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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Announcing an Engagement

10 ths Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-WnI you rive ma sauss az y,,,,
yaluahls advice on a matter OF much monasnt
% met am sngaEed 20 . young man ana
We expect 70 tel our kisnss s'1 IN nseS wi pIehs; s
so How should l 80 about THAI IL Il IN
good form ~ send the notice 10 the papsrsf
Hoy should / let my Intimate friends kaov 7
u l ssnd the annegneemsnt 70 the papers how
shogld ilhssgld !. es so[dsdi Thanki1g ygp, fer sour
Write little note 10 each OF your per-
sonal friends and have your iianeo write 10
hia II u la perfectly sood form 10 An.
nounoa an engagement through the society
columns OF newspaper The announce
ment may he wordod as follows: "Mr and
Mrs. ---. OF street an
nounco the engagement OF their daughter
Mias Charlotte -, to Mr.
.." II you have decided on tha
time of your wedding It Is well 10 state
Il than. or II not, mo date has bean ~
for the wedding can be added 70 he an
n1uncanaant.
OF course, The various papers have thai,
own way OF wording announcements, but
this Is ths general way. II you Wan 10
state the year of your aanes's sraduation
from eollege, his clubs. etc, this NAV ~
done. and 4 there y anything special You
ui1h said ol yourself 4 Is correct q a. -
in = algniNed MANNER as. .Aiss - q
noted iennia plaYerH n you haVu
reputa1qn ior aag particular ihinz Il q
feailf better lazel AQaeEeF. nat Ea sneak
of ons'a aeeE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
TO SMOKE OR NOT TO SMOKE
LATTER COURSE APPARENTLY
Why Should Woman Be Considered Law
breaker Because She Takes Unto Herself One
of the Privileges of the Opposite Sex?

MERE man who stopped smoking
a0nie time ago gave ~ his reason
u,et 1T was becoming positively erem.
tnhte,~ which would seem to be in o
measure true, vet with all this talk OF
women smoking one night this week a
woman was actually arrested because
she smoked on the street
Fancy an indignant male being Obliged
g spend night in a cell because he had
Fentured 70 light cigarette on a public
ihoroughfarei Although 1 have often
coneidered those who blew smoke in ones
fAce AZ football games public nnlsances.
Agreed that II IL in questionable taste
for woman 10 smoke on tho street. IL
does seem rather ridiculous and very
unjust to class the consuming Of one tiny
ciearette on tho public highway as n nc.
rious misdemeanor.
All this agitation and discussion OF tho
question Of women smoking Ia on tho
face Of Il absurd. Why should Il be made
. matter Of sex7 A man has Just told
mo that a manufacturer Of n certain
widely known brand OF cigarettes told
him that at least nfty per cent of his
output was sold to women. lie overlooked
the fact, however. that this particular
hrm catered especially to tho feminine
trade.
When girl has taken TO tho "nlthy
weed" II che smokes five or six cIRa-
rettes day her acquaintance wag their
heads and say that she smokes like
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Chiffon in styIe-whitening the Hand

TO the Editor Of Woman's page.
Dear Madam WIN you kindly Eiyo mo the
answer TO the following duestlonHG
/. In chiffon srl In style for winter1 I
have dress which needs new Eleeves do
siSp iSS hG"' It would be advisable to set chiffon
2. Do you think It would do any harm TO
max MAKE & MIXTURE OF sugar aud water, 40 HH to
3. What is a good remedy for hands that
is have nSSSopo dark'looklng' nIso large pores on
4. No matter how often nlo my nails they
are bound to become horrId loUkInE later Hon
can keep the underneath part white?
I, You will hnd that georgettc crepe.
which Is 30 much in favor at present. will
BIO more scrviceabe than chiffon, although
either material would be quite suitable for
your sleeves.
2. The sugar and water mixture would
undoubtedly make the hair very sticky.
The formula given below II applied to tho
hair viii keep IL In place. Dry salts OF
tartar. one dram; cochineal Cpowdered) one
half dram; liquor OF ammonia; ono dram:
essence OF rose. one dram: glycerIne, one
quarter ounce. rectihed spirit, one and
half ounces distilled water, eighteen
ounces. Mix the ingredients and let them
stand for week, stirring frequently, then
filter
., daily application OF lemon juice
VIII bleach the hands, while "A little dry
oatmeal rubbed into them after washing
VIII make the texture of the skin finer
T. Constant care will keep the nails in
good condition. after using n nailbrush
with plenty OF Boapy water an orange stick
should be dipped In peroxide and run under
the nails; little powdered pumlco stone
VIII remove Ink or other diBcoloratlona
which do not yield to tho peroxide. he
careful not to use a metal cleaner. as this
bruises the nails. Finally. rub little cold
cream Into each nail.
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variety Of Household Lore

