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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
HINTS FOR BEGINNERS
DRYING VEGETABLES
If You Are a Novice at This,
Handle Small Quantities
at First
Ry ELLEN I. KELLEY

scSia R1rse'S %s,oI DfDs Wnr G,rss Of cd nHnsssold
washington. u. c.
II you are n novice in drying vegeta-
pies and fruits, begin with a small guam
NY OF some one product. Have 1t very
,fesh. and prepare according to direc-
mons. As a general rule, products to be
dfled are cut into slices or shreds with
the skin removed. Sharp knives. a good
ooarh and a vegetable and fruit slicer
are needed implements.
In using artificial heat be careful TO
start at a comparatively low temperature
and gradually increase the temperature
One hundred and ten degrees Fahren-
heit as a minimum to $50 degrees
fahrenheIt rs a ma ximum is a practical
general rule. oven thermometers are al
most indispensable for reliable work.
me actual time for drying cannot be
gwen IT varies with atmospheric condi-
Mons apparatus, and judgment exercised
ny person In charge. A little experience
VIII make 1t easy to determine when
products are sufficiently dried. Fruits
should be rather leathery and pliable.
but no moisture should come to the sur
face when pressed. Vegetables should
appear slightly more dry. but should not
snap or crackle. Berries are dry enough
If they stick to the hand. but do not
crush when squeezed. II dried too
hard. fruits INT vegetables will not re-
sumo their natural shape when cooked.
The commission will be glad to answer
any questions written on one side of the
paper and sent In a self-addressed
stamped envelope. Send to the editor Of
the Woman'S Page for the free canning
and drying manual issued by the Ma
tional Wal Garden Commission. lnclose
two-cent stamp for postage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
TomOrrOa's Complete NOreiette-
"GEORGE DTD IT."
To Make Fruit feathers

Concentrate fruit juices by boiling
them over direct heat, then by drying
them in the top OF a doubl boiler or on
platters or enamel par set in a mod
crate oven. The juice is sufficiently con-
centrated when on cooling IT. makes a
Nry the leather in thin sheets and roll
me sheets like Jelly rolls. then cut
them across. or dry them into a sheet
three-ouarteTs Of an inch thick. and cut
that in cubes. In either of these forms
the leather makes a tempting CONNECTION.
Store in alright containers or in a
dry place.
Leathers are also mad from un,
sweetened or slightly sweetened fruit
pulp. Peach leather is unsweetened peach
marmalade dried in the oven, sprinkle6
with sugar, rolled and cut. Strawberry
leather is made by crushing sweet, RIPE
st ra wberries, and drying them without
cooking, in the oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Ros'

Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Rose
Finding just the long coat that fits
your requirements is not always the
easiest thing to do. especially when one
may be a little in the dark as TO just the
latest styles, and a bit restricted in the
amount of money which may be ex-
pended.
For many years I have preached the
doctrine Of sensible buying. which really
means that women should give more
thought to their wearing apparel. Agar
and again |. have been told that all the
women do Is to talk about clothes. l
will have to admit that the majority or
women do considerable talking about
clothes. But talking about clothes Is an
absolute waste of time. unless one mas
the opportunity of. talking with an ex-
pert. It IL study and good hard think
ing that works out the clothes problem
for every woman. When women learn
70 so Mt the question of clothes as a man
tackles his business affairs. they are
going to be amazed Pt the results.
The best dressed woman I know
there are a goodly number and not all
of them have unlimited means, either
never ak of clothes. But that they
give thought to their clothes IL NOR"
thar evident in their appearance and !
haven't a CUB that the thought has
saved them many a dollar.
The long coat really requires. more
thought than any other part of a wom-
ans costume. 1t Is not that 1t Is the
most important part Of a wardrobe, but
because It must necessarily be worn
vita a variety of dresses and must at all
times be in harmony with the frock.
Therefore. 1t is wise to select neutral
colorings and a material that will give
p.ryica The cnaf illn1frafa1 fO1a v
seemed to me to possess the essential
qualities. The material Is %velours. the
color taupe. The lines of the coat are
very good and the shawl collar is an eX-
cellent style for the coming season.
The toQue Is made of satin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
HINGS THAT HAPPEN IN THE RAILROAD ST
aSOME TEARS THAT WERE SHED
BYA SOLDIER UNASHAMED
There We're Rockies and Many Others on the Dusty Train
Watching the Young officer Say Good.by to His Girl,
bur Hearts Are Real These DAYS

