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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
WOMEN
AND THEIR AGES
By
ELLEN ADAIR
A Very Doubtful Matter

u Is n strange and curious thing that
even the most truthful OF women become
vaguely forgetful of the passing OF the
years, and after certain point cease
celebrating the auspicious anniversary OF
their birth altogether. Even such alluring
things as presents and checks and birth
day cards cannot tempt them to announce
the day OF days, for they fear the awk-
wardness of questionings. the reminis-
cences of contemporaries and such like.
Men, on the other hand, are proud of
their age rather than the reverse. For
they look at the subject from the com
mon sense point OF view and argue that.
after all, the years bring wisdom--nr
ought to. Where a woman boldly deducts
the number of her years, man will ts
boldly add them on. For OF all things he
hates to be classed as childish or imma-
ture.
NO woman is worth talking to until
she is over 3d." declared a very wise man
once. And, although his remark was
greeted with chorus of feminine CON
trsdictlon, there is certainly much to be
said for that point OF view For it often
takes woman so years of life to develop
her brain power to its fullest extent. to
become matured in judgment, balanced in
mind and sensible i'm outlook
Many a man disllkes the youthful
period OF womanhood most heartily. and
would rather talk for hours to the
grayest. headed woman in the company
than have five minutes alone with a
blushing debutante. Sweet Seventeen
has the brains of rabbit" he will de-
clare peevishly "and I will not waste
my valuable time on her For she bores
me to extinction with her childish view
point her vapid conversation, her giggles
simpers, bushes, and above all with her
woeful ineXperience."
While the foregoing scathing statements
are a little too broad and comprehensive,
inasmuch as many, many specimens OF
Sweet Seventeen are far from being the
simple maidens they would lead one to
think, 1t is true that the conversation of
many modern young woman is any
nary way interesting.
But this is the fault of the girls them
selves, and cannot be attributed to the
brevIty of their years. For too many
girls are today laboring under the delu-
sion that what mankind particularly ad-
mires in feminlnity is a total lack of
brains. Therefore they consider that it
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

! behooves them to live UP to this pleasing
standard of vacuity-and the effort Is not
strenuous. For any one, however brainN
they be by nature, can cultivate stupidity
until 1t becomes second nature.
But to return to the interesting question
of women and their ages--it is really sur
prlsing how they shrink from giving the
tale OF their years the light of day. There
isn't anything to be ashamed about in the
passing of time. But you can't convince
a woman OF that fact
Mrs. Jones for instance. has decided to
ably never will see 30 again, but she con-
soles herself with the fact that few are
likely to discover her secret-for some
time, at least. ~ woman is as old as
she looks" she reflects optimstically.
and as long as | remain looking the %
that l assuredly am not my official age
to curious and prying world will be 25."
Another curious point Is that the sweet
est-tempered woman will become catty at
once on the subject of some other wom-
ans age. This frequently is tho only
flaw in an otherwise perfect character.
For just let the topic Of age come up in
an assembly of women-and sec what
happens The talk and the buzz OF gos-
sip literally fills the room. and it isn't
good-natured gossip either.
"My dear" one woman will excIaim.
do you really think that Mrs Jones is
%, the age that she declares herself to
be-"
And a feminine chorus greets the OBJ
servation. "1'm certain she isn't. Then
come the witnesses, for it is a regular
in all but the fact that the
luckless Mrs. Jones is absent from the
scene of her metaphorical slaughter. One
woman declares that her cousins hus-
bands wife was at school with Mrs
Jones elder sister, and that it is a physi-
cal and logical impossibility for Mrs.
Jones TO be anything less than o.. An
other declares that Mrs. Jones has been
married for 15 years, and considering
place of that Sort it is highly improb-
able that the law allowed Mrs. Jones to
enter the holy bonds of matrimony at the
somewhat immature age of 10!
And so the talk goes on, as it always
will go on whenever the topic of feminine
years is broached. For you can't con-
vince a woman that age is ever femi-
nine recommendation!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

kG ASMART s, 4 SN NGIRLS fAt,A
W. diary 1zza52SE%|
A Pretty FrOck

I'm completely tired out. having been
tramping around the shops all afternoon
with Elinor. buying things. She certainly
knows how 10 choose tho right things at
the right time. and it was a liberal edu-
cation for me TO watch her.
White promises TO he the rage i'm the
early summer, and many of the fashion,
able couturiers have lovely gowns in
white on sale now. Georgette crepe. crepe
dc chine, corduroy, net and combinations
of any two of these materials are seen. 1
adore white. and strange to say gowns
are all white this year, very few being
used over color, as in former years
Elinor's frock is charming adapta-
tion of the peasant blouse. The bodice is
made of net, draped in deep v-neck,
and edged with a narrow rope of white
satin. A Dresden taffeta peasant bodice is
fitted loosely over this, and laced in front
with the white rope. One of the most
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

