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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-07-21
TO ADVERTISERS.

The East Oregonlan has the largest paid
circulation Of any paper In Oregon, east Of
Portland. ard over twice the circulation In
rendleton Of any other newspaper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
AROUND THE BARGAIN COUNTERS
Newest Findings in Suits and Street Gowns

There are many attractive street gowns
to be had in the shops, IL you have the
time to so about and pick out the most
reasonably priced ones. and the best
styles of the season. All the smart tai
lored suits and street gowns are made in
dark colors, navy and midnight blue
being the most in demand.
Here are few street gowns which may
be bought at a large Market street store
for $15. One was a navy blue taffeta
house dress, with tiny straps over the
shoulders, and a full, fiaring skirt. laid
in deep plaits at the hips. A black and
white striped belt outlined the high waist
line, and was rather wider than the eX-
tremely narrow ones seen on the gowns
this season. Novelty black-and- white
buttons decorated the front of the blouse
which was also made of the taffeta.
A combination of materials is always
attractive, and another gown at the same
price was shown with this effect The
blouse was made of natural silk pongee,
and the skirt of navy blue taffeta. The
popular straps were used over each shoul-
der. and the blouse itself was finished off
with dainty collars and cuffs of batiste.
Buttons were also used as trimming in
the front and the skirt was wide.
a rather elaborate gown was made of
taupe faille. with gold and gray en-
broidery. The skirt was entirely made
of knife plaits, with two pockets on the
sides, short and very ornate coatee,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
Clouds and Sunshine
The Woman Who Worries

Mrs. Smith is 20 very apprehensve that
she makes herself-and other people--ab-
solutely miserable.
She Is always anticipating trouble and
worries. She sees her husband off to the
city every morning as if it were a last
farewell; and if by any chance he should
be half an hour late in the evening, he
finds his wife in a perfect frenzy of
anxiety as to what may have happened
to him.
This kind of thing is so unnecessary
and very boring to man.
She is Just the same with her children
BE careful" Mind you don't hurt
yourself" are her most constant remarks
to the little ones.
Well, of course, all mothers are an
Nious for their families welfare but it
is great mistake for any woman to al
low herself to get into the habit of al
Don't allow yourself to live in state
of fear.
Half the things you worry about will
never happen.
Troubles are bad enough when they do
come, but by constantly dwelling on
gloomy evcntualites one loses the
strength which will carry one successfully
through the real worries of life.
So make yourself take n cheerful view
of life.
There's plenty of sunshine about. If
you will only look for It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

one you dislike. VIII you keep a kindly
silence or say the cutting words?
You see chance of helping a neighbor.
VIII you embrace it or will you be mean
and stingy?
Day after day, week after week, these
little problems spring up and face us
They must be answered. we can't avoid
them.
We must decide,
In the battle of life no one can remain
neutral.
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon"
We dare not ignore or despise these
trites-for they form our characters and
determine the course of our whole lives.
Be true to yourself.
All of us have ideals. Not one of US
agreeable, or mean, or selfish.
If you hear some one ever calling YOU
rude you are very indignant. 1t sounds
horrid thing to be called. 1t does not
fit in with the mental picture you have
formed of yourself at all. We all think
of ourselves as nice, pleasant people!
Well! resolve to show others how pleas
ant and polite you really are. Use all
the incidents of the day as proofs OF
the fact. BE true to yourself, true 10
your ideals, to your better self.
Shoulder all the little burdens and solve
all the small riddles of the daily round
with the same firm and unwavering reso-
luton and patience you would call to your
aid in great trouble or doubt, and then
If you should be called upon to face
great crisis, your character will be pre-
pared and strengthened for making ths
right choice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
Trifles

