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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
THE STENOGRAPHER
WHO "MAKE.S LIE ~

Every morning YOU see the same peo-
pie going down in the car. You race
nadly for 237 or 2SS and find the same
familiar faces peerlng up at you as you
rush in They all seem to be saying
good-mornng, each in his own particular
way, There are several stenographerg
among these people. and two in partlcu-
lar might interest you by way of con-
trast.
The first stenographer Is young and
plain-looking. Her chief charm lies in
the fact that she is neat and natural
She has no particular attraction beyond
= great deal of pretty rcd hair And
It Is truly and uncompromisingly red
She has good taste, and shows it in the
colors she wears. A girl with red hair
can commit crimes against good color
schemes and never know the difference.
This girl in her very limited wardrobe
sticks to green, golden brown or gray.
Her suit never has wrinkle in it, her
hat is very plain black shape, small
and trimmed only with band of blue
grosgrain ribbon. Her gloves are always
carefully mended, and her shoes show
evidences OF being on good terms with
the blacking brush. In few words, she
has an efficient look,
The other girl is young, too. and pretty.
Pretty" means that. somewhere be-
meath the mass Of powder and makeup
she piles on her face, she has regular
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
An Informal Luncheon
written by a Guest


Peggy Dear-Really. It's been one thing
after another since received your letter,
so that haven't had minute until now
20 answer.
Mrs. Baird invited us to luncheon yes
terday, but told us 1t would be very
frugal, as we were going to big theatre
dinner at night. The luncheon was just
my idea OF what was enough for such
an occasion. We had
Bouillon
saltines Sailed almonds
Lamb chops
French fried potatoes New peas
Psrisienne
Oolong tea
You see, we just had little informal
honey" lunch. and there really wasn't
anything out of the ordinary, but 1t was
awfully good.
The only thing I'll have to tell you
about Is the "Parisienne' attractive
name, don't you think SOP. Well, it's
just a small piece Of cake with little
sherry on It, custard over that with
beaten white of egg and ground English
walnuts on. top-served In sherbet glasses
1t is most attractive.
Now, can you imagine anything more
simple or dainty than that luncheon? 1
can't, and ] know. you agree with me.
Do write me soon and forgive my tardl-
ness this time. AffectiOnately,
OLIVIA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
DO COLLEGE GIRLS
MAKE GOOD WIVES;

Three or four girls lounged carelessly
around the room in kimonos. The pink,
blue and pahi-colored gowns looked
charming against the college colors as
background. In the centre of the room
a girl was bending over a steaming chat
ing dish.
''Madge dear, where did you learn so
many household helps? You're regular
little hausfrau! never knew a girl could
combine real highbrow education with the
domestic virtues so effectively! Some
how, 1 always had the idea that all
girls who were domestic were stupid,
ana all clever girls were undomestic."
Which is quite, quite true, my dear
young person" answered the girl at the
window. sI can't cook a boiled egg.
That's what makes me wear an old rose
kImono with red hair and call my men
friends by their last names, It's genius,
l assure you"
"Oh. May. don't be so silly! We all
know you have executive ability enough
to run the White Housel The man who
gets you will get intellect enough to keep
him guessing for life!"
ebs my QedIr he may get intellect
from May, but he'll also get indigestion
from her cooking" laughed the girl at
the table. peelIing into the chafng dish
dutifully.
well, believe me. dear" spoke up a
little western girl, Pm no Gold Dust
Twin The man who wants a cook can
hire one. / aspire to become his wife.
Feed the brute may be some good motto,
but I'll take cook just the same. I'm
strong for nice nails and Paris gowns,
myself
Nov, that everybOdy's on the subject,
may as well put in word or two," re-
marked the class president, as she nib
bled another bonbon. when you speak
OF cooking and homes and husbands and
such things, for the love of Mike be
reasOnablel I'm a Arm believer IN the
happy medium, myself. In the hrst place,
they say that only so, even so per cent.
OF college girls marry. That's not ex-
at all. The college girl
usually earns a mans salary, If she takes
a position after she Is graduated. Be
sides, she didn't have time for any real
love affairs while she was at college.
OF course, a man for the Proms, or an
occasional dinner cut doesn't count Nell.
she can't md man who gets enough 10
keep her as she can keep herself. She
may have case for q while but shs
counts up her chances and usually de-
cides TO remain single.
The college woman who does marry
a poor man Is sad sight. She Is, at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
CHILDREN'S CORNER
The Runaway Monkey

