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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Seed Catalogues Make Good Reading

To the Editor OF IVonaH's Page;
Dear Madam wonder how many Of your
time"? How many OF them raise the same
kind OF plants each year--a few Eeruniums.
cannas. a bed OF pansles or Asters? Then there
are others who. when the first spring days
arrive. are suddenly seized with n bad OF
garden fever rush to the nearest grocery
store buy a few packages OF mixed seeds that
have been lying around for years with the
resut-failure and disCouragCment.
Try a different way this year These long
winter evenings cannot be spent In n more
pleasant way than IA planning the spring gar
den. Invest a few cents for postcards and send
them TO seed firms that you Will ind advertised
IN any OF the magRzlnss. Road them care
fully and YOU will ind vegetables and flowers
you never heard of before. You will hnd just
the right kind OF flower 10 plant IN that shady
corner and the right kind Of vine TO cover
that ugly fence, and, indeed that seed cata-
logue Is Ot the most interesting pieces OF
literature ever written; I promise, you that
the garden you plan this year VIII give YOU
ursater pleasure than any you have ever grown.
ALMA GkOTH, Joliet, III.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
BE GENEROUSLY BESTOWING
A LITTLE JUDICIOUS PRAISE
"A Few Words of Encouragement Will Often
Stimulate to Fresh Efforts One Who Is
Easily Disheartened

CUR1oUs My own thoughts this
- morning were reflected by a girl who
has written to me giving me her idea
OF generosity. This letter. from NJ a.
T.. reads:
DO we realize we can be Just as un.
generous in the Withholding Of praise and
appreciation as by being pcnurious?
rs 1t not usual to connect thought
lessly only the one meaning with the
word. the bestowal of money? We all
know the great reluctance with which
many part with their riches. and the
really generous rich are to be com
mended. But there are a few souls who,
not possessing this cream of life, have
something of far more value to bestow--
sympathetic insight as to when and how
to praise and encourage generously
The great majority of us 20 stumbling
along, unable to see clearly by reason Of
the closeness of our problems, who when
granted the boon of contact with these
wise natures develop unsuspected possi.
bilitles. Many interesting stories might
be told of achievements solely due to the
generosity Of these rare souls who gave
unstintingly of themselves.
NO one has conveyed this thought
with more charm and concscness than
Charles Kingsley in his reply as to the
secret Of his success. 4 had a friend Are
we always fully alive TO the source OF
our inspiration?
There is a generosity OF a less rariied
Kind, however, which all may practice,
and which would add materially to the
Joy of everyday living-the few words of
helpful praise, stimulating to rrcateo
effort. costing so little, but freighted per.
haps with incalculable results.
would not 1917 be a splendid year
were we to resolve to look for opportuni.
ties of commentator, and, finding them,
praise whole-heartedly and generously?"
y friend of mine told me that the
hardest thing she had to do was to over.
come the fears of her employer, a verita.
Bile doubling Thomas who reluctantly
consented to allow her to try her hand
at some new work simply because he was
badly in need Of some one.
The girl was young for the position she
coveted. The man whose dictation she
took every morning saw possibilities in
her and suggested her when this new
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Emery Wheel on Sewing Machine

10 fhs EdItOr OI W0NGl| 8 Fd0e'
Dear Madam-An original and also about
the most useful thing 1 have in my house Is
an emery wheel Tor my upon which /
sharpen knives, smooth on the broken points
OF machine needles, etc, II will sharpen "A
be done by hand,
Get a roll OF half-Iuch adhesive tape from
the drug store, rut on strip Just long enough
TO reach around the small wheel OF the machine
and press II nrmly 20 the metal. Next, "a
strip OF hne emery cloth the same length and
width and glue 10 the tape then wind the wheel
an around with strip OF tape or muslin 10 hold
in place until the glue Is dry, which Will take a
day so, when III may be removed. The ma
chine can be used IN the meantime.
This VIII last a long time, and when II is
worn out another strip OF emery cloth can be
Elued over the hrst. When using the emery
wear on other parts Of the machine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Forget Him

