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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-05-16
DOES 1T PAY {?

To buy cheap seeds because good
seeds are scarce and high in price?
OF course, it does not.
Records which have been kept Of
the time and labor expended and the
yield secured tell the story.
It's the same all along the line.
Cheap seeds never paid and never will.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-05-16
FIRE IN TOWN STETTN

Last Wednesday afternoon fire de-
stroyed the Hoffman saloon and dance
hall in the town of Stettin. a mile
west Of the fair grounds. 4 heavy
wind prevailed and the property was
consumed so rapidly that verv LITTLE
was saved The only IRE in the build
ing al the time was in the kitchen
Just how the fire started is not known
Inc property was insured for ss1Oo
which viii probably nearly cover the
loss.
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Home Life VS.. Business Career

TO the Editor Of the Womdn's Page.
Dear Madam-"Do you think the Girl who has
renounced marital bliss for the excitement of a
career Is the truly happy oneT' asks the
EvENiN0 LEDGER
II all depends / say.
The man who argues that the woman's place
IL home deserves severe reprimand. on the
other hand, the woman who claims that the
female sex can and should vie with men in all
fields of life Is also wrong.
Then. who is right?
a compromise IL the only way out of II.
How should we compromisef
We cannot say to woman, ATTEND one-half
day to your child and the Vest TO matters con-
blity both In theory and practice. Nor can we
say 10 man. ATTEND one-half day to your busi-
ness and the rest 20 your home" for that is
Just as impossible.
Again. what shall we do?
The answer is, We must leave II 10 the in
diVdual Just we have men who have made
the wrong choice in their lives-that Is, chosen
business life instead Of professional, vice
Nersa--We VIII have women who will make mis-
takes In their choice. II woman be 80 built,
physically and morally, that her constitution
ness drudge, she will not only aspire to be
such, but be totally incapable OF raising good
children and loyal citizens, unless the nurse be
exceptionally good. The reverse likewise IL true.
Naturally, the woman who has made the wrong
choice Will be as unhappy the who
In life, and for neither can the community
worry nor compensate the loss / know that
the thoroughbred business, woman Is Just ms
happy as the eyer.sucrifclng mother. Neither is
SAMUEL $.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

long time ago, when was little boy I
was violinist." he will show interest In
the Influence OF the Reformation on Bach.
lie Ia too modest. In desperation you
consult who's Who" But the compiler of
that volumewho Is supposed to know every
thing about everybody, had troubles all
his own when he tried to get the salient
facts OF the career of Phlladelphia's Orches-
tro leader. He discovered only that he was
bern in London, OF Polish parentage; that
he was graduated from oxford University;
that he studied music In Paris and con-
Quoted a symphony orchestra there and in
London; that he was the musical director
Of the choir at st. Barthoomews Church,
New York. and conducted the Cincinnati
Orchestra until he received the 'call' to
Philadelphia.
And despite all that I should say that
Mr. Stokowsky is not more than thirty-two
years of age, although at close range he
doesn't look older than twenty-seven or
twenty-eight.
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A Simple Afternoon Frock

"DUNNY" CARUTHERs is eating out of
ID my hand these days. He has called
me all kinds of complimentary names
from queen" to ''brick" Every after
noon he comes here 10 see what progress
we've made with the stage clothes. Today,
when l showed him the pretty afternoon
frock Mrs. Nation had Just finished for
Betty Flemmng. he raved about our clev-
erness and almost embraced Mrs. Mathon
I'm an effort TO show his appreciation Of
what we were doing to save the day where
his play was concerned.
The dress really is wonder. Betty
has a demure, ouakerlsh type of beauty and
i kept this in mind while designing the
froclS, which is OF pale gray georgette crepe
with a lining of chiffon taffeta. Betty
bought the material from her own allow
ance so that the frock will be hers after
the play
Mrs. Nation cut out a princess slip Of
taffeta and fitted IT snugly to Betty's trim
little figure. She stitched the seams and
turned 1t. over to me for the finishing
touches / stitched the hem by hand bound
the armholes and neckline with bias folds
of taffeta. and sewed on the hooks and eyes.
BY the time had done these chores" Mrs.
Mathon had ne overdress ready for US to
work on,
She cut the skirt four and one-half yards
in width and trimmed II with three deep,
hand-stltched tucks. Then she turned up
the hem aa wide az the tucks, hand-stitched
Il In place, and gathered the top. After
fitting II on Betty she added narrow
waistband
While mrs. Nation was working on the
skirt / was getting the bodice ready for
fitting. 1t was very simple to put together
and needed but little alteration when Betty
slipped II on Mrs Mathon lifted the
shoulders trihe and scattered a few soft
gathers across the front and at the waist
line In the back eft
/ made the sleeves below elbow length,
In two sections. one crossing over the other.
TO relieve the frock OF its absolute lack Of
color, l trimmed each sleeve with a band
OF bead embroidery. using tiny crystal and
grayish-blue beads.
Mrs. Mathon cut out fchu collar OF the
crepe which | beaded 20 correspond with
the sleeves. The collar was supposed "a
flare away from the neck. and we had a
dreadful time trying 70 stlffen II properly
We finally threaded a gray silk. hair-ike
wire about the top and stitched upright
pieces OF wire under the bead embroidery
AZ the sides and In the center back The
wiring can scarcely be seen, and the out
standing effect OF the collar IL very smart
made narrow sash glrdle OF seoreetfe
and finshed the ends with large crystal and
blue bead tassels. This gives an attractive
nnish 10 the waist line when knotted n
front. Betty VOWS that she has never hsd,s
prettier frock.
Mrs. Jimmy Is giving the hrst Of hel
series OF teas this afternoon. l promised
TO help pour and had better get into my
Sunday duds,"
fcopyriEht)
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In Defense of Early Marriages

