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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
National Suffrage Union
adopts Program Calling for
Much Constructive Work
London, April 10.

London, April 10.
A T THE annual council meeting of
n the National Union OF women's
Suffrage Societies it was decided that
the organization should retain its old
title. 1t has still before ii the ac-
complishment of the remainder Of its
original task. ITO secure the franchise
for women on the same terms as 1t is
or may be granted to men" Parliament,
by passing the representation-of-
people bill which enfranchises 100000
women, has taken the first big step in
quent progress far less difficult
The council has placed upon its pro-
gram much constructive work on ques-
tions of national welfare. The move
zens' associations throughout the coun-
try Is to receive itc support and as
sistance. The work. Of these associ-
ations Is many-sided They provide a
rallying point for women of all shades
Of opinion and by promoting discussion
Of the social and political questions
which specially affect them they do
much to foster interest and knowledge
of these questions among the newly en-
franchsed citizens. As the movement
grows they may be expected more and
more TO undertake definite constructive
work in order TO secure the adequate
representation of the interests and ex-
perience of women in the affairs of the
community.
The N. L. w. s. S. is to work for a
number of reforms--legal and social
having for their object the attainment
of equality Of liberties. status and op-
portunity for men and women which 1t
has adopted as the basis of its policy.
Among these reforms are the following:
The establishment in law of equal
guardianship of children, so that parents
shall be equally joint guardians of their
children with powers to name a guardian
to act jointly with the survivor.
Income Tax and Married Women's
tax consolidation bill of a provision Civ
ing effect to the married women's prop
erty acts by reckoning the income OF a
married woman as separate from that
Of her husband and so abolishing the
existing practice of pena:izing or super
taxing married persons by assessing
their incomes together and the promotion
of a bill to bring the married women's
property acts (Scotland) into line with
the law of England by abolishing the
present right of the husband to veto the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

To the Editor Of FomaH8 Page:
Dear Madam-Suggcst a suitable dress
for young girl Of twenty-one who must
wear her clothes long time. Something
for almost any occasion. do not want
navy. (Miss) E
do not think there is anything very
much prettier than rose for a young
girl. II lends a glow to the face that Is
very natterng, provided the skin Is
reasonably good. Black charneuse is
very suitable, too, II it be relieved at the
neck, say, with nesh-color georgette.
There are such charming foulards
now. Why don't you get one Of these :?
Some of the leaf-green mixtures are
lovely and there are figured Alice blues
that are very becoming to a young girl
Any of these would be pretty made nm
with rather tight skirt and long tunic.
A little Eton jacket effect would be
pretty for the waist with white satin
collar and cuffs or a surplice effect.
Your first question, T. S.. have re-
ferred to DR.. John Harvey Kellogg,
whose good health talks appear in the
EVENING PuBiIC LEDGER each night,
the week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
WOMAN'S PLACE
is EVERYWHERE
EDITORIAL FOR WOMEN
BY A WOMAN
BY MRS. GEORGE H. LoRIMER
Member Of the Executive Committee OF
the Emergency Aid and Chairman.
OF Independence square Aux
Hilary Of the American
Red Cross.

DEFORE the war an idle man was
- capitalist; an idle woman para
site. 1t was a distinction with diher-
ence that the man usually had inherited
the money and the woman had to SIT UP
and beg for 1t prettily.
Most Of the idle men have gone into
Khaki or to work. and several state Leg
islatures are attending TO those from
hobo to millionaire--who look coyly AT
uniform or overalls. The women. !
think, arc slowly but surely working out
their own salvation.
Every married woman is in business
with her husband Almost every un-
married woman ig expecting some day
to become member of a firm. But
where formerly she simply waited, to-
day she is trying to do something use
full And when she becomes "a wife she
will be just that much better a partner
by all the experience and training I'm
real things that she is gaining. There
will he very few Dickensg Doras for the
new generation OF men. The girl that
is growing up now will not swoon at the
sight Of blood--shc will give first aid
But she will be a better and more eco
nomiCal housekeeper by all her expert
enCe in food conservation, home garden
ing and canning campaigns; she will be
better fitted to save and to spend money
by all her experience i'm office and fac
tory, in thrift and Liberty Loan drives
she will he a broader, more understand
ing. more sympathetic woman by every
hour spent in Red Cross work She
will be the best-eduippcd all-arOund
woman that the world has ever seen by
all her experience I'm this new world
Of ideals, striving, suffering and sac
ri1ce.
\ woman's home and family should
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Releasing Mothers for
SerUiCe

