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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL
n FANNIE Iy,anD
By FANNIE WARD

1t is one thing to have been born beau
tlful. But to remain beautiful, that is
quite another matter.
To keep her beauty woman must be
willing to work for it and to pay for it
with time and thought and care.
ITO begin at the beginning" as the
little boy said. il pays a woman to rise
early when the day Is still fresh. for the
morning air is the best air of all.
My maid calls me at S o'clock, and
that I believe, is considered quite an ear
ly hour for an actress to be awakened
But, like everything else pracuced per-
sistently, waking at soon becomes a
habit.
do not get up at once. but for quar-
ter OF an hour lie In my bed slipping
pint of hot water-three cupfuls in all.
Right here would like to advise every
girl who wants a good, healthy skin to
contract the warm water habit before
breakfast. I have been drinking it at that
time for several years. and I have found
II excellent II Is as necessary to me
as my bath. AS a matter Of fact, 1t is
a kind Of internal bath. warming and
cleansing az the same time Afte- the
liberal portion Of hot drinking water |
devote a fun hour to my toilet which
begins with a tepid bath. about s5 de-
grees. I have always wondered at women
who risked their nerves and their looks
in cold baths
Many delicate woman starts her day
chilled and full Of little shivery feelings
from taking an icy plunge which an ath-
lete would hesitate 10 make Why this
Spartan treatment, may l ask. which
only serves TO tOughen the skin and
shock the nerves"
Then after the bath comes the other
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21
Eloquence of Silent Love

Love that 10 really true Is silent
gentle pressure Of the hand and a M
look, full Of consideration and rneapln-
are far more eloquent than words .,S
as rule. far moro sincere.
The eyes do not lie. Judge ths la.
OF a man or woman from what thev a.
from the manner in which they look a,
each other rather than what they saw.
Language in love is often used o,,,
to deceive, and the. more beautiful ana
polished the language tho more d.c.,,.
full the man or woman. Very often dam.
onstrative love-making, both in speech
and action, Is hypocritical.
1t Is not wise to listen to tho nrds,,
lover who is always saying he will d.
for you. Rather await FOR him to r,v.
you the opportunity of proving that h.
means 1t. After all 1t is much NOR,
preferable to have lover who would
prefer TO live with you forever!
Tho best tactic in love is to be natural
Tho unuttered eloquence OF true Iowa
transports the two who mutually under.
stand one another to a perfect paradise
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21

rites of my toilet, which keep two maids
very busy for the rest of the hour. as
well us a masseuse and a manicure
There is the daily manicure-the hands
need the care OF a specialist Just the same
as any other part of the body-the five
minute scalp massage, absolutely essen
tal for the health of the hair, and an
alcohol rub or massage for the body.
/ might as well state here that once q
Week take genuine electrical MASSAGE
which is wonderfully invigorating, par
ticuarly for the sluggish portions of the
body. l think I owe the beauty of my
BACK and shoulders entirely to this weekly
treatment.
But | must not forget my exercises, for
l consider them most important item
in preserving health and looks, and I
would as soon think of going through the
day without praCticing few physical cul-
ture movements to invigorate the clrcu-
!atlon and freshen the skin as omit my
bath or my breakfast.
These movements are for the most part
rhythmic and graceful, consisting of gen
tie, sweeping circular motions of the
arms and a few dancing steps, which,
with the addition of music, might easily
be developed into a real dance.
Did YOU ever think that the very best
exercise woman can take Is waltzing
alone, moving her arms freely as she
Flides about? I always disliked ungrace-
flIl exercises. One may get lust as good
results from exercising gracefully as awk-
wardly. The gymnastic dances, which I
understand are to be introduced into your
public schools here, will make children
graceful at an age when they are usually
most awkward.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21
Around the Kitchen

For spots of any nature make paste
like ice-cream with starch and cold
water and apply to article of clothing
When taken off hang up and leave the
starch on until perfectly dry and then
simply remove with stiff clothes brush.
This has been successful with all spots
except paint and does not injure the
colored goods.
Use some part of big vessel in which
you can mix two quarts of kerosene with
one pint of lInseed oil (boiled, the latter
coming already prepared. Dip the soft
long strands OF the black mop, which
may be cheap one, in the mixture,
keeping 1t there until thoroughly satu-
rated; then hang until 1t drips well
and is ready for daily use on your floors.
Go through this procedure once every
two weeks, and you will keep the dustless
mop in fine shape.
Mend your broken dishes with alum
melted and used while hot.
To clean a double roaster fill the under
pan half full of cold water as soon as
the meat is removed and place on the
front of the stove. When dinner is ever
and all the other dishes done. clean the
roasting pan in the usual way, and you
will have no trouble with 1t.
A good remedy for Group Is made by
beating an egg to n stiff froth and sweet
ening a little and adding a little pulver-
lied alum. Take a teaspoOnful every Is
minutes until relieved.
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For the Invalid

