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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
By MRS. NJ. 4. WILSON

All RIGHTS reserved
ETHE tart rhubarb comes to us
early in the spring, just when
our faded appetites are satiated
with the winter and canned fruits.
This fruit is a native Of central
Asia, where it a~ttains a wonderful
growth. The stalks develop fire.
ousntly from six to eight feet IN
hsisht. The root is used for medl-
cal purposes. This piquant fruit
appears quite early in the winter
coming from Montreal and quebec
in December and January.
Il is grown there in large hot
houses and fruit cellars. This hot
house fruit is deliciously tender and
less acid than that grown in the
open fields. The rhubarb harmo-
nixes with many other varieties OF
fruit and also makes a jelly Of de-
licious quality.
Delicious Rhubarb Recipes
To cook the rhubarb cut it into
inch pieces and remove the stringy
peel. Cook in a glass or earthen
casserole dish in the oven until it is
soft, adding just enough sugar to
sweeten. This will give you a splen-
did product.
Do not use the leaves of the rhu-
barb. And do not cook rhubarb in
tin; the mineral salt or acid content
Of the fruit reacts upon the metal
and sets up an active poison.
Rhubxrb and Raisin Conserve
Wash and peel and then cut the
rhubarb into one-inch pieces. Meas
ure one quart Of the cut pieces and
place in a baking dish, adding
One cupful Of seeded rdisins,
Too eupfuls Of sugar.
Do not add water; and cook
until the fruit is tender, usually
about forty minutes.
To Cook Rhubarb for Pie
Prepare the rhubarb and then
sprinkle we'll with flour and add
sugar and cook slowly until tender.
The -four will thicken the mixture.
Then pour into a prepared pie plate
and cover with pastry. Bake in a
moderate oven for twenty minutes.
Pie made in this way will be far
superior to that made where the
rhubarb is cut and placed in the
pie and then cooked.
Rhubarb Shortcake
Place two cupfuls Of -four in q
bowl and add
Ons teospoonful of salt,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

A Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Rose
WHEN the new things are shown in
w the middle cf the winter, with the
express purpose of attracting those who
will winter in the South, all of US go
INTO raptures over each individual gar
ment. II isn't because each one is a
work OF art, or even that they will re-
main smart through the spring season
in the North, but that they are the
advance press agents of spring, and,
therefore. All our hearts with joy and
anticipation.
After we have seen these advance
spring clothes for n few weeks, we be-
gin 10 separate the "tares from the
wheat n this season is no different
from the others in that respect. There
are usually several classes In which
these new things may be placed. This
wear there are but two, so far as I
have been able to judge-the very good,
the ladylike clothes and the very bad,
oyerexaggerated styles. that will be
quite passe in a couple Of months.
Combination Of materials does not
necessarily mean overexaggerated
STYLES; this all depends on the way the
materials are blended. Therefore, the
woman who makes her own clothes
shows her wisdom by avoiding COM
/ hlnatlOnS anu rllIhAhb " llONhS OI one
material, IL she wishes TO get away from
/ the homemade look.
The description OF the frock illustrated
> today does sound fussy, but a glance
: al the sketch convinces one that in re-
. ality IL is a simple afternoon dress. IN
spite CT all one may try 10 say. This
) frock is in combination of taffeta and
by the way. all indications at present
point TO q very successful year for
4 tafeta, and georgette is the ether ma
! terial used. The foundation skirt Is OF
the ~taffeta. The Joining OF the taffeta
and the georgette is marked by EN-.
broidery done in silk Of the same shade
: The bodice is Of the georgette, with lonl
revers and deep cuffs OF the ~taffeta, botf
. enhanced with the embroidery. Tn,
q crushed girdle, too, is OF the tafteta.
e The hat which II worn with this dresl
. is in combination OF georgette ant
|. taffeta. The brim Is OF the georgett
" and the crown OF taffeta. An Cstricl
I; feather Is held AT the left side with
\ small bow OF ribbon.
tInauirics are solicited and may b
!. addressed care Of this n~ewspaper.l
C~eppriott. 1910 W Fierescs "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
DELICIOUS RHUBARB RECIPES
ARE GIVEN BY MRS. M. A. WILSON
They viii prore an Incentive II Make Use OF the Tart Fruit That Comes N the
Spnmime to Spur Our faded Appetihs-Used With RoHns n a
& seruea and in Many Other Nod WDs

