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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

TNHEY are fine people at the house where
l. Rowdy and went but II were their
little girl l should die from staying awake
too much. did not seem to he really
asleep when Rowdy Jumped and woke me-
and I heard the folks downstairy talking
and the chickens holering, and 80 Rowdy
and went down and then out to the chick
en- house with the man and his wife and
watched the man and his wife and
chicken which had garter snake wrapped
| around its neck The man said, Now,
Peggy. you hold the chicken and will
unwind the snake, and the chicken will be
| all right" SO she did and he unwound
| the snake and slammed It against a tree,
and It was all OF with Mr. Snake
! So all went to bed again, and was no
sooner asleep than the noise started once
more, and we went out, and this time It
was a dead chicken and a big rat and
Rowdy killed tho rat and we went 20 sleep
and jumped up again and was too sleepy
to go down, so crawled in and listened and
pretty soon the man come in and said It was
a skunk.
whether Rowdy did or not When we got
up we went over in the pasture and had
a swim. and when we came back we had
bread and milk and hot biscuits and honey
for breakfast We stayed around till din
ner time and had fried sausage and hot
biscuits and slrup and then we rambled.
There was the snake by the water where
It had been the day before and there was
the COW with the long hookers, and he trot-
ted away when he saw Rowdy and me,
which shows that animals have got sense.
When we got to the road and climbed the
fence II was fun running along in the dust
and tried TO run sideways the way a dog
does and l would have done it, too, only
fell down. II II had not been so far out
Of my way I should have gone around by
June's, for wanted that pink nlghtie with
the bow about as much as 1 ever wanted
anything
After long time. when the light was
all gone we came TO the house where the
man lives who has the COW, and he was
sitting on his step smoking He got me a
bowl Of bread and milk and gave Rowdv
some, too. sat out there with him for a
long time and when we got ready to go
thanked him for the bread and milk and
said Now you know all about me but vou
u'u not tell me anything about yourself" q"
lie laughed and said. "I did not want To
interrupt you" think that was very no.
lite Of him.
IL was late when we started home and on
the way we met man I had seen before
said Aren't you the preacher" He said
Yes, and you are the little child boyo
oeen so distressed about" said You
shouId worry. Do you know any more
ABOUT what heaven is like?" He said. "The
good book says, In my Fathers house are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
PATSY KILDARE, OUTLAW
In the Ni1ht
By JUDD MORTIMER LEWIS

many mansions" said THAT ,l,,sr,
good for my mother" He said 1T siso
says that heaven is a land Of nilk 49,
honey" | said. Gee whiz! l SHAH t..,
right at home there, for have had b..a.
Of milk and honey lately" He said "ya,,
must not say gee whiz!" I said. "Is I.
swearing" He said, NO but ladies AZ
not say it," l said, II am no lady. ar,
Just a little girl and IL it aln't swearIns
what's It to you what say?" He ssiS
81 fear you are incorrigible." I said. orr
not, I'm Irish" So l stuck out my tongue
at him and away he went.
That night we folded our hands-rox
hands and Rowdy's paws-and I praysS
Dear God which art in Heaven, hollered
be Thy name. Thank You for all the fun
I had. Bless my mother and my father ana
keep on making me good girl. Amen"
(Copyrlght)
'IEARNING ABOUT SNAKES" .ro,L..
Patsy Kildare adventure, will appear in ~
morrow's Evening Ledger. US
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

ia always sure to be among those pres
ent"
While the woman with a tremendous
amount OF personality, the sort who is
invariably the center Of an admlring
group will receive fewer invitations.
Sometimes ! think it is because the
latter is so clever and entertaining she
keeps every one at high pitch, while the
former has better wearing qualities; for
the girl who Is always serene and not too
hopelessly dull does wear well.
Did you ever feel that you wanted to
go camping with parlor entertainer or
a professional funny man?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Garden Variety of Dish Cloth

10 the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Many OF your readers may not
know that they actually grow their own
diahcloths In their back yards without any trou-
bic. Buy package Of luna gourd seeds. II Is
) very easily grown vine. It's only requirement
LrirE rich soil, pltnty ot water and sun. II
6fOws about nfteen feet IN a season and each
Vhs natures hve or six lufhas
When ripe. they grow light IN weight. Open
them up with a knife and you will md them
Glled with a coarse, lacy 1ber, which should be
carefully removed; wash out the seeds and dry.
For washing dishes you will md nothing TO
equal them. Nothing adhsres to them they
never get sour. and grow whittier and softer with
ags Just wash them out In clean soap suds
and as long a piece remains you win have
germs. MrH.) T. T.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

