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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

made me tell her the whole story about the
gnomes.
The bank president was at the house
waiting for me when Rowdy and I went
home and he brushed my hair with his hand
and said. You have saved the bank a lot Of
money and l am going to let you ask for
anything you want" | said "All right.
Make it a little baby sister I have been
asking my mother for one for the longest
time and she's not making good" He said,
II thought your mother was dead" said,
she is. What has that got to do with t?"
tCopyright.)
THE RIDE" another Patsy Kildare ad-
venture, will appear In tomOrrows Evening
Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Tn ORDER that the finished floor will

Tn ORDER that the finished floor will not
shrink and show open Joints after the
house is finished and occupied. we advise
that instead Of waiting until the building
rs ready for the flooring Insist upon II
that the flooring be brought to the building
aud stacked in the attic. with Stats between
every layer. and left there at least thirty
days before II is used. The attic Of every
house is usually. the driest and warnest
place and in most cases is left unfinished.
excepting the floor. II, therefore, provides
a splendid opportunity for stacking the
flooring, which. II done as here stated, will
put the same i'm first-class condition ready
- he laid When the floor Is laid II Is
important to see to It. ard insist upon II.
that II he we'll nailed, so as to avoid
a1ueaking when you walk oil II. This Is
again another nuisance that can he avoided.
Ns to the cos; and Quality 90 floors the
mos; inexpensive H. the pine flooring, Where
cost Is ag'tc an object the HubfloOr can he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Engagement Presents
70 the Editor Of Womar's Page:

u
Dear Madam-Is II customary for relatives
tHat is. close ones--to give presents TO "A girl
when her engagement is announced? And ~ il
Is. what Is the right thing for giftY Also
which family calls first. the girls or her
1ance's? CAROL,
Lately 1t has become almost a custom
but it is not stringent one. for relatives
and intimate friends to send the bride to- be
something for her trousseau. The giving is
generally done by feminine members of the
family and feminine friends. however. A
piece Of lingerie or household linen is al
ways an appropriate gift for newly en-
gagged girl. The bridegroom-to-bes family
should call on his fiancee and her family
first, Both sides of the family then should
entertain the two at informal dinners and
such affairs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
ADVICE TO THE HOME-BUILDER
OF MODERATE MEANS
Floors (COntinued)
BY VICTOR EBERHARD, R. A., B. Arch.

two successive coats of plain inseed oil
with an addition Of a little turpentine or
drier When this has well hardened. use
an ordinary floor wax which can be bought
for about forty cents per pound and can
be applied by hand with a rag, after which
II should be followed up with heavy
floor brush. II that is not available. take
a smooth rock weighing about thirty or
forty pounds and wrap it with heavy cloth ;
a long handle can he attached and this
can be used as a polisher. This treatment
of floor does not require painter Any
one can apply the oil with a brush and also
just az easily put on the wax.
The application Of wax should be fol-
lowed up thereafter two or three times u
year " II Is desired to keep the floor IN
perfect shape, There are many other ways
TO treat floors. but that given here Is the
most inexpensive is simple in application
nnd Is NCrN durA hlc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
NO MATTER HOW SMALL, SOME ONE
ALWAYS ASPIRES TO YOUR JOB
Stop and Consider Those Less Fortunate When
You Feel Dissatisfied With the World and
Your Condition in Life

HANE you ever stopped TO think that
i i no matter how unfortunate and III
situated you may consider yourself TO be.
there is always some one whose aspra-
tions reach out and up to what you al
ready possess?
II you are a fifteen dollar a week clerk
you may consider yourself underpaid and
overworked but there will always be the
little Office boy. drawing his seven dollars
weekly and wishing. as he comes in an
hour before YOU do and stays until later.
that he was as lucky as YOU.
Or il you have reached the salarsed
stage and are grumbling over the income
tax. you will find some one at your elbow
wishing he had an income of sufficient
importance to tax.
The constant reaching up for some
thing just beyond ones reach Is. after all.
one Of the most fortunate characteristics
Of human nature, when the aspiration
takes a turn for the good.
But so often those beneath" in the
social strata have such distorted no.
lions Of what constitutes superiority.
An old cook confided to me one day
that her daughter. Lille Rose. was get
tin quite sassiety." her claim to socia'
distinction it appears. resting on the fact
that she had acquired the habit of sinok-
ang cigarettes, "jes' lal; white ladies'"
And the one ambition OF little boy who
once ran errands 70" the Office force"
was to grow up and be the possessor of
q huge diamond scarfpn and finger
ring. jewels he had seen displayed by an
ex-prize fighter on one memorable occa-
sion.
And what family is complete without
its little boy who wants to be a pirate
or a cowboy when he grows up? Which
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Rye Bread

