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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

would take the coat off her back and
give il to you IL she thought you hadn't
any Of your own. "This used to be
Sara's," she would say. meanwhile,
"but she's got too stout for it aud so
/ just stepped right into it."
They aren't her sisters, her cousins,
or her aunts, these unknown people
she talks about. Nobody ever quite finds
out what they are. And when the long
story about them is told in the midst OF
traffic while the victim is wondering
which car will hit her and what hos :
pital she will be taken to, it really
doesn't make very much difference who
they are, anyhow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
Storing Clothes

In putting garments away for the
season, guard against wrinkllnG
stretching, fading and insects. f9lu
SO that creases will correspond as iar
as possible with the folds into w,ilcn
we;gbt @ TO rest on folded garments.
Garments of firm materials may be left
hanging if carefully covered against
dust and insects; but sleazy materials
heavily trimmed garments, and circular
skirts are likely to be stretched out coi
shane by their own weight. Keep IL
fbe dark to avaiG change in color.
Removable and washable collars, Guns
and Innings save cleaning in women
dresses, waists, and coats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
Adventures
With aPurSe

IN ALL probability, you would pass it
Il times without number, without once
seeing it, for it is such a tiny little
place. Only the artistic sign and the
unusually lovely window tell the story
of fascinating interior. But to begin
at the beginning, one time, several
years ago, the proprietress happened
to secure some lovely silverware direct
from Holland. And before she knew it
she had sold it all, and was being ear
nestly besought to get more. From this
beginning, the idea of having gift
shop of her own grew until at last it
/ has been realized. She has made a
close study of japanese and Chinese
art, and you will find rare bits from
the Orient. And her aquariums -
queerly shaped bowls covered with tops
of carved black lacquer, and adorned
: with richly colored tassel and beads.
In such an environment, the most do
mestic fish would assume an Oriental
expression! And the chests-Yeritable
treasure chests, with a riot of rarely
colored silks peeping out! ] assure you
that this little shop is a corner from
Arabian Nights. You will want to look
around--and once you do, l warn you,
ycu will be unable to come away empty
handed.
Little feet love to patter around be-
fore they are tucked in bed at night.
And of course on these cold nights this
is a very unWise procedure, unless they
are protected. There are tiny little
quilted silk slippers, with sprays of
flowers embroidered on them. They
have no heels, of course, but they have
backs. SO that they will stay on, and
they are quite the cunningest little slip
pers you ever did see. Their price is
S1.25.
Did you know that if you prefer a
black beaded bag. and want to make i.
yourself, you can get top to match
1 ran across some lovely gun metal tops
aoday priced at 81 and $3.50. They
are exceedingly plain, lending beauti-
fll finish to your bag, without in any
way detracting from the handwork.
box that would make a nice pres
ent to put in your small sons stock
Ing is a surprise gift box containing a
roIlection OF mysterious packages. lie
orens one, and finds a diminutive wrist
watch. on a tiny strap. Another con-
ceals a top, another a wee set OF garden
tools. and still another box of crayons.
There are nine surprise packages In all,
snd the box costs only so cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
English Pepperpot, a Popu-
lar Dish in Former Days,
Is Still as Delicious as
Euer
BY MRS. NJ. a. WILSON

