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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
No Necessity

shop Assistant tselling dog trough,
Would you like one with dog"
painted on IL, madam?
tustomer-No. thanks. You see. the
dog cant read and my husband
doesn't drink water.-I.ondon Answers
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
RTY-FIvE
NO SIXTY
> to Women
ge From
Ianey.

ben ! was 45 years
De Vegetable Com
pund carried m e
rough the critical
eriod Of the Change
4 Life in safety. l
a over 60 and have
Used q family of
ght children and
! in fine health.
u daughter and
Dughters-in-law
com m end your
getable Com
nnd and l still take
occasionally my
berty to use my
Re. ALICE RANEY,
one Of the most
DEnan's existence.
"A root and herb
1p0n to overcome
ms which accom-
erywhere should
no other remedy
D 20 successfully
iod a. Lydia E.
ompound.
advice write to
icine Co., ICON
=. Your letter
d answered by .
st confidence.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
Her Method.

How did yalr wife ever get the
.arpet man To come on timer
"She simply fioored him with her
ak and then nailed him down TO n
late"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

Baby's little dresses will Just simply
dazzle IL lied Cross Ball Blue is used
In the laundry. Try IL and see for your
self. AT all good grocers, Sc.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
Accounted Fer

Il wonder why the poet asked his
love 10 drink 10 him only with her
eyes:''
Il suppose he SAW them trimming
over"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
The Reason.

Il Will never marry Kate now
There Is an inslperable bar 10 our
union"
Good gracious, x.ck, What is lit"
''She won't ha=. me-"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
Shave With cu,icura Soar

And double your razor efficiency ~
well as promote skin purity. skin com
fort and skin health. No mug. no
Shiny soap. no germs, no waste. no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap fer all uses--shaving.
bathing aud shnmpooing ADV.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

II Is difficult for Young man to
understand What attractions hts sister
has for other young men
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

maiden effort-and sometimes by the
effort of the maiden's mother
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

The hest heads the world ever knew
were well read and the best heads
take the best places. Emerson.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

A wise man realizes the emptiness
of the title when his wife speaks OF
him as the head of the house.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
Always Optimistic.

He--l wear no mans collar.
She--Weil. that saves laundry
bill.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

Yes, Virginia, there is Santa
Claus; and yes, Virginia, there Is
such a thing as bad luck
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
II Seems So.

She-"Do YOU think girls that dance
are all right?" He-"They must be,
for the girls who don't are all left"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

No man over fifty should marry II
woman who isn't n good nurse.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

Honest, now, doesn't IL tickle You
TO have other men try on Your hat
and find IL too large for them.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
No Mistake.

Are you valetulinarian:
NO; I'm an out.and out prohibition
ist."
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

Whatever derby hat does, II
never lons down over the ear.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

gh explosives in
bout reached the
~, Is the opinion
Of one powerful
&ure.
rs gases. ii is in
Gh more danger
/ contrived In the
echanisms Of va
much greater
Obable that any
scientific war.
ext international
Electrical in their
nanics Magazine.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21

IBIS is madly In
ut ] don't see
sn't pay her any
esn't make any
any particular
leneVer she n sk 3
es it to her with.
it for"
Meet all the fool.
cted 70.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-05-21
Trihe interested.

This yers. HIRE form of poetry"
Thinking of trying III"
Il might l. II patentedi"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Two Minutes of Optimism
BY HERMAN j. STITCH
The Ship That Found Itself

ship that sailed forth its far
n hcraded maiden across the
cheering swept mastcay
the glorious lmiess of blue
a thing happened
soaked
howed groaned and beloved
mad atempt of its fellow sections
All farlyw while the was smooth
Blu suddenly storm arose
Mountains vciously the quiverng hulk
nc waves battered against the writing Titan till seemed
S all the While sturdy fought brave but fute to subdue
cnrag element ILL.,, . oontororcs
h inst little Bit their whole and Snew toward
pushi the ship to port ,- or md ianvla dod down
orsIed into n harmon purring whir
traighter than had
born spirit and strength that
90 nd nndounted WILL path through the waves w maue 's
cr America is inferior to hfeess hunk OF WOOD
andt , .. ooc, other n ckofK ,kennyca and
soon we may nave hos
orr na,ns hut another's tails = .ooh ,,o. u..s
Tor our conflicting gave IN cach just he
II Of forth each hcr wnoc energy
the Fort OF orna iin anu
and Content
The spirit of grab ana c''"'hS ~ Wv
preaouIS'
Iet'ss stop looking out soe'S '"'
chance to ma
Itse everybodys vital busihesS-""'' " " '
hayea to attend to-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
The Empty Room

