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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Alice Kent and the Days Work
The Story of a Business Girl Who Would Not Fail
&c. By MARTHA keller
b. the Lcdacr
fcopDrioht. 1918. By the Public Ledger Com poryj

comfort It would have given me to hav.
near at hand in all emergencies the only
article ! owned which once had been nv
mothers such was the dear girls nature
that | know she would have Crawled on
hands and knees, had there been no al
tentative, in order to return NV prop
ertN furthermore. she would have trust
cd me to repay the loan when was
able to- But she did not know. In her
own brief experience of life there was
nothing which would read her to such a
deduction about mine: while l. lonely
ana miserable in a strange town was
so made that | could ask for nothing
Which. when considered from every pos
sible angl of reckoning. did not belong
to me. In addition to all this my friend
was eminently matter-of-ract my recent
letter. the first that I had sent in long
time, informed her that later on | would
send to her for the watch. Naturally
then she awaited such summons.
In BellinetOn the absence Of my
treasure gave me heartache but it was
not tragedy, since I was not under
ti.c necessity Of consulting a timepiece
or my own. Town clocks struck the
Hpur Hl ana me school bell guided me; on
chapel street at almost every corner. If I
wished, It waS possible to glance into
a drug store window and find out what
time 1t was: even at Mrs. Warrington's
n.Lthoush no two clocks, agreed on any
thing was not utterly dependent on
guesSwork. while at the Y w. c. A. the
hall clock was considered competent TO
give orders to the sun. IN the multi
plictty of tasks attendant on my depar-
ture from Bellington the fact that one
of the functions of n district school
teacher was that OF timekeepcr had
slipped my mind. Indeed it was moi
until I sat in the railway station at tn,
junction and observed how slowly the
minute hand crawled over the face n
the big. clock In the waiting room tha'
my, lack or watch seemed criminal
and now that Nubbins had left me with
out means of atoning for the crime
felt. CATER climbing up the Dsnron.s
doorsteps and pulling at the wheezN
hell). as If | were waiting for the exc,
cutioner'
Continued on Monday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Legal Aid Society Will HeIp


- '''' 's"'''' " " oman y rage.
your valuable column. and as | see vnn
nave helpfd so many readers. 50 IL am MOI
asking too much will you kindly help me
to solve this problem? ' ''''
Last December | went to the Postofscs tn
mail valuable package and asked The ci.rG *
can't understand: Whsn / told him / NAN want 4
II insured he replied that IL would get there
the same without being insured Well +,
week later ] received notice the packaps
was not received. asked ! don't know hoy
many times for It. but all in vain. / worry
hay ana night. my nerves are all wrecked
ana | can't bear myrelf around II has got.
ten me In such state ! am only a Door
working girl and tried so hard to save I'M
my money for this valuable package lyn
you thin can get the man to stand for il I
II so please tell mo what to do. as [ viii
never forget YOU. Perhaps IN be able 10
letter how nervous | am about It. j. F.
If you consult the Legal Aid Society,
at "a South Sixteenth street 1t viii
tell you what YOU ought to do about
this matter and whether there is any
possibility of recovering the package.
Don't worry about it. for If there is any-
thing to be done the society will explai n
il all to you. 1t is very hard for YOU 10
have 10 lose all this money that Won
saved up, and | do hope you will be able
10 find 1t or 10 get some damage for the
loss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Wants to Be Nurse

Dear Cynthia-1 am, a girl only nineteen:
but have coed intentions If can only get
some. kind person TO help me: have
watched your column closely and feel that
I have wanted to become nurse and GO
to France to relieve some Of our soldiers
but my parents are greatly opposed TO let
ting me do so. so | left home a month after
the war started and came here. horinr
could And some secret way of becoming y
nurse. | thought that possibly after they
saw how much in earnest ! was they WOULD
always was very ohedient to them and re,
sprcted them In every way. but cannon
control myself in this matter unless ! really
learn that I cannot do as I wish. VIII Nnu
kindly tell me what would be IN" very pes'
thing for me to do? 40,
i have no brother nor sweetheart on th'
ba ttiehelds. as | have been once disap
pointed. but I feel for all the boys ovel
there and would do all | could to rehevt
the boys who have given up all theN nae
for their country. ,.,,p,rr
What have you done all these fourteen
months since You left home? Have yot
written to your parents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
"Wo0l Jersey, and You Want If
4 Daily Fashion Talk BY Florence Rose

