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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Did You Kno,O What Can Be
Done With Shucks

Even the homely corn shuck may he
utilized In many forms of craftwork.
Dry the husks in the shade. dye any de-
sired color and dry again. When wanted
for use, roll as many as can be used
at one time in a damp cloth and let lie
for a while then cut In strips from q
quarter to a whole inch wide.
An interesting and useful product of
the husking Ia the making OF hats. The
husk is cut a fourth to a half-lnch wide
four strands being used for the braid !,
and plated as the little klndergartneI
folds her paper strips, making a simpte
are used damp and then the braid is
dried and put away for later use. To
fashion the hats fine soft knitting cot
ton is used In sewing, as the usual cot
ton threads cut the husks.
For a candleshade line a frame with
thin silk and cover the wires with braids
OF the shycks. adding few beads for
ornamentation In groups OF two or tnree,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Making More Money
Motherlng Hn Orchard

The death Of husband upon whom
one has depended for support for many
Years tog' ther with the discovery that
an uhsuspectcd mortgage would fall due
cause even young woman to give up in
despair But when one Is sixty years
OF age and practically without means
or support, the blow Is not only stun
hlng hut practically paralyZlng
=, That Is the experience through which
AIRS +. .. McAvoy, of New Burnside,
~, passed and emerged-not only with
oIt oi, the loss @ OF any or her property. but
than she had had in the past.
When her husband died Mrs. Nc
Avoy found that he had left forty acres
OF apple-bearing land, eighty-flve acres
gage on the whole due within the
month, The most pressing matter was,
or course, to secure an extension of the
mortgage and Mrs. McAVoy managed to
mortgaGer, convincing him that the
property would be worth far more at
time
I'm going to cultivate every square
inch Of It," she stated, "and, even II the
mortgage has to be foreclosed when the
Two years have elapsed, you will have
much more valuable land"
But the mortgage wasn't foreclosed;
plenty of money to meet it--thanks to
/ her unceasing care in "mothering" the
fruit trees. In early spring she stayed
out in the fields all night making brush
fires so that the warm pail OF smoke
would protect the young buds wrapping
! the trees in cornstalks to keep the rab-
bits from gnawing them and mixing her
own spraying po!sons. II wasn't long
before Mrs. McAVoy owned the finest
| orchard In Illinois and was recognized
as the Anal authority on fruit in that
section.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
CARELESS HEARTS
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR

within two or three blocks of the apart
ment II had suddenly begun to rain.
They scurried though 1t hand in hand
like two children and arrived at the
of hair had blown loose under Hor-
lenses wide hat, she looked almost
lovely and going upstairs In the semi
darkness Julian had slipped his arm
about her, She did not repel him, but
He felt In her that curiosity. that i'm
pulse to experiment that ne himself felt
toward her. It robbed the little in
tjmacy OF any Of its delight He knew
at that moment that Hortense was
was not carried away with feeling TO-
him, she was not in love with him, no:
In the slightest.
Julian was going through the samA
phase of emotion that had seized Diana
after Gleaves Maltby's proposal He
so much. he did not love her. he won
dered whether or not he was capable
Of this great emotion, Just as Diana
had wondered when she realized how
little he moved her. Both Diana and
Julian had taken a big step when they
had separated. and yet that romance
which meant so much to both of them
cannot be wooed. Sometimes 1t comes
when 1t is least expected, slipping in
quietly and surprising every one with
the charm of its presence.
Although Julian still valued his
friendship with Hortense he did not
0cain make any attempt to caress her.
She did not stir his pulses in the least,
and yet he had never liked any woman
better. She was such a good pal, such
n splendid comrade. 1t was the appear
ance of another man in Hortenses life
at this time that opened Julian's eyes
as nothing else could have. II made
I'm,
was Glad then. il he never had been
glad before, that he and Hortense were
such good pals. for she came to him
Ike a little child with her troubles
and In a way he was able to make his
friendship for her big thing, some
thing she cung to and trusted when
she needed II sorely.
Tomorrow--A woman In love
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
THUMB WITH LONG FIRST AND
SHORT SECOND PHALASX

