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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
THE MOTHER WHO HAS RAISED
HER BOY TO BE A SOL LDIER"
Little Place in Present Crisis for the Son Who
Is a Craven-Early Examples of
Patriotism

F<yTRANGE indeed are some Of the ar
~ guments used by so-calied pacifsts in
0qfending their position. Discussing the
present situation one woman said. We'll.
you know, / can't thrill. at the sight Of
marching soldiers. only want to weep.
Those who want war seem to forget this
country was not founded for conquest,
(. and when soldiers march away can see
no glory In IL but only bombs exploding,
limbs flying off, eyes gouged out and dead
bodies"
y This young woman had very evidently
not digested The text Of the Presidents
speech, in which he states clearly that
I'VE desire no conquest, no dominion" but
had simply been fed up on pacifist propa-
ganda.
And II she was able to so clearly realize
the horrors Of war could she not as
readily visualize the sinking Of the Lusi.
tania and hundreds Of other boats?
Women who talk in this strain and who
allow their sons to grow up with these
same ideas assume n grave responsibility.
One woman Of whom heard recently, an
Englishwoman. rather than give her only
son to her country, made him flee the
country-a deserter!
In encouraging contrast to this is the
little Engishwoman presiding over an
attractive flower shop in this city who
willingly. but none the less bravely, al.
lowed her only son to join the British
forces the minute he reached the required
age.
There have been splendid and shining
examples of American motherhood in the
great wars in which this country has
engaged beside which the few examples
Of cravenism pale.
There was one Elizabeth Martin. whose
seven sons, genuine types of the
IF. F. w." fought in the Revolution
When she heard the cannon booming at
charleston, while yet fearing for their
safety, she exclaimed, Thank God. they
are children of the Republic.
The figure of Mary Draper, a New
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
IN THE MOMENTS MODES
rNlIE place Of the even

THE place OF the even
i ing wn in the
wardrobe may be liken-
ed to Barrle's definition
OF charm. in that IT Is
The thing that " you
haven't got. not h ing
else does you any good"
The gown illustrated
epltomizes the keynote
of the latest style, for
the richness of mate
rials used In all Of the
new evening WINS
makes them most effec-
tive when the fashion.
able classic simplicity of
line is preserved. The
compelling beauty of
this gown Is due to an
exquisite adjustment Of
the two tones employed
in its color scheme. such
rs two shades of ORCHID,
two shades of rose tthe
pale blush tint and the
deeper golden rose
dawn, two shades of
ethereal cloud gray,
plcntifully covered in
the lower. dceper-toned
portion of the skirt with
scintillating sequins.
Chiffon and similar ma
terials are used, and
the favored sleeveless
effect Is n feature.
1t must not be i'm
agined. however, that
pretty evening WINS
are m erely for the
heavy purse. Any girl
or young matron will
tell you what an ador-
able dancing frock this
same style will make.
reproduced In those
sheer, often filmy cotton
fabrics, delicate in color.
but durable for Tubing.
with the skirt having
an embroidered section
in lieu of the sequin-
covered and with the
bodice beautitied with
ornamentation to har-
monize.
Beige and ocher-col-
ored spring and summer
Z a rics are plentiful,
and the preference for
them is not hard to
discover. for they COM
bine harmoniously with
all the pastel colors al
lotted to daintiness and
romance, Bear in mind,
when making or select
ing your next evening
gown, that the summer
silhouette will he soft
and flowing. since the
+ a b brics for warm
weather wear are not to
be made into the mar
row or barrel-skirted ef-
feet. The mummy
skirt is featured in
many frocks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
To Clean Blankets

70 the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--what is the best way to wash
(1mmerf Also II there any way OF restoring
ss coiSs sSsn In on, green cloth dTes' which has
K Put two large tablespoonfuls Of borax
and pint of soft soap into tub of cold
Water; when dissolved put in the blankets
.qpd let them remain overnight In the
u10rning rub them. drain them, rinse thor
cughly In two waters and hang them up
- dry Do not wiring them. rub soap on
them or use hot water in washing.
n ChIoroform will sometimes restore color
which has been taken out by an acid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Rustic Gallantry

