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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
by MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

socpvsoht, 1880. bv Mrs. NJ. A. wilson. All
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EEw articles of food can be utilized
= In the menu for supplying the
protein content OF our diet, for both
the young and aged, as the egg. June
- pre- eminently the month to plan the
use OF plenty of eggs, to replace the
meat.
1t Is almost impossible to find eggs
stale at this season, and as this is the
time when Mother Nature endows the
hen with the privilege of giving us an
abundance of this delicious food. the
price of them will permit liberal use
Of eggs.
no alchemist ever produced from his
alembfc or furnace treasure so rare as
q fresh laid egg. The egg is one Of
those Few objects in the world that are
original and positive in themselves.
Some Of them may be slightly round
but usually they are oval in shape aud
this description cannot be applied to any
other object, unless comparatively, such
as the egg shape.
The word egg is from the word ovum.
. Latin word; meaning oval or egg
shaped. The Anglo -Saxon--oeg--is the
word which we use today; cg-cgge,
both Of these are the old English spell
ing,
There are nearly 10000 varieties Of
eggs. Those of the hen, the duck, goose
and guinea and wild fowl are used for
household purposes.
The chemical analysis of the egg gives
us: Seventy -four per cent water. 13
salts, II per cent fat. The egg con-
tains: Carbon, about 80 per cent !;
phosphorus, 4 per cent; oxygen. 20 per
cent; sulphur, 3 per cent hydrogen, 8
per cent, and nitrogen. u per cent.
The average egg weighs about two
ounces and, given weight for weight
With meat, with eggs at fifty cents per
dozen, a dozen eggs will contain more
real food value than one aud one half
pounds of sirloin steak.
From the old days, when Sarah, the
Duchess of Marlborough, went into her
kitchen to prepare omelets to. suit her
husband, to our own great chefs with
their many concoctions, under the same
name of omelet, the making Of an ONE.
let has always been considered test
Of the skill Of the housewife. Sir Henry
Thompson declares in his treatise on
foods that the omelet is one of the
most delicious and nutritious products
Of the culinary art.
Many are the recipes for omelet and
great Is the variety. They are treas
ured and are valuable to the housewife {;
each woman is law unto herseH as
to the variety she likes best.
/ will give methods for making three
kinds Of omelet, plain. fluffy and the
baked omelet or souffle, and the various
named omelets that are so called from
the ingredients that are used.
Plain Omelet
Break three eggs in a bowl and add
TArce tablespoons of erdpordted
Dream,
Ons-half teaspoon of salt,
Ome- eighth teaspoon of pepper.
Beat with a fork to mix thoroughly
and then have an omelet pan smoking
hot and then add four tablespoons of
bacon fat. Pour in the egg mixture.
Lower the heat and shake the pan gently
until set then, If you like dry omelet,
turn by slipping spatula around the
edges under the omelet and turn over
and roll at once. Then turn on hot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Adventures
With aPurse
THERE are any number of silk un-

TltERE are any number OF silk un-
dervests--each slightly different and
many with some special feature that
puts them in a class with leaders. But II
you were to ask Mabel, she would tell
you that she considers there Is really
cause to be prejudiced, nevertheless
think she Is not. You see, this kind in
the first place makes a very good ap-
pearance. Top and shoulder straps are
daintily hemstitched, making an excel
lent finish. Then this vest is four
inches longer than any other silk under
vest I know Of. This means no uncom-
Portable sliding up, and punching under
ones corsets. Then the shoulder straps
are sewed slightly slantwise, SO that IN .
stead of constantly skidding off one 8
shoulders, they stay put. And as Ia
the quality of the vest-it is made OF
heavy luxurious glove silk. It's price is
1886.
From undervests to books is a big
jump, but here goes. want to tell you
about one more book, and then that Il
be the end Of that for while. This is
one of the funniest books I ever read
1t is a collection of so.called novels
a very brief form. l recall in one par
ticularly that the hero rode madly of
in all directions. And ] can remember
the heroine, who was simply clad in O
dress of newspaper, with a single red
rose in her hand. believe her dress
! finally became 80 mussed she was H.
legible! Such delicious bits Of humor
The evening read the stories aloud,
was obliged to take time out every few
minutes until could stop laughing
And do you know, it is written by q
professor of political economy. Isn't
that interesting?
Far names Of shops address Woman.
pue. Edltar mr. Dhouo Walnut 5000.
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He Slluhts Her

