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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
| SHIPMENTS
PRETTY VEGETARIAN
LAUGHS AT HOOVER
Eats a Canary's Portion, but
Can Outsing Any Feath.
cred Songster

The high cost OF chicken is nothins
to Miss Eleanor Behrle. OF tn. Sun
snip ofiee. Chester. Miss Behrle is one
OF the clerks under Frank Cross, secre-
tary-treasurer OF the Sun Oil Company
ana head Of the housing department OF
the ship Company.
MISS Behrle is vegetarian Of the
strictest kind She eats no meat OF
any description and IS healthy and
nappy. IL seems 10 hurt some Of the
meat eaters to see Miss BehrIe doing
ner bit at one Of the spreads"
:. rms fair vegetarian hates sympathy,
mats what II Is that's ailing these
mere men. and Just roes on her own
eating way rejoicing Everybody around
net may be enjoying beef. pork or
cnicken. but she waves 1t all aside and
SUCKS to her fruit and vegetables.
MIX Is one OF her favorites. Like
wise ice cream; but II seems that some
substitute will have to be found for this
dainty for Miss Behrle. There was no
ice cream to be bought in Chester yes
terday. and there was some talk Of Mr..
hoover having stricken II from the hotel
and restaurant lists
one thing Miss Behrle has against
the hesh diet is that It was mot intend
ed TOT human consumption" but another
equally strong takes her back to her
childhood days, which are not so far
baok. While visiting relatives on a farm
near Harrisburg she saw a chicken
Killed for the table and the sight sick
ened her 30 that she can't forget
Some OF the Office force have found
fun in likening Miss Behrles luncheon
to that OF canary bird. A spoonful of
cold potato salad, glass of milk. glass
Of iced tea and maybe ice water be-
sides, slice Of bread and butter and
a plate OF ice crear, are n fair sample
OF this young woman's daily noon meal
Miss Behrle is considered more than
a match for any canary at singing any
way She has a good soprano voice Her
home Is in Highland Park
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
CHAPTER LNNNIII


THERE had long been rivalry between
/ the senior young men and the girls
and when II came to the point Of decid-
ing whether we would have class ring
or q class pin the rivalry developed into
uncomprcmising hostility, the boys WITH
out one dissenting voice expressed them-
selves in favor of a class pin whereas
the girls were unanimous in declaring
for a ring Speaking for myself. I was
indifferent. for I didn't see how 1t would
be possible for me 10 purchase either
one but, Of course. in every CRISIS |
lined up with the girls. AS the sexes
were evenly divided End the class motto
(on which. for wonder. both sides had
aEreet). proc'a lined Il will find a way
or make one for while II looked as
II we might go forth from high school
minus all the frills of graduating day
except a motto winic., denoted determna-
tion even to the last ditch end under
the circumstances was in danger of
being interpreted as sure sign OF pig
headedness.
class who had all but finished the school
course the year before when sickness in
tervened: now he returned to complete
the work and gain the coveted diploma.
Naturally the boys took him in hand for
. hear-to-heart discussion of class
jewelry and soon thereafter class
meeting was called, of which: the girls
alleged, due notice was not given they
also ma lntalneQ t1dt CtCi use OI lii-s
omission several girls were absent and
that the boys in record time, and in de-
hance of parliamentary procedure.
rushed through vote which. by n ma
jority of ave, imposed upon the seniors
, class pin.
One morning while excitement was at
Fever heat I entered Miss Reeses class
room before school and was greeted with
shouts Of welcome from a half dozen
senior girls. Much obliged to YOU"
they chorused, lingering on each word.
the door opened and another
Benior. Anna Lane, walked in. Alice.
you did great work." she said, giving me
4 hug then waving a copy of the morn
ing newspaper In the direction of some
of the senior boys who were standing in
plain view out In the yard. she NUT
Tered. Il guess thatI hold 'em for
! while"
Bewildered | sank into a chair and
lsked: what do you mean?'
For answer Anna thrust into my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
INVESTIGATE MUSICIANS
Members of Symphony Orchestra
of Disloval Utterances