70 me Editor Of wOmaH's Page:
Dear Observation-Disclosures are a few suEEea-
fiqns which may hsip others, as they have
Whom boiilnE or stovInH anything try weight
Ing the ia nrmiy 70 the pot. II not only re-
auirea less fuel. but takes less time, and con.
ttnta are uniformly cooked Also, there IL not
the dApSer OF water evaporating and food stick
iaF 70 bottom OF pot.
always use dour 10 dip fish, acrappls. cro-
quettes and cornmeRl In, frying In deep hot fat 4,
= thin Jacket ih thus formed. preventing food
10 freshsn stale Ioavoa OF bread. moiHtsn
slightly with cold water, Just merely running
even short time.
rag vet with gasoline and sprinklsd with
elean4er Viii Instantly remoys yellow lpota from
II short of wood when building hTes, twist
I,, s5htg n ana , phsH 10Y ToId Win
Fnpar produces a more intense heat and will
hindlo coal quicker than wood Make several
lagerl In nre box. Fire building i4 an sAsy
aDad.
Using coarse threads for stitching does not
lasnre longer service, Aa the thread stands
eaf on the surface OF the cloth, causing II to
HEoeise constant rubbing and thereby wearing
Asas before the garment. Mrs. j. j. Acu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TEETH
so THEY WILL KEEP BEAUTIFUL
By LUCREz1A BoRI
Prima Donna Of the Metropolitan Opera Company

sure way Of preventing painful decay and
loss Of teeth.
The runs at all times need care. Brush
the teeth with salt once a week. - u VIII
keep the gums firm and healthy and clean
the teeth Rinse the mouth and gums with
water TO which a ittis tincturc Of myrrh
has been added. This II an excellent rem
cdy for gums that need hardening.
he careful In the selection OF your tooth
paste or powder for what Is good for one
person may be harmful TO another. Ask
your dentist 20 suggest which Of the many
brands will be best for your particular use.
There arc few "don'ts" which should
be reiiRlously observed BE sparlnE in your
consumption OF sweet things, especially Of
nEa. whose small seeds are apt 20 lodge
between the teeth and quicken decay, DO
not eat too many acids. and avoid sudden
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

TO the Edlfor Of WoWdH'S Page!
Dear Madam-whAt would you do I'm n caas
0f this kindi Last Christmas a man who lives
In another city sent me present. something
quite elaborate, yet within the limltH proBorlbod
by convention, merely sent him a card later
on hiH birthday sendiig him n necktIs. AZ /
have ROT corresponded with him for several
months lhltnouEn wo are atill good frlendsi /
cont know exactly what 10 do about a sIin
this yss,T 7 would IKE 10 send him someihinE'
card or some little thing. and would be em-
earraaHed by my gift. EMhLINA.
do not think / would send him
present II Ia much more the thing for
him 70 send you something II he wishes 10
do so than for you 90 even return Il in
kind. Men usually send presents such as
flowers and candy TO girls and expect no
return. and II you have not heard from him
FOR some time he may not intend 10 give
you an elaborate present and might be
very much embarrassed az receiving a
present from you. l think would send
him pretty card or some small lnsxpen-
sive Tsmembrance. not a real present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

chimney" Yet a man who really Is ad.
dcted 70 tho weed will consume forty or
nifty a day and no one will take him TO
task.
Don't imagine am an advocate OF
the feminine smoker. for when one comes
to think OF Il the habit Ia Il silly one for
either sex and an expensive one also.
A woman's nervous system in more
delIcately constructed than n mans. and
for that reason II would take less tobacco
90 affect her. But Nil this Is a question
OF health, not morality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Loaf or Layer Cake

