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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF
OF BEING HOPELESSL Y PICKLE
Our Reader Who Has Bad Case OF NeU Face Ne,o Fancy
Wrote for Aduce, and Ne Have Siren Some

steel. She isn't soft like so many of
the other girls, doesn't expect a fellow
to make love to her and if he does she
sort Of knows he's only fooling and al
ways laughs it off. She's one peach
of a girl.
Go over these things to yourself as
you look in the mirror, then pound the
bureau if necessary and make up your
mind YOU are not going to act silly and
get ease on the first good looking boy
you see. IL you don't succeed that
evening pound your bureau each night
until YOU do. When once you get in
the habit of using your will l-power
you'll be surprised to know how easy
1t is. You are still going to have your
thrills about the new faces for while,
but the thing Of it is you aren't going
to let the new face" know anything
about it or any of the girls. You are
going TO throw yourself into your work
with all the fcrvor and interest there is
in you and then, presto change. the
heart throbs will disappear.
Try this, won't you, even if you don t
believe it will work? 1t won't rob YOU
OF any of the sweetness of life. The
true blue, strong minded girl is always
more popular than the little one who is
seen hanging on to the arm Of new
young man every other time you meet
her. 1 mean popular in a more substan-
tial sort of way. In other words, the
boys want to marry the true blue
steady" girl. They only amuse them
selves with the one who is any boys
girl who claims her. Which kind of
girl would you rather be?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Piecing Out the Short Waist

When YOU pass bargain counter and
find a waist that looks perfectly lovely
and is just the right color, don't be
discouraged if the saleslady tells you
that 1--WE only have it in thirty four"
when you wear thirty eight. Buy 1t
at the reduced price, because for a
small amount you can buy half yard
of white material like the waist and
bastc this on, letting the top come
about three inches below the top Of the
underarm seam and the bottom extend
below the original waistline. Cut the
top low under the arms and n little
higher across the back and fronts and
have it hemstitched on the edge. This
will make the waist long enough. With
the material left over insert vest
which will make the waist large enough
across the front. In this way you can
get good looking waist for small
price and make it look very expensive
for very little extra.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

uAND embroidered garments arc not
IL tho sole property Of the grown up
woman this season. for the young miss
and even the tiny tot come in for their
share Of embroidered frocks. Those who
can afford to pay the price will find
the shops effervcscing with a bewilder-
ing array of wonderful embroidered
things and tho women with nimble
fingers will find that the art departments
have an unprecedented supply of all
sorts of designs and materials to pro-
vide the most whimsical shopper who
wishes to make the embroidery at home.
1t is difficult to explain what has
caused the increased interest of the
women of late in handwork; it may be
as have said before. that the knitting
craze started the ball rolling and
created desire to keep busy. at any
rate. the art needlework departments
were never. to my knowledge, so busy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Wants a "Tra

Wants a "Travelins" Position
To the Edjior Of Womau's Page:
Dear Madam am Il young girl
nineteen years of age. My circumstances
make il necessary for me to work.
Although | am capable of holding n
stenographi" position. the work does not
appeal to me. I would like a position
which would enable me to travel. 1t
seems to mo that my age is a draw
back as | look Young. DO YOU think
there is anything for me TO do?
would appreciate an carly answer very
much. and thank YOU in advance for
whatever you may suggest. GIRL,
There are quite few fields of work
that offer opportunities for women to
travel, but the girl of nineteen is too
Young to take a position of this sort
She has not had enough of general OK
pcrlcncc and those that are worthwhile
require special experience too. If a
travelling position appeals to you why
don YOU try TO get with some concern
where YOU can eventually work ND to
one: There are women buyers. women
statesmen. women inspectors of factory
conditions and with the Department of
Agriculture there are women who %
through the rural districts demonstrat
ing new methods of housekeeping etc
course in domestic science would
prepare you for this sort of work.
There arc other kinds of work besides
st"nogrnphy TO claim your attention
right here at home without taking Won
away from home just yet. Why don't
you go down to the WOmen's Fedora
Employment Bureau at 2JS South
Twelfth street, and have a talk there,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

