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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

Readers tcho desire help trith their dres,
problems iriH address communications 10 The
Fashion Expert, care Of the Editor Of tn.
Womdn's Page the Evening Ledger.
From now on l take exception to the
statement that there's no such thing as a
new style, For | know there is. There S
n brand new method of trimming dresses
that has never been used before. It's some
thing that we would never dream of. but
the proud owner of the novelty informs
me in an awe-struck whisper that before
the winter is over this queer decoration will
be quite the vogue.
Guess il? You coudn't-not in a thou
sand years. For even when you see it you
hesitate to believe your eyes. But, never
theless. you can hold yourself prepared for
the shock, for oilcloth-trimmed frocks are
surely coming
Yes, plain, shiny, household oicoth, the
kind you put the kitchen table. And
on frocks that wear Paris label inside
Paris does all things artlstcaly, and she
has achieved results with olcloth very
much like those we got last season with our
leather-trimmed and straw-trimmed gar
ments
If oddity is to be recommended as de-
slrable. these dresses and wraps are the
smartest of the smart.
Dear Madam am going to Niagara Falls
What kind OF an evening dress and what kind
of an afternoon dress would be appropriate?
have have blue eyes % and dark hair What " coors f
ciated, G. II. X
You will need dressy blouse and sew
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Chicken a La King

Please tell me what Is chicken a la King?
have seen II upon the menus of restaurants and
hotels and have hesitated to eat It. because no
two dishes under that name look alike.
IGNORAMUs
It Is a man who fires the question at tbs.
woman put the same query, in substance,
three years ago, l copy verbatim the an
swer made TO her l have no later intelli-
gence relative to chicken la King at hand !:
From Mrs. Larned's The New Hostess of
Today l extract n recipe for chicken
creamed la King that may be what you
are looking for: Marinate two cups Of
chicken, cut into slivers In French dressing
for an hour and drain. Cook two table,
spoons of butter with one small green
pepper, shredded, Add a cup of fresh mush-
rooms, sliced thin, and add two sliced
truffes saute In butter, half a teaspoon of
grated onion and two tablespoons of flour.
When 1t bolls, add n cup of milk a little
salt. paprika a dash of nutmeg and the
chicken Boil again. add tablespoon of
chopped capers. two beaten yolks mixed
with three-fourths of cup of thick cream
and quarter of a cup of creamed butter
Add few drops of lemon juice. dust with
paprika and serve garnished with trangles
of puff paste.'" AS you see, this is an
elaborate and expensive recipe, but II will
yield excellent results. Readers may supply
us with simpler way of preparing "a la
King"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

came to see a girl that he did not bring
her flowers or candy or a book. 1t was
a gracious little acknowledgment Of
though not in any sense payment for
the pleasure he derived from her society.
Now, though a man may be entertain
ing thoughts Of matrimony, before he
even proposes he sends out deft feeler
to find out IL the woman of his choice
doesn't think engagement rings arrant
nonsense and foolish waste of money.
Women will have to progress very
much further than they have today be.
fore the sentiment in them becomes des.
located They may not care a continental
about books or flowers or candy or en-
gagement rings, but they just dote on the
sentiments that inspire those offerings.
Deprive them of those sentiments and
you take away from them one of their
greatest sources of JOY.
Perhaps the American girl bases her
Judgment of the American mans desira.
billty as an acquaintance on his capacity
for spending money, but may this not be
because he has allowed many of his
other attributes-those that constitute
charm in a Frenchman and fascination
in a Spanard-to atrophy?
At any rate, the calculating mink is
not any more typical of the American
womanhood than is the bespectacled
dow ly intellectual. so called, who slicks
her lair back in an uncompromsng knot
and wears clothes that are too ugly to
he common sense. The real American
rl may be found on the golf links or
TO tennis court. in the business office
or the studio. She is not too engrossed
with her work to be a bore and yet Is
taken UP with 1t to have her
body healthily occupied and her brain
hcalthily stimulated. She likes man
for what he is, not for what he gives her
Though 1 may add, paradoxically, that
If he doesn't give her anything, he prob.
ably is stingy and therefore runs small
chance of being we'll liked. MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
MAN WITH READY POCKETBOOK
RARE CREATURE, SAYS M'LISS
The Weaker Sex Are in Danger of No Longer
Being the Treated Sex," Due to Mans
Growing Stinginess

