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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Words and Music Wanted

You have helped me before and ~ III
again for help. I should like TO know vIeemins
reader can give me the words and music az ,n
song: 'S VI tnn
"Methnks see mother kneeiing down al MIA.
Asking God t0. give her boy who is soldiers.
1 have some foreign stamps to pass a,oD, 4
MARIE H.
Referred to members versed in non,,..
verse and home ballads. hold Won, ~
Dress The lines are utterly unfamiI,.r =
the Corner The stamps will be cial,.S
duly and gratefully.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER
Individual Chicken Pie

e the evos.Se cs.R AND and ,sSSls scS9sn,i si
meat pie and another for Individual ehickeh
pief do hope DO not ask for too MUCH,
Some months back we published a recipe
for turkey pie, contributed through the
Kindness OF a United states official resi-
dent I'm Denmark and translated expressly
for the Corner by a distinguished linguist.
we present. H. reply to the request OF
our correspondent. a formula for another
poultry pie tor which we are indebted 10
the same friendly sources the goose ls
not so popular as an article OF diet IN
this country as II is upon the other side
OF the water But he may be had. and
in prime condition, in all parts of the
United states and Is highly esteemed by
excellent Judges of culinary achievements.
our distinguished countryman who selected
this sh for the translator Is connoisseur
OF note in all pertaining to gastronomy;
Goose pie-The dish, as usual, is COW
cred with paste or forcemeat To the
gravy, which is poured over the various
layers is added some sherry, pepper and
n small part Of sugar. II some goose livers
are available, one alternates with layers
Of roast and thin slices OF liver; the liver
should be previously turned in -four and
Drowned in butter in a frying pan, then
covered with a cup of cream. In which
It is left to boil slowly for little while.
When the dish has been filled II Is COW
cred with forcemeat, and on top OF this
is placed a layer of the paste in which
incsons have been made by means of
sharp knife. The pie is baked slowly for
one and one-half hours. II may be made
without the forcemeat and without the
paste covering. In this case bake only
one hour, but before doing 80 round
hole is made in the layer OF forcemeat.
Through this hole is poured about half OF
one pint of boiling brown gravy with wine.
The opening is then covered with layer
of forcemeat. In the case when no paste
is used the pie may be served with glazed
potatoes or not stewed prunes. over which
one pours some Drowned butter"
Foreign but attractive when one can
render into plain American phrases the
directions for preparing the delicacy.
Individual chicken pie (American recipe)
For these have several stoneware or
Of bird bath Cut up young fowl into
joints, cover with cold water and cook
tender. but not until the meat falls from
the bones. Lay n piece of dark meat and
one of light in each dish; sprinkle with
minced salt pork and drop into each dish
potato marbles which have been parboied
for 10 minutes. Add small cubes Of pastry
three to each dish, and two small young
onions no bigger than the end of your
thumb. Have ready two cups OF the liquor
in which the chicken has been cooked
Thcken with a lump of butter rolled in
Drowned flour; season with paprka and
minced parsley. Fill the dishes. cover each
with good crust make slit in the
middle, and bake, covered with paper half
an hour. Then brown
You may IL liked, make one dish out
OF this, but many prefer individual por-
tions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

Mister Jay Bird hoped this way and
that singing '"rra-la-tra-la."
Suddenly he saw Miss Fish Hawk soar
ing far above his head. Hey therel" he
shouted, but Miss Fish Hawk did not hear
him. so he went after her.
Whoa. whoa. whoa I" he shouted Miss
Fish Hawk turned around. and together
they clrcied around the sycamore tree and
fnaliy alighted ON big Tough.
do you know how 10 singr' asked
Mister Jay Bird Of Miss Fish Hawk
mo, and ! don't want 10 know. We
have enough noise in the sky now. Every
time / hear the noise YOU make / want
70 ny up 70 the moon. There are no Jay
Birds there !"
And with that Miss Fish Hawk few
away, but Mister Jay Bird always got his
way; In fact Mlss Fish Hawk came back
that very afternoon. You just wait and
see
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Letters for Missionaries

