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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
It's Hard to Tell

To the Editor OF Womdn'S Page:
Dear Madan--I have never written to you
before so 7 wouli thank you very much for
He is in the Seventy-eighth Division and the
company Is, this. y, T.. 307 F. A. Please
can YOU tell ne when he Ia coming home in
the EVENING PuBLic LEDGER? II. c.
There IL no way TO tell just when the
various COMPANIES are coming home, as
no one really knows until they ere
nearing the Atlantic shore and definite
information is given out. Wish / could
be more helpful. F. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Wait for Him to Speak

Dear Cynthia--I have been going with
young man for ten months steedily
two or three times a week. l love him
dearly and think he feels the same way
about me. He Is much younger than l
am. but he says that does not make any
difference to him. ! would like to know
If he loves me. Would 1t be proper to
ask him, and also what ere his inten-
tions, as he has never told me? He has
a great many boy friends and he some
house DO you think that It is right to
do so? IN LOVE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Ask Mrs. Wilson

If you have any cookery prob
lens bring them to Mrs. Wilson.
She will be glad to answer you
through these columns. No por.
sonal replies. however, can be
given. Address qu, stions to Mrs.
NJ. A. Wilson, EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER, Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

Cynthia to give the young mans inten-
tions since he has 80 carefully withheld
them himself. My dear little girl. don't
and don't ever ask him IL he loves you.
Let him tell you. And until he does do
not give the impression that you care
for him. 1t is quite all right for the
young man to bring his boy friends to
your home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Will Appear Tomorrow

OF course, every one agrees that
the success Of a party depends a
great deal on the refreshments.
They need not be expensive. but
they must be tempting and good.
and 1t also helps to have them
unusual. Mrs. Wilson had all this
in mind when she wrote her article,
Don't Miss 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Valentine Cake

Lovers Knots and Cupid Sand
wiches are three of the good things
Mrs. Wilson will give recipes for
in her article written for the bene-
fit of those who are going to enter
tain February II. The article
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

fine brussels net--fine enough to keep
out all small insects--and should be at
least two yards long and yard and one
half wide. The edge should be bound
with ribbon two inches wide so that the
weight of the ribbon will keep the net
from blowing out of place on a breezy
day. Small weights may be sewed to the
corners of the slumber net II desired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Washington's Birthday Games


To the Editor Of Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam-Can you suggest games for
a Washington's Birthday party for children?
will appreciate any help you can give me
In this. MISS A
am mailing the games and hope the
little ones enjoy the party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Nv MRS. M. A. WILSON


All RIGHTS roscrUedJ
TRIPE is a by-product and may
L well be called fancy meat. Few
housewives realize that many tempt
ing dishes may be made from this
product, which not only reduces the
household budget, but also will pro-
vide splendid variety.
This meat contains a large
amount of gelatinous matter when
is easily digested, thus making 1t
desirable food. Tripe may be pur-
chased both raw and cooked. 10
prepare the raw tripe cleanse well,
washing in three or four waters
and scraping off any super1uous fat.
Place in saucepan and add
One onion,
One small carrot.
and boiling water to cover. COOK
SLOWLY until tender and then let cool
In the LIQUID. Remove. This liquid
NAV be used for soups and stocks.
Remember, if the tripe is purchased
uncooked, it must always be pre-
pared in this manner before using 1t
in any of the recipes that are given
below. The fireless cooker Will be
found ideal for cooking tripe.
Saute Tripe
Cut the prepared tripe into strips
two and one-half inches by three
inches long. Season and then roll
in flour and dip in beaten egg and
then ir fine bread crumbs. Fry un-
til golden brown in hot fat. Serve
with onion or tomato sauce.
Tripe Hash
Chop sufficient prepared tripe to
measure one and one-half cupfuls.
Place in a saucepan and add
One cupful of diced potatoes,
One-half cupfuI of diced onions,
One and one-half cupfuls Of boil
ing water.
Cook slowly until the vegetables
are soft and then season to taste.
Add one tablespoonful of finely
minced parsley.
To serve: Lay slice of toast on
a hot platter and then lift on the
hash and cover either with cream or
tomato sauce.
Broiled Tripe
Broiled tripe is delicious for
breakfast. Cut the prepared honey
comb tripe in four-inch squares and
then pat dry. Brush with vegetable
cooking oil and then broil for six
minutes, turning frequently. Lift
to a slice of toast and serve with
Hollandaise sauce.
Try a Tripe Roast
Soak sufficient stale bread in cold
water to soften. Press dry, meas
ure two cupfuls and then rub
through a fine sieve to remove the
Jumps. Place in a bowl and add
T1oo ounces of suet, chopped fine,
One-half cupf'A of finely chopped
onion,
Three tablespoonfuls Of finely
minced parsley,
One-half teuspoonfut of thyme,
One weU-beaten egg,
Taoo teaspoonfttls of salt,
One teaspoonful of paprikd.
Mix well and then spread upor
one and one-half pounds of tripe
Roll like jelly-roll and fasten with q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Dressed as a Valentine

