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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

r TALwAYS seem fated to say the WRONG
J. thing. When Dcky wistfully told me
that my cousin Jack was a better man than
he was. he evidently expected. man-like
that | would contradict him, II I were like
most women I would have protested AZ
orce that he wac doing himself an inJus-
tce, and that what he said was untrue
I would have believed what I said, too, for
! think with most women love Is indeed
blind
But, unfortunately. think. for my hap
piness. my head and my heart have never
been in accord with all the strength ot
my emotion | worship my husband. Bat
my brain remorseessly tells be that he ls
not and never will be the man my brother
cousin is
Perhaps that is one reason I adore the
one and feel only sisterly affection Tor
the other.
However. this insight Of mine was no
excuse for my woundng Dickys feelings.
| had said simply: But I love YOU IN
answer TO his half question, | could see
clearly II I ever expected to make Dlcky
happy I would have to learn to tell an
untruth gracefully or at least TO stretch
the truth.
lie was silent the rest OF the way home.
II was not one of his angry moods, hut
hurt depression that filed me with re-
morse
longed for an opportunity to atone for
even the verest commonplaces in the trip
on the subway from Brooklyn bridge to
Twenty y-eighth street.
4 VERY QUIET ENTRANCE
As we walked the short distance from the
subway station to our apartment Dicky
chartered briskly of everything and nothing.
| saw that either he had recovered from
his annoyance or else had determined to
hide IT,
t,h ho gui
as we mounted the stairs to our apartment.
''If we ring the bell suppose Katie viii
stage her welcome Of the prodigal in the
hall here"
smiled at his nonsense but tho thought
Of the girl waiting, for me in my little
kitchen touched me deeply.
knew that Eatie's devotion was
cphemeral. that "A little unusual strctness
on my part. few cross words, would
transform her affection into dislike; but
nevertheless the fact that she was waiting
for me- worrying about me, warmed my
heart
Taere are few enough people in the
world who care about me- | can count
them on the fingers of one hand-DicHy'
Jack, Mrs Stewart one or two comrades
of my teaching days--these are all For
this reason. I suppose, katie's whole-souled,
warm-hearted admiration has been un-
usually pleasant to me.
DCky opened the door very softly, but
Katie heard the sound. She evidently had
been waiting just inside the kitchen door,
for as we entered the room she sprang for
ward.
"Oh my Missis Graham, my dear Missis
Graham she whispered, with furtiNe
glance over her shoulder at the door OF the
room which sheltered Dicky's mother. Evil
| IDENTIFY my mother-in-aw had put fear into
| kates soul. II so glad you COON. | cry me
| my eyes out thinking maybe you never COON
| back"
KATIE. YOU'RE \ BRICK"
She seized my hand and kissed it, and
| felt her tears upon it. The girl had really
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Pressed Chicken

A country housekeeper offers this simple
recipe for pressed chicken, which she finds
successfu: Boil the chicken until quite
tender. Remove all the bones and the skin.
chop the meat fine, add one egg well beaten
and salt and peppered TO taste. Melt a lump
of butter as large as an egg and add that.
Mix all together well and put it into about
a pint of the broth which has been strained.
Cook until the broth is evenly absorbed.
Remove from the fte, put into mold and
press under weight until cold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
VEGETABLE MARROW

NEGETABLt MAitlt'N
AFTER the marrow has been pee.ed, cut
~ IL in half and remove the seeds then
cut it into small cubes. Place them IN
basin with a tablespoonful of salt; cover
and let stand for twenty minutes. WASH
we'll then drain. Put them in saucepan
with one ounce of butter, a pinch of pepper
and n little stock. Slice peeled onion, aod
butter, and when of nice color pour on the
butter and mix with the marrow stew
gently for few minutes. Immediately ne
fore serving add little chopped parsley
JAM ROLY-POLY
Mix together carefully four tablespoon
fuls of four quarter of a teaspoonful OF
salt, half teaspoonful Of baking powder,
a quarter of a pound of suet and four table
spoonfuls of crumbs Add sufficient milk or
water to make a soft dough. Roll out
lightly on a Toured board into long mar
row strip. Spread this freely with Jam,
taking care not to get too near the edge of
the pastry. Damp the edges and roll up the
strip Prepare a sca,ded and Toured cloth,
and roll the pudding in this. Secure the
ends tightly with string Boil for two hours
TASTY SCONES
Take one pound of -four half a teaspoon
ful Of carbonate of soda. two ounces of
butter milk, two ounces of powdered sugar,
one teaspoonful OF cream of tartar and one
egg. Rub the butter into the -four very
lightly with the tips of the fingers. then add
the sugar and the beaten egg. Crush the
cream of tartar and the soda and dissolve
them in mi k. stir these into the mixture
then roll out on a Toured board and divide
into scones. Currants or sultanas may be
added if desired. Bake in hot oven.
sTEwED MUTTON WITH TuRNIP AND
RICE
For a small family take one pound nj
neck of mutton. a small turnip or part of a
large one half pound of rice, one pint
and a half OF hot water. pepper and salt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Lenten Menu for Day