Chicago. Aug. 9.-Charges that GER
tain members Of the Chicago symphony
Orchestra have exhibited extreme disloy-
atty toward America by means Of ex-
preps'ons OF undisguised contempt for
the United States and disregard for in
structions from the Government are
under investigation by Federal officials.
Seven of the musicians were served with
notices to appear Friday in the United
States District Attorneys Office
One Of the men against whom the
complaints were lodged is said to have
expressed his contempt for Americas
national anthem in the most revolving
manner when the. Star Spanglcd Ban
ner" was played.
Another member. registered alien
enemy. Is said to have Travelled to va
rious parts of the country without first
obtaining leave from the Government to
absent himself from the city.
Still another Is alleged to have OBJ
iected to honoring Marshal Joffre during
his visit to Chicago. saying, This 10 a
German organization"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
The Heart Hunters
BY MARY DOUGLASS
huthor OF Hunting a Husband"
lCNnvrightl
Spring and Prominently

A LICE came in late for tie dinner
"A Betty and I had been getting.
It's awful, the way butter has gone
up. saia Betty, we've go. TO do with
DO without" cried voice behind
us-Aiice. 1--WE been doing without al
together too much lately Oh Pru-
wait for me?"
Yes. an hour" I said softly.
couldn't get away from the Of
nee she said nonChalantly
| stared moment, while the Slow
color famed to my checks. Ana had
seen her pass by the corner where
waited for her, with man.
one Mas 1rTT then? 4lee sh had only
the domestic type of girl" / reflected.
What does she want out of mar
rage could not answer the ques-
tion. 1t remained unsolved.
The next afternoon Dan Thorndyke
was coming out of Art School as I
came down the steps.
lie lie waited q ted! for gr moment. %
No" / replied
Lets go over through the park"
we had come to one of the mar
row little paths that wind in and out
with sudden turns. A bench hid itself
under 2 towering bush.
Sit here?" he asked.
We sat down.
You've not been in the city lone,-
No" | answered
You seem different from the rest
somehow. You're not 500 aggres
siye and your voice is SO low and
soft" "'"
| looked up suddenly S1mc ono
vas making the turn in the path. Could
It be? Yes, 1t was Betty. How had
she come on this hidden little nook?
] had introduced Dan to Betty We
three were walking back together Ar
the entrance to the park, Dan left ms
Il suppose you wonder how | han
pened to meet your" said Betty, prae-
tcaily. when we were alone. wei,
| followed you!" ''
Followed me" I gasped.
Yes, said Betty in her cold business.
like manner. Here II is snrirg ara
you and that art student will 20 our
and sit down in pretty SURROUNDINGS
and. before you know 1t, You'll hes,n
to believe you're in love with each other
Nothing at all but propinquity and
spring. What have you come here for?"
Betty answered her own question .'You
came here to study and make something
Of yourself. Find out IL you had anS
talent, then use it, And now you're
going. as fast as you can, to fall in love
with some hot headed boy" Betty's cold
voice stopped.
She was right. suppose.
But the golden dust had been brusbed
from the wings O. the butterfly.
Thing Worth ATTAINING
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Rice Soume

Three eggs, one cupful cooked rice. one
cupfuI medium white sauce thickened
with rice -four or corn -four Beat the
yolks and add to the white sauce. Add
the boiled rice. Beat whites very light
and fold in the other materials. Turn
into a creased skillet and cook as an
omelet at moderate heat until the under
surface Is Drowned, then turn out on a
hct plate and bake in a creased pan in
serted in the center comes out clean.
Three tablesponfuls Of grated cheese may
be added II desired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
GOVERNMENT FAVORS
MEN FOR WAR WORK
Women Will Be Used in In.
dustry in Large Numbers
Later On

