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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

T1AY before yesterday met two
- friends Of mine heading, with an
air OF seriousness, as though on some
deep and portentous mission, for 18th
and Locust streets.
where are you off to?" 1 queried,
hating them in their tracks.
ITO the Public Library" they replied.
I'VE are in deep distress; also we have
taken a resolution, which, though it
cause US insomnia and indigestion, we
are going to put through. We are going
to learn the multiplication table and
we're looking for a book that will tell
rs how"
Then the belated seekers after mathe.
matical knowledge explained how by
their ignorance of long and short divi.
sion and their tables they were actually
losing money.
YESTERDAY" said one there was a sale
Of our favorite soap at a nearby drug
store. 1t was being offered for s cents
cake. We thought we'd take about
nine cakes. wanted five and Lou four.
"'That1l be 96 cents 1 said to the
clerk like goose.
II thought he smiled peculiarly, but
didn't know at what and so we paid him
the 96 cents, having a fearful time trying
20 figure how much we each owed pro-
portionately. Finally in despair l paid
the whole thing, and we went home to
wait for Tom to come home and figure
out how much Lou owed me. Fancy
our chagrin when, after a moments con.
temptation of our problem, he ragged us
with:
You little fools, you really paid for
twelve bars of SOAP
How do people know offhand that
. times are 72 and not 96?' Lou queried
pathetically.
:" Go back to school and study their
multiplication tables, was what Tom told
MS. And that's what we're going to do.
Were going to learn how much IL times
] and 6 times 16 is or die in the attempt"
With grim determination written on
their faces they left me and I continued
toward the bank for which 1 had started
Arriving there. the first sound that
greeted my ears was the plaintive wall
ef a fashionably dressed and to all intents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
A Lady at Cclrt

l know n thing that's most uGcorr mon:
ENVY be silent, and attend y
know reasonable woman,
Handsome and witty, yet a friend.
Not warpd by passion. awed by run1or;
Nor grave through pride, nor gay through
folly:
And equal mixture of good humor
And sensible, soft, melancholy
Has she no faults, than (Envy says) Sir?"
Yes, she has one, l must aver:
When all the world conspires to praise her,
The woman's deaf, and does not hear.
Alexander Pope.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Letter to o the Womans Page
Evening Ledger Write side

around whole lot. The girls are good girls l
know. too shy 10 let boys kiss M" Be
sides. have always felt that this was not nice
hut many Of my girl friends who do have
much better time than | do. Would you advise
me- 20 follow their example. so as 70 be as
popular they Hre7. A CAMDEN GIRL.
\ cheap popularity bought with cheap
Kisses is not worth having The only kind
of boys worth having for friends would not
think much of you if you permitted them
the liberties you say your friends allow.
II isn't necessary to melt softly in order
TO be popular, any more than il is neces.
sary TO freeze in order TO be good, Don't
be an iCicle just be human and natural
should advise you TO change your friends
rather than your habits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
For Solid Comfort

Can you imagine a more comfortable
place TO read your favorite author than a
roomy wicker chaise Tongue on a cool
porch? You can get a more recent vari-
alton OF the chaise Tongue called the dav
bed IN the shops now. It's a long. low bed
made of wicker, TO he pushed against the
wall Of the porch, like n davenport.
tufted, fat pillow of cretonne or chintz
and mattress Of the same complete the
outfit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
AcknowIcdpment of Presents

Dear Deborah Rugh-Will YOU kindly publish
on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for wedding presents and
when is the proper time 10 acknowledge them:
' *. l.. VI.
A letter should be written by the brde-to.
he as soon after the receiptDof the present
rs possible. OF course, as the time for the
wedding draws near so many presents are
apt to come at once it is not always possible
to acknowledge them right away, In this
case careful account Of those which have not
vet been acknowledged should be taken and
letters written either on your wedding trip
or as soon as possible after your return,
The matter Of acknowledging these presents
is very important, and every gift should be
carefully noted.
The letter need not be long 1r gushing
Just a note but with a sincere line of ap-
probation in il,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Wants Home for Rahv