Once in lifetime, perhaps, we come
to some great turning-point, when we
have to decide whether we will turn to
the left or the right. Some great oppor-
tunity arises. the taking or ignoring of
which will make or mar the whole of our
career.
AS shakespeare says:
"There is tide in the affairs of men
Which, taken at its flood, leads on to for
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shadows and in miseries."
But every day and all day little op-
portunities and chances are cropping up
in our path, and though no big crisis may
disturb this present hour, 1t is almost GER
tain that some little incident will occur
which we shall have to meet with calm
ness and good humor-or with veXation
and irritability.
For every moment of our lives we are
MISUNDERSTANDING for the good or the
evil, being selfish or unselfish; giving
or taking; helping or hindering.
Disseminated people call this life a trial (;
really, 1t Is a series of little trials trials
which we are bound to undergo in order
to make us fit for the next life. The trials
are, no doubt, sent to us for our good
but the decision of how we are going
to use them rests with us.
Our domestic affairs go wrong, the cake
burns in the oven; here Is the crisis of
the moment. Do you decide to be cross
or calm?
Your child needs correcting, but it Is
easier to let her have her own way
bad as it is for her. Are you going to
be lazy or firm over the matter?
You get the chance of swapping at some
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
THE MODERN
ENGAGEMENT
By
ELLEN ADATR
"A
Its Strange Manifestations

in them, and I don't wonder at It, For
their lack Of ardor is scarcely catering
to either party. And yet they would he
curiously lost without them; that Is
the disagreeable part OF st. To take no
very keen pleasure in the affair. and We
to be oddly unhappy without it is typical
of the modern engagement.
1t seems to he merely a question Of
custom, and not a question Of youthful i'm
fatuatlon at all. one would expect this at
ttude Of mind in old folks and not in the
younger generations After many, many
yeats OF matrmony, one would expect
the Great Adventure to cease being the
wildly thrilling affair II was in the early
days, and settle into something much
more prosaic. easy-Eoing and comfort
able. But one nowadays sees nothing of
the sort For the old folks at home are
the people who really are romantic, and
the young folks who are forever gadding
abroad are the bored, haf-hearted blase
lovers!
Have you ever heard the modern en-
gagged couple talking to each other over
the telephone, for instance? Although the
telephone is not n particularly romantic
instrument. one would still expect more
romantic or. at any rate. less prosac ut
teranccs to be waited over the wire.
"Hello, Mary" the enamored lover will
murmur into the phone in an absent
minded way. Haven't seen you for
nearly 10 days! Guess I'm too tired to
come around tonight | may look in to-
morrow If feel like It,"
And Mary. in no way annoyed by these
strange manifestations of enthusiasm,
will reply brisky. That's all right, John.
but don't bother coming to see me to-
morrow night, as I've arranged to go to
the theatre with Jim Smith"
John nereupon showed symptoms of
quite obvious relief. the while his faithful
little ancee continues cheerfully: "Tve
fixed up dates for every evening this
week and Sunday I'm going away for
the day. guess you could come to see
me Monday night, and anyhow it would
be a good time for me to stay home and
mend stockings. There's such pile
waiting TO be done and mother never
stops talking about them. Yes come
around next Monday night John"
so John possesses his soul IN patience
till Monday night, At the fated hour
nc duly arrives and with him his treas
ured companion, the evening paper. lie
8reets Mary with breezy "nelo." sinks
into the armchair, lights his pipe and
opens out his paper with an anticipatory
sigh of enjoyment. Mary settles herself
to that darning business and there is a
profound and peaceful silence in the
room. Both are quite content and both
arc perfectly satisfied with the arrange
ment.
And this is perfectly typical of many
a modern engagement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

