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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
TJERE is an instructive letter from
l. l. high school girl:

II high school girl:
II have been n sufferer for some time
from headache, which our family doctor
says Is due to ovcrstudy lie advises me
to leave school. But, as I expect to
graduate in June ! cannot give 1t up
Some time ago | was told to try aspirin,
which / did, and IL soon relieved mo. |
have taken a great many of the five
grain aspirin capsules, sometimes as many
as seven or eight a day, when my head
achcd severely. Now | do not have head
aches so much, but still want the aspirin
and cannot he still I'm the house unless /
take some. / frequently feel as though |
would faint, and things turn black about
me. never had this before taking the
aspirin. Please advise me if aspirin Is n
habit-forming drug and If it wcakcns my
heart, thus causing these strange spells"
Evidently this young woman's CduCa-
ton Is faulty. Somehow she has learned
to place graduation" above the most
precious accomplishment Il woman can
have-goOd health. Evidently her in.
structors are giving her a wrong start in
life when they allow her and her class
mates to feel that graduation" is so i'm.
portant as this.
or course a high school girl is just
high school girl. Often ono,sided, from
carrying too many books under one arm
and too many data in her left third frontal
convolution, But assuming this young
woman Is not merely NOiCiug the NagarieS
of top-heavy girhuod, is she in danger?
Aspirin is one of the coaltar deriva.
tives, Most all medicines made from
coal tar-including all the popular head.
ache Cures-are depressing to the heart.
Further they break down the red blood
COrpuScles and ultimately ruin the nerv-
Gus system. We see quite a number of
victims Of the coaltar drug habits event.
ually become nervous wrecks ana some.
times they reach the insane hospitals.
The young woman was told" to try"
the drug. Who told her? What a terri
BILE responsibility! why do human beings
so love to experiment upon each other?
Her symptoms are CharaCteristic-sh
frequently feels as though she would faint,
and things turn dark around her.
Acetanilidc, phenacetin antpyrin, acct
phenetidin, phenylacetamide-any Of these
in headache cures, "cold" or grip"
cures Is a dangerous drug. Aspirin is
perhaps less depressing than the others,
but it is depressing.
our high schools, we have always be-
lieved, make us a little topheavy. We
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
WHY Parcels Go Wrong

"CEE1NG so many requests for quilt
~ pieces, I am sending some to you
to send where needed hope they will
convey TO the one who receives them the
spirit in which they are sent w. W.
After many hatlngs and hlndrances the
parcel, passed from pillar to post Cliterally
when one thinks Of postoflices), fell into
my hands. 1t was marked at the last
post: Received in bad condition" "A
mild way Of describing extreme shabbincss
that left both ends ragged, the contents
protruding and the supersCrlption blurred
into illegbility. We guessed at, rather
than read 1t. packed the parcel anew, and
dispatched II as we thought fittcst. II was
received thankfully when you can make
US happy by another supply (Which can
never come amss) send for the address of
waiting quilt maker, and when you have
this in hand direct your donation to her
instead Of TO us or to the newspaper Of
fee. Time. stamps and dire perpleXity
are saved by obedience to this rule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

These can be bought little later for
about 80 to so cents dozen. A half
dozen early and half dozen late toma-
toes will be an abundance for family of
three Larger families can be provided
for in proportion.
Apple blossom time Is early enough for
several vegetables. Hills of early cucum-
bers can be planted then. Squash, musk
melons and pumpkins also wait till this
date or a little later.
Beets can be planted directly where
they are to mature AZ this time, or can be
planted in the temporary seed bed and
transplanted when they have attained
three or four leaves
Early corn can be put in in apple blos-
som time 1t is better to wait on corn
for the sake of safety, as the seed may
rot in the ground if there is a wet SPELL
Wax and string beans can be planted
in the rows shortly after the apple trees
are in bloom.
Lima beans must wait till the weather
is warm and settled.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Found Interesting Correspondent

