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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

personality. In this, as in everything ola.
be natural. Say what you mean in m.
words that come most naturally to YOU
The charming person must be adaptsh,.
She must 'ft in well upon all occasions
This does not mean. however. that sha
must affect poses. For instance IN ar
visits people Of quiet. intellectual tastes
there is no need for her TO pose as beinv
serous-minded blue-stocking II she is os
sunny happy -go-lucky temperament nor
will it add to her chagm to pose as being
a frivolous, mischievous coquette when ma
ture intended her to be of the SINCERE
'womany type of femninity that inspires
confidence and devotion.
Never assume a pose IL you want to be
liked. Just be yourself. Your own nice.
ness and friendlness will be given fair
play and people will be attracted to Won
Your Seeding" charm will have a chance
to grow. charming personality can be
cultivated by discarding the artifclalities
OF manner that keep us from being natural
(Copyrght)
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devices, with the price of EACH that are
for sale in the shops. Instead of recipes
in this column | would like more articles
of this kind AnG occasionally give us
chapter on removing different kinds of
stains from table linen, carpets, etc. Tell
the young housekeeper how to stock her
pantry to the best advantage for the least
expenditure. Articles of this nature will
indeed be household helps.
The Women's Exchange is an interesting
column and I would like that to continue.
A pure food de partment would be well
come addition to your pages, since so many
products of inferior quality are placed on
the market Why not give US a talk on this
subject two or three times a week and
answer questions from readers daily?
Regarding a health department, I have
several suggestions 20 make. Couldn't you
give us some exercises which, II prac-
ticed daily will develop the body, some
hints for the housekeeper on the care of
her hands, and occasionally give us a talk
on first aid treatments.
There is just one more department
would like TO see in your pages and that
is corner for fancy work lovers. We
would be delighted with new design for
centerpece, "A tray cloth, table rum
ner or even a baby bonnet. And we'd bi
satisfied with just one design a week
MRS) EDWARD S. LANTZ.
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Who Fixes Wedding Day?


To the Editor Of Womdn'S Page:
Dear Madam have been engaged for two
months and several of my friends have asked
me when | going to fix the date for the
Wedding. Should do this. or should my fance
He has not said anything beyond hoping I
would not keep him waiting long. EDITH.
1t is usual. of course, for the future
bridegroom TO broach the question of what
day it shall be, although the bride Is
usually the one to set the date after having
been asked to do so by her fiance. Perhaps
your fance is wondering why you do not
show some enthusiasm when he suggests
that you do not keep him waiting too long.
1t is a matter which Is entirely your own
and your fiance's business, and I would
politely make my friends understand that
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Not a Question of Form

