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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

savers, but good investments in com
mercial way, for even COWS give more
milk IL they are kept In screened stables
and cool sheds and protected from the
maddening attacks Of flies Indeed, when
we come to analyze the matter Il is really
surprising how many Of our so.called
luxuries and seif-indulgences and even
extravagances are following screens into
! the same category as health-preservers
and efficiency increasers.
IF you have not wire screens and can't
AFFORD them, or your landlord thinks he
can't afford them. cotton mosquito-bar
screens will serve admirably for one sea-
SON.
"If you have no handy man to make
frames for these improvised screens, you
can tack the mosquito netting right onto
the window casing outside. This any one
who can balance on step ladder and hit
a tack on the head-instead Of her thumb
can put up. In any case, the screen
or mosquito netting should cover the
whole window; cotton mosquito netting
tackled over all the window Is far better
than one of those wretched little compro-
ers only half window or even slips in
and out under the sash and leaves com.
Portable little runways at the top, bot.
tom and sides for the flies to go in and
out"
The choice of food, according to Doctor
Hutchinson, plays big part In the hap.
piness of ones summer. It is an erro.
neous idea that we do not need much food |
at this season. 1t is quite true that some |
meats and fats can be easily dispensed |
with when the hot weather arrives, but |
this does not mean that ones rations can |
be cut down to a war prisoners portion.
There are more grouches and wet blankets
In the world as the result of undertaking
than of overlooking.
Never forget" writes the doctor, that
when there is real work to do you must
shove coal under your boilers to do It
WITH MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
When You Sew

Spring and summer bring plenty of sew
ing for the household, and sewing. when
done with regard for getting the dresses
finished. and nothing else, gives the house
keeper many hours work of "redding up"
There are several little time and labor
savers about the sewing room that might
help to diminish the labor
For instance. a small thick board. stud.
ded with nails. may be used to hold all
spools. This shows all the various shades
of silk at a glance, and keeps the thread
from becoming rough and tangled with the
scissors.
Every well-appointed sewing room has
several kinds Of scissors, from the very
tiny stork variety 10 large kitchen shears
These should always be kept sharp, for
nothing can spoil a gown so efficiently as
dull scissors.
Last of ALL sheet spread over the tAOOr
under the cutting and fitting place will
catch most OF the threads 1t may be rolled
up and emptied In a minute.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
RevarnIshing old Violins

y note your answer 10 s, f. IN the
Corner. You viii do the musical world
: 1a1aot by going much more strongly
against reyarnishing yiolins. Fully one
half OF the old treasures left by the
Violin makers OF Cremona and Bresca
music store has its genuine italian
violin sarnished. and al are equally
ruinoua. Workers in the musical instru-
menf trade want money as others do
and are tempted 20 please the unlnitiated
Moreover. tha greatest beauty OF a dne
old violin is the wear on It's Varnlsh Beg
ana imnlore your correspondents 70 leave
hna ViolIns IS they are a German factory
1ddIa Is not musical instrument, and as
a e only good . look az. may be fampsred
neser c0NNoIssEuR."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
IF YOU CAN'T co AWAY,
VACATE AT HOME, M'LISS SAYS
Learn the Art of Keeping Cool and Being Com
Portable Despite Fierce Summer Blazes
Some Ways to Do 1t

"VOUR views on separate vacations for
= husbands and wives" writes CORE
npondent, "are exceedingly interesting,
but why not send along a word OF cheer
and bit of advice to those of us who
don't even get the proverbIal two weelxs7''
The working person who doesn't get a
meagre two weeks out OF the annual SO
ought to change her Job. On the face Of
Il this sounds high-handed and imprac-
tical, but it's really good advice. The
very word recreation" indicates what a
vacation does to one. Those who never
take them diminish their efficiency at an
alarming rate. Indeed. II might not be
going too far to say that holding your
Job depends on the annual surcease from
labor that you take More and more wise
people are coming to realize that 1t Is
quite as important to know how to play
as to know how to work.
But of course taking a vacation does
not necessarily mean leaving town and
setting ones self UP In an expensive hotel,
~ Is quite possible to spend an enjoyable
vacation at home, and now is the time
to prepare for It.
Two essential factors in successful
vacation spent at home are, first of ALL
to keep cool in the face of scorching heat;
and, secondly. to be comfortable "exter-
nally and internally, bodily and men.
tally" to quote DIR. Woods Hutchinson, in
spite of the season.
ot course, as first step toward |
making yourself comfortable in the sum. |
mer," he writes in a current number of |
Good Housekeeping, 1T goes without say.
Ing that you will put screens over all |
the windows and doors of your house and |
screen In at least one wide porch. Since
we discovered that malaria is carried by
and by no other means, and
that flies carry typhoid, summer dysen.
terry and other infectious diseases, screens
have been lifted out Of the class of mere
comforts and luxuries and have become
necessities of life and health. Also screens
nave been found to be not only life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

