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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Alice Kent and the Days Work
Tie Story of Business Girl Who Would Not Fail
By MARTHA keller
Cnnurinht. IofS. bu Pmblic Lcdrcr Cn,, n.

turned back TO her copying. and with
out raising her eyes remarked. You
will find the grammar school down
stairs"
But I don't want the grammar
school," I flashed back at her and in
stead of addressing a Pyschc knot bent
above a class book I found myself look.
ing Straight into her face. Il have had
all but the last year of high school now
I'm going to take that here and l want
to see the principal"
Didn't tell YOU he couldn't be dis.
turbed?" she reminded me, her voice or
edge as the ink dried On her pen. "Schoo
began yesterday. Why weren't you here
them"
1T was impossible" said l.
Then you must take the conse,
quences," she retorted. Il can't do any.
thing more for you"
With that she walked out OF the room
! waited to see what would happen mex
and when she presently returned will
a large bottle Cf ink. a few blotters ant
box of pens. my first thought was thai
she meant to set me at work so that
couldn't talk to her. But for some time
not word was spoken by either one
Of us; the recording angel sheathed the
haming sword of her sharp tongue and
kept steadily at her task: and. for my
part, was only too grateful to sit still
BY and by a tall man, over whose
brow fell a shock of brown hair wher
he ben. his head. stepped quietly into
the room. "Oh, professor :" the young
woman cried. "Millingers telephonet
that that last order of books will be
here tomorrow.
Good enough" said he. we wonr
need them till next week"
Suddenly there was a Changing Of bells
a hubbub started in ;ne hall. and real
lied tina. ] must seize this feetine
chance for 4 word with the principal
Accordingly, as soon as he finished
speaking l took my courage in botl
hands: Professor Freeland, I'm Alic,
Kent. And Mr.. Manley told me to have
a talk with YOU"
With the kindest smile in the worlt
the principal put out his hand. Tn
glad to see you. Mr. Manley told m,
about you, tCo. And l was looking fol
you yesterday"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Uncle Sam Won't Imprison Him
20 the Editor OF Wonldn's Page!

70 the Editor OF Wonldn's Page:
Dear Madam---I am interested in a
usted undor. an assumed name and who
would now like to have i chanssd to his
BY Uncle Sam. He has been told by several
S HE thai he hGs nsIer not 0r
I understand his mother wrote to the War
ssnk Snd i possb tbS he any Would p b
punished when he begged 50 hard for his
nsothsr consent and said she mel neither herr. needed
did; so you see his motive was purely pa
tTieiism and in my estimation inn ITO he is the kind
imprison. ] promised him would help him
e ct himself strstsht and am aL IskIns 70.
tarmation which is, must he face punish
snsrt now since he sees he ,1, has ,s doGe WRONG
seys she is, to blame. for she has been
usbls information through your letters 70
hsr sssre and desired surs g% %
iupposs IL is natural hnv that are does
net wan. to act Until he knows what S, he is
yesId vc1. Be should he ask for his sws II nSn w
I am sure your boy will not be pun
lshed He has only done what a great
many other boys in The enthusiasm OF
their youth were obliged to do because
tieir parents at the beginning of the war
would not let them enlist, have talked
With several persons who know about
ouch matters and they advise your boy
20 70 to his commanding officer and tell
him Just how things are. II II is possible
think II would make matters very easy
<or the boy II his mother went down to
amp and told of her refusing TO let him
6nlist. II Is nothing for her to be
nahamed of. When the war first broke
Aidt q great many women were not
awake Now we are. and we realize that
our boys must 60. IL the mother cannot
70 net her write letter to her boys
X~.~~ Inc off he
6nme from her son. Rest assured the
10y will not be imprisoned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Is Fiance Neqlectful?

