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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Menu for Child's Birthday Party

70 tho Editor Of Womdn's Paoe:
Dear Madam--Can you suggest a simple menu
Hr,a ehidren's party. also good plain cake
ec'pe Tor same! tMrs.) j. NJ. A.
The following menu is quite simple:
6ouillon with crackers creamed chicken,
bread and butter sandwiches cookies ice
cream. cake. plain chocolates. Cut the sand.
wiches In fancy shapes. rolling some and
Tying them with bright ribbons. The
cookies can also be cut in fancy shapes and
5unket in fancy molds can be substituted for
Ice cream IL preferred. The finger bowls
can each contain a little magic Japanese
nower which, dropped in just before serving.
will open, to the great delight of the chill
dren. A plain birthday cake with white
frosting and tiny candles for each year
placed on a platter and surrounded with
flowers will be attractive. To make It use
enc cupful Of sugar. the yolks of Hve eggs.
one-quarter teaspoonful salt. three-quarters
cupful -four, .one-half teaspoonful cream of
tartar. the whites Of six eggs. one and a
half. tablespoonfuls orange Juice. Beat the
yolks Of the eggs until they are lemon
colored and thick. add the sugar and flavor
Ing and continue beating. Mix and sift the
Hour and cream of tartar four times then
cut and fold In the stifily beaten whites of
eggs alternately with the flour. Bake one
hour in a moderate oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18

"LNNTHUSIASM." says j. Ogden Ar
- mour in Leslies, "ls the dynamlcs of
your personality Without it, whatever
abilities you possess lie dormant. You
may have knowledge, sound judgment
good reasoning faculties, but no one will
know 1t until you discover how to put
your heart into thought and action.
"A wonderful thing is this quality which
we call enthusiasm. If you would like to
be a power among men, cultivate enthu.
siasm. People will like you better for it.;
you will escape the dull routine of me.
chanical existence, and you will make
headway wherever you are"
A rather comprehensive statement, this
Yet there are many persons so constructed
that they are unequal to this selfexpres.
sion. Some of the most successful men in
history, men who have been great powers
ir their world, were totally devoid of the
quality
Then, too, there are so many kinds of
enthusiasm. Some men talk enthusias-
tically. others write enthusiastically, while
still others merely work enthusiastically.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18

When we went into school the water was
running on us and Miss Groarty said, "Vhy.
Patsy, where did you get so wet?" I said,
DIDN'T you notice that it was raining,
teacher?' She said, Yes, but YOU never
get as wet as that in one rainstorm," said
you go out and lie down in the gutter and
see how wet you get"
Miss Groarty made Rowdy and me 90 md
slt IN the basement by the furnace door tilI
we were dry. SO we did not have MANY los,
sons TO get, which was just as well for T
wanted to sit and think about NV new sbooa
ana stockings. Then the little foreign oir,
came down and she was wet and was cr,In,.
because she had been scolded for ynttine,
wet said. For cats sake, Won don,t on,,
because you have been scolded hono
wen, you make me tired. Haven't yo,, -
anybody In heaven you can go to? re :
was so tender hearted that | cried ,vben :
was seoided I'd start for heaven in n n,irA
ute. What you've got to do is To hra on ~,
ana when you are scolded stick out 80 ny
tongue" oue your
we sat there on the bench for a Iono ,,,,,.
WIN my arm around her and say,ns
hothing' just steaming. When we COT Az,
on the front side we put our legs IN ,h
otner Side or the bench and got drv on ,'s e,,e
backs Then we went upstairs VII oui
shoes. III my new
.,nIaay. the next Patsy Kildare a5r.,.
"'''"' !" monday's Evening Ledger. "'eh'ure'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
PATSY KILDARE, OUTLAW
Gettinq Vet
By JUDD MORTIMER LEWIS