visiting factories In search of the 90
cupaticns for which women are b..,
adapted and studying working condi.
tions and sanitation with the view Of
placing women in industries--these are
few Of the duties OF Miss Louise Cor.
nell and Miss Idabell Stevenson. Of the
womens branch of the Industrial serv.
ice section, United States Ordnance De-
partment
The Government has adopted a very
wise policy in regard to women in in
dustry,' remarked Miss Cornell. as she
discussed her work today 1T is realized
that BEFORE the war 10 over Il will b
necessary to employ large numbers 81
women to augment war production. but
1t Is believed unwise to- do so before ali
available men have been used
The Taft-Walsh board has f,,rtbsr.
more ruled that IL necessary to employ
women in work ordinarily done by men
they must be allowed equal pay for equal
work and must not be allotted tasks dis.
proporttcnate to their strength.
Classify Women Workers
Our work IL to advise with manu-.
facturers as to the introduction OF
women into munition plants where such
course appears desirable and the plant
is ready to train the women for the
work. We try to find the occupations
sor which women are best fitted, SO when
the need grows they may be put on tasks
they are capable OF doing.
we must see" she continued, that
standards of living and conditions OF
work are not unnecessarily lowered dur.
ing the war. Realizing that greater pro-
duction depends on the strength and
good health Of employees, everything Is
being done to keep the women comforts
able, contented and in good health"
This department takes the preliminary
steps and pares the way for the United
States Employment Service, which ac-
tually finds work for the women.
Necessary as proper sanitary condi-
tions are for men. they are even more
necessary where women are employed,
according to these women industrial ex-
perts. Proper lavatory and locker facili-
ties, seats for workers. lifting devices to
assist women in handling heavy mate-
rlals. as well as safety devices. are rec
commended by the investigators.
In this connection the uniform was
designed for workers in munition fac
tories to eliminate danger woman's
costume ordinarily presents. The uni.
form is made Of a closely woven khaki
colored material the packet-hole but
toning toward the back to minimize the
danger Of its being caught In the ma
chine at which the woman stands.
Pockets in the hip are carefully but
toned down to secure the contents
against contamination by powder.
Objects Sought After
by insisting on good working con-
'itions and fair wages" said Miss Cor
nell ION good homes and transportation
.1It .Ah t~,~
facilities. we seek to produce healthy
md reasonably contented labor force, !
whose best skill and energy may un-
nterruptetlly be applied to producing
he things necessary to carry the war
o victorious end"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
.EAR PLAIN JANE:

nEAR PLAIN JANE: There are
men who go about the world
A worrying for fear the woman move.
nent and war Jobs for women will
make US so much like men that life
won't be worth living because there
wont be any more foolish femininities
q russ about. I suppose. Wei, don't
mink any of those men ever went
camping with women. They'd know
better. Let feminism do its worst to
lts best. say I: women will go on for
ever being incurably womanly.
One Of the men from the next-door
camp put 1t all in a nutshell this
morning.
You see, boss" he said. talking to
the head of our little shack who had
yust kicked one cretonne curtain out of
his way and turned calculating eye
on another. when women go camping
they need cretonne; when men go,
they don't"
A ND that's quite true. Plain Jane.
"A 1t is funny about that cretonne.
Our beloved Boss" who Is the only
man in our particular camp. went
away on a weeks Government husi-
ness, leaving a perfectly good little
rough shirt wooden shack in his wake.
When he came back. oh, Plain Jane.
you should have seen us. "All dressed
up and no place to go" Cretonne cur
tains in the doorways. cretonne on the
board over the fireplace and the most
splendiferous rose pink lampshade
you ever saw.
But, alas our triumph was short
lived. At present one of the curtains
IL wrapped around tho banister, which !
IL made Of the branches of bouGhs Of
trees. The other IS gathered mp tight in
an old umbrella strap and hung back |
on a nail in the wall. We fear the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Sugar-Saying Syrup

Several years ago" writes a housewife
In the womans Home Companion" we
received small sample package of
suGar-beet seed. We had a LITTLE extra
space in our garden, so we planted il.
About harvest time I visited a sugar.
beet factory and what l saw gave me the
following idea. which proved so success
ful IN saving sugar that We have ALWAYS
raised few sugar beets: Wash and
scrub every particle of dirt from the
bcets. cut in small pieces and All dishpa n
or very large kettle. Cover with cold
water and boil until beets are very soft
Strain into another pan and cook syr,In
down until the desired consistency is OBJ
taineG. being careful to skim ali i'm
purtie1 from the syrup as 1t boils. Add
a few drops OF mapleine to give color
and flavor of maple sugar. Cool ana
hottie. This last fall we made several
gallons OF syrup at virtually no cost"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

4. Il II permissible to have small red crosses
and small red trsnx,e. on ,srviSs sr,,,,
who arc in the Ned Cross or the
Y, NJ. c. A.c
4, What IL the proper conduct for a woman
when the "Star Spangled Hammer" II
played. or the coiors pass her In pa-
rade?
3, Il Il q sign that the Jar In which peas
are canned has spoiled the water
looks clouded:
4. What h q good and harmless bieoch for
superfiuous hair on the upDer I'D:
\, Describe an unusual design for beaded
bap.
q. what makes q pretty finish for n light
rolored silk knitted sweater. when
there Ii not enough silk to finish the
= srocheting around the neck and arm
hoiesc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
THE WOMAN,S EXCHANGE
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

