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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Adoption of Child

To the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-While i enjoy reading this page
every day, l have never ceme forward with a
letter or question before. My request IL "A
little out OF the ordinary | want a baby girl
We have been married nine years and there have
been no babies. My husband says that 10 adOpt
a child the parent should pay a consideration: /:
that FOR some one else to take a tiny baby rear
II, educate II and have II grow up TO he a noble
man or woman Is worth consideration from
the parent. long for tiny baby that /
would be willing to deny myself every pleasure
l have to work for IT. ! envy every woman
see pushing a baby carriage. | have "A nice
home and my husband has good position. we
could easily AFFORD either baby girl or boy
Please tell me through your paper IL ms hus-
band Is right. Should We be paid for king
one? MRS. e. G.
II you had baby Of your own would you
not be willing to spend your own money on
1t, and to give it all the advantages you
could possibly afford? And in adopting a
child do you not take over the responsible.
ties of pG "enthood just as much as though
you had borne 1t yourself? / think you
would hardly want to adopt baby whose
parents could afford to take care of it yet
were not willing to do so, for there would be
something sadly lacking in their makeup.
Many tiny tots of good parentage are found
lings, and If you decide to take one of these
into your heart and home make 1t your
very own by legally adopting 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
JERSEY MILK STRIKE
UNLIKELY BEFORE MAY
Price Agreeemnt Still Holds, Although
Dairymen Are Dissatisfied With
Present Conditions

WOODSTOWN. n. j.. Feb. 10.--Although
admitting their dissatisfaction with present
conditions in the sale and production of
milk, leading dairymen in this region ex-
pressed the opinion that there Is little likei-
hood of a general milk strike in South
Jersey to try to force up prices before
May l. when the present agreement be-
tween the producers and the retail dealers
expires
That something will have to be done to
relieve the situation between now and May
1 is the opinion of many of the large dairy
men in Salem County, They say it is not
now the question of bigger profits, but OF
advancing the price so they can make ends
meet
Bran. nearly doubled in price, now costs
nearly $40 a ton; corn is a dollar a bushel
hay is scarce at $50 ton and crude mo-
lasses. which many farmers have hereto
fore used by the barrel to feed with alfalfa
and other dry fodder, is hard to get at any
price, Good milking cows which formerly
could be bought for $50 now cost the farm
ers $50 and 800.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

some woman in the crowds | met. !
sought forgetfulness in the excitement
OF shopping, but the satisfaction was so
shallow, the enthusiasm so weak! My
heart clamored fer some other woman's
comradeship
II was admirng a painting in the win.
dow of one of the leading department
stores. Standing beside me was a woman
of my age, evidently also admiring the
picture. ! ventured a remark regarding
it. The young woman stared at me-or
rather through me-scornfully, answered
my remark in a monosyllable and stalked
away.
Several days later l attended lee
ture. The woman beside me might have
made me very happy had she recognized
my presence with some comment about
the subject to be discussed. But no; she
buried her face in the program until the
lecture began and sat all through it with.
out q word
Cant we be a bit more natural and
less conventional? I do think smiling
faces are so much better to look at than
the straight, long faces which are SO
much in vogue among the 'high'brows.' y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
GLOOMs-THE WOMAN I'M THE INTERESTING STORY
HOUSEHOLD H ELPS
Whnt Are You Doing with Your Spare Time?

.,,si,,,nr,, 80 oarirr Co. VI tue simplest
y" "0'"e'
rms IL typical instance OF the woman
VINO, IN her extreme conscientousness does
nor MAKE yust provision Tor her own de-
Velopmeht Inc nomemaker who has tina
pest spir,, 'oWard ner DAILY work is the
homemaker who knows how TO take ~
nina OF work regularly and occupy Il Will
some otner interest. Ihe rest period should
not be spent regularly in doing work al.
rectly pertaining to housework. The homs.
maker VIII be all the more refreshed 4,
she THINKS OF something entirely different
II she reads book or story about anv.
''',ns m' eNeSpt s .p iouseKeeping, %
One OF the most interesting homemaL...
IS woman who does all of her own worr
but VINO mas always made determined
,ilV,s ,o,. " a''eu l, 1"eu year some course Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

