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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
The Wealthy Girl

Two girls were walking along Chestnut
street the other day. quite obllvious OF the
shadow behind them. who was listening
TO their very audible chatter.
What do you want for Christmas,
dear? You know always believe in CIV
ing people what they want. and the best
way to find out what they want is to
ask. You know mother buys me so many
things that really need very little but
OF course. everybody isn't like that"
mo. indeed. said the other girl. with
a quiet smile.
Just here the shadow turned or on an
ways OF human nature. She noted the
stunning velvet suit and lovely fox furs
on the first girl. and the simple little
serge gown on the second.
why one should try to impress ones
wealth on any one, to say nothing of a
personal friend. is n profound mystery"
said the shadow.
You have all met girls like this one
They are usually the outcome of fashion,
able finishing Schools" whore false no.
tons of snobbery and social distinction
take the place of sound education. Girls
who go TO these schools are too frivolous
for college and too restless to stay at
home
This particular girl was sweet and
pretty. She had dainty. refined ways and
every one liked her.
Alice is dear. She'd do anything for
you. and never heard her say a mean
thing about any one. She's the jolliest
kind of girl in a crowd, unless she be-
gins to talk about our Toms new ma
chine and mothers ermins furs and
baby's Victrola. You'd think nobody
ever had a Victrola before, and that Tom
discovered the auto. We can all see that
her father has money. but that fact
doesn't keep any OF us up nights. Alice
Is such a dear girl. it's a shame she let's
this desire to boast make a laughing
stock OF her" said one of her girl friends.
"She told me last week she paid 500
for her nrst suit and that she always
went to tho best place in town" said an
other. ST wasn't feeling very nice any
how, 30 said I guessed John ID. Rookie
feller's daughter paid more than that"
There is some reason In this girls rather
unkind retort Wealth is mostly compara-
tive. and why one should feel above all
others IN this particular respect Is incom-
prehensible. even ridiculous. The only
real thing a girl is justified in priding
herself on Is womanliness and unselhsh-
ness. These qualities are not born in
many OF us; they must be cultivated by
constant, patient EFFORT. Remember, this
effort iB far harder than the race for
wealth. and give credit whore credit Is
hus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
MODES OF THE HOUR
Leiency of Fashion Allows Unlimited individuality in
Selection of Fms This Season.

any one with the artistic vein TO orehto
something dainty and original.
The tour dc con-" for instance, Wnich
Is literally around the neck and no TUT
ther, is extremely smart again. II can
be made In many ways and OF many ma
terlals. The little French nosegay, now
ever, must not be omitted.
A charming one seen in a shop recently
was made OF three-inch wide MORE rlp-
bon, Just long enough TO fasten around
the throat. A narrow band of fitch was
stitched In the centre. At the back were
four loops OF the ribbon which were quite
long and rcsembled a big butterfly a
pink velvet rose occupied place at one
side.
Again, n band OF fur, whatever one
likes, from ermlne to skunk. enclrcles tne
neck and makes the foundation for trllis
at both sides Of chiffon. satin, velvet tar
feta, as the mood of the moment COM
mands. ,,-
A choux of some sort. a saucy little
bow, or a flower gives necessary touch
and fastens the tour de con effectlvely.
They are warm and cozy and show OIL 10
advantage with the plain walking suit
Frocks for indoors and out of doors arc
almost certain to show fur somewhere TX
not in front, then unexpectedly at the
back.
Collar and cuffs of white caracul used
in the place of the usual organdie collars
and cuffs redeemed a very simple gown
from tho commonplace. One could almost
place fur at random nowadays and de-
ceive the public into thinking It was care
fully planned by some clever designer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
The Ann Beautiful

The styles for wearing evening dresses,
which were shown in the shops early
this fall were well described by the man
who called them pneumonia models"
Sleeves are conspicuous by their alb
sence, This brings us 20 the subject OF
arms.
Only those who have a firm. white,
well-shaped arm are justified In wearing
the sleeveless gown The fully exposed
arm draws attention to every blemsh.
and It would repay you to take the best
OF care of It.
All skin designations. such as moles.
warts, etc, should be removed by cleo
trolysiB
The thin arm is most distressing to
look at. Hold hot water to the arm,
or cloths wrung out OF hot water and
then apply a good fattening cream.
Cocoa-butter, olive oil or a good skin food
can be used.
Nothing will reduce the fat arm but
massage. Remember TO work upward,
paying particular attention to the wrist,
which should be made TO taper.
Liquid powder Is the best TO use on
the arms, as 1t does not fall on so
quickly as the plaid powder,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
The Woman Speaker