CHE was his girl. You will under
~ stand. You will know why we
on the dirty. dusty train, set our jaws
lest our eyes hetray us because the
thing happened In a flash, and, oh,
how II hurt the heart.
You will understand why the two
rockies on the other Side Of the train
did not even smile; why the man in
the rough clothes turned and looked
out the window.
She was his girl, and the conductor
had called "all aboard!' He had
leaned over to kiss her good-by; big.
young and splendid in his officers uni
form. Yes, trains are shrines those
days. When he stood erect as only a
soldier stands. two tears rolled slowly
down his cheeks. There are men who
hide their tears. The boy we were
watching raised his hand mechanic.
ally md brushed them quietly, openlv
away. There was a smile. Only those
who have watched these things know
the thoughts it spoke. Then he was
gone.
no. THEY think they cnn beat onr
II boys? 1t takes bravery to brush
away tears when Won arc an officer
and there are young recruits sitting
across the aisle from yoVr "iri. This
was only an incident woven into tn"
high human drama that is being staged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
A Bow Writes to Jim

Dear Cynthia-Ginnctns over your column.
] CHANGED to see 'Jim's' appeal for friends
I think can help him II | can get in
touch with him. We have a social club at
the church which ] attend. known as the
St. Johns Club and, take care OF an!te
4 number of young fellows such as be that
have come to this and our sister city to
work. II IL not a general rule with us. this
picking M of strangers. but we have found
Il has helped those we have taken In to keen
in the GONNA ~, which was good for them
and which did them no harm. We have 4
pool table. billiards and ball games. cards
and onca u month we give n dance or n so
caaI gathering Of some kind. Then he can
meet the young ladies Of the church, and:
believe me. we have some. nice ones, al! OF
which will he glad 10 maxi MIN forget he
IL a stranger. SO II YOU Will have this
young man communicate with m" VIII
gladly try TO help. Inclosed YOU Will ind an
Envelope. se'f-addressad,, which you can for
ward Ia him. I also iDrlosP the postage for
forwarding. 4 YOUNG A IN CAMDEN.
Unfortunately, we did not file Jim's
address. as we did not anticipate a
happy emergency such as this. II. how
ever, Jim" is reading our corner tonight
and wilt send in the address we shall he
happy to put him in touch with you. You
are very kind to take an interest and the
club sounds splendid. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
THE WOMANyS EXCHANGE
YESTERDAYS

l. When one pound Of sugar Is called for In
a recipe for preserving u l. satisTactor,
to substitute two-third- corn syrup and
One-third sugar. .-.
=. Pulp OF APPLES from which the iniceS HI I'VE
been extracted for king can he
made into u tasty spread BY combining
with one eupful Of corn syrup to n
quart OF the pulp. Cook until bright
and pack hot and seal at once.
3. Lemons can be kent from drcaying. BY
keeping In a jar Of cold water which
Is renewed every twenty-f0ur hours.
Packed In clean. dry salt. they will
keep for months.
I. An umbrella such as l. used by trades
men on their wagons makes n delightful
PLAY house for children. The handle
Is sunk In the ground and tapes from
the ribs fnsten II securely In tent
fashion to the ground.
8. When Iam has become hard and sugary
put 1t In the oven and II will become
quite ''itself' again.
q. Slowly beating a curdled custard into q
raw egg beaten will smooth it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

every hour IN our big. smoky railroad
stations these vivid days. But 1t Is
indicative. The man who was not
ashamed because he was real when
he said good-by to his girl has strip
ped aside every false and hampering
side that ever fenced in his real SELF.
That's the way he's going 20 fight.
There was q time when he was
ashamed to talk about ideals. living
for them. much less diving for them.
There was a time when kissing ones
girl on the train. much loss CRYING
about II was maudlin and cheap. Now.
but we need not sav-men are laying
down their lives over there for the
great intangible. and they are carry
ing in their hearts a kiss.
TT YOU want to lay your finger on
i the pulse Of our nation cs to the
railroad station. The drabnesS Of it
is ltgh'od with the glory Of Young
America. Are these nur Bills and our
Sans hut lately arranging dance pro-
grants. who TOOL; into the eyes of their
mothers and their sweethearts and
are not ashamed Of homclv things"
Are these our Maheis and our Sues?
Nos. il = good 70" thoe" who lost faith
IN the goodness Of the world TO those
who have NemOaued the modern youth
10 so down to the depot" and know
that the good Old days ar" still here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
All Right to Send Picture

