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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Cat Scratches Wall Paper

70 the Editor Of Wouada'S PAGE
Dear Madam--We have an Angora cat one
and half years Old, that continually scratches
the WALLPAPER. ! would be much obliged II you
tMrs.) +. c.
Cats take this way Of keeping their nails
aharpened. II an upright piece OF wood, not
TOO hard, Is provided IN a conspicuous place
the cat will form the habit OF using IL.
otherwise he will almost invariably deface
the wallpaper or the woodwork surrounding
doors To break him OF the habit you
might attach a strip of heavy oiled paper
~ the place he is in the habit of scratching.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Invitations to the Firm

To the Editor Of WOmdu'S Page:
Dear Madam am 70 be married shortly and
where ! have been working up to the time Of
my marriage Should separate Invitations be
the hrm, or should invite the wives Of the men?
JOHN.
A general Invitation Is never considered
very complimentary and II is not a good
plan 20 mix business and social life. As
your wedding will be purely social, l would
send individual invitations TO each man
and his wife addressing them "Mr and
Mrs Iohn JOnes"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Chicken Gumbo-Creole Stew

10 the Editor Of WontdH's Page:
Dear Madam am sending you two recipes
which consider good:
Chicken gumbo-Save what Is left over from
roast chicken, cover with water and let simmer
until the meat falls of the bones, then strain II
ALI and pick out the meat putting II back In
the liouor. Add a small handful OF rice, little
more water and salt; let simmer until rice Is
done and ready TO serve. Cut stale bread into
squares brown in and serve with the soup.
Creole stew-Cut two slices OF bacon In cubes
and fry until brown; also cut fine and brown
two medium sized onions with one cupful OF finely
chopped beef When well Drowned stir In one
tablespoontu -four. add one large half cupful
Of boiling water. heaping teaEpoonfm OF
celery seed a dash OF pepper and nutmeg and,
Ia astiy, two cupfuls os canned toma toes Cook ten
minutes and serve hot (Mrs.) II. L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Care of Child's Hair

A READER-Buy a package of fshberry
at the drug store. Directions for its use
will be printed on the wrapper. II should
be applied 10 the hair and allowed TO remain
overnight. Then In the morning brush and
comb out, using "A flne-tooth comb After
you have totally destroyed the nits shampoo
the child's hair thoroughly and disinfect
her brushes combs and every other article
which has come I'm contact with her head.
Put new Innings in her hats also. A little
vasellne applied 10 the sore spots should
heal them. Warn your little girl against
the danger Of using another's brush or
comb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

Is there any objection to buckwheat as a
food? MARY II.
No. Buckwheat is wholesome. II Is not
so good a food as some OF the other cereals,
but IL is wholesome. There are a few people
who find some inconvenience from the use
of buckwheat. Whenever they use it they
are troubled with some burning and itching
eruptions Of the skin, and it is objection
able on that account. Such persons are sem
sitized TO buckwheat and should either
avoid It altogether or should aCcustom
themselves to its use by taking a small
amount until large amount may he used
without Inconvenience. such cases are COM
paratively rare. however
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
The Violet

Down in a green and shady bed
modest violet grew;
It's stalk was bent, IT hung its head,
As II 10 hide from view.
And yet II was a lovely flower,
Its colors bright and fair;
QTt might have graced a rosy bower,
Instead OF hiding there.
Yet there ii was content 10 bloom,
In modest tints arrayed:
And there diffused a sweet perfume,
Within the silent shade,
Then let me to the valley go.
This pretty flower 10 see
That may also learn to grow
In sweet humility.
Jane Taylor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Banana Fritters

One-half cup Of flour, one-quarter cup OF
cold water, one egg beaten, pinch Of bak-
butter.
b~l. the yoli. Of the egg add the water
and stir into the -four add the salt, making
powder and melted butter, then the white
of egg whipped to a stiff froth. Put sliced
bananas into this batter and fry About
three or four slices should be Incorporated
into each fritter when done, dredge with
powdered sugar and serve hot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
The Oxen