!. Japanese mother expresses great af-
fectipn for her daughter when she
stands away from her and bows very
low,
.. 4 cooler method OF drying vegetables
than exposing them to the heat of nm
oven is to place them on u tray ex-
. posed to the breeze Of an electric fan.
3. II stitches siip on the end Of short steel
knitting needles stick small corks on
tho end Of the needle and there Will
he no more trouble.
4. II Is not good form for a business man
to dictate his personal letters even II
he SIGNS his name by hand.
8. 4 dainty and ineXpensive XIII for a new
baby IL a mo.qulto net. cut square,
with n mink or blue ribbon run through
casinE, at the ton Of q wide hem,
and small bows at each corner.
9. The home dressmaker ran snve n good
mrnN penniss when underCl Clothes wear
out " she keeps n piece OF cn rtiboa rd
on which to roll for future use the
ribbons Of corset covers and tho lace
edging tiat Is still GOod.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Mother Sees Child Manaled

wilkes-Barre, Pa. Aug. 9.-While his
mother stood only few feet away and
was powerless to aid him, John knight,
aged three years, was run down by
trolley car at Midvale and maneled so
badly he is not expected to recover.
The child had followed his mother to
the street. At curve he endea ayored
to run across the track.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
For Baby on Warm Days

Boil all water for baby (and chill
quickly) all hot months.
Water from ctsterns and shallow wells
Is often source of summer complaint, So
boil al. water for safety.
Don't let children drink water from
stream or river.
Summer complaint or typhoid is often
got In this way.
Be sure to take boiled water with you
on q picnic.
pop't let baby crawl on . dirty aoer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Does Love Exist?

Dear Cvnthia--I am young man OF
twenty years of ago and I have made .
horrible discovery: have found out that
there is no such thing as love. since / have
been sixteen have been going around with
girls and three different times now I have
Imagined ! have been deeply in love
that I would n"vcr got over it, The irat
girl threw me down. and felt pretty
bad But along came the second one and
with the second one for year. and then
am ashamed TO say ! eot tired of her
thought II was bettcr TO break away than to
90 on and be deceitful enough TO pretend
stu cared for her ! have tust recoveSed
from case No 3. The girl moved away and
gradually we have stopped writing to each
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Adventures With a Purse

ioiding shoehorn. and the other a
outtonhook, And it is no easy matter 70
,olee. ones shoe buttoner and have TO
TS,. Tie ,,,,, .,msy hairplin as a substitute.
session of both Of these "shoev', n.oos
sities' and is small enough to be tmcL.a
away in the smallest corner of ho. %
suitcase The price is fifty cents VI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

Dear MAdam--wheh wife does not re-
eeive her allotnnent made out by her hus-
Band 70 whom should she write to nee about
SOLDIERS WIFE.
The proper department to write would
b> the War Risk Insurance Bureau
Warrington. p. c. Explain the case
fully when writing At the same time
the soldier should fll out the allotment
and allowance form B blank again and
marx IL supplemental This should be
feeverdsd to the War Risk Insurance
II you would sst into communication
NTH the home-eervice section OF the
XlD6 Cree, 1907 walnut street. I know
~ VeuId y .glad 70 40 the work Of
q ~ - s'letnens ~ you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Hurt in Motorcycle Smash.up

252S South Sartain street, was severely
injured last night when the motorcycle
in which he was riding with a girl COM
panion In the side car, collided with
deserted haywagon in Penrose Ferry
road The girl disappeared. Pizzio
was taken to the Methodist Episcopal
Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

The Wetherill plant of the Sun Ship
some silk emblem today over the shop.
The names of the shop and the company
are inscribed upon 1t. with the likeness
of a ship in the center. The men in
vetted 800 Of their own money IN the
emblem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
French Peach Pies

Line a pie plate with pie crus, ,.
the s0pa pa.s eus around y ana q
mem evenly and closely in fbe "a, s. 'ace
u that no one piece is on top Of the othsr 80
rave ready syrup made win SneI. SonI.
nysr lns,ead OF sugar and pour this S syruS
narrow strips of pie crust scross lev icy.
pie -FOUR each way. and bake. 'he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Youngest Four.Minute Girl