TO the Editor Of wouan's PAGE;
Dear Madam want to dress my little
.iri as valentine when she distributes
ssvors at an evening valentine party 20 be
hsid by the older folks. Can you ruxxest
pretty way for her 70 drsas' ns,r,. sss I; n'ns
Z 4 nsiis arsss via me skIrt saa xel11
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures
with a Purse" can be purchased.
address Editor OF Woman's Page.
FvESrNG PUBLIC I.EpGER. or phone
the Woman's Department. Walnut
900
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
To h. l..

Refer to the girls club section of the
War Camp Community Service. in the
Wldener Building, for information about
how girls can assist in the program of
entering the enlisted men in the various
clubs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Tomato Custard

Tomato Custard
Rub two cupfuls of canned toma-
toes through a fine sieve and then
add six level tablespoonfuls of corn
starch. Dissolve the starch in the
tomatoes and then bring to a boil.
Cook for five minutes and then sea-
son to taste with salt and paprika,
and then add
One Uell-beaten egg,
One-haU cupful of fine bread
crumbs.
Pour into well-greased custard
cups and then set the cups in a pan
Of warm water and bake in a slow
oven for twenty-five minutes. Re-
move and let stand for ten minutes
and then unmold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
An inexpensive Gift for Baby

II you have new baby to remember
and cannot buy a costly present, make
a slumber net to throw over bassinet or
perambulator hood when the wee one
sleeps out of doors on pleasant days.
The slumber net may be fashioned Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

I am sorry not to be able to oblge
you, but l have never heard that version
of Smiles"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Please Tell Me What TO Do
Love Before Business
BY CYNTHIA

places of entertainment which are lot
more harmful RED X.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

Two of the greatest poems in the Eng
lish language were written by chums
competing against each other in friendly
rivalry. They undertook to work at
these poems for six months and then
compare results Keats went TO the
Isle OF Wight and wrote "Endymion."
and Shelley went TO a small resort on
the Thames and wrote The Revolt OF
Islam"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
OF Interest TO Women

The most elaborate typewriter ever
built was made for the late Czarina OF
Russia by an American company. All
parts OF the machine ordinarily enamel
ed black were OF a brilliant blue in
were of precious African ivory. and
the smaller metal parts were Of solid
gold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
DETERRENT WAYS TO COOK TRLPE;:
,SAVORY RECIPES BY MRS. WILSON
Kho, TO DO With This Byrou Which Help Reduce the House
hold Au Made Into Roast Fixed Creole
StLea in ToothSome WdyS