USHE'S walked all the way home"
~ Mrs Hartman said to Tony. I'm
regular childish temper, I suppose,
because you reproved her"
Tony was angry enough now to agree
with his mother In everything. When
he had first returned to the ballroom
he had been sorry for some OF the things
he had said, but now he felt that Char
lotte deserved everything and more.
The drive homo in the car was a
dreary one. At first Mrs. Hartman had
been disposed to talk. Didn't I tell you
how 1t would be, Tony? You can't make
a silk purse out of sow's ear, you
know, which remark Is vulgar but true.
Charlotte does not want to do the things
you want her to do, and because your
friends thought she was stupid. she has
retaliated by this vulgar Irritation
Tony was silent. Even now he did
not feel that Charlotte had dallbern'c
fiirted. There was something too child
ish, too fragily innocent about her 70
that, but he did not understand her at
ttude. If she were innocent and desir-
GUS Of pleasing him, why didn't she
show more evidence of II?
Mrs. Hartman rang 'or Janice as soon
as she reached home and Janice held
up her hands in amaZement when asked
If she had soen young Mrs. Hartman.
why no. madame, thought she was
with you"
"shs must have come home earlier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Making More Money
By Being Frank

by Being Frank .o. IT,,
"I lust wanted to tell you that I'm
through, Mr.. Sincere. I'm going to quit
The woman who stood before the desk
If Victor Sincere. general manager of
one Of the largest department stores IN
cleveland had nothing OF rancor In her
voice when she made the announcement
that she was leaving. Her tone was
that Of d,scoura gement--of the weariness
which comes from battling against con
'' "Teli me your troubles hrst, Mrs
Foster" was the general managers re-
nlv and Mrs. Laotto Foster then EN-
pioved in the chinaware department oil
he store. detailed briefly the obstacles
against which she had been contendlns
for some months past All OF the polntA
which she brought up had to do with the
MANAGEMENT OF the department In whlcn
she worked and, as she called attention
10 them, the manager felt that here was
an employe whom the store could not ar
ford to lose.
Mrs, Foster" he stated, when she had
hnished. II do not think that II woulo
bo best for you to leave here-best for
YOU and beet for us. Go home and rest
I'M for a week. Then / want you tt
write me a letter detailing Just how you
thlak this orgAnisation eusnt TO be man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
INCHES FROM
The GOlden-P -PLatedRule
Cold Cream and Curl Pupers

Henry was an easy-going husband.
Only two things he hated:
Cold cream and curl papers.
Nothing he said would stop her.
And his wife used both.
He enlarged on the denominations.
Cold cream, now. Shiny stuff.
Made fellow feel horrible.
As If he were married to mermaid.
my skin chaps" she objected.
"Then please use it daytimes
His plendings were of no avail.
Curl papers. too. Prickly things.
Like smuggling up to lady cactus.
Disgusting to n man, he said.
"But you like my hair curly.
And irons ruin it," she defended.
These darn things ruin my temper.
Hair or husband. Take your choice "
II think you're meant she replied.
So every discussion ended.
Henry quit discussing.
He felt like cussing.
But he didn't.
lie went fishing and hunting.
Home he brought his booty.
Struggled it up the back stairs
Secreted 1t in his closet.
Wife creamed and curl -papered.
Lights out, she slept sweetly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13

