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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
GERMANTOWN "LOT"
BLOOMS AS GARDEN
Unsightly Plot at Chew and Hor.
ter Streets Turned Into Flour
ishing Vegetable Patch

The showplace Of modern Germantown is
at the northwest corner of Chew and Hort
ter streets, where three months ago there
"fourished' the most unsightly tin can
patch in the northern section Of the city.
George s. Rain, deputy sheriff, and
George r. Howey, a Germantown merchant,
discovered the unsightliness Of the lot just
at the time President Wilson's famous war
garden message reached the public. They
determined to change its complexion and
appearance for the benefit of community
health and contentment and for the benefit
of their own tables and purses.
Today they have three-fourths of an
acre of exceptionally fine beets, corn, string
beans, lima beans. cabbage, carrots. toma.
toes, lettuce, radishes, cuCumbers and other
vegetables. On the Hortter street sido Of
the lot the fence is made Of blooming flow.
ers. The other sides are fenced with wire
netting, but for decorative purposes a big
sunfower was planted at each post The
big plants are in full bloom now
Neither of the Georges ever had garden.
ing experience, but their success is enough
to excite the envy Of farm school experts
People visit the garden from all parts of
Germantown and nearly every visitor to
Germantown Is taken to see this model
garden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

being 40 o'clock scholar" her friends
will not take her at her word, but at her
reputation, and actually plan for that
well.known ten.minute lapse. 1t always
seems the height of absurdty not to tack
those ten minutes on the first part Of the
day and so catch up.
Several days ago a number Of us had
planned to meet at o'clock for dinner.
knowing the reputation Of one man for
always being behind hand, that man was
told to be there fifteen minutes in ad-
vance of the others. Then plans were
changed slightly. and the meeting was
postponed until a half hour later. But
the dilatory one was not notified, for
as every one said HE will be late any
how" BY a supreme effort the man
actually did manage to appear only ten
minutes after the time designated. Imag-
Inc his fury at having to wait thirty-five
minutes for people who had waited total
of many hours for him! It's just as well
to acquire a reputation for punctuality,
for in the end we save ourselves time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

oMAv SUNDAYS INTIMATE TALKS
Th. Girl Who Drank Cocktails
INC WIZ n helpful and wholesome toay.
everyday topics in

around the stem of a glass! II 4. u,.
person who cannot swim asking IN. :
to save him from being drowned ans .ord .cd
throwing himself Off ship into the ... 'nen
The Lord Will always do his part. h~.
expects cooperation. That is WHY he ~ ns
given us minds with which to reason nag
the instinct Of self-preservation. ana
Mothers cannot expect either tbe,-
or girls to look upon liquor as thinv ~ o0ys
Stunned, a curse to the human race % AZ ~ %
children see them serving wine. evan a, Ae'r y.
sured moderation, in their homes. ch,,slin- in-
will scorn advice where they will =. M
fiuenced by example. IN
Mothers of America, It Is one OF vo,r q.
duties. II You value your children,s h.t rt
piness and salvation, to instill into th..' nap-
early youth a fear Of that most deaS,'a
poisons, alcohol, and to set them th.' VI
ample Of abstinence. eA'
Our modern civilization has furnisb.s a,
devil with many new weapons. Ana !. 'ne ,e
giving him more every day.
But there is none as capable Of
varied lines of attack as alcohol We .any any
point out the bleary-eyed wretch in nay 10y
gutter, just as pitiful an example a, se .se
opposite extreme of society-the frat, i,..,'s 's
hothouse flower. "'''e'
The souls of more girls and woman ~.
been blasted by the insdious mixed dr,s,.ee
of the DEVILS brewing in fashionahIo ha.s
and clubs ana restaurants than from snv
other cause. ."s
1t seems to be easier to turn to God ,,...
the dregs Of a bowery saloon than .'m !. y
from the sparkle and glitter of a chamna.Is
class In an expensive cafe.
Try to take God with you in your
wine party at an exclusive" restaurant '
and see II you can get Him past the a.
He is. not dazzled by the glitter, and w.,
will not be either--if you are really hons~
with yourself.
Copyright 1917, by the Bell Syndicate Ina,
Monday-Faith in Women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
CASTRO, IN VERA CRUZ.
RAILS AT UNITED STATES
Former Venezuelan President
Now an Exile, Seeks Refuge
for Life" in Mexico
MEXICO oIru

