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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

THOUSANDS OF parents have asked
l. themselves and their Marthas and
Elizabeths this question.
It won't do any harm for me to try 10
answer them. Why doesn't your ambi-
tious daughter do these things? Because,
dear fathers and mothers, the world
doesn't hold it's arms open one bit wider
to your favorite daughter than to your
favorite son-and sometimes about one
fifth as wide. Your boy can't be secre-
tary of the company in a day, neither can
your girl attain her hearts hope without
rolling up her sleeves and working for it!
This, curious reader, tells you what a
girl is worth when her parents unite her
hands and let her he worthwhile!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
Drying Apples

20 the Editor Of WOmdH'S Page:
Dear Madam-Please print the formula for
drying apples. Print the easiest and simplest
enc there Is. CONSERVATION
This method of drying apples is advo-
Gated by the Government, and is very easy
and simple:
Use winter apples and not the early or
sweet varieties. Pare, core and cut into
oighths, or core and cut in rings, using
fruit or vegetable slicer, Do not let them
stand long before drying. To prevent dis
eoioration, dip fruit, as it is prepared, for
one minute in a cold salt bath Zone ounce
Of salt to one gallon Of water). Remove
surplus moisture by placing fruit between
towels or by exposing to the sun and air
Spread thinly on trays or earthware plates.
Dry in oven, over the kitchen stove or be-
fore the electric fan until the apples are
tough and somewhat leathery Stir from
time TO time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
Chilblains

Every fall and winter I suffer with Chilblains.
Can begin treatment now to prevent this suf-
fering? MARY G.
The alternate hot-and-cold foot bath is
an excellent remedy for Chilblains. The hot
water should be as hot as can be borne and
the cold water as cold as can be obtained,
Allow the feet to remain half minute in
the hot water and fifteen seconds I'm the
cold water. Alternate this treatment ten
or twelve times twice a day. You may be-
gin now to accustom the feet to the cold
bath and continue to use 1t through the cold
weather. Shower the feet with cold water
or plunge them in cold bath for fifteen
seconds and rub them vigorously after the
plunge. DO this every morning.
(CopyrEht)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
Daughters Aren't Expensive Their Fathers Want Them Be
THE HIGH COST OF DAUGHTERS
ISON THE WAY TO GOING DOWN
Reader, Citing Instance of Award of Six Cents for
Boys Death, Wants to Know What Girls
Are Worth-Is Told Worth While"

A FEW days ago a Jury in the Circuit
"A Court of New Jersey town awarded
elk cents to a father suing a company
for damages for the death of his eight
year-old son, killed by one of the COM
panys motortrucks. The verdict was
based on the difference between the boys
earning capacity and his expense to his
parents until he became Of working age.
A curious reader, referring to this In.
stance, wants to know, If six cents be the
value of boy, what then is the value
Of girl?
At FIRST thought we might be in
"A clined to remark that, according to
the rating OF the New Jersey Circuit
Court, father would have to pay the
sued company for the privilege OF having
his daughter run over.
But a second thought says no.
The cost of daughters is high-but not
as high as we think it is.
Our girls are going to work-not the
enes who always did go to work, but
those who were supposed to come home
from finishing school and gracefully orna.
ment the hearth until a moneyed knight
came riding.
Our girls are going to worl--our Clara
bellas, our GATHERINGS and our James!
And let me tell you when this army Of
ambition gets together and kicks the
traces of the soft side Of life something
happens to a law in economies. The
high cost of daughters comes down!
HNHIS isn't happening in leaps and
- bounds. 1t goes slowly because the
way Of the worker is hard. 1t is so hard
that sometimes she has to sigh, give up,
20 back and be expensive, just like every
enc says she is, anyhow.
I wonder If the marvelers at the top
notch price of girls ever consider the
struggle that goes into their effort to be
something more than parasites. Did you
ever think about it?
Sons have always been allowed to begin
at the bottom of the ladder But our
daughters! If Martha has literary as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
Books About Preserving

