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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
Yesterdays Answers

|. The insignie of the army of occu-
patton is a white A on circle of
red and this in turn circed in blue.
>. When a house is painted white a
soft medium green tone Of win
dow shade is best.
5. \ very new and practical bib for
the baby just beginning to eat is
one with a wide open pocket at the
end Of it. This is cut so it forms
a catch all.
4. When moving day comes invest in
paper bags with which to cover the
dishes to be packed. Slip the bag
over, tea cups, etc, and keep out
the dust.
5. The correct way to dry an UNI
brella is to turn it handle-down in
an up-and-down position so that
the wet drips out instead Of in.
s. TO make coat hangers from which
garments will not slip use velvet
instead Of silk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

of these bags is from twenty 10 thirty
inches. aud as rule one end is square
and the other rounded. with fringe
across the square end and tassel to
finish the other.
The drawing at the left shows n
bag with the end worked In stripes. fhe
center plain. This bag has large rings,
which are beaded.
A more intricate purse is the one
held by the girl. which has the beads
crocheted in the design of basket
of flowers.
The checked pattern. which is made
by alternating the silk and the beads.
is one Of the most popular designs. This
is shown at the right of the drawing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
RNRS. IVILSONDLSCUSSES
THE ART OF CATERING
LeUeL Measurements

In all of Mrs. Wilson's recipes
level measurements are used. by
this is meant to slice of the little
mound Of baking powder. flour,
rornstarrh ctc.. that piles up on
the spoon until the contents of the
spoon are perfectly level. Mrs. Will
son uses this method Of measuring
because there is no other way to in
dicatc the exact amount of Hour,
ctr.. to he used. As an interesting
experiment. some time. measure
out two hoaping or even rounded
tabIcspooufuls Of -four and two
lcvcl ones into separate cups aud
SOC just what great difference
there is between these two guam
titles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
OF Interest to Women

Married women live longer than un
married women.
And girl babies have more vitality
than boy babies.
A convent Of Japanese nuns has been
opened in Los Angeles.
There are three times as many women
rcntenarans as men in the United
States.
Legislative action is pending in On
tario to permit farmers, wives to bt
elected to school boards.
Eleven women are to serve on the
faculty Of the University of California :,
summer session at Los Angeles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

The United States Employment Bu-
reau has sent Miss Theresa A. Haley
to Porto Rico TO make an official in
vestigation of the working conditions
of the island. especially as regards the
women workers, who are said to be
employed under deplorable conditions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

MOST certainly. an honestto- good
Av1 ness boy can marry an orphan.
When these young girls are sent forth
from the various homes. positions and
boarding places are found for them.
as rule. And they go along about
their work and their play Just as
would any girl who has parents. per.
haps. but who cam. 70 the city to
work and must therefore board.
circumstances alter many cases. OF
course. For instance. some Of the girls
have relatives and though it was not
within their means 10 support the
little girl orphan as child they are
willing to take her into their home
when she can virtually earn her own
living. When a girl has no relatives
most Of the institutions keep a friend
ly eye on her because it is pretty hard
for a girl to go battling alone in the
world with no one at all to turn TO.
This doesn't mean that the board of
managers eXerts legal jurisdiction
over the girls after they become of
age. The watchfulness is purely
friendly. There is nothing in It at all
that would discourage a good sensible
marriage. The thing to do then. A,
D. v, is search for your orphan, WOO
and win her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
Adventures
With q Purse

T WAS waiting for my package as she
i came UP to the counter-a tall, dark
eyed woman with black hair. and slender
figured. II want TO look at those ear
rings" she said. in cool, we'll modulated
voice. ! found myself wondering with
what costume she was planning to wear
black earrings. Perhaps II would be a
ustrous clinging gowr Of black. or agar
it m ght be a soft white dress with black
earrings and chain for contrast She had
quite some dtfirulty in making choice
among the many earrings, and was not
surprised Some were round. of dull
finish. others looked like well-Cut jet
still others We're graceful drop earrings
Of brilliant jet finish. and the price of
each pair was fifty cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

|. What is the newest knitting wrap?
;. Suggest a novel gift in linen for
the engaged girls shower.
8. What is gate-legged table?
|. When there is no bottle opener
around TO remove the cap top on
a ginger ale bottle. what will serve
instead?
). How can n cork be used TO scour
knives and pans?
J. What is a good protective and at
he same time decorative covering
for the shelves of the medicine
closet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

