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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Cutting Down The Christmas List

TO The Editor Of The Womun's Pago,
beHr Madam We have read numerous RrtI
yes on early ChrHtmaH Shopping" :" ''SugETs
llvna TOT ChfistmHH,' etc, but have reCgtyrt
very lllue enliEhtenment on how to cut down
our iiat 30 ha to eliminate a number of so
,hled RcpuainthnceH who have not Vet reached
mo Irlend class and are therefore not entitled
"onunE tokens of friendship at Christmas time
W course, this does not refer to the ones wha
nave btgn serving US faithfully In different re-
HpectH an year. but 10 those whom we have not
hooh from one years cud tu the other. or WhC
Nv" ~ distant cities and whom we have been
Ivlleinh"rlhE uH "a HebHe OF duty really al each
ohrHlnas time. Each Side realizes the Hitun,
ton aud would like 10 bs relieved.
. when THIS mutual condition exists dorsn't
THIS year by sending "a small booklet or calendar
extending Christmas greetings ana auccess f0r
the new year, instead OF spending many sleep.
Tess nights ana doing "a large amount OF un,
necessary shopping FOR MuTy'H or Hrlen's GID,
which IN nine cases out of ten, she'll receive
twice oyerG
And Il doesn't seem as though this should
cause any serious break IT, the relationship. IL
wouldn't ON your side n you were this year \
with this large amount OF useless gilt giving
eliminated you Will be saving yourself "a lot Of
wear and tear and your frlOnd VIII bo doing Inc
same, and sou VIII be- Rhlu Ia spend ChrlHtmns
Day In peace and thankaEivibg.
Then too, N sou feel ChuTitably inclined (aud
almost cyery one does at this season. You
could purchase "A Few toys-in lieu OF the Elfta
that have been cut out and make few poor
kiddlea whom you know happy, or send them
ones viii be glad 10 receive thfm,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

Aud that education ~ not an lnfnllIblc
formula FOR success can be readily seen
IN tho everyday life Of those around us.
But az the writer suggests, givcn the
qualifications for success Of the Rcif.mndc
man. added to an adequate schooling
which he missed. what might not be the
rcsult2
Take the case OF the little French dress.
mnltcr, whose book. Marie Claire" when
published, aroused 30 much discussion
several years ngo Had she been given
the advantagcn which were her right
what might not her brain have conceived?
| know grl who IL almost illitornte,
but has an intense longing TO write. Her
attempts. although faulty in construc
tlon, even In actual spelling, show tlAt
she is undenably gifted. F2
Yet, with many young men and women
actually thirstIng for knowledge and
being deprived OF II. one can hear a re-.
mark like the following almost every day;
Say. get on To this highbrow stun we
gotta read before Toogdy. BlcCvc me,
don'tchn ever read II for pleasure
S'awful'e Then the silly young thing
who has made tho rcmark will glance
around 10 see II her clcvcrncus liz being
appreciated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Addresslng by First Nnme

To the Editor Of the Womun'S PAGE.
Dear Madam attended an Informal dinner
recently at public restaurant. and was sur.
prised 20 see young glrl know quite well with
party OF young peoRe-a man and his wife
me WAS this; not the fact that she wac there
and with them but that only the day before
We had spoken about this very married woman
and she had told me that she had never met
tho husband and there che was sitting next
10 him ard actually calling him hy hts hrst
name, for heard her, Now. should Girl cali
uama on such short acquaintancef NJ, y, q.
There may be circumstances which you
will hear later 10 explain the situation or
dinarily Il would be a very forward thing
for young girl to call "A man by his first
name on SO short an acquaintance especial.
ly, as you say, "A married man, II was GER
talnly leading him on 10 hlrt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
WELL-DRESSED
GIRLS DIARY
.Seroe The Farorite Of Fashion


yr,tJE sorre frock earned for itself the repu'
i ,a,ion Of being all that Is practical ana
aeryiceable In dress There has always
been an institution" air about tho plain
neat serge frock No one would have
dared to attach the adjective "coquettsh
TO any garment made Of this material
II was fabric whose excellent wearing
qualities recommended II 20 the uses OF all
who had 20 pract.ce the rigid rules or
economy But "thnga have changed since
mother was n girl serge having become
the favored fabric Of fashion.
Frocka of sorgc arc disguised by lavish
upc of trimming or they arc delghuul
combination Of two materials They are
now described az chic charming,
"pnnppy" and "ravishlnE To wear serge
frociS nowadays means that you arc Keep
ing nparo with fashion and not that your
dress allowance is small
oure tho richest combination for a one
pioco frock ia acrge and velvet The very
nncp, French serge OF that smart shade
called ''corbcnu blue" Ia ugod TO fashion
atunnInF model trimmed with bands of
velvet of the snme tone, erminc and em-
broidcry 10 To- one Of the new fastened
down -thc.bnck froclts. with n rather snugly
nitcd bodice and mcdium-wldc skirt The
rounded yoke ls a solid mnsB OF chenille
and tiuEel embroidery In antique tones or
blue and rcd lntcrminglcd with gold. II
ig decidedly medieval In character. This
attractive note of trimming ia repeated
In a wide girdlc
Bands Of crmlnc border tho short cap
sleeves. below which extend the tightly
ntted rubalocycs Three bands u velvet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