Please give me some home missionarx,. j.
dress. should like to correspond with on. x
is there a missionary who would like ~ =. "
INTO the country for month"; I viii rive wv. Ky.
g. free home as long as she r. here. I sho,SI
the name OF M. w. L. Nj T. ad
The address of NJ. w. went to Won r.
mail. We are so fortunate as to numbers
goodly company of home as well as fm-
eign missionaries among our members III
hope one Of them who would like to hays
a brief vacation from work may see yor,|
kind proposal and write to me for vcr..
address. You are evidently infused with IN.
true missionary spirit. 81 was sick and -
visited me-" is a sentence that never loss.
its meaning for you and your fellow al.
ciples. III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Cleaning Black Straw

VIII you kindly advise through the Corner
how to remove dust from a black chip hat?
have used soap and water II, but have
not made the hat locil like new. Also how
can / clean gray wing that is on the hat
and is little soiled7 AMATEUR.
am afraid you have made matters worse
by the use of soap and water. You may
try a better method now It can do you
no harm. Take out the lining and remove
the band. clipping every stitch and taking
out the bits of thread. Then brush the hat,
inside and out, with a stiff whisk broom
This done, cover the hat with the fine corn
meal, dampened with gasoline. and rub it
into the straw with a soft cloth Leave 1t
on for half an hour and brush out the dry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Chocolate Hermits

one-half cup butter. two-third4 cup
sugar, two eggs, one-half cup raisins seed
ed), one-fourth teaspoon salt, two tea
spoons baking powder one-fourth cup
chocolate powder, two tablespoons hot
water, one teaspoon cinnamon Cream but
ter, add sugar eggs, raisins flour in which
baking powder has been sifted, chocolate
melted in water, salt and cinnamon. Drop
from a teaspoon into a buttercd baking
sheet. Put a raisin IN centre of each her-
nit and bake in moderate oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

Dear Madam have read so much OF your
advice in the EVENING LEDGER that have de-
cided TO ask your assistance also.
I would like to know II you know Of any
reliable hospitals where a girl under eighteen
can enter for training. / would like very much
TO do but not eighteen. Do you
think II made IL plain 70 the SUPERINTENDENT of
the hospital that feel It Is waste Of time TO
wait. that 10 learn. not to enter
training fer the novelty Cfor goodness knows,
have had too much experience not to know there
II no fun novelty IN hospital work.l. she
would permit me 10 enterf II posslble. would
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
poNcs IN PIcymLE
Miss Fish Hawk Flies Away


After leaving Flsxille. Mister Jay Bird
vent up IN the highest sycamore tree he
couId ind and went fast 70 sleep.
H> slept % long that when he awoiss Il
uas light and he had % wait few min
ules 70 see whether IT was morning or
cveuInE.
-Whnf am thinking off, he exclaimed.
II went 10 sleep with my tail toward the
settling sun Vow the light comes right IN
my face OF eourse. its morning Another
IIrne uneA 1 didn't think. Well the early
xorm catches ~ Let me see. how does
<1af kof Ihe early bird catches the
~1rn ! am good AZ quoting
-I<sI ne see What l. fherf % do today 7
on 5es Inast set ny choir together.
HIf6s @i4o can't sing. We viii take les
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Paper Canteens

Kettles made of thin paper are used by
japanese soldiers
When needed for boiling, the kettle is
filled with water, and then water is poured
over IT,
II is hung over the fire. nna IN 10 min
utes the water is boiling
The kettle can be used or 10 times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Collar Conceits

The neck line is like the waist line, no
longer stationary thing From Paris
comes high collar of black taffeta tied
in the back with a flaring bow and falling
over II a circular collar OF white organdy
the whole a smart little conceit which
is especially becoming to the tall slender
woman High collars are not easy to wear.
but they are smart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Letters to the Editor of the Woman's Page


like to enter without deception. am very
largo and not so very good-loo<ing. so often
pass for more than eighteen. A READER.
The required age for girls who enter
training in Pennsylvania is twenty-one
years. However. exceptions have been made
TO this. and might be made in your case. IL
you are mature-looking. l am told. The
only way to determine this is to see the
superintendent of nurses in any of the large
hospitals personally.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Three Cookie REGIMES

Cornfiake kisses-Two cups of cornhakes
one cup OF sugar whites of two eggs one
teaspoonful of vanilla extract and one cup
OF cocoanut. Beat white until stin, add
sugar gradually and beat continuously for
two minutes; then add other ingredients
stirring only long enough to mix thoroughly
Drop on oiled paper and bake in a moderate
oven This recipe will make about thirty
kisses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

any
i be o suit in I
To- n o b a
Its
uttons ord a CONT
is
Silk of
IS scombin the
OF the hop
whic he artc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Teaching Night Classes