TT WAS raining when 7 woke up this
morning and Rowdy was standing by
the scream door looking out with his tail
hanging down without a wag left in It.
But what did ] care IL II rained and IL
there was never rainbow? But Of course
l did care, for II It never stopped raining
l could not wear my new shoes. l don't
believe any one else on this street ever had
such shoes as these on their feet.
1 took the shoes from under my pillow
and put them on the window sill and hung
both pairs of stockings on the foot of the
bed and looked at them long time. Then
I put the shoes on the foot Of the bed and
let the stockings hang down with the feet
inside OF the shoes. so they looked like legs
but they did not look like my legs My
legs are not fat, but the stocking legs
looked skinny. So i put the stockings on
and then l put the shoes on though they
hurt my feet something fierce. Then got
a chair and climbed up on the bureau SO
/ could see them in the looking glass
Soon heard some one laugh, and there
was my father peeking through the scream
door. I stuck out my tongue at him and
then we both laughed and Rowdy almost
wagged his tail. When my father took off
his wet coat he praised my new shoes and
my new stockings up to the sky. I said,
II bet my mother is proud. don't your" He
looked out Of the window for quite while.
till looked to see what he was looking at,
Then he said. II know she is, but why don't
you put the shoes on the right feet?" I
said, Don't be silly. I have got them on
the right feet. Did you want me to put
them on Rowdy's feet?" He said, mo, but
you don't understand. You have got the
right shoe on the left foot and the left
shoe on the right foot. 1 should think thew
would hurt" / said. You said something
then. They hurt fierce"
Then we both laughed and he put nv
shoes on the right feet and they felt fine. 7
said, Gee whiz You forgot to look ana
see II my stockings are on the right feet
He said. 1T doesn't make any difference
about stockings" So then / put the Shoes
and stockings away while he made pan
cakes. Then he went to bed tired from
night watching and Rowdy and I went 10
school, walking in the gutter all the way,
because It was fun and the gutter was full
OF water and the sidewalks were TOO drv
When got to school Rowdy and I sal nm
tho steps sopping wet while picked out the
girls and boys would play with vhen 7
81 ny new eclothes. told Rpvdy IN
&We9 ~ ue Qpes ! chopo or0 - urnnr.,Ir
y ~ eep1 oue. - ~ rloS1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Advocates Early Marriages


40 "e hattor OF WomuH's Pq0c:
rlages ,vnhia naiIah-I believe that many more mar.
r,"srs would be happier 10 younger counIes ,"aro
scbooI bIdrS9npies grsSUpp about eighteen. The high.
ts tone eaeh other then II Is the narrow cnnu t,ley
IN i,tu ,b ioye that they feel. Other participant
~ .qir love arc nonexistent Later hv in,.
hhsIihs nh with others, their mutual love is cooid
forn"d e,, r., happy marriage could have been per
,yhn,n tney must now seek other true rnaIas
thno nU'', tney only occasionally find And aver
r,sre n, 'he other virtues that an early mar
tbat mas, tney are obvious. Suffice IL IN 90,
rather tnRei, LAKES youth away from temptation or
m Iuea expressed In this letter is upheid lev tne
hea hhoWe'iss M am other thinking men, What hss
~ -" ~ Vi. ID. #.
Theoretically. possibly, you are right 4,
;,,, your views, but the thing under modern
living conditions Is economicoIIy ir,,,.,,'', II
statistics show that divorces are moro IT,
quent in cases Of early marriage than wben
persons have welded later In life I sbnmIa
De glad to have other readers views
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Is the Enema Habit Harmful?

When constpated. is the practice of using n
syringe or any special enema apparatus In
furious on account Of dilating the colon?
II. II.
The enema habit Is far better than the
constipation habit, but there are certain evil
effects which result from the daily or fre.
quent use of the warm enema. The colon
is overdistended and becomes dilated, re-
laxed and loses its normal sensibilits.
These i'll effects are largely prevented by
the use of water at temperature of so
degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahren-
heit, and taking care to avoid overdistension
of the colon by the use of excessive quanti-
ties Of water. The ordinary fountain syringe
is the best.
(Copyright)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Omission of Party Call

To the Editor Of Wondn's Paos.
=. Dear Madam--Please advise mo ,vho, A.. =, =,
, we loloWihg casei girl OF t,vent ., ~ : ~ ~
and employed during the day itbnreh ethwenty,two
s s irienIs . have plenty of time on their hands
I'm invited TO great many affairs hut .as. ranai
teke time or to attend them But nau Uut rarely
sr roeiveu an Invitation to very nice iunchenn
tnhI l VIII be considered fearfuIv Iaclituo uo 20 20
ee0 soOu manners u fail 10 call afterward? Far II
girl only slightly. may n, Know know the
think that under the circumst anoo.
your FAILURE TO call will be understood
foung women in business are not eynectad
to hold as riedly to the conventions a q tbosa
who possess more time. "' '''ose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Milk for the Baby

