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Arizona republican., 1917-02-27
BUSINESS MEN
ATTEND ANNUAL
N. & N. DINNER
The New Directors

john F. Barker, Harry A. Diehl,
Chas. A. Stauffer. J. w. Doris.
Chas. II. Akers, H. L. George. r.
NJ. Murray, p. c. Gettins, Charles
Korrick, J. G. O'Malley, w. II,
Thomson. Charles II. Pratt. W. l..
Pinney, p. T. Ryan. H. w. Asbury,
+. Hackett, Joe f. Richards. W. 5.
Helm. f. II. Ensign. Dave Gold
berg. j. NJ. Aitken, Charles Near
thur, w. w. Edwards. f. A. Free
man: also J. b. Cook, of Tempe,
and LATE Myers. of Glendale
Arizona republican., 1917-02-27
HARVARD GETS LIBRARY

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Feb. ZG.-lia-
vad university will receive the library
OF the late Professor Hugo Munster
berg. it was announced today.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-27
LEWIS BEATS GRIFFITH

Republican A. P. Leased Wirel
AKRON, Ohio. Feb. 26.-Ted Lewis.
English welterweight, outpointed
Johnny Griffiths of this city tonight in
twelve last rounds. Lewis won seven
rounds; Griffiths four and one was
Arizona republican., 1917-02-27

Couldn't be clearerl That Omar
yields pure aroma, CHEEKY and happy,
rich and ripe.
Aroma makes cigarette they've
told you that for years. And Omar
is aroma. It's the perfect Turkish
blend-the triumph of rich Turkish
and ripe accentuating leaves. Then
Omar omar spells aroma. Even the
words blend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

"NG1ss DoNNELL is going to oe mar
INl ried next month, and what OH what
kind Of wedding present can l give her!
implored Miss Donnells friend of middle
aged matron.
The ,nid,lle-aped natrou smiled reminis-
Gently u can tell you what not to give
her" she remarked. "and you can select
from what is left. Because ! certainly be
lieve that my experience as the recipient OF
wedding presents will live with me untl my
dying day I've outlived my scnstiveness,
hut do Won know what my house was called
the first years we were married? The we'd
ding present home No not publicly, but
I discovered that It was private little
joke among a few select friends. Ana 1t
was no fault Of my own, either
"You see. both my husband and come
from very large families, and a consequent
large circle of friends and acquaintances
or course every one suspected-as | had
such large list Of friends and family-that
some one else had given me all the ordinary
things, things that anybody would want.
Consequently, Il seemed that almost every
one went on praiseworthy but misdrected
campaign to select for me something DIFF
ferent something unique, odd, distinctive,
that I wouldn't possibly get from any one
else And the result was that my hridey
home the first year looked more like a
museum or a curio shop than like a real
played all these weird and wonderful
ornaments for fear that a donor might
happen in and feel offended If / kept it out
Of sight
~ hate gimcracks--even solid silver un-
necessary objects And It was maddening
TO have four magnificent chatting dishes so
unique and beautiful that nothing else I
possessed harmonized with them. The cut
glass craze was at its height then, and a
fond bachelor uncle presented me with
magnificent punch bowl and set Of goodness
knows how many pieces, which ! had no
place to put and couldn't use more than
two or three times. because we did very
little entertaining. II was particularly pro-
volSing because there were n half a dozen
other useful things I needed ever so badly
and had made up my mind | was going to
receive from him.
MY own experience was so provoking
all through the misguided generosity of
loving friends-that | always sympathlze
with the young bride who, in addition TO
the troubles of early housekeeping, has to
pass through the agonizing problem of
presents that | don't need and don't
want%
Never select anything that can he called
piece of decoration, unless the bride is a
very intimate friend and you know exactly
what she wants. Pictures hanginEs-un-
less they're rare old pieces with sentimental
value for the bride-cannot be selected by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
TS-REVELATIONS OF A WIFE-FASHION Hi
HOUSEHOLD HELPS
HON to Select a Wedding Present

