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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
AS a Woman Sees 1t
By RHETA CHILDE DORR

New Jersey is the largest state to
agitate for laws making health GER
tncates requisite to the granting Of mar
riage licenses. A bill will be introduced
into the coming Legislature providing for
such certificates for all residents of the
State. Persons seeking to evade the law
by going outside the state to marry will
not be able to return, because their mar
riage will not be legal in New Jersey.
In a portion of the State known as the
pine barrens New Jersey has perma-
nent reminder of the results of unions Of
the unfit. There in this arid corner OF
New Jersey lives a whole population cor
responding to the famous Jukcs family Of
criminals, prostitutes and degenerates
No sociologlsts have probed into the
origin of the pine barren group, but It IS
Altogether probable that the hrst mem
bers of it were a feeble-minded pair and
their offspring or a single feehle-minded
parent Living in one neighborhood for
hundred years, this one family has am
nexed others and has become COM
munity The members do not marry. they
simply breed.
The New Jersey authorities do not know
what to do with their pine barren popu-
lation, but they are determined that they
will prevent future repetitions of it. They
want no more teeDlt-lnluueu cnlluEen, no
more drunken, dissoute and immoral
communities or individuals
1t may be that the proposed eugenics
law will fail of its object in New Jersey
as II has failed temporarily in other
communities. II might be doubtful
whether marriages contracted outside the
State could be proved to be evasons of
the law and hence void. Nevertheless, II
is good that New Jersey is TO attempt to
have eugenic marriages. 1t is good that
the subject Is TO be talked about. If It
does nothing else 1t will make people
think
II will make sentimental boys and emo-
tiOnal girls think of marriage as a re-
sponsiblc act instead of a romantic ad-
venture. after enough young people have
learned to think beyond the engagement
ring and the orange blossoms there will
be small need Of eugenic laws. Marriage
with an unfit person will become so abb
horrent an idea that no healthy, normal
man OF woman can be driven into 1t by
force. Like polygamy or polyaRdry. a
nOn-eugenic marriage will become an OBJ
solete form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
FOR EXOPHTHALMIC GOITRE
REST IS THE BEST TREATMENT
By WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D.

TNXOPHTHALNtTC goitre (eXophthal-
II mos means prominent or staring eye
balls) is peculiar in this respect: The gem
eral disturbance of health is usually
much more manifest than the local en-
largement of the thyroid gland, IL in
deed the gland is apprccably enlarged at
all. Many cases OF eXophthalmic goitre
are not diagnosed properly because the
goitre itself escapes observation, the
nervous and circulatory symptoms over
shadowIng the thyroid gland disturbance.
AS we have already explained in a pre-
vious article. the characteristic symptoms
of exophthalmic goltre are: % Pro-
truding or prominent or staring, fright
ened-looking eyes. with widely opened
eyelids which uncover the entire iris or
colored part of the eye; (2) a fine tremor
of the fingers and hands; (3 very rapid
pulse rate with frequent or more or less
continuous palpitation or excitability of
the heart; GD great nervousness and rest
lessness. In short, the victim of eXoph-
thalmic goitre suffers severely from gem
eraI symptoms and little or none from
the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
All VI NlItct ~ lA4bA'A''o At 49, ~ $50
cessive secretion of thyroid substance by
the diseased gland.
In the treatment of a case of eNoph-
thalmic goitre the one Indispensable agent
is rest In severe cases this means abb
solute rest in bed, a sort of S. Weir
Mitchell rest cure. 1t also means avoid
ance OF every kind OF mental worry or
annoyan .e, pleasant surroundings, gem
tie care and kindly management. Not
that patients cannot or do not recover
in time without such care, but that the
overactivity of the thyroid gland is best
controlled by such means. The course
of eNophthalmic goitre is a matter or
months or years, under the best OF treat
ment, Its onset is gradual, as a rule;
and so It gradually disappears
When rest and suitable medical treat
ment fail to control the disease after
reasonable trial, or when the case Is
severe from the start, then the question
of surgical removal Of a portion of the
thyroid gland arises. AS this Is a major
operation requiring great skill and JudS-
ment. We would emphasize the impor-
tance of relying upon the advice OF the
physician who has observed and studied
the individual case in conjunction with
the advice of the surgeon whom he sug-
gests. One of the most unfortunate errors
patients with exophthalmic gOitre make
is running OFF TO a so-Called "goitre spe-
cIalist' and accepting his advice without
the wise counsel OF the family doctor As
already explained. the general condition
and not the condition Of the thyroid
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
nnmestic Science Defined