For the names of shops where ar.
tic!es mentioned in Adventures
With n Purse" can be purchased
address Editor of Womans Page.
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone
the Woman's Department. Walnut
1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
Why President Went to France

TO the Editor Of IvonunS page:
Dear Madam--Will you please tell
me the reasons why President Wilson
went to France, and you will oblige,
yours truly, MRS. c. Il. Il.
President Wilson went to France to
assist in framing the league of nations
document and in the general highly i'm
portant peace negotiations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

Time was" says your friend rue
fully. when had nice long hair. l.ook
a. il now" All the kings horses and
all the kings men cannot bring back
. hair that is departed. But. good hair
brush with which to brush your ha +
each night before YOU go 10 bed may in
duce some doubtful hairs TO remain and
will induce new ones 10 come. The brush
| am thinking Of has a solid wooden
back. is aluminium faced aud has brs-
res that are part culary strong and
well made. In fact. these brushes are
sold by the same company that manu-
racUres famous germ-preNenting
tooth brush. The hair brushes which
, boast Of being very easy to keep clean,
cost but fifty cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

Lady Constance Richardson. famous
as a traveller. explorer and big game
huntress. has gone to Siberia to assist
in the establishment Of schools for Rus
sian war orphans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
Miss Rose Win Help You

clothes; Perhaps you are wondering
just what color in vogue now will
be most suitable for You. Or per-
haps il is the present day styles that
perplex you Which of them will be
most becoming To you? Miss Rose
will be glad To give you the benefit
of lfer advice on these or any Of the
many other matters that have to do
with wearing the clothes that make
u girl or woman LOOK her best. Ad-
dress Miss Rose. woman's page,
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER. Send a
self addressed stamped envelope for
personal reply. as none Of the an
swers win bt tprioteds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

The WOman'S
Exchange
To c. r..

10 ". n.
There are rooms listed by good. re +,
spectacle Jewish families at the Phila :.
delphia Room Registry. 206 and 2't
Otis Building, Sixteenth and SAMSON
streets. This was formerly called the
Philadelphia Bureau of ,'oarding
Houses for Girls and has surely been
helpful to girls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
WILL MARRY ORPHAN GIRL,
THIS YOUNG MAN DECIDES
Prefers Such Young Woman DolicdUp Girls OF l9I9Ask
HoV to Find the One He Is Seeking-What Becomes Of
Orphans after They Become of 4gc?

A VERY original and investigative
young man comes to us with an
interesting query or rather a prob.
lem. lie wants to know what be.
comes OF the orphan girls when they
become OF age. and the reason he
wants TO know is he has decided this
is the type OF girl he would like to
marry.
Here Is the young mans letter:
i am coming to you with prob.
lem which is little out of your way,
nut it's question you and only you
can solve for me.
First Of all, am going 10 ask you
what becomes of the orphan girls
when they become of age? mean
the ones that are kept in the homes
Are they not allowed to marry? Car
an honest.to.goodness boy marry one
or these orphans? am young man
tWenty.three years of age, and to tell
the truth I would prefer one of these
orphans to one of these dolled-up girls
OF 1919. Your kind considera ton OF
the above will be greatly appreciated.
A. d. V.
One in Search of Love
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
What Women Do

In Hamilton. Ont. the city of her
birth. Miss Julia Arthur. the celebrat cd
actress. was honored recently with n
public reception.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
In Search Of Personality Expert