molds. Let set until firm and then
unmold and serve with whipped
cream. Use a china or earthenware
mold.
Rhubarb PuGs
Three-quarters cupful Of sugar,
Onc-halt cuptul Of Wdter,
Five tablespoontuis Of shortening.
Place in a bowl and then add
one egg,
Two cuptuls Of -four,
Four teospooufuls Of baking pow
der,
Onc-holf tcaspoonjui Of salt,
one cuptul of finely chopped rhu-
barb (raw).
Heat to mix and then fill into
well-greased custard cups and bake
for thirty minutes in a hot oven
Serve with the following sauce:
Rhubarb Sauce
Place Che whites Of two eggs in a
bowl and then add one-half glass of
jelly. Beat until very stiff and then
add n cupful Of thick rhubarb
sauce.
Rhubarb and Tapioca Pudding
Wash onc-half cupful of pearl tapi-
oca in plenty of water to remove the
starch. Place in a glass or earthen-
ware baking dish and add four cup
fuls Of cooked rhubarb. Cook in
the oven until the tapioca is trans.
parent or soft. Place a meringue
made of the white of one egg on top,
Cool and then serve.
Rhubarb Dumplings
Roll the pastry out one-quarter
inch thick and then cut into four.
inch squares. Fill with pieces OF
rhubarb cut in one-half inch pieces
Fold the dough over, pressing il
tightly and then brush with egg
wash and bake in a slow oven for
thirty minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
Lots Of Fine Girls

Dear Cynthia feel that Worried
is a very unlucky mar II he cannot hnd
a decent girl in his eight years OF roam
ing around
Where are YOU looking for them,
Worried? ?" Perhaps you had better
change your places of amusement
Birds of n kind flock together. There
are lots of girls who will make the best
of wives. Look in good. respectable
places and you will find them.
READER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

One quart of grape Juice,
Three bananas, cut in thin slices,
One orange, cut in pieces,
One small bottle of maraschino
cherries, cut into bits,
Sirup from maraschino cherry
bottle,
One large piece Of ice.
Add n tablespoonful of salad oil
to the bottle of olives. This forms
an alright covering and prevents
olives spelling.
My dear Mrs. Wilson - Some
time last month a recipe for waf-
fies appeared in your paper. If il
is possible, will you kindly tell
me what issue it was in? Thank
ing you in advance, I am, E. NJ.
Wafles
f. M.-Break an egg into a cup
and fill with milk or water. Place in
a bowl and add
One cupful of -four,
l.. One-hoU tedspoontuL of salt.
One t~edspoonful Of baking powder.
One ~tedspoonfuL of sugar.
One t~edspoonful of shortening.
Beat to mix and then pour into q
pitcher and bake in a hot waffle iron
Ny dear Mrs. Wilson-Please
be so kind and republish the recipe
for cream puffs, as / have lost it.
/ have tried making the small
pound cake and it didn't turn out
good. 1t was not sweet. / think
that three and one-half cupfuls of
flour is too much for the cake.
Hoping to hear from you in the
paper and thanking you very
much, r p
Cream Pufs
r. P.-Place n cupful of waite
in a saucepan and add one-half cup
full of shortening. Bring to a boil an
then add one and one-quarter cup
fuls of -four, stirring CONSTANT,
Cook until the mixture forms into
ball on the spoon, then lift into
bowl and now beat in three egg.
one at a time. Beat in each eg
until we'll blended. Drop by tn
spoonful on well-greased bakin
|, sheet three inches apart. Bake fc
twenty minutes in a hot oven, the
reduce the heat to moderate ar
bake for fifteen minutes longer. I
not open the oven door for ten mil
utes after putting the puffs in IL
oven.
Perhaps you have failed to crea
your sugar sufficiently. Measure Il
-four this way: Sift into a bowl al
then fill the measuring cup, using
Z tablespoon to lift the -four wit
: now level ~ the top Of the cup wi
{ : knife. you scoopsd the Sour
~ IN ~ hsvs used t'o ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