a third person for a home she has never
seen Remember the man in the case NAV
have certain tastes, and even your Intimate
friendship with the bride may he no guide
TO his tastes, and his tastes will influence
his home somewhat.
"Of course If they are young peopIe
who will start very simply, and YOU know
the bride intimately enough, you can 0nd
out some sensible. utilitarian article tbat
she might want. That's the most sensibIe
course, especially as 1t helps avoid tbe
bugbear Of wedding presents-duplicatio
"lf you don't know her really welh vol,
can get something that she won't feel
obliged to place on the mantclpiece when
you visit her. Bits of linen, luncheon
cloths or sets are generally welcome be
cause you can never have too much linen
Individual pieces Of silver for special serv.
ice with the simplest possible pattern. ara
in good taste. Even good books are som
sible gifts, for there are generally plentv
of bookshelves in the new home which need
filling up.
THE best plan is to try by booI, or
crook TO find out what would be most sc.
ceptable rather than make the poor bride
suffer from your misguided generosity"
CCopyrlght)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
ION DEVOTED TO WOMENS INTERESTS RE
MY MARRIED LIFE
WAS Fortunate Lii Said; "Dicky Brought Ne These
By ADELE GARRISON

NEVER In my life have seen anything
IN so startling and yet so attractive as
Lillian Gales living room.
] knew that she was a famous illustrator,
so. Of course. ! naturally expected to see
evidence OF artistic taste In her Furnish
inEs. But the reality exceeded my autici-
PARTON
had only received blurred impression
OF splashes OF color as Mrs. Underwood
urried me through to her bedroom, and
then out mo TIE dining room for the after
Il nner coffee
Eut when We came out into the living
room again I stopped short and drew
long breath of admiration
Rather hits you between the eyes. doesn't
IL. Aladge2' Dicly said. That's the way
it affects everybody"
at is wonderful, wonderful" I said.
turning TO Lillian did not DointCdly ig-
more )ickv, hut ! did not answer his COM
ment He had been altogether too nom
chalant and distant TO suit me when I had
come into the dining room II would not
hurt him to be left to himself for "a while.
so "JARRING NOTE"
She flushed with pleasure ~ am so
glad YOU Hike it, she said heartily. You
see. ! have the space 90 start with which
is everything That Is the reason I took
two floors OF this big old house and had
them rcmndelcd. instead Of renting one Of
those modern atrocities with gas CRATES
instead OF iirCnlaCcs."
THE result certainly moro than iustincs
your chpic, 90 ! said
was really lost iu admiration OF the
room II was an immense thing evidently
tie reception room oi The mansion in It's
old 1pu'"ut days Every hIt OF H. ceiling
walls. uoodwork even the floor. was IVORY.
white All this Wilderness appeared to lead
up iD and center I'm the cleaning white
marble of an, old-fashioncd fireplace.
But the genius Of its mistress appeared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Dinner Rolls

and cooled one tablespoon sugar three
cups sifted flour, white Of one egg, two
tablespoons lard or butter. onc-half tea
spoon salt. Dissolve yeast cake and sugar
in lukcwarm milk add one and one-half
cups flour and beat until smooth, then add
white Of egg we'll beaten lard or butter, re-
mander Of flour or enough to make
moderately firm dough. and the salt, Eucad
lightly, using as little flour in kneading as
possible. Place in well-greased bowl Cover
and set to rise i'm warm place. free from
draught until double in bulk about two
hours Mold into rolls size Of wanuts.
Place in wcll-srcascd pans, protect from
draught and let rise one-half hour. or until
light Glaze with white of egg. diluted
with water Bake ten minutes i'm n hot
oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
THE WOMAN WHO JUST CAN'T
MAKE UP HER MIND" ANNOYING
She Usually Upsets the Plans of Every One Else
by Her Thoughtlessness-I 1t Wise to
Adopt a Child?

PTHEY say they meaning those who dis
cuss women) that women are crea.
lures of impulse, acting solely on intuition
without reasoning matters out Yet
haven't YOU all known manN girls who
simply because they weighed the pros
and cons SO thoroughly could not decide
what course to take and so frequently
remained inactive?
I know one girl who is always so un
decided about what she will do that l
dread her visits She will hem and haw,
decide first to stay then that she must
60 or that she will meet one at a certain
hour, then that she would rather make
It later until she succeeds in getting
every one so "balled up" that she quite
ruins the plans of others
Yet she is so sweet with it all and
always apologies so prettily that one for.
gets her shortcomings until the next
time.
have often wondered which is more
annoying, the girl who always nets on
impulse or the girl who is SO very eau.
tious that she never acts at all. but shifts
the responsibility on some one else?
VI COURSE DeLOle marriage the former
type is much admired by men. Most men
hate to think of women as creatures of
reason. Although this very impusve.
ness in the species feminine may cause
them an endless amount of trouble they
submit good naturedly. But after mar.
riage it is another story A man soon
grows weary of Strengthening out the
tangles caused by fllghty little wife.
The other type-the woman who is
spineless. who cannot for the life of her
decide anything for herself-is probably
the more popular wife It gives a man
such tremendous air of Importance to
really make the decisions for the house
hold. In spite of all that is said the
oiinging vine usually appeals to a man.
But feel unbounded pity for a woman
doomed to sDinsterhood who has this
falling. Her life is one long succession
of IFS" and uncertainties.
MJHILE speaking of the Unmarried
w woman one signing herself S. II NJ
writes: II am seriously thinking of
adopting baby. Ny brothers and sis.
ters are married l live alone. NV in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
ANSWERS no SATI
FireIess Cooker Without Cost
20 the Editor Of vomaa's Page:

every penny counts, / pass along an idea which
experience has proved success. We keep, as
many do, a coal fire In our kitchen range for the
sake OF hot water and Kitchen warmth, but do
not burn Il up cook with using gas instead.
have discovered that this range oven, with It's
moderate heat, makes a very satisfactory tre-
less cooker. For instance, tomorrow l shall
cook a stew" have for IL two pounds Of
beef. carrots, celery, onions and potatoes, L
shall the meat over the gas stove, then
bring to brisk boil the meat and vegetables
in small amount OF water, cover very tightly
and place IL IN the range oven, the rack
close TO the AreboS, After an hour or 50
shall remove II, salt and pepper the stew, ~
bring IL again TO brisk boil and place II In
the oven Tor another hour. II Will be Of mar
cut with a silver fork Points. 10 note; DO
not use too much water; IT, desired, more can
be added after the meat Is removed. Cover
tightly. l cook a thick slice OF ham in the
same manner. only the latter requires no scar
ing and provides It's own Juice. IN fact any
meat or vegetable can be- cooked iu the same
way, giving a better flavor, virtually no, expense
and much less work IN the cooking. Beans are
delicious cooked in this manner. ANNA $. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Boys Too Complimentary


To thc Editor Of Woman IS Page.
Dear Madam-I am seventeen wears old and
am subjected 10 great d-al OF admiration and
the boys very often tell me ] am very -rod-
looking. ! and this very embarrasslnE ana
also the Tact that they want me 10 leI them
kiss me and to hold my hand. Us il am rirbt 10
ler them hold my handl IE,1TA ~
No, my dear Leta. it is not an right to
let them hold your hand; il leads TO too
much familiarity, and you will hnd your
young friends will not have any respect for
sou If you allow it. If you are dignffed
and pleasant with your friends they will
not be apt TO embarrass you with personal
remarks or worry you with uuwelcome at
tentiOus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Unhappy at Home
10 tho Editor o. Voman's Page.

TO the Editor Of WoadH's Page:
Dear Madam-I am a young girl. living at
home. While i have sister and three
brothers, ! don't seem % be q their type and
manners. When We are together we are as.
agreeable and restless ana / always feel lost
among them, as though i were not wanted
nave hhd young men come TO the house who
were perfect gentlemen, and always showed
me nice time. When one or another on my
own folks come they slur the friends /
have had ealliRg I am lansing Tor the DAY
when j viii be happy. III i could only meet ths
right kind of man N the eyes % my people ID
would make lonely broken heart happy.
r.. 81. n.
/ am afraid r. a. r.. that you are en-
tirely too sensitive. Make friendly ad-
yances 10 your brothers and sister and per
haps the atmosphere win clear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Homemade Furniture POlish-Cinna-
mon Toast


Dear Madam-Hera are a couple OF recipes
which may be OF some 20 readers. Finding
myself without furniture polish the other day
and not being able 70 run TO the store, ! made
some from this od-fashionei formula: one
tablespoon sweet Oil, tablespoon lemon juice
and tablespoon cornstarch Mix the three u-
gradients and stir until the COrnsta arch is en-
tirely dissolved. This makes "a small quantity,
the oil does not become rancid, for do not
think II would keep. u makes a lovely smooth
polish and leaves objectionable Od0r.
Cinnamon Toast.-Ths Is a delightful change
for breakfast and IL ls also "a very dainty dish
10 serve with afternoon tea n you happen to
be without cake. Make yuur toast In the usual
way butter thicky then sprinkle about "a
tablespoon Of sugar miNeu with little CHINA
mon over the top % each piece of toast Put
back into the oven for about two minutes, until
the butter melts and runs through the bread
Serve hot. B. vs.. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Removal of Warts

