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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

Yes. even the pantry shelves can be
made artistic IL you are willing to spend
a few hours work in painting the con
tainers for the various staple food ma :
terials. The rice container illustrated
was made from large tin can wifi a
closely fitted top. These cans come into
the home daily filed with various vege-
tables. fats or sirups. IL you will save
them for short while nice collection
will result. which may be put into use
as containers for different staples such
as rice. sugar. salt, cereals, etc.
The rice can was painted white and
decorated with a design in blue. The
lettering is done in the same color. The
cans are first painted with white enamel
paint. The design, which should be in
the form of simple border, is traced
on the painted surface with carbon
paper. and the coloring is done with oil
paints to which has been added little
white enamel. Enameloid may be used
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIE

A girl accustomed to small talk does
not take complimentary remark for an
expression of intense admiration. Com
pliments are dubious civilities In any
case, but some men are like the Irish
man who admitted that lie couldn't keep
from blarneying when he was talking to
a young woman. And, sure, what's
the harm, when I mean it for the
minute? ?'~
So, the social neophyte should take
all small batteries cum grono SAILS.
These flowers Of speech, whether
natural or artificial, may be accepted as
gracefully and lightly as they are ten
dered, "for the minute" To be obvi-
ously amazed and delighted when man
pays a personal compliment evinces an
awkward lack Of sdpoir fdire, as en-
barrassing to the kindly flatterer as 1t Is
amusing to the sophisticated onlookers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Making More Money
A Hospital Idea

Every one who has been laid up In
bed with a serious illness knows how the
hours of. conValescence drag intermna-
bly,. There is nothing to do. and all the
time in the world in which to do it. But
there was one woman determined that
these age-long days should not be
wasted II she wasn't capable of any
thing else she could at least think, and
II was only natural that the question Of
making a little extra money was upper
most in her mind.
One day during particularly dull
period she took from the small work
basket which stood beside her bed a
ha!f-yard of lawn; yard and half of
mined to make of them something
which would occupy her mind and
hands. Without any very definite idea
or just what she was doing. the bits OF
lawn and lace wove themselves into a
tiny baby cap. just large enough for
the little head which was to be covered
for the first time. Fascinated with her
work, she made another-embroiderin ring
1t with fanciful pattern, which seemed
to weave itself out of her thoughts
each one daintier than its predecessor
and each with an individuality SO
strong that their creator--Miss Ada
MaXon-gave them names of their own
One was Elizabeth. The next was Mary
Ann. SauCy Jane had n piquant little
mare Catherine Was simple and sensi-
Bile and Blanche was covered with the
finest of stitches.
Then the big idea came to Miss
MaNon like fash, Why not make these
little gift-caps for the market-making
them so individual and so personal that
each one would seem TO have been fash,
ioned with particular baby in mind
The weeks at the hospital in Chicago
dragged out into three years, but the
number Of caps multiplied until, when
Miss MaXon returned to her home In
Wisconsin, she had enough on hand for
real stock in trade" And every one
Of them sold almost at sight. Now she
has business which stretches from
Portland to Portland, but each of the
caps is made by hand, just as were the
first ones born of the hospital idea.
Tomorrow-CapltalizinE the Honest,
OF Others
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
CARELESS HEARTS
Rv HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
-. ,op0 bu Public Iedosr Col

little look. and Diana felt like a naughty
child as she turned quickly away. her
eyes falling on Gladys sitting straight
up in her chair. eyes fixed on the stage.
unconscious Of anything that was going
on She felt that It wasn't dignified to
behave like this, and yet she felt so de-
liciously free and Young tonight, and
love was a merry little game. with nc
thought of seriousness about it.
Afterward they had supper, and then
Maltby took Diana home.
II probably won't see you again,
Diana said, holding oct her hand.
"Oh, yes. think So" Gleaves Maltby
said evenly. I'm be back in the city or
a business trip shortly after Christmas
They both knew that their friendship
wasn't over.
CTomOrrow-Is the New Woman til,
Mans Woman?)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
One teaspoon Of cinnamon.

