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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
How to Cure Olives

I saw that II. 7. L. wishes way to put up
olives, While have been reader for Years.
this is my FIRST chance to lend Helping Hand.
I Give It ms It was given, TO me; Directions for
can OF concentrated lye in Ave gallons of water.
Pack the olives In half gallon Jars, cover with
lye water and keep them under tho water.
After three days taste one II any @ bitterness T.
watching closely this time. for they may be
come soft. II tho I've water is too strong, after
there is no bitterness drain OFF and MI up with
sSh gJ ss each r day .nS for bse Rse dSys bitten
ness or I've taste, Sort them over pick the
soft ones, pack in Jars again and nll these with
brine, Don't use heavy brine or the olives
eating. I should advise experimenting with a
quart or two. until one learns about the iye
troptment. but use the same proportions OF lye
hermit cake the one that was published several
years ago In rhyme or versef have asked
before. but did not get II. MARGARET w.
Our constituents will make good use Of
the recipes for putting up olives contributed
In response to several querists. The best
ripe olives ever tasted were from a Cali
fornIa ranch and put up under the super
vision Of the dainty mistress of the domain
But are we to understand that the process
Ia alike with both ripe and green olives?
note that our respected correspondent in
Inmates this. The request for hermit cake Is
passed down the line. The only recipe In my
repertoire bearing the title is for small
cakes or cookies. Can this be what you
Doon7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Notahles Born in March

In response to G. A.. here are the names
OF some notable persons whose birthday occurred
in March: Fanny GIosby; tho blind hymn
Ing. poet. March d Alex@nder 2. Bell, Inventor,
March 3, lSi7: General Philip II, Sheridan,
March O. 1891 Luther Burbank. horticulturist,
March Z. 1870; Amercus Vespuclus. March 0,
1851; also Andrew Jackson, James Madison,
Grover Clevelqnd and John Tyler. Presidents.
were born in March MAYFLOWER.
A notable list which Is a pleasant sur
prise to u.s. We had not expected anybody
would take the pains to look into the ques-
ton which appeared in the Corner some
weeks ago relative to great men and note
worthy women born in the windy month,
Mayflower has our grateful acknowledg.
ments for this and yet another valuable
contribution
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Vanilla Ice Cream

Would you please print simple recipe for
vanilla ice cream7 Il. b.
Make custard of a quart of milk, seven
eggs and three cupfuls of granuated sugar
Remove from the fire and flavor with va
nilla extract. When cold beat into the
custard quart of rich cream, and freeze
It is made more elegant and delicious by
pouring over each plateful when served q
hot or cold chocolate or strawberry sauce
A delicious variety of vanilla ice cream is
made by breaking a vanilla bean into short
pieces and boiling 1t in the milk used In
making the custard. Bring the milk TO a
boil, squeeze the broken bean through a
netting that let's the seeds but not the huslSs
pass, and make the custard as usual with
the favored milk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
In a Garden

Silently she slips away into the garden
AT the approach OF night.
soft breezes blow upon her cheek,
And bring the fragrance Of the flower
That never blooms save in the falling dew
A tiny huming bird hutters close By
Dipping into the slender ehalices
of saIyias and amaryllis rare;
And now he almost seems 70 touch her hair,
But floats away
A night moth poised IN flight
Upon a quivering pinnacle OF phlox,
suits with the mystic radiance hlt'ring
through the trees
Ana covering all
Nothing IS changed within the onee-loyed
gardea.
Yet al la changed-for now she walks alone
Lucy s. Bailey. u southern. Woman's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
PERJURY VERSUS ECONOMY;
THEY RE DIFFERENT, M'LISS SAYS
If You Expend Large Gobs of Energy and Val
liable Time to Save a Few Pennies You're
Not Saving Woman

