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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Id M'LISS DISCUSSES DISHONOR
OF FEMALE WIRE-TAPPING
Women Who Learn Neghbor's Secrets Through
Party Line Telephones Guilty of Eaves-
dropping in Its Worst Form

body does that. what's party line for,
any way2"
II had always been my conviction that
the only reason one had party line in
stalled was that money might be saved.
1t had never occurred to me woman
might order a party line telephone and
itemize it in her budget under the head
Ing Pleasure" or "Amusements."
OF course, incidents like these should
demonstrate how careful one should be
not to conduct important or personal
business over the, telephone, but good
souls there are in the world who cannot
conceive that there are people who stretch
their sense OF honor to the point Of in
dulging in this contemplate form of
eavesdropping
That IL Is widespread was shown by
further investigation. broached the
matter at a club meeting the other night
and found that virtually every one pres
ent who had a party line suffered from
these surreptitious listeners.
"Ohl' one OF the girls sighed, "if only
something could be invented to shut them
off Why, had TO announce my engage
ment thIee months before 1 had intended,
because the old cat who Is on our line
got on the wire every time that Dick
called up to say good night. Before 1
knew 1t, she had spread the news all over
the neighborhood and 1 just had to an
nounce 1t, to keep my self.respect. Some
times 1 could hear her receiver click as
she lifted 1t from the hook, and I'd say in
10y tones, Get off the wire, please; it's in
use and you weren't called I'd know
she was listening, but she'd keep very
still and stay there just the same. 1t is
maddening"
Truly, according to the notion OF some
people, ones pleasure may be very easily
found at the end of party line, but this
is the sort of pleasure an honorable per-
son doesn't indulge in. 1t smacks too
much Of keyhole tactics MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
ASPARAGUS EASY TO GROW
AND YIELDS PROFITABLY
BY JOHN BARTRAM

1t was once the custom to plant aspara-
Gus in a different manner Farmers would
die deep trenches and NIL up with refuse
of all kinds, In order that 1t might rot and
give nourlshment TO the roots of the plant.
But asparagus is not deep-rooted plant.
Some growers spread decomposed manure
over the bottom Of the furrow, to depth of
about three inches, covering 1t with two
inches of fine soil.
The roots are placed in the furrow, the
crown In the centre and the rootlets spread
out evenly and horizontally, like the spokes
of wheel, and at once covered with three
inches OF fine, mellow SOIL which Is pressed
around them II at planting time the ground
should be dry, IL should be pressed down
firmly about the roots, so as to prevent
drying out and to hasten growth ,
Through the first season cultivate care
fully, working the soil toward the plants
At the end of the first season the tops will
be about three feet high. AS soon as dead
in the fall, remove ,and cultivate the whole
bed, about four inches deep, without regard
to the rows. Again the following spring
begin cultivation as soon as the ground
will allow.
1t is best not to do any cutting of the
crop until the spring Of the third year.
Cultivation the second year should be the
same as the first, Cutting should end
about the middle Of June, AT this time the
entire bed should be thoroughly cultivated
three inches deep, and a good coating of
well-rotted barnyard manure added
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
NO MORE TONIC
THAN A SIMPLE LUMP OF SUGAR
BY WILLIAM A. BRADY, NJ. D.