VIII you please help me to find a home for
my baby boy? l have had him boarding out
since he was two weeks old I could have
found good home for him when he was a little
baby. but l could not bear to part with him
then. I thought I was brave enough to earn
his living and mine. too but it's been a weary
way! He Is such loving baby that l nm
persuaded for his own sake more than my
own TO get him n good home. My people are
itke to put my child with any other kind. MY
ba5y mas brown eyes and brown curly tair,
and has never known a sick day VI. w.
The mothers address is in our books
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Letter of Coincidence

Dear Deborah Rrgh--Some time ago | noticed
in YOUR paper a short but very sympatheLlC, let
Ter appropriate for sending 70 a bsre2Eel ram
ilv or person on the occasion OF a drhLh
lust this morning the little brother Of a
rtrI with whom / have been assoCatlng quite
regularly for about a year was run over anu
killed. ,-, .-y.. . ,-...-
aynrs.einr my sympathy toward them In this
,he matter ". II. II.
have written you a letter inclosing a
coincidence letter which might be approprl-
ate in this case
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Answers Two Requests

The Corner to mo has meant a great deal I
tho other day:
Buttermilk Pop-Cook ono tablespoon Of corn.
meal thoroughly in lust enough water to prevent
burning Then carefully add enough buttcrmilt
to make II the right consistency Of cream stir
ring all the while to prevent curdllnE Remove
from the fire as soon n a n boifq nffsr tbs MI
termilk has been added
FATE.
Two shall be born the whole wide world apart
thought ~
Each of tho others being. and no heed;
And these DER unknown seas, to unknown lands
Shall cross, escaping wreck, defying denth:
And all unconsciously shape every act
And bend each wondering step to this one end
That one day out Of darkness they shall meet
And read iife,s meaning in each others eyes
trust these answer correctly the requests
made. have made quite a treasure trova Of
the many helpful things found In your delightful
Corner. l., n r.
Again we infringe upon Corner customs
by inserting the whole Of the much talked
of poem our correspondent has exceeded
herself in generous response to requests
which have been urged once and again, we
are deeply In her debt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Proper Signature

Dear Deborah Rush-wlll you kindly tell me
whether i Is proper TO sign o1es name ~ Mss
Mary b. smith? have always done The LATER
The propsr signature for a hotel register
should have the prefix Mr. Miss or Mrs, as
the case may be. II is when signing ones
name 10 a letter that the Christian name
without a prefix should be used.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17


n a
stripe a a
or pens a
basket Is n a
o
with COLOR
novel ouch Il e
The Of the b be supplied by
OF reques must
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Has Lentil Recipes

viii YOU kindly send me tho address OF l. H..
who desires china berries7 | can provide her
with plenty, Also with German reclhes Tor
cooking '7ts. z. II. r.
The dress Of our esteemed /. H. went
to YOU mail I Insert your letter that
may ask why you do not let the Corner
share 9TH her the benefit of the recipe for
coolSu, lentils. We are ever on the watch
for attractive novelties. Let us know how
to prepare lentls for the table They make
excellent soup. we all know. In what
other form are theN palatable?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

Dear MLiss-Reading the EVENING LEpGER
.the other night turned to your page and saw
that of your readers would like to have the
words and music of the song 'AlwHys.'
( i learned to sing n song called Always
about IS years ago. and still remember the
words and the tune Of the song. II A. j. would
like TO have the words Of the song ! will send
q. II not; try DelAney's Park Row. New York,
music publishers JOHN NcGRUDpY.
3945 Donath ST.. Nicetown. PhIa
Another kind reader has beaten you to
H." and supplied A. ]. Thank you very
much for the interest you have taken.
Dear N LISA good many Of the girls that
know who are more popular than am allow
their boy friends to kiss and hug them at night
before they say good night" The boys
TO respect them, that Is to say. they take them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
GOOD FORM