tCopVriOht, 1919 bv Mrs. N. 4. WILSON, All
rights reserved
nLD-TIME English dishes that were
~ familiar in the early days of Phila-
celphia bring back to the housewife
of yesteryear dainties of long ago
Philadelphia, true to the old south of
England customs. early divided itself
into local communities; namely, South
wark, Schuylkill. Germantown, Mount
Airy, Chestnut Hill, Frankford. Ken
sington, Oak Lane and many other local
sections that were much closer to the
city. such as Francisville, Girardville
and others.
Kensington is a typical English set
Element. settled and inhabited by the
good folk from the mill districts of Eng
land. These weavers and their fellow
workers have kept in their midst the
making of foods typical of the never
forgotten country places at home in
Old England: Catfish and waffies. fried
fish and potato chips. pepperpot, the
world renowned old English pork pies
and puddiDgs and also the suet pud
dings that are so dear to the sons and
daughters of England.
Occasionally through the streets of
this community one still hears the call
OF the pepperpot vender. Still hot,
pepperpot" or the fish vender. "Your
fish-it's ready to eat; fried fish, two
for a shilling There were pork pies,
Just the kind mother used to make in
the old country. in Nottingham. Old
ham and in the shires. People felt that
unless they had these delicious meaty
pies in the fall of the year, they lost
one of the real opportunities to indulge
IN the pleasure of the countryside. No
fair, bazaar or entertainment was sue =
cess unless these delicacies were prom
inently displayed on the bill of fare.
English Pepperpot
Wash and cleanse thoroughly two
we'll cracked pigs feet. Place in a
soup kettle and add good sized veal
bone and
One bunch of potherbs,
Ttoo large onions, cut fne,
One small carrot, cut W dice,
One small fprnip, diced
And sufficient water to cover. usual
Jy about four quarts. Cook slowly for
four hours and then strain off the stock
and chop the meat fine from the feet
and also the meat which has been picked
from the bones. Add to the stock
together with:
One teaspoon OF stoeet mdrjordm,
One teaspoon OF salt,
One half teaspoon Of pepper.
Place in a bowl
One and one-hdV cups Of -four,
One teaspoon of sat,
One teaspoon OF pepper,
One level tablespoon of baking posO
der,
Too tablespoons of grated onion,
One-hat teaspoon Of powdered
thyme.
Mix thoroughly and then rub in two
tablespoons Of shortening and mix TO G
dough with six tablespoons Of milk
Form into balls and drop in boiling
stock. Cook for twenty minutes, ther
thicken slightly with -four and serve
Fried Fish, English Style
Cleanse the fish thoroughly, ther
: wash well and drain. Roll in -four, ther
season and fry in hot fat until golden
brown. Serve with mustard sauce.
Mustard Sauce
One tablespoon of eVdpordted miH,
One-hdT teaspoon of tohite pepper,
One half teaspoon of salt,
One-hdlf teaspoon of sugar,
One teaspoon of mustard,
Tioo tablespoons Of salad oil.
Blend we'll and then add:
TUo tablespoons Of grated onion,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

imagine, Jack, how bad it could have
been! Suppose, like lot of other
simps, we had gotten married before
we went overseas, huh But, cheer
up, Jack, you know what Kipling said.
"a woman is but woman, but good
cigars q smoke" only I don't like
cigars. From now on I'm going to
devote my leisure hours to getting a
seat on crowded street car and
watching the women standing in the
aisles. Don't weaken, Jack. and some
day we old bachelors will have laugh
coming. OLD BACHELOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

ct JUST got this centerpiecc from
L Lucy--isn't it lovely? You know,
Lucy does such beautiful work since
she's been SO sick. It's too bad, though.
I don't see how Jim stands it, going
home every night to find her like that.
Mary says she's very brave and bright,
though, and, Of course, she has Harriet
there. don't know what she'd do with
out Harriet. Why, I remember-"
Have you heard them talk like this?
You meet them on your front porch
in the busiest time of your morning
when you snatch q minute to get the
mail from the postman; they come into
your Office just at the rush hour of your
busy day. They stop you in the midst
Of everything and push the button that
starts the flow Of talk. And then they
converse fuently with themselves, aim
ing their words in your direction, and
waiting for your acknowledgment about
people that you never heard Of before.
There was a girl like that who went
to boarding school. Her only brother
had just died, and she was still re-
ceiving notes, letters. and cards of con
dolence. Her grief was so deep, her ap-
probation so great and her self absorp-
ton SO pronounced that she read every
single one Of those notes to every single
girl who came into the room. She
thought they were all as interested as
she was. All the girls were SO sympa .
thetic that they wouldn't think Of stop
ping her. but, oh, how they did get
bored with it
"Oh, this is from Nancy" she would
exclaim. wait till 1 read you this. II
sounds so like her." And none of then
knew Nancy or who she was or any
thing about her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures
With a Purse can be purchased,
address Editor of Woman's Page,
EvEsTEG PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone
the woman's Department, Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
A Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Ros

A Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Rose
THHEY say that the reason why black
l. has had such n vogue in France,
especially for afternoon and evening
gowns, is because no other color COM
pares with it in setting off the beauty
and minimizing the defects of woman $
skin. 1t brings out the radiance of her
complexion. 1t makes more lovely arms
and neck and shoulders.
1t is interesting to reflect that this
great vogue for black has come just
when the end of the war might have
led You to predict the favor of high col
ors. If you have associated black with
mourning and sadness, you simply must
revise your chain of associations. AS
a matter of fact, more and more women
are giving up wearing black for mourn
ing. 1t was especially urged that those
who suffered bereavement in the war
would not don black mourning. Who
knows but that before another century
has passed we shall have abandoped the
wearing of black for mourning entlreiy
and will look back at the gloomy black
crepe wells and stuffy mourning trocks
as relic of nineteenth century par
barism?
Black velvet has always had less
gloom about it than any, other pIack
fabric, and this is no doubt because
black velvet itself is never deemed suit
| able for mourning. :. 49,,
Rich appearing in itself, the blacl
velvet is here enriched by the addition
Of black velvet cloth embroidered IN col
ored wools. And, verify. SC. long as We
demand fabrics so rich and trimmings
so splendid We 'can hardly hope TO =, re- re
duce the high cost Of wearing clothes
| With this black frock is worn, shapeC
tooue of black velvet, trimmed with Ill
ostrich feather.
Copyright, 1919, by Florence Rose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
WOMEN WHOSTOP YOUR WORK
TO DISCUSS THEIR FRIENDS
Often Forget That You Haven't the Slightest Idea Of Whom
They Are Talkng-They Think You're Inter-
ested Because They Are

and she will prove herself the best
friend, the kindest neighbor in the
world. A woman with this nature
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
Buck Private Advises "PerpIexed"

Dear Cynthia-In reference to Per
picked" why not serve the peas ce-
mcnted together with mashed potatoes ?
They make an excellent dish, know.
Lost my spoon in the army once and
they tasted better off the knife than
fork. As to hair, don't do it. A girl
of angel beauty like hers has nine out
p position, and she'll either worry w It gray w
or out in year. But extend to the
bridegroom the condolences of
THE BUCK PRIVATE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
Mrs. Wilson
AnSWers Queries

No. %
Ny dear Mrs. Wilson:
I would appreciate it very much
if you would please give me the di-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

VOU can't call a person like this
L selfish. Let her catch you in need
Of sympathy or help, or a cup Of milk,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
HAPPY WITHOUT KISSES.
She WouIdn't Speak to Him

o1S "ouioH oPCdN u r1lH
Dear Cynthia-On Halloween ] went
out with n girl liked very much and
she also liked me, but because a few
other girls knew spoke to me she would
not walk home with me. / tried to
apologize to her, but she would not ac-
cept it. Now, please tell me what to
do in this case.
And just a word to NJ. S. | used to
be down on "dolls" myself, but | find
out that the girls of today are just as
nice as those of yesterday even though
they do use powder and paint. And
nine out of ten of them cannot cook.
Why is it some girls do not like paint
and powder?
BOOB NIcNUTT.
Why should you apologize to girl
for speaking to other girls you know in
her presence? Is n man to cut all his
friends in the street or at party be-
cause he is with a girl? That is alb =
surd and the sooner the young woman
in question gets a lesson on such mat
thing you do when you know you are
right. There is no excuse for being
discourteous and you would have been
very rude not to speak to your friends.
You would do we'll to cultivate other
friends and let this silly little girl go.
Too Bad, ]. n. S.!
Dear Cynthis-I have not been a
regular reader Of your column. but the
other night ! just happened to see that
letter of Jacks and ] would sure like
to shake hands with him. He and ]
are in the same boat, although 1 have
sort of recovered from my dizzy spell.
l am off women for the rest of my
! life. You can't trust any of them,
especially blondes; what was yours,
Jack? :.
/ was so far gone that was send
| ing her money from France, but just
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
The Question Corner
Today'S Inquiries