when the thumbs first phalanN
(the one with the naiD IL even II
trihe longer than the second one,
II Is u long phalanx
To be altogether we'll balanced. both
in character and in mind, the first and
second phalanges of the thumb should
he of almost equal length, the second
Just a triie longer than the first. When
they are balanced in this way It will
usually he found that the tip OF the
thumb reaches exactly to the middle
of the third phalanx of the index
finger.
When the first phalanx of the thumb
is appreciably longer than the second
there is an excess of will over reason
ing. and in this connection 1t will be
we'll TO impress upon the reader that
hereafter when the thumbs first pha-
anx IL referred to II will be called
will PhalanX"; and the second one.
Logic PhalanX" With the will pha-
anN excessive you may expect the per-
son to act first and think arterward.
This Is one Of the characteristics of
those who jump into something in a
hurry and suffer remorse at leisure.
Such a person Is apt 10 be set In his
ways and obstinate and does not like
to admit that he has made a mistake,
To acknowledge and strive to correct an
error seems like weakness to a person
with that kind of thumb. He is hard
TO get along with.
ITO be continued.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Puhs Under Ewes

To The Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear MadaN-Your advice on the fol-
lowing will be very much appreciated
! have ,pufs under the eyes and would
IKE 10 Know how these can be removed.
am only sixteen years of age. and usu-
ally go to bed at 10 O'Clock, so lack of
SleSp cannot be the cause. n. b. A.
You probably need some medicine in
he system and a careful diet for a
while Consult reliable physician on
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
The Uses of Paper

Use plain heavy paper in black, green
or brown, such as is used in schools for
construction and art work, instead of
fancy crepe papers for hiding flower pots
and cans. The same kind of paper will
make vases of any size or height for
temporary decoration at school and
church affairs. Any kind of receptacle
for water placed inside will keep the
flowers fresh. The paper looks better
in its uniformity than all sorts of bor-
rowed vases would. 1t may be pur-
chased at most stationers' stores and
schcol-supply houses. Modern Priscilla,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
CoIors for Hats and Dresses

10 thc Editor OF Womam's Page:
Dear Madam-I have winter coat of
sllNertone cloth and the color is some
thing like the army coats. Coubj Won
tell me some colors that would 90 aIl
right with this for dresses and hats
and also If il would cost much TO have,
large collar Of Australian opossum
Various shades of brown or bh,o
would be best for hats and dresses,
Opossum Is not "A very expensive fur
and Is very effective. We are not nhle
to quote prices for you, but a reliable
furrier will do So
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIE

When he does not hold the center OF
tho stage continuously. the man who Is
"the life of the party" Is welcomed by
hostess and guests.
Reciprocity holds good in society as
In statecraft II we take something, we
must give something in return Many
young man who accepts generous
hospitality acts as though he we're pay
ing for amusement which does not come
up to his expectations. Thus. The critic
in the background not only refralns from
the interchange of bright conversation,
but his glum expression indicates his
dsapproval Of the guest who takes II
entertaining. as we'll as to be enter
tanned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Yesterdays Answers

4 sleeping porch will be com
Portable for both winter and
summer. and good and bad wealth
or if canvas curtains are hung up
around the sides Of II.
:. Last seasons short sleeve can be
made into the sleeve that fashion
REQUIRES for next season by the
addition of a puffcd cuff held into
straight band.
A new, improved fly swatter has
hole in the center Of one side,
through which flies swatted by it
drop into the middle Of the handle
which is hollow. They can be
dumped out when the handle is
fun.
!. The one sided effect in trimming
is popular for fall.
J. Comb the brushes of carpet
sweeper with buttOnhook when
threads and strings are caught in
them.
J. The good part of the skirt Of a
dark georgette crepe or chiffon
dress can be cut into long mar
row piece. hemstitched all around
and used as scarf to keep the
collar clean when travelling. Z
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Adventures With a Purse

