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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

Dear Cynthia-I have been wanting TO
ask you.a few questions for some time. but
hrstated on account Of you perhaps think-
ing me a poor. silly girl But dear Cynthla,
known a young man for almost four years,
During this time we corresponded n little
now and then until about n year ago, when
he Joined the navy He then wrote to me
almost every da%. I doing the same until
at last I find that love him very much:
on account of his health he was discharged
from the navy. He called on me few
times since ne came home. Dear Cynthia,
love for me. asking me to be true to him.
but II all ended so soon. this love dream.
He WAS supposed to call me up on the phone
and make arrangements to call that owe
come that evening and would call the next
day. Well he never called me on the
phone or never came again to SEQ Sc.
Now l Just cant imagine what could be
we parted happy What, shall do? Dc
YOU think should write and ask him what
is wrong shall I be independent and
wait until he writes and explains? To be
Independent is terribly hard for me. as
love him dearly Please Giye m" YOUR best
advice. BROKEN-HEARTED.
think you are justified in writing
the boy little note asking him II yor
have done anything to offend aim anG
If that is why he failed to keep his en-
gagement with you. Perhaps he /:
ashamed now for having broken a prom.
ise and does not know how TO approach
you to explain. In writing the note al
least, dear you will give him every
loOphole Of escape from his strange
conduct. Dc you think perhaps he Is
feeling discouraged about his discharge
from the navy? II you do not hear
from him let me hear from you again
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
TWO BANQUET MENUS
THAT CONSERVE FOOD
Suggestions for Woman Who
Has Charge of Church or
Community Dinner

No one has a more important part
TO play in bringing about banquet re-
form than women, since they are very
often charged with the duty of pro-
viding the meal, especially in connec-
tion with meetings held in churches
and similar community centers.
Here are two menus worked out as
suggestions with the foregoing prin.
ciples In view. They make liberal use
Of fruits and vegetables. Use any of
the vegetables and fruits that are pro-
durable In your locality. Patriotic
Americans are being urged to use more
fish, hence the fish in place of meat:
or, for the inland community, the use
OF poultry. Old poultry can be saori-
feed for such a purpose, as the meat
is cooked and ground before using.
CONSERVATION MENUS
v Ice Cold Cantaloupe.
Baked Fish with Rice Stuffing.
Tartar Saucs
Creamed Potatoes. Baked Tomato.
sauteed Eggplant.
Hot Cornbread Sticks Butter
Waldorf Salad. !,
Barley Salad Waters
Maple Ice Cream.
Cocoanut Macaroons (sugarless>,
Coffee.
No. 2
Chilled Fruit Cup.
Chicken Loaf. Grov
Glazed Sweet Potatoes.
Baked Green Peppers Stuffed with
Rice and Cheese.
Graham Rolls.
Celery and Tomato Salad
Gingerbread and Whipped Cream
Comee' Raisins, Nuts.
More novel, but perhaps not so an
proprlate for general use. Is the meal
centered around one food product. such
as harvest supper, using corn in a.
many ways as possible, or a COTTAGE
cheese or cocoanut dinner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
And So They Were Married
Episode One-(!ntolerance)
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
COPYRIGHT. 1918, bp Public Ledger Co.

and rolled down her cheeks. suddenly,
she felt her hands plnioned behind her
and some one was turning her around
and lifting her face to meet a very con-
trite one that bent over her.
I'm so sorry" she said tremulously.
Il just want you to love being married,
and l didn't say that to hurt you, really
I didn't"
"of course you didn't, and I'm a
cross BRUTE" he said determinedly.
only It's awful to be out Of things. to
feel that you don't count any longer"
But you do count, you fought and got
your wound. That's doing your bit, isn't
itH That's all that your country requires
of you"
20, yes, don't feel that I've 'shrked
any, but the life-gee, it's great It's
so big, and limitless and far-rea ching.
just miss 1t sometimes" he added,
meeting her hurt eyes. And the rest
or the time I'm SO glad to be back,
having creature comforts, that hardly
want to stir out of the house where I
can be as lazy as I want"
And Ruth, seeing him happily en-
scohced in big chair with a paper and
cigarette, went back to the kitchen
almost contented. OF course she could
understand that Scott would feel that
way sometimes, 1t was quite natural,
but he would get over It. As soon as
he went back to the Office things would
settle back into their accustomed places
again Just now, when he was neither
one thing nor another. he had time to
think about himself and to brood about
things. She would surround him with
love until he had no time to think of
anything but happiness; that was what
he needed more than anything else.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
DARES?A BRANDNEW
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
LUCKY MISHAP
BY NodYa Bergonznu
stT,,oR PHYS sake. Mabel, what have
BY Nodya Bergonznu