To the Editor Of Womdn'S Page;
Dear Madam-1s 1t ever good form for a girl
to propose walk with man? Must one
always be bound by convention? A man called
in the parlor taking all Kinds Of nothings
when I was longing for brisk walk in the
beautiful air and sun; but as he did not suggest
II did not like to have anything to say. Would
1 have been forward to have proposed It?
JANE.
1t depends on how well you know the
man. Unless it was the mans first visit to
your house, you might have said you would
like to go for walk and then come back
and have tea. As long as he came to see
you. / see no reason why you should sit
in the house when brisk walk in the open
country would have been good for you both.
There would be no question of bad form
about IL under the circumstances.
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TT WAS hard work for me to obey Mrs,
i Stewards command to eat my supper.
Every nerve was tense in anticipation OF
the meeting between D,cky and Jack, which
! could not avoid, and which l so dreaded.
What was happening at my home while 7
sat here my hands tied by my own foolish
act?
"Now just cut out picking at this and
picking at that as II you were a little bird
instead of a strong, healthy young woman"
Mrs. Stewards voice doomed heartily at
me Remember there's no trouble in the
world that can't be faced better on full
stomach"
could not agree with her philosophy
but in some queer way her homely words
steadied and almost cheered me I did not
realize 1t, but the fact that Mrs Stewart
knew there was trouble was a relief to me.
I would never have told her gratuitously
Of any quarrel with Dicky, but knew
that should be glad TO answer her shrewd
questions and get her sensible advice Above
all things in this crisis needed mothering
Mrs. Stewart seemed heaven-sent for the
purpose.
Mine is healthy appetite, and I had
eaten virtually nothing since morning At
the dinner had served to my mother i'm law
I had been too nervous to do more than to
pretend to eat. So with Mrs. Stewards
CHEEKY voice urging me on. and her savory
tempting Niands before me, ] managed to
make out fair mea-. But it was not up
to Mrs. Stewart's idea of a sufflciency
THERE ARE TIMES"
You've not eaten half enough" she
grumbled when ] had gently put aside her
determined effort to pile my plate with a
second helping but then I suppose YOU
can't help it with so much on your mind"
She stepped to the door and rang tiny
handbell. Then she gathered up her
precious pieces of china and put them in n
tiny dishpan. While the maid who re-
I ,a,l
OF the table and restoring things to their
usual order she did not utter a word but
| quickly washed and dried her china She
put the pieces in their places In the cab
met, dismissed the maid, and came over to
me as 1 sat in her big chair looking drearily
into the fire.
Now tell me about it, she sa i'd tenderly,
as she perched herself upon the arm OF the
chair. looking for all the world like an
| energetic motherly sparrow She drew my
head against her shoulder she spoke
My answer was n flood of tears I
clung to her convulsively. The unexpected
caress, for 1 had always thought Mrs.
Stewart to be the most undemonstrative
woman in the world, upset me more than
anything else in the world could have done.
There, there, there" she repeated in a
caressng monotone. patting my shoulder
until the storm had spent itself. / felt that
she would have soothed frightened baby
| in the same way.
II ought not to tell you anything" !
| said at last when | had controlled myself
| sufficiently to speak. 1T doesn't seem fair
| or dignifed to speak Of my husband to any
one else"
| Nonsense" she retorted energetically
"Of course, that's a mighty good rule
| to go on most of the time,' she qualified
| But there come times when woman
simply has to speak, and l imagine this is
| one Of them. You're probably making a
mess of things right now, and I'm Older
than you and I've been through a good dea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Baked Ham

One medium-sized ham, boiled until ten
der.
one and One-half cups dry crumbs
(bread).
Three-eighths cup brown sugar.
One-quarter ounce whole cloves.
Two-thirds teaspoon mustard.
Two cups cider.
Trim ham, removing a portion Of the
fat, and insert cloves one inch apart; cover
with crumbs, sugar and mustard, which
have been mixed, pat firmly with the hands
and place on rack in roast pan; bake in
moderate oven one hour or until crumbs
are brown.
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"BETWEEN THE DARK AND THE
DAYLIGHT'-THE WITCHING HOUR
The Magical Effect of Dusk Not Lost Even Among
the Hurryng Throngs of the
City Streets

zWE WERE looking out across the
NV square, where the lamps were just
Beginning to glow and some one quoted
Between the dark and the daylight
When the night is beginning to lower
Comes pause in the days occupations
That is known as the children's hour"
The only children visible at the time
Were the little newsboys with their "wux.
trys," and there seemed to be no pause
In the headong rush OF the throngs to
reach their destination. thus Longfel.
lows lines seemed rather malapropos.
"The very reason | thought of them"
maintained the perpetrator. This hour
to me is the lovelest of the twenty -four.
As child my mother always set it aside
for us. True. there wasn't bridge to
monopolize her time, matinee was a
rarity, and in place of these was the
little supper in the nursery, followed by
q story or a chapter from some favorite
book, then we were put to bed. We never
had lights at this hour to mar the effect,
but sat at the window or i'm front of the
fre, according to the time of year.
"That hour is the one which comes
back to me most vividly and will-al-
ways"
You will agree with me that it is--the
witching hour. And while the picture of
domestic bliss undoubtedly has its ap.
pealing note. there is no less an appeal
In the hurrying crowds. the noises of the
busy streets and the twinkling lights
with glimpse still of the mauve sky.
Joseph Pennell has done more in his
etchings to make us appreciate the JOY
and the satisfaction of labor. Seen
fhrou1h his eNas auan q hllildinp In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Wooden Wedding Presents