THE little clay monkey who lived In
L Mary's Japanese garden quite un-
expectedly disappeared! He had been
missing a number of times before, but
Mary had always found him in the
water just below the tree in which
he lived. He seemed to like to tumble
around and plunge into the water.
But this time Mary couldn't find
himi
She hunted on the pretty pink shells
that covered the bottom Of the garden
She searched in the japanese pergola
which was her particular pride-no
monkey was there, She looked in the
tiny boat she looked again in the tree
TO be sure he hadn't gone back there
but in vain! No monkey was to be
scent
Maybe mother has seen him."
thought Mary "I'n ask her about it,"
SO she ran and found her mother
Mother, please come and help me find
my monkey; he's LOST"
LOST Your monkey lostl" exclaimed
monther. HE couldn't be, dear. Little
clay monkeys don't run away I think
you're just trying to play a joke on
your mother"
NO. mother this isn't a joke; he's
really losti'' replied Mary. so seriously
that her mother put up her work and
sent 20 see II she couldn't hnd that
monkey.
She hunted over the garden, but no
monkey ala she md.
sThats q funny thing" 0he said IN
4 puzzled way. Somebody must have
taken the monkey for a Joke. he never
eould be lost any other way"
Aud she hunted some more. but stiil
1ernd 20 monkey
Maybe your father hid H. she sug-
aaestad s length. II il was here we
aald ufely see itn
s. Hith that decision Mary bad 20
s. content
she iflea hard - wait patiently
fhf1lsh the DAY IN her father should
ne hane AZ night hut it VAS hard I
Al a she neaad his key IA the /
Sac H " mesl hllu as faat as I
9ai4
~ F1a fasz my 7saseg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

to laugh. you and your mother don't
know how to look" he exclaimed.
Look again now"
Mary looked where her father pointed
and there was Mr.. Monkey! And
where do you suppose ne was? Under
the tiny bridge! Yes, sir! There he
was, as big as life,
Mother laughed when she saw him.
II guess he must have been playing
hide and seek with the fairies" she
said. I wonder If he was!
Copyright, i9Il-CIara Ingram Judson.
peated, what monkey? / didn't even
know you had one?"
Yes, you did, Mary insisted. you
saw my japanese monkey?"
Father thought carefully. Yes, / he
lieve | did see II. What about it?"
Its gone!" said Mary. and she could
hardly keep from crying. for It was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

her very best, a poor housekeeper. Cook
ing spoils her appearance, makes her
cross, careless and/discontented. She has
been so care-free and independent at col-
lege that the contrast Is too great, that's
all. / don't wonder that college women
marry so seldom. They require a rich
man, and rich men don't grow on trees,
II
Heavens. Madge," shrieked the west
erner, there goes your rareblts! Don't
you know any better than to listen to our
president when she gets on debated
subject? She didn't win the argumen-
tatlon prize last year for nothing. She's
spoiled your supLer!"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
TO S'TENOCRAPHERS

Cheeruns work of the valuable young
se3osTaphe bright and happy spirit
othcuhe and pleasure all those around Too girl workers
forget this fact Not only do they allow the little and of business
he to them undu, but they permit this be clearly and
about their daily work with usubous and dou
scarcely calculated to sunshine the hearts of their fellow workers.
he enogapher should recolcc that business
from petty from difficulties and from wide
but although these less unavoidable her attitude them
depends entirely herself The girl who has little grit and backbone may
allow her and pepxt wreck her happiness and her
together Nothing than melancholy attitude toward life
ct the girl will determine face life and
and the sunshine she sheds those around will back her hundred
told For after ALL life is what make The world a
kind old world we but face it in spirit of optimism and determination
to get the best from life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

like that take a long walk and think a
lot. You'll feel differently toward your
duties after that. | know, because 1
used to be lazy myself"
rYOu! Why, my dear Madge, you're
the most energetic girl [ know. If I'm
as busy as you are when l get out of
school I'll go crazy"
"Oh, no you won't, You'd be crazier
if YOU didn't have something to do. Now.
mark my words, you'll >-be very glad
in the future If you've -brmed the habit
of keeping busy. You know the horrid
remark about Satan and idle hands. A
word to the wise is unnecessary, my
dear"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

plain TO see that father knew nothing
about the monley.
He saw she Was very much worried.
50 he said kindly Il dont believe tnat
monkey Of yours IS as far away as you
seem % fear Come wen nnd him Ia
jinyi7
Mary was much eomfofted, though
she had 20 hope Of his anding the
moHkey-had not she ana mother looked
& Eefaliy9
as hsr father wenf close 10 ths
garden and Ieekss 4hsa hs pesan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
Concerning Women