Dear Cynthia-What would you do
under similar circumstances? A little
friend of mine In employed by law
hrm, whose junior member Is widower
v-he Is only thirty-seven and has n dear
little four-year-old son. This man has
engaged but she does not want to
marry for at least year, 30 no public
announcement has been made although
she has told some of her friends of Il.
They go about together and have
dinner at one of the larger hotels once
In while, and twice his mother and
sister have been dining at another
table, and he excused himself and went
TO talk with them for perhaps half an
hour. but never brought them to his
table or offered to take her to them
She feels "outcast" and is wondering
would you do and what do you think
OF such actions? OUTCAST.
Perhaps because she is unwilling to
have the engagement announced he
thinks she does not want to meet his
family yet But the engagement
should be announced to his mother at
least She should call on the girl In
had better not continue her engage
ment. for the man certainly has not
the proper respect for her.
She would be foolish to walt and see
II such thing happens again. Even IL
1t were not his mother and sister, no
table In q hotel for more than n minute
or so. She should speak to him at once
should have then, In faCt-and tell him
she will not stand for that sort OF
treatment. Either he loves her and Is
proud to have his people meet her or
spect. and the sooner she forgets him the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
The WOmQn's
Exchange
Ideas for Party

TO The Editor Of Woman'S Page:
Dear Madam read your page regu-
larly and I think It is fine. AS you
have helped SO many people when they
were perplexed. I am coming to you
for some advice. I am going to have
a party In about two weeks and would
like you to give me an idea how to dec
crate the room. Would you also send
me n few games for boys and girls
ranging from about twelve TO fifteen?
Please will you send me the stamp lam
guage? FOURTEEN.
arm sending the games and the stamp
language. Decorate the room with huge
punches OF daisies. huttercups and
grasses. Make dandelion chains to hang
from the chandeliers and light fixtures
For the refreshment table have a fiat
dish or platter with dandelion plants
planted right in It, Use yellow or green
shades for your candlesticks. I am
glad you find the woman's page enjoy
able. hope It will help along with
your party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
|l1IRS. WILSON GIVES SOME
GOOD OMELET RECIPES
Egg Croquettes Are Delicious Novel Decacy Fried in
Deep Fat-Some Cooling Drinks for Summer

platter and garnish with parsley or
watercress. Serve at once.
Fluffy Omelet
Place in separate bowls
Whites and yolks Of three eggs,
Add to the yolks
One-hdf teaspoon of salt,
One eighth teaspoon Of pepper,
Tpo tablespoons of erdporated milk.
Beat to mix and then beat the whites
of the three eggs until stiff. Gently
fold into the prepared yolks and place
four tablespoons of bacon fat in a pan
and when smoking hot turn in the pre- q.
pared egg mixture. Shake until set and
then fold and roll. Bacon and ham fat
will be found to give delicious flavor
to the omclets.
Egg Croquettes
Place in saucepan
One cup of milk,
Sfrcm level tablespoons Of -four.
Stir to dissolve the -four and then
bring to q boil and cook slowly for three
minutes. Then remove from the fire
and add
Tno hard boiled eggs, rubbed through
a fine Siepe.
One teaspoon Of grated onion,
One teaspoon of salt,
Onehnlf teaspoon of ,rhite pepper,
One eighth teaspoon of mustard,
One tablespoon Of finely chopped
parsley.
Stir we'll to blend and then turn into
a dish and let cool for two hours. Form
into outlets and then dip in -four, then
in egg wash and then in fine bread
crumbs. Fry like oysters in deep fat.
Careful, accurate measurements will
assure one of success.
Deviled Egg Parisienne
Rub two hard boiled eggs through a
fine sieve into bowl and then add
TtcO tablespoons of grated cheese,
One tablespoon Of melted butter,
One tablespoon Of fine bread crumbs
One teaspoon Of salt.
One-hdT teaspoon of pepper,
One eighth teaspoon Of mustard.
Mix with fork to blend and then
form into egg shape and set in a nest
OF salad and serve with mayonnaise
dressing.
Try This Egg Drink as an Appetizer
Place in a small bowl
Juice of one orange,
One tablespoon of sugar,
Iok of one egg.
Beat with a fork to blend thoroughly
and then whip the white Of egg until
stiff and gently fold in the prepared yolk
or turn into tall, thin glass with two
tablespoons of crushed Ice. Dust lightly
with nutmeg and then serve.
Egg Lemonade
This is a delicious beverage and a
good thirst quencher. Place in a small
bowl
Juice Of one lemon,
One tablespoon of sugar,
One tohole ego,
One-haif cup of toater.
Beat with the egg -beater to blend
thoroughly and then strain into tall.
thin glasses, adding two tablespoons of
crushed ice. Dust with nutmeg and
serve.
The almanach des Commands, of
Paris, 1904, says that the egg in the
kitchen IS a necessity, and Is so indis-
pensable that the most skilled chef must
quickly renounce his art if it were un-
attainable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01

