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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Seeks Returns on Money sDent

Gould you tell me briefly the duties of
one who edits column such as our Cor
ner? / should like to write some lessons
In dressmaking, as I am graduate in
that art, The course was expensive and
/ should like TO get some returns from
the money spent. / should be delighted
to conduct department for some paper,
either fancy work or home matters, etc,
or lessons in dressmalSing. to be done
at home. Please give me some idea how
one should go about getting a position
DO newspaper men seek ones services
or must one ask them for work? / shall
esteem 1t a great kindness in you will
post me as to preliminarIes. Any one sent
in the recipes for white and graham
crackers? / asked once for these form
ulas and know they were published.
have them and will supply them If you
would like them. l. H."
In the beginning of the undertaking you
contemplate as a possibility one must be
qualified TO write clear, correct English.
Fit yourself to impart the knowledge YOU
have in language that conveys your mean
ing 10 all who read Thus equipped get
a note of introduction to the editor of the
paper for which you would like to work
and call upon him, If you can. II not,
write concisely and yet fully what YOU
would like to do and send the letter TO
him, marked personal" / fear you have
a weary road before you and yet lessons
in home dressmaking were never more
needed than now. OF one thing be sure:
Editors do not make overtures to un-
known writer's Perhaps you may become
acquainted with some man or woman CON
nected with the press who will say a good
word for you. Can readers suggest any
other method by which this esteemed cor
respondent may win her way into a de-
partment? The name of such features
Is legion. Is there room for another? Send
in the recipes and we will reprint them
for those who did not see them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Two Songs Wanted

"I wish TO thank all coworlSers for the
rolls of old linen and other useful and
valued things; especially do I want to
thank the doctor who sent me the pho
neidoscope, 1 have been kept busy and
have had many calls for clothing, as well
as old linen, in my work. Can any reader
send me the song, we are going down
the river one by one and There's no one
10 welcome me home? Once again 1
thank one and all for their generosity.
And 1 have some baby clothing if any
poor young mother wishes it,
NURSE b."
"Our Nurse B." we call her. Through
many months we have wrought with her
for the cause we carry in our heart Of
hearts She is in the thickest of the strug-
gle. We know something of her needs
(vicarious) from what she let's slip from
her pen in thanking the donors of linen
and other ''useful and valued things"
Yet she lays but one little want before
us today, the one and only thing she asks
for herself. We must find and let her
have the poems she names.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Beautifying the City Back Yard

As the back yard In the city always and
In the suburban place sometimes Is the
home yard, 1t should be made thing of
beauty. In the country the modern idea
Is to use as much ground as possible for
a lawn to give an aspect of spaciousness.
But even IL there is front yard" as we'll
as back yard" there Is no reason why
little care and a trifling sum should not
be expended In making the latter bloom,
reserving fine specimen plants and trees
for the front, and having beds and bor-
ders of constant bloomers for the former.
The garden for flowers for cutting for
table and other decorative uses will fit
in nicely in the back.
II you have only an ordinary city back
yard you can still have a succession of
beautiful blooms. It is not necessary to
close in the back yard with board fence
or n tall hedge to shut out unsightliness
from the neighbors. If all the residents
In n row take proper pride In their back
yards and vie with each other in arrange
ment and variety there will be a floral car
nival
Some first principles must be considered.
First of all, do not cut up the yard with
too many beds or plots. If your separa-
tion from your neXt-door neighbor Is by
means of the low iron rail, you will have
good exposure and can place your beds
in almost any location. But remember
the fundamental fact that the best back
ground for a flower garden is that selected
by Nature for it's wild fiowers-namely,
grass.
Another thing to guard against in lay
ing out is following of conventional lines.
If there is a great deal of space, cute little
plots in rectangular form will be effective,
but only as part of a general and more
elaborate design. If, unfortunately, there
is board fence closing in the yard on
three Sides this can be redeemed to meas
urable sightliness by vines. In this case
the main flower border will have to be
against the fence having the eastern ex-
posture.
Do not have the main border cut off
from the grass with straight line. and
do not hem 1t in with a narrow boarding.
The border will be far more attractive
II 1t sweeps in and out in curves or swells
out in one curve at least. 1t can be
planted to better advantage also.
80 A long narrow border can be placed
along the walk This will give the only
necessary formal touch, and the curve of
the big border will relieve any sense of
angularity, particularly II it is, as the
present discussion assumes. on the far
side of the large grass plot found in most
city yards, Regularity is all right, but
angularity is all wrong.
Do not have central urn or vase, and
do not have central bed. Do not have
too many varieties in small area, and
avoid a clash of colors.
This gives general idea of planning
out the city backyard beautiful" Later
Will be given instruction as to preparing
the soil, planting harmonlously and Sc
lecting flowers for bloom, color and small
expense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
New Sunhowers

