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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

!. Gathering BreshkCyskaxa is known as
ton Snc is. n venerable old woman
who has played a highly Important part
in Russian politics.
?. The National Association Of C0lered
Women. with a membership Of 100 900
women, has nude U splendid record In
war work and food conservation
3. IN leaving u summer hotel II II cus-
tsnlary to tip the chambermaid. the
walter and the hellboy who has served
zee water and the porter For carrying
baggage.
I. The. formula for n simple cleaning cream
that can be made at home calls for
two ounces OF almond oil. .one-half
ounce Of spermaceti, one-half ounce
white wax and one ounce Of eucWmber
Juice.
5. Wool to he reknit should be ravAied in
a coiander and set in the steam over
a vessel Of boiling water. Cover the
colander and let steam until the wool
Is, straight. Dry In the air and then
wind.
G. Cinnamon scattered on the stove will take
away the odor from cooking cabbage or
onions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

To the Editor - womun's Page:
Dear Madam have a friend, a regular
army soldier, and | want TO send him
a package. As n re+der of your val
uahle pa per. will you kindly tell me how !
must address my package TO him so he can
get 1t? r. p.
Shipping space is very necessary now
for the supplies and food for orr arm"
and the people of our allies, go we are
not allowed to send over any packages
TO our soldiers unless we have a written
request from the soldier himself for the
articles sent. And II Is necessary for
the soldier who sends the request to get
permission from his commanding officer
before he can ask for anything from,
home. After you get all these necessar rs
preliminaries send your package 70 your
friend. giving In the address his name.
company and regiment, American Ex-
peditionary Forces and inclose his writ
ten request.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Inv

IIEMAN NuBBINs. in the matter
- Of furnishing me with t~ransrorta-
ton to .Hilliston and charging for tho
name. certainly lived up to the character
which the station agent had given him.
But as I was compelled to go that aft
ernoon to Deacon Yates's house and
could not conveniently walk n distance
Of three miles in a heavy sn"wstorm
with a small trunk on my back. ! was
not In a position TO demur accordingly,
Just as older. wiser and better folks
have done before and since, 7 took my
medicine.
OF course IL 7 had been as shrcwd ne
all yankees are supposed to b" and some
Yankees are. I would have settled IN a
price with Nubbirs before We started
from the Junction and parted company
with the station agent there. The lat
ter. who had no love for Nubhins any
way, might perhaps have exerted a re-
Etraining influence on his profiteerfng
tendencies. or Nubbins himself. during
the process of "thawing out by the
waiting room coal stove! might possibly
Aove warmed to a realizing sense of the
worth of human sympathy and the COM
narrative insignificance of wealth how
ever. I could not bring myself to breach
the subject (perhaps because ] knew SO
little about money that 1t seemed only
modest to keep still). and so lost my
chance of cutting down the nisn cos,
Of "appearing' at Hilliston, the while /
awaited developments during the inter-
val IN which the station agent joked
Nubbins about the rumor of his making
up to- the young widow who had re-
Gently bought the farm next his, and
Nubbins snarled back at him.
Al length my character rose from
+ Alo seat in front OF the coal stove,
stamped his feet as a tryout. put on his
-WUOaen cap and pulled 1t well down over
~ Hfm Aoeen thep CORNING my proSare1 mid
etxuggled INTO his overcoat alone. picked
up from the bench by the window the
bffck-red tippet which he had cast aside
on entering. tied the tippet twice around
hts neck. drew on his mittens and by a
series of grunts and gestures rave me
to understand that the time of our de-
paYture was at ham
We set out from the depot in a silence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

the things are canned by the cold pack
method.
Don't think this one day. a week 10
all the Girl Scouts do toward food con-
servation." said Miss Hallowell. Often.
during the week they go out and pick the
vegetables and fruit or they may spend
hours e~tfinging beans and preparing
things for the women to can. All Of the
fruits and vegetables come from the wal
gardens on the large estates Of the viciH-
ity. Some Of the things are donated
outright. Others are brought to US to
can, n we keep four ou Of each dozen
quarts, giving the rest back TO the pro-
ducers..
The canned things which we keep 70
to war relief. I suppose some Of II viii.
90 directly to hospitals and military
camps. while some Of may be sold Do
the money can be used In war work.
That part is not our business. we
merely preserve the foodstuff and turn
1t over to the canning club. which is or
ganized to take care Of II properly"
Miss Hallowell confessed she spent
fourteen hours yesterday In her garden,
and the ~sunburnsd faces and calloused
hands Of her Scout companions show
much OF their time Is spent In just such
work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

