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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13
HISTORIC HARRISBURG

This city was a center for trai
ing men with rifles in the war
1912.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1s, 1915

The mdttock toiH make deeper
hole in the ground than Eghtning.-
HORACE MANN.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13

E.J. STACKPoLE,P Prss't s. Editor-in-C c hisf
+. r. OYSTER, Business MondEer.
GUS NJ. STEINMETz, Managing Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13

We are beginning to revise on,
opinion of the Weather Man.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13
MORE THAN HIS BIT

TD OLSON seventy-one years old
and too busy serving his coun-
try to celebrate the day!
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-13

A union of stenographers and
bookkeepers is planned at Charles!
ton, S. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
That Practical Sports Silk Suit
4 Daily Fashion Talk BY Florence Rose

QUITS like the one illustrated today
~ are designated by the makers as
Sports Suits" but to my way Of think
ing It is not only good for those who
play. but Is an excellent model for the
woman who desires a practical suit for
the summertime and who never even
gets a minute to play
Certainly with suit like this and an
attractive blouse one could dress early
in the morning and feel quite content
with her apparel until almost dinner
time. 1t always seems to me that such
suit may be easily made suitable for
general wear and may just as easily be
confined to sports wear by the chang
ing Of three articles of apparel that
are worn with the suit
Take the suit as it is illustrated.
The hat is strictly of the sports type,
the regulation low-heei variety. But
can't you see just how this suit would
look If the blouse was Of georgette
crepe. with a frilly pleated jabot. a hat
OF straw Of georEette. plain but on the
i semdress type, shoes of the pomp
style or the low oxford with the Cuban
heel? BY these sleight-of-hand changes
as it We're the entire outfit takes on an
! appropriateness for general wear.
There are several features regarding
this model that make 1t a most interest
| ing one. 1t Is. in the first place. a
well-tailored suit. 1t is cool because it
10 of a sports silk which resembles
snantung. The jacket is the new length
and can be worn as is shown with the
fronts folded back, which is considered
quite correct at present. or may be but
toned at the neck II desired. The belt
cuffs and patch pockets are trimmed
with pearl buttons. The skirt is a plair
.wo-piece one. The original model wa,
in oyster white. but It is also made il
gray, pink, green. blue and yellow.
Copyright. 1918. by Florence Rose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
OUTDOOR LIFE TEMPTS GIRLS
AS WELL AS SOLDIER BOYS
Tantasng Letters From Camp Make 1913 Summer Lassies
Inuest in Tents and Haze Little Canton.
ment Al Their Own

articles which extend sleeping accommo-
dations come tents of all sizes and all
prices.
But no matter how or where they
sleep. all of these new campers have
10 eat. And not only the new campers.
but the old ones too, are investing in
the kitchen kit. This can truly be said
TO hold everything but the kitchen stove.
The containing vessel is a large-sized
pail. into which fit pans of all sizes
knives. forks, spoons and last, but not
least, coffee pot Another article of
camp furniture that is proving useful
is the thermos kit. This contains
thermos bottle which fits into metal
box, where there Is room enough for
good-sized meal. Fishermen. picnick-
ers and those who have to carry their
lunch in the workaday world are making
this popular as well as those who spend
days at time in the outdoors.
Over and above these things there are
the newest approved fishing rods, bait
baskets and the rest of the things that
lure body to camp. All In all. a
trip through the outdoor section of the
stores is a strong temptation these days.
1t has a way of making you run back
and ask the boss" when your vacation
starts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

TT Is always possible to blame a thing
i on the war And in this case the
blame goes where it belongs. Roughly
speaking. more than 100000 young
men of our America are either in camps
here or abroad. And they do write
the most tantalizing letters home.
What is a girl to do but buy little
tent and plan to have little canton
ment all her own somewhere in Penn
sylvania? And this is one way the
sporting goods and tent sections of the
department stores have of accounting
for an unusual press of business In their
realms at this time. Women have
heard so much about the splendors Of
outdoor life from their men that they
simply must try it, too.
For the girl who wants the most COM
pact little al-in-one place ever the
stores are showing tent that is really
nothing more than a bed, with a very
reliable top and floor to finish it off.
One crawls in. and the true camper
recognizes the possibility of sleeping at
the wrong end in order to have an oc-
casional peek at the stars. For girls
who prefer something more luxurious
and dressy in the way of tent" there
is the little portable house. This Is a
thing of JOY, with windows and a door
life in the woods to the full and at the
same time place Of fertilization aga inst
invasion OF mosquitoes and similar un-
avoidable visitors. Detween these two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Alice Kent and the Days Work
The Story of a Business Girl Who You'd Not Fail
III q DUSLTIGSS VHE " UO " VI
BY MARTHA keller
copprioht, 1918. By Public Ledger Company.

