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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Decorations for Halloween
70 the Editor Of Voman's Page,


Dear Madam am giving a Halloween partv
and would like to have your opinion OF som some
deeorations and games. am inclosing a two
and how to play them. The ages OF the girls
and boys are from sixteen to twenty years.
One Of the prettiest Halloween parties I
ever saw was given in the basement of a
house and the decorations were Just hun
dreds and hundreds of autumn leaves and
real pumpkin faces. The leaves, gathered
on hikes in the country, formed an almost
solid screen around the walls, and here and
there the lighted pumpkins grinned out.
Suspended from the ceiling were paper
witches astride brooms These witches can
be purchased in any of the crepe-paper
speciality shops. There happened to be elec-
trio lights in this basement and they were
covered with yellow and red crepe paper.
This scheme of decoration could be carried
out in any room. Last week in this column
II was suggested to use cornstalks for
decorations. These. too, are very good and
may, II you so choose, be mixed in with
the leaves. The pumpkin faces can rest
on tables Do not put them where they
are apt to catch fire.
In place of using a white tablecloth on
your dlningroom table use yellow crepe
paper. Fringe the paper that forms the
skirt" of the cloth. Make chains Of real
autumn leaves and any kind OF real or
artificial yellow flowers. Bring these down
from the chandeliers to the corners of the
table. In the center of the table put a
big pumpkin a Notwithstanding black
kettle decorated with yellow paper. Call
this the witch's pot and have favors in it,
At the corners of the table put little dolls
dressed in crepe paper witches, or put
small artificial pumpkin lanterns. Use no
lights. Paste cats cut in black paper around
the border Of the tablecloth. Cover lights.
The games VIII be sent to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Name for Girls Club

~ '"e EdltoF OF Wondn'S Page:
Dear Madsm--We are a crowd of girls from,
sixteen 20 twenty-one years OF age We organ.
i1ed last Monday night for the purpose OF form,
ing a ciub. We talked over many thInRs Tbe-e
are about sixteen OF us. We have blamed tC
nave our meetings every Thursday niRht a nd
az the end OF each month we are going 10 have
social ana invite the boys. We are going on
mixes ana we have planned to 20 camping mort
summer. We are nearly all girls whose friends
ere IN the service. We failed to find name
Tor our club. have been advised by one Of
our girls to write 20 you. Now II YOU could
suggest Few appropriate names and notices
ana send them to 30 I could have them
by Ihursday night would all be delighted
a"u 'eTS 'nahNIul TO you. BEVERLY.
letter containing suggestions to comply
with this spirited request was mailed in
time for the eventful Thursday night. Per-
haps 1t will interest our readers that a
motto strongly urged for adoption was
over the top" which is the term applied
to taking trench. It seems appropriate
that women and girls should go "over the
top In spirit with our boys and do all
in their power to make them happy by re-
fecting brightness In their letters The
Beverly letter is printed here because IL
breathes Of the good times girls can have
without giving most Of their time "to the
boys"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

