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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

Take M your cross in the activities
OF the Rod Cross.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

Michael Romunotr. founder OF the
ruling line Ia which tho recently
deposed car belonged, came to the
throne In 1918,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

Liberty bonds will make acceptable
presents for June brides.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

The farmer has as much use for IN
hobo as the bee hive has for .drpncs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

When the country calls. tho boys are
right there"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

The back yard garden IS rounding |
in great shape these days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

Uncle Sam now has n f1ne hand |
draw from in the game Of war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

West Virginia made 4 proud record
in the selcctive draft test
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

The 1917 "Copperhcads" were fang
less.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07

"Mcrrily we roll along. roll along"
is the song OF the good government
steam roller.
The registration oc the selcctivc
draf; WAS moro than n success--i; was
triumph.
Take M your cross in the activities
Of the Rcd Cross.
When the country calls. tho boys are
: right there"
The farmer has as much use for the
hobo as the bee hive has for .droncs.
Uncle Sam now has flne hand to
draw from in the game Of war.
The back yard garden IS rounding 10
in great shape these days.
Liberty bonds will make acceptable
presents for jane brides.
West Virginia made 4 proud record
in the sclcc,ive draft test.
The 1917 "Copperhcads" were fang
less.
Tho lied Cross ls the salvage Of va:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-07
TEE OLD BUHT1ra BANNER.

Tho led Cross ls the salvage Of "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
To a Very Young Gentle
man

Ny child, what painful vistas are before
you
What years of youthful ills and pangs
and bumps
Indignities from aunts who ''just adore
you.
And chickenpox and measles. Group
and mumps
( don't wish 10 dsmay you--it's not
fair to,
Promoted now from bassinet to crib
But, o, my babe, what troubles flesh Is
heir to
Since God first made so free with
Adams rib
Laboriously you will proceed with teeth
ing
When teeth are here, youll meet the
dentists chair;
They'll teach you ways of walking, eat
ing, breathing,
That stoves are hot, and how TO brush
your hair.
And so, my poor, undaunted little strip
ling,
BY bruises, tears and trousers you
viii grow
And borrowing leaf from Mr. Kipling
I'll wish you luck, and moralize
you so:
II you can think up seven thousand
methods
of giving cooks and parents heart
disease:
Can rife pantry shelves and then give
death odds
By water. fire and falling out of trees !;
II you can All your every boyish minute
with sixty seconds worth of mischief
done.
Yours Is the house and everything thst's
In II.
And, which is more. you'll be your
fathers son.
--christopher Morley. In the January
Century.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
He Was Snubbcd

To the Editor ot Womar's Pagr.
Dear Madam Kindly oulige and publish
ike to have your yS'n opini0n iioump Ss Ss would
mother invited me TO attend q miscellanco
snsir sirai given IN honor Of her daughter. ;
place the following Sunday hHa' w% %as dnvs 50 nEe
the affair or the day OF the affair. with the
intention OF presenting gift with four other
to buy her something worth While. NOW The
minute | came in the house they showed me
up; They knocked me as though they did
presented gift. in other words. paid for my
share OF the entertainment. i will ap-
your opinion Of the, affair, Kindly tell me
" was justified IN being present? q. e..
Was the affair birthday party or 4
shower for an engaged girl? This
Is the only reason | think of for your
giving a present at all, and even then it
is not at all necessary for guests who
go to birthday parties to give presents
II man is invited to a party he is GER
tainly justified in going to IT, The laws
of hospitality do not require that he pay
his way by giving presents. It was not
bad idea for the boys to put their
money together to give the. girl some
thing worth while. / suppose no one
told the mother that but as long as it
was to be given il would have been bet
ter to present the gift at the time Of the
party, IL this was impossible you might
have mentioned the fact TO the mother
that the boys were getting a little sur
prise ready for her daughter. But the
fact that you did not do this should GER
tainly not justify Knocking" A hostess
Is never rude to her guests. whatever he
her secret thoughts about them. Per-
haps you only imagined the snubbng.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

