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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

DIARY OF A WELL-DRESSED GIRL
An Evening Wrap for Mother

ONLY once in a blue moon does mother
~ really lose her temper. But when dad
calmly announced that we were going to
the Merediths, after having decided that the
trip was much too expensive even TO con-
slider talking, for no other reason than to
help celebrate silver wedding nnnver-
sary she frankly told him what she
thought.
As a matter Of fact, mother was dis
appointed that we weren't TO visit the
MeredIths. but she hates the "throw-your-
hings-into-a trunk and come-along' way Of
taking a trip. She likes to have plenty OF
time to get together an outfit that is up
to-the-mnute, so that she will look her
best when presented to new people
When her wrath had cooled she con-
sented to 20. providing that she could get
Nine, Naudin TO make her an evening wrap
and a stunning afternoon frock. She prom
ised the dress, but said that an evening
wrap was out OF tho question,
So I coaxed mother TO buy some hand
some brocaded silk and let Mrs. Mathon
ana me see what sort OF wrap we could
turn out
Mrs. Mathon cut out the wrap so that
IL would be almost like n cape. Mother
said that she didn't want any sleeves In 1t.
There arc no up-and-down seams, as
the pattern was circular, and Mrs. Mathon
found that the material was almost wide
enough to make the wrap entirely seam
less
made the lining OF rose e-colored chiffon
taffeta but as this material was much
narrower than the brocaded silk, I had to
cut It In sections, After they were machine
stitched together I adjusted it to the bro
cnded silk and hand scwod 1t in place
Mother had an old-fashiOned cape of
sable mink which she always refused to
have cut up into trimming. I knew that
this wrap would be gorgeous II we had
enough fur 10 trim 1t. SO without con-
sulmuE her | took the cape TO a furrier and
told him to make a wide band sufficiently
long TO encjrcle the wrap at tho wastline
and n stole-likc collar to hug the neck
closely at the back and turn back in front
When the fur was ready I smugglad it
into tho house and Mrs. Mathon sewed II
on the wrap. The wide band about the
center of the wrap gives tho effect of a short
cape ! made several bands of shirred
taffcta and used them to border the lower
edge Of the band of mink. ! also edged
the sashes through which the arms are
slipped with the same trimming.
when Mrs. Mathon had the large hooks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Many Uaes for Kerosene

- ~ Easlor 0f Roaaa's PAGE;
a4r a1adam-T am young woman OF
z#sH1Fs happly married and the mother Of two
Ha#azzEuI chiIdFaEs one three years old and the
etAsf khFee uontha- have only been In PhiR-
Iz#HzIz shout month having eoula here from
=Ha Haaz aHd haze BEEN very homaaick
W eHsE e times haxs found your exchange
sz Haa8al and Interesting. therefore i want
HHz #e1 some kints havs found very useful.
80 the kitchen sink II rusty rub Il ever
E1zH HaEaseles kaEozaua viii also clean the
azas azfaf tiaaktns the range or stove. Pour
zzz5As tbs water N4ah tue hands Ia u.
44aH as# EHeln - #4En water with soap and
iH4a#H. sausaks shoes aan b silenced by
8Hz 4olea l4 kerosene enough 70 reach
- IHs aaie aIzhauz tquehIhE ths uuper
saf42l Hools ard shoes rub them
za2aH aIl aad ist kasm ataud twelve
e ssTaaaHs aaded % 9 pan
Hz4 HIuloHa and mirrors
lzIEa.f .. b. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

wiped It carefully. Then I lighted one of
the jets on my gas stove. put the pan over
IT, and when II was hot put n large piece
of butter into the pan.
Katie" directed, as l stirred the butter
carefully so that it should melt evenly,
brown just enough and not burn, put those
almonds in the bowl and bring them here,
then spread some sheets of waxed paper
over some dry towels on the table where the
nuts have been drying"
Here, Katie" interrupted Mrs Under
wood, gathering up the nuts into the bowl
as she spoke, hand me the waxed paper
and towels. I'll attend to the table You
hold the bowl for Mrs Graham. She needs
you there. Browning almonds means your
attention every minute"
I knew she was right, 80 I made no
protest, and for a half hour or more we
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
These suggestions will prove helpful to
readers. l am sure.
Advocates Bright ColOrs on Rainy Day