Youthfuness is. after all merely an
attitude OF mind The oldest persons
generally have the Youngest hearts.
Strange that 1t should he so. isn't IT.?
And, conversely. the youngest people
are the disillusioned tired, blase ones,
who tell YOU that there's nothing new
under the sun, and, that after ALL lre's
biz monotonous and they wish some
body would get busy and invent some
thing that isn't bore and that has a
little novelty to It!
always feel sorry for those young
old people who have lost all the JOY
and the THRU of the game before their
time. For youth should be something sc
wonderful and so ecstatic in its sheer
1oie-de-vivre that the old folks should
sit by envyingl only nowadays things
don't seem to be tending that way at all.
For TO be bored Is fashionable and to
exhibit symptoms of genuine enjoyment
and satisfaction with life is considered
Just shade illbred-not quite CONNIE
faut." as it were!
The reason for this strangely dsllu-
stoned point Of view in so many Young
people is just little odd! why on
earth aren't they having a better time?
And IL some of them by any chance are
having a good time, and IL it's only our
stupidity that fails 10 see the merriment
they so successfully hide. then why on
earth don't they show their feelings a
little more? Why do they maintain that
wonderfully Stoical calm, that cool ac-
ceptance OF all the good things OF life and
with no word of gratitude to an all.wise
Providence for bestowlng so many Won
derful things upon themg
To call the young -od class Stoical. by
the way, is contradiction in terms, For
the Stoics accepted pain and disappoint-
ment with tn" same calm. roso'ute out
look as they accepted good fortune hut
the modern young man or woman does
nothing OF the sort. While they accept
the good things of life without so much
as word of thanks, most assuredly do
they uplft their voices in loud lamenta-
tion If the slightest little piece of ma
chinery gets out of gear in their well
oiled lie of amusement.
The race for pleasure, the wild compet-
tion in social life the fear of what people
will say, all do much to produce this
don't care attitude in the modern man
and maid. Not even in their love affairs
are they enthusiastic. And half-hearted
love affair is the most depressing thing
under the sun, moon or stars--or to be
morA accurate, under the electric light.
Yet these odd. half-hearted love affairs
are fashionable nowadays The young
folks don't seem to find much pleasure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
Is He Suspicious?

1f lie Is don't take him too seriously.
And why? Because, II you do. there Is
always great probability that he will
imagine that there is good foundation
for his foolish want of trust.
a lover is inclined, perhaps naturally,
TO be a trfe jealous of the beloved one
but even this usually harmless character
istic should not be encouraged overmuch.
AS for suspicion. it should never raise
its ugly head in the paradise of love; If
It does. it will spoil everything and cast
a gloom over what should be undiluted
happiness.
A wise girl will therefore always try
gently to laugh her sweetheart out of
such unpleasant fancies; of course, she
will he careful not to give him reason to
begin them but If they do unluclily crop
up then she will do her utmost to Danish
them.
Kindly laughter will often do more to
make a man see that he has been foolish
and wrong than any amount of the best
intcntioned scolding or reproaches.
The latter are apt to leave soreness
aud resentment behind them. whereas a
Good-natured laugh leaves no sting of any
sort.
The very fact of smiling over a matter
together makes bond of union and har-
mony
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
NEWS FROM SHOPS AND PRIZE SUGGESTIONS
k1 ASNAARSIl s., 4 rs GRLS LSan12,A r \
w. DIARY 7z7:9e1S%|
An Afternoon FrOcb-

saw the most effective afternoon frock
the other day, and. as had almost for
gotten to buy any new clothes for my
self in my efforts to help Blnor out, 1
went into the shop Immediately for a
closer inspection. / said the frock was
effective, and I know this is a terribly
overworked word, but this was such an
odd gown that it is the only way to de-
scribe It at ALL
1t was a very handsome beaded affair,
more like bizarre evening gown than an
afternoon frock. although the woman in
the shop said IT might he worn on both
occasions If I wanted to economize.
don't know whether it is economy or not
to buy a gown which mounts up TO three
figures, but did it just the same.
Russian lines are evident on the whole
costume, and the color scheme carries out
this idea to a great extent, too. The
blouse was one of those loose tunics, made
entirely of opalescent beads, with sequins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

with gray chiffon sleeves, finished off thu
gown, which was really sold for SIS.
A very stunning trotteur for street wear
shawl collar, caught back by midnight
blue bone buttons to match the color
of the material, which, by the way, was
gabardine. A Gobeln blue suede belt,
very narrow, was placed at the high
waistline, and the novel touch on the
costume was bright blue and tan vestee
and collar of heavy linen. Patch pockets
were placed on each side of the Jacket.
the skirt had yoke top and Hared
widely at the bottom The price was
S2S50
a youthful looking costume for a
schoolgirl was made In the fashionable
Prince Chap style, with double breasted
loose coat and a plain, full skirt. The
coat had no belt, but black MORE tie,
with picot edging, and a stiff white pqus
collar added Il girish touch to the cos
tune. This also sold for $3.50.
Another costume for the boarding
school miss was selling for s2S.50 This
was made of navy blue gabardine. with
very short bolero Jacket, so attractive.
ly embroidered as to look youthful.
The embroidery was done in antique gold
thread, and white chiffon collar offset
the sombre colorinE of the coat. The
cuffs were pointed and split up almost
to the elbow, and outlined with sold em-
broidery and chiffon edGing. The short
coat was lined with old gold satin and
the skirt was plain and wide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

