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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Alice Kent and the Days Work
The Story of a Business Girl Who You'd Not Fail
Copyright. 1913. by Public Ledger Com panv.

time) who would give a second thought
to my interest in Barbara. ! gained on
idence to look at her less guardedly.
Once she turned to me for informa-
ton and l told her the price of a
mechanical toy which had caught her
fancy. and as she ben forward. eager
to make out its secret. s:Snt I stood
watching her. To be so near ~,y sister
that I could touch her finger tips, and
yet be prevented from embracing her ;
to answer as an empioye and in a
monosyllable the question of a little Eirl
concerning a plaything. when as her
own and only sister I was longing to
pour out my heart: to know that the
Of an invisible barrier which utterly
divided us: all this was torture. And I
welcomed the sound Of Mr.. Manley's
voice from the bal.8ny. ..,.. .,.r
Miss Kent, he c! '.d. come here a
CHANGING IN I was startled to dis
cover that Mrs. Blake. her attention
doubtless arrested by the name. had let
the writing paper fall n stood re-
garding me. whom she now observed for
since that period, ten years earlier. when
she used to visit my mother and occa-
sionally petted me as I played with
Barbara. In the gaze she fastened on
indeed I instantly discerned not only
that she knew who I was but also that
she resented my proximity to her
adopted child. I had not said one word
to my sister except to answer her aues-
ton. but In the woman's eyes I read
alarm also regret that she had per-
mitted Barbara to stray even an instant
from her side. Passing Mrs. Blake In
the aisle. on my way to the balcony,
I was conscious that between us rolled
a mighty wave of a~ntagonism.
Coming downstairs again, ! was
obliged to pass the private Office and
couldn't help overhearing Mr.. Millinger
tell somebody: "Oh. she's only substi-
tuting for one OF our regular clerks"
Then a woman's voice inquired: How
much longer will she be here?" I
should have gone on then. but will ac-
knowledge. that I fingered, ostensibly
searching for a book.
Tomorrow Is her last day. Mrs.
Blake" The lady named gave a deep
sigh of relief and said: I'm glad OF it,
for she impresses me as being very
irresponsible"
I'm surprised to hear you say So
Mr.. sMflinGer replied, We've found her
most dependable"
We'll" the tone was slightly louder
now and I made out that the caller
was preparing TO depart, you trust a
woman's judgment In a case like this.
Mark my words. there's something
wrong with her"
T%hereupon I fed.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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Nursing Best Preparation
for Daily Home Life
By JANE A. DELANO
Director Of the Department Of Nursing OF
the American Red Cross

The trained nurse who marries and
gives up her professional work for home
and family life finds that her hospital
training has given her rich assets as a
homemaker.
This is not only true in her knowledge
of children and of dietetics and Of how
to care for the sick. but in her attitude
toward housekeeping and her attitude
toward life. Her understanding of the
why" of things lifts the small. tedious
things of housekeeping, whether it be
the cleaning of a room or the sterilizins
Of milk bottles. to a plane of interest
and dignity. And her contact with all
kinds of people in the hospital. in their
joys and their suffering, broadening her
sympathies and her outlook. adds that
much insight and inspiration to her re-
lation with her children and her hus-
and and her community.
No woman is so well PREPARED to
meet the sudden emergencies. OF accident
or sickness that occur in every home as
the woman who has had the training OF
the nurse. In fact, to every detail OF
the health, care of her family and the
hygienic care of her house, the hospitaI
training contributes something tina Is
useful or precious.
More and more the hospital training
Is regarded as a splendid foundation
for all kinds of public service in which
women are engaged. and more and more
it will be deliberately planned as a prep
aration also for home life.
A greater number of young womer
are entering training schools now thar
ever before. This is naturally true be.
cause of the war, but without doubt The
training schools will have to continue
to enlarge their facilities for students
In the years Immediately following.
The American Red Cross, the United
States Army and Navy Nurse CORPS and
the Council Of National Defense are al
urging the young women graduates OF
today to enter schools for nurses.
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ARMY NURSES HAVE SAME
EQUIPMENT AS OFFICERS
Women Assigned to Mobile Units Live
in Tents and Eat From
Field Kitchen