Dear Madam--Wil you kindly give me the
name Of good book 70 learn how 20 preserve
All kinds Of fruit in Jars and the name Of an
other book 10 learn how TO bake and cook all
Kinds 81 pie and desserts? If there are not any
such books. please tell me how 70 preserve
bears. peaches and cherries. NJ. l..
II you write 10 the Office of Home
Economics Department Of Agriculture, in
Washington, for pamphlets about preserving
al kinds Of fruits. they will be glad to send
them 70 you. You might inclose stamps TO
cover the postage of their being mailed 70
you but there Is no other cost. In the
hook departments Of the large stores there
are just such books as you describe. One
about canning and preserving can be had
Tor ninety cents. Books about desserts
come at all prices II might be economical
lW you 70 buy regular cookbook, as this
t1nfaina recipes for preserving and making
4ts9erN as WelA This will cost a little
.1f4 noNeQer. letter containing the
names oI I4tee books las been sent 20 you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
HOW TO SUCCEED GIRL TRIUMPHANT

worIo SSspd,, tour our but certain Miss Jon.-
who ala i'TrS not iehim Iool N large lot Of So.
book passage regularly. Ana a. nss Jones.
looks for all the world like MISS Joh,.
ietching girl too Ha. mystery funaway,
Need much more be sald7 rs.
or MIR. MacGrath knows what read.
with such combination of clronse ne can q
he does 1t again, only more 60 uI,nnstancss
VINO are not MacGrath fans..1,an 1na thoss
nave treat In store IL they like y Sea hsJ
Il is. Naring. Her.
Grath. New York: Harpef a Az Harold M.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

pirations why doesn't she get to work
and write her novel instead of wanting
to hang around newspaper offices trying
to get a job? If Elizabeth wants to fol-
low in the footsteps of Sarah Bernhard
why under the sun doesn't she do it in
stead of crying because she won't be al.
lowed to go down and "supe' in the stock
company?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

What is the cause OF an enlarged prostate
gland? W. d.
a temporary enlargement Of the prostate
gland may be due to Inflammation. The
activity of the bowels should be increased
and the diet should be light. Copious water
drinking is advisable. A very hot stz bath
or a hot hip-and-leg pack affords relief from
pain in acute enlargement These applica-
tlons may be repeated several times a day.
Chronic enlargement Of the prostate gland
is a serious condition quite common in men
past middle life. No treatments should be
attempted except under the advice of
physician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

3. Most faces require soap to remove the dust
that collects in the pores. 50 II Is quite neces-
sary to use soap to cleanse the skin. One should
be careful to use good, pure soap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

2. A plain blue serge dress can be smartIv
ana ineNDensively trimmed with French knots in
lavender wool. The knots may form solid
trianEles to border the bottom of the skirt and
cuffs or may be simply clustered here and there
on the waist as beading IS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

I. When a number Of persons are 10 be served
with coffee, using the thermos bottle as well as
the coffee pot percolator is Of great help
I'LL the bottle with steamlnE hot coffee and
then make n fresh pot. In this way no guest
will have to wait to be served.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

Q. little churn that, with the help Of
pint of milk, makes two pounds of butter
out Of is being shown In the stores. The
butter Is allowed to get warm and is then cut
M into small pieces and mixed in the churn with
the milk. This device Is inexpensive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

3. When the hemstltchinE part of children's
collars Is torn, take the hem of the collar,
cutting the hemstitching in half, and you will
have a picOted edge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

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Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX
By JOHN HARVEY KELL

HARVEY KELLOGG NJ. D, Ii. D.
In naurcto hcauhq %
i
surcd' b. prS0 tu 0
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

l. Egyptian wives were the first to wear we'd
ding rings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. What is the difference in food value between
beans and tomatoes?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

?. What Is the latest accessory to the r.
Cross workTOOm uniform?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

3. What is the hustle hat?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27

l. In sending wedding gifts. Is it proper t.
address them to the bride if one does not know
her?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
ANSWERS mo- YEsTERDAY,s INQUIRIES