-- Dear Cynthia-A member OF the nesoCia-
tton | belong to has been In France for some
time. He has written to the association 20
write TO him. ! then wrote him a letter. Did
/ do right? | received from him r couple OF
letters In which he asks for my picture: Do
you think ought to send him one? " so,
Is. there anything written on me hh"k
thereof? Kindly suggest such wording. as l
was quite intimate with him before ne vas
called. IN l"''bl.
Since you were quit" intimate with
him before he was called, ! can see no
harm in sending the picture II might
serve TO tighten some of the hours over
there. An inscription IL not necessary,
but IL would be nice to put on the back
something like this. BEST wishes to one
over there from some one over here
Then sign your name. II was not for
ward to wr tie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Finding a Dear One to Give
To the Editor Of Woman's Page:


Dear Madam write concerning the girl
poets no one to return. in referenae to the
matter was confronting me and / thought
very seriously, about one day. thought
will. not nave a face 70 look for me-. and
j. cannot give, or receive any letters, from
love for my beloved country-and almost as
II in answer to my thoughts saw an ar
and as was middle-nEed. / thought; why not
borrow a son. so l answered one Of those
letters. gave my true name and received
and thought over 1t quite often; and l sat
was writing to. one | always. .knew-nothiTg
s,IIf or fIGInaI ard an. a. ;ta an saiPe time M Ss,riS
ssiyed the niees, letter from a solder WHO.
and / answered. our letters were quite
FREQUENT and then the time came and he
sen me and Was so ple1aseff with, him. He
was such a SIeG wbs Gie ar TSPe Of was a W WfT6
him al my own table for luncheon Only. and
he went back TO camp. He wanted ne 70
70 do il, for which rye been very sorry
often. Then when he left for overseas he
place Of business for, about twenty mtnutes
and / walked with him to the square near
left f i him I felt Gf0s as ni II I sf hsd iOT really Rg' parted as
with a son and ! looked for III hrst lGi,
come Saa my ny more Know fssi as Il had lost
"a real son. I had written often cover
there but as yet he has not received any
of my letters, but I believe he Will and
hope he will come back a. good and clean
r. Re looked when ne ism ana l believe ne
feeling. that do. ! cannot, take his
mothers place. but ! ran take the place OF
when he comes he will look for my face and
] shall look for his, and surely II Is better
surely gives one a feeling Of something tC
live for and something TO look for when this
great war is over, A
There is great Joy of heart for me in
reading this letter; Thank you, dea
reader. and Goo bless you. Keep or
writing to that boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

]. Describe \ game that can he played on
the ch1ldten's Labor Dag outing.
e. Who Is Miss Mary Van Kieeck?
8. What national organization is represented
by the initials 4. l.. A.:
I. Give a recipe for making pineapple ice
without sugar.
8. In canning peaches What delicious sub
stitute for sugar has been successfully
used?
6 What will keep glue from hardening in the
bOttleY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
A MAID AND TWO MEN
The Story of the Girl Who Was Left Behind
By HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copyright. 1918. by Public Ledger Co.

