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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

ling. II is "A startling truth that mon actu-
ally want their women folks to drink with
them. Feminine dclicaCy, once at a pre-
miWm is now no longer cherished. Good
sports arc the order of the day, and good
sports usually marry. The race VIII Suller
as a result"
I'm the opinion Of this champion Of high
thinking and moderate, Oh, so moderate
drinking. temperance CampaiEucrs are vul-
gar and the talk Of demon rum rot
"ruo dry clause i'm the Lever food bill,'
he said els an entering wedge for national
prohibitions II may be. If the present high
rate Of drinking keeps up, that prohibition
will ho n good thing. but at present ! think
the dry clause too drastic.
what we need is not puritanism or as
ccticism, but rationalsm when men and
women realize that they are human beings,
not pigs; when mon cease plying young girls
with liquor; when married women, mothers.
take the cocktail from the family menu,
initiating legislation or Vulgar, uauscating
uplifC"
II seemed vcritablc millennium the doc
tor painted. but i'm the meantime the "Caba-
ret chicken" twinlslcs her Frcnch-hccled feet
to the latest tune and despite the activities
Of Mr. Hoover at Washington has no
qualma aucnt the lips hat touch liquor and
no statistics about where the high-grade
imhCCilcs come from
II is difficult to think OF her as the mother
Of a coming generation. She seems rather
"a pitiablc human moth, who becomes thor
oughly singod before she has much time to
do any harm 10 auGht hut herself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

unless can adopt him and make him really
mine. ] don't want any father and mother
to come and take him when ] have grown
10 love him. ! said nothing cause / kunv,
neither you or Jim would give him m nm
less you saw something in ii for Yourselves
Then Mrs. Smith moved over close to me
ana took my hand and said Nan / am
gong l" say something that porhaps win
hurt your feelings Won't Won riyr Riuv
to mc?" / said, why, / would Ioyn to
but J can't he amt my Billy" Then Mrs
smith said, Now, don't be angry at mo
! nave never said anything but | have
never believed that story about Billy being
your sisters baby, Isn't he your little boy?"
At first | didn't understand her. and then
1t all come over me what she meant She
thought | had lied to her, thought [ had
made up that story about You being Bnlys
mother. At first | was mad. not because
she thought Billy was mine. cause that
don't make no difference one way or an
other, but ! hated to think she thought |
had lied to her She saw ! was hurt and
she held my hand a little tighter and said
Remember, child. / don't blame you, and
| don't think none the less of YOU [ have
loved you FOR two years and will love you
always, hut II YOU want me to take Billy
| must take him as his mother" Then she
got up and kissed me and said, Don't an
swer me tonight, think 1t over and tell me
tomorrow morning" They left me alone
that evening and / sat before the fire TIL
midnight and when | went up TO any room
| stood by the window and looked over the
lake till the sun come up, And then II all
come to me- l would give Billy his chance
In few months you were coming out in
year Jim would be out. You may settle
| down and be straight, but Jim-never
| Billy would grow up with crooks, would
| live around in little cheap rooms getting
| no education, playing on the streets nights
| knowing nothing but dirt all his life and
| quite likely spend most Of his time after he
| grew up in prison, all through no fault of
| his, but just because he didn't have a
| chance, II he could go with Mrs Smith he
! could live in a great big out-of-doors coun-
| try, where people have clean thoughts and
| live clean lives and instead Of eating out
| Of the garbage pals OF life, he could eat In
| n clean dining room with n white cloth on
| the table.
went down In the morning and I did not
| say nothing until after breakfast then said
| to Mrs, Smith, yes, you are right. | lied
| to you. Billy is my baby" She come over
| and kissed me and said, II knew II, dear
and l will always like to think OF you as his
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
no CAMPAIGN
"MA" SUNDAYS INTIMATE TALKS
The Good Girl and Why She Was InsuIted
The ,e of the famous evangelist discusses e0e'VaaV Top
a helpful and wholesome 1Ody.