JUST about enough said" is the case
when wool jersey is mentioned. II
Is only necessary to describe A suit as
oelng made of this fabric to give II a
recommendation which is sure to make
1t welcome. True. there are various new.
weaNes of the wool Jersey which ha .
grown so tremendously in favor since
Chanel introduced It several wears ago.
In fact 1t has become so popular tina,
everyone is bit surprised over it's sue
cess.
At the openings last spring there were
any number of models made in the jer-
sey' The coarser weaves are perhaps
the more popular across the sea, espe-
cially in the silk. but all weaves are in
demand here. the plain and the fancy
as well. And when we find this com.
bination in weaves or colorings. We are
mighty sure to find them cunningly COM
bined in a suit
In the case with the sports suit which
the artist has depicted, you see quite a
different combination than has hereto.
fore been shown. Here the lighter colo,
has been used for the garment and the
darker shade Of Jersey forms the cola,
and shaped pocket flaps, The jacket
which extends about half way to the
knees, has a type of raglan sleeve
which in this case forms shaped yoke
The fronts of the coat are gathered tc
this yoke. The jacket may he buttoned
as, is shown in the illustration, Or turned
hack. The belt is buttoned in the twist
ed manner, a fashion of treating tn,
belts of this season.
The skirt of this suit Is a plain two
piece one, amply cut to prevent tha
slinking-in effect, which is not nowaday.
considered smart.
The hat worn with this jersey suit |!
of velour, simply trimmed with satiI
and ribbon.
tcopyrisht, 1918. by Florence Rose)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Sell 1t for ". S. S. Money

~ s'e As"'tof oJ W oman s Page:
1ear Madam--Can YOU tell me any one
snn nn whom ! could communicate te in order 70
jtspose 81 tinfoil' The Junk men will buy
y. ,put me money value they place on IL ia
Lo low ! would prefer {" dispose of il where
E0uio 90 more good than could be ac-
eomphshed by the money reCe,vee from II
Z. ~ the time | started collecting this tin
Sou read that the hospitals could make
Sse OF ~ also way TO melt 1t Up; but the
4ccount l read has become mislaid and I
n2w have the tinfoil and no way OF disposins
Il Any informa ton you can give me in re-
|kara 10 4 viii be greatly Appreciated as l
SAy9 quite bit Of II on hand and can
eesiiy get more II there IL a demand for IT,
~. (Mrs.l ". A. NJ.
( The Emergency Aid. at 1925 Walnut
street. will be delighted to have your
ttnfoil. 1t is collecting II and selling it
70 get the money for its war relief work
s1ou can send il there or you could sell il
eo dealer in old gold and silver for the
price OF twenty-fiv cents a pound and
ne the money for thrift stamps Either
|knetnod of getting rid of the tinfo! will
|pe helping the Government. The hos
|pitais DO not use 1t except in this way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
MOB ATTACKS U. 5. DEFAMER
Sailors Lead Angry Crowd on
Lynching Bent

Said to have cursed the United States,
Carl Godlepski. who lives in the rear
of 1914 Hope street. narrowly escaped
serious injury at the hands Of mob
Of angry citizens last night
Led by two sailors. several hundred
men, women and children surrounded
Godlepski near his home and threat
ened to lynch him. Felix Smith, a
patrolman of the Front and Master
streets station, rescued the man just as
his captors picked him up to take him
to the river and throw him overheard
Godlepski and his wife have been
making their home with Mr., and Mrs
Edward J. Fustace. and It was they
who charged him with making the sedi-
tious remark. Godlepski is said to have
assaulted Mr.. and Mrs Fustace both
of whom are more than fifty years old
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Orphan Girl Needs Clothes
70 the Editor Of Woman's Page

Dear Madam-You and your readers have
perhaps they would help a little girl | Know
She is alone in the world and must keen
herself Her wages barely cover her bos rd
and carfare, so leaves none FOR clothes /
can sew and do anything hut pay for iha
clothes. She IL afteen and wears a OF
shoe and sixteen-year-old clothes I viii
go anywhere after the clothes II any Of your
readers have some to spare. This VIII he a
great act OF charity. and | am sure SONS
little girl with kind motner and father
neither. Z
Clothes and shoes have been offered
for the boy whose crippled mother asked
for them and also for the babies that
another mother wrote about So / have
not the least doubt that some growing
girl who has parents to take care OF her
will look over last years things and find
some for f. B., who needs them so badly.
l have her address for any one who
wants it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20