To the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam am 10 be married In a hotel
and on Monday read your answer in regard 10
the order In which a bridal procession enters
and leaves a church. | sec by that that the
bridegroom goes In by the upper door and meets
the bride, at the chancel. Now, at my wedding
there VIII only be one entrance to the room 80
when should the bridegroom and best man enter
after the ushers or after the bridesmaids?
INQUIRER.
The order Of procedure would of course,
have TO be changed in hotel or home
where there is only one door by which TO
enter the room. In this case the first per-
son OF the bridal procession to enter must
necessarily be the clergyman, followed i'm
mediately by the bridegroom and his best
man walking side by side. When they
reach that part OF the room set aside for
the ceremony they turn and face the peo.
pie the rest Of the procession, led by the
ushers, having already started along the
improvlsed aisle The clergyman stands
before the improvised altar or table and the
bridegroom at his left hand, with his best
man in turn at his left hand, and await
the coming Of the bride. At home or hotel
wedding the bridal couple usually turn
around after the ceremony and receive their
guests there instead of walking out again
in procession.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
What's Necktie Good For?

Mans only nonutilitaran garment is the
necktie, says the Toledo News-Bee. It's as
useless as a monocle Yet we wear 'em
We'd feel awfully awkward walking down
the street without one.
Once upon a time the necktie was used Ia
fasten the collar on. But now II doesn't
do that.
Mans necktie is the Indians eagle feath-
er, the cannlbars necklace OF teeth, the mid
Africans ivory earrings. It's his pride, on
which he bestows much thought, great care
We wonder what would happen to the van
ity Of the human race, masculine half. in
case of necktie famine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
How Happy She Could Be With Either

To the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear MADAM am a young girl of seven.
Teen with DARK eyes and hair and n good
figure and considered attractive by my friends
am madly IN love with two young men. One
OF them is tall and good. looking, and has plenty
OF money while his friend IL medium size
rather ugly. but very popular with tho girls
They always come 90 see together, 80 I
never have an opportunity TO be alone with one
OF them How can | manage this and which
one do you think should mRrry1 LILLE ].
IT, as you say, you never see either Of
them alone / cannot quite understand how
either one has had an opportunity TO make
love to you or to ask yoM to marry him.
And II not do you not think you are taking
rather too muck for granted in assuming
they are In love with you? II either young
man becomes very much interested IN you
he will arrange TO see you alone. But they
are both probably Just amusing themselves
and you are a foolish little girl 10 falI
"madly In love" with them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Raised COrnbread

Ingredients, one cupful Of fine sifted
cornmcal, one and one-half cupfuls Of milk.
two eggs, one tablespoonful Of butter, one
teaspoonful Of baking powder, one teaspoon
iuI of sugar, salt SCald the milk and pour
II over The meal Let cool and then add the
butter (mcltedl. salt. sugar, baking powder
and yol6 Of eggs. stir all together quickly
and thoH.ughly, and then fold in the whites
Of the eggs beaten to Il stiff froth. Bake in
fiat pan in a hot oven for thirty minutes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Kidding Cupboards of Ants

70 the Editor Of WomaHs Page:
Dear Madam-Can you tell me what will rid
the kitchen cupboards OF small black ants?
(MrB) l.. y,
II is often extremely difficult TO get rid
Of these little pests. The best way is 10
dissolve tartar emetic in water. making the
solution slightly thicker than water. with
q small brush or swab made OF cloth tied
on a stick paint the corners and crevices
Of the cupboards and pantry drawers.
Paint a ring around the sugar crock or
box. The tartar mixture is poison and
should be used carefully but there is no
odor attached to It's use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Cereal Roast

Dissolve In a pint Of water one-uuarter
cupful nut meal made partly Of pignolia
and partly or raw peanuts Mix with this
two tablespoonfuls Of olive oil and one Of
thick cream, Stir this into two cupfuls Of
dry bread crumbs that have been Drowned
and season with sage, thyme. salt and
pepper. Press this into a square bread tin
that has been well oiled and bake twenty
five minutes in a moderate oven. Serve in
slices with a brown gravy or brown sauce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Removal of the Kidney

