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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
For pandrulI In the Hair

TO ths Editer Of WOmag's Page'
Dear Madam--Can you tell me OF any remedy
for excessive dandrunf JENNIE 81.
To treat this condition. hrst shampoo the
hair thoroughly. using green soap, an im-
ported liquid soap which Is really yellow
not green, rubbing Il well into the scalp
before applying water to the hair Then dip
the head into hot water and scrub the scalp.
using a small brush for the purpose. After
a very thorough rinsing. dry Ia the sun
or with warmed towels. At night apply the
tonic given below 20 the scalp. As dan
drum Is infectious. great care must be
taken 10 keep the halrbrusheH, combs, hair
pins. etc. perfectly clean Shampoo the
hair every two weeks, or oftener II needed
Many physicians contend that frequent
shampooing Is necessary for the health OF
the hair as the pores Of the scalp must not
become clogged, The tonic Is composed OF
four ounces Of glyeerins. Ave ounces tine
ture Of cantharides, four ounces OF bay rum
and two ounces OF water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
THE GIRL WHO is "PUFFED UP
WITH PRIDE USUALLY MEDIOCRE
She Who Regales Others With Tales of Her Own
Accomplishments-AL Little Success Often
Dangerous Thing to Such One

ACTING ne ones own press agent or,
~ TO descend still further into the yer.
nacuiar. blowing ones own horn." have
often heard people claim ia the surest
way OF getting along in the business
world. I wonder7
A friend OF mine who commutes every
day from suburb out on the Reading
hne told me that as she was coming in
last week. feeling quito at peace with
the world and with hopes OF quite large.
sized bonus" as a Christmas gift from
her employers. she happened to run
across another girl whom she had not
seen for year or two.
This young woman regaled her. TO.
gether with other passengers in adjoin-
ing seats, who strove in vain TO peruse
their morning papers. with tales Of her
brilliant successes in her particular line.
''she was the ono and only girl in love
with her job; "Just couldn't nll all her
oontraots'-nll that sort OF "guff," max.
ing all those around her feel frightfully
dissatisfied with their own puny on.
deavors
happen TO know this particular young
person. She ia quite charming, but not
tho wizard sho would have you believe.
Ono year ago she was temporarily with.
out work, And although her prospects
at present arc bright, she is just plodNpg
along with the rest OF us and has not the
talent which will give her meteorlc
career. That she has partially succeeded
is due to tho influence brought to bear
by some Of her more fortunate relations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

who didn't relish the idea Of supporting
this poverty.stricken kinswoman. Yet
this girl is taking all the credit to her.
self.
OF course you will say, and rightly, too,
that Belf.confdence in ones own ability
to make good" is necessary attribute.
This ia perfectly true. Most mon possess
the quality OF selfassurance. but many
girls when first yenturng out into busi.
ness are much too tlmid.
But the girl who is really making her
mark is 30 busy delivering the goods"
that she rarely has time TO expatiate on
the subject.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Turkey Left.overs

70 the Editor ~ WomGh's Page
Dear Madafn--while cold turkey In itself iH
very deleloua. Il Is Lice to vary Il with some
suggestion OF 'lsfe-oveTs." Turkey timbales
mRda as follows are dsliciouai To two ncant
eupfula of cold sliced turkey breast add tho
chopped whites Of six hard'boied eggs. seasoned
with n toaapoonful OF onion juice, a dash OF
paprlka and salt to taste. Beat tho whites OF
three eEKs TO atin froth, then turn in the
mixture and after mixing thoroughly put Into
Tarnekn pans and bake twenty minutes II. u
quick oven, setting the pans into hot water
Turn out and on top OF each one put portion
ef the powdered yolks. pour white sauce over
Another tasty dish can be made by putting
slices OF tho turkey, finely cut, into buttered
has been cooked and had most OF the grease ex
tIAeted sad pieces OF e9a,sSry Alternating % ns ths
whole the turkey gravy. tiisn az q crust OF bls
cult dough over the top and bake for three
quarters OF an hour in n moderate oven;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
CareIessness With Dangerous
Chemicals