To he Editor Of Womdn'S Page:
ear Madam-Durins Lent those who are
oh ed to fast two days In the week often
", q ry of trying TO think up dishes, | am
re ling YOU one of our daily menus which may
be / suggestion to ether nousekeepers:
J ceakfast-Farina. with cream. coHCe, toast
j lncheon-Baked bananas, bread and peanut
bC tea.
jinner-Cabbage SOUP, nut and potato pat
I'D escalloped toma toes, chocolate pudding.
he nut and potato patties made as fol-
10, =: Make paste OF mashed potatoes mols.
ter d with milk and butter, roll out on bread
bo I'd and cut into round cakes. Sprinkle the
70 Ilds with bread crumbs. drop into boiling
"a and fry quickly Drain and make hollow
In ne center OF each. Fill with chopped nuts. or
gr ted cheese, IL the latter Is preferred Gar
nj with parsley.
abbage Soup.-Shred one-half of cabbage,
af, r removing the rough outer leaves and stalk;
b, in two cups milk and three cups water,
az lug two onions chopped fine and one table
or Inful chopped parsley, for one hour, Season
W. \ salt. pepper, butter; rub through sieve,
(Mrs,D J. j. n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Outlets of Timed Salmon

Chop rather coarsely the contents Of
tin of salmon, and mix In an equal bulk
of breadcrumbs seasoning the lot accord
ing to taste Then. with the aid Of beaten
eggs. form a fairly stiff paste, which can
be made into outlets, and each coated with
egg or milk and Drowned breadcrumbs'
Heat in a frying pan with dripping, This
process will be found an economical one,
as the Ash lasts longer than If merely eaten
as II comes from the tin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Water Cake

Take one cup sugar one cup water mot
too cold one-half cup butter, two cups
flour, two teaspoons baking powder. one
teaspoon vanilla. Heat sugar and butter,
but do not melt; add water and flavor,
then the -four sifted six times with baking
powder Bake in shallow pan. Have
your butter heated, -four sifted pan creased,
as good results of this cake depend on mix
ing quickly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Send Birthday Gift

To the Editor Of Woman PAGE:
Dear Madam am a boy seventeen years Of
age, have friend of the age who Is
very kind to me. Her parents always welcome
me when ! pay her = visit II r' dav :
this month, and n party arranged by her
parents, to which I am invited. Please give
me your opinion as to presenting a birthday
Gift. Is II proper to present a gift when coming
to the party or shall ] send II by mail? Also
tell me what kind o, flowers would be accept
able. SIGMUND r.
II would be better to send the gift.
Volets, gardenias, roses or a little old
fashioned bouquet of spring flowers would
be suitable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Rev. DIR. Swallow 7S Years Old

HARRISBURG, March 6.-The Rev. Or.
Sas g. Swallow, once Prohibition candi-
date for President celebrated his seventy
eighth birthday today and broke up house
keeping in the country in Cumberland
County to move into apartments here He
distributed his large library among twenty
five nephews and nieces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
,Jellied Fowl or Chicken

Cook fowl or chicken until the meat
falls from the bone. Take all the meat ana
chop fine. Have ready a tablespoonful OF
gelatin softened in one pint OF cold water.
Dissolve it in one pint OF the water the fowl
has been boiled in The water must be
boiling. Add one-half grated onion. pinch
of paprika and onehalf teaspoon of salt
Pour over the chopped chicken and put III
bread pan which has been lined with oiled
paper Set aside to become cold. The next
day it can be sliced very nicely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
skirt Length for Fourteen