NATURAL habits in eating develop nat
IN ural tastes and instincts, ana are 'o"
ducive to the highest pleasure ana en-
ioynent. The ideas embodied in the follow
ing rules of diet are by no means ne" VI"
co,yeries; they are as old as the hllls'
Eat natural foods. ,,z
Avoid excess OF proteins, whlch llC'u"O'
beside meats, eggs and milk.
Eat eggs sparingy, II at all Ihey S''
unwholesome for some people. ,,,
Exercise care in the use OF co" "l'lH' 1
Many persons suffer from chronic MIX POI
sonlng, being subjects of "casein dyspep-
sia." Buttermilk is preferable tG ORDINARY
milk ..... ,.-
Avoid excess Of animal fats. Nuts. espe-
cially pine nuts, pecans and ALMONDS are
an excellent source OF fat.
Avoid poisons. ..hich I"clude tea cohee'
chocolate, alcohol and tobacco.
Avoid condiments-mustard,p pepper pep,
per sauce, cayenne, vinegar, pickles, al
the Irritating spices and condiments Ihese
damage the stomach, liver and Kidneys
Use salt sparingy. Many persons are
benefited by discarding salt altogether' lne
food naturally contains a sufficient amount
(Richet).
Eat simply. avoiding too many kinds OF
food at meal.
Eat moderately Never eat to fullness OF
safety.
Eat food which IS relished. Such food
generates appetite Juice, which is essential
to- good digestion.
Use cano sugar sparingly, sweet fruits
are better.
Secure two or three bowel movements
daily by the abundant use Of fruits bran
fresh vegetables and other laxative foods
(if necessary, use mineral oiD.
Eat some fresh, uncooked food daily,
such as fresh or dried fruit, lettuce heart
mot
pickles)
Vary the diet from day to day, but avoid
complicated meals and dishes.
The meal hours should be regular.
Two meals day is the best plan for
brain workers. If three meals are eaten
the principal meal should be taken at mid
day. Supper should be the lightest meal.
Iced foods and drinks must be taken
slowly.
Take time to eat. Eat largely of dry
foods and masticate thoroughly.
Drink four to six pints of water daily.
Rest half an hour after eating. Avoid
sleeping and violent exercise Immediately
after meals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Spinach "a Ia Hotel"

TO the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Klndly print the recipe for
ereamed spinach such as Is served In hotels.
(Mrs) X.
Wash the spinach in four waters and let
II soak in the last water for about three
quarters of an hour. Then without shaking
water of put in large pot and cover closely
The juices and the moisture will be suf-
fcient without adding any water. Cook for
twenty minutes, stirring frequently. Turn
into colander and let drain, sprinkling
II with salt. Press out as much water as
you can, put spinach in chopping bowl and
chop as fine as possible. In a saucepan
cook one tablespoonful of flour. two OF
butter and pour the spinach in with them.
Let cook for several minutes, stirring con-
stantly and seasoning. Dissolve a pinch of
soda into a cupful of cream, pour into the
spinach and cook three minutes longer,
continuing TO stir. Add pepper and salt and
q pinch Of nutmeg and beat hard. Serve
with hard-boiled eggs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Short Story Contest
= Of Won an Page:

To the Editor OF IPOTdH's Page:
Dear Madam am schoolgirl very fond
of writing essays; therefore l should like to
enter n short story contest. Please, can YOU
tell me In what magazine or paper one is held
ALINE G.
There are so many papers and maga-
zines that the safest and surest way to
find out what you want to know would
be to go to a public library and look
through all the magazines and weekly pa
pers. Go to the chldrens as we'll as the
main room in the library and look care
fully through all the publications. Copies
of all the magazines published are in the
Public Library at Thirteenth and Locust
streets 1t is splendid practice for you to
try yourself out in these contests. Never
get discouraged If you don't win
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Bed Netting

How can / cure my little daughter of bed
wettlng? What is the cause OF this bad habit?
MRS. NJ. Fl.
1t is not a bad habit, but an unfortunate
one which the child cannot help. There is
an irritable condition of the bladder or Of
the controlling nerve centers. A great va
riety Of remedies have been tried for wet
ting the bed at night. but they are of little
value. The most effective plan that can be
pursued is to keep the patient from eating
or drinking for three or four hours before
retiring. The use of meat by children will
encourage the habit Whipping, scoldng
and frightening children will do no good !;
in fact, these measures do harm by causing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Hour ~ Eot for HEALTH Strength Endurance and E6icin

nervous condition that win ,ro.
trouble short hot sltz bath taSse The
time Is beneficial Sometimes a ou co.; az BED
wlH a dssh OF cold water upon tbs oa'h
par e., oi .ne spine helps. Raising tbs Ose' ,.e
some cases. Wearing a mois, tueceeds Ia
cred by dry bandage abou, 'uwel ,l Gov.
part OF the abdomen at night mo-. .ie over
To prevent the patient from sles,, oe tried
the back, tie knot in the towel ipns o. upon
u about the body in such ,ya,, u .e place
Knot Will come at the center Of tbo nat the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
HOUSEWIVES NIGHT CONSIDER
CHINESE COOKERY AS WAR MEASURE
Chinaman Explains Secrets of His Country's
Kitchen-American Women Might Profit
by Learning of Unusual Foods