"a few months ago I wrote, asking
you for an address of a young woman,
and you sent me two names, for which
/ wish to thank you. | have found one
of them most interesting correspondent,
who has helped me pass hours pleasantly
that otherwise would have been rather
dull. Now, am inclosing clipping from
your Corner Of w. b., asking for names
of shut-ins, and | should like to have you
send him my address If you would be so
kind I love to read your Corner and
read 1t every day There are so many
hopeful things in it and ! think you are
doing splendid work and bringing much
sunshine into many shadowed lives.
~. c."
our correspondent writes from one of
the institutions concerning which some
one said: Above the door should be
carved the inscription Dante read above
the door of the Inferno: who enters here
leaves hope behind Yet our brave MEM
Der finds cheer and helpful things, If not
hope, in this home of incurables. Let us
thank the brotherly love that erected such
shelters for the afflicted among the Faith
er's children, and do our part in sending
sunshine into shady places"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
A Poor Selection

Dear DcbOrdh Rush-t went to a party
lately whore we were chaperoncd by n
young woman about five years older than
the rest Of us. She demanded all the at.
tcutOn Of the young men and we girls had
n very stupid time. Don't you think II
would have been better not to have had a
Chapcronc? NANCY y.
You made n poor selection for your
Chapcrone, ne Chapcrone's first duties
should be to see that others have a
pleasant time and to cfface herself to a
certain degree. OF course the young peo.
pie should show the ChapcrOne attention
and politenoas. hut she. in turn should
never monopoliZe the guests. No, II is
always better to have a chapcnone.
DEBORAH RUSH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Flavoring for Desserts

"I should like to give one hint. In
cooking almost any dessert l use nutmeg
instead of vanilla. It is cheaper and gives
a more delicious flavor j. $, NJ"
Let mo subjoin n scrap of information
anent this same nutmeg, which cannot
be surpassed for spcness. 1t is n trile
strong for delicate stomachs, and il is
well in such cases to substitute ground
mace. AS we all know, this Is the outer
sheath of the nutmeg, and has its frag-
rant flavor but in milder degree There
is no pungency about it and it is more
easllY digested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
GOOD FORM

Jones and Miss Jones for Miss Mary
Smith Saturday evening, April 30; Lotus
Club? Shall I answer in the third person
or not, and how should the envelope be ad-
dressed? Also, please tell me whether I
am expected to send flowers to the guest
of honor? Thanking you for an early re-
ply, I am. yours truly JOHN BYRD.
!. Answer In the third person, as the
invitation is in the third person. as follows:
Mr.. John Byrd
accepts with pleasure
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones and Miss Jones'
polite invitation for Saturday evening
April 30
At the Lotus Club
Q. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones'
Miss Jones,
(Addrcss)
city.
3. There Ia no obligation to do so. and,
though 1t would be very courteous, Il would
not he eEpCCtcd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

Bring your problems of gardening
To the Evening Ledger for solution. In
addition to practical articles. timely to
the season, the editor will answer,
either out of his own experience Rs II
smnll-scnle gardener or through con-
sultatiOn with authorities, questions of
renders. Address John Bartram, Eve
ing Ledger, Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET
Hundreds Assemble for Discussion of
Professional Questions

Several hundred teachers OF the high
schools met this moFning In the German
town High School. High street and Ger
inantoWn avenue, 20 discuss professional
questions. Members OF the faculties OF all
ahe high schools attended.
Tha Instructors are divided into groups
The chemistry teachers. Tor instance, met
IA one room, while the teachers OF music
or drawing or Greek assembled In diff
ferent rooms. At noon, there will be a
luncheon 10 be attended by ali OF the
teachers as well as members OF the Board
~ Education aud DR.. George Wheeler.
associate superintendent OF schools The
..ssennblaEc 81 high schol Instructors 0f
hcth sexes = probably the largest ever
t4l1 Il Fhilaaelphia-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
GARDEN QUERIES ANSWERED
Petunia Varieties