or THE many things that have been
~ written OF the characteristic eccen.
trtoities of the late Hetty Green, one
sticks In my mind on account of it's APP
plicability TO the modern business girl.
'she would not give you quarter"
enc reporter wrote, but she would have
walked, old woman that she was from
Harlem to the Battery to help you II
she liked you"
The analogy between the worlds rich
est woman" and many working girls lies
IN their willingness to expend any amount
of physical labor for the sake of saving
few dollars, which in the long run were
not worth half so much as the time taken
had it been otherwise employed.
know girls who come home from their
offices nervous and tired, who instead Of
reoreating themselves by an absolute ces-
sation from all kinds Of work pitch into"
sewing or washing out their fine pieces
Very easily they could go without the
former, and given so cents or 81 a wash.
woman would do for them very much
more expertly than they themselves
could do the laundering of those fine
pieces"
Hetty Green was a financial genius.
Her time was worth very much more than
the average persons time. Her walks to
the Battery or Harlem were expensive,
and had she given those poor people
whom she wished to befriend q FIVE or
ten or even q hundred dollar note she
would not have missed the money and
would doubtless have accomplished more.
A.t. 1T =.
ice, actuated by love and sense of
Atff hA t., loI1o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Dear Deborah Rush--since they call me ''Mr.
80" I'll stick TO that when writing In
your column. / would like to know why when
I am carrying home parcels and q woman enters
the car only carrying her hand bag. should
be expected 70 rise and offer her my seat
sarcastic remarks about mo and the ''whlppsr-
snapper, who has been rather silent OF ate
also, I think. MIR. g.
II your instinct as e gentleman does not
tell you what you should do in the matter
I am afraid neither nor my eorrespon-
dence can make you understand that the
natural gallantry OF a man toward a
woman should make him show her all the
politeness possIble.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Sewing Comfort

When you sew on white goods. it is an
excellent plan to keep a small saucer of
-four at hand Dip the finger tips in this
now and then. The hands viii not per-
spire and you will be abe 20 handle the
goods much more comfortably.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
After Onions

Eat bit of parsley soaked In vinegar
the next time you are suffering from the
effects of eating onions unwisely. A half
glass of milk. taken after eating them, is
supposed to remove the odor, but it isn't in
fallible. A fortune awaits the inventor of
a sure remover OF onion scent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Dear M Liss--wtll you kindly settle this argu-
bersaved OF her father. Now this girl Is but 11
yst she has been severely ericissd for TsS1rins
honestly think that this wearing white is per-
fectiy correct. but the girls insist that she should
shsw more respect for the deceased parent
an article on this subject. as am sure II puz-
slss many Also. please state which IL deeper
mourning. white or black7 r. c. t.
SYRACUSE. N. Y,
The wearing OF mourning shows respect
for custom and tradition only, not for de-
ceased loved ones All white and all black
is the deepest, or what Is convcntionally
known as first mourning. Black and white
together, gray lavender and purple are sec
end mourning
Dear MLiss--wln you kindly inform me Of
school In near Philadelphia where Il is pos
sbio foF me 70 learn interior decorating in q
Prhctioh manner7 am much interested. end
deStre 70 take 10 ue as profession. 8. c.
4fsrchantville, N. J.
interior decorating is taught at the Penn
By1vania Museum and School of Industrial
art. Broad and Pine streets. An expert
tells me that when you have finished your
course 1t would be wise to look for a po-
sition in some good decorators shop for
practical training. This woman declares
ehat q clever woman can work IN q good
shop and learn the practical end and study
at home and learn the theoretical end of
Adeoorating at the same time. This of
Fcourve. depends upon your talent and capac-
ity for work.
Dear MLiss-soms time ago you wrote arti-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Wedding Etiquette

Deer Deborah Rush-At a large wedding re-
coption In the country would IL be permissible
90 use paper napkins instead of linen ones /?
DOES the old custom hold that the ushsrs at
JOHN,
Mo- paper napkins should never be used at
any formal affair IT would be very bad
form to offer them 10 the guests. Linen
should always be used.
No; of recent years bridal parties in
clude not only married men for ushers
but married women often act as bridesmaids
and matrons of honor.
DEBORAH RUSH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
It's Delicious

Now's the time for fresh raspberry ice
cream. Press q pint OF clean berries
through sieve into a bowl Prepare a
quart OF vanilla ice cream. and when you
pour it into the freezer add the berries with
2 tablaspoonfuls OF Swiss kirsch. which
you can get at any grocery store. Freeze
like any ice cream.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Author of State Motto