Required
One pound OF tripe.
One small tablespoonful of rinely
chopped onion.
One pint of milk
One small tablespoonful Of -four.
one Glove
Salt Pepper. Toast
Wash the tripe, put It into a pan with
some cold water and a little salt. Boil il
for a good FIVE minutes, then lift 1t out
scrapr off any soft, fatty-llke substance
from the under part, and cut the tripe
into pieces about IL inches long
Place these with the onion Glove and
milk I'm a saucepan, add salt to taste and
simmer for two hours, or till perfectly
tender II must be We'll cooked, or II Is
indigestihle
Mix the -four smoothly and thInly with
little cold milk, take out the Glove, pour
in the -four, and stir over the Are III
boiling,
Season carefully and arrange on a hot
dish with snippets OF toast round, or
pieces Of fried bread
This reheats beautifully if any happens
n De left on hand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21
ONE TYPE OF HUSBAND
Ellen Adair Discusses the Virtues of the Shu M.

There is an old adage which declares
that the Shy Man, like the plain woman,
has a pretty thin time of II In this world.
In these days of paint and powder, frills
and furbelows there are no plain women
any more-but the Shy Man, like the poor,
is always with us.
always feel so sorry for the shy and
awkward man. In drawing rooms he al
ways seems so out Of place. He Is
so dreadfully conscious of his hands and
feet, too, and II there Is any teacup
passing to be done, we'll, the less said the
betteri
The attitude of the modern girl toward
the SHY Man is not a pleasing one. ] do
not think It tends to give him confidence.
She eyes him with frank and dlscon-
certing gaze.
Just look at that shy fellow over
there" she murmurs audibly to her best
girl-friend, doesn't he look ridiculously
nervous? How he bushes, tool No, I'm
not going to talk to him-he's far too
quietw
II girls would only realize that sterling
worth is often found in the Shy Man. and
lasting qualities that far exceed those OF
his more vivacious brother, they might
pause before they mako such sweeping
condemnation.
No, the Shy Man IL not necessarily q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21
WHEN THE FLAPPER
FLAPPED TOO FAR
a Tragic Tale Told bv The Bachelor.