To the Editor Of the Woman's PAGE;
Dear ~, MadSmaIr "a ao, you WIN allow mere man
ss &s4ry FasSs Two S9s year. %s
OF a number ,of young men about the age OF
Us only as . means 10 pay for pleasure, In which
we INDUCED TO the utmost. Very little thought
we would set along somehow. About this time
dnsrent from the girls With whom Sn9 ShS ssss wss
accustomed 70 associate This young lady taught
10 me Ny employer noticed tbis new new Ss iStsrest
upon being informed OF y my Intention " bsiSs sha
nosea shHs M reason sSe far me more ssPonaee
quired q man OF settled habits to appreciate
hsys also known many YOUNG men who
10 favor Of married men. Most empioSers desire
they VIII tale their WORK ' more "S@ Ssrousy Ss mat
| would also Ike 60 state that at the pace
thirty q saaiyalsat q man o. nfiy In" il our pr
tlWs ne Give young man wife,
best that Is II him TO make good w" ';' 4. r. '"'
Your letter was a most interesting one,
Mr. B-, and should prove encouraging 10
many young who are contemplating
marriage. Perhaps other readers will ex-
press their opinions.
10 the Editor Of the Woman's Pa0es
Dear IN, MsaamTIo 70. I.s rsts5sps; e P c's sssy.
issll,S le;Si i @ ss. !, ssss - x; siSs:; Ss:;
suppose he has mingled with those fellow
because n they should chance 70 meet a poor
sri and iall % l2se with heI. a. soon ~
has W idea % wea love ~, otherwise his thsors
would be fnry different. Why. N he loved A
glrl. shoudnt ~ strive 10 make q living 'foI
her and keen her love for him7 lie Thinks thnl
n he fRia she WIN d-aplsa him. Nov. lsn'
tat allxf Thai "a q loar specimen ef lofe,
Ihel 4efi 9, let9 Xxx. le'l rorie hsung, would
and iell her his tnfoFy and s.e what shs ,hs'
s % ~ y<es 'es ~s ns VIZ h + =.
trs I'.sr1 .r4i d 1npp..f couple n ite pat
vs. $; ;isr 1'' Z 'ss'..i' ''..'''1,e a1elz i's''
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On Motherhood

To the Editor Of the Woman's Page.
Dear Madam-fn looking over your woman's :
page l noticed an article on motherhood have
been married Ave years, had two children and
lost them, and think | have had enough expert
ence In that line to be able 10 write.
The woman who marries and has no children
II very unhappy woman; she misses and longs
for something which she never have and
there IN IN empty ana vacant spot which grad
n ygssh1i1e that "u rid Until she psHs
This, Of course, applies TO the home lowing
woman
she than one who has had and lost This woman
has never felt the thrill of being called
''mother'f she has felt tho warm clasp
OF tender little hands laid close TO her. or the
anticipation OF the first tooth. the frst attempt
TO walk only then can she realize the impor-
lance OF married life. Happy is she who has
never had children rather than to have had and
lost them! ONCE MOTHER,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Qualifications for Nursing