10 tho Editor of the Womda's Page:
Dear Afadam-When you dor your old hlue
dress or your gray or ugly green redingote, your
veil, and sally forth clutchlng a plteh-biack
umbrella, with perehanes pitch. black scowl on
your countenance because II Is a rainy day, aid
II ever occur to you 70 survey yourself long IN
the mirror g see the blot you create on the al
ready blotted dayl
Then II you pass down q busy street hned
with hundreds OF other individuals Similar 10
yourself. do they help your solder spirits a BIT!
But III you happen TO glance into a we'll filled
florists windOW-and you must glance, for The
color force Will compel your Henses-wlll II not
send little thrills down your spinei Will ID not
tardy your steps q little TO refresh your soul
How easy Il would be for each OF Us to ada
a little color TO our attire a gray day. There
ls such a thing a sunshlny smile. but ID ls
a rars possession 10 most Of US. Nevertheless
every human beiLg owns bright Tie or ribbon
or even artificial dover which would stimulate
the eye OF the nasseTby ana make OF the gray
drlzzla charming background,
some of the cleaners IN the streets bright
manufactures Immediately and congratulate him
for his drop of sunshine, untl discovered that
il was the original color qf the material. Why
rot use this kind Of raiEcoat instead OF tha
drab onesf surely there are red umbrsllas and
hats. etc. aud III used discfeetlY would not
be held conspicuous or ehaapy dressed. but would
lend radiance 10 a cheeFlass world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
GOOD AII.Around Reelpe for Cake

= EU7VF o.
Dear Madam--EveTy hint that will help the
houaesfife solve 4 part Of the problem OF the
4 rich cake. calling for much butter and many
aHas : not necessary. even when one Is enter
IaIhsnR. Use this recipe for the foundation;
cream : fourth Of SUP Of shorteplng with
arr one cup and half OF -four with two and
e-half tea4poonfuls OF baking powder, and
add adequately TO the eggs and sugar. with half
4 sup o. milk.
aad half a cup Of chopped walnutA or pecAns
and frost with a brown-susar Icing, adding q
laH chopped nuts to IL before putting on Add
> few raislns or eurrants and bake Ia patty
pans for the chiidren's lunchboz. Melted choco-
IaIa viii make a nice layer cake, with a boiled
ffestinF between Divide the batter, making
u4.rf Chocolate, and bake IN small muffin pans.
pastinF II a spoonful OF white, then a little OF
tie chocolate, and covering with the white.
Different eolorsd frostings may es made by
55searafs' With candled fruit or flowers ii you
Hant them particularly fancy Little red can
nIaa and citEon Will make very pretty Christmas
deHuratons. Baked In two layers. with whipped
eFaaut Between and top, filled with a made
cream hiling and a meringue on top. II Will
uaAe ) company dessert. j. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

FOR had an experience along the same
lines last summer.
81 was taking course at a summer
camp, and you may find 1t hard to be-
lieve, but even the comparatively ele'
mentary studies we had were extremely
difficult to mel had lost the power of
concentrating on anything of that sort.
| found that while l could criticize the
subjects given there was nothing con.
structlve about the criticism"
have known many women so stu
ated that they could not obtain that
which they priced most four years at
college. Then in later years way was
opened to them and they started in,
taking a few hours n week of this sub
ject or that, but rarely have they stuck
and really accomplished anything.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Should Parent Replace Lost Ring ?

To the Editor Of WomGn's Pc0e:
.. Dear Madam--W!ll you kindly Inform me ir
az ~ ~ tle parent place TO buy ring for q girl.
hs my boy and the girl, while they were both
good ,rhuns and school friends, we're foolish
CROUCH 10 exchange rings. My hoy loat Tho
Eirls ring, and as hn still goes to school and
haS no money OF his own I would like To know
u u is my place to buy for herr
AN INTERESTED READER
Unless the girl is perfectly content to
Keep the ring your son gave her in ex-
change for hers. ! do not see what he can
do but make good her loss. III he is old
enough. why do you not persuade him to
go to work outside of school hours? 1t will
not only teach him lesson, but will give
him more idea of the value of money
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
TLCo Dollars GiUcn for n
Letter EUery Day

