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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
How | Work Magic
With Leftover Cheese

Jim loves cheese any way. but, Of
course, he doesn't like 1t just plain,
and ii used to be terribly hard for
me to think up new ways Of pre-
pairing it for him. But since I've
learned the secret. it's SO easy-and
such fun to watch Jim consume
perfectly ordinary dishes as though
they were the creations of a million-
dollar chef.
For instance, the other day for Sum-
day night supper I made a cheese
omelet that was delicious. / Just
made an ordinary omelet. and after
seasoning 1t with salt and pepper
| added half a cupful Of leftover
cheese. grated. There are two se-
crets in the making of a light. fluffy
cheese omelet, I've found. One IL
to put in the beaten yolks and
beaten whites of the eggs separately,
and the other Is not to forget the
favoring-plenty Of the relish with
the Frenchy zest-A1 Sauce. 1t
makes all the difference in the world.
Try 1t and see-for your Jim.-Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
Home. Made Gift
To The Editor Of Womon'S Page:

Dear Madam--I have n grown-up friend
whose birthday comes very soon. want 10
make her q little present myself. wonder
II you could tell me what TO make for her?
] read your page every evening and | thtnL,
II is very nice. II you could put this latter
IN Mondays or Tuesdays EVENING PUBLIc
lEDGtR | would be pleased. as | want 10
start tho present soon. Wishing YOU a very
Happy New Year. NJ b s.
A handbag of black silk velvet would
he very pretty. A few bright steel beads
on this would brighten it and would rot
be hnrd or tcke much time to put on.
Regular tops for bags come In the stores
Here are other suggestions: Two little
guest towels with Irish lace inserts in
them and initials worked. a cretonne
laundry bag, book ends, which YOU buy
in wood and cover with Cretonne; dimity
and cretonne bureau and chinonier
SCarfs TO match. The cretonne makes
the border. llsppy New Year to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
IF YOU WANT HOME-BAKED BREAD,
READMRS. WILSON'S LESSON TODAY
It's Fun to Pop Corn

In tho long, cold winter eve
nlngs it's fun to pop corn. And
this year Is what they call a pop.
corn one Perhaps it's because
things we've been through have
stirred old fireside dreams that
even the gaycst OF the gay like to
sit around tho hearth and watch
the little yellow kernels burst into
snowy.whlte flakes. Anyway, every
body's doing 1t or trying to.
There's an art to popping corn.
Do you know about 1t? Or do you
know some half-dozen different
sorts of homemade candy to make
with those delicious white flakes
after they are turned out of the
pepper? If you don't. please look
for Mrs. Wilson's article tomorrow.
It's about popcorn! And If you
haven't got a fireplace. read the
part that tells how TO have this
tempting d~ellcacy without one.
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r

SO short a time at my command,
These children that I hold tonight;
God give me grace to understand,
Wisdom to guide their steps Alright.
That / may be throughout the land
"A lamp unto their feet for light.
So short a time do small hands cling,
With confidence of babyhood;
Let me not idly dream the thing
But live the noble part l should,
That henceforth from such mothering
They shall instinctively seek good.
So short a time for my embrace,
For love, cheer, comfort, lullabies;
God help me hallow the brief space
That turns to gold each sacrifice
surely does a mothers grace
Build her souls mansion in the skies
Eleanor Robbins Wilson in Coco
Housekeeping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

tract from her appearance.
Next in popularity to the red veil Is
the dark brown veil. If o have never
tried 90 wear a brown veil, it would be
well worth while to do so, for the brown
color gives a soft tone to the complexion,
as well as s%oftening the features.
At the left of the sketch today Is
shown a small braided satin toque. over
which is worn a circular veil with a
braided edge.
In the center Is depicted a brown satin
hat with wings In brown and shaded
reds. The veil Is square, with the border
dom in chenille in colorings that match
the wings.
Satin. too, is used to make the hat at
the right. This hat is worn with one of
the half and half wells. The upper part
of the veil is in a fine mesh and the
lower half in a large square mesh.
Inquiries are solicited and may be adj
dressed care of this newspaper.
Copyright, 1919. by Florence Rose.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
Why Bread Forms Forty
Per Cent of Your Total
Food requirements.
Value of Stale Bread
4 Series of Baking CUES.
tons That VIII Serue as
a Guide TO the House.
Wifc
toast, dressings, bread and cabinet
buildings, croutons and crumbs.
The Food Value of Bread