What IS the probable effect upon the health
and life Of person who has had one kidney
romoN'd' MRS. f. q.
The probable effect will be to prolone
his life, because he has had diseased tissue
removed. A diseased kidney is better out OF
the body than in II, and one normal kidney
can do the necessary work Of the body
Two normal kidneys are, OF course, better
than one, and a person who has one kidney
cannot expect to live as long as a person
with two healthy kidneys. But in cases in
which the kidney is so diseased that its re.
moval is called for, the immediate effect is
usually good.
tCopyright)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
To Tighten the Skin

TO the Editor Of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-Some time ago you published
IN your column directions TO whiten the skin.
Can you tell me what they weref Ny throat
prevent the lips from cracking1 III. j. G.
There are several ways OF bleaching the
skin The one to which you refer is prob
ably the following: One Tablespoonful OF
grated horseradish stirred into a cupful OF
sour milk let stand twelve hours, then
strain. Keep II away from the eyes when
applying Buttermilk Is IN itself an excel
lent whitener. An application of a little
cold cream or camphor Ice 10 the lips Al
night and before going cut VII ketp them
FROM cr4eI<|ng AlgoNoe careful not 10 bite
Inam
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
DON'T READ HISTORY-MAKE 1T!
SAYS A RECRUITING POSTER
Interest and Enthusiasm All Very Well, but Some
thing More Needed-Just Why the Popular
and the Unpopular Woman?

Il A NEW poster being displayed to aid
recruiting reads, The Navy Needs
You Don't Read American History
Make Itr' One Of the most effective pos
ters have yet seen.
And TO this might be added, Don't Con-
tent Yourself with Wearing a Button
Wear Khaki"
II lie all very we'll to display your pa
triotism by wearing a pin or ribbon
with the national colorN, but are you sure
II is not confined to this outward and
visible sign7
have seen so many persons Haunting
iarge-sized pins in their buttonholes. yet
doing nothing OF real value to their coun-
try; reading every paragraph relating to
the war which appears In print, going
over each campaign and suggesting
changes with an III were so-and-so."
yet when It comes to enlsting they fall
short.
There is plenty Of work for every man
20 do, whether he passes the physical ex-
animation or not
just how will you explain to your little
boy in the years to come when he asks
you what part you took in the great war;
Will you be ready to tell him?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Marrying on $40 Weekly

To the Editor Of WomaHS Page:
Dear Madam-Is It your opinion that a man
can marry on a salary OF $50 per week and live
COMFORTABLY ! am twenty three years old and
earning this amount. DO drink and smoke
JAMES r.
II seems to me IT is not 50 much a ques-
tlon or whether you can live comfortably
on the salary you name but whether your
wfe can do so. And this All depends on
the young woman, If she is a good man.
ager and has had some experience In keep.
ing house you could probably manage to
get along fairly well at least others have
done so, although, with the present cost of
living, $50 will not provide any luxuries
should like to hear the opinions Of other
readers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Apple Fritters

Half a pint Of sweet milk, scant half
pint Of flour. two rounded tcaspoonfuls Of
baking powder. and a pinch Of salt. Stir
all together. This should make batter
as thick as used for cake. Roll thick
slices, one at n time Of apple In the batter
with fork end drop quickly into boiling
rat When the fritters are a nice brown
they are ready They must be served on
hot plates with n thick sprinkle of now.
dercd sugar The batter must be used
as soon as made, as it spois with stand
ing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Periodic Attacks of Indivestior

What causes the periodic reapses ~ rersoo.
having stomach trouble? las D''
Because people periodically lapse from
following correct dietary. They get tired
OF following diet which Is good for them
and which keeps the stomach in good condi
tion and commit some indlscreton in eat
ing and so suffer relapse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Eruit Diet

In case person uses fruit diet for four
he dol r. A H.
He should continue the fruit diet and
stick to IL until the tCr8ue is clean. 1t will
get clean. coated tongue means that the
body is not clean inside Bran, and II nee
esssry, paraffin oil, should be used in sufi-
cient quantity to secure thorough movement
OF the bowels three or four times day,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Bread Crust Jelly-TO Thieken Soup