To the Editor OF WoUluH's Page;
Dear Madam young lady OF twenty
nya summers and am deeply In love with a
y3ung man OF nineteen, tie has not as yet
SHOWN any special aHectlon for me and, IN fact,
seems 70 think me much older than / really ann.
What would you advise me 90 do to attract him,
ELLEN.
You would do well to be your natural
self and not try to attract the boy IN ques-
tioH. II he should care for you he will
let you know. and Il would be a mistake
70 throw yourself at his head, Probably
In a few months time you will laugh at
yourself for thinking you We're Ia love.
OF course, there are times when a girl OF
your age has been known to fan IN love
with man so much younger, but Il Is not
usual and would seem TO be inadvlsable
Love is usually founded on respect. and
although a boy OF nineteen may be fully
worthy Of great respect. respect for his
experiences and knowledge would not be
very possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
CONTINUED ToMoEHow)
OYSTERS and MacarOni

one pint oysters, three-quartcrs cup mac
aroni broken into oue-inch pieces, three
quarters cup butter, onc-half cup dried
bread crumbs, one teaspoon salt, one-thrd
teaspoon paprl;a. Cock nacaroni until ten
der Scad the oysters put alternately into
a buttcrcd baking dish layer Of crumbs
macaroui. cheese oysters, soasoniuEs and
oyster liquor until the dish Is filled making
the last layer Of crumbs. Bake thirty min
utes in a moderate oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Fancy Baked MacarOni

Cook one-half package in boiling saltcd
water until tender Drain thoroughly
Butter q baking dish, put IN a layer Of
macaroni. a layer Of chopped cold meat
dot generously with butter. add a dash Of
pepper and one or two chopped pimcntos; add
another layer OF macaruui another Of meat
pimentos and seasoning and pour over all
one cup OF cooked tomatoes Bake about
forty-ive minutes. Garnsh with parsley
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Lefi.orer BOILED Potatoes

TO the Editor q Iy0maH's Page:
Dear Msdam-To utilize left over boiled po-
tatOes, slice them and add few pieces OF dry
bread cut into dice and fry together; this Is a
delicious dish. Potato cakes made OF cold
mashed potatoes mixed with a little -four and
en- egg and fried IN hot butter are appetizng.
7 always keep a supply of bread crumbs on
hand. As the stale bread aCCumulatcs lt saOuld
Be crumbed and stored away in Jar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Crumpets for Tea

70 the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-Wul you please give me a.
reati1ns for making crumpeta 10 he served
~ lfferuoou teal HELEN s.
Tea Crumpets-Put two Well-heaten eggs
3 one quart Of milk and as much nour as
HlH make them rather thicker than batter
pudding. Then make bake stone Or griddle
sagy hot ana sreaae 4 weli pour a large
HaeQnfaI of batter 3 thAt e llay gun the
sss IL s aaueaz Wien r1za4 ta Ne. lqask
E4em eEp 4o.A $3.50 go ea1Iet tnea-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
Raisin Puff

70 fhe Editor Of W0maH's Page:
Dear Madam-Raisin puns prepared IN the
following way good; One-half cupful but
ter two tahlespoonfuls sugar. one esq. three
fourtha cupful sweet milk. two cupfula -four
tWa teaspoonluls baking powder, one taacupfui
chopped raisins. steam for half hour
tn Entered cups. Serve with and
augar. tAlRSl JOHN ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
SimpIe Rreakfast Dish

70 the Editor Of RomaHs PAGE:
Dear Aladam-T sending you an excel
lent breakfast dish; Potato nests-Boi p0ta-
toes. mash while hot. add "a little cream butt
ter aud salt. or use leftover mashed potatoes.
Make into nests put pan. drop egg
Into each nest and set IN oven for lye minutes
81. III. J..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
,-REATT'TY PROBE EMS AND HOUSEHOLD ADVICE
And Didst Thou Deem2

And didst thou deem all beauty fed
Because the summer flowers were dead1
Behold the woods, whose splendors' bias,
Makes beautiful the autumn daysi
And dldst thou deem all joy was DER
Because thy youth was thine no more7
10. many a blessing Heaven will shed
In showers upon thy hoary head
The God who beauties the earth
At summers death MS at its birth
Thy Heavenly Father, He will send
Ills joys to cheer thee till the end
Denis a. Mccarthy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters and questions 1bmhG
paper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

1. What Is tho best way to cool an oven
gradually?
2. How clothesne be made to
wear longer and be prevented from tanGling?
s. How cGn the di3axrceable odor of cooking
be removed?
ANSWERS TO YEST
1. suet can be kept fresh II It is chopped and
. little grnnulated sugar sprnkled It,
9. 4 small piece of cumphor placed In the
water in which flowers kept will keep them
fresh much longer.
8. Sheets should be turned around at regular
intervals without regard to top and bottom, as
this lessons the them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
.ERDAY's INQUIRIES

!. When basting. n thread Of u contrasting
color Is used 1t can be seen moro readily when
pulling out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

3. When woman Is talking to a man whom
she chances % meet while waiting to be JoIned
by friends and several other women turn to
speak TO the man. ii H. much less awkward for
her 20 sannter away, if she does not know them
"S ihlrodrcti0ns In such cases are sometimes
out Of place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02

l. How can the Odor of onlons be removed
from tho hands?
g What should he done wien a child plnches
Ills finger in door?
g. What, Is meant by "EIyinE the bride away
at u wedding? '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-02
ANSWERS TO YEST

Suet can be kept fresh II 1t is chopped and
tile grunulated sugar sprinkled over II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
Uncle Sam. Military Ex-
perts Agree.
ONLY PREPARATION LACKING
Entrance Of the United States Into
War Would Throw Heavy Weight
in Scales Against Opposing Powers.
World Leader In Minerals.

