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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
NATION MAY OPERATE
GAS WORKS DURING WAR
Pennsylvania Association, Meeting at
Reading, Hears This Is Possible
Preparedness Measure

READING, Pa, April 11.-That the War
Department may undertake the direction of
the operations of the country's gas plants
and by-product coke plants as was done
In England was the conclusion reached by
gas men at the convention of the Pennsyl-
vania Gas Association, which opened here
today after listening to an address by Cap
ain j. II. Burns, of the Ordnance Depart
ment L. S. A, on the relation of the gas
and by-product coke industries to the mill
tary needs of the nation.
Three-fourths of all the ammunition used
in modern warfare consists of high explo-
sives, which are made of picric acid. or
one of its derivatives. and trinitrotoluol
both produced exclusively from the distlla-
ton of coal as by-products in the manufac-
ture of coke and Illuminating gas. Also the
Government must look for a good part of its
supply of nitric acid. which, in this case
is obtained from ammonium sulphatej a'so
a by-product of gas manufacture.
Those who light their homes by gas in
the old-fashioned open-flame burner-of
which there are still many in use-would
live, until measures were taken to remedy
the condition, almost in total darkness; as
stripped of the constituents the Govern
ment requires, the name illuminating gas
would be very much of a misnomer. They
can overcome this condition, however, by
adopting the ncandescent-commonly known
as the mantle-which depends entirely for
the light 1t gives forth upon the heating
value of the gas, and not in anywise upon
its luminosity.
Those who use gas for cooking and heat
ing would hardly notice the changed condi-
tions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Buttermaking at Home-Uses for Saw
dust

70 the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-A small box OF sawdust 1.-TWO or
three ouartsJ Ia a very handy adjunct In the
Kitchen. II absorbs the grease and also seours
Eniyes forks, spoons, pots. kettles ana pans, SO
that much less than the usual amount OF scaid-
ing cleans them UP. IL sifted from the coarser
particles the effect in Frightening silver ana
plated ware is marked. When dirty II can be
burned or put into the garbage can. or course,
ii should be kept out Of the plumbing waste
pipes.
Wanted: Details of buttermaking on small
scale from one who has had experience. WITH
quantities Of cream. whether sour or fresh, best
Apparatus, etc. I'm fond OF sweet butter and
willing to go to the trouble OF making 1t. but
DO not know how. Quantity required. one pound
or less. Z. A. +.
A very small quantity Of butter can be
made at home simply by beating up sour
cream with a patent eggbeater. The, cream
should be thick and rich and at least three
or four days old. After 1t becomes butter
turn it out on large platter and work
the water out with spatua. have found
this very satisfactory, but shall be glad to
hear from any reader who may have butter
making down to a science.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
JERsEY.READY TO USE /
DONATED FARM I'm
Governor Says State Can Hand,. !,
critics to Increase War Food
Supplies

TRENTON, April 11.--Governo, -.
day YEN emphasized pha i, the fact that New ~ ~
of large estate owners to con,s,,e .ne cllJ
lands and gardens toward the e,"1. u.e ~
made to increase the States esv,ssl v.. ~
output. "sricultull
"All such public-spirited citIzen,
cure information and directions bv na. nay y
nication with DR.. Jacob q. I,inr,os comm
Agricultural Experimental Station = xa g
Brunswick, N. j." said the Goverrn, ~
"Citizens Of New Jersey bv th.
sands are holding mass-meetines ,sl1' ast'
their services personally to the Sat.
making all manner of suggestions ~ ~
tary defense and efficiency. This ~, na.l nih'
spirit is gratifying But it is the prss,sas rs0e
concrete assistance that must he enco''al ae'Azl
first. Recruiting is imperative and vunl ~
larged production of farm stanlas
man who actually aids the state !,
creasing the agricultural output MI. u ~
IS performing the same high type q, =
triotic service as the valiant soldis, " =.
trenches" ~ y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
SUFFRAGISTS PLAN
FARMING BY WOMEN
Will Try to Enlist Persons of the
Fair Sex to "Do
Their Bit"

