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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Letters the Editor o the Woman's Page


Dear MLiss-ofay I write little comment"
From Mon''7
The marvel OF Il oil to me is that any Of us
0sf any when some women such hens"
Hignt now I referring to a specific in
stance of two such members OF the species who
came dowA Chestnut street on car No $500. Of
the No ID route, rainy morning recently.
Tho car was crowded. Many people. and
Fofnsu nlilfe. had to stand. 1t not the
na99 OF inc men; there were not enough seats.
- About half way down three people got on
she Sslhes in the 'front.' We these Shs stSrssad Sng ID
s.hens'' never waited TO look about them to
n any one else really needed those seats more
than they They never noticed poor soul who
gEs tottering on a cane. They did not see
elderly gentleman to whom seat would have
haired old lady.
Not much. They made a high dive" for the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

three seats. and there they proceeded to spread
there had been three people
But that not all. They then. In loud
tones began an abusive arraiEnment OF men
for not giving them seats. Each sentence was
nnished with glare at the unoffendInE MEM
bers of the species who happened to be wedGed
IN front of them. They gave TRADE on the
waning Of chiYalry declaring that Philadelphia
men me had none and that washington men had
glares at the men in front OF them.
Be Il said to the honor OF the men. they
SO much as a glance OF resentment. 1t was
true chivalry of the tn entieth century this
treatment Of the hens who hide behind their
skirts to cast slurring remarks about men at
men in public conveyances.
CHTVALRY OF MEN
July 49, 1916
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Old and New Songs

have about rs old and new popular songs
which think some shut-in would enjoy. read
your Corner every day and enjoy II very much.
This is my frst help and hope not the last
q. G. NICK.
Thank you for the songs. both Of the
past and present day. VIII shut-ins who
desire part Of the lot mentioned write,
inclosing a stamped and self-directed en-
Yelope for the address OF the donor2 II the
clipping, with initials attached. be inclosed
with the letter, there is no way for an error
to creep In with regard to C. G. McK.'s
address,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Cleaning Bottles

Shot is not good thing TO use in wash.
Ing out long-necSed bottles, vacuum bottles.
etc. There is danger Of lead poisoning and
besides the heavy shot often Injuries fine
chinaware in this process Fine sand mixed
with a little soapy water Is just as effica-
cious, without any damage done. Rinse
with fresh water to which you have added
a bit of alcohol.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

work. The little girl and her mother will be
most grateful for the favor. MRS. II. X.
Bookbindng is a fashionable fad with
rich women who must find occupation for
willing hands. and do not take kindly to
conventional fancy work of the type APP
proved by a majority of the sex. I APP
peal to them as to masculine professional
workmen In leather, to supply this young
girl with the materials she has sought in
vain. 1t is fascinating work and novelty
lends IL charm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
New Vinegar Use

No housekeeper likes the disagreeable
task of picking over greens to remove small
insects And yet, in this warm weather,
when everything comes straight from the
farm, 1t is very likely that small visitors
are reposing in your corn, lettuce or spin
ach. one woman gets them out this way:
She puts half cupful of vinegar in a shall
low pan of water and immerses the greens
in it. The acid dislodges all the parasites.
They soon float to the top of the pan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Needs Cloth for Bandares

Will You kindly print this letter? should like
gone white rags such be used for sores.
need them badly and should like 70 get some
soon. will be truly grateful. r. r. r.
we have done lively business in old
white cloths-cotton and linen-in days
past II has been some months since we
had q call for them They are unpurchase-
able. but invaluable as bandages. etc. VIII
house mothers who never throw away a
bit OF old muslin or linen perceive in the
need OF our sister the reason why they were
saved and act accordingly? 1 have her ad-
dress. The call Is urgent Ransack rag
bag and write to me for the sufferers name.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Macedoine Salad

Here is nice macedoine salad that calls
for ingredients which are not so finely cut
up as in many recipes, Slice tomatoes
quite thin and lay them with their edges
overlapping on a large platter. Now cut
up carrots, peas, beans. green peas and
cucumbers and let them marlnate in French
dressing for an hour Arrange crisp leaves
of lettuce inside the tomato ring. then pile
your vegetables inside this on the lettuce
in neat piles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Surprise Cream

