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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Beet Soup. or Borsht

"a national Russian dish)
For this. like any other meat soup,
most any soup bone may be used, OK
tails being a favorite choice for
their excellent food value, delicate
taste and comparatively low price. Set
them on to boil about one pound to two
quarts of cold water and tablespoonful
of salt Now prepare your beets. Take
off the greens from eight or ten young
beets-about two pounds in weight
wash them well under running water
scrape them when raw, chop fine or run
them through a food chopper and add
the pulp TO the boiling soup. Add ten
allspice and two bay leaves, and cook
for two hours. A half hour before serv-
ing add one pound potatoes-about three
to four medium-sized ones-and either
one cup sour cream or one tablespoon
full of vinegar. When buying beets
always see. to it that the green's are
nice and fresh. Since these greens,
cooked and treated like spinach, will
give a most delicious vegetable, they
Should be utilized. Served garnished
with some hard-boiled eggs, on fresh
toast, they will make fine lunch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS

I. 4 little beaded powder puF Is a novelty
strongly gaining In favor:
2. On some occasions It Is correct to wear
low white sports shoes with u dressy
organdie frock. They could he worn
promenading at II resort. for insta nee,
but would not he appropriate to wear 10
formal tea.
8. Broken photograph records can be used to
wax an iron.
4. A burlap corner is a corner Of the room
set on for the children. The lower
part of the wall is lined with burlnp,
which Is fastened with thumb tacks
me little ONES then pin their fayorite
pictures TO the burlap.
5. White oiIcIoth makes u more satisfactory
wall covering for the kitchen than
paint. '""''
U. Make currant Jelly sauce for serving with
Lamb. etc. by adding a fourth Of a
cupful OF currant Jelly and a tea.poon-
iul OF lemon Juice TO q cupfui Of brown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
From Our Civil War Nurse


Dear Madam write you few lines to
tell you that I have received the roller
chair and. believe me. 1t is ft for queen.
l don't know how to express myself 20 the
many kind friends who have offered me a
chair; But my dear old comrades Of the
Grand Army have been here and sent me
a chair and. as I say. I cannot ind words
to, TO thank them; ana noU l have hopes @ OF
looks so beautiful outside and now ! can
enjoy some OF IL. May God bless the Editor
of the Womsn's Page. ALSO my comrades
of the Grand Army OF the Republic. Many,
many thanks is poor way of expressing
yourself. but you understand. May God
pless the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER and its
work of helping the helpless.
CIVIL WAR NURSE.
Indeed we do understand, my dear
friend. how fine il is TO be out in the
beautiful outside world. and we know
that God will bless your dear congades
of the Grand Army of the Republic for
proving themselves such good comrades.
After all. the Editor of the Woman's
Page was only the instrument in this
case, but even so, ii is nice to feel that
our little corner reaches out and lights
the way sometimes. Good luck to you.
dear friend May you while away many
a happy hour in your wheel chair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

name or exact date. But If it was since
then If you go down TO Room 3l6 in
the POstotfice Building. Ninth and Mar
ket streets. the Naturalizs ton Bureau
VIII do its very best to help you trace
the name of your ship and the time you
came over. This is frequently done
About the hard questions to be answered
on the second papers, those in charge
Will help you with them. | understand
your letter very well, although some
times the words We're just little mis-
placed, but the tone of il tells me you
are smart enough 10 answer those ques-
tions. OF course YOU want to fight for
Uncle Sam as a real son of his when
the time comes. But. of course, you
understand that it is necessary for
Uncle Sam to be strict about making
new citizens and that some rules have
to be observed. Otherwise citizenship in
this fine. big country that you have
grown to love would be too cheaply
priced
If you love the young lady and the
young lady loves you there is no reason
why you should not marry her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
NXXEITT