Friend John Bsrtram-Please give the
name OF some tall growing plant, with flowers
II possible, that will show conspicuously as a
screen against a board fence about 200 feet
from the house. ALBERT.
You do not say whether you wish annual
perennial plants. II you wish change each
year you cannot do anything better for brill
liant results than try some OF the marvelously
colorfu new sunfowers. These hybrid
OF the old-fashoned sunnower and wild
variety found in Colorado. The red luliput
grows about six feet, the red and gold runs
hbranched and have fairly heavy foliage,
beGds Sf red He nSwe5s % Ss
flowers frequently. II YOU wish to have
permanent screen plant some of the rudbeckias
or goldenglows. These have attractive
foliage and plentiful bloom from the end OF
bearing season. They are good for cutting.
too. Hollyhocks would be another suggestion.
Ii is best TO plant these each year. though by
cutting down the plant after the blooming
period and enrichng the ground constantly
they will come up each year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Her Epitaph

The handful here. that once was Mary's
earth.
Held, while it breathsd, 50 beautiful a
soul
That when ahs died, all recognized her
birth.
Ana had their sorrow in serene control
know that her spirit 70 her body lent
such sweetness, grace, only goodness
can
ThAt even hsr auat ana this her monu-
meat.
Have yet a spell to stay one lonely NAN
Lonely through life but looking for the
day
When what Is mortal Of hinssif shan
sleep,
when human passion shan have passed
away.
Ana love no longer be thing weep.
Thonas William ons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Salt a Beautifer

Salt acts as an astringent to the skin.
The woman who understands its proper
uses is never without a simple and de-
cidedly efficacious first aid to beauty.
Never use salt on a dirty skin, for this
will close the pores, and with ii all the
dust and Crime accumulated during the
day. Salt water should be used as an as
tringent. only after the regular cleansing
process has been completed
The best method OF procedure is 10 take
a piece of soft cloth or wash cloth wrung
out of water as hot as you can stand and
use Il to remove the cream and incident
ally the dust from the face. Close the
pores with cold water. to which you have
added a generous pinch OF salt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
HAY FEVER VICTIMS BE COMFORTED.
YOU SUFFER FROM "SENSITIZATION''
Bx WILLIAM BRADY. M. d.


IN THAT eminently scientific journal.
- the Annals of otology. Rhinology and
,ryngology, for June. 1915. DIR. ]. l..
7bdale presents a valuable article upon
en treatment in hay fever Having
smined by skin incubation tests which
hular pollen Is accountable for
- individuals trouble, Goodale pro-
4,ao immunize the victim against that
'ilSzzby administering prolonged series
~ gradually increasing doses OF the pollen
s -
z,,iIn order to find out which pollen is re-
bonslble, a number of slight scratches
4re made upon the patients skin, and dlf-
#erent pollen extracts rubbed in The
specific or causative pollen alone produces
s characteristic reaction. The exciting
BolIan being thus identified, the initial dose
=for irnmunization is determined by the
.diIution which just fails TO excite the char
'acteristIc skin reaction in a second series
~ scratches inoculated only with varying
5dilutIons OF the exciting toxin Hypo-
jderznic doses are then given every two TO
days. The time required for the course
S u treatment varies in different cases with
- type OF pollen sensitization and the
ividual patients general condition.
ssrsons subject to hay fever had better
s searching for an empirical cure"
abusing our noble, II unsatisfactory
Efession Here is the logical. common
ne way 70 overcome the malady. Hay
: - IS nothing but "senstization' 70
particular variety of pollen. and the
Hous relief lies in a process OF inn
izatlon against that pollen.
: let no one write for further par
Nrs We have told all there is TO tell
ft here We cannot give the address Of
ans specialists nor the cost Of the treat
s,,srf nor ANYTHING else than the facts as
stated Your family doctor can answer
yessr ztsstions can administer the treat
meat as well as anybody else. II he won't
DO Il. then let him refer you TO some one
who wilL surely that would be fair
ananah.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Mrs. s., and would advise that It would be
necessary to have measurements in order
TO furnish them for the parties above
mentioned Also advise the length of
the stocking required. If stocking to
the knee is needed it would be necessary
10 nave measurements taken snug just
back of the great toe joint, at the ankle
at the calf and around the garter line
ana If long stocking is required give
measurement around knee, about four
Inches above bend of knee, and at point
"here you want the stocking to end.
MRS. r. w. L."
VIII sufferers from maladies that de.
mand the use of rubber stockings and
who cannot buy them for themselves,
make careful note of what our coworker
has written relative to measurements?
1t VIII save much needless care and waste
OF precious time If these points are writ.
ten out by each persons who wears the
rubber hose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

