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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Songs of School Days

'I hope some one has at least one of the
three things l am seeking: A songbook
pamphlet we used in the eighth grade at
school entitled, 1 think, either Blackwelrs
or Backman's Singer Two of the songs
contained in 1t are Nearer Home" and
"Soft Words Turned Away Wrath" Sec
ond, a songbook pamphlet containing all
the songs with music, Of the opera Robin
Hood This also was used at school,
These booklets are only paperbound. Last,
but not least, l should ike the sacred
sons, sheet music, entitled Face to Face,
in medium key. / will return postage
on IL or anything receive,
MRS. e. ]. X"
hope you will receive all three of the
things YOU are seeking or learn where
they may be obtained. If they have been
preserved by those who were Interested In
them in their school days, 1t is not prob
able that they are valued now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
What of Kissing7

Dear Deborah Rush-wilI you tell me
in your Good Form column whether II Is
bad form TO let young man kiss you
goodby when he is leaving after paying a
call. know young man who has been
calling on me at least once a week for two
months AS he was leaving last time he
said he thought should let him kiss me
on the cheek. He said was green when
/ refused; that ladies and gentlemen al
ways did so. Is he right2 / said no at
first, but finally let him, and don't feel
just right about II. Would like TO have
your opinion. A T. b.
Your feeling IN this matter is absolutely
correct, II is a pity you did not keep to
your first decision. It is never proper for
girl TO allow man to kiss her unless
she is engaged TO marry him, and even
then one should be very temperate in this
matter, as In all things
DEBORAH RUSH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
For the Hope Chest

A mighty dainty gift for the hope chest
or for a young girls birthday Is easy
to make at home, and fortunately, 1t
doesn't look It. It is n hat stand. They
are about 40 inches high, and may be
gllded or painted to harmonize with the
color scheme of the girls bedroom. The
top has cushion on which the hat Is
hung
This is, Of course, covered with cretonne.
satin, brocade, or some fancy material
of the kind. A very elaborate model has
n wde-meshed gold lace over this, and
ordinary long pins, with different COL
ored glass heads, are stuck in rows
through the cushion for use and for orna-
ment. A ruffe of lace may be added to
this, and the result will be quite charm
ing. The idea is to hang the hat on this
when the occupant of the room is too hur-
ried to place 1t in its box.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
COLD, MOIST COMPRESS GOOD
WEAPON AGAINST CROTTp
nu w1LLrAM BRADY. M. D.

ONE Of the most effective remedies for
" Group is unfortunately unavailable in
households where the 18th century view OF
catching cold" prevails-and catarrhal
OF "spasmodc" Group is usually prevalent
in these very households. A mother who
imagines her child gets Group because he
has had his feet wet or because he went
out without his coat or muffier on VIII
hardly be willing to apply a cold, damp
cloth to the childs throat as prophylac-
tic or remedial measure.
When the child retires with the syinp-
toms of n "cold" and begins to cough in
the night with that peculiar brassy.
croupy cough, then is the time to apply
the cold moist compress. II will often
prevent the attack or even relieve the
Group after It has developed. Here Is the
way to apply It:
Wiring out a small towel, a napkin or
yard square of cloth in the coldest water
you have at hand-tap water is never too
cold. Wiring It thoroughly, so that II Will
not drip. Fold It quickly in pad about
the size Of your hand and apply It to the
front Of the throat from ear TO ear. Cover
IL with piece of oiled silk or some waxed
paper and retain Il in place by n few
turns of bandage about the neck. II relief
is not immediate, apply fresh compress
every five to ten minutes for half an hour
or more If relief follows the first applica-
tion, as T. usually does, leave the compress
on for few hours.
The same measure is useful In the re-
lief of acute sore throat, acute laryngltls
and annoying cough due to irritation or
tickling in the throat.
A cold moist compress Is grateful In
the treatment of headache, especially the
headache accompanying any feverlsh state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Delectable Left-Overs