IN THE GLOW OF THE LAMP

This lamp with its vase.like base
draws much Of its charm from
lovely coloring, bright yellows and
blues. with q little tracing Of rose.
The shade, which is Of a material
that resembles parchment and yet
does not cost nearly so much. tones
perfectly with the base, which is
porcelain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
Ask Mrs. Wilson

II YOU have any cookery prob
lens. bring them to Mrs. Wilson.
She will be glad to answer you
through these columns. No per-
sonal replies. however, can be given.
Address questions to Mrs. NJ. A,
Wilson. EvENING PUBLIC LEDGER,
Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

Dear Cynthia-wM you kindly ad.
wise me on these questions, winch Will
DO highly appreciated?
7 am nineteen, about five feet In
height. dress we'll and refined, con-
sidered good-looking by both sexes. ~
seems 70 me that every time I'm with
young men they always attempt 10 KISS
me, which. of course, don't alIoW ~,
social as we'll as business. Why DO
thew act that way? What would you
tell them, Cynthia II you were me!
Is it because they want to see what
kind of a girl I am? I'm very strict on
kissing, n haven't had any one (boys)
do so yet.
would very much like to improve
my hair by having a permanent nair-
wave. DO you think It would pc 40,
yisable? Thanking you in advance, ana
hope TO hear from you soon,
Yours very truly,
NINETEEN.
<i,.tesn-I am wondering! I know
90 many pretty girls Of nineteen VINO
are not bothered in this way. espe.
cially in business hours. III you mao
confined your complaint 10 the social
side OF life il would be different. Young
men do frequently try to find out a
girls caliber by asking for a kiss. But
the fact that even IN the stern Worhtns
hours YOU are not proof against this
tells ma that you are ~firtatious. Try
having strict attention to business IN
business hours, Nineteen. and you Will
soon find no one will annoy you. As
for social moments, tell the boys TO
run along.
Frankly speaking. ! would like TO
know IN other girls in business do not
find what ] have said to be true.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
Mrs. Wilson Answers Questions

NY dear Mrs. Wilson--Kindly
let me know what would be nice
in vegetables, relish and dessert
to serve with baked fresh ham
and ssuerkraut. Also a filling for
sandwiches; something that can
be spread on lettuce, but no fish.
Also ingredients for a punch, a
fruit one, for fifteen persons.
And what can be done with olives
to keep them right after the bot
tie has been opened and taken out
and some are left? Thanking you
in advance for your information,
Mrs. H. r. J..
Mrs. II. r. J.-Serve a Bohemian
relish, stewed tomatoes and orange
fritters.
Bohemian Relish
Chop one small head of red cab
bage fine and then place in a bowl
and add.
One eupful Of finely chopped
celery,
Tvo onions, chopped fine,
One green pepper, chopped fine,
One tablespoonful Of celery seed.
Mix and then pour over a dress
ing made Of
Ome-haly cupful Of salad oil,
Three tablespoonfuls Of white
,eins vinegar,
One teaspoonful Of mustard,
Ono and one-haif teaspoonfuls Of
sdit,
One tsaspoonful Of pdprikd.
Beat until light and creamy.
Orange Fritters
Serve these for dessert. Breal
an egg in a cup and then fill three
quarters full with milk or water
Place in a bowl with
One euptul Of -four,
Ono and one-half teaspoonfuls o.
4 salt,
One teaspoonful of baking powder
One t~saspoonful Of sugar,
One tsaspoonful Of shortening.
Beat to mix and then dip tn,
sliess Of oranges. cut one-half-in
thlsk, IN the batter and fry unit
roldsn brown in hot vegetable OF
SERVE with powdered sugar an
quinee jelly.
Sandwich Filling
One cupful Of cottage cheese,
.0xs-kap eupful Of finely ohoppe
0elHuts,
Ows-haB euptul Of ~nsayonnais
jreestkg,
0Ns evssw pepper, minced fine,
0ws tsaspeonful Of salt,
OMs-kav t~saspoomful Of 2dprik'
Nix 10 . smooth paste.
Fruit Punch
nInao one quart Of water in
b<con end add three cupfuls
81 ng b : Ill and cook Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