TNHE United States Pharmacopoeia, legal
J. standard of the prescription pharmacy
bible of the medical practitioner. lists con-
coctlon which Hucklebefry Finn might have
invented on a particularly bad day. 1t Is
called Compound Syrup of Hypophos-
phites" and, take 1t from the old-time doc.
tor 1t is good for everything.
A good many years ago Doctor Church
i'll proposed the theory that phthsis Con
SUMPTION was caused by insufficient oXida-
ton In the tissues. Phosphorus, as chem
lists we'll knew, had an affinity for oxygen.
Wherefore, Topped the good doctor, give
the patient phosphorus to attract more oxy-
gen into the body. But pure phosphorus Is
pretty severe medicine, So combine it with
something to mako hypophosphite, and give
the patient the combination. And since the
patient usually feels a bit weak, add to the
combination something to make him feel
strong-say, a dash of strychnine, which,
in sufficient quantity, will make even a
very weak person throw fit. And then,
for good measure, put in pinch of qui-
nine-you know, when you can't think of
ANYTHING else to do to a sick man, there's
always quinine. 1t tastes so like the deuce
the patient will know he is getting real
medicine.
Now you have the concoction complete,
U. S. p. and all strictly orthodox, OF
course the retiring, dtfldent conductor of
this department of distress would hardly
venture to criticise anything orthodox and
scientific, like the pharmacopoeia. No,
compound syrup OF hypophosphites isn't
so very bad. There is some sugar in 1t, and
sugar is a heart tonic and muscle food,
IL there is such thing. Compound syrup
of Hypophosphtes is fine, nauseous,
nasty, orthodox medicine to take, no matter
what ails you. II can't do much harm, so
long as you don't drink it as you would
buttermilk or lemonade. The only fault we
,.,Gtl klan lie 10
quickly eliminated from the body through
the kidneyB-all of it but the strychnine
the quinine and the sugar. 1t has no effect
whatever upon the blood, the oxygenation
of tissues or the nutrition of the lungs; 1t Is
no more tonic to the nerves or heart than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

Every home garden of any size should
have an asparagus bed. Even II only 10 by
4 feet can be devoted to this luscious Vese-
table n good crop will result when the peo
is established" which takes two or three
years. Light cuttings can be made In the
interim
Asparagus and rhubarb which likes the
sarne culture, and half dozen roots OF
which should be in the home garden, should
be nut off to one side of the garden. AS
pararus plants cost about 81 for so. Rhu-
barb come at 5 to 10 cents apiece
It is best to use plants, as It takes sew
eral years to develop to maturity from
seed Asparagus is UNIQUE IN its p'I''Il posi.Ion
among other vegetables IN that "he" ''''S
planted II lasts
Tho asparagus plant starts producing seed
when two years old, but IL Is not best to use
seed from plants under four years old.
crown with four or five strong, we'll
developed buds Is far better than dozen
weak and siclSly ones. Plants with not more
,ban six buds should be selected. The roots
should be strong, OF uniform thickness anu
not too fbrous.
II Is not too late to start the asparagus
or rhubarb beds From April TO the miuule
of June is the season. Transplantlng must
never he done in the fall. In planting IN
Tupo boweyer. preparation must be made
for watering the plants In case of drought
rho work should be done as expeditiousiy
as nossible, so as not to expose the roots
10 the drying influences of sun or wind.
Asparagus thrives In almost any soou'
,vell-dralned soil, but does best In deep
rich. loose loans. The plants respond 70
liberal manuring and good cultivation
is possible to give too much manure
The soil should be free from roots, stones
or any material that will interfere with
the growth Trees of no kind should be
allowed in the asparagus bed on account
of the shade thus made, and also for the
reason that the roots of the trees make
heavy drafts upon the soil Shade must be
avoided not only from trees. but hedges,
hills or buildings. There should be protec-
tion from cold winds
A heavy clay soil, or land with hard
pan subsoil, or any soil that Is cold and
wet is not suitable for asparagus
The bed must be kept free from weeds.
The ground should be plowed and har-
rowed, or spaded and raked over, to get
into a mellow condition; then the rows for
planting are laid out in trench form. Some
prefer having the rows run north and south,
but more important than that is having
the rows run with the slope of the land.
Asparagus should never be planted closer
than two feet in rows that are three feet
apart
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

DuILOsopHIcABLY speaking. II may
= be expedlent 70 take ones pleasures
where one finds them. but II seems to me
worthy Of comment that a great many
Idle women are taking n curious kind Of
pleasure IN curious kind Of way
These are the people who when their
taiephones give that little tinkie which
aedniteiy warns them that they are NOT
the party wanted, creep with smile OF
hntlcipatory pleasure toward the instru.
inent and with careful movements, lest
The eavesdropplng be discovered, remove
she receiver from the hook and listen with
ill.concealed delight to whatever business
is transpiring
Women who would disdain to read a
letter addressed to some one else indulge
IN this form OF eavesdropping without a
euaim.
was amazed the other day TO hear one
81 these female "wire-tappers" recount
with great gusto the intimate affairs Of
one OF her 'neiEhbors
"Just think" she told me, that woman
who puts up such an extravagant front
really owes everybody. Only the other
day her grocer called her up and with
tears in his voice begged her to make
some effort TO pay him"
''But how do you know all this7" I asked
her
"oh," she replied easily, we're on the
same party line, and that isn't a circum-
stance to some of the things hear''
She didn't hedge; she didn't blush, What
she said was in the nature of statement;
Il was not a confession. Indeed she
didn't think there was anything to con.
fess In merely listening to purely pri-
vate ana personal conversation not meant
for her ears.
When demonstrated she expressed sur.
prise
"Oh. come now. don't be a prude; every
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page