"A book which perhaps means little
To MS here at home may mean an hours
surcease from pain to wounded hero
in hospital it may mean days res
pite from care to the man who Is home
sick and weary"
II is impossible TO cxaggcrate this
demand for books on behalf Of Amer-
can troops.
And remember II is not only the fight
ing men who want books There are
lots of Americans over here who are
doing as valuable work as the fighters In
the field.
have had chat with W. 4. Buell., of
Princeton University. who came over in
the spring with DIR, Sherwood Eddy. to
work in American camps in Great
Britain, Mr.. Buell. has spent months
upon months In the most desolate part
of the far north--wherc the natives talk
in Gaelic, IL there be any natives at all
amid such loneliness working from
morning to night. and sometimes from
night to morning, too, among $50 Amer
lean unmberman, acting as their guide,
philosopher and friend. and under
going incidentally a great many hard
ships and great deal of hard work.
THE men worked IN ten units OF
thirty-five each" said Mr. Buell., STRUNG
over a distance of fifteen miles. The
Y. NJ. g. 4. was their only place of
recreation. I tried to have all sorts Of
amusements for them. I had no helper
at all. SO the matter wasn't altogether
easy. Each week ! received new films
from the Pathe Company for my Patho-
scope. and ! set the phonograph TO so
with it as an orchestra.
THE men were very keen over those
pictures. You can't imagine the lone
lness of their surroundings during the
day. For months we didn't see soul
beyond ourselves.
I'VE had sing-songs every Saturday
night, at which / played the piano and
led. American magazines and papers
had sent over from New England. They
were immensely appreciated. The men
would come miles upon miles just for
a glance at the old home papers.
Il have never seen SO much reading
and writing done in the wilds in my
life as in that Y. NJ. G. A. Books are
wanted all the time-pot only light
stuff but the classics, too.
Remember that in the winter-time up
there it gets dark about three in the
afternoon. My lumbermen had very
short days work In winter. They
crowded into the V. NJ. G. Also of
them-fairly clamoring for books"
Americans will understand, then, that
to every man engaged in war work,
whether in Great Britain or France or
any parts of the fighting zone. books
are the great necessity and the great
gcdsend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Diet for Stomach Ulcer

ULCER OF the stomach is a much
~ more common disease than is gem
erally supposed. Many attacks of pain
which have been called neuralgia Of the
stomach are without doubt due to ulcer
The ulcer may be very small in size. not
ameter. or it may extend until II becomes
as large as the palm of the hand.
Superficial ulcers give rise to severe
pain, which becomes worse when the
stomach is empty.
Tho symptoms Of liberation arc the
pain in the stomach and in the spine
opposite. which are increased by food
especially hot drinks and sugar. tender.
ness Of the abdomen, particularly over
the stomach a violent beating or pull.
ing the tongue is ridged and furred,
and there is often great thirst, consti.
patton and vomiting of blood.
Very often surgical treatment Is ncCcs-
sary in case of stomach ulcer but many
eases Gan he permanently cured without
operation Careful dieting and hygienic
measures that build up the health tsuch
as oren.air treatment daily cold bath
ing massage aud oil rubsD should he ON.
plUycd.
Mild cases Of simple ulcer may gen.
orally he cured by giving the stomach a
more or less prolonged rest by abstain.
ing from food. Nutritive Cncmas for a
week or so will keep the patient well
nourshcd. IT may not be necessary 10
fast 40 long after two or three days
small quantities of food may be taken.
Tho patient should remain in bed and
may he fed every two hours with Cruel
prepared from rico. barley. oatmeal, rice
flakes. matted milk or matted nuts, Tho
Cruel should he Of the consistency Of
thick cream: IL should contain no salt
aud should be given cold
After the first two days the amount
may he increased a Tablespoonful day.
until six tablespoonfuls are given every
two hours Tho periods should then he
heightened to three hours. and the
amount increased to -four or five ounces.
After six or eight days. such foods as
potato and other vegetable purces may
he added. and also purccs of sweet fruits
boiled rice and buttcrmilk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Menu for Holiday Party