To the Editor Of WomaH's Pane.
ms. b1ri l9lai' : ROW can remove warts from
'"' ''"u'' BERTHA N.
Acetif acid will remove them, hut ii must
be used very carefully. Dfp "a tootbnfcls
INTO the acid and apply it carefully to tbe
wart twice day until it has disappeared
of the hand. II is said castor OH Ms, vii
remove growths Of this sort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Blackberry Cordial

Mash the blackberries and cook sIov,l,,
without water for half an hour. strain
and measure the Juice TO each quart add
a half pint of sugar, half teaspoon of CHINA.
mon, quarter teaspoon of ground cloves and
half nutmeg, grated. Boil a half hour cool
and add gill of brandy. Bottle and keen
in n cool place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
AIways Answer Inyitations


To the Editor Of VorHau's PAGE.
Dear Madam am wearing mourning and
am LAgIeIpFer MOI attending any social AFFAIRS,
but frequently receive Invitations. Should [
answer ''eaa OF 'HHore iHrint SERENA.
Invitations should always be answered
Except 20 "A church weddngl whether YOU
are wearing mourning or not n the invi-
tation is for a tea send YOUR blacz-hnr-
dered visiting card on the day Of the tea.
II FOR dance answer i'm the usual formal
way, regretting your inability to attend.
Write on bIack-edged note paper. then no
excuse need be given for regretting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Cleaning Gilt Frame

= 10 HdITQT oI WolIuH78 3 Fd1g'
Dear MadsmW Wnl you give me a reliable
fecIua Tor ciaanlns a good slt picture frame
IAat has been packed away fer ,ysaraf e e
efaaed full % aust, but otherwise perfect. An
4afiF reply VIII be appreciated
HOuSEkEEPER.
after pipiug and brushing on an possi-
- duBt can Old tooth brush IS best for
#2zl cover the frame with cream Of
asHlag ana elaohal; allow Il 10 stand few
Ies thea Nlpe on and polish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

To me Editor of WoDluu's Pane.
pear Madam have found II such n nuisance
~ ,o". AROUND iur a pinCush0n constantly when
sanr, aI SEWING % so have devised simple way OF
h'tphS pms on hand. This rs a band OF I'LL maj
wound around my left arm seyergi tim ' H.
ky. SUCK number Of pins and needles ana
ADEIINE @
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
English Muffins

a small piece of butter softened one
quarter cup sugar one CEg beaten with
sugar and butter; three-quarters cup milk,
one cup -four two teaspoons baking powder.
quick oven. Bake in round muffin tins. This
makes about nine mullins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Oyster Sandwiches

70 ths Editor Of W0HlaPs Page;
Dear Madam-Here Is a splendid recipe for
ogater sandwiches. which are delicious: Get
twenty cents worth % stewing oysters and
chop them up. Add TO these chopped oysters
tablespoon butter, three tablespoons bread
crumbs salt and pepper Put In a pan and
cook nYe minutes. When cold, spread on slices
ef bread with mayonnaise dressing over Il.
lAirs.l o.. q. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Perspiring Hands

To the Editor OF Woman s. Page:
- Dear Madam-What can be done for hon.q
that are always perspiring? JOEL
The hands should be held i'm solution
/ OF tablespoon Of alum dissolved i'm a
quart OF water half an hour every night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

come is sufficient to provide comfortably
for myself and one or two little ones, and
l am quite willing to forego Injuries and
to make every effort to educate and dc.
velop worthwhile citizens for the coun.
try. without children see ahead of me
a rather lonely life | am willing to on.
dure anxiety and the loss Of material com.
forts due TO the care of children.
Have | overlooked any angle Of the
problem, to adopt or not to adopt?"
This letter, to my mind, only goes to
prove the contention Of an earlier CORE.
spondcnt regarding the unranng mater
nal instinct in many spinsters. one feels
sure this woman would rear child sue.
cessfully.
or course, the problem Of heredity
versus environment Immediately presents
itself Perhaps some of my readers have
adopted babies If so, I should he very
glad to have their opinions ON the sub.
jeCt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
Shovel from a shingIe

10 the hdlfQr of woman 8 Pdges
Dear Madam-A common shingls win be
found a great convenience for taking hot pans
from the oven. on the thick end cut a handle
alE Inches long by two wide. Cut the thin
e1d about ai1 Inches wide. Bore a hole in tine
hzndie and hang Il behind the stove. where ID
VII always Be ready for use. a. l..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
DIARY OF A WELL-DRESSED GIRL
TransfOrmrG old Seqe Into Ne ONE ioco ErncL