me about the 'canary-colored queen and
fingered around her desk l began to be
iritated
zone day she burst in on me in tor
rent of tears and said that she had been
grossly insulted by one of our visitors. In
vain I tried to point out to her that she
was as much at fault herself-that the
change In the attitude Of men toward her
was due to the physical change in herself
But IL was no use. And finally Il was
necessary for me TO dispense with her
services and lose the most capable girl
ever had"
Girls Of the telephone switchboard. girls
Of the office desks do you not realize that
a painted cheek is a signal flag to the
world? To be deemed good and pure and
noble YOU must not alone feel that you are
SO I'm your own hearts. You must avoid
the appcarance of evil. The world judges
YOU as It sees you-not as you know your
self to be.
And there is no beauty like the natural
bIoom Of youth A faded cheek becomes
a udicrous. often a ghastly travesty OF
nature when touched up by the so-caled
appliances Of the modern beauty special
ist"
God did not intend human beings to be
painted. or he would have had them
born so.
There are beauty appliances far more
effective than those Of the rouge box. The
girl who nlls her life with beautiful deeds
and beautiful thoughts, who busies her days
and her hands with the service OF the Mas
ter. need not worry about her color or her
complexion Her soul will shine through
and will radiate its glow on the gloomiest
day.
CCopyrirht 1917, by tho Bell Syndicate, Incl
Notc-Mrs. Sunday will endeavor to answer
,s many letters personally as she possibly can.
An will receive consideration, and she VIII make
"a rOu0dputigl requested
Thursday--"The Date nt the Movies"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
Ice Cream With Fresh Fruit

80 the Editor Of WomdHs Page:
Dear Madam-Can you tell me how 10 make
Ice cream with fresh fruit the ingredients
will be nicely blended? lMrs.l II. $.
The secret Of making good ice cream wnen
using fresh fruit lies I'm mashing the fruit
thoroughly and in whipping the cream be-
fore the fruit Is added. Peaches, berries or
bananas, etc, which are cut up will freeze
into hard Jumps, while II mashed and mixed
with cream a mousselke mixture will result
This may also bespackcd for n number OF
hours without losing it's consistency, while
Jumps OF fruit only grow hard To make II
entirely OF rich cream Is desirable, Of course,
but In these days not practicable. You
will find that one part cream to two parts
milk will make a very toOthsome mixture
You can whip the cream and add the sugar
and the fruit TO II, then the milk and last
of ALL raw egg. This win thiCllcn II
slightly as the dasher of the freezer beats H..
When partially frozen remove the dasher
and pack IL for several hours until needed,
using plenty OF salt and covering it with a
piece Of old carpet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

=, Dear MADAM have been invited to a birth
day surprise party and cannot 10. Please tell
me how | should answer, also what present 10
give the girl. II Is her eighteenth birthday and
she mas hoy friend. ] want something thai
will not be too expensive. S. H. a.
II the invitation was a formal one, writ
ten In the third person, II should be an.
swered in kind, Judge, however, that since
the ahalr Is surprise the invitations were
informal IL so, just write a pleasant little
note, for example: MY dear -: deeplv
regret that l shall be unable 10 be present
next Thursday evening at the surprise party
to be given for Miss ---, owing 10 absence
from town. Please extend my heartiest
congratulations 20 her on the occasion of
her birthday. Thanking you for your kind
invitation, believe me, very sincerely yours,
S. H O."
Your letter does not tell me whether Won
are "A young man or a girl II the former.
you would be more or less limited Of course.
in your choice Of gifts. A good book a two
or five pound box Of bonbons or a box OF
flowers would be most suitable. A girl can
give more intimate presents, such as silk
stockings, fancy pms, a belt, part OF toilet
set or some handwork.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

To thc Edifor OF Womdu'S PAGE:
Dear Madam. Can YOU suggest some way to
drCnrdt" the table on the Fourth Of JuIy-soms.
'"INB 7Hnp'e ana not eNpensiref G. r.
The variety Of decorations in red. white
and blue for the occasion is so large that
only trip through the shops Is needed to
make choice, II you do not care to buy
the favors, such as cannon crackers, guns.
fans and boxes made Of American flags and
filled with candy, you can very easily make
these AT home by purchasing a roll Of red.
white and blue striped crepe paper. Shades
can also be made out Of this, and by cutting
II in strips very effective strcamcrs can be
dangled from the ceiling or made into ro-
settles for the table A diminutive soldier
standing beside cannon or a small ship
could be used as a centerpiece. Or a very
realistic fort can be erected with small
shooting crackers. Serve the nuts, bonbons,
etc. In individual dishes made out of crepe
paper and the ice cream wrapped in thick
paraiiin paper and tied with red, white and
blue ribbons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

