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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Some Paint Removers

HNONTINUING l.. T. J.'s reference to
" paint. published in your corner, 1
would say that the so-called patent paint
removers contain equal parts of benzol and
wood alcohol with two ounces of parafln
wax dissolved in each gallon. C. y. is
right, turpentine, bcnzine, gasoline, naph-
tha or alcohol are all equally useless for
removing dry paint or varnish. Alcohol
will remove shellac, but paint requires
chloroform ether, benzol (not benzine),
carbon tetrachloride lye. Strong am
monia is good, so are chloroform and it's
haIf-brother, carbon tetrachloride. Fur
thermore. they have the additional advan-
tage of being unburnable, while ether and
benzol are violently infiammable,
"T, n n"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

the schools now an established fact, 1t
seems incredible that so many parents
get by" with this neglect. But what is
more unbelievable is that they should
need to be goaded into insuring the health
of their children, which is so easily and
simply insured by the careful attention to
eyes, teeth and throat chiefly.
Many mothers have disproportionate
idea of the value of things. Clothes
could never be more important than
health, and yet there are women who will
rest serene in the thought that they have
done their duty if their children are well
fed and well dressed.
There is nothing for which a child can
be more grateful to its parents than for
having been started right physically
There is no one thing that parent can
do for child which will contribute more
to its success in after life than to neglect
no measures that will help give it perfect
health.
a child which has strong normal body
will in all likelihood develop strong nor
NAL mentality and strong normal mo-
rality. a child which is allowed to carry
in its nose and throat such germ bags as
adenods and enlarged tonsils is handi-
capped with an almost insurmountable
obstacle from the very outset of its ca
recr.
1t may have the joys of patent leather
shoes and eXtravagant frocks to console
it for its inability to breathe properly, but
If 1t manages to survive modern baCilh,
which even as the biblical lion are seek
inp whom they may fpvOllr IL is doubt
fu il 1t will cherish a feeling of enthust-
astic gratitude for its foolish mother and
father MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Readers ,cho dcsirc heir tcith their dress
problems iCili address comm u1iiCdtious to the
FdShiou EJpCrt al The Editor OF the
WOmaE's PdOe, the EUc,iH1 Ledger
The most interesting thing about the late
summer frocls IN fact about any frock, Is
the way 1t is trimmed, Various novelties
are launched regularly every season
sometimes they are really novelties in the
exact sense of the word and sometimes
merely an old fad done over" to resemble
new But the fact that they come out
with the new gowns of the season entities
them to a certain amount of consideration
This is exactly the case with the present
vogue for beading as a mode Of trimming
Beading isn't new we used wooden beads
on chiffon blouscs several seasons ago,
and all last winter Eeorgette blouses with
beading were worn with tailored and vel
vet suits
But the application of the beading is
new. / have seen a white froclS with motifs
in dark blue. outlined with white beads.
This motif trimming is one of the most con
spicuous decorations of the season. Dots,
diamonds squares and stripes are outlined
with beading 1t is very smart and not
expensive The average woman. in fact,
can buy the motifs in the stores and work
them herself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

coarse comb and hold in the steam of a
Kettle. Curl with blunt knife, If you like
It cured
clean your white fur collar with ether
poured on piece Of clean cheesecloth.
Rub it quickly and change the cloth as
often as IL gets soiled. Sift hot corhnleaI
into IL. rubbing il we'll through the fur,
rhen shake out If you can take the collar
off the velvet coat long enough to put 1t
away in n mixture Of powdered whiting
and starch with a bit of powdered blue'
you could clean it more effectively.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Testing Silk

There are three ways by which ,ho
full purchaser tests the silk She cars
to buy. First she asks for a samn,s ABOUT 100,
she tears a raw edge across the e,i,a Ihen
1t yields easily, the filling is artiaciai u
the silk will give no wear. and
She tries the warp by pulling ont
individual threads both lengthwise ana lew
the width. If the threads break eas,i,. rom ON
silk is rotten. '"E lne
If she has her sample at home sbs ,,
the end of it. Good silk does not burr aIs Surns
and when 1t does burn 1t leaves a blact y sIyy
Inferior silk leaves dull red ash 'sa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Good Doughnuts

Who doesn't like doughnuts-weIl-made
ones? Here's the recipe Two cupfuls ot
Sugar. three eggs. two cupfuls Of sour milk,
teaspoonful of salt and one of saleratus'
a half teaspoonfu of cream tartar. Flavor
with nutmeg. Use enough flour to enable
YOU to handle them we'll although do not
use enough TO make the doughnuts stlit'
Add two tablespoonfus of lard II the milk
is not too creamy Fry in deep fat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Polly Want a Cracker?