To the Editor Of WOmdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you kindly suggest some
presents which might be given for a wooden
weddiugl CHARLES.
Any kind of kitchen furnishings of wood
"a washtub, wooden grocery boxes, spoons,
bowls, bread board, ironing board any kind
of furniture, chairs, tables. desk, pictures
in mahogany or some other wood frames,
logs Of wood, barrels, cedar chests-in fact,
there are innumerable articles in wood, both
expensive and very inexpensive, which may
be purchased for such an occasion.
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V.yvettes

course Of construction becomes beaUti-
full.
Nothing can quite equal cross-coun-
try trudge at this. hour. The trees to
me are far more attractive at this season.
and in this light than in midsummer
when they are covered with leaves. But
for those of us who do not commute 1t
must not be forgotten that there is much
Of the picturesque to be seen here on
the city streets.
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Salad Dressing

Put the raw yolks of two eggs in a bowl
and a saltspoonful of salt, a little paprika
pepper, saltspoonful of mustard and a
pinch of sugar, Mix into this quarter Of
a cup Cor more, If desired) of olive oil, a
tablespoonful of tarragon-fiavored vinegar,
stir well together, then add tablespoon
full of whipped thick cream that is slightly
sweetened and use.
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petition held for readers Of the Wontdn's
Page.
To the Editor of the Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Tn my opinion to have
the Woman's Page complete there should
be pattern department conducted in con-
nection with the DIARY of a Well-Dressed
Girl" Like myself, great many young
women and girls can make their own
clothes The dresses pictured in your pages
are indeed very smart looking, but in many
cases only experienced dressmaker can
fashion them from the pictures without the
aid of paper pattern 1t would also
be a great help well as an extremely
interesting item to the girl who will be
well dressed on a limited allowance for
clothes II the cost of materials for making
the garments were listed.
Another feature that 1 think would be
welcomed by the majority II not all. of
the readers would be weekly menus printed
every Friday for the coming week. and the
economical recipes comprising them to ap-
pear in the columns during the week
The articles that appear under House
hold Helps" are usually very interesting as
well as helpful to the housewife, especially
those that tell us about the new labor-saving
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Recipe For Wine Sauce

70 the Editor OF Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam--Please publish a recipe for
wine sauce. Mrs.) I. I.
. One and one-half cups water, one cup
sugar one teaspoon cornstarch, one tea
spoon lemon extract. one teaspoon cinnamon
and one-half cup wine. Boil water, then
add the cornstarch, which has first been
dissolved in a very little cold water add
sugar. boil fifteen minutes and strain. Just
before serving add the fiavorings and wine.
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This was the decided
opinion of a woman
who was bemoaning
the fact that one OF
her daughters has a
repellent personality,
while he magnetic
charm Of. the other
wins her a host of
friends.
I disagreed with her.
OF course. knowing that
charm can be culti-
waited as easily n s
grace. The nose and
eyes are fixed objects,
t~. ,l $50. O., N ...N,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Lemon Marmalade

Take four pounds Of lemons. six pounds
Of sugar, two quarts of water. Boil the
lemons in the water until the rinds are
tender They should be pierced with
knitting needle as test, and will prob.
ably take about an hour to boil Slice
the lemons very thin, removing the pips
Place the fruit, the water in which the
lemons were boiled. and the sugar in the
preserving pan, and boil until the mixture
jelies, which will probably occupy about
half an hour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
For Persistent Cough
Iitor Of Wop.aH's 5 Page:

70 the Editor Of WopaoH's Page:
Dear Madam Perhaps Mrs, VS. daughter's
cough is from nerves II 20. BY building up her
condition. much be done toward cure
See that she wears wooen clothing from the
noles OF her feet up to her neck; see that her
ehoos are warm and high. her sleeves long and
81 wool, not gauge Her coat should fasten at
the neck, her dress also. Take her to a good
ejnsinx teacher. who can teach her how to
krSathe deeply without forcing the heart action.
- that her diet Is varied. Many develop NAL.
Eu1rifion BY ealing only certain foods See that
~EG hns salads with olive oil and meat at least
1~ioe 4 day. II she has sieky feeling and
I<41kHs food there NAV be mucous In me
:<<sssch. Get her TO drink warm water rapidly.
~|1nn after glass. until the stomach empties
fslf, before break tfsst she viii then be % able 20
fS6is(s viii ease the cough. but she must
~ allow her out OF the house without rnbbers
<5sss airi needs ali shs has. she should
- ronn that y heated Remember that
- raluSd qpe-half inch on windy night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
WHY CHARM IS A GREATER
ASSET THAN BEAUTY
BY LUCREZIA BORI
The Famous Spanish Prima Donna.

CHARM cannot be cultivated, 1t Is born
" with a person, just as lovely eyes or
perfectly shaped nose are It Is as foolish
to talk of cultivating charm as of adding
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Yorkshire Pudding


70 the Editor OF Woman s PdDc:
Dear Madam-Can you tell me how TO make
Yorkshire pudding, which is sometmes served
with roast beef? NOUNG WIFE.
The following recipe you VIII find salts
factory: Three-quarters pint flour sifted
with one and one-half teaspoons baking
powder, three eggs, one and one-halt plnts
milk pinch salt. Beat the eggs, add the
milk then stir gradually into the flour.
The batter should be thinner than for grid
die cakes. Pour into dripping pan well
creased with beef dripping and bake in hot
oven twenty-five minutes,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Seafoam Fudge

Boil together, stirring constantly. one
cup of molasses, one cup of sugar. butter
the size Of an egg. and four tablespoons
of vinegar, until the mixture holds together
in water. Add a pinch of soda and beat.
Just before pouring into buttered plates
add one teaspoon of vanilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Removal of Grease Spots

70 the Editor Of Wo,naHs Page:
Dear Madam-How can remove grease spots
from unpainted wood? ELLA h
Scour unpaintedo wood with clean sand,
after pouring strong lye on the spots II
very obstinate, cover with paste OF pre-
pared chalk. cornstarch and whiting wet
with ammonia allowing the mixture to
stand for two days before securing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Presentation Marks

70 the Editor Of Wo,naHs Page:
Dear Madam-Is there sny way to remove
perspiration marks from clothingf " NJ.
Try ether, applying little at time with
swab of white silk filled with French
chalk and dabbing carefully. III this fails
chioroform may be rubbed in These marks
are very difficult 10 remove
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Green Salad

Take a fresh, well-washed and picked
lettuce head, and Just before serving pick
il into small pieces, put in a cloth and shake
the water from IT, place II in the salad bow
and pour over this a salad dressing
Sprinkle over with thinly cut string beans
(canned), sliced carrots and stuffed olives
and serve. This can be served for dinner
or luncheon, and is especially good to be
served with cold meats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Washing Cut Glass


70 the Editor Of Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam-When washing a quantity OF
Out glass, II It Is washed in hot soapsuds and
left to drain, then after IL has dried IL polished
with soft Turkish towel It will have high
luster.
Tissue paper. which is so often thrown away,
will be found useful in the kitchen for wiping
grease from pots and pans, sinks. etc. and VIII
6ave the washing OF so many cloths and dish
towels SCBURBA ANTE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
No knowledge of Book