back to us her beautiful chestnut halI nau ,,
become a striking canary yeIloW' 'nS st,s
Shc 1olted ten years older. The dye ana
paint and powder which some one had per
s,laded her made her more beautitul' gave
a positively hard expression to her WIZ
some grlsh face. ~
And the change in her compieNioh
seemed to react also on her character onc
became less dependable, more assertVe.
while the bows in the Office never forgot
themselves or ovcrstepped the bounds. OF
proprety in their treatment Of her, they
never lost an opportunity to chat with her
and hover around her desk.
"Bcssie's switchboard was located near
the entrance gate to the various private
Offices. and one Of her duties was to secure
each visitors name and errand before he
was passed in When contributors chaffed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
REGISTER FOR SERVICE IN
HOOVER'S FOOD-SAVING ARMY
Every Woman Can Be an Enlisted Soldier for
Uncle Sam and the Allies
If She Will

DERHAPs you have heard vaguely Of
the food conservation campaign and
have resolved to cut down on your meat
bills and to be careful But have you
really made II your business to find out
all you could about Herbert Hoover and
his food.saving army? or are you still
consuming quantities Of wheat bread
wasting potatoes by thick pcelings and
passing BY on the other side when you see
a chance OF buying fruit or vegetables far
below average price, for canning?
Don't believe for one moment that he.
cause you have practlced economy In
your own way for years, YOU really know
all about It, Read the circular issued By
Howard Heinz, director Of the department
OF food supply for the state of Pennsyl.
vania.
"Every woman In the state OF Penn
Bylvania will be asked to join food
saving army. Each woman IS to be an
enlisted soldier FOR Uncle Sam and the
Allies. The commander who will direct
this army is Herbert c. Hoover, the man
who fed Belgium, and now food admins.
traitor az Washington.
"The enrolment will be conducted by
means OF pledge cards similar TO tho one
reproduced on this page Read It care
fully. Every housekcepor In pounsylva.
MIA will receive ono and will be- expected
TO sign 1t before July 10 in testimony
that full support will be given TO the food
conservation plan
Every woman In the household Is TO
sign this pledge whether a member Of the
family or an employe.
GIN ADDITION to tho 100000 Penn
sylvania soldiers Mr. Hoover will
direct moro than 100000 other women
who are to be similarly recruited from
the other States and territories. Each
woman soldier will he assigned to the
second line Of defense TO fight the waste
OF food.
"Mr. Hoover's position with respect to
those who enlist will be less that Of a
general than that Of an adviser, who suC.
gests ways by which waste may he
avoided Enrolment compols no one to
any course OF action beyond conviction
OF duty. Each member of this army will
do as much Of what Mr.. Hoover advises
as her circumstances warrant and her
judgment dictates. In other words, all co.
operation, even after enrolment, will he
voluntary.
etTN CONNECTION with the activities
4 Of n tfoodsaving army, President
Wilson said
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
Curried Eggs-Tomatoes

70 fhs Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Afadam-Can you tell me some ways OF
using curry besides Curried chicken We are
Very fond OF the flavor. READER.
Curried eggs are delicious also currlcd
ttanatnes, Fog ia former use four hard
b~iesA aggs ara cut each into lengthwise
ssFi9a heat oca cupful OF milk Mix to-
rother two tablespoonfuls flour with two
tablespoonfuls melted butter; season with
salt pepper and one-half teaspoOnful OF the
curry powder; add the hot milk gradually.
stirring constantly, then add the eggs.
Cook for minute and serve on toast gar
nished with watercress.
Ctrried tomatoes-Wash one cupful OF
fico through several waters partially boil
4 have ready one quart OF stewed tomatoes.
Add one teaspOonful Of curry powder TO the
tomatoes and salt to taste, and mi a baking
dish with alternate layers OF the tomatoes
and rice. Have a layer OF bread crumbs on
top Dot with butter, bake three-quarters
Of an hour and serve hot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

how dtitlCulJ u II
TO get a capable
switchboard girl in
a large busy office.
II requires a pecul-
lar ability and
Bessie was by far
tho best girl we
ever had on the
job.
"Slie was never
austered, never in
accurate, and al
WAYS courteous and
ladylike. All went
smoothly until she
went to Atlantic
city for her sum
mer vacation
.gNHTbpp she came
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
Summer Salad Recipes