Christmas eve, and twelve of the clock,
Now they are all on their knees
An elder said as sat in a flock
BY the embers in hearthside case,
We pictured the meek mild creatures where
They dwelt in their strawy pen,
Nor did II occur TO one Of US there
To doubt they were knecling then.
SO fair fancy few believe
In these years Yet, I feel
II some one said on Christmas eve,
Come see the oxen kneel
"In the lonely barton by yonder coomb
Our childhood used to know"
j should go with him in the gloom,
Hoping il might be so.
Thomas Hardy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Hints on Saving in Food

70 the Editor Of Wopan's Page:
Dear Madam--Do you know that every bit Of
meat and FISH can be combined with cereals or
Vegetables for making meat cakes, meat fsh
pies and 50 on. and TO add flavor and food value
10 made dishesP
That every spoonful OF leftover gravy can
be used In soups and sauces haYorng for
meat pies. croquettes and vegetableHi
That every bit of clean fat trimmed from
meat and every spoonful % drippings and every
bit OF grease that rises when meat IL boiled can
be clarined, II need be. and is valuable in cook
cry? Don't fatten your garbage pail az the
expense Of your bank account, particularly In
these days Of strict economy, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

=, Why is salt, not GOOD for one who has high
blood pressure? T. L. w
salt causes contraction Of the arteries,
and this contraction Of the arteries in
crcascs the blood pressure. Tho less salt
person takes the better IL ne mas high b.ood
pressure. All food contains salt enough TO
meet all the actual needs Of the body. The
amount of salt taken should be very smap
indeed, II any is used.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Ask Her Permission First

To the Editor Of WOmaH's Page:
Dear Madam met a girl at an evening party
recently and i want very much 20 90 call on her.
I Know where she lives. Would II be all right
for me 70 call there some evening without having
1 want 10 be sure 10 do the right thing, she
Eet IN WRONG +. ID. X.
Il would not be correct to call before
asking the girl n you may You can easily
walt for an opportunity TO see her again at
some affair. or you may meet her In the
street. and then you can ask her II you
NAV call on her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Treatment to Restore Rigid Hand

What treatment will restore the use Of
hand which has become rigid In an almost
closed position? The patient is woman sew
enty year old and lost the Of her hand dur
ing sickness about year MRS. Z. L.
1t will probably benefit her 10 soak the
hand in very hot water two or three times n
day and apply massage in hot water. II Is
probable, however, that the injury is per-
manent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Hot Cabinet Pudding With
Bananas

Line a quart mold with well-buttered
paper sprinkle the paper with sugar, then
dispose slices Of bananas and Sultana
raisins on the bottom Of the mold TO form
a simple design; cover with a layer Of
stale sponge cake cut In slices; then hll
the mold loosely with alternate layers of
bananas and raisins and slices OF cake
Beat three eggs, add half a teaspoonful Of
salt, half a cup Of sugar and one pint Of
cold milk and strain over the fruit and
cake in the mold. Bake nearly an hour,
standing on several folds of paper, in hot
water. Serve hot with hot currant jelly
or claret sauce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
To Clean Leather Chair

70 fks Editor ef WomaH's Page:
Dear Mndan--I have very handsome leather
rhalr which has become infested with small
white bugs. probably owing 20 the fact that IA
has been standing IN damp room. Can you
tel me how 70 set rid OF thesef
lMra.l JAMES L.
Dennine Or gasoline will XIII these pests
I1at small spring bottom oiler and force
I|I1 fluid into every crack and crevice. The
chair should be stood out Of doors during
10.1 operation. as the liquid is inflammable.
npos4lhle 70 do this use an insect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Counle Entering Home

To fhe Editor Of W0mdh's PAGE!
Dear Madam-An elderly couple having $500
each wish 70 enter home. Can and do these
homes legally claim any Insurance. lodge other
money upon the death Of the couple At said
home? y. r.. y.
Every home has It's own rules regarding
the disposition OF the property OF those who
enter Il You can acquaint yourself with
these facts at whatever home you apply for
entrance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Milk Dict Harmful

Is milk diet harmful? T. L. S.
Yes. It Is sometimes very harmful. There
are some people so sensit!zed TO milk that
they cannot take It in an: form. II acts as
q violent poison. Many pcrsons who cannot
take milk as a food can take It vixen used
as an exclusive diet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Bromides Harmful to Children

Are bromdes harmful TO give to children?
MRS. F. 3.
Certainly. Unless you want your children
10 grow up and be weak minded you should
discard bromides and all such drugs They
are extremely injurious TO the nervous sys-
tenn They should never be used except on
a physicians prescription.
CCopyrlghtD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Banana Cake