Recent statistics show that males in
Japan outnumber the women by only
567,775.
In Cuba married women always re-
tain their maiden names in addition to
that of their husbands.
Mothers of students in Pasadena, Cal,
High School, will be taught how to cook.
The success OF the French war loan
is attributed to the quick response OF
women to subscribe,
In England as we'll as New York. mar
ried women are prohibited from beeom-
ing school teachers.
Unemployment is more prevalent
among women than among men in Lon
don.
Chicago has over 1900 women dress
makers and nearly 5000 mllliners
Scientists claim that a woman's brain
acts quicker than that of a man.
Thirty years is the age limit for ad-
mission TO the Baltimore Suffrage So
ciety.
The present Queen Marie. of Rumania.
was an iAnglo-German-Russian Princess
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Correspondence OF general Interest
% women readers Will be printed on
this page. Such correspondence should
evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
To Take Stains Out of a Table
cloth.

Spread the cloth on table, and on each
stain put a few drops of glycerine, and
spread it round with the finger so that
the edge OF the stain is covered. Leave
this for an hour, then wash in the usual
manner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Mrs Abbe L, Lathrop, Of CRANKY,
Mass. manages mouse farm which
harbors over 1LOOO mice 500 rats and 100
rabbits. She finds a steady sale for her
little animals from medical institutions,
where they are used for research work.
A puzzling question has just come be-
fore the California Court of Appeals,
where Mrs, j. r, White. of San Diego. a
law student, Is applying for admission
to the bar under the name OF her former
husband. MIS-. White contends that there
is nothing in the statutes requiring a
woman TO accept her husbands name.
BY working her way around the world
by her wits, Miss Hilda Gilbert won a
5000 wager for Jack London, the novel;
ist, who made the bet with New York
cluoman that a woman could accomplish
the task without much trouble Miss
Gilbert had four years to complete the
tlip, and when she arrived home recently
she still had four months to spare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05
The WAYS of Women

So eager for higher education are the
young women Of Maine that one co-edu-
cational institution was so 9vercrowded
that 1t was obliged to fix limit to the
number of women admitted in any one
year to 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

The present Queen Marie. of Rumania,
las an Anglo o-GeTman-Russlan Princess
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Recent statistics show that males in
Japan outnumber the women by only
567, 775.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Thirty years is the age limit for ad-
mission TO the Baltimore Suffrage So
ciety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Scientists claim that woman's brain
acts quicker than that of a man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-05

Chicago has over 1900 women dress
makers and nearly 5000 mllliners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
WANTED

WILL take best care of three or four bedroom suits, art squares and other furniture for storage of same. Informa- tion. phone Main 5444-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
CALVERT WILL TRY TO
 GET NEW MEMBER
Civic Chamber Booster Not Dismayed by Fact That He Is in
 Charlottesville, Va.

J. ID. Rosenberger. chairman of the Chamber of Commerce membership com mittee. yesterday received a letter from George Calvert formerly manager of th Western Union here. MT. Calvert at pres- ent Is studying law at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, Va, and his letter Is In response to 8 recent letter mailed out by the membership committee soliciting new members for the civic chamber. MT. Calvert is member of the Chamber of Commerce. notwithstand- Ing. the fact that he is not a resident of this city at present His letter fol- lows:
 MT. J. D. Rosenberger and Committee: Do it for Birmingham sounds mighty good to me, and if I were in the Magic City, or close enough to it that could get among my old friends for short time. have absolutely no doubt but tha. I could get some several applications for the Chamber of Commerce: but To- cated up here in Charlottesville, Va, there is not much chance to display my ability as an application extractor. I will promise this-if there are any students registered here from Birmingham this year, I will sure tackle them, and break the record trying to get them lined up.
 This membership committee is sure made up of live wires and bespealx for you and Birmingham. great success in your undertaking.
 Every man in Birmingham should join i; put his shoulder to the wheel. aad work for Birmingham: what nslps Birmingham, helps each individual resident. and the sooner this is appreciated by all. the quicker in reality will Birmingham be the metropolis of the south" Birming- ham for mine as soon as I get through this law school. at the University of Virginia. Is how I feel about 1t.
 Here's hoping that the Chamber of Commerce. the Rotary club and every thing for the upbuildins If the town, is flourishing. Yours for Birmingham,
 GEORGE CALVERT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
COTTON SEED MEN VIOLATING THE LAW
 SAYS ). H. RIDDLE
Says Officials Should Prose. cute Flagrant Outrage Against Statutes of
 the State

