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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Worried Mother

rave you tried Qucsti ioning the Young
nan nan himself? You have every right to
h, ueh,nand that he tell you all about him
sef-who his parents are and where
ne mas lived before he went into the
sernlce. Every mother or father whose
uausnter wishes to marry has not only
lne right to demand an account of him
seil from the suitor or from his family
u she knows nothing whatever about
him. but should do so
vns,,iite write to marine headquarters in
masnington, u. g., giving the mans
e naine ana regiment and division. and
ASK ASK about his record. Tell plainly why
you want TO know and send an addressed
stamped envelope for reply. II may
,ahe some time to find out what YOU ask
put You Will finally hear from them, In
i'lc meantime make all possible injuries
,tre. Write In confidence to Brigader
,rthHal Waller here in Philadelphia
}thae is, If the young man is STATIONED
nerel ana ask him what he knows of
ms record. ! would leave no stone uu-
surhed II you think YOU really have rea-
son TO doubt his integrity. But do i,
uuetiE ana do not talk about It to Your
trends. Handle your daugher gently on
.ne matter. rs too much opposition might
prectpitate things. ''''e ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
And So They We're Married
Episode T,UO-(Each Others Friends)
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copyright. 1918, Jy Public Ledger Co.

Lambert has upset us all with her queer
theories she went on.
Then YOU admit she has set You to
thinking"
Ruth drew away to stare up at him.
scott, ] was right then, you're not
satisfied with me. Sometimes wish
| | had never married" she said pas
sionately. "or that | had married some
one not so hard to please"
But I'm not hard to please"
or course it's easy for Betty to
theorize,' Ruth went on not needing
shes not married, and when she is.
she'll discover how difficult 1t is to play
the siren all the time when one lives
intimately with man and when there
: are countless irritating little household
problems constantly coming up"
You couldn't help being a siren IL
YOU would allow yourself to be-" Scott
said quickly. It's only because You
allow yourself to be swayed this way
ana that way so easily that you're dis
contented with things. Why don't YOU
thmk for yourself and let the others
go hang?"
Il hate life Ruth returned illogically
enough.
DO you, DEAR
Yes, | do; it's not simple enough.
All these things for instance, that Betty
spoke of, wives interesting themselves
outside OF the house. independence for
women. and SO forth ! don't want to
seem old fashioned and yet ! don't see
why things can't go on as they are and
as they have been"
AS they were in your grandmother
day, for instance"
Well yes, things were all right then
women had certain path to travel, and
that's all there was TO it,"
And men never gave them credit for
any brains outside OF taking care of a
house. Women were interiors then. not
equals"
They were superior in their own
way insisted Ruth they were adepts
In the art Of romance"
But man wants a companion these
days: woman who reasons. not lust
n pretty doll to play with in his lighter
moments"
tTomorrow. the second episode Of the
series ends with II certain ciearness Of
xls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
THE WOMANS EXCHANGE

'ot sIEs"s' what 70 send? would ass him
rll IL takes So long for an answer What
E!r0 uf . D"u would YOU advise mo to eoud %
N"f ] send !tt II I may. how should | t,o
about sending it, I usually pu' n fva-rpT,t
stamp "n my letters to him l. this cor.
Fr'I' | thank you very much
oNE WHO WANTS TO PLEASE
The soldier certainly means a foun-
tain pen and 7 rather imagine a pocket
case To hold the pen or a wallet or
pocke'book II is impossible to send
things by parcel post 10 Belgium lust
nov, but If YOU got license from the
"ar-trad" hoard, Fifth ANA Chestnut.
II would b" possible for You TO send the
pen first class, as it takes up so little
room. Any good make pen would do.
u is hoped the parcel post service to
HeIsuW viii soon he running now, as
Ine mails ar" coming through. n your
b"lEiHh soldier happens to be- in France
you can get package through Five
'eh's Is IN" correct postage FOR the let o
Yer. Atter sou get the license take the
pen 70 the PostOfiiCc. Ninth and Market
ana ask for the foreign section.
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candied ginger and then cooled gela-
tin. Whip until it begins to thicken
and then pour into molds to become
firm.
Note-Do not add the gelatin mix
ture to the fruit whip until Just
before it thickens.
Ginger Jelly
Soak one-half package of gelatin
in one cupful of cold water for
thirty minutes and then add
.I"jcc Of one lemon
one grunge
One-hdH c"ptW of sugar
one captM OF boiling water
Beat thoroughly to mix and then
let cool. Just before it begins to
thicken stir in one-half cupful of
finely candied ginger.
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one quart OF diced potatoes
And dumplings made as follows
One c"pfm of sifted -four.
One teuspoonfM OF salt.
One teaspoonfM Of pepper.
Tro toblespooutuIs OF fnely
chopped parsley.
One teospoontM of baking pow-
der.
Mix thoroughly, then add five
tablespoonfuls of water and work to
a smooth elastic dough, roll out on
slightly Toured pastry board one
quarter-inch thick, cut in one-half
inch cubes, drop them in the boilino
peppeipot. Cook until the pota-
toes are tender then season with salt
and pepper,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
A Troubled Girl