rs THE day far of when our young ones
= will come in from school at noon, fling
their books in the hall and yell out into
The Kitchen, Mother. are we going to
have hung duen guy ding'?"
II does seem quite unreal, doesn't IT,
70 hear or think of our Boobies and our
James deftly rolling of their tongues.
terms that have always caused us to lay
down the menu in the Chinese wisteria
garden in despair. and then order by
pointing our finger and taking a long
ohanee on what our finger picked out!
It's not so unreal and improbable as
you think 1t to By The first active drive
to bring the art gf Chinese cookery right
straight up on tie plain, common-garden
variety Of stove Of the American kitchen
ts under way. A Chinaman has written
q Chinese cookbook in English, and
written 1t in such altogether plain Eng.
fish that the newest bride could work
out the most intricate of the recipes
Shiu Wong Chan is the man who did
this intrepid ching. and so proved its
worthwhileneA that the Frederick A.
Stokes Company, publishers, put it on the
book market. 1t is known as "The Chi.
neee Cookbook"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

CHIU WONG CHAN does not say in so
~ many words that here in the art of
eombininh unusual foods, which is pc
enliarly a Chinese art, lies one solution
pf the American wife's wartime prob
lens. But his recipes do
Here's one, for instance, which heads
itself Chow Arp Gung-Fried Duck Feet
Thus launched, it begins:
You may laugh all you want. You
will soon be convinced that this is the
best part of the duck after you take it"
and then Monsieur Chan goes on to
SHOW how by deftly mixing chestnuts, a
few mushrooms and one or two other
things you have a Chinese dish fit for
America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
To Do Away With Razor
, the Editor Of WOnldn's Page.

Is1TTVVT FUpf.
Dear Madam--wil you kindly tell what will
remove razor bumps from the face. and are
there any preparations TO remove the hairs from
the face without the use Of razor2 NJ. s. p
Your first inquiry has been referred TO
DR.. John Harvey Kellogg, whose Good
Health Box appears on this page Watch
for answer there.
There are preparations on the market that
remove hairs without the use of a razor
They do not remove them permanently,
however They are known as depllatory
powders and can be bought in drug stores
They must be used with care
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Talking Through the Nos0

through my nose? 'l' tot talkns
. No one talks through the nose S M
peculiar kind of talking to which tb,, ,ls lns
is appied Is due to some obstruction ot ,ha
nostrils SO that one really talks witbo,. y, . ms
nose instead OF through IT, ConS,i, the
specialist and have the obstruction rar,.n. nose
1t may be polypus or some other moved srosi
or merely thickenlng of ths mucous s,O~a Nv.
brane us mem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

There is the greatest diversity in
the fashioning of the coats of the
seasons coat suits. Most of them
are long; that is, they embrace
coat lengths that are longer than
those of last season, but there is
no one length that has received
unanimous exploitation by the style
creators. Some coats reach to
what is known as knee length, but
there are many others which are
shorter. The coat suit pictured is
of gray Bolivia cloth combined
with Hudson seal. The fur panels
in the coat are on the sides only
and do not extend across the back.
The lining is white brocaded satin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
To Imagination

one day thou didst desert me-th.n
learned
How looks the world to men that lack
thy grace,
And toward the shadowy night cl,-h.a-,..
turned,
When, 10! the first star brought me bach
thy face
Edith Matilda Thomas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Knit Mittens in Your
Spare Time

In spare moments when the knitting
needles are not clicking for the future
warmth of a soldier boy. the knitter might
seize time by the forelock and knit some
little old-fashioned mittens for the little
girls and boys of the house whose small
fingers Jack Frost will soon be nippng.
The mttens can be done to match the win
ter coat or, better still, can be fashioned
out of army wool that was left over Don't
forget TO knit a string to hold the mittens
together!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
BuzzinR of the Ears