Scald one pint of milk and cool it. Dis
solve one yeast cake in warm water Use
half rye and half -four, one cupfu OF sugar
and tablespoonful of salt Put one
tablespoonful of lard into a large cup or
bowl and pour boiling water over to melt.
Let it cool. Now mix -four, rye and sugar
together dry. Add salt and then the liquid.
Mix and knead until smooth. Let it rise
until light, make up into loaves and let rise
again. 1t will require "A little longer to
rise than white bread. A tablespoonful of
molasses may he added If liked. and should
he added to the melted lard when it has
become cool This bread is always salts
factory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Cleaning Gilt Furniture

70 the Editor OF Wonlun's Page:
Dear Madam-Please publish directions for
cleaning gilt furniture. A. r.
Dust the furniture thoroughly, then sift
on whiting let IL stand for hour and
hrush off, or cover a little at time with
whiting and alcohol as thick as cream. let
stand three minutes. wipe with a damp
cloth and polish with silk or flannel. Take
away specks of whiting or tarnish with a
ewab of chalk tied in silk and wet with
alcohol Cork sawdust tied In chamois
makes a good burnisher, IL high polish is
desired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
FOR SPORT
Farmer Smiths
Column
READING

NY Dears-what are you going to read
this summer? Something useful as we'll as
amusing?
| hope
II you are reading something helpful but
not amusing. please do not try to read II
all at once--take little at a time.
1t does not do to tire our minds. for then
we are apt to be disguised with what we
are reading.
Brouse around in the library when you
have nothing to do. talk to the librarian
perhaps she will suggest something for you
TO read.
What business is daddy in? Read little
about that and surprise him by telling him
of your interest in what he is doing.
Your loving editor
FARMER SMITH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Vyvettes

may sound like malgning the latter. II
is fortunate indeed that their ambitions
change with the years. else the market
would he flooded with firemen, policemen.
engineers. etc. while the professions. the
art1 and the sciences would be totally
neglected
lucky, and that feeling usually comes
after you have heard about the tremen-
dous successes another person with no
more brains than yourself is making, just
twist your head and look in the other di-
rection for a minute. Just a brief in
stant long enough to regain your equi-
librium. To keep ones eyes fastened the
other way is after all, the right thing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Proper Bed for the Baby

Is a soft feather pad good bed for the
baby? MRS. G. B.
A child's bed should not be too soft. A
hair mattress some firm sanitary cotton
mattress is best. This should be covered
with a protective strip of stork sheeting and
the pad. over which should be spread a cot
ton sheet. The covering on the bed should
he as light as Is consistent with needed
warmth Overheating is highly injurious,
A baby should have a bed to himself,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Washing Fluid for Overalls

70 the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-what kind of washing nuid can
I use to clean oyeralls and shirts that get very
much foiledi Mrs.) LOUIS NJ,
Equal quantities of turpentine. kerosene
and lime water, shaken WELL will make
good mixture for this purpose. Soak the
clothes for an hour in il, then wash in
warm suds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Gift for a Girl
To the Editor Of Woman's Page.