apple contains an element called
bromcline, which is a vegetable pep
sin. The juice of the pineapple con
tainS the natural ferments of a
healthy digestion to a remarkable
degree, and it is superior TO sour
milk, in that it does not require time
to digest itself.
In Florida there is an old legend,
told by the old residents of st. Au-
gustine, that Ponce de Leon used
and recommended the Juice Of the
pineapple as the draft from the
fountain of youth. 1t is a splendid
weapon against intestinal disorders.
The rind of this fruit contains an
acrid element that will irritate the
mouth if it permeatcs the sliced
fruit. For this reason it is advis-
able to prepare it as given in the
canning Of this fruit.
How TO Prepare Pineapple for
Canning and Table Use
With a heavy knife cut off the top
and bottom and then slice the thick
ness desired. Lay each slice fiat on
the table and trim off the edge with
a sharp knife. Cut sufficiently deep
enough to remove the eyes.
Pineapple Pie
Prepare small pineapple as di-
rected and then chop fine. Add one
cup Of sugar and one-half cup of
water and bring to a boil Cook for
ten minutes. Now dissolve seven
level tablespoons of cornstarch in
one-half cup of water. Stir into The
prepared pineapple. Cook for five
minutes and then add the yolks of
three eggs. Beat hard to blend and
then cool, and pour into pie plates
lined with plain pastry. Bake for
twenty-five minutes in a slow oven.
Cover with meringue and brown
slightly.
Meringuc
Soak two level tablespoons Of gela-
tin in three tablespoons Of cold
water for fifteen minutes. Place the
cup containing the gelatin in hot
water to dissolve it. Cool and then
beat the whites of eggs until stiff.
Add gradually the chilled gelatin
and four tablespoons of granulated
sugar. Beat until the mixture will
hold it's shape. Remove the beater
and then cut and fold in three table
spoons of pulverized sugar. Pile on
the pie and dust lightly with pow
dered sugar. Then brown.
The active principle Of vegetable
pepsin in pineapple will prevent the
gelatin from molding when this fruit
is raw. Always cook both the juice
and the fruit before using in gelatin
dishes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Soldier Wants EquIpmen mt

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam noticed in an cdi =
ton of your paper statement which
read that discharged soldiers who had
already turned in their equipment were
authorized to redraw them by apply
ing to the director of storage in this
city. Would you kindly give me some
information concerning this, as | would
like to draw gas mask and helmet?
! am entitled to that, as I served
overseas, bat failed to get either, as /
was sent home as a casual, and never
had any issued after left the hospital.
Please give me the address of the di-
rector of storage. G. NJ. II.
To get your equipment, which has
been turned in, apply to the room of
the supply officer, Twenty first and
Oregon avenues. You are required to
write an affidavit, telling where you
served and all the necessary informs :
tion. l hoPe You will not have any
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

as they arc at present | happen to
know. from personal experience, that it
is almost impossible to get anywhere
near the counters without spending
considerable time and virtually taking
ones turn in the long row of women.
While. of course. some Of the women
are embrodering things for the home,
most of the attention is given to max
ing things to wear. There are the knit
sweaters, the new crochet sweaters, the
crochet purses. the beaded bags, en-
broidered neckwear and all sorts of ac-
cessories. to say nothing of whole
frocks for both mother and daughter.
Today the artist has made you a
sketch for the little daughter. This set
is of blue chambray and comprises an
apron, hat and bag, each embroidered in
butterflies done in the cross stitch in
yellow and brown.
(Copyrioht, 1919. bV Florence Rose)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
The Question Corner
TOday'S Inquiries

|. Describe the basket table. most
novel and attractive scheme Of
decoration for the springtime
luncheon or shower.
=. What universities in Great Brit
ain confer the degree Of law on
women?
:. What is the game Of picture
guessing?
4. How is the gingham dress being
trimmed by the most fashionable
of dressmakcrs this year?
!. What will remove match scratches
from hard walls?
8. What will remove a fresh scorch
stain?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
OF Interest to Women