I'll he taller in year, and II ] have
diploma from high school can let down
my dresses and stand a better chance
Of some ones hiring me-
Then the only difficulty now. Mr.
Manley answered twinkle in his eye.
lis TO find family who want small -
he stressed the wor;. SianCing across
at me to see how | took Unwilling girl.
who 10 fond of children and handy with
housework, to live with them from now
till June. work for her board and go to
school As understand il. you've been
trying to find such place.
oh. yes indeed. rye gone, to ever SO
many folks. The Y. W. G. A. promised
to look out for me And | was going
to ask If could put up notice in the
library: only the day I went there the
library was closed for cleaning and the
sign said they wouldn't be open for a
week Meantime you kindly offered to
talk il over with Mrs. Manley."
And so I did" Mr.. Manley hastened
to assure me And she suggested that
I bring you home with me this evening
to supper"
oh" cried. so delighted that I
quite forgot to cultivate repose of man
ner"-an exercise which Aunt Jane for
ever urged on me-"won't that be fine ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Adventures
With aPurse
FOUND TODAY
FOUND TODAY
]. An aluminium nit for laundering
in the bathroom.

]. An aluminium nit for laundering
in the bathroom.
?. One of those new round-neck col
IarIess biouses in pink and
white wolfe.
3. An exquisite cretonne picture
frame.
THE woman who loves silk underwear
L and fluffy bouses will never allow
them to go to the wash. 1t Is on!
natural that she will want to wash
them out herself. An ingenious nina
has thought of help for her who
does her laundry work in the bathroom
washstand. in the form Of an ALUMINIUM
nit. It is ridged like washboard ana
is lust large enough to fit over the left
hand. leaving the right hand 10 scru
diligently away at the offending d'rt'
The price is only fifty cents.
While it is uudeniably true that Vhe
new waists with the round necks anu
no collars are rather difficult TOT the
average woman to wear. it Is JUST as
true that II they are becoming they
are most unusually attractive. one OF
the shops is displaying a blouse of white
yoile with a corded stripe of pink. The
round plain neck is finished with
three-inch band of white organdie, with
a row of tiny pearl buttons in front ana
over each shoulder. The price is s2.99'
Personally. | love pretty cretonne.
never can resist bit of gay cretonne
for a table cover or bureau scarf or
pillow cover If | can possibly ma
place for it. If you like it, too. know
YOU will want to hear about some PIC
ture frames OF cretonne being displayed
in one of the shops. In size they are
probabIy five inches long and eight
inches high. They are covered entireiE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Girl Scorrs Civilian

Dear cyntbis--I note that you only In
vte girls to write to you. and yet some men
have ventured in. May I have little
corner TO tell my tale of woe? am twenty
fye years Of age and when war was de;
me on account OF defective vision. Later
was drafted and again refused when I went
for examination | have tried several times
been refused. Now, I can't go around .ex-
pis lining this all the time to strangers when
| first meet them.
And this is q sample of what has hap
| was introduced to nice girl e party
and we danced ,together once. She talked
soldiers all the time. When I said good
night TO her l said I hoped She would let
tual frlendj. and she stiffened up and said
she only had men in uniform rail- on her.
DO YOU not think this II most unkind
and unfair stand for girl to take? The
other happening was on the same order
DISCOURAGED.
Certainly you and your problem are
welcome to the column. Your case is
not uncommon, ] believe. Some of our
young women have gone so hard into
patriotism of a kind and war work. too.
they have no time for those who are not
do not consider the unfairness Of their
attitude, for it is unfair and unkind
There is one thing to help you. however.
II girl can be so quick to judge you
because you are not in uniform she Is
probably not the person you would want
to have for a friend in any case.
So put these two out of your mind Is
my advice Perhaps you will he able
to get Government position which VIII
not require perfect vision. ] honor YOU
for your efforts and so should others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Young Man Wants Puppy for Pal

