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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
FOR SOLDIERS-OTEzER NEWS TO INTEREST w

faucet and not to use the water that has
run into the basin If bathtub or wash
howl at a hutnl is 10 be used it should
first be well EcIldcd. scrubbed and
wiped, even If YOU must carry your own
small scrub brush and securing powder
or course. no ono of intelligence would
think Of using a public comb. hair brush,
towel. drinking cup or powder puff
COSNEN IENCES--Soap ana wash
cloth in waterproof bag and a water
proof bag for each tooth brush are dcsr-
able. 4 small bottle of specially prepared
cleansing solution for face and hands ls
hardy, sine" hot water is not always oh
tainahl". For babies, have a supply Of
Suft paper diapers \ few soda mint tab
let's will prevent or overcome nausea. In
hot weather. a bottle filed with one-thlrd
grain Hl"uhol and tWU.thrds boiled water,
for flushed ANA prrsuiring faces and
hands and for cleansing any bruises ur
scratches helps \ housewife" with
few pins and threaded n,rdlrs, small
SCiSFors aud pnrkotknif" viii ho useful.
And then small pirtur" ho"l. e., /
luI"id d"I'. som" pencils and tablet ua-
pei "r a h"N If dumnurs t" while away
IL" time
fForru'r for ,',0usfu4 ,o'u'fuu ,.r ,rrr--
nation r.rHrlw- HuN ""me ~, ftru.i 5, lrt
hr sent 90 r,''I'f of I s.If.utl IT,, $50. d
I sitnr,1 ,uNr|utr }
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
BACK-TO-TTIE-QUHT
MOVEMENT IS ON FOOT
3rgent Need for Bed Covering for the Wounded in
France Has Recalled the OLdFashoned Patch
4 tUork and Quilting Is In again

fI}l7E old-fashioned quilting bee is
With us again. To her who has a
h&rkering for patches-the reds, the
41ues. the dull golds that pile up like
lbits Of history in a woman's life-the
news will be particularly welcome. 1t
y q grateful word too to fingers that
have meyer learned to knit.
For the auilting-bee has been called
hack for the sake of the boys. Word
comes from the American Fund for
Hrench Wounded that bed clothing
~ the wounded soldiers is, very
tadly needed in France and that the
fenaipe oid.fashioned patchwork quilt
~ particularly welcome.
& lk1 AKING patch work quilts has al
AL ways been quantity fascinating
work. Now is the patriotic moment
Tor women to return to 1t. There
couldn't be a better reason for us to
rensack our minds and our clothes
closets for scraps than that soldier
{ boy over there, who has enough to
pear without running shy of bed
clothing
The dark wooden scraps are prime
{ayorites for the wartime patch work
quit The pieces are cut into squares.
Inen they are buttonh0lcd with
bright-colored yarn, and finally cro-
rheted together. The crochet warn
matches the buttonhole yarn in color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
SATURDAYS ANSWERS

|. Three appropriate gifts for the girl
graduate are war-Sa wings stamp, "A
silver picture frame or u book
,. Three Suitable gifts for the hoy grad
unte are war-sHNinES stamp, "a foun-
tain n"n or II pocket knife.
J. MassaEing the hands each night with a
little olive oil will make them pIumper.
!. RonstIng II fowl on its side i, the best
way to retain all the juices.
>. little mahogany knitting stand, with
arms on which yarn can he wound, is
practical novelty for the knittPr.
G. White Organdie Is simple. dainty ma
terinl for the graduation frOCk. The
skirt can be made with clusters Of
tiny tuck and little friIl of thP
nrEandie finishing off each cluster
The walls can be trimmed with ainty
lace and made in surplice effect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

To the Editor Of Wou,du'S Page:
Dear Madam am a high school girl. At
present in our English department are
".inr debates. on" proposition IL.
Should women join the land army
put on the negative side. Could you
outline to me some Of the reasons which
the farmers have for not wanting girls as
farmers? F. G.
I always feel little dubious when
schoolgirls ask me TO help their side
I cannot help wondering If the other
side and our friend teacher didn't mean
us to do all the digging for information
ourselves. Let's make an agreement
f. G, If you send me a little letter tell
ing me the other side doesn't mind II
the Womans Page editor helps your
side | will speed back any reasons
have ever heard the farmers advance for
not wanting women on their farms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
To the Editor Of Womuu's Page:


Dear Madam-Wil you please publish in
your column the following:
~ What Is TIE cause Of bad breath?
ta) My teeth are in fairly good condition.
am wondering II IL is possible in any way
to come from them, although, as / have
said. they are good, How can such breath
(3l Could YOU possibly tell me what date
the first day OF Passover fell on in the year
1887
Thanking you in advances for any advice
A CONSTANT RSADER.
(i) Bad breath is caused by various
conditions-upset stomach, a system
that is out of, order or neglected teeth,
II Just depends on how fairly good a
condition your teeth are in whether the
bad breath comes from these.
(2) If your general health is very
good that is, all of the important body
waste organs in good working order.
see nothing else for you 10 do but con,
suit doctor about this trouble. No real
medical advice can be given through
these columns
f8} Is the wear fges Inc lgst day Of
tho Passover fell on March e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

man bIIHtET hNHl' I'iIlr anu ntr lh"T
RRIDE-TO-BE.
Such party as YOU describe should
60 up the aisle in the following order:
The ush"rs lead. walking two by two.
They ar" followed by the four bridos-
maids. also walking I'm pairs The maid
of honor walks alone in the center Of
tn" aisle. and is followed hv the bride
and her father The bride has her right
arm slipped through her fathers left
arm.
The bridegroom and best man enter
the church from the side door UP hy the
ChanCcl or sanctuary with the clergy
man, and when the bride and her father
reach the altar railing the bridegroom
steps forward and the bride takes his
left arm as the father steps back In
the meantime the attendants have Sepst-
rated and are standing on either side
of the chanCel outside the railing The
bridegroom and bride take the lead now
and pass into the ChanCel and the bridal
party either follow or remain stationed
OutSide--a matter Of choice and room.
The maid of honor and the best man
always follow and stand on either side
of the bride and bridegroom, the maid of
honor to take the bouquet, remove the
glove and arrange the train when tine
bride turns to walk down the aisle. the
best man to hand the ring to the bride
groom at the proper time.
After the ceremony the bride and
bridegroom lead the way down the aisle
this time. the bride taking the BRIDE
groom's right arm. They walk down
| the aisle followed by the maid of honor,
the four bridesmaids and the four ushers
| in turn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
.TODAY'S INQUIRIES

II Name three women who are serving In
State legislatures.
a. who Il the Empress Eugene?
n what type Of giriIe Is most becoming to
the short woman?
4. N baIking bread from wheat substitutes.
: what will make II stay fresh for
N number Of days and prevent it from
~ erumbiing?
n How should brushes he dried. with the
brissfes up or down?
a. What makes the task of scaling n fish
F' II less dsa agreeahle?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
H0mom " i'll Eiuc

because most women are mothers
they will give to the greatest
mother Of all--tho War Chest. All
hearts are close to France, hut
woman's by its nature must he the
closest of all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters and questions submitted to
ms dcp1Ttmrnt must b. Writteu on Ons
side 81 the paper ouiy and SiguCd rDith
the name Of the Uritcr. SpcCtGI queries
Ike those Oireu bcioru arc irritcd Il
IS understood that the cditor does not
necessarily iudOrSc the sentiment Pr-
pressed. An mUuiCGtious Tor this
department Sh0Wld he dHdrcSVcd 1S fol-
lotCS: THE WOMtN'S ENCHNSGE.
LLCmim0 PmhLLc Lcincr. DhiLnhcLnLln Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
rslter The Woman Chauffeur