Sh0uId a baby eight months old have whole
cows milk? E'N0i'fpIHL VIZ
child eight months old requires twenty
eight ounces Of cows milk daily. which
should be diluted with ten ounces of water,
10 this should be added two even table,
snoonfuls OF malt sugar. This should be
given In five feelings, Milk sugar may be
added If malt sugar cannot be obtained, The
sugar Is not added to the food to sweeten
1t, but to furnish a necessary foodstufY. One
objection to tho use Of cane sugar is that
the baby quickly becomes accustomed to
the sweet taste and then It is difficult later
to induce him to eat unsweetened foods
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
HOID to Sleep for Health

| MEN and women who lead sedentary or
| lRl indoor lives. shut away from sunshine
and fresh air are bound to suifer-unless
they bring the outdoors in. The value of
outdoor sleeping has been so satisfactorily
demonstrated that it seems quite unneces-
sary to enter into q discussion Of the sub
ject, Nowadays many homes are equipped
with outdoor sleeping porches, sleeping
pavilions, fresh.air rooms, fresh.air huts or
tents. Unfortunately everybody cannot en-
JOY the benefit Of special sleeping facilities.
However, most bedrooms have several win
dows which may be widely opened. The bed
should be given a central position In the
middle of the floor where there will be
free circulation of air.
BY proper arrangement Of the sleeping
quarters and bedding, persons who are de-
prived of the fresh air during the day may
enjoy every night advantages equivalent to
day spent in the open.
man who lives to be sixty years of
age has probably spent more than twenty
years of that time in bed In other words
the average man spends one.third of his
life in bed, or eight hours in every twenty
four. How important Is it, then, that we
should give the most profound consideration
to this matter of sleeping facilities and
sleeping comforts II possible, spend a few
moments walking in the open air before re-
tring, especially if you have been reading,
studying or engaged in any tedious mental
or other hard work prior to the time Of
retiring.
Complete relaxation is necessary for per-
feet rest To secure this 1t is well to place
about the body two three small sand
bags or hard cushions to serve as props
to lean against When lying on tho side
a cushion between the knees is great
comfort to nervous people. Thin people
need props more than those who are plump
If nervous and wakeful take a warm
bath Just before retiring The effect is
marvellous II the temperature is Just right
-92 degrees f. to 90 degrees F-no more
and no less Stay in the bath till sleepy.
Then go to bed at once. The neutral bath
never rails II continued long enough. 1t
Is used In all hospitals for nervous dis
eases
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18

WOMEN are rapidly taking mems
work and becoming efficient workers One
OF the most infallible indications as to the
satisfaction they give is the fact that
after the bars are let down and women
employed they rarely are put up again.
In view Of this, It is interesting to know
that one Of the large telephone companies
at one time decided to replace its
women operators with men--and failed.
They found. an officer of the company told
me, that men did not work as rapidly as
women in an emergency; they got "balled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
ONSTANT CRITICISM OF ONES H..
FRIENDS PROVES IRRITATING
The Tactless Woman Who Runs Down Another's
n lntimates s-The Feminine Telephone Operator
Wins Out-Cutivate Enthusiasm

s( me of The most inconsiderate and one
~ OF the most tactless things of which a
woman can he guilty is constantly to run
eown her >fr1ends' friends. Nothing so
,eureIy angers person as to have some
one she is fond of criticized, even IL that
x criticism II testified.
The girl VINO is always telling YOU this
/. because she thinks you ought to know Il"
gets herself disliked for her pains. She
has been rushed by one particular man
for some time. aud is eager to introduce
him to her frisrds, to show him on"
4 Then the frst glamour wears off. The man
shows siens OF rushing another girl. one
Of her friends. Then this first girl for
whom the man has no longer any attrac-
tion. loses patience with the, second for
being interested. and feels impelled to
point out his little shortcomings to her.
Result. dissatisfaction on all sides.
once knew a woman who invariably
included ono particular man in her par
ties, although she knew him for what he
was worth. But when one young girl who |
was her guest at a weekend house party |
fell head over heels in love with him, |
she became panic.stricken and counseled |
the girl not to receive his attentions. Yet
In case like this. IL the man was such
an undesirable parti, It seemed far more
logical. and certainly more considerate
Of her young charges. to strike his name
on her list in the first instance, not to
wait until the damage was done and then
trust to her good advice" to save the sit.
nation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Rv JOSEPH DUNN