10 the Edtor OF woman s rage
Dear Mad8m-Is there some one who
wants TO give away Young dog or a puppy
"a maleb where II would have the best OF a
home? | know young man who has lost
his left arm and has to take watchman' .
job on lonely island where such a dog
would be great deal of company and
pleasure. He would prefer large breed OF
dog. He is trying to find dog he can bring
Up for company He is very fond of anims Is.
He asked me II 7 couldn't get him pet, as
I had such great success getting a kitten
through the column. am more than pleased
with the two little Persian kits. They are
da Rings and thank you so much for sending
Mrs, +. address. l went for the two kit
tens. | hope you can get the dog throus h
your columns too. Thanking you
MRS. H. q. g.
Surely there is a good strong PUPPY
dog somewheSe in or around our city
that would like TO go and be the best pa
of the young man who must spend hi,
time as watchman on a lonely island
Any letter Offering such dog will b,
speeded to you, Mrs. II. q. g. We ar.
| glad the little Persian kits have found ;
loving mistress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
IL

NLI
AIR. MANLEY was busy with Gus
AVA toner when I arrived at the Corner
Bookstore Tuesday afternoon. as stood
by the counter waiting until he suCuI
he at liberty: however, he soon hot!ceu
was there and broke on III n,, the uinuse ~
Of his conversation with the customer 10
hid me make myself at home. AIDING as
An afterthought that might ike 10 lahe
4 look at some new books that had just
been unpacked. After grest"s az
and letters of one of my favorite authors
when. hearing some one speak my name
looked up to see Mr.. NAME! Only -
few steps distant, READY tor you nov;
to his office.
But we were no sooner seated thah
somebody came in with special delivery
letter which required immediate attem
tion and then Mr.. Manley was "anteu ",a
time before he could talk to me. but
when he began It was so suddenly II
made me start: You look better tnah
you did last saturday. J. guess you ,,ii tolI
lowed my advice and, got your idHsS i"''
of fresh air.
much the fresh air that helped as what
you said. About school, you know
At this he threw back his head ana
laughed. "That's not the kind Of tag
hear at home. our youngsters would
rather be whipped any day than go 10
school"
II flashed over me that Mr., Manley
had a false idea of me. so ! promptly
set him right. ''Oh. I don't like study
Z {ng IL that's what you mean / ike
to read when I can pick out the books
's and don't have to give synopsis at ths
end. But I hate arthmetic-and phys
ics-and learning dates In history:
And yet want to go to school! per
sisted MIR. Manley.
well 1t appears that unless | gradu
ate from somewhere" l gave deer
stgh. II can't ever get a job. At the
Wv. C. A. they keep telling me that
must be better educated II | expect a
position that pays much And my teacher
In Letbury said that If l went to high
school here one year. she knew | could
graduate"
THAT would be finishing pretty
+ young" commented Mr.. Manley. You
talk sensibly enough. but you look like
q mere child"
Its only because I haven't got my
E growth' | asserted with some warmth.
"Ill be sixteen at the end of January.
-'Even so'' the man replied. Many
OF our boys and girls are much older
when they graduate. I'm on the school
board and l know
M "You see, it makes 1t worse" said !,
ITO be small besides being ignorant. But
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Some Sleuth Work

70 the Editor Of Womdu's Page:
+ Dear Madam-Msy come to your column
for help2 ! wish to learn the name and
ADDRESS of the lady who stood on Arch and
broad streets SATURDAY.. April 20 at the
Liberty Bond parade. she wore dark hat,
little pulled over her face, had wide rib
bon band of same. with a big bow in front
had = sore or something the matter with
her little finger on left hand VIII you please
0rk the column readers II they know her
And n they won't write 10 me as think
that through her I may hnd' a relative
have not seen for years.
e Z am a stranger here and get very lonely.
and wish to see some one I used to know
Mrs C. G.
Mrs. c.. G's address is held here. II
any reader happened TO see. the lady
.heing sought for we will he pleased to
Iofward IT. I am sorrSs you are lonely.
Ms. GfG How about going to one
NJ the Red Cross workrooms? / am
SSs,s there who will be friendly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