a, Dear Cynthia-Having read your advice
~, a., 'he paper, would like you to help me
YY.' Yor l nave been going with young man
" the army land he is in the navy. and
.ieSg, nave not seen each other for about
furlough of five days and he hasn't been
70 70 see me since the brother has been home.
~ ~ called me up on the telephone the other
n,sn. .as and told me he would not be up to
MY dear cynthia. don't you think II my
miend thought anything of me he would
nave me meet his brother? I told him that
would like to meet his brother, but he said
no, might like his brother better and
men men he would lose me, but 1 think this is
only an excuse.
His brighter has lady friend and he takes
ner up TO his house when he is home for
when my friend called me on the telephone
ne told me that his brother was going to
rtahgs oT.hg his friend up to the house that
l am very much in love with him and
hnoW ne likes me. but I don't understand
WY ne doesn't want me to meet his brother.
p,now hnow am nothing to be ashamed of.
w. lease answer me soon and tell me what
you think about my case.
=, 10 person who does not know all
tne circumstances it does seem strange
mat the young man does not have his
lnother ask you to come TO his home If
you are engaged to him. or virtually so.
ferhaps he is young and knows they
would not approve of an engagement or
seriousness" on that account and IL also
afraid of hurting you by saying SO.
l would not oestoo quick to judge him.
but when you see him tell him right out
how you feel about it and he will per-
me again. If can help you I shall be
glad,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Talk to Her Parents

Dear Cynthia-I am having n little ex-
perience in the game of love and would like
your advice. / am now and have been en-.
gagged since last November to a young girl
whom l love very dearly, and by the manner
IN which she writes to me she loves me
also, but on account of parental objections
she is unable to go out In the evenings.
Once in while get an awful ''want-to-
go-out'' feeling, and without further ex-
plantations you know how hard 1t would be
not to have the pleasure OF going out with
ideas.
could not think Of taking another girl
out, although several pay a good deal OF
attention to me.
Some evenings l am so worried do not
know what to do with myself. and to add
to mys misfortune ] have not received
letter from her in two years.
She Is seventeen and l am twenty:
I hope you won't be hurt, y. NJ, If
advise you not to be engaged. Now,
understand me, I do not mean to break
with the girl. but you should talk with
her parents and II they will consent to
your engagement then they would have
no reason for refusing to let her go out
with you. II they do not consent you
and the girl had better not insist on an
engagement, but should both see other
men and girls and go freely with them.
Then when you are both a year or SO
older, II you still love each other, the
engagement might be renewed. But as
1t Is you should not be so tied down AT
your age and unable to spend evenings
together.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
CHAPTER NLIX

AS GOOD luck would have it there
n was a car in sight when l turned
into Pearl street. so I decided to spend
q nickel in order tC save time and a
long walk up the hill But when l
reached the high scnool It didn't take
me long TO learn that. for me at any
rate, there was now time to spare,
In the school Office young woman
whom nature had endowed with a high
fcrehead, but who had dressed herself
IN blue gingham, seemed to be in charge.
At least she looked UP when l. a bit
apologetically, pushed the door open
but by the time I stood before the desk
she had resumed copying lists of names
from sheets of paper into a class book,
As l stood there, first on one foot and
then on the other. the lists looked long
enough to contain names of half the
school children in the world. In the
room no sound was heard save the
scra .ching of her pen. Finally l coughed
That led to few words between us
but they were few indeed, since the
young woman had her days work cut
cut for her--to prepare Miss Reese's
class book-and she did not intend that
should interfere. However. with pen
poised above page three-which was still
greedy of more names. thoagh 10 my
unpracticed eye it already presented
signs of being choksd--she briefly but
definitely gave me to understand that
there wasn't the least possibility of my
being permitted to speak TO the prin-
cipai. He Is hearing recitations." she
declared, "and cannot be disturbed"
My disappointment was so acute that
exclaimed, "Oh. what shall l do ~
The thought of going back to Mrs. War
rington and perhaps losing even this be-
lated chance at school was unbearable.
MAYBE he can see you minute at
recess" vouchsafed Miss High Forehead.
"But ycu'll be only one in a big crowd"
Then. as If something had suddenly oc-
CURED to her, she asked. What do you
want to see him about, anyway"
Summon.ng to my aid all the dignity
] could muster, / replied, About my
studies
The young woman stared at me and
eaid with a condescending smile, This
Is the high school" Having paused a
moment to let the words sink in, she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
A Free Booklet