70 the Editor of WopdH's Page.
Dear hAdam--I have always found this recipe
- very Epod that would like 10 give II 10 tho
1eAdera OF the Womah'h Page. IL IN as followA;
Qne.half cup OF shortening tbutter or lard or
nothl and ono and one.half cups OF sugar beat
% craani, then add tho yoAH OF three eggs,
ans cup Of sweet milk, and two and one hal (
cups OF nined nOur to which has been added
tEo tsaapoonaful Of baking powder and one tea:
spoonful vanilla. When this In beaten we'll, add
the whites Of three egfs beaten to fToth. This
Eeripe can be made either a loaf or layer cake
When made into loaf cake you will md that
eading eupful OF currants viii mako Il better.
HAka pna-half hour.
FnlinE for layer eaksi Put a cup of Eranu.
lated sugar. and one-hnf cup Of water on the
Are 70 boil, Boil until syrup hArden4 In cold
M MEater; Iaks from tho nrs and ADD % The
Nhile Spread on the layers before II coois,
This hiling can be hRyorod with vanilla or
Mr. L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

they are the real thing until she touches
them
When she clears away the evening meal
there are very few things to wash but she
uses paper dlshrag TO cleanse them. This
dishrag is made OF firm parchment which
softonA In water and II can be used for
four or hve days II the economical house,
wife doesn't want 20 throw II away at once
This Is true OF tho paper dishes. too The
cheap paratfin linlngs can be placed on
each dish, 30 that food doesn't touch the
dish at all II is the paranln lining that is
thrown AWAY. The dlsh itself IA good for
several meals more
Finally. peep into tho careful housewives
immRculate-looklng garbage pail. Sec how
Hhe manages H. Inside is n paper bag
tied tightly at the top, Although the bng
itself In fun. the sides of the garbage can
arc as immaculate inside AS outside. It's
the paper bag lining that does the work
(CopyrighD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

changes from hot food or drink 10 cold
Above all, never pick your teeth with
pin or any mstaiiic instrument, and nsv.-
bite OF n thread when sewing
As fnal word, look well to your ehg,.
dren's teeth. The hrst teeth are a. ir,rs,.
tant as the second set my harm r.,
comes 20 the former will surely be reaecSet
In the latter. II when the second teeth be-
Gin to make their appearance you uo,ir.
that they are growing in crooked. take M.
child to the dentist Immediately, as he VII,
be able to train them in the way ths+
should grow.
(Coprrfshtl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Eat More Rice

- fhs Editor Of WoHsaH's Page;
Dear ladam--Rins L a mos. whelssoms feod
aad az the same time inexpensive when com
Harad with ether foods.
Ma4icAn Rica--Brown no-hAlr cupful OF dry
Hneaaksd rice IN two tablaapoQnnfui lard or other
EAH Add two CUPS water three tomatoes, two
81 All iossthsr uhtl rice Il tender. II needed.
aad q little more water.
f'hils Con cgrpe-One pound kidney beans
Iaaahod over niEhk), one can tomatoes. one pound
1anburgef steak. thFes large potatoes one tea
zHqonful chile powder, two lhIge onions, three
4t4IEu llicry. parsley ana summer aaY0fy. but
Isr1 salt and bsppsf. Brown the meat In the
I1mn of butter. add bsanas tomatoes and cut up
ah4Ht two hours. N. n. ~,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

Spanish Beef

Free one green pepper from seeds ara
force through meat chopper with twn
pounds round steak, half pound iean
fresh pork and two peeled onions. Ada on.
cup bread crumbs, two tablespoons ohoprsf
parsley, one tablespoon catsup seAaoninv
and milk to moisten' shape Into loaf, lay
quart stewed tomatoes. Place four siie--
bacon on top and cook one hour, basting
with the sauce uarnish with potato balis
parsley and sliced tomatoes. Serve wits
brown sauce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Southern Corn Bread

- IAs E6i1pF of WOBsas.s PaDos
ss ST. sssls si1sH ss 'S asa. .'f': "a :o$: sS.
#aHta of the south;
One and ona- han cups corn meal, quarter cup
HHaf. ona tablespoon sugar, half teaapoonf ful
#4|& two teaspoons takinE owders one table
a tatker one and ons-auartsr cups mllk
ENN kuz ard glft the -four. neal
#4#I1e roH dar, salt and sugar tnsether twice,
into ahaa8 dfy inEFadienta cut tho butter
.4H lQ1E un1l In me bit9. Beat the esq
z=|4tfig aad add the milk 70 H.. thea add this
EHf=z -4sa mialure 70 the dry insredientB and
Hsat 4ii seH toEothor. Pour into shallow
"a Aaa ss.,sz ssks ssa ana sai rs eysa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

for our carelessness
In neRlectinR the sim
pic every day care OF
the teeth.
I hesitate at having
10 speak very strongly
Of the ordinary cleans
Ing Of the teeth. but
there arc many who are
delinquent IN this re-
spect. The teeth should
be brushed AT least
twice each day-morn-
Ing and evening. II
ls better. however. TO
brush them after each
meal The hast rofu- .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