- ths Editor Of WomaH's Page;
Dear Bfadam--I would Ike to make this sug-
Esstion 70 reader of your page, When NGcat-
Il,f rooms or moving destroy all poiaona or ex-
ploslves. Al ang rate. do not leave them BE-
bind 10 cause trouble for another. i have been
made 70 realize that some persons are Grim
fnaily caralaa1 ia consequence Of a guest oueo
unlaheied. the Same color and same size bottle
81 the shelf o. which I kept my medieine I
fnok 4 aoae of the poison, thinking i was taking
a dose of my medieine, but Fortunately dis
covered mistake before swallowing H.
althogsh net soon enough % avoid haylns my
Al srofher time had a friend. 3 widow.
whose little aon lost the sight Of one ey9 and
fa4 hia face otherWfaa badly dlanHured for
IfIe from hayiEE q stick of dynamite explode
ls4hleh had been earelsasy left b. . former ten
antl With which he had been playiuE. fhiuk-
f1r It Was ouiy : atcki ha threw it into the
Hfo With some rubbish. Il seems % ms II
eansiderEts of others these aecdents would Hsfef
happan lArs-l T. .. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Economical GriddIe Cakea

20 the Editor OF Woman's Page:
Dear AfAdRm--wheneyeF have any stale
bread left over 4 make griddls cakea OF II.
CFumblo tho bread into a ooWl, nrst removing
the crumbs and let them stand until they swell,
then beat in the yolkH OF two eggs a pinch OF
salt, tablespoon OF melted shortening. two
heapinE tablespoons OF -four and the beaten
whites Of the eggs. Beat well, then bake them
IN tho regular way. being careful whef- turning
them not TO break them. These are very good.
ESTHER Y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

before l was successful. r..s 7.
pattern as an interllninr. es,is. ~
vet over ~ ] bordered ths ors ~
silk in place " fo's-iala
The muller wraps twice sbo. 4.
and flares high over ths -, ~ iii.|
the head, II fastens In FRONT 80 a -,
button which ] made By eov,risl Nv
button mold with the seal. 80.
The set was completes vh.. I,
meion-shaped mum OF seal ,.,l.e HzI4
ordered at the furrlsrs cam. h. kl
Cieely surely was haonv .,.as .ss
she strutted out with her ~, sHlia s ~
after dinner, 10 SHOW Off ~. ~ fst
gifts 10 ali her friends. Shtisin,'
tcopyrlrht)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Mistletoe at Party

To fhe Editor of WomdHs Page!
Dear hadRm--IB II considered proper at a
Christmas party 10 hang mlHtletos over the door
waysf And u this 10 done, Is II wrong for the
boys TO kiss tho girls? INQUIRER.
cannot say It is considered strictly
proper To decorate with mistetoe in places
where II will invite boys 20 kiss the girls
but IL is no great breach OF good form II
n boy kisses girl under the mlstletoe
Most hostesses do not place the berries in
thing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Veal en- Casserole

Take one pound veal cut In cubes aud
boil until tender. Keep water for sauce.
Place In casserole, adding onc-half can
peas, pinch each OF savory and thyme or
parsley. little mandalay or chop suey
sauce, pepper and salt Take one-haif cup
milk. thckon with -FOUR mix with water
left from meat and pour over meat and
peas. Bake IN covered casserole three
fourths Of an hour ia slow oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Benefit Derived From walking

10 ne Editor of Nonldafl Page.
Dear Nadam-Do you not think We women
stay indoora too much7 Even Ia ans weather
ae si about porchas, etc. whereas. n wa
pure Air. BE would have better circulation.
stronger eyealght snd y more chearful; have
koua 10 the fop Of bill ln the mornlnE about
o'eleek. / Sas z s,sy elegdS aay sesa ]
bill laoked Up ana @ ny delight and sarpriaa
lhe auu vas shining strong and ciaaf allhongh
ths graz pail vas atll hanging ever the toHn.
Whgn / told ny reQpie about t1ie lhey aent up
the urat opportunity. Hq oas hA4 Ae4Fa y Il
I4f1ra II td44 toNE. Au4 "a Hal mluliaaed =
ths iceal naaalafall a4 tolastlinz 4tIls iafz4-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