MEXICO CITY, Aug, 10
oipriano Castro. one-time President y,
venezuela and now a wanderer, has inst
ooooed up In Vera Cruz and sisna,,zsd h,s
arrival on Mexicon soil, where he seeks ,r
asylum FOR life." he says, by a cbsr,o
teristic vitriolic outburst against the ITn,.s,
States. 'N''eo
"All the weak Latin-Americsn oo,,.u,..
must unite to protect themselves aao,.s.
."o on,.ed states which is their permanent
enemy declared the ex-dictator
He followed this with Ior.
now White House agents" had ,e modn .'r OF
stay IN Porto Rico and Cuba uncomforta h,a ,,,s
am coming to Mexico, oonftdsua aoie,
pspl'aty cpSp "it he told intervIewers at V.ra 70,
turn to Venezuela or re-enter nu nn,i,,e, 10 re-
seeS seer me Mexico as an asylum for NV oId II l
ana VIII remain here for life" ' oio age
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
ST. LOUIS MAY LEASE COAL
MINES TO SUPPLY CITY
Determined to Have Fuel at Reason.
able Cost of Operation
of Plants

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 10-St. Louis
threatens to lease and operate a coal mine
In the Bellevlle, ILL.,, district to furnish the
municipal requirements unless dealers in
st. Louis reduce their prices for coal and
agree to supply 10000 tons for the water.
works and other public institutions.
Bids recently received by the city from
several Of the largest dealers Of st. Louis
were on basis Of $2.75 a ton for btu
mnous coal. In some cases prices were
more than 100 per cent above those paid
last year. All bids were rejected and
dealers requested to lower their figures.
This, they cCntended, they could not do.
One dealer. however, agreed to SUNNY
10000 tons Of bituminous coal for the City
Hospital and City Hall at SO a ton. but
said that he was unable to furnish the city's
total requirements
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

YTNTIIS is certainly good world. II heaven,
l. where my mother has gone, is any better
than this is am glad she Is there, but II
has got to 60 some.
was at school this morning before the
other kids began to come and 30 Rowdy
and I had a game of catch. We would have
played longer If the janitor had not come
out and asked us II we did not have sense
enough to keep off the grass in the front
yard. Then climbed UP the poplar, leaving
Rowdy at the bottom wishing he could
climb like me, which very few can do. 1
got the poplar to waving back and forth
and l sang a song which l made up as
went along. 1 was very happy until the
principal came along and stood under the
tree and hollered She could not holler as
loud as can, so It was long time before
l heard her.
Then she said, IT thought told you to
keep out of that tree" ! said, you thought
wrong. You told me you were going to
have II cut down, and you didn't, and of
course you know what person is who says
she is going to do thing and doesn't
do It." She said. "Come down out of that
tree instantly |" She seemed mad about
something SO came down.
After school when l was going SWIM
ming I met the man In the road who had
given me the three silver dollars. He asked
me where the ribbons were that he had
given me the three dollars to buy. 1 said.
DO you think / would wear ribbons
bought with murder money? You sold the
baby COW to the butcher to be murdered
for three dollars, 30 you are a murderer
and I've never forgiven you and am never
going to forgive you. so there! took the
three dollars and put them into a crawfish
hole" He said. YES you did-not" I
said, II can show you where they are" So
did and reached In and pulled them out.
When had put them back he said,
Come to the house and have a bowl OF
milk" So did and then on the way TO
the river took up the three dollars and
put them In another hole and then went
swimming. I can turn over endways lust
as easy as anything now. When we got
back into the road It was dark We saw
light In the road. Rowdy and i sneaked
up and there was the man digging In the
mud by the side Of the road. He was
talking to himself and he would stop ana
paw over every shovelful Of mud h dl,s IN
AovAy ara went - Inn aSd &he3 Es
~ - \ - ~ - ~ 6G1(
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Invitation for Weekend

10 the Editor Of Woman's Pane.
Bear Madam am a young man n, r,,.,oor
know e 10 Seend Seen inyited by the mother OF girl
eaossme; o shore; VIII you please tell me what ,m
ieavef sbsIWot IWot when shall arrive and when
shouId , San take a PRESENT. In casa We
wsyP 20 out anywhere, shall ofrer to Day tSe ne
way7 -
A weekend usually means from Satmrd.v
a,.ernoon aa until Monday morning. although
sometimes Friday is included. II no dav 10
mentioned, however. it would be better 70
go oowh on Saturday Take a box of oboco-
,a.es or Donbons with you. If you should
so 80 ou. win the young girl alone or with
nsr ana her mother. by all means make an
enort to pay whatever charges NAV con'a ,
up, out II the girls father should be in the
party, ne would In all probability take care
VI any expenses. If there should be a num-
per OF young men and girls, the former
would probably all chin in ''''e'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
COOK, Dig OR FIGHT,
GIRLS WAR SLOGAN
Two Berks County Maidens
Offer Their Services to
Uncle Sam
HAVE PARENTS CONSENT