44 4E&4 "4lH4E - 'QH4oa' fQatt
1l1aaal-f uil9atns are two Eood FeclaAs
So 8 utIeH T have uIsa mapy tIaess
1tl01 vita El4I.t- Drain A vel boiled cab
H ta1 teAlssnocnf1Ia q butter and uH6 of
Iaf ssaf4 q1aff of cloDpad cabbage.
tlL. aaa tho ca1ba4e, acaapa with aalk
fa4 ~ ~ i've tatla4pooufsi4 of VIE
tIr 1aHatkuD4 cor 1lA % eazaf uInu4aa.
W = 4i4a. 4ue2ta taf fat1ll4 80
Hi|a 4aEfItI1 az bard h1IIs1 alEI
..HH NH1 ear 1f f4E1Hasai. ul1- -hsIa
1Hs IlaHtaaului 4qi44 SALT. tae
AA144N@44 $40 .tlt $500 al5 +ls
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u1IE modern chamber Of horrors to many
i mortais is the dentists once Every one
breads the white-coated presidlns spirit
md his gentle mInIstratons, yet we nearly
all deserve the torture he metes of 10 US
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

mon sense regimen is: Morning, brush
thoroughly with reliable dentlfrics, using
brush with FIRM brlstles. and rinse the
mouth with water 90 which little peroxide
Of hydrogen has been added. After each
meal use dental floss between the teeth
and brush we'll Before retiring brush
with tooth paste or powder. an you prefer
Now a word about brushing the teeth
Select brush with uneven brstl,s no that
you can reach every tooth. The brlHtlea
should be firm. but not Btlft enough TO
injuro the gums
Uso n regular up-Rnd down movement
not sideways and remember that the inner
surface Of the teeth require cleansing as
much M tho outer surface
II tartar IL inclined to collect upon your
teeth rub them well wth charcoal ms soon
as the FIRST algns OF tartar appear. Char
coal ia an excellent dentfrice The Japan
csc women who. AS rule. have lovely
teeth use nothing else.
TO bleach your teeth when the surface
has turned yellow twist n piece OF anti
septic cotton about tho end OF an orange
stick, dip II into peroxide. and rub each
tooth until the stain has disappeared,
This. OF course, will not be permanent. but
the teeth Will be made white for time.
Provide yourself with one OF the small
mirrors used by dentists and Inspect your
teeth every week 40 that any now cavity
will be detected as quickly RB II makes its
appearance As soon as you notice the
slightest dlscoloration have your teeth
examined by your dentist do not wait for
an aching nerve to tell you what you ought
to do.
VISIT DENTIST FREQUENTLY
Whether you md any cavities or not you
should visit tho dentist once every three
months 10 have him make n thorough ax-
animation. TO repair what IL necessary and
to clean your teeth thoroughly Prevention
is far better than cure. and this In tho only
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
Clam or Oyster Cullets

- fAa EDITOR Of Womdn'H Page:
Dear Madam--raks one quart OF iargO CLANS
- eysters, drain on liquor (which may % served
aa SOUP IL desiredl and chop rnei add ak eggs.
enc teaspoonful OF butter. little salt and pep
PER 10 taHtei add enough powdered soda crackers
- make thick batter about the consistency Of
hfaad doushi shape Into eutlets and fry Ia hot
trpiied bacon on top and SATnish with PATslsy,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

., The thin skin Of boiled eEE N peeled on
carefully and npplled 70 the affected part, a. an
elective remedy for q bolII II win draw on tho
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
10 Renovats Feather Pillowa

= ~ MO- q W0Hldl7'4 Fqge'
Dsar Aed4H,-W -When pillows must b cleaned
4E H4u4 Ea1 the goiled places with aoap and
Haz 81 : tub q hot aoapauda Keep uader
4zef untH edld. HeneYe and let drip, Put III
4.#z4 Uatef 4n4 rin44l th1n hang outaida, and
= s 3 Wiu1srs iei i fFsezs AZ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

1. The card Of tho eldest sister In . family
should be engraved with only the hurnAmr.-thnI
IN. simply Miss Blank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

Il J. never proper 70 use ones visiting
should always be written.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

nsen siass when the nd Of the box is misslnE.
:. TO remove rust from knife. stick tho
Blade Into onion and allow it 10 remain
Hterp for an hour or 20. then polish in tho
usual way.
3. Steel parts Of oven doors can be cleaned
By rubbing them brlskly with n soft cloth
dipped In vinegar while tho steel il Stl warm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07
THE WoMAN's EXCHANGE
TopAY,s INQUIRIES

me winner Of oday's
appeared In yesterdays
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-07

fety matches can be lighted upon COM
sH when the lid Of the box II missing.
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ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

3 IL tho sImpes wayt 10 mend n hot
baE which ieaks2
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-21
By nothing do men show their character
more than by the things they laugh at
Goethe.
HIT BY HIGH PROSPERITY.