IF ANY onna reading this column
i tonight is one Of the great army OF
those who are prevented from living
happy, normal lives hecause of nerves
or complaints on which no doctor can
lay his hand. I wish I could go straight
to her this very minute and ask her
to take up some form Of war work.
This is not experimental advice. Over
from England comes the word that
ervou diseases in ONE have de.
creased so per cent since the outbreak
of the war. This is attributed to Moth
ing else but the fact that virtually
every in England has a real
job. BY this is meant work hat takes
the mind entirely away from its own
troubles.
That is the secret of war work as
a curative agent. It does make you
forget yourself. Not only this--but II
carries the assurance that what you
are doing is vitally necessary: that
o have been handed no cambria tea
occupation to take your mind of
things.
If you are nervous. If you have
looked for happiness and health for a
long. bitterly Disappointing time, try
war work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Cousinship's Degree


following: The children OF a mans uncle or
aunt are his hrst cousins, Of course. Now;
his second cousins or his FIRST cousins, one
degree removed Also, the children of the
grandmother are called his second cousins,
or should they ne called his first cousins. one
Il You will unrarel the tapale. rnere seem.
To. be much difference OF opinion on both
sides, q. p. w.
The children of a mans first cousin
are his first cousins. once removed, The
children Of his Rreat-aunt OF great.
uncle are also his first cousins. once re.
Of his parent. The grandchildren Of
his grandparents brother or sister would
be in the same generation as the man,
and would be his second cousins. but the
children would be in an earlier genera
ton with a slightly closer connection.
and would therefore be his first cousins.
once removed. l hope this Is clear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
ToMoRRoW-WAIr TO SEE
FORM ANTI-WCE SOCIETY
Law and Order Body Organized
ut National Park. n. 1

a law and order society to keen Ma.
tional Park. \. y. free from Vice has
been. formed by the church element Of
the borough. At a meeting held last
night Mrs. f. n. DeMais, Mrs. j. H.
Locker, Mrs. Susan CULLEN and Mrs.
Claude Brandt were dele gated to act as
spoilers" and rerort all evidence of
vice to the borough council.
The following officers were elected
James Fl. Lockyer. president; Howard
C%rickhon' vice president J. \. Tubs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
OR THE WOUNDEDA GREAT CURE FOR NERHEszMTERES1S on WWMEN DSCNSSEDA
Win Purse

FOUND TODAY
4. Cunnins kewpie dsiis the size Of
ones thumb. ,
.. level case far pins and rings.
3. Diary with French English diction-
airy for soldier.
4. small motor aaGs of metal.
ssyTHoSE little kewpie dolls certainly
i are appealing. aren't they7" said
a man I know. And indeed they are.
No wonder the little folks like them. 1
saw a host Of wee little kewpies today
that are simply. Irresistible. They're
not much longer than ones thumb. and
oh. their roguish little faces and fat
''tunmies"! The next time you are In
town. take n home to 'the iittlest
girl" They are only ten cents.
It's such a comfort to have a con-
venient little Jewel box TO hold ones
rings n pins. Until today I've been
putting collar pins and my other few
bits Of sewelry in one Of his old ciga-
rette boxes. But moi any more! The
jewel cases I found are oval, perfectly
plain, Of silver finish ana lined with a
dainty Powered material. Mine looks
surprisingly prosperous as II yeposes on
my dressing table. and the price. II you
please, 10 only nifty cents.
A thoughtful, useful gift for soldier or
sailor would be one Of the new diaries.
In addition to . space for reeountinG
each days events. there ID a French
English dictionary. and . few pages for
addresses. Tuck one away in the next
box you send down to camp. The price
is oaly fifty cents.
For the motor comes q "vhirly nag"
consisting Of a number Of metal red.
white and blue emblems on a center
rod. Placed on the front Of the hood,
these little flags" whirl gaily in the
breeze, and make a most attractive and
patriotic addition. Their price IL 81 and
they bid fair to outrival the once popu-
silk flags.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Needs Clothes for Babies