Dear Madam--Will you kindly suggest what
would be appropriate birthday Gift for me to
send to a girl 7 have known about six mouths
something not too expensive and not too formal :?
ANXIOUS.
1t is not usual for a man to send a girl
present, unless it is a book, flowers or
candies You can certainly send her lovely
flowers at this time of year. A fancy box
of candy is always appreciated. Unless
you are engaged to the girl more per-
sonal gift would not be in good taste.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Diet to Combat the Alcohol Habit

What is the best diet to counteract the alcohol
habit? THOS. j.
The best diet for people who wish to
break off the alcohol habit or any other
poison habit is a simple, natural diet con-
sisting chiefly of fruits and vegetables.
Milk, especially buttermilk, may be freely
used Cereals and eggs should be used in
moderation. Condiments and flesh foods
should be discarded for the reason that they
are stimulating and tend to produce a state
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Hay Fever
what is the remedy for hay fever,

What is the remedy for hay fever9
-r,. hoe, , MISS RI.
me best remedy is TO change the r.,.
dence to location which is frea Use Use
weeds. the pollen OF which causes ~. nvm .'
temper. Special vaccines are ala u's.
with great success. The services Of , used
cialist should be employed in advance spe'
expected attack In the morning. AZ n,... on
and at other times, lightly smearinr ~. ~.
lining of the nostrils with melted vas.lin.
applied by means OF an atomizer nro,....
the sensitive mucous membrane fron, .o,
len irritation po'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Accepting Presents From Young Man

TO nc Editor oI WOindns Page.
Dear Madam am n girl of seventeen and
ono OF the young men who occa casonaliy calls on
me has given me birthday and Christmas pres.
ents Did ! do right in acctp ptng them? For |
never expect 10 marry him. for good reasons
should do. MYRTLE
quite proper to accept presents from the
young man. provided they are neither pieces
of jewelry, wearing apparel nor other ex-
pensive gifts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Hip Disease

My son, of eight, has hip disease w,.. A.,
'ne proper treatment! MRS, @. C.
The boy should he under the care a, u.
surgeon who is experienced in such cs...
Different stage: Of hip disease REQUIRE Ss'
ferent treatment. Only the physician VII.
has the case in charge is competent to al.
wise or give an opinion in such a case
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Talking Machine Requested


Dear Madam was wondering II Il would
be too much TO ask you IL you would put a re-
quest In the EVENING LEDGER for a talking ma
cent? | have heard of a young man. who is
one TO pass the evenings. I would be only too
glad to get one, but haven't the means /
i.ED0ER might have one they were tired Of. or
in some way might be willing 10 help them TO
get one. I hope you will be kind enough 10 nut
. Il In your paper. as II might be OF some help.
as SO many read your paper. tMrs.D c. X.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
IT Is Necessary to SUeat

of nerve tension which creates n a.
for alcohol. Habitual users of alcoho, "sne s
tobacco usually lose their appetite for ,snu snu
drugs after adhering closely TO IN. 'uese ss'
above described for week or two s ut
times even after a few days. A retn,n sVm'' I'm
stimulating dietary is, however. likely -
followed by return Of the old crayins "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

What is meant by rotten stone?
SCBURBANITE.
Stone has in its composition a certain
amount of iron. which, when exposed to
the air will oXidize or rust Generally
this has no deterorating effect. but when
there is much iron in the composition, espe-
cialy where there is mica, the stone will
dsntegrate. This is known as rotten"
stone and should not be used. Stone of
this kind will chip easily when struck with
hammer.
Friday-Plastering.
iohA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Certified Milk

Nhdt is certneu rh'Ik' 7. H. ~
Certified milk is prepared under the has,
sanitary conditions. Cows. stables, min.
men. methods Of handling and the milk n.
self are carefully inspected by aualinea
bacteriologists weekly. Such milk contain,
only few hundred, or at most not mors
than 10000, bacteria to the quarter tea.
spoonful, whereas ordinary commerca,
milk may contain 100000 to 20, 900 oo0
bacteria,
(Copyrght)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

To the Editor Of wo,noa's Page: -
Dear Madsm--What kind OF parrot makes the
best talker? What kind Of food should be given
to parrots? JOHN q.
The gray Africans. ] am informed make
the best takers and are best tempered, al
though they are not as beautiful as other
breeds. Their food should consist Of fruit,
nuts. grain. a little meat, insects bread.
especially cornbread. and cereals cooked
until stiK. Coffee In moderation will not
syfs 3ssR; sSt ~ s1a'2 asxs Hss'< .'.,.' Y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Achylia

The doctor says have achylia What 4, thai,
X. A. H.
Your physician will probably gladly A..
plain to you any term you do not una.r.
stand. Achylia is condition in which m.
stomach makes no gastric Juice and =.
pepsin. The disease is becoming very com.
mon. II is natural consequence of over.
work or abuse of the stomach and especially
of gastric catarrh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Attractive Rag Rug
difor OF Womdr's Puoe!

