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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-26
FL Erario del EStadO
de Puebla eSta en-
banCarrOta
No han sido cubierlOs los suel'
dos de los maestrOs de eSCue-
la nj los de los emplead0s

PUEBLA. Mayo 2l.-La sItuaci"n
poroue atraviesa el crario local eS
DO dcmas comprometida. Los suel-
dos de los pr~ofesores asi como los de
todos los cmpleados que dependen de
la corporation municipal, no han Sido
cubiertos dcsde ell dia ult;mO del mes
pasado. Y este ha hccho que IN ru-
NOR de d~escontento Sc levantc en- tor
no de los homhrcs del gobierno To-
cal. pues los cmpleados del munich
pic Y hasta los mismos profcsores,
no entienden &c las razonCs Ell que
Sc quiere basar Ia falta de pages de
que estan siendo victimas: clos d.
cen que pucsto que trabajan, Iogtco
y justo es que Sc les pague.
Lo que mas ha aumentadO c! dcs-
i contento entire los cmpleados pub!icos
cuyos sueldos no han sido cubicrtos,
es el hech6, de todoS perfectamente
conocido. de Qne ell Presidentc NUM-
! cinal recibc diariamcnte veintc pesos
en- ORC nacional para viaticOs".
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-26
Maestros que Sc euejan.

La sociedad de maestros de e5-
cuela Carlos Carrillo,' ha convoca-
do a una junta que Sc c%elebrara
esta noche, eli la que Sc tratara de
allegarse fondos la referida socie-
dad, para ayudar con ellos a los
professors de escuela de esta lccali-
dad, qIe no han recibido sus sueldos
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-05-26
PreSGS que Sc queJan.

Los presses de la carcel municipal
han e!evado I'm escrito al gobernador
de! Estado. quejandoss de Ia escasez
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Another Answer TO "Blarney"

Dear CynthIa-1n. reference to IAN Open
Confession From o Heart-Breaker'' in Mon
day evenings paper. I'll have to admit II
was wonderful. My. but "Blarney'' sure
shoulder goods" and that's the. only and
best way. I am indeed. very glad to- say
I am not a victim in regard to this, how
ever. Any girl who uses a wee bit Of
common sense soon discovers all men are
alike, no matter who they are; always Kid
to a heartache. The real and only way to
know the truth Is when. as "Blarney'' says.
the diamond ring is slipped on the engage
ment finger.
confession means2 why. stop to think for
Of what killarney told us all. Every man
'kids',' the poor deluded girl! I hope every
girl who is in the same position as Per
picked" will read "Blarney's', letter and do
wayH'EId the bidders" Tit-for.tat in this
The men fatter us; they find pleasure in
It. Oh, It's very amusing, I'm sure, but
they do not know what pain they are
causing. I know some one who was treated
would suggest some men stop hattering and
fooling and look for a different trade for a
change. -.
1 am very glad to know that ".Blarney"
knows he Is q 'heart-breaker" and am sure
he will try to overcome his fault.
Surely some more Of his kind will awake
and realize what they are doing and whom
they make suffer. But men. watch and walt
ana see II we women and girls won't be able
to beat you yeti
speedy recovery from a habit which only
robs himself and another Of the greatest
III" MINERvA-JUsT NINETEEN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

To the Editor Of Woman'S Pace:
Dear Madam-Although I am a young
IA eighteen years young your page has
read of the different ways in which You
help me?
am disabled with n form OF paralysis.
but have graduated from grammar school
years CT high school, but I'm sure you could
not imagine with what difficulties I have had
20 cope. First, II completely. exhausted me
TO walk TO school. which is six blocks from
my home. Then after | got there my roster
called perhaps going from the basement 10
the fourth floor TO change periods and they
have no elevator.
Finally l became discouraged and stopped.
stayed at home for a year, doing nothing.
Now I have enrolled with a school near the
CITY Hail. That would mean changing cars
more trouble; that Is not only trouble. but
mako II almost an impossibility. Therefore
l am appealing to you 70 please try through
your valuable page to attract the attention
bile and who would be kind enough TO take
me TO school at about $3.50 each morning and
bring me home at 2 or 2;lS IN the after
trouble to be taken for nothing. but 1 could
pay only a small amount as II will tax my
parents 70 make both ends mset after PAYING
automobile rates in addition. I hope through
you / may be able TO find some kind person
that will enable me to. acquire an education.
ANXIOUS TO STUDY.
The editor OF the woman's Page will
be glad to forward the name and address
OF this ambitious boy who is striving
against difficulties to get his education.
The address Is in South Philadelphia and
the school Is virtually at the City Hall
We want to help you, young man, and
We Will try hard until we do
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
One-haV cupful of chopped pea