Reluctantly Mary approached the house
She had said she would not return until he
husband had promised TO put the othei
woman out Of his life
He had not made that promise. yet she
was returning. But it had not been her
loneliness or her heartache that had forced
her back. II was article In the morning
paper-an envenomed, scurrllous story.
Horace KennCdiy,s wife Leaves Home ~
scandal May Defeat Kennedy's Election
She had come back to force this paper
| to a retraction--to annul the harm that
announcement had done her husbands
chance for election
Ignoring the buffers amazed stare as he
opened the door, Mary hurried into the
| library TO the telephone.
BY giving her name she soon had the
| managing editor on the wire
"Yes, this is MRS Kennedy. I'm calling
| to ask that you Immediately retract your
| libelous statements in this mornings edi-
| tion. | have not left my husband. I am
| telephoning now from his residence"
! The editors apologies were profuse and
| abject A retraction would be made i'm
mcdately-in the next edition.
AS she replaced the receiver she saw
Kennedy standing in the door.
Mary - He came slowly toward her.
You've done this for me? You've come
back his voice was husky Just to pro-
tCCt mc?"
Wen not discuss it," quietly. I'm very
tired-Ill go to my room"
He stood helplessly aside as she passed
lie wanted to express his appreciation, but
words seemed so trivial and cheap. There
was but one thing that would compensate-
that he should give up Margaret.
ON the way home he had read the scurri-
lous article in the Star. Entering the house
he had heard Mary telephoning to the
editor
1t was "A supreme proof of his wifes love
But what had he to offer in return--a mind
and heart consumed with love for another
woman.
At o'clock that evening Margaret re.
Ceived this note:
VIII YOU como, down to the office at once to
go over thc proofs Of your story? Have decided
in the morning. Am sending this with a taXi-
+. ". NORWOOD.
Glad of the excuse to work, to get away
from her broodng thoughts Margaret hur- |
ried down to the waiting cab. She had no |
hesitation in going to Norwoods office at |
any hour. Whatever his love for her, when |
they worked together, he chivalrousy re- |
Trained from personalities.
But when she stepped from the cab she |
drew back in alarm. \ strange dark build |
ing confronted her and the dimy lit street
was deserted.
why, this is not Mr. Norwood's office
You have the wrong"
The next second something black and
strangling was thrown over her. Then
through sheer terror she lost consciousness
When she recovered she was on a couch
In a lantern-lit loft. On a platform stood
a camera over which a man and a yeiled
woman were working. Paralyzed with
fright, Margaret tried to grasp the situa-
ton.
Then sounds of struggling from without
and loud angry voices Through the door
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Mineral or Olive Oil for Constipation

Is mineral or olive oil tho best to use in
constipation? H
Mineral oil refined with paraffin oil is a
most effective bowel lubricant, but is not a
food. Olive oil is food and slightly laxa-
tive, but cannot be used very freely without
producing obesity or intestinal toxemia
"biliousness"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Removal of Superfluous Hair

Aot"s EdttT oJ Womdn's Page:
Dear Medam--Will you please advise ma ,,s -.
70 90 70 remove the hair from my srmsS "nas Ean
make a powder at home TO take n an nan ,,Shh
this make 1t grow In thicker? ALitE 13oes
Unless the hair is very thick. 1 wou,a
advise you simply to bleach II with peroxids
OF hydrogen; In this way II will moi he so
noticeable II you feel that you must uss
depiIatory however. very satisfactory
barittm sulphide with 400 grains OF nov,.
dered chalk. When used take uffician,
quantity for immediate use. ada water ~
make thick paste and apply to the ar,ns
Lat y remain on no longer than ave minute
ene scsAps ~ with ~ tyory paper cutter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18

once and have the tonsil entirely removed
me infection may spread to other parts OF
the body and will likely produce rheuma-
tsm or neurltIs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
The Intimate Province of Fen1ini1ity
IN THE MOMENTS MODES
The Shoulderette Is the Seasons Style Novelty

In point Of originality
the shoulderette takes
first place among the
sartorial novelties Of
the season, Here is a
really new idea. A
straight scarf of knit
ted silk has a cuff at
either end, and is
equipped with buttons
and button holes so that
il can be fastened to-
gether under the arms
and transformed into
the most feminine and
likewise the most alb
breviated Of sweaters.
One edge has a narrow,
tassel-t tipped strip of
knitted silk in contrast
ing color, and this is
tied in front. 1t is one
of these new shoulder
cites that is shown in
today's picture. The
color is pale blue with
navy blue used in the
tied ends and to add a
touch of trimming to
the cuffs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Gift for Hostess