r,1-sINESS men consider IL necessary and
Ddesirable to have some sort OF hoppy
for spare hours. No matter how nara
man works during business hours. in his
time Off he usually tries TO get as far away
from business as possible. Indeed we are
told repeatedly by authorities on the subject
of health that an "avocation"--an occupa-
tlon outside of daily works. absolutely
necessary for the worker who desires TO
keep in good health and spirits.
Has the homemaker her avocatlon? What
does she do in her spare hours?
one of the most tired detected house
wives / ever knew was woman who was
known TO all her friends as an Ideal
housekeeper." Her home was immaculate
likewise her children: she was perfect
cook, an excellent seamstress for her ram
ily an all-around fair expert In almost
everything that pertained to the manage
ment OF a home, And at o'clock each
afternoon her days work was near compile
ton and she sat down for her hour or two
Of rest
But so faithful was she to the duties
Of the household that her spare time was
always devoted to some house task-mend-
ing occasionally cmbrolderlng or going
over accounts. OF course. a quiet hour in
the afternoon is an excellent time for such
tasks. but she never interested herself In
any other way Her whole mind was con-
centrated on just one thing-the work Of
the house. 1t was comfortable house
for every one to live in. and as a house,
keeper she was all that any one could ASK.
But she was doing an injustice to herself
and to her family. She was simply an in
telligent drudge, and as matter of fact
it was wholly unne, .sary for her to sacri-
flee her more mental and cultural instincts
even in the making of smoothly running
household machine.
incidentally, she recognized that she
was simply a house worker she felt more
and more the drudgery and less of the
spirit of housekeeping, and her oft-expressed
hope was that none of her daughters would
have to do her own hOusework She made
sure Of It by doing everything and not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
FYOU WOULD BE UNPOPULAR
CULTIVATE A CHRONIC CROUCH
The Woman Who Is Always Gloom Soon Loses
Friends-Cruelty of Always Inflicting
Stony Stare on Lonely Strangers

eIHHE little darky elevator boy who. al.
= though he was suffering like most OF
us from cold. with it all "jes' tried to
look happy" possessed philosophy more
sound than many OF the rest OF US.
1t Is too often a temptation to indulge
in slooms, particularly when we are feel.
ing out Of sorts physically, for there is
sure to be mental reaction.
But very few friendships will stand the
acid test Of succession of grouches. The
popular girl Is she who succeed ds in smil.
1ng her way through life; who is CHEEKY
under trying circumstances.
Not that am advocating Pollyanna.
mile.that.won't-come-of attitude. The
saccharine individual whose good nature
nerer fails is boresome in the extreme.
One longs to Jolt such woman. to shake
the complacency out of her.
But little very little dose OF the
sblues" will go a long way. Keeping out.
wardly cheerful even though there Is a
hurt underneath will serve to soften and
,oeaden that hurt and make one-inside-
happier and more contented with life.
TIIE foregoing reflections were probably
L brought on by this letter from
stranger within our gates who has been
chilled by the attitude of the average Phil
adelphlan. That the uncompromising at
titude toward one "one doesn't know"
causes many heartaches we often fail TO
realize. Mrs. b. writes:
Judging from the faces one meets at
public places. such, for instance. as at
food shows. art exhibitions and in lecture
halls, one comes TO the conclusion that
cheerfuness and amlabl:ty have become
lost arts among the socalled well-bred
women of today.
1T is considered the correct thing TO
ignore strangers entirely and reserve
ones gracious manners and sweet smiles
for those only with whom one is very in.
innate: and, indeed, are they always, even
then. in evidence?
snow. while II Is bad form to address
strangers. I do think under certain con.
ditions a bright, sympathetic smile
flashed at your neighbor is a very gra-
cious courtesy.
81 came to your city several months
agony first trip to your city. Tho
pangs Of homesckness were gnawing at
my heartstrings. and l went about with
a desperate desire for some means OF for
getfulness. The familiar faces in the
movies helped some, but not enough I
longed for some look Of recognition from
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
A College Set

A set which the college boy or even the
college girl would appreciate to the tune
of a good old rousing cheer il a knit or
crocheted set Of afghan and pillow for the
inevitable college couch. A plain afghan
stitch is used throughout the set, but
border of a contrasting color is worked
about three inches around both pillow and
cover. The same color Is used i'm the
center OF both pieces to make the owners
initials or the letters OF the school, A
plain shell edge finishes both pillow and
cover The beauty of such set is it's
durability If the school colors include
white or light color, make the border and
letters of this SO that there will not be too
much to get soiled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Economical Menu for Dinner