Here's a clever way to use left-oyers;
Mashed potatoes should be mixed with
butter and rolled into balls. Hollow out
the top of each ball and fill with mixture
of chopped meat and peppers, celery sea.
soning-onion IL you prefer 1t. Place this
in creased pan, put bit of butter on
top of each ball, and brown.
Remove all skin, bone and oil from left.
over salmon. Mash this as fine as possl.
BILE, mix with cream--a cupful will do
and two tablespoonfuls of butter Season
Beat the whites of two eggs to a stiff
froth, turn the salmon into this, and beat
the whole mixture lightly. 1t is light and
foamy when done.
Cream sauce poured over minced ham
peppers, mashed potatoes and seasoning
then baked in the oven until brown, is
palatable.
Macaroni, drained and placed in a but.
tered baking dish, and covered with grated
cheese, is especially good if a place In
the centre of the dish or casserole is filled
with chopped ham. Bake the whole in
quick oven.
Meat cakes of chopped meat, bread.
crumbs and two beaten eggs, rolled out
and fried. is favorite way to use left.
over roasts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
True, but Ungrammatical

Why is it incorrect to say or write
such sentence as this: IF q person
knows what is their duty, it is sin not
10 perform II TO the best of their ability?
know this is true, but my chum saws II
is not good grammar Will you decide the
dispute? III q"
person is in the singular number
Yet you use plural pronoun in speaking
or him or her. The error is common. It
is grossly ungrammatlcal nevertheless II
may sound pedantic to say "his or her
duty" but 1t is correct Good writer's
smooth over the difficulty by saying "he"
and his" assuming that the person is
masculine. Your chum is right In correct
ing you, but he should not accuse you of
using bad grammar. All grammar is sup
posed to be good and exact. He should
have said ''ungrammatical"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Has Weak Ankles

Gould you tell me through the Corner
IL any one has a pair Of ankle braces that
he does not need any longerF nave weak
ankles. that continually crack when l
walk. I cannot afford the price OF a pair,
and SO 1 would be much obliged to you If
Won would print my need II may be
there Is a pair that are not needed.
IN. B."
Address and story are entered in our
hooks. one who was lame and now walks
the earth, an agile man, could not make
a more fitting thank-offertng than, by
transferring the useless, ugly reminders
OF former infirmity to this poor fellow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
elIuloid Collars

Dear Deborah RRsh-Is 1t good form
wear a eelluloid collar to a dance
very fond OF dancing, but l get
my collars wilt before the evening
y. A friend suggested that / buy
fuioid one. Your opinion on this
1aatter would be appreciated gratefully
~ +. l.. Meg.
II would be very bad form to wear a
czllnIoid cellar. VIZ not take an extra
one with you It would be a small matter
70 retire TO the dressing room and change
your collar when you feel the first one
hzeln 20 crumple up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Carpe Diem

o Mistress mine, where are you roaming
o stay and hearl your true-loves coming
That can sing both high and low:
Trip no further, pretty sweeting,
Journeys end IN lovers meeting
Every wise nan's son doth know.
What Is lover tits not hereafter;
Present mlrth hath present laughter,
What's to come is stil unsure:
In delay there lies no plenty
Ihea eome iiaa me sweet and twenty.
xauth'a : 1fnu HlH 4oI andora
.aa eaeeazs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Experience" Sets Us Right

Your remedy for poison ivy in IN.
Health Talk of January 20 was all ,vronS
as Goldberg says. Ivy poisoning Is not =
skin disease, as you assume, but tbs
trouble Is caused by penetrating oil
edy is simply thick lather made of COW,
mon kitchen soap.
Answer-If It isn't n skin dIseas.
maybe IL Is mental alteration. The ir,i
tating principle is really an acid, and Won,
lather Is all right, though we must st,li
stick to our formula: Phenol (carbolIa
acid, one dram, glycerln half an ouncs
lime water one pinto be patted on win
the fingers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
CORRECT Quotation of Toast