| One teaspoon Of cinnamon.
! One-hdt teaspoon Of nutmeo.
| Mix and use Just one half Of this for
the first strudcl and the balance for
the second one
Spread evenly over the pastry and
then roll the pastry like Jelly roll. Place
in well creased baking nan and prepare
the second strudCl and place in the pan.
Rake in Il moderate oven for thirty five
minutes and then cut in slanting slices
about three inches thick.
To prepare menu No. S-A three
pound stewing chicken will be ample in
this menu for six or eight people. SINCE
and wash the chicken and then cut as
for stewing and cook until tender. Dip
in beaten egg and then roll in fine
crumbs and fry until golden brown
Lay on paper napkins to absorb the
fat
Use the chafing dish for creaming the
potatoes with peas. Peal and cut in tiny
dice six cold boiled potatoes. Place in
the chafing dish and dust the potatoes
with three tablespoons of -four. Toss to
coat the potatoes thoroughly with -four
and then add one and one half cups
of milk. Heat to the boiling point and
stir frequently. then add
One cup Of ,ccH- drained peas.
Tro tablespoons Of butter.
Tro tablespoons Of finely minced
parsley.
One teaspoon NJ salt.
One-hdt teaspoon OF rhitc pepper.
Heat again to the boiling point and
then serve on toast
Cheese Canape
Place in mixing bowl
OuChdE cup of grated cheese.
Four tablespoons Of mdyonndise
dressing.
One teaspoon of grated onion.
/ Four tablespoons of finely minced
parsley.
Mix and then cut strips of toasted
bread the width of two fingers anI
spread with the cheese mixture Dus,
lightly with paprika.
Creamed Finnan Haddie
Prepare two cups of the haddie anC
cover with boiling water. Simmer fol
five minutes and then drain. Now place
two and one-half cups of cream Sauc,
in the Chating dish and add the prcpartr
haddie, one cup Of well drained peas ant
One onion. minced fHc.
ore quarter cup OF finely chopped
parsley.
Omc-hat teaspoon Of ,chite pepper
Heat slowly to the boiling point anC
then serve on toast. Use one cup of tn,
liquid drained from the peas with on,
and one half cups of milk for preparinl
the cream sauce.
The entire preparation FOR thCs,
menus may be mad" in advance. =,
that the menu calling for n hot Lll
may be readily heated in the chqiiI.:
dish. Much of the real pleasure of thrs,
little meals is that all OF the diners lepr
a hand. hence only few minutes mr.,
required TO have the food on the table
These menus are splendid for stai
affairs or they could be used for lunch
cons or for refreshments for the eve
ming card parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
MEN CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE! \
WE CARELESSLY Y REMARK
When Ve Are Making Plans for Trip and There Aren,
Enough Rooms to Go Round, AlfredHas "Bunked'
in Strange Places
in Strange Places
T,HEY were making their plans fol

THEY were making their plans for
l. Labor Day.
1--WE can't get two rooms" they dis
covered reading letter from the mana.
ger of the hotel, 'but he, says he can
put Alfred up comfortably some
where"
"Oh, Alfred will be all right J" his
mother reassured him and his father.
"Men can sleep anywhere"
Alfred isn't quite man yet. but
he has had this little theory practiced
on him many times.
When the summer hotel is full, and
there is only one room to be had for
their two weeks vacation in August,
they take that one room.
"Alfred can get in somewhere" they
decide, comfortably. 'Men can sleep
anywhere, you know
rest Of his teaching and training, and
learns to ''sleep anywhere" -.
LIE HAS slept on the top floor of a
l. L hotel. under the roof, where no
self respecting sea breeze would enter
il it could.
He has slept in rooms that have no
screens-and has learned thereby how
to sleep soundly in spite Of vicious,
buzzing mosquitoes.
He knows the curves and bumps Of q
billiard table.
He has felt like the patient in hos
pital ward. sleeping in one of row
Of beds in the barracks. or the
"dormitory," or the "roost," what
ever it happened to be called-that big
room where all the extra" men
sleep. .
II he ever had a whole, comfortable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Would Attend Night School

To the Editor Of Wo,nun'S Page:
Dear Madam-Your kind advice on
the following will be much appreciated
For private reasons I shall not be
able to continue my course at high
school Could you tell me IL there Is
any free school in my locality which !
could attend at night? Also, what
studies I might take UP.
SEVENTEEN.
Send self addressed, stamped envelope
TO Woman's Exchange.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
THE. WOMAN'S EXCHANGE

swered in the little talk on palmis,ry
which appears on this DaVe. Keen
watching II and you will find your an.
swer.
Velour Is to be more popular than
ever this season for both dresses ana
wraps. Squirrel is always in good
style, and would be very pretty on ths
coat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
The Redingote Once More