"In response to query respecting
matter concerning which l am an enthu-
siast, I send the following. Condense II
to accommodate your allotted space, ~
Is not easy for an enthusiast to be brief
in dealing with favorte topic. Domestic
science means scientific housekeeping in
the home There is such n demand In the
business world for intelligent buyers and
housckeepers for public and private instl-
tutions that the present course OF domes-
tic science includes training along THESE
broader lines Tho course includes cook
ing, marketing, household bookkeeping,
managing servants, laundry work. sani-
tation and dietetics The latter Includes
invalid's cookery, properly balanced diets,
and the correct foods Tor various as
eases Domestic science does not include
sewing embroidery, millinery and design
ing. These come under domestic arts,
and are often combined with the science.
In fact. 50 per cent. Of the teachers of
domestic science are asked to teach the
arts as we'll. And last, but far from least,
when called upon to preside in her own
home there are no problems for the IN
experienced housekeeper to overcome.
Most schools require two years for the
course, and believe most state colleges
have both domestic science and domestic
art courses HELEN II. r.
"In reply to tho request made by Sarah
r.. for information regarding domestic
science, l wish to volunteer the informa-
tion that domestic science Is not only
practical profession but profitable one
ns we'll A few of the fields open to such
workers are institutional cooking, dietetic
work in hospitals, etc: tearoom manage
ment teaching In public and private
schools social work, lunchroom work In
schools, institutional housekeeping. If
Sarah II. will communicate with me will
be glad to give her more specific instruc-
tions regarding such course.
"L. A. X"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
The UnbOilable Cook

When we were told that in Montclair
theirs nary a dyspeptic,
Because no cooks are cooking there who
are not antiscptc,
We gave the partner of our joys a stern
and searching look
And said: There's no escape. my dear
you've got to boil the cook.
The Indigestion we've acquired will get
us soon or later
And We'll be permanently dead unless
you sanitHte her"
What stubborn creatures women are!
She would nor listen to it.
She'd never boiled a cook, she said, and
simply could not do 1t.
And so we went and told the cook to
heat a tub of water,
1--WE hate to boil you. cook" said We,
but just simply gotter."
But cooks, like children, oftentmes by
kindness are spoiled;
In spite of all our arguments that cook
would not be boiled.
We told her what n boon was health
To the committing toiler.
We told her we would raise her pay II
she would let us boil her.
In knocking indigestion germs we really
got enthused.
But though we talked and talked and
talked, she haughtily refused.
And If upon an epitaph you shortly see
our name,
That obdurate domestic is entitled to the
blame. Exchange.
By JAMES j. MONTAGUE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
THE WOMAN WHO CHOOSES TO
MARRY A WAR-DAMAGED HERO
Mnistering Angels Of the Gentler Sex - Darby and
Joan's Marriage-Lord Chesterfield Proved Wrong
in His Summing Up of Womanknd
By ELLEN ADAIR

she tricd-thcre aren't sufficient words In
| the English language 20 1T the occasion
| Modern speech is inadequate to her very
ancient Instincts"
This is all very true. \ woman doesn't
/ only want a man to love her; she wants
| him to need her II is the very fact that
| the wounded man must look to her for
/ comfort and support and solacc that fills
! her with a peace and n glory which moth
I ing else can 6ive.
iiave you ever heard pretty. spoiled
Belinda say Yes. I'm of to Florida
this winter for three months amusement.
Bertie" oh, Bertir can do spcudidly
without me-" And, though there was a
plahtlve ring in Bcindas silvery tones
we all somehow or other felt sorry for
BERTHE. why on earth couldn't he need
her? That was what all those present in
court during the subsequent divorce pro-
ceedings wondered.
But nothing of the sort goes on in Eng
land nowadays SO indeed, When the
men cone home, there's new fashion
in family lfe-a delightful Darby-and-
Joanness that certainly wasn't always
there before
And that's one good thing that the war
has done II has put love on a higher
pedestal and It has brought out all tho
best in men-and in women.
The other day I was reading good old
Lord Chlsterficld's famous Letters to His
Son. and the opinion which he ontertains,
ana incidentally passes on to his son con-
cerning women, is far from tlattering.
Women are much moro like each other
than men," he writes; they have. in
truth. but two passions. vanity and love:
these are their universal characteristics.
He who flatters them most. pleases
them best; and they are most in love with
him who they think is the most in love
with tn m No adulation Is too strong
for them; no assiduity too great; no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
Fnnnder Of the Rosebud Club