"FoR PHYS sake Mabel, what have
L you done to yourself7 And you
have such forlorn expression on your
We'll, my dear young lady hear my
story patiently and you'll soon know,
answered Mabel.
The two girls, both stenographers IN
neighboring city. wero spending their
summer vacation as far1nerettes. II was
calmly guiding the Theele:TrSS ,s. sITsS run tSe Ss
row, potatoes. and all After all my
work piling them in, too Naturally
spiashed and you see. believe, all the
mud seems to have splashed over me.
You're laughing, and I feel like angh,
ing now, but believe me didn't feel
much like laughing then. Well. alopg
comes a gray roadster with sailor In
It. out he hoped. and seeing me in such
a mess, he began piling In those dirty
sruds without saying a word My apII
pearance rather embarrassed me, 80 l
took to my heels and here ] am y!
without thanking him?' queried Err
ma, breathlessly.
him" retorted Mabel. but l wonder
if-if he's still there.
Both girls peered out the farm win,
dow, but no gray roadster or hiue,cIau
sailor could be seen. only the wheeloar-
gate. They looked at each other ana
Mabel audibly whispered, I'm so sorry
l ran away. He was SO nice
That nnt rs shs Ssbe sTs @ore
look on her pretty face and Erma no
ticed that she took special pains to ln",
nice The honk of an automobile
brought them running down rhe sTtands sta,Fs;
we're taking them to the dance) Mabel
couldn't help thinking of the gray
roadster and the frank, good-natured
face Of the tall sailor. ~ s,,,o
with her partner, was startled to hear
some one ask her for the next dance.
Looking up she blushed furiously. II
was her sailor boy
ing introduced himself as Jack H., do
you know why came to the dance to-
night? I came because ] hoped to see
YOU here; and luck has come my way
For the second time Mabel blushed
as she saw a vision of herself nicely
bespattered with mud. But, oh. how
glad she was that the wheelbarrow had
turned over just then:
In the course OF the evening Mabel
softly said. II have confession to
make. I, too. came, to the dance in
H., u. S. N. looked astonished. and
then both of them burst out laughing.
Two weeks later Jack again was help
ing Mabel pile up potatoes, but she did
not run away this time, and he was
softly saying. You know. dearest doing
this work helps me and all of Uncle
Sans boys, and after the war. sweet
heart. you and l will. The rest both
understood. The eloquence of their
thoughts could not be expressed In
words. But this time when Mabel went
into the house her eyes sparkled and as
she held up her hand something on the
fourth finger gittered and threw out
rays of present and future happiness.
She announced to expectant Erma. Jack
leaves tonight. His furlough is up"
And softly to herself she murmured
Bless those potatoes I never thought
such things could bring SO much happi-
ness"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