After seeing models from several
French authorities one gathers the i'm
preston that redingotes will lead among
coat styles. Typical garments of this
line have the full skirt, flaring at the
hem, and the waistline we'll defined
There is usually a belt at the hips
1t may be crossed in the back, and is
quite certain to disappear under the
front panel, which is unbroken in lines
from collar to hem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
How to Make Dress

To the Editor Of woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you please tell me
how to make an attractive plain dressY
I am e stout girl and am In doubt as
TO how to make II. The material Is plaid
gingham and is only twenty-seven
inches wide. H. NJ
Make plain. not-too-full skirt with
a hem twelve to fifteen inches wide.
Turn II UP about nine inches from the
ground. Cut the waist with a straight
hack and straight sides and insert q
little vestee of tucked white organdie.
Make plain sleeves. ending just below
the elbow. Wear white organdie collars
and cuffs with frock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
The winners Of the
PRIZE MENU CONTEST

for last week have been announced.
Three prizes are offered each week
for the best menu for dollar and
a half dinner for four people.
The prizes are as follows
First $3.50
Second, S1.OO
Third, $1.0O
Rules: The foods used must be
staples and in season. Each menu
must be accompanied by a sales slip
showing the cost Of all the ma
terials. The name and address of
the sender and the date must be dis
tinctly written.
Address all menus to
Mrs. WILSON'S MENU CONTEST
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER
INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Gloss or Enamel Paint

When doing up the worn paint at
home, remember that gloss paint should
not be laid over gloss. Under coats of
paint should be OF dull finish, each one
sandpapered and given plenty of time
TO dry. When sufficient fiat paint has
been applied and Is carefully dried, then
put on the gloss paint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Heart or Brains In Love

,dmrn. Dear cynthla-A littls food for
When one loves does he or she love
with his or her brains? Or Is it the
heart?
Just what do they mean when they
say: Il love her with all my heart ??
It's all bunk. The heart has no feeling
or sense In that manner.
Now, readers, don't knock me on the
spur of the moment-give IL a thought
and then let's hear your opinion
And, Cynthia. won'tl you give an
opinion on this one?
Science tells me that love. hate. fear
despair, Joy and happiness are workings
of the brain. ACETYLENE.
It's a little of both. young man. The
highest type of love is recognized in
the mind and soul and this is lasting
love.
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Answer 1.-TWO Gentlemen"

Dear Cynthia-We would like to eX-
plain to Two Gentlemen a few things
which we think they misunderstood.
We are not the kind of girls that run
to dance halls. Not even to some of
Philadelphia best. Why? Because we
would not know the gentlemen we
would be dancing with. We dance, but
just at private affairs.
We use no paint, a little powder and
dress very modestly. We use enough
soap and water to make us look as
clean as soap and water will allow
US to.
AS we said before, we never fiirt, not
even with fellows who call themselves
gentlemen. Yet being As careful as we
are we find gentlemen are mushy.
How did 1t happen that you. who seem
to be turned SO much against the girls
that go to such places, were found
there? You must be very inQuisitive.
You don't like it, yet you go there, ard
| If one of these painted dolltes will
| allow you to. will dance and come from
| there declaring you had n good time.
We hope you are convinced that we
are not painted dollies, but just plain,
modest girls who are disgusted with
| the men of today.
TWO DISGUSTED GIRLS.
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Where to Take SInalna Lessons

Dear Cynthia-Where can | take up
vocal lessons? How can YOU know
when fellow likes you? How can you
make fellow like you? thank you.
A LOVER OF SINGING.
You will find the names OF music
schools and individual teachers in the
advertising sheets of the daily papers.
You can surely tell if a boy likes you
by his behavior. If he is polite and at
tentive and courteous seems to like TO
talk to you and Is interested in what
YOU have TO say, it is more than likely
that he likes you.
Be courteous and pleasant, but do not
seek a boys company. A boy or man
always prefers to do his own seeking,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA
Wiser TO Give Her up

w f. Mas there is strong religious
difference between you and neither Is
willing to give in, It would be wiser to
discontinue the friendship. If II can only
lead to suffering for you both.
Mixed marriages are seldom happy
and are never TO be encouraged.
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To Dorothea