The woman speaker will always be with
us, according to the joke books, but thi
public speaker Is coming into her own
with n vengeance. Free speech" is a
good old American slogan. and II you
look over the programs Of couple Of
public meetings and note the number Of
women Il becomes n reality.
And why not2 A woman does have
ideas occasionally, in spite Of what the
iokesmlths say, and the awakening public
Is just giving her chance to show them
The shaking graduation oratress has been
the usual criterion by which the public
judges the women speaker, but, happily,
those days are past.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait is one of our
finest speakers, and has decided ideas
on the subject, too women as speakers
compare favorably with men," she says
"Their voices may not carry so well,
but they are much more concise. You
can call on q woman unexpectedly and
she'll make the shortest possible cut to
the presentation OF her argument on
the whole. believe that the woman
speaker makes the better short speech
and the man makes the better long sus-
tained effort
There is another kind of woman
speaker, the outcome of Industrial life.
Language iR not all rules and rhetoric at
a shlrtwnist makers strike. You'll real
izo II may be just plain facts, II you
hear Miss Clara Lemlch speak. And this
girl at the age Of II spoke at Cooper
Union, precipitating strike OF $1,000
people!
Miss Elizabeth Flynn is called the
schoolgirl orator The names of Miss
Leonard O'Rellly, Miss Rose Schneider
mann Miss Melinda Scott and Miss Agnes
Nestor are equally we'll known Women
speak nowadays because they have some
thing to say, and any one with a message
can talk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
love. HAIR AND MARRIAGF

From the beginning of romantic his
tory down to the present day every
story of love has spoken OF the maid
ems hair as one of her chief charms
Fair locks amply pay for the care and
time used ia keeping them beautiful,
and care is all that is necessary for
developing and retaining hair beauty
In washing the hair it is not advisable
TO use a makeshift but always use
a preparation made for shampooing
only. You can eRioy the best that IS
known for about three cents q sham
poo BY getting a package Of canthrox
from your druggist; dissolve 4 tea
spoonful IN a cup Of hot water and
your shampoo is ready, After its use
the hair dries rapidly with uniform
color, Dandruif. excess oil and dirt
are dissolved and entirely disappear.
Your hair will be so fluffy that Il viii
look much heavier than It is. Us
lustre aud softness viii also delight
Yoe while The stimulated scalp gains
t,e hce1 which i1sures hair growth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
The Beauty of Beads

The smart woman has one bead neck
lace, at least to harmonize or contrast
with her tailored costume. Beads are
very popular just now. and one shop
shows a great many black and white ef-
fects The large pearl necklace, COM
Ing almost to the knees Is being worn
Another Ia of cut Jet, breast-length, with
balls of hligree silver of the same size
alternating. A very effective combination
is of jet and crystal, in some cases, with
rhinestones Large triangles of the Jet
are used-both dull and polished, having
bizarre rhinestone centres and bold de-
signs on the chains. new importation
is the bandeau OF dainty black lace,
lined with white net or chiffon. This Is
a substitute for the rather ordinary black
velvet so much worn last season. Pend
ants Of rhinestone or cut Jet are fastened
on these bandeaux, and make n charming
suggestion for the elderly woman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
PINCH OF NEED
BY c. HOUSTON GoUDIss
Food Expert.