To The EdIt0T OF Wo#u" fuD.'
your fne paper. I wish some Of the friends
would help me to sens clothes Tor ny
Teen months, all girls. One has . mile to
walk to school this winter. Anyshins is vel,
ciothes can make clothes out Of odds
and ends of goods q oniy Ssl Get them
one and ali, in these wartimes. Hoping ]
am not asking too much. Mrs.) c. Fl.
Another request for children's
clothes. u Will keep his mothers ad-
clothes I will be glad to forward the
name and address, ] trust there VIII b
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

Letters and questions submitted to
fhfs department must be written on o~s
side of the paper oniv AND signed totfh
the name Of the rrtter. Special queries
like those oircn belo,o are fnvfted. Is
Is understood that the editor does not
necessarily indorss the sentiment rr-
pressed. An com municdtions for this
department should be addressed as fol-
lous: THE WOMAN,S EXCHANGE.
Evening Public Ledger, philadelphia. 70.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Camden Bicyclist Injured

Augustus Pitman. t~wenty-four years
old. seSf Mitchell street. Camden. Is In
the Cooper Hospital with a crushed left
leg after being run over by a motor
truck driven by William Branson. OF
Camden. His condition is serious. Pit
man was riding a bicycle east OF Fed
eraf street. when, at Twenty-third street,
Branson, driving In the opposite direc-
ton. crashed into him..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Will Help Boy to Get Clo,he.

To The Editor OF Wofndn's Pd0e:
Dear Madam-f have seen In the EVENING
PuBJIc LEniER a request for some enc to
help q boy thirteen years old to get some
clothes, so he will have them when school
starts. have no clothes, hut will try TO
help him, H. you give me his address. am
to help him. sA his father has CONSUMPTION
and his mother is a cripple. w. NJ.
You are very kind and thoughtful to
offer to help this boy. ! know he will
be most grateful for your aid. and his
crippled mother will be greatly relieved,
& win send you bis address by mail. so
that you can communicates with him
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

I. What little Gift made from ewspape
Or magazines IL very pleasing to the
soldier or the Jackie:
3. Who II Ellen Keyc
:. What does a silver star on = service Nas
signify?
Z. when Is It necessary to pay board In ad-
vance at n hotel:
,. VAST little bag now to be had In the
ehops FERNS a valuable addition 70 the
bathing costume?
&-lte n family Of two. how. large a areless
cooker would be required to cook an
entire meal?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
CASHES IN ON FLIVVER
Harlan Plant Worker Discovers Ca,
IA Needed for Locomotion

Charlie Scrafford. of the Harlan plant.
Wilmington. cashed IN on his "hivver''
after discovering 1t wouldn't 30 without
hands is constantly reminded when buy
Ing Eas of the overtime he worked in
sns metal department to acquire the
bus. b
Derscheld. also Of the metal dspart-
ment at the Harlan yard, Is In need Of
cold towels. eince the price of gas made
his car an extra burden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Enlist With Engineers
. Editor Of woman's Page.

~ fAs Editor Of woman's Page:
~ Dear Madam-Would you be kind enough
lei me know 20 which. department IN
{Hashington i should apply for a position In
- j.. X. A.
M War Department Is not sending
1<1ilInns over to France any more as
~rToy0rs engineers or craftsmen. To
~ over you will have to enlist in some
OF engineers for overseas service.
GSinrton for more detailed informa-
W or II you want to enlist with the
Noors apply TO the chief of en-
1fs, in Washington. d.. c.
1|U4L y. IA kind friend has Of
. Gfxe your boy q bicycle. Win
=. md me your full address 20
HI fnnN exactly where
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Bell Company Was First

- tie Editor Of Worndn's Page:
Dear Madam-wiii you kindly let me
hoW as soon as possible which telephone
= on the market first. the Bell or Key
on1o? NJ Dec. q.
xhe Bell telephone was first on the
1naarket, having started to install tele-
tnnoues in 1876. while the Keystone did
1T put In any telephones until January
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
The Heart Hunters
By MARY DOUGLASS
author Of Hunting a Husband
THE STORY THUS FAR

Eleanor Gates shotcs Prudence,
the torifer Of the story, her frons-
sean. Prudence c%outesses to a de-
sire 10 paint. On a skctching trip
tho follo,Din0 day she meets a paint
or, Uho assists her nth her rorS..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