a PRIZE of Two Dollars Cs2) will
be given each day TO n reader Of
the Woman's Page Of the Evening
Ledger. There are no conditions.
Every day letter will be chosen
from the number sent in. whether it
contains information of value TO the
readers of the page or asks ques.
ton, and the prize win be awarded
TO the writer. Be sure to sign your
name and address so that checks
may be forwarded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
THE GIRL WHO DELAYS HER
COLLEGE COURSE UNTIL THIRTY
The Difficulties She Encounters in the Pursuit of
Knowledge Are Many Competing With
Younger Girls Handicap

fTSF1E girl who goes through college
and receives her degree at the tender
age OF twenty is lauded to the skies
svery one looks on her as unusually
eleyer and opportunities present them.
selves on every hand.
Tiut have you ever given thought to
the eirl whose course at college Is de-
layed through no fault of her own until
she II thirty2 Aside from the difficulty
niie experiences in applying herself to
atn4y it is CALLING to her TO be study.
ing on plane with girls ten years her
Junior. More is always expected Of her
end stupidity that would be more readily
excused in the younger girls seems un.
forgivable in her.
An acquaintance writes me; ~ have
= friend who is having hard struggle
just now. not with her lessons so much
IS with her sensbllitles II is no easy
matter to be learning or rather studying
the same lessons girls of eighteen or
twenty are studying when one has lost
q good deal of ones freshness in crap.
pling with life.
More Is naturally expected of per.
son of mature years but the unfortunate
thing Is that such person is really
handicapped and often unable to reach
the average, much less excel, in her
classes. What about an institution for
Just these people whose opportunities
have been few in their earlier years?
Il can appreciate this girls feelings,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Christmas Gift Suggestions

Dear Madam-some very good ideas were
gwen 70 me thls week that thought would he
ot interest 70 the readers OF this page. Now that
Christmas time draws near we arc ali worried
Mhat 70 give our many friends and relations.
IhingS that are cheap and yet look expensive
best Ideas know Is TO get a child's broom
paint II green, and stencil a pretty design on
the handle and on the top OF the broom THESE
are most useful around the frepaces You can
give Two TO the same person, this makes
quite nice gift, and one that have not seen
IN the shops as yet. Another idea Is to cover
with eretOnne large box OF matches Paint
the ends with gold paint ard edge them with
gold braid. Some persons do not like 10 have
boxes of matches standing around, as they
never nave fi mem Tor ,ong' Ones friends have
tcularly II there men IN the family and
sisters beauN will do II now ana thsI
But bog OF this kind is safe and makes a
Powder boxes can be bought At a drusgist's
for a small amount, even as cheap as q quar-
ter. / believe, Cover II in the same manner
with eretonne and 4 will make an attractive gift
for a young girl. Presents OF this kind are most
useful besides being ornamental and Inexpensive,
N. +. -.
These suggestions will prove helpful to
readers I IN gIira
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Warm Beds at Night

70 Editor Of Wonldn's Page:
Dear Bladam-our sleeping rooms are very
=eld at night. as they are not heated. AS soon
as each member OF the household gets up In
the morning he brings downstairs with him the
brick that has kept him warm during the night
und puts Il on the kitchen stove, At night he
fakes II from the stove, wraps 1t in an old
furifish towel, a supply OF which Is always kept
hanging on a rack behind the stove, and carries
II upstairs with him. This systematic arraLge-
ntaut relieves the housewife altogether OF this
extra duty, which otherwise would fall on her
Hhoulders. tMhSJ Il. H. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Pink or White Linrerie

To The Editor Of Wonaus Page:
Dear Madam DO you consider pink creme de
chine the proper thing for uuderclohaH, or is
white better! ] am most anxious to mako myself
some new ones this winter and do not Know
"hlch TO get PUZZLED,
This Is a matter Of taste, Personally
like the white for when 1t turns yellow in
washing one can have pink paper or n little
red ink put in the wafer and this will color
the material delicate pink il skillfully
done
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Direetiona for Making Elderberry Wine

4a fHe Editor of WoDidhis Page:
Dear Madam am sendng you a recipe which
think E1a readers OF your papgr would relish
EsE4 mnrh. II ID for making elderberry wine:
As1Iu tbs berries from the stems. bruise them.
AElnE e , boil. ahd while bolng add To- every
zaHHtF-zfa pounds OF berries twelve and one
HAzE paHnls og loat sugar one-half pound of
HHs4m q tartar and eight and one-h half gallons
u e4l4r. Let the mixture cool, then SET Il aside
Ealnlaai. but DO not bottle until TIE ferm8nta-
z4a s. eeeT. lMEs.l OSCAR ".
Henrygllla, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Orange Snow

