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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

any time. She is the one who en-
courages man. Is this statement true?
Well, then, why not give man credit.
You described office affairs very plainly,
but this also is partly the fault Of both
sexes. There are always two sides to
n story or 1t would not be story.
Talking about courtesy. when a man
minglcs with ''vamps' he lacks pur-
posely all courtesy and discipline. This
was the sole cause for ruination of
nice, quiet and comfortable home I know
of. | am sorry to say on the part of
the weaker sex that if this is the way
the girls get their credit the world will
never amount to anything. Will power
is the foundation of the human being.
IF girls lose their will power the men
should not lose theirs under any circum
stances. You are stating something i'm
possible. Think this over and figure
which one of the two is to blame. Both.
But you do not see it that way. am
not taking mans part because ! am
a man. | think both are in the wrong,
will never say 10 keep the girls in
their right places, for the simple reason
that every person is in his or her right
place. but he or she is going to ex-
tremes. Writing this, am still in
hopes of receiving an answer to question
No. ]. BUAN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
TWO GIRLS WENT TO HEAR
THIS ORCHESTRA PLAY
But One of Them Might Well Haze Been at Tea Part,
for Al She Listened to the Fine Outdoor Music

there was an orchestra in front Of her.
On. on she went, needing not the slight
est bit of encouragement. Finally the
girl. who had had brief little trip to
the stars sat reluctantly back, think
principally for the sake of those around
her, because letting the conversation
die of plain, natural lack of interest
didn't seem to work at all. She tried
this plan next:
This is awfully pretty. Listen
minute. Did you ever hear them play it
before?" How we wished it would work
for the sake of the girl who wanted
to lean forward again and learn things
that men do not speak. But no, her
companion, who had had the e1traordi-
nary experience over the telephone, was
not to be begged, borrowed or stolen
away from the telling Of it.
Yes" replied she, Its very pretty,
isn't it? love to listen to music on a
beautiful night like this" and then as
the softest, sweetest notes of them all
came tremulously stealing through the
trees she proved it by beginning her an
ecdote all over again. ''I was telling
you about Frank. hadn't ever heard
from him in seven years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Rather EniamaticaI. Buan

Dear Cynthia Reading the unQucs-
tionablc statements of Miss Nobody s
Girl. in reference to my question. NO.
=. agree with her in the greater sense.
You. | think. however, are referring to
the exceptions of life. ] suppose now
that idea is held against every man
who walks the street. giving credit to
none: yet the girls are perfect. and they
deserve all the imaginary credit of life $
gamble. Well. as | stated above, |
could easily mention girls who are look :
ing for such things.
Take. for instance, the 'vamp." She
is no exception. We can find hundreds
of her every day at any place and at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

Asparagus Omelet
Toast Cocoa
Luncheon
Cream Spinach Soup
Lettuce Sandwiches
Blackberries Milk
Dinner
Watercress
Broiled Steak
Rice and Lima Beans
Lettuce
Raspberry Custard Milk
Breakfast
Huckleberries
Cream of Barley, Milk
Broiled Chops
Whole-wheat Bread
Luncheon
Cream Celery Soup
Egg Salad
Rice Pudding Milk
Dinner
Young Onions Radishes
Broiled Bass
Hominy Buttcred Bects
Tomato Salad
Stewcd Peaches Milk
Breakfast
Oranges
Oatmeal and Milk
French Toast
Cocoa
Luncheon
Cream Of Asparagus Soup
Chicken Salad
Bread and Butter
Milk
Dinner
WatercreSS ColeSlaw
Salt Oysters
Roast Beef
Brown Potatoes Steamed Squash
Cucumber Salad
Ice Cream Cocoa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