I'VE ALWAYS been told to save for a
rainy day. and nm willing to admit
that is good logic-nthough I'm in
clined to believe that I'm constitution
ely unable to carry 1t out. The other
night about o'clock. a miniature
food took place and I thought to my
self that an umbrella as we'll as other
things would fit in rather we'll on the
rainy day. There can be bought for
So strong, nice looking umbrella
one kind has a curved hande-another
the silkcn cord to slip through one s
wrist for convenient carrying when
not in use One Of these kept at the
Office would save many a pressing en-
gagemcnt with the tailor.
Little boys will get dirty. despite
the fact that mothers kiss them good
by for school with a now do try to
come home clean. just for once But
it is true boys will be boys" and
every place that dirt and mud is found
they abound. l know of some very
nice looking. sPrviCable shirts that Will
laundpr well and the price is $l.25.
Reasonable enough to warrant the pur-
chase Of several. thereby keeping that
small man spick and span.
I've always had an idea that in
animate objects took fendish and
malicious delight in hiding themselves.
| strongly suspect my scissors Of sitting
up on their hind legs and laughing to
the point of hysteria, because they
we're 80 cloverly cvading me. Perhaps
your tools" don't get lost that way,
but if they do, let me tell you of the
handy box | saw. 1t is of pasteboard
covered with lowered paper and con
tains Notwithstanding and otherwise
pins. hairpins and two spools of thread
Convenient to fit in the top drawer,
attractive enough to hold place on the
table. and all for eighty five cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Would Look Slim

@. Mt depends entirely on ,he kind
of figure. From your description II
seems a high bust corset with long
waist line and very long hip would be
best. w
Persevere In the toe exercise. Constant
ankle at night might reduce lis size,
but would be very bad for the circula
ton and health should always come
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
How Simple! But
We NeUer Thought of IL

In a picnic hamper there are generally
one or two cardboard boxes In which
tongue, sandwiches, etc, have been
pc .cked. Most OF us are acquainted with
the difficulty of getting bottles to stard
upright on the ground after being opened.
Glasses, Ieacups, etc, are liable to be
upset, ara sometimes broken and dresses
ruined. Now 1t Is the work of a mo.
mont to cut a circular hole in the lid Of
Il cardboard box and place bottle or
even teapot in the hole. There Is then
little chance Of its being upset.--Modern
Priscilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Hints for The Can,per

Save all the ten-ccnt baking-powder
cans wash them. soak off paper labels,
dry them thoroughly. and reiahcl with
stickers for salt, pepper and other staple
camp supplies.
Pack the cans into a long corset box
They are always ready for an overnight
automobile trip and take up very little
room.-Helpful Hints
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07