Is there any opportunity for n ,o,,u- n
possessing T. complete hsh school and b,.,mns..n. ,m.n
teaching public or any kind of n ,cbn1l,e II
tho evening, through the winter7 I am, an, aqrinf
through the day. and should like ~ ..npoytf
kind OF an experience. ARTfttfpt mat
Your questions are referred. We ~.
replies from readers who are better or''
fled to deal with the problem t"sr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

Sugar Cookies-One cup of granulated
sugar. butter size of an egg. two eggs
two tablespoonfuls of baking powder, two
teaspoonfuls OF vanilla extract and flour
enough to roll Cream sugar and butter
add eggs. milk and tavoring and mix well
Then add little flour in which the baking
powder has been mixed; then more flour
until stiff enough to roll Bake in moderate
oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

oat meal cookies-Four eggs, three cups
of oat meal. two cups of -four, one cup of
milk, one cup Of butter. two cups of sugar
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
one cup of chopped rasins Rub raisins
in -four and put In last. Grease the pan
and drop. very thin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
A Breath

A breath can fan loves fame to burning
Make firm resolve of trembling doubt.
But strange at fickle fancy's turning,
The selfsame breath can blow II out
Mary Ainge De We're.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Potato Salad Dressing

Grind sweet green pepper. a cup of
celery and a small onion and add 10 the
salad dressing, VIII ch should then be mixed
with two cups seasoned diced potatoes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
FARMER SMITHS
WHAT DOES MOTHER DO?


Is president the sewing circle
ehoir buts she s MOTHER
do?
can
they do that try to oookbe for children
lights. compared the light
mother t
The naostbea ace n the s mothers
II to me unusually well would
pleasehe to havey her about it,
Why notP a ought
day every hourlB hat woudbe
Get nts N
Ask about the sewing circle the choir.
informed
mothers Of ave
mother a a ask her about him.
Be nterested In i interested inl
FARMER SMITH Chadrsns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

As LONG as there are women to please
\ and IT has been frequently intimated
that this isn't the easiest job in the world
there will be novelties in woman's apparel.
A season Is not considered a success unless
II sees the launching of something dstinc-
tive In styles, whether II be in furs hosiery,
outer garments, lingerie or bags There S
always something that you can put your
hnger on and say, This is new; I've never
seen anything just like this before"
That is your opinion when you first be.
hold the canteen muff. Made of raccoon or
cross fox, 1t looks as If the wearer had
the animal itself tucked away under her
arm, For it's round muff-round like a
large circular boudoir pillow. 1t hangs
around the neck ON a cord and may be
slipped away beneath the arm or held fiat
against the chest, like warriors shield.
Other pelts are equally striking
The scarf worn with this is made on
mufiier Lines. crossed at the front The
set Is oTtremely smart-and new. Touches
or panne In lovely royal blue or old gold
are seea on many fur sets this year. Com
binations of two. and sometimes three diff.
ferent kinds Of fur are popular It's going
to be fur season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

Dear Madam--What can ] use to remove grass
stains from "a white serge coatf DO YOU Ii INK a
long white serge coat could be made ove- m
wear TO dances In the fall? SERIOUS
Alcohol applied with a soft sponge. is
said to remove stains. Or apply a paste
of molasses and -four Let II remain on the
spot for two hours, then remove
Yes II the coat is full enough Why
not put n deep band of black velvet on the
bottom2 Make large buttons rolled collar
and deep cuffs OF the same
Dear Madam-Are there any new STYLES in
neckwear this season. 1 am making n froch
and would like 10 put fancy collar on A. Your
advice Will be appreciated. DRESSMAKER
White broadcloth collars are smart this
year, They are high and are gathered into
the back In cartridge pleats. A jabot Of
creamy lace and black panne Pieadilly
points gives distinction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Harland should inclose n stsuc.a "arfof
addressed envelope and cllppinr 40 s..,f-
article In which you are interested, " NJ

meal. This win clean any dusty ,,,-
But cannot warrant the color - ~.
already scrubbed with soapsuds, We. ons
wing in clear gasoline and hang ~ W
downward. IN the air and sun to dry. Hss.
tho process. Nso q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