VIII you tell me who the author OF the
motto on Iowa State and territorial seals. "Our
tain''? f? II. A.
VIII readers respond TO this question? I?
The sentiment is worthy of the State and
reflects honor upon the author
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Questions pertinent to hysicne. sanitation
and prevention OF disease. II matters of
general Interest, VIII be ,nnswsred In this
the subject IL not suitable, letters Will .be
fions and where stsi,spsd, nidpssssd en-
velqpe is lnclosed. Doctor EYans, VIII not
make diaRnooes or prescribe for Individual
diseases. Reuuests for such service cannot
he answered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
GOOD FORM

caslon is to write to the one OF the two
whom you know and congratulate him
Send a friendly message to his fiancee in
your letter and say that you hope to meet
her very sooni and call on her as soon as
possible?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

More on Street Car Controversy
Dear Deborah Rush-Here's ono for "Ass
82" OF the street controversy.
King KONG see our STANDING army here in
old Phil-a.
A.standihg in the trolIeys and G-hGnging to
While ali the seats are taken by our cheappls-
slng,fuiiy yours ]. q. D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07


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Of In
a bow
specially priced $500
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
Writing of Sentiments

me what Is proper 70 write in the. ~ leaf q
to girl with whom 1 am quite intRass.
It is always better form to ineloss ones
visiting card with the book one is sending
to a girl. If she asks you TO write her
name. and the fact that it Is from you on
the fly leaf, IL would be we'll then 10 do
so. but sentiments written In books are
rather a mistake as q rule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
WOMAN SUFFRAGE NATIONAL QUESTION:
SAYS EX-GOVERNOR OSBORN, MICHIGAN
By CHASE S. OSBORN
Former Governor Of Michigan


national question The problem of granting the
political privileges cannot be localized
that it is township question
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Good form queries should be 3D.
dressed 10 Deborah Rush, tCTItten on
one side Of the paper and signed totth
tUlI name and address, though initials
ONLY lViH be published upon request.
This column t0iIl appear In Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridav's Evening
LsdUer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
How 10 Answer Cards

Dear Deborah Rush-Will you please angwsF
DAYS EvEsISd LEnaER: l have iust received
1hs gentleman / am aaquzintsd with, but the
lady / have never met. Should write her q
to the gentleman verbally. MRS. o. r. B.
The proper thing to do on such an oe-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
X-Ray Treatment

Are. repeated x-ray pictures daneerous7 I
have had pictures taken of all my teeth twice,
which, shows them in very bad condition, and
It will be necessary TO have the teeth X-rayed
Not II It is done properly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
YOUR HEADACHE MAY BE INHERITED,
BUT SIMPLE REMEDIES CAN CURE
By WILLIAM A. EVANS, M. D.

headache medicines do not even give relief
For the relief OF the pain kellogg advises
hot and cold to the back of the neck and
cold 10 the forehead or top of the head.
II the face Is pale, use hot applications.
II flushed cold ones
II tho person subject to migraine will
lead simple out-of doors life getting
plenty of exercise and fresh air, will eat
lightly and simply and keep his bowels
in order, he will materially lessen his
trouble.
The best physicians are now using thy
roid extract ovarian extract, or other
appropriate ductless gland medication in
these cases. But that is a matter for the
physicians.
Stopped Growing
TsSt rs Soy 9r SS hss hSset is Bd feet a'sR 81
a % T'sH' as d6s. ss gspo%E sSs5 RSt stripped
What fs GSSa.G GS E pSs fSsTsass IN osI %
you'd 3 Sd dsSond fS S
sr{sr s tsas.y.sr s4s.s !SssSdst Sssds of ny qwns VI
/. You are of very good height Taking
all boys Of your age and grouping them
in hundreds. rs would be shorter than You
and 20 taller. In similar weght-group-
ing, 40 would be lighter and 80 would be
heavier. This is on the authority of Doctor
Macmillan, of the Chicago Board Of Edu-
cation.
2. Usually at the goth year. Some
are "a.
and 8. II 10 very unusual for boy to
stop growing at 16 If you were stunted
from insufficient food, improper food-for
example too much corn bread, too little
fresh milk or meat--you may start grow
ing again. Otherwise you will not.
4. Plenty of milk, butter, eggs, meat,
wheat bread.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
aAk0YR. y. q.