If suffragsts of Pennsylvania adopt a
plan devised for their associate workers
throughout the country by the National
Suffrage Association, women will be seen in
town and hamlet, urban and suburban
districts, wearing smart brown khaki uni
! forms, or. If more appealing to the feminine
artistic chic blue denim working frocks
The innovation is part Of the national
plan to enlist women in great army using
the widespread suffrage organizations ex-
listing in every State as units of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Assoca-
tions to increase the national food supply
by gardening and farming by corps of
women.
This plan will be submitted it is an
nounced, at the annual spring conference
of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Asso-
citation to be held April IS and 10 at Har-
risburg Already several county organiza-
tions have arranged for garden plots in
cities and towns as individual associations.
If the farming" plan and uniform are
adopted, suffragists will appear throughout
the State in companies and regiments clad
in blue or brown uniforms made with a
medium short skirt, with a belted Russian
blouse or one-piece belted suits. with long
sleeves and numerous pockets. A brassard
or sleeve band, bearing the initials indi-
eating the National Service of Agriculture,
together with stout, low-heeled shoes and
loose gloves, when needed, will complete the
outfit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Fears Card Party
To the Editor Of Woman s Pooe.

10 the Editor OF WomaH'S Page:
Dear Madam have been asked to attend
prldge party. | do not play very well and
rather hesitate about accepting, as ! find so
many persons who play cards seem to forget
thelr manners entirely in playing. / do not
want TO cause unpeasantness by any mistake
I might make and yet l know the hostess will
be hurt IL do not accept her Invitation What
"ouiu you ADVISE me TO do? ANXIOUS.
AS you say, game of cards sometimes
brings about revelations of character that
are far from gratifying However as your
hostess knows you do not play WELL but
are anxious to make yourself agreeable,
IL would be well to accept and inform your
coplayers that you are not a good player
but are anxious to do your part we'll Then
make yourself as pleasant as possible and
play as well as you can, but do not be dis
turbed If others are rude.
1t Is well for a hostess to hesitate about
inviting persons to n card party whom she
KNOWS are rude in the matter of playing
with an opponent who might make a mis-
take.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Wedding Reception
TO the Editor Of woman's Page:

Dear Madam--what is the customary pro-
cedure for wedding reception? Where do
the bride and bridegroom usually stand and
how long must they remain standing TO re-
ceive guests? How soon after tho reception
do the bride and bridegroom leave on their
wedding trip and do they go downstairs to.
gether! HENRIETTA.
II the wedding has been church affair
the bride and bridegroom having reached
home first take their places in the draw
ing room in front of the mantelpiece or
at one side OF the room and the brides.
maids stand evenly divided on either side
of the bridal couple. II there is a maid
of honor she stands next to the bride.
The bridal party remains In the reception
room until the last guest has arrived
usually about an hour. A table is set
especially for the bridal party. which goes
thither after having received the guests.
and breakfast Is served TO them at the
table. The bridal couple then go up to
their respective rooms. the best man
usually with the bridegroom and the brides 5
mother and her maid Of honor with her.
Dress clothes are quickly changed for
travelling garments and, having taken leave
Of the family upstairs they 20 down 10.
gether. the bridegroom leading, and. in
order 70 escape the shower Of rice and con.
fetti. the trip 10 the waiting carriage or
motor y usually made on run.
&. A. = uepal to allow about fhree hours
- Hed4ipg ana ne eoinw away.
- 80. g sfsx tes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
YESTERDAYS HAPPENINGS MUTE
II EVIDENCE OF THE WOMAN'S PART
Tragic Explosion at Eddystone Will Not Be
Unfruitful of Good for the Future in It's
influence on the Country at Large

TIERS not to do and de
= = Anti-guffragists. those who harp on
the fact that women are not willing to
sacrifice their lives in time of war" would
DO we'll to ponder on yesterdays tragic
happening with its heavy toll Of woman
hood.
And the sufferings of women are not
eonfined to those who were injured in the
explosion. The time has not yet arrived
FOR women to actually bear arms, but they
continue to bear children. far more
heroic thing to do under circumstances
witnessed yesterday. There is the case
Of one little girl-mother, with toddler
pulling at her skirts, one child in her arms
and another shortly to arrive from "out
Of the nowhere into the here" who yes
terday received word of her young hus-
bands death. And that is only one of the
hundreds of similar cases which fairly
tear ones heart to shreds.
Americans have been in a sad state of
apathy. Perhaps It is because the enemy
was not actually at our doors. When war
was declared on Friday last it was not
followed by any visible invasion of the
hountry. There was no bloodshed.
But yesterdays tragedy at Eddystone,
horrible as it is. has brought home to us
the reality Of war The cries of the in
5ured, the awed, disconnected tales of the
survivors, no less than the mangled bodies
OF those who were trapped, has not been
without its effect on the public mind and
conscience. Recruiting will go forward
BY leaps and bounds.
/. 1t has brought with 1t, too, the realiza-
ton that those days when all women, in
the security Of their homes, sat and wait.
cd for news of their men folk have passed.
For with the knowledge that the larger
of those who gave their lives
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11