The first Mrs. Woodrow Wilson died
on August 6. 1914.
The Presidents engagement to Mrs.
Norman Gait was announced on october
&. 1915.
The Presidents marriage to Mrs. Gait
TOOK place on December IS. 1915.
There are many differences Of opinion
as TO the exact motives for the trip you
ana your fance discussed. 1t was n pity
10 call him liar because he voiced his
own opinion. All public men are subject
10 criticism and 1t does not do to get
excited over adverse criticism. II is, of
course, mistake to criticize, and 1t Is
aIWays well to put the best motives on
a persons acts.
MOST ocean steamships are eauipDed
WIN orchestras or bands. and Il is highly
Ikely mat there was one or there may
ington.
III any personal friends of the Presi-
uent were in the party, doubtless they
went on their own accord and will foot
their own bills Those who went on
oinciai business will have their expenses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
A Daily Fashion Talk by Florence Rose

Everywhere one looks these days there
bright-colored toque. Il string of vivid.
hued beads about the neck, or simply a
dark frocl enhanced with embroidery in
nigh colorings. but nevertheless every
one is Interested in having some bit Of
color about her attire A few months
ago the woman who saw fit to wear a
frock of a brilliant hue was looked upon
by the rest OF women as almost a
traitor The sudden change in the af-
iairs of the world has completely turned
the tables, and the woman who clings to
The colorless garments is the one who is
mstrusted by the rest.
IL Is not uncommon at afternoon af-
fairs to see whole frocks of bright red
or of brilliant green. while that beauti-
ful soft shade Of blue, which Is never
theless strong color, more often than
not outnumbers the rest
One of these bright -colored afternoon
dresses is shown today. Raspberry col
ored Reofgette crepe is used t. con-
struct the frock over the straight, mar
row foundation Of georgette hangs the
bodice, which is In Russian blouse eff
feet The lower edge of the tunic is
scallopcd and il decorated above with
circles of sealskin, which are applique
10 the georgette. = row Of these same
circles enhances the upper part of the
bodice. The sleeves are long and loose
and are decorated with deep plaits and
hemstitching. The neckline is finished
WIN rolling collar of the georgette.
The glrdle is Of satin in the raspberry
shade and Is finished al the left side
with n huge bow.
The large hat is of black satin,
trimmed very simply with ruchng of
black tulle.
Inquiries are solicited and may he
addressed care Cf this newspaper.
i'opyrlsht. 1919, by Florence Rose.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
WHAT WOULD WOMEN DEEM
JUSTICE FOR THE KAISER?
Tribunal OF Mothers Who Lost Their Boys in the Var Sat as
Court OF Justice What Would the Verdict Be?
4 Suggestion From a Belgian

NIHEN Miss Susanne Silvercruys
w the Belgian girl who came to this
country three years ago. left for home
few weeks ago she had q very orig
inal little idea about what to do with
the ex.Kaiser. This young girl. who
so endeared herself to America during
her stay here, thought she would like
to put the arch-Hun in a cage on
wheels. hitched to a donkey and then
she would like to dress I'm her Bel.
gian costume dragging the HohenzOl
lern from city to city OF Europe. ey.
hibting him for money and then turn
ing over the receipts Of the side show
to the Belgian children who were made
orphans at his hands.
1t was intensely interesting to hear
this. While the great jurists have
weighed the facts of the case and spec.
ulated on the legal amount of punish
ment due Mr.. Hohenzollern. there isn't
family in this country who has not
cast vote az TO what should be the
ultimate fate OF the ex.Kaiser. These
home courts may not know great
deal about law, but they would metc
out Justice swift and sure.
COME ONE has suggested that wom-
~ en- be allowed to vote on the
kaiser's punishment Looking over
America and knowing that from thou.
sands Of homes went laughing, carefree
boys who will never come hack again /;
looking and knowing how mothers are,
we wonder what n tribunal OF these
mothers, for instance. would do, If
called and asked to decides the fate oi
the man at whose gigantic sword their
boys died.
Would death he good enough for this
man-just after all one OF the millions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