Dear Madam was out walking with a swell
girl last week and she took me though a private
CHARACTERIZATION drives and all that ''sepa IN
stun stun AS we walked along there was a pocket
pook IN me road Now ! saw IT FIRST but any
was no public road and anyhow because i
guessed II was empty let her pick IL up, Rut
II wasn't empty. IL had so. SO in 1t. My lady
Iriend asked me to carry IL In my pocket and
had TO give II up. W.
Now what want to know Is this. Suppose
! had picked II up. Should I have given INV
iady friend all OF II Just half ga S9) or would
Y have been enough !: had just bought her an
Ice cream soda. What do you think she would
have expectedr I'd like to know bee ause ma yhs
might hnd another some time. ANXIOUS.
Yours is entirely too generous a nature
! feel sure the young lady would be over
whelmed by five cents worth Of gumdrops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
CITY GARDENS PLANNEn
TO LOWER FOOD PRJCps

Vegetable gardens for dwellers in -
ment districts is the latest move or :,
part Of the city to reduce the high co,,
living. Seeds for onions, lettuce. ,u,~,
radishes. corn peas beans and parsley s.'
being distributed by Arthur e. Bucb,s,'
chief of the division of Tenement uo,''
Inspection. 'uss
The plan is to utilize every foot Of ,v.,
able space In cluttered backyards ana .r' il'
ways in congestcd sections and the ai,ey-
are under the supervision of Miss ANs
Haines and Miss Nancy Babb. ci,n anna ma
spectors. The young women are p,,,, nn'
weekly visits TO gardens already est,h,,s,Ins
to advise women and children "farmors n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

Englander, also looms up. She not only
hurried her husband off at the first call
but bound knapsack to the back of her
sixteen-year-old son and bade him god
speed. Later, it is said. she melted down
her precious pewterware to make bullets.
When the son of another stout.hearted
woman declared he had no rifle and could
not volunteer she replied. You will find
plenty of spare weapons on the field of
battle"
Coming down to a later period the Civn
War, Il typical story concerns the Ten.
nessee woman whose five sons fought for
the Confederacy. When news of the death
of one of them came she only replied my
Billy will be old enough next spring to
take his place"
Tales like these cannot help but thrill
those who hear them. And at time like
this one can't hear too many.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Decorations for House Wedding

Dear Madam-Wil you kindly suggest deco
ratlons for a house wedding? We have two
way way between the two larger rooms. The bride
place and Will stand there to receive their
friends. JEANNE.
AT home wedding you will need as
much room as possible, so / would not place
many decorations about the room Bank the
mantelpiece of the fireplace with ferns and
place tall palm on either side; mingle
Easter lilies, white roses and carnations
In vases through the ferns. Fill each COR
ner in the tive large rooms with a tall palm
with lilies and ferns about the base. If
you want more elaborate decorations, twine
smilax around the upper part of the wall.
IL can be attached with pushpins. The
banisters might be twined with smilax and
a bouquet of lilies also. but these decoia-
tions are expensive and unnecessary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Dressing Up" Eggs for Easter

70 The Editor oT W0mdn's PdOe
Dear Madam-I thought you might like to
know of the way my daughter decorated some
eggs for an Easter party last year. She boiled
them hard, and then painted faces on them
with India ink and water colors A "Foxv
Grandpa" for instance, had round blue eyes and
= jolly smile and little tufts of absorbent cotton
pasted on formed his whiskers and hair Then
dude was painted. monocle and all his mus
tache was manufactured out of bristles from
q small paint brush, There was a Chinaman
With queue. Tommy Atkins" a baby and
4ther characters. Little stands Of white paste
board were made to represent collars.
MRS. N. r.
This is a very clever suggestion. Mrs. q.
Many thanks,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
The Miracle of Health
from the basement, cellar
Buttermilk

of-doors and not from the basement. cellar
or front hall.
Buttermilk
why is buttcrmilk more wholesome than milk?
c. IT. 'R.
Buttermilk is more wholesome than or
dinary milk for the reason that 1t Is al
ready curdled a1i the curds taken In the
stomach are bcJken into minute particles,
whereas ordinary milk is taken in the
stomach and I: forms large, hard curds
which often cscspe digestion. The acid
forming bacteria OF buttermilk combat the
growth of putrefactive and poison-forming
bacteria i'm the colon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Thick Lips-Uneven Teeth