- fhs Editor OF Wontan's Page.
X Deaf Madam--H0w long do you think Girl
4 I fourteen. who II tall sor her aEe. should wear
- akirts7 am nve feet four inches In height
&Ien. DO you not think am old enough TO wear
" hair upf HIGH SCHOOL GIRL.
A. almost every one from fifteen TO nifty
7 - wearing her skirt short. you need have
10 fear Of not being in the mode II your
>k1r(s are within an inch or two Of your
1oatops A. TO the important matter OF
>oor1ng the hair up. little high school girl
win be 10 much more sensible TO wear
n1iue. ciasbed II The back with bar
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

fered with natures
original plan of phys
ical perfection. or
you may have gazed
with critical eyes at
your own reflection In
n mirror and sighed
at the Thought that
you might have been
considered really beau
tiful If your protrud-
ing teeth had been
Strengthened when you
were a child or your
hair and skin given
the care necessary to
aNfN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
Hair Falling Out
tor of Wom ANS Paoe; ;

To the Editor OF Wondh's PAGE;
Dear Madam am boy OF fifteen years and
attend high school. For the last few weeks my
hair has been steadily falling out. rarely
suffer from headaches or from any other Illness.
Will You kindly susgest simple remedy which
1t from falling outf GEORGE V. l..
A nightly application Of vaseline will
stimulate the growth II the scalp seems dry.
II there Is dandrun. apply the following
lotion; One dram resorcn. two drains cas-
tor OIL one-half dram balesm OF Peru. ten
lEl11> M q G1seciQm ten pfnlEns eil q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
New York Gingerbread

One cup butter, one and one-half cups
sugar, creamed together. Add four eggs,
one-half cup milk, two heaping cups flour,
two tablespoonfuls cream tartar. one tea
spoonful soda. two tablespoonfuls yellow
ginger. Bake in long narrow loaves and sift
powdered sugar mixed with a little flour on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

To the Editor Of WomGr's Page:
Dear Madam VIII YOU please suggest party
for the third wedding anniversaryf How should
the tabley What shall ! serve for refre sh-
ments; There viii be about twenty-five guests.
INQUIRER.
The third wedding anniversary is leather.
What would you think Of sending your in
vitstions on white no;eraper. across the
upper left-hand corner of which insert a
narrow strip Of thin leather in some soft.
pretty color? You could cut little slits in
the paper to admit the leather strip /
think | would simply word the invitation
in the usual formal way:
2i25 Walnut Street.
Mr., and Mrs. --- - Blank
request the pleasure of
Miss Mary X. Browns
company on Thursday evening
March the fifteenth, at eight o'clock
to celebrate their third
wedding anniversary.
March IS, 19li-l917.
There are not many things in leather
which could be used as table decorations
| would use little place cards of leather
strips II you intend to seat your guests
and a ball of variegated leather strips
might be placed i'm the center of the table
Little trays OF fooled leather might be EN-
ployed as bonbon and nut dishes You
might also make candle shades of leather In
a cut-out design and use those on the table
1t would be easter to serve a buffet supper
have salads sandwiches, ices. cakes, can.
dies and nuts OF course, II you want some
thing more elaborate, lobster, chicken oil
sweetbread outlets or deviled crabs are al.
ways delicious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

ditor OF Womars Page:

r. The Editor Of Woman Page:
. Dear Madam-To have calves liver which
m is In the mouth instead OF the usual dry,
20 yh article try this method, Instead Of having
n sliced buy II In solid piece, allowing one
Il ID to one-half pound for every two persons.
" n a ssharp knife cut IL into Longitudinal
81 ss about one and half inches wide and
crt these in half again 80 that you have a
NJ nber OF thick rather cubcal pieces. Saute
q Ie in bacon fat and onions. and the result
WI be deliciously tender and juicy. l.. n. T.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

n NIANY times. no doubt, you have analyzed
lvl the features OF woman and have saiu
10 Yourself "She just missed being beautt
full" Perhaps you discovered that q re
,ra,,sso nose or n dsfguring scar inter-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

side
like given
Il the
" DC ADDRESSED
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
To Remove Ink Stains