Use for this cupful Of any kind Of
fruit. Chop large fruits such as peaches,
apples, etc Add the white Of five eggs,
unbeaten, cupfui of water or Juice from
the fruit and two of sugar Add half the
sugar and taste, and add the other cupful
sparlngly as some fruits are so sweet that
they do not need much sweetening. Turn
into the freezer and freeze well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Donates German Bible

I am constant reader OF your Corner and
have always wished that I could do some good
Tor II some day. read OF a request for Ger
man Bible the other day. I have one which
should bo glad to offer. MRS. X. G. c.
The person who asked for a German
Bible has received 1t That is, a member
wrote for the address, expressing the inten-
,tion Of giving her one. assume 1t was
done. But keep yours. We shall doubtless
hear from somebody else who would like to
have 1t before long. Thank you for con-
tinuing to like the Corner. 1t would go to
prove that IL wears we'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
When You Beat Eggs

Whites of eggs fail to beat to a stlff
froth IL they are too fresh, or IL they are
not cold. Unless you take your eggs di-
rectly out of the refrigerator. it Is good
plan to set them in ice water for few
minutes before using This costs little
compared to experimenting with eggs at
their present prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Seeks a Correspondent

am 16 years old and should like TO corre-
spond with some one near my age, who
takes pleasure In writing cards and letters. Post
l.. II. r,
One who seeks a correspondent with a
fixed purpose, She should have no diff
Guilty in securing one who, like her, delights
In making post cards, Hand-painted cards
are pretty presents and ever at a premium
with absent friends and acquaintances
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Croehet Patterns 10 Give

II was with great pleasure that received the
three coples of 20. 20 Be Ia England Now That
April,s Here" which I asked for IN the Corner.
crochet patterns Or directions for making daisy
chain beds I shall b only too glad 70 help, or
EDITH 3.
We are glad 70 know you received copies
Of the coveted poem. and thank you for
telling US. Also FOR the kind oftsF to help
BY sending crochet patterns and daisy chain
directions. Your name has been listed ana
awaits call for H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

when you want to
trill on the piano
or play your vio-
lin? Popular Sci
ence tells you
about n little ma
chine that is de-
signed to timber
up the most re-
bellious fling ers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Home-M Made Bread

Bread made from dry yeast cakes must
be sponKed az night otherwise Il will be
heavy With compressed cake II Is best
70 make z dough at frst and give Il 4
thorough kneAding. With dry yeast cakes
the hzst results are Obtained from = sponge
thea s thorough iueaaing when this =
nS1t. ana rs dough PIT q eRee 4 pans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
CORRESPONDENCE COOKERY
Faint Heart

Faint heart wins not lady fair;
Victory smiles on those who dare,
There is but one way to WOO
Think thy Mistress willing too
Leave her never chance to choose,
Hold her powerless to refuse.
If she answers thee with No.
wilt thou bow and let her go7-
When, most like, her mo" is meant
But 10 make more sweet consent;
SO thy suit may longer be
For SO much she liketh thee
william James Linton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

You do all kinds Of 'stunts' on this ma
chine. lifting and depressing them as a
piano pupil does on a dumb piano. It's
cheaper than dumb piano. too and it cer-
tainly increases the strength of the fingers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Good Summer Salad

Mix a cupful of raw cabbage. chopped
fine, with a half cupful of chopped green
peppers. 10 olives cut fine, 8 sour pickles cut
in small pieces and half OF sliced apple
Serve on lettuce with mayonnaise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

Real sportsmen invariably choose COM
Portable clothes. Perhaps the skin-tight
affair, known as the Annette Kellermann
suit for women, could be regarded by
the conservatives as a bit daring for a
public bathing beach. but a bloomer cos
tune with breeches full enough to be
modest, and yet scant enough to give
plenty of room for free play of the
muscles, could not fail to be commended
by the most virtuous. Because gar.
ment is bifurcated 1t does not follow
that it is immodest. But people must be
always crying down something, and
panties for women seem to be that thing
at the present time. MLISS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