here and there. The shades Of the beads
were varied from the milky white opa-
lescent tint to snaky looking green, mid
night blue and dun reds. 1t had long
sleeves with cuff of black chiffon cloth
A loose girdle. edged with bands of the
beaded trimming, hung down in front
like n sash.
The skirt was Russian tunic, without
the narrow skirt underneath. 1t was made
of the blue-groen shade which is called
Russian green, although 1t is hard to tell
which color predominates. The overdrap.
cry was laid in deep folds and pointed on
one side. 1t was awfully full around the
hips, hut so graceful that you didn't
mind It. A full underskirt was also edged
with the beading and hung in folds around
the feet.
1 think II is well to have something odd
in your wardrobe; it gives you atmo.
sphere, and is just the thing for a studio
tea or an informal dance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

Hot Cross Buns-Slft together n quart
of flour, a cupful of sugar. half tea.
spoonful Of salt, three level teaspoon
fuls of baking powder. Rub in half a
cupful Of butter and then add half a
pound of cleaned currants, half tea
spoonful of nutmeg, half a pound of
sliced ciron, a quarter of n pound OF
seeded raisins and half teaspoonful OF
allspice. Add half a cupful of mix to
two beaten eggs and add to the dry in
gradients. Then add as much more milk
as necessary to make stiff dough. Form
Into round buns and put in - creased pan,
leaving a couple of inches between them
Brush each bun with milk, sprinkle with
Eranulated sugar, and cut a cross with
sharp knife on the top of each.
Baked Canned Samon-Butter a baking
dish and put alternate layers of bread
crumbs and canned salmon in it, with
breadcrumbs for the top layer. Season
with salt and pepper and pour over it
all half cupful of milk Dot the top
with bits of butter and bake until brown.
Pineapple and Celery Salad--Mix a cup
full of shredded or diced fresh or canned
pineapple with half a cupful of celery
cut into dice. Mix with mayonnaise and
serve on lettuce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02

For the following suggestions sent IN. Dy
readers of the EVENING LEDGER prizes OF IL
and so cents are awarded. - . ,,,.,
Adar, Editor Of Wonan's Page. ,EyENIN0
LEDGER independence Square, Philadelphia
:, \ prize of 81 has been awarded to Mrs.
u. Gillespie. 2532 Titan street, for the FOL
lowing suggestion:
If your clock stops on account of dust
in the works. take little coal oil on
feather and so all through the works with
this, Also place little piece of cotton
saturated with coal oil in the bottom
of the clock This will catch all dust and
keep it from getting up into the works.
prize Of 30 cents has been awarded to
a. g. b., 5000 Walnut street, for the follow
ing suggestion:
To clean and brighten carpets and pre-
serve the color I find it very good to rub
them over lightly with a duster which
has been wrung out from pail of water
to which has been added tablespoonful
OF vinegar.
4 prize Of 80 cents has been awarded to
Mrs. y. Turner. 814 North 49th street, for
the following suggestion:
When YOU remove wax from jelly
glasses, wash thoroughly, and put 1t
where it will not be exposed to the dust.
You can use it the following year bY
melting it and pouring it over your jelly.
A prize Of so cents has been awarded to
Mrs. w. =. NJ. KuseF, 536 South 52d street,
for the following suggestion;
l have found a good way to utilize the
tops of stockings, when they begin TO
show wear by cutting them into strips
wide enough to braid, combining black
and white or various colors, and braidiug
them into colonial mats which are al
ways serviceable and attractive.
| save silk tops" as we'll, and lf my
savings of either cotton or silk are not
sufficient for the size mat l wish 10
make ! look about and usually find some
old silk or cotton garment that Is past
the wearing stage and just suitable for
my purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
The Gift