~ the Editor OF Woman Page:
F Dear Madam--Kindiy suggest what TO
Gorye At Boston dinner 90 ocloclD.
uokAing Elaborate, and what rovelty to have
1or randy some trihe TO eat while playing
Gofda later Ia the evening? 1nclosed plea 30
.Eud addressed stamped envelope for answer +.
I9enk you very much. ] have been helped
6H1oy your Today's Queries. Have learned
Nany. things from II. Also keep file In
fEF- x CONSTANT READER.
N by Boston dinner you mean what ]
Mink you mean here Is an appropriate
Hanu: First. oysters on half SHE'LL served
Nth tomato cocktail sauce or cream of
&orn SOUP second. hot baked ham.
9ted with vinegar and little mo-
36Gos lserve with this regular old
IS&kloned Boston beans and baked sweet
~ 9hite potatoes and coleslaw): third
1G1Ive, salad with French dressing
&0flh, pumpkin pie. coffee.
Water in the evening serve nuts and
t6oIste mints or coffee and cake or
~ and doughnuts.
f WuTther Information has been sent
1851 nm 80 glad the department has been
e MbIp TO you. Keeping stray bits of in
iation I'm alphabetical form Is very
4flcaI plan. as. of course. information
66es TO be valuable when you can't lay
&(Ik hand on it."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Dramatic Clubs

To the Editor Of Wonaa's Page:
Dear Nadam--Please publish la your
woman's column as carly as posi- BILE the sd
dress OF one OF Two dramatic clubs in
which two young girls could become mem
bers at a small cost Miss r. II.
There are dramatic clubs connected
with many Of the churches in the city,
and none of the dues In these are high.
Also other ASSOCIATIONS In the city. such
as the Young Homen's Christian Assoc
citation. give entertainments from time to
time such as would give opportunity for
doing dramatic work. Aside from the
Plays and Players. which Is a club re-
auiring high dramatic ability and more
or less experience. I know OF none that
is not affiliated with some church or
school. Why not get In touch with the
y. w. 4. AZ The main branch Is at
Eighteenth and Arch streets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Trolley Route to Cuisine Lake

TO fN' EHIfOF OF WO0IuH PUOc.
Dear Madam-As a stranger in this city,
I would be pleased II you let me know now
to get to Cuisine Lake. In Falrmount Park.
ohlige. T.. s.
Walk east on Arch street to Thir-
teenth street. which is one square east OF
Broad street. Take any car on Thir-
teenth street and get an exchange. Get
off at Ridge avenue and take car No. 81
on Ridge avenue. Take the car on the
northeast corner, This will take you di-
rectly to Cuisine Lake. The conductor
will tell you when to get out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

is there morc than one form of cHtarrh >
can chronic case he cured or Will The
disease shorten lfcr FRED r.
Nasal catarrh Is virtually always cur
able If treatment by a good spcciaIlst
can be secured. The disease is usually
perpctuated by infections of the cavities
contiguous to the nasal cavity and com.
lnuniCating cause" When these condi
tions are corrected and with improve
ment of the general health. and espc
c'ally the establishment of active bowel
habits. the disease usually soon dlsap
pears
ttopyrighto
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

TIiE sooner women begin to realize
l. that wheatless days and mcatless
days in crcrU American home is not
idle talk. that much more apt will our
country he TO win the war Every
woman has perhaps at some time dis
covered she Is spending too much of
her table allowance in one week to
make il last month. America has
discovered her people were eating too
much meat, wheat and fats to make
them last as long as they must Lass.
If food will win The war. lack of it
is apt to lose it. II is better to OBJ
serve Americas food regulations now
than Germany's later on,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
From a Young Housewife

A9ttor oJ woman foDt.
u Madam-We are all trying To be
q. Il seems. these days. aud 50 I would
n tell how much more Of success Of
|nG15>eper ] am since / have begun to
~ expense account. I allow a certain
M Tor meat each week and for the other
~ parts Of the weeks meals. When
/5un1 out was how extravasant ] had
Nh. In the meat. But the pext week.
tpsk where my extravagarce lay, |
= 10 cut down In that onr line. I
-1mf Il wasn't humanity possible for me
20 much money Or meat and keep
~ ~ aIlowauce. 80 ] decided to buy
0nts Of meat Or not use SO much
have other cheaper things instead.
have only stumbled on the dis
@hok thcusands Of others have made.
- only my second year at house
Porhape old eIpertsnced house
~ oe rignt my little s.sses.ion and
yin hs,p ether sf1s who ,,, were
- nbout n. tMrs) NJ.
80 that some housewives have
1&to this important business Of
&oqaoshol6 expense account.
1ah1n moro than two years
20 tventy years Tor soma Of
u1>Inr@ Gome never do II At
<u1rlo wko have been pre-
> >1@|rlHGeptng may be able
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

