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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

increase Of about nine inches. After
twelve months of age q child grows
only one or two inches in height each
year until the "bcanstulk" age, when ha
suddenly shoots up two or three inches
in a year.
This age of rapid growth In height
begins at "a Younger age with girls
than with boys Girls are moro likely
to grow tan rapidly from eleven to
fourteen years, and boys from thirteen
to fifteen years Of age Some children
make this rapid growth in height be-
tween nine and twelve years. After
fifteen years there Is very slight
increase in height, which may continue
until about twenty years.
The height, after about three years
Of age, varies during the day. being
greatest in the morning and shortest
at night Growth in height is retarded
by illness, by adcnoids, by lack Of propcl'
.Hourishhlcnt by lack Of abundant fresh
air and exercise.
II child Is as much as two inches
shorter than the average for his age.
below five years. or more than four
inches below the average after five
years Of age it would be well to con-
suit physician TO ascertain whether
this is due TO poor physical condition.
The following table shows the range
Of heights which may he considered
normal at the given age. These flg-
ures are quoted by permission from the
ninth ycarbOok of the National Society
for the Study of Education. by cour-
. tCSN Of Or. Thomas f.. Wood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
-WOMAN,S EXCHANGE-RECIp
GIRL CARPENTERS BEAT BOYS
SAYS THEIR WOMAN TEACHFp
Miss Elisabeth Burns Finds Masculine Ser No Mo,L
Feminine in Another Great Field of
EndedUOr

TARPENTRY, according TO Miss
~ Elizabeth Burns master carpenter
and teacher Of manual training at the
Lea Public school. ToIty-sevcuth and
Locust streets is field that is soon TO
be invaded successfully by women. Al
though at present there are no women
in this country following the trade, Miss
Burns believes that it is only matter
Of short time until women are ac-
ccptcd in army and navy as well as in
civil life as carpenters
Tho fcw women who have studied
woodwork have done it to teach boys
in the schools Not many girls take the
course nevertheless ! have noticed that
those ! have seen at work are more aC-
ourate craftsmen than the boys This
is, of course. contrary to the general
opinion of the sex Women who love the
work and certainly there should he as
many Of them as those who eternaNN
run sewing machines--would, | believe.
make carpentry almost fine art. This
doesn't mean in the sense Of useless
| fussiness. but that the work finished
with conscientious ueatness and the ac-
CuraCy which alone trains one to the
greatest speed, would give actual
pleasure to the spectator. I've taught
boys and I'vc taught them for fifteen
years. They are careless for the major
part; il doesn't trouble them at all II
their boxes are glued messily and nails
| stick out on a smooth surface. Men
teach them cdrelessly, and instead Of
| making tor speed. such work in the long
run takes double the time. Carpentry
should never prove too heavy work for
! n skillfu and accurate worker.
J. 81 think that this war, which has sent
women into so many fields hitherto mo-
! nopoized by men. will certainly turn
/ women into carpenters. For example, !
| have heard myself that women will he
| used in the navy yards for work on
| airplanes, and I've also heard that not
| only will they work upon the frame of
! the plane. but that in parts of the metal
! requiring peculiarly delicate touch
/ women will be used
| Miss Burns is convinced Of the OK
! cellcnt effect of this work on the moral
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Bon Voyage

TO the Editor Of WomaH's Page:
Dear Msdam--Kindy answer the follow
1i) what kind Of crush hat is suitable
n1skc nnc al nd Of what material
(21 have been told that ! viii need
heavy wrap. What kind?
'3l Is there any prevention Tor sTSsich-
sees? TWENTY-FIVE
Q) A felt or canvas crush hat is
suitable for decl; wear on steamship
The wind is 80 strong as a rule, though
that this requires tying down with a
veil. Personally think the best sea hat
Is felt tam, such as so many of the
Young girls were wearing at the resorts
a summer or two ago. This never blows
OF and would be very becoming TO
ssTwenty-two." I would not attempt to
make a hat or cap unless you crocheted
yourself a knitted tam. The crushed
hats are very inexpensive TO buy and
could not be made at home without the
proper machinery.
,(2) Any sort of a heavy topcoat VIII
he suitable. Take good heavy sweater
along too, that can be worn under the
coat as most of the time you VIII need
both.
as Take a good dose OF castor oil one
or two days before you embark on Jour
trip This. ! believe, is one OF t1e
measures all sea experts agree is reall'
a preventive for seasiclness II anything
can infallibly prevent II. After YOU en-
bark keep out in the air all the time. II
YOU feel yourself getting sick use little
will power and take good walk out on
deck BE sure TO get out Of your state
up, Early morning is hard on the sea-
-. L
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
WHY PEOPLE LIKE TO CRY
WHEN AT THE THEATRE
Moro BdyeS Says They'd Rather Weep Than Laugh Any
Day and Men Are Not Exempted-The Balm
and Bliss OF the Sad Part

