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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
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Dear Kate:
I have been dancing at Rudolphs; It is
awful hard work there and the hours are
long, but it was down at the corner inn.
7 am working up Kate, and I expect one
Of these days to be dancing on Broadway.
The manager from Caseys come in and
watched me dance the other night, and he
said he thought ! was the nghtest thing
on my feet in New York Billy Flynn is
my partner now, and he is working real
hard. We go mornings to a teacher up at
Fifty-ninth street who learned me a lot
of new steps We practice most every
afternoon. / have met some of the other
dancers in the caharets and they are mostly
a nice lot of girls, 1t amt so hard for
me as 1t is for some Of them, as | have
been dancing all my life and ! only have
TO see new step once to be able to do it.
| don't see why the people are against
dancing 1t is awful good for everybody
Why, you see old men and women that
never done nothing before but stay al home
and read the Christian Advocate dancing
In the restaurants, and It makes them for
get all their troubles. Dancing makes YOU
say with your body what you would like
to say with your tongue, and don't know
how. Lots of people have beautiful thoughts
and they can't tell them, so they have to
read books writ by people who say lust
what they think but can't tell or they go
TO the theatre and hear acted all the love
and beautiful things that they would like
TO have come to them, but can't With
dancing they can say themselves all the
things they feel and the swaying Of their
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
TURDAY's INQUIRIES
Correct Procedure in Restaurant

10 the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-Kndly answer tho foIIo,y,, o
questions, ~ When waiting for the first rourgSS
70 ne served az hotel restaurant Ia IL had
!otul 70 eht bread or rolls usually placed On the
table, t2D Is It atill a social error 10 rest est tbe
elhows on the table while eating or has tbc
rule changed about this? ! have noticed so
many, seemingly cultured young women in phil.
SdeIphia who seem 10 do this both in public and
." 'i''''' s. L. 3.
Although, strictly speaking, II is not cor
rect to nibble OF bread when It is placed on
the table while waiting for the first course
TO be served, 1t is so generally done that
you viii not be committing a grave error
IN doing so, unless you happen TO be attend
ing a very elaborate and formal djrpor
l2' Resting the elbows on the table has
never been considered good form, vet II
also Is so frequently done as to excite no
comment The elbows are sometimes rested
lightly on the edge Of the table while talk
ing between courses, but, above all things.
do not rest them on the table while convey
ing food to the mouth
Your other queries will be answered AZ
the top Of the page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

To the Editor Of Womdu'S Page:
Dear Madam--Can you give me some recipes
for sweet sandwiches to serve at tea-some
kinds that are out ot the ordinary HELEN.
Fig sandwiches are unusual and delicious;
also gingerbread sandwiches For the first
use two cupfuls chopped figs, one-half cup
full water, one-half cupful sugar, one-half
cupful butter white bread. Put the figs
through a food chopper, add the sugar and
water and cook until thick. Cool, add the
butter and mix we'll Spread between thin
slices Of sandwich bread which has had the
crust removed. To make the gingerbread
Sandwiches, cut thin slices of gingerbread
which has been baked a day or two before
II is 10 be used, otherwise II will crumble
Butter each slice and spread with honey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Take a Morning Bath

Of England, has brought forward m.
that ricketts, is due TO overfeedins NsV
surplus Of food may be met by ~ Ih
in one or all Of three ways; viz r. Voay
over accumulation Of fat; (2) by inc+.I. ~ ..
oxidation shown by red cheeks sw.at,so
Of head and even rise of tempera t,,ro ''''ns
C3) by acidosis that is, the forrna,,,, ana
the tissues Of abnormal acids which sasIl rUn 10
ly interfere with nutrition and produce Ogs- US
struction Of the blood, enlargement 30 ee oe'
ends Of the bones, softening OF tbs u ens
and many characteristic nervous symntol'ss HOnes
According 20 this author, ricketts, ma, !.
encouraged by TOO much heat, excssy % %
clothing, lack Of exercise and Of out.of.S.oott %
life, as wei as by overeating. He has MAJ
great success in treating these case, 'su So
reducing the amount of food and zivins .y ~
little patients daily massage and exssoSlV sue
with life out Of doors as nearly ali ~.
time as possible. "e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