Women have been permitted to prac-
ticc law in Denmark since 1906.
A bill is pending in the New Bruins
wick Legislature to extend the electoral
franchise to women.
The Queen Victoria centenary next
month promises to be more widely OBJ
served than that Of any other woman
in history.
The Russell Sage Foundation is to be
asked to conduct survey through the
South on opportunities for professional
women.
Holland has thirty eight qualified
women lawyers, nineteen of whom prac-
tice but are not allowed to hold posts in
the courts of justice.
One of Canada's most prominent
women lawyers is Miss Winifred Will
ton of Manitoba. who took up her
brothers practice when he went to the
war.
Mrs. Walter =. Smith. of St, Johns
bury. who has been appointed chairma n
of the State Library Commission, is the
first woman to serve as head of any
state board in Vermont.
Miss Jane f. Draper. said to have
been the first woman ever employed by
any national bank in Boston. has re
tired after thirty FIVE years of continu-
Gus service with one institution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Yesterdays Answers

/. In. late years the enlightened
women of Turkey have not worn
wells in public; formerly all
classes wore them.
.. There are said to be moro than
10000 women attorneys in the
United States.
8. Cream sash curtains and yellow
silk side drapes held i'll place
with golden cords make very
attractive window dressing.
4. To prevent a silver teapot not
in daily use from growing musty
inside place little stick across
the top under the cover. Fresh
air can thus get in and this pre-
vents mustiness.
). When CRATE refuses to take
polish try Frightening it with
lemon juice.
6. Finely sifted ashes can be used
for securing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Method OF Canning This Tempting and Heathfu Fruit
Explained-Ho,O to Make the Jam and Conserve
Ma and Pineapple Meringue Pie-Candying Slices
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON
fCopyriDht, 1919, bV Mrs. N. 4. Wilson.
An RIGHTS ReSerTed.)

fCopyrioht, 1919, bv Mrs. W.. 4. Wilson.
All Rights ReScrTed)
IRON the middle of May until the
end of July the main crop of
pineapples is marketed. And about
the beginning of June this delicious
fruit may be purchased at reason
able price. This is the season to
can and preserve, and serve daily
this delicious fruit.
To eliminate as much as possible
the waste that usually attends the
preparing of the pineapples, try this
method:
Cut the pineapples into slices and
with a sharp knife remove the out
side by trimming to include the eyes.
This will give a slice of fruit that
will look much better and waste less
than if the fruit were pared and then
the eyes removed, and then the fruit
cut. Cut first into slices one-half
inch thick, now with a cutter as
small as that in the center of the
doughnut cutter remove the core.
Place the slices of pineapple in
kettle or deep dish and sprinkle each
layer with sugar. When ready to
place in jars put three pounds of
sugar in a clean saucepan and add
two cups of water Stir to dissolve
tho sugar and then bring to a boil
and cook for five minutes. Add this
sirup to the pineapple juice. Steril-
ize the jars and fill with the pre-
pared pineapple. Fill the jars to
overfowing with sirup.
Adjust the rubbers and lids and
then partially tighten. Place in
hot-water bath and process for one
hour. Remove, fasten the lids Sc
curely and then store in a cool, dry
place.
Pineapple Preserves
Prepare the pineapples as for can
ming and then cut into small pieces.
Allow for each pint of fruit one cup
of water. Place in the preserving
kettle and cook until tender, and
then add two cups of sugar to every
three cups of the mixture. Cook
slowly until thick and then pour into
sterilized glass jars. Adjust the
rubbers and lids and seal securely.
Pineapple Conserve
Two pounds of the prepared pine
apple cut into small pieces. Cut the
thin rind from four oranges into
thin threads. Remove the white
pithy part of the oranges and slice,
discarding the seeds. Then cut slices
in pieces and place the pineapple,
the oranges and the peel and
Two pounds Of sugar,
One pound of seeded rdisins,
One cup of acater
in preserving kettle. Cook slowly
until of the consistency of jam.
Pour in the jars and allow to cool
then cover with melted paraffin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Wants to Preserve EGGS