means this: A nice, clean, scented
handkerchief, a couGenial friend or
two; an unutterably sad situation, and
oh, what's the use Of talking, what
more can life hold on "a wednesday
afternoon!
But Miss Bayes did not pin her
statement down TO women. Are we,
then, TO believe that our big, brave
brothers have the time OF their lives,
too, when something just too perfectly
pathetic happens on the stage? ] am
afraid, according TO Miss Bayes, this
shall we call II aCCusation?--is true.
It seems there's a great big secret
about this international love ot the
lump in your throat. IT hasn't any
thing to do with whether you wear
size sixteen collars or whether yours is
a frilly Reorgctte crepe.
"The secret" ConfdsS Miss BaycS,
lis very simple. If you can make any
body cry YOU make them forget them
selves. The minute you make them
forget themselves they are being en-
tertained. II you can set them TO
thinking about your blues instead Of
their own they are taken completely
out OF Themselves
7 WONDER II this is true. have
L, a sneakinE suspicion that people
like to cry at the theatre because of
the exquisite upset il gives to the
emotions. Why, some Of the best
Wednesday weepers have no blues to
forget. 1t would he interesting tn
have the opinion Of some of our read
ers about this Would people rather
cry than laugh when they spend their
theatre money? And II SO, pray teV
why?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Men Were LOiterers Ever
he Editor Of Wontau's Pqgc;

To the Editor Of Wontau's Pqgr:
Dear MISUNDERSTANDING you sincere I'm
ect,matter Of YOUR editorial nf Anvil 10
!, VIII 40 my best to give you mine. The ar.
readers IN the public libraries"
1 would rise 10 remark that am one
Sis 0L ~ tnose women and too, belong 70 tina
rarely ~ ever pstronlze the public iibrsrY'
and | am some reader, too, One reason
several periodlcals-yOu mentioned the
Periodical room especially--and have no
doubt there are thousands Who do tho 81 me
other. that ! frequently buy my books Taf-
to have them ON bnd mGiioni ntc, brsferring
read al leisure; But now man may 20 Al
eveSipas Si 10 m tRe moTsrifhn PARTICULARLY n the
nome nome or TO enjoy an hour or two In a warm
room room l. When there Is no heat in his own, as
lastly he, may be all dolled up with
nowhere else TO go, Therefore it does not
desire oyer Women for EnowiedsS d 'o' WhiSh II
thess centers OF learning.
There il one phase Of masculine life how.
eyer, l have frequently Observed which nS Il
throw some light on The point. aud that is
to-well, ] wont say waste cSactiw' thSuRh
Il gives that impression, but so much more
women II YOU doubt my Word i viii vii 'iS a 81, (
90 You ever notice The bulletin hoaris
or the crowds that stand srounJ
some one else work, hOiStinE safes In
girders. for instance? Men-alI men! or
shutting or the view Of the few women who
loiter moment when q charming damseI In
the Public Ledger window on Chestnut
street ts demonstrating the fine qualities oI
all sorts and ki..1s OF soaps or tooth wa sheF
OF tAce and baking nowder: or the haudsnn1,
young athlete who has no more Of A "bs,
window than the palm of my hand. who /,
illustrating the advantag Of the abdomins
belt I'm reducing the too-generous proportioD,
OF some Of the less fortunate OF his sex
I Of time 70 stand aud look? Always liz
[ ''prepondersting male
Have you ever visited o movina-pI,tur,
show at a time when Tho genus homo" n
| supposed TO be deeply immersed in the ca re,
and trials OF business affairs. and wondere,
] AZ the ''DrepOnderauCe Of males" you fOun,
there5 Was II ever your opportunity TO Ob
serve the various small psrks and greeI
places around the city on fine days and ma ri
I the overplus Of males-maiuy occupied n
/ resting their weary bones? Or uuAllv di,
you ever stand Al the corner OF Broad an,
] Chestnut streets yourself. particularly on ,
/ breezy day. and note the excess OF mascu
I Unity which kept you company? Did-bu
/, th,ugs thsn u msv be poFslhlc wat we ma,
| get al the milk in the oocoanut' and parti;
answer the question concerning which 70,
have asked our honest opinions" thereb,
| solving the mystery Of the ''pi eponderan nc
| Of males In our public libraries Very trui
yours A MERE WOMAN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Il Bdfiring-Suit Shortoo,
Upon Us