TROM a current magazine I Gull the
= following paragraphs, which even in
tropical weather are characterized to
make one grow hotter in the place where
ones collar ought to be.
The American conducts even his love
affairs on a business basis. He will for
give all womans injuries to himself, If
only she doesn't cost him too much.
"The American woman herself has
adopted the males business outlook on
life. Where French woman would call
. man charming; where a Spanish woman
would call him fascinating; where Ger
man woman would call him good, the
American Girl will say: He Certainly
Spends His Money.
THE typical American girls aim In
dealing with the male is not to see how
pleasing she can make her association
with him, but how much she can get out
e him. Hence the hard-faced, cold
blooded, calculating little minxes we find
in our cafes, who taking advantage of the
males craving for female society, sells
that society to him on basis of so.much-
wine, so many kisses; so many taxi cabs,
10 much love"
/ rise to question, though due to baro-
metrical conditions the effort is no in
considerable one. whether the hard.
faced. cold.blooded. calculating little
minxes we find in our cafes" are typical
American girls.
am ready TO admit that many Amer!
can men project business into their social
relations with women and I believe the
type which looks at his poclIetbook be-
fore he looks at a girl in on the steady
increase.
A wiman must not cost man too
much in these days, otherwise he turns
eyes of favor on a cheaper girl. girl,
however, may spend large gobs of money
for dress, cosmetics and geegaws so that
she may appear more fair in her suitor's
eyes, but all this he accepts as his natural
due. Time was when a man seldom |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Fruit Salad Is Cooling

Marinate slices of fresh pineapple in
French dressing and arrange on a chop
plate or platter. leaving space enough In
the centre for lettuce. Around the outside
of the platter arrange thick slices of ba.
mana that have also been marinated in
French dressing. Place Maraschino cher.
ries here and there. Fill the centre space
with crisp cress and lettuce hearts. When
you make French dressing for this salad
use lemon juice instead of vinegar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Prune Whip

Everybody knows what a delicious sum-
mer dessert may be made Of fresh prtlnae
stoned and cooked and placed in a bakine
dish Pour over two cupfuls OF the same
q batter made OF three cups OF four. tbree
teaspeonfuls Of baking powder. a half tea
spoonful Of salt, two teaspoonfuls or melt
"a butter. ; cup OF sweet milk and Two
beaten eggs. Bake until the crust IS llghf
and s-r4w comes out Of Il elean seTye
With : sauce made Of ; eupfu of snear
Eznhsd HlfA Z half eapT1l Or butter. 80 Il
koxl oxeE ateamlns kettle and uhID Il
sha White oT an egg nnlH foalnx
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

Dear /. c.. today received the stamps
you so kindly sent me in response to
my letter in the Corner. am delighted
with them. l found many 1 did not have
OF course was especially glad to get those
I haven't been long collecting There are
number of my ,schoomates that are collect
ing stamps, and sometimes we trade our
duplicates. Every week we hold n stamp
club meeting at my house. l thank you
ever 80 much for the stamps. G.. M T."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Flowers for Conservatory

MAIN LINE-It Is a bit early 10 be
thinking about flowers and plants for the
conservatory display. OF course carna-
tions are always in order. Sweet peas can
be grown very well in shallow boxes about
two feet deep, set on the floor and flanked
with trellis work. Very desirable for this
purpose are the abutilOns, which are free
towering and do we'll for bedding In sum
mer, The Boule de Neige is pure white
and the Golden Fleece is a large pure vel
low. The Splendens is a brilliant red
These cost 10 cents each. The ananas or
pineapple, is one Of the most effective varie-
gated foltaged plants. The leaves are from
two 10 three feet long, with a central hand
OF bright green broadly margined with
rich creamy yellow and tinged with red
toward the closely serrate edges The
plants may be taken from time 10 time
from the greenhouse for special room deco
ration. Good-sized plants come at 81 each
The Amaryllis produces under the simnIest
conditions two or more spikes of large
tFumpet-shaped flowers OF gorgeous color
ing. The Empress of India Is vivid scarlet
with white stripes. 1t costs rs cents nar
bulb. The Jaeobean lily. AmarylIis Fornos.
sissima, is brilliant crimson The buIbs
cost Is cents each. Bay trees are verv
decorative. They are grown in tubs ana
are either pyramidal or standard tree shan4
according to size they vary In price from
81 70 $40, Cissus diseolor Is a beautiful
climber Tor conservatory use having mot-
tied green and crimson foliage They cost
quarter each. The old-fashIoned CamelIis
Japoniea are very desirable and NAV h.
had IN pink. rose white and yariegated col
oTings AZ f5 cents to $3.50 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
CLANS Are in Season

Have you ever made your own cocktail
sauce for clans and oysters? Here's a re.
liable recipe: Mix together a teaspoonful of
horseradish, one of tarragon vinegar a ta-
blespoonful of tomato catsup, a teaspoonful
of table sauce, four drops of tabasco sauce
n tablespoonful of lemon juice and pinch
of salt. Mix all thoroughly and set in
halved fresh green pepper. cleaned and
chilled. Set the CLAIMS around this on beds
of cracked ice, garnished with cress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Letter to the o the Womans Page
Of
the only.

