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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
The architects Work

THERE was a time way way back in +,
i the centuries when we provided with our
own hands everything we needed. We
hunted for our food in the forest we made
our clothes from the skins of animals we
slew, we gathered the material and built our
own houses or dug caves in the mountain
side for shelter.
But as we came into closer touch with
each other we found it would make the work
easier and better done if It were divided so
certain of US provided the food others made
the clothes, and still others built our houses,
thus we developed into specialists
often this specialization is not to our
benefit when we are satisfied to develop our
selves only in Tlat direction which con-
Germs the making of our livelihood. We
lose the opportunity for the enjoyment Of
much pleasure or the obtaining Of broader
sympathy which we might have without dis
turning but rather adding to, our develop
nent in our special WORK. However on
the whole we are certain that specialization
of effort is a wonderful help to us. II has
maze less burdensome the providing Of the
necessities of life and leaves us more time
for the enjoyment of the other many things
which our world affords
So when we come to the building Of
house, we think Immediately of those men
whose business IT is to build the architect
the contractor and the various suocoL-
tractors. We would be foolish not TO profit
by the experience Of these men. Each can
do his work better, quicker and cheaper
than could we who have had no experience
in this line therefore, let us learn in each
case something of his particular work
The architect begins the actual formation
Of the project by conceiving from our ideas
a combination of rooms and a scheme of eN-
terror treatment His study and experience
has taught him to translate our thoughts,
our visions and dreams, very hazy though
tbav often are into actualties by means of
a combination Of such prosaic things as
wood, brick. stone and mortar He accom-
pllshes this by making drawings OF the
mans Of the house showing the size and
arranpennent of all the rooms and geometriC
drawings of the different outside elevations
of the house Then to make his ideas
clearer and more definite he writes "speci-
fcations," which explain in detail about all
the different materials and how they should
he used He makes several copies Of these
snsC,Ncations and by reason Of having made
the drawings on tracing paper he is able
10 have of these an equal number Of copies.
These copies are called blueprints.
In order then, 10 obtain for us the best
nossibIe price on the house he has drawn UP.
he gives a copy Of the plans and specihea-
tions 10 several builders or general con-
tractors whom he knows to be reliable. The
oontract 10 build the house will naturally be
awarded 10 the one whose estimate Is the
lowest The architect then writes up con-
tract which protects our interests hnan-
ciaiiv this Is signed by the builder and
ourselves. and then the actual building OF
the h9uso begins u
The architect chen keeps IN close touch
with the eork efelng 2 !, saet 80 p|e'ne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
ING FOR THE MAN OF MODERATE INCOME-N
Exercise
BY JOHN HARVEY K

DY LACK of exercise the body becomes
- predisposed to numerous diseases. espe'
cially rheumatism, indigestion, diabetes
obesity, neuralgia, insomnia. constipation
and premature old age
Exercise may be classified as gentle, mod
crate and violent. Gentle exercise is that
which does not produce either fatigue or
breathlessness Moderate exercise produces
fatigue, when sufficiently long continued,
but not breathlessness. Violent exercise
produces breathlessness, which is one form
Of fatigue and If continued for any length
Of time produces exhaustion.
Gentle exercise is adapted to invalids and
very feeble persons. Violent exercise is per-
nissible only to young persons and to adults
who have been accustomed to vigorous eX-
ercise all their lives. Moderate exercise
is the sort which is especially indicated
for health in all classes. 1t must not be
considered, however, that exercises are
harmful that cause a person TO breathe deep.
Deep breathing is one of the most bene-
fetal effects derived from exercise.
There is nothing better than physical
labor for promoting muscular development
and securing the advantages which come
from exercise. But care should be taken
continually to keep as nearly as possible
in n correct poise. Ignorance, Carelessness
,,nhoaItbfI Sit,,' Ill, % 81, " ~
vi ,.iiiat ~ IL.
" ,,'o,' az pL tHe iireg uiar
come fixed deformites.
For children, out-of-door play, light work,
assisting in cuitwating fruits gardening
ana similar occupations are desirable eXer-
Clses'
Elderly persons require a considerable
amount of exercise, but should be careful
to avoid violent exercise of all kinds They
should especially be careful not to become
greatly overtaXed or out of breath. The
chest walls being rigid, the lungs cannot
expand as in youth, and the heart may also
ue eaSlly @ oVerworked' Elderly persons who
are accustomed to exercise do not so quick
cause of din,inisbo5 oi
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To Celebrate Silver Wedding