You know he's been ready to go for
over a week now"
II know it, Ruth returned impa-
tiently. II had a letter from him just
yesterday saying that he was coming
up'to say good-by."
= Ruth had not received many %lettere
from Scott since he had gone to camp,
but there had been a few friendly III
tie notes which in the last three weeks
had heightened into real letters. Rutn
loved these letters from Scott. They told
her more thar she had ever known
about him before when she had mad All
the opportunity in the world to Know
him well. There Is something about tne
distance that exists between two people
who are writing letters that makes for
a Dropping Of reserve and IL Scott had
unconsciously lifted the curtain that
yelled his adventurous heart mao
breathed some of his. ambitions ana
longings to Ruth. she had Responded
with all that there was of generous
friendship in her W nature. mo.
Scott wrote to Myra, RutE Nnew very
well. but she made no effort to unoer-
stand the friendship that existed De.
tween these two. Thus far II had no.
bothered her beyond the first twlnge vi
wounded pride that Scott shonid nay.
deserted her TOT Myra So >"s
well. I'm quite sure he sailed JACK
went on imperturbably. but Wen knoM
definitely in a day or So" His housn's
were not on SCOTS departure. they we,t
with Ruth. his eyes were fixed on KUN :
eager face, and he Leaned onward quick
~.
Ruth. ] can't think of anything pu'
you tonight. / want you, dear, l wan
you to marry me soon
But Ruth drew back from JacF
quickly and avoided his eager Ups
Jack" she said. her voice curiousi!
even. Don't you care that Scott na'
left? We were talking Of that and yot
pass It by as though it didn't matter
TT doesn't matter in comparison u
my feeling for YOU" Jack went on
swept away by his feelings. Il don
care for anything but you. l can't thini
Of anything else, and I can't see an!
reason why we should not be married
Immediately. Ruth, don't look at m
like that. Tell me when you Will MARI!
me. Haven't we waited long
lin tomorrOw's installment Ruth ]
.ti.raJ he fWn biv aypnfa-the dpDarture q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

Dear Crnthia-Will YOU please Civ" m"
your opinion" Is 4 wise for a girl who Ia
Straight and oren 10 begin a friendship with
a man she does not heli"V" to he very frank.
although he has other great merits
|. L. r.
Sincerity and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ness" are the Cornerstones of friend
ship. | should not advise a girl TO be
great friends with a man whom she
feels she cannot trust. The other
merits cannot overweight this. The time
to drop any affair that gives promise
of bringing unhappiness Is at the begin
ming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

To the Editor Of JYoman's Pace:
Dear Madam would thank YOU very
much IL you would tell me how I can be-
come a ,yeowoman In the navyf Is shorthand
recessaryf READER.
To become a yeowoman make appli-
cation to the employment department OF
the Fourth Naval District, southeast
oorner Twelfth and Chestnut streets.
Shorthand Is not a requirement. A girl
may enlist as clerk or a typist. How
ever. the girl who is a stenographer is
given place. as a rule, immediately the
11ptsss TOO are .Eiyen. prompt place. but
NM must wait NJ tugn for their A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

Dear Cynthia-i nm a girl Of eighteen
and have been virtually engaged to a hoy
Of twenty for ,mGre than a year. H" has
just been drafted. howerr. and since he
has worn puttees | observed for tn" first
time that he is very hnw-legpe1. and II
'he~ is ANYTHING I object to In a mans
appearance II Is that.
As much as ! love him I cannof overlook
this fault. The question IL: 10 yuu think |
VIII cha nge my opinion az time goes on.
or would YOU advise me to POSTPONE the
wedding until am surr that my love IL not
shaken by this weakness?
RATFI.ED.
Your prediCament is. indeed. sad. How
can YOU hesitate with such a problem in
the weighing. Can you understand how
Uncle sam could have accepted n handy
legged man in the army" 1t is strange.
but then there are some women who
might love the man and not mind If his
legs were crooked. In fact. they might
really love him so much they would not
care at all.
wonder If handy legs are faults or
defects. ] guess he'll be able to catch
a German or two. however. and that
ought to make any girl proud. ought it
not? I'm afraid you'H have 70 work
out your problem yourself, you poor
child It's very pathetic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
SuCcotash

Many varieties of late corn are nj,
the market in the early fall. II YOU are
tired of too much early corn on the cob
serve succotash made by cutting ths
hot boiled corn from the cob and mix
Ing II with an equal amount of hot
boiled shelled beans Season with butter
or butter substitute and salt. Rehea.
before serving.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Bows Fall for Rouge

Dear Cynthia-in answered. "PerpleNed's"
letter. he should not condemn the girl be-
cause she uses rouge. All we girls are
Huilty Of artificial color. Let 'PerpleX"d" go
TO dancing halls or parties and see the way
the girls dress. paint and powder. They look
like hobbHhorses. and the fellows fall for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

The selection Of the long coat is a
very important matter. The n
shown in the sketch is in taupe-a
neutral coloring that cannot be
surpassed for all.round serviceabil.
ity. The lines are new. good and
the graceful shawl collar is a fore
runner for next season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Can Be Admitted in Delaware