Friend John BaTtram--Kindly tell me the
names or some select kinds OF petunias and
cost OF same. F. B II
You do not state whether you want 0uota.
tiOns on seed plants. The new race OF
petunias, dwarf frlnged, double towering are
very choice. Plants grow to height OF eight
inches and are well branched with an abund-
ance OF flowers In the typical petunia colors.
mottlsd' striped, blqtched or throated. These
from seed. Giant double petunias COSTING Is
cents a packet are the Double Aurora, light
rose, crimson yeined; Lady Of the Lake, large,
frlnged, pure white. Single petunias costing
ln to 20 cents packet include Fimbriata
alba, white with yellow throati German En-,
Alexandra. carmine with purple throat and
yelowish stripes; Rheingold, golden yellow with
white margin. So-Called bedding petunis Z
come at cents packet, Excellent varieties
Queen, purplish and often. notified. veIned,
etc. Plants OF the dOuble-fTinged variety such
as Aurora, layendeT, crimson-yeined; beauty,
clear white sZenoDla' purple violet, cost 10
double Seeding varieties cost 10 cents each or
~ cents per dozen. by the hundred petunias
can be bought for 81 to SO. The nurserymen
VIII sort out ColOTs according to request IL NOT
too many are asked for. Petunlas are free
and all-seaSon bloomers, II tho whitening
flowers are kept cut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

"Allow me to make a suggestion for
marking quilts, asked for by a Cornerte.
Mix laundry starch with bluing water,
then saturate a piece of twine in it and
snap 1t over the line you wish to quilt.
This is quite satisfactory where only
straight line work is required. |. s."
The above is a sufficient reply to the
member who asked for Il way of marking
quilting patterns which would not re-
main indelible when the work was done.
The plan indicated by l. S. is simple and
the lines are easily effaced. We are her
debtors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Diet for Four-ycar-old Child

Please suggest a diet suitable for
child of 4.
AnSwer-Brcalifast Glass of milk.
Small dish wcll-cooked oatmeal with cream
and plenty OF sugar. Baked apple Small
piece buttered toast.
10 o'clock: Two crackers and glass OF
water.
l o'clock: Cup of cambric tea. Bread
and butter. Creamed taters Some stewed
fruit. Stick of candy
1 o'clock Prctzel
o'clock: Glass milk. Fruit. Boiled
egg. Bread.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Baked Potatoes

There are many nice ways TO dress up
baked potatoes. Try filling them with
cheese some time. Take the baked po-
tatOes, scoop out the centres, mash, add
butter, a little milk, a cupful of grated
cheese and return to the skins. Bake
lightly until brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Another kissing Query

Dcdr Deborah RuSh-G saw in your col.
umn several weeks ago that you considered
It bad form for a girl to allow young
man to kiss her goodnight after an evening
visit, IL She is not engaged to him Do
YOU think that this is really not done?
G.. II. x.
! do not pretend to answer whether this
Is done or not There are probably n
number of foolish girls who allow these
liberties. 1t is certainly in very bad
form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

Dear Deborah RuSh--I am widow
and intend being married again after
Easter. Should | wear a bridal gown Of
white and a veil? NJ u. j.
A widow on remarrying should not wonr
white for the ceremony handsome
gown practical for paying visits or an
afternoon reception frock, would be an
Appropriate dress for this occasion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Parting

MY life closed twice before its close
II yet remains to see
If Immortality unveil
A third event to me,
SO huge, so hopeless 10 conceive,
AS these that twice befell;
Parting is all we know of heaven,
And all we need of hell.
Emily Dickinson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

Dear Deborah Rush--At which side Of
the altar does the bridegroom stand and
which arm does he offer to his bride when
j. G. H.
The bridegroom stands at the right-hand
side of the altar, outside of the sanctuary
or Chancel. lie offers his left arm TO the
bride
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Should Flowers Be Carried in After.

Dear Deborah RUSb-Would you please
tell me through the Good Form" column
of your EVENING LEDGER, II II would he
appropriate to carry flowers when wearing
a suit at a o'clock church wedding If
SO what kind? Sincerely " X. S.
Flowers should not be carried i'm the
afternoon, but n corsagc bouquet pinned to
the coat of your suit would he decided
addition to your costume Either orchids.
violcts or sweet peas make an appropriate
bouquet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

All communication addressed 10 Marion
addressed envelope and n clipping Of tho
article In which you are interested. Per.
work Of the II. n. G. should write Marion
IIarlnnd In care of this paper, for nd
dresses Of those they would like TO help,
md. having received them, communicats
direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Monroe Doctrine, Speakers Topic