The spring evening gowns shown in
:he winter styles to n great extent, vary
ing only in material. The winters vel
vets, brocades and metallic cloths are re-
placed by pussy-willow taffetas, crepe dc
chimes and n few charmeuses. Georgette
crepe is another fashionable fabric, and
the pastel shades are in evidence.
A very striking demi-toiette for in
formal occasions was seen in one of the
large Market street stores. The skirt
was made of white satin, with large black
velvet-covered buttons down the front
A long, loose coat of the velvet formed
the waist This was severely plain, with
a small slit and a handsome jet orna-
ment at the sides. A French bouquet
at the left side of the white satin collar
The price was $40.
An evening gown was seen in black and
white, and made on very plain lines The
skirt was entirely made of white accor-
dion-plaited chiffon, with very abbre-
Waited coatee and drapery or black net
over the shoulders. The sleeves con-
sisted of black net, draped about the
arms and tied by black velvet band at
the wrist. Black net was tied across the
front of the skirt and brought to bow
in the back French flowers looped this
up. The price was $l5.
A plain gown for the schoolgirl was
made of pussy-willow taffeta, in lemon
yellow. The bodice was of taffeta, shirred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
A STUNNING AFTERNOON FRoCK

decrease in your grocery bill will be a
revelation.
There are many attractive additions to
a woman's garden which will keep her
supplied with dainty little luXuries in her
kitchen. For instance, there are several
kinds of fancy peppers, both sweet and
hot, which are valuable for soups, salads
or pickles. There is also beautiful large
yellow pepper which, combined with n
red or a green one makes n picturesque
salad. Chives, parsley, covered fruits and
sickroom delicacies will prove interesting
to grow, and the pleasure of having them
right at hand will amply repay you for
your efforts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

novel touches OH tho gown is the ou,,.,
little sleeve. This has the populss
dropped-shoulder effect. A tiny rosebnd
and lace cuff finish off each sleeve.
The Skirt is stunning. full, OF cour,.
with fesioons of the satin rope, and mIpIs,
ture tomato roses to match the roses or
the bodice. lnsets of beautiful old Ian.
arc also edged with the rope, and a sof,
ruffle of quilted net forms the fashlonabIs
petticoat effect about the feet.
Ellnor bought a hat to wear with mi.
gown, too. 1t was a big leghorn an
Gainsborough lines, with a faille covered
crown in Persian colors, and cluster ~
oid-fashoned flowers in the front. The
brim was surrounded by a French brs
satin ribbon, which hung in soft stream.
ers and tied at the neck. I'm just crazy
about the whole costume. and so was
Elinor, TO Judge by her happy expression
as she took the train.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
AROUND THE BARGAIN COUNTERS
Newest Showings in Evening Gowns

on foundation of flesh-colored net, with
embroidered edges, which had the popular
pointed effect on bodice and sleeves. Ths
sleeves by the way, were simply thrse.
inch ruffle of the net in the wide arm.
hole. The skirt was a pointed t,Inio q,
taffeta. bound with n rope of the sam.
material, over the embroidered net, which
made a sort of little petticoat under.
meath. The price was $2975.
A stunning green and silver gown, suit
able for the debutante, was seen I'm ons
of the exclusive shops. The bodice was
made on the full lines which are notice.
able on all the gowns this season. simply
shirred back and front, with straps OF
the silver tissue over the shoulders.
quilting of the Nile green ,pussy-wllov
taffeta, of which the gown was made.
finished off the top of the bodice. The
skirt was the most unique feature OF
this gown, 1t had a quilting of taffeta
all around the bottom and outlining the
panel in front, which was about 10 inches
at the top, widening out to flare at the
bottom. This panel was made OF the
silver, with girdle of the same to
match. A wreath of pink roses went
over the left shoulder. The price was
$25.
A strange and artistic little gown was
made of yellow pussy-willow taffeta.
combined with pink. The bodice was a
tiny coatee of the yellow, with revers in
front, lined with the link. Baby sleeves
of lowered chiffon, in pink and yellow
shades, and a soft drapery of the same
about the neck and shoulders formed
the whole blouse. The skirt was made in
the new bird-cage effect, with a tunc
of the chiffon and broad bands of the
yellow taffeta, over a skirt of the same.
The colorings made the most unusual and
attractive combination, and the price was
$25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