feelings, but how can / make him stop this?
often he embarrasse me with his attentions
He always wants to be taking my arm some
thing like that. How would you make him keep
friendAhip? TWENTY-FIVE.
Medical authorities or at least some of
them, hold that suppressed emotions are
very bad for the human constitution.
Surely you do not wish a young man harm,
merely because he evinces an lrrepresslble
desire to propose to you whenever and
wherever he sees you. II you forbade him
unequvocally TO mention his overwhelming
love for you he might curl up and die.
'Fess up. though, don't you hnd II wee
bit fattering and therefore enormously
pleasing that an eligible young man is SO
smitten with your charms he cannot resist
telling you about II ever so often? Person
ally, think we have too much of the Anglo
Saxon reserve about us, and It's somewhat
refreshing to find an ebullient soul who's
not ashamed to give the world peep at
the emotions that overcome him.
II, however, your admirers attentions TO
YOU are really embarrassing sever relations
with him for a time. Danish him from
your court entirely unless he promises TO
smother his passion,
A cynic might tell you to marry him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Clothes for Children

7 received some clothing from Mrs. II.
for the baby. and my little sister got a lot
of underwear, and my brother received
everything from underwear 10 an overceat.
Thank you for giving these good people my
address / got crib from Mrs. ]. b. Does
not the Corner do wonderful lot OF good
M D."
taking pains to enumeFate the ploUs work
OF our eolleagues-heayen bless and re-
ward them one and all Cornerites win
rejoice with me in reading the eatalog. II
Is but right ard just that they should be
told now and then Of what our mission has
done and how warmly appreciated are
benefaetions bestowed through our agency,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
WIN Read 70 Invalid

7 was wondering aA / read your Corner
what l could do 20 aid Ia the good work.
IL there are any homes for the aged or
blind which would like 20 have q reader
visit them and bring little cheer 20 their
days. I viii willingly spend several hours
there. or perehanee there is an invalid
who cannot aord the services Of hired
readsr--here Is the opportunity / am
sure If this plan meets with approval there
are numerous girls who would Join in this
8 a work. IL ~ O."
tasks suEgested through the III IT, 6, The
p1opoaitloa Of the blessed soul Who writes
" har lenging 70 join our uorking foFes Is
nrosf u this We hold heF adaresa- OF
loaTss. ne plan has our cord Al approval.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

Dear MI.Ts--Please let me know through
Vour column in the EvESiNG LEDGER whether |
can 70 by trolley from Philadelphia TO Peters
burg, Va; how long It will take and the cost,
NJ n. r..
You cannot 80 all the way TO Petersburg
by trolley, There are several places where
you must take the train, so can only give
you an approximate idea OF how long the
trip win take and how much II costs.
Philadelphia TO Darby cents.
Darby to Wilmington, so cents hour
Be minutes
Z Then there is break where you will
have to take the train to Baltimore.
Train from wilmington to Baltimore,
&1.73; hour.
Froileys leave every hour from Baltimore
for Washington: fare SIS cents.
Train from Washington TO Richmond.
ss.S0; hours.
A trolley may be taken from here to
Petersburg. but / am not able to tell you
Just how long 1t takes nor the cost 1t
Is not very much however
You will see from the schedule that the
greater part of the trip is by train.
Dear M'Llss-I have young friend
whom like very much as a friend but he per
matter where am. don't want to hurt his
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Supplied With Reading Matter