Dorothea-You wrote some time ago
~ know IL YOU could talk with Cynthia.
The letter was unfortunately placed in
the wrong file. If you still want to talk
with Cynthia. call her up between 10
and IL and make an appointment. Gym
thia Is more than sorry your letter was
inadvertently overlooked. Call Wal
nut 1000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

instead of the oil paint. Patterns for
the entire alphabet may be purchased at
any embroidery pattern counter, and it
is a simple matter to transfer the de-
sired letters to the can. A set of six
decorated cans would make an ideal
gift for the summer bride.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Widows Most Popular

Dear Cynthia--Every now and then we
hear about the blonde and brunette in
the popularity game. But the real win
ners are the widow" and 'the girl with
a car" Can you men readers tells us
what is so alluring about a widow and
girl with car that seem SO vitality to
interest you? GOLDEN STAR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Three Questions From "sobby'

First. Bobbed hair is going out OF
style.
Second. A girls parents have a per.
feet right to direct their daughter s
friendships, and they should do so II
they are careful parents
Third. girl must be twenty-one to
be married In Philadelphia without con-
sent OF parents. Under twenty-one the
parents or guardian must give consent
for the marriage or Il will be illegal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
MRS. WILSON GIVES SOME,
AFTER-TTHE-SHOW MENUS
Bohemian and Al Fresco Treats Easy Prepare and VIII
Delight the Cosy Late Party
By MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

sCopyrtoht, 1870. b. Nrs. NJ A. wilson. An
rights rcScrred.J
NrHE vast variety Of informal meals
i that the housewife can plan and
serve surely will afford choice and nov
elty. and a real Bohemian or al fresco
supper will be no exception. giving
the housewife the opportunity to dis
play her honey talent without the
helm of n maid. SO that she will give
one a delightful little meal.
A Dutch supper is quite simple to ar
range with cevelarte and Frankfurters,
some cheese and a pumpernickel, sliced
very thin, or with thin slices Of rye
bread. This will surely provide variety.
and IL you wish to have hot dish
the chafing dish will easily supply the
hot portion Of the meal. The chafing
dish brings to mind a variety of dishes
that are very easily prepared-such as
the Newburgs and la Kings or per
haps a savory rarebit. and il a salad
is available, indeed, we have, a delec-
table meal.
SOME AFTER. THE SHOW MENUS
Celery Olives
Thinly Sliced Lebanon Sausage
Potato Salad with Minced Red Peppers
Apple Cake Coffee
Celery
Oysters on Haf Shell
Cold Cuts Of Spiced Beef
Potato Salad
Strudel Coffee
Olives Scallons
Cold Cuts Of Chicken la Maryland
Creamed Potatoes with Peas
Toast Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Menu Contest Honor List

Mrs. J. H. MacCuLLoh
Cape May Courthouse. y. !
Menu
Tomato soup Fried Floundar
Boiled POtatoe.
Lettuce. Mayonnaise Dressing
Bread and Butter
strawberries with Milk
and Sugar
Tea
SALES SLIP
one can Of tomato soup ..........s II
Two pounds Of founder ......... "a
One quart Of potatoes .........., II
Lettuce ............. NJ
one quart Of milk ...... II
One loaf Of bread 0c
One jar Of mayonnaIs, dressing Il
Two boxes of strawberries . q
Butter and lard Cfor fry!ng) .9C
Tea, sugar. pepper, salt and two
tablespoons of flour ........... /.
Total .....,,.. ,.,.........Sl4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
A WALKING Defect
he Editor OF Womu7,'s Page:

To the Editor OF Womun'S Page:
Dear Madam--Will you kindly tell
me a way that ! can overcome throwing
nv left foot? 1t looks funny to see me
walking Could you tell me the cause
of this? =,
Also, whas do short. stubby nails
on a mans hand indicate? Also long,
tapering ones, too? Would you also
state whether velour coats will be in
style this winter and if squirrel collars
and cuffs are being worn on them?
G. II.
Many persons have little mannerisms
in their ways of walking. Sometimes
they are inherited, sometimes they have
Just become habit. 1t is very hard to
correct them, but the best way is to
remember them every time you walk,
and try to bring your foot straight
forward instead of swinging 1t. Prac-
tice before a mirror until you get 1t
perfect
Your query about the hand is an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Cheese Canape
Creamed Finpan Haddie on Toast
Olives Celery