Q. What bread pan has found its place
n the department stores?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
Enlarged Prostate

It also has nourshlng qualities to highly
commend it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-27
The Changeling

took a fragment Of myself,
And out of 1t made thee,
/ clipped the pinions Of my soul
That your soul might be free.
And when YOU felt the ecstasy
OF rising on the wing,
High, high you scared above my hi
And left me sorrowing
Claudia Crauston, in Nog
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Trees Around the Suburban Home Require Pruning.

winds make the wounds slow 10 heal
and there IS danger of forming n dis
enSed spot whore the cut is made.
Some claim that when large branch
Is removed, It will hcul faster when
removed in mdwinter, but there are
some serious objections TO that rule
1t Is n very busy time, the foliage is
heavy and hard To handle and the r..
moral of Il large portion of the tree
Injuries the growth of the tree.
have found February and March
II very good time to prunc when the
trees need severe pruning.
With grapes, have found that those
pruned In the fall, and those pruned
In the winter and spring. made about
the same amount of fruit and wood.
We have followed this practice for
number Of years and have not no.
ticed any difference In the effects of
the fall, winter or spring pruning in
our 3O-acre vineyard.
But We have noticed one advantage
In late winter or spring pruning Of
grapevlnes, and that is the fact that
deep snow often breaks the canes that
have been left after pruning, worse
than when they are left attached to the
wood that Is removed early In the
spring.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
New Fabrics Are Invented.

The war has cut down the supply Of
standard fabrics, but European chem
lists have met the situation In part by
inventlng new ones. Stories of grass
clothes In the European markets are
numerous, but underwear manufac-
tured from Il new waterproof material
made of cork Is even more remarkable.
The latter is of particularly great
value since the prcie of rubber has
become so high. Ii Is made by treating
thin slices of cork with chemical baths
10 remove the brittle substances and
then glulng them to cloth. The re-
suit is Il fabric So flexible that II may
be folded up and 50 close in texture
TINT II affords efficient protection
against the rain and also against the
heat of the snn-at least such are the
claims made for II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
ATTEND TO THE LAWN

How are the lawn and home grounds
in general? Are they all that they
should be to make the home summer
life enjoyable and n pleasing sight to
the passer-by?
II the lawn is patchy and bare In
spots, keep on seeding 1t the whole
summer through the seed will finally
catch and fill up the bare places.
White clover Is fine lawn plant.
but many find that II dies out after
few years. White clover. ms all the
clovers, is biennial, completely dy-
ing after the second year. If the lawn
is kept closely clipped. white clover
seed should be sown each fall or
spring to insure permanent stand
The same result may be secured by
not moving in the fall, allowing the
plants to blossom and seed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

are advising them To raise vegetables
for canning and to put them up in
much greater quantities than ever be-
fore. by putting up enough to last
their own families through they will
save food aud keep its price down for
those who nre not situated where they
ce" make gardens
since duty calls women to the gar
den 20 work, clothes have been design.
al ln meet HE emergency. Sunhon-
nets, aprons. "uvcrottcs" and service
suits have made their entry To meet
with a wholc-hcartcd welcome. These
clothes proclaim that their wearcrs
have enlisted 10 do their bit in the
arWy Of producers.
The set shown in the picture is for
her who has only Il little garden. not
demanding strenuous work. II includes
q sunbnnnct apron and cushion Of fig
ured crctonne. Is strong and pretty
aud may be washed. 1t will stand prac
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