One-hdlf cupful of chopped pea
nuts.
One-half cupful of finely chopped
citron.
One tablespoonful Of cinnamon.
One-hdt tedspoonful Of clones.
One-half teuspoonful of aHSptce.
Cook five minutes, cool, pour in
the mixing bowl and add
Four tGbiespoonfuls of shortening.
Yolk of n egg.
Beat thoroughly to blend. Now
place in a second bowl
Two and one-half cupfuls Of sifted
-four.
Three level teaspoonfuls of baking
ponder.
One-half teuspoonful Of soda.
Sift twice to blend and then add
to the prepared fruit. Beat the
white of an egg until stiff and then
fold into the cake. Now pour cake
into pans lined with paper which
has been previously prepared. Bake
in slow oven for fifty minutes.
A War Cake of 1865
Place three-quarters cupful of sugar
in a mixing bowl, and add three
tablespoonfuls of butter or vegeta-
BILE shortening. Cream we'll and
then add
Two eggs.
Beat thoroughly to mix and then
add
One-half cupful of cold coffee.
Two cupfuls of sifted -four.
Three level teaspoonfuls of baking
ponder.
One level tedspoonful of nutmeg.
TWo level teaspoonfuls Of CHINA
mon.
Ons-hdlf t~easpoonful of cloves.
One-qudrter t~eGspoonful Of all.
spice.
One cupfuI of seeded raisins.
One cupfuL of sheAed black val.
nuts.
One-half cupfuI of finely shredded
orange peel.
Beat thoroughly to mix and ther
pour into prepared pans and bak'
in a slow oven for one hour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Youth Is Best

Dear Cynthia-I am an Italian. and have
no mother, so here l come to you Tor ADVICE:
1 am a girl OF eighteen with black hair and
dark brown eyes and very pretty teeth. l
have lots of boy friends. Some Of them, are
in France and they think a lot of me. About
a year ago I met a man Of forty-hve. not
married. and he made several Engagement
with me but I never went to meet him.
But one day he asked me to marry him and
said he would buy me a ane home ana have
maids for me. In face, l know he Is a
pretty well-on man. So. dear Cynthia, this
Is what 1 want you TO tell me-, Is It all
right for me to marry n man OF that age
when l can get good-lookinG young men also
Woodworking men? BRIGHT EYES.
But you don't love the man, dear. Mar
riage between two with such a great diff
ference in age is a risk at best, but
when there Is no love on the part of the
girl 1t is walking straight into misery.
There will be plenty Of boys who will
want to marry and work hard for you:
Be sensible. dear, and don dream Of
anything so foolish. o have your life
before YOU.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Making of This Delicious
and Indispensable Part
of the Holiday Dinner
Fully Explained
A Minimum of Eggs, Sugar
and Butter Is USed-For-
mula for Var Cake of
Given
BY MRS. M. A. WILSON
fCopyri0ht, 1918, BY Mrs. NJ. A. Wilson.
All rights reSerUCd.J

@C0ME give them white bread,
some give them brown,
Some give them plum cake and send
them out of town"
To the maker of that immortal
ballad, plum cake stood for the most
costly bride within the means of the
harassed townfolk. Two hundred
years ago right here in this dear,
old Quaker town, fruit cake was an
Indispensable feature of every feast
of mote.
The housewife would jealousy
guard the crock that held her pre-
cious fruit cake, the recipe of which
was highly treasured.
The process of making and baking
the empress of cakes was an impor-
tant factor. In those good old days
eggs were plentiful; butter was rea-
sonably priced, and the good old
fashioned housewife made her cake
early in the summer. Then along
In October she prepared the doughs
for the small cakes that are as much
q part of the Christmas holiday as is
the fruit cake.
The holiday season in Europe is
n Of joyous merrymaking and fun.
Belgium, Holland. Sweden, Switzer-
land and Italy make and serve to
the young folks and the children
daintily made small cakes made from
honey. spices and fruit. In France
during this seaso Of the year, the
patisserie, or pastry shop, has its
windows piled high with all manner
Of small cakes, iced with colored
sugars and decorated with nuts,
fruits and dragees.
Every American housewife has her
treasured recipes which she has test
ed and found good and which the
neighbors, far and near, have copied.
As a duty toward conservation we
will lay aside these expensive recipes
with the feeling that we may have
our Christmas goodies if we will cut
down on eggs, butter and sugar. =.
The Christmas cakes for this sea-
sons festival will mean more to US
than a mere ~delicacy. Thissyear the
cakes will be symbols of the glorious
peace celebration for Christmas.
Therefore, let US make them with
loving hands, putting into each cake
u best wishes and thoughts for
this most blessed Of all Christmases
80 world at peace.
You may use rendered chicken fat
or vegetable oil in place of butter,
or part sugar and part strip in place
ofiall sugar.
Fruit Cake Using Sirup
One-kalf cupfuI of strip.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Yesterdays ANSWERS