From friend TO friend the choicest gift
That ever love can give,
is that which comes the heart TO lift,
Or help the soul TO live.
or all fair bOunties ever sought.
OF gems or jewels rare,
What treasure like a lovely thought,
or loves far-reaching prayer.
Mary Alapes Dodge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR WOMEN-NE
The Optimist

The cynics say that every rose
1t guarded by thorn that grows
To spoil our posies;
But no pleasure therefore lack,
| keep my hands behind my back
When smelling roses.
'Tis proved that Sodom's apple tarts
Have ashes as component parts
For those that steal them:
My SOIL no disiluslon seeks:
love my apples rosy cheeks,
But never peel them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
To Get Rid of Moths

Moths can be routed by wrapping the
article i'm thin cloths, then cover with wet
Turkish towels and put in the oven to
steam.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
A Clever Hint

DamPen the wrinkled spot on ribbon
and wrap it around a clean lighted cleo
trio bulb and 1t will be perfectly smooth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
Cake Hint

When mixing fruit or nuts i'm a eaka
they should be added before the 1our,
They will then be evenly distributed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
TontOrrOW's Menu

"a clear soup. a bit Of fish, a couple
Il little entrees and nie little roast.
That's my kind of dinner"
-THACKERAY.
BREAKFAST
Grapefruit
Ce"eal and cream
Coddlcd Eggs
Hot Cross Buns
Coffee
LUNCHEON OK SUPPER
Baked Canned Salmon
Buns
Sliced Oranges
DINNER
Celery Soup
Broilen Halbut
Boiled Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Pineapple and Celery Salad
Bread Pudding
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-02
| @SSf7 PRIZE
|A{2S SUGGESTIONS.
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the following suggestions sent in by
readers of the EVENING LEDGER prizes or 81
and so cents awarded. ,,,
All suggestions should be addressed to ELLEN
Adair, Editor of Woman's Page. EVENlNo
LEDGER. independence Square, Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1915-12-26
USE
COCOANUT OIL
ON YOUR HAIR
Or Anything That Must
Be Washed Off

The scalp is not like other skin
on the body that can be thor
.ouGhly cleansed with soap and
water. The scalp contains a hair
germ that must be treated with
respect.
\ll soaps and everything that
toamS contains alkali and alkali
iricS up the scalp. Don't use
them. Dandrutf comes from too
Try a scalp. The most sensible
way to treat your hair is to
thoroughly brush it once a day to
keep it clean. Then use SpeiSer'S
Scalp Tonic after brushing to
give your scalp that life and
health which produce gloSSNhair.
SpeiSer'S Scalp Tonic correctS
any abnormal condition of the
scalp, kills dandruh, and relieves
itchy and irritated skins. But
wen Speiser'S Scalp Tonic can
not do the best work against the
persistent use of soaps, perfumed
ills, COcOanut oil, and patented
.onCoCtionS that must be washed
out of the hair to make your head
NreSentable in public. SpeiSer'S $
scalp Tonic is for sale only at
DDOnnell'S Drug Store at 81
,rnl> and is absolutely Guaran-
,ccd by them in every respect.
The Washington times., 1915-12-26
CRITICAL PERIOD FOR PRESIDENT.

July probably will lrhr the President many anNieties
especially regard naval afars, and May also
for less worry Congress will give him trouble
it predicted that delays passing bills especially those
carrying important will be exceedingly cnbar-
RAISING. In the Senate sriorT opposition may develop The
session may I've of much cratory and fibusterng
candidate for President will gain publicity and win
support early in the spring. He will be little heralded
and intense feeling that will produce
President Wilson's chief however, will not be poll
tics out the national v"re The unaonS January and
February threatening The of
both February and May forbiddng for shipping in
idcate possible difficulties with The June
times for serious mport for credit and safety foreign
enemies and conspraces that affect Congress k
exposed latter April. There will also scandal
in which foreign implicated Letter
discredit dipomat will trouble.
The assassination of a pybc is foreshadow&d. He
will lose his life because OF financial political
ton, it is foretod
With all the dangers and troubles presaGod by the planets
there is the Of wonderful achievements
next twelve months Science will inventions
will he epoch literature will adj and uovcists
of high rank to It's lists muse viii become
and religion will b" practical eyeryta prac
tcc of faith and right living.