New York, Feb when Ger
many boards the United States. sta
tistics show. she exhibits hardi-
hood of. bravado most astounding.
Should the United States choose to
develop all her vast powers, military
experts agree. she will become the
strongest military nation in the
world. No belligerent on either side
will equal her.
other nations. or empires have
many intelligent. energetic citizens of
perience shows. the best lighting ma
terial comes.
No other nation can approach her
in natural resources.
No other nation can approach her
in actual wealth.
No other nation can approach her
in self efficiency and ability to -four
ish without outside assistance of any
sort.
No other nation can approach her,
history shows, in the invention of new
weapons Of war; and leading Ameri-
can military men know that this fac
tor takes a very important position
In the calculations of foreign military
councils when estimating the ability
Of the United States to resist or to
attack.
The population Of the United States
and its colonial possessions is nearly
as large as the combined population
of Germany and Austria Hungary.
The entrance of the United States
into the war would adj to the re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

the central powers together is only
about two-fifths of ours.
But iron. steel and copper are still
more important in war than gold, and
here the United States shines so brill
fantly as to dim the rest of the
world.
The United States produces more
pig iron than all the other countrise
of the world combined.
The central powers pig iron pro-
duction is equivalent to three-eighths
of this country's production.
Great Britain. France and Russia
combined produce only a little more
than half the amount mined and
smelted here
But when we come to copper, that
Indispensable of war. the full i'm
portance OF the United States is
realized.
In 1916 the United States produced
twice as much copper as the rest OF
the world.
The central powers produce about
one twenty-fourth as much copper IA
the United States. Great Britain. with
all her colonies. produces only one
twelfth as much.
In Industrial development and large
scale production, American energy
and ingenuity lead the world.
While exact figures are lacking. 1t
is known certainly that the United
States has more than four times as
many automobiles as all of the rest
OF the world put together, And the
rate OF production is putting this
country farther ahead in automobile
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
GAINESVILLE.

Especial to The Richmond virrinian)
Clarksville, Va. Feb. 1.-THE
Civic league held its regular monthly
meeting February with a full at
tendance, showing unfaEginR inter-
est. The ladies were delighted to
find their wide awake president, Mrs
@. e. Barrow. had secured date
with Miss Cummings. president vir-
ginia Federation OF women's clubs
who Is expected this week.
The following committees were APP
pointed; Press, landscape gardening
sick. social. money making, member
ship
The School league met Friday night
of last week. Mrs. W. w. Barnhart
was elected secretary to FIJI Miss Vir-
gle Blanks place. the latter having
accepted a position in Petersburg A
committee was appointed to raise
money to help finish paying for the
electric lights which the School
league has Just installed in the school
building. Both the school ana the
town owes the league vote of
thanks for them
Students of the high school are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
WORK COMPLETED BY
ROADS COMMITTEE

Ine state Legislative Roads CON-
mlttee. which had beed in session
here for two days. adjourned Thurs
day. and announced that no state
ment as to the plans adopted by the
committee for the state highway
system would be made under ten days.
II Is known that the routes in the
system were all decided on, and as
soon az the details in connection
with the plans can be completed. the
system Will be made public. The plan
will be reported to the next session of
the legislature, and recommended for
adoption to receive federal aid, I'M
der the new road bill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18
UNITED STATES MAY BE
GREATEST BELLIGERENT
WHY AMERICA. PREPARED.
is FORMIDABLE.

The United States and her pos
sessions have population of 49,
100000 against 161, 100000 for the
central powers.
American national wealth is
0.00O,0 100000. against $780,
$50, 100000 for the central powers
and 1891. 250,000,000 for the en-
tente.
Our national stock of gold Is
$4,000, 100000, against 81, 32l.0OO,-
coo for the central powers and
s4,095.O00,0 for the allies.
Our iron production Is $4,000
900 tons. against 100000 for the
central powers and 100000 for
the entente allies.
Our copper production is $780,
600 metric tons year. against
10000 for the central powers and
225,000 for the entente.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