ductor's wide grin. 20 J walked calmly 10
the front scat of the bus. alwayn my IA
vorits when I can got ~, and rettlcd down
10 enjoy my ride
All the world and his wife appeared 10
he on the avenue My seat on the front ~
tho bus was like n box seat In a theatre
From II ! could look down on the people
below I could see beautifully coHtumed
women in automobiles ami on foot and
ioatlIng thcm cloaely came numbers ~ other
women In the cheapest kind ~ clothing yet
an Of Il carefully Initiating the costller
attire
The men whom 7 saw looked prosperous.
too Some of them hurried by with the
prcOcrupled air that belongs to the cty
business man others strDllci along az "
the mornings walk was the only thing 70
occupy their minds
AZ the bus came 10 n rop opposite. tho
great public library building, blocked by
ono ~ tho frequent "Forty-socond street
Jams" I saw one Of those strolers lift hi7
eyes 10 the top Of TIC bus where sat
I recognized him with queer little sinking
feeling nt my heart It was Harry Under
wood
Ny dislike Tor this man was becoming
almost nu obg"rHion. n was not lcH7enrd
by the unrcaToning little fear that crept
over mo whenever ! saw him
~ he raw me hIa face lighted up with
smile which even In the face or my
aversion 10 him. had 10 admit was charm
ing lie took IN his hat and bowed 20 me :;
then. with q Rwift measuring glance o. tho
distance between him and the door 81 the
omnibus. started toward A.
had feeling of panic Evidently he
meant 20 mount rhc steps of the bus and
Fhnrc my ride
what should do7
tCupyrigh;
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Breach Frequently Made

To fhG Editor Of Womdn's Pdgcs
Dear Madam Would Il be possible for you
20 ia some way bring 10 the notice OF tho
boys Of PHILADELPHIA that Il Is proper for a
gentleman % prseede lady in getting on a
There are quite few boya-aud some OF the
uicpHt unah tOo--pr0hahly those
- fond of the girls. who do not seem 10 know
this. This probably has been a. source OF rm.
barfAaanent 70 quite number uf Eirls, /
am making myself bold enough 70 take the
hlitiatya in bringing or trying 70 bring. Il 10
30 not think that ths boys refer 70 ara
ones who have not the opportunity of knowing
BEST eoleses here y ,qwa' and they seem 20
ZONE or THE GIRLS"
The mistake Is frequently made BY young
men who have been only partially trained
Ia good manners and Is due probably TO
their having been told time and time again
that women should always be first" They
overlook the fact that they should always
Be IN a position 10 best assist o woman
ia any way and that alighting from a
street car hrst and standlng ready 20 help
her on = the proper thing ior them 10 40,
You can very taeituily stand aside ANA
insist on the man getting out nfaf and
aftar q feH times if he j not hopeieasis
deBse be slll realizs L = ne tang lof AIM
Is do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Cranberry Recipes

10 tha Editor Of the WomdH's Page!
Dear Madam CranberrieH are at thelr best
now Ane good standby during thr winter ~
thag are not beyond the average puThc. lot"
are few EoOd recipes;
Cranberry brown nettY,-Stow sufficient
amount of the cranberries with sugar tone pint
OF berries 20 cup OF brown sugar ana a
little water ars the rlEhi pr9p92Ttionai;, butter
ernnhs and cover With, layer Of Granherg&isf &
pFsad crumbs sprinkled with bits OF butter form
the top layer. bake until brown,
Cranberry pia.=-f.inas pie tin with crust &.
sprinkle well with -four; then add ono pint OF
raW cranberrlrH, CUP Of sugar ana one
large spoonful Of mnlaHHeB. Add little water,
then top crust and bake.
Cranberry 1elly.-One quart OF Crhnberrlea,
enc cup OF water cook until soft, strain and
add one pound OF sugar and boil one minute.
EEsIeHa Fruit Cako,--Oun cup OF sugar one
half cup OF molHkHeH, cup OF butteTmilk or
sour milk. one-halt cup OF chopped TaBlnH, one.
haif cup curranta. two tableHpoonfpla melted
shorteninE, one, half cup cltron SLICED nne, two
cups -four, one Tablespoonful soda stirred into
mllk. spices 10 taste.
Mocha Cake one Tablespoonful butter, one
cup sugar, three teaspoons cocoa, one eEg. one
cup milk, one large cup nour, two teaspoons
yeast lpowderedl. Bake In Two iayerHi put to-
seshsr, with white ieinE or use Moeha hlng,
Mocha FillinE,-Ono large cup contecitonerH'
sugar. tablespoon butter, two teaspoons
cocoa, two tablespoons strong hot eonee and one
teaspoon vanilla, lAirsl B. r. j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Orange Charlotte