"can a reader give me tie correct
quotation Of this toast: Wan day when
I was rummagin' in the cellar, / found a
dozen champagne bottles. and as did not
want thin TO go to waste, l thought ia
smDty thin. SO 1 took wan Nv the bot
tles and 1 removed the cork and emptied
the contents down the drain except a
small tumblerful which I drank l then
took another bottle and removed the cork
and emptied the bottle except wan small
tumblerful. which drank. ! than re-
moved the cork from another bottle ex-
cept wan small glasstul, which / drank
This continues until the woman Is hilar-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Kitchen Hints

Always take care to use a silver knife
when you are cutting vegetable or fruits
for salads. II you use the cold water
from the faucet these days and put your
lettuce. celery or cucumbers In this to
keep until used, fee viii not be necessary
The same may be done with butter balls.
Change the water often II the kitchen Is
too hot. Cover the bowl with a wet
piece OF muslin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Where Does the Fish Come In7

Dear Deborah Rush I'll you tell me
In serving dinner when does the fish
course come. Before or after the meat?
H. G. n.
Fish is served after the soup. at a din
ner. Sometimes 1t is desirable to have
an entree after the fish before serving the
meat or principal dish OF the meal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
To Light You to Bed

A dainty little bedside candle is the
very latest accessory to the boudoir. 1t
may be had in French ivory, silver or gilt,
and have a tiny electric bulb in thom, just
dim enough to show light to hunt for the
handkerchief, or take the time. The stor-
age battery inside the stick will allow the
candle to burn 20 hours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Cream of Tartar

Please let me know IL It is all right IA
take half a teaspoonful cream OF tartsy
every morning in a cup of hot water? :
have no kidney trouble, but 1 am Informed
It flushes the kidneys and helps to elm.
mate poisons from the system.
Answer-It is all right. Cream of
tartar is one of our best diuretlcs-that h
n good medicine to increase the flow AZ
urine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Filet in Again

Filet insertion is as fashionable as ever
on fine linens. Nothing could be more
exquisite on lingerie than the flet bands
and medalllons on pure white handker-
chief linen or crepe de chine. AS straps
over the shoulders on a camisole it is a
new note. A narrow ribbon is bound
about 1t on some models.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
For Fish Odors

Lent means fish dishes, and fish dishes
mean ugly odors. Almost any woman viii
tell you that she would rather scrub floors
than wash flshy pans. The best and
cleanest way to do this is to wrap the fish
up in waxed paper, and line the baking
pan with the same Cook the fish as
usual, and just roll the papers up and
throw them away. The pan should bs
boiled for n moment in salsoda water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

It is permissible to go a little before the
time specified, but custom makes It more
usual to go just at the hour. Ipdepends
largely on how we'll ono knows ones
hostess at informal affairs, whether it Is
well to go a little early or not.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

Here It should be changed evor.
minutes. nVs
While giving hot mustard footh,,H
which is only properly administere5 =. :
patient in bed--and while giving a 20 w.
or warm pack. always keep a cola ospD eeplo
press on the fogehead. '0ih'
Moist cold produces an effect ent,r.,.
different from dry cold as a local snr,i
cation. PPi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Quilting Is "In"

A quilted taffeta skirt is shown on one
of the newest original designs for a
dance frock from Tape. An old-fash-
ioned mantilla scarf. black lace mitts
and a white Colonial wig complete the
1880 outfit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
#1.I Hoar should One ArrIvef

zr Deboroh Rzsh--Win you tell me
i .Aat Aour one should arrive al din
- 81 lanch.0n9 1 would like 70 know
~ lashszI aaairs and informal ones also.
II L d.
# formal dinner o. luncheon the
a94a arrive either iat "a the
asa 8 lsu Institutes later.
<4 nz ezotf ea = n4o-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
ezrrInr CoelEtalIs puring Dinner

Bear Deborah Rash-can you tell me
II Il 5 propsr TO serve cocktails during
d#nnEr IS vel as before l see in
6sturdas's EyEsINa LEpGER you say
4HeV shonld be served before the guests
Ea ln4o the dlnuinE room HARRY.
<esEtails should not be served during
tzs dInuzr. They are meant 70 be taken
tslefe . meal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Wax EN-