IL mako n rrorcfliI ., nj sII,lrl 1LIe ,,,,0,l
that ain, 49, c ,,,. .,,,,' '',2 ,'','"'
'''''' ''''''' "''' 9''''
When the sections were maChine-stitched
together and the skirt fitted across the back
ana s!acs applied the front panel Joe
hdu ""'hhod tne Slde" OF the panel with a
S'iiEle row OF black SILK braid an inch in
width ana h'd cut a N-shaped piece from
the top to make becoming ncckine.
Then I turned the rrocl over ia loo to
worl; on while made the sleeves cnt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

1. What be substituted for gasoline I'm
cleaning delicate collars there will be no
unpleasant odor?
?. How can white marks which have been
made by alcohol polished wood surfaces be
removed:
3. Lamp chimneys, when washed with soap
and water, have tendency to crack. How
can they be cleaned to prevent this?
ANSWERS TO SATI
1. Water should not be used on hardwood
floors, it will duh the luster. WipnG with
an oiled cloth wax will keep the floor clean.
q II small screen Is placed In the window
and covered with piece of dampened cheese
cloth the dust from the street will be kept out
Of the room when the window is raised.
3. If potatoes are mashed in a bread mixer
they will he light and creamy II they
whipped and with much less waste of
energy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
THE WOMAN's EXCHANGE

OF the pap a t & I'Gta s to ht depa'c must be
HEc tio girct
nssa II Is "deooi 'hot the
be
=" |o"S THE "oMANS EXCHANGE Enceag phiaieph
or rRoyn,
Saturd par.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

!. what are three Of The most important rules
to observe In dieting TO lose weight?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

!. What are three Of The most important rules
to observe In dieting 30 iosc weight?
. How can a bruIse sometimes he prevented
from becoming black and blue?
3. How should note which is of n purcIy
social nature he addressed to u woman ply
SCian?.
RDAY'S INQUIRIES
J. ISinF n wElsk brOnm which has been
u'phed IN alcohol on black material will frcshen
1t when II has become rusty.
= \ church wedding to which one has been in
Nited necessitates Cnll upon the per,on bv
"hom the invitation was issued within a few
weeks after the wedding
d \ luncheon followed by shower is an ap-
propriato mode of entertainment for a bride
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29
.RDAY'S INQUIRIES

d. luncheon followed by a shower is an an
proprlate mode Of entertainment for a bride.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

WhllE speaking Of the unmarried
woman one signing herself s. H. NJ
writes 1 am seriously thinking of
adopting a baby. My brothers and sis
ters are married. l live alone. Nv in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-29

Copyright
The Keota news., 1917-04-27

offered and the time farm hand Is
drawing pay In 1917, is considered by
the Canadian Government. the same as
residence duties on one OF the free 100
acre farms. that this Government is
giving away, in order to settle the fer
tile prairies and bring about within
n few years a half billion annual crop
of wheat.
The most conclusive evidence Is
available to any inquirer. that Western
Canada farm lands will produce more
wheat of better quality and Mt
lower cost Of production per acre than
has heretofore been known in grain
growing countries. 1t Is no idle state
meht to say that yields Of fifty bushels
to the acre Of wheat are grown in Can
ada: the statement is made In all seri-
BUSINESS and is backed up by the let
ters and affidavits of reliable farmers
in Western Canada. These farmers
are enjoying the same home comforts
that their neighbors to the south par
ticipate; they have the same good
houses, the same good horses and
cattle, the same good roads and COM
municatiOn. as we'll as the same good
social conditions. and. best Of all. they
own their land and what they earn
they own for themselves, being foun-
dation for greater wealth and indie
pendence.-Advertise
The Keota news., 1917-04-27
SWAMP.RooT STOPS
SERIOUS BACKACnE

When your back aches, and your blad-
der and kidneys seem to be disordered, re-
member it is needless to suffer-go to your
nearest drug store and get bottle of DR..
kilmer's SwampRoot. 1t is a physician's
prescription for diseases Of the kidneys
and bladder.
1t has stood the test of years and has
4 reputation for quickly and effectively
irving results in Thousands of cases.
This prescription was used by DR.. Kill
mer in his private practice and was go
very effective that it has been placed on
sale everywhere. Get a bottle, Soc and
$l.00, at your nearest druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.