70 the Editor Of Womdn's Pu0e;
Dear Madam saved my worn black silk
stockings and combined them with the best
parts OF an old red pettiGoat, using two strands
oblong shape and have a beautiful braided
rug The strips were about inch wide
making a finished braid of three-guarters Of an
nch MRS. l.. 7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Setting Color in Linen

20 the Editor Of Womor's Page:
Dear Madam-Piease tell me how can set
the color In bun linen dress which has not
yet been washed. N J.
Soak a few minutes in strong black
pepper tea before washing it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Should She Explain
TO the Editor Of Woman $ PAGE;

70 "f rditor oI woman s Page:
Dear Madsm--1 am girl fourteen years OF
ase. know boy two years older than myself
pnSttE Wen. 4 have been places with him and
meye mye known him three years. One day Ia ST
week went 10 a movie SHOW with a rirI friend
and saw him when was entering the thsatra
re spoke 10 me. In little while he came up
~ the row right in front OF me. Then a lot OF
eoNs ne knew came along and they all went a
ttW rows behind us. My friend says I should
nave invited MIN TO sit next to me. as the
we're some yaGant seats. didn't do it. because
ihouBht II the boy was manly he would have
come over TO us; as know him we'll. DO YOU
MINK was rlghtt Do you think he will feel
hurt! should | say anything to him about It
PEGGY.
Not necessary to speak of the incident
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Home for Elderly Man

~ the Editor of Womdr's Page!
4 Dear Mad@m,-I win give good home TO an
@1eriy man. Who must os strictly s, SOBER ~ ex.
sS,cEsps ana sttsPdinE 70 , smell ssrdsn; IL
"a IS Ii paid and that win keep him in
s1ing money. He win be treated as one Of
osS1. siztesn-ysar-old daushter and my.eif
(kin9 e eat. 4 tried te make q man out
= bad 70 let him 50. I viii be very
~ 1eav g z q .,,::; -;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Questions and Answers

Is a vestibue at the front entrance neces-
sary? r. A, u.
This depends upon the exposure and upon
the amount of protection afforded by the
front porch. Generally If the house faces
east or south it may be dispensed with.
Facing north or west, it is better to have
one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Woman in the Navy

To the Editor OF WomoH's Page:
Dear Madanl--Kindly inform me where IN
apply for a position as yeoman in the navy
NJ. A. Il. NJ
Apply to the United States naval re-
cruiting station at 1910 Arch street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Happy Thought

The world Is so full of a number of things,
I'm sure should all be as happy as kings.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

3. In separating eggs Ereat care must he oh
served that OF the yolk gets In with the
white, otherwise the white will not he stin when
beaten.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

2. Milk and butter may usually be substi-
Suted for cream In &C ndy making.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16


built this house the he married
dned and afterwad
the simplicity and
life the beauty this which
such large of it
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
TODAY'S INQUIRIES
IS EXCHANGE. Ercning

NQOIRlES
I. When giving house party Is II usual for
the hostess TO specify the length Of time her
guests are to stay?
?. How soon should dinner invitations he an
svered'
B. How can embroidered blouse fronts he utiI-
i,ed after the blouse wears out In other placese
IRDAY'S INQUIRIES
]. The brides relatives occupy pews on the
left side Of the center ai.'e In church.
Z. At IA wedding breakfast the bridal attend
arts. including maid Of honor. bridesmaids. best
man and ushers, are given places ut the bridal
table together with members Of the immediate
families.
3. The bride does not change from her we'd
ding attire to her travelling costume until after
the breakfast or receptiou.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

THE GOOD HEALTH QUESTION BOX
By JOHN HARVEY kEl

n
" scquniro
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

"a
n2nn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

Not necessary to speak of the incident
to the boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

3. How can embroidered blouse fronts he uti
iked after the blouse wears out In other place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16

| J. The brides relatives occupy pews the
'rr side OF the center ais'e In church,
The Detroit times., 1917-02-02
GRAIN MARKET
PANIC STRICKEN
May Delivery Slumps To 100.
a Loss of ili4
Cents