Bake a sponge cake or a plain cake in two
layers. Just before serving put freshly
sliced bananas between and on top Of the
layers of cake Cover the top thickly with
whipped cream and serve at the table in
wedge shaped pieces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

LIVING UP TO BILLY
By ELIZABETH COOPER

powerful written the form Of letters
the most gripping literary
produc Of the etwen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
Banana Loaf

Take n small loaf of sponge cake or angel
food and cut well in the center. FIJI with
sliced bananas and heap with whipped
cream sweetened to taste,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

4. which kinds Of -four do worms and weevils
attack more quickly. white flour graham and
oornmeRl?
2. How can rugs which curl up at the ends
be made 10 lie fiat?
8. What can be substituted for an invalid
table when the latter is not available?
ANSWERS TO VEST
1. When hanging a picture. suspend 1t first
with It's face 10 the wall. then twist It around;
che wire, thus crossing, will prevent II from
hanging crooked
9. Rub grease stains on the kitchen table
with a cut lemon.
3. After an egg has been hard boiled let cold
water over IL for a mlnutei this will cause
the egg to contract slightly and separate itself
from the shell; thus the shell can he more easily
removed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

DUT. 20 return to today's celebration
- it is altogether fitting and proper that
the day should be spent out Of doors; It
Is also natural that youth should not be
deprived Of all enjoyment because of the
war which has come upon us. But this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY OR DECORATION
DAY-WHICH IS 1T TO YOU?|
Real Significance Of the Day Should Not Be Lost
in the Nations Present
Crisis

IN TALKING Of and planning for to.
day, have you called IL Memorial Day
or simply Decoration Day? II always
seems 10 me the name one gives II Is
significant Of the meaning one attaches.
Decoration Day, as It is commonly
called, Is looked forward to particularly
by many working people for weeks
ahead, a jaunt Of some sort is planned,
and keen is the disappointment If the
day proves rainy and cold instead OF
bright and sunny--as Mas, very fortu-
nately. this one,
No one, unless he or she is tied down
20 an Office day in and day out, can
really appreciate n holiday.
II KNEW a man who for the first forty
years Of his life played. His means
permitted him TO travel North In summer
and South in winter or abroad, always
following the track beaten out by other
pleasure-seekers.
Holidays, bringing with them crowds
Of excursionists, always bored him. lie
couldn't understand the enjoyment people
got out of herding together in that way.
Then. when he was well into the prime
Of life, he was obliged to earn his living
And no child out of school was moro
keenly anticipatory Of the first holiday
which came to him!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

l. should hostess wait for q guest who Is
late or should dinner bC given nt the time
originally planned?
?. When sending wedding invitation to
whose engagement has been announced
should an invitation be extended to his nancee?
3. What Is the most frequent cause Of dark
lines extending around the throat?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30
ANsWERs TO YEsTERDAY,s INQUIRIES

l. bleach for tan and frecklcs Is composed
OF one dram Citrine ointment one dram oil
OF almonds, six drains spermaCet ointment,
three drops altar Of roses. Beat together in
q deep crock, using wooden or bone spoon.
Lemon Juice applied with an orange wood
stick makes an effective nail bleach.
s. To Keep hair light and fluffy add the juice
OF lemon 10 the last rinse water when
shampo0lnE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-30