women Uho tDt5h help tDtth their
dress problems should address all COM
municdtions to the Fashion Erpert,
care Of the Editor OF the Womdn'8
Page, Evening Ledger.
It's wise woman who knows how to
choose her summer frocks with the wealth
of material that the shops are putting out to
tempt her-wonderfully sheer sprigged
volleS and organdies for afternoon and eve-
ming wear and stripes and plaids, the gay
est of the gay, for street and sport occa-
sion.
Though crisp organdie Is the material par
excellence for smart summer wash dresses,
there are numerous other materials which
are just as charming and less expensive
Beauty of material and fineness of work.
manship cannot redeem an Ill chosen frock,
however.
This season is one of admirable simplicity
both in colorlng and in style. The simpler
the froclI and the more charming the IA.
brlc-whether 1t is voile, crepe, batlste or
net-the better
Dear Madam wish you could suggest some
thing pretty for tr me to S wear % on hot DAY days
terial. II is not for good: It Is to be a morning
frock. I have red hair and blue eyes, and am
Also, how e" clean the the white MORE collar
dark green sa,L. and il perfectly clean. but the
esG avad 90 it, not want 10 nave 10 'fSo I'll
Wolfe would serve you well for morning
wear. There are all sorts of fancy voiles-
checked, striped cross-barred, plaid, flow
cred and conventional designs. With your
coloring, a chartreuse or Nile green self
plaid or a Quaker gray voile would look
charming. Any of the iowered or conven-
tional designs would suit you, II they have
tan, blue, lavender. green or white in them.
Avoid all rose shades.
Clean your collar with gasoline. OF
course, the gasoline must be very clean, or
it will ruin your collar. Rub 1t on with a
soft cloth, taking care to remain far away
from fire of any kind.
Dear Madam-I am going 10 buy a sweater
for sports this summer at the seashore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Incipient tuberculosis

Just what does ''incipient" tuberculosis
mean? If no germs are found in the spu-
tum of such a patient, is she likely to trans
NIT the disease to others who come casually
in contact with her? Can she transmit 1t
under any conditions? Would 1t be un-
wise to allow a well person to occupy a
room recently used by such a patient if
the room is clean. we'll aired and lighted,
and the former occupant was scrupulous In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
The Last Passenger Pigeon

A. e. Is wrong in saying that the last
passenger pigeon died in Washington. ID
c., about year ago. The last OF the
specie was female which belonged to the
Cincinnati Geological Garden She died
over year ago There has been for years
standing offer OF $1,000 to any one who
would produce pair OF these birds or find
a nest with eggs in II. The writer saw the
lone specimen OF this beautiful bird a few
months before she died. AS late as the
seventies car load OF the dead bodies OF
these birds was shipped from Petoskey,
Mich'. TO Eastern cities, where the flesh was
considered fine delicacy @. L. NJ"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Banana and Orange Desserts

Il have tried I, MS recipe for filed cook.
les and they are fine, win some kind
reader send a recipe for spice cookies? In
return l ofrer one for banana dessert: Slice
bananas lengthwise; sprinkle with finely
chopped walnut sauce. Beat one egg white
stin' sweeten with powdered sugar, with
lemon juice to flavor. Orange dessert: Cut
In half seedless oranges; scoop out the mem.
brane; cut the oranges into cubes, and mix
with bananas and pineapple all placed In
the half orange skin Use the same sauce
as for banana dessert Dainty as well as
good l hope l have complied with the
rules. Best wishes for the Corner.
TX Ne"
We are fortunate lately in the receipt OF
new and attractive recipes The two con.
trtbuted by X. Me, are not whit behind
those which preceded them. win she favor
US again and often2 The recipe for which
she asks will be sent in by sisters ia the
fine art Of dainty cookery. We are almost
ready TO give personal guarantee TO that
effect. You see, we know our constituency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Asks for Quilt Pieces

