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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09

TN DESIGNING the small house we have,
l. besides making it meet the requirements
Of those who are TO live in II, always the
problem Of cost to obtain house that Will
be everything that Is needed, but which VIII
not cost more than Is absolutely necessary.
With this thought in mind, we come to the
designing of the different rooms of the
house. Let us begin with the living room'
as it is the most important.
It's plan should be sucn as to permit the
assembling Of several small groups of people
and also the forming of one general group
1t should be adapted TO entertaining, but
comfortable when occupied by a few. The
fireplace should be so placed as to be the
natural center Of the room, around which
will group the family or friends without
either the discomfort of being in dratt or
in a line of passage. The windows should
be placed with consideration as to the most
pleasant outlook and with reference to the
remaining wall spaces for furniture. If it
Is possible to have II otherwise, 1t should not
be square or rectangular in shape, but
should have one or two recesses or angles.
There is n great charm In a room broken
up in plan. where that slight feeling Of
mystery Is given to it which arises when
we cannot see the whole room from any one
point.
But to be able to have such a room 1t
must be big and not only should 1t be so
to obtain an artistic effect; II will also give
US a space IN Wnlch we can i've freely ana
comfortably People who live In small
houses are the same size and need as much
room for their own comfort as persons who
live in large ones. We never think of making
a small living room in large house
so let us have a large living room in a small
house. We spend so much time in our living
room 1t IS worth while having it such room
as we will be happy to be in and which
will also prove real help to us in our
work and pleasure. We should realize the
influence which everyday surroundings
have upon our characters, our conceptions,
our thoughts and conduct, and then we
should so make or help to make these sur
roundings that they will aid the develop
ment in us Of the best or which we are
capable.
But in order TO obtain this big, fine room
IL is very certain that we cannot increase the
size of the house. The cost is always more
than we can pay anyhow, so what are we
70 do? In the first place, the stairs can be
run from the living room the front door en-
tering directly into the living room or into
a small vestibue. This throws the stair
hall and living room into one. The stair
becomes an ornament and "A pleasing feature
of the room, which it is capable of being,
and is placed in such way that II does
not cause draft or give feeling Of toe
much openness, But II We had rather re.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
THE GOOD HEALTH
QUESTION BOX
By DIR. JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG

CNOMEwHERE in summer is health. II
| - will not come 20 you unbidden. You
must search for It in the great outdoors.
You will find It in your garden-at the
business end Of hoe handle
DO not spend time and money at sum-
mer resorts that will only disappoint you.
The pot Of gold does not lie at the other
end Of the rainbow but at this end, in your
garden.
And you will find health in the morning
cold showers Begin now. If you are not
already a cold-water enthusiast do not be-
gin with the water too cold. The FIRST few
mornings try It tepid. Then gradually make
It cooler until you can take water direct
from the pipe and enjoy it, A bathtub
or even wash bowl and a towel will do
II you haven't shower bath A cool air
bath is worth something
Health is also to be found along tho
roadside. Go on tramps. Carry your lunch
with you and eat under a tree.
As you walk, study the flowers Learn
their names observe their habits Their
companionshlp alone will rest the nerves
and quiet the mind
And become acquainted with the birds
Learn them by name. Know their notes
and where they nest.
Take a vacation. Pitch your tent by
some lake or woodland stream. Go to bed
early and sleep as long as you can. Bathc
in the sunshine. Let your skin take on
the rich brown color Of health
II you can't go on vacation, take
vacation at home Pitch a tent in your
garden. Sleep and eat your meals there.
Prepare your own meals
Work half time in the office or the shop
for a few weeks and freshen up.
The best thing you can do is to cultivate
health Health is a great asset in business.
Now is the time to make n change in
the diet. Nature is lavish in bestowing
fruits, vegetables and grains upon us. Eat
the green things from your garden. Learn
that it is a joy to live by the swcu, Of the
brow.
Health is commodity. it can be bought.
But you cant get it for nothing. You have
to pay the price, and most people can
have as much health as they are willing
to pay for The price is self-dcnial and
self-control. one must work for health as
he would work for wealth lie must be
willing to live biologiCaly, scientifically, and
by right living to cultivate health instead
of disease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
INA" SUNDAYS INTIMATE TALKS
The Sex Stories and What They Do
The tOe of the famous evangelist discusses everyday
a helpful and wholesome tOoy.