What causes buzslng or ringing n, a.
r,,,z ..,,.,- K. X
the middle ear and neurasthenia. ~
frequently due to plugs Of hardened -
Consult a competent ear specialist 49,.
an out-of-door life. Take a cold bath SSi,-
on rising in the morning, masticate the 49,
very thoroughly and live a normal life
(Copyrlght)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Dressing For Pear Salad

70 he bdifor OT WoHdH's P00e:
Dear Mhdam-Will you please tell me how
pears can be made up into a salad?
Cdrs.) NJ c.
-eare Ave pears, cut them In quarters and
take the cores out Cut the quarters length
wise Make dressing OF one teaspoonful
OF Jamaica ginger, four tablespOonfuls Of
Oh, two tablespoonfuls Of lemon juice, one
teaspoonful OF powdered sugar and half
teaspoonful Of paprika. Place the pears on
I1ltuce and cover and serve with this dress
|ng Pears that are too ripe should not be
used
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
FRUIT CREAM

FRUIT CREAM
The ingredients are two bananas, one
orange, one-half lemon, one-third of
cupful of powdered sugar. one tablespoonful
Of granulated gelatin, one-fourth Of cup
full of boiling water and one cupful of
whipped cream.
Press the bananas through sieve add
juice and pulp of orange, juice of lemon,
sugar and gelatin, which has been dissolved
in hot water. Stir over ice water until
mixture begins to stiffen then fold in the
cream. Put In mold and chill-'Better
Meals for Less Money"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Send Her Flowers or Candy
Edltor b Koman's Pane.

tHc LdtfOT " HNHAuH
Dear Madam am a stranger in the city ana
have been invited by a young lady ! was intro-
duced 10 recently TO dine with her and her family
one day next week I have accepted IL there
any little impersonal attention ] can show her
that you could suggest7 INQUIRER.
Send the young girl a box OF fine candles
or a few flowers the day you intend going
TO dinner. II she lives in the country il
would be correct 70 take the candy OF fow-
ers with you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

Now's the time to save everything and
here's little story about mother who
decided to save her lungs,
When she wants TO summon her small
boys and girls in from play she does noe
indulge in ear-splitting cries; she does it
with a whistle.
willie's is two long blasts and one short
one Harry's one long and one short, and
Helen's one long blast
Three short notes is the general signal
for all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Hardening of the Livsr

'an hardening OF the liver be cured,
Hardening (cirrhosis) Of the liver % o. 3
De cured 1t is just as impossible 70 oSnnot n
oF 'Usus h,,rr, OF ,he liver as to restore plso.
VI 'ui"' ieS'her 10 Its normal state ag",s,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Who Precedes

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-When leaving a street car or
getting out Of mOtOrcar carriage VINO should
80 first, the man or wOmanr JACK
A man always leads the way out Of a
conveyance. that he may stand at the door
and assist the woman down the steps into
the street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22


Of them even now
are In the trenches.
But there Is an
outstanding fea-
ture attending the
enlistment of the
Rev. Christopher
Walter Collier. of
Lexington, Mass.
The congregation
Of this C h urc h
voted unanimously
TO fill his pulpit
during his absence
by no less a person
than his wife. / do
not know her per-
sonally, but / am
confident that II she
is like many wom-
en- I do know she
will discharge her
new duties admir-
nll,. haua fhig
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
TOmOrrOU'S Var Menu
A BEEFLESS DAY
BREAKFAST

a BEFF LESS DAl
BREAKFAST
Sliced Peaches and Dry Cereal with
Top Milk
French Toast (Fried Bread) Maple Syrup
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Cream of Chicken Soup Ceft over)
Celery and Apple Sauce with Mayonnaise
Tea Ginger Cakes
DINNER
Baked Haddock with Creamed Oyster Sauce
French Fried Potatoes String Beans
Fruit Cream
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
Nausea