Parrots are in fashion as pets once more.
Gray African ones have the sweetest dis
positions and the most loquacous tongues.
Scarlet-crcsted whites, however, or the
brilliant yellow and scarlet ones are more
decorative.
They are uncannly human in the food
;hat they like-ccreals, coffee, milk and
Corn.bread are favorite dishes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Value of Cancelled Stamns

Have one or two cent stamps ans value after
tha,EinS been used? II 50. wncr can they he
takGnf have heard II several clubs and So
cleties that have received money for them ana
as we are growing club, would like to make
!, too, have heard of places where can
ceLeG stamps are bought by the thousand
nut my recollection is too hazy to be
trusted. The query win be answered satfs-
factorlly by readers. l register it and your
address.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Punctilio

o let me be in loving nice.
Dainty, fine, and DER precise. 0
That ] may charm my charmed A..
As tho felt a secret fear uear
To lose what never can be lost
Her faith who still delights me moss,
SO shall be more than true, 'OS''
Ever in my ageing new.
SO dull habit shall not be
wrongly calrd Fidelity.
Mary e. Colar,,..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
For Your Iights

No matter how tiny the houdoir light
II it's but single electric bulb or timd
lrht-thcre's a parchment shade to dis
GU it, These shades come in All sizes
the tiny three or foUr-inch ones being the
most useful They fit over any kind of Il
light and boast some beautiful decorative
work such as hand painted birds, beaded
and braided edges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Origin of Quotation

should be greatly Obliged II YOU can tell
me what the following quotations Is taken from:
.chaste ieice that Is curdled by the
frost from puTest snow and hangs on Dana's
temple" II. n. c.
Referred. I have searched books and
inquired OF well-read persons in vain for a
clue to the lines You viii hear from the
well-nigh omn. .scient constituency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Meaning of Khaki

WIN you tell me the meaning Of the word
''knaKi in tgc uTlyinrIt AZ from the Hindu
language, I am told. and that the British
soldiers got the uniform in India. But what
"ocs 1t mean? Is It a proper name?
Khaki means "1ustc o,ored" or "ashy,"
The uniform was adopted by the English
and later by the Americans because it does
not as old-fashioned people say, show dirt
1t is ugly in the extreme, but serviceable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
To Skin Tomatoes

Tomato salad is cool and refreshing in
warm weather. but many persons with deli
cate digestions find IL impossible to eat
tomatoes uncooEed in any form unless they
are skinned. The best way to do this is
to have the teakettlc fun of boiling water
then put the tomatoes in a colander and
pour the water over them. The skin may be
easily ripped off AFTER this treatment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Vinegar From Honey

Some one asks how to make vinegar
from honey. Vinegar made from honey
has an exceptionally fine flavor and is not
expensive. little honey makes large
quantity Of 'vinegaF.s. Follow these direc-
tons Dissolve thpr0ughly in two gallons
OF warm soft water one quart jar of ex-
tractedi honey Give it air and keep 1t in a
warm place, where II viii ferment and
make excellent vinegar. b."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Keeps Milk From Turning

Milk is often accused Of turning" in
the hot weather. \ pinch of salt-not much
just a tiny pnch--added to the milk when
it arrives in the morning does much toward
keeping the mix sweet for days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Fans Are Fancy

Hand -paIated fans are quite in line with
the other painted articles tnat have been in
vogue for the last two or three months
They are decorated with flowers. birds and
futuristic designs in various colors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Watermelon Cocktail

Watermelon cocktail is a tasty dish. Cut
cubes from the center of a large juicy
melon well chilled. Sprinkle with pow
dered sugar and crystall.zed ginger root
Serve in compete glasses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Did You Ever Try 1t?

Don't discard the lowly orange peel. 1t
can be dried in the oven some day when
you are cooking the roast. then taken out
and grated into glass jar. Label and
put it away When you make cakes flavor
them with the grated peel It's delicious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Spot Remover

Tar spots, if they can be removed at all
by the amateur, should be rubbed with
clean lard and let lie. This. in turn, should
be removed with gasoline or hot suds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Author of War Song

'gThe author of Tentng on the Old Camp
Ground was Walter llttredEe. and it was
a union war song during our Civil War.
1t Is understood that the author is an
American.
"a SOLDIERS DAUGHTER"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Cake Baking Hint

If your cake looks hard and tough set in
a deep dish with a bowl of hot water un-
derneath and leave The steam will moisten
the cake and make it soft.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Cleaning White Kid

To clean white kid gloves in hurry.
scrub them with mixture OF powdered
alum and fullers earth. Brush off, and
sprinkle them with whiting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Letters to the Editor of the Womans Page


Dear M'Liss--Severnl weeks ago there was a
piece in this paper from a l5-ycar-old girl. She
written by sIrl i or 10 years old who is
had nothing bad said about her she will
nnd true and trusting friend here. for never
bad any, but always lonEed for Please
iet mo know through the EVENING LEDGER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
Removing Spots