poem which excuses every excess oo a,
ground that passion is paramount. an. .,s
be the reader to render her llps ana =
body to any one who can appeal "a ~.
with sufficient cleverness.
Which is the most to blame. N.
who has fallen or the writer Of IN. -,
which decoyed her to her ruin? I asksa ~
self this question bitterly when 7 ~.
Myrtles story. For the poor sinner ,h..-
is repentance and forgiveness, but q,
devils laugh a welcome around the ds.,,
bed Of the writer. Let no man put a ,,r,'
bling block nor an occasion to fan IN M
brothers way. The Bible says II wo,,,
have been better never to have been r.
than to offend one of these little ones
Habits grow by what they feed ON ~.
heart that is attuned to- God will hao.as
godly; the heart that is attuned to ~.
world will become worldly. 1t is as baa y
give houseroom to a licentious book a. ~
a licentious visitor.
(Copyrsht, 1917, by the Bell Syndicate n.
wednesday-"The Girl who Married a Cha.
BOOK" N-'eNs
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Gooseberry Dessert Recine

TO the Editor Of WOBaH's Page:
Dear Msdam-Pleass print recipe for goose
berry jelly to a dessert. Also should
water be used on polished floors?
Mrs) c. I. T.
Gooseberry ielly--Mix together one cup
ful sugar and four cupfuls berries add
two quarts of water and simmer gently
until the fruit is tender Have ready two
ounces OF gelatin dissolved in cold water
Strain the hot fruit first over a cupful Of
sugar, then pour this mixture into the dis
solved gelatin; add enough boiling water
20 make one quart and a half of the des-
sert, pour into a mold and let harden. To
serve, turn out on a fiat dish and garnish
with whipped cream.
Many housekeepers consider it injurious
10 their polished floors 10 put water on
them more than once or twice a year. You
will find II you wipe them thoroughly with
q dry cloth two or three times weekly and
rub wax on them once every two weeks
they will keep in good condition.
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LIVING UP TO-
BILLY
n I,TT TUADIrTII Tnnnrn
NXNVII

By ELIZABETH COOPER

Dear Kate:
/ can't write much, am so nervous am
near crazy. The police are hot after JIM
and they haven't done a thing to me but
give me the third degree twice. Once they
had me up before the captain of the police
station here, and once they had me at the
central office where the old man himself
took a turn at me. l was there four hours
and they done everything they could to
make me tell short Of putting me behind
the bars. They promised me that they
would see you got better time, but / knew
that is only hot air, and they coaxed and
bullied and tried to scare me for hours.
l told them that it was on the level,
didn't Know where he was. l said "yes"
that I'd seen him, that he came to me
but left the same night. The Captain was
rotten with me, and If II hadn't been for
Tom Cassidy, 1 think he would a locked
me up until Jim was found. But that great
big cop stood up for mo and said "Oh,
Captain, take my word for it, she is all
right She amt lying. I watched her
for years and she is on the level. The
only thing to do is TO watch her." He
talked quite a lot with the Captain and
they let me go, but tell you setting four
hours with a pohce captain who knows
you and your people from the time they
entered the ark, and who thinks you are
lying just because your relations are
crooks, amt rest cure for nervous women.
1 can't dance worth a DAMN and l am
so fidgety that If / hear door slam / go
all to pieces,
That amt all either When 1 was just
turning our corner the other night a man
came out of Sweeneys saloon and handed
me note from Jim asking me 10 give the
bearer fifty dollars. l had been expecting
It so / went down in my sock and give II
TO him. l don't know who he was, but
was dead scared for fear that he'd been
seen.
Don't worry, things will come right some
way They can't be much worse, 1 will
write you all the news,
NAN.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
fConyrsgbt riahta rasarvad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
sympathizes With Lonesome Boy"