The Monroe Doctrine and the relations
OF the A b C republics OF South America
TO the United States win be explained by
Dr. Peter MacQueen, OF Boston. In the
Saturday lecture OF the spring course Of
free illustrated lectures at the CONNER
cial Museum this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
Argentina, the United States OF south
America, with It's cities and Industries.
and Brazil and Chill viii be described by
Doctor MacQueen-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
ASPERIN HABIT is DEPRESSING;
WARNING SOUNDED TO YOUNG GIRLS
BY WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D.

waste at least year there The sight of
a roundshouldcrcd. preCocious. bespecta.
Clcd young woman staggering along home
with an armful of algebras, tiologies, bug
Ologics. ct Cetcra, always makes us sigh
for the future of the race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Hoops All Summer

Hoops are to be worn all summer. They
give the necessary touch to the very light,
airy summer fTock Touches of old laces.
quantity tinted ribbons, black velvet, and
such novelties simply necessitate the hoop.
So featherbone hoops are to be had in
all the shops. These may have the hoop
part at the hips, like the newer models,
or at the hem, as fancy dictates. They
are very light fashioned on a crinoline
foundation. If this is not a convenient ar,
rangement, crinoline petticoats may be
had. Their prices are rather high.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

J"tt Nhhtt NNH utltithhs tVoWNil tHittNio
ONLY t0W be published upon request.
It Is n well-estabished and accepted
custom that only pleasant things should be
said of others, and it is a pity that this
requirement of good form is not carried
out Sad TO say persons who would not
think Of making social blundcr at the
table or when trying to make n good i'm.
preston on others; will fall into the habit
Of pernicious gossip and even slanderods
conversations without n thought. Gossip
is about the worst offense possible against
good form, and denotes a want Of things
worth while stored away in the gray mat.
ter of those who indulge in this form of
conversation. There is such a laxity in
this matter In the world at the present
time that the remark made one day
recently by very charming woman, who
was obliged to leave after a luncheon
earlier than the other guests, was most
apt AS she bade good-by, she laughiugly
remarked, please be kind to me when |
am not here to defend myself" 1t had
the desired effect, fortunately, for the
women gathered there were too well bred
to discuss the absent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
For Future Reference

Twisting soft eorks on TO the places
where the knobs OF cooking utensils used
70 be has saved one woman many small
burns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
We Never Learn

philosopher of $ a pessimst
be death would
understand while
of mind
that
he
bell vicious and atra
Letters to the o the Woman's Page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Planting Dahlias

Friend John Bartram-I saw In a local paper
headline that Now Is the time TO plant
dahlias.' Is this SO? II violates my ideas on
The paper was Cor Isl Inaccurate. Late
April Is the earliest Soggy and cold ground
Is fatal. 1 plant mine In May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Just a Hint

A clam or oysteH shell kept inside OF
the teapot win keS5 lime from forming
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

Good form queries should be dd.
dressed to Deborah Rush, tOriten on
one side OF the paper and signed t0th
fuH name and address, though initials
ONLY tOW be published upon request
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08

the Editor of the Womans Page
Write
ids OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-08
Bridegroom's Place

3. There Ia no obllration I
though 1t would be very court
not be expected.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-26

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. %
\ royal proclamation has been post
cd throughout Britain calling on the
remaining groups of single men 10
present themselves for enlistment
in the army on March IS.
There remain 65l ,l60 available
single men who have refused to re
spond to the call Of the nation. They
now receive their final privilege of
coming into the army as volunteers.
England's experience in raising
her army is being closely watched
by forward looking Americans, The
United States is about to map out a
new military program, prepared
ness program.
What can England teach us?
Not very much more. il appears.
than We taught England by our
civil war experiments with the
draft. not much more than we our
selves learned in our original war
for independence.
" uSHlu Eiou lbutlu II lhipOS0lult
to keep the ranks of his army full by
voluntary enlistment. In l777 Mass.
achusetts and Virginia resorted TO
conscription and Washington recon
mend6d the measure 10 Pennsyiva
MIA as the only way OF raising a SUI
ficient number OF troops.
Lincoln was reduced to the same.
necessity early in the civil war IN
fact. all the records of the civil war
proved conclusiyely, 30 years ago.
what England is proving again to
day. that in any prolonged war mc
volunteer system breaks down, and
compulsory military service must Doc
cxacted as the only effective way ct
repairing tho wastdge OF war.
The parallel between Lincoln
experience and that of England to-
day may be put in figures.
With population OF 81 ,ti3.32l nor
the whole United States In 1860. the
total number of men who volunteer
cd In the north was 2,0i2,000 The
south reports 100000 in It's armies.
II these figures are right, the totaI
The Detroit times., 1916-02-26
Consumption Forces Volunteering, England Repeats
The Lesson Learned By United States IN CiOH War

