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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Good Whitewash

A whitewash that disinfects, kills mites and brightens the poultry house is made as follows: Slack five quarts of rock lime with hot water to about the consistency of cream. To this, add one pint of crude carbolic acid or zenoleum, and one quart of kerosene. Stirr thoroughly and dilute with twice it's own volume of water. Apply with either spray pump or whitewash brush. When properly prepared, this solution serves three purposes: The Keneleum acts as 8 disinfectant, killing the germs: the kerosene penetrates the wood, destroying the mites; and the lime whitens the walls, making the building sweet and light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Somewhere

Reuben Goldsmith. in New York Times Somewhere across the infested sea- Serving the cause of liberty,
 Dear Lord, is my brave son. I know not how he fares tonight, But keep him ever in Thy sight,
 Tor I have but the one! Thou gavest two to bless my life, But one fell early in the strife
 My first begotten son! He with his comrades marched away And then a message came one day.
 Dear Lord. have but one! Then. while so sorrewful and bereft, Though only he to me was left.
 I could not say him nay. Who urged that duty bade him go- His country called. he said, and so How could I bid him stay? But, oh, dear Lord, 'tis hard to bear. With not another child to share
 The hearth when day Is done! I can but kneel to Thee and pray; Be with him through the hellish fray And keep Thou safe my son! I know the cause is good and true l know that suffering must ensue
 Before the fight is won. Yet bear with me, o Lord, this night: Be Thou my solace in my plight
 And guard my only son!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-29
Big Lima Bean Crop

The lima bean production of Califor- mia this year, is estimated by the Uni ted States department Of agriculture to be lEs2oeo sacks Of 30 pounds, or g. 069, 900 bushels
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Care of the Skin
o the Editor Of Woman's Page:

Io the Edfor OF Wonun's Page:
a. Dear Madam-kindly publish in your column
the way TO remove blackheads from the face
also now to remove pimples and freckles.
o. ANNA c.
This Is rather a large order II Won will
wash your face with warm water and LIQUID
green soap this is an imported soap, vel
low in color, and can be procured at any
good drug store). allowing the soap TO re-
main on the face for three or four minutes
before washing off, you will find that MANY
OF the smaller blackheads will be removed
The very large stubborn ones must be
squeezed out with a piece of antiseptic
linen or an instrument which comes for that
purpose. Pimples and blackheads are fre-
qpently caused by careless treatment of the
SKIN. Take daily baths, using a flesh brush
and warm water on the face, afterward
closing the pores with cold water. Dry with
a rough towel, rubbing briskly. You should
consult physician TO see whether your
blood is poor. The diet also is extremely
important If you would have a clear skin
avoid rich foods, eat plenty of greens and
drink six or eight glasses of water daily
Freckles can be bleached out by applying
the following mixture to the face, being
careful to keep it away from the eyes: Two
ounces of buttermilk or suur milk, two
drams grated horseradish. six drains corn
meal Spread the mixture between thin
muslin and allow 1t to lie on the face at
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

THE GOOD HEALTH
QUESTION BOX
By DIR. JOHN HARVEY KELLOGG

TNIIE mere contact Of flakes of bran with
has a stimulating effect. Bran does not
irritate. It merly titillates or tickles. When
bran Is taken into the mouth-even dry
bran-it does not give rise to Irritation
That Is, It does not wound the tongue or the
gums or cause them to bleed, but involun-
tarily the tongue and cheek muscles keep
UP a constant activity until every particle OF
bran has been removed These move-
ments are quite Involuntary. They go on
automatically without the exercise of voli-
ton.
. The same thing occurs in the stomach and
intestines. The mucous membrane will not
tolerate the presence even of very minute
foreign bodies. Everything must be moved
along. The intestinal tract must be kept
clear. Nothing must be left lying about by
the waysde. The intestine acts incessantly
until every minute particle of its contents
has been passed on into the colon.
Tho Same thing happens in the normal
colon. Contact of solid material or semi
solid material keeps the intestine busy in an
effort to move It along. When the bulk is
suI1clent 10 Ol5tenQ tne DoWel VlBOrouS
peristaltic waves are set up which sweep
the bowel contents along so swiftly that the
movement cannot be followed by the eye
In observations made with the x-ray
But no irritation is produced; that is. the
mucous surface is not lacerated or bruised
by contact with the particles of bran.
Bran in its ordinary dried condition might
well be imagined capable of producing irri-
tation, but bran in this condition is never
found In the allmentary canal Before 1t
enters the stomach-even before 1t enters
the mouth--bran Is moistened and is usually
mixed with other moist foodstuffs. Wet bran
is no more capable of producing irritation
than wet paper, in fact there is no better
emollient than a bran poultice
Some experimental evidence has been
offered which seems to show that bran con-
tains substance that stimulates the in
testine to activity
It is probable that no other substance
known possesses so many and valuable
laxative properties as does bran.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

