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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Woes of a Bachelor

u 'bachlng IT, here in the mountains
reelpes you give In the Corner. I wish you
sven eve hal, half Of the grated rind of lemon into
hal half on the crater: have only one Of those
bis round graters and It takes me half an hour
to hah clean 1t after Using. e j. T,
Perhaps your lemons are of abnormal
size. Half the grated yellow rind of
medium m-szed lemon would not be an even
teaspoonful Discard the thicker white lin
Ing. | suspect you have grated down to
the pulp Scald the crater well and scrub
with wire brush, If you can get one, II
not use four-pronged fork to scrape out
the soaked particles of yellow rind The
vgor OF your language testifes sadly to
the untitness of man to be alone-In the
kitchen. You have the best wishes OF the
Corner for the success of your culinary
experiments. We are right proud TO learn
that you accept our recipes as guides. Let
us near further of your progress in the
"oachlng IT. experiment A President OF
the United States once spoke of the life 10
me as bachelor hallng" Both are manu-
factured terms. Both express heroism of a
rare order,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Coucerniue German silver

VIII you please tell me what is German silver
Contend that It takes the name from having
shst it is really, silver but Of inferiGr au9iity,
He says II is littls better than nickel heihg
q base mixture of metals, Which OF us Is
Fight ana no" ''' S' T. ], x.
1 do not know how 1t got the name OF
German silver. Perhaps readers may tell
us. 1t is a mixture of nickel, copper and
zinc with no silver in the alloy. 1t is
harder than silver and, if kept clean. re-
sembles it in general appearance, but with
a grayer tinge. If skilfully wrought II is
not bad imitation OF silver AS do
Inestic utensll II has the disadvantage OF
corroding and dscolorlng readily when
dipped into acids. For table use 1t Is
highly Objectionable on this account
which brings TO my mind a wise saying
OF my sensible mother anent the imita-
ton The true gentlewoman never fears
70 be kind and polite to interiors of what
ever rank. II is quite safe to stir pickles
with a sterling silver spoon But keep
German silver out OF vinegar" Readers
may guess the application of the figure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
PROMISCUOUS GIFT GIVING
DISCOURAGED BY M'LISS
People Who Send Out Wedding Announcements
With Expectation of Reapng Harvest
Usually Get What They Deserve

TITHEN the mornings mail brings to
w you an epistle of texture of sta
tionery and size indicative of a hymeneal
call within, do you murmur sentiment
ally Tor cattily, perhaps), We'll here's
Mary's wedding invitations; she's got Tom
at last? or do you, perhaps heave a
portentous sigh and break gently the
news to your spouse, who, intrenched
behind the matutinal news. little recks
what is in store for him:
John, you'll have to leave me IS to-
day, The Jordans Annie is going to be
married"
Regardless of the manner in which you
pass the Information along to John. he
has but one way of receiving IT, that
of consigning the Jordans' Annie and all
young lovers to a region of burning In
tensity and of handing out the five. He
is slave to traditions demand on that
score, and even though the Jordans o.
ferins at his own wedding was pseudo
silver instrument of intricate design that
closely resembled a surgeons scalpel, he
passes out a days pay so that his pres.
tlge, as he imagines it, in the community
&ldy Do hpllciu.
have always intended having a word
on the subject of reluctant weddng.gift
givers, and the following letter, request.
ing me to discuss the subject before the
season of the June brides is over, pre-
cIpitates the crisis" as the war reporters
have It:
Dear MLiss-Again and again l
have heard 1t remarked that the
sending of wedding announcements
was cheap way of receiving gifts.
Personally, I think It neat way of
advising your friends that you are
N married, and letting them know you
! would be glad to have them call on
you in your new home by inclosing
| "at.home" cards.
IT 1t never occurred to me that the
receipt of one should be acknowl-
edged by gift. although usually
very good friend would feel that they
wanted to send something, but nine
out of ten persons with whom have
discussed this subject seem to con-
slider II a breach of etiquette not to
send a gift upon receipt of the an
nouncement.
do not think many a well-mean-
ing bride would go to this expense
and trouble II she thought her
frient did not look at it in the same
way she did, and If I am right in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Carrot MarmaIade

-, WI you kindly send a recipe for carrot
mat i'"'"ue' NJ. II. r.
A couple of years back we bad such a
recipe. but we have not a copy of II As
| recall II, II bore humlllatlng resern-
blance TO the Frenchmaus famous "pebbia
SOUP" But we shall be happy to be con-
Verted TO the belief that palatable mar
malade may be based upon carrotq WI
will be first to Undertake the work?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

