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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
WOMEN NO LONGER FEAR
SHADES OF NIGHT, SAYS M'LISS
Number of Unaccompanied Damsels on Streets
After Dark Indicates Small Demand for
Protective Masculine Arm.

to
~ to oexistb pronounced?
of
sked
notceably
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had fallen
appointed call
had home
rustic of
o
But midnight o'clock
indicative the companonshp of their
o lighting
a a
of
Is o too trouble
perhaps
Negetatng
them than continually inviting
Of her
her enlarged
pay
But she any happier for it? doubt it,
Letters to the Editor of the woma Page
Address all communications "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
BE CAREFUL TO MAKE PROPER
SELECTION OF YOUR ARCH PROPS
By WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D.

II EADY-MADE arch supporters of vari-
IL Gus kinds are urged upon customers
by INSCRIPTIONS shoe dealers, not because
the dealers have the necessary skill to
advise treatment for foot troubles, but
because the traffic is so very profitable,
One would not permit a clothing mer-
chant to advise one to wear a spinal
brace. yet the tailor knows fully as much
about the treatment of spinal troubles as
the shoe dealer knows about the treat
ment of foot troubles. In one aggressive
store an "orthopractic" specialist is EN-.
ployed. and his employer announces that
the young gentleman is a graduate" The
young gentleman recently showed us his
diploma" He also showed us his
course Of study"-which consisted Of six
lessons" or rather six lectures, all Of
which could be read in say an hour,
Think OF that for a while before you sub
init to shoe-store treatment for your
arch trouble.
Alluring statements relative TO painful
feet" weak andes" broken arches"
fallen arches etc, are placed before the
public TO attract customers for these eX-
pensive appliances, Customers in some
shoe stores are graphically told of the mar
Velous cures effected by the particular
prop or appliance the dealer wishes to
sell, and perhaps warned of the dis
astrous effects of neglect Of an imaginary
falling OF the arch. But perhaps we
speak with bad grace OF this kind Of
fraud. Some physicians when consulted
by patients suffering with foot trouble
confess themselves incompetent by saying,
Get a pair OF arch supporters"
Patients are constantly applying for
treatment who have worn arch props for
years, trying all the notifications the
shoe clerk could think Of. and suffering
all the time. The reason they have been
so long deceived Is that the prop or sup
port seemed TO offer considerable relief
when first applied. But this relief was
always temporary, and soon the old
trouble was as bad or worse than before
OF course the support weakened the
muscles and ligaments, when worn for
several months, and the original weakness
Was only exaggerated, so that the victim
became steady customer a slave to the
prop.
In the great majority OF cases Of actual
arch weakness or fiat foot or pronated
foot (the earliest stage OF HAT FOOT. arch
supporters are Unnecessary and injurious.
The patient requires general treatment,
and scientific advice about the toning up
and development Of the weakened mus
cles and ligaments. Massage, certain ex-
erclses. and above all. the adoption Of
proper shoes, win give permanent relief #
anything can. In pronounced cases moth
ing less than surgery can effect a cure
To wear an arch prop. Of any kind OF
material whatever, Tor a prolonged period
Is as wrong as IL would be to bind a weak
arm 10 splits for an indefinite time-and
as disastrous
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Address Meddinr Inritntions

Dcdr Deborah RuSh--A friend of mine
is sending out invitations for her we'd
ding and asked mo to write to you TO
ask II she should write MIR and Mrs
John Jones and family" on the outside
envelope as well as the inside. Also, II
she wants to ask two daughters in a fam
lily In which there are other sisters she
does not know. how would she address the
envelope Miss Mary and Miss Sarah
Jones or Misses Mary and Sarah Jones.
An early reply from you would be ap.
prcciated. j. y. Il.
When sending an invitation TO family
Of friends It is not good form to say Mr.
and Mrs. Jones and family An invita-.
tOn should be sent to Mr. and Mrs Jones,
another to tho Misses Jones aud one to
each son. Repeat the name on the inside
envelope, but not the address.
If YOU wish to cconomi2c on stamps II
is correct to send one invitation directed
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones' the Misses Jones, ani
another to the Mcssrs. Jones.
In both cases repeat names only on
the inside envelope.
>. In this case, two invitations should
he sent. one to each. as, If there are other
sisters in the family whom you do not
know, you would not want to invite them
to the reception. II is a polite thing,
however. to invite the families of your
friends to the church, If it is a church af-
fair 1t would not do to address them as
YOU suggest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
DandeliOn Recipe