washes pnafores and waters polyanthus
But the feast of reason and the flow of
soul were still mine. Denied beef, I had
Bulwer and Cowper; forbidden mutton,
there was Lamb; and in lieu of pork, the
great Bacon or Hog.
But there are other evils, great and
small, in this world which try the stom
ach less than the head, the heart and the
temper. Everybody has heard of the
two Kilkenny cats who devoured each
other; but it is not generally known that
they left behind them an orphan kitten
which, true to the breed, began to eat
itself up, till 1t was diverted from the
operation by mouse. Now, the human
mind under vexation is like that kitten,
for it is apt to prey upon itself, unless
drawn off by a new object, and none
better for the purpose than "a book for
example, one of Defoe's; for who, in read
ing his thrilling history of the Great
Plague, would not be reconciled to a few
little ones? Many a dreary, weary hour
have I got over, many gloomy misgiv-
ing postponed, many a mental or bodily
annoyance forgotten, by help of the
tragedies and comedies of our dramatsts
and novelists. Such has been my own
experience of the blessing and comfort
of literature and intellectual pursuits;
and of the same mind doubtless was Sir
Humphrey Davy, who went for 'Consola-
tions in Travel not to the inn or the
posting-house, but to his library and his
books"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

The waiter had heard what he said.
ITS not at all impossible, ma am" he
said Those young things can get away
with moro cocktails than you would think
anybody could, to say nothing OF such
children, as you've rightly called them,
ma'am."
"Then why do you serve them7" asked.
He shrugged his shoulders.
"A waiter that tried to refuse would lose
his job" he answered.
I sat there, fascinated, watching these
girls and boys who ought to have been
under the eyes of their mothers. Those
mothers-where were they? What could
they be thinking about to let such thing
happen?
The girls laughed more and more The
big red spot on their cheeks grew and grew.
They made excited gestures. Ono Of them
spilled some of her tea" and giggled sense
lessy over it, Neither one remembered
that sef-respect should have kept them
from exhibiting themselves in such con-
dtion. And then one, the younger, was
sickened, and had to leave the table. That,
1t seemed, was the crowning joke of all.
They fairly shouted over It.
~Can it be :nat this happens often"
asked our waiter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
"MA" SUNDAYS INTIMATE TALKS
The DeUiL's Tea
f. Of the famous evangelist discusses everyday tonic.
A"' WV - a helpful and wholesome ,oay

"often7 1t happens all thu It,
happens from 10 o'clock in m. ums n
until we have to put 'em on, -, motni1e
Where do they get the money! W n'ent' y
Those boys must be making vs,,. asks6
salaries" very smai
He shrugged his shoulders .r,,- :.
he knew was that he was tborn nucn' Al
them with what they could nav to serW
Would the boys have sat how.
table II the girls had insisted ms. ovsf
clean, healthful amusement? 1rnon poh SOM
Ing In park, enjoying Gods pure AZ. sn@
Upon reading together? Or nnon AT!
nocent- gay and delightful talk tba, ~ y
people can always have toeethas louH
they possess mutual tastes? WIN "as1
boys can always be controlled by the - -
for their moral good 1t is the divina e sifh
which God has put into the hands M pow E
woman. 'anus Y
The girl who drinks cocktails 10 ,,,,-
her body. debaslng her soul. soi,,n u'n,ne
sex nature, lowering herself steadily "
The day Of n national, rigid nroh,,,,
is coming-hastened by just such snsc.. o,.'on 1,e
(Copyrisht. 1917. by the Bell svna,,,,. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