The United States has begun in earnest
e Feed the warring nations OF Europe
East September we sent abroad twice
as much wheat and corn. Ii times as
nuch fresh beef t2 times as much sugar
eight times as much canned goods. s5
times a. much oats, eight times as much
xice ard 10 times as much barley as we
exported during September Of the pre-
ssding year
II the demand were only temporary.
we might regard II as a stroke Of good
luck. II It were to be permanent con-
dition. and we had had ample time TO
prepare for II by Increasing our produc-
tion, Il would mean wealth and prosperity
for tho whole country through the
enormous increase Of export trade
But. as the matter stands, It Is meeting
IN amerFency abroad at the expense of
people At home. Even now elthough
there is enough Of this years crop to
supply The deficiency in France. England
and Belgium and yet leave plenty for
home consumption, the effect OF this
enormous increase of export trade will
undoubtedly affect our own market prices
and be felt seriously by the consumer.
The situation demands serious thought
II does not matter at present to the
average American consumer whether or
not the cataolysm in Europe will be Of
benefit to our International trade: what
does matter Is. what effect will II have
on the grocer's bill, to say nothing Of the
butchers bill The larger view shows us
that our commerce and manufacturing
interests must and will be benefited when
foreign countries are obliged to come to
us for products which were formerly
sent here from abroad. But the man i'm
tho street, to say nothing OF the woman
in the home, is inauiring about what the
effect Of this economic upheaval will be
upon the average American family.
Whatever It's effect may be, the up
heaval is here and we have to face It.
There is Just one way to do this-throush
conservation OF our food supply Food
reformers and economists have been
preaching this for years, showing us
facts and figures TO prove that our care
less and wasteful methods Of production
were bringing us nearer and nearer to
the day when we should not be able to
feed even our own people. But we have
grown used to the cry of wolf! Wolff"
and have paid little heed
We Americans are optimistic and easy
going folk We admit that conservation
is all right in its place, but we cannot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

your undergarments as you do in select
ing your gowns.
Gone are the days of the whalebone and
it's attendant evils. The days of tight lac
ing are no more. 1t stands 10 reason that
no amount of pulling In will produce
graceful outline. The superfluous flesh
has to go somewhere If you constrain 1t
in one place, II comes out in another.
The slmpllfication of the petticoat is an
other step toward comfort.
There is no punching around the waist
line any more; petticoats fit snugly to the
waist or are discarded entirely The
stockingette. crepe de chine or satin
boomers are popular for evening wear.
They are really necessary for the strenu-
GUS dancing of the day, which absolutely
demands freedom OF movement
The old chemise, OF bulky memory, has
also seen its last. The graceful, fitted
camisole. or princess slip, made OF fine
batiste, China silk or crepe de chine, is
very popular. A good idea for the girl
who makes her own lingerie is TO go to
one OF the well-known sewing schools and
have pattern cut to fit her figure. Then
she can always be sure that her lingerie
will Mt WELL and her outside garments
will show the difference.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Charm Of the Open Fireplace

The open hrsplaes IL the only romantic
thing left IN the "emeient' American
home. The ereakins radiator has unSor-
tnnatsIy come TO stay. bringing in its
wake the innumsrahls problems OF heater
man ana plumber, coal and ashes, with
All thsir attendant complications. The
only rebel against the tyranny OF steam
heat Is the good. old-fashiensd fireplace,
Long may Il Live.
The EioOms' chorus begins 10 tell US al
ready Of the hreplsee's inoonvenisness.
They smoke all over the place, and
make everybody cry"
IAN I've done is feed the thing. carry
sVood until nay back Is broken"
Nons of this will happen II you build
9na rrs properly. In building a wood hre
IA an opsn hrsplAoe. the hrst thing 20 do
is 10 shake out double sheet Of news
pauer and crush II tightly. leaving the
edasa laoae 80 Il viii ignite easily. The
back toE should be Of the greatest size
that the iirenlaos viii hold. and II It Is
~ zreen wood viii burn longest The leg
should Be showed against the wall II Il
So s split los the inside q Il should be
trsnef toward the flont
Tarea loss are enough 70 start nns
with. ths lack log. a smaller one Ia
fraat ana the third cne on top OF these.
tlI 81 the ashes II tbs nrst three should
flr 4sft Ga the hearth Il makes a nns bed
far Eaeulng the smbsrs hot after they
ne4s faiIen through the andirons,
- 4our woods Il you Want = very
~ 1za Use green Hood With dry and
Ina harder anes-oak ana pins with the
a q old fruit trees that have died.
t seed gives q particularly attractive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Milady's Note Paper