BECKER. Mr.. and Mrs Samuel. 6t4 North
Seventh street, daughter. Adeline /;
seven pounds nine ounces
CREHEN. Mr.. and Mrs, lie Roy, 6O4G Pine
street. II daughter, Elizabeth.
KERBER, Mr. and Mrs L.. 30i Greene
street. Baltimore, Nd. son. Mrs Ker-
ber was formerly OF Philadelphia.
zIEGLEK, Mr. and Mrs Henry, 2S1S Poplar
street, a son; ten pounds eight ounces
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Cranberry Pudding

70 tie Editor Of Worada's PAGE:
Dear Madam--This recipe for cranberry pud.
ding Is excellent. SLIT together two eup5 Of
a2uI. three teaspoons 9r pakigs powder and =
dough about the thlckness Of any batter pud;
ding, stir In a cup Of we'll -sweetened and
strained cranberry 1ally ard ateam for an hour
and half. Serve with hard sauce,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Saving Wear on Towels

10 % EdIT9T oI WoWuH-H Fu00.
Dear Madam noticed that all my towels
were wearing out fast, more or ieas OF eataa-
tropha In these days when linens are % sx-
psnsiVe Careful Investigation showed that my
husband was doing Il with his razor blade. He
snAisted that hs had meyer cut a hols IN towel
paFtix. throagh ,gHs thread and II wouldn't show
tntti L came Home from the laundry. Then
II would be a real hole, i made several tiny
towels from some % the old onea and hung
ono on hook near hia hhaYinH mirtgr since
he has been using them 70 wipe HE blades on
have not discovered single new hole;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Address Both

TO The Editor Of WomaH's Page:
Dear MadAm-When sending out an invita-
tlon for wedding ls II proper TO put the names
OF husband and wife on the outside envelope
or only the wife'B nameH HENRY l..
Both outside and inside envelopes should
be addressed to both husband and wife. The
outside envelope has the address and the in
side simply the names
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

- fha Editor 81 HoAaaA's Page.
pea aladam Here i another use Tor the
arc11uinai f4h1lf.
VaHa the white meat from ccid ccqAeo "a p
IA HFan II from skin and alnew mince it hneg
4sifh s small portion Il coed auat ana rut Il
A8IIa. Hrllaa The bones E4t tAeiu lAt9 .taa-
4an Hflh s liltle 1ail pepa4r. Ef4ted nutnss
4al crates lemon rind e tnem simmer .ntti
.f< doaE aad bailer luA elee ne nlqee -
zEI0 ~ . aaIt4 Hnt Ha-. s4p tAtt-4 =
z.|I Eana IaEe ihem oez sa4 e.sn nail
81 4ItH Ita hIl asIff El ~ te#1N 4al
$50 .f... IS . nau. .a- tiI#a 0HHaI 1a alaE ll
4f44n eaaeIrH HA' 4la
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
removing Machine OlI stalns

70 The Editor OF WoBEan's PAGE
Dear Madam have handsome linen pillow.
ease which IL spotted with machine oil. How
can I remove the BpotH3 (Ars,l j, g.
Dampsn the spots with ammonia, then
wash them out with pure white soap. first
with cold. then with hot water,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
THE WoMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters and questions "omtod M department must bo a side Of
Philadelphia.
o p Is o
n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Ten Cards


TO the Editor OF WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam received cards today which
read 'hir, and Mrs Charles JamaH' on one
line and right under this 'MlHs George (whO
Is the sister OF Mrs. JameBl and In the left cdr
ner was Friday January D. 4 until O'Clock.
should | annwer this invitation or what should
HERBERT,
The invitation In for tea. II is not GUS
tomary to acknowledge tea cards before
the day OF the tea, II you go, take with
you your visiting cards and leave three on
the tray at the entrance, a card for each
person who has invited you II you do not
go. mall three cards on that day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
rY OF USEFUL HINTS FOR THE HONE-POST-C
MY MARRIED LIFE
"Grace by Name and Grace bv Nature"
BY ADELE GARRISON

