee g 1eNsFzI lHteFesl
m1H a4d8fa alll as sffaEta -
s ae. 8aet e1rs1z4eseaHe4 za4fslt
& se 4N1aH'F @4stet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
Every Dollar Taken in Today at the
Food Ship Headquarters Will Be
Devoted to the Belgian Babies

The generous response of the people of Philadel-
pha, and of Pennsylvania, on Sunday and yesterday,
brought up the Food Ship fund to amount sufficient
to complete the cargo of the Orn with the exception
of about one hundred tons.
This last one hundred tons of cargo we propose
shall go to the babies.
In every news dispatch from correspondents OBJ
serving the condition of affairs in stricken Flanders
there has been ptful reminder of the exceeding
distress of the little chdren-especally infants in
arms.
If Philadelphia contemplate the suffering
that would result if great portion of the women and
little children of the city turned out of doors in
this cold weather, and the supply of milk shut off
ab,oIus then they may have some idea of the state
of suffering that the cargo of the orn is intended to
relieve.
1t seems undoubtedly true that a great many of
the little children have died for lack of nourishing
food since the armies of Europe have made Belgium
their fighting ground.
Thousands upon thousands of others are in
crowded refugee camps where the supplies of food are
most needed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-24
FOR THE BUSINESS GIRL

And lever
be
The patern
them issuch
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
Special Washington Correspondence
~ WINFIELD JONES

ithe same day this year, $145, 1886, 502.10,
a decrease of $21, 316, 976.S9, or IL per
cent. The amount of gold shipped out
of this country in the first six month
of 1912 was $27, 200, 900, and for the
same period this year, before there
had been any expectation whatever OF
a European war, the gold shiments
amounted to SOS, 900, 900, an increase of
1913, 900, 900, or 140 per cent. These
figures need no elaboration.
The chief duty of the voters of this
country is to elect a congress next
November that will set this country
right again.
1t is not right now. Let ne n de-
cieve himself that it is right. Condi-
lions are not what they should be In q
land of such abundant resources. They
were not made wrong by the war,
either, although the val in Europe has
affected some conditions adversely.
They were all wrong before the war
came to give an excuse.
Even now we will not be able to
take advantage of the non-imports the
war imposes on us. Many of these
goods we cannot manufacturer mere
until we have the factories to do it in,
and men are not going to put Che1r
money in such factories for the short
period of the war-after the war Is
owe they want to know that the
tariff will be right to enable them to
continue to make things with the high
er priced American labor. If the flood
of imports starts up again, as it mad
started before the war, such men
would be left stranded with their
factories.
The tariff must be made to equal at
least the difference in labor cost here
and abroad, or we will not have the
factories in America and we will con-
tinue to have men out of work and
wages in all our manufacturing cen
tiers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-10-08
PRIEST
BACK FROM EUROPE

McGregor, Oct. 6.-Rev. Bowling,
pastor of st. Mary's church of this
place, who in company with a party of
priests from other points in Iowa had
been travelling abroad this summer,
returned Saturday night. His voyage
home on the White Star steamer
Adriatic was an exciting n The
boat was crowded with refugees and
officers and passengers alike were in
constant fear of an attack. The ship
was kept in total darkness at night
and the strictest silence was main
tanned. Half way across the ocean
an immense ice field was sighted.
Rev. Bowling brings confirmation
Of the reports that Russian troops
have been transported through Scot
land and England, stating that soon
after it was rumored the Russians had
passed through England to join the
allies in France, it was found that slot
machines at railway stations were out
of order. Investigation showed that
they had been crammed with Russian
kopecks. Father Bowling had the good
luck to be in Ireland when the war be-
gun. Others of the priests who CLOSED
with him were not SO fortunate. They
were in France at the time and were
arrested many times. The officials
are particularly suspicious of priests
as so many spies have been captured