Good form queries should be adj
dressed TO Deborah Rush, tcritten on
one side OF the paper and signed iCith
tuH name and address. though initials
ONLY tcW be published upon rCQuett.
This column tciH appear in Monday's'
Wednesdays aud Fridays Evening
Led0er
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Giving n Lawn Party

The choir Of the church to which belong
is expecting TO give lawn party. have
arrange for the entertainmcnt. DO not know
much about things of this sort and hope some
Of the readers OF your column will offer sug-
gostions as 10 games and methods OF enter
for silk pieces | will save mine md whom
set enough to make It worth while YOU shall
hear from mo aRhin. u. e. p.
Much depends upon the extent and char.
acter OF the grounds in which the lawn
party is given. For instance, II the loca-
ton is suburban, with extensive stretches
OF turf, dotted with shade trees, under
which may be rustic seats, swings and
other appliances that offer social enjoyment
and sports. the work Is easy enough. Tables
for small or large parties are set under
the trees and the service, including wait
Ing, is after the fashion of picnics Rugs
may be spread upon the grass here and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

- All communications addressed to Marion
Harland should lnclose STAMPED, self
article IN which you are inteTested. Persons
WISHING to aid In the charitable work of the
n. II, C., should write Marion Harland. In
care OF thie, paper, for addresses OF thos9
them, communicate direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

NY ItlI NTTF- --'
Your beautiful gift has just reached
me and l do not want TO lose a minute
in thanking you for II with all my
heart II is so useful and just what
we needed Jack Joins me in appre-
citation of your thought of us
/ shall hope TO see you at the recep-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Removing Tar

You can get tar stains off your hands II
you rub them Immediately with fresh orange
or lemon peel, then wash them The vol
atle oils dissolve tar so that II may be
rubbed off easily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Asked for a German Bible

Ida L. s. asked for German Bible or Testa-
ment She can receive one willingly II she
will GO to any German Protestant church.
hope YOU will let mo know in your Corner II
she receives one,
II is kind and Chrstianly in you to in
terest yourself actively in our members
plea for Bible written in her own tongue
You give the address of a church in your
own city I have no doubt that churches
elsewhere will be as willing to give the
word" to the honest seeker
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

The statements made at the beginning
were that the disease was durable and
preYentable, and that the afteF-paralysis
could be avoided The proof that ii is
durable is that s3 per cent OF the cases get
we'll Nature takes care OF the need fairly
we'll Methods OF preventing the disease
and Of avoiding the afteF-shrinkage Of the
muscles viii be discussed in articles which
will follow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

One attack Of the disease cOnfers immu-
nifty. Those who have had the disease in
its very mild form are protected against H.
That is the reason in times Of epidemic one
child in a family will have il severely while
the brothers or sisters viii appear 10 escape
IT, The reason is that the brothers and
sisters have or have had very mild at
tack, which the family diagnosed as a
cold, or spell OF Indigestion or maybe
malaria.
No serum or antitoxin for this disease
has been discovered The common method
of treatment is 10 give acknowledgement.
Theoretically this drug should be Of no
service. but some scientists have found for
maldehyde in the spinal fluid Of patients
taking IL, and It's use viii probably con-
tinue on the theory that it Will do no harm
and II may do some good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17
Invitations

plSdNldSp ana Inen uank you IN per-
son. Most cordially yours *. L. NJ.
Invitations
Dear Deborah PuSh--I am about to send out
invitations for small dance, before which / in
iend 70 have dinner. How should word the
invitations? Do You think three musicians would
t%r do t%r the dancing? 1 want TO have about 40
The invitations should be worded as fol-
lows:
251O Walnut street.
Mr. William
requests the pleasure of
Miss Marys Smiths
company at "A small dinner
dance on Tuesday July the
twenty-ffth, a s o'clock
July the fifteenth
Three musicians should be sufficient for
a house affair.
DEBORAH RUSH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