IN oearch OF personality Expert
TO the Editor Of Wopdn's Page:
Dear Madam thank you very kindly
for your reply to my letter in which |
asked YOU about the "Pcrsonality Fix
pert. and am very sorry to learn that
the one spoken of lives in another city.
as ! do not have occasion TO visit there ::
in fact. having never been to that city
in my life. Strange. isn't it? Much
as | would like to speak with this
woman. could not go to New York to
see her to discuss my case. Is there any
ono else of whom you know that could
help me in like manner as the Per
5onality Expert?
| really am taking my problem quite
seriously and am extremely anxious to
talk it over with some one who might
help me. IN NEED OF HELP.
am sorry. but I do not know of
any such person whose work exactly
talIics with that of the personality OK
pert as she was described to me. do
not know her myself. Perhaps your
problem is the sort that could be in
trusted to the services of a specialist
in what is particularly bothcring
you Has. it something TO do with
health or perhaps YOU arc self con =
Scious? Perhaps if you state your prob
lem little more clearly could give
some helpful advice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08
From Our Town to Havana

TO the Editor Of Womun's Page
Dear Madam-WilI you kindly tell
me if there is direct steamship conucc
tion between Philadelphia and Havana
Cuba. or perhaps you could tell me
where ] could get the hest information
about price ETC., and oblige
NJ. G. II.
There is no direct stea amship conncc-
ton between Philadelphia and Havana
You can. however. make the trip by
taking the boat to Jacksonville, Fla,
changing there and going direct. You
can get all information about rates. etc.
by going to the LcdgAr Travel Bureau
los South Sixth street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-08

Married women live longer than un
.,;nI Nrnpnan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
DR.. zETTEL MUST WAIT
IN DUEL WITH GERMS

st. Paul. MINI. July H.-Tempo-
rarily. at least DR.. H A. zette1. 81
Paul. viii not be accepted for the
proposed duel with germs In an
attempt to prove that germs do mot
cause disease.
This was the edict today of DR..
II. w. Hill. executive secretary OF
the Minnesota Public Health Associa,
ton. DR.. Zettel offered himself II
substitute for DR.. J. b. Frazer, of
Toronto. In the proposed tests.
Il will not consider DIR. Zettei's offer
until hear definitely from DR.. Fra
FER" DR.. Hill said. The original
challenge was Issued TO Fraser and
II he accepts there are a multitude
Of details to be worked out that may
take q month"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
D. c. Employees Outing
At Chesapeake Bay

Employees of the District government
viii make merry at Chesapeake
Beach today on their annual excurs-
ion. More than $500 persons are ex.
pected- Arrangements arc under di.
rection of Municipal Federal EN-
ployes' Union, No. So.
Three hundred wounded heroes from
Walter Reed Hospital and the Naval
Hospital will be the guests Of honor
Miss H. W. Davidson is chairman
of the committee on transportation
and comfort of soldiers. Mrs. z. M
Dent is chairman Of the reception
committee. Corbin Birch Is chairman
of the committee in charge of the
transportation of the Naval Hospital
boys. He is being assisted by Mrs,
Franklin D. Roosevelt A. s. Nichol-
son is chairman of the committee on
transportation for the Walter Reed
boys. He is assisted by Daniel Con-
nelly.
The excursion committee Is composed
of A. T. Larner. chairman: w. f.
Franklin. H. A Cramm, ST.; Miss
Ethel Smith and Mrs. NJ E. Kincard.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
MRS. K. c. GOULD
FOR VOTES HERE
Head Of Woman S Chamber
Of Commerce to Work
For DC. Franchise.

Votes for Washington will be urged
by the Woman's Chamber Of Com
nnerce, the FIRST local woman's or
ganixation to advocate suffrage for
the District
This was stated yesterday afternoon
by Mrs.. Katherine Clemens Gould.
founder-president Of the association.
who u In Washington for several
days actively engaged In promoting
the autumn activities OF the national
headquarters work.
my amaxement was great when.
on a suffrage tour Of the Southern
States three years ago. discovered
that two-thirds Of the peoule ! ad-
dressed did not know that Washing
ton was voteless."
Inquiries to the governors Of
States disclosed the fact that ma
jority Of the State executives were
In like ignorance"
II. personally. stand for the en-
franchisement Of men and women in
the District In the government Of
local affairs"
Mrs. Gould said she advocated
woman entering every field Of indus
try men do with the privilege. how
ever. of asserting her individuality
o'fu SiooshiS auolhef Aiio " S~pASS
sion, II she finds her powers are not
adequate.
A Washington branch Of the or
ganization win Be formed. Meetings
will be held at national headquarters
rooms, Twelfth and F streets north.
west
A program Of constructive lecture,
is planned. Miss Fannie Wolfson, OF
New Orleans. La. will be in charge
Of many of the activities. She is
newly appointed chairman Of the ma.
ttonal Congressional committee.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Where Can | Find Relief From
Itching, Terrifying Eczema?