sTNHfs surely must be the place, Diclsy."
Il said as we rounded n sudden turn on
shore road. and caught sight OF a quaint
structure that seemed 10 belong to the six
toenth century rather than 10 tho twentieth.
Diclty whstled. "Weii What do you want
TO know about that7' he demanded Of the
horizon IN general
Hungry as we were after our d,sappoint-
ment In finding Putnam Manor Inn closed
and for rent, dashlng our hopes OF obtaining
warm dinner after our tramp through the
woods surrounding Marvin, We could not
hurry into the house before u.s.
II don't care n we never eat" exclaimed
Dieky. Il want TO give this the once-over
before I go In"
The shakespearean House, said
slowly The caretaker at the inn said
this was copy OF ShakeBpeares bouse.
DO you suppose II really isT'
mot an exact copy" returned Dicky ~
rather think the builders idea must have
been TO build the house as near like the
birthplace AZ he could. Then he has added
a balcony or two Of the Elzabothan period
for good measure. But II certainly IL o
wonder Imagine finding anything IKE
this set down here among these regula-
ton two.story yand-bath horrors"
The little brown house with Its balconies
projecting from unexpected places and It's
lattice work cunnlngly outlined against ita
walls, was we'll worth looking at Espe-
cially attractive was tiny portico pro
jectlng from one corner
you might imagine the immortal VIII
liam himself would walk out OF the entrance
In another minute" said DiclSy.
Don't YOU think we ought TO go In In
stead Of standing outside staring like thia2'
ventured Perhaps they will be Of
Tended by our looking the house over like
this"
offended Not they, Anybody owning
an unusual house like this would be offend
cd II you didn't look It over" commented
Dioky, shrewdly. However, Htn with you
on the subject OF going In. I'm ravenous."
~ do hope this Mrs. German will be
willing TO serve us a dinner" I returned.
leave her to me-" said Dicky. darby.
as II no were contemplating demanding a
meal at pistols point,
comely English woman Of about forty
years opened the door in answor TO Dicky's
sounding OF the quantity carved knocker
lie lifted his hat with courtly bow as
he saw her
I'VE were told at Putnam Manor that we
might be able to got dinner here" he began.
I'VE came down from tho city this morn
ing expecting that the inn would be open.
But we found T. closed, and we are very
hungry. Would IT, be possible for you 10
accommodate us7"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS INQUIRIES

1. Christmas gifts should be Acknowledged ms
soon as possible after Christmas Days never
longer than week should clapse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

B. The best timo to give n party for children
between the ages Of nine and twelve In from
1 until o'clock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
After Christmas

Showed over with tho moonlight.
or turning back the noon light,
Down through the grooves or space
Earth swung It's old slow way.
But. thronglng the rim OF heaven,
Angels from morn till even
Watched earth with reverent pace,
Silent its orbit. trace
Cradle wherein God lay.
Charles l.. O'Donnell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

2. 1t is unnecessary to send written acknovl.
edEments OF Christmas cards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
Brand-New Babies

Tho Evening Ledger viii print free of
through ,groner .ehnpnelg. Address brand.
New Babies" Evening Ledger, O06 Chestnut
street. Name aud address and, whsn possi-
Bile, Telephone number Of sender must 40
company each notice so sent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

4. When preparing French-frlond potatoes
they should be first soaked In cold water, then
Immersed n moment In hot water and dried on
eheesseloth. II this Ia done before frying they
will be soft inside and crisp and brown on the
autsfde
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
ToDAY's INQUIRIES
.. what Is meant by "do luxe
appeared In Saturday. paper

I. How can mushrooms DO tested 10 dstcrmlne
whether they arc edible or polsoDous7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

2. To fry onions until they are tender and
brown without burning, slice them thin. place
IN the frying pan with lprd, then cover them
with cold water and allow Il TO come 60 %
boil. boiling bflskiy until the water has eyapo-
ratedi then allow The onions 10 FRY In the
lard which remains In the pan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
LUCK's PRESENT sMILE