:, an communications addressed to Marion
HnEiand should incl0se q stamped. self
a5tiele In which you are Interested. Persons
II. II. C. should WIZ Write MSEion MSrIa1a. & nd ' Ia
.H :sre OF this ;,, paper; for addresses OF those
them. communicate direct with those pnEtIes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29
Butter Fingers

Do you suffer from butter fingers? Do
you drop everything you pick up? And do
YOU find your fingers stiff and MnYielding
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

Word0rS PACE ffc bpcnfn0 LedoeTs
A battle royal in the fashion world Is
raging The tailored froclS, long n favorite
with the American girl Of the practical turn
of mind, has become chagrined at the back
seat II was forced to take when the frilly-
fussy gown swung into vogue that threat
ened to make butterflies of us all whether
we would or not
The tailored frock is fighting hard fight
to come back To that end II Is appearing
before us. embroidered, beaded and buttoned
to such an extent that it's own mother
wouldn't know It,
The work on these frocks, to Judge by
the shining examples ] have seen, Is re-
markably fine. Delicate silks and wash
silks and shantungs and pongees are made
in simple, graceful, but unmlstakably
tailored lines. But there's one little thing
that reveals the tailored tub frock, and you
can see II on every one II them-itss the
crows footl This is UAne in colors, to
match or contrast with the frock, on box
plaits and collars, and other unexpected
places.
silk sweater7 II is very yellow, and I have
tried washing It IN various bleaching prepara.
be dyedl What color, would you cho9ss7 I
& 'sGTf snd sEs 'SS How VIII
have my sweater cleaned? ROSE.
1 should have the sweater dyed, by all
means, for when a white one turns yellow
it must be dry-cleaned instead Of washed.
This soon doubles the cost of having it
dyed. which is very little. You could wear
old gold, rose, blue, tan, gray, emerald,
putty or any of the brown shades. The
bright colors look better. The time depends
upon where you take the sweater to be
dyed. Usually 1t takes week.
Dear Madam-I have a very small purple felt
hat. The shane ia sort of mushroom, turned
down all the way around, with high crown.
l want to trim II SO that II can be worn Win VIII,
think this can be done, and what would you
suggest as trimming? -, - ,...,, ~.
with gray hair7 MRS. J. G.
Morning.glories, pansies or any large
purple flowers would look we'll around the
crown of your hat Or you can get small
JaclS-in.the.pulpits, green and lavender
orchids and violets for the same purpose.
Get a twisted piece of two-nch.wde moss
green velvet and stitch this to the top OF
the crown, all the way around. Finish
with wired bow at the back
No, indeed.
Dear Madam-I have a good crepe de chine
lace This Is too long for me- ,S6 nd a teSs ess
the wrong side What shall 1 do? 1t is three
inches too long. Your advice VIII be llT appTeci-
ated. SCHOOLGIRL.
top of your skirt, make n heading and run
a drawing string or narrow elastic through
it. Cut off the unnecessary crepe de chine.
If you do not want to cut off the crepe de
chine, let this part be turned under, but do
IL neatly or IL will be very bulky.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

81 was down at the shore yesterday
he said, his blistered countenance testl-
flying to the truth Of his statement, "and
as I was about to plunge into the briny
a little maid all diked out in the swell
est silk suit you ever laid your eyes on
smiled sweetly at me. What could do
but the obvious thing7 1 invited her to
go in with me.
:" I'm not taking a sea bath this morn
ing she replied, shamelessly eyeing her
fetching suit, which was not made to be
wetted Tn taking only a sun bath
then invited her to sit on the sand with
me.
"T'm not taking a sand BATH she
smiled, still regarding that suit which
seemed to have been designed for neither
land nor sea.
What could do but buy her a chair7"
he continued humorously, "and so 1
did, and there she sat looking like a
fashion model, stylish and uncomfortable.
missed a mornings fun, and my advice
to all young men yearning for a seashore
romance is: Choose a maid who wears
a swimming suit"
Miss Claudia of the clipping and all
other mermaids who elect to look smart
might profit from the advice given the
young woman in the Jingle:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