10 editor OF WomaH's Page!
Dear AIadam--May / suggest to you good
fecIps for a dessert known orange snowf
Take six fine oranges, the whites OF four eEgs;
ons pint whipped cream, half cup powdered
auear Slice the oranges after peellng, remove
seeds sprinkle sugar over them before adding
the SNOW cream. which is made thus; Beat the
whites OF the eggs until foaming then add by
degrees the sifted sugar. Whip the crenm'
When very stin beat in the orange slices and
suce adding as much as the cream and the
faerIfsrIs 1giii hold without becoming soft Place
Ia zasses and serve very cold. MRS. J. v. d.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Recipe for DEVILS Food
sf5fta- - Ip,s,a.,fe pooe.

Dear Mudani--I am sending recipe for dew
fA food. hoping you will publish 1t: Three
quarters cup sugar, hTee-quarters cup milk
three quarters cake chocolate, one teaspoon va
nlla, one egg one cupful Hour, one.auarter cup
butter. One-nalf teaspoon soda, one and one
half tablespoons boiling water, one pinch salt
Put e-auarIer cup sugar INTO a small sauce
pan, add chocolate and one'half cup milk, Fut
on HtaVs and stir till II boils hve minutes; az
iaHt stirling add butter, then mix Into other
il aredients tMRSl EMMA 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

and eyes IN place called mother to come
and look at the finished wrap. or course
she thought II was stunning; she would
have shown 81 lack of good sense If she
hadn't, but she couldn't help scolding me
a little for having the precious mink cut
up into trimming.
can't see any earthly use of boarding
up anything, even IL it was part Of your
trousseau. If II can be used in any form at
all Mother has n very elegant looking
wrap. Minus the fur it wouldn't be any
thing out of the ordinary
Some day | am going to muster UP
enough courage to use the lace Greataunt
Anne Bradley willed to me.
(Copyrlght. \
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
MY MARRIED LIFE HELPFUL SU GGESTIONS

come. Katie hurried toward the door. but
stopped halfway as Dicky went to the door
himself
"come right in" said Dlcly, Hospitality.
Az the Testers crossed the threshold !
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
THE WOMAN's EXCHANGE

side
htui the tnd9, G
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
no Remove Dust From Yelvet

To the Editor Of igo,gdH's Page:
Dear Mndau-A pleto of mourning creps
makes makes an excellegt brush for removing dust from
pack NelNeL' NelOurs, etc. The owner of n
black velvet hat VIII find IL much more salts
factory than a brush whiskbroom when dust
Ing her hat. A READER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
ANsWERs no YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

i. To rssilver n mirror; Upon u sheet Of tin
foil OF the proper slEs pour about three drums
OF auleLsliver to each square foot of foil. Rub
with u piece OF chamols until the foil becomes
brilliant Lay the mirror face down and place
the foil on tho dsmnged portion of the glass.
polished side down. lay sheet Of paper
over Il and place on II % weIEht with n per
fectty smpoih surface and of sufficient weight
- press the foil tight to tho glass. Keep 1t In
thls position for several hours.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

heard a little stifei cry from Ksu. Il
was gazing at Mr.. Lester as IL spellborrss
her face qulvering with anger ana ts,,nl ~
tCopyrlght)
CONTINUED ToMoRRow,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
win Save Possible Falls

20 sac Editor ~ WomaH's Pace
Dear Madam have lacked a folded newa
papar TO The bottom stair Of my cellar sfaiF-
way. 1fba enables nae 70 diatiuEugsh tie step
and prevents 4 miaateps ana paraaua bfafaa
bones 9r sRrain. lArz.l VA. Azc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

l. In wedding procession tho ushcrs "a
FIRST. followed by the bridesmaids. then the
maid Of honor. the flower girls and lastly tho
BRIDE with her nearest male relative
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
Which Do You Prefer?