~ ~ Edifer n WeHsaH's Page
Bear AIadam-can you give me d recipe
~ oranea charlotte that will prove SAT-
lsfaeiorv9 ELEANOR u.
aHs envelope instant gelatin. one cup
htsf|ng water. three egg whites. one cup
oszaee juice one cup sugar Dissolve the
sslaEln Ia the boiling water, add the sugar
ANA orange juica then mix all well to-
Iasf Hhan partly congealed add tha
tIzas ~ tha t1es. which hayg been beaten
M 41rV slit Heaf for ten minutes. then
M HI1 moId Hhic1 haa been finsed
3H aId water Haeu eqId ana sun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
EDUCATE PARENTS TO VALUE
or EDUCATION, WRITER SUGGESTS
Are the Children of Foreign-Born Parents Sadly
Cheated in Amount of Schooling They Re-
ceive Due to Parents Acquisitiveness?

LErrER from young woman pre-
sumnbiy teacher in tho public
schools, asks what can we do to en-.
iishten the foreign parent regarding edu.
eatione7
Many OF them" she says, come 20
shis great hand with the determined pur.
pose to acquire money. and In their great
desire for wealth. education IL rarely
eiven a thought
THE Department Of Compulsory Elu.
cation compels the child to go 10 school
Until sixteen years OF age or until he
has reached the seventh grndc As
foreiEn children generally begin school
~ late date, they know virtually
nothing at the age OF sixteen, and the fcw
who do reach the seventh grade know
very little.
The attitude OF many foreign parents
n 20 let the children 80 to school until
they are sixteen. and then put them to
work. And pray, for what kind OF work
e such n child fttod2 Messenger boys
cash boys, domestic service. mcnInl fac.
tory work and other unstllled labor
"Generally, these children develop into
tho undesirable citizens. and they, In
turn, rear children like unto themselves.
OF course, there are exceptions, and once
IN a generation we hear or read OF IA
great man who began as an errnnd boy.
Can you Imagine what hc might have
been had lie been given a real start In
hfe7 SO much vital energy youth and
hope are expended in crawling out of
the abyss of Ignorance and illlterncy that
ofttimes one falls back out OF sheer dis.
gust and exhaustion. II all the foreign
parents were given 10 understand that
education, culture and refinement are
the only requisites for SUCCESS. a great
benent would be entailcd this land for
then our young would bc filled with
oneness OF thought and desire the do.
sire 20 grow up into clean, upright and
wellinformed men and women"
The late George C. Boldt wns shining
example OF the successful man who be.
gan at the very bottom and by sheer
determination won his place in the sun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Walnut Flakes

Cream one cuprut butter beat In ono and
ouc-half cupfuls granulatcd gugar. three
wcll-bontcn cggs; then add one and one
half cupfus -four siftod with one teaspoon
ful soda half tcaSpOonful salt. two cupful8
nut meats and second one and onc-half
cupfuls -four Drop by spoonfuls FAR apart
on buttcred tins. then spread out thin. Bake
In moderate oven
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
sTKeepInr white six Waists White

81 fhs Editor Of fhe Woman's PAGE:
Dear Madam--f md that there are 20 many
asiso as NOT know the simple method Of keeping
[rfIfa six ard crepa ds chine from hgcominE
ssiIow when washed that shall give it here,
aara 10 put IL % dry la dark place az
rossible If this Is done one can keep silk and
frene 40 chine waists and dresses beautifully
white All their lifetime.
j know q Chinese woman who has been m
ahfa country tWclgn years. and she atill has
come of the silk Waistg that she brought with
krr from CHINA. All OF which have been worn
811 WASHED many times, but which utll retain
1heIr delicate Whitsnaag. She says that the
ef5ssIltion q. N. T..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

border the skirt. and patch pockets Of the
same material ornament the front
The latest version ~ the 'chcmee
frock cannot help but win your approval
n is a charming combination Of dark blue
serqa and black satin The broad panel
front of serge n effectively ornamented
With metallic and silk embroidery IN me-
dlevat coioring The long fatin sleeves
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Oysters with Mushrooms