&I4 ~ dtfor Of WopidH's Page!
" Din Ma dam--Wouid you kindly advise
- <uof epenng paper 10 where they
nix 3ots on farms for the summer months;
IA4 n there are any schools where they
|b1<1 <f1irep TO become chauneurs9
fIots apply 10 the school mobilization
13zn|({tf. Room $40. Widener Building,
1t<nuf and Juniper streets, for work
I1H tE& f&Fme this summer.
b. Il i my AnoWledEe there are no regular
1oIS M Philadelphia where women
1r1 t1Ie1t 10 be ehauffeurs But there
1r 7aItmobiie place on North Broad
II del t:I4t has sign out stating that
1nstH may learn 10 be chanffeurs there.
e h }1at above Mount Vernon street.
'I1 nli1hf inquire there. The Spring
"a -II&f inatitute, Broad and Spring Gar
[1<1 t<r(tIS has courses which teach
I41& All about the inside workings
& 81 <1lbmobile. but they do not teach
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

This smart little faillc silk suit is
attractive in any of the summer.
time coIors. The little buttoned
waistCoat is of satin: otherwise
there is no fanciness, barring the
long revers. The charming little
hat is Of white straw, with large
blue velvet poppics
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
ADVENTURES WITH A PURSE

and which is held firm on either side Of
the front by a large button. The price
is only 50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

To fhC Ediior Of Woman 's Page:
Dear Madam--Win YOU tell me the proper
arrangoment for members Of tho bridal
party, on entering tn" church and on I.,y-
ing the church after tn" ceremony" The
party IN question will consist Of maid "
honor, -four bridesmaids. four ushDrs a best
man, hrideGroom. bride and her father
BRIDE -TO-l}E,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-29

THESE booklets were turned out from the
L Job Printing department of the Evening
Telegram, much care being given each, and
with large outlay of money. A special
photographer made the illustrations, and the
compiler was careful in his write-ups to state
conditions just as they are-which is good
enough
Send One to The Folks
Back Home
Price, Fifteen Cents
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

but little significance and neither
party can claim q victory. The gov
eminent of tho United States is deter
mined to see this war through to a
successful conclusion. 1t looked at one
time that a deadlock had been reach
cd ana that neither s:do would emerge
the victor.
NOW all is changed. Germany ana
her allies realize that tho decision
must BIO one way or the other and
that France and England must be alb
solutely defeated before tho United
States can become an effective force
or Berlin may hear tho booming Of
hostile guns and the Baltic Sea may
become tho grave yard Of the Ka;ser's
fleet. For this reason, that marvel
OF military strategy" COMMANDMENT
Chief Won Hindenburg and his chief
of Staff, General Ludendorf have de
cided to stake all upon the inyas OH
cf France and tho threatened invasion
or England whilo Gen. Mackeuscn
tries conclusions in Italy and Salonica
lf the men marshalcd for the fray
can hold out long enough serious re
suits will follow. The decision to bri
gade the American forces with the
armies OF France and England will
eliminate General Pershing as a com
handing figure in the great battle
n 10 IN fnlI 4
Of the Inability to send an army wor-
thy of tho name to participate in this
fatcful contest. Two or three months
VIII settle tho question ono way or
the other. If settled, it means that
Germany will be tho dominating pow
er in the affairs OF the world. If not
settled, it means That q slow stage of
throttling will eliminate tho Ger
man menace, with the resources of
the United States OF America pitted
against those of the Germanic Allies.
Tho world is weary OF war, but
proud as are the Anglo Saxons, they
will do n living death along with a
determination to suffer determination
rather than submit TO tho surrender
of those great principles which havo
been enunciated by tho Chief Execu-
tive Of this nation and which have DO
come tho basic platform Of all of the
other nations with whom We are In
alliance in this notwithstanding con
test.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
BApTISTS TO GET TOGETHER.