This is the way my two little folks
and I use our automobile for our coun.
tTy's cerviCc:
On the afternoons that our local pa
triottc organization has it's meetings for
sewing, etc, we get into our car and call
at the homes of a. least four mothers
and carry away their children with us,
leaving the mothers free for war work
during the afternoon. ] arrange with
the mothers two or three days in ad-
vance.
These lit;le folks are all aboard our
car by . o'clock. on pleasant days we
take a nice long ride. but usually we
very happy afternoon. At 5:15 we get
into the car again with the children
homeward-bound. The mothers. too. are
happy at having been able to help in
this time Of need.--Mrs. c, NJ, II. in
Womans Home Companion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
TOnAY,S INQUIRIES

1 How many women In England are work
Ing in munitiOn plants? How many on
farms?
:. Who II Lillian Barke-:
:. What is the I,onuIar material for the sum
mer Darasuig
(. How can {. cracked cEE he boiled without
Lsrs Of its eontentsS
!. What IUCatiOn in the garden IL best for
Ion atOss. eGEplants and caulihower"
g. H0w ena the unWOrn parts OF old oil
cIoth .. linOIeum be utilized in iiNing uD
the DO, che
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

!. Marie Elizabeth is Queen Of the BelEians.
?. She has three children. LeopoId Duke Of
Brabant; Charles, Count Of Flanders
ana the little Princess Marie Jose.
3' The new summer gloves have tiny tuckE
OF q different color from the glove IT.
self. Often narrow pleatinE finishes
on the tor OF the glove.
\. The hard end of n stalk Of asnaraeus
can be cooked with the rest Of the
Stalk " the tough skin on the outside
II removed.
D. II the knives Of n mea cutter become
dull IN color and cutting power they
can he brlEhtened and sharpened by
running q niece Of securing SOAP
through the chopper, grinding Il like
meat. The chopper should then he
rnsed with warm water and the
powdered soap may be saved for future
use.
6. When. pair Of blankets gets too thin
and worn out for further use bnstn
them together, trim OF the worn edaes
a summer uUilt -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
SHE CAN LUG A GUN
Western Woman With Stacker Hus-
band Wants to Go to War

The following letter has been sent TO
the division on woman's war work as in
dlcative Of the spirit OF the women OF the
West. The writer states that her husband
Will not go TO war and Is using her as
his claim for exemption, She says:
II want TO leave and train for some
branch of the service I'd like TO learn
wireless or get into the mail service OF
drive an ambulance or a truck OF some
over this country as speedy as an old
timer. I'll dig trenches, postholes or
anything else 20 get In the front lines
I'm some walker now since my survey
ms end 4 always could lug Gun. I
would DO anything you suggest that
would EIbn ne chance TO 50 70 France
and wear a uniform
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
COURSE FOR LAND ARMY
Training for Leaders to Be Given
in Washington

\ sis weeks course in agriculture,
suitable for leaders in the Womans
Land Army, is offered by the National
Service School Of the womans section OF
the Navy League at its session soon to
open in Washington, d. c. The course
begins April 90.
Prospective recruits may send their
names to Miss Elizabeth Poe. Mason
House, 1906 Twentieth street n. w, or
to Mrs. T.. l.. Ransome, 1855 Belmont
street Before enrolment students will
be required to satisfy the school commit
tee of their physical fitness for the
lighter kinds of farm labor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
"A MAN is APT TO MARRY
HIS ONE BEST LISTENER
Hammock Time Is Coming and Miss Toenty-one Takes
Stock of Conversational Talents, but It's Lis
tening, Not Talking That Counts