shape Of the apron, Or as near It as your
material permits, and the edges finished
or neatly BY hand or by machine.
any goods which are left over may be
utilized ID various ways, such as making
the pairs OF sleeves shown I'm the Illus
tlailon. o. the dust cap. The pattern is cut
"a rcguiation boudolr cap pattern. II Is
reIE 10 keep all your extra pieces, for
fhaf uln come IN handy when the apron
Is torn. as oftens happens in the hustle
40 hurry ot the busy housekeeper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

Prune and Nut Salad.-Soak prunes and
bring them TO boiling point, then cool
them and remove the stones carefully
Fiji the cavities with nuts of any sort
peanuts, blanched almonds, pecans or
walnuts. Serve four prunes to each per-
son in nest of lettuce leaves with
French DRESSING
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

For the following suggestions sent In by
and so cents are awarded.
| an suggestions should be addressed to Ellen
LEDGER, Independence Square, Philadelphia.
prize of 81 has been awarded TO Flor
ence c. Dyer, 4242 Westminster avenue,
Philadelphia, for the following sugRestiOH;
In purchasing silk Cor SATIN petticoats
do not buy one black and another blue
or one green and another red, but in
stead purchase two black petticoats or
two blue petticoats. q have found black
satisfactory for all dark clothesD Now,
when these skirts wear they are not a
total loss. because the good portion of
one can be substituted for the worn por-
tion of another and without any magic
(only commonsense), behold new skirt
is evolved which still has good wearing
qualities.
prize Of 80 cents has been awarded to
=. Virginia Lewis, 1849 FairmOunt avenue,
Philst- ohla, for the following suggestion:
An effective and clean method of ap-
plying tonics. etc, to the scalp is by
means of small oil can, such as is en-
ployed about a sewing machine. The fluid
thus reaches the roots of the hair directly
and without any waste.
A prize Of so cents has been awarded to
Rose White. 1891 Spruce street, for the fol-
lowing suggestion:
An excellent chocolate sauce TO serve
with ice cream can be quickly made as
follows: Break one-half cake of choco-
lat into small pieces in double boiler,
aGJ one cup of milk and three table,
spe- dfuls of sugar, stirring until smooth.
While this is hot pour over vanilla ice
cream. This will be enough to serve with
one quart of cream.
A prize OF so cents has been awarded to
Mrs. VI. Dunn, 1928 Harrison street, Phila-
delphla, for the following suggestions
To repair gilt picture frames, when
broken parts are lost
Mix plaster of Paris with sufficient
water to make thick paste for moldlng
Shape with fingers into size, and as near
as possible TO design required, and press
firmly In the space while moist. When
dry. cover with coating OF gold paint
If this should wear off i'm time, apply
fresh coating of gold paint when
necessary.
We have repaired unsightly breaks in
frames of old oil paintings In this way
and were well pleased with the results,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
A Homemade Apron
for Practical Uses

The woman who Is
careful of her looks
isn't satisfied to be
well dressed only
when she goes out:
she wants to look
just as well in her
own home, as she
does in the homes of
others. The illustra-
tion shows a pretty
little working cos
tune" This Is
simply a long apron,
which covers the
dress from head TO
foot. protecting II
from dust and spots,
and a cap TO match,
The material used is
optional. percale or
linene being the most
practical for every
day use. Many
economical women
make these useful
aprons out of dis
carded sum m e T
dresses. which are
lust cut away in the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
A Snanish Dish

Cold rice left over from a meal can be
made into an appetizing dish, with to-
mato sauce, minced onion. butter and sea-
soning. Bake half an hour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
A prize OF 80 cents has been awarded Il
Mrs. VI. Dunn, 1928 Harrison street, Phila
delphla, for the following suggestions
A Luncheon dish

II there is a bit of cold ham left over,
chop it fine. add an equal quantity of
mashed potatoes and hold together with
an egg. shape like potato cake and saute
in butter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

fzz putting under The small baby's bib
zfse asess shield. cut in two and
1|a = tape around the neck It
lhe rIsht shape ana can be
with ease
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27