ct SAW in the Corner that you ask who
/ was the founder of the Rosebud
Club am glad to say am the founder.
organized It with is children on April
%. 1915. I am 10 years old and am trying
TO do all the good I can to keep way
ward girls and boys from bad ways. we
opened our club with prayer and singing.
we have done great deal of good with
some bad children. I thank you for fa-
vors YOU have done for us in the club.
we need help. We always can use quilt
pieces for busy fingers. I hope you will
be successful in your good work!
MRS. w. B. T."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
CHRISTMAS TOYS OF
GOOD 0LD-FASHTONED
SORT POPULAR NOW
Shops Assume Holiday Aspect.
New Group of Santa Clauses
Ready for Work on
Corners
RED CROSS SEALS SOLD


! Christmas Is not altogether monopoly
of childhood. but It comes pretty near to
being that At any rate, it Is the toy
shops that seem to be most aggressiveiy
| Christmassy at this time And the toys
arr showing a happy tendency toward
simplicity, which is what children really
like best. Complicated devices in toydom
are all very we'll, but It is a clean slate
that the young Imagination finds easiest
to write on.
There never were enough plain ordinary
blocks. Towers and castles and buildings
that used to rise upon nursery floors all
ways reached the lamentable phase Of
Babel before long and had TO be aban-
doned uncompleted. Perhaps a thousand
blocks and wood bricks of various shapes
nnd sizes would be a conservative csti-
mate of the needs of the child with a
taste for architecture. but it Is doubtful
If so many were ever assembled in one
place at the same time.
Besides plain blocks there are many
other playthings that seem popular now
and which leave lot to the child to
work out FOR himself. There are wooden
locomotives that come in pieces and can
he fitted together, and the fine old rail-
road systems, with just enough tracks to
make one ask for more.
MORE SANTA CLAUSES SOON.
Tho ubiquitous Santa Clauses, with n
mission in life not quite as obvious as
that of their original, will become more
numerous in few days. These red
coated white-bearded gentry are to bc
seen on street corners, collecting coins
as of old for the unfortunate. A new
group will arrive I'm the central section OF |
the city. equipped by Colonel Christopher
c. Heron and Colonc, Alice V. Heron
in charge of the Volunteers Of America.
Another Christmas charity that is maxi
ing great strides is that engineered for
the Pennsylvania Society for the Preven- !
tion of tuberculosis. About 100000 Red
Cross Christmas seals were put on sale |
throughout the State yesterday and one
third of this amount were distributed in
this city There were 100000 Of these |
seals sold in Pennsylvania last year. |
bringing in $4,000 to the anti-tuberculosis /
fund. This sum will be doubled this |.
Christmas, it is believed
SHOP EARLY" FOR CHURCH.
Tho women OF wyncote have opened a
bazaar and Christmas fair to procure |
money for the mortgage on the Calvary |
Presbyterian Church. Many persons from |
Wyncote, Jenkintown and Glenside at
tended the bazaar yesterday afternoon |
and n Community supper last night. |
Those in charge are bringing the shop |
early" crusade homo to their neghhors'
who, If they will not shop early In shops
far from their homes in the city have
less excuse not to shop early when the
means are provided so near home.
Electric signs are playing part in the
OF the streets as never before
this Christmas season. Signs with greet
ings in letters Of fire are appearing in
many parts OF the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
Christmas Hints