To the Editor Of W0,nau's Page:
has Pe5T bTokSn 6a ice n0S 6S 9at By
condition which to stranger in the "a" ycinity o
me Clty OF Brotherly Love has been perplexing
, Many Of us came to these parts in reply to
the call Of your Industries for help And we're
about as much social life as we have been
to locate where one is comSonient To- orE ca
EalRs. often in places which remind one OF
branded as outcasts and Stunned By ali except
Ihose who would make our acquaintance for
Of company for which many Of us have a posi-
we we aDn3rrsnCei Yet Il would seem that unless
you arrived with letters OF introduction and
a bankroll you were not wanted. A man may
walls Of a room in a boardIng bouse sne sor Ioul
time but he will either get morose and go out
main Gagged up until he is not even tit COM
Where, oh, wher- Is all the Christian srIrtt.
mat one can live IN the midst of II for eighteen
mohtns non and as the soldier boy from the navy
to him? After going about seeing only a display
ch q ems" on the other do YOU wonder thai fbev
gl~ up or forget the moral code taught them
by their m9thers, wondering II 1t really is
love motoring, boating, good lectures and
nat ! would not enjoy-speedy joy-riding aues-
bbon&0le nshins parties and movies. What has
Mnere people got acquainted with their neigh
gold or war brides? | am sick OF IoSsson'e ISHS 0s
living and so are thousands OF others Yet we
back to our homes, and then we would be
h, aHrhSrs, IaiIlng 10 90 our DUTY in the business
Norld because we wanted a slight relief from
one can see so much In and around Phila-
delpha nut often II happens as II did the other
dqy da4}y when was at Essinston 70 see the races
boats as well as any member Of the yachting
fraternity, but Circums tanCes keen me from
posting myself, though 1t might Sc OF value
TO me some OF these days.
oh! but that some good angel could s,,ida ma
into the hands Of congenial company And / am
only one lonesome soul among many in and
about Philadelphia. II. p, WfII1ER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09

WIHEN the mother Of a young hopeful
W heard the latter use a word that was
prescribed, she was Mortified; could not
imagine where Johnny could have heard
such language! Yet, Johnny was only
meaninglessly repeating something he
had heard his father say when he found
the furnace fire out. And when little Doro-
thy makes a remark far too sophisticated
for her years she is probably merely echo
ing something she heard when her
mothers bridge club met at their house
Remember that the child is taking you as
his model 1t behooves you, therefore, to
keep a guard on your tongue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
To Dry Beets

TO the Editor Of WomdH'S Page:
Dear Madam--Please let me know through
the Woman's Exchange how to dry beets for
the winter. I have heard this be done
instead Of canning. READER.
If the early crop OF beets Is abundant,
but Jars or cans are not available, the sur
plus young beets may be dried for winter
use, according to Government experts, in
the following way:
Select young, quickly grown, tender beets,
wash, peel raw, slice about one-eighth inch
thick and dry over a stove, before an cleo
trio fan or in the sun. The dried product
may be packed in paper cartons, in paraf-
fined paper bags, baking powder cans or
coffee cans or other containers which will
exclude moisture and insects.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
To Make JelIied Salmon
'ditor Of Womdr's Page,

10 the Editor Of Womdr's Page:
Dear Madam-will you tell me how jellied
Salmon can be made? Also what kind OF meat
" sometimes used to make an imitation chicken
ealad2 (Mrs,) J. NJ =.
Jelled salmon-Mix together one tea
spoonful salt, one-half teaspoonful each
sugar and -four one-half teaspoonful mus
tard a little paprka, one tablespoonful
melted butter the yolIs of two eggs well
beaten, and one-quarter of a cupful of
vinegar. Pour this into three-quaTters Of
a cupful of rich milk and add to a pound
of canned salmon, from which the bones
and skin have been carefully removed Cook
until the eggs are done, remove from the
fire and add three tablespoonfuls gelatin
which has been dissolved in a little cold
water. Place in mold and chill
Diced veal is sometimes used in place Of
ahicken
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
HOmesick Stranger
To the Editor Of Woman's Page:

To the Editor OF Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Could you give mo some ad-
Vicef l am 4 young man, thirty-four years old
and am rooming here in the city ali BY mysef
] have a mother and stepfa ther living in * iien.
town with my married stepsister and sinEie
stspsister and an adopted son, eleven years old
Ny home is always In my mind. Do Won think
L would be proper for me to go home or stay
down here2 q n
II II is TO your advantage in a business
way TO remain in this city. by all means
DO So Many people suffer from loneliness
but this is 70 be expected when making ones
way In the world. l should think you could
go home every weekend. Make friends
here; join club, and you will soon be
happier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Fear and Worry