The fact that Philadelphia has an IN
creased population due to war industries
that wages have been good and there IS
much money in circulation. and most OF
all because Of the signing of the arm-
stice and the subsequent rejoicing, mer-
chants and students Of economics declare
this Christmas will be one of the greatest
In, the clty's history.
And these are the reasons the Phiia-
delphia chapter of the National Con-
sumers League Is more than ever urging
people to shop early.
The Government says to you, why
Can't you exercise sense when you buy'
To shop whom you oughtn't Is Just as
A sin as to hoard, steal or lie.
Shop early; we need our girls vim,
We can't replace her by him;
Don't 20 and exhaust her and make
Christmas cost her
The Joy that the season should brins.
This limerick. printed on artfully dec
GRATED post cards, has been sent all over
the state by the Philadelphia Consum-
ers' League. Through the leagues in
stigation ministers are preaching shop
clubs and civic organizations as well as
the merchants themselves are striving
to educate the public to buy Christmas
supplies now.
1T isn't too early now to think Of
Christmas" said Miss f. Estelle Lauder,
executive secretary of the local Con-
sumers' League. you may find your
self unable to buy what you want If
you wait a few weeks longer.
Last year there was a terrific pres
sure in all shops Just before Christmas.
We found confectioners, even with their
extra supplies. completely sold out by
noon each day. In the department
stores girls had no chance to rest from
early morning till closing time. They
had an hour off for lunch. but often
they had to go without because it took
| too long to make their way through
the crowds to elevators. cloak rooms and
lunch rooms. The ventilation. as you
know, isn't any too good In Easements
and other departments that open for
display of Christmas things. Just from
the human side OF the thing. can't you
see what it would mean to the thou
sands of shop girls II people laid in
their supplies early, and If they shopped
in the mornings instead Of waiting with
their neighbors and every one else to
pack the stores In the afternoon hours?
THE congestion is daily increasing
in the afternoon and now the Gov
ernment departments is in a position to
relieve the situation. Despite the sign
ing of the armistice, there has been as
| yet no GREAT release of Government
workers to relieve the stress in civilian
| industries. Nearly every shop Is short
of employees, especially men,"
The annual convention of the Nation
al Consumers League, of which S&re-
tary of War Baker is president. will be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

tons and loops which mark the opening
on the shoulder are of velvet The loose
sleeves are of blue chiffon. Worn with
this blouse Is a large. black velvet hat.
The center sketch is also of satin and
is trimmed with rows of silk braid. The
braid extends from the shoulder line well
down on the chest. The braid also runs
through the velvet cuff, which finishes
the lower part Of the blouse extending
up to the bust line. The sleeves arc
bell shape, finished with a cuff OF velvet
and silk braid. A velvet collar finishes
the back of the neck.
The hat Is Of velvet with a red quill
piercing the brim at the front.
At the right is a white satin blouse
with a piping of black satin. The neck
line Is rounded and the stitching and
embroidery are done i'm black silk. The
undersleeVes are Of white plated chiffon.
The small hat has a crown of white
beaver and a tiny brim of velvet, with
a small bow at the back of black velvet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

green cardboard doilies to go under the
glasses Have low bowl of pink roses
in the center OF the table and from this
strands Of pink baby ribbon extending
to each place. Here and there on these
strands have tied little cut-out four-leaf
clovers To the ends of the baby rib
bon have small bouquets of flowers or
little pink crepe baskets filled with
candles. Use two candles in sticks at
either end of the table with pink shades.
Instead of using the roses and green
four-leaf clovers for decorations this
scheme can be carried out with white
chrysanthemums. pink baby ribbon and
tiny pink hearts.
An inexpensive menu would be fruit
cup, made Of cut-up grapefruit oranges
grapes, etc: chicken croquettes or
| creamed chicken on toast, cut-up pota-
toes creamed and baked In a dish with
bread crumbs with cheese, beet and nu,
salad, Ice cream, cake and coffee, OIL
cake with whipped cream and coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
NOW THAT WAR IS ENDED
WE WISH WE'D KEPT 4 DIARY
But Isn't Begin No for the Days Of Reconstruction
Viii Be Big Ones for Women-The Value Of
Fresh Impressions Set DotUn

plest of words each day are writing
history.
Life is intensely interesting as 1t
applies to ourselves. There will always
be the chroniclers who will see to 1t
that posterity does not lose the stories
Of great things that happen. But these
historians must deal with the big,
broad events We have the Revolu.
tionary War annals, for instance, and
we know just when and where the
battles were fought. But oh, how pre-.
Cious would be little book, yellowed
in it's pages and telling in bits that
were written in little hours or the
night. what was closest to the heart OK
the girl Of '76. How did she feel the
day her Young soldier went to war ana
when he came marching home!
II would be interesting to know how
the housewives saved food at that time
to oven have some of the conservation
recipes that were used.
TN THE days of the civil war
/ women as n body were not officially
recognized in their war activity. There
was a service known as the woman
sanitary service. These women acted
as volunteer nurses and wrapped band'
ares but there was no official shoulder
to.shoulder service with men to help
win the war II would be interesting
to have records of the inward protests
that might have gone on at that time.
There are great many of the Civil
War women alive today. and 1t is true
they remember those days. But how
intensely more interesting 1t would
have been to take out little worn
book and read impressions set down
fresh culled from events as they hap
pened.
Those who make jokes may find
good bit to laugh about in the diary.
Rut those who have ever read one
sincerely and faithfully kept know the
diary is not the least of the books of
human inspiration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