70 the Editor Of WomdH's Page;
Dear Madam-Thls IL a nice dish for chill.
dren Toaat the stale bread crusts, then pile
them In a deep tish with little salt spTnked
In between Cover with boiling water, cover
tightly and set in a pan OF boiling water, then
let simmer until II Is like a Jelly. Serve while
warm with brown sugar or syrup.
Take amp kind OF leftover vegetables, gravies
or stock, boil UP with onion and season to
taste. Add stale bread enough to thicken soup.
Add tomato TO- disguise the taste OF the
vegetables or little grated nutmeg II pre-
ferred Run through a nour sieve and have
clear soap. In this way use up every scrap
IN my soup kettle, READER,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Cleaning Brass and Copper

70 the Editor Of WoDlan's Page:
Dear Madam-Please tell me how TO clean
1fasa and copper bowls. ANXIOUS.
Remove tarnish from brass and copper
with salt and strong vinegar or oxalic acid.
Rub hard until bright all over. wash In
clear very hot water. then while still hot
0.||4n With 4 clean fhamols okin dipped 10
..1& "a and pinch ~ either whiting or
|.0 ||00 Hun quickly. Wire NIIh soll
I1|aE 0.@' VH4sf4f1't |n1 Gei away
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Listening to the Wind

God is at the organ
] can hear
A mighty music
Echoing, far and near.
God is at the organ!
And its keys
Are rolling waters, storm-strewr
moorland
Trees.
God is at the Organ!
| can hear
A mighty music
Echoing, far and near.
--Egbert T. SANFORD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Flatulence

faction? u pure
IL is not an indication Of putrefactlon. II
IS an indication OF stasis or stagnaton with
fermentation; but there may be putrefaction
also. II is an indication that there has been
n stoppage Of the rhythmic procession OF
food remnants along the intestine and the
bowels should be thoroughly cleansed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Polishea for the Piano

10 the Editor Of WOB,aHs PdSe:
Dear Madam-can you give me good plano
poshf (ArsD NJ. ". b.
Banana oil IL excellent for the purpose
Another polish can be made by mixing
together equal parts Of sweet oil, turpentine
and vinegar, then adding a very little
haphtha and applying with a silk or flannel
ALnLh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Addressing Letter to Man at Camp

To the Editor Of WomaH's PAGE:
Dear Madafn-How should a letter he ad
dressed 20 man at the training camp at Fort
NIAGARA CURIOUS.
Simply address TO Oficers' Training
Camp, Fort Niagara, n. Y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

nON'T you sometimes wonder at the
~ popularity Of some women and the
unpopularity Of others? So frequently it
happens that a woman who is rather
quiet and retiring. the sort whom you
are apt to forget after the first or even
the second introduction, is in demand
when any entertainment is planned and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE


the
addressed
oHra,T
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
Cannot Give Answer

MELLA R--It is impossible to answer a
question of this sort
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23


There
and the
Silk shadow lace constitutes the this
dessthat bodice quantity
becoming founce the deep :u net skirt
wide bands Of white the skirt
arngy brilliant pink of
the popular price stores such
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
ANSWERS TO YESI
Recipe for War Cake
a. nl Wolnnn's Paoc.

To the Editor Of W0mdn's Page:
Dear Madam nm sending you recipe tor
a war cake which. as II contains no milk, but-
ter or eggs, IL very inexpensive and In line with
the present economy IN food:
Two cupfuls brown sugar, two Cupfus nos
water. two tabespoonfuls lard. one teaspoontu
salt, one packet gesdless raisins one teaSpoontul
cinnamon one teaspoonfui cloves. Boil all to-
eether five minutes; when cold add three, cup
fus -four and teHspOonful baking SODA IN
one teaspoonful hot water, Bake in two loaNes
for one hour In slow oven.
CIrs) y. G. II.
Many thanks, Mrs. H., for this timely
recipe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23
'ERDAY'S INQUIRIES

!. When sending a personal note TO some one
through friend II is mark Of rudeness to
seal II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

2. Abbreyiatlons, such as est" for street
or "Phila," for "Philadelphla," should not h
used when addressing letter other than
business letter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

3. Nicknames or shortened names should no
be used In addressing an envelope
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-23

/. when II Is desired TO have light shades at
the windows, yet one also wishes to he able to
darken the room, II desired what kind Of shades
can he bought?
2. What color Il best for sun umbrella?
3. do Durples Withstand the SUMS rays?
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-29
CREDIT BUREAU WELCOMED.
Proposition Heartily Endorsed by Brat
tleboro Merchants.

