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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Whereabouts of Italian Soldier

4 o He EGUQr OF " oman . IdOt.
Dear Madam--Pleaso let me know it
there Is any way OF getting word by cable
gram from my son who Is in Italy in the
war? Do they ALLOW the soldiers to write
from the front now? When did the .Austro-
MY son ts carabinicre.
Thanking YOU very much for an answer
through your paper. tMrs.) I. y.
1t IL, as Il rule, possible for the men
in Italy to cablegram to the United
States. Sometimes. however, they arc
SO far from convenonces that this is
impossible. IL you know his address you
ycould send him a c1blegram for thirty
five ceLts word. Send it. from a tcle-
graph Office. If you do not know how
to address him you can get information
about him from the "Comando Generate
Arma T. Il. Carabnieri," Rome, Italy
There is no word that the solclers on the
| Italian front are rot permitted TO write
homo now. although If your son is at the
front perhaps it is hard for him to find
| time to do so now The Austro-Cerman
| offensive on the Italian front began on
October "a.
I would try not 10 worry, although ]
| know 1t is hard. Just hope and am
sure you will hear from him soon. All
the carabinieri are not at the front now
Some of them are serving in the differ
ent cities of Italy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

ing; it can end-and this is no inglori-
Gus way to end when a small boy is
standing at your knec-with the fine
fact that all of tho stamps on the
thrift card buy 125 cartridges for SOL
diers.
Children love 10 give. 1t must DO
impressed on them that the money
must be saved. not begged for. Chill
dren will give! 1t is in youth. you
will remember, we cried "ourself' 10
sleep over the death OF our puppy dog.
1t was in our tenth year We gave our
best doll away. Children will save
and give!
Barring tho patriotic appeal which
this putting of thrift cards In chill
dren's stockings must make to parents,
there is another appeal This saving
in small bits Is the biggest institution
in tho world toward the permanent
habit of systematic saving.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Christmas for Sailor
Tor of Wondn'3 8 Pd0e:

10 TIC l. LduoF OF woman rage:
Dear Madam--Having often seen lists Of
gifts, appropriate for soldiers in your cot
unM would appreciate very much IL you
could suggest few acceptable gifts for "A
sailor, ] have very dear chum now serv-
ing in the navy. and | have sent him a
complete outht. consisting of sweater, wrist
let's. helmet, muffler and socks, and want
to send him suitable Christmas gift.
THAT mixing you for your kindness ia many
other instances. READER. .
Many of the thirgs suggested for SOL
diers are for our sailor boys too. Here
are some things, however, "A Jackie could
surely use, and / know from experience
would be glad 10 get: a little khaki port
folio to hold stationary. 1t Is very
valuable TO the man at sea. He can file
letters in IT and always have II to rest
on when he writes. A fountain pen, a
waterproof tobacco pouch, a knife with
one or two exceptionally strong steel
blades (men are always losing knives
and always need them), waterproof
money belt ard books or subscriptions
to favorite magazines. Remember, too.
that the boy away from home likes to
| get things to eat. The incest Christmas
present would probably be for him a boas
of goodies. cigarettes and one gift that
would not be SO expensive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Must Harmonic

Husband Gmpatientlyl-Whcro's
your mistress? She said she'd be
ready in n minute, and I've waited
half an hour.
Maid She'll he down in a sec
ond, sir. She's changing her COM
plcXion to match her new gown.--
pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Numb Fingers

What causes nuntbness and tinellng in the
nnVereuds when they become cold? What
will cure Il? Il. NJ. 8.
a disturbed circulation is the cause.
Bathing the hands alternately in hot
and cold water for ten or fifteen min
utes in the morning and at night, fol-
lowed by massage, are useful measures.
The real cause of this condition in
most cases is chponic constipation, which
produces administration. The condi-
ton of numb fingers should receive
attention promptly, since most serious
condition known as dead fingers" may
result.
(Copyrsht.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Food Conservation Meeting

A food conservation meeting will be
held at the West Philadelphia High
School for Girls tonight under the aus
pices of the Housewives Protective
League. Mrs. n. u. Hitchcock will
speak, and Miss Gertrude Dustin,
of Temple University, Will give "A prac-
tical talk on wartime cookery and safe
and palatablc substitutes. War breads
candies, substitutes for meat, sugar aud
wheat will be exhibited.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
BAKED EGGS At GEATIN