READING. Pa. Aug. 10.
The first girls from Berks to offer their
services to the Government for actual
service in the army are from Bechtelsvile
They are Alice NJ. Herbst II, and Martha
Mary Pennypacker 23. Both have the
consent OF their relatives to go 20 France
The girls are not looking for ornamental
Jobs or for places where there will be no
danger to them personally. They are will
ing TO go right to the front, not to remain
In towns at the rear. They do not seek
positions in the hospital or Red Cross serv-
ice. They are willing to take any assign
ment in actual service. They will cook,
dig or fight Both are willing to handle
weapons, II necessary, although they admit
the deadliest equipment they have handled
thus far is pots and pans, knives and forks
and other fixtures of the kitchen.
Both are descendants Of German fam
lies, but they want TO help to hammer the
Kaiser, they say. Some one must do the
unpleasant work that women can do. We
can cook, bake, wash dishes, scrub and do
lots of things that will not be dignifed,
but will be mighty useful" Miss Penny.
packer said. II would be willing to cook
a sample dinner for President Wilson to
convince him that he ought to let us 60
Both girls are employed in a knitting
mill, but have been thoroughly trained to
cook, bake, wait on the table; sew, clean
house and do other work that housewives
must do.
Miss Pennypacker says American women
would 'fll the bil'' on the front just as
we'll as Russian women. The exploits of
the Russian women's battalion have fired
the girls hearts and they say they are will
ing to do anything that men are called on
to do to serve their country.
Miss Herbst is n daughter of Daniel r.
Herbst. Miss Pennypacker Is daughter
of Augustus A. Pennypacker. They have
sent requests to Washington to be admitted
to the service in France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Wants Gray Hair

To the Editor of Womun's Paoe.
Dear Madam am a great adnn,r.r n, 49,
hair. Can you tell me through the ua.S,s n, era
your column how dark hair can be turned Rray5 y5
JEAN 8,
This is a most unusual request Grav
hair 10 very beautiful and becoming but
most persons are content to let nature take
her course In the matter. If your hair
begins to turn gray. frequent shampooines
with ammonia In the water will make tSs
change more rapid. A few drops of bIuns q
in the last rinse water will also prevent =
from having q yellowish tinge. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
W WONEN SHTRK Observation-Disclosures" SUNDAY SCORES The
DOES ANY WORTHWHILE WOMAN
LEAD A SHELTERED LIFE!
Cares From Which Jane Austens Heroines Were
MI Shielded Courted by the Modern Girl-The
Folly of Always Being Late

re THERE any such thing as a "shel-
> tered" life? A girl who for several
years had been out in the business world
married a short time ago. and In discuss
ing the marriage one Of her friends SAID
she believed that, although she was fond
Of the man, her main reason for taking
the step was her desire to lead shell
tered life.
But isn't sheltered life, as we inter
pret it, rather out of the picture OF the
modern woman? who wants to lead the
vapid existence of mid-Victorian
heroine shielded from the hard knocks
she would receive in the world, but denied
as well many of the privileges Of a freer
life.
This young woman who married held
eood position in an office. Her work was
Interesting, IL exacting, and she received
q fair salary. The man she is marrying
II a clerk, working at "a livable wage. But
he is just that, wage-earner, and prob.
ably never will be in the salaried class.
She will be obliged to do her own house
work. She loves 1t and has many plans
for her little home. Then there will be
babies. And suddenly 1t will come to her
that this socalled Sheltered" life is not
all beer and skittles," but a conglomera-
tion of Irish stews and fried eggs, with
= generous sprinkllng Of milk bottles.
She will wonder how she ever imag
lned her life hard one when she spent
eight hours in an Office and had her eve
nings Saturday afternoons and Sundays
to herself to do with what she pleased.
But, after all, she will tell you it is
worth it!
TT SOUNDS fearfuly bromidic to say
l that one is always paid back in his own
coin, yet 1t is truism which applies par.
ticularly to the girl who is always "just
. little late" And by beginning to be just
q little late she finds herself unable to
catch up, so that for the rest Of her life |
she is apologizing for keeping her friends
waiting few minutes, going from one
to the other and always "a little late"
Having once established reputation for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Nose Out of Joint
70 the Editor Of Woman's paoe.