- Ihs hdfier of WouaGn's Faggs
near Afadam-Hare n another oyster recipe
Wni| Two dazsn oysters In their own nquor for
Eaz hinuIa5 drain and save the hquor, Take
/. Lid 81 muah rooms fresh. NJ you set
Iasa or II not. use canned-almmer these With
fe.a auncea ef butter for ave minutes. season
#ifH aaIt ard white peupeFi now add the oysters,
sIl 81 thsir liquor, = gin of thiek, boz grf4m
|rI one tsaar0onf1i of butter cut Ia email bits
eIa rollea Ia nouri lst boil up ones ana serve
d Ialisidual d1hea. MINNIE W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
Rice Water for starehlng

10 shs Editor Of the WomGn's Pace;
Dear Madam-On waahday holl rice, allowing
thres quarts OF sallcd water 20 a ouptul q
clear. When the kettle Il boiling hard the rice
~ added in small quantities aud the kettle par
tally covered and allowed 10 boil for twenty
Hninntes. The water u then drained on through
Il eoihudar and the rice dried tum oyt Af lyr
Ave 81 ten minutes. The water Is carefully
saved for starchlnz delicate underwear, shirt
With butter for the midday meal; ~,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
BEAUTY TALKS-FASHION HINTS

have cuffs Of the embroidery. and hr.,s
girdle OF satin defines the low wairslirs
The sides ~ the skirt are Of black esst~
and a shallow yoke and collar or wh,,.
satin contribute the modlsh touch Of cos.
trast
The serge frock has come into its ov,
at last
(Coryrirhtl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

" Material which Il entirely new should not
b" used In patching garment, ns tho new
material VIII strain the old Care must he taken
10 have the warn Of the patch running In the
same direction as the original material
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
THE WoMAN's EXCHANGE

Of
ee@ are nted H Understood @ ne editor necessarily ndorse
olow% THE woMAN's
~ ~ " ~ i"'"" 'e" street whose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
3. How should soup b
ERDAY'S INQUIRIES

l. young man may send 90 young woman
TO "hom Ii" lH not engaged flowers. candy.
books or sonc other equally ImprrSonaI Gift
q man should never mako expensive pres
entS to Girl 10 whom he II not rnEnEsd, and
should not give her Jewelry or clothing or any
kind
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

B. hot-watsr bag which leaks can he
nended temporarily with piece OF adhesive
plaster,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
ToDAY'S INQUIRIES
What Is cafe nu lnItG

1. What Is cafe au iaItT
:. How can curtains bo made to hang
evshiys
.. How can frame for an slsotrle-IEht
thade be made?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

The late George C. Boldt wns a shining
example OF the successful man who be.
gan at the very bottom and by sheer
determination won his place in the sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08
ANSWERS TO YES1
!. II n cork Is fitted Into tho spout of tea
hettIs the water will come to boil more rapidly.

:. Some Of the many uses 10 which wooden
eoothDlcks can be put In kitchen are; To
bpsn milk bottles. 70 raise tho parafn from
Seliy EiAssez. TO hold "pIES-in-blankets' to-
tsther and to wash the rreviees In fancy china or
nlaas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-08

!, In maiJnE circular skirt. how can II he
kept from saEEInE nj the seams?
9. What kinds Of food must be avoided 10 the
complexion IL to be kept clear?
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22
Too Particular

Howard Elliott, the head Of the
New Haven lines, was talking In New
York about railroad punctuality.
"Our trains are far more punctual
than they used to be-" he said. Ibid
you ever hear about the Western train
that tied up for q night on account Of
u storm?'
"a drummer on this train-this
happened years ago-said pleasantly
to the conductor,
"'We're going to be late, friend
"'No,' said the conductor, in surly
tones; no, we amt going to be late
neither
"'But, said the drummer, I thought
we were going to tie up here for the
night!
$50 we are, the conductor sneered.
so we are; but that amt going to
make us late. We don't run 20 close
to time as all that" = Washington
Star.
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22
Try The Herald for q year.
Public Trustees Sale.