For the names Of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures With
a Purse can be purchased. address
Editor of Woman's Page. EVENING
PuRIic LEDGER. or phone the
Wcman's Department, Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
AK Florence Rose

u you want her own personal advice on
materials. colors and styles suitable for
you. Address Miss Rose. In care OF the
EvENISG PUBLIC LED0ER's woman's page.
Send seif-addressed stamped envelope for
reply. as all inquiries are answered by
msii,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

as you would have every reason 10 do
so Il his rudenesE and neglect have.
lasted through more time than an
ordinary Misunderstanding or lovers
quarrel might. Wouid give. him at
least two weeks to apologize. After that
nave som understanding, as you must
not allow yourself to be In the position
ing Il there is any breaking 10 be done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

MRS. c. is well because she took
AVA up Red Cross work. Formerly
the was what is called a patient with
Morv0us treatment. Now she is a Wig
4f0us young oma of forty who be-
8tno to watch the clock in the work.
room about IL o'clock because there
~ cafeteria around the corner and
oAe Il very hungry.
For the first time in her life Mrs.
c. knows what II means to be
really Starving" for a meal. For the
0rst time in her life she knows what
q 10 not to care what her hat looks
NM, or whether there's any powder on
1Eoe nose when she turns into a busy
qtfeet on her way home. She is dead
tired and life is sweet because n good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
Please JeN cMe
What do
By CYNTHIA
By CYNTHIA

Cynthia is q zeal woman WIN knows and uraertarss Girls. In This DEPART
mentfs h. islands ready to help them II the intimate problems somehow easier
20 cou6de In a tier han in any other way. II xou are worried N perNsxsl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19
RS. LOSES HER NERVES
IN A RED CROSS WORKROOM
1 So Haze Thousands Of Others Like Her Stumbled on
Happiness and Health Through Unsel6sh Service
to Our Country .

ne. c. is we'll. This may not
~ sound SO wonderful to you. but to
Dooe OF US who have lived on Mrs.
S2--s symptoms for six years II is
sXvty Important, extraordinary and re.
Nevfng.
e 10, of course, a little bit hard on
- doctors and druggists and sthe
\ Dn1tariums h a have grown TO re-
nd Mrs. c. as a standing asset
mat will never fail them.
8till, the doctors and the others are
MY human, n even they must be
Uolteved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-19

days work has beer done. and there's
a bed waiting at the other end Of the
line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-19
TOTTENVILLE

Lieutenant Andrew Lindquist, who
enlisted from here as a navigator in
the navy, has arrived sofe in France,
according to word received here this
week.
Willard Boyd is out again after an
attack of the mumps.
Iyrrell Lahey has enlisted in the
aviation section Of the Police Re-
serves and has passed the examination
successfully.
Miss Leonora Van der Sloot gave a
practically demonstration Of wheat
saving at the school yesterday after
noon to a good sized audience.
The second degree was conferred on
several candidates by Huguenot Lodge
No. 3S1. F. and A. M, last night.
The water main in Bentley street is
being extended to the ferry for the
purpose of supplying the ferryboat
with water on this side of the sound
Another hydrant is being placed near
the ferry entrance.
Grand Tall Cedar John Deitrick,
accompanied by a number Of men,
bers of Staten Island Forest Tall Ce-
dars, attended q smoker in Elizabeth
Tuesday night. They went from here
by auto.
All owners Of autom obiles are asked
to join with their cars in the parade
tonight for the Liberty Loan.
Word was received yesterday OF
the sudden death Of Edward Coogan,
a former resident which occurred
in Plainfleld yesterday morning. Mr..
Coogan was a member of Arthur Kill
Council Royal Arcanum and Bentley
lodge Odd Fellows
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-19
81 to Go from Island
BIZ Special Correspondcnt,

