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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
WOMEN AIM. TO BE THOUGHT
BEAUTIFUL BY WOMEN
So Says Laurette Taylor, Who Also Advocates
Motherhood as First Aid to
Genuine Good Looks

human foiis and inanimate objects An
the cold cream and cosmetics and sur
gical operations In the world can't be.
gin 20 do as much for you in improving
your looks az win the proper choice OF
companions and your proximity to the
proper kind OF hangings and furniture
Theatrical producers and actresses ap.
preciate these facts and apply them.
Beauty is as beauty does some
body. somewhere, some time said
1T sounds well, bu. nae me doots.'
Most OF the beauties I have met have
been sulSy, spoiled, selfish. egotistical
Their beauty has been responsible for
their bad dispositions.
"seriously- although on such per.
fectly ridiculous subject / object to be
ing serious at ALL believe in just three
things as aids TO beauty.
First. become n mother
Second, sleep twelve hours out OF
every twenty.four.
Third, spend as few minutes OF every
day as possible indoors
Il do not claim infallibility for these
rules The responsibilities OF mother
hood may easily destroy that kind OF
prettiness which has its source I'm the
attractiveness Of youthful. unlined. ir-
responsibility. Twelve hours sleep may
predispose some women 10 excessive
avolrdupois. Being out Of doors con-
stantly may result sometimes I'm UNI
attractive roughening OF the skin, all
of which forces us TO the unhappy con.
cluslon that there Is no royal road TO
beauty. There is only such consolation
rs may be obtained from the fact that
all women have II I'm their power TO be
considered beautiful-in some plane or
other.
'Tf you would be beautiful to n man
presence practice tact. In very short
time you will discover so far as he is
concerned, beauty is like the measles:
1t begins inside and ends outside. The
plainest woman In creation---if she be
unfailingy tactful in her dealings with
the Man-can become beauty in his
eyes.
THAT is the only certainty I know
on the beauty question And that, of
course, is not soul-satsfying. For we
all want TO be considered beautiful by
women. And we are not easily deceived
by-women."
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social and economic conditions, having stud
led and Travelled extensively throughout the
United States She knows Montana's needs
too, for she has Campaigned in every
county in the state. Then, too, she viii
have an opportunity to work for the cause
of Prohibition in Congress and for the In
terests of the children, and she will also
work directly In Congress for the Federal
amendment.
I'VE women Of Montana feel, too, that II
will be the most eloquent argument which
could be put to the eastern Congressman,
who have hitherto Ignored the demand for
national suffrage made by the enfranchised
women of the United states, TO have
woman in Congress"
CHILD LABOR HOBBY
Miss Rankin makes special point Of
the congressional work which Is needed
for the little children of the nation. She
dovetails her political plank Of suffrage
with that of decent legislation for children
and national prohibition.
Several years ago during one session OF
Congress-" says Miss Rankin in talking of
the need Of some one to represent the little
children in Congress. $500, 900 was appro-
priated for the study of fodder for hogs.
At the same session $4,000 was appro-
propriated for the study OF the needs OF the
nations children. II hogs OF the nation
are ten times more important TO the men
than are the children Of the nation, II Is
high time that women should make their in
fuence felt in Congress. We have several
hundred men in Washington to care for the
nations tariff and the irrigation and the
hogs, But there is not a single woman TO
take care OF the interests of the children
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
DIARY OF A WELL-DRESSED GIRL