MY son and / thank you warmly for
what the Helping Hand has done for us.
My son has been plentifully supplied with
the best reading matter-a years sub
seription to a boys magazine and many
others some from Mrs. c. L. r. Mrs F.
W, NJ and another lot from George w.
and a book from Mrs s. Also a magazine
OF outdoor life. The sender of il did not
send his or her name, We would have all
know how deeply we appreciate the kind
ness. II shows they had an interest in
eommon-that OF wanting TO give a boy all
the good reading matter he longed for,
II, b."
We are glad for and with your boy You
say truly that Cornerltes are one in the
wish TO encourage self-culture i'm the young.
might add that they pull straight" in
many another worthy purpose But we
have not space for discussion OF that point
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Jerseys for Everything

To judge by sales, nothing will be more
popular for summer suits, wraps, blouaes
and frocks than silk Jersey cloth. Thla
charming material comes in variety of
shades; In fact, almost any tint in the
rainbow may be had in jersey CLOTH The
pinks--watermelon, coral and rose--and
the blues-ciel copen and Joffre-are espe-
clally smart Then there are innumerable
Of tan. mauve, oyster and cream white.
Rbsinthe green and graya.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Scalloped Bananas

Scalloped bananas are prepared by slic-
ing the fruit. then placing II In a buttered
baking dish, alternating with layers OF
bread crumbs Sprinkle each layer well
with salt, pepper and melted butter, adding
little cream. The top layer should be
made of the crumbs, we'll buttered and wet
with cream. Bake for a half hour or until
a nice brown,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Cornmeal Wames

Did you ever treat the family 70 corn
waffles? Here is the recipe: Sift together
a cupful of white flour, the same Qf coEn
meal . teaspoonfus of baking powder ann
a half teaspoonful OF salt, Now beat .as ,s
yolks of s eggs until quite thick, add y
cupfuls of sweet milk and stir this into Ins
-four mixture. Add Tablespoonful ol 1asH'
ed butter and the whites of the eggs also
beaten stIn Bake on hot waffle iron ana
serve with caramel sauce, ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Mending Saver

Small brass rings are a sensible article
to sew on the inside of little boys trousers
Most mothers will testify to the fact that
the buttonholes. are the usual means by
which youngsters hang up their trousers
This simple system causes many hours OF
unnecessary work TO the busy woman, who
has to repair the damage done The rings
may be used as hangers, and will last i'm.
definitely They cost about cents a
dOZan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
New Purple

Midnight blue has had its vogue-enter
midnight purple This is shade that
battles description-so, therefore, let It be
described
Imagine the deepest shade OF red-blue-
purple that you have ever seen, Imagine
purple that Is almost black. Combine
the two imaginations and perhaps you get
some idea of the beauty of the shade
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Impertinent Cockades

The smart cockade, at least the one that
comes from Paris and can't help being
smart, is made of marabou and shaped
like Christmas tree, They stand up in
real military style on the side of deep
crowned taffeta or faille hat.
The vogue for fabric hats has been no.
ticeable all season, but the introduction of
striped taffeta hats is comparatively recent
These look chic with dark tailored suit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Smart Blouse

Handmade blouses are coming into their
own again, A smart AFFAIR of flesh
Georgette had a simulated cape OF the same
which was attached to the shoulders by
inhntesimAl pearl buttons. on occasion
this may be unbuttoned, and 10 the wearer
has a jabot frill falling down the front of
the blouse. The collar, which completed
the cape line, remained the same.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

Doctor Brady viii answer all sisnsd letters
general Interest Il will be answered through
these columns. u not. Y will be answered
lnclosed. Doctor Brady will not prescribe for
individual onsep or make diagnoses, Adj
dress DIR. William Brady, caro- Of tho
Evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Charming Hat