DIAMOND CTRATOLO, pioneer 1tal-
~ ian restaurant keeper Of Philadel-
phia. this week celebrated the thirty
third anniversary of his coming to this
city from Naples. sitting in his little
shop at Ii2 South Eighth street whic.
has been the scene Of many gay gath
erings of famous men and women OF
various natonaities. he recalled his
school days in Naples.
Many Of my schoolmates have be-
come famous" he said. II lived in the
same section of the city with General
Diaz. only then he was just chump
0f a boy. | can't exactly recall, but
must have gone to school with him,
too. We are within year of the same
age. Here he said. and he smiled as
he pulled yellowed paper from his
pocket II found this in my desk this
morning. 1t is the certificate OF my
entrance in the Royal Institute of Belle
Arts, in 1873. ! was just a little fell
low Of twelve or thirteen then.
You have heard of Carrado Ricci
He is now the most famous art critic
of all Europe. Well. he was school
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

l. Stories cut from the mn agazinps and psvs-
papers and pasted neatly together
make II nice little gift to insIo.e In tbe
senaiI~ rs!diifr boy's letter: He like, this
In his pocket and be taken out at adj
moments. ~
Ellen hey Is t'.e famous Scandinavian n
feminist ~hO has become world know n
through her books on waman.
H. silver star, on service flag Indicates
has been wounded "
>. IL Il necessarN to pay board on the bill In
advance at hotel when the guest
for himself. '''
D. Ittle Waterproof bag has ompartmen,, ,
Ior bathing suit. cap. halrpins, pow
summertime. " "
o. FOR FAMILY OF two an eight quart 4 wo-
commandment size fre!ess cooker is re-
in the cooker, ''""''u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Omaha Women Have
a Mending Unit

The National League for Woman's
Service New York. makes the following
report concerning the Omaha branch
THE Omaha branch of the league has
organized a unit for mending. call
sent out for needleworkers met with an
enthusiastic response and willing hands
were set to work on the discarded winter
clothes. Every article, from ripped
gloves to sweaters, has been mended and
cleaned. and they have all been care
fully packed away ready for next
seasons cold weather"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20

!. Glass case for toothbrush.
.. smart white skirt with heavy ribs.
3. Ceiluloid ring for guests napkin.
1. Cool crash pillow covers for sum
mer.
NEVER again am going to drop my
~ toothbrush in a piece of paper when
GO week-ending. and then have all my
handkerchiefs or my hest petticoat ali
damp and mussy. Even the rubber
lined toothbrush cases will get damp
sometimes. But | have discovered a
glass holder with a silvcr-plated top that
is just the very thing to. fit in the corner
Of a bag or suitcase. Ut is of heavy
glass. So that am sure it Is almost un-
hreakable. and the best part of II is that
the price Is only eighteen cents
The nice part about those heavy rib
bed white skirts is that they launder go
we'll and the nice part about the one l
saw today is that it Is only $2.95. A
broad belt with large buttons insures a
trim, snug NJ at the waist and pointed
pockets of tho material. button trimmeu,
impart a smart tailored effect.
"Ill fold your napkin thus" you say
to the summer guest. so that you will
be able to recognize it," How mucn
nicer IL WouiN ne 10 nave an extra
napkin ring or two. just for company
who comes 10 spend n Few days with
you at shore or country. one of the
shops has white celluloid rings for
twenty-five cents. They can he secured
with an initial in blue. and wouldn't !,
he a thoughtful extra touch to purchase
one with a &c" II her name Is Grace, or
&c" could even stand for Guest"
The woman who likes the cool effect
given by crash chair ana couch covers
will be interested to hear of some pill
low covers of crash I discovered today
They are square, just about the size to
At those living room pillows. and they
have been rcpriced at twelve and one
half cents. A person in authority as
sured me that they could he had foi
several days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20

Mans propensity to gamble on the
serious issues of life were frowned upon
by a jury of women at Modesto, Cal,
when DIR. F. K Ward was awarded the
exact obstetrical fec demanded Of Frank
Aragone. but refused to take cognizance
Of a gambling agreement. When Ara
gone learned the stork was on its way,
he told Doctor Ward: "Ill pay you
twice your usual fee II it's a boy, and
cepted the wager, It was a boy, and
Aragone refused to pay double. Tho
jury sustained him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Write to Corporation