First. without doubt II lasaitude COM
Ing from tho length OF events. Tho
war seems eternal. No ono dares ask
when II Will end. \ prolonged I'm
patience breeds dull impnrience-It
creates u need for diversion. While
awaiting victory. tho people say. let
rs try for the time being to forget our
cares, to relieve our nerve tension Let
MS take an hour of truce. The soldiers
in their duSoutS dcvour novels. scan
comic newspapers. Are we prohibited
from smiling ut the capcrs OF grimaccs
or our popular comedians. This does
not prevent us from thinking OF our
dear absent ones This Is. l suppose,
the state OF mind. conscious or uncon-
Scious. of the spectator of 1915"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

, water bottles that were purchased be-
fore tho war at cont each now bring
Il little over conts. Lamp chimneys
have trcbled In price. as we'll as COB.
let's and window glass. Wine bottles
containing about n quart have gono up
from 81 to 81 per hundred. whilo In
tho Sauinur district bottles intended for
naturally sparkling vino brought 50
per hundred
Tho reason for tho bottle CRISIS"
says Monsieur Sauvageot. general sec
rotary of the glass makers association
is not entirely tho occupation OF part
OF our glass producing territory by tho
enemy. Our Industries In departments
that wero not invaded are also serious
ly affected by the inroads made upon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23
BIG DEFICIT IN BOTTLES

PARIS. January 22.-The Aottlo de-
felt OF Franco to date Is about $685.
100000. resulting from tho occupation
of territory comprising some Of tho
important glass works OF the depart
ments OF tho North and tho department
or the Marine. Tho vino and other
french Industries require about &c.
ooo.ooo bottles each year and the
french glass works produce normally
ABOUT 325.oOO.0OO. of which between
100000 and 100000 arc exported.
The glass works now In operation pro-
dnce only about 9O.ooO.oOo bottles n
year. The consequence Is, mineral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

| their workmen by tho mobilization. 1t
is worry difficult to replace these mon,
and tho mobilization OF ono skilled
glass blower puts furnace out OF
business.
American workmen and labor from
Brazil anu Spain wcro imported by
bottle makers In the Cognac district.
while Arabs and Kabyles were brought
from Algeria by glass makers In tho
department Of tho Allier. These meas
ures Increased largely tho wage scale,
without entirely remedying tho dini-
Guilty. Women hnvo helped out some
In certain districts. and In time the
glass makers would be able to bring
their production up to the normal.
wero II not for the further complica-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23
PARIS WANTS TO LAUGH
Dramatic Critic Says That French
Capital Population seeks
Diversion.

rARlS, January 2.-"paradoxical rs
il may seem, Paris wants 10 laugh. II
is longing for amusement and its fond
ness for the thcater is again in evil
dcncc, amusing playing particularly
being sought" Adolph Brsson. drama
tic editor OF lie Temps. thus describes
tho attitude OF the theater going public
at this stage of the war.
what the people like most ut the
iilm shows are not the finest pictures
which represent ia their living reality
the work OF our soldiers, which gives
them Il vision of the battle field.
Naturally they are interested. but
much less than In tho developments of
a 'thillcr' or a farce. 1t Is impressed
by the celebrity OF nm Italian poet and
admircs the lines hc has written for n
cinematograph representation. How
ever. It's real pleasure Is In viewing the
antics or several French and English
movie comedians. These exercises nm
Irresistible attraction. II wants 10
laugh. It IS very fond OF tho rcvues
Hight SONGS and sketches. II hastens to
one Of tho thca,crs where m uproar!-
Gus, heforc-thc war farce is now being
played, and this Is truc of other play
houses whore light comedies and
rovucS arc given. II seems rs If Paris
Of other days is trying TO emerge from
its gloom, and II would voluntarily fu
tho night bars and restaurants IL the
chlcc Of police would allow them to
reopen. Whether or MT one approves
thS desire 10 return TO normal habits
"f living, OF whether IL ofrenas. ono
must take note Of Il. Paris wants dts
traction. Paris wants 10 laugh.
Tn" causes They arc multiple.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