Note paper this season shows an infinite
variety. There is a very handsome box
made OF rose-colored moire silk, filled
with the finest white linen paper with a
fine gold edge. The whole is very ex-
quisite and one could find innumerable
uses for the box after the paper has been
used.
The tango is said to be extinct, but Its
influence is still evident. Tango paper
comes in a number of brilliant colors, and
is easily distinguished by the row OF little
dancing figures across the front in sill
houette. This also has a gold edge with
n broad line OF rather violently contrast
ing color as q border
Votes for Women campaigners have
evidently left no stone unturned for their
popular slogan decorates dainty yellow
and white paper. Inside a small circle
on the front of this is a sketch of the
White House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

as the ordinary face cloth. These should
never be allowed to get sour. Change
weekly.
Another serious dlsfiguration is uneven
or badly growing teeth. Preventive dem
tistry is the only humane kind for the
young child. Have the teeth examined
every four months, and you will never
have sleepless nights nursing abscesses
You owe this to the child herself. and II
Is best in the long run.
A graceful carriage is essential to the
child, because II she hasn't II in early
youth she will have much difficulty cul-
tivating II later. Don't get high-heeled
shoes for your young daughter. The 9TH
ers may wear them, but an awkward
stilted carriage win be the result and IN
Vulnerable corps besides. Teach her to
stand upright, to hold up her head. throw
back the shoulders, and expand the chest
Good health demands these precautions.
as well as appearance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Graham Bread

Make a light sponge with one cake Of
yeast, one and one-half plnts of lukewarm
water and white flour. Let rise over
night and add one-half Graham and
one-half white flour to make It stiff
enough to knead. Knead we'll and let
rise three to four hours. The Graham
-four makes 1t slower to rise than when
al! white is used. Knead again and make
into loaves and let rise to top of pan. II
the pans are we'll creased with melted
fat and the loaf is turned over in this
1t will not be necessary to grease bread
any further. Bake in slow oven an
hour to an hour and quarter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Care of the Chin and Ears

Americans neglect two features, name
ly, the chin and ears, unless they are so
prominent that they can't be overlooked.
Several rows of chin will always attract
attention. and so will large. outstanding
ears.
In her recent act here Valeska Surstt
drew much attention TO her ears by
leaving her face pale and ranging the
ears deep crimson. This Is the fashion
among Partisan women. They also pinch
the lobes OF the ears frequently. 20 keep
them the proper shape,
Chin bleaching Is another favorite. The
feet are put into very hot water for 10
or Is minutes every night This Is 20
draw the blood down from the Redeemed
nose or chin. The massage with such
blsaohss as sour milk, fruit juice. eueum-
Der or even bruised lettuce leaves always
follows.
The chinband is good for double ehins.
It consists OF a sort OF bRndage made OF
rubber, linen. etc, and can be worn 10
bed at night With ths aid OF massage
and dieting. the flesh disappears mar
velously soon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
THE CARE OF THE CHILD

Children fall into careless little habits
often because grown-ups fail to take the
proper care of them-wnich may spoil
their appearance in later years The
things are so small themselves that even
a careful mother may overlook them.
For instance, do you use strongly scent
ed soap on child's soft skin? Unless
you know the exact composition OF this
soap. 1t is probably not suited to a tender
skin. As a result, your baby will grow
up with red veins on her cheeks, or with
a coarse grained, blotchy complexion. A
baby's face should be gently washed with
a very soft silk-sponge and a pure un-
scented soap. Almond meal is good.
too. II put into a cheesecloth bag. This is
a sort of wash cloth, made of part al
mond meal and part oatmeal. Put in
enough to make the bag about as thick
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
The Ice Box
Ways Of BeautifYine It

ways OF beduLltylng II
The common ice-box can be made a
thing Of beauty II properly cared for.
There are many little things which others
have found helpful In this line.
The ice problem comes first. To have
the ice-boN completely filled twice a week
has been found more practical than buy
ing a little piece daily. The full box re-
tains an even temperature, and food is
better preserved.
New boxes are on the market now with
facilities for placing long objects, such
as tall water Jugs upright. The centre
shelf Is easily removed or transferred,
like those OF a bookcase, and leaves room
for watermslons, large pumpkins, oto.
These are ordinarily hard to dispose Of.
The use Of newspapers as an ice pre-
servative is to be recommended. Do not
swaddle your ice. however. or the food
in the lower part OF the refrigerator will
decompose, Simply lay them on top. %
that the ice is not affeoted by the In
coming air when the door is opened.
Do not transfer food straight from the
table, II II Is still warm. TO the ics-boH
The doors must not be left open, as II
stands to reason that the air you have
been cooling for hours escapes by this
method in a few seconds.
Insist upon the white snamsled boxes.
They show the results OF your efforts 20
keep them clean. The dark ones assume
a worn look and have oftsn an un-
pleasant odor.
Washing soda ana water should b. ussd
20 hush thu waste pipe once or twice a
week. Take out each rack and Beald II,
drying in the open air when possible.
You would bs surprised 20 see the ugly
slime which forms on the pan under
meath when II has not been carefully
drained and scaldsd. A refrigerator
treated in this way will have no obiec-
tionabls Odor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Milady's Face Powder