IF YOU have asked some, one to pour
i at your afternoon tea you will want
to be sure that the service is properly
arranged.
First. Place the teapot and lamp d.
rectly in front Of the person serving.
Second. At her right place the pitcher
of hot water.
Third. At her left the teaspoons in
rows or on a fiat silver teaspoon tray.
Fourth. Place the teacups on their
saucers on both sides of the teapot.
Never place them in piles, as It is not
considered good form.
Fifth. Cake plates. candy dishes,
napkins, nuts. ETC., are. attractively ar
ranged about the centrepiece.
At the other end Of the table the sher-
bet or ice may be served, as It Is be-
coming more customary to serve this
In the dining room than from the kitchen.
First. Place the large bowl of sherbet
In front OF the person serving.
Second. At her right place two large
sherbet or ice cream spoons. .,.
Third. AT the left place the sherbet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Old Novel to Pass Along

Regarding the book, Charlotte Tenn
pie. which C. A. V. recently wrote
1 will say that I have copy which it
will give me pleasure to pass on, The
book is in good condition, but is a cheap
copy ---t.- LILLIAN NJ b.
Before we had your letter copy of
Charlotte Temple" was passed over to
the person who had read it n half century
ago VIII you please retain your copy in
case somebody else may call for 1t? I
am amazed to learn what hold that poor
little story of a girls love, betrayal and
death must have taken upon the popular
heart not only when the book was pub
lished three quarters of century ago,
but down to our day Successive editions
have kept the work in the minds of mod
ern readers. When we printed the letter
asking for 1t we had no idea that copy
was eXtant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Offers of Glasses

ct HAVE many pairs of glasses, col
i lected through several years, and
would be glad to let Miss f. Il. W. try
these If she can come to my home, and If
they fit her she is welcome to them.
NJ l.. c."
"If NJ L. C. will give her address 1 can
send several pairs of glasses suitable for
one of her age. She can select pair that
will enable her to see. A b. b."
1.-THE incosed clipping, signed f. IL.
W. has just come to my notice, and If
F. L. w. has not found or been supplied
with glasses 1 should like to have her try
some have. She can call me up by tele-
phone should she live in my city. G. F."
The preceding may be indexed as
movements" in one and the same key
To all the same reply is returned and with
lively qualification on, the part of the
Corner. Mrs. NJ. L. c. and f. f. w. had
received that for which they appealed to
us before the offers we print arrived. We
will, with the leave of our bountiful
friends, hold their donations for the next
applicants for what they have to bestow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Dear M'Liss-Do you think the shortage
OF dyes because of the war in Europe VIII
affect the spring crop of pink lemonadeT
GERTIE G.
For the small boys sake. l hope not.
This Is what might be called "dyeing Tor
= good cause" don't you think?
Dear M'Liss-Have Just finished reading
your article, "Unieashing the Bacilli," the
one which tells about the "grippy' young
man who sneezed violently in a street car.
Il also told about the woman who said
keep your germs to yourself.
I want to thank you for %the senti-
nents'' and want to second the mo-
ton. T. hope that your article will be read
Nv many and that they win profit by the
goodrsense'' logic Of your statements. L
personally have had experience The other
lay I rode ali the way from Market street
b Kensington in front of a boy L. am
lure had consumption, He insisted on
Coughing right down my neck wish
I had had the nerve to say what the wom-
In you wrote about said
ONE WHO HAS SUFFERED.
Dear Miss: I am going to have a lit
sie party. Would you be kind enough to
live me some suggestions for games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Fruit Salad

