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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
THIRD PRIZE. 81
Miss Jennie McAUister,
Is gears,
Millville, NeaO Jersey
Menu
Baked Lima Beans with Bacon
BY MRS. VI, A. WILSON

Copyright. 1890. oy MS: r. A. WILSON.
All rights reserved
APPLES are abundant and reason
ably priced and the housewife, now
that sugar has returned to a price that
permits its being used fairly literally,
can prepare home -mbade desserts again.
The old fashioned southern fried ap-
pies for breakfast occasionally, when
served with hot cakes, are delicious.
This is a good time to purchase large
basket or two and can apple sauce.
apple butter, for future use in the early
spring. when other fruits are high and
apples are scarce.
To can the apple sauce, wash and
cut the apples in pieces and tten add
Just enough water to prevent Nrning.
Cook until very soft. Rub through a
sieve and sweeten or not, just as you
choose. Fill into sterilized jars and ad-
Just the rubber and lid and partially
tighten. Place in a hot water bath and
process for twenty minutes. Remove
the Jars and seal securely. Store in
cool, dry place.
Apple Butter
Apple butter can be made at home
very successfully without using cider.
Wash and pare the apples and then cut
in quarters and remove the seeds and
cores. Place the parings in the pre-,
serving kettle and cover with cold
water. Bring to boil and cook until
the skins are soft. This usually re-
auires about forty minutes. Drain and
then return this apple juice to the pre-
serving kettle and add just as many Of
the prepared apples as the kettle will
hold. Cook to a thick sauce and then
add
One pound Of broom su1Gr,
Tpo level tablespoons OF best Gin
ndmon,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One half teaspoon Of dllspiCe
to every one-half basket of apples,
about one quarter bushel. Cook slowly
and stir constantly to prevent scorch-
ing. Apple butter requires long, slow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Why not have cellar garden? It is
not too late to make one, and then you
will have a supply Of salad until spring.
II is better to buy roots to plant the
first season. You can purchase them
from growers at a smari price. 1t Is
rather curious that, while this vege-
table reaches the table under the name
Of French endive, 1t is planted as wit
loot chicory, and 1t is under that name
that the seed is catalogued.
Whether you buy roots or use those
which you have grown, plant them in
boxes of earth, Just deeply enough to
cover the crowns. II the roots are
very long, cut off and discard a third
at the tapering end. It Is best, al
though not necessary, to cover the roots
with three or four inches of sand. The
shoots will grow through this sand
readily and will make more compact
heads than IL no covering is used.
You need fairly warm cellar. If It
is not available, you can grow small
supply of endive in box behind the
kitchen range. 1t Is best to keep out
most of the light, which can be accom-
plished by inverting second box over
the one in which the roots are planted.
A few holes should be bored in this box
for ventilation. 1t is not necessary to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

At a hotel luncheon the hostess need
have very little trouble II she will take
time to make few preparations. A good
plan Is to send to the hotel some days
In advance for a copy Of the luncheon
menu. These printed cartes du Jour are
always obtainable for this purpose, and,
as the price Is affixed to each dish, the
hostess will know exactly how much she
Is to spend on the midday feast
Presumably knowing something about
the tastes Of her prospective guests. she
can arrange her special menu according
ly. and everything will be served In
courses, Just as she has ordered. This
method not only obviates the delay OF
separate orders. but shows 4 pleasing
forethought on the part Of the hostess. II
she does not live at the hotel and has
no charge account there, II will avoid
awkwardness to make the financial ar
rangements privately In advance. In
which case no money transaction is visi-
BILE, excepting. perhaps. the fee to the
waiter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Making More Money
Tho idea Of Elise Moran