70 He EdIfor oJ WomdN's Page:
Dear Madam--Is there any way IN in,rov.
the appearance OF my mouthf My IIps are yery
thick and often cracked and bleeding and my
teeth overlap each other. Can they he straight
enedf am nineteen years cid. JENNIE 4.
You should be careful not to bite your
lips II they are dry little cold cream
or camphor ice will prevent them from
cracking when going into the wind Your
teeth can b. styaightened. Go see your
6opftst 4he process .is long one some
~ AZ fo<per expensive, but we'll worth
sheuld y eo}reetsd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Left Her i'm Movies

To the Editor OF Woman's Page
Dear 'Madam-Give me your opinion Of
fellow am slightly acquainted with. who told
me ne Loved me and limited marriage. While.
attending play he wanted to hold hands. but
he got angry and nirted with a girl and whan
this sri left my, friend went after her and
left me alone. He wanted me to 70 into n
saloon, but I don't go into such places How
shall treat him when see hml MARY r.
Treat him very coolly. The man is
scarcely worth your consideration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Improving Tea

The peel of a lemon or n, oro,,
thoroughly and placed in tho tea .,'. ", ,c''
VIII greatly improve the taste and arau?o uy,
of the tea an" aroma
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Furnace Heat

Is furnace heat wholesome? G. w. 7.
Yes. if the furnace is good one, and
does not leak. smoke or gas. The air may
be too dry There should be a large water
pan in the furnace and this should be kept
supplied with water. Care should be taken
to bring fresh air to the furnace from out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Fruit Baskets

b ths Editor OF Womon's Pags
De&r Nadam--Plsase tell me how to make
W baskets. EDNA l..
1U< oranges In half. leaving wide strip
= the upper half OF the rind attached to
IoWer to form the handle. Then empty
@Ower cup entirely and place 1t on tho
Cut the orange pulp into bits mix
erystallissd cherries. nuts, -marron
sugar. Thsn hll the baskets and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

:. !. simple white frock Of null, French mus
lin or embroidered linen Is suitable for wear
st an evening wedding by a little girl
:. Inc inside envelopes Of wedding announce
ments should have the name OF the person TO
whom IL is sent, without the address.
g. cleaning liaud for the nails il made OF
one dram tartaric acid. one dram tineture of
myrrh. two drains cologne water. three ounces
water. Dissolve the acid In the water; mix the
tincture OF myrrh and cologne and add the acid
solution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
INQUIRIES

I. What IL the hest inner covering for porch
Dushions?
81 :. What can be substituted for down
Sosthers as stufing for sofa pillows?
.. OF what does club sandwich consist, and
X Dow was IL originated?
q ANSWERS TO VEST
1. II lemon IL placed In hot water before II
ls squeezed every drop Of Juice can be extracted
frsm 1t.
.. hot water bag which leaks be utilized
in an emergency by filling IL with hot salt. bran
- meal. instead of water.
3. scratch on wallpaper can he made
scarcely visible BY molsteninE q scrap Of the
paper which has been saved. carefully scrapinx
~ the colorinE with . knife and applying to
The spot ....
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

~ 81 Wom0s's AnGs
ze%1F F'~ .'s s''s'r Sc. issss.tr,l' Y pre-,
reo<er ~ small oysters. get blue
~ ~ uors certain to- be pre-
Qerrona. Keep thsm OK.
= eauce of twe table,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
Water

How much water is required daily? L. NJ. r.
The amount of liquid required by the body
daily is sufficient to balance the loss
through the skin kidneys, lungs and other
eXcretory organs This has been shown
to be about two and one-half quarts the
amount depending much upon the tempera-
ture of the air and the amount of work
done. Part Of this water is derived from
the food
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE


"s signed 'nh the name Of the
sentiment oppressed An
es JoHomS THE WOMANS EXCMANGE cdaer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

THE GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX

ar,sq kt,oHg i PSs "a @onS S'e %
Jo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

l. AZ what age may n boy begin to wear a
full dress suit?
x should young man have the prefix "Mr."
engraved on his cards?
3. How can hair which Is too fluffy he trained
In place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-06