ton the secretary of agriculture In
whlch he says: Both for economic
and patriotic reasons the American
farmer should strive this year for the
highest standard Of efficiency in The
production and conservation Of food.
But production accomplished by waste
ful methods does not make for eff.
Cheney and careful thought therefore
should be given to the steps that need
To be taken.
Every vegetable not used for the
table should he canned for winter use.
so that nothing be wasted. Even on
city lots II small hotbcd may raise a
large quantity Of table vegetables,
and Il bed four feet square will
raise herbs enough To supply the
market with sage, mint, and various
savory herbs, for some time. Vacant
lots all over our cities are lying I'M
used which should he put to work rails
ing food for future needs. Different
soils grow different crops successfully.
The soy bean Is Il crop which Is easily
grown on poor soil and the bean is
most nutritious one. which ut much
less cost takes the place of the navy
bean. II seems to need Il lit le longer
soaking and parboiling to soften the
coat, but otherwise ii Is cooked and
served rs the navy bean. Our food
experts tell us that the nourlshment Is
equally as good as that of the navy
bean.
Skim milk has lost very little of
Its protein and may be used in the
place of whole milk in numberless
dishes ut a great saving In cost. For
the use In bread biscuits cakes, milk
toast, cream soups, vegetable chow
ders and various other dishes which
will occur To the thinking housewife,
skim milk may take the place of whole
milk.
When one Is making n fruit or spice
cake stewed prune juice may be used
for the wetting and some Of the fruit
with a few nuts, making a most dalnt-
lily favored cake
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
WHEN AND HOW TO PRUNE
BY [. NJ. BENNINGTON.

The pruning of Il fruit tree or vine
should commence the first year: bu
as very few of the fruit growers grow
their own trees, it is not necessary tlla,
we make Il close study of the manner
OF pruning nursery stock, except thai
we should understand what class Of
trees tn select for planting, when ",
are able to make our own selection.
In preserving nursery trees, avoid
slender and top-heavy tree that Is
unable to sustain It's own weight OF
leaves. Avoid the trees that have the
head formed too high, and one that
has fork or crotch that is liable to
spit down when loaded with fruit, and
leave you with Il crippled or ruined
tree, at n time when II should be In
its prime.
As soon ms you get your trees from
the nursery your time for pruning com.
mences. If you are starting an apple
tree that is of n dropping variety, start
the head higher than you would If II
Is an upright grower.
Trim on all bruised and injured
roots with n sharp knife, leaving Il
clcnn-cut surface that will form cal.
luS and begin to send out new feed.
Ing roots ut once. The top should be
trimmed 10 correspond with the roots.
Trim of corresponding amount
from the top, to balance the loss. On
the other hand if all the roots are
saved, 1t will not be necessary to Sc.
Nerely prune the top.
In forming the head Of the tree. plan
II 50 that the side toward the prevail
Ing winds will be Il little heavier than
the side opposite; some even lean the
tree toward the direction Of the pre-
vailing wind.
When we prune tree, we must keep
In mind the fact that the limbs and
roots are c0-workers; and when we re-
move large amount Of the top at any
one time, we check the action of the
roots, and consequently the growth Of
the tree.
The first few years after an orchard
Is planted, the trees should be pruned
twice n year, very lightly once In late
winter or early in the spring and again
In the summer. II will be better to cut
or pinch of the shoot in summer, than
to allow II to grow and cut II off in the
winter, The wounds heal more rap
Idly; and when the shoot is removed,
It's energies 20 into the development
Of the tree.
When cutting off Il limb make the
cutting surface rs small as possible /,
so that 1t will heal quickly. Cut close TO
Il shoulder, and do not leave a stub to
decay and run down the main branch .
or trunk. Try to do all the pruning
possible with the pruning knife. alto
sether sometimes it is necessary that
you should use heavy tools. When
necessary to use saw, select fine /
toothed, rib-back saw. A pruning
'hisel is dangerous TO use on account
If its breaking many limbs. and not
making n smooth, clean cut.
The question Of the best time TO
rune has never been settled to the sat.
sfnction of all good horticulturlsts, but
n my opinion it does not matter much
I We only cut out small limbs and
rune frequently.
As soon as the leaves have fallen In
ntumn, is advised by many to be the
'est time to prune; however, some
ling to the opinion that the cold, dry
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
ANY WAY.