TT SEEMED a pity not to get more than
l. two wearings out OF my lace party dress
frock but dad had taken a dislike to it.
There was nothing ieft to do but rip II
apart and use the materials for something
else.
Aunt Katheryn happened 20 drop in upon
the scene when the process Of ripping was
going on. After hearing my tale OF woe she
said: Make yourself a pretty, fuzzy tea
gown out OF the lace. If there isn't enough,
buy some pink crepe de chine, which al
ways cleans well, and combine with IT,"
As luck would have 1t, | had some pale
pink crepe de chine, bought for the purpose
of making "nighties."
I decided to make slip Of the crepe de
chine and use the lace for an overdress
Taking four and half widths OF the silk
which was yard wide-I joined them to-
gether and had the skirt box-plaited.
Then / made a snugly fitted, sleeveless
bodice with a low. rounded neckline. edged
the armholes and decoletage with a frill
of narrow valenciennes lace and stitched
the bodice to the skirt. After hemming the
skirt 1 called Mrs Jimmy over and asked
her to slip on the foundation so that could
try different ways of arranging the lace
overdrapery
Shadow lace falls in such soft, coud-l like
folds, and IL was hard to know which was
the prettler TO make. a double skirt OF the
lace fiouncing or drape It to form long
panniers.
Pinning and unpinning the lace at least
twenty times, / finally decided on the
panniers.
/ cut of a piece OF lace large enough to
make the jacket of the tea gown, and di-
vided the remainder into halves. Taking one
piece, fastened an end 10 the center-front
of the skirt at the waistine and the op-
posite end TO the center-back Then I
gathered the ends and drew the fullness
close TO the waist stitching II in place
The lace, draped In this manner formed a
long, sweeping pannier. l repeated the ar
rangement on the other side and trimmed
each pannier with large pink silk tassel
IL took but a very little tin;o to make the
jacket. II hangs loose from the shoulders,
much like n cape. and forms two points in
front and the same number at the back.
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City Suffers in Comparison With Others

10 the Editor OF WofndH's Page.
4 Dear Madam-The present outcry against
Etreets suggests to me a comparison between
fhnadelphia and many other cities l have
I spent last summer on the Pacific coast and
more than two months OF II in Portland. Ore
There the streets are all Of asphalt, kept In
perfect per- order. sidewalks Of concrete smooth
every night, so that there In no dust blowing
and carrying disease germs; perfect sewage, no
ys Iesn es the cans T asa % SSSs
the eve or nostrl. and In consequence. an en-.
tire absence OF the obnoxious fly, There are
with pure. cold water from a lake near the
rnow-capped Mount Hood welling up 10 refresh
passersby and the whole atmosphere Is fra
1owers planted about the houses and IN rows
along the outside curbs OF the sidewalks. l
found IN TACOMA. Astoria and Seattle (which Is
4c) the same clean conditions. A significant
fact II that Seattle has the lowest death rate
81 any city In the Union. ana Portland the
n these places can be kept in this healthy
condition.. why cannot oursf Portland gentle
Phiadelphians were too anxious 70 become mil
Iionairee and would not spend their money for
cleaning and purifying their cify. ] replied that
their money for the purpose, Where does it
enswer. Where does III
are supposed TO possess more culture than those
cf the wild and wooly' West were 10 inVes-
sfsss ., the met methods OF government in these
te1ld 10 the improvement OF health and comfort.
usins thereby some OF the superhuous time
endeavor TO abolish biliboards and other adver-
Using signs that are supposed 10 be a blot upon
NothinT In the way OF artistic beauty on the
surface can eountsract an unwholesome atmos-
pierre caused by an accumulation OF nth. X.
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Deferred

All things at last / win-but all too late
Like harvests gathered after he who
sowsd
Has died of hunger; or a debt, long
owed, q
The creditor dead, paid heirs of his estate,
Upon my eyelids hangs a burning weight
OF tears, now, looking on the long, long
road
And thinking of the slavery and the goad
In empty years when little things seemed
great.
Is hopes high goal a picture hung in air,
The desert phantasm of the palm and
spring?
Yet even so, it still is real somewhere,
And that foregleam is so divine a thing
1t works the forming Of the spirits
wing
Desire creative mastering all despair
-Stokely S. Fisher.
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fronts woman who would preserve m.
beauty OF her skin is how to supply m.
deficiency without overnourishing the pore.
To checkmate the well-laid plans OF "a
North Wind. carefully inspect your fao.
each morning making sure that there IL
strong light on your mirror Test the skln
by taking a fold between the thumb and
forefnger. II II is in a healthy condition
firm and elastic as II should be, the skln
will resume a smooth surface as soon az !,
Is released. Should II be out OF condition
several seconds will elapss before II be-
comes nat When this Is the case, lose no
time in massaging the skin with n tissue
builder. Any reliable skin food or cola
cream containing oil may be used.
Morning and night tho face must b.
thoroughly cleansed with soap and warm
water the pores opened by applying water
as hot as can be borne without burning
the skin. and the unguent applied Ths
hngertips are dipped into the jar OF cream
and, beginning at the center OF the cheeks
rub the unguent well into the skin with a
rotary motion. Use gentle pressure the I'D
ward stroke being stronger than the down
ward to prevent the muscles from sagginE
MASSAGE AN AID
After massaging the cheeks apply the
cream to the forehead. II It IL deeply lined
from raising the brows. the massage should
be from the edge Of the hair down, drawing
on from the temples. II the lines are from
frowning the strokes should be straight
from the nose toward the temples.
Then the corners of the eyes should BE
massaged to keep crows feet from forming
For this the forefinger should be dipped
into the cream and rubbed in a gentle ro-
tary motion about the eyes.
Apply light coating OF cold cream 10
the skin before going out of doors. Re-
move the grease with a soft cloth, after
which powder may be applied 70 remove
any shiny appearance.
A WRINKLE PREVENTIVE
One excellent preventive of wrinkles In
cold weather is the use of almond milk.
the Oldest and simplest OF the cosmetics on
the dressing tables of our grandmothers.
Its effect is softening and refining. Al
mond milk is purchasable at any pharmacy.
II a little alum Is added to the milk II will
act as a wrinkle eradicator. Use this for
mula when preparing the lotion:
Powdered alum ............... 20 grains
annono mix '''''''.'''''''' "a ounces
hosewater .'.''''....'...'.... ounces
Shake the ingredients well and allow 70
stand for several hours, then strain
through coarse muslin and apply to the
face
IL you follow these suggestions you viii
not only prevent the north winds from
| harming your skin. but you will ward on
other bemishes as well. ~
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
BY LIsETTA NEUKoM