Prune and Nut salad.-soak prunes and
meal. two cups of rye flour. one cup of
yeast. three cups of water. one cup OF
molasses. one teaspoonful of soda, salt
steam four hours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
TOmOrrOU's Menu

II can pay for my bread and cheese
and my nice little lodging and my two
coats year. ."-Wilkle Collins.
BREAkFA
Apple Oatmeal
Omelet.
Rolls, Coffee.
LUNCHEON OR SUPPER.
Cold Lamb.
Potato Chips.
Brown Bread.
Fresh Fruit
Tea.
DINNER.
Cold Roast Beef.
Mustard.
Mashed Potatoes.
Cranberries.
Prune and Nut Salad.
Lemon Meringue Pie.
Cheese. Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
Cheese

Oatmeal Apples.-Pare. core and slice
four tart apples, put them in a baking
dish and cover with well-cooked oatmeal.
Bake Is minutes and serve with cream.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
Clean Feathers

1t is said that all kinds of natural COL
ored feathers can be washel in lukewarm
water and good white soap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
A Dainty Gift

motto to hang in little girls room
is OF blue linen with Golden Rule" sem
timent worked in cross-stitch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-27
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the following suggestions sent In by
readers OF the EVENING LEDGER prizes OF 81
and so cents are awarded.
. All suggestions should be addressed to Ellen
Adair, Editor OF Womans Page, EVENING
LEDGER, Independence Square, Philadelphia.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
To Solve Mexican Problem,

Washington.-A definite step toward
settling the Mexican problem will be
taken by the United States govern
ment in the near future. Authorita-
tive announcement to this effect was
made Tuesday at the state depart
ment, although the nature of the con-
templated action was not discussed.
President Wilson is understood to be
revolving several suggested courses in
his mind. His decision probably will
not become known before his return to
Washington from Cornish, N. H. Mr..
Wilson is known to have been review
ing the situation for some time, the
warning Mexican factions having fail
ed to heed his suggestion of two
months ago that they accommodate
their differences and secure peace In
the distressed country.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30

The July crop report of the de-
partment of agriculture is an optimis
tic news item. The outlook for the
billion bushel wheat yield continues
to grow. Latest estimates raised the
prospective production to 963, 200, 00O
b u Ii els, an increase Of 100000
bushels since the last estimate. The
corn crop, in spite Of a backward sea.
son, shows promise of a yield of g..
s14,O00,000 bushels, from an increase
of a half million acres over the area
cultivated last year. Washington is
the only state in the Union in which
the average condition of winter wheat
touches the maximum of 100 per cent
giving an indicated yield of 32,1OO,.
900 bushels, and as Washington's gen
eral average per acre is about eight
bushels more than that of the coun.
try at large, the indicated prosperity
of the Washington wheat grower is
highly encouraging. Washington is
also credited with a probable yield of
19,300,000 bushels of spring wheat or
total output of 100000 bushels.
Idaho's winter wheat crop is estimat.
ed at 100000 bushels, or approx.
mately s0,000,000 bushels for the three
Pacific Northwest states.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
GERMANS SINK
ANOTHER U.S.SH|P
KNOWN ON PUGET SOUND AS
THE EELANOW"-HIT BY
A SUBMARINE.
OFF COAST ORKNEY ISLANDS
Entire Crew of 80 Warned to Leave
and Were Saved-Looks Like Ger
many Insists on Our Breaking
With Them.

London, July 26.-All the crew of the
American steamer Leelanow are ~ex-
pected to reach Dundee tomorrow,
when it will be possible to obtain
full account of the sinking of the YES
sci by a German submarine off the
Orkney islands Sunday night. The
episode has created widespread dis
cussion in England, coming as it does
almost coincident with the delivery of
the American note to Germany.
Only meager accounts of the destruc-
ton of the. Leelanow have been re-
ceived here, but it Is clear that the
submarine gave the commander of the
steamer ample warning, even permit
ting the crew of seven officers and 80
men to collect part of their effects be-
fore taking them aboard the underwa-
ter craft, which then, through the
combined use of shells and bombs,
sent the vessel to the bottom.
Draws Sharp Attention.
Washington, July Redistribution
of the American ship Leelanow by
German submarine drew sharply to
the attention of officials of the United
States government the fact that Ger
many was insisting on her own inter-
probation of the Prussian-American
treaty of 1928, in disregard of two
American notes on the subject. In
three instances of American ships de-
StrOVad Or damaped-the Gulf1fght
the Nebraskan and the William P.
Frye-Germany has agreed to pay
damages. In the last case the Berlin
government took the position that it
had not violated the treaty of 1928,
but had exercised right given her by
inference from the language Of the
pact.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
MINING NEWS