The warning factions Of tho Nat
ionul Baptist Convention have at
last agreed to come together, subject
though to the ratification by the two
respective organizations that they
represent. Tho white Southern Bapt
ist Convention seems to have been
the active and potential means for
accomplishing this result. President
r.. G.. Morris seems to have met the
warning elements more than half'
way and the sturdy Secretary r. II.
Boyd was forward in accepting tho
olive branch extended. The suit in
stituted at Nashville by the National
Baptist Convention in order to obtain
the restoration OF tho publishing house
to the Incorporated body is to DO dis
missed.
This Wholesale expenditure Of mon
cy, which hardly subserved but one
purpose, that Of feeling the lawyers
and the courts without getting very
far in either direction is to be stopp-
ed. Rev. Dr.. r. G.. Judkins Of New
| Jersey Is jubilant over the result Rev.
Dr.. w. II. Moses Of Philadelphia is
as far in the lead now in promoting
retcc as he has been in advocating
war as the most direct route to Sc
curing peace. We hope that both sid
cs will continue in their present at
tltude and that the union OF the two
contendng bodies will be consummat
ed at the earliest possible moment.
Unbridled passions always lead to
the sacrifice Of vital interests and
carry the possessors in the opposite
direction from the haven Of peace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
WHITE CONGREGATION BACKS
SEXTON.

A peculiar condition exists in the
Southland and at times 1t manifests
itse'f in Il way that gives encourage
ment to every colored man, woman aud
child in tho country. 1t seems that q
police officer unjustifiably dubbed and
beat up respected sexton Of @ white
church. When tho case was cnlled in
the Mayors Court these white folks
male and female came forward and
testified to tho aterling qualities of
the colored man. The result was that
the Police Officer was heavily fined,
while tho colored man WAS fined $3.50.
Tho other policemen paid their broth
OK Officers ilu0 aud Cnuh l,lreatcnd
to reSEn.
The Mayor who 10 ono Of tho finest
type Of tho southern gentleman and
unlike those Of tho compromising
kind has "kcpt the saddle" and de-
clined to compromise in any manner
accordance with his sworn obligation
and the principles OF eternal Justice.
With n church, male and female back
ing him, with the law on his side and
with tho better class OF colorcd peo
Pile unanimously supporting him, it
looks to us that the outlook for Mayor
Wooding and his associates Is especial
ly encouraging.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
State Grand Lodge Of Virginia. The Independent Order Of Good
Samaritans and What They Stand For IA

TO CARRY FORWARD 1'fiE WORK
OF TEMPBRANCE REFORM In such
manner that all may rccoiYs and
enjoy its healing influences. 70 Sc
euro sysapathy and relief for the
unfortunate and distressed families
Of those who pledge themselves to
abstain from all Intoxicating drinks.
TO elevate the living, to comfort tho
Widows and Fatherless in the hour of
their aGlict:ons, and bury the dead Of
our order, and generally In love to
spread tho principles OF true Charity
In the hearts of members, thereby
creating fountains OF Purity and
Truth from which shall flow peren-
NAL Streaaas OF comfort to the a9lict-
cd, and blessing to all.
OURS Is A SECRET ORDER. But
SO far froa being Questionable, We
olatn 1t o nerit. In whatever Iight
sSsoneats may choose to regard our
enterprise. We At least eRtertaia no
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

When the white Baptists offered the
black Bapt;sts u fifty thousand dollar
plum" for educational purpose the
dove of peace not only fluttcrcd in
the room of the Commission, but act
ually was able to alight upon tho fore
heads Of all parties to the contention.
Money does great deal Of harm
sometimes, and at other tines. it does
Il great deal Of good.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
DONORA NOTES.

Mr.. William Payne, of Monessen
"a was q Donora caller Monday,
April /.
Miss Sadie Phillips and Mrs. Char
lotto Beverly were in Pittsburgh,
Friday.
Major G. p. Beal was a caller in
Pittsburgh, Monday on business.
Miss Annabell Peas spent Easter
Sunday In Donora.
Mr.. David l.. Reynolds is on the
sick list.
Mrs. G. p. Beal and CHI ldren WIS.,
tied i'll Monessen Saturday.
The Ladies' Aid OF Quinn A. NJ. e.
Church gave chicken and waffle
supper Thursday, March Is. They
realized S69.6O.
Mrs. Roxanna Law Is SEX at Nc
Keesnort Hospital. Her friends wish
her q speedy recovery.
Miss Laura Witcher and Mr. Floyd
Wright were united in marriage last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Swanson
lost their little son by death last
week. Funeral services wore held
from their home.
The Modern Priscilla Art Club VII
meot at the home Mrs. l.. Law,
Thursday. April 4. s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Some people read and pay for a col
orcd journal. They do so rs a matter
OF race pride. Some others borrow the
paper and avoid paying for it. They
do 1t rs matter OF false economy.
which enables them to profit at some
body clse's expense. They sacrifice
their OWN self respect however and
that Of their friends and are poorer
in the end as result Of practice.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
GREATEST DISCOVERY-Mme.