yesterday were women comes an awaken
ing to the responsibilities growing femin-
ism has created.
If women are to be given equal oppor-
tunities with men they must stand ready
to make equal sacrifices. One cannot
count only the bearing of arms as serving
ones country. There is large percent
age of men unable to bear arms, yet they
are not disenfranchised.
But service can be given in hundreds
of other ways, and lives will be sacrificed
in places other than on the battlefield.
The woman's part to suffer has come
early.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Raspberry Croquettes

Stew the raspberries gently in a syrup of
sugar and water until cooked. Strain off
the juice. Beat up the fruit and stir In
about pound of fine white breadcrImbs
Add sufficient of the juice to make the whole
a very stiff paste. Spread on dish to cool
Have ready pan containing some boiIino
nut butter Form the mixture into con-
venient pieces and coat with egg and bread.
crumbs. The pieces should then be fried
until they are nice brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
THE GOOD HEALTH
QUESTION BOX
BY DR.. JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG
Mental Short-Circuiti

| W1oRRY is a sort of mental shortcircuit-
w Ing which rapidly exhausts the nerve
centers. draining them Of their energy and
uniting the body for useful effort. Ex-
periments have demonstrated that depress-
ing emotions are far more powerful causes
OF wear and tear to nerve centers than is
heaitny brain work. According to Mosso s
observations. the effect of vigorous INTEL
lectual activity upon the brain Is far less
than that Of a disturbing emotion. Mental
work. when done with worry and anxiety,
teprs down the nerve centers, exhausts their
stores or energy and cripples their ability
to recuperate but 1t is not the work itself
which does the mischief; it is the short
circuit. the confusing and harassing inlu-
ence of disturbing emotions the waste of
energy which exhaust the nerve forces and
prevent the brain from repairing its losses.
Mental diversion and favorable psyche
logical environment are unquestionably of
Importance in the treatment of neuras-
themes; but back of the psychic disturb
ances are real physical disorders which
patient is more or less poweress to over
come and for which he needs medical ad-
vice.
Source of Energy
dependent on health, but I note that il often
exists in people of very poor health.
All energy is derived from foods. The
body cannot manufacture energy. It can
only utilize il. The energy of food is de-
rived from the sunlight
White Patches in Mouth
What is the cause and remedy of small white
sores on inside OF the mouth, usually lasting
about a week, and being more notice able after
l.. NJ BROWNE.
The condition you describe is probably
aphthae. In children the mouth should al
ways be washed out with clean wet cloth
Immediately after feeding for food REM
nants left in the mouth form the best pos
sible soil for the production of the disease.
An acid state of the stomach and feeble
condition of the system favor the produce
ton of this condition. The use of sour
fruits and raw tomatoes are probably pre-
disposng factors. Rinse the mouth often
with boracic acid solution or peroxide of
hydrogen in water
Artificial Light
ovs What kind of artificial light is best for the
A soft dffused light. Brilliant light
should never strike the eye directly
Effect of Fruit on Blood
May the blood be made alkaline by eating |
fruits and vegetables? MRS. MARTIN.
You can never make the blood alkaline |
or acid. The blood always remains neu-
trail but the tissues may become acid. They |
never can become too alkaline. The body |
viii not allow an excess of alkaline Beth |
akalis and acids are introduced into the |
body by the foods but the acids are pro- |
duced in the body also and consequently 1t |
is necessary for us to take diet which is |
largely alkaline in order to neutralize the |
body acids. Fruits and vegetables should |
form the bulk of the food intake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Recipe for French Omelet