n1NNER was less joyous meal than
the occasion warranted. according
TO Richards reckoning, If the young
man surprised his father by announcing
his engagement. his father also surprised
him by voicing his displeasure that a son
OF his should be so foolish as to think Of
getting married at the age OF TWENTY
one How do you expect to live? ?" he
demanded in the presence of US all and
for one heartily wished myself else
where.
That we will discuss. sir. at some
other time" Dick answered him. Sun
day Is day of rest
When man has wife and family
TO support" Carruth senior retorted
nownins across the table at his son.
week. Especially on the farm
We shall not live on farm" the
young man announced. trife haughtilv.
Then ] prophesy you'll end in the
Doorhouse." said the head of the family
issrhe Carruths have been farmers from
Eway back ~
& "And it's high time to change" Dick
flashed at him.
Mrs. Carruth here mildly interposed: :
Let us begin by changing the conversa-
ton. Father. what would We have said
TO anybody who took us to task when
we were first engaged? You know YOU
weren't quite twenty-one. And | was
only eighteen" Then passing her plate
she said, please give me slice Of
beef that is little better done"
The remainder of the meal was with
out incident. AT its close Richard de-
clared his intention Of taking his mother
to Wessex to call On his fiancee. He
\ Invited me to go along. and Mrs. Carruth
warmly seconded the invitation but. be-
lieving that this was surely an occasion
when three would be a crowd, / declined
with thanks; as they seemed not even
then disposed to let me of | suggested
a compromise: instead of accompanying
them | said. | would play ladys maid
and see to II that Dicks mother looked
her very best for this first meeting with
her future daughter-in-law.
!, ''You say yourself I reminded Mrs.
Carruth, that l can do wonders with
your hair"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Good Night. Charlie"
To the Editor Of Woman s Page:

Dear Madam-Can young man have
space for his views in the columns of your
page which he has very often enjoyed read
ing What chance has a young fellow
making 500 s25 week to win r girl
these days" They say there are lots OF girls
who are willing 10 enjoy very simple enjoy
ments and not have lot of money spent
on them. but 1t seems to me they are only
willing 10 enjoy simple enjoyments until
sore fellow comes along who has more to
offer. The average young fellow pays board
at home and then he has to buy clothes and
pay other expenses. This doesn't leave very
much to spend girl. One trip TO a fine
cafe one taXicab ride eats up his lunch
money for the whole week. Then how Is he
going to save for the time when he Ia TO get
ma rried?
I have bcon thinking over this for some
time. The girls always seem TO have a good
time when ] take them to the movies. but,
believe me. when an automobile chap comes
along it is Good night. Charlie, Maybe
all girls aren't this way. Maybe have met
tho wrong ones Perhaps some OF the cir
readers Of the exchange will write in and
tell just how much fellow must do for
girl every week in order not to be called a
cheap skate. CHARLIE.
Here is a chance for our girl readers.
Our friend Charlie has really touched on
a serious matter. How is 1t possible for
a man to WOO a girl with attentions
which certainly cost money and at the
same time save enough of the worlds
goods to marry her?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
SOME OF US LIKE TO TALK
@ ABOUT TRAINS AND BOATS
AW Those Who Hare TrdueIed Most Keep Quiet 1bout It,
H Woman Who Steered the Conversation to Dear
Old Europe for the Good of Crord

man cars or staterooms, or storms on
the English Channel
| had an amusing experience re.
Gently. We were sitting around a
luncheon table-several women who
knew each other very well. and then
one or two new ones. 1t was one
of the new ones who steered the con.
versa ton.
Dear me" she said. aren't you Just
crazy for the war to be over so we
can all run across to dear old Europe
again? It's going to be sad though,
don't you think? | mean those won.
derful old cathedral towns. Dear me.
many is the day | spent" etc. etc.
And "Henri--Henri was our chauffeur
got lost and how we laughed" etc.
etc. And on went our new friend
and some listened attentively and were
impressed. Some did.
AS we stood on the corner waiting
for the good old everyday trolley car
to take us home. we found out the
following:
One of the women at the table had
been around the world once. across
the ocean six times. not counting that
first water trip, had been to California
three times and spent all her winters
in Florida.
"Why didn't YOU say something"
said one of the intimates. who hap.
pened to know her well and told the
rest of us.
"Oh, what was the use?" she said
IT Is well for the little Carries in
the world to know that this is the
attitude of people who have really
travelled. What is the use of con.
tinually talking about it? If there is
an honest-to-Eoodness conversation
going on about far.away places.
seasoned traveller is only too happy
to Join in and exchange experiences.
But otherwise you could know her for
year perhaps and never find out
that she had been off the front porch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
When We Come Back
From the Theatre