70 tAs Editor OF woman's PAGE:
Dear Madam-Seeing in the EVE
ryr0 PUBLIC LEDGER how to preserve
eggs, would like to ask few questions.
which end is put down, the large or
ANAL one? To make a small hole in
the egg must the pin be hot or can it
Be- done successfully otherwise?
A. / want to pr{fsrve quite a num-
ber Of eggs, would hAe to be sure of
doing 1t right. Mrs. B. II. II.
(, ~ the egg Is completely covered it
1nno not make any difference which
= put down, but 1t must be en-
covered with water glass or
|aeer you preserve il in. DO not
= ~ the @9g before putting it away
11oe elaes. Ths article on the
1yG I&Ge ~hfsb came from ths
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Fashions Whin1s

Floating panels of thin material are
weighted with velvet ribbon.
Little aprons of silk or taffeta arc
worn over the afternoon frock.
Some dresses have belts at the waist =
line and again at the knee.
"A gown of taupe georgette crepe is
embroidered all over in dull gold.
A dress of allover eyelet embroidery is
excellent for afternoon wear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

Department of Agriculture suggested ::
When eggs preserved in water glass
are to be boiled small hole can be
made in the shell with a pin at the large
end before placing them in the water.
This is done to allow the air in the
eggs to escape when heated, and it pre-
vents cracking 1t does not matter
whether the pin is hot or cold, but the
pricking must be done very carefully.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE PRESERVE
RECIPES BY MRS, NJ 4. WILSON
Ask Mrs. WiLson

Jf 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, can be given.
Address questions to Mrs. NJ. A.
Wilson, EVENING PUBLIC LEDoER,
Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

| A YOUNG girl comes to me with a
"A problem which sums itself up in
these six words, "How can I stop being
fckle?" To explain a little further, it
is case Of new face, new fancy"
with this particular little reader. She
admits it frankly, calls herself a weak
ling and wants to know how to be cured.
To know any one big failing, little
wabbly- minded friend, is half way to
curing it if you only use your will
power. You are better off than a great
many girls. You have your cases, but
all the while you know you will get
over them.
There are two ways to cure yourself.
Use your will power and fill your mind
or at least half fill it with some worth
while things, And the strengthening of
your will is going TO depend a good bit
on the worthwhile things. Here is one
remedy ! would strongly suggest: Take
course in some subject you are pretty
sure will interest you. How about n
! short story course? Do you like to
write? Or how about a course in Eng
| lish literature. or does learning how to
speak French or Spanish appeal to
you?
What has this to do with making you
stop being fickle? A great deal, dear.
Your mind has room for only just so
many things and when you fill it with
some bright. new absorbing interest the
old silly interests sort of sit back and
take second place. Now, | don't for
minute mean to say that a girl who
tries to write short stories or one who
takes n course in English literature is
going to forget all about the boys. Not
| for a minute. But she gets what is
called background in her life. She secs
things in their proper values.
Every young whipper snapper can t
come along and hold the hand of the
girl who has been spending hours with
the great masters of letters or who
goes eagerly to class with young men
and women who are out to accomplish
things in life. I might say girl feels
terribly silly and ashamed Of the way
she is frittering away her time and her
affection when she is in the company
of those who seem to have quite de-
cded notions on what and whom they
do and do not like. That is why |
say associating with worthwhile things
| and worthwhile people strengthens a
| girls will power to do what she sets out
to do.
|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
To Ren,Ore Paint

Paint, no matter how hard and dry,
can be taken out Of woolen clothing by
using a solution of equal parts of am
monia and turpcntinc. Saturate the spot
two or three times, then wash out with
soap suds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Summer Glasses In Designing

70 The Editor OF WomdnTS Page:
Dear Madam-Will You kindly in
form me whether there are day schools
open for designing and illustrating dur
Ing summer? Do night schools keep
open during summer months for the
same? What is the cost of night school
or day? How do salaries range for H.
Illustrators and designers?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