1. For one game to play with .".holly,,' ut
the. christmas party, fashion large
holly berries out Of cotton and red
paper. Then make the guests have q
race DOWN to tho end Of the. room,
carrying one or two Of these apiece. on
q knife, See who can get there with
out losing the berries.
2. Three Christmas Gifts appropriate for the
trained nurse are a sterling silver ned
leine spoon which folds and fts In q
casei q thermOs bottle. or two pairs Of
heavy wooden stockings. such rs are
given to the soldiers.
8. The ingredients for q creole dressing for
q goose are four apples. four onions,
one-half teaHpoonful Of thyme. ono cup
full OF mashed potatoes. and salt and
pepper to taste.
4. When. too much moisture gets into food
cooked In u steamer use less water In
the steamer. but be sure to watch out
lest the utensil 70 dry.
5. Pieces Of old Tissue paper on n nail beside
the sink are OF great use in cleaning
pans and greasy dishes, etc., before
they are put Into tho dishpan.
Q. Furs should be kent In O cold place dur
inE the winter when they arc more or
less constantly In use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

One cupful Of sugar.
One-hdlf cuptul Of shortening.
Cream together and then add
Two eggs.
One cuptul Of black coffee.
Three cuptuls of sitted -four.
One and one-halt level tablespoon
fuls of baking ponder.
One and one-hGlf cupfuls Of seeded
raiSins.
One-hat cupful Of finely chopped
peanuts.
One-half cuptuI of finely chopped
citron-
One Tablespoonful Of cinnamon.
One tedspoonful Of nutmeg.
One-hdlf teuspoonful Of cloves.
One-quarter teaSpoonfl of all
spice.
Beat to mix and then pour into
prepared pans and bake in a slow
oven for one and one-quarter hours.
To prepare pans for baking the
fruit cake: First, grease the pans
thoroughly with melted shortening,
using a fiat paint brush, and then
line with CREASED paper, then dust
the paper with -four. Now pour in
the cake, which should be a little
sitter than the usual cake mixture.
Spread evenly, using a spatula which
has been dipped in hot water.
Note-The oven temperature
should be $50 degrees Fahrenheit.
To test the cake insert a toothpick
or a clean straw from the broom.
If the straw or pick is clean and
dry when taken from the cake, then
the cake is ready to remove from
the oven. Remove the paper when
the cake is partly cool and then
spread the cake with spiced grape
jam or plum jam. This blends or
ripens the cake. Store in a crock
or cake box.
Try This Real Wartime" Fruit Cake
Place in a saucepan
One cuptul Of milk.
One cuptul Of brotVn sugar.
FfUe level tableSpoonfuls of cocoa.
Bring to a boil. Now add
One cupful Of r%aisins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Keeping Engagements

Dear Cynthia-In answer to "Unbeliever,.''
on the length Of friendship between the boy
and girl as to this breaking Of appointments.
II a boy Is unable to keep an appointment
II is for some good reason; for X he made
an appointment he must really care for tho
girls friendship In doing SO.
Now. II he has known the girl a year or
so and made appointments. very frequently
he would have the nerve to face her and
tell his reasons. for Disappointing her. I
suppose she would pardon, him, wi him
40 long and previously keeping many APP
potntments with him. On the other hand. II
ne has known her for about a week or two.
gagements, and thus would not have the
nerve to tell his reasons. not knowing her %
long and fearing she would cease their
Yes. providing he really cares for her
I have had the experience and know II
DO not care much for a girls friendship
do not make any engagements with her
whereas, in some cases. boys do make an.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