CHICAGO. Feb. 2.-The grain
market opened in panic Thursday
as a result Of the international situa,
ton produced by the German sub
marine policy
May wheat opened at si.6o. a
loss Of IL IA cents from last nights
close. shortly afterward II recoy.
cred 10 si.6a.
July wheat opened At $40. a
loss OF 8 IS cents
September wheat opened al s. -,
OF : 81 cents
Grain was dumped intc the pit
faster than sales could b. resi-
tered Many small spectators
were wiped out in the hrsi few
minutes of trading.
The larger traders however. soon
showed their hand and their buy.
ing orders helped steady the mar
kei and prevent selling panic
The market continued very weak
and nervous. registering fluctuations
Of two CT three cents between
trades.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-02
fT7s91oaE] FINANCIAL AND MARKET NEWS Ioed


partments, and 1 unaerstand that
the ID. u. n. has been considering Il
seriously.
Il believe that there will be big
upheavai In the power situation In
Detroit in a remarkably short time.
With a solution OF the problem so
near at hand. see no particular
reason why We should take the coal
mine proposition seriously at the
present date"
Frank Mistersky. superintendent
OF the public lighting commission.
vas present nj the session. He told
the committee that the public light
Ing commission now buys coal at "
cents a ton az the mine
NO attempt viii he made at this
time tn decide the proposition" said
Aid. burton. Many preliminaries
must be given careful consideration
beforehand
Members OF the special committee,
In addition 90 Aid. Burton and Ross.
are Aid. Litlleneld. Gilman. Holden.
Vernon and Allan.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-02
CITY NOT READY
TO BUY COAL MINE
PROPOSITION Receives Setback
At Committee Hearing
Thursday

The council committee that has
under consideration the purchase of
a coal mine TO supply the neeGs of
the city departments Is going slow.
After a meeting Thursday morning.
in which the proposal for the city
TO engage In the coal mining bust
ness received several set.backs. n
was decided To hold another session
nj an early date. when the aldermen
will hear from the corporation coun
sci as TO the legality of the proceed
ure. and consult With Alexander
Dow concerning. the adyiSsbility OF
going ahead with Tie purchase
Aid. George W Ross. OF the
Eighth ward. a member OF the may
or's special committee. OF which Aid
&. w Burton Is the chairman. IN
openly against the purchase. and so
Informed the committee members.
Il believe that the city buying a
coal miae az the present time II al.
together previous. said Aid. RpsS
1T is only a question OF a short
time. n0 more Than year and n
half. when water power, and lots OF
Il. will solve all our coal problems.
Saginaw. Bay CITY and FLINT now are
using water power for their city de
The Detroit times., 1917-02-02
ASKS UNIONS TO
MAKE PROTEST

The deportation of Belgiaus by ,he
tcrmans was IRE ihiect % 'slk
b, Airs Henry Copiey Green. q
Mas. achg.etts woman. before ne
u,1roit Federation ol LABOR Wednes-
ras nish,
Thorols aroused ty Yrs. Grcene's
i4ik and bv q description of 3elgian
ttIoffsucns by Madame Leoa Du,
ttifz. a Eelgl an woman who herself
a. driven from Louvaln hy the Ger
mans The delegation appointed a
committee 81 It's leaders 10 draft rvs
CluDions ~ protest 10 b. forwarded
ia The se,re,ar, % late with the
trcommcndauor iEat they DO com
a.unicatei 10 Tire asrring power
CHARLES "a. tourheed. II TIE rNpo-
grgaaical union VA, introduced the
r. olur.on sam Tchin. president Of
ftr Structural Iron Workers. and
delegate z ewes. o. the street Car
Mer. are The members VI Tho com
mf'c
Nr- Greene. Madame uupri. z. and
~ Richard G.. CABOT % Boston. are
,gasias 70 middle VEST % arouse a
genera protest thst Prcsid en, vii
tcu may take action Mrs. Green
asked tae 6eleSairv 70 write 20
Tr-. ident Wilson and have their
trends wrifc