70 the Editor of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Please publish a recipe for a
French omeet and obige. c. r. T.
For four persons use five eggs. five tea
spoonfuls sugar and five tabespoonfuls
cream or milk. Beat the yolks of the
eggs and sugar together add the cream.
salt to taste and lastly the whites OF
the eggs. beaten until stiff. Have a but
tered pan very hot; pour in mixture and
when brown place in a hot oven for a
minute or two to set the top. Remove,
fold and serve at onco.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Requiescat

Strew on her roses. roses,
And never a spray of yew:
In quiet she reposes;
All! would that 1 did, too.
Her mirth the world required.
She bathed It in smile of glee.
But her heart was tired, tired
And now they let her be.
Her life was turning, turning.
In mazes of heat and sound.
But for peace her soul was yearn,,.
And now peace laps her round.
Her cabin'd. ample spirit,
1t flutter'd and fail'd for breath.
Tonight 1t doth inherit
The vastly hall Of death.
Matthew Arnold
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
VOCALIST TEACHES MUSIC
IN OCEAN CITY SCHOOLS

OCEAN CITY. NJ j.. April. 11.-Miss
Louisa T. Gorson, of this city, yesterday
began her duties as instructor of music in
the Ocean City public schools, succeeding
Miss EIeanore s. Kain, who will be married
at her home in Marlton, N. j., today.
Miss Gorson, who is a graduate of the
ocean City High School, Is soprano soloist
at the First Presbyterian Church. She has
been a pupil of two or three of Philadel-
phia's noted tocalists as we'll as DR.. Enoch
v. Pearson, supervisor of music In the
philadelphia public schools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Timely Toast
To the Editor Of Woman's PAGE:

TO tHe EuItOF OF WOhdn' s Page.
Dear Madam-Can YOU give me a suggestion
Tor a. toast to be made at a mixed BANQUET
something touching patriotism? l.. NJ. r.
l do not know the authorship of the fol.
lowing but 1t seems TO me it would be a
particularly happy selection at this time:
Here's to the American eagle.
That bird so uncommonly hale.
Whom nobody yet could inveigle
When they tried to put salt on his tail"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11

man and was little girl. n. -.
and / and Rowdy rambled. WIN s n
past the Carpenters. Mrs. carn. n \
What devilment are you a,n,,r S.n'sf {
now stuck out my tongua ~ 70 sst 1
Il should think your motbs. ana che 7
over in her grave" would 4
(copyrisht.)
The next adventure Of Patsy Rus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Secret Of Light Dumplings


70 the Editor Of Womaw's Page:
Dear Madam-We very fond OF dumplings
but until discovered the following method OF
making them they were frequently heavy. When
the batter is mixed sprinkle little -four to
enc side OF the bowl, and as you cut off each
spoonful. drop Il In the hour. !. and toss It
erSund with 2 spoon. Then drop II into the
minutes. You will ind them light when served
(Mrs) O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Digestibility of Raw Fruit

" Is there any reason why raw fruit should be
ind digestible for some people? II So would II
cause more than the ordinary amount of gas
In the intestines? o. Il.
they are indigestible for fruit is really one
of the most digestible of all foodstuffs, but
because the acids of fruit cause an ex-
cessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach and this gives rise to various un-
pleasant SYMPTOMS,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
To Use Up Stale Bread

- NJ Editor Of woman's Pager
Dear Madam good way to use up stale
bfead 10 to soak It in water. drain dry put a
layer In baking dish with cup Of grated
eheese; salt. pepper and butter to taste. then
another layer of bread. and on until the
41eh II hlled. Pour milk over the mixture and
oake TO golden brown. (Mrs.) N. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Shortness of Breath

What is the cause of shortness OF breath?
r. +. 8.
There are many causes of shortness Of
breath Weakness Of the heart is the most
common. This may be the result of disease
of the heart or an impoverished condition of
the blood.
(Copyright)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Rude Youth
To the Editor Of woman,s pooe.