In 81 there was a two-day fever, then a
few days of health, then n return of the
fever and an onset Of headache and general
pains; 81 had diarrhea, 56 had headache
III Of the cases were droway at the start:
% had pains in the legs. The neck was
stiff in a majority of the cases
Doctor Russell said the following symp.
toms should make one suspicious of infantle
paralysis in a time Of epidemic: Intestinal
disturbance of almost any nature without
definite cause, associated with vague pains
stiff neck, and drowsiness as a rule. fol-
lowed by irritabiIIty and distinct tender
ness" To these symptoms should be added
mild fever.
The above symptoms IN ordinary times
do not mean much. The probability IS
that they would be treated by the parent
who would give a purgative and put the
patient to bed. The probability is that no
doctor would be called in Many Of the
cases never go any further than this Such
cases set we'll after a few days and no
paralysis follows. 1t is right hard TO con-
vince the parents that these mild cases
We're genuine cases of nfantile paralysis,
yet experience shows that il is from just
such mild cases that much of the disease
is spread
If the case gets a little worse the chance
is that the family doctor will be called
in. The probability is that the family
doctor has gotten his mental picture of
infant paralysis from some severe cases
and, in consequence, he tells the family
there IS nothing 10 worry about, the sick
ness is minor i'll and will pass off in a
day or two
on this point Doctor Russell says: Most
Of the cases occurring during the Buffalo
epidemic in 1912 We're not seen for several
days by either Doctor Sharp or myself as
the attendant physician did not call for
diagnostic aid from the health department"
The cases that get well after few visits
from the attending physician without being
diagnosed as infantie paralysis are very
apt to spread the disease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-17

tion df you have invited her to the
breakfasU and then thank you in per-
son, Most cordially yours, K l.. NJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12
UGH! CALOMEL MAKES
YOU DEATHLY SICK
Stop using dangerous drug before
1t salivates you!
It's horrible!

You're bilious, sluggish, constlpated
and believe you need vile. dangerous
calomel to start your liver and clean
your bowels.
Here's my guaranteed! Ask your
druggist for so cent bottle of Dod-
sons Liver Tone and take a spoonful
tonight. If it doesn't start your liver
and straighten you right up better
than calomel and without gripping or
making you sick ! want you to go
back to the store and get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
YOU will feel weak and sick and nau-
seated. Don't lose a days work.
Take a spoonful Of harmless, vege'
table Dodson's Liver Tone tonight and
wake up feeling great. It's perfectly
harmless, so give 1t to your children
any time. It can't salivate. so let
them eat anything afterwards.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12

exhibit hall, builded horse barns for
the harness horses and show stock
and erected a large grandstand for
those wishing TO see the races.
"One of the big drawing cards OF
the fair will be the race meet held IN
connection with the fair. a speed
program has been made and VIII
consist of two harness events and a
running horse race each day. a num-
Der of horses have already arrived
and are being worked out daily on
the track at the grounds. Others are
on the way and some fast racing Is
assured. The track is in excellent
condition since the recent rains and
will be worked and made as fast as
possible. In addition TO the harness
and running races, it is planned to
have country horse races and mule
riding each day. Automobile races
will be a big feature of the races. II
has not been decided just what day
| the automobile races VIII take plaCe'
but as the cars damage the track for
the horse racing, the cars will prob
ably go the last day. A number OF
the local boys already have their
cars in readiness to enter and several
are expected to come from the nearby
towns.
THE streets leading out to the
fair grounds have been graded and
oiled and put in excellent condition
There is absolutely no dust.
"Ardmore welcomes you, wants
and expects you. Come and enjoy
the best free fair in the state OF
Oklahoma.
90. X DAREEN,
president Carter County Fair asso
citation"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12

Duncan, Okla, Sept. 1O.-Stephens
county has been lifted from the cattle
tick quarantine and placed above the
line. The government bulletin de-
clared that the county was free from
infection. The tick eradication work
started in this coutry three years ago
when there were a total OF 500 In
fectd farms. Approximately $4,000
has been expended in the county, OF
which $4,000 was by the state and
federal government and $4,000 by
the county. Four years ago 5000
head of cattle were lost on account
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12
PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL CLOSED
Social Session Held Friday Nisnt
Two Pupils Awarded Prizes.