THIS particular father had heard a
L story that appealed to him very
much. 1t was told by another father.
Took my boy down to the city the
other day for his first trip" the mar
had said. 81 wanted him to remem-
Der the first time he ever saw a big
city and so I showed him the time
OF his life. Took him to a big hotel
to lunch, hen to the movies, up and
Town elevators Of the high buildings
and let him u all sorts of capers.
We sure had a day of IT,"
That was a pretty good idea. the
father In question thought. A boy
ought TO have a few things in his
early years to stand out all the rest
OF his days. And a trip to the city
sounded like a red letter day for any
eight-year-old red.blooded chap.
The next time an occasion came for
father to go to the city some $50 miles
away, 1t was suggested to the boys
mother that the little chap go along.
And so two days hence found the
youngster in a green velvet chair in
the parlor car with father beside HIM
carefully explaining the scenery.
"A ND oh, the time they had in the
"A city. Enough of excitement and
new things to last a little boy for a
year. They had lunch in a big hotel
and they went through the Stores and
up and down the streets and they
bought balloons, and along about 4
O'CLOCK presents for mother and baby
brother. lei they went to another
big place for dinner; after that to the
movies, then for a soda and then up
10 a big room in the hotel. The boy
was allowed tn 90 m tha 1aclr mi ,gly
for the key. to ring for ice water
after he got upstairs and to do all the
things which small girls and small
boys new TO hotels are supposed to
delight in.
Then the mex morning father tool
his small son for one farewell trip
down the fascinating and busy street
and then they boarded h train, sank
down into the green velvet chairs
once more and were speeded home.
A BOUT two months later there came
"A an occasion for the boys father to
go to the city again. And this time,
as his mothers mother was not very
well, it was suggested that she go
with baby to pay her a little visit. The
mother suggested taking the older
child with her, as had always been
the custom.
mo-" spoke up dad, IN take Bob.
bic to the city with me again. How
about that, brother?
But the little fellow who had Just
graduated into Norfolk suits and
buster brown collars, didn't say a
word.
whats the matter, SOM" his
father asked, didn't you and dad have
a fine time when we went to the city?'
There was another pause. Then a
very quiet, but intensely earnest little
voice spoke up:
but, you see, father" it said
slowly, Il know mother BETTER
DOOR daddy. Why, of course he was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

DOOR daddy. Why, of course he was
l. hurt. But the truth always hurts.
father. You cannot make a pal OF
your boy on high days and holidays
only. and then expect him to hob
mob with you like a IRONY off on a fish.
ing trip. You must make a pal of
your boy every day. 1t is true a
mother has more to do with a small
boy than his father has, but that is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25
Please Tell Me What to DO
By CYNTHIA

give in first?
ANXIOUS BLUE EYES.
Did the young man have an engage
ment with you the night he went home
because the other boys dropped in? If
so, It is just possible he thought this
other call was prearranged. In any
event. he acted hastily and foolishly
to go Off without waiting to see. II 1t
was pure jealousy because other young
men happen to be interested in you,
then, of course, the young man is more
amusing than ever. II you are having
a party at your home invite him, but
otherwise I would wait to let him come
around himself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