Tan-colored charnbray is the material used
for the third frock, with shocking and
chainstitching outlining the yoke done in
dark blue. The crisp little guimpe Of white
lawn has a slight touch Of blue shocking
a the wrist
Simple and childish is the coat at the
right, of pink pongee, with its four rows Of
shrring back and front and feather stitch
ing in pink silk on collar and cuffs of white
pongee finished at the neck with a prim
little tie Of narrow pink ribbon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

To the Editor Of WomdH's PAGE:
Dear Madam-Can you give me the lmewater
fnethod OF preserving eggsy Also, how Is goose
berry Jam made? (Mrs.j NJ. l..
Make a solution Of limewater by placing
two and one-half pounds Of unslaked lime
in five gallons Of water which has first been
boiled and allowed TO cool. Let the mixture
stano until the lime settles and the liquid
is clear then place the eggs in a clean. cold
earthenware Jar and cover to depth of two
inches with the liquid. Remove as needed.
rinse in cold water and use at once. This
method is slightly les3 expensive than the
water-glass method
Try this recipe for gooseberry jam: Stem
and wash the fruit place it in a kettle and
allow one-half cupful of water to every
four pounds Of berries Boil until the ber-
ries are soft. add one pound Of sugar for
thickens and the berries are clear amber.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

opening, which boasts Of "A double row Of
black enamel buttons.
For cool days n lightweight coat is an
Indispensable item in the chds summer
wardrobe. quite appropriate is this dear
little one Of pale blue china silk. with two
picotcd runes at the bottom and one en-
cirClnC the back and extending over the
shoulders, The collar and cuffs of sheer
orEandie daintlv scalloped and buttonholed,
plus the wee blue silk ornaments finishing
the rutfle and fastening the coat make this
dimnutive model altogothcr irresistible
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Question of Etiquette


To the Editor OF WoUlau's PAGE:
Dear Madam-To settle little discussio,
viii you kindly tell me this: When two rcan
enter restaurant and stops at tahle
where a man and woman are sitting and intro.
duces the other 70 them, should the man and
or the man onlv2 INOIEtRE E-f3 u.s.
The man alone should rise and grasn
the hand Of the man who Is introduced; the
woman should remain seated and aclnowI-
edge the Introduction by howing and saw
ing, Il am very glad TO meet YOU. MIR
-" or some such sentence Never saw
pleased 10 meet you" or "Gad to know
you but always use the personal pronoun
IT. in your sentence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
ricketts,

what is rickots?-L. F. THOMAS.
Light has been thrown upon the nature
of the disease and its proper treatment
by the discovery Of vitamines. Funk and
his followers hold that ricketts, lie due to the
deficiency Of the food IN certain vitamines
the presence Of which is necessary to per-
feet nutrition
Still more recently DR.. Eric Pritchard,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

TNHESE frocks for the kiddies do not
L sacrifice chic to pracucability yet both
qualities characterize them. The first one.
at the left ls made Of very crisp canary
colored trouville Ca material resembling
lncn). with cola" and cuffs Of white trou-
willie buttonhole-stitChcd IN black. The inset
godet sections, narrow above and widening
toward the very deep hem, are accentuated
by the buttonhole stitch The back has one
wide inset section, while the front has two
narrow ones, one on either side Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
To Clean Dull Glassware

TO the Editor Of WoutdH'S Page:
Dear Madam-Wil you tell me what I can
do 70 get my vinegar cruet and my water bottles
clean and bright looking? They constantly have
a cloudy appearance on the inside. which II
seems impossible TO remove. Y. n.
The best way TO clean these small-necked
bottles is 10 put some fine sand into them
then add warm water and little washing
powder Shake vigorously. and II the bottle
is very cloudy allow the sand TO remain in
over night Rinse thoroughly with clear
water as hot as you can use in glassware
without cracking il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Wants to Enamel Brass Bed

70 ths Editor Of WomaH's PAGE:
Dear Madam--Wil you kindly print in the
EVENISO LEDGER what be done with dull
brass bedf ! would like 10 enamel Il, but do not
know how 70 90 about Il. The best part OF the
brass "a worn on the bed and II Is quite rough,
~ We have had II ten years. VIRGINIA. I.
do not believe a brass bed would take
enamel successfully You can have Il re-
nennered. however.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Removal of Superfluous Hair