TOTTENVILLE, April 19.-Augus-
tus G. Marscher, chairman of Local
Exemption Board 189, has sent out
notices to twenty-seven young men in
the district that extends from Totem
Vile to Rosebank to go to Camp Up
ton on Tuesday. April 80. In the list
are two from Tottenville, Herbert j.
Bedell and John Murphy. The others
are Frank Larkin, John Lisk, Michael
Connolly, Philip Joseph Sinnott, John
E. Woodlaw, William Cassidy. Thorn
as ]. Cunningham, Carl Billotto, Will
liam McSbane, James J. Hamlon and
James A. Sherrer, of Rosebank; Ed
ward Walker of Great Kills; Oliver
Hanley of Huguenot; Arthur Kuhn of
Arrochar; Warren Barton and Martin
H. Healey Of Prince Bay; Joseph
Comeforo of Dongan Hills, Philip Gar
barrino Of South Beach; Vincento
Sesstadello of Pleasant Plains; Edor-
ino de Luse Of Perth Amboy; Angelo
Paoli of the Bronx; Louis Becker and
Stanley NJ. Scofield of Manhattan:
Armand DeCesare and Charles J. Loh-
mer Of Brooklyn. The alternates are
Peter L. Massey of Tottenville; Ed
ward Enright and John T. Cronin of
Great Kills; Joseph ]. Waycraft, Fran
cisco Panuillo and Frank Tafaro of
Rosebank, and Cristo Leane Of Green
ridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-19
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martin have
returned to Manhattan after visit
in Prince Bay.
Mrs. Annie Androvette was visi-
tor in Tottenville yesterday.
William Schwandt, fireman of
Great. Kills, is recovering from in
juries received at a fire in Huguenot
some time ago.
Chauncey Nance was home from
Pelham Park for a visit with his par
ents Wednesday.
Miss Ethel Monk has returned to
Brooklyn after visit in Prince Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bogardus,
who left here some time ago for
Crystal Run in the Catskills, expect
to remain on their farm there all
summer.
Mrs. E. Armstrong visited in Tot
tenville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hughes. of st.
George, have been at their summer
home this week.
The meeting of the Prince Bay Red
Cross Auxiliary was well attended at
the church yesterday and much work
was done during the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-19
Mrs. Nance Elected President
Of W.C.T.U. at Annual Session
For Twentieth Consecutive Time She
Heads TOttenvilIc Body.

Cy SpeCtQS correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, April 19.-Mrs
Kate Nance for the twentieth con-
secutive time was elected president of
the Tottenville Women's Christian
Temperance Union at the annual meet-
ing held yesterday at the South Baptist
church. The officers were practically
all reelected with the exception of the
treasurer. Mrs. Arthur Locke was
named in place of Mrs. George Crew
son who moved away some time ago.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Nance at 2 o'clock in the after
noon, who gave her annual report
Mrs. Ella L. Egbert, county president,
was present and made an address. She
also conducted the election of officers.
Reports of the various officers and
superintendents were given at the af-
ternoon session which was followed by
the election. Madame Abbie Clark
and rendered two solos.
son Totten was in charge of the music
In the election Of officers the follow
ing were chosen; president, Mrs. Kate
Nance; vice president, Mrs. F. D. Hop
ping; recording secretary, Mrs. M. E.
Lewis; corresponding secretary, Mrs
Harry Cossey: treasurer, Mrs. Arthur
Locke: l.. 7. L., superintendent, Mrs.
Edward Gibson.
At the evening session at o'clock
musical program was given. The de-
votional exercises were in charge Of
Mrs. Harry Cossey and Mrs Arthur
Locke at the opening with Mrs. Eg-
bert in charge of the meeting. The
program included the singing of the
national anthem by George and STAN
ley Dow. violin and mandolin accom-
panied by Madame Totten.
Then followed a trio by Mrs. NJ. L.
Fisher, Mrs. William David and Miss
Eleanor Miller, accompanied by Mad
anne Totten. At the close Mrs. Nance
introduced the new officers and two
new members were admitted to the
union. Plans for the annual conven-
ton of the county union were dis
cussed. 1t will be held at st. Paul's
Meth odiSt church next month.
The new superintendents will be
named at the next meeting to be held
next Wednesday at the home Of Mrs.
Arversen of Butler avenue. The Sun
Ely afternoon meeting will be held with
Mrs. Edward David Of Wood avenue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-19
Strang and Wife Held
Bv Special Correspondent.

TOTTENvIILE, April 1s:-Magis-
trate Croak, in the first district court
yesterday, held Charles Strang and
his wife, of West New Brighton, for
the court Of special sessions on a
charge Of assault in the third degree.
Both were released on bail and will
be tried in special sessions court next
Wednesday.
They are alleged to have ill-treated
two children of Strang's by a former
wife by placing their hands on hot
stove and burning them with a poker
The case Is being pushed by the Chill
dren's Society of Staten Island who
mean to punish both of them to the
limit Of the law. Strang and his wife
are being represented by former Dis
trict Attorney Pinney and Arthur
Simonson, Of Stapleton.