ToDEsTY marks the expression OF the
Ifl woman who II Americas first feml-
nine "ConRresswoman." Miss Jeanette Ran
kin. OF Missoula Mont, to whom returns
today give the seat in Congress from Mon
tana
Although she defeated seven men in the
primaries for the place by plurality OF
1000 and will receive $1,000 year salary
when she takes her seat In Congress, but
gives all to the women OF Montana.
II am going to Washington TO represent
the women and children OF the West-to
work for an eght-hour day for women and
for laws providing that women shall be paid
the same wages as men for equal amounts
of work"
Miss Rankin, the newly elected Congress-
woman. was sewing as she said this today,
according to a dispatch from Missoula
Even after entering politics she refused to
forsake the old household arts, cooking and
needlework. Miss Rankin failed to become
excited when returns showed she was rum
ming ahead OF the Republican ticket in
Montana and later that she was elected.
"I'm glad OF this chance" was her com
ment when cheering friends broke the
news"
"Of course" said Miss Rankin today. II
know Ill be the first woman member OF
Congress- hut I won't be the last and be-
lieye I'll be received with courtesy and as
an equal by those Eastern Congressman,
even though they are enemies or suffrage.
While working for suffrage in the East
found that no matter how strenuousy our
opponents fought us, they were always
ready to hear our side"
This ia not my campaign she says
"The splendid vote ] have received in the
contest, as well as the hearty reception
have been given throughout the State while
campaigning, is simply demonstration Of
tho determination of Montana women to
have a woman represent their interests in
Congress.
1.-The women are fighting for p principle,
n new idea i'm representation" she added,
land they stood together behind my can
didacy because they believe II means some-
thing bigger than sending Jeannette Ran
kin to Congress. am surely grateful 20 the
women for their loyal support and l deeply
appreciate the honor and the responsibility
of their having chosen me as their candi-
date"
STATE PROUD OF HER
Although Miss Rankin herself IL modest
about her own achievements, women from
her native State, Montana, with whom |
have been i'm communication are not at all
modest for her They say in no uncertain
terms that II Is the indefatigable energy,
charming personality and wonderful work
she has accomplished for the women Of
Montana that have given her the well.
earned honor of being selected as the first
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