What is the best means of controlling an abb
normal appetite? i. III.
Thorough mastication of the food In
such cases il is we'll to take little food
half an hour before the meal This has
tendency to lessen the appetite. Eat little
a half hour before meals. Eat much bulky
food at the beginning of meal, such as
lettuce spinach, turnip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
COURT IS ADJOURNED
UNTIL NEXT FRIDAY

Judge W T. Church adjourned cir
cult court this morning until next Fri
day morning at which time he will re-
turn from Aledo for a few days 1t is
expected that Judge F. =. Ramsay
may come here the following week to
close mp the business for the term
There are still q number of import
ant matters awaiting disposition at
this term, including the fling of the
findings of aster-in-Chancery J. L.
Haas In the jail Injunction case and
the quo warranto proceedings direct
ed against Otto SaidEtz. seeking to
question the validity of the license un-
der which he operates his border
saloon. The writ is returnabIe Mon
day but the matter cannot be taken
up until the courts return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
WORKERS FOR RED
CROSS SOON TO BE
IN NEW QUARTERS

The surgical dressings department
of the Rock Island chapter Of the
American Red Cross society il pro-
crossing well with the work Of pre-
pairing for their use the commodious
quarters in the state Bank building
formerly occupied by the public IL
brary
II is the intention about July I. 10
use ali Of this space for the constant
ly and rapidly increasing class oE VOL
unteer workers who up TO this time
have made large amount of hospital
supplies, knitted goods and comfort
kits
The committee in charge Of this
work is in need Of glass 5uciosed cabi-
nets or book cases which are in good
condition, and suitable storage chests
such as shirt waist boxes. ETC. in
which the materials or unfinished sup
plies may be stored. # there be any
of this equipment which the owners
are willing TO give or loan to the local
chapter they viii confer favor bE
communicating with the Red Cross
rooms in the Robinson building. teIe-
phone r.. I. 1898. Articles viii be sent
for # suitable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
COCCORO'S BAND TO
PLAY AT THE TOWER

Opening tomorrow. for one week.
the management 81 the Watch Tower
has booked CocC0ro's band, one of the
best attractions i'll the band line that
has ever played here
Aristide CocCoro. famous as q lead
ar. began his career in italy. At the
age Of years he was attending the
Milan conservatory. graduating at the
age Of 10 1t was then that he organ
lied his own band and toured Europe
and played with great success before
all the nobility of Europe Later he
came 10 America, and was then chosen
to lead the Interstate opera orchestra
of 80 pieces But Coccoro was not
satisfied. Being q bandmaster. he or
gained a. large band and toured the
world His success was tremendous
He is now GA tour of the larger parks
throughout the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
ROCK ISLAND MAN
IS FIRST TO JOIN
NEW MARINE BAND

James z. Hayes, aged p years Of
Rock Island. was the first man 10 be
examined IN Chicago for the marine
corps band. which Is being organized
TO accompany the marines who 90 To
France. MI HAYES. Who is an e1-
pert on the aa1oph0ne, enlisted at the
local marine recruiting station p week
ago.
The following announcement con
corning the band was issued al the
marine recruiting station here today
Walter r Smith Of Washington,
second leader Of the marine corps
band with q rank Of sergeant major.
the highest non-commissi0ued rank IN
the marine corps, arrived in Chicago
a few days ago and started al once To
examine musicians tentatively ac-
eeptad bv Major Bracket
"AtI band musicians accepted for
service must pass the same physical
and mental test necessary of first line
Drivates and In addition must prove to
Sergeant Smith that they can play
The marine band is the presidents
own and IL holds the post Of honor In
inaugural music and takes precedence
over other military harmony units
enty-eight men are wanted.
They are being accepted with the VIZ
derstandinr that they are I'd go to
foreign duty. and that may be taken
10 mean that they viii 60 To France
with early cousigHmRnts OF troops.
They are to he sent. as soon 50 en-
rolled 10 the new marine training post
al Quantico. Va. on the Potomac. This
new camp Is said ID be one where the
marines who are 20 GO to France viii.
be trained. TX will accommodate
10000 men More than one thousand
are there now. all veterans under VET
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
G.t+YnTofC
Il 3 - Il 80 B..

Buy q home Of Reidy Bros.
For express cali William Trefz.
T-f-City Towel Supply company.
R. / Clean Towel Service: phone
n l. 2438.
RoseufeId Bros. Plumbers. 22t1
Fourth avenue. Phone r. ]. $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
| TWICE TOLD TALE
Che If Interest to Our Readers.