HOW often have you had the expert
IL ence of hastily snatching Off the lid
of a boiling pot. only to burn your fin
gers. What you need is some wooden
potholder knobs. They do not heat up
nearly 80 quickly. and can easily be at
tached to lids. A card Of six of them
may be purchased for five cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

uERE'S news for you. You can have
IL a real filet. handmade collar. 1t
is n Of those long straight collars that
look 30 well on a dark dress. and the cost
is only $1.75. For real handmade alet,
isn't that a bargain?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

For names Of shops address Editor
Woman's Page or Phone, Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-25

With'Q Purse

THERE is a certain percentage OF the
l. human race hat has n constitutional
aversion to wearing overshoes. II Is
first manifested in the ~youngster VINO
takes a delight in smashing through the
biggest puddle and deepest cutters. AS
time goes on this tendency Is modihed
somewhat, but these contrary humans,
while avoiding puddles II only for dig
nity's sake, consistently refuse to protect
their pedal extremities with gum shoes.
They're such a bother !" they exclaim.
This story then is for such people, for
1t tells of a way to keep the shoes dry
without the hated rubbers. I speak of a
preparation which, SO the directions
say, should be put in all the cracks.
crevices and seams of the shoes and
allowed to dry. Your shoes will then
be waterproof" is the assurance, and
since this preparation costs but ten
cents, surely 1t is worth a trial.
VNOT a new coat of paint on your
" auto, haven't you?" say your
n%eighbor obviously. mot at all, not al
ALL you say in superior manner. And
then because you are so delighted with
1t. you tell that friend about a specially
prepared duster which shines up the
upholstery without making 1t greas and
imparts a nice lustre to the surface OF
the machine. 1t costs but fifty cents, and
could easily be tucked in the pocket or
the door.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-13
CITY PLANNING
M0REP AVEMENT
Ordinance to Pave West
Boulevard Passes First
Reading Before Council.

At the regular weekly meeting Of
the council Thursday the matter OF
paving West Boulevard from Mira
mon street 10 the east property line
Of block IS. Sunset Heights. passed
first reading. This paving includes
having been made 10 certain parts
Of the specifications changes were
made not requiring reinforcement and
also 20 invite bids for clean pebble
instead OF crushed rock IN the con-
crete The latter provision asked tor.
Il was claimed. so as 10 obviate any
possible monopoly in the ownership
OF crushed rock
An ordinance was passed accepting
the paving and Improvement OF GER
tain parts Of Lebanon street from
Piedras street to Park avenue. and
from Louisiana street to Piedras.
The council fixed the curb grades
on Missouri street from Cotton ave-
nue. TO Piedras street and the grades
on Wyoming street from Piedras TO
Williams street were reestablished-
An electric light was ordered put
IN at the corner OF Union and Hast
ings streets at the FL Paso School
for Girls.
The petition OF the Union Bank and
Trust company TO move the big clock
which has stood in front Of the old
bank site on san Antonio street 10
the Border National bank was
granted
The council formally ordered that
free medical attendance be given
firemen and policemen when hurt
while IN the line Of duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-13
CORN RALLIES
THEN SLUMP5
Early Declines Ascribed to
Ideal Weather and
Lack of Demand.

Chicago. H.. Nov. Is. - Notwith-
standing a little weakness at the out
set. corn today soon gave indications
Of fresh power to advance.
Initial declines were ascribed TO the
ideal weather for husking. Demand.
however. also lacked volume, and
there was a quick setback from q
moderate advance which was scored
Opening prices, which ranged from
the same as yesterdays finish 10 half
a cent lower. with December 81 s0a
1904 and Nay sL249L24%, were
followed by rallies and then BY a
drop 70 under the bottom level OF the
previous day
Action OF the New York stock mar
ket had much influence in swaying
corn values. especially toward lifting
the corn market after midday. The
close was strong, II TO 2l-s net
higher, with December, SL32H to
Sl-S2 = and Nay, Sl26A to s126l.
Oats Relatively Firm.
Absence OF any unusual pressure TO
sell gave relative firmness to oats.
AFTER opening a shade to a quarter
cent higher. Including December AT
q = g us the market continued TO
harden
Provisions reflected the compare
tive strength Of grain.
some buying OF January lard and
ribs was credited 10 packers. Shorts
ana commission houses bought also.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-13
Livestock Market