working for prize offered by civic
league for best essays on civic pride
and betterment In general.
Twice within less than a week has
there been scare Of FIRE. No great
damage was done, but the alarm was
SUFFICIENT to make the people glad
that the Civic league proposes to
help some" by the Are bells which
they bought two months ago. The
town council expects at an early date
to advise as to where and how these
may be installed for best service. It
is hoped these may prove stepping
stones to brighter things in the way
of provision to fight fire.
Prices of tobacco is still soaring
and a goodly amount Of the weed is
seen on the market.
There is much pneumonia and grip
in and about the community.
Mrs. John Wood in improving.
Master VIM. Maxey, a real scout
and good student. has been suffering
from an attack OF appendicitis, but is
better.
Captain and Mrs wootton are
visiting their son in Jacksonville.
Fla.
Mrs. Clements gave~a dance this
week at her home on upper Main
street, In honor of her sister, Miss
Corinne Moseley.
The dinner given for benefit of new
Baptist church last Friday was we'll
patronixed.- -
The Woman Suffrage club will
have sale of fancy articles on Fri
day.
The Camp Fire girls will have a
sale of their handiwork on Saturday
of this week.
On Wednesday night . Valentine
party was given by the Willing Work.
ers at the Town hall and refresh
ments served their friends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

ownership every momen.. 1es
expectations. HIN
About three fourths Of the -
bile factory facilities. 1t II estt
will be put to work Immediate
munitions II war IL declared.
The railroad system Of the
States compared with other ~
is giant among piginiea.
1t would be possible to spree
inventory Of the American rc10
over many pages. Nowhere efDQ2
a mans labor produce 20 mug
here, due to the unequalled ~
ton Of mechanical power. n
All that is needed to turn
mighty cataract of national o.
to the business of war Is tinlas
preparation will take much time
preparedness so far has consiste
words. not in deeds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-18

sources of the entente a national
stock of gold as large as the COM
bined gold reserve of France, Russia
and Great Britain When the gold
In private hands is considered the
preponderance of Uncle Sam is still
more impressive, The gold stock of
The Yale expositor., 1917-01-04
OH! MY BACK!
The'Expression of Many a Kidney
Sufferer

A stubborn backache is cause to sus-
pect kidney trouble. When the kidneys
are inflamed and SWOLLEN, STOPPING
brings a sharp twinge in the small of
the back that almost takes the breath
away. Doan's Kidney Pills relieve
sluggish kidneys-relieve aching backs.
Here's convincing proof of merit.
Mrs. George Collision, 1915 Ward St.,
Port Huron, Mich, says: al suffered
from Inflammation of the kidneys.
When the attacks we're at their height,
my suffering was intense. A constant
burning sensation through my kidneys
bothered me and occasionally had at
tacks of hackache. Doan's Kidney
Pills restored me to good health"
PERMANENT BENEFIT
Over four years later, Mrs. Collision
said: "The benefit Doan's Kidney
Pills gave me has remained permanent"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Collision has twice publicly rec.
ommended. Foster Milburn Co, Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Yale expositor., 1917-01-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
j. II. Rheingans, Pastor

u IL oobOl
"The social significance of the Lords
Supper is fraternity, the invitation be-
ing to those who are in love and char
ity with their neighbors. Ely.
We celebrate the communion of the
Lords Supper next sunday morning
at 10 standard. Topic" Love of
Christ" III Cor. 5: 14-15
Bible School at Ills begins the study
Of Johns gospel-the gospel of the
abundance of Life" The complete
study of the life of Christ will be the
gist of all our services for the next six
months. You are invited to attend
the mems class.
The evening service at z standard
will be service of praise and of fol-
lowing the Star of Bethlehem. Sermon
topic:-"The Other Wise Men,"
The choir merits the highest praise
for the excellent program rendered to
a large and appreciative audience last
Sunday night. We wish to thank not
only our homecoming students for
valuable assistance rendered, but those
members of the choir who are always
on the job.
The Ladies Benevolent Society met
with Mrs. VIM. Learmont Wednesday
afternoon.
The Yale expositor., 1917-01-04
w. III. Acker In Action

IL looked like old times at the Rich
mond, now The First National Bank,
last week when Mr.. Acker paid out
$4,000 to the depositors of the old
bank.
1t came in an opportune time just
before Christmas. The merchants
must have appreciated II, as Richmond
had one of the largest Christmas trades
experienced in years. Richmond
Review.
The Yale expositor., 1917-01-04

FOUND-On First street, Yale, near
the Woolen Mills a bunch of keys.
Owner will call at Exposltor Office
for same. 40-2
LOST-On the road miles west and
a mile south of Yale, between VIM.
Cheeseman's residence and city, q
large dark gray wool shawl. Finder
please leave at Expositor Office. 40-y
There will be an experienced piano
player for dancing music at the next
dancing school Monday night, Jan 8
Mrs. Wright, teacher.
Mary Deveraux, violin teacher, of
Port Huron, will be in Yale Saturday
to arrange for a class in violin. For
particulars call on or phone Leona
HolcOmb.