Wheel grease spots on your white skirts
will come out, it is said il YOU soak them
in sour milk. Wash in the usual manner.
The same treatment holds good for ink
spots, also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Hiah % tell +. J. r. that made eroeheted
baskets last winter and stiflened them by
mixias eas teaspoon Of sugar With one u
warm WaIers disadIglnE It we'll 4 thea dried
1HeM a form that shaped tham properly.
a. Especially Interested n what is written
zhatt ef1ehsE sork- +. 4. p.
LAY We inquire II the sugary stinenlng
ID not attract flies In summer2 / have
keara q such things Would not gum
a1zble be less likely TO draw the insects7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
To Preserve Cheese

Cheese will not become mouldy if you
keep it covered with cloth wrung out in
vinegar, This will keep the cheese fresh
indefinitely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Dear Madam have n black tnfteta drcss
that is really too good to throw away, but the
skirt s made with three nounces, each one
with dcrp sea Hops. The bottom one is not very
wide, perhaps ~ yards. What can do with
it? I replaced the sleeves for ones of georgette
crepe. MRS. u. H.
Tunics are in style once more. why not
take the flounces apart, freshen them with
a gasoline bath and a pressing after they
have been thoroughly dried and aired and
use them for n drop skirt? Get about
three yards of new taffeta for the over
skirt. Consult the fashion books for new
tunic
Gcorgettc Is also being used on skirts,
You might drop full rufe of the taffeta
from an upper skirt of the crepe. pre-.
fer a material with more. body, however.
A figured taffeta with a black back
ground might also be used for the tunic
to good effect, providing you had touches
of it on the blouse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
TAILoREp BLOUSE OLE HANpKERcH1EE LINEN

TUE blouse plays nportent in the wardrobe but
dgreen,a and
o
and hemti
Th Is
a al
of The to be mad .2r mi. blouse
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

aHeula Ike e obtain copy OF the poem.
80 z1a HeIe deaa which appeared a your
z4HsF E 4zIN Ai9a. l should Ike 10 know
s zzzH4E alI e1aaIa I1Iu41 tbs amy 70
#Haa z1aH write Ter ln15rnati1nf
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#Hz Ezaasst f1F Ihs poem Is referred 70
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

al cCmmL. l"at.ya, addressed to Marion
Unrlnnd shN / in"'o'r II stamurd self
addressed q. s.Jpc rna " clipping of the
article in WI 80! IRE Interested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Dear MADAM am reader of the EvEXlNq
Lr.pGER and I want you to know how much l
enjoy your articles on fashions =, ,,,,.
to get for new fall dress. see tanetas
mostly. VIII they wear tanetas this fall? |
am nearly Is years old and have dark brown
what YOU would call iU is not creamy white.
which will look the better on me, a navy blue
drcss or dark brown Is dark brown too old
more this fan than Cle stin silks. Is that 50?
hope | am not asking too much. would
like to know what the latest thing Is in shoes.
| would Ike to get pair to go with my dress.
me- ThP9n# a your G2n veFg fSr truly a''e"'o" y22 give
Taffota will be good this fall, but from
all present indications-and the styles are
pretty well established-satin will lead in
SmartneSs.
Again blue will be the leading shade
with your complexion and coloring you
should be able to wear both blue and dark
brown. However, the latter color is, I
think, bit too somber for one of your
tender years Soft silks are to be in high
favor. Crepe de chine, charmeuse and mes
saline are all good.
Walking shoes are built on the English
model, with fiat heels and rounded, sensible
toes. rather long vamp characteri2es
them.
Dress shoes have medium French and
Spanish heels Browns grays and blacks
will be favorites, it is predicted. Some
fancy footgear is still being put on the
market, but the backbone of its popularity
has been broken. Caters will be exceed
ingly fashionable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Will thank you for your Kindness If you
will find me this kind Of girl friend. I am
"A Eir vino has mother and wish girl
friend Hoping this will bring me happi-
ness and luck. am. e. ~
trust the publication of your letter will
bring the response you desire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24

Sprinkle your ostrich band with gasoline
and bury 1t for n week in n mixture OF
corn starch and magnesia. Then shake 1t
out and beat it steadily but gently against
the palm of your hand. Comb with a clean,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-24
nIERcERsBURG. Pa.
WILLIAM MANN IRVINE. LID, Hsndm,,l.,.
vnLANOVA. PA

YILLAS0EA-Noted El,A.--Noted for. Classical ana Com
Electrical and Mechanical Eneineerirg tS[ Sl 1lFll
Full degrees Athletles, Also Prep. School fer sfs
any college; keY. Edward O. Doian II ~ ~
ReglstEaI. Box 40. Xillanoya. Pa ''' L. D.
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sWARTHsI0RE. "a.