how terrifying the irritation, no mat
ter how unbearable the itching and
burning OF the skin. S. S. S. will
promptly reach the seat OF the trou-
BILE and forever rout from the blood
every trace of the disease, just
as 1t has for others who have suffer
ed as you have. This grand blood
remedy has been used for more than
fifty years, and you have only to give
it fair trial to be restored to per-
feet health.
Our chief medical adviser Is an
authority on blood and skin disorders,
and he will take pleasure in giving
you such advice as your individual
case may need. absolutely without
cost Write today. describing your
case to Medical Department, Swift
Specific Co.. 252 Swift Laboratory, At
lanta. Ga--Adv.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Says Pullman Slandered
Women, Sues for $4,000

Maj. Raymond W. Pullman, super
intendent of Metropolitan Police,
was sued yesterday for $4,000 dam
ages by George King. conductor of
a dance hall in the Old Masonic
Temple. Ninth and F streets north
west. for alleged slanderous re-
marks concerning the character of
women patrons OF the dance hall.
The offense is alleged to have oc-
CURED on April 90 last, during an
Investigation being made by police
into the conduct of local dance halls.
Pullman is alleged to have made re-
marks reflecting on the moral char
acter of the women patrons. At
torney Robert I. Miller appears for
King,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
u. S. TO CONDEMN
LAND AT CAMP DIX

Trenton, N. J.. July A-Condem-
nation proceedings have been resorted
to by the War Department due to
high prices asked by farmers for land
in the vicinity of Camp Dix.
Several thousand acres are wanted
by the Department to establish. near
Wrightstown. N. J.. a permanent can
Torment. including Camp DIX Three
named today by Judge Davis In Fed
eral Court here and others win be
named later.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
COMMONS TO DEBATE
COAL PRICE INCREASE

London. July 14.-Debate was
scheduled to take place in the House
Of Commons today on the increased
price Of coal
Leaders of the miners declared
the increase (s1.5o ton) is not
necessary and threatened drastic &C
ton IL the government failed to
withdraw its announcement They
also demanded immediate accept
ance of the plan for naturalization
of mining.
It was expected the government
would try to stave off immediate
trouble by proposing further in
Quiry into the coal situation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Army Strength Reduced
rs Per Cent Since Truce

Strength Of the army on July s. was
estimated by the War Department
yesterday as $50. 65, "A per cent OF the
strength when the armistice was
signed
OF the men still in the army. SS7, $50
are in Europe; SAT in Siberia; 1,05o
en- route to Europe; 90. 9S7 en- route to
the United States; 3O.S5 in insular
possessions and 3ss.270 in the United
States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
ASKS CANADIAN LABOR
TO AID GOVERNMENT

Ottawa, July 1A-Premier Borden
issued an appeal to labor and capital
today. asking them to stand firm''
and cooperate through the period OF
Canada's reconstruction.
1t was expected that the street rail-
way strike here would be settled by
Thursday. The trades and labor coun-
Gil was working for a settlement, and
it was believed that the men would
resume work. awaiting the board 8
award.
The company announced that all
employees would be retained. Forty
cars were running today.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Millionaire Meets Wife
Two Days Before Wedding

+ Chattanooga. Tenn. July 14-Corres-
pondence which started a year ago
in regard to her mothers ill health
eliminated here today in the marriage
of Miss Mae Mueller, a newspaper
woman, of New York, and John Car
ter, wealthy manufacturer Of Annis-
ton. Ala.
Carter and Miss Mueller met each
other here two days ago. They will
reside in Admission.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Atlantic City Liquor Men
On Bail for Booze Sales

Trenton. N. J., July 14-Seventeen
liquor dealers and hotel proprietors
Of Atlantic City. arrested on charges
Of selling whisky in violation of war
time prohibition, pleaded not guilty
today when arraigned before Judge
Davis of the United States District
Court. Their bail. 81 600 for proprietors
and $500 for employees. was continued.
The cases will be tried in September
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
This Question Is Ever on the Lips
of the Afflicted.