TO the Editor Of Woman's Paoe.
,ann lear msdam-I expect to motor down to ,,.
more win party OF friends TO snend 20 .ne
nays na with lady I met last winter. VII tsW UnW
please suggest some suitable present to taka b yo1
rrn,.a. - ANXIOUS.
Unless you are entirely familiar ,yi,,
your trlend's tastes you would be safer in
taking a nice box Of bonbons or Chocolate
or recently published book.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Socks With Bathing Suit

10 the Editor OF Woman's Page:
\. Dear Madam-Will you kindly tell me- ,vha,,.-
~ b good FORM to wear short socks ,v,,h s.r
ING ing suits ! have noticed so many of pSSsn tSsn
was considered all right. '''o 'iy'e w ~ II
No style which attracts undue attention
to oneself is in good form. You wonid ba
Iar wiser to stick to stockings, for the soc,s
rad has not even any utlitarian value
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Distilled Mater

have been advised that distilled wafer ls
not good for one to drink. Is this trueP -
SUBSCRIBER.
You have been misinformed. Distilled
water is absolutely wholesome
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
L H E WON ANS EXCHANGE


Pa .o"O"9.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX
the cuffs,
BY JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG. NJ D. IL. y

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SmsrdW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
TOmOrr0lD's War Mem

Blackberries with Cream
Fried Tomatoes
Buokwheat Cakes Coc
DINNER
otuied capon Corn Pudding
Lima Beans Orange Salad
Anger cake Iced Tea
SUPPER
Scrambled Eggs
Succotash
Gingerbread Buttermilk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18

l. A harmless Ercen vegetable coloring for
candles or icinGs can be made from lettuce
leaves. Maceratc the leaves between "a saucer
and spoon and add the juice to the syrup until
the desired shade 10 obtained.
,. IL boiled potatoes must stand for some time
ehey should be covered with u thick cloth and
placed where they will keep warm without
seorchinx The cloth will absorb the moisture
and keep the potatoes mealy.
.. Linen can bo marked without blurring II
the marking 10 first done with lead pencil.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
Discharge From Right Tonsil

i have slight discharge Of nus from, tho
rlght, tonsil, but no pain or Inconvenience The
tonsil is very small. What is the remedyp "
A. Il. G..
You should consult throat specialist at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
To Can Chicken

70 the Editor Of Woman's Page:
eor canning chckensf (Mrs.) c. l.,
Experts Of the United States Department
of Agriculture have worked out these two
recipes for canning chickens. one with the
bones left in and one without.
.it To can chicken with bones-Kill fowl and
draw at once wash thoroughly and COOL
Cut into convenient sections and pack at
once into glass Jars Qegs inside Of back and
neck inside of breast), I'LL with boiling
water, add one level teaspoonful of salt to
each quart. place rubber and cap in posi-
tion, screwing partially down, and sterilize
four hours in n water BATH three hours in
. steam-pressure cooker Qive pounds) and
one hour in a ten 20 fifteen pound pressure
cooker. Remove the jars. tighten the covers.
turn upside down to cool, watching for Leak
are, then wrap the Jars with paper to pre-
vent bleaching.
4 Boneless chicken-Kil the fowl and draw
~ once without cutting the digestive organs.
}wash carefully and cool Cut into con-
|l>(nnient sections Place in a wire basket
~ cheeseoloth and boil until the meat can
i - removed from the bones, pack removed
heat closely into glass jars. fill the jars
Win pot liquid after II has boiled down to
tono-half its quantity. add one level tea
oDoonful of salt per quart and proceed ac-
1Drding 70 directions given above.
Russian Appetizer
K - ~ xessov Of wemsws Psss. ~.
Doars Nadam--Can you give me recipe for
Ruasian appetizsr7 SUBSCRIBER.
~ this recipe: To one cupfui Of cottage
80 sdd onshalf cupful OF cream Dress
Toast two slices OF bread; trim on the
~. cut into oblons shapes, moisten
Nv with hot water and drop spoonful
- PlFtnrp ep ench piece.
qrn1 Alvies Sought
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-18
WITH THIS NSTALLMENT
NEGLECTED WIFE" ENDS
Ruth Roland Will Be Seen in
Another Serial Photoplay in
the Near Future
CHAPTER Xy-"A Sacrifice Supreme

(Nopctscd from The pnthc serial OF the same
name. based on tho famous noUols Of
Mabel Herbert UrHer.)
(Copyrioht, 1917. by Mabel Herbert Urrer)