Is highly laxative. This is the way:
haNe the water boiling. stir IN the oat-
meal qu ckly. continue stirring until 1t
sets and serve at once. The time
should not he more than five or six min
uteS' You imagine tho porridgc will
taste raw, but II will not. Some Of the
oatmeal Is not fully cooked aud this has
an excellent effect upon the bowels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Purple Figs

+. ~ Editor Of WoBian's Puoe:
Iii Madam--Do you know where purple
II and matted sugar can be bought in
lodelphia' j. g.
- far as / can learn II is not pos
|hke to obtain purple or fresh figs at this
40 Of the year. Many OF the fruit
|Sfos were carrying them little earlier
the season. but the season is about
~ The figs must be handled quickly
1he merchants, as they are apt to
10 no stock Is carried over Matted
can be bought In the large drug
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

Some OF us must think Hoover went
in for christening the days Of the week
because lie had fanciful disposition.
"Oh, here's another new kind of a
day" says Mrs. Il. as she opens the
evening paper. Hoover says W. can't
have pork this time What won't that
man think up next
And the fact that tho announcement
of porkless days represents the calcu
lations of ono of the greatest business
minds in the country docs not enter
into Mrs. rs reasoning. Iu fact, she
doesn't reason, and so she cats what
she pleascs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Perfect Pastry

Mix aud sift two cupfuls of flour with
one-half teaspoonful OF salt. Work two
tablespoonfuls Of lard into the four
with tips of fingers or two forks. Wheh
the mixture looks like meal. with a
knife stir IN enough ice water TO make a
dough. Knead slightly, cover, and set
aside for five minutes. Pat with roll
ing pin. roll into thin sheet and dot four
tab!espoonfuls Of butterinc in very small
bits over this thin sheet of dough. Fold
so as to make three layers. Pat, roll
and fold again chill five minutes and
prepare to bake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
NaricOse Veins

Please prescribe treatment for yaricose
VEINS NJ T.. B
Bathc IN cold water twice daily and
apply an elastic bandagc. or n cotton
hanuol bandaEe, cut on the bias about
TWO and onc-hhlf inches i'm width.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
The Next Year

No backward ganccs shall hinder or
appall me-
\ new life Is begun.
And better hopes and better motives
call me
Than those the past has won.
Lillian Knapp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

II WE do not come TO this conclu
nion about the disregard OF food
naving rules, we como to one that
Weuid be amusing IL the subject mat.
~ wasn't. vitality serious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANG

mntcd 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

<{s}1. A rUiling pin Of glass In which Ice is
- be3nss pastry to that degree Of coldness
sS&1sh h Essential to lshtness Of crust.
-. n . sti6 pad made OF n folded tea
lo~ul 10 inserted In n sleeve where II II too
m4Gfow for The iron 10 reach. the difficulty OF
311peGlng satisfactorily will he solved. The
Glpeve can then be ironed on both sides
Vl1Asut fear Of wrinkles.
l = A pair Of storm bIoomers made OF an
~ fsineoat will keep the little girls un-
rearnents perfectly dry when she is play
- n the snow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
TOnlOrrOIU's War Menu