TO the Editor Of the Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam-How much would a dinner OF
this sort. served to thirty persons, cost, and
what would be the cost per portion?
MENU
Tomato Soup
Roast Lamb Brown Gravy
Mashed White Potatoes Creamed Turnips
Fruit Cup Cake
That problem was placed before the men OF
the Lighthouse Mems Club recently by the
women OF the Women's Club 1t was placed
and try the dinner, which was delicious IN
every particular. The men then were called
upon to estimate the cost Of the meal.
After the estimates all II. and opened
the woeful and dismal Ignorance Of the male
high as half dollar a portion. On the other
hand. some of the men, accustomed to doing at
least a part OF the family marketing, had fig
ured quite close to the mark Costs, as given
by Miss Edith stevenson. OF the william Penn
house cooking classes, follow:
Eight and three e-quarter pounds lamb az twen-
ty-eight ceEts. S2.45; three cans tomatoes at
twelve cents. thirty-six cents. one peck pota-
toes. sixty four cents; quarter peck turnips,
fifteen cents; one head cabbage, thirty cents;
shortening. thirty-three cents; two pounds sugar,
nfteen cents one pound pulverized sugar. nine
cents: hve ioaves bread, Twenty-Five cents; one
pound butter, forty cents; half dozen eggs,
twenty cents; one pound -four, six cents; one
pound coffee. nineteen cents; dates ter cents;
nanss. seven cents; grapes. twelve cents;
oranges, twenty-five cents; total, SO, 5S.
Y ~ This total OF s6.5s. served to thirty. makes
Ri cents for each portion. q. w. II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Pig Cookies

Cream one cup or sugar with one-half cup,
Of shortening, u4d one cup of figs which
have been passed through a food chopper.
then add one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon
or vanilla, one quarter teaspoon each Of
nutmeg and lemon extract and four table
spoons Of milk Stir in two cups of flour
sifted with four teaspoons of baking powder.
then add more flour to make n dough stif
enough to roll. cut into rounds and bake
in a hot oven for about twelve minutes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Wedding Breakfast

To the Editor OF Womun's Page.
Dear Madam-Will you kindly let me know
what would be nice TO serve at wedding break
fast7 u, l..
A simple buffet breakfast might consist
of bouillon in cups. fried oysters, sand
wiches of various kinds, ice cream, cakes
and bonbons. A more elaborate one would
include bouillon, chicken croquettes, broiled
oysters chicken or lobster salad rolls,
claret cup, ices. cakes, bonbons and salted
nuts. but sandwiches, ices and cakes only
would do for an informal affair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Pure Food Department

70 fhs Editor OF the woraH's PAGE:
" Dear Madaui--I want to try for prize, but
% not understand Just what. you mean by a
Pure Food Department. Will you tell me In
I@|'IT v. w. B.
s II is department. devoted 10 the scientific
ofudy Of foods the most healthful ways Of
cooking them and discrimination In choosing
.@<nnduIterated products
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

The cause of the So
called "blackheads' Is
the clogging of the
pores with dust and
grease, which hardens
and pits the face with
tiny black specks. The
first step in getting
rid Of these black
heads is to soften the
surrounding skin so
that the hardened
masses can be easily
forced from the pores,
A treatment that is al
most unfailing in CIV
ing satisfactory re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

suits begins with the application or the
following ointment:
Soap liniment .......'.....''.'' ! ounce
Ether ..'''''''' '''''''''''''' ou"ee
Mix thoroughly,
Before applying the ointment thoroughly
cleanse the skin in this manner:
Fill a basin half full of hot water-as
hot as can be borne on the face-and
scrub the skin with complexion brush
and bland soap. After carefully drying
the skin apply the ointment to each of
ing the night. Wash off in the morning
with hot water and rinse with cold, Con-
tinue this treatment until the backheads
have disappeared. To contract the pores
wipe the face with little alcohol or eau
de cologne,
Frequently pimples appear with the
blackheads, and when this is the case
make an ointment of the following in
gradients:
Beta napthol :.:..........'.'. % grams
sulphur preclpltate ...'''''.''. ~ grams
Potash soap ,.''.'.'''.''''"'' ~ grams
Mix thoroughly and apply to the plm-
pies at night This preparation may be
used at the same time the blaclShead
ointment,
Cases of blackheads and pmples, like
everything else, are treated in different
ways What may help one person will be
useless for another. If you find that none
of these remedies bring about the desired
results after a fair trial consult your ply
slcian or a skin specialist
remedy recommended for preventing
pimples is a mixture containing.
Camphor, water ......,...,... l., pint
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Butter Cakes