a taste for dandelions. like olives. must
be cultivated, hut once you have mastered
the art of enjoying the tender green
plants epcures declare nothing can quite
replace their flavor A recipe for dandc-
lion salad is worth trying out If It marks
your initiation to the dandelion cult, for
they are delicious when prepared this
way:
Chill the plants thoroughly by letting
them lie on the ice in a paper bag for
several hours before serving. Wash them
we'll When you are ready for the salad
course, arrange your lions on individual
salad plates like you do with lettuce
Pour over them a dressing of hard-bolled
eggs, put through the ricer and slices of
crisp bacon. A dressing may be added
made of the clarified bacon fat two table
spoonfuls of vinegar salt and cayenne
to taste. This, Of course must be quite
hot. French dressing may be substantial
in warm weather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

Conversation as an accomplishment
has many advantages. Perhaps a few
more ideas on good form in the art may
be of assistance.
When a person Is speaking undivided
attention should be given to his remarks.
Another point in etiquette is to look a
person In the face when talking. Very
many will talk for an evening and never
look at the one they address; this often
comes from shvness or sclf-consciOusncss.
on the other hand, a person who holds
one with n fixed stare is not polite, and
shows very little knowledge of good
form.
1t is well to speak often, but never at
great length, that others may have their
opportunity, and TO always show respect
for the opinions of others, even If one dis
agrees
\ mistake is made very often by per
sons who claim to know things of which
they arc really ignorant. Besides being
mistake, II is foolish some one Is sure
to see through the sham.
Another fault against good taste in
conversation Is to ask leading or per-
sonal questions, or to show curiosity
about the affairs of others,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Stitch in Time

II only takes q minute to put n cross
stitch initial on hosiery. linens. handkcr-
chlefS and all the little feminine acces-
SorleS Whlch are likely to get lost In the
laundering process April is famous for
ITS rainly days and rainy nights. too.
IL would be a great help to YOU to
utilize one of these nights or afternoons
IN marking each article in cross-stitch.
The initials themselves need not he more
than an inch high. ana are very easily de-
signed You simply draw the outline of
the initial In double lines and then fill
this space in with tiny crosses. The rcd
or blue thread in which the design is
worked will hide all pencil marks or they
VIII come out with the first washing. one
girl does this methodically whenever she
has spare time, taking the soiled pieces
out of the laundry bag as starting
DOint
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Miracle of the Sea

O wondrous Sea.
Charming forever with thy strange
Inconsistency.
Luring the spirit with adventure bold
To grasp the mystery thy depths unfold
In jealous guardianship
O, restless Sea,
What treasure-trove of rest-of peace
supreme
Thou bringest to the world-tried souls of
men!
/ gaze within thy heavenrehected blue,
Scarce ripped by the vagrant summer
breeze,
l mark the change to opal emerald and
pearl,
And the vast whole to jeweled splendor
burn
But while | gaze,
Withdrawing meteor waves appear,
And, with strange presage,
Lose themselves i'm that aqueous sky
Bold Neptune whistles up the courses OF
the main,
That rear and plunge,
And onward hew their way,
To dash, resistless, on low-lying unds-
Tended shore
On, on they come,
Now separate-now re-unte-
The strength of many welded fast in one.
I turn TO contemplate
The ruin Of fair heaven.born visions made
The senses disillusioning,
When lo-transcendent miracle TO close
attending ear
The music of a thousand, thousand bells
In peaceful sounds hear
-Sallie Smyser, in Southern Woman's
Magazine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Records Worn Out