TO the Editor Of the WomaH's PAGE:
YOU give me anv iden as 10 the qualihcatonsl /
would like 10 have aa idea before ! make an
application. What do yon think OF nursing as
b profession for young woman who ~ ani-
bilious nnd wishes 10 learn something worth
While7 l have heard tfnt nurses have TO do
serubblnK. Is that sol Please answer through
your paper. EEfIINA' camden. N j.
young woman who wishes to take up
nursing must be over eghteen years OF age,
must have sound general health and present
q physicians certificate 10 prove the same
her hearing must be good and her teeth In
good condition ShR win not be allowed TO
graduate II she becomes engaged or mar
ries before her term ls ended. She must
have had a fair school education. The
course OF training Is rlg,d. During the first
year especially the nurses must aceustom
themselves 10 perform many menial serv'
ices. The profession Is a splendid one for
q young woman who IL sympathetic and
kindly Ia her nature, 1t pays extremely
we'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

creams Prepare the arms by bathing them
In warm water so that the pores Whi pe
opened to absorb the oil. Then dip the
fingers into olive, sweet almond or cocoa
oil, that has been slightly warmed. and rub
IL gently into the skin. Rub the oil In
SLOWLY, round and round, so that every part
OF the surface Is massaged
Another treatment essential to the i'm
provement of the arms is bandaging them at
night This process takes only few min
utes and the results after time will be
most gratifying. 1t Is best done by soaking
strips OF old linen or antiseptic gauze In
sweet almond or olive oil. The bandages
should be four inches wide. Wrap them
firmly about the arms. but not so tight
as 20 stop circulation.
To develop arms that are too thin clasp
or hook the fingers of one hand in those
Of the other, one hand being palm down.
ward, while the other is upward. Raise
the elbows shoulder high and move the
arms first to the right and then to the left.
Follow this movement by raising the
arms, the hands still clasped. high above
the head, and then stretch them as far down
In front as you can.
CARE OF THE ELBOWS
Very seldom does one see pretty pair OF
elbows Usually the skin covering is rough
and wrinkled., To improve the texture OF
the skin scrub the elbows with a brush and
bland soap, Then massage them with oil
OF VIVA boeNct eNo 'iAN bAeeeNN Paa bNet
each elbow at night.
In the arms are too fat they should be
massaged vigorously by some other person
wringing. twisting movement Is necessary
to reduce the flesh and harden the muscles
have noticed that many arms that ordl-
narily might be pretty are disngured by
roushness that appears on the back OF the
upper arms. This Is frequently due 10 lack
Of surface circulation. and the remedy lies
In. exercise and the following treatment
Take fesh brush, preferably a long,
handled one. scrub the arms thoroughly
with soap and warm water. then dry care
fully and apply a soothing and whltenlns
lotion such as the following;
LOTION FoR THE ARMS
Rnoash bsnsoia 10 mioisi:n Il. ounce
The Juice Of lemon.
Another excsilsnt lotion for the arms 4.
made Of These ingredients;
| Lemon Juice ,...+.....st,s... I ounce
Jlycefiu ssssfsssss..s.sss..,l ! ounce
Hosowater s.s.ssi.s.t*s.s+.. 1 ounce
| If superhuous growth Of hair mar.
| the beauty Of your arms, remove II BY using
| q depiiatory containing the following:
| SUPPLIES Of soda or calcium
chss S'Pn,a. .......,:..::. ioSo s,sIss sTssIIss
NIX thoroughly and keep dry in a well.
| corked bottle until ready for usa Mix with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
HOW CAN FRIENDSHIP BE WON,
ASKS GIRL WHO is LONELY
The Qualifications That Are Necessary for Popu-
larity-Asking a Musician to Play While
Guest at Ones House

vITHAr are the qualities that bring
w friendship7 A lonely little girl Of
eighteen writes that she "nnds II very
hard to gain friends and would appre-
ciate some advice as TO how to gain a
few"
Although there Is a certain amount. OF
technique required for the making OF ac'
quaintances. real friendship is one Of
those intangible things which cannot be
gained except through the heart.
Personality is a thing which cannot be
acquired, and no matter II a woman Is as
beautiful as Hebe. she Is doomed TO
mediccrity IL she lacks that one essen
tiai. II is said OF Cleopatra that she was
not divinely beautiful, but possessed such
rare charm of manner that all who met
her fell under her hypnotic influence.
This young girl who has written TO me
does not specify whether II is men
friends OF whom she feels lack or
whether she has no friends among her
own sex: she is unfortunate indeed TO be
without either.
Say what one will, there is always a
time when even the most emancipated
bachelor maid" feels the need OF mascu-
line attention, even II It is only Oo be
very frivolous) as dancing partner. In
n case like this he really is Indispensable
+ CAN only advise you, little Lonesome
L Girl" TO forget your own little un.
happinesses. and to be bright and smiling
and tremendously interested in the affairs
of other people. Not that you should be
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Just Plain Mother