! tho House Military Committee yesterday
10 give the fortN-two private institu-
tons In the association better facilities
for training ;hcir 10000 students to
become reserve officers.
General T. w Nichols. Virginia Mill
tary Institute. Colonel J. c. Woodward.
Georgia Military Institute and Colonel
o. {. uulvcy Columbia (Tcnn) Mill
tary Institute were among the MEM
bcrs of the committee who appeared.
General Nichols declared there was
no thought OF seeking Federal aid.
wye can yet along to the end OF tho
chapter without that" h said 81 am
here rs AN American citizen 10 advise
YOU 10 take advantage OF this military
asset in amy way YOU deem best"
Colonel S. C. Jones. OF the New York
Military Institute. said that 5000 boys
were graduated from the schools last
wear. all Of whom had been trained
along lines laid down ut West Point.
and were fitted to become second lieu
tenants OF volunteers. lie asked that
tho government issue modern rifles and
equipment to replace the obsolete
weapons now loaned. and also tents
and cqulpagc for held training.
"Wc arc here, however" he added.
mot 10 beg for any financial assistance
from the government. hut TO offer tho
good names of our Institutions in build
inE UP n reserve army
Asked If he ala not think tho schools
tended, perhaps. 10 create n spirit Of
militarism. Colonel Jones said:
Il think we can honestly claim TO
cure more military aspirations than VIC
foster. The young American does not
like discipline. and we have to sugar
coat II to draw HIN under strictly
military system
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

ton of II deficit OF material. Clax,
sand has doubled In price. ns well oa
lead. while potash Is almost ,mnos-
siblo to find. Before tho war wo
bought 1t at $40 per hundredweIgh,
today we pay 500 when we can onI
1t. Add to this tho doubling OF tho
cost of our coal and you have tho eln-
ments that explain the troubles OF Tho
glass industry"
This glass crisis would have b.on
all the moro serious had not tho con
sumption OF vino. brandy and m,nern !,
water bottles declined so per cent
The measures taken against tho .,1o
or alcohol have also resulted i, !,
diminution OF so per cent In tho COW
sumption OF bottles used In that ,ira
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23
10 nuy up nonmnnlnn Grain.

BUCHAREST. ROUMANIA. January
- tvia Berlin and Londom.-An Anglo
French corporation with a capital OF
SqG. 100000 has been formed to buy up
ali available Roumanian grain, so that
The central powers Will be unable TO
import needed supplies.
Ii is not known what use tho allies
Will make Of the purchases.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23
Wonen's Skirts

Women's Corduroy Skirts. made with fun flarnp
buttons and separate belts, pockets; d. RI
worth $500; special at. ........... .OU
Womcn's Skirts OF poplin. serges, corduroy and
"hlpcord fun flaring. pockets and sepa- % no
rate belts: worth 81 and So special. DL.JO
Wc!sbcrEcr's Second Floor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

One lot of Tools, con-
sisting OF Hammers.
Saws. Tack Hammers.
lIatchets. etc. Values
up TO Sac. Special ut DC.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23

HeriIn Kettles. gray
enamel. S-quart size;
regular aoc value, spe-
cial 2pc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-23
Dr.. Osler ON tuberculosis

SIR William 0sIcr, Rcgius Professor
OF Medicine 1T Oxford. says in his
"irnctirc ot Medicine" ISg.,, on mage
Nv; "Ihc healing nj pulmonary tub.r-
cui"Ns ~ shown clinicaliy by the re-
c"hrra oi patients in whose sputa cIn.-
tic tissue aud bacilli have been found
IN the ernnuIntinn products and
nsS"cihfcd pneumonia ~ scar tissue. il
formed. white the suinlicr rnscous
areas became imprcrnntcd with lime
suits. To such conditions alone should
the term healing he applied"
The success of ECkman's Alternative
- tuberculosis may be due partly 10
iiS content "i 4 lime salt ia such COM
H!"ati"n with other valuable ingrc-
dents as "a he easily assimilUtcd.
II is worth Il trial, unless other
treatment already ~ succeeding Wo
inak" no promises concerning il a,.v
moro IMAM DO reputable phvsici;tn&
"i'h their prescriptions. hut sine" il
contains no orial"S, narcotics OF habit
forming drugs. II Is safe Sold iv
Tragic Drug 90. and leading drurrtsts.
iEsknan laboratory, PhiindciphIn.