One way of fighting the Kaiser is
to can fruits and vegetables now
so there will never be danger of
food famine in our country in the
long winter months.
Home canning is really very sim
pie, but 1t is necessary to follow
directions exactly to be successful.
If you are uncertain on any points
send to the Editor of Woman's
the homecoming manual issued
by the national war garden com.
mission, Washington. y. c. InClose
two-cent stamp for return postage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Saving for Thrift Stamps


10 the Edtor OF Womun's Page:
Dear Madam--Not very long ago saw a
letter IN the Woman's Exchange telling
about now pennies were saved TO buy thrift
STAMPS ! thought maybe some one would
IKE 10 know Of the way ! have saved from
the housekeeping money. | have always al.
lowed so much for the Sunday dinner and
Tor the dinner each night. OF course this
amount has increased the cost of food
went up. Now on two Sundays a month I
ST down and figure out how we can save
hftN cents on dinner. In one month this
means twelve thrift stamps. | manage to
get the other four by putting away stray
nickels now and then, and in that way I
have war-sayines stamp at the end OF the
month. The children are also saving their
pennies and my husband is as careful as
they are. We all believe we should help
Uncle Sam to the last penny.
Grs.) NJ A
This Is the way to win a war The
only way to save Is to do IL regularly
and Systematically Who else OF our
readers will write to tell us how they are
helping Uncle Sam?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

opposed to my usherlng. Now dear cynthia.
won't you please tell me whether ! an
doing wrong by still working in theatreI
In my opinion II isn't fair to judge a person
by the kind Of work he or she does: Don-t
you think | am right? affirm that am
Just as good and straight now as wa
when first started Thanking you IN ao-
vance. l remain, your steady reader.
/ have never heard that ushering In =
theatre was considered any but re-
spectacle occupation for girls. OF course,
in any line of work where girls. come IN
contact with all types of men there ts
possibility for them to flirt and cast re-
Election on their calling. But personally
speaking, I have never seen girl usneri
act in any but the most ladyllke
way and / find that others have the
same comment to make. There is no
general prejudice against the little LADIES
who show us to our seats that can ais
cover. bid yoI ever hear that many OF
the girls who are studying to he SINGERS
get positions in the large opera houses
in order to hear the operas? This ~
quite true. would not give up the
work unless you feel you cannot win
your parents TO your way of looking st
It and that you could get an equally
good position somewhere else.
| don't think it is fair to judge glr!
by the kind of work she does. as goou
girl is good under all circumstances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
3GR BOYS CONE THROUGH
WITH UNBROKEIN SOULS
Letter From Young American Officer at the Front Shor
SS That Var Does Not Make a Brute of a Man
|h Destroy His Finer Sensbilines

THERE are those who say war
= makes brute of a man and de
4<roys his finer sensibilities. A letter
teaw recently from a young officer in
france so disproves this that it seems
veil worth passing on. The young
( man is at the front.
france and U.S." he writes. I'VE are
eetting along pretty we'll these days.
thanks to few hours each day when
the sun straggles out from the heavy
clouds and gives us a wan smile and a
Meeting one. Then the landscape is
getting greener and greener. so green
that 1t is liable to upheave with sheer
greenness. until we begin to believe
that France is truly beautiful coun.
Try.
I'VE were going to put up with about
three days more of rain and then put
IN for one ark complete minus one
dove of peace and two specimens Of
homo PrussianS
War in the springtme calls upon
young mans farcy as it did in peace
time, for we have our moments. stolen
from Mars, when we can turn our ears
TO the birds or can look for the first
flowers. That is a never-Ceasing Won
der to mellow and why the birds
have dallied in the war zone and have
lost not bit of their melody: melody
which means as much more up here.
haven't heard yet, however. a song
eter that can match the wOod-thrush
that used to let his heart loose Just at
dusk in the woods behind the camp at
the lake.
OCOME day l am going to write
.ss ~ some poetry-mad as | may be
but II can't be helped. Some parts of
the war can't be taken in any other
way. Fate makes pictures that you
let sink into your mind. and they leave
a vague something there that is both
tnexpressible and irrepressible, and
something has to he done.
THE war itself doesn't seem to he
very inspiring stuff, but ii builds up
wonderful shadow pictures"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE
SATURDAYS ANSWERS