II you md your low shoes slip and
cause large holes 10 come in the heel OF
your very best silk stockings, try rub
bing the heels OF the stockings with par
ann. You will have no more holes, ex-
eept those that come from wear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

ious, and the way 1t is told is indeed
funny. S. j. NJ"
/ have never heard the story before
L can readily imagine that the recital may
be as you say, indeed funny. 1t might be
told with effect in a temperance cam
paign. Referred to other lovers of comic
recitations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Sports Hat

Bangkok straw is the logical successor
to the panama as sports hat. 1t is
like panama, only very much lighter and
finer. High-crowned, broad-brimmed
models come in lavender, rose, apple green
and natural straw color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
Marion Harland's Corner

All Communication addressed to Marion
Hnrlnnd should inclOse stamped, self
addressed envelope and u clipping, of the
sons wishing to aid In the charitable
work Of the ii. III. G. should write Marion
dr; ddiarland; IN care OF this Pnnsr' Tor 1d-
and, having received them, communicate
direct with these parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

Dear MLiss-To settle an argument,
will you kindly tell me II it is the male
or the female canares that sing? Thank
ing you. I am. BIRD LOVER.
Only the males sing.
Dear M'Liss-Kindly send me copy of
honey recipes for coffee cake and taffy.
A. l..
Coffee cake-One cup of honey. half cup
OF sugar. shortening size of an egg, three
cups -four, one tespoonful soda dissolved
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

in two-thIrds cup of cold coffee (scant), ,
one teaspoonful of cinnamon, half tea
spoonful of cloves. half teaspoonful Of nut
meg, one cup of raisins (fioured), two and
half cupfuls of -four. If too thin, add
a little more flour.
Taffy-Take three cups sugar. two
thirds cup extracted honey. two-thirds cup
hot water. Boil all together till II spins
thread when dropped from a spoon or
hardens when dropped into cold water.
Pour into a creased vessel. When cool
pull until white.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13
-FOUR WALLS DO NOT A
MANSION MAKE" SAYS M'LISS
Nor Are Wedding Presents and Chance Pur-
chases Likely to Contribute to the
Home Beautiful


N will be- be neas,
m sn rnRea home AND ye vho hSVsnt the first
selection of those necessities fairly
furniture
Illusions designers obons under as to their
that at the present time ne 4 it is more
snds genuine is notices BILE n furniture.
she has conception
" % av % ntnns @ % vp bo1e oy William Morris that you do not know
70 be useful or believe to be beautiful"
This an excellent rule to follow
of beauty are the correct ones But nine times out OF a , zen tey @ ]
hardwood floor was made be polished yea even though mean pain
win tell that not natural and therefore unbeaut for wood to
stout heart and the genius of nlmblo tread to navigate
s6 enGU S % p % oo h o % W a @ e1paSSs color and tat a
room can be made to actually @ seem Larger 1 If is paPe ] SrD% m In @ m
to 2 considerable degree in large rooms only - - 49,, - 49, .
with the selection wallpapers and ceere
which sunlight made oO bright
just toned to the right degree cose hyou
Excellent articles being written daily deco
pleasant wedding They
to have been planned @ or dreamed over 1T matters mot whether your abode
be achieved small pce-and in smaller
book that covers this subject adequately
Is This Heroism?
Thou shalt enjoy thyse Woods Hutchinson in article
be fppant and frivolous virtually all of the articles
ideas
Tho first last life
may
to
the full interested life
empty onotonous restricted guarded life which makes
and
early decay Live the life keep touch with
VIII improving
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Letters to the Editor of
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-13