For the first time in the history Of
the Army Nurse Corps OF the United
States women are sent into the field
with the same equipment as the OFF,
GERS, according to Captain J. r. Yoder,
of the Army Medical Department at
Washington. d. c. They will be sub
iect to the. same living conditions as
ing at a mess furnished from a field
kitchen. These women are the nurses
assigned to travel with the United
States mobile hospital units. Each sec
ton of the unit contains a complete en-
Grating room outfit on motortrucks and
will be accompanied by ten army nurses.
Five of these sections form a unit.
The purpose of a mobile hospital unit Is
to carry the operating room to the in
jured man to insure the minimum loss
Of life which might be incurred by a
jured soldiers. The unit is prepared to
serve as an evacuation hospital back OF
the field hospital fines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Honey as Sugar Substitute

The sweetening qualities of honey as
a substitute for sugar in foods are dis
cussed in Farmers Bulletin $50. issued
by the Department Of Agriculture. The
food value. flavor, wholesomeness and
economical uses of honey are thoroughly
discussed. The quantities to be used when
honey Is to take the place of sugar are
virtually the same. except that a cup
full of honey carries about one-ffth
water. so that, much less liquid should
be used in mixtures.
This bulletin also has recipes for bran,
brown bread. steamed brown bread,
honey bread, honey and nut bran mullins,
all of which are made without wheat
-four. Recipes for a number of honey
desserts and candies are given, as we'll as
for using honey in preserving.
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Tested Wartime Recipes
Meat and Tomato Pie

This dish presents an excellent way
of using up small quantities of either
cold beef or mutton. Peel and slice sew
eral fresh tomatoes. Place a layer of
tomatoes in a baking dish. then a layer
Of sliced meat. and over the two dredge
-four. pepper and salt. Repeat until the
dish is nearly full. then put in an extra
layer OF tomatoes and cover the whole
with a layer of. stale bread crumbs or
cubes. When the quantity of meat is
small add boiled potatoes or other veg
etables, cut into small pieces. A few
oysters or mushrooms improve the
flavor. especially when beef is used.
The pie should be baked from one-half
to one hour. according to its size and
the heat of the oven.
Custard Corn Cake
Two ggs one.third cupful wheat
-four, 2-3 cupfuls cornmeal. ! tea
spoonful soda. / t"easpoonful salt, 1 cup
full soul milk, l cupful sweet. milk. 2
tablespoonfuls butterine. l cupful cream.
Beat the eggs thoroughly, sift the
-four. soda and salt together. and nix
them with the cornmeal. Mix all the
ingredients but the cream and butterine.
Melt the butterine in a deep pan, put
ting plenty on the sides. Pour on the
batter and the cupful of cream. but do
not stir il into the batter, and bake
from twenty to thirty minutes When
cooked there should be a layer of us
tard on top of the cake or a distribu-
ton of custard through 1t. This makes
eight servings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Separate Skirts in Organdie
Daily Fashion Talk BY Florence Rose
CERTAINLY all we women are get

CERTAINLY all we women are get
ting to be optimistic beings and
taking things just as they come with
out a murmur. This is more h a evil
lent In the attitude Of woman regarding
fashions. for 1t has been our custom OF
yore to hold up every new idea in styles
for inspection and often to a microscopic
examination as to the why's and where
fores. But today how different is the
situation! r
Take the people, for instance. who
make skirts. Two years ago they did
all they could to have women see the
advantages Of the separate skirt. but
the women could not see a a ncy In
their wardrobe for this garment. Never
theless the designers have kept working
women that the separate skirt was es-
sential. Well, we have to admit now
that it is useful and does help out to
have separate skirts to YEA with IN
odd suit coat. with a colored sweater or
with a new chenise blouse.
There are. as you understand. sepa"
rate skirts for almost any occasion one
might anticipate. One of the newest
ideas thai the designers have offered is
shown in todsy's sketch. This skirt
is a figured organdie and indicates the
mode OF the deep hem. which in this in
stance Ia headed with a narrow piait-
ing. This same plating finishes the top
Of the pockets, which have the added
faa t,tra ~ parky littla rihhnp home
sash Of material encircles the waist and
ties in q bow at the center back.
with this skirt may be worn a blouse
of plain white organdie. as is shown In
the sketch.
UCopyricht. 1918. by Florence Rose)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