70 the Editor Of WomoH's Page:
Dear Madam--wii- you please publish in your
evening paper what book Is published by the
= RALPH s. V.
do not know of any such book.
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lis
able possession, which comes and goes. Most
of us have a Seeding" of it. but many
fail to give it fair chance to grow.
NEVER APE" ANOTHER
Charm is quality that every woman
should possess-the power to make herself
attractive to others the ability to draw
people to her.
Taking it for granted that charm is
possessed by all persons. to larger or
smaller degree, you will find that 1t Is hid
den by tricks OF manner and artifcialities
that are dsagreeable to the sincere, we'll
bred woman. feel that ! have discovered
that the cause of this lies in the fact that
most women are not original-they are
copy cats"
If there is a popular leader In a certain
social set who is renowned for her charm
ing manner every other woman in the COM
munity will APE" her. Herein lies the
mistake. for there Is nothing more charm
ing than to be yourself. What is charm
in one person may be the opposite in
other. You may be attracted by the sweet
friendly smile of one woman while the
strained. fixed company grin" of her sis
ter will repel you. The habit of pinning
smile to their face whenever they speak
or listen to strangers. which many women
have acquired, is one that kills natural
charm.
There are some faces that nature meant
to have a sweet, serious expression, there
fore it Is not natural for them to wear
a company smile" There is the same
amount of charm in the quiet. Madonna
like face in the animated laughing
countenance of a Latin beauty.
ALWAYS BE NATURAL
There is also great deal of charm
about naturalness and comfort in pose.
| The woman who is able to sit down and
| assume an easy, graceful position and to
remain so until it is really necessary for
| her to move is far more pleasant COM
| panion than one who fidgets and moves
| about as If she were on wires. If you
| find that you are one or the restless crea- =
| lures. cultivate a restful pose by reading,
/ sewing or knitting.
| Then there are others who rob their
| speech of its natural charm by affectatlons.
| They dress up their conversation with
| phrases that have sounded well when spoken
| by others. Your manner of speaking will
| add or detract from the charm of your
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
Concealed Beauty

Silver ribbon under the chiffon or run
through embroidered eyelets in the chiffon
enters into the trimming scheme of certain
very chic blouses. and lace or embroidery
under the thin stuff is usually better looking
than much embroidery of the outer yelling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

uten side Of
edoih o.
addressed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

I. Tight gloves will make the hands red an
swollen and. as result, they will look large
than usual.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

1. What is the most heaithful way to cook
vegetables?
.. II an egg Is cracked at one end. II can
not be boiled successfully. How can this be
remedied?
3. When Il IL necessary to turn roasting
meat, should n spoon "a fork be used?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

3. Apply a magnet to metal buttons. Those
that can be picked up in this way will rust when
they are washed.
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1. What are the most usual hours for an "at
home"?'
2. Is it necessary to serve Refreshments at an
"at home?
8. Can gloves be cleaned satisfactorily at
home in any other way than by the use Of ben
zine or gasOlIneP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27
LETTER WHICH WON THIRD
PLACE IN RECENT CONTEST
Writer Would Have Pattern Department Both for Clothes
and Needlework- Practical Talks
Health and Pure Food

The to7iter Of the following letter. Mrs.
EdWdrd s. Ldnts, Of 1921 North Camdc
street, tCds dtCdrded third prise in the COM
petition held for readers OF the Wontdn's
Page.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

2. A white satin collar which is attached (,
a dress can sometimes be cleaned satisfactoril!
by rubbing with fresh bread
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

1. When article is mussed and ironing Is
impossible. moisten 1t and place 1t between two
blotters stretching 1t smoothly and placing a
veight on top. IL will dry rapidly and will be
fresh-looking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-27

2. The best and simplest way Of shrinking
dress goods Is to place il still folded In tub
Of cold water. In which n few handfuls OF salt
have been dissolved. Allow II to soak u few
hours, then hang on the line without unfolding.
Tho weight Of the water will prevent wrinkles
Aryins i'm and the salt will set the color.
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3. To obtain best results In baking with com
stressed yeast crumble the yeast and add a
pinch of sugar before soaking. II will rise ia
the top Of the water. but should not stand over
Uight or ten minutes.