What is your opinion Of fear and worry as
the worst enemies OF human beings regards
many ailments PHILOSOPHER.
Fear or worry are not our worst enemies
Bad habits are the worst enem. there can
be no question that fear and worry are
very important factors in keeping people
down" and discOuraging health They
may even cause disease, but it Is a mistake
to suppose that all disease is due TO mental
influence and may be cured by "A change
in the mental state No amount Of op-
timsm will prevent smoker from getting
tobacco heart, or a topper from acquiring
a rum blossom or a gin liver.
(COpyrightD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Lonely in a Crowd
To the Editor Of Woman's Page:

To the Editor Of W0ndH'S Page.
Dear Madam am lonely girl have lots
OF girl friends and also boy friends hut vel I
am lonely My siTl friends and 80 out a lot
with boy friends, but l never enjoy myself
do not ike my boy friends very well; they have
such silly ways and are not like Auntie tells
me the boys were when she was a girl
/ wish could make the acquaintance of some
nice boy and when ] read about "Lonesome
like to correspond with him, II you think ii
would be all rlght, for I am as lonesome as
mine. GRAY EYES,
am sorry, my dear young lady, that I
cannot slre names and addresses In this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
MININITY-DAILY FASHION SUGGESTIONS
IN THE MOMENTS MODES
Garden Party Frock in Rose Pink and Black

Your garden party
frock does not need
to be of elaborate
fashioning in order
to keep within the
requirement of mid
summer modes. As
a matter of fact,
the simpler frocks
seem to be having
the best of it on all
occasions just now.
OF a simplicity quite
as attractive is the
little garden party
frock presented In
the accompanying
drawing. Rose pink
organdie is the ma
terial. The scalloped
edges are done in
black silk and the
oversk kirt has a
turned-up hem to
give it a tunic effect.
A stimulation of
pockets is achieved
with loops placed at
either side of the
skirt and the tucker
is of white net. Black
velvet ribbon makes
the girdle, the ends
tipped with black
daisies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Butter Merger Procurable
To Ihe Edltor ot Wo,nan's Page.

70 The Editor Of WomdH'S Page.
Dear Madam-will you please send me word
where the tiny butter merger may be pur-
chased7 In your columns recently there APP
peared the information that with the aid OF
such a pound OF butter plus a pint OF milk could
Be- made to equal two pounds OF butter. / have
tried at several Of the stores but they only
carry small churns.
7 am a daily reader Of the exchange and
would like TO thank you for much valuable
and time saving Information have found there.
Cdiss) p. j. VAN v.
I am sending you a personal letter IN
regard TO the merger of which you speak
Thank you so much for your appreciative
letter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Park Acquaintance


To the Editor OF WOndu's Page:
Dear Madam--We are three girls and mat
three fellows last Sunday in the Park and
think they are very nice boys Could you answer
this question for us2 Do you think il As
proper for us to call them -, as we met
them for the first time Sunday?
THREE GIRLS.
II was very wrong Of you to pick an
acquaintance with these boys without an
introduction, as your letter implies, and YOU
will be still more unwise TO continue the
friendship by calling them up The boys
may be nice, but you cannot be sure and
girls often store up much future trouble
for themselves by doing this sort of thing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09

" W h at IS tile
trouble? Why are
you trying to for
get your own
name?"
The tears rushed
to her eyes and an
hour later, in the
shelter Of my room,
she was sobbing
out her story-an-
other of the SOUL
tragedies Of the
girl who trusts too
much in her ability
to take care of her
self and who wants
to "see life"
Che HAD seen Il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Diabetic Coma

What s diaietic coma? JANE.
1t is the accumulation Of acid poisons
in the blood TO such a degree as to produce
a comatose condition, stupor that is often
fatal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
The Daily Salt Bath