had never seen DiclSy's manner more
winning. Yot tho woman hestated per
ceptibly before answering him Looking at
her closely. i Bnw that her eyes were red
from weeping, and that there were traces
of tears on her lasheB. | recalled that AZ
she opened the door 1 had heard the sound
of an upstairs door closing. Intuitiyey |
felt that this Mrs. German must be In sore
trouble. | knew nstinctively that II was
not her own sorrow. but that of her sister,
tho beautiful girl whom wo had last seen
gallantly trampng the country road and
whom Diciy had so wished to engage as n
model.
/ could not tell how / knew this, yet I
was as sure OF 1t as II tho woman before
me had told me all OF her troubles. She
had recovered herself by the time had flu
ished my mental survey Of her and Hho
beckoned us In.
II think we shall be able to give you n
fairly good dinner" she said with Il simple
directness that pressed me- MY husband
went fishing yesterday and have some
very good pan fish, and some fresh oysters
II you are very hungry ] can give you the
oysters almost at once, and II will not take
very long TO broil the flsh, Then, II YOU
care for anything like that. we had an old
fashioned chicken pie for our own dinner.
There IL plenty OF II still hot II you wish
to try IT,"
Madam" Dicky bowed again. Chicken
pie is our long suit and we are also very
fond OF oysters and fish. Just bring us
everything you happen to have In the
house and can assure you we Will do full
Justice to H."
She smiled and went TO the foot OF the
staircase, which had n mahogany stair rail
carved exquisltely
"Grnce," she called melodlously. There
are two people here who will take dinner.
win you show them into my room, so they
can lay aside their wraps?'
Without waiting for an answer, she mo-
toned us TO the staircase.
MY sister win take care OF you" she
said. and hurried out OF another door,
which we realized must lead TO the kitchen.
Dlcky and / looked at each other when
she had left US.
'"rhe beautiful unknown" Dlcly said In
a stage whisper TRY 10 get on the good
side OF her Madge, II I can get her to
pose for that set of outdoor illustrations
Fillmore wants. me fortunes made, and
hers, too" he burlesqued.
nudged him to stop talking. | have Il
very quick ear, and | had heard light
footstep In the hall above us As we reached
the top OF the stairs the girl OF whom we
were talking met us.
acknowledged unwillngly to myself
that she was even more beautiful than she
had appeared on the train. She was gowned
in u white linen skirt and white MILDLY"
with white tennis shoes and white stock
inKs. Her dress was most Unsuitable for
the winter day, although the house was
warm, but with another flash OF remem-
branee OF my own past prIvations realized
the reason for her attire. This costume
could be tubbed and ironed II II became
soiled II would stand good deal Of wear
Her other clothing must be kept In good
condition for the times wifen she must go
outside OF her home.
A SINKING HEART
But II she had known OF DlclSy's mission
and gowned herself accordingly she could
t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

1. When place cards are provided. should the
guests tako them away with them7
e. when tho crumbs removed from the
tnbe7
s. Should watch chain be worn with
dress suit?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

,. To prevent custard from ourdlnE place tho
sustard caps In u pan half filled with cold
water instead OF hot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

.. How can brOuzca bo cleaned without inIur-
iaE their appearanceY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26
A SINKING HEART

But II she had known OF Dloly's mission
and gowned herself accordingly she could
not have succeeded better In satisfying his
artistic eye Hs stared at her open-mouthed
as she spoke a conventional word OF greet
ing, and showed us into a bedroom hung
with chintzes and bright with the winter
sunshine.
'-rhs bathroom 10 Just opposite" she
said as she left the room after Strengthening
a shade and pulling a couple OF chairs
nearer the window. ''You VIII find fresh
towels and soap II you wish them"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-26

Other 1ur Garments at
Ubs Same Large RsOuttiuns
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-16
SPARKS FROM OTHER ANvILs.

Colored folks should remember
that they have hard row to hoe
and they should hoe it.
Practice politeness towards white
folks and you will inyoluntarily prac-
tice it towards colored ones
Death is only dean" Some
white folks believe in making some
other folks have these dreams.
Colored folks. do not initiate the
follies aud foibles of tire bad white
folks. Tread in the footsteps of the
good cnes.
Don't forget that the names OF our
white friends in the Southland are
Legion and we have not yet learned
the names of our white enemies.
Colorad folks. be polite to white
people aud teach your children to be
the same way Remember that just
as YOU act towards white folks. you
should act towards colored ones.
" t'19 YOU STE NHt'itu lp4hS acting
outrageously. look out and You will
dna tha' hey are initiating some
white folks that they have seen act
ing in The same way
Colored folks who are not ready
and willing to stand up for their
rights regardless of the consequences
70 themselves, are net worthy OF
those rights DO not forget that.
4 man should always be glad to
80 home So many Of these Chris
hans heseabouts say that Heaven is
he!c home. bat they "ruu like the
dickens when you talk OF sending
them thore.