puu0lngS, cr0uJOnS anu CTulIlDS.
The Food Value of Bread
Wheat contains the sixteen need
ed elements for nutrition, and, when
made into palatable bread, it forms
about 40 per cent of our total food
requirements. Stale bread digests
much easier thar. fresh bread for
the reason that when thoroughly
/ m~asticated in the mouth with saliva
acts directly upon the starchy con-
tent. Fresh bread, unless thoroughly
chewed, so that it may be well
broken up, becomes a hard, pasty
ball in the stomach, which requires
that organ to manufacture the adj
ditional gastric juices to break up
this dough ball.
Bread from one to three days old
easily digests. Graham and whole
wheat breads contain a larger per-
centage of nutriment than the white
breads.
Below are a series Of questions for
the first lesson on making and bak-
ing of yeast-raised doughs:
Give the recipe for making bread.
Explain the difference between a
sponge and the straight dough meth
DDS.
For what purpose is salt used?
How would you punch down the
dough? Give reason for using no
-four when molding up and about to
place dough in the pans?
Why do you grease the bowl and
then turn the dough owe when set
ting the dough to rise?
Which makes the better bread: the
sponge or dough method, and why?
How would you make vienna loaf,
rolls, rye bread?
Explain the difference between
bread and sweet dough.
How would you reheat rolls or a
loaf of bread?
Give recipe and method for max
ing cinnamon buns, cinnamon cake,
brioche.
Next lesson-Quick Breads.
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Definite Pointers Ciuen for
the Woman Who Has
Failed With Her Loaf in
the Past
The Importance of Proper
Kneading, Good Flour
and Right Degree of
Oren Temperature
By MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

al rights rCSeI Otd.J
HISTORY tells us that bread has
- been a staple article from time
immemorial. In ancient times bread
was made from plants, grains, bar
ley, rye, wheat and millet. We have
learned by specific Investigations
that wheat contains the right pro-
portions of gluten to make a per-
feet loaf Of bread.
Now, although the modern women
have had the opportunity to study
the art of bread making, there are
still many who fail to make
a good, palatable loaf of bread.
They must study and learn the
chemistry of bread making and be
able to apply these plain, easy prin-
ciples in a practical way. The abil-
ity to make good, wholesome bread
is an accomplishment Of which any
woman may well be proud. For
bread, which is a universal food,
must be good and wholesome.
The following are some points that
will help the home baker:
Earthen mixing bowls or clean
cedar pals make the best utensils
to set the bread dough in. These
utensils will retain the heat and
r easy to clean, and when they
r closely covered, prevent a hard
crust from forming on the dough.
Do not fail to give the dough
plenty of proof-that is, let it rise
for a sufficient length of time as
given in the recipes.
Use a good grade Of blended flour.
Use the ball of the hand, just
above the wrist, to knead and work
the dough. Kneading is most i'm
portant and should be thoroughly
done. Do not be afraid of hurting
the dough; you can handle it as
roughly as you like. Heavy, active
kneading distributes the yeast or
ganisms and develops the elasticity
Of the gluten and gives body and
strength to the dough.
Now, a word about the baking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

To the Editor OF Womuu' Page:
Dear Madam am troubled with a red
and burning nose after coming In out of the
weather. What shall | do to relieve this?
A STEADY READER.
This condition must come from poor
circulation. Try bathing your face first
in hot then In cold water for several
minutes each day before you go out,
finishing always with cold water. Rub
your cheeks gently with your first two
fingers. rubbing upward and outward,
to stimulate the circulation. Take plenty
Of regular exercise that will use all the
muscles o? your body and get your gen
eral circulation in good order, If the
redness persists consult a physician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
THE WOMANyS
YESTERDAYS

I. A pan Of water on the radiator or stove
helps cut down the coal bin because this
moistens the air, and moist air heated
TO G5 degrees II as comfortable as dry
air heated to 20 or IS degrees.
=. When the income IL SiOO q month
thirty dollars a month should be used
for food when there are two In the
family.
3. Old mosquito netting folded into six thick
nesses makes q good wash cloth.
Crochet the edges.
4. Lemon Juice will remove stains from the
fngernails. but In using 1t rub "a little
yascline into the nails to prevent them
from becoming brittle.
). Channels Is rspeciaiIy useful In mendinc
c%orsets. "A little piece Of this over u
steel will prevent II from running
through the goods again.
G. Black ribbon can he freshened by dip
ping II In hot black coffee md then
putting around a glass bottle to dry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
TELLING OUR FRIEND ELISE
HOW TO- FIND Il REAL BEAU
IL Isn't Ho,U Many Boys You Nee, but Making Those Fec You Do
Meet Like You-Regarding the Girl "Who Doesn't
Meet the Right Sort