The main objection to giving candy
for Christmas is hat there must be some-
thing decidedly different about It, to
distinguish 1t from any other boxes of
candy your friend might receive. Stuffed
prunes, then, while perhaps coming
under the classification of candy, are
sufficiently different to be remembered.
And these that 1 discovered are SO
delicious that when once tasted will
never be forgotten. They are filled with
jelly n nuts, and II you have any
doubt as to how good UGH a combina-
ton with prunes will taste, you haye
but to sample one. They are priced at
ninety cents n they sell like hot cakes
around Christmas time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
A Christmas Party

hstAe Editor o. WoDiaH's Pace;
uthr MadAm--could you suggest q rhyme
that could be used for an invitation for a
NnIrfina party TO be given by .nye girls on
LnIia,mRe Ever What kind OF DECORATIONS
CA b usedi What should DO seryedI
here Is a little verse;
On Christmas eve. whom tine world
Her Joyous banne has unfuried,
Como 10 (address) at the stroke OF eight,
Md DO very sure that you're not late.
IIIf n surprise party ours Is To be,
&44 ~itwouidnt do Tor (name OF crib
to soc.
~ tieunt your reindeer IN good time.
Ma ete Christmas Eve send us a line.
AT Che bottom oe tho invitation. 20
kt1I1 matters very clear, you might
<<its. "a rurprise party for (mention the
1Altt Of the girl)."
fI1IfTaia the room with holly, branch6s
.|Z.D |.""
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
killarney" Gets a Scoring

DtuthVy oStS SNN
Dear Cynthia-I fear 1 am going to some
what drift away from tho subject intro;
duced by "Perplexed," but I am really tlreo
OF hearing the girls knocked about t9I
being "soft' on the "hattery stun Ihis ID
""Rlarney's" letter has exposed himself and
other members OF tho male nex.. and the
Girls Will easily sec It IL they read between
the lines, Now, young men who hatter. sirla
are Just the individuals who like to be
sees she falls" for It. he straightens Up
and thinks: ut took me to make her blush.
ali right" l hope that 1 am making this
clear. Perhaps the following story may
help:
A man once rose in a large audience OF
sunrngists and tried TO give the women q
strong argument by saying that a woman
soft-headed and would cast her vote for
woman answered. sorca stically: o course,
you men are never hattered. For instance.
got his tie on straight"
Instantly every mans hand vent up to
straighten his tie.
So, girls, take a bit of advice, Just you
give them enough Hattery ant they. will
come around often. No fear of IL sing them.
either, and "Blarney." dear. Jus. get over
that feeling Of conceit and you will be. all
right. X,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
What TO Give Soldier Brother

10 the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-would you please let me
Know what would be best as a Christmas
present. for my brother, who expects TO be
home this Saturday or later?. He Is down
~ 4 New Jersey army training camp and he
deserves a nice Christmas present.
Give your brother some pretty ties or
socks. which he will soon be In need Of
when he gets n civilian clothes.
In reference TO your last question, APP
ply TO theatrical agencies for position
on tho stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Christmas Department

II you. r puzzled about what to
give any n in the family or out
OF the family for Christmas, write
to this department for sugges-
lions. Please send a self.addressed
stamped envelope, as unless you
wish the answers will not be
printed in the columns. Address
queries Christmas Department.
Woman's Page, EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Exchange Of Gifts

Dear Cynthia-I am a girl OF sixteen and
know q boy friend who went to school with
me. He was Just seventeen this month and
celebrated his birthday by taking me to the
tneatre. He likes me very much and l have
heard from some OF his friends that he 10
gong to get mo something for Christmas,
you'd II be right for ME to accept the gift7
turnr A DAILY READER.
It would be all right for you to ac-
cept the gift, provided It is nothing very
expensive, and It probably won't be, for
boys az n rule do not have much money
to spend. 1t would be all right for you
to give the boys some simple little gift.
A book or a little silver pencil or a key
ring would be nice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

]. sugxest an attractive centerpiece for the
Christmas Day table.
\. Give the ingredients for n Christmas din
ner salad that will help dress the table.
D. Is II sufficient to thank n person for "a
Christmas gift over . telephone?
q. What are pulled rugs?
3. What y crepe paper rope. and how Is Il
used?
.. Who are 'Nenette and RntintIn'?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
THE STORY OF ONE WOMAN
WHOSE CHRISTMAS WE ENVY
She and Her Daughter Made One Hundred Little Garments for q
Holiday Gift to the Little Belgian ChiIdren-Time, Effort 3
and Loue Vent Into These :