tripe in tiny dice and then chop SUI
ficient onions to measure one and
one-half cupfuls. Now heat six table,
spoonfuls of shortening in a sauce
pan and add the tripe and onions.
Cookly slowly until the onions are
soft and then add one cupful of
strained tomatoes. Season with salt
and pepper.
Oyster and Tripe Stew
Cut one-half pound of tripe in
small squares and then prepare
three cupfuls of thin cream sauce.
Add the tripe and
TWo tableSpoonfuls of finely
minced parsley,
One and one-huf teaspoonfuls of
salt,
Onc-half tedspoonful Of pepper,
Ttoenty-fue prepared oysters.
Heat slowly to the boiling point
and then simmer for five minutes.
Add one tablespoonful of butter and
serve.
Tripe and Rice Curry
Have ready
TaOo cupfulS of hot boiled rice.
Now place in a saucepan two cup
fuls of brown sauce and add
Four onions, cut in thin slices,
One cupful of stock or aCater.
Let simmer until onions are ten
der and then add
One tedspoonfM of curry,
One pound of tripe, cut IN pieces.
Heat until tripe is hot. Now
place rice on hot platter and then
pour on the prepared tripe. Garnish
with finely chopped parsley and
picked beets.
Creole Tripe
Mince four onions fine and then
place in a saucepan four tablespoon
fuls of shortening; add the onions
and cook until soft, but not brown.
Now add four tablespoonfuls of
flour. Stir to blend we'll and then
add
Two cupfuLs Of strained tomatoes,
One green pepper, minced fine,
One-half pound of prepared n,ush-
rooms,
One pound of tripe cut into inch
blocks.
Cook gently for twenty minutes
and then season and serve.
Tripe Fried in Batter
Cut the tripe into pieces the size
of an oyster and then season and dip
in batter. Fry until golden brown
in hot fat and then serve with Hol-
landaise sauce.
The Batter
Break one egg in a cup and fill
with milk. Place in bowl and add
One and one-quGrter cupfuls of
-four,
One tedspoonfuI of salt,
One-hulf tedspoonfuL of pepper.
Beat we'll to free from Jumps.
Picked Tripe
Cut the prepared tripe in strips
one inch wide by two inches long
and then place in a china bowl and
add
Four onions cut IN rings and par
boiled,
Two bay leaves,
One dozen cloves,
Half dozen allspice,
and sufficient vinegar to cover. Let
stand two days before using.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Able 10 Walk Alone

Dear Cyntha--When going out with
a boy friend is It necessary for me to
take his arm at all? Please print wha
one should say when her dancing part
ner thanks her for n dance.
MARY JANE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

The salary of the Lord Lieutenant
Of ireland Is 100000 q year. or $4,000
more than is received by the President
of the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Things to KnouU

To keep silver bright and avoid so
much polishing, pour boiling hot strong
borax water over the silver and let stand
short while.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

A little borax water boiled in the cof-
fee pot twice a week keeps 1t remark
ably sweet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11

When going out with young man II
is never necessary for you to take his
arm unless 1t is very slippery or you
are so sick you are not able to walk
alone.
When a man thanks n girl for dance
she can graciously say IL am glad you
enjoyed It. / did. too" or something to
that effect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Sauerkraut Dinner

Sauerkraut Dinner
Celery Scallions
Boiled pork Sauerkraut
Boiled potatoes Tomato custard
Coleslaw
Baked apple Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
Tripe and Onion

Cut one-half pound of prepare
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-11
BrOiled Tripe

Broiled tripe is delicious for
breakfast. Cut the prepared honey
comb tripe in four-inch squares and
then pat dry. Brush with vegetable
cooking oil and then broil for six
minutes, turning frequently. Lift
to a slice of toast and serve with
Hollandaise sauce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
YEARS AGO.
items Taken from the Files of The
Reporter Published = Quarter
OF a Century Aqo.

Peter Wallace, the old gentleman
who was injured last week in the
runaway accident near the depot,
died Thursday afternoon. He was
n years, 4 months and 8 days old,
and was buried in the Meek Gene
Marion Oney died at his home in
Eden township Saturday after a
lingering illness, having been in
poor health for many years. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Geo. NJ. Hughes
interment being in the Leon ceme-
terry.
Charlton yesteray to attend the an
nual reunion OF their regiment, the
34th Iowa, which is being held d. this t; i
Capt. Alexander, James Wakefield,
McEaughiin, Simon Cross, Lenius
Simpson and John Wodmansee.
Hiram Dean Stout died at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Byrum Stout in Burrell township, on
Sept. Goth, at the age of seventeen
years.
It's a boy, his name is George
Brown Caster, weighed 10A pounds
and looks just like his dad. This is
Doss Casters description of the
bouncing son and heir which came
to grace their home last Friday
afternoon. Doss' country friends
wondered what was the matter with
him all day Saturday when he was
trying to tie up. groceries, and it
to square matters, but he is gradual
ly recovering.
Quite a sensation was sprung on
our citizens the past week when it
became known that sheriff Beck had
''called for the resignation" of
deputy sheriff Will Shields, and ap-
pointed Will A. Brown deputy
sheriff as Brown had only announc-
ed his flop to be republican four or
Lee Cannon, of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, came last Friday to visit
his parents, who are both very i'll.
Lee and his brother are prospering
in Colorado, running large store
in addition to managing their ranch.
Aunty Patterson went to Omaha
yesterday where she will spend the
Hawkins accompanied her as far as
Mrs. Esther Dilsaver returned Fri
she spent the past year with her
daughter Mrs. S. S. Horner.
Count Zicky. of Garden Grove, was
a visitor in Leon Monday.
Miss Maud Creighton returned
Tuesday from a months visit with
friends in Des Moines.
Frank Lorey came down from Des
Moines as mail agent on the Narrow
Gauge Saturday, relieving the reg
ular postal clerk for a day. IN
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Curry depart
ed Saturday for a pleasure trip to
Hot Springs, S. D., and will then
take a trip through the northwest.
visiting Deadwood, Cheyenne and
other western cities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
Band Boys Made a Hit.