Tinted powders are seen In all the
shops now. They are not very likely 20
become a general favorite. but certain
ooIors are useful for those who like TO
attract attentionA For instance bru-
nettes OF the pale type use the deep
creamy yellowH IN the evening. II gives
them q touch OF the OFientalism so
sought after at present The mauvs
tint has been used by blondes with more
or less success. IL Is very sensational.
giving a gray look 70 tho face, but when
used with the cream tint Is less con-
splcuoua.
Tho pink powder, Of course, Il only a
rouge. and should be used as such. The
Balzst posters gave Us weird green ana
orange faces. and the hekle Pariglsnne
teok thsm up. The result was colored
wigs boards ana face powders. The
strong electric lights OF theatres and
cafes were said 70 neeesaitafa the yellow
tinis. Be that As & may We hope they
Wont last long.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

Present Prices of Vegetables

The higher-priced vegetables are to be
seen In the market now.
Mushrooms sell at so to go cents
quart.
Jerusalem artichokcs sell at 10 cents
n quart
Hothouse tomatoes sell at is cents a
pound.
California ounces sell at 90 cents a
dozen.
Cassaba melons sell at 40 cents piece.
Hubbard squash sell at Is cents piece
Eggplant varies i'm price according TO
size, beginning at 20 cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Votes for Women

From Seattle came an account Of the
first vote cast by the women OF Alaska
II has helped materially to decide the
elections by being cast on non-party lines.
The annual report OF the Chief Inspec-
tor OF Factories and Workshops in Eng
land. read last July, presents some hope
ful features. despite it's inevitable gloom.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

Correspondence d geasFai Interest
g esm1n Fsadsrs niii ha printed On
fHI1 cage. such correspondence sh1aid
= aaa esasd = fhe Wcman's HaItsr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

When the sudden burn occurs In the
kitchen, rubbing Immediately with but
ter will help 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

The habit Of taking oranges at meals
or before retiring Is an excellent one.
There is no better general tonic than an
orange
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10

II you sleep with your head on a little
slip OF linen, with orrls-root powder in
side, the hair will have a delightful odor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-10
Useful Hints.

Pineapple Juice is very soothing TO a
''roughened" throat. II will even cure
some mild cases OF sore throat
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-01
DALLAS

DALLAS. w Va. July 77I-Tha
many friends OF Mrs ~ De- Stellar. a.
i'ham save a surprise birthday party
lui N'r Monday evening Music
E1mes and dancing furnished the eve.
niuE entertainment Mrs sfuIiar
received many beautiful presents
hose present were. Misses REGINA
Little. Wilma Chaplnc. VeIma and
ola sampson Nrlma McKafu Nellie
1nd tndys buchanan Mary Holmes.
Eva and Katie Hichey. bessie uor.
etOr. May Howard. Cora Sampson
nd Eff. StoIiar Nessrs I.cefer
.Fnueun. Bert HIchey. George samu-
uu. Robert -fuuar and William
sampson Nr and Mrs charles
Howard Nr and Mrs Frank Urrh.
oman SIR and Mrs a = Wrgnmrrr.
hT and Nra Walter S1mra0r. Efr
end Nrs Lynn Archer. Nr and Nra
John Sampson Sir and Sire A J.
Errrr. Nr and N-a U0v -frIrkIIn.
500 and Mrs SIHa sampson Tr and
Nra Sam Holmes. $40 and Mrs T. a.
sampson. SIR and Mra UHas Nc.
Donald Nr and Nra swan Vichpv.
Nrs Fannie HsBIs. uf Indiana. Sire
frra H0rsfOn and N-r Guy Taylor