OF LATE, fashion has been showing
~ quite stream of good sense. Small
hats were almost universally worn this
winter for street, and every warm day
brings out more wide brimmed hats.
They are for the most part light in
weight, with an easily fitting crown
size, so that they can be worn without
giving one any discomfort or unncccs-
sary weight.
And 1t is about this time of the sea-
son that most of us make trip back
to the milliner's. We have contented
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portant episodes that stood out In her
hte. Her mothers death tohen Anne
tCds seven, her meeting toith Geraldine
Carpenter aud the change that Gerdl-
aud the coming Of Dane Grey. The
first episode ddrkened her Dhole life,
the second brought sunshine into tt,
aud the third tods HE glimpse OF
RE aud love that Anne could never
hope to realize. Her father held her
back from real hdppineSs, had planned
her IJe aud had even chosen her hus.
band and though Anne might rebel ana
hereditu seemed to hold her to the
gray Rje her father had chosen for her.
TIE WAS sitting, hunched up In q
II chair, looking gloomily into space.
Anne felt suddenly, passionately sorry
for him. She did not know why she
should feel anything but resentment
toward him. but she did.
"who was that?" he asked. sitting up.
Anne stood looking down at him.
That was Lucy Pratt. father" she said
after a minute.
Lucy Pratt, Lucy Pratt" he repeated
after her vaguely. She waited for him
TO remember.
Wasn't there some talk about her a
few years ago? he went on.
Anne nodded.
What was she doing here?
"She came to tell me something"
Jim Carter sat up in his chair. He
was interested now and there was some
thing about the om!nous quletness in
Annes tone that held his attention:
What could she have to tell your
breath.
her triumph, this was that moment thai
she had wished for for so long. At las
she was to prove to her father that h'
had been wrong and that she mad peer
most cruel. She brought out her words
with Icy distinctness.
| "She came to tell me about Bill Sny
der, father; she heard that was goint
And what about Bill Snyder? Com
| on, out with It"
"It seems that he was the cause o
the scandal you spoke OF minute age
He was the man In the case, and nov
father perhaps you'll agree with m
about Bin Snyder; perhaps you'll under
stand why I've always hated him" -,
Anne went out into the kitchen I.
the things out Of the small icebox he
hands trembled SO that she could hardl.
hold the plates. dull sound came fror
! the other room accompanied by tn
| crash or glass, ana Bne ne" DacK 10 tn'
! dining room. Her father had fallel
across the table, pulling the small clotl
awry and toppling over glass fern d!sl
that had graced the center Of the table
Anne was terrified at the sight of hi
face, It was flushed dull red and ther
were white lines about his mouth an,
eyes. She touched his hand timidly an
lifted his head, which lolled back on tn
i table IN a horrible way. The hous
seemed suddenly a terrible place to Ann
and she few out of 1t and across tn
street TO the friendly lights OF the Barne
| house.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Better Drop Him

Dear Cynthia--I am a young girl past
twenty l want you to give me some
advice. have been going with a
young man a few times and seem to
care for him. He's very nice gentle
man. but l haven't seen him for a long
time. We parted somehow because I
did not go to see him at his office. l
would like to see him soon. What shall
do? KATHERINE.
Don't think of going to see q man in
his office or anywhere else. my dear
II there is any going TO see any one. Il
should be the man who should call or
you. You had better stay parted. He
Is not the right friend for you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01

ourselves with spring millinery, and now
we yearn for something truly summer.
Straw hats continue to be scarce, but
there is this advantage in the hats
made from haircloth. Batavia cloth, tnf-
feta and other silks: they are light in
weight and yielding-and this means
warm weather comfort. A thick straw
hat. though it may look just as sum
merry, is certainly not so comfortable
as the Batavia cloth hat show in the
center of today's sketch.
Copyright 1920, by Florence Rose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Loves to Study Others