The first appearance of the Leon
boys band, under the leadership of
Ole Thompson, Saturday evening,
was decided hit. The youngsters,
most of whom never tried to play
an instrument until few weeks ago,
gave splendid concert and the big
crowd gave them hearty applause.
Prot. Thompson has the material
here for a great band next summer,
and ten more boys have recently
ordered band instruments which
have not yet been received. The
boys did much better than was ex-
pected of them, which speaks we'll
for Prof. Thompson who is instruct
ing them. Saturday night only two
members of the old band, Ralph Nc
Ginnis and Lew Elwell, assisted the
boys.
The following is the Instruments
ton of the band which played Satur-
day night: ~.
Cornets-Leslie Andrew, Walter
Officer, Virgil Cherrington, Marion
Osborn.
Clarinets- Gerald Swisher, Amy
Hull, White Hurst.
Alto Saxaphone-Edgar Bell
AltOs-CleO Jacobs, Frank Cole
man.
Baritone-Vernon Thompson.
Trombone-Edgar Hansell.
Tuba-Clifford Ellington.
Snare Drums-Marion Grimes,
Jack Ferren.
Base Drum-Truman Wallace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
+. .Myers-Gilbert.

Mr.. Dewey Myers, son of Mr.: and
Mrs. Sam Myers, and Miss Wilma
Gilbert, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Gilbert, were quietly married at
the home of the brides aunt, Mrs.
j. l.. Brown, at Decatur, on last
Friday, Sept 10Th, the ceremony
being performed at o'clock by Rev.
Henry Esch, only, the immediate rela-
tives being present.
AS the strains of the wedding
march were played by Mrs. Lou Will
liams, cousin of the bride, the
young couple escorted by Miss Nellie
Reuss as bridesmaid and Mr.. Roy
Myers, a brother Of the groom, as s
beautiful arch of pink and white
astors mingled with fern leaves, and
were Joined in holy matrimony.
The brides gown was OF grey silk
chine. She is a highly respected
young lady. The groom wore suit
Of kahki. He is an energetic young
After the ceremony the bridal
party was invited to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Williams, where
a sumptuous six o'clock dinner was
awaiting them Later in the even
ing they attended the theatre, and
much to their surprise upon leaving
were greeted with rice shower and
charivari by number OF their young
friends, who called to congratulate
them.
home on their farm east of Decatur
after Sept. 29th, and their many
friends will waste no time in calling
IN them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
Salvation Army Drive.

The home service campaign of the
Salvation Army to carry on their
work for humanity's sake, extends
from Sept. 20 to Sept. 3Oth. Decatur
county's quota is fixed at $500,
and ]. L. McClain, of Leon, is county
chairman. Mr.. McClain is organiz-
ing bunch of boosters to secure the
old Decatur county will go over the
top with her quota. Ask any Of
the soldier boys who were il the
trenches over in France about the
you these men and women were the
real workers for the soldier boys:
Now that the war is over, they will
carry on their work here at home,
and instead of depending on street
collections and solicitations, a big
national wide campaign is now on
to. raise the 100000 for the
Salvation Army home service. And
every cent of it will be spent in a
worthy cause.
We trust we will be able to an
nounce in our next issue that old
Decatur county has gone over the
top. Time is short so kick in your
dollars freely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
A new NJ. f. MINISTER
Rev. 4. f. Jervls, of Melcher, As
signed to leon. List Of Appoint
meHts In Charlton District.

