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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

MHEN guests are expected for visit or
w some little friend is having a birthday
party, the average mother Immediately pro-
ceeds to curl the straight locks OF her little
girls hair with tho aid of curling iron or
by rolling the locks over kid curriers' Then
hair ribbons are tied in bows of exagger-
ated size, the lovely frocls Is robbed of Its
simplicity by g. great wide sash, and after
spending an hour "fussng" over her little
daughter, fond mamma imagines that she
has improved upon nature.
Do you really think that the artlfclally
curled hair is prettier than when left 10 flow
softly as nature intended 1t to do? Does
this "prinkng up" increase the beauty OF
your child? Does 1t make her more at
tractive, moro pleasing 10 those who look
at her? To my way of thinking, 1t is next
door to a crime to conceal the natural love-
lness of a child by unnecessary prinking.
The truth of the matter is that Childrens
looks are more often spoiled than i'm
proved by too much prinking. DO not for
get the oft-quoted line from Shakespeare
about painting the lily and gliding refined
gold" You would not think of trying TO
improve the lly's beauty; no more should
you think OF taking away the sweet, natural
charm and beauty of your little girl by
artificial aids of curling ami dressing up"
william Watson has given delightful
description Of a child in these words:
"a child!
A fragment OF the morn.
piece of spring"
Can you imagine this delcately beau
tiful description applied to n much-bcrib-
boned. starched. petticoated child with a
frizzled mop of hair that sticks out on all
sides like the tresses of Circasson
beauty CD who is one of the freaks of a
circus?
The next time you dress your little one
for company simply bathe her, comb her
hair as you would for ordinary occasions
and put on a freshly laundered frock This
is all the "prinking up" she will need to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

make her lovely, wholesome looking and
| sweet.
There are many children who are un-
| comfortable during their sleeping hours for
the sake of having curls the next day. 1T
| is impossible for them to secure restful
sleep with their hair rolled up on kid curl
ers into Jumps the size of large walnuts.
You wouldn't think Of covering your child S
pillow with small rocks and expect her to
sleep on them. Why make her uncomfort-
able by trying to curl her hair in this
way?
Other little ones are made unhappy by
being dressed too elaborately. They are
forbidden the pleasure of romping or active
play for fear of "crumpling" or soillng
their beruffled frocks. There is nothing
that children love and long for more than
freedom They should be encouraged to
skip. run, 9ance and caper about like young
colts This is necessary for the perfect de-
Nelopment of their bodies. The mother who
says, Don't do that you will tear your
stockings" or "Ill punish you If you fall
and soil your clean, white dress!" is re-
tarding the physical development OF her
child
Provide plenty Of plain. neat. comfor-
table clothing for your little girls, and let
them have a good, happy time. 1t IS rar
more sensible to make life attractive than
to subject your child to the dlscomforts of
"prinking" to make them appear more at
tractive to others.
You have heard of purse proud" women.
I have seen an equal number of Child
proud mothers, who are willing to spend
any amount of time and money on the per-
sonal adornment of their little girls I am
not Critcizing those who take a natural in
terest in improving the good looks of their
children, but the many others who glory
in artificial curls. overturned frocks and
jewelry which ONLY serve to increase the
sef-consclousness and vanity of the child
Keep your little girl chidlike and sweet
as long as you can, that she may be de-
scribed as "a fragment of the morn"
(Copyright)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

The perfect letter is one which makes
the recipient feel the personality Of the
writer, so that on reading It you feel just
as near as IL you had been having an inti-
mate little chat and your natural impulse
is to sit down at once and answer 1t.
The girl who writes such letter does
not bother herself with "Dears" and "Af-
fectionately yours" just because she was
taught in her early youth that these were
Necessary compliments of letter, but
plunges into her subject Just as she surely
would If she were using her tongue in
stead of her equally ready pen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

Youthful Etiquette
0 the Editor Of Wonuu's Pdos:

10 the EDITOR OF Womdn's Page:
Dear MadamTIs II proper to wear evening
Is Il proper for a girl OF fourteen years &c
nave boys to come to her at her home and
to treat them to something to eatr
Is II proper for a girl of fourteen years to
oas os9d nsms SGrs ssnsd S soy' Also valentine with
In writing 10 a boy of fifteen years in long
trousers should you sign him ''Mr'" OF
Master y DO you think the latter is too baby
dressed! * V
Since It is often necessary to wear eve-
ming dress and not every one can afford a
taxi 1t is quite proper to ride in the street
car SO attired.
Your second question will be found under
todays inquiries.
There would be no harm in entertaining
boys at your home in an informal way
during the afternoon with the consent of
your parents.
IL depends on how well she knows the
BOY Valentines could not be taken Sc.
riously, especially If sent anonymously.
hoy or this age could be addressed in
either way. Mr.. So-and-So" would probably
suit the young man himself much better
boy still in short trousers should be
called Master"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
IRE YOUR LETTERS LABORED
RECITALS OR FROTHY EPISTLES?
Ferry Few of Us Make Really Satisfactory "Mair'
Friends-The Perfect Letter Full of the
18TH Writer'S Personality

SHE other day happened upon let
ter written in the days before the
CIvil War. Although evidently from girl
. - her dearest friend. It began with much
coremony and ended With even more, and
through the entire letter were formal,
suited expressions. The letter bore the
appearance OF much labor and thought.
- utterly different from those one re-
ceives, now.
Consider carefully the epistles you re-
esive. Do you know any girl who is
really satisfactory correspondent?
Among my list Of mail" friends are two
sisters. One Of them writes a very clever,
amusing letter. But she knows it and
feels sbe must always live up to her repu-
cation; and though she may really want to
1--WE you the information you've asked
Tor, her pen goes off at a tangent and she
concludes without having given you any
satisfaction other than passing amuse.
nent.
Several days later a letter in sisters
deadly conventional hand and her unin.
eetesting monotone conveys the much-de.
sired Information. She always answers
letter with the letter from her CORE.
spondent perched on her desk, checking
on each question.
And her literary efforts read something
hike Dear Louise-Thank you so much
for your invitation. We shall arrive at
the p. and Q. station at such and such. a
time" ETC.. etc.. and give you the same
sensation as reading typed business let.
ter beginning Your favor of the 26th inst.
to hand and in reply would state" etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

Bond Street

Lavender fresh are your looks,
Bond street, in May time;
London that's laid down her books,
London In playtime;
Sunllt. eleven o'clock.
Jack, aye, and jill,
Furbelow, feather and frock.
Fashion and frill.
Lilac'd and lawned go your girls,
SO many Graces,
Soft as the dawn, or the pearls
Caught in their laces:
Lo, II was Celia laughed
Silver afar;
Here breathed n violet watt
There cigar!
Men who are feted and fed,
Folks who've come troopers,
Men who flll lions with lead.
Surbiton shoppers,
Thus does the whirliglg 20
Blithe as a bell;
Soothly 1t seems that your show
Runs rather well.
Yet on this Monday you've more
How shall term it,
Eclat than ever before.
Yes, affirm IL
Why so, hardly can say,
Saving tits that
Dolly is up for the day,
Getting a hat!
Patrick X. Chalmers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Cotton Wedding Gifts
fitor OF Womdn's Page:

To the Editor Of Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you be kind enough to
make some suggestions Of gifts in cotton for
q coton wedding anniversary JIM
Cheesecloth busters, stockings, gloves, a
fancy basket of spools of cotton, vanity
cases with cotton powder puffs, cotton medi-
cine chest supplies. all sorts of cretonne
articles. sofa pillows. centerpieces and dol
lies embroidered in cottons, slippers made OF
mercerized cotton and many other articles
TO be found at the counters in the fancy
goods departments of stores
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Cancelled Postage Stamp.

70 fhs Editor OF Woman's PAGE:
y Dear Madam Kindly tell me whether I can
sell cancelled postage stampsi have quite a
four, nve. etc.. and few Canadian and other
fDrs1En ones. \ have heard that some banks
6H stamps. Please gtes through your page
~ name OF some one TO whom ! could sell
thex~ READER.
Names and addresses OF business firms
on<fhot be given In these columns. II you
viii consult the advertising directory OF the
8of>phone book you will no doubt be able
- 1ecure the informerion you desire. un-
44fstand that these stamps are bought In
hrus quantities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Filings for Meat