To the Editor NJ Won Page:
Dear Made nj am writing 70 ask " there
[. any possibility OF getting a woman who
IS trhercuisr in the Altoona Ssnatoriumo
She Is not a resident Of Pennsylysnia. Kindly
inform me TO whom | can 20 for iHforma-
ton? She IL a poor woman and could
aford to pay but very little,
Grateful.
No doubt you have in mind the sana-
torium at Mont Alto. Pa. A patient
must live in the State before she can
be admitted to any OF the homes for
the tubercular here. But there Is a
State home in Delaware that no doubt
can care for this poor woman at no
cost. This is Hope Farm and Is located
at M~arshalitown. Del. To make appIi-
cation write to the New Castle COUNT
State tuberculosis Commission. sn9
West street, Wilmington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

For the names. of shops where ar
t!cles mentioned in adventures with
a Purse" can be purchased, address
Editor of Woman's Page. EvEHINi
PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone the
Woman's Department, walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

s.THERE goes another hair net" Won
exclaim in vexation, as you take
off your Close-f'ting hat. ITO paw ten
or fifteen cents for a net, and then to
tear It the first time | wear II Is scan
dalous extravaganza" Yes. it liz. and the
worst of II Is that no one can suggest
a way to keep those nets from breaking.
II Ia possible. however. to secure lower
priced nets that are of excellent quality,
For instance. | always used to pay ten
cents for my nets. My last lot cost
me only ffty cents per iiozen. and the
only difference | could see is that they
are perhaps slightly shorter in the back
And their wearing qualities are excellent.
Try them next time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
TELL
ME WHAT j
I4mzzIa l

them. They don't notice a girl that dresses
sensibly and doesn't use rouge. She IL left
"a stand around like A wsllfinwcr and no
follow takes notice ~ her. There is no har
in using rouge. Girls doll IN,
THE / HE LEFT BEHIND.
Speak IN. boys. Why do YOU leave
as a wallnower the girl who dresses
sonsibly? Or now many OF you do
Lea We her"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

saw some very pretty ready-made
wells today of fine. soft mesh, In several
colors. with attractive border designs
. which have been specially priced at
eighty-hve cents. You will need one to
wear with your fall hat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

. How many times have you gone out
for a ride in that friends automobile.
or been IN a train. and longed for a
drink only to find hat nothing was
available to hold the water but a public
drinking cup. Mex time be prepared.
You can purchase a dozen folding SAM
tary cups for five cents. and their size
is such that they can easily he slipped I'm
handbag or pocket. They are particu-
larry nice to have when the children
are along. for did YOU ever yet see a
child who didn't have to have a drink
the minute you are two squares from
home?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Stuffed Tomatoes
large tomatoes.
a cupful bread. crumbs.
teasponful chopped onion.

one %teasponful chopped onion.
Ore-half teaspoonful salt.
One-half tablespoonful pepper.
one tablespoonful butter or butter
substitute. ,
Cut a slice off the stem end OF the
tomato and scoop out the seeded part.
Brown the onion slightly in the butter
or butter substitute: add 1t to the
bread crumbs with seasoning, and fll
the tomato with the mixture. Place
them in a shallow baking pan and bake
in a quick oven about thirty minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

lin tonorrov's IustalIment Ruth is
stirred by two big eypnts-the departure OF
scott and the marriage Of Helen Brander
and Jim Townsend.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

Take a cold shower every morning.
prescribed my doctor, and you won't
have any colds" So ! purchased one
of those tub showers that are easily at
taChed to the bathroom spigot. You'd
never dream how useful they are. | use
mine when / take my shower, of course :;
| use it when | shampoo my hair and
| use it when ! scrub the tub. In. short.
| wouldn't he without one. And | saw
them today for slxty-fve cents complete.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
Adventures With a Purse
FOUND TODAY

!. Hair nets at Atty cents a dozen.
2. Drinking cup for the children.
3. Tube shower for the tub.
4. Soft meshed wells with border design
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29

Ma, THE STORY THUS FAR -.
~nu sack !Bond. drafted men. promises
Iyatnrr rS Jack, who has been exempted.
Mrond. IN camp. II corresponding with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-29
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
TOMS FARMERETTE
By Nellie A. Delaney

MARTHA COLBY added a few finish
ANl ing touches to the already spotiess