Dear Madam have a very small purple felt
hat. The shape is a sort of mushroom turned
down all the way around. with high crown
I want to trim It so that 1t can be worn with
a summer frock or a tailored suit. Do you
think this can be done, and what would YOU
suggest as trlmming2
Is small hat of this sort too gay for
woman with gray hair? MRS. j. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-29

Dear Madam-what shall do with my white
silk sweater7 IL Is very yellowi and have
tried washing It IN various bleaching prepara-
tions with no good result. Do you think IL can
be dyed? What color would you choose7
am short and stout, with brown eyes and brown
hair and clear skin. How long will It take to
have my sweater cleaned2 ROSE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York, Jan. 24.-In the first hour
Of today's market prices registered
steady, and in some instances, severe
decline losses extending from to 6
points in a variety Of issues. This was
partly rectif1ed in the final hour, when
short covering and guarding support
resulted in recoveries Of l to points.
Sentiment among traders was bear
ish from the outset and gathered great
er momentum at midday, when the SELL
ing movement became more general.
Announcement Of the coming test Of
strength between the railroads and
their vast army of employees, further
doubt, in speculative minds at least as
to a disbursement of United States
Steel Common and other domestic and
foreign developments were the prim-
airy factors.
United States Steel was heavily trad
ed in at between 81 Ia and 81 3-s, clos
ing at SO 1-2, net loss Of SIS. Rails
were lower by 1 to points, Canadian
Pacific, it's subsidiary. $780," New York
Central, New Haven, and Fries, as well
as s-Continentals and grangers
ylelUln8 rdtner edSlly IO IuOOeTdte
pressure.
Mexican Petroleum. Texts Co., and
California Petroleum preferred were
heavy to a point Of weakness at inter-
walls and Bethlehem Steel led the war
group, with a loss of II to ASS. which
was more than retrieved before the
close. Other munitions shares. partic-
ularly Baldwin Locomotive, New York
Air Brake, Crucible Steel. Colorado Fuel
and Motors suggested liquidation more
than bearish incroachment. Some semi
war shares were affected to a greater
extent, their declines coinciding with
the news that another amendment, pro-
posing a heavy tax on munitions had
been introduced in the Senate. Metal
shares suffered less than any other part
Of the list, being strengthened by re-
ported sales Of refined copper for May
and June delivery at Is IL cents. To-
tai sales amounted to $4,000 shares.
Receipts of another large block Of
American securities from London To-
gether with a small amount Of gold
from that center, indicated further for
eign liquidation. Sterling was steady.
with no material change in continental
rates except lires which weakened on
heavy offerings Of bills.
Southern Pacfno's December state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25

Dice which was encountered bx NO.
men who lifted themselves to practise
medicine. But with the courage that
was Characteristic Of her famous ,pro-
genitor. Samuel Adams, the patriot.
she persevered In her vocation and
finally won the reward Of large and
remunerative practise.
Among other Interesting incidents
connected with DR.. brakes experience
may be cited the one that she was tho
first woman to walk the wards Of tho
Boston Homeopathic Hospital In the
capacity Of q physician.
At the time Of her death d.. Drake
was q member In regular standing Of
the Boston Homeopathic Medical So
ciety, the Massachusetts, Homeopathic
Medical Society. tho Massachusetts,
Surgical and Gyneoological Society
and the American Institute Of Home
opathy.. She was also q trustee Of the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons
and in connection with this latter in
stitution 1t was one Of her duties to
Latinize the names Of the graduates
for enrolment upon their diplomas.
DR.. Drake was not only a physician
Of good rank, but she was also woman
Of forceful personality and varied
tastes and accomplishments. She was
very fond Of flowers, and the small
garden in the rear Of her house was
an almost solid mass Of blossoms in
their season. She also had marked
artistic talent-a large head Of q water
spaniel which she painted for the first
fair held by Boston Homeopaths back
in the 70's, having brought a generous
sum when it was disposed Of to the
late Dean Talbot Of the Boston Uni
versity School Of Medicine. She was
also the possessor of some literary
ability and for a number Of years had
at intervals written for various publi-
cations.
DR.. Drake is survived by very few
relatives, one Of whom is second
cousin, Mrs. Alberto Randegger <of
London Eng, widow Of the eminent
, composer and musical conductor, who
for many years before his compare
lively recent death was one Of the in
structors of the Royal Academy of
Music in London. Mrs. Randegger.
who was the first wife Of Leland
| 1oWcAo, Inc 1AupcISOudtOTs was AOA
merly Miss Louise Baldwin Of Boston.
a concert singer, who was favorably
known for her charming voice.
| DR.. Drake was devoted to the cause
Of woman's advancement in education,
politics and industry. and for many
years before she decided to study
medicine accepted the doctrine of
equal rights for women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
B0ST0N'S OLDEST
WOMAN DOCTOR
Arathena B. Drake, a Native of
Lincolnville, Me-, Passes Away
in Boston, Where She Had
Practiced for Over 40 Years.