10 fte EDITOR Of W0nan's PAGE;
Dear Niadani--H Having read the request for
rood salads Tor summer. I am sending la two
I've frequently with good regults. Carrot and
D6d salad - pretty on the table and Inexpensive
The lnRredients are three cuptuls carrots
lIIrsdl two CupfulB green peas egg. one
lahIes poonfll butter. one teaspoonful salt water
lrI.N. narsicy, dry mustard sugar, vinegar and
lr0alI. Mix the carrots and peas with little
Ih0nned parsley and one half OF the dressing.
tIhrn roadg to serve plate this mixture the
nafercrees and pour over the remainder of the
tIr.nelnr The dressing r. made by beating the
~lIrIr butter and cream In small saucepan,
addInn the beaten egg, SAT-, mustard ana vinegar
and nflrflng over the nre until thick. Cool ana
adIec and fruit saiad--Arrange a border Of
0I|In mhIfa rndive leaves salad dish. Mix
II4II16I two sliced bananqa' one enpful cherries,
.|I.I0au UInanuDIo. NlN one cupful or mnyon-
11If4 Ieuft N|th qna clptu of whipped cream,
1.0 .00 10 taste With HHll. pepper. poprltn aud
0l..ften tsienpp H44 serve. ulftl ~ ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
Aladdin

When was a beggary boy
And lived in a cellar damp
l had not a friend nor a toy,
But I had Aladdin's lamp
When ! could not sleep for the cold
had fire enough in my brain,
And builded, with roofs of gold
My beautiful castles in Spain!
Since then I have toiled day and night
have money and power good store,
But I'd give all. my lamps of silver bright
For the one that Is mine or more.
Take Fortubem, whatever you choose;
You gave, and may snatch again;
I have nothing 'twoud pain me to lose,
For l own no more castles in Spain
james Russell Lowell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
To a Young Lady

Sweet stream that winds through yondel
glade,
Apt emblem OF virtuous maid -
Silent and chaste she steals along,
Far from the worlds gay busy throng:
with gentle yet prevailing force
Intent upon her destined course
Graceful and useful all she doeA
Blessing and blest whereer she sv,s;
Pure-bosomed as that watery glass
And Heaven reflected in her face
William Cowper
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
TOmOrrOlU'S War Menu

BREAKFAST
Cooked Malt Cereal Toasted Crumpets
Beef Hash Coffee
LUNCHEON
Clam Frtters
Coleslaw Rhubarb
Brown Bread Tea
DINNER
Clam Chowder
Corned Beef
Creamed Cabbage Watercress
Raspberries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
Gown for Theatre in Summer
To the Editor Q, womau.s Pogc.

Dear Madam have been invited to go to the
theatre In New York with young man / know
quite well, while 1 am visiting friends In that
city. What do you think I should wearf Would
alsof CELESTE.
a frock OF georgette crepe open at the
neck, or a light summer silk and a dressy
hat are appropriate for the theatre at this
time Of year
Strictly speaking Il Is not necessary for
the young man 10 ask our hostess but II is
q polite and proper thing 20 do, The hostess
would probably not accept, but she would
certainly pe pleased with the courtesy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

UCHE was a demure modest s'rI "Oou'
- eighteen with masses OF chestnut
brown hair" said the magazine editor ~
telling me Of his experiences win ms younB y,s,
telephone operator. you may ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

T. \ woman should never use only the initials
Of her Christian name on her visiting card; the
name In full should he engraved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

he name o o.
GpartcSt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
LIVING UP TO BILLY
BY ELIZABETH COOPER

This powerful written
roducso the wentiet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

l. When writing q communication on u postal
card to friend II II not usual to write out
names In full nor TO use terms Of endearmcnt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

g The visiting card Of "a woman physician
should have the prefix Miss" or ''NIrs." before
her name and not "DOctOr."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

3. Iron rust can he removed from delicate
white fabrics by covering thCkly with cream Of
tartar, twisting a cloth 10 keep II over the
spot Placing III cold water and bringing the
water slowly to the boiling point.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