To the Editor Of WomuR's Page:
Dear Ma nn-rhls seems Ike faAln

To the Editor Of WomuR'S Page:
Dear Madam-This seems like taking sd-
vantage of a generous and patient ma,
ture, but my intentions are of the best.
want to ask YOU 10 please let me have the
addresses of the syndicates which you sent
"A Wouid-Be Writer" "A. b. A." and "A
Reader"
T. too. aspire to write. The one great
drawback Is how aud where to begin. Who
knows but that you my fairy godmOther
and with a magic wand la syndicate ad-
dresses you might open the door of the
journalistic realm to me- From my earliest
schoodays writing has been my one great
aim, and | am sure II is the one thing
can and will do, notwithsta nding the d.sap-
pointments and heartsches in the guise OF
pink rejection slips and how wonderfully
you write. but we can't accept your work
letters.
| once heard that a hostage stamp was
an excellent example of fixed purpose,
and when IL comes to sticking to my am
bition I yeritahle postage stamp.
Will you please lend your help in
sticking? Gratefully yours.
AMBITIOUS.
Three cheers for you, Ambitious. 4"
Your letter is of such general interest
that it is TO be answered in the leading
article at the top Of the Woman's Page
some night this week. In the meantime
! the syndicate addresses will be mailed to
| you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
The Angel

Way orer there in France some
1chere,
Someichere beneath Gods sky,
While bullets pour and cdnnons
And glorious banners I'M.
Our brdre boys fight there day
and night
And for their country die.
And orer there In France some.
1chere
Where lies the road to fame,
To 9lorY, in,n ortaHty,
One day an angel came,
with soft cords on her smiling lips,
And Kindness 1cds her name.
And ,chen our irounded soldiers felt
That angels gentle touch
Their hearts trere fllcd acith graft
tude,
Their happiness ,cas such
I'hey kissed the rery ground she
ffOd
And ,cept ,oith joy aud prayed to
God.
And asked. Are you an angel from
Another unfperse"
Then icith a sigh she made reply,
NO, I'm Red Cross nurse" >
Jorge Godoy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Wants Secretariai Course

70 nc EdItOr OF N0"uH FuDt'
Dear Madam am considering giving up
Reaching and taking secretarial course,
but the best place to obtain the knowledge
Il q question with me. So | am appealing
10 you for help. Do you think II good
move and will you please suggest a good
school?
Am putting in stamp in case YOU do not
want to publish names. J.. VI. D.
Undoubtedly at this time there are
hetter opportunities for women in the
business world than in the field of teach
ing, and a good woman secretary is
surely a person of Importance in the
business world. There are no limits TO
the heights to which an earnest woman
equipped with common sense and a GER
tain amount of brains can scale in busi-
ness now. You can judge for yourself
whether your move would be good
one What do you say? I am sending
you the names OF schools particularly
noted for secretarial courses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Charlie Has Another Friend

Dear Cynthia have been reading your
columns daily. / have just read Charlie $
letter. which interested me. l think II
Charlie intends TO marry a girl and at the
same time save money and enjoy simple
pleasures he must not grow impatient. as I
am sure he will meet the right little girl,
though one Is not easily found.
II he meets her and finds she enjoys the
plea sures he shows her let him get her ia
understand his meaning and plans. and II
she cares enough for him she will gladly
help Charlie In his efforts TO save money
for their mutual advantage and she will not
think Of calling him n cheap skate:
mobile chan lust because ihey can bav. bet
ter. or what they think are better. times
are hardly ever satisfied when II comes Ia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Soldier Has No Relatives

Dear Cynthia-In addressing this letter to
you l desire TO beg a small favor of you
umn. I am young fellow of twenty years
and have no relations at all and what few
| want to ask you IL YOU could find re-
spectacle person to correspond with me oc.
casionally? II makes man feel kind OF
lonesome when he sees the rest Of the boys
getting letters and packages and yet there
are none for him. In return | will always
answer the letters. both here and ''nver
there where expect to be shortly. A. c.
| appreciate your loneliness. soldier
man, and happen to know a very nice
and respectable person and have turned
your letter over to him. So you will not
be without letters after this.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Creamed Onions and Tons