| one hdt cup of milk.
Three quarters cup Of -four.
One teaspoon Of baking porder.
One teaspoon Of salt.
One-hat teaspoon of peopcr.
Kidney Pudding
Wash four pork Kidneys. pat dry aud
then cut in pieces and adjust the
coarscst knife on the food chopper. Put
the kidneys,
Sir medium Sised onions.
BIZ Of boy leof.
One quarter pound Of salt pork,
Ten branches of porslev
through the chopper, then turn into
piece of cheesecloth and tie loosely.
Place in large saucepan, cover with
boiling water and cook for one hour.
Now place In mixing bowl
T,oo ond one halt cups Of -four.
Too level tablespoons Of baking
poodsr,
One and one-hay lepel teaspoons Of
salt,
Orc-hnf level teaspoon of pepper,
One-huf 'crci teaspoon of stoeet mar
joram.
One quarter level teaspoon of thyme.
ro-thirds. cup Of finely chopped
Suet.
Tro rcll- beaten eggs,
One cup Of milk.
The prepared kidneys.
Mix thoroughly and then grease an
earthenware bowl sufficiently large to
hold the pudding. allowing the pudding
about two inches to raise. Now grease
the bowl thoroughly, then turn in the
pudding. Now take a piece of cheese
cloth sufficiently large TO cover the en-
tire bowl and rub the cheescloth with
shortening and sprinkle with -four.
Cover the pudding with the cheesccloth,
tying the ends securely underneath the
bowl. Place the bowl in a large kettle.
usually the preserving kettle and cover
with boiling water. Boil steadily for
one and three quarter hours. This pud
ding is usually served with either cheese
or brown sauce.
To make the cheese sauce: Add one
half cup of grated cheese to two cups of
thick cream sauce.
Brown sauce: Place one half cup Of
either bacon or ham drippings in a
frying pan, and then add one half cup
of finely sliced onions. Cook the onions
until very soft, but not brown. Then
add one half cup of -four and stir and
brown the -four a deep mahogany brown,
then add:
one cup Of stered tomatoes,
TwO and onc-hat cups Of cold
rdtcr.
Stir to blend Then bring to a boil
and cook for five minutes, Season and
strain.
Kidney Kebab
Usually lamb or veal kidneys are
used for this dish.
pace in a saucepan and cover with
cold water Bring quickly to boi!
then drain and wash under cold running
water. Now tax" "A metal meat skewer
and thread on the skcwer a piece Of
bacon; then piece of the prepared
kidney. dropped in melted butter, until
the skewer is full. having a piece Of
bacon for the last piece. Fasten with
a piece Of potato for Il cork to prevent
the bacon and kidneys from slipping OF.
Place in a shallow baking pan and broil
from six to eight minutes in hot oven.
Serve with gravy made from
Thrcc tablespoons Of the bacon tat
in the pan.
One and ono half tablespoons Of
lemon juice.
Send to this corner. lad of ycstcr.
year, some good old honey dishes that
mother used to make. Never mind about
the exact proportions, | will try them
out and soon find the correct formulac.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
She's Lonely

Dear Cynthia am stranger in
this city and II seems az though I cdn't
make friends here IN Philadelphia.
went to n moonlight excursion once and
7 got introduced to n few girls and fell
lows through the girl | went out with
but somehow II seems as though nobody
cares for stranger. Philadelphians
are so cold toward n stranger. They
look at 4 person for a while and then
turn around and talk to their friends
came frOnr a small town in New York
state, but the PEOPLE there are so nice
and pleasant, ana they're too glad to get
acquainted with stranger, They treat
q stranger better than they would their
friends, 1t doesn't take long to get ac-
quanted and enjoy life with them But
here In philadelphia the people are en-
tireiY different from the people in other
towns and cities. Dear Cynthia. Is Il
just because ! don't use paint and DOW
cause | feel out Of place even II go
to picture show once in a while !
am really disguSted, but I can't 20
home, for live TOO far from here My
home is away out In Amsterdam Y,
] feel 80 blue sometimes that I cry and
cry for lours in my room. Please,
Cynthia, help me out as | am friend.
less and lonesome
POOR STRANGER.
You are going through the lonely
period all boys and girls who leave a
country town, where they know every
one, experience when they come TO a big
city,
After you've been here a year youll
wonder why you felt so lonely You
will have made Ilenty of friends in that
time and will be glad you came
Cheer up. dear. BE friendly and kind
with those you meet and all will be
we'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
REGARDING the Qou

Letters to Mrs. II. C. F." about n dog
have been received from Mrs Eiz, D,
M; ). H.. Mrs. L. McC." and Mrs
The letters have been forwarded to
Mrs. II. G. f" -
The Editor of the womans Page Is
grateful for the generous response TO
the appeaL w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
The WOman:S
Exchange
Wants Date on Serial