The housing problem Is one which has
led to sleepless nights for thousands OF
persons who. unable to figure out how
they were going to meet the advancing
rents or where they were going to live
IL they didn't agree to pay them. have
makeshifts But this came problem
brought financial success for at least
one young business woman. IL II hadn't
been for the shortage Of apartments. Miss
tse idea" " and the % sign % "PuSic bic ST stenOss. s
rapher"' would be still In evidence on tSe
door Of her office.
1t was shortly after the death Of her
father that Miss Moran, a graduate OF a
New York business school, determined
to launch out on career of her own.
Being a public stenographer didn't ap-
peal to her very much, but IL was the
only opening apparent at. the moment
and she had to have som hing to tide
her over a season which, from the mone-
tary point Of view. was far from prom
Using. Right across the hall from her
was the office OLA young real estate
agent who specialized In the renting Of
apartments, and the sight of his Sign
reminded Miss Moran that her father
same line and that she had picked up a
considerable knowledge Of the business,
One day Miss Moran gathered her
courage In both hands and broached a
plan which had been haunting her for
some months past.
why not get sufficient number Of
people to club together and buy an
apartment house." she asked, Instead
of renting the different sections? Yes
I'll admit that there are lots OF Difficult
ties to be overcome, but your knowledge
Of real estate and my feminine faculty
for handling people ought to smooth out
all the obstacles. Whit do you say?
Shall we try III" ,,- g..
Thus It was that the idea of ."co-oper-
ative ownership Of apartment houses"
was launched-an idea which led to tho
solution of at least q. part Of the housing
financial independence and flve-fisure
returns to a girl in her early twenties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Advice on Self. conscIo Iousness

Dear Cynthia-The perusal of little
note In the newspaper recently on
the Cure for Self-Consciousness has
persuaded me to withdraw as a literary
spectator and make a suggestion from
my secluded spot
Self-consciousness is the result Of
constant II involuntary introspection.
When one stops to consider Just what
another or others may be critically
thinking of something you have Just
said--the consequence Is mental JOLT
Of embarrassment
This attack Of self-consciousness Is
generally like mumps and measles; n
matter of youth and the sense of the
newness of surroundings To J. NJ.
the writer suggests that IL she will try
to be just Misunderstanding no manner
or method of conversation and try to be
merely natural-success is hers.
1t SO often happens that:
It's not the girl with the naughty air
Or the sort that affect a baby stare
That catch the big fish In the sea
And vamp them for cup Of tea.
'Tis true that silks and hats and fur
When worn correctly cause stir &.
In mannish minds-Oh. all of that,
But fur doth ofttimes clothe cat.
And so think It's rather she
Who has q bit Of sympathy
For him-when he Is lonely. blue;
Her comradeship just. changes you.
Which. to conclude. is the fairy gif,
Of naturalness and simple charm.
A JOURNALIST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
HUMAN CURIOS
The ROYAL Nfurderess

Fredegonde, who at one time ruled
over France was descended from an OBJ
scure family in Picardy and was pos
Unsuitable ambition. Having fallen in
love with King Chilperic. she secured
employment as a servant In the castle
of his queen, Andovere, and managed
matters so that the king was forced 70
divorce his consort, marrying Gals
winthe, q daughter OF the king Of Spain,
who was later found strangled In her
he'd. Fredegonde ascending the throne
while still In the full bloom OF her
beauty.
When, In revenge for Galswinthe's
death the iatter's brother led his army
against Paris, Fredegonde had him as
sassinated, and then. one by one. mur-
dered the three children OF King Chil-
peric by his former wives. Even the
queens own daughters were not exempt
from her lust for blood. on ono occa'
sion she lured her daughter, Regunths
into the room where the crown jewels
we're kept and invited her 10 step INTO
large chest or vault In order the better
to inspect the gems. The moment the
girl obeyed the queen let fall the cover
Of the chest and beheaded her child
Chilperic himself Is said TO have lost
his life through her perhdy. HIS blood'
thirsty spouse had grown weary or hirn
and one day, when the king was about
10 alight from his horse, he was stab
bed by the queens page. who confessed
| that he had acted at the inaigation OF
| his mistress. For some reason, real or
fancled, she then procured the ASSASSIN
alton. OF PretsStst % %5isnop OF @ itousn' o,tsr
and the Bishop Of Bayeux narrowly es-
caped a similar fate. Finally, after a
iife allied with bloodshed, intrigue and
sudden death, Queen Fredesonde died
quietly in her bed, presumably from
natural causes. .~'|
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
SOME DELICIOUS DESSERTS
CAN BE MADE WITH APPLES