kansas City, No. Nov. 15.-HoE-Re-
eeipts. 5000; z5o 10 SOC lower Bulk. s1s.7-
gl425i heavies, S1S-15 141o. medium
SASS GlASos light s1G75G1L2Q; pack
Ing soEs. Si2-75 1886 pigs. sl25oG
Cattie-Receipts. $500; market strong
70 15c higher Heavy beef steers. choice
and prime. sI7-15 G1S75: medium and
good, sl1o9 g HIS; common. Sl9-5o z
1880 butcher cattle, heifers, s6-s5 .
- o cows S6-25 enc; veal calves.
s140061Zo0s feeder steers, sS0091a50.
stocksr steers, s6-60910-40
sheep-feeeipts. 1905 market steady
70 strong Lambs, $3.50 @ 14.I5s cull1
and common, SS-25 1225: yearlinE Weth-
ers. S9-5od 1L25s ewes. S6.o00S.25s culls
aud common. $500 5-75; breeding ewes
$3.50 Q 1900: feeder lambs. S1L00 G13.10.
Denver Livestock, Close.
Denver. Colo, Nov. 15--Cattle-Re-
ceipts, $500 market slow. about steady
Beef steers, ss-509 12-5o; cows and heif-
ers. $3.50 G9-5s; stoczers and feedrrs
$500 1L5o; calves. $3.50 9 lo-Is.
HoEs-Receipts. 500. SOC lower Top,
f15s5; bulk. s1A25 G1450.
Sheep-Receipts. 22,0eos market steady
70 strong. Lambs S1as0G14s0s ewes.
s6-75 $50; feeder lambs. S1250G13-50.
Chicago Livestock. Close
Chicago, III. Nov. 15--Hogs-Receipts
$4,000 market CSC 70 soc lower Bulk.
1A50: medium, 1880 lt1Lf0; lightweight.
sI14-0oG14-S5s ught-nght. SIS 7s014-35i
heavy packing sows. smooth. f155OG1s.s5s
packing sows. rough. a25G1a5oi pigs
s15-75 81A50.
Cattle-RecsiptH 5000. market slow.
Beef steers. medium and heavyweight.
choice and prime. s1s-25 o $3.50; medium
and good. sIL25 61s-25s common. SS-75G
11-25; lightweight. good and choice. Sass
$4,000; butcher cattle. helfers. $3.50 o
200; cows. 1855 13.o0s veal calves. s1L75
G1G75; feeder steers s7-z5 81s.0os stock
er steers s6-25 a10.25s western range.
steers. SIS 915.50; cows and heiferr.
ss5071S.oo.
sheep-Receipts. $1,000. market steady
Lambs. s12z501500: culis and common.
2s-75 112oos ewes medium. good and
choice, 500 $50 cuils ard common,
$500 SIS breeding. f6-5o81L75-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-11-13
STUDENTS DEBATE SUBWAY
THROUGH CITY STREETS

The pupils Of the Morehead school
have taken up the matter OF trying
10 get the railway tracks. which run
through the city lowered so as TO
prevent the Interference with traffic,
which the long slow moving freight
trains cause. They viii present their
views to the city council
This position Of the pupils Is the
result Of a set debate on the CUES
ton between the high seventh class
and the low seventh. Francis O'Neill
and Jack Lee commended for a viaduct
OF elevation OF the track at the cross
ing Of Oregon street and Mesa ave-
nue.. while the lowering was con-
tended for by Mary Mcknight and
Joshua Nagley.
Mayor Charles Davis said on
Thursday the students suggestion
had not reached the council. but that
nothing could be done about the mat
ter OF changing the present mode OF
traffic through the city while the
government control OF the roads pre-
vailed