It is useless to deny that the Astounding
.'prosperity'' Of the country is beginning to
pinch, many, many persons in Keokuk very Sc
verely. The constantly increasing prices Of
practically all articles of family consumption is
putting problem up to the man of fixed income
which is hard to solve. Many are asking,
''When is this thing to stop and what will be my
predicament if it does not.soo stopY''
It may be that the tillers of the soil are feel
ing only incidentally the pressure of living in
asmuch as their products are now bringing
them vastly more than formerly, and the same
may also be inferred as to middlemen and
tradesmen. But what of the wage earner7 In
most cases his old stipend still abides while his
expense account is from onehaf to two-thirds
higher Very few of what are known as sal
aried men are earning cent more today than
when the nickel was doing the work for which
dime is now demanded The wage Garner and
salaried people cannot escape the unwecome
visitor. They have never practiced the fine art
of ''passing the buck
Is it not barely possible that this merry
business of boosting prices may be overdone?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-21
FIVE THOUSAND INJUNCT1oNs.

It may require five thousand injunction pro-
ceedings to enable the railroads of the country
to stay the operation of the ''eight- hour law
long enough to obtain court test of its con-
stitutionality, The need of SO elaborate pro-
ceeding would suggest that the railroads were
badly handicapped in their fight at the start
Has the square deal, once much displayed as
the American rule of conduct, been banished
Fairness should assure the railroads every OPP
portunity to put to the proof law widely and
seriously questioned.
Extensive though the combined railroad M
terests, with their twenty billions or so of in
vestment and their two hundred and fifty
Thousand miles of line may be, that is no reason
for celebrating legal procedure proportionate-
~ to the extent of the interests involved. The
governments suits against the oil, steel and
tobacco trusts set a new record of profuseness
IT legal action. If the proceedings in the rail
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-21
NEBRASKA FORMATIONS
BY Jasper slInes.

FORT PLATTE, Neb., Nov. 1S-The
natural features Of this division of
eastern Nebraska would indeed com.
pose large and a very interesting
volume. Those who are skilled in the
study Of geology will notice that the
soil Of the bluff lands appears new
and of more later dates than the hill
clays of northeast Missouri and south
ern Iowa. Well. the soil formations
are young and more recent than the
bluffs eastward and sousheastward.
The observer notices in the hill ex-
posures of Clark county and adjoining
territory that the old red clays seem
to INDICATE their being associated
with ancient ages. Both classes of
soils tell their. own story. One story
is that the land here is an importation
from the northern ditricts. having
in the earth's surface The great
French naturalist Cuvier reasoned
that such changes were not in very re-
mote periods, probably few thousand
years ago. This will do for basis.
Beautiful in natural scenery Is the
valley Of the Platte. The valley here
I is union of the Missouri river and
the Platte, somewhat like the valley
! of the Mississippi and the Des Moines,
southeast of st. Francisville.
| He who is reflective and Is qualified
to see the invisible and hear the silent
voices OF the centuries will have
ample material and large field for IN
vestfgation in this territory. There
! is variety OF fossils, whose impress
! sions tell interesting and strange
stories. Drift rocks abound along the
bluffs >of the Platte, and many Of them
are Of beautiful colors. They seem to
have been forced along and tuMbled
into depressions and gorges, similar
to those strange deposits OF stones to
be seen along the bluff near the union
station in Keokuk and below. All of
them have a story to tell.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-21

roads case go far at the proposed rate, that
recent record will be broken.
In the matter of raising vast clouds OF Legal
dust the government has of late years been the
chief offender. The mere number OF words In
the case against the Standard Oil, to say
nothing Of their meaning, surpassed human
comprehension. Unless the government meets
the railroads half way in an effort to cut the
g eight hour law proceedings down to the
bounds of reason the courts are in way to be
converted into madhouses for some time to
come. The spirit of square dealing should IN
sure the railroads and the public the most direct
means of testing the new law that can be de-
vised IF suits and legal trench warfare null
tiply, as threatened, authorities will be under
serious suspicion of attempting mere obstruc
ton.