Letters to the Editor of the Womans
Address all communications
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-01
Southern Io1ua Items

ion of four members who are now
being held by the police for hearing.
Officer Miller arrested George Free
meyer and Henry Reynolds. both OF
Illinois. and attempted to arrest one
man by the name of Ricketts,, also of
Illinois, but he made a run for it, 60
ing across the high bridge. The Of
hcer fired two shots after him, Free
meyer is charged with selling the booze
and Reynolds was released after fur
| nishing bond to appear against Free
meyer. A bottle of whiskey was found
on Reynolds, which he claimed he
bought OF FTeemeyer.
Sisourney.
A big booster equal suffrage meet
ing was held at Sigourney on Saturday
afternoon. The Be Natural Club, as
| sisted by local suffragists. served cof-
fee, sandwiches and doughnuts thru
out the afternoon. The room was pro-
fusely decorated with remnants, and the
suffrage color, yellow, was in evidence
everywhere. Fannie r. Wilson, county
chairman, presided. and speeches were
made by Rev. Orville Hodge, George B
Baker, d. w. Hamilton, Rev. Lloyd
ldIHll1is, JOlll bdty, j. n. MCN1CReF
S. w. Needham and Rev. w. F. Wander
lippe. A large number of people were
in attendance, and much enthusiasm
shown, and altogether proved to be a
, great success.
! MouIton.
| Word has been received here of the
death of J. Elmer Votaw, which occur
ed at Little Rock, Ark following in
jures received Thursday in an auto
wreck, when several others were ser
io.s!y injured. mir. Votaw was about
As years old, was Burlington dispatcher
here twelve years ago and is very wei
and popularity known in this vicinity
He was born in Bloomfield and visited
old friends here two weeks ago wher
attending the funeral of his mother
Mrs. Esther Votaw, who was buried al
Bloomfield. He is survived by his
widow, a son. John, in business at Mar.
shall, Tex, one daughter, Margery, Al
home in Nashville, Ark, and a brother
Will, with the Milwaukee railroad Al
Muscatine. Mr.. Votaw was we'll known
among railroad men of this state ant
was a well respected citizen. He wa:
was a member of the Methodist Episco
pal church. His death is severe blow
to his many friends. Funeral arrange
ments have not been announced
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-01
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. conoron, Of Roc
we'll City, Celebrate Golden Weddn!

Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. condron, of Rock.
we'll City, Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Special to Times Republican.
Rockwell City, June lone of the
happiest events of the week was the
golden wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Condron. They were mar
ried in lie Claire county, Wisconsin,
just fifty years ago. and came to Rock
well City in 1883, and since that time
have been prominent in social and re-
lisious circles. Mr.. Condron was a sol :
der IN the civil war, and has been a
prominent member of the G. A. R. and
his wife a leader in the w. r. c All
their children, five in number, were
present, as We're eight grandchildren.
The children are Mrs. Beeson, of Iowa
City; Mrs. Williams, of Oklahoma City;
Will G. Condron, of Stillwell, Okla. !;
Mrs. Roske, of Knierim, and Fred Con-
drcn, of Iowa City One Of the pleas
ing incidents of the anniversary was
the presence of the two members Of
quartet two of whom were Mr.. and
Mrs. Condron, this quartet furnished
the music for the Methodist church
here for twenty years, They gave.sev-
eral selections for the assembled guests.
This worthy couple is very much be-
loved IN Rockwell City,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-01
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.

Public notice Is hereby given tina.
sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the city clerk of the city Of
Marshalltown, Iowa, until 9 o'clock
a. m. on the twelfth day of June, 1916.
for the furnishing of labor and mater
ial for the following sewer construc-
ton to be located upon the following
streets and parts of streets to-wit:
North Third avenue from the man
hole at Swayze street to Marion street.
Webster street extending the pres
ent sewer east of First avenue 127 feet.
State street extending the present
sewer east Of Eighth street IS feet
Eleventh street from State street
south 226 feet.
Fifth street from Fremont street
south to lamphole 270 feet
Hughes street from Fourth stree.
west to lamphole 1857 feet.
Tenth street extending present
| sewer south between Church and
Boone street 30S feet.
Fifth avenue extending present
sewer north from Linn street 172 fee.
Eighth street from Summit street