70 the Editor OF Woman's Po0e:
Dear Madam--Kndly advise what will re-
rove old and new ink spots from crepe de
chine waists. LILLIAN NJ.
Try using solution OF benzine soap In
chloroform.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
HOW TO AVOID BEAUTY'S
might HAVE BEENo
BY LUCREZIA BOR1
,rba Famous Spanish Prlma Donna

and nourshes the starved roots Thu -
should be separated into small st,srsI
and the vaseline rubbed well into thu scsss "s
with the finger tips. Be careful NOT ~ NJ NJ
too much of the grease.
An excellent tonic for falling hal, !.
and follow the treatment prescribed.
TONIC FOR FALLING HAIR
Tincture Of nux vomica. ....... 1 ounc, l
Spirits Of rosemary ........... 2 ouncsst
Bay rum. ..................... 2 ounce
Apply each day TO the scalp
Below Is the recipe for another 49,. |
lent hair tonic "that will stimulate a -
growth of hair: M
HAIR TONIC
TinSfnre TGiSFne OF Of cain,,hsrideess,,..." ! ounces
oil oil OF rosemary ............. e ddrsm drsm
Apply to the scalp three or four tims.
a week. NJ
The moment that you notice the A.
flake of dandruff consult a scalp specisnS
and follow the treatment prescribed
Your complexion is oil even greater h.
portance than your browning sioeys
Watch it carefully, and at the slght.st \.
dication of its becoming coarse OF texts,.
or sallow of color use a cream or a lotlos
whose bleaching and refining qualities hsys
been well tested.
If hollows are beginning to appear A,
your cheeks and neck, be generous in n,
use of tissue building cream. wNss
wrinkles line your brow or the corne, !, n
your eyes. eradicate them by massage. = n
your eyes are losing their youthful bril.
liancy. rest more and bathe them with !
soothing and Strengthening lotion. IA
when an accumulation of srperiuous, q,
begins to rob your figure of its grace and
symmetry. diet and exercise to restore I,
to its normal beauty. N'
Follow these suggestions before YOU,
good looks have passed beyond recall an
there will be no cause for you to sigh 4
might have been a beauty" &'
(Copyr:ght.b t{
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

! How can one tell whether canned goods
- ted?
:: What Is the best way to scrub rug to
pr ent possible shrinking?
:. What kind OF oven is required FOR pastry?
How can II be tested?
ANSWERS TO VEST
y II Is said a small quantity Of ground GIN
&C. added TO batter for doughnuts will give a
de, cious flavor and keep them from absorbing
= srv Sc.
2 Flour should be kept In ar-tght re-
ee acie away from meats other foods. as 1t
vii absorb their flavor.
g Steak. or chops should not be fried. but
% -broiled.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06
DO YOU MAKE YOUR DAILY
TASK WORK OR DRUDGERY?
It All Depends on Whether You Keep One Eye
n on the Clock or Are Completely Oblivious
of Time-Middle Class Snobbery

1.,vEN IL you are not easily discouraged.
A. there are times when you think,
"Svhat's the use?" why go on working
day after day looking forward to each
v aek.end. and then. week after week
holding before you the vision of the sum-
mcr vacation and after that another year
TO face. and so on.
The "demnition" grind does seem
ra ther useless. doesn't IL? unless one
keeps in mind some definite aim
x II was DR.. Richard Cabot who said,
Work is doing what you don't now en-.
5oy for the sake of n future which you
clearly see and desire. Drudgery is doing
! un der strain what you don't now enjoy
~ for no end that you can appreciate
Whether it is work or whether it will
be made drudgery-our daily task-this Is
VI TO most of us personally.
Perhaps when we first begin TO really
wrrk, IL that work is something interest.
ins, the thrill and importance Of being
busy carries us along and we give little
thought to what it is all about Bat after
. few years, unless accomplishment,
buoys us up, the daily task becomes an
everlasting grind.
20 plan constantly and to work toward
thit future which you clearly see and
de ire" helps one over the drudging.
Which have you made of yours--a
du heavy watch -the-cock job-or one
30 absorbing in itself that the time-clock
vii as fails to affect your system?
IT he late mail brings this interesting
i effusion:
Several days ago in an editorial you
sp' &c of the dignity of labor as of one
WI knows whereof she speaks.
may tell you that ! belong to- that
army of working women. 1t is in fact my
ch # claim to distinction.
But perhaps you too have had the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

2. Buttonhoies can be strengthened by rum
ming two rows Of stitching around the edges.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

I. what kind Of tie should II man wear with
| q Tuxedo coat?
| .. Should the water In which white hair Is
| shampooed be very hot?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-06