hGAIN some one comes with the
"A plea that the art Of conversation
be discussed in these columns Sum-
mertime Is on the way and the ham.
mock, and one must be prepared, of
course. The art of conversation! In.
stinctively l know that young Miss
Twenty-one who makes this plea is
building her little fortification Of social
accomplishments from the roof down
instead OF from the cellar up.
The art of conversation Aor rather
the art Of making people want to he
with you is built on the art of listen
ing. This is absolutely the founda.
ton. You may not think so, Little
Miss Twenty-one. Girls who attra ct
men about them because of their social
graces are as rue described as
good takers. A careful analysts Of
an evening spent with them, however,
will show they have simply become eX-
perts in the business of listening.
IT'S all very simple when you look
i into II. People love TO talk about
themseives---par men. A youth
spends the evening with the incest girl
he met at the dance the week before
He walks home buoyantly. He sighs
rontentedly as he sizes himself up
in the mirror before pulling off his
tie.
"The evening flew all right he is
thinking, mo silences with her. She's
there when it comes to talking
And up in her bedroom i'm the glow
OF rose silk lamp the incest girl
is sizing herself up, too.
rTt would have been nice to get a
word in edEewis,," she sighs, studying
her eyelashes. but anyway he looked
- a ffWgaH ID Ia,
asked to come again
rTNHIS does seem to be the, way to
IL Judge a successful evening, doesn't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Consult Your Mother

To the Editor OF WomdH's PAGE:
Dear Madam-Is II proper for two girls Of
sixteen 10 go together TO the dances on the
pier at Atlantic City II they return home by
lO'9o CLOCK! PEGGY.
Strictly speaking it Is not proper, but
II girls are very careful not to attract
attention and dance only with boys or
speak to strangers some mothers viii
allow IT, II would be better to 70 home
not later than 10 o'clock. however. Con-
suit your mother or some older person
with whom you live on the subject.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Who SaYs Grace7

To the Editor Of WomdH'S PAGE:
Dear Madam--will you kindly tell me
who should say grace before and after msals
my husband, myself or one OF the chill
drenT CMrE) +. II, X
When guests are present II is the place
Of the husband to say grace unless the
guest is a clergyman. In that case he
should be asked 20 say II. IL is a pretty
custom and good training for the chill
dren TO teach the youngest 10 say II
every day except on formal occasions
when the head OF the house invokes
blessing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Jersey Suits

The sleeveless idea Is in high favor in
three-piece suits of jersey. or jersey and
SILK Stockinette, or of silk stockinette
and triCotine The very smart three
piece semisports suits have n sweater
like bodice of silk stockinette with jersey
sleeves a skirt of jersey and thirty
two or thirty-four-luch sleeveless jacket
of the jersey. The skirts are pleated or
may be cut on straight, slim lines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
WOMAN IN GAS SERVICE
Drives Bus Carrying Men and Sup.
plies in Defense Corps

Mrs. Bessie H. Miller is driving the
bus that carries men and supplies be-
tween the Gas Defense Service In the
Interior Building in Washington, d. G.
and the experiment station of the serv-
ice at the American University, on the
outskirts Of ;he city.
Mrs. Miller is resident Of Falls
Church, Va So far she has adopted no
special uniform which would distinguish
her from any other woman motorist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
ADVENTURES WITH A PURSE

flowers in old blue and rose. The frame
itself was supported by graceful pedes-
tai, also of tan. with fiat round base
and the bird which graced this unusual
home was a pure white Java sparrow.
Another very attractive cage is of old
rose, with shining gilt bars. The cage
is oval, very similar in shape to Jap
auese lantern. The frame from which it
depends is also Of old rose, as is the ped
estal. Dainty white flowers. outlined in
black, adorn the frame and combine to
imparc individuality and beauty to this
extraordinary little bird home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Don't Hide Behind Hin,

Having a husband is no excuse
for not owning n Liberty Bond. No
woman has a right to hide behind
the p1triotism OF the man of the
house. This is Il war OF individual
responsibility. Ask the soldiers
who are laying down their lives on
the western front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
SUMMERTIME IS LISTENING PASSING WAR ME-
TOntOrrOID's Var Menu