Whereas, W. 8. Fisk whose address Is
Meeker, Colorado, grnntor by his Trust Decd >
dated the 18th day OF October; plS, and re-
corded in the office OF the Clerk and Record
or OF Rio Blanco County, Colorado, IN Book
ii at Page " Of the records of said County.
~ the following land in said County, o-wit:
The Lots and 2 in Block Z. in the town OF
Meeker, together with all improvements
one principal note Of even date with said
Trust Deed for 81 NO, payable to the order OF
James Hayes, on or before nve years ai .,ea
rate Of 10 per cent. per annum payable semi
And Whereas, Default has been made by
the said grantor In said Trust Deed in the
performance OF the covenants and cOndi.
lions imposed upon him by the terms oi
grantor has failed to pay the semi-annunl
Interest due on said principal note on July
18th, 1915, md January 18th, 1910
de edness represented by said note has tiled
with said Public Trustee notice and demand
Ing to declare the whole debt represented by
said note and interest thereon to date OF
sale due and payable, and demanding the
Now. Therefore. Public Notice is hereby
given that, pursuant to said notice, election
and demand, and under and by virtue OF
the authority vested in me by such Trust
Trustee Of said Rio Banco County. viii sell
auction, to the highest bidder at the front
door Of the County Court House, at Meeker
In the County of Rio Blanco and state OF
sry A. d. isis, at i0:aI O'Clock In the forenoon
for the purpose OF paying said note. interest =,
to date q sale and the expenses OF thas ssie.
certificate Of purchase therefor asprovided
by law.
Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County Cole
RADIO. 1l5-fS
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22
Raneely Notes

Rangsiy, Colorado, Jan. II, 1915.
George Mckee reports the price of
cattle high In Ashley valley and the
reservation towns.
George Lord passed through today
on his way to Vernal where he will
receive bunch Of cattle.
Jim aud Mrs. Mcclure returned to
Dragon few days ago. Jim, to be
sociable, had the Ia grippe while he
was here.
Mrs. J. H. Coltharp received card
this week from her son James, at
Antlers, Colo, announcing the arri-
val of nine pound girl at their home
January 9Th.
Grover Bowman came down from
his East Douglass creek ranch Thurs
day and brought a live mountain lion.
The lion is about half grown and is
on exhibition in town.
A surprise dance was given on Mr..
and Mrs. Bart Howell at the IN
bar" ranch Friday evening. Two sled
loads went up from here, namely :
the Brock family, Minta Nichols and
Perry Murray In one sled; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Marigold, Miss Pearl Ridge
way and Miss Della Coltharp In the
other sled. All report q fine time.
An application for the Rangely
post office was circulated for sigma
lures this week, for the appointment
Of Miss LeoDa Brock as postmistress.
II Miss Brock Is appointed the office
will be moved to the Rector ranch
about four miles below Rangely. Mr..
J. M. Wsish had the application and
Of course got the names of everyone
he was able to see. We hope the APP
pointment Is made as 1t would be a
great inconvenience to lose the office,
or have it moved rs far up the river
as Spring creek.
A. SCRIBE.
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22
To The Public.

We are still taking caro- Of all sx-
press and freight, and forwarding to
Meeker IS rapidly as possible. Al
soon a. the roads will permit, our
daily auto service will be resumed
in the meantime We are sending goods
by wagon. Give all express orders To
SALTY" and 1 will look after every
thing at Rifle.
Command our services In any way
and be sure We will take care Of your
business.
THE MEEKER TRANSPORTATION Co.
tt THAD. s. HARP. Manager.
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22

A report came in Wednesday that
the roof Of the White River Lumber
company's Wilson park saw mill had
fallen In as a result of the load of
snow on 1t. Men were sent up to the
mill the following day and they re-
ported that there was six feet of snow
on the roof OF the mill buildings. AS
far "a the investi CATION went, machin-
cry was not damaged much. Six feet
of snow on the roof would indicate q
much heavier fall on the level ground.
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22

A. l.. Durham, one of Moffar coun-
TVS efficient commissioners, in COM
pany with Mrs. Durham and Miss
Edna, returned to the Durham home
on Williams fork Friday. The Dur
hams returned the first of last week
from delightful trip to the coast;
Immediately upon his return Mr..
Durham took up his many duties rs
commissioner, the quarterly session
having convened Monday. - Craig
Empire.
The Meeker herald., 1916-01-22

The Glenwood and Denver papers
anneouce the elevation of Hon. Cliff
ford q. Parks to the important posi-
ton of vice president of tho First
National bank of Denver. Mr.. Parks
is now president Of the First Nation
al bank of Gledwood Springs; also
president of the First National of
Meeker, and rated as one of the ablest
financiers in Colorado. His abilities
gave him the new honor.