1. What combination OF metals and
chemicals will clean fat silver
without harming it, and without
the necessity of rubbing?
?. OF what material nre many after
noon dresses for dressy occasions
made?
3. If it is impossible to accept an
invitation to a shower for bride
ODE, how should the present be
sentI
4. How can charcoal be freshened
to absorb odors in a refrigerator?
3. What will clean metal lace?
g. In edging washable curtains with
gimp, what should be allowed
for?
Yesterdays Answers
1. Miss Florence King, of Chicago,
who is president of the National
Woman's Association OF Com
merce, and is an attorney, has
the added distinction of being the
only woman in the United States
who ever won case before the
Supreme Court.
.. Clean window shades by rubbing
them with dry flour or corn
starch.
3. A convenient utensil for the kit
chenette or camping outfit is a
knife, fork and spoon, attached
together at the handles and
jointed so that they will fold up
into about one-half of the space
they would ordinarily occupy.
4. A fascinating book for the chill
dren has talking machine rec
ords fastened in it to describes the
picture and rhymes.
3. A good way to keep bills folded
together in the pocketbook or
handbag is to clip them together
with a paper clip.
G. Porcelain can be polished bright
and new with whiting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12


ding and beef croQuettes and oblge.
(Mrs.) J. G. X.
Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding
Place in a saucepan
Ttco cups of milk,
One-hab cup Of cocoa,
One-hdf cup Of cornstGrch.
Stir to dissolve thoroughly and then
bring to n boil and cook for three min
utes. Add two thirds cup of sugar
and beat to mix thoroughly, and then
cook for two minutes. Remove from
the fire and add
, Ono teaspoon Of camilla,
One quarter teaspoon Of cinnamon
extract.
Beef Crouuettes
One and one halt cups Of finely
chopped cooked beef.
One cup of Vcrp thick cream sauce,
One teaspoon salt,
One teaspoon of poprik1,
One teaspoon Of WorcestShire sauce,
One quarter teaspoon of mustard,
7tuo tablespoons of grated onion.
Mix thoroughly and then form into
croQuettes and roll lightly in -four. Dip
in beaten egg and then in fine crumbs,
and fry until golden brown in hot fat.
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
I have just bought can of maple
sirup. 1t tastes all right, but it is
black and unattractive looking. Can
you tell me how to clarity it!
MRS. f. S. &.
To Clarity Maple Sirup
Your srup is evidently the true sap
of the maple. Place it in a saucepan
and then place i'll bowl
White Of one egg,
OnehdN cup Of trGter,
The crushed egg shell,
One teaspoon Of poiCdcred charcoal.
Mix to blend before adding to the
sirup. Heat the mixture slowly and
bring to a boil. Cook for ten minutes
and then stand until cool. Filter and
use.
No. Al
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
One of us wrote you some time
ago asking whether you would kindly
explain how to make fondant iceing,
marshmallow iceing and whether
rose water which cake recipe some
times calls for, is the rose water
which you buy in drug store. 1
guess in some way this letter was
overlooked by you. viii you please
let US know at your convenience?
Thanking you, | am, NJ. L.
Can find no trace of letter to which
you refer. See cake and iceing recipes
in issues, June s, 10 and 10.
No. 2S
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
Kindly publish a recipe for creamed
Goldfish. Thanking you in advance.
j. p.
Creamed Goldfish
Soak the bonelcss fish overnight au(
| then parboil, for twenty minutes. o.
! place one package of shredded codfisl
| in napkin and dip in hot water ant
then squeeze dry. Place
One and one halt cups of milk
in saucepan and add
Sir tablespoons of -four.
Stir to dissolve and then bring to
| boil and cook for FIVE minutes. Add tn
| prepared fish and
Two tablespoon, Of finely choppe
| parsley,
One teaspoon of pdprikG.
Heat and then serve on toast.
No %
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
Will you be kind enough to give
me some suggestions as to what l
can do with number of coconuts all
of which ] cannot use at once? Will
they keep in the shells for any length
of time? Or if you can give me any
recipes for using or preserving them
l shall appreciate the same.
(Mrs.) Z. II.
Coconuts will keep in the shell a
winter, if kept in a cool place unit
used.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12
Ye Olde-Tyme Pork Pye
in Individual Pie Plates
Is Baked in the Ouen an
Hour