cooking. Place an asbestos mat under
the preserving kettle to prevent scorch-
ing. When thick fill into sterilized jars
and adjust the rubber and I'D and par
TALLY tighten. Process In hot water
bath for twenty minutes. Seal. This
apple butter will keep until used.
Canned Baked Apples
Use the wide mouthed jars for this
style Of apple. Select small apples and
bake in the usual manner, then pack
into jars. Fill with sirup made as fol-
lows: Place in saucepan
One pound of sugar,
One and one quarter cups Of ,oater.
Bring to a boil and cook for ten min
utes. Use for filing jars. Adjust the
rubber and lid and partially tighten.
Process for thirty minutes. Remove
from water bath and seal securely. Store
in cool, dry place.
Southern Fried Apples
Select tart greetings and then wash
and cut in thick slices. Place four table
spoons Of bacon fat in a frying pan and
when hot lay in the apples. Brown and
turn and then cover and steam until
tender.
Serve with griddle cakes, honey or
sirup.
Apple F'ritters
Place in a mixing bowl
One and one quarter cups of milk or
t1oter,
One egg,
Ttco cups of -four,
Four level teaspoons of baking po,o-
der,
One-halt lerel teaspoon Of salt,
Ttoo level teaspoons of sugar,
Too teaspoons OF shortening.
Beat to a batter and then cut the ap-
pies in thick slices. place in a dish and
pour over the apples juice of one lemon
and one teaspoon of nutmeg extract
Dip in batter, then place in hot fat tc
cook. Pour about one half tablespoon
of batter over the apples, just as soon
as you place them in the hot fat. Turn
and when golden brown and tender lift
and drain on soft paper and serve with
powdered sugar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Adventures With q Purse

WHEN first / saw it could not for
w the life Of me imagine what 1t was
for, and then after ! asked her, and
she told me that 1t was to heat
curling iron, | thanked her. but hardly
thought you would be interested. Then
in thinking the matter over ! concluded
that maybe some one would like to
know about it, II looks like little
metal case about two inches thick and
three inches long. IL opens lengthwise
and shows what appears to be little
wire pad. One fills the case with dena-
tured alcohol, and lights the wire pad,
which is Just the right size and shape
TO hold q curling iron. For the woman
who has electricity in the bedroom, and
no gas, or for the woman who Is travel
ing. one Of these little curling iron
heaters would prove mighty convenient.
The price is s1.25.
As some one has so cleVerly put it,
the old songs are the best. But seri L.
ously, now, there are some OF the real
old tuneful melodies Of which we never
ktire. And know Of book-one that
| | came across very recently-that has,
am willing to wager-eVery old song
Won have ever known or heard. Some oi
the older opera songs, quaint ola nome
| folk songs, Irish songs, few sacred
nieces-the collection Is quite complete
| I am told that this book Is being very
we'll received and that a great many
comics are being sold. II Is claimed that
there are about 1000 songs collected be-
tween It's covers.
Page EjIior or phone Walnut OF Alain 5000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
"LSN'T TI7ATLKE A WOMAN?' J \
A IMAM ASKS SCORNFULLY
When He Hears an Exaggerated StoryWe Hate This, but
Sometimes We Can't Blame Him for 1t

by her speed and enthusiasm It would
have been all personal, all selfish, ali
greedy and small. .t.
EHOR the sake of the dignity o,
i womanhood, let's be thankful for
that ouiet womanly stenographer. who
stepped in. voted first and won the
prize. .ta
We're not greedy, not eager to b.
first in everything, not ready to turn
into wildcat II another woman tries
to beat us to our goal.
But when women like this get them
selves talked about so that the story
comes out In the newspapers, can you
blame a complacent, easy going, ring
blowing man for chuckling scornfuiIy
and saying, isn't that just like a
womanT' .s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
THROUGH A WOMAN'S EYES
If
To Praise Or Not to Praise
BY JEAN NEWTON

clink, no many husbands are too busy
to think about enjoying themselves in
the sensation Of being specially good
ing for praise. But once it is given
them they are literal Oliver Twists in
wanting more.
And though they seem content to go
through life Just tolerated, once you
hitch their wagon to a star they'll begin
to sprout wings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
The WOmQn'S
Exchange
Five Kittens

To tho Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam have Ave kittens.
They are seven weeks old and can eat
by themselves. If you know any one
desiring these kindly forward them my
address. MRS. C. II. H.,
Here arc five kittens for five lucky
people. Those who would like to have
the address OF Mrs c. r. H. can obtain
It by sending In a stamped envelope.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Both Are Right
o the Editor Of Woman's Page:

To the Editor OF Worndn's Page:
Dear Madam-A friend and I had an
argument about the homes In Phila-
deiphia for children. My friend said
YOU can put a child In a home and not
pay a cent said she was wrong; that
you had to pay. Which was correct
II is the same at Girard College? The
father is living and the mother Is dead
MRS. @. I. OBJ.
Your friend was right In this. 1t Is
possible 10 place q child in a home with
out paying cent, although In some
homes a fee is charged II the applicants
are able to pay It, It Is the same at
Girard College, II one or both of the
parents are dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Stains on Wood

Many spots on waxed surfaces may
be removed by rubbing with a little tur-
pentine and refinishing with littls
wax; iron rust and ink stains may be
as from unfinished wood. After all
traces of the acid have been washed of
and the spot Is thoroughly dry II should
be rewaxed and polished.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Tho True Sabbath

To the Editor o, Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Can you please tell me
which Is the true Sabbath day, Saturday
or Sunday2 Y. 7.
The original Sabbath day, at the time
of the Creation, was Saturday. the
seventh day Of the week. but the resur-
rection of Christ and his subsequent ap-
pearances to his disciples TIL his ascen-
Holy Spirit on the first day of the week.
led to that day being set apart for the
special religious assemblies Of the Chris
tlans, and since then Sunday, the Lords
day. has taken for Christians the true
bath.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
The UnUeGOn1e
Wife
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright. 1870. bv Fsonc LEDGER Co.

After Anthony HdrrIr,dn's marriage
TO Charlotte Graves, GIRL beneath
him socially, his mother beNttied his
ictfe TO HIM phencper she had a
chance. Charlotte tpds not social
success and Mrs. HdrTl,nun constantly
compared her JoiIuros rith tho bril-
liant success Of Edith Comstock, the
1irl tohom both the older Har7Smdns
had tDanted Tony to marry. Charlotte
discovered that che tods TO become q
mother but she had become so tntin,i-
was afraid to ten Tony the truth.
At dance at the country club. she
dtsplcaSed htn, ty responding to the
Kindness Of q man phom society
looked on as rather too 0ay, and ter
ribly hurt at the tcrribs thfnos said,
hardly knovtno 1ohat she toas doing,
she ran dtody.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
They Can't Dance Ioaether

Dear Cynthia-I am a young man
and am considered a good sport among
the fellows and girls Of our bunch.
I have formed n close friendship with
a young lady and we have many good
times together, but her hobby seems to
be dancing, She is a very good dancer.
but l cantiot dance with her. She can
dance with any one except me and !
can dance with any one but her.
Please tell me what to do. We have
tried many times but don't succeed
very WELL F-H. 8.
Can you not be friends without dane
Ing together? She does not sound like
a good dancer II she cannot follow your
lead
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Dan 3. 10 Back

Dear Cynthia-Here I am back home.
noted in this evenings papet that some
one spoke of De lure having given UP
the ghost. Why, he never had the
ghost Of chance since he incurred the
unpopularity Of the entire column. More
over, although his ideas were we'll ex-
pressed, his ideals were false and almost
absurd. SO here's looking at you. De
Jure. May my scathing remarks bring
your early return to the column.
DAN n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

THE man made remark that infuri-
i ates real woman more than any,
thing else in the world is this 'lsn I
that Just like womanf'
A man can, and usually does, attach
this sentence to such exaggerated things,
such as the story Of the woman who
ordered a gown sent out on approval,
wore It to dance and sent. 1t back
saying that it didn't land that's
why the stores. won 't-send anything
out -on approval any more; or the
woman who crossed the street just In
front Of an automobile, changed her
mind halfway across, turned back, was
struck and knocked down and then tried
to sue the driver Of the car for dam
ages 49,,
"Isn't that just like a womanF' he
tirawls, insultingly, trying to surround
the flowers on the table with his cigar
cite smoke.
No, It isn't--it's like some of them.
Most of the time he's wrong, the man
who makes this disagreeable remark.
But sometimes, we have to admit,
he's right. -.
For instance, the story Of the two
women in a .small town during the re-
cent election.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
The Question Corner
TOday's INQUIRIES