Dear Madam am the same one who asked
last week about inviting a hoy to a plav nd
a dance, l invited him. but he did not come
nor cid he communicate in any way telling me
the reason. He is coming down TO our house
this THURSDAY evening. Shall l be the first
one to mention the play and dance or shall I
walt until he says something about It, and
what shall ! sayl Also. ] am invited to a
party next week and asked to bring a
boy with me, Shall ask him? ANXIOUS.
I think you are too lenient in your at
titude toward this young man. OF course
there is the possibility that he did not
receive your note. n, however, he did
beyond all doubt receive it, he should be
the one to broach the subject and should
certainly make an apology for his neglect
in answering. You can decide then. ac.
cording to his attitude, whether to give
him this second invitation or not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
INDOOR HORSE SHOW
AWAITS BUGLE CALL
Hospital Beneficiaries Have
Bright Financial Prospects
in Big Ticket Sale

FINISHING touches which have trans
formed the Third Regiment Armory into a
field of patriotic colors have been COM
pieted; the tan oval is ready for the ad-
mission of the hundreds of prize-winning
blue-blooded horses that have been entered
and the first session of the sixth exhibi-
ton OF the Philadelphia Indoor Horse Show
awaits only the bugle call tomorrow after
noon at o'clock.
Philadelphia's socially elect and Phila-
delphia's devotees of the horse are repre-
sented In the largest list Of boxholders yet
registered by Mrs Walter c. Hancock,
chairman of the indoor horse show COM
mittee, who announces that the sale of
tickets by the hospitals which are bene-
hted through the indoor horse show also
exceis records of past years. She attrib-
utes this fact to the possibility Of these
institutions having to take a very active
part in the event of actual warfare. since
all OF them stand ready to throw their
doors open to sustain the military arms of
the city. State and nation.
A certain allotment Of tickets each year
is distributed to each hospital for SALE and
attaches of the institutions, whose duty il
Is TO dispose of them, this year have worked
patriotism in the air their activities have
been extremely well rewarded. Tickets are
on sale at the Ninth street entrance of
Glmbel Brothers and at all of the Ryan
theatre ticket offices, where they can be OBJ
taihed without the charge of any premium
The boxholders are as follows.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
Rain Spots From Crepe Meteor

10 the BottoT OF WomoN's P00e:
AZ Dear Madam--Will you kindly publish In
your column how l may remove rain spots
from . blue crepe meteor dress. The dress is
dark blue and the rain has left black spots
down the front % my dress. I thought OF
Geupeniuq the skirt and pressing II on the
xvons side. Do you think this would remove
Ne spots? BESSIE e. NJ
II is almost hopeless to attempt to re.
move water spots from crepe meteor. The
emily thing 70 do IL to sponge the material
All over on the right side, then cover with
d cloth and press. Wiring the sponge out
until IL II almost dry and work quickly
III. of course. takes much Of the original
kssn from the silx but seems to be the
Iu1y thing to do under the circumstances
- any reader knows Of Z better method
'use should IKE to hear from her.
Light Stockings ON Street
- I66f6v ~ Wemas's Page:
~ 11a1am--Wnl you rive me your opinion
- ~ s{fes2 yith Z shert skirt when they they
<11y9 ~ l1e9e1cDs1 nv LEGS are very
- 'ssi = - a. ass s';is %s:s: ::ss.'ns. 20
~ - wear anythias which
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11

I. II It Is required to obtain the cream from
ne top Of a milk bottle and the contents have
been shaken up. how can the cream be made to
riso to the top again i'm a very little time?
3. when measuring out molasses, much ad-
here's to the cup and Is wasted How can this
- prevented?
8. What is the best way to bake pound
enke?
ANSWERS TO YESI
l. When no leo Is available milk can be pre-
vented from souring by adding pinch OF bi-
carbonate Of soda to IL.
z. French fried potatoes. II they are to ne
crisp, should not be salted until after they are
fried.
s. Enamelware cooking utensils should ne
sreased thoroughly before they are used TO
save them from cracking and chipping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

iE, Evening Ledger, Philadelphia, Pa.
INQUIRIES
| 1. What Is one method Of cleaning and inyig-
Grating the scalp without shampooing the hair?
| 2. When a young man calls on a young girl
how many cards should he leave:
| 8. What name should widow use on her
visiting cards?
ERDAYS INQUIRIES
| i. To Keep sachet scent fresh put a few
drops or favorite perfume "a small piece Of
pumice and attach the pumice to the sachet bag,
| 2. An older woman should make the first call.
| on younger woman.
| B. first call should be returned within two
| weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11
ANSWERS TO YESTERDAYS INQUIRIES

8. What name should widow use on he,
visiting cards?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-11

l. What Is one method OF cleaning and inyig-
Grating the scalp without shampooing the hair?