T KNOW a oma whose Christmas
L I envy. With her own eager hands
and with the aid Of those Of her
daughter, she turned out one hundred
little garments for the Belgian chill
dren. And when the garments were
wrapped up in bundles and carried to
the Belgian Relief there was a little
note attached which said "A Christmas
present to the little Belgian children
in the name Of the brave and sanity
father of his people, Cardinal Mercier.
May the little petticoats and the
little dresses and all the other little
garments put warmth into the poor
small bodies that have suffered so
much. May God bless the Belgian
babies and give them a happy. Christ
mas"
WAS It easy to make one hundred
w little brand.nsw pieces of children's
clothing? No It wasn't. I'll warrant
there was many a time this mother
and her daughter went to bed with
their eyes aching and their feet weary
with the endless tread Of the sewing
machine. Time and effort went into
the little garments. Blu there was
something else-love. : have heard
endless numbers Of women IN young
girls say they love children, but after
this when / hear them say so / shall
think Of the mother and the daugh-
ter who gave up many pleasures to
make one hundred garments for the
B~elgians for Christmas. It is inc
thing to want TO put your arms around
a little pink and white baby, but
quite another to love all the babies
of the world with such intensity that
YOUR heart will not let you 81 while
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

Your friend who goes to opera or
dance, in shimmering evening dress,
must have neck and shoulders soft and
white. Powder Is needed and a puff
with which she can reach. This powder
pun for the back is a soft, downy
slipper sole about -four or five inches
long, made on a knitting needle. 1t Is
backed with colorful Dresden ribbon,
and the knitting needle, of course, forms
the handle. The price is 81, the gift a
body wouldn't think of In a thousand
years. I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
A Boudoir Cap With a Mission

Dear Cynthia-I wish 10 give my forela dy.
VINO is sick In the hospital. a boudoir cap
Ior q Christmas present. Would you kindly
accompany the carr
Thanking you for your trouble and wish
ihR you a merry Christmas, I am,
ROSE OF THE WORLD.
You might say, II hope this lacy lit
tle cap Will help to chase all the worries
away from the head II Is going to grace,
and wish It's wearer a very happy
hold no more hospital days" Then sign
your name.
A merry. Christmas to you, Rose of
the World"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

politely. IT'S of fne-grained black
leather, well lined with gray silk MORE.
But 1t doesn't tie together with a string.
Not this one. It consists Of two cir
cular ends, collar size, which fiatten
together for all the world like an ac-
Gordon. 1t is a very masculine looking
affair and its price Is $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

buy pretty Santa Claus crepe paper In
the stores that "decorates" beautifully.
Serve fruitcake, Ice cream and coffee,
nuts and candy.
For games, please send a self-ad-
dressed enYelope.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

10 the Editor Of Woman's PAGE.
Dear MadRm-would you kindly publish IN
your column of what religious sect Is General
Hatg, OF the British army7 Thanking you
Tor this / am yours very truly.
]. p.
General Haig is a Presbyterian. Sir
Douglas is a Scot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
AdUenf lures
Wih.d
Christmas Purse

T MUST not neglect a suggestion for
L him" whenever I can find a par
ticularly good idea. Were I to say
collar box" you'd exclaim s%cornfully,
"Pshaw, what's unusual about a collar
box?' THE one 1 saw" 1 would reply
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
To Soften Black Kid

gloves. put the gloves on the hands and
rub into them as much camphorated oil
az the kid will absorb. then allow to dry,
For boots, rub the oil we'll into the kid
with a small sponge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20
Size of Fairmount Park

10 the Editor Of Womdn's Paoe:
Dear Madam-will you please tell me
Through your column the number Of acres
+ A READER.
There are s526 acres in Paramount
Park.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

Please Tell Me What TO DO
BY CYNTHIA

, pointments with girls, caring very little for
them. Meanwhile they have a chance 70
make another engagement ana they 90 "
Thus when II comes to an excuse for diBap-
pointing tho other girl they would not nave
the nerve to face her.
M. Z. 7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-20

A marble boiled in milk. porridge
custards, etc, will automatically do the
stirring as the liquid cooks and SO pre-
vent burning.