1. What interesting study has been
taken up along advanced lines by
Mrs. Marguerite Pannill Cove!
Q. How can the jar Of crutch in
striking tho ground be scftened!
3, Describe some cute bedroom slip
pers of velvet for child.
4. In what attractive way Is a silk
valance made for a living room
window?
s. How is a novel bead ornament for
dark velvet dress made?
G, What Is a new and interesting
way of trimming hat with
veil? ...
Saturdays Answers
1. Miss Jane Hall, of Chicago,
models clever figures out Of soap
which are shellacked to make
them stiff and lasting.
2, A banana can be made useful eI-
ternally as we'll as internally, II
the skin Is rubbed over shoes that
need shining. Wipe them with
cloth afterward and they will be
well polished.
3. A curved fire bench that fits
around the hearth is good looking
in a room that has a fireplace and
can be used as a table to hold
magazines, sewing, etc., when
there is no fire.
4. A pretty centerpiece for table
with a brown cover in brown
and tan room can be made by
cutting out square Of ecru-
scrim and edging it with crocheted
lace to match.
5. In starting crocheted rug close
the chain to make a round rug,
and crochet around 1t to make an
oval one.
@. A novel napkin pin for the young
child is made Of enameled silver
in the shape of an animal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Among those on the honor list are:
Mrs. Nellie Mclaughlin. Mrs. George
H. Elm. Miss Mary WriNt Mrs. Edith
Edwards, Mrs. A. Rohr. ms Mary Nor
row. Mrs w II. Hitler. Henriette Loeb,
Mrs. c. Tatnall. Mrs. James Selwarz,
Mrs A. Riley. Mrs. Hannah L Macau-
lay. Mrs F. Thompson. Mary A. Cava-
naugh, Mrs. L. Richards Mrs. Clara
Hartzel, Mrs. L. Green, Mrs. N. Rein
hart. Mrs. Agnes Daley and Claire L.
Stone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

OF COURSE they were excited, be-
~ cause it was the first time they had
voted, they didn't know very much about
it. and they were somewhat impressed
by their own Importance.
(You know how it is, you probably
felt very much that way yourself. :,
But, unfortunately, some one offered
a prize to the woman who was first to
vote in that town.
The two who got there first were so
eager, so excited, and so determined to
be first to vote that they INDUCED in
hair pulling, scratching contest.
Some one else stepped in while they
were struggling, cast her vote quietly
and won the prize. ,
Now, isn't that just like some women?
THE spirit Of competition is con-
l. sidercd great spur to children in
school.
Undoubtedly IL does its part in max
ing them quicker, brighter, more anxious
to work.
But there is q harmful side to it; 1t
encourages that terrible greed for re-
ward; It fosters that desire to be first
in everything, better than others, Mt
any cost.
And when you're after a reward, and
your one thought is to be ahead Of
everybody else, you're bound to be
| selfish about it; you're sure to think,
| "What do l care whether 1t does any
good or not? I'll have the satisfaction
of knowing that I'm the best!'
That's the way it was with these two
women voters; each was determined to
be first, and it was the thought Of
being ahead of all the others, and Of
getting that little prize that turned her
from a woman intosa fighting, scratch
ing cat.
II she had been first? She would
have had the pride pleasing sensation
of having beat somebody else to. it, and
Of being the possessor of prize.
There wouldn't have been any sat
isfaction in the knowledge that she had
shown interest in the election by get
ting there first, and it wouldn't have
been feeling Of having done some good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Please Tell Me
. What TO Do
DcepIy In Love
BY CYNTHIA

Poor little boy, the only way to find
out IL a girl loves a man is to ask her.
But boys Of sixteen do notknow about
love, my young friend, and they should
not ask girls to love them. Walt a few
year,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

Mrs Julia d. Nelson or Muncle. mas
80 distinction Of being the first woman
10 be elected 10 a seat In the Indiana
Legislature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15
Mashed Potatoes CELERY
Cheese with olives or Pickles
Bread Butter Coffee
Chocolate Pudding without eEgs)

SALES SLIP
One pound OF lima beans .....S 20
One-quarter pound bacon tcut in
thin strips) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .o6
Two tablespoons molasses ..... 10
Pepper and salt ............... .03
one-Quarter peck of potatoes .... .1e
Celery ......... .................. 10
One-half pound Of cheese ........ IT
Small bottle of olives or pickles. .12
Bread and butter .............. 80
Coffee. sugar and milk ......-.... rs
Two squares of chocolate ........ .05
Two and one-quarter cups milk :. 10
one-quarter cup sugar ........ .o3
Three tablespoons cornstarch 80. .04
Salt and vanilla ................ .03
Total ................... S1.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-15

The average wage OF women IN IN,
.rS, in Wisconsin has increased
nearly fifty per cent during the past
two years.