The woman who owns a house beauti-
iul or wants to improve on what she
has is always interested in the little de-
tails which go toward making a real
nome. Every day the shops bring out
little addition to the living room. the
boudoir or the personal costume. These
things make original and decidedly ac-
ceptable gifts for Christmas giving and
serve as an admirable solution of the
problem of giving something really use
full TO the woman of mature years.
These pretty French wasteba skets make
an artistic fitting for the bedroom. A
Wastebasket Is necessity when one has
correspondence to attend TO, bills to dis
pose of and such clerical odd Jobs And
the ordinary version OF the sCrapbasket is
far from being a thing Of beauty One
shop is showing charming little wicker
models painted in the Frcnch ivory
shade, with garlands of composition roses
around the basket, and bowknot at one
side. They sell for 81 up. There are some
plain models at 81 also.
Another useful and highly ornamental
accessory TO the boudOir is a large sew
ing bag of cretonne. These may be had
in almost any color scheme, with a very
wide-mouthed hoop at the top, like a
laundry bag, so that one can tell the
contents at a glance. These are 81 or
Sl.5O, according to the size and style OF
course. these may also be used for
laundry.
II you only want 10 send a remem-
brance to a casual friend a little shirred
lampshade to match her room is pretty.
They may be had any place for 20 cents
up for real silk ones. A wicket shade,
with silk lining, or plain SILK one, trim
med with French flowers or old gold,
may be mad for a l.,tle more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

"I read where Mrs. A. Il. s. would like
plant slips. If you will kindly forward
me her address | shall send her some.
May / have the address of the person
who offers a mandolin without strings? /
want one badly. ! offer n few tatting
patterns which I will send to a. y. and
p. NJ. when l get their addresses from
you. MILDRED H
The addresses went to you by mail We
had mandolin to give away awhile ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
SUFFERING JEWS NEED MUCH

An effort TO collect $4,000 weekly for
the benefit of the starving Jews in the
war zone of Europe has been inaugurated
by a number of prominent Jewish busi-
ness men of this city. s. S. Bloom, presl-
dent of the Central Relief Committee.
declared last night that the Philadelphia
Jews should contribute that much every
week, since the conditions among the
Jews in Austria, Russia and other coun-
tries are so horrible that they beggar
description.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
Philomusian Club Buys Property

The property adjoining the Phiomuslan
Club, at 1914 Walnut street, has been
purchased by the club. II was conveyed
to the organization by Margaret H.
Boden, subject to a mortgage OF $3.50
Lawrence b. Levy conveyed 1t to Mar
garet Boden for S7l5O some time ago
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
MAID AND MATRON ALIKE
WEAR BLACK THIS SEASON

T,NvER since the In
IL ventlon Of the re-
verslble coat a season
or 80 ago, the fash
ions have necessarily
taken n practical turn.
A clever designer gave
ns a smart foundation
gown OF white net,
over which various
colored panne tunics
and such were draped,
the bodice in this case
being made OF n few
straps of the panne
judiciously arranged
to Illustrate the pos
sibilltles OF the re-
versIble gown. Now
another practical and
extreme Invention"
has reached us In the
introduction OF the
coat-gown for evening
wear. This isn't half
so complicated as II
sounds, being made of
black velvet, or Jet,
chiffon, net, volle-all
the charming fabrics
which are effective in
black. OF course the
sleeves are not made
like those of a real
coat, the bodice Is
like n sleeveless
basque. with a draped
s k irt. The paneled !
back shows n Vatican
plat falling straight
from the waist line, /
with a hsh-tail train /
below. When milady
dances she loops the
long train on her arm,
but when she wants
a smart velvet dinner
frock, she simply |
'atses the train and |
attaches It to an in
visible fastener at the
shoulders, and the re-
suit is n charming |
'oat-gown. The idea
S not n bad one. par
icularly for the wom-
IN who wishes to
make n little bit 80 "A
Ong way.
Jet is decidedly the I
most effective trim
II / n x on evening =
gowns OF black ma-
ertal. Today's illus
rntion shows n gown
or the young matron.
' ! I h three-tunicked
.kirt and sequins for Il
Hhe N-shaped bodice
'anne, taking the place
.ront and back. The {
skirt 's also made of [
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