WOmdn's
Dear Madam-Wili you please print in your
column recipe for graham bread; also for rice
s nssadI & have often % used the hYo hints gained In
y '''' - '"' ~ lMrsj L. W.
whole-wheat or graham bread: One and
half cupfuls lukewarm milk, three table
spoonfuls brown sugar, one and a quarter
tsaspoonfuls salt three cupfuls whole.wheat
or graham flour. one-half yeast cake ScaId
the milk. together with the sugar and salt
When lukewarm add the yeast, mixing it
first with a little of the milk then add the
Aour beat well and let 1t stand until It
6oubles in bulk. Beat again thoroughly.
put into pan and let 1t rise a second time.
This recipe was worked out by experts Of
the United States Department of Agricul-
ture. as was the one for the rice bread.
Rice bread: One cupful lukewarm water
Or milk or a mixture of the two, one cupful
uncooked rice. one and quarter teaspoon
fuis sat, one tablespoonful sugar, one
tablespoonful butter mot necessary TO use
this) two cupfuls wheat flour, one-half cake
compressed yeast. Steam the rice In a
steamer or double boiler with one-half the
milk or water until 1t is soft. The steamer
u better, as the amount of liquid is so small.
lfix the sugar, salt and butter and add to
them the remaining milk or water; when
the mixture has become lukewarm add the
yoaSt and one-half cupful -four allow this
oponge to rise until very light. Add the
koiied rice, which should have been cooled
until lukewarm, and the remainder of the
llour, the dough should be quite thick and
hard to work. Let II rise until 1t has dou-
kIsd in bulk. form into loaf, place in a
nan of etandard size. let rise to nearly the
top Of the pan and bake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

&, ..,,.z. d, -. A.,
eo' ohe rlsht 10 marry the nnest
little girl in New York If want to, and
/ would just as soon take YOU right I'D to
the chief bin,se,s ,ra sov .r,,o, .L,, 4.
-, '"'' o'eA' '"'o -
NaheS hahe' ana am going TO marry her
Her father is old Bill Lane, and the worst
crook this side of the Pacific but NV ,,tt,a
g,r, ,s ,,,ht,o 49,, H.. It. -,
'''o anu .ieai iieh' through ana
40 you know what he would dc? He would
give you one look over with that clever eve
of his and saw .put roso T., ,,o,,u ha,u
and go as far as vou lilo ond hacaus. ,,o,,
have shown ccrnn,on snns. Co. go ,n 80. yWu
life Won viii he n.de nap+aIn uawt ,,,,, ~ !,
7 Iauphed and cou,dn.t 60 ,ath;nx. 80.
and he moved over close % re ags a., a,'d
laid INV face against bIs coat .nS r,,. h'.
head down on INV hair kind. nattins ,,,s, rs,H
face soft with his hig hand ne s.ii
NANCY, darling Won a. ,,,-a ,,,a Ne 49,,
you? l will be SO good to YOU, little one.
and I will stand between YOU and ali your
troubles.
iou nave hau your snare ana we never
neeu " ilaNe no more cause wheh thihgs
ao" 80 risht an you need 70 90 10 run
S IN IN ssay, anu rup yoH niue
taoe up anu uown tne front OF MS Dig coat
and nut n LITTLE tremb,a in Uo,r =, vojne Jne sys eSs
he weuId 90 ont and IicL e. patr,nh,s
Day nrocession for vo,, Thsr ba ,,as n,,Ia,
but went on after a while sort and tende,
like. "I sure do love vo,, ,,tt,s ons pnn,t
you care for me little?" "oh, Tom" /
SAID, 1t amt little, 1t 10 lots" Then he said
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Castor Oil
CdSCUr OII
Do you prescribe the use OF caster oil?