Loretta Daum. ten years old AZ Mi
waukee. Wis. who was selected recsntIv
ny the Government as a Junior four
minute speaker, has the dIstinctIon OF
pelng one OF the youngest Of four-min.
ute speakers to receive a certifcate.s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Sponge Cleans Wallpaper

TO the Editor OF Womdn's PAGE:
=, Dear Madam-Coild you tell me OF a wsy
70 Clean spots from Wallpaper? b.ys
heard OF using bread. but think bread ca =
be put to better uses these days don't vos, !
Yes. indeed. I do, Allentown iats,v
heard OF a way TO clean wallpaper tbat
is said to be very effective. Buy ons ~
those red rubber sponges in the Ave and
ten cent store and use it as an eraser,
You rub, but this little debris is reaaiI,,
cleaned up. French chalk will helm taks
the grease spots from the wallpaper
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
A German Wsv

gun works in Germany is discoysrssu tp
pe traitor. he is brought before Bsr.
ma krupp. the owner. who passes tbs
ssa ih sentence upon them. Her word il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
To Young SINGER

Constant Reader - Your ino,iri.s
ABOUT taking a position as singer and
anout the singing professors were an
cSan cmepeu IN Yesterdays, Woman's Ex-
of Cynthia 'u '''e scope
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
A Willing Sacrifice

-, Tho War Department announces that
the airplane service win require ali ths
castor oil for fabrication purposes and
we have resolved patrioticaily 10 turn
over our share to the Goyerum ent.--
Columbus DispAtch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

for the names Of shops where Ar
ucles mentioned in Adventure W.
a Purse can be purchased, ads. sa
Editor OF woman's Page, EvrM,Ns
puhLic LEDGER, or phone ,hs
Womans Department, Walnut aonn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
Army Nursing School
To the Editor Of Womar's Pooe.

TO fHe Euttor oJ W HoWdNs 8 Pd0e:
Dear Madam-Could YOU kindly ,.u -. n,
high school education is necessary in ne ne u
70 enroll IN the army nursing school "a Daavs ~
me room. board and tuition are free! Thank
ONE WHO WANTS TO SERVE
high school education is not a re-
quirement for enrolling in All units OF
board and tuition In most cases are
free You win be serving indeed il YOU
jotn the nursing corps. ] hope YOU do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
FOUND TODAY
, Ribbon tie.
. Little cans Of heat.
!. Cheap crash covers.
=, Cunning travelling case.

A NARROW piece of black moire rib
n bon around the neck will sometimes
give q finish to a waist. or even an en-
tire frock. that could never be gained by
the most elaborate beads or costly chain.
And these ribbons come made up, in
many styles and at many prices. One,
for instance, has a narrow oval slip ring,
gold finished, and catch for the watch
or locket YOU would have in mind wear
ing on the end, and its price is only
fifty cents,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

Picnic luncheons. while delectable. are
frequently improved by the. addition Of
a cup Of hot tea, or are made luncheons
of-shan we say?-distinction by an
appetizing can OF soup. But, most GER
tainly, the kitchen stove cannot be
picked up and carried on at Will to any
park nook or Granny that mas been
chosen as the banquet hall" But. how
about taking along a Kettle and a can
of heat? Yes, you can secure small
cans OF solid prepared alcohol for ten
cents, and the fiame is sufficiently hot to
make the water boil in jffy. And the
cans are such a nice size that they
take up very little room in lunch box or
basket.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09
VACATIONING in MAINE
Chester Storekeeper Reclsims Souvenirs
Sent Friends

Charlie Perry, Of the time ONCE at ths
Chester shipyard. is touring New Eng
lara and the Maine woods on a vaca.
ton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

II Won want her own pnrsoneI advIcs ~
materials. colors and styies suitable for
You. Address Miss Rose in care Of tho
EVENING FrnIIC LEDGER's woman's mage
Send self-addrcssed slammed envelope for
reply, as all Inquiries are answered BY
mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-09

Summer dust. with the windows all
open, plays havoc with ones favorite
davenport or pet couch. The colorfui
cretonne or soft velour never has the
same bright fresh appearance again.
Undoubtedly. they should be protected
One OF the shops is showing some ex-
cellent quality crash couch covers with
deep fringes for sl.75. They launder
well and could be used for several sum
mers.
A convenient little leather travelling
case hao tive compartments. one holdins