TNHE particular thing you are going to
L set out to do is to stop failing in and
out of love. When you are bound out
for an evening, just before you go. go
to your mirror and talk to yourself this
way: 81 may be pretty. but any one
can be pretty. How much more at
tractive 1 would be if the boys could
say about me when I'm not around,
She's a peach of girl, as true as
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
ANXIOUS

The School of Industrial Art conducts
classes in designing and illustrating in
the daytime during July. The cost is
$40 for the four weeks. TIE School of
Design is not open at all during the
summer. I could not give you any idea
of the salaries of illustrators and de-
sigDers, as they are usually paid ac-
cording to the standard of their work
and the various concerns for whom they
do work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Pineapple Jam

Use two pounds of prepared pine.
apple, chopped fine, and two pounds
of rhubarb, pared and cut in pieces
Add one cup of water and cook
slowly until the fruit is tender.
Measure and then allow three-quar-
ters cup of sugar to each cup of the
mixture. Cook until thick like jam
and then pour into sterilized glasses.
Allow the jam to cool and then cover
with paraffin and seal in the usual
manner.
Use a candy thermometer for sue
cessful jam and Jelly making. Put
the thermometer into the mixture
when the sugar is added, then cook
until it registers 22l degrees
Fahrenheit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
ANXIOUS TO KNOW

South Overbrook is really West Phil
adelphia. For your other query, write
to the paper to which you refer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Is Really West Philadelphia
tor OF Momdn'S Page:

To the Editor OF WomdnS Page:
Dear Madam-Kindly let me know
through your interesting column whether
there is such place as South Over
hrookn2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

trouble in getting the things you want
You deserve them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
Candied Pineapple

Cut the pineapple into slices one
and one-half inches thick. Prepare
as directed in canned pineapple.
Place three pounds of sugar in a
preserving kettle and then add one
and one-half cups of cold water.
Heat slowly to the boiling point.
Add as much fruit as the sirup will
cover. Simmer slowly for one hour.
Remove from the fire and stand
aside for twelve hours. Heat. then
lift the pineapple from the sirup.
Add two pounds of sugar and boil
for ten minutes; return the fruit
and simmer slowly for three hours.
Lift the fruit to sieve to drain for
twelve hours. Then boil the. sirup
until very thick and add pineapple.
Let it simmer slowly for three hours.
Drain on sieve and dry in a warm
place. Roll in powdered sugar.
Place in alright tin cans, with a
layer of wax paper between each
row and white paper between each
layer. Store in cool, dry place.
Here is something new:
Sweet Picked Pineapple
Place in preserving kettle
T'co pounds of sugar,
One pint of rinegar,
TWo sticks of cinnamon,
One tablespoonful Of rhoie ALL
spice,
One dozen cloreS,
Two blades Of mace.
Bring to a boil and cook for ten
minutes. Then add two pounds of
prepared pineapple, cut in small
pieces. Cook slowly for fifteen min
utes. Let stand overnight. Next
morning drain the sirup from the
fruit and boil for five minutes. Pour
over the fruit. Let stand aside for
twelve hours. Bring to a boil and
then fill into sterilized all-glass jars.
Seal and store in the usual manner.
Many physicians declare that the
juice of the pineapple relieves and
soothes a sore throat. The pine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

Women have been permitted to prac
ticc law in Denmark since 1906.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

For names OF shops. address Woman's
Page Editor. Phone Walnut 5000.
Cheyenne record., 1919-10-09
On Thin Ice.

Out West one dark. cold December
evening 1 lost my way to camp after
hunting in q large forest. AS there
was no farmhouse or other shelter
within many miles, decided to pass
the night in the open.
After looking around while Sc
lected what l thought to be ravine
running through the underbrush OF
the woods and started to gather wood
for fire, which put around me to
keep warm on all sides and to keep
the coyotes off. AS heavy snow was on
the ground deemed it snug place,
and soon fell asleep.
Early the next morning I awoke to
hear strange, bubbling sound and
to find myself. to my great aston
ishment, imbedded deeply in the ice
a small, Justify flowing creek.
Tribune.