Charging that the most fragrant viola tion of the antitrust statutes of state and nation is daily occurring in Alabama D.. H. Riddle, a well known lawyer of Tal- ladega. while in Birmingham last night. called upon the state government to prose cute the buyers and crushers of cotton seed.
 There is every reason why the Euro pean war should have depr essed the price of cotton," added Mir Riddle, "and every reason why it should have elevated the price of cotton seed For out of cotton seed come some of the necessities of life. and these products meal and lard. are higher than ever before in the history of the decade. The cotton seed which last season sold for ss2 per ton now sell for s13 Cotton seed meal is sold for sS2. The price of lard is so high that few have cash enough to buy it.
 The situation is outrageous, and Ala bama should take action rapidly. The Alabama antitrust statute is more per feet than that of the nation, than that which will be in effect when the Clayton bill is enacted. I do not have a doubt in the world but that if prosecution is or 6ered. conviction will follow For it is fact that with cotton seed oil selling for only S2 cents per gallon, enough money can be obtained from a ton of seed to net the price paid for the ton
 The buyers and crusners are very foxy. For instance, when asked why they have depressed the price of cotton seed, they will reply that the price of hulls and the price of oil is very low They have made these prices low to de- ceive the public. But ask them the price of meal and lard, and one will instantly ind the 'nigger in the wood pile It is my opinion that the cruslers m the an- nual convention held in Nashville recently set the price of seed at H3 This action was in restraint of trade It has resulted in palpable holdup of the farmer of all southern states. For the. farmer is com pelled to sell There has never been a tune when money was scavcer. There has never been time when cash was harder to get Well fixed farmers in Talladega have found it exceedingly difficult to bor- row Sl00- When one remembers that Just at this time of the year when schools are opening for new sessions and when entrance or contingent fees must be paid before pupils are matriculated one will instantly realize the necessity which con fronts the farmer and which forces him to sell all his products-for whatever price they will bring
 The state of Alabama has tle statute under which to proceed and should do so at once-before it is too late. The state or Alabama has an excellent opening to protect the people of the state There is no need ot convention of governors or an extraordinary session of the legisIa- ture- There is need only ,t rapid, vigor- GUS action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
CHATTANOOGA TAXES UP bUY-A-bA[E IDEA

Chattanooga, September 12.-(Spe- lciaL)-Resulting from a meeting in the Chamber of Com.nerce auditorium to- day, which was attended by many job. bers and merchants of the city, 1t was deciscd to adopt the buy a. bale plan hi the present cotton situation and committees were appointed to get to work at once selling this cotton at 10 cents per pound.
 II was stipulation of the Jol,hers and merchants present that the cotton should be bought from the people in what is known as the Chattanooga Ter
 ritory in Georgia, Alabama and Tor ncSSse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
PROGRAMME FOR
 NEGRO TEACHERS
Institute Will Be Held This Week at the Industrial High
 School

