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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
1IOA GIRL WHO WANTS
TO GO UPON THE STAGE
She Has Taken Part Amateur Theacas and Friends Tell Her
Her Talents-Son,e Dark Sides TO the Picture
M Which Are Not Imaginary

hCHE is young girl of twenty-five
~ and all the time her fingers are
tapping the typewriter keys in the big
sunny office where she works each
day her thoughts arc miles and miles
away. That is to say they are on
broadway. Yes, this little girl who
writes 70 our page wants 20 go on
the stage; in fact, not only does she
want to try the boards, but she feels
her parents are wronging her because
they have raised objections to, her
going.
Here's the story:
Ny mother will not let me 80 and
my father 10 very much opposed TO
It. Yet they have encouraged me to
20 In for amateur theatricals and
are glad when have been success
x ful. know I have great talent All
my friends are agreed on this and
they think I am very foolish not to
take the step and 60, What do
YOU think7 UNHAPPY,
MHAT do I think, Unhappy? I
w think your parents ought TO let
YOU go and have one weeks try at
going on the stage and that then they
would never have TO stretch out any
chains to keep you home. You would
gone running home and tho cltnk OF
tiose chains would be the sweetest
ifiusic you ever heard.
Now this doesn't mean for a minute,
Unhappy. that don't believe in the
stage and the many bright and fine
people who 60 to make II as jolly and
as interesting as It is.
But, Unhappy, ever been hungry
Ever been cold? Ever been so tired
and 30 discouraged that all you want
to do Is lock yourself in a dark room
and cry? And say. little woman OF
twenty-five, have you ever worked all
dav and all night, too?
Well, this is the road that leads
from the amateur stage, from which
You return to the warm glow OF your
own nice bedroom, to the great big
professional boards at which you are
now aiming. But you say. all the
roads that lead to success are paved
with hard things. Yes know, Un.
happy. I believe that. too. And I
would be whispering in your ear a
message Of cheer and encouragement
II did not know one little secret;
The fact that girl has done lot Of
performing in amateur theatricals
doesn't count one-two three with
theatrical managers. Sometimes Il
turns them against her. You see,
Unhappy, amateur theatricals are so
deceptive. Our friends see and clap |
for us and then slide out through |
those great big iron doors that ordi. |
i,arily say keep out; and there. while
we slather on the cold cream that
ralses off the rouge they tell us how !
good we are. But, Unhappy. these
opinions are drawn UP by those who
wear spectacles shined up with love.
These are not the cold professional
opinions OF the man and woman who
5aid $3.50 to be thoroughly entertain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Men Arc Funny Creatures

Dear .cynthia,-rhis is my second call on
S su the d 4 II vii e
has 81 taken Sn me @ os. % sad e xhG 1Is
DermissiO11 TO write he was gene fys
returned he called the same as before and
was as polite and courteous ns any one
%Hnr be- wo fyaT WssEs f5 s
home and then left again pGsSSmsng to
is November and I have received no letter
from him., I have heard OF him from
pisoe. s.S III Rave 'y met him twice W during this
time and each time he seems glad to sec me
Do you think he IS tired Of me or that
he is waiting for me to writer He said once
hst It Tfs Is ths Ts WsDh gafs t9 St'e first but
A READER.
It Is the place of tho one who goes
away to write. regardless whether this
be q boy OF a girl. However. dear. men
are funny creatures. Some of them just
off writing until he is ashamed OF the de-
lay and doesn't know what to say.
The fact that he came to call just the
Same as ever after he was gone the first
five weeks and yet did not write during
that time proves that at least his failure
to write was not through being tired Of
you. But you say he asked to come to
call since and has not come. Well, that
looks a little bit like indifference, dear.
tell you what would do. II you like him
very much try writing one little letter in
see you never imagined his attentions
were serious. Just sort of happen to
write thinking he might like TO get let
ters In his distant new home" You see
getting serious when he wasn't ready for
such things. II you don't care for him
a great deal let the matter drop.
Gene Thanks Those Who Helped Old
Couple
Dear Cynthia---I have been wanting to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
And So They We're Married
Episode -(Intoleru,ce)
By HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copyright. 1913, b. Pubic Ledger Co.