round then. with Toddie and Frowsy
Whiskers spinning around like q PIN
wheel on the Fourth Of July.
How long they would have spun there
no one knows, for Toddie wouldn't let
go and Frowsy Whiskers didn't dare
to- But Just about the time both were
getting very dizzy a dark form swooped
down rom above and pair OF sharp
claws sank into Frowsy Whiskers' skin.
and away he went into the air. Judge
Owl had grabbed him.
"Whoo Whoo! I'm through my nights
work Come home to dinner with me-"
screeched Judge Owl. And that was
the last seen Of Frowsy Whlskers.
And that was tho last seen of the other
barn rats. too, for those that could
crawl dragged themselves away, and
those that couldn't crawl made an early
breakfast for the crows.
AS for Peggy and the rabbits they
ran away for home and after them
frlsked Toddie Pupklns
"Woof! Hurry. Peggy. for here como
the Sand Mans children" urged Toddie
Pupkns.
Sure enough, there above. borne by
the Night Wind were Nodding, Mapping
aud Drowsy Doze with their newly filled
bags of Slefp Sand.
Now we've got you, Toddie Pup
klns!" cried the Sand Mans children,
Implying their bags, Whether they got
Toddie or not, Peggy didn't see, for
swirl Of sand struck her In the face and
filed htr eyes A drowsy feeling came
over her, and the next thing she knew
awakening out OF n sound sle p.
Next week will be told another funny
adventure she has with Toddie Pupkins
and Billy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Encourages "SalIy"

Dear Cynthla-"Sally's" letter inter-
ested me greatly, and I am writing this
to her because the only other one who
has written to her was T. Il. p and his
letter must have been a disappointment
since he did not answer her question,
Would she be loved when she Is no
longer young?' Sally must be old
enough to know her own mind. She
shows fine spirit and II her man" has
the same fine spirit the success OF the
marriage Is assured. Lines OF worry
may appear but II they ere plentifully
interspersed with laughing lines she need
AT all Never lose your sense of humor,
sally" II Is absolutely Invaluable.
Don't worry about your hands, either.
They won't get so bad II you take
bit OF care OF them. all things progress
Irr rs rhov should. and when you are
no longer young they will probably he
kissed as often as now. BE a good cook,
chef and dietitian rolled into one Mako
II an art-a profession. Keep up with
your reading Remember, you are both
human-you can't lose. think too
much stress Is put upon wives ability
TO discuss their husbands business with
them. l don't believe men want TO
spend their evenings talking about the
wives want to retail their housekeeping
experiences. They meet at the evening
meal to talk Over the news OF the day,
the home, the children. etc.
wnS in n position very like yours
something over twenty years ago,
Sally" I married him and lived hap
pily ever after" My children are taller
than am, and am happier than ever
was before in my life. pORO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
THEY ALL DRESS UP
ON SATURDAY MORlVlNG
II You Didn't Know What Day IL Vas You Could IeH by the
HaltHoLday Clothes of the Girls Who Get Out at IL

room. pettins out OF that black dress
into a georgette waist and q duvetyn
She has going out to dinner" writ
ten all over her. =
THE girl you've seen every day this
i week on the early trolley, that
pretty girl who always finds q seat.
She has been wearing du!l-iooking
coat Of no particular color. and velvet
hat that you know has seen better days,
Yon never noticed her particularly,
except that she IL very pretty, with
beautiful hair and that remarkable
ability to get a seat In q crowded car.
Hut this morning, did you see herr
She wore one of those loose, flowing
coats with q deep fur collar and q hat
of soft red Just the shade Of the color
In her cheeks, and she had q look in
her eyes that just shouted, 'Matinee
and dinner! Saturday afternoon"
L,vEN the men look differently on
~ Saturday morning.
They wear the same carefully pressed
business suits that 20 downtown with
them every other day, but their shoes
are 10 freshly shined, their hats arc so
carefully brushed. ......
Except, Of course, the ones who have
on their oldest and shabbiest, and a
pleased expression that seems to say,
Saturday, by gosh, and nothing TO do
all afternoon but read and-maybe
sleepv' Maybe! /.
There's an air OF holiday about
everybody on Saturday morning.
Why, you yourself---what made you
put on fresh, clean waist at the end
Of the week when you had another that
you could have worn once more?
And why did you put on your
churchgoing hat, instead Of your shop
going one?
It's Saturday morning, that's why
You can't get away from 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
BIZ Lillian PasckuI Dng