Dear Cynthia-We are two Young
girls of eighteen years of age and would
like to have your opinion and also
your fellow readers opinions who nick
UP girls when out machine riding.
DO you think there is harm in going
in the machine of strangers in broad
daylight? We have been told the young
men who pick up girls have no respect
for said girls.
You men who do these things. kindly
let us hear what you think. in plain
words. Of such girls. We will admit
We have gone into machines and as we
act like ladies. We have been according
ly treated, and have even made further
appointments and engagements with the
same young men, who have, in every
respect. treated us right.
Cynthia. dear. please let us hear
from you in regard to this matter and
please ask your fellow readers who are
experienced in this matter. to write tc
your column. giving us their candid
opinion of same. Thank you. kindly.
1.-TWO MAIDENS."
You little girls of eighteen are Ger
tainly old enough to know better 1t
is absolutely an imprudent, unrefincd
and very dangerous thing to allow
strange men to talk to you, let alone
ride off with them in an automobile.
If you do not know why it is dan
gerous YOU are inexcusably ignorant in
these days. And, dears, excuse me, but
when YOU did ride in strange mems
cars YOU did not act like ladies, no mat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Strong Language

Dear tynthia-ln answer to letter
signed chimney" Well. you may not
be- in favor of the vamps or in favor of
my English. but let me tell you, kid.
nix on the vamp stuff. I'm off this
old d-Stylc war paint tube for life. But
let me- tip you of These limitations Of
would be actresses. ''vamps.' are as
shallow as the powder on their faces.
If this is the new generation of women.
I'll have none of them. Boys. keep
away from these cheap dance halls.
"Namps" are nothing but vulgar
bunch of girls. Play the wise guy
Safety is /my middle name, as the
saying gors. I'm "A shark when IT
comes down to safety about ''vamps.
J. T., OF THE LAZY DAISY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Yesterdays Answers

. Pamela Bianco is a little Italian
girl of twelve who is showing un-
usual talent in drawing. having
had no instruction at all.
. The large shopping bag of oil
cloth which is being shown in
the shops is convenient for the
summer camping or picnic party.
as wet bathing suit can be car
ripd in it without soiling it.
. y pretty sash for the plain voilc
dress is straight band Of the
material edged at top and bottom
with narrow picotcd ribbon. with
small bow and long ends at both
top and bottom.
Washable satin garments should
be pulled out straight after wash
ing. and allowed to dry thor
oughly before being ironnd on the
wrong side with n hot iron.
l.. Stocking boards cut out of stiff
pastcboard make satisfactory
substitute for the wooden ones.
!. Enamcled cooking utensils can be
frightened up by placing in a
wash boiler. sprinklng with
household lye. and allowing to
come to a boil. Rinse in cold
water and remove the burned
spots with a cloth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

TNIiE music had stopped and every
girls on the bench under the trees were
lcisurely exchanging conversation, too!
Then, suddenly there was tiny flute
like note trembling in the soft night air.
Yes, the orchestra had started again.
The young woman with the program
carefully folded and tucked in her white
silk glove leaned forward. 1t was one
of those lovely soft things that you get
only If you do listen. The graceful, visit
full melody came down through the
trees. Yes, all the world and its cares
and woes might be futile, but this--this
was, oh, the girl who had the program
folded neatly in her white silk glove was
so glad she came.
And then after one brief moment
"Wcll, I was telling you. He called
ME up and hadn't even heard from him
in seven years." from somewhere down
on earth there was voice trailing up
lulo pdluulSt, WneTe lHt Slrl WIS llSleH =
ing. 81 didn't know his voice, and when
he said 'hello'-no, now he didn't say
hello first. Now, let me get it straight
He said is that you, May?' Yes, that s
just what he said, rs Chat you, May?'
Now, what do you know about that--to
have a fellow say rs that you. May
after you haven't even heard from him
in seven years."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Mrs. Wilson Ansuers Questions

My dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
kindly have published an answer
as to why, when the bread had ap-
parently been mixed as usual, it
rose in little hillocks over the top?
1t was sour when baked. It has al
ways risen a nice, even smoothneSs
before, and | am at a loss as to
the cause of this. Your recipes
often say a certain number of
tablespoons of shortening. As |
use lard and butter, kindly say
what is the weight of tablespoon.
Do you intend level measurements
of spoons? Will you kindly say
what you mean by processing in
canning? Thanking you.
MRS. D. D. d.
Evidently tie dough was placed i'll
too high a temperature to rise, and
was allowed to overprocess. See the
bread lesson coming very soon. A
tablespoon of shortening should
weigh one-half ounce. Yes, use only
level measurements.
My dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
please tell me what | did wrong in
canning my strawberries? l used
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