Do you prescribe the use Of caster oil?
X. Y. z.
II Is better to take n dose of castor oil
than to allow the body to be filled with
putrefying material, but one should not
habitually use castor oil or any other
medicinal laxative. Laxatives are harm
full because they irritate the bowel and
lessen its resistance. By the use of bran
and paraffin oil at every meal and proper
diet, the bowels may be made to move after
each meal and castor oil will not be needed.
All medicinal laxatives do harm by irritat-
ing the colon. They damage the whole di-
gestive duty, causing gastric irritation,
hyperacidity, colitis and increased constipa-
ton.
(Copyright.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Tinplate Workers Strike

CANONSBURG, Pa, July 20.-With as
sertions that managers of the plant had
refused to confer with representatives of
their organization, 1000 employees of the
Standard Tin Plate Company struck here.
The walkout occurred after a meeting ad-
dressed by officers Of the Amalgamated AS
socation of Iron, Sheet and Tin Plate Work.
ers. The employment of nonunion men is
said to be the point involved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

Ro the Editor of Woman's Pdoe:
n Dear Madam--wiil you kindly explain the cold
rnok method Of canning to me. Just what 4 is
and how It is donef READER
The cold-pack method was explained In
lstail In yesterdays EVENING LEDGER
nuder an article signed by John Bartram.
Boubtless you saw this. but IL not, copies
0nay be procured at the office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

drinking q good
deal Of tea,
reflling the cup.
which the walter
brought them,
out of sight. be-
hind a screen.
That tea Is
certainly max.
ing these girls
nervous" I said
to a friend.
IT Q a !" h o
grunted. Huh
that's not tea.
It's booze"
But they're
mere children J"
/ said. TITS i'm
possible"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Formula for Bandoline
ltor Of Woman's Page:

TO the Editor Of Wopan's Page:
Dear Madam-Please publish directions for
making bandoline for the hair. r. r,
Try the following formula: Two drains
ounce seed, one pint water, one ounce alco.
hol. one ounce cologne water, six drops oil
of cloves. Gently boil the ounce seed in
the water until II has evaporated to twelve
ounces, strain through muslin and when
nearly cold add the alcohol, cologne and oil.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Chaperone at Recreation Park

To the Editor Of woman's Page:
Dear Madam--I am going to give a party at
a. recreation park next week; Must I ask a
chaperone to 60 with us3 The girls and boys
are from fifteen to nineteen years Of age.
1RMA.
II Is always bettsP 30 have one or two
older persons present at these parties The
mothers are much more willing to let their
daughters go II they know they win be
properly chaperoned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Delicious Mushroom Pie

= ne E11toF o1 Womd"s Fupe'
y Dosr Madam For those who like mushrooms
- ~ 4 delicious pie made from them; Pat and
n - pssts one fourth Of an inch thick and
Z hskins dish with II! Prick several times
-. sspsrsts the stems from the caps.
y 81 the dish with these mnshrooms,l
Xh oe8r salt pspPss and, and 81 isw w. drops
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

IN THE MOMENTS MODES

Not all Of the
afternoon frocks
for midsummer
are fashioned
from transpar-
mt f a b r ! c s.
There are many
models Of silk
frocks that will
give splendid
service for wear
to semiformal
fun C tions on
cool evenings.
These m o d e ! S
are n o t FASH
ioned from what,
strictly speak
ing, is known as
summer silk
There are fou-
lard, rajah, pon-
gee and o t h e r
pr / n t e d silk
m o d e | S to be
found in abun-
dance, but the
I'd i f f e r e n t"
frock is differ
ent because it
employs satin,
moon-glo, faille,
grosgrain a n d
messaline. Such
a costume is the
one presented in
the accompany
ing illustration.
This is of tan
moon-glo silk, S
embellished with
diamond shaped
medallions in
which mulberry
and tan beads
are conspirators
and so closely
allied as to be
irresistible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Finger Bowls Used Twice

To the Editor OF Womon's Page:
Dear Madam--If fruit Is served as n first
course should nnger bowls be used then and for
a dessert also7 Nirs.) T. X. II.
It depends on what fruit you serve tirst
II 1t Ii fruit cup OF cantaloupe or. In fact,
some fruit which Is. not touched with the
n ~ {.utt ~ touched With the 0uGera the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Defnrmed Toes