He tiptoed around. then lay down.
But he slept on the couch.
Toward morning she turned over.
, She let out an awful screech.
The light switched on.
Henry sat up and blinked.
Wife threw back the covers.
He wasn't in his usual place.
A dcfunct eel was stretched there.
Thistles decorated his pillow.
She ran and clung to him.
He patted her n bit sheepishly.
But he stuck to his guns.
"Now you know how feel.
Those things give YOU the creeps.
Same as you've been giving me.
I had to teach you the Golden Rule.
1t was the only way.
You wouldn't learn before
eve learned now! !" she sobbed.
He kissed and comforted her.
Curl papers pricked his cheeks.
Cold cream slithcrcd on his neck.
But it was the last time.
They're in the discard now.
At least when he is around.
Isn't it odd?
Those things give a man goosefesh.
But women never understand it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
And "sophIst" Suddenly Writes

Dear Cynthia-Allow me to assure
"Recluse" that the specuations l offer
for the consideration of the sometimes
jnatly honored "gentcs''' are propoun""d
with serious intent, despite the racv
idioms with which my MSS. are inter-
spersed. must beg "Recluse ct al" to
overlook the picturesque colloquialisms
which frequently bring into play (sub-
consciously, Of course). Perhaps they
tend to turn my sermons into burlesaues
but the evil cannot be remeded--once
imbibed, slang, like murder, will out.
Needless to say, feel greatly honored
by "Recluse's' condescension to appro-
bate my humble efforts in behalf of the
arch-goddess, Truth, even though that
praise be Of the faint. hulf-hearted va
riety.
note that the enemies of MY guide
philosopher and master. the savant de
Jure." have lately been assailinS the
welkin with thunderous clamors for his
speedy return to the column, yet they
profess to hate him with an undying
hate. Seems like a case of my hatred
of you Is 80 intense, Holofernes. that 1t
borders on the opposite passion Of love"
SOpHIST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
an WEEKDAYS Mary comes into
" the Office In last years suit.

ON WEEKDAYS Mary comes INTO
~ the once IN '"s' 'e. - So, ond
her snir'wa's's a.' a'"" .,,.. .hohhv
clean, but the ekirt IL sc.'i"s sn"'''
and the hat IL obviously retrimmed.
IIor hair Ia neat and pretty, but
Il. A.. roocbcs the
sometimes py tne time 'ne . w.. !.
Office, the powder has shiftcd just
little on her nose, and there's sus-
n,o,o, =, a chine.
pis,on ,.,
hut on saturday morning. ,.,r. eu
Inc frock IL olue, w.h "'""
broidery ana lace co,iar. aida a,
The hair is buiit out eAlu t,oss w,ue VI M
the sides and the smootn "h''ene'' "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13

Wipe slice of the calf's liver and
then roll in flour and brown quickly in
plenty of hot fat. Lift the liver and
add one half cup Of -four to the fat In
which II was cooked. Brown to deep
mahogany color and then add two and
one half cups Of cold. water. Stir to
blend. Add
One cup of sliced onion. the liver and
One cup Of cooked diced carrots,
One-hat cup Of finely sliced celery,
One cup Of peas,
One cup of string beans.
Cover closely and then simmer slowly
for thirty minutes. Season and add
the juice of one lemon and serve. Lift
each slice of liver on thin slice of
toast, then lift around It the vegc.
tables and garnish with finely chopped
parsley and thin slice of tomato.
Petits pois French garden peas,
cooked until tender and then seasoned
and favored with butter and a little
chopped mint.
Salade-Scrve the lettuce with plain
French dressing.
Ananas a la curtet-Pineapple, cur
tet style. For each service Law two
thin slices Of pineapple on dessert
plate and spread with sirup from the
stewed npricots. Garnish with whipped
cream and sprinkle with finely chopped
nuts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
A Word From an Old Friend