A variation Of the fruit and nut salad
Is the pineapple, nut and celery salad.
served on crisp lettuce and garnished in
dainty fashion.
Use slices OF canned pineapple and a
cupful OF chopped celery. Stand these in
cool place until they are thoroughly
chilled, having previously sprinkled them
with lemon juice. Add one-fourth OF a
cupful Of blanched and chopped almonds,
or plstachio nuts, English walnuts, as you
see fit, to cupful OF mayonnaise dress
ing.
Use enough dressing TO sufficiently cover
the celery and pineapple Serve on let
tuee leaves and garnish with green or red
marasehino cherries, or pimentO strips.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Help to Pass Lonely Hours

II haze your kind letter. | Thought I
was late In applying for offered reading
matter but shall take advantage of your
kind offer and be thankful If you will help
me to obtain some magazines or period.
lcals. 1t would be great relief under
present conditions and would help me to
pass some lonely hours. I shall be most
grateful to any one who will comply with
my request. . OTTO A."
otto A. is prisoner in n detention camp
IN Canada. The prayer for ''prisoners
and captives" is seldom far from the
thoughts of us all at present. Send to me
for the address of this man. who is within
our reach. Don't send magazines or any.
thing else of that sort to me. Get the
prisoners address and write when you
send off the package
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
More Foliage on Rose Bushes

Friend John BaTtram-I get some nice
blooms my rose bushes, but the foliage ls
By no means full and pretty. What is the
CAROLINE TEsToUT
The cause and the remedy are pretty closely
allied and III YOU remove the former you will
secure the latter, You do not give any par
ticulars 10 the location OF your rosebed,
med n on two or three sides by walls; fences
light and good circulation OF air throughoat
the entire day Protection by a hedge fence
house wall or side particularly the
west or north, is desirable. but beyond this
you will lose In ventilation when II Is needed
killing. Give your plants lots OF sun. light and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Use five or six blotters. The inkwell must
be of metal, brass or glass, but ydu can
make cretonne-covered stand for II.
Cover memorandum book letter holder.
1t is better to buy one, even though 1t be
cheap, SO that you will be sure that the
shape Is right A pen wiper can be made
in the same manner. These sets are very
effective, and the making of them provides
"a pleasant pastime for the woman who
doesn't care for sewing. ='
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
GARDEN FOR PROFIT
AND PLEASURE
BY JOHN BARTRAM

Bring your problems Of gardening
to the Evening Ledger for solution. In
addition 60 practical articles, timely to
the season, the editor will answer,
either out of his own experience ms
small-scale gardener or through con-
sultation with authorities, questions of
readers. Address John Bartram, Eve
ming Ledger, Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Notice to Correspondents

The following correspondents are re-
quested to send stamped, addressed envel-
opes for private reply, together with a
repetition of their first letters:
Mrs. f. A, Mrs, e. H., Mrs. H. f. r.,
Mrs. J. w, Mrs. c. NJ, Mrs. b., ]. ]. J,.
H. c.. II. H., Mrs. E. ]. w, F. X, II. L.
NJ, Harriet. Mrs j. @. P. and T. G.
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nevertheless we have received more than
200 l'tters praising various oculists and
opticians, and only four of the other kind
50 we conclude that carefully-fitted
glasses do cure headaches-whlch IL
something like the conclusion of the fell
low who said. THE world do move"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Friend John BartramE,Tell me an approxi-
mate date to reseed portions of my lawn. Also
is Il toe early to put fertilizer on It andNThat
II You are merely desirous OF covering bare
patches on q lawn already made, Il will be
all right TO scatter seed almost any time now
Grass seed is hardy ana the April showers
will promote termination and afford moisture
needed for early growth, It's against the rule
to recommend brands, but consult our adver-
ttsing COLUMNS for names of reliable dealers;
Soils SITUATIONS @ land and RgrpSSsesi, Wa Warning; E Po
ins. an entirely new lawn It will be wise to
walt till all the frost is out Of the ground
It can be worked well. 4 should be ,spaded
bone meal. ground sheep manure or, very fine
stable manure incorporated thoroughly. Sow
the seed with generous hand and as uni
formly possible, then roll, which serves the
double purpose q smoothing the SURFACE and
soil insuring successful termination; OF
course the lawn must nave peen GRADED as
right now to sprinkle finely pulverized stable
manure, or ground bone. blood or sheep
manure on the lawn. There will be no danger
of burning the grass SO early, The nutrients
in these fertilizers will seep into the soil With
the spring rains. and In soluble form provide
generously for the root systems below ground
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Sowing Fine Seeds