BREAKFAST
Fnrkless Day
Baked PrUncs
Creamed Fish cleft oVcr)
Whole Wheat Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Eggs with Cheese and Spaghetti
Sptced Pears Cookies
DINNER
Cream of Split Pea Soup
Rib Ends of Beef
With Onion and chopped Sweet Pepper
Mashed Potatoes
Apples Stuffer with 'Mincemeat
EGGS WITH CHEESE AND
SPAGHETTI
Melt two and II hllf tablespoonfuls Of
butter and blend with it four table,
spConfuls of flour. Add two cupfuls of
hot milk, gradually stirring until
smooth. Then add a half teaspoonful
of salt, quarter teaspoouful of paprika.
"A teaspoonful of meat sauce favoring,
one-half teaspoonful of onion juice and
one-half cupfuls of cheese. finely cut,
stir until the cheese mets. TO this
add one cupful of spaghetti and sliced
hard-boiled eggs. one egg for each per-
son should he used. cook for two
minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

I. Florence nightingale was u famous Eng
Iish woman phiianthroplst who distinguished
herself during the Crimean War. As head
Of the band of NURSES that went TO Cr;mca
she became superint endcnt Of all the hospi-
tals on the BospOrus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
Xmas Thank You Note

The easiest time to write thank YOU
notes for christmas presents g. im,ue-
diatclN after christmas Tho longer one
ncglccts this little courtesy the harder
II Is to- find time for It. There e. no law
of etiquette which says wait n little
while before acknowledging the gift"
The most perfect good form in this case
Is 10 answer as soon as ever IT is pos
Sihlc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
)RT IN SAVING FOOD SUPPLIES: GENERAL FAILU
GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX

Of o flor
fno"f ors rho hcloS
BY JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG NJ. D., Ill. ID.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. How have domestic servants in Eng
land responded to the call Of the Tavern
ment for munition workers?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
ERDAY'S INQUIRIES

3. Are elaborate gifts presented On tn,
occasion Of a womans second marriage?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

><M~<l& 1E1EiR inoi1cS W men we Sll
town and reason out why food.
1tlng stops when II gets as far as the
~ Of the private dwelling We come
- very unpleasant conclusion. Pa
1o1lgm fiourishes only when our
.hbor Is around TO watch 1t grow
e!hds unwarranted y,Soesn't it,.
#4cs true we knit I'm the fastncsses
q our own homes. but there's always
&Ao JOY OF turning In the finished gar.
snent
IS It's true we join the Red Cross and
1py Liberty Bonds; but these are
things money can buy. We would be
1nhemed TO say we had done neither
md there is certain amount of
olamour about doing both.
q Money cannot buy our share in food
19vihg, though. And there is no
11Amour about feeding man crcamed
6odnsh when his mouth is set fer roast
/ heef. There is no glamour about get
ing up earlier ON wheatless days in
pfder to make corn mullins. And it
neefhs as though no one ever knows
,Whsther you do 1t or not.
Women in their homes are not food
savers 1t does look. doesn't it. as
thoush an all-seeing eye were ncccs-
oery for the growth of patriotism?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28
AGE WOMAN IN HER HOME
IGNORES FOOD CONSERVATION
less and Wheatless Days Are Fancy
rms in the Privacy of Some Kitchen
<Walls-Is Patriotism Public Affair?

kRLY nine months have passed
nee America went to war, and in
Nine the American people have
oxhprted by every known brand
Ehortation 10 save food The time
~ results has come.
r. hooking for results Washington
1oond out this; That the public
II places such as hotels, restau-
etS. are saving food; they are
wins meatless and wheatless days
1ousIy; but that as a whole women
<heir homes are doing very little to
|p make their country's supplies
IA out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

af4. How can things on the gas stove he
,hnot warm for greater length of time
1noa when they are Just placed over the
49, net?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

.. Japanese wcmen are keeping up with
the woman movement" by taking M mcn's
work. More than iGO0 of them are said to
he employed by the Imperial Railway Bureau
OF Japan. Many OF them are serving as
chaureurs and in other equally masculine
capacities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

2. What smart close hat has lately 'om'
TO our country from Paris
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

3. The only part Of the expenses Of u
church wedding paid by the BRIDEGROOM is
the fee TO the priest or minister. He, how
ever. presents flowers to the bride and
bridesmaids.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

The ~chOol Yell" the next Patsy Kildare
adventure: will appear In tO.norrow's Eve
ming Public Ledger
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-28

1. What IL the proper place to have table
o1nea moncsrammed?