Hanover Tutoring School
Ia ths heart Of the kea Hzmpahtrs Hilla. SUM
EFeFy eandldaae n last ysars sntsEef collage.
JOHN ". EETDON. DlFeetaF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Bishoptborpe Manor s.sps soE 9lrls iis. c9ssss
finishing courses for hlEh achcoI Eraduatez
Aae.e. Doalsstle Science. &c. lnalsla aitentloa
OK HxAhF. SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07
LOVE LETTERS OF A GUARDSMAN
AND GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND HIM
Being the Intimate Sentimental Correspondence Between
Beglnnng-Lawyer Recruit and Woman Who Has
Both Brains and Heart

From Hiss Heten Mdrtin, Spruce street,
PhEIcdelphtd, to Private Richard RGrTtson,
t0tth the National Guardsmen, Pa, on the
Border:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-07

Dear NLiss-sOms time aso you wrote arti
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20

LOCAL. Improvement District No.
76S. - Notice 10 hereby given
that in pursuance of Ordinance No.
4422 of the City of Tacoma. a roll
has been placed In my hands for
the collection of the 9Th annual In
stallment of the assessment levied
for the Improvement Of North eth
Street from Pine Street to a point
I'll feet west OF Alder Street; Pine
Street from North 9th Street to
North 18th Street: North 18th Street
from Pine Street to Junett Street;
North 18th Street from Pine Street
to Anderson Street.
Said Improvement consists IN
grading said portion of said streets
TO the established grade. with a
roadway on North 9th Street thirty
five tS5l. feet in width and side
walk and parking spaces on each
side thereof seventeen and five
fenths (17.5') feet in width: with a
roadway on Pine Street thirty 600
feet In width with sidewalk and
parking spaces of varying widths
with a roadway on North 18th
Street thirty-one ts1) feet In width
and sidewalk and parking spaces
on each side thereof seventeen and
five-tenths t17.5) feet in width;
Street thirty iS6) feet In width and
sidewalk and parking spaces on
each eide thereof fifteen tls) feet
in width.
said Improvement also consistt
in constructing curbs, cutters and
eronswalks OF plank. the necessary
storm water drainage and In laying
down on said parking spaces &C.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
GIRLS TELL
OF LOOTING

OLYMPIA, Jan. 20.--Floyd
Dagget, chairman of the state in
dustrial insurance commission,
took the stand late this morning
as one of the states chief wit
nesses in the trial of former
Claim Agent John F. Gillies.
charged with forging industrial
insurance warrants.
He offered evidence to show
the working OF the scheme by
which Gillies IL said to have pass
ed bogus claims through the state
office. r.fSai2
Margaret Brown, Susan Kauth
and Mrs. Berne Lawrence, stenog-
raphers in the commission office,
testified that Gillies had ordered
them to hold up the notification
cards which are usually sent to
employers when an employe is In
jured, in % different cases, after
the injury claims had been filed
and the warrants drawn. .
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
CLUB LANDS 377
MORE MEMBERS

The third day of the CONNER
cial club campaign Melted the club
1917 new members, bringing the
total up to 1,740. The various
squads are doing better work with
the experience gained during the
first days of the campaign.
H. v. Chase, organizer. feels
confident the necessary $500
members will be recruited by to-
morrow's luncheon. He is re-
serving several large firms for
the final rush. He will use spe-
cial committees to tap the heads
of hte firms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
City Demands
More Phones

An attempt will be made by the
city to force the Sunset Telephone
Co. to furnish the city hall and
other city buildings with an ade-
quate number of telephones even
though the number is larger than
that specified in the franchise.
Mayor Fawcett today named
Commissioners Mills and Atkins a
commftte to investigate the tele-
phone matter and attempt to
make an adjustment.
Under the franchise the city is
entitled to 70 telephones. 1t is
using 115. The company threat
ems to charge for the additional
phones this year, although it
never has before.
Commissioner Drake notified
the council today that he could
not cut down the number of in
struments In his department. He
has 20 telephones and seven ex-
tension instruments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
Prominent Men
10 Speak Here