They were discussing that Joke
about getting down or an elephant.
"llow do you get down." asked the
jokesmlth for the fourth time.
You climb down"
"Wrongw
'Nou grease his sides and slide
down."
Wrong !"
You take a ladder ana get down"
Wrong !"
well, you take the trunk line
down."
mo, not quite. You don't get down
on nm elephant; you get II of a goose"
Indianapolis News.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
ATTENTION TO SHADE TREES

Because Fruit trees ARE prunod,
there is Il tendency 10 prune all trees.
In many eases II Is inadvlsahle. Ex-
cept when trees are just planted or
when dead or broken wood should he
removed hard naples, various oags.
hickores, ashes cllnS and other hard
wood trees require no pruning and
are better of without II. The poplar
soft maple, hoX-rldpr and other soft
woods are the ones generally topped.
In an effort To prevent breaking of the
limbs. In some cases this is good
practice. The danger arises from the
fact that the work is often improperly
done
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

acre and narrowed in Immediately.
The spreading should take place on
2 cloudy day or late in the afternoon.
ms the suns rays are destructive to the
germs
Soil from the roots of sweet. clover
plants also will inoculate alfalfa.
Care should be taken to avoid in.
PRODUCING noxious weeds or fungous
diseases.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made So by Daily Use Of cuticura
Soap and ointment-Trial Free.

The last thing al night and the first
In the morning battle the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. II
there are pimples or dandruG smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cuticura
Tor daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard Cuucura Dept. L,
Boston, Sold everywhere ADV.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

under II; In fact, undergarmcnts may
be reduced to a single union suit. The
trousers fasten with a small Gun above
the ShoetopS and defy the most enter
prsing mosquito or the most aggrcs.
sive bee. Hail 10 the service suit. II
marks the passing Of the last iulpcd.
iment in our way 1t Is no compromise
between a masculine and a feminine
garment, but a new departmental il
Is smart.
Even Il little garden Is better than
no garden at all and everybody. that Is
anybody with a patch Of available
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
at HE accomplished conquest Of the

at the accomplished conquest Of the
air.
The Service suit" IS made of khaki,
and II is good TO look at. with conven.
fence and grace and stability TO appeal
TO the good sense Of the out.of.doorS
woman. And inst MS soon rs the out.
ofdoors woman secs It, She is capt..
vated-and all is over except deliver.
Ing The parcel For camping. fishing.
golilng, tennis gardening bookkeeping
and farming II is destined 10 become
the conventional suit
The new garment is cut along lines
that are correct for women. ma Is no
more masculine than party frocl is
Il Is madc trouSer fashion with lhc
full trousers plated % Shapely
blouse # Is well tailored and faslens
with bone buttons across tie back.
The fastening NJ the back is covered
by n wide belt Nothing about il enn
come apart and no corset need be- worn
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Nun. 1N44t ~,lo.
Oil Of Clovis.

oil of cloves is obtained from
cloves by dlStillatlon, end the principal
constituent of this volatile oil Ia
called by chemists eugenol. Another
of the main constituents of oil Of
cloves is hydrocarbOn. Most persons
by pressing hard upon a Glove, or by
biting 1t, have observed that II con-
tains very pungent volatile OH. In
the Pharmacopeia clofes are rated as
of value us tonic and carminative,
but their principal employment In
pharmacy Is In connection with some
other remedy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
Rare Sacrifice

Il presume you are now prepared TO
make any sacrifice for your couutry's
good"
Yes, | think We must all get behind
the president now.
Then YOU are willing 10 give up
playing golf until after the war;"
Great Scott Do you really think
II will come to lhmf'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25
PREPARE SOIL FOR ALFALFA
incubation Accomplished by Scattering
Soil From Another Field to
Depth of Four Inches.

incubation for alfalfa may best he
accomplished by scattering over the
area to be seeded surface soil taken
to the depth of four or five inches from
another field upon which the crop has
been previously successfully grown.
The soil should be broadcasted. at the
rate of from 250 to 500 pounds per
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-05-25

BILE this year, ms we are
constantly told to CON
serve every resource in
these times Of stress and
high prices, The weekly
news letter published by
the United States depart
ment Of agriculture has
nm nrticlr by d 4 linus.