At special meeting of the direo-
tors of the Reindeer-Queen company
at Mullan, Idaho, arrangements were
completed for building mill Of $50
tons daily capacity at the mine.
The Idora mine and mill, ON Sunset
peak in the Occur d'Alenes, were
taken under a 6O-day option last week
by P. ]. Dwyer of st. Ignatius, Mont,
said to be representing Helena cap
italists. H~~~
Control of the Montana Scotch Bon
net Gold and Copper Mining Co., with
properties in Park county, Mont, 60
miles from Cook City, has been Sc
cured by Henry A. Kyrie of Seattle,
representing an eastern syndicate.
The H. E. M. Mining Co., with hold
ings in the south Nine-Mile district
in the Occur d'Alenes, about two and
one-half miles from the Success mine,
last week let contract for $4,000
worth of equipment for its new mill
The mine, mill and power equip
ment of the Iron Mountain Mining
Co., located three miles north of Su-
perior. Mont, were purchased at
sheriff's sale last Saturday at Mis-
sOula by the Fe deral Mining &
Smelling Co. for $4,000.
The Rex Mine, on Nine-Mile creek,
formerly the Sixteen to One, an old
developed property in the Occur
d'Alenes, together with the Rex mill,
at Bum station, on the Nine-Mile
branch Of the Northern Pacific, now
being operated by the Tamarack and
Custer Consolidated Mining Co..
New York Metal Market
The metal exchange quotes lead Of
fered, $3.50. Spelter not quoted.
Copper quiet; electrolytic, $19.25@
1880.
Iron steady and unchanged.
Metal exchange quotes tin quiet,
$36.60@37.12.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
Explosion on British Boat.

New York-An explosion of unknown
origin occurred in the forward hold
of the British freight steamer Crag.
side at her dock in the Hudson river
here Monday and was followed by a
fire. which, however, was speedily
checked. The Cragside, which was to
leave here soon for an English port
with cargo of 100000 bags of sugar,
will therefore be delayed. Fire loss Is
$125,000.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1915-07-30
PACIFIC COAST NEWS

Seth Morgan, who came across the
plains in 1S47, died recently at The
Dalles, Ore.
Pendletons new public natatorium,
built at cost of $11, 900, was formally
dedicated Saturday.
The Di Flori cannery, located near
San Jose, Cal, was totally destroyed
by fire Saturday, with an estimated
loss of 100000.
A new rule is in effect now at the
Oregon penitentiary which requires
the payment of 25 cents admission
from all visitors who go there merely
for sightseeing purposes.
Paul Farrell, Is years old, nephew
of President j. d. Farrell of the Ore
gon-W Washington Railroad and Naviga-
ton company, was killed by train at
The Dalles, Ore, recently.
Two Chinese were killed and R. c.
Nicholson and two Chinese were
wounded Sunday in what the police
say is a tong war between the Bing
Kongs and the Suey Ons, at San Fran
cisco.
A charge of murder was placed re-
Gently against Robert Moran of Port
land, following the death at McMinn-
vile, Ore, of A. H. Adams, well-to-do
rancher, from injuries received in a
fight July II.
Reports received at Valdez, Alaska,
indicate that forest fires are raging
from the Coast to the Tanana river.
Much damage has been done and many
culverts and bridges on the govern
ment road to Fairbanks have been
burned out.
Direct communication by cable be-
tween San Francisco and China, Japan
and the Philippine islands has been
restored. Officials of the Postal Tele
graph and Cable company announced
that their cable between Guam islands
and Manila, P. l., which was broken
about 800 miles from Manila July 8
has been repaired.
Alaska's gold production in 1914 was
valued at $15,764,250, an increase Of
$4,000 over the previous year, fig
ures made public by the geological sur
vey showed. Production of copper
amounted to 21,450,62S pounds, against
Fl $685. in 1918. The total minera
output was $19,118.080, compared with
$19,476,356 in 1913.