NFsNf wv . W vi lh cru
The recipe for any dish mentioned
here VIII be forwarded upon receipt OF
self-addrcssed stamped envelope.
BREAKFAST
stewed Prunes Mock. Sausage
Cornmeal Griddle Cakes
Coffee
LUNCHEON
Cheese Sandwiches Sauteed
made with stale bread)
Potato Cakes Currant Jelly
Cocoa
DINNER (No bread)
Mutton Mince Steak
Mashed Potatoes Fresh String Beans
strawberry Whole Wheat Shortcake
Strawberry whole Wheat shortcake
The ingredients are two cupfuls Of
whole wheat or graham -four. one tea
spoonful salt, three teaspoonfuls baking
powder three tablespoonfuls shortening.
one trwo tablespoonfuls of syrup
sweetening and milk TO mix.
slit together the -four. salt and baking
powder Blend with this the cold hort
entng as for biscuits Mix with milk in
which has been dissolved the syrup, TO
form soft dough. Roll on board in
two sheets or spread In two tins. When
baked spread with butter and cover
with Strawberries or other fgruit or Jam
well sweeteped.
Cheese Sandwiches Sauteed
The ingredients are one-half cupfui or
creaned cheese, oue-eighth teaspoonful
or salt one-eighth teaspoonful of paprlka
ana thin slices of stale bread Mash the
cheese smooth with the cream Add the
salt and paprlka and spread the bread
with the mixture. Press two together
and saute on both sides in a tablespoon
tul OF marsarine. The fat should only
cover the bottom of the pan. Serve yerv
hot '
Another method Is 20 cut stale bread
INTO thin pieces. Put two pieces to-
gether with grated cheese between them
dip a mixture of egg and milk beaten
together and fry in vegetable fat-Econ.
omy Cook Book
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters and questions submitted TO
sEs sds c snscg g ony Os ang eT g" SS
the name Of The Uriter. Special queries
Ike those 0iUon beIotU are inUitsd Tt
is understood that the editor does not
necessarily indorSo tho sentiment cE.
prcssed. An coinmunications for thtS
fepdrturrf should be addressed rs fol-
lo,oS: THE wOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
EUonir0 Public Ledger. Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

it, little Miss Twenty-one. whether
they ask to come back AGAIN. Well
please try this plan then. When the
evening seems as dead as a doornail
ask the young man II he has ever been
camping or IL he can cook. And II
he hasn't or cant, ask II he's ever had
any serious illness. An operation IN
this case is godsend. Any man will
perk up and stay an hour longer to
tell you about how the nurses Treated
him in the hospital.
II the young man is in uniform and
most young men are these days the
evening Is assured. No one can blame
a soldier or "A sailor boy for wanting
TO talk about the great new experience
that has come TO him.
TNHlS answer is not facetiously
l. given. It is my honest and often
proved conviction that the most pop.
ular girls are the ones who are the
best listeners. OF course, they must
he interested listeners. They must
keep sufficiently abreast the times
to know what people are talking
about. It is well for every girl
to take a look at the sporting page
once i'm "A while. II is vitally neces-
sary for her to read the war news.
All Of this because the best listeners
know when II is time to ask a ques.
ton and an intelligent question is
more appreciated than AN unintelligent
one
Any little boy Of five years VIII talk
to you If you ask him about some
thing he is interested in and then just
give all your attention to what he
Is saying. Any big boy of twenty.
five is dangerously apt to marry the
girl who turned out to be his one best
listener.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Wants Etiquette Book

To the Editor Of Womdn's PAGE:
Dear Madam am very anxious 10 con-
duct myself properly In good society. win
you kindly publish for me the title and
the usagee 81 GOOD society7 I do not want
book too brief, ] would prefer II discussed
items In full, Thanking YOU for your trouble.
A DAILY READER.
The name Of the book that will help
you has been mailed TO you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

All the snap and ginger that a
contrast of black and white has
in them are concentrated in
this sport suit. The skirt is one
round of plaits-black alternat-
ing with white, Of course. 1t is
made of moire fiber silk. But
perhaps we should have started
at the top and told of the lovely
blouse of white crepe de chine
topped by a sleeveless sports
coat of black velvet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

For names of the shops where
articles mentioned in Adventures
with a Purse" can he purchased,
address Editor of Woman'S Page.
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER. or phone
the Woman's Department, Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
LEGAL AND SOCIAL REFORMS !
PLANNED BY ENGLISH WOMEN
Some Reforms Demanded
dy English SuFragette.