]. The filing clerks in the emplov Of the
Government are paid from $1,000 to
Sl20O a year.
z. To take one OF these positions, II is nee
essary to have had one years exncri-
cnCe In filing work or to have had filing
In connection with other work for two
years. ~"
3. The next examination in this field will h.
held July 10. " "'
I. sticking the stems of pansies into a piece
pI course cheesecioth stretched across u
them, ''i
D. nam ana other meat can he kept fresh
by moistening with vinegar
d. When II Is necessary to iron n rouyb
dry garment at once little even heat
viii spread the moisture immedinteiy
when the garment Is sprinkled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Oxford Still Smart

In style the oxford is of first impor-
tance--the oxford with low. mannish
heel or with modified Cuban for walking
and practical war. 1t has a smart, long,
though not exaggerated, vamp with par
TALLY pointed toe and punching that ac-
cents its smartness and outlines a wing
tip. Then the oxford jumps from the
for-service style to the for-dress occa-
sion type. and many and varied are its
materials.
All patent coltskin is the most modish
with high Louis XIV heel. though it con-
verts TO a modified one for the woman
who cannot attain the highest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Nothing Wrong With Girl Ushers

Dear Cynthia-You have helped so many
others that I have decided to come to you for
help. Do YOU know why ushering in
n young girl can work at? Now. l am a
young girl considered refined by every one
theatre for a year. but still cannot see
why il is considered a low position. am
earning good money at 1t. but my people are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

said Miss Sanderson ''and one of the
most precious in the work of reconstruc-
ton That is why it is necessary to take
only persons who have succeeded al
ready as instructors. The required age
of an aide is from twenty-five to forty
years"
Then she emphasized the message to
the women. "Only the trained and ex-
perienced need apply"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Name for Knitting Club


10 tue hdttor OF Womdns Page:
Dear Madam am a daily reader Of your
Womans Page and have seen where you
have helped others. so maybe YOU can helm
me also II IL Is not too much trouble
VIII you please help mc CT by suggestin
a name for knitting cirN' composed OF
teen years. merry bunch and very popular? :?
| Will now close. hoping to read my answer
soon A PATRIOTIC GIRL
You might cali yourself the Knit
Two, Purl Two Club" Another name
that would be rather a pun is THE
jolly Cliquers" or the Merry Clique
clique meaning a group of persons and
at the same time the noise that knitting
needles make. Any of these names would
he suitable; "Khski Club" Sock and
Sweater Club" Win the War Girls
Aerryk Weaversr or the True Blue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

GIVE almost decided to spend my
L leave-an eternal subject with me
when | get it in a place up in Nor
mandy, where life can be lived fully
and ElOrOusy for week before going
back to the sterner, prosier realities
of life. Such week spent in real
living would he a purple patch of mem
1ry for the four dull months TO follow
NOTHING much that can he said by
~ way of comment will add to what
this letter already says for itself.
Thousands of letters like this are daily
coming into America; not all so well
put. perhaps, hut the things this young
man SAYS may be read between the
lines Of the others. Together these writ
ten things stand like an army of assur-
anCe to mothers; they guarantee that
our boys are coming through the war
with souls and spirits unbroken.
And God bless them. These letters
guarantee that home is twined around
heir hearts. Go back and read once
more what this boy said about the
wood-thrush that lives in America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
An Orchid Blouse

French knots in three shades of pur-
nle give smart note to the travelling
blouse. Orchid purple georgette is used
for the waist, while string color chiffon
forms "a big turnover collar and vest
front. Stimulating buttons on the vest
are groups of French knots shading
from deep purple to faint lavender In
tone,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