The Flapper, be it understood is just
fourteen, and quite absurdly pretty. De.
bpite her dearth Of years, she is, however
by no means unsophistcated Hor name
is Nora but TO her bosom friends she is
sng in the long tapping pigtail the young
aady wears en- couture behind,
All her short life long ! have been the
Flappers chosen conhdant and friend
'Almost as good as brother, Rex" she
Volunteers patronizlngly. You really are
b fine old sport and very useful to know.
The Flappers friendship is a Joy and
Delight but at the same time fraught with
danger! For in her very modern" little
brain she evolves sundry fearsome
schemes, and relies on her old friend
Rex first to get her into the tangled web
that she invariably finds 80 delightful
Pnd next to get her safely ont Of the same
without her mother finding out!
Although I graduated from Harvard so
many years ago that don't like to- count
Nhem now, find the Flapper's schemes
TOO intricate for my mental calibre. Her
latest one has lust proved her and my
nndoins'
1t FELL out thus: The other day, having
VDuL IN q NONil" OF N'uTS Hl pool ana ioSl
heavily at auction, [ left the Eccentric
Club and was strolling along Broadway,
Keeling pretty blue.
whittier away, old sport7" a ringing
voice hailed me Mt this crisis. l turned
around and beheld the Flapper She Is
mot allowed out without her duenua,
depressed and somewhat faded splnstor.
who is supposed to he her governess-
The Flapner's governess ye gods, ! do
not envy her. The position should be re-
rersed. anyhow. for there are few things
Abe Flapper could not teach tho good
lady
This time she was alone "Oh Rex"
Bhe cried. 'l have Just thought Of the
most priceless scheme, Quick. come In
heNe. before Miss Smith catches me- and
Ehe pulled me violently into the nearest
restaurant
The Flapper did look most bewItching
She has a lovely little face and such q
naughty little twinkle in her pretty eyes.
NO wonder that | am as wax or water
In her hands
"Now. listen. Rex" she cried in de-
Hermined tone. ~ cannot dodge Miss
Smith for more than half an hour. She'll
ppend that time looking wildly for me
on Broadway, sCurryiug up and down like
u frightened little raobit-and then she'll 7
take taxi home 10 tell mamma. I've /
got to be home before she gets there with /
Ehe tale-so listen quick"
az am all ears. said l. solemnly.
The F1apper Eissled adorably. She is /
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fool, though on FIRST meeting thu ,A.v
thinker might imagine So
The faithful lover In Thackeray.. 80,
ity Fair" was very, very shyi q. A
foolish young woman of his snrs..,.n, "a,
Just laughed at him, and marrIed ~. uon,
and debonnair lieutenant. wbo gay
quently neglected her, and proyea = suo.e- aS.
erable husband In the end, she n, ms
preciate the Shy Mans goodnsss-hnt .sl sp'
after many, many years. VniS
In matters OF the heart the lar.
stammering tells truer tale than Al, ~
charming fluency that long years ~ e,li tas
Ing have brought the dashinF bsnh.,Irts rs
Yes, II Is true-the lads shy starr,a".,'f
comes from the fllness of his beart .at
others fluency comes from a very s,,.lns ns
ent source. and frequent repetition nr.va
II plauslblei "issss
The Shy Man, In his outward ac,,ou.
a lover. may leave things to be dSs,,.s .
But rest assured that inwardly bA a. ~ ~
cere and genuine. He is a diamons
the rough and the girl upon wborO y
has set his affections can easily no,,u. @
him up and Improve him oonslderah,s
AS n husband, the Shy Man a. a -,
table treasure. He finds his hnnrt.ao1-- so-
beside his own hearthstone, and shn..
but little inclination for gentle doiI,"11N
outside. OF one belief he is most srda.,,ssa d;,s.sa
eonvinced-home-keepins hearts are h"u
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Across the Counter

All that is mad and merry of every
shape and kind is TO be found among
the toys and favors for the Halloween
celebration.
There are griDning JAck-o'-lanterns
that will cast an orange glow over the
dark deeds Of the night, that % cents
will purchase.
False faces that should strike terror
to all well-conducted souls, masques
that represent weird peoples and strange
animals never seen on land and sea,
cost and 10 cents apiece.
Rattles that make terrihe din and
whistles that can be counted on 10 add
to the uproar sell for 10 cents.
Costumes for the purpose OF complete
Disguise can be bought for N25 ana
nO.
There is the harmless clown and the
terrifying ghost; witches and Imps Of
blsckness. all quite true to history.
For the dinner table, bats, cats and
witches, delightfully."- realistic, make at
tractive place cards They come At
varying prices,
Paper garlands with dangling witches
pumpkins and cats cost q cents.
They would make an effective dscora-
ton for the chandelier or could bo
strung back and forth across tho room.
Even paper table cloths have been
stamped with the insignia Of this awe
inspiring night
Skeletons the bones Of which almost
rattle. and demons burnt 10 a crisp
blacknsss are scattered IN profuslOE
over a cloth that costs only Is cents.
The price OF paper napkins OF equally
strange device is IS cents for a hundred.
Halloween crackers. many OF them.
have a three-fold intent. They desIg-
nate the place at table in a highly deco
rative manner. They contain a fOolscap
that Il a delight in itself and they rest
IN many tnstances on tiny slab Of
sweet chocolate,
Cats. whose backs are hunchsd with
terror wide-eyed PieTrots, even the
soulless and seXless kewPie PROSTATE
and possibly stunned by the nights eK-
traordinary creatures decorate these high
explosions. Ten, IS and 20 cents apiece
they cost
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Hair Brushes

Clean hair brushes are essential to Ia,
health of the hair and scalp, and Ii,
worst cases of dandruff are often to bs
traced to carelessness in this matter
Directly the brush shows the least
grimlness, wash 1t In borax water. Do
not have the water more than lukewarm,
and pat 1t with the brush, being care.
full only to dip in the bristles, for wash.
ing by no meansN improves the polish OF
the back.
When clean, rinse in clear, cold water
and dry in the air. Do not put the brush
In the sunshine or by the fire, or the
bristles will soon become yellow.
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PRIZES FOR AUCTION BRIDGE PARTIES