of men of the earth-nwho stepped for.
ward and stllled forever the voice that
used to ring such little while ago
through the CHEEKY rooms OF the little
home?
Are exile and life imprisonment
enough TO satisfy the woman whose
boy came back TO her with cropping
steps, with eyes that said fleet good.
by to life's vivid pictures on some fni-
mortal battlefield OF France?
There was boy who leaned over q
wounded comrade in the heat or pnttle
to loosen his puttees in order to ad-
minister first.aid treatment to shat
tered leg. At that moment shell ex-
ploded and destroyed his eXesight.
What would this boys mother say if
you asked her what she would judge u
fitting punishment for the Kaiser.
MADAME STEPHEN LAUzANNE.
lV1 wife OF the editor.n- chief of Le
Matin, a-Paris paper, not long ago ex-
pressed herself in a statement in the
New York Times, not particularly In
regard to the Kaiser, but in regard
to the entire German situation.
what America wants." she said,
I'VE want as badly as she does. We
want this horror to be the last, We
want free people to live free under
the flag of Liberty, we want our chill.
dren and the children of our children
to live proudly and happily and TO
enjoy the fruits of this earth without
fearing n return of such denominations.
But for this justice is needed. and
there is no justice when the guilty go
unpunished."
The question is how can we punish
the guilty?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Today Inquiries

I. How docs - nan Of water on the radiator
or stove help 10 cut down the coal bill'
.. When the income j. 800 a month what
pe' cent should be :llowed for food:
;. To What USE cnn an old piece OF mosquito
netting be put"
I, Lemon Juice viii remove stains from the
rails, hut what should he used in con-
junction With il TO keep the nails from
becoming brittle?
) What material IL especially useful in
mendinY corsets?
q. How can black ribbon he freShened:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

it turning into sirup. When
creamy add one-half cupful Of finely
cut candied ginger. Beat to mix
and then drop from the spoon on
waXed paper TO harden.
Ginger Cream
Soak one-half box Of gelatin in
on and one-half cupfuls of cold
milk for one-half hour. Now add
one-half cupful of sugar and set
in pan of warm water. Stir until
gelatin is dissolved and then set
aside to cool. While cooling place
White Of ore egg
Ome-hdt giaSsfm Of jelly
in bowl and beat with Dover
egg-beater until light and fluffy. Add
one-half cupful Of finely shredded
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Worried About Brother Oyersea,


~ T'' EWTTVT 0T " VW0W : TNVC'
Dear Madam hayo hrothcr In France
whom ! haven't heard from for some time
"" II IN tho regular army with Tho famous
Third Division Hut { have written to YOU
"for" ana you wrote 81 special article for
mo, which. indeed. read with grr.t
pleasure and os though 70 put new Light into
uN iif". In the article sou odd M tn write
- MS commanding officer which / did. "A nd
after little delay I received an answer
saving We can say that your brother ha 8
been slightly wounded In action and was
sent to q hospital the number Of which is
not known He said they would let me
know the number as soon they found out
rected me 10 write there, ! would not know
yet. But the thing Is. why doesn't he write
nome! The last letter received from him
said that he was restlnE behind the lines
and had been In the fighting nine times and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Ask Mrs. Wilson

If YOU have any cookery prob.
lens bring them 10 Mrs. Wilson.
She will be glad to answer YOU
throuEh those columns. Address
questions to Mrs. NJ. \. Wilson,
EvENI>G PUBLIC LEDGER, Phlladel.
phia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Spiced Apples