oontented. she stood there with him and
waited.
do you know the name Of the hotel?"
she asked finally"
mo" he said laughing boyishly, but
we'll find It, come on. Hotels are al
ways built near the station"
why, Scott. I though you knew the
place. Shall we have to walk farr I
don't want to ruin my shoes on these
country roads"
A crooked little street stretched away
from the station and Scott led the way
In silence up that street. In his heart
he was hoping that Ruth would under
stand and would make this snatched
vacation Of theirs happy one.
The little street was almost dark and
FAR ahead the last faint streaks Of day
were lying apricot colored on the purple
hills. The peace Of It stole into Ruth's
heart and took away for the time being
that habit Of hers Of wanting to have
things planned ahead.
L don't care where we land" sl,e
said inpulsively to Scott with an en-
thusiastic little skip. TITS like an adj
venture. isn't 1t Scott? Just you and
searching out real thrill"
scott's heart leaped deligh,edly. I.
was the first tine since their marriage
| that Ruth had evincsd any emotion 90
| near to that that flled his own he,rt
constantly.
On eomerrow's instaliment Knth
| meets sn unexpected strsnrsn)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Perhaps

Some day. when on exuitant feet
you come
Back through the street that BIOS
SONS at your tread,
MY soul will thrill TO hear the
throbbing drum,
And yet, perhaps, I'll stand with
dropping head:
Not caring, quite, to let you meet
my gaze,
Not daring. quite, 70 look into your
eyes
Afraid. because a weary stretch Of
days,
Each one a million years, between
US lies.
Ny heart? My heart is ever yours
to hold.
And yet, while have waited here
for you---
You have seen faith betrayed, and
brave youth sold;
You have seen meadows drenched
in bloody dew.
1t may have changed you, and your
eyes may be
A little harder when they look at
Margaret E. Sangster.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

winner. and the lucky group received q
small glass automobile holding colored
candles.
The next stunt was a relay race. con-
Quoted as follows: Three-foot leading
strings were attached to two small toy
autos, and the company chose Sides
forming two lines along opposite walls
A whistle was blown, and the captain
Of each side seized a string and started
down the room between the lines, across
the room. and back to the starting line,
where the next racers in turn seized
the strings. and made the round trip
This continued till all had raced"
No one was permitted to touch any,
thing but the string, and the trip had
to be made on "all four wheels" The
least attempt to hurry was sure to resulS
In disasterous spill. A stick Of gum,
labeled Emergency Tire Member" went
to every racer on the winning side.
A ''sitt!ng-down" game followed.
Chairs were ranged in q big horseshoe.
and the guests seated. Then a reader, q
Judge and a small girl with a pan Of
beans appeared in tho open end. The
reader read an Automobile Romance.
omitting the last word of each couplet
The first player to rise and supply cor
rectly the missing word was given q
bean. The winner of this contest as in
dicated by the bean tally was rewarded
with q vociferous tin auto horn.
Tho guests were then seated in rows.
and before them tho primary blackboard
was set UP, upon which appeared the
story of an automobile wedding with
blank spaces to be filled in with names
Of well-known cars.
Refreshments were then served from
small "oil station" in a corner, and
consisted of three extra tires" dough
nuts). and a gallon Of gas" Qemonade)
for each guest.-Woman's Home Com
panion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