What is the salary of high grade ON
plOymcnt manager X VI. T..
The duties of an employment man
ager vary according to the requirements
of the concern that employs him and
the necessary experience and salary
vary in the same way. The usual du-
ties include advertising for employees
interviewing, ''sizng up and either
employing or turning away applicants
for positions AS this requires a per
son with ability to judg" whether an
applicant would fit in the position he
is applying for and just how much
ability and intelligence that position re
Qurcs. the employment manager would
naturally have to be II person of sound
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
HER ADMIREE. Jack G. L. s. n.
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

!. What is the latest undertaking
Of the American Y. W. c. A. in
France?
:. How can rain stains be removed
from white kid gloves?
). what method of marking chill
drcn'S clothes can be used as a
decoration as well as convent
ruce:
]. Describe handy device for keep
ing odd lengths Of string handy
for use when needed
=. Is it good taste {" wear white
shoes and stockings with dark
dresses?
q. In what attractive way is tulle
used with street dresses?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
IfCorns
trouble you 5ss:,;:; xs"'

He will tell you that A. F. Pierce's Corn
Plasters have been on the market for l6
years. They have always been sold
on a money.back guarantee, without
question, if they fail to do the work.
He will tell you TO make no ex-
perimcnts with harsh liquids or bungling
plasters. but to use the small, close-fitting
a. F. Picrce's Plssters, which remove the
pain almost as soon as applied, and
the corn in a few hours. For 2sc
he will sell you green box containing
treatment for corns. By mail direct
ii YOU cannot buy them conveniently.
Winthrop Sales Company, 1l6 West 32nd
g. ~: Vol; City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
INCORPORATING on Neshaminy

WVEOTUOdITHg OF NeshdmTny
To the EdifOr Of WOuUn'S Page:
Dear Madam-COuld the Woman ;
Exchange let mo know whether one
could go up the Neshaminy Creek in
Il small motorbout, and if 50. how far?
MRS. T..
As far as | have been able to find
out, it would not be wise to try to take
a mOtOrbOat up tn" NcShaminy. 1t is
pretty shallow, aud although owboats,
and canoes can go some distance up the
creek, there are rocks which would pre-
vent the passage of motorboat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Duties of Employment Manaqer

To the Editor Of the Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-fIaving been u daily
reader of your valuable paper since its
publication. will you kindly inform me
through its columns the following
What are the duties of an employment
manager? What experience is neces-
sary to fill position of this kind :?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
dSk Mrs. WiLson

1f 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. ran be given.
Address questions to Mrs. NJ. A.
Wilson. EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER,
Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Please Tell Me
What to DO
by CYNTHIA
Worried Daughter

X. !. M.-Iour first duty is to your
husband always. as his is to you: and
you must be careful to guard your home
from unploasantnpss for his sake.
Why not talk it over with YOUR hus
band and abide by his decision?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Date Of Invention

To the Editor Of Won ans Page:
Dear Madam--plpaSe answer this
question-what year was the telephone
invented? WANT TO KNOW.
The telephone was invented in 1876.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

Judgment. able to soc the possibilities
in others and well acquainted with the
business and its requirements.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Nv dear Mrs. M. A. Wilson:

know if they were good for her.
Some time please mention a few
vegetables containing iron. l know
spinach has plenty of iron in it. l
am DAILY READER.
The average person seldom bothers
about his diet, feeling reasonably
sure that he is obtaining sufficient
variety for his needs. Persons re-
covering from a serious illness, or
those who are suffering from an
anemic condition, will require food
rich in iron to help them regain their
health.
Watercress, lettuce, celery, string
beans, fresh lima beans, dandeIlon,
spinach and vegetables greens all
contain an abundance of iron. So
does the apple, huckleberries, grapes,
Strawberries, pineapples and black
berries. 1t is comparatively easy for
the housewife, when necessary to
supply some of the family with an
additional amount of this material
element, to do this without especially
preparing a separate meal.
Beef, whole-wheat bread, milk,
yolks of eggs, cereal foods are rich
in iron and may be combined with
both fruits and vegetables so as to
give the needed amount. Lean veal,
lamb, oysters and such fish as cod,
pickerel, trout, bass and halibut are
good foods, and raisins, dates and
figs will form a splendid variety.
In planning a diet for person
who needs iron, always remember
that they are quite apt to be tincky
and may not like this or that and can
only eat a little of something else.
For this reason, always plan for
little sandwich about 1890 in the
morning, made of finely chopped
raisins, dates and figs, etc, and
glass of milk-if they are in posi-
tion where the milk can be obtained
or perhaps cup of cocoa, so much
the better. Then about o'clock in
the afternoon some candy, made en-
tirely of dates, figs, raisins and nuts,
and finally an eggnog or milk
shake before going to bed. This
trouble that requires the iron rich
diet will gradually disappear and
then the person can return to his nor
NAL diet.
It is vitally necessary that plenty
of good milk and whole wheat bread
and butter supplement the regular
meals, so with this plainly under
stood we will now plan a weekly
menu.
Breakfast
Juice of Orange
Cream of Barley Milk
Omelet Bacon
Whole wheat Bread Butter
Cocoa
Luncheon
Cream of Lettuce Soup
String Bean Salad
Cup Custard Milk
Dinner
Watercress
Broiled Lamb Chops
Baked Potato Lima Beans
Lettuce
Huckleberries Milk
Breakfast
Blackberries
Oatmeal, Milk
Liver and Bacon
Toast Cocoa
Luncheon
Young Onions
Broiled Fish
Bread and Butter
Junket
Dinner
Radishes Watercress
Broiled Steak
Boiled Potatoes String Beans
Lettuce
Canned Strawberries Milk
Breakfast
Huckleberries
Cream of Wheat, Milk
Broiled Lamb Chops
Toasted Whole-wheat Bread
Cocoa
Luncheon
Puree of Pea
Egg Omelet
Lettuce
Tapioca Pudding Cocoa
Dinner
Celery
Broiled Salt Cod
Mashed Potatoes Squash
Coleslaw
Sliced Pineapple Milk
Breakfast
Sliced Pineapple
Cornmeal, Mush and Milk
Poached Egg on Toast
Bacon
Cocoa
Luncheon
Shrimp Salad
Bread and Butter
Bread Pudding Cocoa
Olives Celery
Veal Outlet
Boiled Potatoes Spinach
:. atttrca
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

HONESTLY the young woman who
L L was babbling on like the brook to
her companion. who was trying to listen
to the music. hadn't the slightest idea
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

The above menus are planned that
the luncheon may be taken away
from home. for persons at business.
1t will be but little extra trouble to
prepare the sandwiches and candy
necessary for them at 1890 and in
the afternoon. Butter the bread on
the loaf and then cut into thin slices.
Spread with fruit mixture and then
put together. Remove the Crusts and
lay on wax paper and then cut into
squares just big enough to be one
good-sized mouthful Wrap in waxed
paper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Mixture for Sandwiches


One pou1,d of pruneS,
One pouud Of dates,
One pound Of fqS.
One package Of scedIeSS raisins.
Stone the prunes and dates and put
the mixture through the food chop
per. Now add the juice Of one lemon
and sufficient sirup to make the mix
ture spread. Place in Jars and keep
in cool place. Evaporatcd apples.
dried peaches. apricots, plums. cher
rics, all may be used for variety.
The Fruit Candy
One pound Of figs.
One pound Of dates.
One pOund of dricd 0py3rO's.
One package Of seeded rdisinS,
one po"nd Of peanuts,
OUc-h0f po'Um of cocodnUt
Remove the stones from the dates.
shell and hull the peanuts and then
pul lilC NhOlc lilINGuII lUIOuEn Int
food chopper. using the fine knife.
Mold into balls the size of a walnut
and then roll in pulverized sugar, or
the mixture may be packed firmly
and pressed into box, first lining
the box with wax paper. Cut into
oblong blocks and then wrap in wax
paper.
Many people who require an iron
rich diet frequently take a great
dislike to fat meat. Do not urge
them to eat these meats. See that
they have plenty of good milk and
butter and this dislike will adjust
itself. 1t is very unwise to follow any
diet unless you have the advice of a
physjcian; so consult with him and
follow very closely any instructions
that he gives you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
Is She an Actress?