What Is the best way TO serve formal
supper at dance in a private house
The very best way, IL there is room, Is To
seat the guests at small tables In room
near the ballroom. In fact, II a SUFFICIENT
corps of attendants can be provided. tables
may be very quickly placed in the ball
rooms even and taken away again after the
supper has been served. Candles and How
ers are usually employed for decoration,
and the supper in this case should be served
In courses by walters. OF course, IL there
is not room enough a buffet supper would
he in perfectly good form At buffet sup
per the men guests usually assist in serN-
ing the women but, of course, number
of walters are needed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
British Plain TOfee

In reply TO a request for homemade candies
4 venture 10 contribute from my store
ef trustworthy formulas, called British plain
foffee; one pound OF loaf sugar pinch OF
cream OF tartar one gill Of water. hayorlnB TO
taste. Place the sugar and water in pan
and stir occasionally until melted When II
besins e boil put the lid on the pan ana let
until a little tried In cold water breaks on
crisp ard sharp Pour the tof1ee while still
warm unon wsll-buttered tins Mark with a
knife and break up while cold. II. e. r
We promised several days ago 10 treat
readers to this recipe Il Is worth waiting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Oilless Salad

Here is a good salad dressing that does
not require any OIL Put tablespoonfuls
of vinegar and a small piece of butter In
the double boiler and boil for minutes
Mix dry teaspoonfuls of sugar, l of salt
of flour, Y of mustard and 4 of pepper
Beat into the mixture an egg, add n cup
of milk (evaporated is best) and turn into
the vinegar. Cook until thick and beat
with an egg-beater just before setting away
to cool.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Tasty Sandwich Filling

Here's a new filling for sandwiches: A
half.pound of plain cheese, n half can Of
pimento peppers, olives and ketchup, as
onion, salt and paprika. Put through the
meat grinder and mix we'll with two table
spoonfuls of butter, melted. Cut the bread
round by stamping each slice with bis.
cult cutter. Put the mixture over the
rounds and brown in the oven before serv-
ing,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
When the Riddles PLAY

Now is the time when the kiddes run
wild, more or less, because most schools
have closed, and playtime Is here 1t Is
a good plan to get small load of sand
dumped in the back yard. Sand is clean
md nice to play with and every youngster
likes II. 1t keeps them off the streets and
in these days of heavy traffic this is a very
good recommendation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
More on Street Car Etiquette

Dear Deborah Rush: agree with NJ. s. s. r.
that a workingman should not he Obliged to oner
his seat to woman when returning from WORK Work
nj the girls do and they arc always given a
chance to rest during the day. see working
Ctjri'' calls him n whippcr. snapper Of a boy;
wonder what she will think OF me7 am 80
years old, and heartily agree with hin. Like
him would like to hear from other persons on
the subject in your column. Ell. RIDER.
What about the factory girls who have
only three-quarters of an hour to eat and
rest in from a. m. until p m?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
inexpensive and Pretty

A cheap and effective bedspread for the
summer seashore cottage may be made OF
unbleached sheeting. Simply cut the sheet
ing the required size and work conven-
tional design on II in mercerized cotton
French knots. The sides may be finished
with a cotton fringe, These launder beau.
tifully
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Question of Degrees

Dear Deborah Rush: Ig 1t correct to address
persons as per the followinEt
(a) Mr.. John Il. James. NJ. d.
tb) Mr., Samuel T. Smith, ESQ.
(c) Mr.. J. B. Johnson, LII. D.
(d) Mr.. l. o. Otis Merchant.
lei Mr. p. NJ. Masters, Physician.
(f) Mr.. c. o, Dunn Lawyer.
(g) Mr.. l.. Y. Goff. Commisslo
II (nj and (b) are Incorrect why are not the
others also? l. H. 8.
Neither a nor b are correct any more
than the other names cited. If degrees
such as NJ. D., LID. B. A.. NJ. A. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
A Man Named Fitz

will be grateful II you can tell me
Svhether or not there Is or was a by the
name OF Frank w. Fitz and for what was he
noted. MRS W.
"Fitz" as a prenomen. meaning the
son Of" is common name, although few
who bear II ever think OF the significance.
have never heard of the person you
name. Readers may be wiser. He may
have been a local celebrity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
ApDropriate Gift

Dear Deborah Rush: VIII you kindly give me
n few suggestions as to what would be an
appropriate birthday gift to give to girl OF
II, whom I have known about ak monthgv
should like something that Ia not too formal and
does not cost more than 50. W. H.
There are very few things that man
can give n girl unless she is his fiancee.
A handsome book or two could be pur-
chased within your limit of 50. OF course,
flowers or candy are always appropriate
hut as they do not last, a book is always
n splendid gift,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Frozen Salt Water