Friend John Bartram-How shall I prevent
a VerttRble jungle of seedlings springlnK up
when plant some of the minute seeds?
In planting fne seeds such as those OF the
poppy and petuna IL Is the best plan TO mix
a pinch OF the seeds with half teaspoonful
OF sand and shake the mixture well. It can
tnen & ns qlst@rinuteq @ sstnhtS W. the row or dril
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
augaTIoNs AND ANSWERS
lI.f ssas Doelors SIN Preseribe Il

n ~ UdzEIE V4ttDFs DlIII IIt5tEIUc It
#hy ara beer. wins, brandy. etc. some
fImes prescribed by physicians for heavy
ooIda aud oiher disordersf
4nsWeI-A physician who diagnoses "a
heavy cold would just naturally have
10 clear conception OF the treatment.
Hone physleIans prescribe tablets and
braD1fzIary medicines without knowing
just ahzt Ingredients they contain why
do they 90 itf Well. we suppose they
Hea't knoN eny better
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
An Afternoon Tea Menu

Orange Picol Tea.
Lemon Wheels Sugar Cherries
Marmalade Tarts Conde Waters
Nuts Candy .r ..
Frozen Strawberries
Lady Cakes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

s.4zzAI eesta so Ne expressed desire
A Ham feadezs Hho hate had ex-
4 Hzaf|Ha glasses 1oE tha rallef
zhea Ine response aaa been
~ 1Hiv HtzH - eoula PRINT ~
-. aos.4 1s.IlI 1a4 noialed
azz q ha1ek .ae aootels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
H|labTsnoas Group Is Diphlheria

UiII plenty of fresh air keep = child
ffzH having menbranous eFoup1
8nsa1z AIemhranous eFcap Is an OBJ
eeIeIt a11onssr f1r laryngeal diphfheFla-
zsSH Air opposes but Ne cannot say L
Va 1z41eat diphtherla-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Quilt Pieces to Donate

"Please send me few more names for
cotton quilt pieces My husband has a
mattress factory and can get patches for
one person every four weeks 1 am glad
that / found a place where they will do
some good. / sent two boxes 1 received
a letter from one woman to whom 1 sent
q box at Christmas time, and card from
one who got hers last week. So please
let me have addresses. I take much pleas
ure in sending the patches.
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spoons in rows or ay'them nat on a sill
yer spoon tray.
Fourth. Arrange the sherbet glasses
on plates and dollies on both sides of tho
large sherbet dish.
Allow those whom you have asked to
serve, to pass the candy, nuts, tarts.
waters and lady cakes; also the lemon
wheels, cherries and sugar for the tea.
Have the maid remove all plates to the
Kitchen as soon as soiled; do not allow
your guests to perform this service.
II you want to serve an attractive
afternoon, tea the approximate cost for
76 people would be:
Two pounds candy ................ ;100
One pound salted almonds ...... 80
Ten quarts frozen Strawberries. 750
Eight pounds cake ............... $50
tloWers .....................,..... zoo
Paper doilies ........................ 80
-
$3.50
This is approximately only % cents
per person.
Cut out the above diagram Tack It
UP in the pantry. Then your maid will
have a guide when arranging the table.
while you will not be bothered by tho
mechanical part of table setting, and you
can give all of your attention to the
artistic arrangement of the flowers and
decorations.
Copyright 1915 by Virginia f. Kft.