To the Editor Of W0mdr'S Pugc:
Dear Madam tried one OF YOUR suy~ag,t,r o.
for the care % the skin and found il varv GOOD
Could YOU please advise me how to get ri1 81
supernuous hair on the face and armsF l suffer
very much on account OF II and would he
grateful for any suggestions. NJ n
There is no way OF getting rid Of hair
permanently unless you receive treatment
with the electric needle. This is rather ex
pensive, but II done by a skilled operator
very few Of the hairs return. Depilatorv
powders will remove the hair Temporarily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
is YOUTH MINUS A GENUINE
SAVING SENSE OF HUMOR?
One Writer Declares Girls Possess Only a Blind,
Giggly Instinct Which Does Not Develop
Into Humor Until Later in Life

COME writer has said that very young
~ girl cannot have a sense of humor;
that what passes for a sense Of humor is
Just blind giggly instinct. wonder II
this Is so!
Girls in their teens are prone TO take
themselves very seriously. They spend
long hours romancing and imagining
every goodlooking man their own par
tcuiar Hero-until they are disillusioned.
They are a source Of great amusement
% older people. But after all is not
each generation a source Of amusement
70 the one Just ahead of it? Does not
the woman of forty find the girl Of
twenty-five who goes in for, as she be-
neves. the serious things Of life Just
as amusing? And does not grandmama
settle back and smile quietly at the fads
and foiblss of the generation following
hers?
T BELIEVE the girl with a genuine sense
j. Of hunpr, identified as It is with an
analytical mind can early in life hold
UP the mirror which reflects her idiosyn-
crasies and laugh with others-at herself.
Many who pride themselves on their
humor arc really only witty, falling ut
terly when it comes TO surviving the acid
test of self.ridicule.
But no matter how much teasing from
others some persons can stand or how
much secret amusement they may afford
themselven. have yet to meet tho girl
who has not one particular sensitive spot
which, IF touched causes actual pain.
nNE girl who comes TO my mind cannot
" stand tie slightest suggestion Of teas
ing about her clothes. As these are al.
ways up t. the minute and in good taste,
It seemed so illogical for her 10 mind
until It was discovered that as n child
she had been dressed by eccentric rela- |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
OPPOSE SCHOOL OF PRACTICE
Parents of Henry C. Lea School Pupils
File Protest

petition, signed by more than 200 par.
ents' protesting against the establishment
OF a school Of practice in the Henry c. Lea
school, Forty-seventh and Spruce streets.
VIII be presented to the Board Of Education
tomorrow
The parents say they do not want their
children to attend a "show-off" school and
be subjected to experiments hy gt,,da..
teachers Establishment of a school of prac-
tlce, they contend, would cause the removal
OF corps Of efficient teachers from the
school 1''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Worn Pillow.slIps Utilized


10 The Editor of Womon's P00e'
Dear Madam--If your pillow cases have worn
n the middle you will md N useful 70 use the
end as bureau cover. Cut the seam the depth
of your bureau open the pillow and you
VIII have q bureau cover ready 70 hem along
lr hanatitched. 80 much the better, because this
will form the front OF your cover.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Stains on BroadcIoth

TO the Editor OF Wondn's Pd0s:
Dear Madam-Can you tell me how 70 reunova
spots on broadclothF ANXIOUS.
Try the following; Grind one and one
half ounces OF pipe clay hne, mix with
eighteen drops Of alcohol and the same
quantity OF spirits Of turpentine. Moisten
little Of the mixture with more alcohol
and rub on the aialn6 When AIRY remove
Nib woplen cloth,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Gray Fish Salad


70 the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--A good salad which is nice for
Sunday tea Is made follows:
Gray Fish Salad Remove the hSh from the
Of salt have been removed, turn boiling water
over II, drain until dry, then shred. Place on
lettuce leaves and serve with mayonnaiae dress
ing. (Mrs,l o. X. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
Household Hints

- me Editor Of WomaH's Page:
Dear Madam-When making thiekening for
creams rrayies or soups put the hour or water
into a bowl. stir with a spoon and mix with
the eorbeater Tor a few seconds. Your paste
viii never be iumpy. Use the egBbeater In
.,flf1r 4 sponge FOR bread also.
IInhIeachod AfualIn.-'rhere 10 almost an uu-
t|11rt1d muslin. Some n - uees ar ltnin4
|.r I|..II nIIL1|UH EInI1no NNIonI IFi|WIu
@|0 1saas e t.IH 1een 9|n ... <s't.. ... p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
TOnlOrrOW's Var Menu