The summer school at Prairie val
ley closed Friday night with social
session at which ice cream. lemonade
and other delicacies were served.
There was a large attendance OF pu'
pills and patrons at the closing exer'
cises and many Of them stated that
they had the most enjoyable time In
the history of the school. The prize
for spelling was won by Miss Mamie
Cooley and the department prize was
awarded to Miss Gertrude Merritt.
Miss Velma Lynch graduated from
the school this spring. she left I'm
mediately for the Southeastern state
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12
ARoMoRE EXPECTS GAINESVILLE
The Texas City To Make a Big SHOW
ino at the Fair and Race Meet.

The people of Ardmore are looking
to Gainesville, their big neighbor city
on the south, to furnish many visitors
during the Carter County free tar
and race meet next Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of this week. Ardmcre
and Carter county have co-operated
and have made possible one of the
best. if not the best, county fair In
the state of Oklahoma. Secretary
West of the fair association has spent
much time and effort and the 1lce
buildings and Improvements at the
fair grounds are the result OF mis- uh'
tiring energy and the support he mas
received from the business men OF
Ardmore and Carter county. Most
everyone has donated to the fund Tor
the erection of permanent buildings.
A nice exhibit hall has been erected,
horse barns for the race horses anu
show stock and a large grandstand is
in readiness to seat the people who
are intereted in races.
The race meet will be one OF the
big fatures of the fair. Already horses
have arrived and are being worked
out daily on the grounds. Others ere
arriving and some fast racing will re.
suit. Many Texas horses are expect
ed to be among the winners ald
Gainesville will be represented. Tho
recent rains have put the track in
excellent shape and 1t will be worked
IN order to make it as fast as pos
sible. Two harness events take place
each day and one running morse race
In addition, country horses, ioth
buggy and saddle horses, 5ill share
in the races. Mule riding will ada tc
the amusement of the visitors. Auto
mobile races will be had sorlc time
during the fair, probably the las. day
and this promises to be m attractive
card. A number of ,he local 10y:
have their cars in readiness and INK
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-12
TALK OF FEED CROPS.
Two Well Known Farmers Tell OF Al
faIfa. johnson Grass and Peanuts.

Two of the most progressive farm
ers of Carter county, Robert F. SciV-
ally and Walter Colbert, were in con-
yersation today. Both of them nave
lived here a great number of years
and both of them know this country.
In speaking of forage crops, Mr.. SEW
ally stated that he had cut 1000
bales of alfalfa hay from 20 acres
this year and he would probbly get
another cutting before frost. This al
falfa is on pecan bottom land, it has
never been pastured and the crop Is
said to be unusually good. He mas
other alfalfa. but pastures the rest or
the acreage. Both Of these men
agreed that alfalfa does well here on
land that is suited to its growth, but
both said not much soil is adapted
| to 1t.
Mr.. Colbert says Johnson grass Tor
! forage is the best grass that can be
grown here. 1t always makes two
crops. it is a drouth resister and he
SAYS also that peanuts almost always
make a good crop and that hogs fat
ten on them more quickly than on any
other food He says that he will de
vote much of his land to johnson
grass and alfalfa.
Mr.. Scivally has sent in a wagor
load of feterita heads for the fair
They are very fine. Mr.. ScivallN
plants a large acreage of feterita an'
kafr corn and puts these crops up II
silos for cattle and horses. He is
successful feeder and live stock man
THE fair ought to be held in Octo
ber.o said Robert F. Scivally today
Il have some good prize-winnin'
Herefords. but they are a little wiz
and it would pull them down consid
erably to bring them in this kind o
weather and the premiums are no
large enough to justify the loss ina
would occur to the cattle This opin
ion was shared by Walter Colbert
who asserted that the weather wa
too hot to bring hogs in for exhibit