Now that the auction clubs are in
vogue the important question of suit
able prizes comes UP. The shops-~sffer
nnumerable suggestions. Silk stockings
are always useful and can be had at all
prices. ranging from the half-silk at
60 cents to more elaborate ones with
hand embroidery and lace. Other fa-
voritcs are white kid gloves. They come
in every style now. from the plain white,
for the conservative to the ones with
colored stitching. The latter are most
attractive, and can be chosen to har-
monize with the suit
Lingerie is always a safe suggestion.
A dainty camisole or a pretty piece of
silk underwear Is usually acceptable.
Another pretty prize is a small or large
Nutting study, as the purse permits.
These are charming pictures for the
boudoir.
a suggestion for a more expensive prize
lie a nice pair of linen towels. If the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-21

hostess Is limited to a certain amount,
any, three or four dollars, she should try
to remember not to please herself but
to consult the tastes OF her guests.
A piece of the popular French ivory
bureau service ia usually very acceptable.
Picture frames also come In great variety,
the prettiest are OF white enameled
composition, with dainty flowers around
the edge They have a stand attached,
and look very stunning on the dressing
table.
Ali girls like something to wear and
something they don't have to change for
size. Collars and cuffs were never so
attractive from the stin, business-like
linen ones 10 tho sheerest null and
chiffon.
Vestees are always useful and can be
bought to adjust to any size, Tho hostess
should always inclose the ticket for these
articles, should the winner decide to
get something else
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A Safe Attachment
door of many a maidens heart

The door of many a meiden's heart
Is slightly fastened, ill-defended;
A whispered word, a blush, start,
The key has turned, the siege is ended,
But she worship will but mock
At thoughts Of such sweet perturbation.
Her heart has got a patent lock,
And no one knows the combination.
All. II the word be '1ove," my dear,
Which opens all your hearts fair treas
ure.
I'll strive for entrance without fear,
For my devotion knows no measure.
But il 1t opens to money" I
Can never even dare to try It;
Your dear perfection comes too high
For me to ever hope to buy it.
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FASHION FEATURES IN MIL,
LINERY AND NECKWEAR

One must literally experiment with
heclSwear nowadays IN order 20 discover
what not 10 wear as much as what IS
becomIng. BY appearing IN many un-
usual and attractive forms the high col
lar Is making decided headway and
tempting women away from ths open
throated blouse, In spite OF IT'S greater
Eomfort.
The rather severe shirt pictured today
Is made with an attached collar tnat
closely approaches the run ,n design The
shirt Is OF linen, but the collar is made
UP Of fine French plqus starehed 10 inn
maculate stiffness
The nnoire ribbon, which s,lll has the
lead over other ribbons where ueckwear
ar concerned. goes quite around the cole
lar crosses an the back and ties iu front
very much after the manner Of the old
aashiOrsd stoCE
il u a style that would be extremely
catching 20 a certain type of face grot-
Hblv a piqusnt and very graceful. one
Ger'ainly when there 10 such variety
well within he confines Of fashion In
eysry article OF the wardrobe, there ls
VERY little excuse for not being becom-
3ngiv dressed
Neils were never more interesting than
thev are Just now. Beauty wells, they are
called. and the cobweb mesh and the
me net wells make the wsarer assume
beauty that she may not have. Unques-
tionably, the complexion has softer tints
and the eyes greater lustre seen through
q veil. black or white. or the color now
known as heliOu0pe IN ths veil world,
Wells with designs woven Ia the mesh
az appIiqued are very good form, and
they are usually placed in such a way
that the eyes look through the simple
Veb of the veil. In fact, they are placed
" here one would naturally place a patch,
and for exactly the same reason.
There are wells OF a very expensive kind
that are finished with two black velvet
patches. and the veil can be worn IN such
3 way that one patch will come az ths
corner OF the eye and one on the chin In
the customary manner.
These expensive wells have a redeeming
quality; with care they will last indsh-
nitaly. inexpensive wells 10 be worn
when a veil Is needed more as a protec-
Non than as an ornament can be made
tIom a length OF fne white tulle They
aesd not be cast aside the moment they
loEs their freshness. If they are of really
good quality they can be washed many
bmeS II Is only necessary 70 spreao
them out carefully on a towel OF a sheet,
and they VIII dry In good shape and With
Sha Elkht En9apt Of Stiffness
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Courtesy in the House