Eoil GIGS hard, allowing an ogE aud
- half for each person, and cut them
into quarters. Have ready white sauce
dressing made as follows: Heat two
tablespooufua of butter, aud when II
begins to bubble pour IN quickly two
labespooufulS of frur. stir well from
sides of the pan until all is well mixed.
Add this gradually To a cupful Of heated
mi K and beat until creamy. Season with
salt. pepper and a little onion juice.
Pour .this sauce over the eggs, which
are placed in a baking dish. Sprinkle
grated English dairy or American
cheese and bread crumbs Oh the top aud
bake until top Is brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

back part Of. the nasal cavity. They
are likely TO produce serious injury by
obstruction of the nostris and may
lead to deafness, to deformity of the
Jaws, an abnormal expression CT the
face and may even produce mental and
nervous disturbances of serious char
acter. Adenoids should he removed as
soon as discovered. The operation Is
a simple one hut should be done by a
specialist in disorders Of the nose or
throat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Hot VS.. Cold Water Drinking

should one drink hot or cold water. be-
fore breakfast? j.. Il. II.
That depends upon whether the gas
tric juice Is too acid. If ones stomach
does not make enough hydrocholoric acid
he should drink little cold water half
an hour before meals, because this will
stimulate the gastric glands. If one
has too much acid he should take a
glassful of hot water an hour before
eating
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Mother of 3 Soldiers Writes
ths Editor OF womdn's Page:

70 Ike Editor oJ Womdn'S Pd0e:
Dear Madam--I thank you for giving my
>>xfngerbread' recipe 10 prominent n place
III the EvEsISG PuRLIo LEDGER. Your kind
V1ofdn affected me SO. put off writing until
an calm 1t was very nice of you to send
me = letter congrat ulating me for being a
z1Dther of these three sons. Y know they
1@1ll always do their best for their country.
nd their home. No sacrifice is too great
~ any mother, when we consider what our
THE MOTHER or THREE.
s. Those last words carry. a great deal
weight. This letter is tho sort that
&nht to send heart into mothers who
8 bravely kissing their sons good-by
gending them cut to work for their
ntry. Have you noticed. "Mother OF
re-" that n reader writes in praise
<your gingerbread. which she has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
God Deaf to Kaiser

In a sermon delivered yesterday the
Rev. Gladstone Holm, pastor of Re-
hoboth Methodist Episcopal Church, de-
clared that God will not listen TO the
Kaiser's prayers because his hands are
stained with blood"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Molasses Corn Broad

= 6hs Editor Of Woplan's Pa0e:
Dear MadAm--Please print recipe for
|6lS1ses corn bread. Mrs.) v. A.
1xhe ingredients are one cupful of
rrunaeal, one cupful of -four. four tea
1oufuls of baking powder. one-half
oonful OF salt. one egg. one-quarter
Ni Of moiasses. one cupful, of water
Two teaspoonfuls Of bacon fat.
3x and sift the dry ingredients: add
" xoIk well beaten. molasses. water
bacon fat; beat well; pour into =
xreased baking pan and bake about
fy minutes in q hot oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
TO,i,OrrOU's War Menu
MEtTLESs TUESDAY

BIEANFASr
Grapefruit
Dry Cereal, Sugar ana Milk
Pancakes MOlaSsC5
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Creamod Salmon
Graham Bread Tea
picklcd Pears
DINNER
Tomato Soup
Baked Eggs au Gratin
French Fried Potatoes Canned Peas
l:ndivc With Dressing
Brown Betty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
The Yuletide Stocking

Iiorscrcina' that can slip away down
TO the tip OF that Christmas stocking and
make "A jingling, mystifying noise may
he had with a little whto bunny head
on the front of them. II "A little boy
a very little boy--iy good, who can tell,
santa might he holding one of these for
him!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
AdenOils

What are adcnoids? Should they be- Sc
moved? q. NJ. Il.
Adonoids arc Erowths which form II
the upper part of the pharynN at the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Cold Water Head Shampoo

Does frequent washing tho head in cold
water tend to cause badness? Il. NJ,
No. Vigorous rubbing &C the scalp
with cold water is one of the best mean
of preventing less of hair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS INQUIRIES