Place six medium-sized apples in
q casserole and then add
One piece of sticL. cinnamon, brok-
en- into bits
Four clores
T1co Glispice
T,Co blades OF moce
One-haN teGspoonfm Of putmeg
Three-qudrterS cupfW of brown
sugar
One-haG cuptd Of cider
Bake until tender and then serve
cold.
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Gift for Belgian Soldier

To me Edtor of IVom0n's page.
DeaE Madam have been writing 10 a
wounded RelEian soldier at request from
one OF the heads of the Belgian relief In
one OF my letters To the soldier | asked him
II he would like me TO send him anything
and he answered that he would like a water
pen and a pocket case" J think he meant
fountain pen, out cannot imagine what
sort of pocket case TO send him. Could
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
To Stuff Dates With Ginger

Remove the stones from the dates
and then fill the center with a piece
of candied ginger. Press firmly and
then roll between the hands to re-
store to shape of date. Roll the fin
ished date in granulated sugar.
Prunes may be used to replace the
dates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Adventures
With Purse

A DIAMOND may be fiawless. blue
n white, and Of dazzling brilliance.
and its setting may be Of rarest and
finest platinum, hut if dust and scan
collect. gone is the brilllance and dull
indeed is the platinum setting. Comes
set for cleaning jewelry--a liuuid
called Jewel water tand wouldn't YOU
somehow know from the name that II
would restore to clear brightness the
dullest gem"). "A powder and brush
whose bristles have been fashioned to
reach under the most intricate prongs.
A set which costs but fifty cents would
leave no excuse for clouded stones.
The most natural thing TO do when
Johnny comes marching home is TO
give him a rouslng good Victory marty
to which you will invite all his friends.
And what a reception they will accord
him. Decorations, of course. must be
appropriate, and for this reason | want
to tell you of some victory crepe paper
you will want for the table 1t is
white. and is decorated with flags and
soldier boys in khaki and Is most fes-
tive and victory appearing" The price
is twenty-five cents a roll.
wouldn't mind playing solit aire once
| in a while; In fact. | might enjoy il
were my knowledge of it not limited to
but two forms-Canfleld and Clock. And
after playing each a couple of times and
never winning, I'm awfully bored. But
now I've found little book containing
simple explanations of probably two
dozen kinds of solitaire, and. as il SAYS
in the front of the book, they're easy
/ Z" learn easy 10 remember and easy to
play" The book costs only fifty cents
ana my aunt, whom ] firmly believe
would play cards before breakfast.
which ! tell YOU merely To show Won
that she's good player. says the bool,
Is fine She ought to know.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
To Make Ginger BonbOns

Prepare some fondant, as given
in the Christmas recipes, for candy.
Cut the ginger the desired size and
then roll in the fondant, then roll
in XXXX sugar.
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To Annie

Thank you very much for kind re-
membrane" of the dear old lady Of
eighty-four who is supporting her bed
ridden husband OF ninety, am sure the
WuI ID would he better off IL every ono
did as you say. The old lady is very
grateful,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Things to knO,C

The first wedding anniversary in
cotton. the second paper, the third
leather, the fourth fruit and flowers and
the NTH wood.
IN making a skirt for person who
is very slender. 1t is sometimes neces-
sary to lift the skirt In the back ana
slightly TO the sides to prevent It from
swinging front and pouching out or
sagging in the back
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

pepper.
My Dear Mrs. Wilson-Please
tell me how to make pepperpot.
Very truly. Mrs. c.
Pepperpot
Cut one pound of honeycomb tripe
in tiny dice, wash well, place in a
soup kettle and add
Tro troji-ciedased calrs teet:
hace the butcher crack them wcN.
SIR quarts OF cold wdter.
Tro cUptnis OF cropped onions.
T"o taggots Of soup herbs.
On" teoSpoontW OF poudered
thyme.
Bring TO boil, then cook slowly
for four hours; now remove the
feet, chop the meat fine and return
il to the kettle and add
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

PLEASE TELL ME
WHAT TO DO
By CYNTHIA
Don't Think Much of Her

To tell the truth NJ. NJ, I would not
'h'nk much Of her nor of the parents or
guardians who allowed her to do so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Lehlgh University Campus
Pothloln,>, H.

