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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
REFRIGERATOR SCORE,


Reasons for the low score.
Temperature of food chamber-Bacteria
multiply very slowly below so. At So they
multiply rapidly. Milk sOurs before all
OF It is consumed. Vegetables wither and
meats spoil I'm e few days Such re-
frlgerator means much wasted food and
slight danger from putrefed food If as Is
given a temperature under 40, 20 is liberal
allowance for a temperature Of Sc.
lee eonsumption-The amount of ice con-
sumed by this refrigerator makes its cost
or maintenance prohibltive. A box cost
tng twice as much would have the extra
cost In ice in less than two seasons. The
Performance Of this box IS only about one
sixth the calculated perfect for a box Of
It's size.
Humidity-There was 10 pTecipitated
water on the walls anywhere except for
little dampness on the roof of the food
chamber the bottom of the ice chamber
"A relative humidity of 66 at temperature So
means that the air holds very little moisture.
At such a humidity meat and food will
not mildew. on the other hand. II Is not
dry enough to damage eggs or other foods
which must not be kept too dry. The score
Tor humidity Is 6.s out Of a possible 8.
Circulation Of air-That this Is fair,
within the box, Is shown by the absence
Of moisture from the walls However, a
proper circulation is one In which the air
from the food chamber has a chance to
llOw over the ice, deposit It's moisture and
odors there and flow to the food from the
Ice.
Interior hnish-Eight out Of a possible
IL. A painted metal finish is not the equal
Of porcelain tile, or glass The lee cham
Der Is not 50 easily cleaned as II SHOULD be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Home-Made Sauces

HorseradIsh sauce can be made at home
Then 1t is fresh and you can find out how
the family likes 1t. Served with chops and
steaks 1t is great favorlte. Mix a tea
spoonful OF mustard and one os vinegar in
bowl with half teasponful of salt and
little pepper. Break on this mixture the
yolks of two eggs and beat with an egg.
beater. Add olive oil until the sauce he.
comes quite thick, and then add a table
spoonful OF grated horseradsh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

There are no glass inner doors by which
the interior can be inspected without open
ing the doors.
Dranage-Perfect, 3; allowed. 2. The
seal at the end of the drainage pipe cannot
be cleaned easily. The drainage pipe is not
cleaned easily Cold-water low forms Of
life can and will grow in It.
Exterior finish-Perfect, allowed /.
The exterior finish is that of an ordinary
$50 refrigerator. A better and more eco
nominal iceboN can be made and sold for
less than $50.
A better refrigerator is more economical
than is this one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

| should like TO have a copy of tho ro,.. 49,.
With the Gospel to Somebody's BnpWo poSSm Fly
,,,Li,ct Me Call Yon Sweetheart" 'iTn in Also
send the address OF any ono who womb lease
copies OF The Charming Bear !" 'ItnH YOU'D ;qlld like
md Shady Woodland" b" Darling ~ tno Cool
We Been Parted" long Have
You make heavy draft upon the ros,,
ories and good offices of our cona,i,,o,sIn
l hope and believe that you will gct t's,,Uy sov!
of the selections you name. Your ad5ross
the favor in kind 'e'utn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

should appreciate your advising me where
toll how to cook all kinds OF meats. vegetables
and aalads: also where there Is n reliable cook
evening. LAURA H.
If had the right to name any cook book
or school of cookery here l could mention
a dozen manuals which would supply the
recipes you indicate. As 1 have not, you
have put It out Of my power to serve you
by failing to give your full name and ad-
dress. If you will trust me with these,
can. think, help you in both the matters
snoken Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Guarding the Sight

II you value your sight there are a great
many little things you can do to preserve It,
For instance, always do any sort OF work
with the light coming over your left shoul.
der If the light comes from behind YOU
you can stay at prolonged jobs without eye.
strain, II your eyes are in normal good
health. Weak eyes are very much affected
by strong light in front of them Don't rub
your eyes. This Is n careless habit that
may bring all sorts of infections in Its
wake. 1t also irritates the eyes. Bathe
the eyes every morning with cold or tepid
water, but never rub them to get awake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Child Losing Teeth