Of volunteering in The United King
dom during this is months of war
And this figure probably comes
very close 10 being the index of vol
mtcering in any war.
Submarines and aerOpIanes and a
few otner things are new In war.
but mans personal attitude toward
going forth 10 battle remains pretty
much the same in all times.
Military men, who are Interested
only in the number OF recruits, have
not dvclt at length on the psychol-
oey of conscriptiou However, Gen
scott, i'm a report ON enrolment in
rhc civil war. said "The draft itself
produced only i6S.6i9 men, but II
stimplated no less than l,O76j5S vol
untoers to recruit -
There Is a certain reaction from
'slackug" which compulsion 20
serve I'm an army always produces
An English authority writing or
our civil war, says Eighty iiy'
per cent OF tho men who came in
under the compulsory system were
volunteers"
Since 1870 all the great power
/ with the exception Of Great Britain
aud The United States. have adopted
the principle of compulsory shorI
/ service
And both England and the United
! States. in times OF war. have been
/ forced 70 resort 10 conscription
Md both have found that Il is the
fear Of the draft which compel, en.
| listmcni
Couscription promoted volunteer
ing In about the same proportions
iu Tho ercai American and the pres.
eat European wars
History repeats Itself and there
u0, much that is new under the
9n
Those who would rely pbcnoW
email yo'untcerine. in case this cuun
irv had To- bc defended, may proGf
lr comparisons Hike he above Srr
i e. here's anyihing phenomena
as9H volunteering In England tho
.plonaWanou has not arrived yet.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-26
tcon,lnued from Preceding PAGE

fuu-makinE called "A Happy Combi-
nation" T. Mcrian's swiss canin"
actors In The Terry quar-
tered" one OF tho Funniest dog acts
ever staged, Jack Ryan and Harry
Tierney. jolly fellows with song aud
piano, Brengk's bronze statute horse,
q beautiful posing novelty. the Nor
Vellas in AN Artists studio, and
the Temple movie review VIA the
The Detroit times., 1916-02-26

PoasessinE all thc rcgpir' ucutv of
comedy and drama aud with I dain-
~ musical score "When Dreams Como
True" VIII De brought O." Tho .Iyccun
thcater. sunday afternoon. for
weeks engagement. This attractive
piece is ;nc work ~ pWUr buYtbplp-
mae. author ~ "ONeT NiHhl tn
'Li,tic Miss Brown, while Silvio
Holm is responsible for tlr music
large cast rs needed for tho various
characters in the story which con
Germs Keen Hedges. the son Of n
wealthy American. whose cSvpppd"s
in Paris cause his father to stop tho
usual allowance and Keen is forced
TO sail for home as a StCCrdE" pas
senger Here he finds Beth his dream
girl The second act takes place 40
tho dock. where Keen attempts tp
help Beth out OF am akward situa-
tion. The third act is iu TWO scenes,
the reception and ha''-
room NJ kccn's home. Whrre Beth i1
terror and copSteruatiuH has flown
FOR protection Mr. B1f tholpnWr has
been succssSful in weaving dIycrei-
Gcd bits or interest. characters and
In the first oct are tho
stcCraEc passengers with an their
hope In the new land ON the dCrE
the comedy approaches the tarDleal.
as n also does In tho third 0rt, hut
scattered throughout is a well d'-
fined vein ct genuine heart Interest.
Tho company includes Barrett Green
wood who VIII have Joseph ,SaUtlov's
original role az Keen Hedges. Lor-
rain" Lester. Mar@ucrito Wolf Ma"
Finch. Ciraiic Clifton. liarl7e Briggs