y Ihs Editor Of Woman's Page:
l0eas Nadam-Will you plea Sc give me the
|0UIroos of mot picture directors who ia ke
|cU1I0Fen beginners, In Philadelphia or any
mi tMrs.D II. w.
Las there are no film companies in this
MY and l am not acquainted with the
Hoods of companies in the other cities
cnhnot give you any names of directors
q you write to film corporations and ask
about this they will no doubt know OF
Dqzne company that takes children as be-
lnnsrs
1ome of the corporations are the Fox
Him Corporation, 1870 West Forty sixth
1GoAt. New York, which features chill
Fnn's productions. the Paramount
1nres Corporation, ASS Fifth avenue
York: the Goldwyn Pictures Cor
1ion, New York; the Metro Film
Dofation. 1916 Broadway, New York
pathe Exchange, 90 West Forty fifth
New forR' ana the Morosco Flim
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
TRIBUTE TO SERVICE men
Patriotic Demonstration at Grace
Baptist Temple Tomorrow Night

Joined the nations forces will be paid
tomorrow night at Grace Baptist Tenn
pie Broad and Berks streets. where there
will be patriotic demonstration In cele.
bration Of the recent Allied victory in
France
Lieutenant Jack eDveraux and his
alien squad will participate in the serv-
ice. Ten countries will be represented
among the participants.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

AFe blanchIng and the cold din necessary
for drying regetable
veKetables: " '"e
what Is the effect of the cold dip.
~ - Important to condition" dry prod
gcts before storing them for the winter
What IN meant by this?
WnY ID a good plan to store dried goods
~ In small containers? e''''
Whee Is the general rule for the prepara-
tton Of fruits to be drirdo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
S237,5OO FOR PEARL NECKLACE
Bidding for Nine. De Falbe's Jew.
clry Started at $4,000
Special Cable TO Evening Public Ledger
J.. By Nc,r York Times Co.

tOpBriDHf, 1918, bu NrT Ork 1iUfS 20.
London, July 20.
The late Madame De Falbe's fine
pearl necklace was sold at Christie's at
the highest price ever paid at auction
in this country for Cne article. 1t con-
sists of a single row of fifty..one we'll
matched and graduated pearls of fine
Orient The bidding started at $4,000
and the hammer fell at $23I,6Oo, the
buyer being d. Rodrigues.
For half a century Madame De Fable
was a prominnt figure In English So
ciety. She was Eleanor Louisa. daugh-
ter OF Thomas Hawkes.. NJ. p. Of Him
ley House. Staffordshire. In ls43 she
married the Hon. Dudley Ward, who
died in 1870. In 1872 she married John
Gerard Leigh, of Luton Soo.. Bedford
shire. who died in 1875, and in 1888
she married NJ. De Fable, the Danish
ambassador to London.
Madame De Fable died in December,
1899.
The previous highest price at auc-
ton for a single article was f41,37O
paid in 1913 for Romney's whoie-length
portrait Of Lady Ann de la Pole. 1t is
understood the Fable necklace will re-
main in England.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Chestnut Hill Man Gets ID. S. O.

Lieutenant Joseph j. Brown. son of
Mr., and Mrs. Henry P. Brown 100 West
Mermaid lane. Chestnut Hill. has been
awarded the distinguished service cross
hy General Pershing. Lieutenant Brown
has been in France since March. He
was born in Philadelphia and received
his education at the University of Penn
syIyania. After his graduation and until
he entered the army, he was associated
with his father in the practice of law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
No Premium on These Coins

Se fhe Editor Of Womdn' 5 Pace:
Dear Madsm-Will YOU kindly advise me
Xnstner or not there is premium on the
Igollowins old United states coins:
fiying eagle one cent. 1857.
4 Lar9e one-cent piece 1858
Aaf- dime very small piecel. 1854.
B would appreciate prompt reply, as eN-
iDoct to leave here early next week.
r. c. r.
n a dealer in coins and curios tells me
Fkhet there is no premium on any of the
[Hoins you mention. Your letter has been
answered by mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Another Unselfish Thought

~ EDITOR OF Wondn's Page:
~ Madam have suit OF clothes, a
~ Ghoes several shirts and neckties.
6hleh are In good condition. but which
outgYown.
- would send me Crippled Mothers"
whose letter appeared In your
e July II. viii sisdly forward
~ you very much for your kind
clothes for this boy who needs
6fnG1n6 one growing boys thought
4 I61o(hor one not 90 well OF. ! know
- NY will appreciate your kind
~ DlleA indeed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20

For the names OF shops where ar.
tiCles mentioned in Adventures With
Purse" can be purchased. address
Editor of Woman's Page, EVENING
PrRLlC LEDGER, or phone the
Womans Department, Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Ask Florence Rose