1. The regulation pay for the reconstruction
aides, the women who are to serve
under Surgeon General GorEas In Civ
ing remedial exercises to wounded sol
diers. il $50 a month In the United
States. 1t IL $50 a month when on
duty outside Of the United States.
2. 4 high school education or the equal Of
II Is the educational requirement.
Women who wish to take up this work
should take a short course In training.
Further particulars may be had by
writing to the office of surgeon General
Gorgas. Washington. ID. e.
8. The Little Church Of the Flowers" Is a
novel church In. southern California
Most Of the roof Is made Of slopjng
skylight. just beyond the seats are
arches from which fern baskets are
hung. and In the columns there are little
inches for begOnias. A cement aisle
extends between rows Of shrubs anL
plants.
4. When goods canned In glass Is stored In
q light place the Jars should be wrapped
In brown paper. The light fades the
color Of the product.
b. Old corset steels. when covered and fas-
tened securely at the ends. make good
handles for knitting bags, etc. II large
handles are desired. use two or more
steels and fasten the ends together
q. A niece Of sandpsper should h. kent In
the kitchen In jelly-making time. This
can he used TO rub on the rough points
SO often found on the rims OF lars.
The Jars should he thoroughly washed
after rubbing on the tiny rough places
50 that none Of tho glass has q chance
to get In the product.
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See Other Men
Of Womon's Poor:

70 the Edttor OF Womon's Page:
Dear Madam1I am q Young ri5l Of
Young? Still, I am considered beautiful by
members OF both sexes. ! have been going
with a young man for o couple Of wears
hin. Now: I have met another young man
one and he said, ',oh. he's only kidding. "
sun ne didn't say he loved me. He comes
to see me four times q week and we 20 out
together a lot. What do YOU think ! should
DO? Ike the first one n lot. but he does
rot seem to want TO marry me. MARIAN.
You have given too much Of your
time to one man. my dear. No. / don't
think that twenty-five is not young. 1t
Is young. But at the same time no
girl Of twenty-five, or any age, for that
matter, should spend so much Of her
TIM with one young man unless she is
going to marry him. II you like the
second 90 out with him and receive him
into your home. Let him come the
same night as the first Young man IL
he wants to. The first will soon see that
you do not intend to waste YOUR time
with him. and IL he cares he will speak.
At the same time do not the
second unless you feel you will be able
TO marry him. There is. however. every
reason why you should ALLOW yourseit
TO get to know other men better. When
a girl gives so nue. time to one mar
she loses other friends and is apt to be
left In the lurch herself.
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Hunting a Husband
LxxxN1I
The Nav Out
By MARY DOUGLAS
fCopprtohD

- .
MoIhbft n aunt Emily are oeiish.
A'Aeo az the prospect OF my spenu'
ing the winter with them IN SOUR
Minister.
Bring your warm clothes. Aun'
Emily wrote. Tor the winters are very
severe here.
looked at my new blue FOX fur. Mrs
Ashby had thrown It around my shout
oers iett. ,s ,,L. 1, c.-o F.,
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met Jeanne Her face M IN when
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11

original for the good of the firm. she
felt sorely insulted. Instead Of COINS
out TO buy a spelling book and sitting
up n few nights to get acquainted
with it, she went out and got another
job.
Then there was the hotel chef who
walked out on his employer n hour
before a banquet for Ave hundred
plates was to be served. The fact that
he had beef made all that he ever was
by that same employer didn't seem 10
occur to him. The nan had been
slightly rebuked. I believe. Hotel
way he went, trying to leave his EN-,
ployer hopelessly in the hole.
TAN you understand how the EN-,
~ ploye who shows a sense of honor
and personal responsibility must stand
out in a mans mind in times like
these? Not all. but most men and
women are paid according to the
actual value of which they prove them.
selves to a concern. Big profits in
business are not really the result OF
the detail work which employees con,
~tinually cry should entitle them to
higher and higher wages. but to the
large. important planning on the part
of the head of a concern.
War canot last forever. When the
demand for extra help goes down.
will go down. The girl or man
who has taken advantage of countless
and thought only Of the
pay envelope will find herself or him.
self sadly fooled. The girl or man
who really tried to measure up to the
unusual chances wartime is extending
to inexperienced workers; who endeav-
ored to earn from an employer. rather
dictate to him. will stand a good
chance to get as far in the worlds
work as she or he ever planned to go.
It is only by these methods big men
and women are made. There are no
nfhorS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11