These menus are furnished daily as n
suggestion to the housskeeper tChO tColdd
Keep her table expenses dol0n, yet furnish
and pGlatable meals for hei
fGpiy
Recipes for any Of the dishes to4H be tt,r.
ntshed upon Drtten application.
TUESDAY
BREAKFAST
Stewed apricots Corn nluffns
Beef hash Coffee
LUNCHEON
Cucumber salad
Fried potatoes German style
Tea Strawberry jelly
DINNER
Sweet potatoes
with peppers en- casserole
Creamed caulihower Poke
Tomato aspic salad
Raisin bread Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
LIVING UP TO BILLY
BY ELIZABETH COOPER

document written in the
nrodu o the tweni
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

l. How can dlngy rubbers be made to look
IKE newP
e. What Is the easiest way to clean o silver
mesh bag?
8. How can a sprinkllng can which leaks
slightly be repaired?
Z ANSWERS TO SATU
1. Infertle eggs keep longer than fertile
eggs.
2. An egg which is to be preserved should be
wiped but not washed, as washing removes the
gelatinous covering which protects It and helps
10 keep IL.
g. EGGS can best be preserved in earthenware
crooks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

tives in the most grotesque combinations
and the memory actually hurt her. An
other girl can stand any amount Of
banterinE about her clothes, or her love
affairs but she will he made unhappy
for the rest Of thc day IL anyone pokes
fun at her pronunciation Of this or that
word. or her figures Of speech. And all
because she had little or no schooling and
less home training in contrast to her
associates who have been carefully reared
and have received their p. As.
OF COURSE, THESE little sensitizcd spots
" are rather absurd things TO have and
the girl who IS selfcontaned will strive
hard to overcome them For she must
realize that she cannot go through life
expecting every chance friend to he ac.
quainted with the hy-paths Of her past
life and to avoid offending her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
BrookdoWn

Morning, Love, and skies are gray:
BY your windows breezes play,
Whilst the lamar wends its way
To the sea.
MONDAY, Love, and skies are fair:
Hedgerows gl!sten: everywhere
Bird and bud and blossom bear
News for me.
Evening, Love, and skies are red:
Earthward leans the daisy's head
God bends low about its bed
Mindful, He
Night, Love, night, and skies are blue
Hosts Of stars are peeping through,
He Who guards the daisies, too,
Shelters thee.
-Egbert T. Sanford.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

THE GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX
re- 1ouN HARVEY KELLOGG, M. D.. LII. D.


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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE


should
toowS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-11

I /. Is it permissible 10 sip boullIon from a
cup?
2. should a portion of meat be cut at once
into small pieces or shOnld each piece be cut as
| IL Is eaten?
g. Is II proper 20 change the fork from the
ieit TO the right hand In conveying food to the
mouth?
TRDAY'S INQUIRIES
1. Carefully clipping the eyelnshes will stimu.
late the growth.
g Heavy stockings Of wool and cotton are
| oest for long-dStunCe walking; n thin stocking
VIII wear through and cause the shoe to rub
the foot.
n MnssaEing the feet several times n week
WIN cold cream will help to prevent callous
spots from forming.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
PROVING GROUND SITE
ORDERED TAKEN OVER
25,000 Acres at Gunpowder Neck.
Md, to be Largest Range
in Country.

Washington, ID. C.-President Will
son has issued a proclamation au-
thorizing the War Department to
take over the site for artillery prov
ing grounds, recently selected by the
Department at Gunpowder Neck,
Hartford county, Maryland. Land
within the prescribed area. which
can not be obtained by purchase be-
fore October 20, will be taken under
condemnation proceedings.
The tract, containing about $4,000
acres, embraces two separate pieces
of and lying between the Gunpow-
der and Bush rivers and fronting on
the Chesapeake Bay.
Seven million dollars was approp-
rated in the urgent deficiency act to
purchase the land and build necessa-
ry buildings and equipment. The
proving ground, the largest in the
country, will be used for testing of
coast and field artillery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
AUSTRIA is BREAKING
OLD MEN ARE CALLED

Observation-Disclosures army has
been so worn down that it has been
necessary to draw upon the Land
strum for men for first-line duty, ac-
cording to cables coming from
Berne. These reports quote proceed
ings in the Austrian Reichsrath re-
Gently, when the Austrian Minister
of National Defense. replying to as
sertions from the Military Commit
tee that the old men called out Of the
Landsturm were unfit for service,
said the wearing down Of the Aus
trian military forces made it abso-
lutely necessary to call for auxiliary
service with the shortest possible
delay, even though it had brought
out large number Of men unfit for
service.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
RAILROADERS MUST AID.