81 am i'll. | have not been up for a
year. Do you know of any one who will
send me Bible? I have n monograph.
but my records are all worn out Maybe
some one will send me a few that she does
not want l would be so thankful for the
same, and pray God for the giver. 1t is
hard to lie In bed, and chances for bet
terment are dark. / hope to hear from
some good Christian. May God bless you
all CLARA X"
We sent you by mail the name of dear
member who had offered Bibles to the Cor.
ner. | hope and believe that you have
yours by now. If not. let us know. Mem.
hers have been so liberal in passing over
records" to us for other shut-ins that I
anticipate like result of your pathetic
appeal. We must cudgel our brains and
tax our energies to enliven that year of
imprisonment May patience and peace
be granted to you, Write again and let
us know how you are and what we can
do for you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Seasons Silks

Fancy foulard silks are confidently pre-
dcted by the fashion arbiters for spring
and summer. These old-fashioned silks
come in a variety Of new-fashioned de-
signs. The Japanese influence is notice
able among the latter. Early in the win
ter the rage for Japanese figured taffeta
Tor evening gowns was evident This is
reflected in he new soft foulards which
feature small bridges, pagodas, Japanese
ladies' fans, etc, in natural and Oriental
colorings. Another very popular design Is
he Chippendalt pattern, This comes in
such striking variety Of conventional fig
ures that ii would be impossible TO de-
scribe them, except TO say that they are
charming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
SleeD Inducers

DO you suffer from insomniat
If you do don't let any one talk you
into taking harmful drugs as sleep pro-
ducers. There are many plain, everyday
remedies which you can take, any one of
which will have beneficial effect unless
the case is serious
A trained nurse keeps a book Of crackers
beside her patients bed. II the patient is
restless or fretfu a bowl of warm milk
with few crackers slipped slowly is sooth-
ing
Another woman uses fresh oranges in
the same way. She says It Is most ef-
ficacious with cross or sleepless children.
Just let them suck the juice of the orange
slowly. 1t must be quite cold to have the
proper results.
It is well known that a glass of hot
milk, slightly salted, is sleep inducer IL
taken just before retiring. A bowl of cold
milk and bread is good. too
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Perplexed Fiance

Dear Deborah Rush-kindly answer
my question in the Good Form column, |
am a young man and keep company with
a young lady to whom l have been en-
gagged about one year She acts coolly to-
ward me. and when | visit her in the eve
ming when | leave to go home, she VIII
never kiss me good-by. Do you think II
is proper for me to keep company with
her or to break up? ii. j.
AS it is generally conceded that man
engaged to a girl has the privilege of kiss
ing her it seems rather strange that your
fancee should object. | would have talk
with her on the subject, as If she does
not intend to marry you, it would be bet
ter to know at once. The expression Keep
ing company is considered bad form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

Dear M'Biss: Do girls entertain as
much in the parlor diving room or salon,
whatever you may choose to call iO
as was once the case. There was
time, not far distant. when one could eX-
pect a night I'm and a night out Such a
Utopian state. If my observations are cor.
rect. exists but infrequently Rt present
Life is but one cabaret after another.
As Sam, the barber, would say: my df.
fection for you cannot be told in words.
But, really. you're not company. You're
an expense" Why is this? j. V.
Girls do not entertain their friends at
home as much as they used to-more's the
pity. II may be the fault of the girls,
as you insinuate, but it's my opinion that
the home is responsible-or, perhaps, the
lack of It,
Homes are shrinking. even in this
city of homes. Sisters beau does not
have much chance at the parlor sofa these
days, because more often than not that
charming article known by the more mod
ern cognomen davenport or convertible
couch" serves as the bed for young
brother who gets restless II guests stay
on after the sandman has come to him.
Hospitality In the old sense Of the word
is virtually impossible in the cramped
quarters of today in which the average
family pursues It's canned housekeep-
ing and unless the pater and mater. to
say nothing of the rest Of the family
Are willing to hide themselves away in
- kitchennette or take to the streets,
the daughter of the house does not have
q fair opportunity to entertain her call
ers. Then Of course, there is that other
even more homeless class to be con-
sidered-the boarding house unfortunates
Do you not agree with me that a night
spent on the street cars or in the movies
is infinitely preferable TO the kind of Iii.
vertissement that the average boarding
house ''parlor" has to offer? Perhaps the
very gadabouts that you critcise are, in
their secret souls, yearning to stay in.
Dear MLiss-In the Travellers Railway
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