70 the Editor OF Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Can you give me directions for
porkf ELLEN J.
Veal Stuffing Three cups stale bread
crumbs. three onions chopped fine. one tea
spoon salt, one-half teaspoon white pep
per. two tablespoons chopped parsley, one
half CO melted butter or suet.
Poultry Stuffing.-One quart stale bread
-umbs, salt, pepper and dried thyme to
tason highly. one-nalf cup melted butter.
Stuffing for Pork.-Three large onions,
parboiled and chopped: two cups fine bread
crpmbA two tablespoons powdered sage,
two t>bs spoons melted butter or pork fat,
sale AMI pepper to taste. Mix the ingredi-
ents In ITO order given In each recipe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Cabinet Pudding-Cottage Pudding

70 The Editor OF Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam am sending In two good pud.
cling recipes:
Cabinet Puddng.--One- half pound stale sponge
cake, one-half cup raisns, one-half can peaches.
four eggs, one and one-h half pints milk. Butter
plain oval mold. lay IN some stale cake. one
half the raisins, stoned, one-third of peaches;
make two layers Of remainder of cake, ,yaisins
aud peaches: cover with very thin slice of bread:
then pour over milk beaten with eggs and sugar
set in saucepan with boiling water to reach
two-t thirds up sides of mold, steam II three
quarters of an hour, turn out carefully on dish
and serve with peach sauce.
Cottage Pudding.-One cup sugar, cup
milk. egg. lump butter size Of egg one
pint -four. salt one heaping teaspoon baking
powder. Sauce: Ope cup sugar, one egg one
teaspoon flour, small piece butter. mixed. Add
boiling water, let come to boil; navQr with
vanilla. (MrsD c. N. ID.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Delicious Apple Dishes
~ the E6ls~ 6 womam's Page:

Doaf siadAm-Apple dumpling-One quart
Hourf thcroughly mix with II three teaspoons
s~s1hn towd.r and a small teaspoon salt; rub in
pssce Of Natter or lard the size OF an egg. and
then ADD on& medium potato. grated in the flour.
Ansr sns bseter is well mixed, stir in milk and
knead Ia the consistency Of soft biscuit dough.
Brsak ~ peces of dough large enough to close
cvsr four quarters OF an apple without rolling,
l@y In an earthen dish and steam until the
frsm u tender. Serve with brandy sauce.
, ~.Bauer Apples.-Cut the cores and centers of
" dozen apples of uniform size, Place in a
inihs pan and NIL each apple with sugar and
tstte grated nutmeg Now make a cake batter
one cup sugar. one tablespoon butter. one
e-t milk. two eggs two teaspoons baking
-r Woer aid thre( cups flour. Beat this WE'LL
tkur over ne apples and bake. Serve with
vance. HOUSEWIFE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Removal of rreckles
TO N. Ea.,or o, womon., Pace,

TO the Editor Of womoHs PAGE:
and derive lots OF benefit from your advice.
thought you might be able TO help me. / am q
girl OF eighteen years and have q very soft
and vsvety skin. but Il Il covered with frsckies.
There nothing wrong sreept this. A
preparation on my face. but 7 thought ! would
veil s'Sn sr.s sf nsss A advice along is'
r know nothing Of the preparation to
which You refer. "A mixture OF two ounces
buttermilk. two drains grated horseradlsh
and six drams cornmeal spread between
thin muslin and applied 70 the face as long
freel<le& Care must b used to kssp Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
To Whiten the Hands

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Can you tell me OF sometbinx
W wntfn we hahds! - CLARA.
half ounce glycerin, three ounces rose water
and two ounces bay rum will soften and
whiten the hands. Cornmeal is also excel
lent as whitener and glycerIne and lemon
juice mixed will prove efficacious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Enlarging the Eyes

To the Editor Of Womon's Page:
Dear Madam-I have heard that the eyes
true1 CIrI3I0iT9 "
Through an operation the eyes can be
made larger by cutting the skin around
them. but should strongly advise any one
against such delicate and dangerous
operation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Shears In the Kitchen

~ tAs Editor of womant Page:
Dear Madam always keep n pair Of shears
3epeciAliy for M In the kitchen. They are
t1xaiuspis In me preparation of lettuce to cut
Ayky The withered portions OF the leaves, or OF
S@sr sssssbles, 70 remove the scorched part
nUm cake. In cutting up chicken, etc. They
An thoroughly washed and dried, as are other
eScA'sn u.ensils' after every using.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Compete of Dried Fruit

Take a few of all kinds of dried fruits,
such as prunes. figs, aprlcots and apple
rings. Wash them and then cover with
hot water. allowing them to soak over
night. Place all In a pan and stew gently
for an hour Served cold. with custard, this
will be found an acceptable addition to the
table.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Sauce Piuuante