TO the Editor Of WOmdH's Page.
Dear Madam-DO you think II Is Injurious to
take salt bath every day-that Is, 70 add salt
to the bath waterI NJ. NJ.
Salt water Is considered very beneficial
10 the skin; Il acts as tonic. You will
ana the sea salt which comes IN large bass
~ f'iv FOR the purpose much less ez-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
GROWN-UPS FAIL TO REALIZE
THAT CHILDREN ARE GALL AGOG"
Many Parents Forget They Are Constantly Being
Watched and Initiated, Then Wonder at the
Sophistication Displayed by Offspring

ONE Of the most common errors made
~ by grown.ups, believe, Is their as
sumption that child is not interested
In their conversation and will not listen
to them when they gossip In just this
very way children often pick up many
bits of knowledge they could well dis.
pense with. Haven't you frequently
heard two or three women sitting around
q room talking over the latest scandal
and when the six-year-old daughter Of
one Of them appears stop for a moment
until the mother cheerfullX assures them
dorothy isn't paying any attention TO
us" when the tongues resume their wig
wagging?
NOTHING could be more eloquent than
~ the remark interjected by the small
daughter of an absent hostess when one
visitor ventured to observe to another
that the little girl was not very
p-r-e-t-t-y''; she said pertly mo, but
very smart"
Older people forget sometimes that a
childs world is small, his visiting list not
extensive, So that the things Immediately
around him take on undue proportions in
his eyes. He is always watching and
studying his parents and other members
OF the household The cook comes in for
her share Of attention, and many new
ideas to the child are picked up in the
kitchen. But, although he may listen at
tentively to belowstairs gossip, may
drink in the words of wisdom issuing
from the mouth Of the cook or the chauf-
feur, his father and mother are to him as
demigods no less. lie accepts as final
every opinion they may express.
1t is always a rude awakening TO
child, after spending the first years of his
life in the belief that his father is infalli-
bic. to some day hear him make n state
ment he knows may be wrong. Realizing
this, he may begin to question much that
has gone before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Cows Milk for the Baby

Do you think n healthy baby a year and
half old should be given more cows milk than
any other food? SISTER.
No. At least half the chld's food should
be made up of whole grain cereals, ripe
fruit, fruit juices and vegetable purees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Extreme SallOMness

Why does extreme sallowness often cling to
patient after n serious Illness? a. w. II.
1t is generally due to an anemic state,
but should disappear as the patient gets
more blood and becomes more active.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09

CCXTOU are mistaken. My name is not
i Myrtler
had met the girl on crowded street
corner, but caught hold Of her arm reso-
lutely
'You know I am not mistaken" l SAID
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09

tain the entrance hall, why should we not
enlarge the living room by throwing the
dining room and living room together and
setting aside a convenient acove or recess
IN the living room as a dining space? This
is entirely feasible. 1t is done quite often
In English houses and also in many of our
own bungalows and houses built for the
summer months.
In designing the living room let us think
mostly of its size, its shape and its most
necessary feature, the fireplace If these
things are well considered it will be a sue
cessful room without any necessary addi-
tional expense.
Questions and Answers
What is the best kind OF inexpensive floor
that can be finished to look we'll? H. J. NIcG.
Good No. l pine flooring of even width
Is inexpensive and can be made TO look
well. The next more expensive is oak in
short lengths, or rift pine.
Is building material still going up in price1
Yes, things are still going up, but not
quite so fast
g Is # safe to start to build house in Sep
1t is safe to start any time if your plans
are well laid.
Wednesday-The Fireplace.
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TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. How can parahin which has been used on
telly glasses he cleaned and made ready TO
ever again?
.. What is the easiest way to clean the bot
toms OF pans and kettles?
q How can a broom be made to last longer?
ANSWERS TO SAT
1. The glass shoppers Of toilet BOTTLES will not
stick IL little glycer!n Is applied TO them.
2. If n bedstead creaks, remove the Stats and
wrap the ends In newspaper before replacing
them. This will prove n slencer.
8. Old lace, delicate handherchiefs, etc.
should he dipped into water in which rice has
been boiled. This will starch them sufficiently,
irving them a soft and dainty stiffness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-09
Wants DOLLS Coach

70 the Editor Of Womans PAGE:
Dear Madam-will you please ask your read
ers II any OF them could let have a dolls
coach for my little girl, who is three years
cid? NJ l..