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New Britain herald., 1916-02-22

been well nigh exhausted ,liting for answers to queries that were reason able and fair to the infinite power And it is easily surmised that the reason Great Britain has held off answering is because her statesmen wanted to see just how the LusAsania lem would be unraveled,-- 8 word how Germany and the United States would straighten out matters. Now that the hint has been given by Secre- tary Lansing that no more time is to be wasted, tAat the golden silence must be broken, it is expected that Great Britain will soon get on the job
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
MClba Shows the Way.
(M eriden Record.D

Mime. Nellie Melba who has been visiting frinds in San Francisco, has announced her intention of buying an estate where she will make her per manent home and which she will throw open to girls with voices but with no means to cultivate them.
 She plans to devote her time and experiences to teaching these girls, the class varying in size according to the available material. There are so many voices ruined each wear by the wrong kind of training that I feel simply must put out a restraining E hand. I shall regard the girls as my wards. I will consider it privilege to teach them personally, and my sa- cred duty to advise them according to my ability"
 Evidently the great Melba has shown what may be done with eX- singers so that their prestige and their influence may still be felt. It is nothing less than tragic for an artist to outlive his vocal usefulness. It would seem as if it would be un~ bearable for a singer to feel the chill in the atmosphere when he does not come up to the expectations of his audience and to read next day of the
  an uneXpressed cOmmiseration over the approach of age and the on slaughts which time has made on the erstwhile hawless voice.
 It would seem as if self preserva- tion would come to the rescue and that content with laurels wOn,> an artist would leave the stage before any inroads had been made on thelr precious gifts.
 But so delectable to some natures is admiration and adulation that the lure of the footlights holds long after the advisa bility of appearing before them has passed. Memories of hal '- yon days, thoughts of past conquests keep alive the spark of satisfaction. Adverse criticism is set aside and fate continues to be tempted
 The courage which would enable singer to retire when the first signs of age manifest themselves would seem to be easier to command than the bravery which will run the gaunt- let of adverse criticism and yet the latter is more common than the form CT.
 Melba, one of the greatest cobra tura singers of her day, has shown the way. Others would do well to emulate her that their art may be kept alive and that their artistry may he admired rather than made the butt of ridicule. ..----
New Britain herald., 1916-02-22
How fhe Weat is Pnt in
 Humanity s Na1ket Basket

I capita production of meats in the
 countries of the Central powers al the present time. The statistics o1
 the United States Department of Asri-
 culture reveal the fact that Ger
 many, Austria Hungary, and Turkey 1 had a total of approximately 5O,OOO,- 900 cattle before the war began.
 ''The Department of Agriculture l says that about one-fifth of the total
 number of cattle in Germany are slaughtered annually. Assuming that the net weight of those of Germany
 and Austria Hungary corresponds | with the net weight of our own cat ] tic, and that the net weight of those ! of Bulgaria and Turkey is only 3O0 ! pounds where ours is 543, it would appear that there is a 34 pound per l capita production of beef in the Gen. 1 tral Powers.
 "There are 37,OOO,0OO hogs in tho l countries of the Teutonic Alliance. 1 The Department of Agriculture sta tistics show that the annual slaughter ! in Germany is 11O.4 per cent. of the total number of hogs on hand at Il given time; therefore it would appear that there is per capita production of pork amounting to 45 pounds in the Central Powers.
 Based on the German ratio f the sheep killed to those found on the farms of the country at a given time, the annual slaughter of sheep in the region controlled by the Gen. tral Powers is 31,O0O,000. Assuming that the average dressed weight per sheep is only 30 pounds, as compared with fl pounds in the United States, there would be a production of 941,- 000,0O0 pounds of mutton, or 6.7 pounds per capita.
 ''This gives a total production uf meat, emitting horse and goat meat, of S5.7 pounds per capita among the Central Powers. The Department of Agriculture gives the average Cor man consumption as 113 pounds, and the average Austro-Hungarian con sumption as 64 pounds. It is prOb- able that Bulgarian and Turkish con- sumption approXimatcs that of tEc Russian which is 50 pounds
 Tn the past few years the United States has shown a tendency to re- duce the volume of meat it consumes per capita The high cost of butchers meat has forced Americans to find su ubstitutes, and il is not improbable that in the course of another genera ton meat eating in this country will fall far below the mark it has hither~ to held.
 Not only has our homo consump- tion of meat. fallen off, but our cX- ports of animal products have de- clined immensely in ten years. If it were not for our enormous exports of lard. we would he in danger Of having our foreign meat trade be- como 3 nC2ligjble ullaDtifN
 But in spite of the slowing up of the per capita home consumption and of our declining meat export trade the meat-pac acking. industry today, still takes first rank among all the man ufacturing industries of the United States in the value of it's products Under the 1910 census the products of the meat-packing industry were valued at $1,370, ,000, as compared with $1,22S, 100000 for foundry and