''WnI you please give my name to Maria
W.. who wants names for quilt pieces?
should be glad to have some. or win you
give me her name and address, so that
may write to her myself2 L. A. G."
The bountiful store OF pieces donated by
Maria W. was distributed among earlier
applicants before we heard from you. /
am asking now for a fresh supply ex-
pressly for yourself. You shall hear from
them as soon as We receive an offer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
For the Hair

Here's another suggestion for a dry
shampoo: Part the hair into separate
strands. then brush in a mixture of corn
meal and orris root. equal parts. Get the
powder thoroughly rubbed into the hair, al
lowing it to remain there for an hour or SO.
1t may then be brushed out with long, even
strokes, holding the body OF the brush in
the palm of the hand to give force. This
keeps the hair from becoming too oily in
hot weather, as the head is likely 70 per-
spire and cause oiliness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Use for Crackers

Don't throw stale crackers or cracker
crumbs away. There is a use for almost
everything around the kitchen IL one has
the patience to discover It,
The particular use for stale crackers is
this; When the salad course is served
crackers and cheese usually accompany m
: nothing better is at hand, try browning
tne cracker dust In the oven with bit OF
melted cheese poured over IT,. This NAV he
rolled into small balls with butter curriers'
and served on the side OF the salad plate,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

them and even act as their unpaid but very
inuustrious press agents.
When will such gross superstition cease7
Existiins s,,ins among the ignorant and the naturally
see: as we do In unfortunately only too many
INSTANCES, father. mother, sons and daughters
OF respectable families. the slaves Of such we
san,o,h n,nSe come to the conclusion that there is
ates such imposition and fraud.
Sopody on Gods earth see into the future
ana thank God that this is
Dear MLiss-Your suggestion ''yacation
snouid be separation time" for married folks
together to q mountain resort one week visiting
the poys distant friends? Do you think this
ONE INTERESTED.
A girl should not go away with a young
man to visit his friends, unless the hostess
is also a friend of hers, and individual
invitations have been issued to them. or
course, the hostess, If she is not married.
should at least be old enough to be a
chaperone.
Committees vote for Brandeis was partisan
voted ~ ' So''ttit y zee
The Senate Judiciary Committee recon-
mended the confirmation of Louis d. Bran
deis as Supreme Court Justice on a strict
party vote of 10 to s, 10 Democrats voting
Tor him and g. Republicans against him.
Those for him were: Culberson, Over.
man, Hoke Smith, Shield, OGorman. Ash
urst, Reed. Walsh, Chiffon and Fletcher,
Those against him were: Clark, Borah.
Cummins, Works, Nelson. BrandeEee, Dill
lingham and Sutherland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER,

TO the song, Jump into the wagon and
wen all take ride we'll remember
that much of the song as sung by the clown.
Dan Costello, at the first circus in our little
town away back in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Cos.
tello died in Cincinnati only a couple Of
years ago. also remember the words For
Uncle sam Is rich enough to give us all q
farm, but do not recoIlect that II was a
part OF the other song. The lines were
doubtless inspired by the enactment of the
homestead law by Congress about that time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Saving the Fingers

The tip of a kid glove finger may be
stretched over the knob on the lid of pots
and pans. This to prevent burning the
fingers when they are lifted from the stove.
And you can use the same stunt for the
handle of the coffee or tea pot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Crocheting Directions Wanted

"DLEASE ask readers If any of them
i could give me directions how to crochet
q round yoke pattern for a nightgown.
can do straight lace, but don't know how
to round 1t. CHARLOTTE NJ. B."
Should any kindly reader wish TO be-
come your teacher, your address is at her
service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
CHILD LABOR ACT
Lessons PERCENTAGEOF OF
JUVENILE MLITERACY
Large Decrease in Number of
Boys and Girls of Tender
Years Engaged in Indus
trial Pursuits
LAW coNsERvEs HEALTH
HoJD Child Labor LdD
Has Affected philadelphia