Guide uIastcr sectiom find that II gives
two rates in hotels-"American and Euro
pean why is the European so much
cheaper than American?
can you tell me If n person can get
neat room and meals in Washington. n. C..
FOR 81 per day near the B. & O. station?
Does the h. & O. Ry. have n hotel there? +?
! am going down and do not know where
to stop. want II to he neat and nice
enough for woman | remain.
Yours truly. NE.
Chase, Pa
The American plan includes the price
OF room and food; the European, room
only hence the disparity in the rates.
II you call at Ledger Central southeast
corner Of Broad and Chestnut streets at
the Information Department on the sec
ond floor the travel experts there will
give you list Of hotels such as you de-
scribe. II you cannot pay them a visit
send stamped self-addrcssed envelope
and they will gladly send you n list of
hotels whose rates are within your price
limit. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has no hotel in Washington, d. e
Those of my correspondents who desire
the name of the book which tells inter-
estingly how to make rag rugs will have
to send stamped self-addressed envelope
for the information.
Dear MLiss-Kindly inform me through
the columns of your paper where l could
find cooking school, for which / am
willing to pay for the instruction Your
early compliance will greatly oblige an
old patron of your paper NJ AK
There are courses in cooking given at
the Temple University and at the Drexel
Institute. The Girls High School and
the West Philadelphia High School also
include this branch in their currlcula
There may be others that l wot not of
at the present time. If they are brought
to my attention | shall be very glad to
let you have their names
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Doing a Little Sewing

Has any one a dress form she has
no further use for? have been doing
little sewing for some women. have
three little children to support. used
to go out washing, but am not able to do
that now, so I sew to get along. Would
some one he so kind as to send me a dress
form? II would help me so much
MRS H."
When one sees how essential the dress
form is to the dressmaking seamstreSs Of
this age one wonders how we ever lived
and were decently gowned before II was
invented If there be one available for the
purpose TO which our correspondent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Marion Harland's Corner

ct AM asking for something which l
i have not seen mentioned in your Cor
ner. belong to the Campfire Girls and
we are going to make baskets. Has any
one a book or books of designs and help
full hints about baskctry? Anything In the
line of Indian work or even old Indian
tales would be welcome.
MARGARET G. X"
There must he manuals of instruction
upon this fashionable industry. So many
young girls have taken it up--some as
means of support, some as a pastime-
that you will almost surely get a reply
perhaps a copy of the boOk-frOm some
of thnnl.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

the articles allowed in the Massachusetts
General Hospital; Soft toast. soft-boiad
eggs. any form of soup or broth, finely
chopped or scraped beef or chicken. or
mutton, the soft part of a baked apple.
ice cream. custard blanc mango, and
various other foods which require little
mastication and yet are fairly easily Iii.
gested. Patients are fed six times a day
The milk and 'slops' diet is a generation
behind the times, and does almost as much
harm in some cases as the fever itself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Uses Quilt Pieces

81 am shut-n. having had rheuma.
tlsm since I was 3 years Of age. | am 30
years of age now. | should like to use all
kinds of quilt pieces. fancy work and nee.
dlecraft books etc ] am willing to return
favors and pay transportation.
MRS. VI. L."
For - years martyr to paiu--and a
shut.iu! stop and think for one minute
what the words imply! If there are still
a few ragbags and piece drawers which
previous petitions have not cmptied and
some fancy work materials, including pat
terms. not disposed of, will plying souls
bear in mind this sufferer? We hold her
NJ lhrnau
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Well-Kept White Shoes

You can clean white buckslln shoes in
an emergency by taking a good stiff nail
brush and bar of securing soap and
applying a stift lather Of the latter. Brush
the lather thoroughly into the nan, of the
shoes, and, when they are quite dry
brush off. They will look like new.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
To Clean Dishes