Dear Cynthia--Please give this to
II. NJ. W. through your columns:
II. NJ WI am inclined to agree with
Cynthia that your letter is indeed \
fine one. However, your little motto
does not seem TO apply to all cases ir
life. because other people don't always
want TO give you the best that your
American woman. but I have found that
true men are hard to find. and maybe
Tropical Tramp" isn't through his
tramping yet. How about that? l wish
could have a chat with you, H. NJ. w,
to study people as they 20 BY. Do you?
AMERICAN WOMAN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Letter Was Answered

''Troubled"-Your daughters letter
was answered in the column last week
She was advised to make a mixture Of
flshberries and alcohol, which she can
get In a drug store. where they will tell
her how to use Il. Cynthia does not
usually answer these questions. You
should write to the Womar's Exchange.
on the woman's Page
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

What interesting summer plans
for girls in all parts of the coun-
try are being made by the Y. W.
@. A.?
}. Before starting canning of any
kind what preliminaries are nee
essary?
!. What is the newest style of knit
ted sweater? -,
/. In wiping soiled woodwork with
a dampened cloth what motion OF
the hand should be used?
/. What shape hat is becoming to
year old baby?
!. Describe a striking sash for a
summer dress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Rodium Watches

Radium clocks or watches should be
put in the SUN or a strong light for an
hour each day in order to retain their
usefulness, according to jewelers..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Yesterdays Answers

Miss Miyo Kohashi. of Japan,
has the distinction Of being the
only woman who has ever edited
a woman's page in her country.
!. Celluloid knitting needles that are
blunted from constant use can be
sharpened with n pencil sharpener.
A convenient invention for nurses
who must make notes in a dim
light Is a combination writing pad
and pocket fiashlight. =,
A discarded safety razor blade is
helpful to the home dressmaker in
ripping seams. ,
. When fitting a dress, on q dress
form a convenient place for the
pin cushion is hanging by a tape
round the neck of the form to
any desired length. II.
. Turning the embroidered side OF
pillow eases under at night keeps
them fresh for the daytime.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01
Please Tell Me
What to DO
"De Sour" Instead Of "pe Jure"
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia-Hurrah for De
Sour" He at least knows where he
is welcome. But, boys. don't take his
as those are the sort we girls are look
Ing for His kind save us the trouble
Of refusing or putting In miserable
afternoon. Here's hoping he never
changes his mind. as we'd pity the poor
girl Stick to your grand ideas, DE
Sour" and we girls will be tickled to
death. KITTY AND PEGGY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01

For names Of shops address woman's
Pase Editor or phone Walnut 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01

You forgot to allow for salad or green
and for tea and coffee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-01

(TOMoRRoW-THE DREAM)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20

JOURNAL WANT AIS Pa J
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20
Funds Needed
for Poor Kids
Christmas Tree

SANTA Claus letters, which are
eventually placed in the hands OF
the salvation army, are becoming
increasingly numerous as Christ
mas draws near. Received at the
nostoffice, frequently with no adj
dress. the appeals from little Sa-
lem boys and girls are turned oyer
to the organization which VIII 90
all in its power to see that they are
not forgotten.
eve must have more money,
more toys, more clothes, II we are
tosisupply all the needs" Ensign
Roe said this morning. Last year
II cost us $500 to supply 63 baskets
for poor families. This year there
will be even more persons to pro-
vide for, and SO far we nave re-
ceived only about $400."
Potatoes, canned goods - any
thing which may be used In the
proparation of a Christmas meal
are NEEDED. old toys and old clothes
will he appreciated. These articles
should be sent to the Salvation
army hall.
A Christmas tree for ali children
Of salem who haven't been remem-
bered will be enjoyed at the sal
walton army hall on December ~,
il is announced. Any boy ana slr'
who has ben overlooked by SANTA
CLAUS will be welcome.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20
Clothiers Cut
Wages 80 Percent
In New York