A stunning hat was seen on woman
on Chestnut street the other day. 1t was
fashioned entirely of black horsehair lace.
The various tiers of lace which made up
the large chapeau were each one outlined
with a piping of sea blue faille, under
meath the crown. This gave the upper brim
the effect of yelling the color Very low
on the face, and very high at one side
and at the back, it was the acme of modish-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
SUFFRAGlST And AMT
SEEK TO AVOID CLASH
AT CIVIC ExpOSTTIOu
Children Wear votes.for.w.
Emblem, but wearers Of Vlnen n.
Yellow Keep Away From ~
Enemies Booth
BOY SCOUTS A FEATURE
Today at Exposition =

rolis,, lsufts" g. and "Anti-sufs" msir,.,.
podley 81 watchful waiting. MAINTAIN :
oealissuff Anti-suff' leader chsract.s...
amusing" 20 Weas and
h,O children, , chief cause Of the s,n,.,
Boy Scouts hold field meet reS,Ona Y.
three rings" Two thousn,sse1s ,ses with
ent; Three hundred compete e. pse''
,oSs,,,l, scores OF playground girls T..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Velvet in Midsummer

White felt and black velvet are pre-
dleted already for midsummer wear. II
seems bit premature 20 talk about these
warm head-eoverings when the worst is yet
to come. but the up-to-date girl who
watches the trend of the styles is rejoicing
that her winter hat has summer possibil-
tiles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Roses and BRIDES

Painted hats are fashionable for dressy
occasions as we'll as for sporting wear.
They may be oTnamented in almost any
way the artist chooses, A single spray of
roses trims one hat, while a quaint rustic
scene or a bird ornaments another. In any
case, the hat boasts no other trimming
Colorings are brilliant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

tion--but otherwise 1t is n first.rate medl-
cine to while away the time with, The
taste fingers.
Try a bottle of II some time when you
have nothing in particular to live for. 1t
won't help you any, but you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you are Loyalty
contributing to the perpetuation of the su-
perstitions that hallow our noble pharma-
coDoea ...
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Neckwear Notes

shantung collars Of natural colored silk
are smart. II note OF dash is desired.
a border of striped chiffon or OF the same
silk may be as wide as one pleases.
Leather neekweaF novelties include sets OF
collar and cuffs made from white washable
kid. suede and coloTed feathers one smart
set for the riding habit was fashioned Of
navy kid with border OF light tan suede.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20

lemon-any Of these detersives, properly
applied, will remove the indelible ink. After
any of them rinse the linen within ten min
utes, lay in the hot sun, and renew If neces-
sary. Do not omit rinsing each time. Your
proposal to instruct fancy workers as to
pillow tops is gratefully registered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
GARDEN QUERIES ANSWERED
Shining Rubber Plant

NJ. L.-Make a diagonal excislon extending
three quarters of the way across the stem.
Make this lncIsion is inches from, the terminal
end Of a branch, Place a bit OF broken match
about II 3 bunch OF moss the size Of large large
weeks you will see tiny white. roots appearing
through the moss. Then you will know the time
plant. Plant the cutting In a soil composed of
good garden loan, sand and manure equal
parts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Taste of Moth Balls

Following severe attack of grip have
been annoyed by the odor and taste of moth
balls, and sometimes l think taste some
manent?
Answer-Are you quite sure you took no
large white pills. about the size of a mar
BILE? Bad taste in the mouth may be q
symptom OF many different conditions We
have little monograph about It, which you
G
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Received Quilt Pieces

PLEASE thank the cornerltes who sent me
30 many nice quilt pieces. l ana sorry. but.
have lost some Of the addresses. Give
them my most heartfelt thanks LOIS r."
Another tinle keep the addresses safely.
50 many members contribute Guilt pieces
that your friends may not recognise them-
selves IA the message OF thanks ] insert
Il. hoping that they may
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-20
Far From School

VI want a secondhand school chart.
have two little girls old enough to go to
school. We live so far out in the country
that | cannot send them | am n0t able
10 board them In town. so that they could
attend school, so | must teach them at
home. | will pay expense of mailing the
chart. | am anxious about the children's
education. | have been teaching them from
the large calendar and they have mastered
the whole of II. Please help me In this
matter L. r. NJ"
Each feature of the simple story IL plaln
20 the reader The mother who combines
the office OF school mistress with those
Of housewife and general manager of the
country home, where frugality Is nsees
sity, the studious little girls who have
mastered the helps" she can afford 10
get far them and the loving passion OF
desire that her children shall be nroperIv
Instructed are evident to the most careless
reader And as We know Cornerites are
not careless readers OF tales like this. The
chart must be sent 10 that farmstead