Boys and girls stay in school until
they can read and write.
Children with sore eyes get glasses
before they go to work.
No pupil under 16 years who has
not reached the sixth grade receives
working papers
Less than half as many youngsters,
get labor certificates as compared
with those of previous year.
Illiteracy is disappearing among
younger children.
Application of the act has caused
hardship in only few cases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
The Useful Lemon

Let your wilted vegetables stand in
pan OF ice water. 10 which you have added
the Juice OF lemon. Lemon juice is in
valuable about the kitchen for securing
ivory knife handles, whitening potatoes
while they are boiling, and as a substitute
for vinegar when the latter is not at hand.
Never be without few lemons in the
Kitchen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Sardine Sandwiches

If sardines are mashed to paste with
their own oil and a taste of lemon Juice.
they may be made into delicious sand
wiches. This is much more enjoyable be.
cause they are easier to handle than the
split fish sandwiches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

Doetor Brady will answer all signSd letter.
pertaininE 10 Health. ~ your 1uesp2,h, 2,h,.n,gh m
these columns; N not, u win be answst1Is anns ~
personally IN stamped, addressed envetiHposs envetiH,ps osos
lndividuaI cases or make diagnoses., 1bs
dress DR. william Brady, care OF '"o
ENeninE Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

1
a
cs-bar little hat which
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

All eommunIeations addressed to Marion
sddssssd sSSsOps n'2f and cppnDs Of 'f sho
aIticle In which You aTe Interesfed Persons
Wishing to aid In the charitable work OF the
II. III. ,C,, should write Marion Harland, In
care OF this paper for addresses of those
them, communicate direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
To Prevent Mold

Remember this hen canning time comes
around; II few drops OF glyeeFine are
put on the edges OF fruit Jars before the
lid Is screwed on the contents Of the Jars
viii not have mold on top.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
WAR GREATEST FACTOR IN INSANITY;
NO MAN WHOLLY SANE SAYS EXPERT
~ WILLIAM A. BRADY, M. D.

disposing OF all expectoration7 II not. ~.
can be done TO make the room safe Pnf
Answer-Incplent means first stars =
the patient is conscientious In the dIsr,.z.,,
of sputum, handkerchief, etc. and h ~
realizes that she must never kiss anvhes.a
nor sneeze, or cough except In her handxSs
chief, there is no danger in casual cos,et.,
with her. Only by prolonged intimate ,,,st cos
tact would there be a chance for trsva
mitting the disease. Assuming the ross- ,,s-
was well washed with soap and water +
is perfectly safe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Time O. Roses

It was not in the winter
Our loving lot was cast;
1t was the time of roses
we pluck'd them as we pass'd.
That churlish season never frown,d
on early lovers yet:
o, no, the world was newly orown,d
with flowers when first we met
Twas twilight, and I bade you 70.
But still you held me fast;
II was the time of roses
We pluck'd them as we pass'd
Thomas Hood,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Wants . German Bible

do you know OF any one having
German Bible or New Testament in Ger
man? should like much to obtain one.
IDA L. s."
I have often had occasion to remark
that, up to date. nobody has ever applied
In vain TO the Corner for a copy OF the
Word of Life. Your appeal will not, we
are sure. be an exception to the rule We
register II confidently in this persuasion.
Bibles in almost every language may be
had from the Bible Society. But some
body viii send you one for loves sake"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