l. Lenisa NJ; AIeott was q great exponent Of
the daily diary.
g. II raisins or other fruit to be put into a
fruit cake are cooked In q little water
and added to the batter last while still
hot. they will not sink to the bottom.
J. Although oysters have . very high con
tent OF water, they may be added to the
list Of meat substitutes. as they supply
the same kind OF food to the body.
4. SDhuEnum IL d specially prepared moss
which IL absorbent and IL used in place
Of absorbent cotton In surgical dress
ings.
5. 4 new device for washing dishes IL a fan
shaped nozzle. which sprays and cleans
the dishes without the need Of dish
cloths or soap,
Q. Fur IL used In wide straight bands on the
bottom Of the coats Of many Of the new
suits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

QUITE the newest blouses are those
W that extend over the waistline and
button either on the shoulder seam or
down the center back. This type OF
waist was introduced by Cheruit and Is
called Cote d'Armes. You can easily
see that the idea originated from the
armor worn hundreds Of years ago by
the soldiers. An added resemblance is
given to some of the blouses by the
use of metal brocaded satin.
One of the most interesting features
regarding these 'blouses Is that. should
they become rage. they will bring In
smaller waistline. Already the first
Of these models has an inclination to the
pinched-in waist.
Satin is the preferred material for
these waists. But they are also shown
in velvet and in duvctyn.
At tho left OF the drawing today Is n
model of blue satin piped with velvet Of
the same shade. The embroidery across
the front is done IN chenille. The but
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

MTITH the war drawn to a close
w we suddenly wake up TO the fact
NE story of the greatest national ex.
perience the world has ever known
has slipped our fingers without our
ever tightening a finger to grasp 1t.
i know a woman who, for instance,
was making up her mind to keep u
diary ever since April G, 1917 which
was the day war was declared. Last
week there were three entries in the
diary. One had to do with the declar.
ing of war itself, another with burn
ing desire to go to France and the last
IL don't know whether you would call
IL an entry or not-was shopping
list
OF course, there has not been much
time for diary keeping these days, put
the woman who had courage enough 10
sit up few minutes longer each night
and jot down her wartime experiences
would have Il powerful! document 10
hand down to her grandchildren. 1t Is
not too late in fact TO start the diary
now. For the period Of reconstruction
means only another phase of wOmans
work. There are problems such as
America in our lifetime has never
faced, and some she has mover faced
before. There will be the nursing and
caring for our war wounded the read
justing them to normal life again in
way that they can 70 on as seli.sup'
porting citizens. Then there will be
the mighty readjustments in woman's
life rising out of the war. Women
will vote, for instance, soOn-eH"ry'
where That is coming as sure as the
rising of the sun.
ALL of these events are those we
"A may sit down at night and pen
fresh with our own h.nds as they
directly apply TO our On lives. And
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
THE OMAN'S EXCHANGE

Of loGgings two white lawn caps. several
ra!rs Of silk and woolen stockings and also
abdominal binders all for a newborn baby
or for any mother who expects one and
would Ike 10 have these things.
lMrs) NJ NJ.
The little dresses have been for
warded, Mrs. NJ, and, really, | don't
know how TO thank you for being so
kind to everybody. The world seems a
pretty nice place when We know there
are folks in 1t like you. The offer of
the baby things will surely be appreci-
ated by some needy mother Letters for
you in answer to the offer will be for
Warded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
CHRISTMAS BUYING RUSH
TO BE GREATER THAN EVER
Because Of the of Increased Population High Wages and
General Re ong Signing OF Armsce the National Con-
un,er Lenne Points Out Importance of Early Shopping

held in Wilmington, Del. Thursday and
Friday of this week. and the Christmas
situation will be discussed in detail It
Is estimated 900 delegates from all over
the country will attend. Secretary
Baker will deliver an address Thursday
night.
Mrs. Samuel Feb is president of the
Philadelphia organization, which covers
the eastern part of Pennsylvania. Miss
Fannie Cochran and Mrs. Walter Cope
are vice presidents; Mrs. Burns Wes-
ton. treasurer, and Mrs. John, Gilpin,
recording secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
TODAI'S INQUIRIES