CCIF YOU do not receive personal invi-
L tation to sign, consider this your in
vitation, sign tho printed form and mail
II to your local Committee Of Public
Safety. or to the Food Supply Depart.
mont. 1926 South Penn square, Philadel-
nbin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
ANsWERs TO sATURDAY,S INQUIRIES

4. Empty coffee cans. baking powder cans
and syrup can he used for canning fruits
and vegetables n they are thoroughly sterilized.
The lids should he dipped into hot pnraGin be-
fore sealing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

!. what Is the most economical way to peel
potntoesP
.. How can stale bread he utilized?
3. What Ia considered the proper accompnni-
ment Of curry in IndhP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

mother ! said to her quick so she would
not know how bad ] felt, What must | do
to give you Bily?' And she said, I'VE will
go to the lawyers and he will make out the
papers" so we went and | swore that
was his mother and that his father was
dead, and ! give Billy to Mrs, Smith and
when he come back he was her little boy.
Oh Kate, l can't write more, my heart is
nearly broke. NAN.
Copyright All rights rescrved)
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

2. white broadcloth cnn be cleaned satlsfnc-
torllS with meal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

I, which Is more correct, 10 unfold the din
ner napkin entirely and spread II over the lap
or to keep II folded in half and lay II across
the Ian?
?. Is II correct to have Invitations for a sill
yer wedding anniversary engraved?
3. When unable TO attend n reception given
hN married couple how many cards should an
unmarried man post on the day Of the AFFAIR?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

ITO provide adequate food supplies for
the coming year is Of absolutely vital i'm.
portanco to the conduct Of the war. With.
out very conscientious elimination Of
waste and a very strict economy in our
food consumption we cannot hope to ful-
nll this primary duty and In no other di-
rectlon can women so greatly assist as
by cnlisting i'm the service Of the food ad-
ministration and chccrrully accepting its
direction and advice
"Womcns National Council Of Defense
and other womcns organizations, Red
Cross Boy Scouts and civic and religious
bodies have been asked to assist in
making the registration complete.
Each card when signed will be for
wardcd by the local committee to Mr..
Hoover in Washington. The name of each
signer win be recorded. Specific instruc.
tions will from time to time be forwarded
from Mr.. Hoover Household tags which
will serve as badges of enlistment to be
displayed in windows will be furnished.
THE slogan Of the army is Feed the
Allies out Of what We save Ninety per
cent Of the food consumed in the United
States goes through the hands Of women
and they may best serve by saving
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-02

stTN CONNECTION with the activities
Of a .food-saving army, President
Wilson said
New Britain herald., 1917-08-15
ROMANOFFS MOVED

Nicholas and Suite to Take up New Abode for Political and Military Reasons. Petrograd, Aug. 15-Former em- peror Nicholas and his family are be- ing transferred to another point They were removed in an ordinary train in stead of the gorgeous imperial train on which Nicolas was brought to the palace. The former emperor is re- ported to be very much depressed. Former Empress Alexandria seemed to be pleased at the prospect of a change.
 N. V. Nekrasoff, vice-premier, said to-day that the removal of Nicholas was decided on after a series of se- cret session of the council of minis-s ters late last month. The motives are political and military. It was decided to get Nicholas out of the way before circumstances arose making 1t difh- cult. When he reaches his destination the facts will be announced.
 The provisional government today formally refused to reveal the desti- nation of the former imperial family.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-15
HM IMPORTED LABOR T6) WORK IN MERID
International Silver Go, Sued S2,OOO, Fine for Violating Unite
 States Statutes.

Hartford, Aug. 15.--Suit has instituted by the federal govern1 against the Interr ational Silver q pany, 8 New Jersey corporations ing branch in Meriden, to fed fines of s2.00O which the govern3 alleges are due for violation ofl contract labor law.
 The government alleges that| March 8, 1916, the defendant ind} George C. Pearson and Georgd Pearson, Jr., father and son, bot1 Spring Hill, Nova Scotia, and subj Of Great Britain, to engage in worI the Meriden plant of the compan} unskilled laborers.
 The allegation is made that thoI ton of the defendant was in yiola Of the statutes of the United s6t| pertaining to importation of cont labor, and it is further alleged th3a International Silved company 3 failed to pay the fine of $1,OOO9 posed by the statute for each indi ual in violation of the law.
 The writ Is returnab]e before United States district court the s: Monday in September.