To one cup brown sauce add one table
spoon vinegar, one-half small shalot finely
chopped one tablespoon each chopped ca
pers and pickles and few grains cayenne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. What is the most satisfactory way Of
washing cretonne?
p .. How stone window sis or steps best
- kept cleaned and in good condition?
x ,. Should meats be placed In icebox wrapped
n the paper in which they from the
butcher's?
ANSWERS TO VEST
I. Kitchen floors can be waterproofed by ap-
plins parafHn oil with soft cloth and allowing
II to dry In. A quart will be sufficient for n
kitchen Of medium size. IL should he applied
cold.
81 .. R the Eau has broken In chicken. soak
~ fowl for half hour in cold water In
which q handful Of bicarbonate Of soda has
esen dissolved.
3. Tho fat Of mutton should be white and
oru II the meat IL frcsh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

~ Bd<for of the Woman's Paoe:
& ~ aaasm.-isew % can remove ,ssurpsntine
|1 ~ bsnstna
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE


the and signed Nth the
onwS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Celery and Carrots

Boil a few diced carrots until tender,
adding salt when nearly done. Then take
an equal quantity of boiled celery, cut in
small pieces. Mix and add one cupful Of
hot milk, one tablespoonful each of flour
and butter rubbed smooth, salt and pepper
to taste Boil for five minutes, stirring
constantly; the dish should be served as
soon rs ready
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

I. IL u bad form to write the word escort"
In one corner OF an invitation?
2. What old adage concerns apples In rela-
tion to health?
3. What simple precautlon will lessen the
danger OF cold Infection in the throat?
INQUIRIES
1. Pure Elycern should not be used on the
hands to soften them, as IL will have a ten
dency to redden them.
2. funnel Is a convenient receptacle for
wool when crocheting. as IL holds the WOOL
allowing IL to unwind readily and at the same
time prevents snarls.
3. IL linen Is moisteDed along t,e line the
thread Is TO be pulled the work will be made
easier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

~ Madam--It 10 10 b. hoped that the police
N1Sec enlorfe the clean street ordinance.
9<<<s ~ i..t s'ooa etrs9 e ne corner - Nine
ns s<9e4 p2lleslhan and sneshsr man man
~ 81 es ss~ ''maEa Sn,dints ne se..z ssrsss s,a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

CONTINUED TOMORROW
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
HORSE BRANCH.

Sept, 25.-Mrs. Virgil Gary and
son, Carson. motored to Hartford
Saturday.
Mr.. Lenis Rome, of Centertown.
visited his sister, Mr.. Vernon Crow
der. last Sunday.
Mr. Walter Creep has returned af-
ter holding a series of meetings at
different places near here.
Mrs. Geo. Arnold spent Sunday in
Greensboro.
Mrs. w. o. Reid spent Tuesday in
Louisville, and accompanied by her
husband will attend the Tri-State
Fair at Memphis, Tenn, Wednesday
and Thursday.
Mrs. Henry Daniel IS quite i'll.
Mrs. j. S. Bean and son, Leon
ard Thomas. are visiting DR.. l.. b.
Bean, and attending the fair.
Miss Emma Napier has returned
from several days visit with her
sister at Grayson Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Ferguson, of
Central City, are visiting relatives
here.
Miss Grace Sanders visited at Shi-
lob and Friedland last week.
Miss Lillian Stewart has been
quite sick, but is now able to be
out again. .
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Campbell are
spending some time in Louisville.
Colonel Johnson left Monday for
Eldorado, H., to spend few months
working in a coal mine.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
STOP THE THIEVES.

The voluntary entry of the Steel
industry into an agreement with the
government to cut the prices of it's
products in half should awaken the
American nation to the wholesale
robbery of the people by the corpora
tons With the glee of a ghoul
untombing the dead to strip them If
their jewels, the trusts, taking adj
vantage of the conditions of war, are
footing the people with merciless Sc
verify, as illustrated by the action
Of the steel thieves. The coal trust,
the meat trust and a thousand other
combinations Of large capital are sap
ping the substance of the people in
like measure, aud IL Is a sorry spec
tacle 70 see government bold
enough 10 engage the imperial Ger
man army too weak or too cowardly
TO hunt out and punish the bo'dcat
band Of robbers thar ever looted a
people. Lot the strong hand OF
power De first laid upon the enemy
az home,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28