Dear NJ Liss-Do you consider It cheap for
a girl to spend n Sunday Mt the seashore with
a man who Is paying attention to her, but who
is not yet engaged to her. -
Not II she knows the man we'll enough to
trust him. Madame Grundy says that
chaperon should accompany two people on
an excursion such as this. but Madame
Grundy was ever sour old dame. and if
a girl is level-headed it is not necessary
to heed all of her mandates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Wireless Distress Signal

Concerning the inquiry of b. relative to
the s. O. s. wireless call. as an ex-operator
II Is my pleasure to advise you that the sig
nails are an outgrowth of the old C, Q. D.
call, which meant Come quick Danger p"
Because of the frequent use of this call by
amateurs many boats were sent on wild
goose chases. Operators were then in
structed to disregard the old call and watch
and respond only to the new s. o. s. which
meant Stop other service d. w. L."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

Dear MrI.iss-Is there any preparation that
will take shoe stains out of white silk stock
tngs? HARRiEl'
Put teaspoonful of ammonia in basin
of cold water and let your stocking soak
in this for several hours then wash in
lulSewarm water with a pure white soap
Hot water will yellow your hosiery This
may not remove the stains altogether but
Il will fade them considerably
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Bloodstains on Corduroy

II. L. C-Bood stains may be easily
removed by washing with naphtha soap
then rinsing thoroughly. Corduroy isn't
harmed by laundering IL care is exercised
not to wiring II. Let 1t drip dry, placing on
n hanger. / removed blood stains from
green corduroy garment with naphtha soap.
If not successful at first, repeat.
READER"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Maple Ice Is Refreshing

cupful Of milk, three-quarters of CHIP
full of maple syrup, two eggs and a cuI)ful
of cream. First scald the milk in a dobble
boiler, then add the syrup and pour fver
the well-beaten eggs, Return all 10 1.-THE
boiler, cook until thick. strain. COOL add the
cream and freeze
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Her Lips

All OF the Joy In a wild birds nest.
All that God hid in a violet's breast,
All the soft wonder of twilight and star,
All that white caravans bring from afar,
All the wealth captured by Spain's fierct
ships
Frederick L. Knowles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Watch Your Step

Did you ever try the following treat
ment for tired, swollen feet? When you
get home, battle them in warm water and
toilet ammonia. Dry. then coat lightly with
vaseline, 1t makes the feet feel good be-
sides making you comfortable If you go on
a hike"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

:, Al communlcatIons addressed to Marion
nGElSnd ad1lH, should ra1 lncIoss u slammed self
oItloie IN which Sog are interested, Persons
wishing to aid In the charitable work OF the
IT. IT. C., should write Marion Hariund. in
care OF this, paper, for addresses OF those
them, communicate direct with those PARTIES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Carpet Cleaner

Some one asked for a CARPET cleaner.
l give mine: Four ounces of borax four
ounces salsoda four ounces ether, four
ounces of aqua ammonia, two cakes of white
soap. Dissolve the soap in two gallons of
boiling water, boraN in two gallons, soda in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Shelf Clothes Drier

new attribute TO the laundry il this
combination shelf and clothes drier. The
drler part is underneath; it slips In or
out when you want it. or STAYS pup be-
meath the shelf underneath when n 1t in
use. One always needs laundry shelf to
keep soap starch, blueing, etc, on. SO this
arrangement is doubly useful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

two gallons. Have the carpet thoroughly
clean and well busted, never dirty. Use
warm. Add ether and ammonia when ready
TO apply with brush. Wipe dry with a
cloth s. C. G".
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Red or Blue Coloring

Cochineal is harmless for red coloring
matter Crushed blueberry juice makes
the blue shade, This serves for icing and
ice creams.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Eggplants and Peppers

s. f.. Lit is too late to raise eggpants
and peppers from seed. You might get some
results before frost from pot-grown spec-
mems, though II may be difficult to buy
such plants this late. Ii were you I would
use the ground for some other crop, such
as Golden Bantam corn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Yellowing Sweet Peas

], B.-TwO causes may be ascribed for
your yellowing sweet pea vines Possibly
you are not cutting off the blooms every
day and the peas are maturing after which
the blossoming season ceases: or If you do
cut the blooms regularly il is probable that
your plants need lot of watering. Try
this.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Dividing Peonies

Dividing Peonies
r. T.. TIT will be best to delay dividing
the peonies till the late fall or, better st'll
the early spring. While it Is Wise to divide
them when the clumps become too large.
you cannot expect many blooms the follow
ing season. In fact. you may not get any
but later both quality and quantity will be
much improved II is best to divide in half
rather than in smaller sect .ons. Dig deeply
around the roots with the spade and en-
deavor to bring up with them as much dirt
as possible. Have generous, deep holes
ready and mix the soil to go about the
roots with some sand and about half the
quantity of thoroughly rotted stable manure.
which must be well Incorporated so that
the roots may not be burned. Place the
roots so that the crowns will be covered by
not more than two inches of soil. Put on
a good winter mulch of manure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
For Mildew