Jim's job has not quite reached the
point yet where he can afford after
theatre suppers, and the other night
when We struck our little house.
just gave him surprise. Before we
went out had made some cheese
sandwiches, with both the bread and
the cheese cut thin. They would
have been good, anyway, because I
had favored the cheese with few
drops OF Al Sauce. and you know
what that means. 1t isn't a worces-
tershire, you know-I call II NV
miracle worker" But. insteac. of
serving them cold. l toasted them
under the hot flame. turning them
often, so that the cheese melted and
ran down into the bread. Jim had
four. and would have eaten mine,
too, but he is still a polite husband.
There Is something about that Al
Sauce which makes a kitchen "A place
for high masic--or 50 Jim says.
-Advs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

TNHOuGH only month old, the
i Quaker City Ladies' Auto Club
auxiliary of the American fund for
French wounded has produced colossal
number Of articles which 1t will ship in
few days to France,
The clubrooms. on the second floor of
the Hotel Walton, present thoroughly
workmanlke appearance. Piles and
boxes of clothing. comforts and hospital
supp les are on hand ready to be sent
abroad Immediately after inspection.
Thursday afternoon tea will be
given from 8 to 6 in the clubrooms. to
which all friends and all interested per-
sons in Philadelphia are invited.
Mrs. william r. Marshall. 1875 Da-
mond street. is chairman of the auxil
larry; Mrs. Thomas F. Durham, 46ls
Spruce street, is vice chairman. The
members working with these two and
giving most of the daylight hours to
fashoning clothes for the needy French
war sufferers are: Mrs. John T Dee.
Mrs w. Lewis Cave, Mrs. William Coll,
Mrs. Thomas Jackson. Mrs T.. Shellen-
berger. Mrs. Robert Schofield. Mrs. John
Mccarthy. Mrs. r. Y. Filbert. Mrs. w.
Lewis Reading. Mrs. William F. Gemmi,
Mrs. L. Crosby Mrs. Horace Hall. Mrs.
Lydia Bradford, Mrs. Marshall Taylor.
Mrs. Henry Tissell. Mrs Clarence Ian
dreth. Mrs. Harry Stewart. Mrs Guy
Gundaker and Miss Ida Bunting.
Plan More Activities
The auxiliary is subsidiary to the
present organization at 73 Park avenue,
New York There is no other unit here
representing the American fund for the
French wounded. Cooperation has been
easy to get, the members of the auxil-
iary report. and the piles of unmadc
flannels and other materials which con-
fronted them on their introduction to
the work have diminished. so that few
materials in the piece remain.
To replace these they are giving card
parties and other benefits. one of which
will take place June 25 at the home of
Mrs. John 7. Dee. 6i20 Woodbine ave-
nue.. Donations of cloth have been given
for the work, several bolts of unb' cached
muslin having been used for undergar-
mentS.
Shipments to France will go direct
from Philadelphia. The first will carry
garments for wounded men in hospitals.
for convalescents and needy members of
their families at home.
1t is matter of pride to the women
of the auXliery that they have made all
garments to be shipped and have wasted
nothing, neither money nor material.
Observe strict Economy
Not penny Is expended except where
absolutely essential. Quilts made of
talors' scraps are warm. comfortable
and serviceable adjuncts for the beds of
French wounded or their dependent
families. These cost the auxiliary but
thirty. cents, each, only the small extra
fabrics which are combined with the
warm heavy scraps contributed by tail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Worried Mother Please Write
Editor OF Won avs Page:

&c ''e EditoF OF woman S Page:
Dear Madsm-If the Worried Motherr
whose letter was published Thursday eve
nlhs VIII arrange to call at my address
any afternoon after o'clock perhaps ar.
range ements for her country place can be
made. Wy o'
Another letter for Worried Motber "
and there are more in the office. | have
not received Worried Mothers" name
and address so far this week. but If she
Will send 1t to me L will refer her to
this address s soon as possible Thank
you very much for your interest in her
case ! am sure she will be delighted
when she hears how kind people have
been about her needs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
A Co.Ed Vacation

Dear Madam--Do you think II proper for
n bunch Of girls to go on to a hotel for their
vacation and to have the boys they go with
come nd spend Saturday and Sunday at the
same hotel? | know some girls who did this
last year and they say IL Is all right and
that nobody thought anything at all about 1t
at the hotel. A. I.
WHY can't the boys stay at another
hotel in the same town? Unless there is
a chaperon with the girls it isn't the
thing for the boys to come and stay for
the weekend at the same hotel where the
girls are staying This view may seem
old d-fashion.d, for ] too know that many
hold the opinion the girls you speak of
hold. But many good. sound, sensible
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Babies More Likely to Die Than Sol
diers

Il is safer to be a soldier in the
trenches than baby in cradle. ac-
cording to figures quoted by the women. $
auxiliary committee, Minnesota comtnip-
ioral Defense. ,
while the death rate of men in the
trenches is about per cent per annum
the death rate of babies under one year
IN minnesota Is I per cent" says re-
cent report from the committee, Ihus
it will he seen that il IS safer TO pc
fighting man at the front than TO be
Young baby"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Forget Ne Not

At sunset wept little bloom
That Pan forgot 20 kiss:
Il murmured all the night its plant
To he denied such bliss.
Its tiny face was wet with tears,
When rosy came the day;
4 sunbeam smiled; embraced 1t
then,
And kissed the tears away.
Stephen Moylan Bird, IN Contem-
porary Verse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

Letters and questions submitted to
this department must be Dritten on one
side Of the paper onlU and signed rith
the name OF the uriter. Special queries
like hose 0ipe,i beIo,U are invited. IL
is understood that the editor does not,
necessarily indorsC the sentiment cr-
pressed. An comm unicntions for this
department should be addressed as Joi-
lorTS. THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE,
Erenin1 Public Ledger. Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
A Days Wheatiess Program

For breakfast. serve corn mullins or
toast made of war bread.
For luncheon, serve barley bread or
corn dodgers.
For dinner. serve oatmeal waters or
corn meal crisps with soup or salad. If a
couple of extra vegetables are served,
no bread Is necessary with the main
course. A good substitute is spoon bread.
which can be made entirely from corn
meal without particle of wheat flour
admiXture.
For thickening purposes use corn
starch. corn flour or potato. rice or bar
ley -four.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Ask Florence Rose

II YOU want to know where the costume
sketChed in todays dress talk can be Sc
cured. Write to Miss Rose If YOU want
her own personal advice on materials
,o!orn and STYLES suitable for YOU. PAT
dress Miss Rose. In care of the EvrvING
PrnTI, LEpGERs wonans page. Send
self addressed stamped envelope for re-
nail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Wife of Pole Does Not Register

TO INC Edifor OF WomuH 8 PdOe:
Dear Mldam-would you kindly let me
know about this7 1 am a German and mar
ried to Russian Polish man and he is
now fighting with the American army in
France. Do I have 10 register? lie has
been here eight years. but only has his first
pspers out. tAIrs) A. NJ. s.
1sis not necessary for you to register,
as, you take the nationality of your hus-
baRd when you marry him and II 10
onit Germans that have 70 register.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
TODAY'S INQUIRIES