$
Dear Madlm--Mv husband and I will have
been married Twenty-Five years next month and
we wish 20 celebrate the occasion. What kind
OF an entertainment do YOU consider appro,
Pirate for such an event; What shall we Wear?
lMrsD T.. W. X.
Give an evening reception, from $50 until
1850 o'clock, at which you can have dance
music and refreshments, and you will not
be obliged TO entertain your friends further.
OF course, later affair may be given. but
that turns it into a dance or ball and re-
quires rather more Of an output for decora-
tions and food. As the twenty-ffth is the
silver anniversary, it would be pretty to
cngrave the invitations in silver but if this
proves too expensive several silver wedding
bells might be embossed at the ton of the
noteraper on which the invitations are
written.
Send the usual formal invitation. and in
the lower left-hand corner Of the mage
write Dancing"
For refreshments serve chicken or lobster
salad, light sandwiches, claret punch, ices
cakes, bonbons and saltod nuts.
Wear regulation evening clothes.
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are all carried out and in the propet
manner Besides, he assists us at all times
during the construction with advice on the
many things which come up and which II is
not possible to cover entirely in the plan,
and specifications
Thus we see that 1t is the architects
work to shoulder the responsibility which
IN case we do not employ one, we must rely
on ourselves for He plans our house. he
designs it to look we'll, and then sees to il
that 1t Is well built. This is his special
WORK; therefore, it should pay us to obtain
his services on the one condition, however.
that in our selection of one we make the
proper choice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Recipe for Stewed Tripe

TO the Editor Of Womdr's Page:
Dear Madam-Please tell me how 20 stew
tripe. II was mentioned In the daily menu in
Fridays EVENING LEDGER. A. McF
Buy tripe which has been thoroughly
cleaned and is ready for boiling. Then cut
It in half-inch squares, put in saucepan and
cover with cold water. Bring slowly TO
boil and simmer steadily for at least four
hours, at the end Of which time drain off
all the water except a gill; add TO this one
cupful of stewed and strained tomatoes, a
dash Of onion juice, salt and paprika to
taste. Blend one toaspoonful of butter and
Hour and stir this into the mixture until
the sauce is smooth and thick. There are
a number Of variations Parmesan cheese
can be added just before serving the tripe.
or celery can be added 10 IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Irascible Travelling Men
Gained and Charmed
by Feminine Ticket
Sellers
"CRAcIoUs sake, haven't you got IA

~ RACIOUS sake haven't you got a-a-
" a--a-a blessed-lower2"
He was big and hot and would have 70
be urged into an upper berth with a shoe
horn. tile had asked for a lower, as usual
He held the Cleveland record for lower
fives and skies, and could create more blue
air when urged to break that record than
any son Of the satchel travelling cut "
Philadelphia and making points west.
bit Of conversation ensued the green
ticket passed from behind the bars. He
beamed said THANK you very much" ana
pOcketed-Upper 1
This is only an incident but It's indlca-
tive.
Upper berth business is on the boom and
the chair car trade is positively unprece-
dented
knights Of the road who have never been
known 20 scale the pOrter's ladder may be
seen any night now making a laburiouS trip
upward and a hasty disappearance within
the heavy green drapery. Regulars who sell
spreads and used to see the folly of a par
lor car 20 COatesville now lean back on The
velvet and dream remnisCentlv and make
verse
For who would Pullman scorn?" quoth
they!
Why--the evolution and the calm and
the poetry?
There are three reasons-two bIonds and
one brunette,
Secrets out, boys If you're not already
one of the inner circle who make Pitts
burgh and points West via the right-band
window, get in line and see what the eXi.
gences of war did TO the Pullman ticket
office in Broad street Station. Don't swear
while i'm line, it's not fair any more
The said cXigcncieS took three male dis
pensers OF 'Sleepers' and chair cars-one
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Preserving Strawberries in Sunshine