TO ne Editor OF Womdn's Page:
,bioe Dear MadamIThere is a young lady whom T
but every time have gone lately thsra hs !.
neen s another boy there. DO you think ,b,s nds i
=, - . HARRY C.
II you Just drop in to see the Young
woman without making a previous zee.
ment you must expect to find others already
mere. Call her up or write to her asking
., a. you may call on certain evening, and
arrive don't show that you resent his nres-
ence IN any way, but the next time Instead
OF spending the evening at her house ar
range beforehand to take the young woma n
10 some place OF amusement Then she can
hardiy bring third person into the party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Recipe for Sand Tarts

70 the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madaui--Please print a recipe for sand
tarts. (MRS.) NJ.
One-half cupful shortening, one cupfui
granulated sugar, one egg, one and three
quarter cupfuls -four. two tablespoonfus
baking powder, white of one egg, blanched
almonds, one tablespoonful sugar. one-quar-
ter teaspoonful cinnamon. Cream the short
ening and sugar thoroughly and the egg
well beaten, then add the flour which has
been mixed and sifted with the baking pow
der. Set away on ice to chill. Place one
half of the mixture on Toured board, roll
out one-eighth of an inch thick, cut into
shapes with a cake cutter, brush over with
The white of an egg and sprinkle with
sugar mixed with cinnamon Arrange three
split almonds on each If desired, place on
buttered baking sheets and bake for eight
minutes In a slow oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Gray for Mourning

To the Editor Of Wo,nan's Poos.
Dear Madam-1 have Just gone out of mourn,
.ond mourning. Is i good form TO wear 40
80. rio y" my na'E JUNE GRAY
Although touch Of gray or lavender on
black costume is allowable in second
mourning. an all-gray costume is bard,u
considered mourning. so that a plume would
not be out of place. "0"'N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Fruit Sugar for Children

What can be given In the place of candy to
children who crave sweets? Mrs MARTIN
Teach the children to take natural sweets
as found in raisins, prunes and other sweet
fruits. Honey is a wholesome sweet and
may be given to children occasionally with
whole wheat bread. Malt sugar or maltose
may be eaten freely without injury. If the
child has wel-balanced diet he is less
hkely TO have an abnormal desire for
sweets One may acquire the sugar habit
just as the tobacco and the alcohol habits
are acquired. The disposition to indulge
freely In sweets should be combated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
WILSON ASKED TO ALLAy
FEAR OF FRIGHTFTTNrsc

NEW YORK, Aug. 1o-rhu
union Against Mlitarism has american
mat mat 1t had sent letter 70 announced
tbat Mbnsom & as the result of widesreaa es,asnt et
service WI ht to 1spor.s
him to ''ailay the growing E dteaserters. asking
Eii i russian frightfulness is to ba bae I,n an era
III america by the Government instituted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Tailor for Armv

To the Editor Of Woman's PAGE.
=. Dear Madam.-Wopld you please be 40 kind as
" ueli me whetner could get a position in the
Unned states army as military taiiori I am
a. a. ioreigner, thlrty-two years old and employed
oincers h uniforms. II you would also tell me
you. IrGTiSTreeHHy GTereH 10
Apply to the Civil Service Bureau. Room
4o2. Postoff1ce Building. There are no no
sitions Of this kind vacant Just now. hut
your name can be put on the waiting list
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

New YORK. L h".
always been q gooo
girl and proud OF II,
no matter wn wna'
temptations there r.
were. And there is
lin at home, jim
whom I love ana
whom I was to have
married /! -,
"Oh, what shall
7 dot" she went on
wringlng her hands, ,
"To think what l
have brought my
self TO through a
creature like that
man. why, / had
no love for him at
-anIxy NnaV
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

chew each morsel we'll and to avoid the use
OF vinegar, pepper and salt. A very little
salt may be used, and lemon juice should
be used In place of vinegar. The cucumber
eaten in its natural condition is most de-
iicious and wholesome. To be digestibls
the cucumber must be fresh and crisp when
eaten; otherwise it will not be properIv
mastcated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
FibrOus Foods

what do you mean by fbrous food?
>,, A. c. ].
- Nearly all kinds Of garden vegetables are
are almost the only exceptions. some fr,,it.
are hbrous also. especially olives. pr,,nes
berries of all sorts and such vegetabin
fruits as the tomato and the pumpkin.
(Copyrjght)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
TOn,OrrOW's War Menu
BREAKFAST