The opinion is general in the b.,,,..
suit trade. says Dry Goods. that n.y.
age of bathing suits will soon h. =
and the next two or three n,or,.-
tell the story with the anno,,sa wa
OF the draft, all buyers had Con- 'enea
leNe that NOBODY would ca IN 70 ~
thls year, and that as all the M. oalht
DC away hghtiug it would be msa,sa'a So'a
nu! bathing suits. As a result ~ 70
d'dnt buy, and manufacturers yS1ven Slgn
MAKE up any larger supplies ,bsn ua,qls aIls
believed absolutely necessary ''au n'y
The net result of all this ba.
that To-Day there is no large snnn,',ea ,v'e
hathing suits available. and sbouidp X
be noted any sort Of demand s,.ls Is1
shortage is bound to result in low .ou
snort time. With buyers refusin.''
buy, there has been a standstiI is ~ Y
trade Tor some time, and nobod, ".
Q STOCK ready should any sudden ~.
mand materializc. e" W
The recent spring" days--esr.o.v.
IN, rev warm Sundays broTss,
persons out 70 the beachet near NJ
York, and already there arc strnr. N
dicstjons that when real and con,i.a., Y,
warmer weather arrives bathing vii (.
Just as popular a sport as IL ever ~.
In fact, predictions that bathing WIN 4.
unusually popular this year one ,bs,,.
everywhere. and If this be SO il is y,
tainty that there will be q wild scrsnSl. ,si'
fer supplies OF bathing suits.
Retailers. as a general rule. aro o.,
supplied any too well with this ar4t".
aud certainly jObbers are no better AZ
Manufacturers have not made up anv y
serve stocks, and, naturally. when buy.
ing begins, the demand will have IA
travel all along the line until II reachs,
the MANUFACTURER. who win haye <.
begin to make up additional suppl,s
The wise buyer who predicted an ~
TO bathing this year may be a mon
unpopular person within the next two d
three months, when the other fellow csr
say, 81 told you so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

yITEEP and you will weep alone. Not
w in the theatre!
have always held women would
rather cry than laugh when they go
TO the theatre. However, those | know
insist not. Therefore 1t was with GER
tain sense Of eXultation that opened
the American Magazine to an article
headed. why People Enjoy Crying i'm
a Theatre" and came upon the fol-
lowing from Nora Bayes;
"There are those who will tell you
the public would rather laugh than
cry. And when they do you can Just
tell them TO tell It TO Sweeney The
american public would rather cry
than laugh any day. Wherein it is not
bit different from the public in Aus
tralia, India, Russia or France
TT is nice to know that Nora Baycs
Il agrees with humble observer
who, never like herself. has stood and
sung to the little old lady in the back
row until she saw the handkerchief
come out My impressions. of course,
have been based chiefly on women
the rush of them to see a play a friend
reports as having caused her to weep
all through the second act Then, on
the bitter disappointment of the
woman who goes to the play and is not
sufficiently moved to indulge i'm the
excruciating bliss of tears. This last
has always seemed sufficient excuse
20 demand ones dollar matinee money
back from the box office.
MISS BAYES. however. does not
lfl specialize in her argumen,.
Now to me crying in the theatre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Sun-Drying Vegetables
or ot WonLan' 5 Paoe:

To che Editor Of WoBidHs PAGE:
Dear Madam have kept house for
tuenty-hYe years. but hnd | am never too
oid 10 learn, Your evening Womsn's PAGE
thinas there wholly new to me. wonder N
YOU would explain in detail how TO sun-dry
Vegetables such as peas and beans 70 store
for winter use? MIS- T. F. -
am going to answer the other aues-
tlons, too. In turn, Mrs. t. F. G" but |
wanted to be able TO give suficient
space to the sun-drying, about which
others have made inquiry. too. Thank
You for your letter.
Miss Pearl Macdonald. OF the Penn
sylyania School OF Agriculture, is au-
thority for these directions. The best
vegetables for drying. she says are green
she'll peas, green shell beans. green shell
lima beans. corn and pumpkin.
The green shell peas and beans
should be in the condition Just about
right for ordinary cooking. Shell them
and dip in boiling water about one
minute. Chill By dipping In cold water
Then spread one layer thick on pans
or trays and expose 70 the sun. As the
tegetables dry heap up from time "a
time and respread.
Tie products should be taken into
The house at night for fear OF damp
ness. when they are finally dried store
them in heavy paper sacks, tied tightly
and keep in a dry place. This keeps
out the Insects. In drying string beans
70 prevent their molding. hasten the sum
drying By using the oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
ADVENTURES WITH A PURSE