To the Editor Of WomGn's Page:
Dear Madam-Can you describe for the
method USED in preserving Strawberries In the
SUM- iNirs.) j. r. c.
Place in a preserving kettle in layers
as many pounds Of sugar as Of sound ripe
berries, which have been huled and washed
and when the juice is drawn out little
set it over the fire to cook, let cook twenty
minutes after boiling begins. Turn the ber-
ries into earthen or agate plates, cover
each with pane Of glass TO fit tightly over
the top and place in the sun. Let stand two
days, stirring two or three times each day.
At the end Of this time place in sterilized
Jars, seal and store them without reheating.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Plans for Giving Graduation PARTY

r. A.--YouT idea of having a doll I'm can
and gown in the center Of the table Is a
good one; also for the place cards. If Won
have class flower use a number of the
blooms as decorations; for instance, If
roses, plaCe'a bunch Of roses in a vase ar
each corner Of the table making four In
all and attach these with ribbons of the
class colors 10 the doll in the center Tbie
Of course, can only be done IL all the
colors harmonze. You could hardly com
bine pink roses with red and yellow rib-
bons, for example The class motto in c,it
out letters could be hung somewhere In a
conspicuous place in the room, or. IL your
dining room has dome over the table, the
motto could be used around the light thus
being illuminated. Lanterns in the class
colors hung around the room would also he
pretty Your brother, II he Is Ingenious,
could make these.
AS to games. take the name Of the
school separate it into letters then assign
each letter 10 some member Of the ella ss
who is required TO give some bit of enter
tainment appropriate to the letter For in
stance, II the letter is p. a poem about The
class could be recited; II S, something about
the soldiers could be given. Another good
idea is to have a knocking" party. Have
a mound OF white cotton shaved white paper
or artificial snow-anything to represent
frost" then give each guest in turn a
miniature shovel and let him dig up a
little white-covered package, which, when
opened, win be found TO have a small
joke or dig" for him in II.
Any set speech delivered while YOU were
cutting the cake would be liable TO fall fiat
Just be natural; your guests, II they are
having a good time will probably be laugh.
ing and talking among themselves, and a
is better to let them do this than 10 have
them stop while you make stilted speech
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ShOrtness of Breath

What causes shortncss Of breath ,vbsr , :.
son has heart trouble? w / w
The heart is not able to keep the blooa
out of the chest and so it accumulates 4
the chest, making kind of dropsy or con.
gestion. Shortness Of the breath alwav
means congestion of the lungs. Whom ~
hurry to catch a train and get very sbos,
of breath or if you hurry upstairs or wan
too fast you have temporarily congesl~
lungs. One who has heart disease sbous
be careful not TO get in a breathless cond-
ton Such person should move slovly
and cultivate calm, quiet state of the mpa
and body
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a something entirely apart from ones
normal self.
HAVEN'T you the memory Of opinions
IL or theories expressed which were en-
tirely at variance with your real ideas
and which you would have given much
to recall because they were not in any
sense representative Of you?
If So and it is almost certain TO be
so, you can find it in your heart to be
tolerant of the mistakes made by others
when you know they are just that--mls.
takes-and not really reflections Of their
own characters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

To the Editor Of Woman s Page:
Dear Madam-Plcase state through your
housekeeping column how TO can kale and
spinach. iMrs.JgR, NJ r.
Spinach is canned follows: Pick over
the spinach, wash thoroughly through many
waters, then set 20 cook i'm a Cupful Of
boiling water TO each peck Of spinach.
When tender skim it from the water and
place in the jars, which have previously
been sterilzed, packing II in solidy. Ad-
just the rubbers, strain the water in which
the spinach was cooked through a piece of
fine linen, rohcat TO the boiling point and
I'LL each jar to overlooking with it, Put the
lid on, let the jars cook in water ten min
utes after boiling begins, then tighten the
lids
I am told kale can be done in the same
way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