Coffee
To prepare menu No. | serve as q
platter service: prepare the potato salad
and arrange in a nest of crisp lettuce
leaves place the thinly sliced sausage
and some thin rye bread. butter sand e
witches near the salad and then the
cheese Canape, olives and celery and
serve.
Menu No. . calls for service slightly
more elaborate than the first menu.
Have the oysters opened and then place
in fruit jar on ice to chill. Wash the
shells well and then arrange on plat
ters with garniSh Of parsley and slice
OF lemon usually tabascO or horspradish
is served with the oysters. accom-
panied by little biscuits or saIted
crackers.
Now on n platter arrange a nest OF
lettuce containing the potato salad and
lay cuts of spiced beef with garniSh Of
parsley and a tablespoon of Colon sauce
In a crisp lettuce leaf.
Colon Sauce
Place in r soup plate
.F0br tablespoons OF erdpornted mix.
One teaspoon Ot mustard.
Ore-hdIf teaspoon Of ,chite pepper.
VHe reu6pOOH OF W OFCCSlGTSHtTe sauce,
One teaspoon Of sugar.
Mix and beat slowly in one. half cup
Of oil; now add
One onion grated,
Tro tablespoons ot frcIy minced
porsley,
One-hGit green pepper. minced fnc.
One tablespoon Of rmegdr.
Beat to mix.
Strudel
Place in q mixing bowl
Tioo cups OF four.
One half teaspoon Of salt.
One ierel tablespoon ot baking
popdsr.
One and one-hdt Ierei teaspoons Of
cinnamon.
Three tablespoons Of sugar
Sift to mix and then rub in one hall
cup of shortening and mix 10 dough
with seven tablespoons of water Cut
IN half and roll out one half of the
pastry until thin aS paper in an obloug
sheet Brush with shortening and
spread with the following mixture:
Pare five apples and cut into tiny
dice and add:
One half package Of SeedIess rdisin,.
Three bananas. minced fne,
One cup Of peanuts. chopped fine,
One half cup Of sugar,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

|. What material is used to form a
dainty foundation for IA sheer or.
candle dress Of dark blue?
>. How is new kind of paint
brush made 50 that it does not
she'd bristIes:
3. What is the latest fad for match
ing sets Of accessories?
1. Describe formal lamp that
would look well in a hall or par-
Ior.
,. What type Of neck line and
sleeves are predicted for autumn?
s. In cleaning washable wall paper.
what precaution should be taken:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31

Mrs. p. VI. ReiSer.
1866 North Hi.St Street
MENC
Roast stuffed Brrast Of Veal
steamed New Potatoes
Lettuce and Tomato salad
Peas
Bread and Butter Coffee
SATEE ~ I'd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Yesterdays Answers

|. A dainty japanese figure hold
ing shade Of black parchment
traced in pink cherry blossoms
would be pretty in living room.
,. An unusual white kid "gaunt-
let" fits the hand and wrist close
~, and is edged at the tiariug cuff
with a design in beads
3. When silver that has been cleaned
in an alkaline solution lacks shine
it can be frightened by little
rubbing with a chamois cloth.
4. A strikingly pretty sports hat of
pale lavender is trimmed with
band and bow Of soft satin rib
bon of a deeper shade held fiat on
the crown and down to the brim
with a wide. close stitching OF
white angora.
3. A bathrobe Of blanket cloth would
be a useful article Of boys
clothing for the girl who expects
TO go to boarding school or col
lege this fall.
B. A novel table that has two uses
is a long, narrow one, with one
end made into hinged lid that
opens back 70 disclose a desk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
Mrs. JOhU {. Bradley
24H North FO1Wth Street

Mrs. JOhU {. Bradley
24II North FO5Oth Street
Roast Pork Brown Gravy
Roasted Potatoes Butter Beans
Cucumber salad
Bread and Butter Iced Tea
Sliced Pineapple
SALES SLIP
Two pounds shoulder porksSat goo
one-half of one-Quarter peck Do-
tatoes .... -
One quart OF butter beans ........ 10
One-half pint milk ....
Seasoning and vinegar, ORe-half
ounce ..-, ....,-. ......-...... .Od
One cucumber .-.... ....,.,..... %
one-half Ioas OF bread .,.,..... ."5
Butter .......,. ..,............ q,
one pineapple ............,.,..,. 20
Tea ........... ....,..,......... .03
Two lemons ......... .U3
One-quarter pound sugar ...,,,... .05
One small head lettuce .....,..... 90
$50