3. 4 cork pressed into a bright-coiored cellu-
loid thimbie and the edges cut of even with the
thimble will make a protector for the end OF q
steel crochet hook.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
VIII Announce
British Attitude
On Peace Meet

International News Service:
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE attitude
Of the British government towards
granting passports 20 labor dele
gates TO the international socialist
peace conference in Stockholm next
month will be announced in the
house of commons on Monday, ac-
cording 10 reports current in par
liamentary circles today.
Following the action Of the labor
party in voting TO have representa-
ton at the Stockholm conference it
was stated today On good authority
that the resignation of Arthur Hen
derson. a member OF the British
government. has been accepted. Mr..
Henderson. who is secretary Of the
labor party. has been holding the
post OF minister without portfolio
and also has been a member Of Of
the war council.
Discussions over the question Of
British representation at the So
cialist peace conference brought
about Mr.. HendersOn's resignation
but the direct cause was his recent
visit 70 Paris 70 consult with French
socialists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
Joy Rej9ns Again For
Sammy Has His ''Makirs'

International News Service.
AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP
~ FRANCE. Aug. 1l.-Joy reigned
supreme in camp today for sammy
and mis- "makin's." After a tobacco
shortage that caused the smokers
among the men a great Zeal Of dis
comfort a fresh supply has been re-
ceived. The tobacco famine ap-
peared trivial 20 some but il was far
from trivial 20 the men who had
been used 10 their hand rolled Gig
arets. The y NJ. C.. A. for the past
few days has had a special motor
car touring the country purchasing
French tobacco.
The American camp has now been
permanently wired for telephone
and Geographic communication. The
temporary arrangement 10y which
the wires We're strung on trees and
fences has been replaced by poles
along the roadways giving them a
metropolitan appearance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11

The weather is becoming SO cool
that swimming is losing its charm.
The mornings are actually chilly
and the water. being fed by springs.
is so cold that a plunge into il IS
actually "a discomfort
Some II the bolder spirits nzel
TO their early morning plunge have
dared the icy water orIs TO hurry
shiveringly into their clothing amid
the derisive boots Of their compau
ions.
a system OF baths has now been
arranged and Is working splendidly.
The men get plenty OF hot water and
after their hard work n the open
reVeI in the shower
The French are delighted with the
American white bread and are con
tinually swapping poultry and fresh
vegetables and confectionery FOR d..
Sammy and his French friends all
WAYS drive bargain that is gree
able 10 both sides.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
POWDER PLANT AZ
CARY DESTROYED
Blaze of Mysterious Origin
RACES Aetna GunCottOn
Works Saturday.
InternationaI 80 Service:

international News Service:
GARY, Ind. Aug. 11.-Fire Of
suspicious origin today swept the
guncotton plant OF the Aetna EN-
plosives Co. causing a damage of
100000 and temporarily putting the
concern out of business.
Up until one month ago the plant
had been furnishing high explosives
for the allied nations. Since that
time il has been engaged almost eX-
clusively in work for the United
States government.
The plant which is situated in the
swamps and wilderness three miles
east of Gary. had been under heavy
guard for some time. Last Sunday.
however. $50 militiamen stationed
at strategic points around the plant.
were removed.
The Are broke out shortly before
daylight in one OF the rooms where
raw cotton was stored. II spread
with great rapidity 10 six other
buildings. several OF them stored
with explosives. and lighted up the
country for miles around. The de-
donations OF the explosions could be
plainly heard here.
IL was unoficially announced that
the plant would be out OF operation
tor months. The monthly output
had been close 10 100000 pounds
Of guncotton.
IL took the combined efforts of the
fire departments OF Gary and Aetna
10 get the blaze under control
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-08-11
Lowden Names
Coal Dictator
For Illinois

international News Service:
CHICAGO Aug. ILLINOIS has
"a coal dictator" today in the per
son of Chief Justice Orrin y. Carter
OF the Illinois supreme court. who
viii lower the price Of bituminous
coal and nix the rate per ton.
The appointment was made by
Gov. Lowden after he entered into
am agreement with coal operators OF
the state in which they signed a
waterproof agreement binding them
to reserve sufficient coal 90 supply
the needs OF the state and 10 sell il
az a price 20 be uNed 10y Justice Car
ter.
A. coal dictator Justice Carter viii
arrange with tile railroads for the
equitable distribution of coal 20 ali
sections of the state.