VIII YOU kindly tell me what particular foods
a little girl years old should eat who is m ~
ldly losing her teeth2 +! have to take her 10 the
dentist every few weeks and am greatly wOT-
IIeu' MOTHER.
l dare say you are following instructions
given you by the dentist I'm keeping her
mouth clean. Give her plenty of milk but.
ter and eggs whole wheat or graham
bread meat vegetables and fruit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Yellow Piano Keys

have noticed that the keys of our piano
are turning yellow, The instrument is Of n
good make and not old can sec reason
FOR the change Can you tell me tho cause and
suggest n remedy? NJ II.
Dampen soft cloth with alcohol and
wipe Off the keys, rubbing with the grain
of the ivory If they are much sallowed,
wet strips of Canton flannel with oxalic
acid and lay upon the keys Be careful not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Strawberry Sherbet

Here Is cooling drink for summer, and
II is quickly prepared. Use a tablespoonful
of good cider vinegar, sugar to taste, and
handful of crushed Strawberries. Have
a glassfu of water and little cracked ice
at hand Pour the strawberry mixture into
this. The vinegar gives the drink a de-
lightful tang.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

VIII you kindly print IN your Cornsr.
rs YOU can how to take out iaundrr, az soon
from linen. put on with indelble inEYS "a marks
Chlorinated soda will extract tbo Ia,
liquid oXalc acid If you use oithn7 or
careful to rinse within 10 minutes in DE pe
water. Or cover them with paste =,
lemon juice and water, and leave " vi
for some hours, repeating IL necoss.. ON On
This will not injure the linen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

quotation for me: "If man can write
better book, preach n better sermon, or
make better mouse trap than his neghbor
though he builds his house in the woods
the world will make a beaten path to his
door" POET
From Emerson to Elbert Hubbard this
quotation has been varIously credited.
cannot find IL in any of my referetces Per-
haps my readers can help me.
Dear M'Llss-Please tell me the address Of
Doctor Brady. whose articles ran IN the EVEN
ING LEuGER recently. INQUIRER,
letter addressed to the National News
paper Service 1856 Madison street, West,
Chicago. ILL., will be forwarded to him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
THE WOMAN WHO SEWS

or ruTes are seen on most of the wash
skirts.
A white straw tailor with a bandeau to
match your suit would be becoming |
have seen many new sailors with straw
brims and white felt crowns that are smart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

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shown,
n in n
Is of French a n S only
trimmn I ma n
o
a the
whch the al
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Pink Stained RlncL

have n pink dress embroidered yi,A q,
and u has run into the pink You MIN black
bEs ErGL9t A. favor II you Will tell me how Gao a0 ms
To,4 a,,o,,,r. a. o,.,... ii, II. 81
cannot do this without taking the ninI, iou
Send 1t to professional cleaner or also also
| wish | could give you different ady,oo yer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Readers tCho desire help tCith their dress
probicms tCiH address communications to the
Fashion ErpCrt. OF the Editor OF the
WOmun's Page, tho Eucnin0 Ledger.

ProS%ss gt addrsss ,Ec Gg,o % g &c &c
Wontun's Page, tho Eucnin0 Ledger.
Comes the newest of new frocks--a cross
between a surgeons operating suit and
smoclI-a loose affair of a light material
which, as to shape, is chiefly bag. 1t Is
made by using two lengths of goods, and
sewing them mp at the sides a couple OF
well-aimed tuclis form sleeves, and the
rest of the trimming is pockets A belt
may be supplemented. but the perfect free
dom for which the froclt was designed Is
slightly impeded by anything 80 conhnlng.
It's called the "one-dea frock," and the
idea, so far as | can make II out, Is TO
get in and out of It as quickly as possible,
Its sort of polymurlel a universal gown
which is launched to defy fashions and be
a style unto itself
For looseness and comfort one of these
bags" If made of some dainty summer
material, quite fills the bill. For who
wouldn't be comfy while she does her house
hold chores, If she can be smart at the
same time?
Like the poIymuriel, however, 1t is safe
to prophesy that the bag frock will die
a natural death. Unless they be nurses
or rockies, women don't seem to want uni
forms
in the rain and had pair OF good shoes soaked
so stIif and ulgiy looking now that / do not
like TO wear them, yet do not feel thHt
can do 10 Improve their AppearanCe2 Your
"''''o VIII O' ''p''' SWEET sGXTEEN.
You do not say what color your shoes
are but If they are plain black leather rub
them we'll with equal parts of kerosene and
castor oil. Use n soft wOOlen cloth and see
that the oil gets into every part of the shoe
from the outside, of course This makes
the leather soft and plable, A coat of good
shoe polish will complete the job Always
keep your shoes on shoe-trees when not in
use.
Dear NIadam--What Is the best material TO use
for an automobile duster2 am fI RhIoEt 9nd very
kind OF a hat would you get? n J, H.
Black or gray alpaca, tan pongee and
Palm Beach cloth are serviceable- IL you
go on many long trips you will find
regulation automobile bonnet comfortable
and useful. / have seen charming models
in the shops made of navy blue taffeta, with
rolled brim and soft crowns that set close
to the head with long auto wells of blue or
green chiffon attached. They cost less than
SO. Any small hat that stays on will do,
however
YOU ADVISE me to make? ! want something
that l can wear to picnic on the Fourth OF
- Also, what kind of hat would you set to
wear with blue linen suit? DOROTHY,
Choose One-tone material and you viii
save yourself a great deal of trouble
patterns Light blue, gray, pink.
lavender or any pastel shade that suits
you will look well. Russian blouse
dress is pretty. and not too hard to make
or you could make simple surplice blouse
and peplum model with full skirt. Plaits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
HONS MASCULINE CRITIC RAPS MODERN "