which is so charming a feature, and yet
they offer the added advantage Of low
price
There is one dark blue model Of trico-
tine reaching slightly below the waist,
which can be had for S2j,95. with a
dark skirt, or a dress of dark blue serge
or taffeta, this cape should be very ef-
feCtiVc.
or take the long cape with vest and
collar Of bright red This is very
striking wrap and should look particu-
larly well with tailored clothes The
price is S35.
OF course, IL your purse is not too
slender, YOU may decide on the long dark
cape, with black and white striped collar
of silk, and double rows Of buttons over
each shoulder. This is very picturesque
and graceful.
But certainly il you are planning to
purchase one Of these capes, you will
want to see this display.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
die Mz&-
RED CROSS TO HEAR SOLDIER
Hero Of Gallipoli Will Tell How He
Lost Right Arm

Captain \. p Sutton, Of the royal
field artillery unit, hero Of the Gal
lipou expedition, win tell some Of his
experiences IN the front-line trenches to
the Independence SQUARE Auxiliary OF
the American Red Cross today In its
workroom COS Chestnut street.
The captain lost his right arm durins
a friendly catch" with an enemy hurl.
ing grenade bombs. The paetime became
70 Interesting that the captain stopped
tn examine the baseball and went uI
in the air with Il. An Informal recep-
tion will be rendered the captain after
his talk, in which the Red Cross work.
ers will be privileged to grasp the lefl
hand OF the hero Of the Gallipoli eXpe'
ditlon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
SATURDAYS ANSWERS

!. Amelita Galll-Curci l. the su1erb young
cOlOratura singer who. lately springing
into fame, has been ranked with lind
and Patti. She is twenty eight years
old and was born In Milan, Italy.
:. White Plains, y. y. has q woman fuel
administrator.
.. When the ginEham collar j. not becoming
bingham can be combined with soft
batiste or Organdie.
4. Cake baking in England il forbidden nv a
stringent law which provides for a i1ne
OF fi in ease Of its transgression.
D. Tomatoes. peppers, eggplant cabbage
lettuce, celery aud onions Cnn he
planted late In April
8. In storing food in the refrigprator snnCe
ana brenkage can he saved II little
wooden plates are used. These are
make room for other dishes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
CAPES IN TRICOTINE
FOR FROCKS OF SERGE
"A Striking Wrap for the
Woman Who Wants Some
thing Smart and New

NOR the woman who is seeking some
thing new in the way Of wraps, wnat
could be more welcome than the eXhbi-
tion OF capes which a reckless little ad-
venture brought to light just recently?
Short capes and long capes, little ones
and big ones, abound in this bewilderIng
display, and we were told very conf
dentially that they are giving the sep
arate coats a hard run this spring.
But how can any one whose purse
will possibly permit resist the enticing
models Of bolivia or cashmere velour
on the other hand. il their prices make
impossible the purchase Of a cape made
from one of these materials. this need
not mean that "A cape cannot be secured.
The more Scrviceable capes in tricotine
or serge lose none of the grace and style
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Explains Typographical Error

To the Editor Of WOHdH's Pager
Dear Madam am puzzled over an an.
swer you gave recently 10 LONELY 3" The
letter sent 70 your exchange read ~ am n
seventeen-year-old girl ana the answer
called her "Mr Lonely" ana said thai von
could not d. aa she psked. viz, lntrs ducs her
n other Eirls through your columns. What
did this mesng INQUIRER.
The explanation ID that girl" was a
typographical error The letter was sent
IN by young man, and probably the
printer, being 20 used TO the letters be-
gun IN that form. made tde mistake OF
sftting what he thought instead Of
strictly following copy You win readily
pfders,and the answer. since u was cor
,teils addressed % a pap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
WILL TRAIN WOMEN
State College Will Open Agricultural
Chemistry Courses May

state College. Pa. April Ito help
supply the wartime demand for trained
women chemists, an emergency course
J nahTCul,ural chemistry win be given
at the Pennsylvania state College. Tie
course win begin May !, continuing
through July
Lurcd by the high salaries paid by I'M.
dustrial plants, many chemists have left
agricultural experiment stations and col
lcges DR.. g. W. Stoddard, head Of
tho state College, contemplates teaching
the women analysis Of soils. fertilizers
and spray materials and dairy and farm
products lie viii ADMIT only those who
are graduates Of colleges and who have
a knowledge Of elementary chemistry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