Stewed Prunes Corn Flakes
EGGS In Ramelins
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Welsh Rabbit
Potatoes Tea
DINNER
Hamburg Steak
Tomatoes with Rice String Beans
Lettuce with Cucumbers
French Dressing
Sponge Cake Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Short Breath and Weak Heart

What causes shortness Of breath when
person has q weak hearth w. Y.
Shortness of breath always means conges-
ton of the lungs. When one hurries to
catch train or walks too fast his lungs are
temporarily congested. One who has heart
disease should be careful to avoid getting
out of breath. Such a person should move
slowly and cultivate a calm. quiet state Of
the mind and body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
To Remove Hair From the Faca

the face? IJri LEN nv from
one method is to destroy each indiyidua,
hair with electrolysis Another method Is
the X-ray. Electrolysis generally leaves
scars ana the X-ray usually leaves dilated
blood vessels. The results are often disap.
pointing. s"p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

uNH. MRS. SUNDAY, It would never nav"
u ,snneped IL I hadt been drinking
moaned the pretty. frail creature wno s %
flung herself on the floor, burying her ne's y,
o. NV knees after one Of our meetings ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Falling Hair

To the Editor Of Woman's PAGE:
Dear WA MndsmMy xa Ny hair T. falling out very rap
spsciaiist u can sonsalt' I've @s tb the name OF
treatment can give lit It is very dry nome
- HELEN H.
these columns. I rather hesitate 10 me- -
gest any treatment for the condition -
your hair, for there may be some ssr,o,.
ecAip trouble which should have fhe az
6c1jcH q q eRecjAliet = mixture "a 49,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Market for Butterflies

4A the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear MadsmEI have priceless collection Of
Recentiy heard that these were made into
{uolry. viii you not kindly favor me by letting
~ know through your columns of any such com
knIss or tndividuals who buy butterflies and
rate chargedf MISS) o. NJ.
I 10 not know. personally, Of any firm in
~ oity buying BUTTERFLIES for commercial
noiaug o5fhough ! belisve there u : Arm
- r1laa fees ~ Isrhsps e94P
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
]. How can a room be cleared Of mosquitoesr
3. What will remove grass stainss
3. How can valuable papers be prevented
nom turning yellow?

IVDh Il -
! Of mosquitoes?
apers be prevented

z 4. Centerpieces can be prevented from stick
mt to tables In hot weather II sheets Of waxed
paper placed underneath them.
3. Only young tender vegetables can be
sanned successfully; ms they mature the sugar
b their composition IL changed to starch and
starch Is not sterilized easily sugar.
3. Berries should be washed before huling
- stemmnE to prevent the juices from being
WAstod.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Cucumbers as a Food

Are cucumbers fit for food? r. w. +.
The cucumber is entirely wholesome-as
wholesome as cabbage, lettuce or any other
fresh vegetable. 1t Is only necessary to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

models beginning in the costume shops
the that
article of the wardrobe Revealing too that sweater
keep within hang distance of the mode must acquire
less than twice within The fall model pictured in
odays drawing Of silk in Nile shade The grde begins
belt then becomes SASH around the waist,
front and then back tie the back The pepum-
like the considerable uness the
The one-buton collar closing is distinctly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Ink Spots ON CoIored Material

70 the Editor of wonaw's Page.
Dear Madam-Can you please tell me how to
Humove Ink spots from q pink cotton dressf
Apply salts Of lemon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10
Stain on Water Bottles

n the Editor or Woman's PAGE:
Dear Madam--How can stains be removed
lrom the inside of water botties7 Ordinary
eIeaning seems to have little result;
Try using equal parts of salt and vinegar,
allowing the solution to stand a few hours,
ohen rinsing thoroughly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-10

1. Chicken y Ia king shou,d he eot., ,,,,t, .
fork. '" WIZ"
& Jeiiied consomme or bouilIon sbould h.
scrved In bouillon cups and eaten with a
oouiilon spoon a teaspoon.
Is not good form to use side dishes for
vegetables at q dinner. '''