All communications addressed to MarlS2In
HeElnnd should incloss q ,ssinSnTIps ssitSmTpsu q, the
article In which sou arc interested. ,Pess9ns
WISHING TO aid IN the chnEltable Work od We IL
care Of This paper, for addresses OF thoss
ihsfn, communicate direct with those parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
MARION HARLAND'S CORNER

6p,6 to get 1.-THE the strips SO wet that the acid win
them upon the ivory until they aro leave
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

Dear Madam short time ago ! got caught
in the rain and had pair of good shoes soaked.
They are the best shoes l have, and they are
So stiff and ulgly looking now that | do
ike To- wear them vet / do not feel that |
can buy another pair Is there anything that
/ can do to improve their AppearanceI Your
advice will be appreciated. - ,.,,,,.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09
over $500 Was Realized From This
Function Thanksgiving Night
for Benevolent Union
Work.
MANY DONATIONS MADE
Local Merchants Were Liberal and
Many individuals Made
Gifts for the
Home.

The Benevolent Union at it's regu-
lar monthly meeting in the Birge
home, reported that the net receipts
of the Thanksgiving charity ball were
$222.65. Mrs. D. A. Collier presided.
Miss Ida Gordon Howell made the
secretary's report and Mrs. B. F.
Jones made the monthly financial
] report.
| Mrs. Collier, chairman of the ticket
committee reported the sale of 259
| tickets for the ball and that M. Coul-
ter Craig of Wilmington, Delaware,
! had sent five dollars to add to the
| fund, as had also Mrs. William Atlee
of Fl. Madison.
Mrs. Betty Brooks Chapman who
was chairman of the supper commit
ttee for the ball, reported the gift Of
$3.50 in money and other contribu-
lions of food from Mrs. G.. M. Covell,
Mrs. H. A. Gray, Mrs. B. F. Jones,
the Kellogg Birge Co., .Benner Tea
Co., S. Hamill Co., Schouten's bakery,
Scott & O'Reilly. c. NJ. LAUDER
.sheimer and Frank J. Ewers. She
reported that the Keokuk Pure Ice
Co. had given the ice, Duncan-Schell
and Schell-Demple companies had
loaned the dishes, the Y. NJ. c. A. the
/ silver, William Laisle and R. G..
Schlotter had given flowers, VIM.
Rees had made contribution and
the Overland garage had furnished a
taxi A unanimous vote of thanks
| was extended to all these friends of
the institution.
The house committee. of which
Mrs. c. F. Mcfarland is Chairman.
reported that 7. ]. McGrath had con-
tributed ice cream for the Thanks
giving dinner at the home. Mrs. J.
M. Bisbee of Oklahoma City, char
ter member Of the Benevolent Union,
sent gift of five dollars for Christ
mas. Mrs. E. S. Baker and Mrs.
Ernest McCoid were named as a COM
.mittee to see that some celebration
of the Christmas season shall come
| to- the women.
It was reported by the treasurer
that the annual Thanksgiving collec-
ton which was taken at the union
service, amounted to $4,000 and had
been given to the B. U. for its charity
work
The matron, Mrs. Moseley, report
ed that the keystone Sunday school
near Wayland had sent contribu-
ton Of $500 to the home. nc ass
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09
It's Worth Trip Down Town to SEQ
What Local Merchants Are IA
Offering For
Christmas.
BEST DISPLAY IN YEARS
Novelties and Staples and Many New
and Beautiful Articles
Are to Be
Found.