Eczema, letter. Erysipelas, and
other terrifying conditions OF the skin.
are deep-seated blood troubles, and
applications Of salves. lotions and
washes can only afford temporary re-
lief. without reaching the real seat of
the trouble. But just because local
treatment has done you no good, there
is no reason to despair. You simply
have not sought the proper treat
ment. that is within your reach.
You have the experience Of others
who have suffered as you have to
guide you to a prompt radiance OF
blood and skin diseases. No matter
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Gives 'em Lift, Take His Auto.

Cleveland. July 14.-William Hide
brand saw two men trudging alons
ahead OF his machine and decided
to give them a lift" A moment
later Hildebrand was trudging along,
his machine speeding away under
guidance Of the two pedestrians.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Plan National Budget

The Senate yesterday passed a reso-
luton authorizing the appointment OF
a special committee OF ten to report
a plan for a national budget system
by December 1 next
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Own Your Own Clothes!

New York. July 14.-Some folks
here went to their outings yester-
day in everyday clothing. Pawn
brokers shut down early Saturday
night without warning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15
Broker Sentenced to Six Months

New York. July 14.-John r.
Vramer. broker, was today SEN
fenced to from six months to three
years in prison after conviction of
fraudulent oil stock transactions
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15

Republicans Of the Middle west
have agreed upon Governor Frank
o. Lowden of Illinois as their can
didate for President Representative
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1919-07-15

the job Smith said IN q statemers
which claimed that the people Of
the country feel certain the Rspub-
leans Will be successful in me mem
general election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-01
Teachers Of City Schools For Year Announced By
 Superintendent Phillip s

Principals, supervisors instructors and teachers of the public schools of Birming- ham for the next scholastic year have been announced by Superintendent J. H. Phillips Few changes have been made in the principals or heads of depart ments, and large majority of last year 6 teachers in the high and grammar schools have been retained. The com plete list of teachers for white and col ored schools follows
 PRINCIPALS OF SCHOOLS
 Principals of, Schools-Central High, c, A. Brown; Ensley High. E. E. smith, Powell, Rosa V. Strickland; Henley, J. M. Burnett, Martin, E. H. 1jams; Barker, C. C. Thomas South Highland, T. C. Young: Ullman, C. P Underwood; Lake. view, w. l. Pittman; Avondale, R. " Allgood; Cunningham, C. E. Tredinnick; Woodlawn, J. D. Williams Gibson, J. V. Pogue; Kennedy, l. R. Obenchain; Gate City, L. M. Meadows; Barrett, Foster Ansley; Robinson, T. D. Moor; North Bir- mingham, W. E. Dickson; Seventeenth Avenue. w. T. Snoddy; Elyton, w. $. Lane; Graymont, Susan Todd; HemphilL N. H. Price; Pratt, E. O. Sanders; Bush' G. K. Wampler; Minor, C. P. Bowman; Moore, w. C. Ozier; Fairview, l.. k. Banks; Wylam, w. A. Rosgan.
 DEPARTMENTS
 Vocal Music-Supervisor Leta kittsi assistant supervisor, Evelyn Going; in strumental band and orchestra, G. E Amos; c. H. S. instructor, Thankful Spaulding: c. H. S. instructor, Sarah Dryer C. H. S. instructor. May Bell; Ensley H. S. instructor, Minnie McNeill; Ensley H. s. instructor. Grace Hillhouse. elementary instructor, Claudia Bowling;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-01
CURED HER FITS

Mrs Paul Gram, residing at 9lb Fourth street, Milwaukee, Wis, recent : ly gave out the following statement "I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over IA years Doctors and medi- cine did me no good. It seemed that was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured a preparation that cured me sound and we'll over lV years have passed and the attacks nave not returned. I wish every one who suffers from this terrible disease would write R. P. N. Lepso, 40 Island avenue Milwaukee, Wis, and ask for bottle of the same kind of medicine which he game me. He has generously prom ised to send it postpaid, free to any one who writes him.'-Adv