To the Ed'tor Of Wown,'H Po0c:
Dear Mndam-Kindly tell me- who
Dmpc Marie Bowker is. think she
is from Chicago. but am not positive.
Also please give me an account of her
life
HER ADMIREE, Jack G. L. S. \.
cannot toll YOU anything definite
from such vaGu" question. Is Dimplc
Marie Bowkcr an actress! If she is,
you ran probably find ont about her by
writing to Il theatrical magazine. If
she is in f1c movies. write to a movie
magazine. and You can find out about
her. II she is Just ''person. I'm
afraid nobody can help you. Perhaps
some Of the readers OF the Exchange
will recognize the name and tell you
something about her. If anyone does
| will print it so that you can read it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

My dear Mrs. Wilson-ln Tues
day nights paper there appeared a
recipe for corning beef, but you
did not say how long to leave the
beef in the brine. Will you kindly
answer this question as soon as
possible and oblige? MRS. S.
Leave in the brine until meat is
needed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15
DIET OF FOOD CONTAINING IRON
IS GIVEN BY MRS. NJ A. WILSON
4ppesing Menus Three VCood Mir
FillngFrut Delicious and Easy TO
Mdke-Require No Cooking
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

Copyright. 1919. by Mrs. VI. 4. Wilson.
All rights reseryed.D
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-15

Tightening Jars and new rubbers,
the best | could buy. | filled the
jars and put the wire over the top.
placed them in a boiler and covered
them three inches with water, and
put the cover Of the boiler on. |
boiled them hard the stated time,
and when | took the cover off the
water was red and the jars only
partly filled. On trying one jar |
found them tasteless. If you will
tell me what the trouble was you
will oblige
CONSTANT READER.
You failed to partially tighten the
lids of the jars; they should be tight
ened sufficiently to keep the contents
of the jar from coming out during
the processing.
The Butte daily bulletin. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1918-1921, 1919-05-24
IS
FEARED in
GERMANY
Failure to Sign Peace Treaty
Expected to Result in
Overthrow of the German
Government.
Especial United Press Wire

Especial United Press Wlre.)
Berlin, May 24.--The German at
titude regarding the peace treaty
which is constantly developing new
phases, is represented as follows:
When this was written, cabled the
United Press Berlin representative,
Germany is prepared to accept mod
flied terms, but her delegates will
be called home if the allies flatly
refuse to make alterations. This
view was obtained both from the Of
ficial and semi-official sources. 1t is
further revealed that there is a dis
position to be satisfied with very
slight changes in the terms which
would serve to assuage the feelings
of that portion of the population OPP
posed to the signing of the present
treaty by the government. In this
event of unimportant notifications
they could point toward them as
"diplomatic victory
What will happen in Germany if
the treaty is not signed can only be
revealed by the future, but trouble
can easily be forseen on the eastern
front The nationalistic spirit is
keen there, especially in Silesia, the
population of which is threatening
never to give in to the Poles.
Germany has no intention, it is
said of resisting the application of
treaty conditions in the west, but in
the east there appears to be every
possibility of bloodshed. This agi-
tation in the east seems to outsiders
as particularly futile, since even if a
plebiscite were granted on the cues
tion of giving the. territory to Pol
and, there is every likelihood the
vote would go against Germany
Nevertheless the German govern
ment feels it could use the plebiscite
as proof to the people that the prin-
ciple of self-determination was fully
carried out and that nothing was left
to do except submit to the will of
| the people and accept the terms.
The economic food situation in
| Germany is obviously such that the
country could not hold out long
against the application of an allied
| blockade There are many predic-
tions that if the delegates refuse to
sign the treaty and the blockade
were clamped on again there would
be another upheavel that would
sweep the government out of power