1t ought not to be hard matter TO
pick Christmas presents from the
tempting array offered by the local
merchants this year, the difficulty
will be>in deciding which Of the many
new and useful articles shall be pur-
chased There Is growing sentl-
mant among merchants that the win
dows are their best clerks. and Tor
this reason the windows at this sea.
son of the year are showing extra
ordinary touches of the window
dresser's art.
Ire toy windows are wonderful
that is the best word to use for them.
Whole trains of cars modelled after
the latest word in car building, dart
across bridges and over switch frogs
like the pet trains Of every big sys'
TEN. And for tho little girl there Is
the electric range. the cabinet OF
real dishes, the dolly with wardrobe
trunks to make an actress look Win
green eyes on the outfit. e.
The woman who shops for a man
will find everything ready for her
choosing. II he goes in. society there
are the dress suit accessories, al
ways acceptable. There are muf-
flers in the daintiest Of shades and
materials for evening wear. and the
more practical ones for every day.
Bathrobes In, varieties OF colors and
ties Haunting such colors as Joseph
coat never knew are making the
windows brilliant.
to make to his wife or sweetheart or
mother or sister there is equally al
big a variety. Silk garments Of the
daintiest hues and materials, kimonas,
parasols, fur sets, slippers for the
boudoir, dainty lacey, frilly caps, and
what not to delight feminine hearts.
Scarfs for evening wear, and Of
course handk erchiefs, gloves, per-
fumes and candy. The perfume balls
are a new novelty, and are popular
Many Novelties.
The new electric candles and
lights shaped like candles are a
novelty for any one. and are dis
played. Other electrical gifts like
grills, egg cookers. plate warmers,
coasters and the like come in for the
whole family. And there are tea
carts and furniture and the like of
these for family gifts.
The windows this year are the
best OF any year In the past, and the
merchants deserve the extended pat
ronage they have provided for. The
weather has been against them to
some extent but with colder wealth
er, it is likely that trade will pick up
as it should At any event come down
town and look at the windows. they
are well worth the trip, and you'll
be sure to~see the article that will
just fit in the vacancy on your list.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09

Three hundred million Red Cross
Christmas seals are being printed for
the annual holiday campaign to be
conducted under the auspices of the
American Red Cross and the National
Association for the Study and Pre-
vention of tuberculosis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09
LODGE NAMES
NEW OFFICERS
Pythian Sisters Elect Officials for
Coming Year at Recent
Meeting.

Pythian Sisters Evening Star
temple No. 254 elected officers for
the coming year at their meeting.
The following we're chosen:
Most excellent chief-Mrs. Edythe
Virgin.
Excellent senior-Mrs. Nellie Kel-
herman.
Excellent junior - Mrs. Lena
Pagett.
Manager-Mrs. Carrie Skinner.
Mistress of records and correspon-
dence-Mrs Maud Hornish.
Mistress of finance-Miss Ethel
Burgess.
Protector-Mrs. Louise Koepf.
GUARDIANS. Armitta Jones.
Press cores pondent-Mrs. Cora
Klepker.
Delegates to district convention
Mrs. Minnie King, Mrs. Lizzie Monta-
que.
-Cobs for kfndling fires. Phone
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09
LADIES'.

When irregular or Delayed use Tri.
umph Pills. Safe and always depend
able. Not sold at drug stores. Dc
not experiment with others, save dis
appointment. Write for Relief" and
particulars. it's free. Address: Ma
tional Medical Institute. Milwaukee,
Wis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09

Advertise in The Gate City.
-Colfax's mineral water at Imme-
CARTS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09

-Colfax's mineral water at Imme-
CARTS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09
'|Cardui is a
SPLENDID Tonic

Emma Mcbride of Boyd Florida
Couldn't night suffered great pains in stomach Or
all and finally for three weeks was confined to
my time BOYD recon-
After using the third bottle felt didn't
splendid tonic do hope women suffer
.a1. 30 : -. ~. 1850 m - - " S32
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-09

-Cobs for kfndling fires. Phone
Clemenson, Red 1855.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-11
SUCCESSOR NAMED
TO CAPT. PARKER
At Meeting Of Md. Society 10 Protect
Children.