And the very read
ing of it seemed to
make all the frivol
ity fizzle out Of
one, and such triv-
ialities as dances,
parties, frolic and
nirtations ev y -
crate Immediately
into thin air.
Il o or war-dam-
aGed heroes! Minus
one arm or one leg.
SO long as your
heart Is right
there" that's all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

stimulation OF passion
too grCss. as on the
other hand, the least
word or action that
can possibly be con-
strued into a slight
or c n { @ m pit 1 s
objectionable. n n d
never forgotten"
l wish that dear
old Chesterfield. with
all his yuiC ism,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

"TADY Cyouns). with means, willing to
IL marry war-damaged hero" Such
was the interesting advertisement which
recentlv annenrnd I'm an EnElish paper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

could D." awe and over in Europe today.
to see the error OF his Judgment For
woman's vanity and woman's failings are
now submerged in tenderness of heart and
one great and wonderful compassion for
the heroes Of war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chilblains

Have you any suggestions to offer a
sufferer from chilblains?
AhS"er-Wc have. Send along your
stamped, addressed envelope for the mon
osraph. 1t also tells what to do for FROST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
Meal POultice Best

We have been advised by nelghbor TO
Keep a Jar OF antiphlogistine in the house
TO apply for burns. colds. sore throat and
the IKE DO you approve of the remedy?
Answer-We can see no virtues in u
We believe il the old-fashloned naxseed
meal poultice when a poultice is needed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03
Marion Harland's Corner

but an earlier applicant got II M
and hopei patsat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

gland, must be the guide in determin
ing what Is the best line of treatment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

Over In London the big restaurants and
cafes are filled with wounded heroes.
And the hncst-lCokinR aud the most cul-
tured are nearly always the ones most
injured. Because their fcarlcssness and
their bravery attain higher pitch and
they take the most dangerous chances Of
any in the field.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

Sklft ana sequins for the only trimming.
Inc N-shapcd bodice is outlined with
panne, taking the place of a girdlc at the
front and back. The front panel of the
skirt 's also made of the draped pannc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

/ heard an English girl express her
opinion on woman's attitude toward
wounded heroes. Though YOU may be
changed by the war you men" she said
resolutelv, 1--WE won't be changed, What
ever YOU may lose In looks or comfort
we'll see tha' you don't lose in happiness
and affartior
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

81 am going TO give away some of our
woman's wIles. / would not. but think
It's Just AS well not to tax your intuition
too far. II you come back wounded some
woman will weep and call you poor dear
anil will look sorry as she fills your pipe
but that's only her way and her art. Deep
down in that motherly heart of hers even
II she be the tluftlcst happer with the
shortest skirts and the stranEcst slang
there will be sort of soft, subdued joy
She feels that YOU are more hers because
of her debt TO YOU and OF her now use
full devotion to you.
you have served her, now she means
TO serve you.
"She isn't going to tell YOU this, because
she hates fuss almost as much as you do.
And, anyhow, she could not tell you II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-12-03

And the c-devant Apollo is not to
imagine that because he is no longer an
Apollo, She who knew him as such. and
cared for him before, will cease to regard
him as The 'beautifulest being on earth.
Women have the memory OF the heart
the other sort of ordinary memory, also.
sometimes"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-27
TONIC HI

Sorae shox for Your Thin Dime.
We are putting On the bests how for
10 cents that has ever been In Chickz-
aha.
Special vaudeville attraction.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-27

LIBRARY BULLETIN.

Hours open, from to .. m. Sun
days. to 5 =. m. Phone 1924.
BlaisdelIs-child Life Fifth Reader:
Child Life Third Reader; Child Life
Fourth Reader.
Snesth-The Golden Word Book !:
The Golden Deed Book; The Golden
Key Book: The Golden Ladder Book I:
The Golden Path: TIE Golden Door.
Baker and CarpeDter-Sixth Year
Language Book
Chamberlain How We Are Clothed; !;
How We Are Fed. Asia; Africa; Eu-
rope
McMurray Pioneers OF the Missis-
sippi Valley; Pioneers ON Land and
Sea; Pioneers of the Rock Mountains
and the West.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-09-27
VAUDEVILLE

VAUDEVILLE.
DALE AND ENTRUP
High class comedy musical act. This
act takes eneOres al every show. Don't
fail TO see them