How can a correction be madc when the toes
turn out to the side too ruuch, so that the
weight is thrown on the big joints and causes
them to protrude? +. l. o.
Il is quite possible that the shoes are not
properly constructed Consult an orthoped-
list. There may be some deformity or weak
ness of some group of muscles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
MAKING AN INTERESTING
SUMMER TRIP SANS EXPENSE
'Consolation for the Remuneration Of That Journey
Ii You Had Planned to Be Found in
4 Good Reading

no YOU know that even IL you cannot
anord that trip you had planned you
cen' without any expense, spend part Of
your summer taking pleasant trips, and
need not end here but continue these
3aunts on into the winter? But perhaps
you have already found the way, by a
good selection of books.
One need not spend time indoors. de-
prived OF fresh air, to do this there is
al outdoors to be converted into a read.
Ing room. With this and absorbing books
your mind will be as stimulated as IL you
had had your sightseeing expedition.
Too few people read intelligently. They
believe themselves to be fond Of one kind
of story. or of one author, and fail to
realize that by careful selection of diff.
ferent styles Of fiction, history or travel
books they can gain as wide knowledge
81 people and places as IL they had made
the actual journey. 1t is good idea to
plan an excursion into the literary field
much as one would plan a trip to an
other country and to live in each tale
until you become thoroughly saturated
with the atmosphere" going from one
country to another and from one author
70 another with each season. Doing this,
one can avoid self-absorption and its en-.
suing discomfort.
0NHOMAS HOOD in a letter to the sec
4 retary Of the Manchester Athenaeum
In the quaint phrasing of 1S43, spoke of
the consultations and pleasures he derived
from literature, as follows: 81 have else.
where recorded my deep obligations to
literature; that a natural turn for read
Ing and intellectual pursuits probably
preserved me fom the moral shipwreck
% apt to befall those who are deprived
IN early life of the paternal pilotage.
For the closet association of
Pope and Addison, the mind accustomed
to the noble though silent discourse of
Shakespeare and Milton will hardly seek
or put UP with low company and slang.
The reading animal will not be content
with the british wallowings that satisfy
the unlearned pigs of the world.
Later experience enables me to depose
20 the comfort and blessing that litera.
eure can prove in seasons of sickness and
sorrow-how powerfully intellectual pur.
suits can help in keeping the head from
Grazing and the heart from breaking;
nay, not to be too grave. how generous
mental-food can even atone for too
meager dietrich fare on the paper for
short commons on the cloth :.
It was my misfortune, with a tolerable
appetite. to be condemned to Lenten fare,
Ike Sancho Panza, by my physician; to
2 diet, In fact, lower than any prescribed
BY the poorlaw commissioners, all animal
food from a bullock to a rabbit being
strictly inderdicted; as well as all fluids
stronger than that which lays dust,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

TWAS eating lunch at a hotel whie
waited for a train. I noticed that a
nearby group of young persons, two esa,, glr,s
and two young men, were rather NOISY. ,.,,, Liz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Best Time for Bathing

How long Is It best to walt after meals be-
fore taking a bath? o. r.
If IL is hot fermentation to relieve pain
or Indigestion you can take it right after
eating. A general hot or cold bath should
not be taken for at least two hours after
meals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Arthritis

Is arthritis hereditary KATHERINE.
The tendency to arthritis is hereditary
but the disease itself is not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
LIVING UP TO BILLY
BY ELIZABETH COOPER

This huma written in to
a
Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

a. % % Ss 4s 5 ' ] a
entn
&OMANs " e 20 ,0"oUs. -"H
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

.. When Erease Is spilled on the floor little
cold water should be poured it immedia tely
This will harden the grease and prevent II from
soaking into the wood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

.. Which 10 better. tea made by the use Of
eea-ben an old-fashioned teapot?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

.. II labels are applied TO bottles with little
whlte Of egg they will not soak of when the
bottles arc immersed In warm water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

l. Why do womens ankles seem to be
thicker?
2. What kind Of sweaters are most In vogue
at present?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
ANSWERS TO YES

ANSW EKS 10 EST
!. II bread Is baked too quickly IL Is liable to
tceome sour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

l. A fork should be used in eating water
melon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

q The most convenient way to serve water
melon is to cut from the rind In two or three
inch cubes and serve II In a deep dish sur
rounded with crushed ice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20

3. When butterins bread q small piece should
De broken of and held close to the plate, not
In the air.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

]. In wrapping O cloth around n pudding, pre-
oaratory to boiling IL, should IL be made tight?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-20
Graham Bread-Rice Bread

10 the Editor of Worun's Page:
Dear Madam-Wll you please print in your
column recipe for graham bread, also for rice
bread? have often used the hints gained in
the columns OF the Woman's Exchange.
(MrsD L, w