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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

some colorcd folks are noted for
Big feet. Some white folks are noted
for the same thing. They are sending
the same sizes Of shoes to the white
North that they are sending to the
black South.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
THE WORLD WAR;"

1t Is difficult to determine the poll
teal trend Of the country now from
the election returns as being announc-
cd. 1t is regarded as an act Of dlsloya'
ty not to support the present
administration and politics play but
little part in tho equation The elect
ion OF Republican or a Democrat has
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

If the American troops are to be
brigaded with French troops, then
the colored troops will receive all Of
the honors to which they are entitled
and some of them may reach the
rank Of brgadier generals.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Persons who do right and live
right have no need to wor-
ny about Heaven. They will be
sure to get there. or course they look
out for resting place in good Gem
otery for the Bible makes no promis
es about that.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Eating late at night and roaming
the streets before and after midnight
and trying TO work during tho day
are all right.-for the physicians and
the undertakers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Some people should sleep more and
some other people should sleep less.
1t is we'll to remember that night Is
the proper time to sleep.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Colored preachers are steadily IN
creasing. Most Of the people want to
find the way to heaven although some
Of them seem to think that the
straight and narrow path leads at
times through movie picture thea
ire.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Tho stuff now being sold in this
State undor tho name of whiskey is
n disgrace to civilization and tends
to Increase tho attendance in the in
Sane asylums.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

"Bottled in bond" formerly meant
something. Now it is intended to do
ceiyc. A person who DRINKS it is liable
ITO fight his own grandmother"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06
Printer Wanted.

A permanent position for a reliable
printer. Young man preferred. Must
BIO good on commercial work and
know something Of cylinder press
work.
Address Forum Publishing Co. :.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

r. the Allies cannot succeed under
centralized leadership, we are all
prcordnined to failure. In this do
inland, President Woodrow WILSON.
was right.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

The war has done much towards
the elimination Of the color line both
North and South. Khaki uniform on
q black man looks about the same as
khaki uniform on white one.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

This is no time to talk peace. 1t is
the time to prepare for war. 1t Is es--
timated that we nave one hundred
thousand troops i'll France. when we
should have ono million men there.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Children, who roam tho streets at
night are losing their regulations al
though they may DO guilty of no
wrong. doing. Home Is the best place
for children after dark.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

The rule Of reason and common
sense Is being now invoked in this
commonwealth and seems to DO put
into action.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Colored folks who are disposed to
60 North can we'll afford . to stay
South after reading tho happening In
Danville, Va, recently. We will ulti.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

misgiYlhgs as to its tendency. The
Constitution and Bylaws OF our Or
der are in the roach of all who wish
to examine them. There are also
solemn admonitions inculcated in the
Lodge room that do not roach the ear
or any except those who are account
cd worthy Of nFenlbership.
OUR MOTTO IS LOVI1. PURITY
AND TRUTH and upon these three
pillars rest the structure OF cur In
stitution. We believe our Oraop Id
conducive to tho welfare of both
sexes and II Is tho enioinod duty OF
oil to watch over one another In
sickness and In health and to re-.
monssFate with those who wander
from the paths Of reeeitudo and
sobrfety. We hopo you Will decide
to consS WITH us In this onward
march asnd we will do ySu. goad!.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

You should not cat much these days.
1t is we'll to got used to tho hunger
that is yet to come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Col. Theodore Roosevelt is again Oh
the firing line, looking ut the people
from speaking platform.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

We believe In sending the loafers
to tho front first and tho workers to
the same place afterwards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06

Mately get all of the rights and priv
ilegcs South that are alleged to be ac
corded us in the North.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-06


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