At the annual meeting Of the Mary
land Society to Protect Children
from Cruelty and immortality vester.
day afternoon, at $50 Wesc Franklin
street, Baltimore, George A. Har-
wood was appointed to succeed the late
Captain George W. Parker as secre.
tary and superintendent Of the society
The appointment was unanimous. An
o. the other officers were reappointed
II was also announced that the society
Will cooperate with the henry Watson
Children's Aid Society.
George A. Harwood, the nl wly ap-
pointed superintendent, has been con
nected with the society for many
years. He is well known in that line
of work and has made many friends.
During the last few years of Cartain
Parker's service he was made assistant
and because of the
thoroughness with which he handled
the work it was deemed advisable to
appoint him to fill the vacancy. Sew
eral Annapolis ladies are members OF
the Society.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-11
CLASS IN FIRST AID
OF D. A. r. ORGANIZED.
First insIru ton Given at Emergency
Hospital Last Night.

Under the auspices OF the Ieegy
Stewart Tea Party Chapter. Dauur-
ters OF American Revolution. q class
in First Aid, Of the American Nation
al Red Cross organized last evening.
The class met in the Board Room of
the Emergency Hospital and was com
posed largely of the D. a. r.. with a
few invited friends The class is
limited 20 twenty-five. all Of whom
We're present, and gave marked atton-
ton ia the lecture by the instructor
for this class Medical Director James
G Field. u. S. N. of thc Naval Hos
pitsi Naval Academy.
Iha Red Cross requires navy or
an army surgeon to be instructor of
these class or urgeon wb, is
membe- Of the Navy League The ju-
structIuu viii sorsIst of course of
ten lectures after which surEeon
from the National Red Cglss wj. be
sent here To exgmine each eft the
classes, end those who pass the exam4.
nation VIII be given certificates FOR ne
work NJ First Aid. when the necessity
requires.
The lecture last night WIS highly
interesting and most instructive. Tae
class, for the most part took notes and
ut various points IN the lecture asked
questions. After defining the general
direction for giving first air. Or. Field
described shock, its symptoms, treat
ment ana warning, and the abuse and
use of sUmuiauts
The class wll. meet again or Thurs
Gay afternooa lt4 u.ciock when the
subject t. be ta6ea up will be ban
dseos
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-11
Final Lecture Of the Course


az uk- SVAu = NtiiCGSa
Or. . Everett Lyon. who gave. q
year ago his very intercsting lecture
at st Johns College ON the Honey
Bee. last night spoke on the Little
Things Of Nature SIS seen through the
Microscope.
He began hy las ing that the large
things al Nature gucG as sunsets
waterfalls, mountains. rivers and skies
are easily seen and appreciated 10y the
ma "a eye but that the microscope re
veals the bssutiee Of smaller things
which ordinarily one passes without
noticing
He described the wonderful organ
isms Of many common insects such as
the house ily bed bog, reaches. $50 dcrs,
and ileas and showed the develop
ment OF different p rts Of the various
insects, and how nature has provided
them with means OF securing food. and
protecting themselves again enc
mics All were illustrated with stere-
opticon views. and among he most in.
teresting shown were the compound
eye Of the fly the suction pad which
enables a fly TO walk across 9 ceiling
without falling, ard the extraordinary
muscular development ia the mind leg
Of flea, by means of which it can
easily eysde Is pursuers.
The lecture was not Of q technical
nature, and Dr. Lyons genial manner
and thorough sympathy with student
interests won MIN rounds Of applause
from them, as well as holding the at
tention Of the general audience
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-11
Mr.. ]. /. Walton is 10 Wed

Annouuc- ment was made this week
of the engagement Of Miss Katherine
C. Monaghan, Of Baltimore TO Mr. }.
Lawrence Walton. Of Annapolis Mr.
Walton, is the brother Of President }
A. " alton Of the Board Of County
Commissioners and one Of the deputy
clerks in tho Office Of DR. George
Wells, clerk of the Circuit Court.
The wedding Will take place he
latter part If this month IL is under
stood
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-11
Attended Funeral in Washington

MIR. and Mrs. s. Reese Abbott re-
turned last night from Washington.
d. c.. where they attended the funeral
of Mrs Abbott's grandmother, Mrs.
Henrietta Pittenterf. Mrs. Pittenterf
resided in this city. for several years
with her daughter, Mrs. w. A. HOLE.
baugh
Burial was in Glenwood cemetery.
A transfer win be made later 20 the
family plot in Gettysburg. Pa.