TNvAR1ABLY whenever a star consents
4 10 be interviewed she In called upon at
some time during said Interview to give
'tne secret Of her beauty" The sprightly
little Laurette Taylor. when In the course
or time this question was put TO her,
esid-with n laugh. real or forced prob.
ably the latter--I know she was bored TO
1cathe
In the first place. Il is OF infinitely
Iess importance 10 be beautiful than 10
be considered beautiful. Herein Is much
comfort for the woman who Is not beau
tifuI- For II you are not beautiful moth.
ina IN the world can make you beautiful.
But there are many things which can
make you be considered beantiful-and
that Is what every woman really wants.
''of course one OF the best ways to be
beautiful Is to choose ones parents care
fully. This Is not an iufaliible rule.
have seen the offspring OF eugenically
perfect parents combine an the, physical
defects OF a dozen blemIshed ancestors.
] have seen other parents, each OF whom
would take the BOBBY prize in a fourth.
rate beauty contest, give birth TO an
Adonis. Even in the matter OF parents.
then, one cannot be certain,
Take any one OF the famous beau
ties OF the passing generation Il can
think OF several / am sure you can.
Many of them have had daughters, girls,
who are now Of marriageable age. Can
YOU name one instance OF a daughters
even approaching her mothers roputa-
ton as a beauty? 1 can't. But there
again appears the truth in the state.
ment that II is not being beautiful that.
matters. As a matter of fact. girl
could not be handicapped worse than
having a famous beauty for a mother
in so far as her chances of attaining
this desired end are concerned
Let me warn you, then. against
ehoosing famous beauty for your
sponsor. Beauty, being relative, is al.
ways matter of comparison. II is
much better TO have people remark
their amazement over your being able
10 be so beautiful considering the ex-
freme plainness Of your mother. than
10 have them say, still. her mother Is
q beauty
Next to this matter of parentage
IN point of Importance comes environ.
ment- And in environment / include
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
Formula for Face Cream

TO INC HaIIOF 0J WOnldn's PdOc:
m Dear Madam-Will you kindly publish I'm the
Woinan's Exchange a good formula for face
cream (Mrs.) Z. Il. r..
The following formula is n very satIs-
factory one for cold cream: White way
three ounces; spermacett three ounces: al
mond oil, sixteen ounces; rosewater, eight
ounces. The wax and spermaceti should be
cut In small pieces and melted In a water
bath then the oil should be added slowly.
SURFING constantly. Now transfer the mix
lure 10 a large mortar which has been
slightly heated. Stir with a bone spatula for
ten minutes, then add n portion of the
water and work in by stirring constantly.
II usually requires two or three hours be-
fore the preparation assumes the appear-
ance OF a cream. Then add the perfume.
stirring every few seconds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

HOW TO GUARD
YOUR BE AUTY
'GAINST THE WINS
BY LUCREZIA BoRI
Prima Donna of the Metropolitan op.r.
Company. 's's

ssTNIIE north wind doth blow. ana o.u.
Il upon all the other winds to aid b,,, 4
his war against beauty. Old Boroas !, ~. .
upon robbing hair, eyes ana cornp,.,,.-'
OF their loveliness Particuiariv .-,--.
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= "NNNNM.
the the latter has he eo.
listed his forces.
Cold winds have m.
power TO dry the ns,.
ural oils OF tho sk,s
which are necessarv
TO keep the tissu.,
nourished. When tN,s
has been accomplIshss
the skin loses its ~
and beauty. Il bs.
comes dried and with.
cred looking, I'M,
parchment. aud iined
W ! { h innumerabls
hairlike wrinkles a.
tho WNrPklas.. a..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

10. inc Editor Of WontaH's Pdgt'
Dear Madam-What should he the attitude az
Souhg glrl toward "A young man In tho same
bridal party who has been drinking TOO mnoh
and who asks her to dancef Should She do ia or
notf What do you thnkY 49, - "
A BRIDESMAID THAT WAS.
l think the young woman would be quite
within her rights to refuse 10 dance with
the young man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
Saving on the Mead Bill

20 the Hdtfor of WoDloa's PdOe:
Dear MAdAm-Buy four lambs hearts; cut In
small pieces and wash well In salted water
Put a little fat In the frying pan and ip IL
are brown take them out and put them IN a
XEeuar pot. In the same fat brown the meat,
which has been thorouEhly dredged with nour.
Add meat 10 the onion II Is well also 70 add
green pepper, sliced fine. and little celery.
Cover with hot water and allow to boil gently
for two hours. adding more water II Il cooks
~ the LAST ih.eken the, grayy with -four and
water. thorOughly mixed. Cook and serve In
This makes an especially delicious dish for
four persons At a cost OF less than twenty
1@uts. H. q. II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