\ T. Can women take their training as nurses
in military hospitals:
q. How many women schOolteachers In the
elementary grades are there in the
3 United States.
4. What novel. neck effect il seen on the
newest blOuses?
{. When the futing comes out Of organize
collars In the wash, what easily re-
stores IL?
3. why do apples cut in irregular pieces cook
moro quickly in a pie than those cut In
even little slices:
.. when there is ice, what will keep
lettuce crisp?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

MY, CAN'T you almost smell the sea
AVA breezes and see the sun cleaning
on the warm. inviting sand these days (.
And, Of course, the minute you think of
sand you Immediately want 10 60 right
down in your bathing suit. Do you need
new bathing shoes this year? II you do.
stop in and see the display saw today.
High shoes in green or red. and laced
with white. come at 81. Trim sandals
with ankle straps may be procured for
sixty cents: while "oxfords' in black
five cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

To the Editor OF Wonldn's Page:
Dear Madam was out at party two
nlgnts ago and met man thcre who wa s
very nice He treated me swell and when
II was time to go home he asked II he might
walk with me. I said yes. and when no
reached our house hes aid good night and 7
held out my hand 10 shake hands. The first
thing | knew he was bowling over my hand
and kissing It. Was this right?
WILLETTE
The young man has learned foreign
ways in his attentions 10 women no
doubt. There is no harm in it. my dear
especially done in the way you speak Of
as parting courtesy. 1t would be
mistake to allow q man TO hold your
hand and kiss it during conversation
or when spending the evening with you
But as a matter Of courtesy at greeting
or parting it is quite all right, though
not exactly American.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

views are oldfashioned. Cnpleasan
gossip is often MADE about girls and
Young men who stay at the same hotel
unchaperoned. Why put yourself in the
way of it? It's just as much fun to
have the boys al nearby hotel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

Grated carrots can be used in place of
eggs in meat loaf. Use any loaf recipe
and substitute two or three grated car
rnts for the eggs. Use a cupful II to-
matoes instead Of water to mix the bread
crumbs. Employ grated carrots in place
OF eggs in pancakes. too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures With
Purse" can be purchased. address
Editor of Woman's Page. EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone the
Woman's Department, Walnut 1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
pease JeNMe
What toDo

Ss rsas. .SS nss ssy and IN III. m: s% . ri r.
ledger " "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

Ruhbers that are badly torn may be
mended by applying a strip Of adhesive
tape to the torn place and pressing firm
ly together. Apply shoe backing to the
tape and the rubber looks like new.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
How can you tell if your baby is well /?

LAS he good appetite-a clear
11 pink skin-bright, wideopen
eyes-alert, springy muscles-a
contented little face? Does he gain
each week in weight - does he
sleep quietly with eyes and mouth
fiohtlu closed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Adventures
With a Purse


I. Unusual opportunities In bathing
shoes.
:. Jewel box for his stickpin and
cuf links.
3. Little leather writing case TO take
to the beach,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
Shampoo Hint

After washing the hair little alcohol
diiuted will prevent colds in both young
and old IL rubbed into the scalp after
the hair is dried.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

81 never can find my collar buttons"
exclaims the Him" of the household
And no wonder he loses collar buttons
and cuff links, with no special place in
which TO put them. I saw some very
day square, about five inches long. and
covered with what appears to be dark
blue or black pin seal. The box has
two compartments for buttons and cuff
links. and the lid is fitted with grooves
for his stick pins. II is the kind of
case that should please any man, and
the price is only Atty cents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

And Of course, you want to give her
something extra nice for graduation.
even If you didn't think of 1t until the
last moment. Why not get her writing
case? This is an unusual gift. one which
probably no one else would think. of. I
saw one today of green leather lined
with green MORE silk. There Is com
partment for tablet. one for envelopes
and one for postcards When folded
its size is very convenient. and should
prove just the thing to carry down to
the beach or off to the hammock under
the trees, where those long due letters
are going to be written.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18

DUT there is something in cows
p milk that is good for your baby,
if that something is changed and
purified so that it is as light, as
satisfying and as pure as mothers
milk itself. That is what is done
for your baby in Nestle's Food