The funeral of DR.. Arathena B.
Drake who died Friday morning at the
age Of 81. was held from her residence,
IS G street, South Boston.
DR.. Drake was probably the oldest
woman physician in Boston and had
been a successful practitioner fer more
than 40 years.
DR.. Drake was born in Lincolnville,
Me-, on May 20, 1928. In her early
childhood her parents, whose names
were Smith, moved to Massachusetts
and settled in Newton, where she lived,
part of the time in that town, and also
in Waltham, until she wSs 10 years Of
age, when she was married to Au-
gustin J. Drake Of Chicopee. For a
few years after their marriage, Mr..
Drake and his wife resided in Chico
pee, and then moved to South Boston.
where Mr.. Drake died 40 years ago
and where DR.. Drake had since con-
tinued to make her home.
Although a practitioner Of Homeop-
athy, DR.. Drake was matriculated at
the Gregory School,, an Allopathic COL
lege Of Boston, which she entered As
years ago, because at that time there
was no Homeopathic college in or near
Boston.
1t was there that she obtained her
knowledge Of anatomy and physiology.
and also her experience in the dissect-
ing room; but the study Of materia
medica, according to the laws of
Homeopathy. was pursued under the
direction Of regular practising physi-
clan Of that branch of medicine, as
was the custom in those days for
New England students, who were I'M
able to go to Cleveland, O.. where
there was a Homeopathic college. DR..
brakes preceptor in Homeopathy was
DR.. George Russell Of Lynde street.
who, with the late DR.. David Thayer.
and other noted Homeopathic physi-
clans of Boston was among the men
who were expelled from the Massa-
chusetts Medical Society because their
theories Of materia medica were at
variance with the dogmas established
by Allopathy. Not long after DR..
Drake finished her course at the Greg
DRY School, that institution was
merged into what is now the Boston
University School of Medicine.
In the early days Of her profes.
sionai career. DIR. Drake was obliged
not only to face the hostility that wal
shown Homeopathic physicians Of that
period. and even down to later time
but she also incurred the bitter preju-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-25
MT. VERNON


The community was shocked this morn.
ing to hear Of the sudden death Of Her.
bert Knapp whose death occurred about
4.30 o'clock Monday morning. Mr.. Knapp
was living alone and, evidently not feel
ing we'll, went to the office Of DR.. Will
liams for treatment. He had been there
but a very short time when the end came.
acute indigestion and weak heart.
Mr.. Knapp came to this town about Is
years ago and had made 1t his home
practically all the time since then.
He was a musician of much ability and
will be especially missed in musical cir
cles He was member Of Franklin
Lodge of Masons Of New Sharon and Of
Vernon Valley Chapter. o. =. 8. His
home town was Dixfield and since his
coming to Mt. Vernon father and mother
have passed away. A brother now lives
on the home place in Dixfield. two BROTH
ers in Pennington. sister in Livesnore
and another in Lewiston.