9. Rub grease stains on the kitchen table
with a cut lemon.
The Washington times., 1917-11-25
MAYOR LOSES TEMPER.

His advent put an abrupt stop to
the conversation. The mayor flushed.
what do you mean" he asked, by
coming here? 1 told you / had moth
ing to say to you.
For answer Harry pointed to the
threshold. That's what I mean," he
said. At saw an old woman slip that
note under the door as I turned back
after trying to speak with you. she
has been following you all day and
suspect"
He paused while the mayor read
the note.
what Is 1t, father?" cried MarJory,
disturbed at his agitation.
Mayor WInton walked rapidly to
the telephone and called the home of
the district attorney. over the wire
he received the news of the mystic
rIous death of that official, following
a warning signed by the same word
as the note now in his hand. He
turned to Harry.
"YounC man." he said. "a group OF
desperadoes has threatened me for
nv activities in wipIng out vice and
corruption in this city. The district
attorney is dead. Whether he Is a
victim OF these men can not say.
You and your friend, Miss lima. be-
lieve my daughter has acquired a
pearl that should belong TO you. You
think you have a clue to the person
who left this note. Good! Run down
these abominable plotters and the
pearl is yours"
1--WE Will" cried Harry and lima
as they hurried out
Marjory wInton saw them go, re-
Sretfully. With the threatening note
in her hand, she begged her father to
protect himself.
"I'lI run these rascals down." he
declared, mo matter what the cost.
This city has got to be clean. and the
quicker it's made so the better"
The problem confronting the young
man was how to Identify the old
woman, who had kept her face so
carefully hidden both in the dentists
office and on the street. Harry turned
to lima. There was something about
her that seemed familiar. Yes, and I
know what 1t was" And he began to
pull his fnger-joints in the manner
characteristic OF Perry Mason.
The Washington times., 1917-11-25
CHICACOAN INJURED
BY CAPITAL TROLLEY

Earl p. Press, second. aged twenty
s,x. representing the Fiat Slab Con-
crete Construction Company, OF Obi
caro. lies at Casualty Hospital today
aufferipE from cerebral conclusion, q
broken left wrist and lacerated
wounds OF the scalp as the result
81 having been struck yesterday by a
car of the Capital Traction Company
At North Capitol and c streets while
crossing.
After being taken to Casualty Hos
pital, Press asked that Major Pat
rick J. Hurley, United States army
q friend, be summoned 70 commune
cate with his people in the Illinois
city, living at s61 Lawrence avenus.
Physicians at the hospital say he
will recover.
The Washington times., 1917-11-25
Eighty Years Young---Physician Says
Nuxated Iron Did 1t
How Like Feel Like Boy Again. Full of Energy Vim
and Vgor, With a Strong Elastic, Forceful STEP Instead
of That Nervous, Shamblng Gait?
Doctor Says NuxAted Iron
often Increases the
Strength and Endurance
of Delicate, Nervous, Run
Down Folks 100 Percent
In Two Weeks Time.

whats the use Of feeling so old,
-oross, nervous and grumpy all tne
-time q burden TO yourself ana q con-
-stant irritation to others. It's not
how old you are in years that counts,
blood that may tell the story. For
want OF iron, you may be an oio
man at thirty, dull Of intellect. poor N
-memory, nervous, irritable ana 81
rundown" while at 90 or 6O, Win
-stiu be young in feeling, full OF nie,
your whole being byimming over Win
-OnerEy and vital force.
: AS proof Of this, take the case Of DR..
James Louis Beyea, who for nfteen
years was Adjunct Professor In the
New York Homeopathic Medical Col
lege. At nearly 50 years OF age, DIT:
Beyea was very much weakened and
rundown He made up his mind 10
renew his vital energy and NIL his
veins again with youthful vim ana
vtgor. He therefore prescribed Nux-
ated Iron for himself and took It 4
short course Of It made him feel Ike
q new man. So much 30 that he says
his friends, ask. What have you
been doing to yourself. you look so
taking care Of my blood and building
Il mp with iron-Nuxated Iron.P DR..
Beyea further says that there Is moth
ing like It in his opinion to put youth
Iul eIrenBLn anQ power INTO Iuo VEINS
Of the weak, rundown. inhrm or aged
Then there is Former Health Com
missioner, VIM r. Kerr Of Chicago,
who Is past tho three score year mark.
but still vigorous, active, full Of life,
vim and energy. Former Health Com
missioner Kerr says that he believes
his own personal activity today Is
largely due to his use Of Nuxated Iron,
and that he believes. ii ought to be
prescribed by every physician and
used in every hospital in the country.
Former United states Senator VIM E.
Mason is another keen, vigorous, hard
working man who Is well past the
three score year mark, who praises
the great strength and endurance
building properties possessed by Nux-
ated Iron. Senator Mason says: "As
a pioneer in the pure food and drug
legislation, was at first loath to try
an advertised remedy, but after ad-
vising wiz my medical friends,
gave NuXated Iron a test The re-
suits have been so beneficial in my
ewn case, made up my mind to let
my friends know about it I am now
65 years of age and 1 feel that q rem
edy which will build up the strength
and increase the power and endur-
ancs OF one at my age should be
The Washington times., 1917-11-25
CUSTOMER GETS GEM.