She was steady and brave when The p
got on fire.
And when robbers broke into the how
She never grew faint on receipt OF q VIII
Or squealed at the sight Of mouse
When the boat overturned she was hsp'
and calm; G
Her driving was daring and sure
But she simply collapsed with p>nIz
qualm
When the kid got temperature
-Corinne Rockwell swain, IA a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
WAYS TOHAVE BEAUTIFUL AR
BY LUCREZIA BORI
Prima Donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company

warm water until 1t forms paste of ths
right consistency. Spread over the surfzo
and allow il to remain from one 10 FIVE uln-
utes, according TO the nature Of the EroTn
and the susceptibility OF the skin and lki4
scrape off with a blunt blade-a psp1
knife. 1t should be removed as soon y
burning sensation is felt. Too long cor
tact with the skin should be avoided Wan
the surface gently with warm water -
apply soothing cream. az
Arms are so conspicuous at the pisseq'
time, when evening gowns are sleev<Ier
and afternoon frocks have transpsrsuf
sleeves, that 1t is the duty Of every wc,psn
to pay particular attention 10 the care q
them.
(Copyright) .
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grace, therefore, tney
devote enough time to
their care TO keep them
well rounded, white,
smooth and graceful.
There is no excuse
for the woman who
dons a sleeveless eve
ming gown and displays
a pair of scrawny.
snakelike arms that
rob her of both beauty
and grace.
Thin arms can be de-
developed by exercise
and the application OF
E-aAl AAla and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
.E OF THE HOME BEAUTY PROBLEMS WE

prylng. There is no greater pest than
the inquisitive person who prizes into
ones affairs mercilessly.
But try to meet a few girls OF your
own age and then make yourself as IN
teresting as you can to them; II you can't
think OF clever things to say yourself
laugh at theirs or when they are trou'
bled or depressed fall in with their mood
and be sympathetic and comforting.
Remember It is only the girl with an
exceptional amount Of personality who
can constantly talk and think about
herself and get away with IT," for most
people would rather themselves be the
center Of interest
The cynical man or woman, or the one
who is known as a confirmed Crouch Is
rarely sought after.
COME one asks whether, when pro
- fesslonal musician is a guest at some
ones house, the hostess should ask him
to perform?
Should she? Some musicians are
offended IL they are not asked. They take
II as n personal affront, while to others
Il is extremely irritating TO be constantly
asked to play or sing, as the case may be,
while dining out.
OF course, there is always the suspicion
In the artists mind that he or she was
invited for that special purpose, and moth
ing could be more unfortunate.
The hostess, IL she is a woman OF tact
will find out beforehand just how her
prospective guest fees on the subject.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Four Good RecIpee Cor Cake

To the Editor Of the Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--Here are four cake recipes
which easy TO make and very cheap. sing
them. one can have variety and sttll not have
expensive cakes;
Jl1 ONE EGG CAKE
~ Gun butter u level teaspoons Of
cup sugar baking powder
egg Il cup milk
2-3 cups -four
Cream the butter, add gradually the sugar
and then the well beaten egg. MIX and slt the
-four and baking powder. Add alternately with
the milk TO the hrHt mixture. Bake thlry
minutes In moderate oven.
t2) COCOA CAKE
cup sugar schnt cups hour
y cup OF lard teaspoon Nhnuia
] teaspoon salt teaspoon boua.
teaspoons cocoa
slow oven Frost with icing made OF confec
tioners' sugar. cocoa and milk mixed 10
thick paste
J., esg cup cup, sour c1,ns ms an5r
" cup sugar scsiIlt cuPa upui
I cup moIasses 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix together in order given and bake in a
slow over.
(D APPLE SAUCE CAKE
cup sugar Add one cup raisina one quarter
teaspoon each OF salt and nutmeg' one hait tea
spoon OF cloves ARD one teaspoon each OF en-
namou. lemon and vanilla. Dissolve one iea
spoon OF soda "a two Tablespoons or polllns
water. then stir q nio one cup OF tart apple
two and one-ha.f cups VI hoqr and tpaks " "
moderate oven. AMtAHsI f. - n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Ounce Marmalade