Is It true that sea water frea,ss t.a.h -.
u parts with AZ the briny taste? Then Wbv
ghe66 ghe66s stil=e hoatlns lcebergs when the Ice crop
'@S +. A. T.
Salt water loses four-hfths of the saline
properties in freezing. At least so say
scientific men. 1t remains salty enough to
spoil 1t as compensation for the failure of
the ice crop. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

to ask your advice with reference to a love
affair? STELLA.
Your first query will be answered by the
Fashion Expert in tomorrow's issue.
am woman. and glad of It.
am young enough not to mind telling
my age and old enough to realize the inds-
cretion of so doing
There is nothing that I so enjoy as ad-
visng people-particularly about their love
affairs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Removing Tarvia

This tar product that is put on the roads
to keep them in good cond tion is all right
for motorists. but when IL gets on clothes
II certainly causes havoc One woman has
made the interesting discovery that If the
spots are properly saturated with turpen-
tine, and rubbed well, the spots will come
off.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

All COMMUNICATIONS addressed to Marion
Hnrland should lneloss stamped. seh sehh.
article In which yqpp are interested; PeTs3bSs 3bs
H. IL G. should write Marion Hnrlnnd, IN
care Of this paper, for addresses OF thoss
they would like to help, and, hnTinE received
them communicates direct with those parties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
In the Kitchen

Still they come-sclentfc hygienic milk
bottle openers. The latest model is two
fold in its usefulness for, while IT skins
the cap off the bottle with great accuracy,
II also skins the top of the milk-the cream
part.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Mexican Recipe

Mexican Goldfish doesn't sound
healthy just now, but it's really an ,S.., Wy
luncheon dish. Cook bit of chopped op'aa ossl
untii ciitl tender, IN Quarter cupful Of butter
tomatoes, pressed through a sieve oes
cup of shredded, freshened goldfish sos anu
with paprika, cayenne and salt. cho,, asun sln
ten minutes and serve on toasted bread 'Vf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

GOOD FORM

others are used after persons name MIR.
is never written before it. a degree de-
notes special study on the special subject
on the part of the person who wins II and
is very different from a business in which
one is engaged
DEBORAH RUSH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
You do not tell me W

You do not tell me what argues, 20
cannot say which is night but as the
girls came by themselves and there was no
arrangement to meet them, there was GER
tanly no necessity to leave with them OF
course A should have risen when they got
UP and resumed his seat after they left
the aisle. 1t would have been polite to
offer to take them home If the show was
over, but there was no obligation to do So
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Good form queries should be dd-
dressed to Deborah Rush. 1ritten on
'oue side Of the paper and signed tCHh
fuH name and address, though initials
ONLY ptH be Published upon request
This column toiH appear in Mondays,
Wednesdays aud Fridays Bvenino
Jed0er
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Etiuuette Discussion

Dear Deborah RUsh. Please tell me whether
B Is right In a conversation on etiquette. a
meets three girls in n moving picture house and,
2 fter talking with them. II became late and the
girls started for home. Was i proper for a TO
remain seated and say good night. or should he
have with them
RTAT DER OF i;NENING LEDGER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

for. We have asked that the donor will
let us have others named by her The list
Is tempting and we are eXpectant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Dear NJ Liss-Please tell me the meaning of
r. s V. p in reception invitation as soon as
possible and don't put full name. j. L.
r. s. V. p. Stands for" the French
phrase "Repondez sill vous plait' Creply, II
you please).
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

to the Editor of the Womans Page
all LEDGER Write side
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Young Men aud Boys
NEW BLooAIFlELD. PA.


AslhisOSa sliid1la hOSG lNsTlIuTE-7sth Year-Sss,
story Music. business. Normal Jasfsf - -
Sa@tf Ae9eI1 buildings Tor boys ma .sfris
Fsspils under II years special attention rsesss
fsssssssa9sse 20 - - 3uRRilors t255. Car.an Lsnx
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-19
THE VALDEZ CONVENTION