The Jefferson county colored teach ers' institute will be held this week at the industrial high school at Eighth Ryenue and Twelfth street. It will open tomorrow morning and white educators will be in charge. Attendance on this institute is compulsory A failure to attend will mean a cancellation of teachers certificate. Directors of the work are:
 Department Of teachers in one and two tea cher schools:
 Section a. two teacher schools. w K. Wood; section b. one teacher schools fG. s. Lewis; section e. one teacher Nchools. G. W. Scott; section d, one teacher schools. Mrs. B. E. Huckabee Department of teachers in schools of more than two teachers: First grade Miss B. C. Hill; second grade, Miss Eva Carter; third and fourth grade, Miss D. D. Kennedy; fifth, sixth and seventh grades. ". c. Davis
 The programme follows:
 S:45-9-Opening exercises.
 9-9:40--Reading.
 9:40- -1o,20-Arithmetic. 10:2G-10 :40--Recess.
 10:2e-11 :20-Language or grammar y11:20-1 12-Spelling and geography
 12-1.30-Lunch.
 1:3o-2 2:15-History and writing or music.
 2:153--Manua1 arts.
 3-3:30-Open period.
 Music--Miss Fannie White.
 Drawing-Miss Lillian Harris.
 Cooking-Miss Zadie Hadnott.
 Canning and Weaving-Miss Etta y1Deace. N Sewing-Mrs. Alice Harney.
 Registrar and Time mekeeper--Miss Sal lie Darlington
 Open period.
 Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James s. Sibley and Prof R. E. Tidwell.
 Wednesday afternoon. Superintendent lIcNeil and MT. Hobdy.
 Thursday afternoon, Superintendent William F. Feagin
 Friday afternoon, Superintendent J. T. Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
My Sell Electric Current

Capable of furnishing a considerable amount of electric current to others now going to waste or at least uncon- stunned. it Is said that the Tutwiler Ho- tel company will offer for sale within . short time to a few local downtown buildings an adequate supply of electric energy. Taking as sn example the acc Tidewater company with power. 1t is said the Tutwiler will dispose of some |of its excess load.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
IsALABAMIANS AT
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, September 12.-(Special.) Mrs. F. G. Blair of Tuscaloosa. spent to- day in Washington and was entertained by Representative and Mrs. Hobson.
 Robert Jenfison of Birmingham visited Washington today and called upon Sena- tor Bankhead.
 R. E. Smyer of Birmingham called or Representative Underwood today whilt enjoying holiday in the capital.
 Spencer Pearson of Tuscaloosa spent today in Washington as a guest of w. H Morgan, private secretary to Represen- tative Hobson. c. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Cbean- one RambIer' s-pas- senger automobiles has been run less than $500 miles; car is in first class con -dition. Universal Service system Co.,, 2l0 s. 20th st.
 FOR SALE-Five-passe ssenger Ford, 1913 model, splendid condition, new tires. Phone Main 4S3s or call at 1911 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
Listen At This. Will You?

Price reduced to $5250. This Is real bargain. Don't wait a min ute If you want a South Highland home. Here's a 2-story home that has large living room. din- ing room, den, buffers pantry, kitchen and inclosed back porch on 1st floor, fine bed rooms and sleeping porch on End floor. Has laundry and servants room. Has hardwood floors, furnace. nicely decorat- ed, fine fixtures, brick mantels. Built in bookcases. A corner lot fronting east. If you want something cheap" be quick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY
FOR SALE

FOR SALE { FOX sAEE~One bay mare and rubber tired top buggy for s75. Glass Bros. Furniture and Carpet O., 22il Sd ave, N.
 FOR SALE soo Der acre, ITS acres, being in southwest quarter of northwest quarter and ad- joining 10-16-1 west. Slo0 per acre. 80 acres, west half of north | west quarter, S. R., 7017-1 west. 5000 for 14-acre place in Mount Pinson. on maradam road and l.. & N. R. R.; at depot with all improvements; S-room house, barn, big spring and all other improvements.
 5000 for 29o-acre farm in Lowndes county. Alabama, IS miles below Selma: will trade this for good negro tenant houses in Birmingham.
 BANS REALTY co.
 2127 Sd Ave. GOOD 5-passenger automobile, good run ming order, s250 if taken Monday; bar gain. Farm Realty Co.,, s2s Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN LOST~On South Bessemer ear first of week sample case of Welch Vinegar Co. Reward if returned to 504 N Ath st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
BUSINESS CHANGES

SOUTH Florida fruit farms are the great est revenue producers in the world. Let us take up .he subject with you. Our Florida associate leaves soon with a nice party for Arcadia, Fla. Now is the time to buy at the right price, with a chance to trade in your property for something worth while. Southern Realty and Construction Co, 619-20 Brown Marx Bldg. Phone Main 727S.