Many prominent speakers will
come to Tacoma to attend the
Laymen's Missionary Movement
convention to be held in the First
Congregational church, Feb. 9-13.
On Wednesday, the following
will speak: F. B. Fisher and
Bishop w. Bashford. j. o. Ran
dali, N. H. Kelsey, A. r. Kepler,
F. B. Fisher, j. e. Crowther and
Herman F. Swartz- will speak
Wednesday. M. w. Ehnes, j. b.
Trimble, II. l.. Burleson, s. II.
Young and H. 8. J0hnsno will be
the speakers for Friday.
Sundays program will include
talks by H. F. Swartz and j. p.
McNaughton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
Light Records
In Fire Danger

Declaring that all official rec
ords of the city light department
valued at S25, 200 are in constant
danger Of destruction by fire.
Electric Superintendent Collins to-
day asked the city council to pro-
vide him with an asbestos lined
safe large enough to hold all doc
The safe will cost 1925.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
ECZEMA is CONQUERED

Greasy salves and ointmente
should not be applied II good
clear skin is wanted. From any
druggist for 25c or 800 for
extra large size, get bottle of
zem0. When applied as directed,
1t effectively removes eczema,
quickly stops itching, and heals
skin troubles, also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting. 1t pene-
trates, cleanses and soothes.
Zemo is dependable and inexpen-
sive. Try it, as we believe moth
ing you have ever used is as eff
fective and satisfying.
Zemo, Cleveland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
81 boz. Sherbet Cups, 6 for 49c

Thin blown Glass Sherbet
Cups, finest quality lead
glass; extra special, 6
lOT ...... ........... 4Yc
-25c Berry Bowl, pressed
glass, So in. diameter, az
in. deep; special .15c
Small Butter Chips, st.
Regis pattern; English white
semi-porcelain; special, per
uo1. ..'... IOc
White Tea Saucers; very
special, doz. .1Oc
Lace Paper Doilies, 3 doz.
assorted sizes in a package;
special -. .........3c
$3.50 Ovenette, nickel
plate; a handy oven for bak-
ing or roasting on an cleo
trio toaster stove; special
az ..s... 81 10
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES.


LOCAL Improvement District No.
263.-Notice Is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 2s27
of the City of Tacoma, q roll has
been placed in my hands for the
collection of the 9th annual install
ment of the assessment levied for
improving Sixth Avenue from the
present pavement on Co street TO
the center line of Warner Street.
Said Improvement shall consist in.
grading said portion of said Sixth
Avenue to the established grade.
with a roadway from &C. Street TO
"E" Street thirty t30) feet in width.
and from e. Street to Warner
Street fifty (50) feet In width. and
laying down on said portions OF
said street, a permanent pavement
of asphalt, bituminous rock or
brick, on a concrete base, except
from &C. Street to Re" Street, and
from ~ Street to TX" street,
where the pavement shall consist
of sandstone blocks on concrete
'base. All of said pavements to have
brick cutters. together with con-
crete and granite eurbs and the
necessary storm water drainage.
Provided that that part of Sixth
Avenue to be paved by the Tacoma
Railway and Power Company, I'M
der It's franchise and the intersec-
ton of St. Helens Avenue and Taco
ma Avenue already paved. are not
included in this Improvement.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 18th, 1916, but
~ not paid on or before said date.
added interest. penalty and costs
cfIAs. ID. ATKINS,
fsftU Traa ,.ras
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
England Plans
Stiff Blockade

LONDON, Jan. 20.--Answering
query placed before him by par
lament. Earl Grey announced that
an actual blockade of Germany
had been proposed. He didn't say
how far the government intended
to go towards preventing ship
ments from reaching Germany.
He branded as unfair, the re-
cent newspaper charges that the
blockade was a farce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20

PUYALLUP, Jan. 20.-North-
west groverymen and President
Paulhamus met yesterday to dis
cuss the ACCESSIBILITY of establish
ing fruit distributing CENTER
The establishment of such CEN
ter would make 1t much easier
for large steamship lines, it was
said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-01-20
WILSON'S
PROGRAM
SLIPPING.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 20.
Secretary Garrison's plan for a
continental army apparently EDS
doomed. Other features of the
administrations preparedness
program are SO confused that any
measure passing congress is like
ly to be a compromise. ~
Senator Chamberlain Is ex-
pected soon to announce his OPP
position to the continental plan.
Gen. Woods expression against
the scheme have increased the
antagonism to 1t.