tfo the Editor Of the woman's Page; T.
Dear Madam--In several restaurantH In the
central part of the city they serve what are
called butter cakes. These are baked on a
eriddle In the window while YOU wait and served
with butter and maple syrup. Are these the
scotch scones" you gave recipe for a few
days ago? J. w. c.
No; the scenes are somewhat larger and
slightly sweetened and are baked in the
oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Want to Get Son Out of Germany

SCRANTON Pa, Feb, 10.--Joseph Tu-
rlno, son of naturalized Italian parents of
this city and student In Germany. wants
TO return to his home. The State De-
partment has been asked to aid him. Tu-
rino's relatives say they have been unable
to send money to him for several months
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

A NUMBER OF letters written by school
n girls from all sections of America re-
questing an effective treatment for black
heads and pimples prompts the writing OF
L L. ri lnln
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Food Value of Milk

= "a Ehifox Of fhe Woman's Page;
"a value tot eix pounds OF spinach. eight eggs
fSs psSa sSss: sssSSasa
4o pounds chicken. four pounds beets. nvs
~ fhird pound wheat doSf. third pound
<oe,s. MRS. l.. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Ike
II
addressed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

a. {e11Ry e ~ xs:sss'. tea Page; 49,. ,,.s..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

4. What can be substituted for pastry flour?
2. Should corned beef, ham, etc., be allowed
20 cool In or out Of the liquor In which they are
boiled?
9. II petroleum catches fire what is the quick
est way to extinxush the flames?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

l. A cloth should be wrapped tightly around
. frozen water pipe before pouring hot water
ever II to fhaw IL out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

2. When packing cloth skirt fold 1t across
instead Of lengthwlse and IL will muss less.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

3. A delicate evening frock will muss very
little IL quantity Of tissue paper is crun,-
pied up and stuffed Into the sleeves. bodice
and other parts OF the gown liable to be
crushed In packing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

4. When one young woman II introduced to
another should the latter rise IL she is seated?
2. What mixture can be applied to the hands
to whiten them?
8. Can the teeth be cleaned too much?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21
When washinoton Was Abused.

In the Morris house on Aug. T., 1873,
Washington signed the Jay treaty with
England. losing thereby most of his
remnant of SUPPORT in the house Of
representatives.. Abuse eliminated ia
the serious suggestion 10 impeach him.
The constitution having for obvious
reasons confined the treaty making
power to the executive and the sen
ate. Washington refused "a grant the
request ot the house Of representatives
for the CORES poudcnce leading up to
the treaty. Tie storm of Indignation
that followed did not spare even his
personal character "A Calm ObserV-
er stated III 1t newspaper that Wash
mgton had stolen S4,IJo.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That No
Hurley Citizen Can Afford to
Ignore.

Danger Signal No. comes from the
kidney seer, tors. Tney will warn YOU
when the kidneys az weak. Well kid
neys excrete a clear, amber fluid Weak
kidneys send out thin, pale and foamy,
or a thick, red. lll-smelling urine, full of
sediment and Irregular of passage.
Danger Slpnal No. comes from the
back. Back pains, duh and heavy, OF
sharp ard acute, suggest weak kidneys
and warn you Of the danger of dropsS.
gravel and brght's disease. In that case
Doan's Kidrey Pits have been endorsed
by thousands. Here is a statement Of Il
nearby res dent:
G. II. Bowers, Fifth St, Washburn.
Wis, says: ii was laid up with kidney
trouble and pam IN my back. didn't
seem to find anything that would help me
anti nsed Doan's Kidney Pills. They
fixed me- up all right and whenever
nave needed a hidpey medicine since,
Dosn's Kidney Pills. has been the one
have used,
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy get Doan
Kidney Pills the same that Mr.. Bowers
uses. Foster lburn Co., Props.
Buffalo N. Y.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NOTES
POWELL