nature, asserting that in III.
her long years Of teachins s ~, eyurs oi
messed many instances Of i,s S'g mas Wit
IN her pupils. '''o' "ardnes
show them that if tbcv,,.
lneir wood right the true win "a, Psn's
So II won't lie, and IL sn WI Them
wrong its because they've ySnlng y
wrong Accuracy and truth ~, Treasured
sether, and if a piece of wooa aug. 90 y
they are ashamed to. Tbis Ion I he
fancy. ! have seen time ana :, u not 1
cn'.oren lose a thousand trick" ., ssaln y
ceit after an education with ino VI e
and plane" 'hs saw
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
ToDAY'S INQUIRIES

L. What II the average difference In height
between men and women? In weight?
g. Who is president Of Bryn Mawr College!
=. What Is the smart new thing TO do with
a piece Of tuile when one wears eve
ming dress?
4. When custsrd curdles, what will smooth
II out?
.. What will lenEthen the life Of OvershOes"
g. Should the same vegetable he planted In
the same place year after year"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

The height Of child Is normally i'm
nuenced by his race and his family ten
denotes. \ child Of Italian parents
would normally be shorter at any age
than a child Of the same age Of Scan
dinavian or Irish descent.
\ child does not grow at a regular
rate from year TO year, nor even dur
ing the four seasons of any year.
The most rapid growth in height is
during the first year, when there is an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
4 Song the Grass Sings

7HC Uioict is much too ShU
ThC rose too WtlC so:
thtHk T'H ash thC bUticTCHD
II may be her bean.
When IrlidS 90 By IU nod 10 her
iud she lrW nod TO nc.
And I rW Kiss her on the ChCCE
rs gCHtlU as ma DC.
Aad rchCH INC moIrCr cuts Us dOjCH.
T0DCthCr rC JrW pass.
! SmiliUD n the bUttcrCHp,
she smiling 0t the 0rdnS.
Charles G.. Blandcu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

For names OF tho shops where
articles mentioned in "Ndventurcs
with Purse" can bc purchased.
address Editor Of Womau's Page.
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER. or phone
the Woman's Department. Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Kind Oaer

10 AZ Editor Of W0niah's Pace
near Madam-lWc have a solid spring
fr1Ea ldoubie), hiEh-grade hero rubber COW
..1e fhlrty stx-inch measure shall be alad
r. riff 80 TO some one IN need Ple4se
s. ..nr. n rny one applying We take the
(EfIka Ptrtsc i;kDlkE ~ n time 4na arc
a. q.
U1 .n.n ~ glad 10 forward 20 y.
~. .IIrfI 81 etIna oun wNn sands .p
~ l| nta| ~ ~ NIrH|N o4F'n. n y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Silhouette Mode in Summer FrOCk

A smart and
dainty style is Of
fcred in this sim
ply ia $ h ION e d
frock, cut TO give
Il silhouette cf-
fcct. Gown. para
sol. hat and bag
are made in silk
and sa tin in
pastel shades ami
m a { e N wonder
fully. The belt,
the buttons run
ming down t h e
sleeves and the
collar all enhance
the smart effect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

Gray hair should Ilvays be shane
pooed with white soap. as any other
kind is Liable To- leave the hair yellow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
TO Remove Paint

Paint spots can be removed from
hardwood floors by applying kerosene
and then rubbing with soft cloth
wrunE from lukewarm water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

y n'tic tnlcum powder sprinkDcd on
playing cards that are old and stick
together Will make them slide almost
like new.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters
The paper on
rofaB
Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

Make a white sauce Of one tablespoons
ful Of margarine and whole wheat -four.
When very hot and bubbliug add a little
onion juice. pepper and salt. thror table,
spoCnfuls of hot milk or cream with. a
Cupfuls of cold lamb, diced. and the
minute II begins TO boil take from the
fire and put on hot Glsh Have ready
ponched eggs Gud place these against
tho hill" # steamiuE lamb Ndd 10
this half "A can Of mushrooms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15

Table of weights according to aEe will he
giNen Mcdne esday.l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
Improves Fish

70 bring out the delicate flavor OF
eali fsh. soak IN sour milk before cook-
ms
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-15
For the Bath

\ little bicarbonate Cf soda added to
the water in your bath will absolutely
kin the Odor Of perspratou.