.rcctions for chocolate cornstarch pud-
ding and beef croQuettes and oblige.
(Mrs.) J. G. X.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

Ttoo tablespoons of finely minced
parsley.
And serve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-12

No. 26
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
I have just bought can of maple
sirup. 1t tastes all right, but it is
black and unattractive looking. Can
you tell me how to clarity it?
CNIrs.) Il. S.B.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-06-13

ing an architect is always good bust
ness for the home builder. These ex-
perts in building give the prospective
builder many valuable hints that will
save money and prevent disappoint-
ment.
The cost of this house can quickly
be found by consulting the local ma
terial dealer. Prices of all materials
and Of labor differ in different locali-
ties, so an estimate that would be
correct in one place would not be in
another. The difference is brought
about by the difference in freight rates
from the source of supply.
There are many arguments in favor
of every family owning and living in
their own home. Rents all are based
on the amount of money invested in
the building, the cost of upkeep, plus
a profit for the owner. Home build
ing associations and real estate deal
ers and bankers always are ready to
help the man of family with a little
capital to build his home. The cost
is paid the same as rent
The satisfaction and comfort that
come to the home owner are well
worth the small sacrifices required to
secure home. And when that home
is paid for the owner has an asset that
cannot be measured in dollars. He is
one Of the good substantial members
of his community-one of the men who
has the interest of his home town at
heart. 1t certainly pays to own a
home
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-06-13
LET WHIsTLERs BE WARNED
New York Newspaper Is Emphatic
in Its Declaration of Uneom-
promising Hostility.

Reader, have you ever been made
frantic and eXasperated beyond meas
ure by some man whistling in your
neighborhood? Did you ever sit in a
tram car and hear one of these
nuisances blow noises out through
puckered lips? If you have, you can
well sympathiZe with the unidentified
person who listened to Moses Cohen
whistle in a local motion-picture thea
ter and arose and slew him on the
spot. We regret the killing; it was
uncalled for; unlawful; dreadful; not
to be tolerated. Law sleuths are on
the track of the killer, and, Of course,
as upholders of law, with almost puri-
tanical vehemence we hope he will be
| caught. And yet persons
should not whistle in cinema theaters,
or in tram cars, or in the streets, or
in shops, or in newspaper offices, or
any other place on the face of. the
green earth where they can be heard.
We have spoken.-New York Evening
Telegraph.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-06-13
thin PEOPLE
SHOULD take
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-Phosphate
to Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh and
to Increase Strength, Vigor
and Nerve Force,

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually be-
ing advertised for the purpose of making
thin people fieshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines of health
and beauty. there are evidently thousands
of men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinneSs.
Thinness and weakness are often due
to starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained in modern
foods. Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so well az
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitro-phosphate, which is mex
pensive and is sold by most all druggists
under a guarantee of satisfaction Or money
back By feeding the nerves directly and
by supplying the body cells with the nee
essary phosphoric food elements bitro-
phosphate should produce a welcome
transformation in the appearance: the in
crease in weight frequently being aston
ishing.
Increase IN weight also carries with 1t
a general improvement in the health.
Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack Of
energy, which nearly always accompany
excessive thinness, should disappear. dull
eyes become bright, and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom of perfect health.
CAUTION: = Although bitro-phosph2te
is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
sleeplessness and general weakness, it
should not, owing to its tendency TO in
crease weight, be used by anyone who
does not desire to put on flesh.