Neutrality-suspicious. to help tho
United States win the war" was tn,
subject the National Association Of
Railway Commissioners discussed
here. The spirit of patriotism rar
entirely through the meeting. of the
annual convention. Thirtv-one States
were represented.
Henry c. Hall of the Interstate
Commerce Commission sounded the
note of the convention hwen he said
to the commissioners:
eve can't all go across the seas to
fight. Some Of Us are too old and
some of us are disabled and there
are other reasons with many of US.
But the fighting line will be OF little
avail unless we who are behind the
line do our part. We must not be
met in the days of the future with
the reproach that we did not do our
part.
"By no means are the railroads Of
this country beyond the possibility
of being seized by the government"
he said.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
GOVERNMENT BARGE LINE
TO BE ORGANIZED

st. Louis. Mo.-That the govern
ment soon will establish fleet of "a
barges and four or more tugs on the
Mississippi at a cost Of s3,335,OOO
was the declaration of a dispatch
from Edward f. Goltra at Washing
ton.
Mr.. Goltra has been working in the
interest of the proposed fleet for
some time. It is believed that the
fleet will be used chiefly between St.
Louis and st. Paul. The principal
function will be to haul coal up river
to relieve the shortage in the north
west and to bring back iron ore need
ed by the shelters here. It also is
possible that some OF the barges will
be placed in trade line running
south Of Memphis.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
FOOD OUT o. REACH?
PRICES UNHEARD OF?
WHY. BACK IN '62-

Chieago.--Prices of many staple
food products averaged about 129
per cent higher during the first years
of the Civil War than TODAY. ac-
cording to items taken from an in
voice of goods sold by S. Hamill and
Company, wholesale grocers of Keo-
kuk. Iowa. to r. j. Jacobs. a retailer
June %. 1862.
The old invoice which was discov-
cred here by a student OF the food
prices was compared with present
prices and caused considerable dis
cussion among grocers and commits
sion men.
Sugar in those civil war DAYS sold
for s58 barrel, rice at S31.38 bar
rel, tobacco at more than double the
present price and tea at S101.52 for
a twenty-fve-pound chest. Twenty
five pounds of the same grade of tea
today may be bought for $3.50.
Coffee aso was nearly four times as
high as at present.
The same bill of groceries and sun
dries that then brought SCALA may
be bought today for S28l.61.
Naturally rice, sugar, cotton and
tobacco. products Of the South were
unusually high in the north during
the Civil War and transportation ia
cilities for bringing tea and coffee to
this country, were not what they are
today. Many of the articles sold then
are handled in different forms today.
Some commodities such as mackerel
and Goldfish were cheaper then than
now. Paper bags were higher in
those days despite the present high
cost OF paper.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
TO THE WOMEN
OF OHIO COUNTY

l wish to thank each woman in the
county, in advance for their patriotic
response to the call from their Gov
ernment to the conservation of food.
This is one way that each woman is
able to serve her country-wasting
nothing in her home, and teaching
her children to waste nothing and
leave nothing on their plates. Each
chairman of each school district or
one of her helpers, will call on every
lady in her district, asking her to
pledge to conserve as far as possible
Let Ohio county come to the front in
this way, showing the other counties
of the State that we are wide awake
and anxious to help as far as posi-
BILE in this ime of national peril.
MRS. JAMES S. GLENN.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-10-24
HEMP EXPERIMENT AT
HICKMAN SUCCESSFUL

Hickman Ky.-Weldon Coleman
on the Johnston Land Company
farm west of town, displayed here
this week fine specimen of hemp
raised by him this season. 1t is only
a small patch and in the nature of
an experiment as hemp has never
been grown in this county. The re-
suit, however, is very encouraging
and hemp will doubtless become an
other industry of this county. The
plant exhibit measured forteen
feet high and the fiber is of excep-
tionally strong texture. Before an
other season the Agricultural De-
partment promises to send a man
here to interest the farmers in this
grow it.