spooHhs
THERE Is a certain air of mystery
L about second hand book that is
never found in brand new copy. Who's
was this book, and how came the owner
to dispose of 1t? Did he enjoy 1t? What
passages appealed to him and where is he
now? why. there's world of romance in
the mere possession of the book that
could never be discovered between its
pages, be the story ever so adventurous
and thrilling. That Is why I like to pur-
chase used books. And. Of course, the
lowered price is no mean consideration.
I was delighted to find collection OF
used books in very excellent condition
priced at twenty-five cents or five for a
dollar. Aside from your personal favor
ite authors you will find the generally
popular Harold Bell Wright. Jean Web
ster. who will always he remembered for
Daddy Long Legs" and Myrtle Reed.
Each of us. it is said. has her own
pet extravaganza. Yours may be Won
derful perfumes. Virginia's pretty
dresses. while Louise may spend her
spare pennies on gayly colored handker-
chiefs, as one girl know does, But
mine, I have decided. is collar-and- cuff
sets. 1t is almost human impossiblity
for me to pass a dainty beruff1ed collar.
with cunning cuffs to match. But, on
the other hand who could possibly pass
by the set l saw today? The color is
palest lavender, the material sheerest
organdie and embroidered dots are
sprinAled Just inside the ripping frill
which forms the edging. And the price
is 81.
Warm weather means good things to
drink Refreshing lemonade. cooling
iced-tea, for instance. I saw some lovely
welcome. And, of course. one should
have the right kind of glasses. Take
iced-tea for instance I saw some lovely
tumblers at greatly reduced price.
They are >of fine glass, and each has its
hollow-stemmed glass spoon. The price
OF these glasses is twenty-five cents each
and they were formerly fifty cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
lis Great to Be Loved

Dear Cynthia have question to ASK
you which I wish YOU to answer at your
earliest convenience in the EVENING PUBLiQ
LEDGER ! am boy not quite eighteen ana
not So good cooking. but | notice many OF
glances at me- Could you please tell me
whether that indicates feeling OF lover
Thanking you In advance. IoSi
Smiles do not indicate a feeling OF
love. as you call It. Some call love g
thing Of tears. l am afraid the girls
are flirting with you. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures With
a Purse" can be purchased, address
Editor of Woman's Page. EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER. or phone the
Womans Department. Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Cooseberry Pickle

Two pints of nearly ripe gooseberries,
three quarter pound raisins, three
onions, cupful brown sugar. three
tahiespoonfuls each of mustard, salt and
ginger, one-half teaspoonful red pepper.
chop the gooseberries, raisins and
onions mix well and heat slowly with
the brown sugar, mustard, ginger, salt
and red pepper. Simmer all for forty
minutes with one quart of vinegar.
Strain and seal in small jars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
To b. Fl. NJ.

Your letter is of such general interest
that it is to be printed and answered in
the leading article that appears at the
top of this page each day. Watch for il
this week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
1SION-BOOKS FOR .VACATION-SUMME S
Please JeA ne
What toDo -
By CYNTHIA

girls In this dspst
In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Adventures
With a Purse
FOUND TODAY

FOUND TODAY
1. Good books for the summer vacation.
2. Ruffied lavender collar-and-cuf set.
8. Glasses with hollow-stemed glass
spoons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01
Tested Wartime Recipes
Potato and Lentil Hash

A very good hash of potatoes and
lentils is made from one and one-half
cupfuls of cold cooked potatoes. two
cupfuls of boiled lentils, one teaspoons
full of salt pepper to taste, one-hatt
cupful of milk and one teaspoonful Of
onion Juice. Cook the hash in a frying
pan until brown and serve with to-
mato sauce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

cheese and Msrmalade Sandwiches
y One cup grated American cheese.
5<no small Jar orange marmalade.
e &e rablespaonfuis chopped English
~; n : ;:;:.:; 4: !; sea- : y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-01

One-half peck spinach, one-half tea-
spoonful salt. one-eighth teaspoonful
paprika. one tablespoonful lemon juice,
one-tenth teaspoonfu grated nutmeg,
three egg yolks well beaten, three egg
whites beaten stiff, three tablespoonfuls
cream. one-quarter cupful of bread
crumbs Drowned in oil, two tablespoons
fuls finely minced parsley. ~
Cook spinach and put through sieve.
Add salt. paprika lemon juice. nutmeg
and egg yolks. Fold in the white Of the
eggs. Put in a well-oiled pan, cover the
top with breadcrumbs. Bake fifteen
minutes. Serve with minced parsley.
Use this for the main dish ~