Letters From Home

Night like a sable pail
And the clouds hang low,
And out Of the gloom a star
Shoots by with a pale white glow.
Feet that stumble-and eyes
That have lost their sight
A voice whispers. Courage"
A hand stretched out In the night.
Dawn-and the day breaks drear-
And how will it end?
Hope murmurs once again
In the voice of a friend.
So are your letters to me ...
From across the sea- =
Winged Courage. winged Cheer
And Hope for what is to be.
Lieutenant Eric p. Dawson, r.
n. U. r., in Good Housekeep-
ing. u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Tuna Fish Plentiful Soon

Half a million dollars Is to be expend-
ed in the construction Of a large tuna
cannery on the island OF Maui, in the
Hawaiian group. states the Gamer. The
waters around the islands swarm with
fish Of every description. among which
the tuna is predominant and attains an
enormous size.
q The operation Of this. plant will be a
valuable addition to the food supply of
the United States n may lead to the
establishment Of an important fishing in
dustry in the island territory.
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WOULD YOU BE AN AVIATRIX?

Now that woin-
en- are not very
very far behind
men in distin-
gushing I h e m =
selves as hiers, de.
signers have had
to put their heads
together and pro-
luce aviation cos.
I u m c S w h o
would not skim
the clouds IL she
could look like the
u lady in the
picture? The de-
signer in this case
has given a fitted
Jacket. fastened
high in the throat.
The cap is of felt
and has CONVEX
tible ear laps. The
@ a u mile I and
knee-length leath-
er boots are Of
course necessary
and Infinitely
smart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Finger Bowls After Luncheon

To the Editor of WomdH's Page:
Dear Madam-At a formal luncheon when
serving fruit first should finger bowls be
pa ssed around before the. SOUP, after the
fruit or only at the end Of luncheon?
1t 10 better to serve the fruit in cups
at the beginning of luncheon or SO that
II may be eaten with a spoon and the
fingers viii not then become sticky. II
males q rather awkward PAUSE in q
sluncheen 20 DAYS nngf powls around
t6em aftsE tks dssssrt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11

The cadets of the training station Of
the United States Junior Naval Reserve,
New York city. will plant two war gar
denS in front Of their armory In West
Fifty-seventh street. The owner of the
land, comprising two plots. granted per-
mission TO the Junior Reserves to plant
it to vegetables. Active work commenced
Monday. May 10. II may safely be as
sumed these two plots represent a greater
money value than any other war garden
in the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
TODAY's INQUIRIES

I. The United States Government recently
announced positions Of field agents and
demonstPators as opportunities for
women. What Is this work"
:. what IL the salary? What amount Of
educatton II required to qualify as
0eld agent. etc.?
.. Does the card which announces /, mar
riase require an acknowledgment:
Z. What will make powder stay on evenly
on n dry skin:
J. How can = magnet he Of use in testing
hooks and eyes for rusting liability:
.. In making cottage cheese. to what use
can the whey he put?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Will Make French Relief Shawl
the Editor Of woman's Pao,

Dear Madam-Will you please send me
directions for the crocheted shawl needed,
by the women in the devastated regions OF
France? Also please tell me where TO send
| am sending the directions by mail.
your query for the benefit Of two other
readers, IA. NJ. c." nj "Appreciative
Friend" who ave asked for the ad-
dress too. Send the finished shawl to
the American Committee for Devastated
France, 16 East T%hirty-ninth street. New
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11

To the Editor Of woman's Page:

10 the Editor OF romans rage:
Dear Msdsm-WiH-- YOU kindly send me
some names of those syndicates that buy
short stories. etc.S I was delighted TO notice
your splendid reply in the issue of June q
to "A would-Be Authorizes" Your answer
vas Just what ] wanted to know. had
thought OF writing to you for advice
when that article appeared. ASB. A.
] am glad the advice helped Perhaps
II Is. because any one who has adopted
writing as a profession knows just what
II means to have a little helping hand
and there il no way to begin but al the
beginning. ! am mailing the addresses
of the syndicate. Whenever you get
stuck plesse call again. ~
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THE WOMAN'S