Equal guardianship of chpa.
Permission to enter legal me-.
fession as solicitors or barrlstors
Appointment of women nc r..
istrates.
Admission of women to mr,.
service. ''
Employment of women as polio.
Right to retain British nation
ality on marriage with an alien.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Building Muscle

To fhe Editor Of Woman's PaOesi
Dear Madam--Wiil you please print the
names of the food that build buscle7 You
nr|nlea lhsm last week and I forgot q save
M Qllpnl4F Thanking you Ore) X
Fne m0sele builders are msat eEgg,
|.|I.t| U|'N n4n' noAn| I44f cereals.
''| 14'|n||,I and nuts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

Have you special problems with chill
dren? Write your questions distinctly
on one side OF the paper only. state
age of the children In months and
whether boys or Eirls.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19
Treatment for DandruR

4o ~ Editor Of woman's PAGE:
Dear Madam--Wiii you please print
- lMiss) EDDYsroEE
IIfel see 10 the general health Of the
|1|I Shampoo Il frequently. uPing a
MM.I brush 70 work into the roots OF
o0 hair and brush out the dandruff.
o.IN Might give tho scalp a massage.
I |e fingers IN cold water and then
me scalp around with the fingers
M |Nt cun feel Il tinglIng al over.
|.| II INa nights week apply the
|.#tk lotion Nh'en any druggist viii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-19

Continued Monday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
How to Make Some Home Aids
 To Improve Your Complexion
By LucreZia BOri


smooth and white. If you use this frequently it will be unnecessary for you to use face powder:
 Take equal quantities of bersamot. powdered snowflake magnesia. a little OH or lemon, bay rum and two cup fuis Of rain water. Shake these in- gradients together very thoroushIv and bottle. Shake well before using. and apply to the face with a soft inan cloth.
 Another simple method of keeping the hands white is salt. Housewives especially those who do their own work, and yet have a desire to keen thelr hands as soft and as white as their less industrious sisters, will find 1t easy to use this remedy:
 Other Fine Aids.
 After the days housework is in- ished rub the hands in studs of pure castillo soap and hot water. Then rub with dry salt, rinse and wipe dry.
 A similar method can be used for whitening the complexion. Wash the face with a soft cloth dipped in a so- luton of pure castillo soap and as hot water as you can bear. Rub the face vigorously also the neck. Then rub face and neck with common table salt. Wash with clear hot water, re- moving all soap and salt, then with the tips of your fingers dash cold water swiftly over the face and neck.
 This treatment will not only whiten the skin, but clear it, as it stimulates the circulation considerably
 Another excellent cosmetic for the hands is lemon and glycerine. Take an equal quantity of lemon juice and glycerine and mix well. If you make a large quantity so that you can keep it on hand for frequent uAA it will be necessary to add few drops of alco- hol. The alcohol prevents the lemon from souring, and keeps it fresh for an indefinite time. A little rosewater added to the mixture gives it a per- fume.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
WEDDING MONTH.

The first people'to adopt the month of June as sacred to Hymen. the god of marriage, were the ancient Ro- mans, who considered this the most propitious season of the year for en- tering the matrimonial state. The Romans held that June weddings were likely to be happier than alli- ances contracted in any other month of the year, especially if the day chosen were that of the full moon or the conjunction of the stun and moon. They also held that May was most to weds would come under the influence of spirits adverse to happy house holds.
 These ancient marriage supersti- tions were retained by the Christians in the middle ages, and even today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
WAR BOARD TAXES CONTROL OF WOOL
 FOR RED CROSS

Washington, June 20.--All knitting hereafter must be done for and under the supervision of the Red Cross. This announced yesterday.
 The new policy was adopted at conference of the representatives Of the wool commodities section of the War Industries Board and the Amer ican Red Cross.
 A definite plan was necessitated by the recent decision of the War In- dustroes Board that the government take over the entire wool clip of the country for the ensuing year. The agreement reached yesterday provides for the handling of all available wool in order that the immediate military needs of the government may be sup piled.
 The plan will do away with the practice of Red Cross chapters buying yarn independently in open market, and raising the prices by bidding against each other. Chapters can procure yarn only upon specific re- quisition through their divisional headquarters. All wool must be ac- counted for in finished garments after each issue.
 This rule will take all yarn from the public market, so that none can be purchased and made up into gifts hy individuals.
 It is understood that the standard to be adopted by the Red Cross will provide for only blue and gray colors.