The Republican convention at Valdez did a very peculiar thing Monday. lt declared For tuh lerl' torial form Of government and law fesula'eU DIT mary and then it endorsed Delegate Wickersham' who is responsible for not having either TOT re- election as Delegate to Congress It might be sald fhat it is none Of The Empires business what the Third Division Republicans do but that is not cor rect The Empires interest in Alaska political par ties is the same that Of the average citizen H IS an iuteres, that served when the political parties serve Alaska And its interest in political activities or the Third Division are the same as its interest m those ot the First Division when they concern the "hoe Territory. The best interests of Alaska are servso when the organizations of all Of the political and other pubc organizations Of an parts of the Territory are working earnestly for the general welfare Therefore it is not in spirit of partisanship that The Empire says that the Republican convention or the lhHu Division has been hurtful rather than helpful to Alaska
 The recognition of the need for full Territorial form of goverument-the really paramount govern mental need of the hour in the north-and the reeos niton of the need Of direct primary or at IeSSI a legally controlled primary is recognition or the heeu for the elimination of Wickersham. They mean one and the same thng Delegate Wickersham has con sisrenu, fought against real selfgoyernment ever since he this Territory with ms Feaerai com mission in a carpetbag. Since becoming Delegate 10 Congress he has devoted little time Go constructive work He has never ceased trying 10 ISh One flames of hate and malice He hes sought to gam ,,ltcal favor by being against someone or scmetnns He has been tearing down and not building up He seeks Co ruin somebody some thing instead oi gong ahead in the development of a constructive policy ,at will save for the Territory the good in all its rnstrie and activities and make injustice from of them impossible He wants to drive" those who do not agree with him out Of the Territory When ever he makes a speech in Congress he pats himself on the back in ghouIsh glee n he thinks he has said anything that will make this one or that vince He is careless Of the effect on Alaskan development If he do something Co gratfy his envy or ms hates
 Wickersham is opposed to selCgoyenment for Alaska Selfgoyernment would put power in the hands of the people. and that would minimize the power of the Delegate Co keep the people engaged i'm uternecine Quarrelng. Power in the hands of the people would enable them to so with the work Of developing a progressive civilization in Alaska and they would not have time to grouches or desire for vengeance U would neutralize the effect of Wick crsham's poson-aden langs.
 For the same reason he has opposed direct or law controlled primaries. They would enable the people to settle their differences of opinion in orderly manner Wickersham does not want differences set ted nor anything done in orderly manner He thrYes in conditions Of chaos and as long as he thrives Alaska might go Co hades.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-19

service should appeal to all who are youthful and strong and engaged in gainful occupations This IS strenuous world. and the struggle for competence long and hard one under favorable circumstances The circumstances are not favorable for making and saving money for engaged all his life in minister ing to the needs of others.
 No minister of the gospel should be compelled to impair his usefulness by having Co devote too much thought and effort laying up money for Che rainy days of ufes winter He should be free to devote all that is in him to his work and he should be strength ened in the work by the knowledge that at least the plain demands of physical existence and independence Of action the days when he can work no more are provided for
 In fact this is a security that an should be able Go Iocl; forward to-no matter what his position or occupation in life. It Is encouragement that should be vouchsafed every man woman and its provision is something that we will not neglect a great deal longer We are fast approaching oldage pensions for everybody everywhere in the land and they will be paid whether needed or not that no one will have to admit that even from the worldly point of view he has made failure of life in order Co secure himself against want But there special reasons why clergymen and others who engaged in needul but not gamful work should have the security and have ii now
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-19
FOR A SANE SUMMER

Now that the Fourth has gone by with s ndubit- ,,e nroofs of the advantages of caution and common sense who not carry the idea on throughout the entire summer season! Why not make it in briet a sane summer?
 Every summer has it's list of accidents and even ,,olities by sen and shore just as the Fourth July has Many Of them perhaps most of them-are oI a preventable nature. Untred swimmers venture out too far boats are handled as carefully as they should be, canoes are taken too Tar rom shore by " experienced persons and disaster often results.
 Every one who goes or stays on vacation should make up his or her mind Go omit no reasonable pre- caution to make the summer of 1916 the sanest on record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-19
ARMoR PLATE TRUST ALARMED
Seattle Timesl

Seattle Timesl
 The armor plate trust has suddenly and yocer- orsly become public benetactor It announces with bare of rumpets that will do anything and every thing the government asks I will furnish the country an the armor plate 1t wants for little or nothing.
 The reason is not far to seek nor should there he great surprise when 1t is found. It is proposed in Congress that funds be appropriated for government owned and government operated armor plate factory
 1T government owne darmor plate plant did noth' ing else i'm the world but keep privately owned plants within reasonable prices it would accomplish public good just as the recent activity in government ship wards has enabled the United States to save hundreds of thousands dollars in the building of war vessels in spite of trust paid prices for the amor plate that rnns ln lhem.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-19
QUAKER CUPS

Philadelphia Record No man learns to live until he lives to learn.
 An undue influence has been many mans undoing.
 A skeptic is a man who won't be- Heye his own conscience It isn't every man who can rise in the world and keep his balance 1t isn't always because a man IS bashful that he refuses to meet ms obligations.
 When girl is disappointed in mar rving her ideal 1t is mean or her 10 marry some other girls.
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