4. This is potato month. Tho United
MATES Food Administration is asking us to
sansume twice Us many potatoes us ever
tefsrc.
sxs. New linen can be marked with indel-
~ ink without being blurred II IL Is
4 f1Srched and ironed before marking.
II 3. Putting n lump Of camphor In with
o1Iver will prevent Il from furnishing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Recorder Of Deeds, st. Paul
TO the Editor a. woman's Page:

To the EdItor a WonldH'S PdGc:
Dear Madam Kindly print In your
Woman's Exchange column who IN Recorder
OF Deeds OF st. Paul. Mimi, and how to
address the envelope. w. II. IL s.
Michael w. Fitzgerald is Recorder Of
Deeds for ST Paul. or rather for Ramsey
County. Mimi. which takes In St Paul.
This u . county. not city. Office. Ad-
dronG ~ euvc1ope TO Mr.. Michael w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
Buttermilk

why is buttcrmilk more wholesome than
milk? u. V. u.
Buttermilli is more wholesome than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

4. What Christmas Eift that would be
weieomed by the girl or woman who takes
- Interest in her room can be made easily
~ ono not experienced in tho art of
9ewins:
Il 3. How can the blades Of a food chopper
i = shxrpened at home:
'f5A what is the food value of spinach:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

1. How is IL possible TO obtain the names
Of worthy psrr families who are in need
OF Christmas toys and baskets of food:
.. Is IL in good taste for IA man TO give
Christmas remembrance 10 a girl who works
with him, tho two being only business
friends:
2. How is Madame Helena padcrowski.
wife Of the uorld-famOus pianist. Ignace
Paderewski. aiding sufferers in Poland. her
native land:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters be sertsa &
DC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

"Drasgy Foot" the next Patsy kildare
adventure. will appear In tomorrows Eye
ming Public Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-17

GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX

onUcIopcs
BY JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG, NJ d., IL ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
State Fuel Administrators Are Given Full Power
 to Regulate Coal Trade

Washington, November 1S.-Statc fuel administrators today were given full authority hy the fuel adIninistra- tion to make all regulations regarding local distribution and particularly to sec that the fuel supply is equitabiy distributed at fair prices. Where legal authority must be invoked to carry out the regulations specific authorization will he conferred.
 "The state adninistratOr has author ity to promulgate reasonable reguIa- lions regardihE local distribution,v said an announcement tonight by Adminis- trator Garfield. sHe may require deal- ers to deliver only limited quantity to any one consumer He may require consumers to state their supply on hand and their reGuirement~. He may take measures to prevent hoardinS.
 ssThe state administrators Is author ized to proceed with measures of this character and should have no difficulty In making them efFective by force of public optnion., If this is not possible he should telegraph at once to the United states fuel administration the action he recomm~~ds and request the necessary authorIty.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
PA|NLEVE CABINET FORGED ID RESIGN
 ON ADVERSE VOTE
Premier Gives Much Time to Explaining New Allied Staff Plan Just
 Adopted

Paris, November 13.-The ministry resigned tonight.
 The resignation of the minis try. followed it's defeat in the chamber of deputies by a vote of 277 to 186.
 After the government had obtained a restricted but sufficient majority on the question of confidence in its military and diplomatic policy deter mined attempt was made to bring on a discussion of current scandals, includ- ing the accusations of L'Action Fran caise of royalist plot and against former Minister of the Interior Malvy, but Premier Painleve demanded a postponement of the interpellations until November 30, when the inter allied conference would be finished.
 A postponement was then made a ques- tion of confidence and the chamber, by q vote of PIT to 1s6, in which the right joined the cabinets opponents, re- fused to acquiesce in the premier's de- nand. Thereupon the ministers left the chamber and went to the Elysee palace and resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
EVEN WHITE HOUSE IS QUERIED ABOUT
 VILELIE ON HUMILITY
Secretary to the President Is Finally l Forced to Issue Statement Deny
 ing Sinister Enemy Propaganda