Few, if any, propositions ever brought
to the attention of local merchants have
= hit the spot so quickly and been
taken hold of with so much enthusiasm
as has the Credit Bureau which is being
installed in Brattleboro and vicinity
with the hearty endorsement of many
of the merchants.
For several years there has been a
demand for a reliable credit bureau in
the town and the quick response to the
system as laid down by the local or
ganization installing the work is the
result.
Within short time practically every
merchant in Brattleboro will have had
a chance to become a member of the
bureau and the issuance of the first
book will be awaited with keen inter
est.
During the time required to print the
edition, well defined plan will be put
into operation, SO that upon the pub
i LEGATION of the work an Office manage
ment that will assure the continued
success of the bureau will be ready to
] take up the work.
! Any murchant or business man WHO
has not been approached and desires
to learn more fully of the system can
be put in touch with those in charge by
! telephoning to The Reformer office.
Don t be consistent but be simply
true.-Holmes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-29
DON'T SCOLD, MOTHER!
THE CROSS CHILD IS
BILIOUS, FEVERISH
Look at tongue! If coated, clean
little stomach, liver,
bowels.

Don't scold your fretful. peevish
child. See if tongue is coated; this is
a sure sign its little stomach, liver and
bowels are clogged with sour waste.
When listless, pale, fevcrish, full of
cold, bad breath, throat sore, doesn t
eat, sleep OF cat naturally, has stomach
ache, Indigestion, diarrhoea, give tea
spoonful of California Syrup of
Figs and in a few hours all the foul
waste, the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out of the bowels and you
have well and playful child again
Children love the harmless I" fruit laxa-
tive, and mothers can rest easy after
giving it, because it never fails to
make their little 'insides' clean and
sweet.
Keep it handy, Mother, A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow, but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist fol
a 50-cent bottle of California SyruI
Of Figs which has directions fol
babies, children of all ages and fol
grown ups plainly on the bottle. Re
member there are eomterfeits solo
here, so surely look and see that vour
is made by the california Fig Syrul
Company. Hand back with contcmp
any other fg syrup.-Advt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-09-29
POTATO MARKET REPORT.
Boston Office, u S. Bureau of Markets,
Issue Following Report.

Presque Isle. Maine = Clear, mild.
Shipments light, growers storing. Ac-
tive demand, market strong. Wagon
loads, track side, field run, bulk, per
IL pecks, Cobblers, few Mountains,
quality, condition good, many small, So
S3.l5, best $3.25. Seed, bulk, per | !
pecks, Bliss, demand exceeds supply.
Market stronger, field run, $3.3o-$i,
Spaulding, Rose, quality poor, condition
fair, considerable brown rot, 50.
Boston Sixty four, raining. Eleven
ears Names, one New Hampshire, three
New Brunswick arrived Demand mod
crate, market steady. Names quality,
condition generally good, two-hushel
sacks, best $2.50-$2.60, mostly $3.50.
New York-Sixtv three, raining; -
ears Long Island, Il New Jersey, II
Names, four Nirginias, two Pcnnsyl-
vanias, one New York, one Delaware
arrived. Approximately 700 packages
/ Maryland, New Jerseys BY freight, 3GO
packages Long Island by boat arrived
| New Jerseys good movement. Market
weaker. Quality, condition generally
good, II pecks sarks, Giants $3.20-$3.30;
/ Cobblers, 81; Nirginias, wide range
quality, condition, cloth top barrels
Cobblers, $2.75-$3.25. Long Island goot
demand, market steady. Quality, con
dition generally good, ] pecks, Noun
tains, $4.50-$4.75. CARROTS, fob. Long
Island September p, Mountains, bulk
per bushel, $1.50-$l.60, mostly $50
Names good demand, market steady
quality fair, condition generally good
Il-peck sacks, Cobblers, $3.90-$4; bulk
three bushels Cobblers, $4.25 $3.50
Pennsylvania quality, condition. vari
able, bulk, three bushels rural, F4.25
$3.50.