Pots pans and greasy dishes--that bug
bear of the young housekeeper who prihes
herself on her lily-white hands-should
he washed with steel wool. You can get
any number of good prepared cloths OF
this material on the market. They should
be dried right after using.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Flowers for Snring

A pretty trimming for the spring eve
ming gown is an extended garland of roses
which starts at the hem Of the gown and
continues up the front OF the skirt to the
girdle. The flowers are very small, moss
roses or variegated French flowers. with
gilt fruits here and there. The effect is
novel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Long engagements

Drur Drbo,oh Rt,gh-Wil you tell me
what you Think of long engagements?
DO you think II is unwisc to let an en-
gagemcnt go OH for five or six years?
V. \. l..
Unless there are very good reasons.
prolonged engagement does not seem wise.
Six months or Il year should be sufficient
time to wait after an engagement has been
announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Sports Hat

A very good-looking black sailor hat for
sports wear has a crown Of alternating
bands Of black and white moire ribbon
A picot-edged bandeau OF emerald green
faille surrounds the crown. and the same
is used in facing the rather dropping
brim.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
GOOD FORM

Good form queries should be d6-
dressed to Deborah Rush. toritten on
one side OF the paper and signed NTH
mn name and address, though initials
ONLY tcH be published upon request.
This column WW appear this tceck
In Mondays Wednesdays and Fri.
ddy'S Evening Lcd0cr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Brides Dress

Dear Deborah RUsh--Can you give me
the old rhyme about what bride should
wear on the day of her wedding to insure
good luck. AMY.
OF course the superstition is absurd,
but the old rhyme runs:
Something old and something new,
Something borrowed and something blue"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

Il saw in your Corner that some one
has some old novels to give away. ! should
be glad to get them to read. If you will tell
me how | can? MARY L. w"
Unless you can be more explicit as to
the person who has the old novels we
cannot send you her address What ini-
tials were signed to the letter? Hundreds
of books are offered through the Corner
monthly. And-as readers should know
by now-our list of addresses is made out
in alphabetical order, and there are thou
snnlS Of thnm.-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
What of Perfumed Paper?

Dear Deborah RUsh--Is it good form
to use pcrfumed note paper? Also is
colored paper permissible? NJ. Il. c.
Highly scented note paper is not in
good taste. A very faint trace of violet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Cnrrinpc or Motor?

Dear Deborah RUsh--Which Is appro-
pirate for a noon wedding, carriage or au-
tomoblle. l. j. $
Either vehicle is In good form. Limou-
sincs are used more than carriages now.
but that is merely a matter of personal
taste.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
NaVV and White

Broad bands of white silk braid are
seen on many navy serge suits as the sole
trimming, When the braid encircIes the
bottom Of the coat and skirt, this is quite
enough.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

All communication addressed to Marion
Hnrinnd should enclose u stamped. self
addressed rnyelope and "a, Clippinr Of the
article IN which SOu are Interested. Fer
sons wishing to aid In the charitable
work Of the H. II. e. should write Marian
d~esscs Of those they would like TO help.
nnd. having received them, communicate
direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Proner Diel for TYphOid FeYer

Please tel ne whether Il Is safe for a
lsphola fever atient, temperature t02.5
q. efsss. % haEs 9.asF 1aod than. milk.
AnsHef fes ~ AZ neans Hers ars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Wants Old Novels

would put it will the owner let us hear
from her--and it?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

or orris root is allowable, but it is
better form not TO use any
Women sometimes use colored note
paper, but men never should
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Handshakinp

TIdIUoWuhIIIB
Dear Deborah RuSh--when introduced
to a girl, should I shake hands with her?
Also IL | meet a girl in the street and
stop to speak, should | shake her hand {?
+. MEG, Jr
When introduced to girl, IL is correct
to bow deferentially. It is not usual for
her to offer her hand when just intro.
duccd In the case Of greeting woman
in the street, she should take the initia.
tive. II she offers her hand, of course
take it, but let the initiative come from
her.
DEBORAH RUSH.