This is the first time, according to head
quarters Of the Pullman Company, at 1890
South Penn Square, that such a thing has
happened i'm the history of the company,
and no small amount of importance is at
tached to the change.
One official said that he would go beyond
merely predicting that the girls would be
as efficient in the newly attained positions.
He said that the quality and innr ence of a
woman so lent itself to the atmosphere Of
a pullman ticket office that the girls would
probably outstrip men at these particular
jobs.
Men won't swear" the official said,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
ONE FREQUENTLY MAKES TOO
HEAVY DEMANDS ON FRIENDSHIP
Others Required to Measure Up to the Standard
We Set for Them, Although Falling
Far Short Ourselves

LAS your dearest friend ever given you
IL severe jolt-been guilty Of some
perfectly impossible action that made you
certain in consequence you could never
entertain the same feeling for her?
When two people are on very intimate
terms l believe something of this sort is
almost bound to happen.
For unfortunately, although you are
far from being perfection itself you
want others to live up TO your ideal and
when they fail as they will do, you think
the whole structure Of friendship has.
collapsed. And sometimes, IL it is built of
very fimsy material it has collapsed
utterly.
However, nine times out of ten you
decide to accept this revelation philo-
sophicaily, and years afterward can
look back and laugh at the incident,
grown so small and unimportaut in the
distance until it almost fades into moth
ingness. But how big and dark it loomed
In the foreground.
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sedentary persons h.. =.

exercise. Sedentary persons d.. 4
upon this means Of exercise shouiS m
four to eight miles a day. not leis,Irei,.W Wak
at the rate Of four or five miles an ~
Young persons may engage in ,..sV uguH
vigorous sports in which running
CURED without disadvantage such "
cises develop the chest by exciting vieos'l -
breathing movements. Running exerc,s..
are not 70 be recommended for adult wom..
or for persons past middle age "'nen
Adults, unless from youth accus,.. n
running, should content themselves ,,,s,
slower pace. After running exercisoa :,
pulse and respiration should return "a, yaa
few minutes to the normal rate ,uM NV.
the pulse remains quick for half an b,,,I "nen
more after exercising, the fact is o,.Is
that the exercise has been too vioS"A.
Swimming is the most valuable Of all g,enI fos.1-
of exercise, but must not be overdona
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Removal of Smoke Stains

10 the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-How can [ remove the unarls
made by a smoking chimney on a plastered
Nalf (Airs.) W. J. c.
Shave half a bar Of soap into one cum
ful OF boiling water, dissolve, add one cup
ful OF turpentine, one cupful Of kerosene
and one-half cupful Of ammonia spirit Mix
and cover. Spread on the stain, let stand
nve minutes, rub brisldy with a hard brush
then wash of with hot water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

I CAN remember spending my vacation
with one bestest friend five or six
years ago. All went merrily until one
day a most dstressingly embarrassing
thing occurred. 1t was a matter of a
bill, and this girl whom I thought l
knew revealed a side I had never sus.
pected. For long time I felt that with
one whose ideas were so totally different
there never could be any real under
standing. Yet today we are on much
better footing, if anything.
She never again exhibited that side Of
her nature, and I've wondered whether
after air that momentary incident had to
do with her nature, but was not instead
one of those uncomfortable impulses of
which so many are at times guilty and
heartily ashamed after yielding to them
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3. Cold cream should not be used frequently
on Il greasy skin. Wash thoroughIy with warm
water into which bran bag has been put
Follow this treatment with cold water with a
few drops Of benzoin in it. Several times
dny apply lemon Juice and water TO the foce
with piece of absorbent cotton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Genuine Creole Gnmhn

10 the Edifor OF woman 8 Page.
Dear Madam-Thls is genuins recipe for
creole sumbo as II Is made In the South: Fry
together three e-quaTters Ga pound each OF diced
veal ana nam IN frying pan with two medium.
sized nney chopped onions A small portion
q Ereen pepper and a few buttons OF garlic
tomatoes after meats are done and let simmer
cross sliced, which has been PREVIOUSLY heated
n the can. and let simmer for hfteen minutes
this time. (For an "a Ia diable" put in a few
pods Of chill red pepL4rs when tomatoes are
addec-l Just before serving add one pound
ahrimpa. s. r. b.
Many thanks for this recipe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
A Meal of Fruit