- ffo EdFfoF oJ WoHsoHs Fu0e.
Ueer Madam-ters are some suggestions:
<4IM water Instead Of cold Tor Erayles, and YOU
~, 1na the lnnps L VIZ aisappsar IKE masis;
~: y halves. remove the jaicy ,ssc!lpns. add
Z ;iznq over night. The juice of the grape
E. I1ie 10 eood substitute for lemon pie:
Ino[I 4 Tablespoonful OF cornnfnTch In a
|II& cola water. pour Il into a cupful Of boiling
et>r. stirring constantly until e beils elsari
II1n add the 4f4led rInd and Juice OF one
I1con. 10 Ehioh has been added cup Of sugar
111 uel lbea<eu eGE. stir ana COOK one min
I<e; have ready ak shredded wheat biscuits
Ik q two; peur the lemon cream oyer and
1-Iz4 11l ~ cold. ~. W n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

cARpEy-Mr and Mrs Harry s4e5 Brad
dock street, son.
DE LONG--Mr. and Mrs John d. 1907
South Twenty-eighth street. a daughter.
HAN rHOHNE-Mr and Mrs. William,
12ie s. Bucknell street. a daughter
KEsE-Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Jr., 23b0 N.
Cratz street. a daughter, Elizabeth Anna
koGo
hEDYoop- Mr.. and Mrs. William lsso
oeffilt street daughter.
W&IkEH<-Mf and Mrs Robert. 4So1
4|4ncee'sr 4venae = d4ushtef.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

,nd., mixture Of silk and wool Is the best
uhderwear Tor yOunE baby. ID not only keens
the little body warm, but prevents the cbStlns
which eh 10 often is caused by garments Of ali
-. a child after the third year may be al
noon. '' '''N'""'S Nv
3: When attending "a large tea and N the
hostess Is busy erecting the guests, IL Is quite
pfoper., ana Indeed, more cOnslderate, to leave
Mithout seeing her aKaini at n small tea one
shouid always take leave Of the hostess.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
Brand-New Babies

The EVENING Ledger will print, fres OF
sharEe, notices OF recent births sent In
through proper ehannsi. AadIsss Hnrand;:
BILE. Telephone number Of sender must ae-
company each notice sent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.

sa6whsd 70
should
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

p ~ <tkfor oJ HomoH's FuQes
I11< H.1s<1 rrfhsps ths bpzs hensswiis
I1& ~ <1|/1HI1& 1Ir1er both lime and
|IH@<< Nike 1@1. iou4lpeeI sweet and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

4. Scones arc scotch cakes Of -four and meal
elIKhtly sweetenedi they are usually served hot
with butter.
q. An earthen bowl II the best receptacle TO
use In mixing cakeI IL should be slightly warmed
before using. this will aid In mixing the In
kfedients.
3. etamps which have stuck together can he
separated by placing them under a thin piece
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11
"WONDER-WOMA IS MISS JEANNETTE RANKIN;
WILL BE FIRST OF SEX TO SIT IN CONGRESS-
Analytic and Energet-
ic" Characterization
of Suffrage Leader
Who Is Likely to Add
M. C.. to Name
What Americas First Woman
Congressman Stands For

NATIONAL woman suffrage.
lN Protection Of childhood.
State and national prohibition.
Farm loan law.
Equal taxation.
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To the Editor Of Woman's PAGE.
Dear Madam am young woman % yeara
OF axe whose mind, up until now. has been
singulariy free from doubt and suspicion he
heylng only good and trusting every one
However, my belief this last year has received
severe jolt, due 70 the unfalthfulness of The
man married and for whom / had sacriaee1
all find that am growing morbid and stia-
picioun of the motives of an with whom i come
IN contact, and feel that am becoming hard and
unsynpathstlc In my Judgment Of people. aud at
! know that this state IL bad for me NV
better judgment Tells me that the world IL not
~ pad because one man wronGed me, and yet
the feeling persists that my life ia ruined -
II IL probable that others have felt this vav
and perhaps you or some one else could ad,iss
me how 20 prevent myself from getting warped
and bitter. NJ -
II appears 20 me that your very realiza-
tion OF This attitude viii prevent you from
becoming hopeless cynic. You must force
yourself TO become Interested In the world
around you. II you have the time take up
some welfare work There are many things
10 be done. Perhaps some reader who has
had similar experiences can help you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

finished the V-shaped neck line with a
pleated trill OF net, and added a fiat bow OF
pink satin ribbon to the front Of the Jacket
and repeated this trimming touch at the
back.
II is one Of the daintiest tea gowns I,ve
seen in an age, and I'm sure dad will CON
slider lt an Improvement over the dance
froclSN
(copyrightD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-11

How soon after a dinner sbouId N caIl he
made upon the hOstessP wv
< what Will remove tnrtar from the teethP
%, How can skirt bands be prevented from
stretching and rolling over at the ton?