##H Hf interest 10 oar RENDERS
Good news bears repeating. and
when Is confirmed after long
lapse "a time even is We hesitated 10
believe # al hrst hearing. we feel se-
glra .E accepting IFS truth nov. The
following experience Of Rock Is
land woman is confirmed after five
5-z F Preacher. 214 thirteenth
s-raae saws III had dizzy nervous
spells and my hack and head ached.
Nights was restless and mornings
te-- miserable. ana when ! stopped 4
c1IE5G- srrstGLteu up. kept get
L-aE worse uutl / began using Doan
kidney Pills They made me stronger
ana 7ee-er.~ Statement given May It,
COLDS CAUSE TROUBLE.
Oh May T. 1912 Airs. Preacher said.
have every bit as much faith in
1oaGs kidney Pills now as when I
endorsed them before. Sometimes
When 7 have caught cold 7 have no
-e7a slight return Of the trouble
o4t Deans Kidney Pills have never
lAl-aa Cd give me prompt relief
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
s.mp.E ask for a kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney PiUs-the same that
Mrs Preacher has twice publicly rec
onneuded. Foster Milburn c., Mfgrs,
b11alo, n Y,-(AdY)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-23
TWO SPFEnFRs FryFn-

Two more speeders were fined in
Rock Island police court today. ". ".
Depman, Moline. and George Brown
Of This city. Each paid IS and costs
They were arrested by Motorcycle Cor
Shannon last night
The Washington herald., 1917-01-16
SHOE PRICES ARE SOAR
ING! COME HERE TODAY
AND BUY AS MANY
PAIRS AS YOU CAN

Two-tone Button Broken-front Panel Pat
terms, broken sizes only. Gun-metal Lace, high
cut. high heel. sizes, 3J1 to only. Tan Calf
Lace. La France. Cuban heel; Tan Calf Lace,
low and high heel. buck top; African Brown
Kid Lace, high leather heel; La France
Bronze Kid, with champagne top; Mat Kid
Lace, hish-cut spool heel; all sizes.
.White-top Lace. with Black Kid vamp,
covered heel; White-top Brown Kid Lace;
Battleship All-sray Kid Lace. high heel; Dark
Calf Lace, English with wing tip: also with
buck top, low heel; La France AII-Gray Kid
Lace and Gray with Suede or Buck top; Tan
Calf with white Kid top. also Black and Gray
and with collar top.
Mary Stuart Patent Cloth-top Button
Half Heel. ~ to 81; Mary Stuart Patent
Cloth-top Button Spool Heel. size ~ to 7.
c to E widths; Patent Button Kid-top Spool
Heel, size ~ to 7; Radcliffe Patent, with
Kid and CIoth-top Button. to 7; Light Gray
Kid Button Hish-cut. pearl buttons Broken
sizes only. Caribbean and Mary Stuart Gun
Metal (broken sizes only).
The Washington herald., 1917-01-16
DISTRICT PROHIBITION
OPPOSED BY CITIZENS
East Washington Association Goes on
Record Against Capital Lid.

The East Washington Citizens Asso-
citation went on record last night against
prohibition for the District
The resolution declared the association
did not favor the bill providing prohibi-
ton. without providing in the bill itself
a substitute source of revenue for that
lost by the adoption of the bill, and
referendum of the subject to the resi-
dents of the District of Columbia"
Several members suggested that in
case OF prohibition and loss Of revenue
S14.0o0000 worth of untaxed property
churches. charitable institutions, schools
and legations-could be taxed.
The association received notice from
the District Commissioners that they
were seriously considering designating
certain streets in the District as resi-
dence streets and others as business
streets, and that they expected to hold
a public meeting soon for the discussion
of this question.
The association went on record In ia
vor of the conversion of reclaimed land
on the Anacostia River from Poplar
Point to Shepherds into a park, upon the
termination OF the existing lease, and
that it deprecated the use OF this land
for agricultural purposes or any part of
it to be included in the grounds Of ST.
Elizabeth's Hospital
The Chamberlain BILL pending in the
Senate. allowing suffrage to residents of
the District. was approved.