Letters and questions submitted 70
thus depn; tment must be Uritten on ors
side OF the paper only and signed utth
the name Of the prI.er. Special Qatr'es
IKE those 0ire,. beio,o are inuited. y
Is understood that the editor does not
necessdrily indorse the sentim ent er-
pressed. An. conf unicdttons for thts
department should be addressed as fol-
ioiCs: THE WOMAN'S
Evening Public Ledger, Philadelphia. Pa.
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ADVENTURES WITH A PURSE

thority informed me that for a short
time these are being offered at the spe.
cial price of $3.50. And the long needles,
with the round fiat tops. of gold finish,
come attractively boxed, and would make
a very thoughtful gift for that sweet
girl graduate, perhaps; and the price
OF these is IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11

For the names of shops where arti-
Giles mentioned in Adventures With
a Purse can be 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, 1918-06-11

Rain. rain, go away. because I van
10 use my nice umbrella for a parasol"
But. anyhow. II can be used for sum
shine or rain. for II is Of waterproof
silk. and. while 1t is of a bright green
that makes such an attractive parasol.
II can. nevertheless, be used for an UNI
brella. The and is one of those new
leather loop affairs. and the price is
only s3.S5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-11
Ask Florence Rose

IL YOU want to know where the. cos
tune sketched. IN today's dress talk can
be secured. Write to Miss Rose IL YOU
want her own personal advice on
materia,s, Gol1rs and styles suitable for
Piled. Address Miss Rose. IN care Of
the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER's woman's
page. Send self-addressed STAMPED en-
velope for. reply: as all injuries are
answered BY mail.
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A Picnic En- Route
~ the Editor of woman's Page:

- the Editor OF Woman Page:
sins ss ap a sienic for are the eS smpToSss 81 ri.
comnany for some THURSDAY in June. There
TOR our own use. both going and coming 81
.ss, ..fs wo aIspi ask awH Il 1 ySa q Would aid' a ssETs US san e
onsrins some suggestions as 10 games am
Also any other SUGGESTIONS that YOU NAV
l es.s In In G 9ns "S sS %af is,s STT' ai e sacG Sne ana nd
.s5 81 course; yisS snss to snY Be the more ire
ciossd Herewith. Thankins S s"If for your CO.
cHATRMAN OF COMMITTEE.
For the benefit of other picnlckers We
will send the rest by mail and wish %
the hest time ever.
You are wise to think of music. for
this 10 better than anything else for
course. do without any Instruments. but
II adds to things to have a ukulele. a
mandolin. banjo or Y a m~outhorgan
In the crowd. You can buy funny little
tune whistles in the five and ten cent
store that sound like instruments, al
though you are really singing the tune
into them. They are lots of fun. For
selection Of songs l think the crowd will
decide that. Starting u you might
sstrike up some well-known popular sons
secs sv or y% She EnG po We Hse Go T From f Here.
{1oys?" and then others will make sug-
restions. Don't forget the old songs.
they are fun especially Tor the nome
Spund trip. Nothing fits itself 50 well to
Elose harmony as "Old Black joe
n kentucky Home" Drink TO Me Only
Nth Thine Eyes" and songs like that.
81 Here Is one noisy game that you can
mIay with balloons and palm-leaf fans:
Have a tennis game between opposite
611es on the car. You will have to d.
vide the crowd into two sections ever
~ hat. A score is made when the
balloon strikes the other side of the
ar and the balloons have to be kept ip
Gonotant motion with the fans. ANY
mayer who allows a lilo to strike the
D u out.
"A quiet game is foolish progressive
&1ofy telling. One person has to start
txhe story. as foolish as desired. and at
Rcertain point stops and points at some
I'D else. who has to continue the tale,
- In turn carries IL on until he runs
,3ont Of Inspiration and then wishes" the
11bry on to some one else. The last one
q to finish the story or pay a forfeit.