Select small onions no larger than
your finger in size. Cut off the uneven
ends Of the tops, leaving about three
inches of the green part above the
onion. Boil until tender in salted water
and serve with simple white sauce on
toast as asparagus Is served.
The tops are very good served alone.
cut into pieces. boiled until tender and
served with white sauce.
Young beets may be cooked with their
tops and Stems and all served together
also. Serve buttered or with vinegar
as preferred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters aud questions submitted to
this department must be tCriften on ons
side OF the paper oniy aud sDned ,cith
The name Of the rriter. Special queries
like those 0iUeH belotU are invited. It
is understood that the editor does not
necessarily iHdorSe the sentiment err
pressed. All comm unicdtions for this
department should be addressed as tol-
lotcs: THE WOMAN'S ENCHANGE.
EreHiN0 Public Ledger, Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
pcase.JeNcM cMe.
What toDo -
BY CYNTHI4

marrying and IL they do marry they are
not apt to be happy. .
n they go with the automobile chap te~
may not be that they like him better. only, Z
for the automobile. as | know OF such cases 4
In my own home town. ~
SO II Charlie meets the girl and comess
to an understanding he will readily know
with what plea sures the girl will be satisfied
and then there will be opportunities for 4
him 10 be called q cheap skate. 50
Somebody else give their opinion or let
the editor give hers. BROWN EYES.
Several have given their opinions and
the editor is sure Charlie Will be de-
lighted to hear there are so many. sen.
sibe girls. b.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
Use All Kinds Of Vegetables

Use all vegetables. whatever you grow
in your own garden or what you can
buy in the market. Vegetables should
be plentiful this summer for all over the
people have made war gardens.
You can't afford to miss using vegeta-
bleS: they mean Nigor and health for
you. Use what you can while they are
fresh and at their best, and II you have
more than you can Use now can, dry or
preserve them in other ways for winter
n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

See Good Doctor

To the Editor Of Womon's Page:
Dear Madsm-Would YOU kindly let me
know about this? What are the symptoms
OF bronchial pneumonia and how many days
does II take to come 10 its worst stage. and
does one get well after the worst 10 over I?
WORRIED SISTER.
would see doctor Immediately
about the person in whose behalf you are
inquirinR II is dangerous to take the
word OF any one but reputable physi-
elan in a case like this. In this column
am sorry not to be able TO take the re-
sponsibility Of answetinG questions OF
: medical nature, t. 80,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
No Longer Discouraged

2 the Edfor oJ Wonldh 3 Pdoe'
& Deer Aiadam--I wish TO thank YOU for
61r1Ssr kind help in helping my little boy,
k~xe written personal letters to the kind
<sGops who heiped me and so ara writing
q you loo to thank YOU.
"a One Of the Red Cross workers was here
~ - me and told me they would help me
~ they could Everything has been done
@k.t could possibly be done to hurry my al
Is7ment's > arrival but so far IL has not made
k7tif Il have hopes Of ii coming soon and
- ESr< koDes Of all our troubles ending soon.
I'D Scih my own and the dear old L. $.
lE{t went to see Mrs. e, and took her the
kt<<r, rlofhss How that little woman keeps
4 ksr couraga is more than 7 can see
- lDsrine she Is not thirty-5ne years old
n <~6 has efchf rhildren I am only
~ s1d have had two: hut my woes seem
-<r<h iafo uofh,n~ wfen l think of her.
iS6 SSSQSR tniscouRAuEp.
161k1e lStter sounds all cheered
- h2n1nE the aliotments come
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21
TODAY'S INQUIRIES
.

i. W NO WHN ETZHUttH
g. What Is q "culotte":
3. Describe the game Of 'land fishing
4. what makes nm excellent and unusual
brush for walls!
4. How can onion Juice be extracted without
making the eyes smart:
q II bubbles show on goods that have been
canned forty-eight hours. what should
be done with them:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-21

with cretonne of exquisite designs and
colorings. and have an oval space for
photograph. one of these frames would
give your dresser such a bright sum-
merry look.