Washington. November 13.--Newspa- per offices, the government depnrt- mentx and even the White House itself. have been bombarded recently by qner- ics from many sections of the country concerning preposterous stories about Secretary Tumnlty. Usually. the ques- tioner was to know whether 1t Is true that the presideht's secretary has been sent to Fort Leayenworth as spy,
 Now MT. Tumulty k hearing from his friends on the subjejct. and tonight he authorized this statement at the White House:
 ten, telegraDhcd and telephoned me ing that rumors are being assiduous- ly spread alleging that I have been imprisoned at Fort Lcavenworth. All sertn of fnnciful tales are being passed from mouth to mouth by innocent per- sons who are the victims of . sys- temattc and malicious propaganda to weaken confidence in officials of the federal government. Officials of the department of justice are investigat- ing the origin of this conspiracy to de- termfne who have been of actu- ally HtartlnR theHc falsehoods."
 No one has heen Able to account for the ejaculation of th<.s r-ports. Most of them hnve come out of the middle west and apparently they lave been spread from one end of the coantry to the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14

submarine defense it may be subdivid-
 cd in three groups:
 G.) Methods to accomplish the de-
 struction of submarines involving de-
 tection and destruction after detec-
 ton.
 t2.) Means of avoiding submarine att
 tack. involving instructions for mer- chant vessels, proper handling of ves-
 sells. camouflage smoke screens and other confidential information known to American naval authorities. (s.) Protection of ships against tor- pedo hits.
 All of the 10000 suggestions sub-
 mitted have received careful considera- ton by Secretary Daniels and much valuable aid has been given to various branches of the war service. Many proposals, however, have been found to be impracticable, largely due to the
 failure of inventors properly to inform themselves of certain fundamental principles.
 The naval consulting board and the navy department have prepared and are giving free distribution to pam phlets which give general informa- tion to inventors that they may avoid acting upon misconceptions as to fun dainental principles with constsnt waste of efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14

"The idea that the submarine will be overcome by miraculous invention is not now seriously considered, the secretary said. The more intimate Knowledge the civilian obtains on this subject the more convinced he is that the submarine can be conquered by persistently hunting him down by the weapon of which he is most afraid. This is the armed service boat, equip pea with all the latest scientific de- vices and typified in the modern tor pedo boat destroyer Foreign naval authorities have frankly stated their admiration of the degree of perfection of American designs.
 "In regard. to the protection of ships against torpedo attacks, the undeniable evidence of recent months of submarine activity has demonstrated that the immunity of a vessel depends very largely on it's speed and maneuvering ability. There is a possibility that some artificial means of protecting cargo catrxing vessels may be found practicable In no other field have so many suggestions or so many duplicate inventions been presented to the beard"
 The secretary said that though only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
AMERICAN DETACHMENT IS
 BACK FROM LINE Relief of Men in Trenches Was Accomplished With out Losses Patrols
 Are Active

With the American Army ill France, November 13.-(By the Associated Press.) The second American attachments to enter the trenches have returneIkto their biliets. The relief was accomp Ind sue cessfully and without the 4edge oi the Germans. The third series da battal- ions are now occupying the first line, having marched in on brilliant starlight night.
 Among the returned troops is the com pany which bore the brunt of the raid on the trenches by German shock troops The battalions in the trenches had a good taste of shell fire during the first hours. the Germans using their artillery more heavily than usual and continuing steadily and the American batteries re- plying energetically
 There has been active patrolling in No Mans Land by the Americans and the enemy, but no clash between patrols has so far been reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Summary of the News


 GENERAL NEWS 1--Italiann repulne AustrO-Germun att tncks on Asiago plateau. Washlnkton officials think crest of drive has been rcached. B0lsheviki cIaim to hnve complete Iy defeated Kerensky'n forces. Daniels says prOgress ts betnG made In nolvine problem of locatinx IT. boats. ss French cabinet rcsiwns. 3--State Baptist convention nleets nf Sylucnugn. War savinxs certificste plan is eA- plained.
 LOCAL NEWS 2-ImpOrtaMt sessi0m Of Alabama synod. 5-s4s.sO0 of Y. NJ. Cs A. fund n hand. Expertn will be called by UlIman In rntc ease. % lA s4 i sa Auditorium issue before ccmnissfon. BirminRham brick to build some more roadn In Florlda. No. gas we'll will produce s0O.oOO s feet dntly. ss x sss s {, .s FEATURES A-E1ditsrtnL eOns ', | It. @ X 6Seelety and Delly Dalrynspse.S 6-.-, 1farkefa. s s 1'sS <. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Many Aliens Withdrawing
 Money From Banks in
 Fear of C0nfiscati0n