Bethlehem. Pa.
My Dear Mrs. Wilson--If YOU
have any economy recipes for spe-
cial occasions, will you kindly send
copy OF same, We tried your
grape pie and found it fine.
L. P. r.
L. p. Rust before the various
holidays special menus and recipes
will he one of the features of the
household page. Watch for them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Mrs. Wilson Answers Housewives Questions

My Dear Mrs. Wilson - Will
you kindly publish a recipe for
making terrapip stew from the
canned terrapin? Thanking you
in advance, very respectfully,
II. NJ. w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Ginger Creams

Heat some fondant in double
boiler and stir frequently to prevent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06
Ginger Delicacies

The West Indians make and serve
many delicious desserts and con-
serves made with ginger. Either
the prepared ginger in pots may be
used or the ordinary ginger root
may be obtained from the grocery
shops. Ask for stem ginger, as this
kind is less apt to be stringy and
coarse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

boiling point, Season with salt and
pepper.
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SPICED FRUITS AND GINGER NOVELTIES;
MRS. WILSON GIVES RECIPES FOR THEM
NoW Is the Season for
These Piqudnt Delica-
cies-Bonbons and Dates
Stuffed With Ginger
Ho,c to Use Curry Po,cder.
An Appetizing Chicken
and Rice Dish-A Curry
OF Mutton
By MRS. NJ, A, WILSON

"
All rights resc'redJ
TN TROPICAL countries the ma.
l tives season their food abundantly
with highly favored aromatic spices.
They also include the green and
red peppers, chilies and gingers on
their daily bill Of fare.
The intense heat causes the liver
to become inactive and torpid and
thus the patient lapses into a pro-
longed sleep. The intense cold will
have somewhat similar effect upon
the human body; the blood becomes
thick and sluggish and the liver
torpid, which l,aves the person with
out ambition.
This is a seasonable time of the
year to vary our diet with the addi-
tion of curries, spiced fruits and
ginger novelties. The East Indian
curry is blend Of aromatic spices;
it may be purchased in every high
grade grocery shop. Leftover por-
tions of meat, fish and vegetables
may be used for making these ap-
petizing dishes, which lend piquancy
and vary the monotony of the win
ter menu.
Chicken and Rice Curry
Wash one-half cupful of rice in
plenty of warm water and then
drain. Rinse again and then place
in saucepan and add two and one
half cupfuls of boiling water. Cook
gently until the grains are soft and
the water absorbed. Now place
One tablespoonful of butter
Three tablespoonfuls Of -four
in an iron frying pan and brown
carefully until dark brown, then
add
Ore ond one-haV cupfUls Of chick /
en- stock
\ Two large onions, chopped rery
kne
Ttco toblespoonfuls OF cdtsup
One tablespoonful of Worcester
shire sauce
Thrce-quarters teaspoonfM Of
curry po,cder
One teaspoonjW Of salt
Cook gently to the boiling point
and then add one cupful of shred
ded chicken meat and the prepared
rice. Heat slowly until very hot
and then turn on a hot platter and
garnish with finely shredded parsley,
then serve.
Curry of Mutton
Have the butcher cut the neck
of mutton into outlets and then wipe
with damp cloth and place in a
saucepan together with
Tlro medium-si:ed onions
One carrot, CIT IN dice
Gently brown the meat before
adding any water. When meat is
Drowned add
T,co cupfuls OF boiling wdter
Cook until tender and then sea-
son and thicken the gravy slightly
with cornstarch. Now add
One-half teas spoonim OF c,U1'y potC-
der
To serve, place border of cooked
noodles around a large platter and
then lift the mutton curry in the
center and garnish with finely chop
ped parsley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-06

(Tomorrow. the second episode Of the
series ends with II certain ciearness of
vision.
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To Prepare

Soak the ginger in warm water
overnight and then in the morning
wash, using a vegetable brush. Now
scrape well and then place in fresh
water-enough to cover-and cook
gently on the back of the stove until
tender. Or it may be placed in the
freless cooker overnight. When the
root is TENDER place
Three cupfuls of sugar
Three-qadrters eupful of pGter
Juice Of one lemon
in a saucepan and bring to boil.
Cook for ten minutes and then add
the ginger, Now place where it will
just keep warm and simmer until
the sirup is absorbed. Remove and
stand in cool place for two days.
Reheat and then drain on a sieve
and roll in sugar. Pack in an air
tight tin box and the ginger will
keep indefinitely.