=, why do | have nausea so much vvh..
digestion seems to be good? Miss Shnsn M
Nausea is often due to a liseased -,
ton of the gall bladder-gall stonss SO''l' ~ ~
hammation. 1t may be due to constIno,dl =, l@
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

y IH1 IIIT0T oI Wo1ldlIs Fd0e'
Dear Nadam--I thank you very much f1r
Nfqlns = utlie eog for re and ! hope Il win
IlIo|fo AZ. AIrs.) r. NJ
We are glad to know that a little dog has
110nd a ntw mistress through the Woman's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
"MA" SUNDAYS
INTIMATE TALKS
The a0ife Of the famous evangelist
discusses everyday topics in a
helpful and wholesome Wdy.
The CAL to WOmanhood

A YOUNG minister in Massachusetts has
"A just enlisted and been sent TO France.
There Is nothing particularly startling In
this fact Other ministers have enlisted
from all parts of the country, and many
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

SHIU WONG CHAINS book doesn't
~ give lot of mysterious directions,
and when there is a queer stranger in.
gredient in the midst Of a recipe he goes
to the trouble of telling where and how
It may be bought, He even initiates us
into the upside-down writing that deco
rates the laundry list.
WE'NE done lots of things in the name
w Of versatility we never thought we'd
do. Who can tell but that many a
menu-weary husband OF the future will
be lured home with the following words:
why, George, surely you're not going
to stay downtown tonight! We're going
TO have ST wO ARP"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

l. What sort of n hat frame makes the best
foundation for the anEora wool knitted hat?
< 10 what suitinS materials are the great
dressmakers in Paris showing partiaIIty This
season? '
3. What is an "assembIer"o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX

Kellogg S % @ dany
scgiuh cscibm
rsgIttIg sor0cp s sipeSes "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

1. What table has made its appearance
In the smartly furnished home?
2. How should apples and pears be packed7
3. How can the different kinds Of grain be
ground at home?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
ANSWERS TO SAT

1. Plaited silk shades all lighting fixtures,
including the dining lamp, are being seen
In the houses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

5. III packed In boxes Of clean. dry sand or
sawdust. punches Of ripe and unbruised grapes
can De Kept for early winter The grapes
should be cooled for several hours in the cellar
before they are put away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

2. OrEandie collars and cuffs. too fine to use
starch on he softly stlffened with water
In which rice has been cooked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

.: The state Federation Of PennsyIynnia
Cluo Women held Its convention last week in
Erie, Pa. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22

2. The Christmas tree costume tor uo,,o,-
cen Is made up Of white tarIeton tInseI and
small Christmas tree ornaments. The tarIeton
forms foundation dress with rather abort
very full skirt, with plain bodice trimmed with
tinsei' Tinsel IL wound around the dress and
skirt. 4 star on the head tons the costume
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-09-06

In the heart Of summer, when Au-
gust inclines us to forget that there Is
such a season as winter, the curtain
rises on millinery styles for fall. Mil
liners and merchants journey to the
great fashion centers to view the dress
rehearsals of the modes and to be-
come acquainted with the headwear
thew are destined to sell when leaves
and snow are falling. Their patrons
will not welcome these winter things
as rapturously as they do those that
acknowledge that winter millinery IS
entitled to be called superb
There are no radical changes IN
STYLES so far as size and shapes are
concerned. We are not to be intro
duced to things so novel that we Will
have to be educated up to them. Inc
same reserve is apparent in millinery
that characterizes dresses and SUITS
Colors are quiet and rich, materials
are excellent and styles refined.
Velvet is destined to dominate the
winter season unless the unexpected
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-09-06
Want Mobilization Camp

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HopA
announced a few days ago that an
mobilization camp will be established
at Morehead City if the war depart
ment finds that sleeping facilities cam
be found there. He expressed belief
that one of the hotels can be usd Tor
the purpose. An aviation mobilization
camp may prove the first step toward
an aviation training school. This 6
not contemplated however now. AD-
proxtmately 1000 men win be SAINT
there az the outset.