New York, Dec, 2O.--Wage re-
auctions averaging about 80 per
cent under the union scale prevail
ing in the mems clothing industry
since November 1919, were an
nonnced today by the Ciothing
Manufacturers association, which
made public its new piece work
wage schedule.
Under the piece work rates tne
announcement stated that tne
workers will average approximate
lv S15 week less than they re-
ceiyed during the past year.
Approximately $4,000 clotnlhE
workers in New York are affectea.
Nearly all these either are "on
strike against the proposed piece
work system or have been locked
out', by the manufacturers.
The Amalganated Clothing
workers of America, representing
the union employees of the clothing
industry, and the manufacturers
association broke off relations sew
eral weeks ago. Picket lines nave
been established about many shops
in the garnet district here IN an
effort to persuade workers against
adopting the piece work system.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20

bidder at not less than the ap-
praised value as shown by this
notice, sale to be subject 10 tho
approval Of the Secretary Of the
Interior. The purchase price. with
an additional sem OF one-fffth ox
one per cent thereof. being COM
missions allowed, must be depos-
tied at the time Of sale, money
to be returned IL the sale 10 nos
approved, otherwise patent Will
issue for the timber which must
be removed within ten years Bids
will be received from citizens OF
the United States, associations Of
such citizens and corporations or
ganized unde the laws OF the
United States or any state, terri
tory or district thereof only. Up
on application of a qualified pur-
chaser, the timber on any legal
subdivision will be offered Bepa-
rately before being included in
any offer of a larger unit. q. s.
r. 8 S., Sec. S, NEA NWAs fiF
76O NJ, cedar 20 NJ, SEN INV ~
fir $50 NJ. cedar 10 M NWA
SWH, fir SIS NJ, SWH SWNs
Fir $50 NJ, cedar 20 NJ. SEA
SWM, fir 500 NJ, cedar ~ M;s
Sec. SO, SEX NWA fir 1870 M
| SWA NWA, fir 1920 M.. NV
SWN, fir 425 NJ, none OF the fir
or cedar to be sold for isss tnan
'i'OV CLAY TATLMAN,
Commissioner General Lano
| Office. ovo
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20
Pilgrim Landing
To Be Observed

The 9OOth anniversary OF the
landing Of the pilgrims at Fly
month win be celebrated at the
First congregational church, Tues
day evening, December FL, by 9
get-together meeting of the ehurch
at which all members Of the church
are asked to be present nj 6 p. No.
This viii be followed by a pro-
gram to which the public in gem
eral win be invited. The chief fea-
ture of this program VIII be the
address by DR.. w. T, McElyeen, the
able and popular pastor Of the
First Church Of Portland. THIS
address will be given in the audi
torium Of the church at Z O'Clock
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20
LyNf. kysIlA-.gz-s-f-2-i'l-z'1E.a-. -
Rumely Sentenced
to Year in Prison
AS Kaiser's Agent

New York. Dec. 20.---Edward a.
RumeIy. former publisher OF the
New York Evening Mail ana ;.
walter Kaufman and Norvin Lind
helm were sentenced TO prison
terms OF one year and one day
each in federal court here today on
conviction Tor conspiracy TO WIN
hold from the government knowi-
edge OF the alleged German owner
shin Of the newspaper during part
Of the war.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20
Medford Pastor
Collapses In Pulpit

Medford, Or, Dec. 2O.-in the
midst Of his sermon at the open
ing OF the new Methodist church
south. IN this city last night, Rev.
Jouett p. Bray, formerly Of wal
Ia Wn1la, Wash. suddenly col
lapsed and 1t was three hours be-
fore doctors could revive him. Al
though in serious condition to-
day it is believed he will recover
His excessive exertions covering
many weeks. in preparing the
church IN time for Christmas
opening Is given as the cause OF
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20

FOR SALE-7 room modern bum
galow well located, full concrete
basement, stationary tubs, fur
mace, fireplace, built in fea-
lures, corner lot, paved street,
ganage and barn. An attractive
home in every way. Price $6SOO
terms. w. H. Grabenhorst & Co.
PTS State st. a3O5#
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-12-20

770P SALE = 1920 Elgin SIX
toyring car. almost new, recent
~ overhauled. VIII sell at very
low price for cash. Address i
care this paper
----7-1.-1I WANT ADS PAY