S. H APPLEToN-The best remedy for
mildew on gooseberries and phlox is a good
sprinkling of flowers OF sulphur, powdered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Planting Eyergreens

J. s. by all means defer planting
the evergreens till fall, and pretty late at
that say about November. order them
with good balls of earth about them. This
may cost a dollar more on dozen In
freight charges, but will be worth the ex-
ira cost. Buy two blue spruces, two arbor
vitae two cryptomeria dwarf Japan cedar)
and six retinsporas TO alternate with the
others The effect will be grand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
GARDEN QUERIES ANSWERED
By JOHN BARTRAM

The william" is an affected improvement
on willy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Youns Ladies ana Girls
swARTHsIokE. PA
The MANY LYON School
Young Men and BOYS
LANCASTER. PA.

FRANKLIN and MARsHALL ACADEMY. Box
AlS. Lancaster. Pa. Prepares boyA for leading
colleges and technical schools. FOR eat4leE
addTeas Tne PrineluAL
DEEOS, "a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13

Proportion of Bone Meal
HENRY C. T.-For lawn enrichment use
bone meal at the rate of five pounds TO 800
square feet. For dressing rows of growing
truck five pounds should be used on 400 feet
of row.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
BLAIR ACADEMY

Newton Academy. .sernt military. 65th year home
?. 5. Haaoa- FEiaelnals Rsx I. ksalea. \. >
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
Trouble With Geraniums
Spindling Cosmos

COSMOS LOVER-You can relieve tn
gangling condition of the cosmos by follow
ing advice to L. p. in this issue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-13
80 z! 75623&i32zs s653EiR38Es 3i3 2 =
Strayer,s Business College

Summer School open. Day and night. In
diyidual Advancement Charges moderate. Begin
now. sth and Chestnut Street. Walnut ss4.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-18
HUGHES STARTS ON
 SECOND TRIP TODAY.
Will Visit Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
 Wisconsin.

New York, Sept. 17.-Charles E. Hughes came to New York tonight from his summer home at Bridge hampton, preparatory to leaving early tomorrow for the second trip of his campaign. He will spend the entire day tomorrow enroute to Chicago and will deliver the first speech of his trip at Peoria, Ills, Tuesday morning.
 MT. Hughes will be gone two weeks, returning to New York October 1 for a three days rest before starting on his third and last campaign trip. The trip on which he starts tomorrow will take him through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. In addition he will make several speeches in New York state, one at Pittsburgh and one at Trenton, N. J.
 The number of speeches MT. Hughes will deliver on his trip will be much larger than on his transcontinental tour. His busiest day will be next Friday, in Indiana. There are thirteen cities and towns down for speeches or rear platform addresses on that date.
 Mrs. Hughes will accompany the nominee. The party will travel by special train.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-18
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
 OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES. Fourth Biennial Session is Being Held
 in Washington.

Washington, Sept 1.-The fourth biennial session of the National Con ference of Catholic Charities began at the Catholic University here today with an attendance of nearly 1000 delegates, representing Catholic chari- ty organizations in twenty-eight states. Meetings will continue three days.
 Most of today was devoted to pre- liminary discussion and the organiza- . tion of sections for individual con- sideration of various subjects Formal opening of the conference was cele- brated With solemn high mass by the Righ Rev. Thomas J. Shannon of Washington. ISte in the afternoon a reception to the delegates was held by Archbishop Bonzano, the Apostolic delegate.
 At a general session tonight ad- dresses were delivered by Edward J. McDermott Louisville. Ky; F. P Kenkel. St. Youis, and the Right Vev. D. c. Thomas. Baltimore. Mrs. S. K Wilson of Chicago. president of the Catholic Women's League, presided.
 The Superior Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which is hold ing it's annual sessions here in con- nection with the conference, today elected George J. Gillespie of New York it's president to succeed the late Thomas M Mulry
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-18

Chicago, Sept. 17-Nght members of an alleged bIackmail gang, charged with using the beauty of their women members and the fascinating powers of their male confederates to mulct wealthy men and women out of more than $250,Q0G are in custody of federal auth critics here today and will be taken to Philadelphia for trial. The band, including five men and three women, were arrested shortly before midnight last night in a raid by de- partmcnt of justice officials on a fash ionable South Side apartment hotel.
 FIeeced Men and Women.
 They are accused of f1eecing men and women of social prominence in Chicago, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia through organized efforts. Their scheme, according to Hinton C.. Clabaugh of the department of justice, was to compromise their victims and then blackmail them. Representations of department of justice officials is another charge against the men. The uenare said to have used the charms of their women confederates to win attention from rich men and then to have threatened their victims with prosecution under the Mann act.
 Those arrested gave the names of Henry Russell, Edward Donahue