II you want her own personal advice on
materials, coiors and styles suitable for
you. Address Miss Rose. in care OF the
EVENING PUBLIC LEnGERs woman's mage
Send self addressed stamped envelope for
reply. as all inquiries are answered by
mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20

There IS no secret course that you
can take. but any of the hospitals would
accept you If you can s,, answer the neesS; ;,;
of health. However, my dear-and
want you to listen to me e:carefully-you
would do better to go back home to your
parents. You are only nineteen. and II
they object you would find II hard to get
a hospital to accept you. Then, too. YOU
would not be happy Z you insist on
prove of. And you could not go over
there. as you wish. for several years ut
any rate
OF course. the country needs us all 10
help and there is great need Of nurses.
for other kind of work. and you had
better do as your parents wish Tor Z
go home and say YOU are sorry you were
so hasty In what you did and tAke'up
Red Cross work there Later trey may
come. around, and you will be far hap.
pier II you can learn nursing with their
consent than without II.
Take School Course
place where there is a typewriter ana nave
the ,r privilege &C. Of using it as often as I wapt
SssIS hish ign School e sduss.en att n0T 9Ss sS,n to2
sS T9fs ySa sts Up way y no h
hs n.y mssS ssHp s.s To TO IL II @ asa It s
make 1t harder for me to learn the method
they teach in high school n YOU were
tim. YOU had chance or would you
NE ali answers Write in Saturday's PAPER
ASIINhss IS we 70 BSyBzrEl bSyBz Eq Ssthks shks
TIONS.
Since you are to go to high school in
the fall 1t would BE better 10 wait ana
learn the correct method for stenoe.
raphy and typewriting. II Is true that
it is possible to learn to write on a type.
self but the speed acquired in 40 doins
seldom reaches that which can be
reached through the properly taught
method. In school you Will be taught
when you pick 1t out for yourself. you
are apt to use only three fingers at the
most. DO not try to teach yourself
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-20
Adventures
With Purse
FOCND TODAY
rase for toothbrush.

I. Glass ease for toothbrush.
2. smart white skirt with heavy ribs.
3. Celluloid ring for guests napkin.
1. Cool crash pillow covers for sum-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1918-09-20
WAR WORK OF NATION TO Be SHOWN
IN COMBINED GOVERNMENT EXHIBITS
At Memphis Sept 21-2s-War, Navy Interior and AGri.
cultural Departments, Food Administration, Public
Information Committee and National Defense
League 70 Use 10000 Feet of Space

No event in FAlPdcm has ever ore.
etsd Is much intssest ar caused ~
nucA eOmmsui as ~ tue Oovesu@snA
nxhiAAt being sssA sRsg the EsE o..
saia tAAs yoas ~ TIE Wa leevE y
tAEAse and Agricultural DepaFemsnAs,
~ VoOd Administration. Ne YuAls
Attenuation Committee and the -
HOnAl Defense League.
Tue Government Exhibit will be one
Ut the biggest and best features Of the
fTi-State Fair at Memphis. 1t will be
brought to the Fair in special train.
and will I'LL every inch Of the 10000
feet Of floor space in the old Agricult.
urAl Building.
Each department of the National
Government contributing to the ex-
hibit viii send men to explain the va.
ri0us exhibits to the public. It will be
intensely interesting and thoroughly
instructive, and will show all phases
nf war work.
The War Department display can
hardly fail to place Americans more
closely in touch with their boys who
ere making more uneasy the heads
that wear the crowns. There are
DSewning machine guns for infantry
} use and Lewis machine guns Of the
airnraft type; mountain cannon that
cen DO pub ID TO Alpine heights: ftS.
ures cINAht in regulation uniforms. in.
Guiding an aviatsr's flying toys; rifles
OF the latest model used "over there"
and wooden blocks showing penetra-
ton of the old and new bullets; COM
plete equipment Of the beloved dough
boy" and trench periscope through
which he watches for friskiness on the
part of the "Fritzies;" gas masks that
he dons when the Hun spreads his ia
Vorits poison; the trench helmet that
protects him and the hand grenadeS
be hurls; the shovel with which he
digs trench and the pump that takes
cut the water.
The Navy display shows more Of the
tools that are making this world an un.
safe place for international burglars,
and also some rifles captured from
German soldiers. The Navy shows a
depth charge of the kind whose bub-
les often mean the end for some sub.
marine pirate; naval mine and an.
Choir. and big torpedo with its truck.
Projectiles of various sizes are accom-
panied by bombs that airplanes drop.
The clothing display includes some