Dear MLiss-Please tell me what a hIxh.boy
~, ;aion also iow-boy and to what period do
tney pelonsf INTERESTED.
IA high.boy is a tall chest of drawers,
usually double, standing on legs. A low-boy
u smaller article of furniture. 1t is sci.
9om taller than four feet, however Some.
times the lower section of a high.boy Is
spoken or as a low-boy. They belong to the
Colonial period
Pear MLiss-In your articles on the sery-
I am SORRY that you did not touch upon the one
pnese OF the subject which. in my opinion, has
more 70 DO with the discomfort OF servants than
any other. 1t is children who are permitted 10
give orders to domestics.
know OF nothing more humiliatng or more
eontributory to the unhappiness OF servants
tnan this: lmpudent, impertinent little children
are allowed to talk to their nurses as though
they were dogs and come into the kitchen with
InuD0, this; MARY or Button my dress,
Ellen, with never please to soften the
think that more servants leave otherwise
good homes on this account than on any other
Mothers think II is cute of their Offspring to
sro%s the Uses Es spEhty airs that
all viii put up with II. O. g. t.
Dear MLigH-I am glad to see you devotinE
attention to the most interruptions blood suckers
that prey upon the public-the alleged fortune
When I first came to this country. one of the
tninga that surprised me most the adver-
i,.h uaehments of mediums spirtuallsts and other
thouKht, the American people cannot be as
they place any faith whateyer. in the ''predc.
large percentage OF people who are ordinarily
resAroed as Intelligent have absolute faith In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01

4 viii tell of q simple ear tube for :
dest person. almost toe simple 10 Try. and
within the reach ok any one. Take paper
q pnsfehoara tabe IA which pictures etc,
are sens lhroush TIE mail Cover 4. neatly
viii piees Of black six ar caiito. aew
GaI4a ribbons o.. 80 that 4 Hln always Be
convenient = ase When oue wishes 70
hear iazt apply fhe end % tha aeaf ear,
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
Letters to the Editor of the womnn's Page

Of nm or, d
Of the "'0 y" O"o euo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-01
THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

Women Uho wtsh help ptth their
dress problems should address all com.
municdtions to the Fashion EEpert,
care of the Editor Of the Womdns
Page, Evening Ledger.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-08
GERMAN ZEPPELIN
base ENDANGERED
English Drive on Somme
May Put End TO London
Air Raids
HANGARS MAY BE
LOST TO GERMANY
BY WILBUR 5. FORREST.

Omitted Press Stan correspondent
LONDON, Nov. S.-The great Anglo
French offensive on the Somme in
northern France today has direct
bearing on future Zeppelin raids on
England.
This hint was given to the United
Press today by a British ofhcia in a
position TO know.
II the Anglo French forces on the
Somme drive a wider and deeper
wedge into the German line, the entire
line must eventually fan back
straighten itself This would mca
that the All ed aerial bases i'm north
ern France would also move forward
The natural sequence Is that German
military and aviation bases both in
Belgium and across the Rhine. be-
come from a strategical and military
point OF WOW, more legitimate object
ives for Allied air sQuadrons. Hither-
TO All ed air forces have been able TO
make long distance raids. but not
heavy ones.
The great Zeppelin hangers in Bel
GUM including those now under con
struction and those in Germany from
which the present raiding Ieppel ms
operate. will become practically use
less to Germany
According TO expert opinion here 81
S not illogical to believe that these
hangers and their contents, under
such conditions, would be total 'oss
unless the German move them TO
safer places Safer places IN this in
stance would mean far into the i'm
terror Of Germany Thus all present
calculations concerning the Zeppelin
radius Of action. atmospheric condi-
tons and other scientific problems Of
Zeppelin raids on England would have
to be made over again. Even the
rad us Of the great suDerZeppolin
would be seriously cut down and the
smaller type OF airship probably
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-08
STRIKE OF SOUTH AMERICAN
NURSES WITH 1876
PATIENTS Is BEATEN
IN MD LnIted Press.

BY The United Press.
BUENOS AIRES. Oct Is. - (By
Mai)-The city authorities today be
lieve they have beaten the strike Of
nurses in the Buenos Aires munich
pa hospitals
The walkout resulted from the al
tempt to substitute women for men
nurses. II was cOntended that the
former were better than the latter
who we're gradually being replaced
as women were graduated from the
local school for nurses. In an ef-
fort to compel abandonment OF this
system. the men nurses struck. leav-
ing 4,645 patients temporarily un-
cared for
Sisters Of Charity. medical students
and other volunteers rallied TO the
aid of the women nurses already in
the service and now the city officials
say the change from men to women
nurses has been made for good.
though they we're forced to affect ii
sooner than they had originally in
tended.