in the world in five cases out of ten
were boys you wouldn't have looked
at. perhaps, IL you had met them
in the street car ten years ago.
and yet-ask their wives now. And at
that time, these girls who later mar.
ried them were simply girls who be-
lieved there was something worthwhile
in every one, and you see they found
1t to be more than true.
Try looking at things this way, Elise.
Every young girl has the opportunity
to meet some young member cons.
plant is she feels she doesn't meet the
right sort.
Try giving every one Of them a
chance in your mind, Elise. Resolve
to try to please, no matter what your
personal feelings are at first. Then
write and tell me how 1t turns out.
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About Exchange of Pictures

bear Cynthia-Have been going
with n young girl (sixteen) for about
eight months. She has just given me
her Photograph. Should ! return one Of
my photographs. as | just had pictures
taken? What have you to say as to ex-
changing pictures? or course. we are
lust good friends and go out about once
a week together. PHILADELPHIA.
would not give the picture unless the
young girl asked for it. And. frankly
speaking, | do not believe IN this wide
spread interchange Of pictures between
hoys and girls. II does not seem so
much of a petty crime against the boy
when a girl has a collection of mascu-
line pictures, for she usually has the
sense to hide them away, but with
a boy-well, | do hate to see the wall Of
his DON papercd with pictures of girls
who have long ceased to mean anything
10 him.. And we must face the facts,
When persons are as young
as YOU two they nave to meet many
other boys and girls before the true love
comes along
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Mrs. Wilson ANSWERS Housewives Questions

You will understand what | mean,
if only because there are so few
different tops for lemon pie. I
would like to know how to make
those crisp little French rolls with
the seeds sprinkled upon the tops.
Also a recipe for hard little cook
les. For this knowledge / will be
very grateful. | will look for
ward each night to see your reply
in the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, as
we'll as my letter, if you see fit
10 nuhlish IL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

every success as we'll as your
just reward for giving those of
us who are not so fortunate as
yourself the kindly benefit of your
experience and knowledge of cook
ing, which, of course, did not come
to you without earning it. | am
coming to you for advice. know
ing that you can very readily help
me. | seem to have forgotten how
to make meringue for lemon pie.
! think | have also forgotten to
spell the word that has caused
me more than one disappointment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

My dear Mrs, Wilson-Will you
kindly publish a recipe for pick
ling or making corncd beef? Tho
corncd beef sold by most meat
markets seems to be made from
refuse cuts, sometimes from faint
ed pieces, and | remember that
my mother picked what we used
at home, Thanking you very
kindly in advance, J. D..
j. D.-Makc a brine Of
Twenty-Five pounds Of salt
and
THO Ounces Of saLtpcier,
FouT bay ~icarcs.
one cuPfuL Of Lroun sugar.
to each one hundred pounds of
water. Bring the water to a boil
and then add the sugar, salt, salt,
peter and bay leaves. Stir until the
salt is dissolved and then cool. Use
a clean barrel or butter frkin ia
pack the meat in. Place the meat
upon a board or platter and rub
with salt and then pack into tho
tub. Place a heavy weight upon the
board. This is done TO keep the meat
under the brine, This meat will be
ready for use in ten days.
To use: Remove the meat and
then wash under cold running water.
Place in a deep saucepan and cover
with cold water. Bring to a boil
and cook slowly until tender. The
~ireless cooker will give the best
results in cooking corn meat. Beef,
pork and mutton may be stored in
this manner,
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Not Chemistry
70 the Editor Of Womdn'S Page:

Dear Madam Since you have given so
many people advtre. I come to you also for
some information. Is there a course FOR
high school graduates at the Polytechnic Hos
pital In chemistry" II so. kindly tell me
the length Of time for the course, Also
whether the student after finishing receives
a position in the hospital Thanking you in
advance and wishing YOU success l remain
MUCH OBLIGED.
There are no courses in chemistry at
the Polytechnic Hospital. II is probably
the techniCian courses IN laboratory
technique and bacteriology to which YOU
are referring. It il possible to take diff
ferent courses, but there is n set Of
three very often taken by women which
covers about eight months or so. This
training does not call for a position in
the Polytechnic afterwsrd, but all of the
girls who have taken the courses have
been able to obtain positions, and there
is a great demand for these workers in
all hospitals.
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TODAI'S INQUIRIES