tree 10 achieved By fixina 10 the ends
oi,.I or dhe many many little green. pine. spriss.
slnEie pieces OF pink and white pop-
corn. Tho pieces are firmly attached
by passing pin through each kernel
OF popcorn and then through the brn nch
or tho tree. This Is very cheap trim
ming, ms the popcorn can be bought In
me hve-and-ten-cent-st store. The effect
IL one OF green abloom with pink The
popcorn need not be confined to lust
the ends OF the sprigs but pinned "here
and there and eycrywhere,'' Here is a
susEestion for Christmas dance small
. tree decoration.
Z. IF you have q great many picture postais
not In use Daste them In twos hack
TO back. Donate to missionary Sun
day schools to be used as prizes for
the children or send them to chldren's
hospitals.
o. Women have lately been admitted as law
clerks In the Government service. They
arc admitted 10 this branch OF work
through the United States Civil serv-
Ice to be found In every city and small
town.
I. Apples suzette nro those cut In rounds.
dipped In honey, orange peel md o
little brandy and fried.
3. In making cranberry Jelly n little
"trtck" that guarantees Its success Is
to hcat the sugar thoroughly FIRST.
dimmed by. putting finely powdered
salt on it down. to the black part Of
the wick. This insures q mild light.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
EMERGENCY AID SHOP OPEN
Surprises Promised in Prices for
Donated Articles

The Emergency Aid speciality shop
opened for business today at 1901 Wal
nut street.
New and slightly used gowns and
other wearing apparel have been donated
for the sale, the proceeds of which will
be used for relief IN this country ana
Europe. The store is well-stocked, and
Mrs David Lewis, in charge, promises
many surprises in the way Of prices
much lower than would be expected.
Bric-a-brac, furniture and fancy
articles Of many kinds are on sale, In
addition to the goods In the clothing
sections. Donations Of stock are being
received at the Emergency Aid head
quarters, 1926 Walnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

THERE IS only ono girl in every
l. some thousands who ever gets
ahead in the theatrical profession.
And, frankly speaking, the painful
process of finding out whether you
are that one girl or not to me doesn't
seem worth while. When I said.
were you ever hungry. wasn't fool
ing, Unhappy. And neither was the
rest OF that unhappy picture painted
up above a joke. Girls who have
gone on the stage have gone to bed
hungry and cold and lonesome. They
have sat on the edges Of little iron
beds in one-night stand fifth-rate
hotels and bitterly wondered why
they ever came. II they were in stock
companies, and most girls who go on
the stage must get some OF this train
ing to get anywhere at all, they have
known the sweet Joy Of working all
day and most Of the night, too--a
performance Of one show In the even
Ing and then a rehearsal of the next
weeks show IN the daytime.
It's a long. long gamble, Unhappy.
II you have extraordinary talent I
would be the last one IN the world
to say bury It, but I wonder If you
have!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Please Tell Me What to Do
ByCYNTHI4

write you so long. but my little aviator keeps
me pretty busy. I want to thank tho many
kind readers for their prompt goodness to
the old couple brought to your attention
some time ago Every one was most kind
ana I feel as though would like to thank
them all personally; however as that is
impossible want to say thanks to. them all
through the medium Of your splendid column.
Tho EVENING PuMIo LEDoER's woman's
GENE.
cynthia Is very grateful to Gene for
Cynthia very grateful to Gene for
nave helped and still offer to help the
She hopes the little aviator" will have
a lovely Christmas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
The WOnan,s
Exchange
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

eusrest three Christmas sift, that uou,d
He Iss.i appreciated by q little girl. by a
name three examinations through which
~ B possiblc to give money for Christ-
mas s,fts 70 the little refugee children
aprcad, who might otherwise have no
-. Christmas PRESENTS ""'0 u"
o. What now smart and decorative little
. dows from rattiinc? ' WI"
what fs the bcst and most economical
q way 70 prepare croauettes?
'' "yW San the whito OF an esg be boiled
hnrd and the yolk reserved for other
, use Mt the same time?
D. W nat saves an Incredible amount Of tjme
and waste In preparing onions pars-
nips. carrots and other root vegetables?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04


A Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Rose
TT IS quite remarkable how much In
L terest women are taking In color. It
makes one think Of soul long sup
pressed and anxious to come back to
life. I have, I believe, mentioned the
popularity OF colored hats, The ma
jority so far are Of paprika red. No
one wants anything dull any more,
and ere long 1t will be the clothes that
show the colorings. It would be shame
If we plunged into a riot of violent COL
ors. but there are many colors that
show life and still are lovely. Green,
for instance. We have not had green
for several seasons. and IL Is besides
quite the color for the times. 1t stands
for Hope, new life and freshness, all Of
which we are anxious to proclaim.
Yellow, too, Is a very cheerful color
and harmonizes we'll with green. But
unfortunately there is prejudice
against yellow, especially among the
French people. They really dislike to
use 1t at'all and look upon 1t as the In
dication Of jealousy. However, here II
has met with more favor and Is even the
accepted color of suffrage. Anyway, I
would like to see yellow used more than
1t Is at present, for It Is a lovely color.
so clear and bright. Somehow to me
1t always gives the impression of clean
ness. This is very likely due to the fact
that II nearly always makes the COM
plexion look clear. The only exception
to this Is when one has a sallow skin !;
all the others seem to glow with yellow
The smart coat shown today is Of
green velour, made on very slenderizing
lines. The high choker collar and the
deep cuffs are OF beaver. The collar
forms a yoke and fastens with buttons
made Of the beaver. The openings at
the sides are ornamented with buttons
Of velour. The narrow belt Is also of
velour.
The small hat has a crown of black
satin and the brim facing Is of gold
broCaded satin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
World War Workers to Orgsnize

Soldiers, sailors, nurses, Rcd Cross
workers, religious workers and news.
paper correspondents with the armies
of any OF the Allied countries will meet
Saturday night at the Parkway Build
ing, Broad and Cherry streets. to plan
a world war veterans association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Much in Love?

L. Il 2 Us Me.
Since you say you will not ask the
young man his intentions nor an expla-
nation of his conduct. there is little to
advise you. You should break with him
at once and finally unless he proposes
marriage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Gratitude Is Sweet
To the Editor Of woman's Peoe:

To the Editor Of Woman's Peoe:
Dear Madam-May I thank you most
heartily for your wonderful help In writing
me the Christmas note and also for the
whenever I am In need OF advice again I
shall always remember to come to the editor
OF the woman's page to help me out.
Again thanking you for your kind courtesy.
OFT OF TOWN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

= Golden yellow chryssnthemum nla,+.
y. PREPARATION to remove stains f,.,,,
the carpet.
BELIEVE that one Of the most re-.
L markahle toys have ever seen 10 tho
wonderful little dolls wardrobe t,7,,I,
one OF the shops is showing, II va.
open, standing on end when ssu =.
and IT'S height is, II I recall corrac.Iv
close TO eighteen inches The lid ia f,ttsS
with four drawers and large space for
hats. for all the world like a real srown-
ups wardrobe trunk. And the bottom
naI mas roo, on which are three little
"hanEers-up" for dollie's dresses pic0
ture for yourself Miss Bettys ,ov n.
having a real wardrobe trunk for
best doll The remarkable part OF e =.
that It is only $3.50. - Is
plant VIII do much to brighten a
room, and. OF course, IL the plant shor,S
nave MOVERS its effect VIII be inst GO
much brighter. One shop Is sbow,,s -
chrysanthemun plants. each with nrohe
ABLY half a dozen c1lrysantheunuma 40
golden yellow. And the price of tbeoa
plants is only 81.
I have good. news for youl A, last
you can move the chair or tsbia 90
wastebasket which for SO long Won b.,,a
carefully kept over that spot in The "a ~
pet. For preparation has been discov-
cred which, the assurance is, will posI-
lively remove spots and stains from ruy
or carpet A portion Of It is dissolved IN
boiling water. and applied with a brush
to the spot, and the preparation does The
rest. One woman told me II Is the best
thing she has ever found for REMOVING
grease spots and the like from her
skirts. But as to that I cannot say'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
To Miss Perplexed

In questioning about what to do with
your young brother you have opened a
subject of such great general interest
that 1t will be discussed, with your letter
as a basis, In a special article to appear
some night this week on the Woman's
Page.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Who Wants a Cat?
TO the Editor Of Wontan's PAGE:

TO the Ed'IoT OF WUWu"S luDe'
Dear Madam-I have a handsome black
male cat bobtail. that will give to a kind
person. as I am boarding and cannot have
him with me. MRS. g.
Letters for Mrs. C. will be forwarded
to her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Christmas Gift Supgested

Dear Cynthia-wnl you please tell me
through the EVENING PUBLIC LEDCER what
would be the proper Christmas Gift for a
young man OF twenty years to give to a
young lady OF the same age, having been
keeping steady company since Becoming ac.
quainted month ago7
II. d. r.
A handsome box OF bonbons or
chocolates, a book, or flowers would be
appropriate. On such a short acquaint-
ance 1t would not do to give a more
personal gift. unless you and the young
girl intend to marry and you have al
ready spoken Of It to her In that case
a piece of jewelry would be appropriate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Adventures
With aPurse
FOUND TODAY

i. real little wardrobe trunk ia,
dollie.
= Golden yellow chryssnthemum plants
y. Preparation to remove Stains f,.,,,
the carpet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

For the names Of shops where ar
ticies mentioned in Adventures
With a Purse" can be purchased,
address Edftor OF Wcman's Page,
EVENING PUBLIC LxpopH. or phone
the WoInan's Department Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04
Things to Kno,U

White felt hats can be cleaned with
fine sandpaper. After the hat has been
thoroughly gone over use French chalk,
Fine organdie collar and cuffs retain
their delicate stiffness If dipped in the
water In which rice has been cooked.
This takes the place of starch.
A funnel Is a convenient device for
crocheting, as yarn wound around this
never tangles and cannot roll off while
the crocheting Is in progress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-04

ed by company of people whom they
have never spoken TO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
PRESIDENTS STATEMENT

Industry plays as essentialan dhon-
orable a role IN this great struggle
as do Our military ornaments. We
all recognize the truth Of this, but we
must also see its necessary impica-
tions-namely, that industry, doing
vital task for the nation, must re
ceive the support and assistance Of
the nation. "
-
Therefore, I solemn1y
urge al employers engaged IN war
work to refrain after August Ist,
1918, from recruiting unsldlled labor
IN any manner except through this
central agency ~. S. Employment
Serucel. I urge labor to respond as
loyalty as heretofore to any calls
issued by this agency for voluntary
enlistment In essential industry. And
1 ask them both alike to remember
that no sacrifice VIII have been IN vain,
If We are able to prove beyond all
question that the highest and best
form of efficiency is the spontaneous
cooperation Of free people"
WOODROW WILSON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

has greatly crippled essen
tial war industries. If there
can be an intelligent distri-
button of workmen to these
industries there will be less
difficulty in winning the
war.
Therefore. to assist both
workmena and employers, the
Government has organized
the U. S. Employment Serv-
ice as a part of the Depart
ment of Labor. Its national
office is in Washington, and
it has 500 branch offices and
10000 y. S. Public Service
Reserve Enrolment Agents
throughout the country. It
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

TIME Government asks the coopera-
ton of all workers to do away with
the unnecessary turn over Of
labor. Since our entry into the war there
has been serious shifting of labor. which
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

And the Government is en-
abled to fill the ranks with
workersin such awaythat all
essential industries can be
keptgoingfull speed. ThisiS
vitality necessary to the sue
cess of our army in France.
If you are at present en-
ployed in useful work. do
not change your job with
out consulting a branch
office or enrolment agent
of this service. Let your
Government assist you in
determining the work in
which you will be most
valuable in helping to win
the war. Your use of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

knows labor conditions everywhere, and
if given opportunity can direct the man
seeking employment to just the job that
needs him most.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12
Don't Change Jobs Without Consulting Uncle Sam

Thus workmen benefit through having
far-reaching and thoroughly reliable plac-
ing organization. where they are assured
of being sent to sure jobs-where they
can do the best work to bel win the war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

U. S. Employment Service is a patriotic
duty to your country. tiSyour guarantee
offair andSquare treatment, and the oppor-
tunity to serve where you are best fitted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-12

Rogers Furniture Co.
The II. Lesinsky Co.
Boss Rubber Co.