:. +. Brown returned from Wauke-
|gan, H., where he has been for the
past few days.
Mrs. VIM. Sherman was the victim
of paralytie stroke Wednesday, but
is convaieseing quite rapidly.
Mrs. Frel Peterson, of Hurley, was
called here " ednesday, due to the i'll
ness of her mother, Mrs. VIM. Sher-
man.
Or. Crquhart, of Hurley. was call
ed here " ednesday OH business.
Robert and Paul kamke went to
Mercer Saturday returning Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. Art Harper Went to
TomahaWk Lake sunday returning
Monday.
Wilhert l.aFave went to Tomahawk
Lake sunday returning Monday.
Mrs. +. sherman went to Manito-
wish for few hours Wednesday.
Erick Rajala went to Hurley be
tween trains Tuesday.
Mrs. G. l.. Nanderyort is expected
here tomorrow from Enderln, y D..
owing to the Illness of her mother.
Mrs VIM. sherman.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21
The Runaway S
Return
By ETHEL HOLMES

Ned Barriuger ran away from home
when lac was fifteen ana did not com
muuicate with his father during an
absence OF ten years His was case
~ stcpmother The second Mrs. Bar
ringer was one or those women who
when they marry man propose 20
appropriate him aud everything that
belongs To- him To themselves. The only
PERSON. except herself for whom Ger
husband had any affection was his son,
and ON this account she hated the
SON Ned. who was Of rising gener-
alton. concluded to take himself away.
Eut there came Il time when Ned,
having made strike. concluded to 90
back home and see his father Posi-
bly lee might add 10 the old man =
comfort. though lie doubted his ability
II the second Mrs Barrineer were liv-
ing The homccomer reached at 10
O'Clock at night the town where he
had spent the first fifteen years Of his
life.
ON reaching The house he saw lights
within. but heard no sound. lie rang,
bet received no answer lie tried the
front door aud found IL locked. He
walked around the house looking
through the windows. but saw no one.
Standing below the window of what
had been bis own room. lie looked up
.i 30 sgHapn v-ua tb. tratiiS thar he
had so often descended at night and
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21

Vessels often touch bottom IN har-
borS where there IS apparently water
enough To float them with several feet
to spare The government some time
ago made experiments touching this
matter and it's report says that sue
tion makes all vessels squat" and
more So in shallow water than in deep
This suction makes all the way from II
the draft Of the vessel 1t must be
taken into account In dredging har-
bors.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-21

Where is he%''
In "A hospital lie has Just submit
ted to Il dangerous operation. He needs
something to pun him through. I hope
yonr return viii do il.
II viii 60 to him at once
Not tonight. have just left him
sleeping"
Did you just come IN:
Yes; by the front door"
That's how missed sou. Is the
cat still liylngf'
What cat:'
The second Mrs. Barringer"
she died three years ago"
And you are
Your cousin Margaret Curtis"
"Ah. my mothers sister. Aunt Mar
garet child
Yes. When Mrs. Earrinecr died un-
Gle asked mother Il might hot come
and live with him"
Ned approached the girl. put an arm
around her. drew her gently 10 him
aud kissed her.
SO YOU have heen doing" he said.
what should have done taking care
Of farther"
How fortunate thar yon have come
bacb. He has been pining for You fof
years"
How about his wife,"
That is a sal story She WAS hor-
rid to him"
so you think I'd better not try &"
see him tonight
"Ce 'tainly not. and only tomorrow II
the doctor advises II"
We'll, cousin I've had nothing 10
eat since noon think ! y 20 down
10 the sideboard. where mother used
to keep nice things To eat. She kept II
locked to prevent my getting them. but
/ had "A way Of taking ont top draw
er and reaching down through the
/ opening
You don't need to do that now
Come"
Margaret started to Head the way
downstairs. Int ned stepped up bc
side her and insisted on going down
hand in hand. Having turned on the
tights I'm the dining roont Margaret
| brought OUT some substantial refresh
mcnts from the refrigerator and some
| tlclcacics from the Sjdeboard Then
! She sat on the table and \cd pre-
, ceeded to make himself at home a~
4 he had not done since the advent of his
stepmother When he had finished
he lighted cigar and ne and his cou- in