Although lima had identified among
the loose gems the pearl referred to
by Kismet, the mayors request
brought the salesman Immediately
to him. To the establishment OF Har-
~ and lima, Marjory Winton picked
out Ilma's lost treasure as exactly
the stone she wanted.
How much will it be-" asked the
father.
Twenty thousand dollars" an
swered the salesman, eNpatiAting on
the lustre and shape of the prize from
the Orient.
That's pretty high" replied the
mayor, but go ahead. Wen leave
the necklace and you may send Il
when you have finished"
All this time the mayor kept his
hand to his cheek. Harry heard him
laugh at his daughters protest. I'm
going to the dentist right away" he
said. "Pll Join you later"
lima replaced the pearl she had
taken from her little pocket to com.
pare with the one on the tray and
looked at her companion for coUn-
sci. Harry had already made up his
mind that their only hope of securing
the pearl lay in rendering some serv.
ice to its new owner.
'T shall follow Mayor winton." he
said. "That scene with the Chauffeur
spells trouble, or I'm much mIstak-
en-"
"And T." said lima, shall 20 IN
Miss Winton's house and tell her the
history OF the pearl she has bought "
Harry's plan was the more difficuIt
OF the two. And II Mayor WInton
had not stopped his car a few block. .
away the young mans idea might
have come to nothing. Evidently
however, the old woman who had
tossed the warning into the chauf.
The Washington times., 1917-11-25

known to the world"
And then there 10 former United
States Senator ChaS. A. Towne, who
at past IS IL still q verttAble noun
tain Of tirsless energy. Senator
Towne says;
IT have found Nuxated Iron Of the
greatest benefit az q tonic and regu-
lative Henceforth ! shall not be
without II. / am in q position TO
testify for the advantage of others,
to the remarkable and immediate help
fulness of this remedy, end I unhesi-
tatfngly recommend Nuxated Iron to
all who feel the need of renewed
energy and the regularity OF bodily
Dr.. e. saner, a Boston Physician,
who has studied both in this country
and great European Medical Institu-
tions said: Nuxated Iron is q wonder
full remedy. Not long ago a man
came to me who was nearly half q
century old and asked me to give him
q preliminary examination Tor life
insurance. I was astonished to hnd
him with the blood pressure Of q boy
Of twenty, and "a full of vigor, vim
and vitality as q young man; in fact a
young man he really was notwtth-
standing his age. The secret he said,
filed him with renewed life. At 80
he was in bad health: AZ 46 he was
careworn and nearly all in-now at
80, after taking Nuxated Iron, a mir
acle of vitality and his face beaming
with the buoyancy OF youth
II people would only take Nuxated
Iron when they feel weak or run
down instead Of dosing themselves
with habit-forming drugs, stimulants.
The Washington times., 1917-11-25
US. HASADOPTED
NO OOFFICIAL DESIGN
FOR SERVICE FLAG

Discussion Of patent rights to the
service nag now being flown by firms,
clubs, and individuals with represen-
tativss in the fightlng ranks. brought q
statement from Secretary OF War
Baker that no official nag had been
adopted by the War Department.
4 Cleveland man, L. Quiesser, has
obtained patent rights on a nag de-
signed now much in use and il said
to have claimed 10 per cent royalty
from manufacturers of the nag.
Secretary Bsker said that while he
had seen the Cleveland design. Il had
been given no official recognition by
the War Department. and so Tar as
he knew there was nothing to prevent
the display OF other designs OF service
nag.
Secretary Baker recently instruct
cd officials of the War Department
to display q service fiSg at the en-
trance to the State, War and Navy
building IN honor Of the $50 War De-
partment clerks who have Joined the
lighting ranks. This flag design
has not as yet been selected. 1t Is
not intended, however. that 1t should
be regarded as an official flag, and
It was emphasized that the War De-
partHnent has not and does not con-
template giving official recognition to
any particular flag design.
A New York manufacturer OF q
service flag is understood to have
been advised by 0ulesser, the Cleve-
land man, that the nag It is manu-
featuring conflicts with his patent
rights. He has made a claim OF
ROYALTY on this firm. There Is no
means, however, of collecting royalty
payments from those whe haYe pur-
chased and are now displaying serv-
ice haZs.