wife stood in the way OF the con-
summation of the mixed attachment.
Flagler gold sent the wife to a luna
tic asylum in Florida, and more
Flagler gold Influenced the Florida
Legislature to enact statute maxi
ing a conviction of lunacy grounds
for divorce, and the rich fastener
married the charming actress. With
in a few short years the octogenarian
millionaire left young widow with
a legacy Of $50, 900, 900. Then Rob-
ert Worth Bingham, ex-Mayor of
Louisville, married the widow and
the millions. A few weeks ago the
former actress died, leaving a hus-
band. the sixty millions and some
other relatives. Some pretext for
breaking the will of the former ac-
tress was sought, and in the dead of
the night the body of the woman,
who had once graced the stage and
presided over two homes of
guided richness, was digged from
the grave and mutilated, in an eff
fort to discover some evidence upon
which to base a suit to- break her
will. Truly, the trail of the serpent
was over it all.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
NEW OWNERSHIP.

This issue of the Hartford Repub'
Iioan appears under the ownership OF
the Hartford Printing Company, a
corporation recently formed to take
over the plant. At a meeting oi
the stockholders, held at the Offices
of the paper September 26, an organ
ization was effected, and a board Of
directors elected. This board is COM
posed of the following well known
citizens: c. E. Smith, E. G. Barrass,
M. L~Heavrin, C. o. Hunter and G
! M. Johnson.
At a subsequent meeting of the
board of directors, c. L. Smith was
elected President; NJ, l.. Heavrin,
Vice President, and w. S. Tinsley,
Secretary and General
Manager, j. II. Thomas was elected
Editor and w. s. Tinsley, Associate
Editor.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28

There are rumors of strange hap
penings in the camp Of the Kentucky
Democracy. 1t is rumored that Ollie
James has made truce with the
Beckham Haley Alexander forces,
leaving Stanley and his distillery
friends high and dry even in the
midst of an abundance of booze. It
was a rather open secret that the
Beckham forces were planning to put
up a dry candidate in the Senatorial
primary next year, and James, seeing
the handwriting on the wall, capitu-
lated. Now it is predicted the
Stanley vets will put up the opposi-
ton candidate.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
PUBLIC SPEAKING,
WEDNESDAY,, OCT. 3

DR.. Fred Mutchler, superintendent
of Extension Work in Kentucky, Will
address the people of this county on
"Our Present War and its Condi-
tions" at the court house in Hart
ford Wednesday afternoon, October
3, at 1880 p. m, and Beaver Dam at
7:45 p. m, same day.
This will be an address that should
be heard by every man, woman. ana
child in the county. We hope to
have the schools well represented at
this meeting as well as all others OF
every occupation in life.
ROWAN HOLBROOK,
M. l.. HEAVRIN,
National Defense Com.
w. w. BROWDER,
County Agent,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
SOME OF THE FEATURES
OF A SOLDIERS LIFE
OBy Maurice Dunn


Here are "A few facts about SOL
dier's life the boys will learn at
Camp Taylor:
They cannot go more than a mile
from camp without leave in writ
ing.
officers have leave of absence; en-
listed men get furloughs.
Courtesy among military is indis-
pensable TO discipline.
Enlisted men can win certificates
of merit by some deed of yalor The
certificate carries with IL 50 a
month extra pay.
Only the President, the Secretary
of War, the commanding officer Of a
department or the sentence of gem
eral court martial can give an enlist
ed man a discharge before his term
OF enlistment expires.
No court martial shall sentence
any soldier to be branded, marked or
tattOoed.
Whoever relieves the enemy with
money, yictuals or ammunition ar
knowingly harbors or protects an
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28

vember the 9Th, II ceased entirely,
since which date the Administration
lost responsibility, so the Herald ap-
pears TO think. Now, don't forget
that we are for the country in which
we live, first, last and all of the
time, but this Republic and Ollie
James and even President Wilson
are not one and the same. Again
we repeat it was the brand of poll
tics played which was the objection
able stuff" It's damned If you
don't before and damed IL you do af-
terward.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against
the estate of Robert j. Duff, deceas-
cd, are hereby notified to present
same TO me- properly proven, ON or
before November goth, 1917, or they
will be forever barred.
Given under my hand, this sep
tomber 17th, 1917
1913 OLA w, DUFF,
Admir-. Robert j, Duff, deceased,