Slice but DO not peel auInees, cover With
water and cook until tender, Press through
a sieve ana then cook. adding one and ONE
quarter pounds Of sugar 20 each pound Of
ouinces Cook very slowly. occasionally
stirring until The mixtpte Is sfi1. Hhen u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

Delicious Salad

70 the Editor Of tho woman's PAGE;
Dear Madam--Hcre IS delicious and appe-
tizing salad OF my own ooncoction, made as
follows: Take four five crisp salad leaves;
two good sized on'ons ono stalk OF celery a ana
two tomatoesi chop them all up very me salt
TO taste aud serve IN salad leaves WIN ntyoh-
naiae dressing. tMltSl II. - Nj
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

DRETTY arms are SO charming and so
IL rare that 1t is a wonder that more
women do not take better care of this
beauty asset. Women TO whom beauty is
science know that arms are a great aid to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Wants Nose shortened

70 the Editor Of fhe WOhaHs Page;
Dear Madam--K Kindly tell me whettsr not
powdered alum Will remove or reduce the cartl-
faae on the pulnt Of my nose. Also explain how,
and obliee A STEADY READER.
! have never heard of using powdered
alum for such a purpose and have always
understood that nothing but surgical
operation would shorten the nose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Oily scalp

70 the Editor Of me Womaa's Page:
Dear bladam---As have gained 80 many help
fuI suggestions from the Wonans EXCHANGE. l
am writing 10 ask n you aid further.
y am troubled with an extremely OILY scalp "A
day after shannp0olng my hair the scalp
btcomes oily that the hair cilnEu togather
and - In unalEhtIy condition, preventing
from dressing II becominRly viii be grateful
Tor amp sussestion you can Eixs, me-, !,
Oily hair is very dihicult and different
treatments are advocated by specialists.
The hair should be shampooed every week,
70 ~ 20 prevent the pores Of the scalp from
heink ciossed up with dust and dirt sham
poo with Imported green soap and wash the
hair in two waters. rinsine each tins, The
second rinsIng should be a prolonged enc
uaInE bath spray and plenty Of hot not
~afm) water for the purpose Dry the hair
~ the sun. II possible, rubbing and sep
eratink Use drying tonic. The following
n Goou one:
tHfefine ~. +st<ss, drains
Lime water. q. ~ ~ ounces
Rose water *.-+...2 ounces
1roi> to tns scalp every other "a, with
i@1 y. 1o< tfu1A he 11<I Ino1e Than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

o n1ho
80 D.,
y
1 What the hest silk
frut ais FROM tn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

I. High shoes have never been In good form TO
wear with au evening gown to the theater or
opera, although special high buttoned evening
shoes OF brocnde are displayed In the shops.
q An enlarged toe Joint Is frequently caused
by shoes that are too short or too high heel
which causes the foot 10 slip down Into the shoes
until all the pressure II on the toes.
3. n wedding Invitation should he addressed
10 both MIR. and Mrs. SO-and-sO. even when tho
sender Ii acquainted with only one Of the two.
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ANSWERS To YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

L. To test for ndplterltipn stir pinch of
ground coffee into glass of cold water. tHre
coffee settles 90 the bottom. leaving hardly IA
trace of eoor while chicary will rise to the top,
also making q kind Of scum. , toasted Erain OF
more less deeply.
2. Screw cnstors 10 the corners Of honrd one
foot square, A pail ofvnter set ON this can be
pushed about la this way without lifting II 10
often.
8. Hard water can be snftened with washing
soda or I've In small quantities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
A TRULY MODEST NAN

Leopold stokowsky IL easy 20 talk 10
about everything under the sun that OK
cludes himself Ask him how old he Is and
he will reply that II Is truly marveloas
10 Il not, the way Shakespeare drew upon
the old legends Tor his p@terial
Request him 10 recount 70 you the story
of his Hrst appearances a. musician and
dLzmiss|ns you with c4l<ies4 "QH. Il was
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ToDAY's INQUIRIES

terdaY's
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Mix together IN order given and bake In a
slow oven. Frost with icing made OF confec'
TONERS sugar. and milk mixed 10
thick paste
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

TT HAS been said of Leopold stokowski
that we in Philadelphia know him so well
we do not know him at all: that we are in
the same position as the man long married
Asked the color of his wife's eyes he
nnundara.