In making meal Of fruit only sbop,A
t"Ne "''o N'"u VI d variety at the same meal7
NH V. R. SMITH
One MY take as many different kinds !,
fruits as he wants. Fruits are all friend,r
They agree together. II is better for rnos,
people to take a little variety, though ~.
can make'a meal Of one kind Of fruit aIon.
If he wishes to, but he should eat bran als.
for bulk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Luncheon Silver

10 TTI EW-TUT " " OTNUV 3 TUOCI
Dear Madam-When arranginC a tabIa for
luncheon where are the forks. spoons ana
knives piac7df l expect TO have bouiilop. meat,
salad and dessert. KA T'I-
Place the small knife used for butter or
cheese served with the salad on the right
side next 70 the plate, then place the knife
for the meat course next and the bouillon
spoon on the outside. on the left side place
the smaller fork for salad next to the rim
Of the plate and put the larger fork for the
meat course on the outside
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Food Ferments in the Stomach

Do intestinal and colon troubles go
food to ferment in the stomach? NJ X ~
No, but they do cause the stomach 4.
make too much acid. and that is ~.
makes the pain and distress in the stor,,.s
The food does not ferment in the storsos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

?. To give the hair a dry shampoo take one
cupful Of cornmeal, warm 1t In the oven, add
One-quarter cupful salt to 1t. mix well. then
holding the head a cloth or newspaper rub
the meal into the scalp. Brush thoroughly and
all the oil and dirt will he taken out
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Questions and Answers

-, Could you give me the approximate cost of
House No. , published on June 6?
INVESTOR
Just now prices are not at all steady, so
that an approximate price is very approxi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

What is the cause Of carbuncles? n A,
Carbuncle is an infection with germs ,,o-
the skin. "Vu
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3. To remove stains from granite sCOur with
a paste made OF of Oxgall, one gill
strong solution Of caustic soda, one and one
half tablespoonfuls turpentine, sufficient pipe
clay TO make il thick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

l. To give the hair q gloss after shampoolng
IL brush very small amount of liquid vaseline
into IL with stiff brush
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when a woman's around and they can't
get what they want"
He agreed that with proper persuasion
n man might be induced to take an upper
He foresaw the placing of more girls in
the ticket office to meet the demands Of
the draft.
Tho girls themselves who were formerly
saleslades and bookleepers are tussling
with maps and the suChlke appurtenances
of a railroad that tell when not to get off
to 90 to Columbia and which trains have
diners.
you
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mate. Somewhere between $4,000 and $780,
possibly.
Is II safe for to a hot-air system Of
heat? How l know whether or not II is
properly Installed? MISS b. q.
it is our intention to cover this subject
in detail shortly. In the meantime, if you
would like this information before that
time, we will be glad to give it to you.
Wednesday-The Choice OF an Architect.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
THE W0MAN'S EXCHANGE

to Of
oa'''l as 'oo"S iL
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Climate for Anemia

Is lower Florida too low an altitude for an.
suffering with anemia? w l. 1'' u one
Anemia is not affected by altitude.
(Copyrght.)
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2. To Wallpaper in a much shorter
time than it usually takes, apply a solution of
one heaping Tablespoonful saltpetre to one gallon
Of hot water with whitewnsh brush. Keep
the water hot. and after few applications the
paper can easily be pulled from the wall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18
Divorce for DesertiOn

To fhe Editor Of WoDidn's . Pdge.
Deer Madam WIN gou kindly ten me how
loQG ~ FenneYleauia pcreoa M "a wait before
offainirc a dtfofce Cor dea-FfloafN a..
ETe gesre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-18

=. In serving soup at dinner is il good form to
mi the soup plates?
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ANSWERS TO SATI

1. New rubbers should be purchased when
packing preserves; the old ones, while often
apparently good, almost certain to be
brittle.