Many parents complain Of their chm
dIen's bad manners and try to account
for them by the rough school life or tho
poor neighboThood IN which they reside.
These, however. are but false excuses.
In homes whore true courtesy prevails,
It seems 20 meet YOU on the threshold.
No angry voices are heard upstairs. No
suIlen children are sent from the room
No peremptory orders are given servants
delightful atmosphere pervades the
house-unmistak taxable, yet indescribable.
Such a house, hlled by the spirit Of love
and true courtesy is a home indeed 10
all who enter within its conEecTated walls
And why7 Because In that home man
nsrs are not an outside veneer. only put
on when company IS present. but are
the everyday garments worn always by
the dwelleTs In that house
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Hints About Timed Foods

Tna contents OF the rtn should be emp.
tied into dish as Eooh as the tin IL
opened
To test the contents plunge bright
steel knife into thsm as soon as they
are placer in the dish. II copper be pres
tnr IL will he deposited in tho blade and
the food Is poisonous The Knife should
be left In for TWO minutes before beins 2
examined
Timed Fruits-Aftsr opening The tin,
pour the liquid into a saucepan With a
tablespoon OF sugar. Bring to ths boil,
put in the fruit, ana allow 10 get cold
IN the syrup, This will destroy an dan
ger Of a tin favor,
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An Untidy Petticoat

For a petticoat that has frayed round
the bottom, cut off an inch all round.
bind with velvet binding TO match and
Just above put couple of rows of mar
row ribbon velvet of the same color, and
1t will look as good as new. When maxi
ing u petticoat, II is a good plan TO get
an extra piece that can be used for a
new fTll to put round the bottom when
the petticoat is half-worn,
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ObseryantGThomas

After a Scripture lesson the teacher
questioned her pupils. All went well
until she noticed Tommy doing no work.
well, Tommy, and could you tell me
what ia a hypocrite2"
Tommy was puzzled for a moment.
We'll, can't you tell me the meaning
Of a small word like that?"
Tommy (after few moments)-"A hyp-
oCrtte is a man who goes TO work a
o'clock in the morning with smile on
his face"
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Economical Vegetable Soup

Put a soup pot on with 10 breakfast.
curfuls of water to boil. then add n small
turnp. good-sized carrot, two or three
onions, parsnip, small cabbage, two large
potatoes, all cut up in very small pieces,
and we'll washed, a teacupful of whols
rice. one dessertspoonful of sugar, one
of salt. and one of dripping, and let the
whole boil two hours. A cup Of milk
added before serving is an Improvement
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The Removal of Stains

Ink-Stains Freshly Made.-Soak the
stains at once in butter or buttermilk.
Iron MOuld.-Place the stained part
over a basn,fsprinkle with salts of lem
on. and pour boiling water through 1t.
Wine or fruit.-Sprinkle II with salt,
and pour boiling water through it. If
necessary, add borax,
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The Waist

The colors of n waist may be set
by soaking 1t in n quart of water in
which n teaspoonful of alum is dissolved
before washing 1t. Colors can be revived
by rinsing in a quart of water contain
ing a teaspoonful of vinegar 1t is very
important 10 dry colored blOuses or
dresses in the shade.
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Mock Meat Pie

Chop UP one large onion and two
rashers of bacon. Arrange at the bottom
of a pie dish, add a cupful OF water, put
beans on the top, sprinkle little chopped
parsley and season 10 taste. Cover with
good crust and bake,
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Dents in Furniture

Dents In furniture can be got rid Of
quite easily. Damp the dent with warm
water, then make a pad of brown paper;
damp that thoroughly. lay II on the dent
and hold over all hot iron. The warmth
makes the wood swell up and hll the
dent. In some woods the process Is
slow, but It Is sure.
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Maxims Worth Remembering

Love is a great healer. The worst char
n acteristic trait of man and OF q woman
have been known TO be cured by IT,
II is Cupid who introduces you to Hymen.
and a pity II Is. How much better II
would be If It We're Hymen who intro
duced you 10 Cupid, and invited the little
fellow to remain your guest!
Love does 10 women what the sun
does 10 flowers; il colors them, embel-
fishes them, makes them look radiant
and beautiful. But when II is too ar
dent, It consumes and witheTs them.