Washington, UNovember IS. Heavy withdra walls of bank and postal savings deposits by aliens in some localities, naused A Mtchell Palmer, alien property cuatodian. to Issue a formal statement to- day reiterating assurances tkas she gov ernnient has no intention of interfering with the money or property Of Germans sor cItixens of countries allied with Ger many. livihg and doing lawful business in the interior of this country
 Mir, Palmer said many published state meats regarding this matter had been Sc misleading as to give rise to fear that they may have originated in deliberate wish to disturb and iijure American business interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14

bridgchcad on the west side of the Pinve. The Italians, however. inlme- sliately turned upon the invaders and forced them hack toward the bank of the river.
 Realizing the close proximity of the made to protect the ancient city and its historic buildings from the shefls of the Euns of the invaders. Sandbags have been piled high around the palace of thc DoKcs and the Campanile. Doubtless most of the numerous works of art of which the city is famous aI- ready have been removed to places of security.
 Out of the maze of contrAdic tor 7 statements regarding the situation in Russin the salient fact seems to stand forth that the Bolshevikf forces stIll are in conffoi of Petroerad. wire- Tess dispatch received In London ssn- ronnces the complete defeat of the foI- towers of Premier kerensl<y ana Gen. eral korniIoff Monday in fighting near Tsarsk koe- seIo, while In Pctroxrad the recalcitrants are declared to De main taining the upper hand against tho military cadets and other adherents of the Kercnsky regime. Dispatches from Denmark axsert that adyices re- eetved there are to the efreet that the BoiSLeyiki sVldiers and sailors In Pe- itrOgrad are committing all kinds 0l cxces~es nnd that the popuiacc ts ter- TOT stricken.
 ( E~r~pt an tue Austro-Italixn front tkev~ have been no naflttnry operations gf great imp0rtancc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
ARREST OF FORMER PREMIER SOUGHT
 BY NEW REGIME
Leon Trotzky Issues Proc lamation Saying That His Forces Are on the
 Offensive
petrograd Situation Terrible

Copenhagen, November 13.-A dis patch to the Berlingske Tidende says that Eric Hjorth, q Swedish director, who left Petrograd Saturday and arr rived at Paparanda, declared that the situation in the Russian capital Is ter ribie. Virtually all administration had ceased, the authorities having given tip all attempts to continue work. Boishevilzi soldiers and sailors were sweeping through the city like rop~ Der bands. committing all sorts of ex-. cesses and crime Food was exceed ingIy scarce and prices were so high that 1t was impossible to pay them. Nearly the entire population was awaiting the arrival of Kerensky's troops to be relieved of the terror- ism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Summary Of Outstanding Developments In NeUs
 From Various War Fronts
ny the Associnted Press

The Italians apparently are holding the Tcutonic allies fast along the greater part of the curvtng battle front extending from Lake Garda. south of the Trentino region, to the Adriatic sen. small gains hnve been reported from the Teuton~ on the northern front and one point aIonk the southern reaches of the l'inve river.
 On the Asiago platcau where 1t was feared the invaders .stKht break through the Italian line and force | re- tIrement of the armies xuardInx the se.tcrn rank of the Paave. the enemy s.sain has met with several 4evere re- verses. the Itaisans mcttinx vixorcus sttaeks with their tnXtopsaxx Atasains and rcpsIiing then. witt Aerlpp. iosses. Indeed near Canove, to the west oi Asinso. so strong and bfflliastIy exc- cutcd vas the 1t.iisn counter thruss th,.t the forces ox Gcueral Diaxeveh were nble to liberate Italians who had becn captured by tho Austfe- n army in the attempted fIankink opera ton lefore the Italian line wan stif- tened last week,
 10 the northeast of 4te town of Asiago the Geymsns repott the capture of the town cf Fonsae and nerthwe.s If ssiazo on the sette comuni the fortified ptxsltion of Mont Lenxara. On the eouthern risve. betwe~r Monte ssn Dom md xensan. sosu< sss mites nVytheasf ssf ysRiee, the eaeny ksrres sreszsd M estsss. ana estahilshes .