The Leon M. E. church will have
new pastor, Rev. A. E. Jervis, who
has been pastor at Melcher, where he
fine new church was built during
his pastorate. Rev. c. II. Hitler,
the former pastor has nas nGt %t,res returned asd
no one knows Where he was sent.
In the list of appointments published
in the Des Moines papers, the name
of Rev. c. H. Miller appears three
times, and it is though that one Of
these names is G. H. Hitler, their
appointments being at Blanchard, /,
Palmyra and Easton Place church at
Des Moines.
Rev. Brooks is returned to Colfax,
Rev. Guy J. Fansher returns to. Glid--
den, Rev. J. l.. Boyd is transferred
from Denison to Woodbine, and Rev.
Moser returns to Sidney and Rev.
Ray Shipman goes to Nevada again.
There are number OF places to
be supplied in the Charlton district,
ding and Tingley. 49, o..
ments in the Charlton district, Aller-
ton, H. D. Glassburn; Benton, T. S.
Rhodes; Blockton, J. w. HarwOod;
Cambria, L. C. Duncan; Charlton, j.
w. Goodsell; Columbia. L. II. Smith;
Corydon. W. A. Morgan; Decatur
q ;a1s RUSSELL seily' Diagonal; @ n r. W. swick;
Garden Grove, &. j. Winslow; Grand
River, w. E. Hamilton; Humeston,
J. S. Young; Jamison, w. F. Lister;
Kellerton, V. j. Andrew; Lacona, w.
F. Clayburg; Lamont, G. D. Cotting-
ham; Leon, A. E. Jervis; Liberty
Center, L. F. Woolson; Lineville
Clio, G. H: Hall; Millerton, J. M.
Ayr, Frank Bean; Mt Ayr circuit,
T. S. Rhodes; Murray, c. w. Proc
tor; New Virginia, J. O. Carder;
Oakley, C. H. Connor; Osceola, J. f..
Mckay; Promise City, w. E. Shugg;
Russell, G.. w. Koser; Seymour, ].
F Bingham; Van Vert, J. A. Brans-
comb; Weldon. w. H. Larick; Wood
burn, R. w. Meeker; Melcher, R. N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
Wallace-Eckert.

At high noon on Thursday, Sept.
18th, at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
n A. Wagner in Leon, uaaGineton MI, :; a.
and Mrs. Jennie Eckert, Of Park
Rapids, Mimi, were, united in mar,
riage, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. G. T. Ronk of the Brethren
church. Following the ceremony a
wedding repast was served by Mrs.
Wagner, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
departed on the afternoon train for
a few days visit with. relatives at
Red Oak, Iowa, and will also visit
at Denver, Colorado and other points
on their wedding trip, before going
to Vancouver, where they will make
their home. Mr.. Wallace is con-
tractor at Vancouver, and Mrs.
Eckert has been frequent visitor at
the Wagner home in this city. Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace were raised in the
same neighborhood. They are both
most estimable people and their
friends extend hearty congratula-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-09-25
Home Coming Holiday at Woodland.

Woodland township as a COM
munity, has made arrangements for
a big Home Coming Holiday in
honor of the soldiers and sailors OF
the Civir, Spanish American and
World Wars, at Woodland on Friday,
Sept. 26th. Everybody is most
cordially invited to come with we'll
filled baskets, also plates for the
family, and enjoy. free picnic din
ner They are going to show every
body a splendid time. The follow
ing is the program:
10 q. m.
Music by Garden Grove Band:
Parade of Red Cross and Liberty
Loan Workers.
Music by band, "star spangled
Banner"
Address of Welcome, 2. J. Wilson:
sRewey, Wisconsin:
Song by Boys, "E-Y-I-P-You."
Reading, Miss Eula Keller.
Music by Martial Band.
Community Song.
12 o'clock, dinner hour.
1880 p. m.
Music by band.
Address by Hon. V. R. McGinnis.
Community. Song.
Reading, Mrs. Nell Jordan.
Music by bands.
$3.50, Wrestling match.
400, Ball Game.
Novelty races with prizes.
Pony race.
Three legged race.
Old Mans race.
Egg race.
Creased pig.
Nail driving contest by ladies.