Dear Cvnthia-Thought I would drop
in to say howdy to the old veterans OF
the column. And perhaps disappolnt
those who have wished many dire things
on my poor, defenseless self
Note with pleasure that 4. r. p. Is
back from across the pond. Hope the
hrO" dan'nE tff"ct Of travel has NJ
fected him permanently where his hat
should fit Missed that love sermon of
yours. but still l am willing to grant
"our trick might have got by. NJ -
ing Is more for the sciences. Nothing
criminal in that, / hope.
And Dan B.. with his "scathing" re-
marks-imag!ne me shrivelIng up in the
blast of his arcasm--amuslng as ever.
Don't WORRY about mo Dr"Ny m'rAn"
we Irish are never happy unless a dozen
or so are jumping on our neoks. The ban
Is on my stun or quite several other
popular ideas would have been badly
jolted. OF course there is no doubt that
I could have got away with II as OF
yore. II Cynthia would permit I'll start
an argument that would take the COM
plete paper to print all the replies Who
gave convention the greater jolt" etc
Bah! DE JURE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
THE JINNIELCOlME WIFE
by HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright, 1880, bv Alfred A. Knopf, Inc

Alfred A. Rnopf, frc.
She wasn't feeling we'll" Mrs. Hartman
the family scandal banded about on
the lips Of the servants.
Very we'll. Janice. I'll ring when I
need you" And Mrs. Hartman pro-
ceeded upstairs followed by Tony. She
hung open the door OF Charlotte's room
without the preliminary Of knocking.
fully expecting to see the culprlt cover.
Ing In bed, but the room did not reveal
Charlotte. 1t did, however, show her
evening gown fung across n chair, and
bureau drawers were pulled out az
though things had been taken hurriediy
out OF them. The little nest flooded with
had flown.
There was long moment. and then
Mrs Hartman turned and looked at
Tony. His handsome young face was
white and set. all the anger had died
"she hasn't gone without leaving a
rSssta It ts isnt pss;lSls And Tony
over the delicate things in his haste
He rushed from, there to the bed but
tnere was no note pinned to the pillow.
The most diligent hunt revealed nothing
ing her son with q little smile that boded
no good, fickerlng around her hand
some but rather hard mouth.
We'll. Tony" she said finally. ARE
YOU satisfied? Don't you see" she went
on, going over to him and putting her
mi what YOU Thought herr % poesn',
this prove It? Now I'm going to ask you
to do something for me. Don't go after
her; let her come to her senses II you
think she will. and write to you herself.
She owes you that much"
Mrs Hartman was cleverly reading
hHr sons thoughts and putting her own
ideas into his head before he should
have time to act. She knew that his
lotte and to bring her home. but II she
could forestall this impulse while he had
chance to think matters over perhaps
rings might work out yet to her own
opened to the charm and attraction Of
Edith Comstock; It might not be too late
even now for a readjustment
ITO be ContlnuedI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
Adventures With q Purse

THERE are not more than four or
l. FIVE of these particular blouses left
and rather think that each is a diff
ferent size. But let me describe that
one style and maybe you will be inter
ested. 1t is of tan georgette. In the
front and back is panel of tan
georgette with large dots in gold. This
blouse fastens in the back and ties
around with self material In a little
bow. 1t is surprising what an eif"rtiv"
combination this polka dotted material
makes. The price is $3.50.
There is one shop in particular that
has been having some very interesting
rales recently. Silks. satins, face
powder-my word, to 90 into that shop
Is to spend money The newest sale l
think is the little thread undervests.
Their value is fifty cents, but they have
been repriced at three for 81, q by no
means small saving. They come in
bodice tops and, as I recall it, there are
some round tops.
For names Of shops address wOman's
Page Editor or phone Walnut or Main
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-13
WHAT'S WHAT
ID. rInI ENr nECIE

There "a q proper and an improper
wny 10 do eyerythirg--even to going up
and down stairs The "euquette OF the
staircase" like other manifestations OF
coed form. is intended mainly for the
protection OF women.
down the steps, who meets a woman
proceeding the other way, invariably
stands aside to give her the baluster
When a man and woman ascend mar.
row stairway. together, the man s9ss
woman goes before the man. Guests
should not loiter on the stairs when
others wish to 60 up or down. When the
stairs arc broad enough to accommodate
two or more man and woman ascenu
the woman al the bsluster side. II there
are two women, tho protection OF the
baluster should be conceded to the oider
woman