1. Who is believed to have been the first
woman In the world TO exercise the full
vote?
2. How is II possible to prOlOnG the useful
ness of wooden mon handlPEt
3. How can the waved linen to be had in
automobile repair shops be put to good
use?
4. What will remove bruises and white
s. In writinS q a personal istts&' "' should the
date be spelled out or merely written,
using the numbers for the day of the
month and the year?
Q. How can an envelope basket Of rafia or
grass be made into an attractive knit
ting or shopping bag?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Answer TO Thelms

What you suggest. dear, would be
out of the question. Would you like TO
come and see me and talk with me ?
Perhaps l could help you I would be
so glad to If | can. Telephone before
You come in, that you may be sure to
find me.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

For the names of shops where ar
tlCles mentioned in Adventures
With a Purse" can be purchased,
address Editor OF woman's Page,
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone
the Woman's Department., Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
the Editor Of Womans Page;

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page;
Dear Madam-Several weeks ago sent
in letter Of inquiries. but not seeing my
answers in the parer l concluded that you
had not received my letter. therefore I am
rep rating my questions.
First, asked II It would be perfectly
proper TO write to authors and artists com
mentinR on their work? Also would Il be
proper TO ask them for an autograph pho
tograrh?
Second May I have the addresses of
Marguerite Clark and of Robert Gordon,
both moving picture stars?
l THANK YOU.
The answers to these queries were
printed before. Evidently you missed
the paper on that day. 1t Is quite
proper to write TO authors and artists
commenting on their work. and it would
also be quite proper to ask for an auto.
graphed photograph. although it is not
exactly the custom to give out photo
graphs in these professions.
Address Marguerite Clark, Paramount
! Picture Corporation, New York city, and
Robert Gordon, Goldwyn Pictures, New
York. Robert Gordon Is in the army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Baby Clothes Are Offered

TO THe Edif0r OF WOnIuH-S 3 FuDe.
Dear Madam sent you three dresses by
Marcel rost for the lady who said she had a
littip girl eight years old and who could not
dress her little girl like the others and
alfered to do washing. do not want any
@hIng done. though.
\ W morning l sent eight little dresses.
rAirs OF stockings. two caps, a
hRtr OF eggings to Mrs. -. for
. \ II atiil have two small SUM
+ |f4ft It's With long sleeves. two
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Things to KnOu

Flour sacks and salt bags, washed
clean, make just a. good dust-cloths as q
yard Of cheesecloth, and are much less
expensive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Please Tell Me What to DO
BY CYNTHIA

not sought you out would only make
him think less OF you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

A little water sprinkled over ashes
when they are removed from the furnace
or. the fireplace will keep them from
blowing about.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19
Adventures
With Purse

ENOR her who loves amethysts come
i some lovely pins of oxidized silver
finish. each decorated with a clear pur-
pie stone. Winged pins, In length about
two inches. feather pins and all modi-
fications of the barpin, and each fin
ished with single purple gem, can be
found in this display. And prices are
fifty cents. II you feel particularly
reckless or extravagant you will find
close by the pins distinctive necklaces
to match.
The name I have IN mind as applied
to dolls is an irrefutable seal of ex-
cellence in workmanship and skill in
character study. These irresistible
dolls, pudgy, comical babies with star
ing. blue eyes and appealing expression.
are holding a reception Just at this
time. Some have cunning little dresses,
others are simply clad in "chimmy
shirts" but all are adorable. and each
extends a personal invitation to pur-
chase. But the heart of Mistress Betty
would be gladdened by one Of these
| dolls, and even should one of them so
! misbehave some time that the severest
punishment Is necessary 1t will preserve,
! l was going to say, an unbroken coun-
! tenance, for you see, these dolls are
/ nonbreakable. Their prices range from
/ IS cents TO S1.50. and any one of them
is quite fair sized.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-19

Mems shirts which are worn out at
collar band and wrists can be made
into neat little play dresses for small
children.