1. Describe a novel game that can be played
with baby photographs.
2. Suggest n novel gift for the girl who has
Just announced her engagement.
3. When a veil becomes wrinkled how can II
be stretched out and be made fresh and
dainty again?
4. How often should the average head Of
hair he washed?
s. How can q leak In the sink he temporarily
mended:
Q. What will brighten oilclothc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

Among the most difficult stains are
those made by coffee with care, how
ever, the stains can be removed from
the most delicate silk or wooden fabrics.
Rub the marks gently with a little
pure glycerin, then rinse It in lukewarm
water, lay a cloth over the damp part
the wrong side and press with a cool
iron until dry. Do not wet more Of the
than is absolutely necessary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

Dear Madan-A few wears ago had
given to mo = silver thre"-yent piece, II
was dated 1850. On the back of II was a
star. Some say Il Is valuable. others say
II Is not worth more than three cents. To
my sorrow, the coin has disappeared.
wonder II you could find cut how much il
Is worth?
school that once or twice a wear the senior
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
EAD-WAY TO FIND A REAL BEAU-WOMANS
PLEASE TELL ME-
WHAT TO DO
BY CYNTHIA
BY CYNTHIA
Men Like Flatiery

pear Cynthia--The young mar who
calls himself "Blarney" surely must be
conceited to think that most of the girls
fall for his charms.
Well, Barney" you'd better come
down a bit in your own estimation IL you
want a real friendship with some young
lady. Don't f1atter them too much. Now
aont thlnk for an instant we don't like
iattery, because we do; Just q little.
But please don't think we haven't
enoush brains to know when we are
pelng fooled, because we do. "Blarney,"
you like fiattery yourself a bit?
MOST fellows do, NAN
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A LITTLE ADMIRER.


A LITTLE ADMlRER-Soak two
level teaspoonfuls of gelatin in three
t~easpoonfuls of cold water for twenty
minutes and then place the cup con-
tanning the gelatin in hot-water bath
and stir until melted, then cool.
Now place the whites of two eggs
in a bowl and add the cooled gelatin
and beat with a Dover egg-beater
until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When the mixture will hold its shape,
carefully cut and fold in six table
~spoonfuls Of graduated sugar.
Spread on the pies and dust with
pulverized sugar and then place IN
"a hot oven for a few minutes to
brown. Remove and cool and then
serve.
Use the rolls recipe in the EVEN
ING PUBLIC LEDGER, December 81,
1918, Sprinkle with anisette or ear
away seeds. Soon a whole chapter
will De coming on small cakes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

The My dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
,..sor please publish in the EVENING PUB
the ia roo;nn fnr ro,+iNo norL 70 toon
futile for the winter? | have a pig and
would like to salt some of it down,
d, as l do not care to use so much
cannot q pork at once. If you have any
4, sor na,v suggestion to offer | will thank
- Az Id you very much. Mrs. X. NC.
Sailing Pork
MRS. X. NJ. Grim out the
HAf rePshoulder and lam and lay on clean
: burg tf board to cool. Then split the car
EaVor cass. Cut out the loins and trim
eleu the bacon cuts, to shape. Remove
and set aside the leaf fat for lard.
80. s s.n Trim each cut to a neat shape, then
nov he raaa emove the spare ribs. To the pieces
There ar thaI you lhIenu " cuIe vi PlcNAe'
krainst N rub with the following mixture:
lshing Eight pounds Of coarse salt,
greed -Four pounds of browR sugar,
- TWo ounces of saltpetcr,
|hIe a, One quart of m~oldSses.
Mix to a paste and then rub the
yard b meat thoroughly with this mixture.
linen Let it drain on a board for twelve
hrge. hours and then pack into a tub or
Fill SUI barrel, streWing plenty of picking
ION. salt between the layers. When the
ouncil utensil is full. pour over il q brine
pr al made of
npro" T~wenty-fre pounds of salt,
One hundred pounds Of wuicr,
Mr.. Three ounces Of SGltTeter.
Filan a -Four ponds of brown sugar,
pm'cra TwO quarts Of molasses.
Boil and then skim and cool the
cLAn brine. Cover the meat with a board
toME and tbor nIaco . hoayv y,oigbt an
ieas' it, then pour over it the brine.
! stel To prepare the shoulders and
mister -. 80, 80 .Lan. a,I H. 49,
mplat nI 1910 ,nJ 49,
the meat from the hook ends of the
j. q, shoulder and ham. This must be lone
|rha clean Town to the hip joint. Place
blv sb> this with the mixture that was used
IrtIner to rub into the pork, then rub the
bn her outside well and treat the same as
re OF the remainder of the pork. After
editeri six weeks remove from the brine,
the wash thoroughly in warm water and
|mplete then smoke. This may be done in
be small lots by making a smoldering
Nv suggJ fire of corncobs and damp sawdust
a just s and then knocking the ends out Of
r two barrels. Set them one on top
Precede of the other, fastening them securely,
|oanon so that they will not tilt or fall.
d her i Hang the shoulders and hon, hv ,
Pre- mas ne stout string from a bar across the
t'e arsune top of the barrel and then, when
e"' 'on' thoroughly smoked, rub with black
/. .n pepper and hang in a cool place.
|,,us Use the pork trimmings for making
49,, sausage meat.
liable My dear Mrs. Wilson, am
En 1t more than interested in the page
these on which | find your suggestions
lions and recipes as well as proof of
csr,o, your knowledge in the art of max
$3.50 ing goodies, one of the most i'm
n]auS portant characteristics of the real
|tsd y womanly woman, and | rather
envy you for your skill and ex-
perience, but ! at least wish YOU
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