1t is important for reasons of health and
practical economy for every housekeeper
to ask herself this question:
DO prefer pure baking powder like
Royal, made of cream of tartar derived from
grapes, or am l willing to use a baking
powder made of alum or phosphate both
derived from mineral sources2"
The names of the ingredients printed
on, the label show whether the kind you
are now using or any brand, nep or old,
that may be offered is genuine cream
of tartar powder, or merely a phosphate
or alum compound.
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

3. Hiccups can frequently be cured by TAX
Ing a mou;hfnl Of water. pressing inward the
tragns tthe little projection In front Of the carl
and then swallowing the water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

g Broad should always be broken into small
pieces and each piece buttered as II Is eaten.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28
ToDAY's INQUIRIES

/. When cooking onions how the odor
be prevented from EninE through the house?
2. How can a mantsl clock bo moved with
aut damaging the works?
g. Should table linen be stnrchcds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

s. Jam that has become hard and SuG"rs can
be aoftened by placing IL In the oven until the
nusnr nelts. Let II cool and 1t will be almost
as Kood as when first made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

:. Wooden spoons should he used with
chafnx dishes. they VIII not crack ur scratch
the lining.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-28

I. Is II permissible for man. when accom-
Dnnylng n woman to tho theRter. TO leave his
seat between the acts?
Q. What lotion can be applied to the hair
when II Is constantly In II moist condition?
3. If n glass tube n straw ls not at hand
what can be substituted when n patient cannot
sit up 10 drink from cup?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-09
SNOW is DOOMED

The snow of last night and early
this morning is doomed to leave Chi
cago as quickly as it came, according
to the weatherman. The sun is ex-
pected to melt what snow is with us
right now and no more storms are in
sight at present. Sunday will be a
bit warmer, with Monday bringing
about the same temperature as to-
day.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-09
BITS OF NEWS

London. - Government order pro-
hibits importation, dealing in or
manufacturing use of copper without
special permit.
PhiIadeIphia--PubIic Ledger prints
report that Walter H. Page, ambas-
sador to England, has offered resig-
nation to Pres. Wilson,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-09

BUT SHAVE MUSTACHE,
SAYS WAX
New York, Dec. 9.-'You can win
a woman in six minutes just as cas-
lily as in six years" was the state
ment today of "OIiver Osborne" Wax,
who in the past few days has been
qualifying as an authority on such
matters.
why spend six years on it?" he
demanded. 1--WE known men to put
in six years counting a girl and then
to separate in less than a month. A
man can tell in six minutes whether
he can love a woman or not. And it's
the same with the girl"
A mustache is handicap in the
game of breaking hearts, according
to "OliVer" and Whiskers almost put
a man out of the running. He was
telling some of the secrets of his sue
cess.
"A,man has to be well dressed to
interest women" he said. HE must
be clearly shaver. I've had many a
woman tell me that she hates a mus
tache. Whiskers are worse. A man
to win woman must have a good
opinion of himself"
BE vain?" he was asked.
mo. Pm not vain. To be vain is
to pride yourself on something you
do not possess.
do you prefer blondes or bru-
nettes?"
Both"
Summing himself up, "OliVer" put
the whole thing this way:
'"To be a man among women, you
must be a man among men,"
SNOW IS DOOMED
The snow of last night and early
this morning is doomed to leave Chi
cago as quickly as it came, according
fo tho yuoofbo T-Doon Tho gcI1D &c Nv
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-09

RUMANlANS IN ROUT-70,OOO
CAPTURED BY TEUToNS
Berlin, via SayviIIe Wireless.-The
Rumanians are in complete retreat
before advancing Danube and right
German army wings in Rumania, to-
days official statement asserted.
Since December first RUmanians lost
over 10000 men taken prisoners to
these two armies, with 1874 cannOns
and 120 Smachine guns.
Several thousands of these includ-
ed force of Rumanians which endeav-
Ored to make their way from passes
northeast of Sinaya toward south
east. Many cannon were also cap
tured from them.
Artillery dUels, approaching great
violence during some hours, report
ed from western front. Enemy patrols
advancing against German positions
near LetrenslOy repulsed in hand-to-
hand fighting.
London. Sir Douglas Haig had
nothing to report today concerning
situation on British, west front last
night.
Paris.-HiII 3O4 on left bank of the
Mouse still center of active artillery
firing.
Petrograd. - Russian troops dis
lodged enemy from two heights west
and south of VaIoputna, taking 500
prisoners.
Berlin, via SayViIIe WireIess.-Vain
attacks by Russian forces against
German positions north of Harocz
lake and SkorynarTow, preveded by
fire preparation, unsuccessful. Ma
jOrity of other strong Russian at
tacks, Anne dat German positions on
front between KirIibaba and Bistritza
valley repUlsed.
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BITS OF NEWS
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