For the names of shops whore ar
tIcles mentioned in Adventures
with a Purse" can be purchased
address Editor Of Woman's Page,
the Woman's Department, Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07
Adventures
With q Purse

TTERE are two IFS for YOU. II the
II man Of your house plays golf, and
~ YOU want to give hin a little surprise
some time Tor perhaps his birthday is
coming alOng), drop in and see the Jolly
little paperw"ights / found today. They
arc. Of course, Of heavy metal, but they
are the figure of a most enthusiastic
golfer. Comically arrayed in scarlet vest
and gavcst of golf stockings, the little
mauikiu clutches 4 golf stick profession
ally in one hand And such a rudy
checked, healthy locking rogue you never
saw. The price is Sl25.
Il is surprising the bargains one can
pick UP among the shops which sell
Madeira work and the like. Fancy, for
instance. finding dainty l.jtlo Irish lace
medallions about the size Of Il quarter
for Twenty-Five ceuts-not cach-hut a
dozen. And these n.odallJous have so
many uses. For use III trimming under
wear ar finishing the yoke or neck Of
your small daughters dress which you
are making Yourself, YOU viii tud them
uuCommouly handy.
For travelling 4 ''t.e black
medicine case containing four bottles.
The case is of black leather, and Is small
enough 20 be tucked away IN the corner
Of your suitcase or bag And q good
thing II Is 20 carry aromatic spirits Cf
ammonia, soda mint and a couple of
other medicinal staudhys when taking a
trip. You never know when YOU might
have need Of them. The case complete
is but Sl25, and would make a welcome
birthday gift, Ny aunt, who received
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

To the Editor Of Womun'S Page:
Dear Madam-Woa are bringing our trouble
to you, as. you have hoped - many peopie,
Ny girl friend and I wish TO join the
Ca mr. Fire Girls, but do not know where to
go. My chum has heard OF one. but as the
Tun rdian Is young she cannot have mole
than ten girls. and she has that many.
VIII YOU pleas answer in the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER If YOU know of a place?
BILLY AID BOB.
There are no headquarters Of the
Camp Fire Girls in this city. The ma
tional headquarters is at 81 East Seven
teenth street, New York. There is a
branch of the organization which meets
every Thursday evening at the Athletic
Recreation Park. Twcnty-siXth and JEFF
ferson streets. II you call up there | am
sure the guardian will be glad To let you
whether there is a branch some
where that you can join.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-07

pY THE girl who is particular, Elise
- l don't mean to describe the one
who has the opportunity to turn dowr
proposals of marriage, but the Cir
who has never had the opportunity to
turn them down. 1t is her own fault.
She was too particular at the start
Unless she was Immediately attracted
to a man she did not bother to care.
whether or not she practiced thu
gentle art of pleasing him. This Is
foolish Liking people-ves, and low
ing them-is in most cases a matter
of knowing them. The best husbands