To the Editor Of Woman's Page:
Dear Madam--Kindly- inform me the
dates of the last two chapters of the
Marriage Trifler," which was published
on your page. ZAZA.
The last two chapters of the Mar
riage Trifer". appeared in the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER on Saturday, August Z,
and Monday, August 8,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
DELICIOUS KIDNEY DISHES
LIKE THOSE MOTHER MADE
Mfs Wson Recalls Sauory Morsels That VIII Take Many a
@ Man Back to Happy Boyhood
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON


ffs4stoht 1870. BY Mrs; "; 4. WILSON, Al
r''"'S 'eSe'Ooo''
Dear Mrs. Wilson, am very
aHxious to get some recipes for cook
i'll kidneys, both pork and veal.
When / was young lad at home my
4 n1pther used to prepare pork kidneys
With a thick brown gravy that was
delicious. Also would like to know
b6w n kidney stew that is generally
ssryed In hotels and restaurants is
n~nared IL Won can publish this
Information some time In the near
f,Hnre 7 will feel greatly Obliged to
% A. SI'BSCRiRER.
m,,osr .I .,l d. ub;oh oro
o"D gnu o'u 10Y
josfd the inexpensive dishes that his
fn0fher was wont to set oetorc NM
iorr query brings PACK 20 m,nu Tue
delicious recipes or those oygone DAYS
Today. as IN tne oaSs nor, OF dmovs sorSVar: src
n ,anDnsnsive anq oeet aTI tbo pl veal kiJney being
bn,.aw;nss have iong made delicious
L;%r.y n.s,r;es Mics and puddings: in
TaI ths kidnev budding IL n national
lin IN tbe British isles.
Phiadeiphia hioheE sue"
Reef kidney is usually used in this
dish hut three pork or two~Scal kidneys
mai be used to replace the beef. Cut
thd kidney in pieces the size OF wal
nun discard,ng al piS W iu n,s anu r,.a.or t
tn1fs. WASH ID p'en.i r ~ vo, ,,,;,h coii
piafe In p.; ;auctpan 81 boii and simmer for
Xf. minutes. Turn into a colander
And iet tAs cold water run on the kid
nav for fiS~ minutes. Now turn the
Kidney on a cloth to drain. then roll In
AoXr. Place four, tablespoons of fat In
4 Esgp saucepan, and, when smoking
hc& add the kidney and brown we'll:
thu add four tablespoons Of four, and
brown -four to a deep mahogany brown
coiSr.
kdd sufficient water 70 cover and one
hah teaspoon Of thyme and three
onipns, cut in thin slices, then bring 70
boil, cover closely and simmer gently
untl tender. Season with salt and
peuper.
Kidney Pasties
f.. a., ,ork t;dnevs in pieces the size
- walnnt then wash and place in a
CO sTr.nan and cover with cold water. |
1rS,a siauiv to a ho;l. then turn into a |
tr.saar ord dra;n Place under run |
49, S,,,ar for ten minutes Drain. |
70 Tho saucenan. cover with |
ha;;,ng water and cook until tender. |
Nov make two portions OF the ktuneys'
seSc' one po'' -
Three medium -Sised onions,
0ne dozen ordnches OF pdrs'eg
Tteo ounces OF SAT- porN'
and run through the food chopper, using
the fine knife. Select small pudding
pad and line it with plain pastry. Now
form, the finely chopped kidney into
pisfes the size of small walnut, chop
thrre hard boiled eggs fine and then
soA two tablespoons Of gelatin in one
haH cup Of cold water for twenty min
Wy iace 'ne sei''in J." p"A
,co brcf cub.s.
bre. boIf traspoon Of sueet mar
joyum,
Piece of buy Leaf,
One cup of boiling trntcr.
Stir to dissolve and then boil for Ave
minutes. Cool and then place in it a
biE Of the kidney and then piece of
-tbK kidney paste. Form into s.aall
wAlnuts and sprinkle with the hard
boted egg. Pour over the prepared
gelntin and cover with a crust of pastry.
Fake in a slow oven for one hour.
This paste is eaten cold with English
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

/. Describe a new type Of surfboard
that is comfortable to lie on.
2. When a wool or cloth scarf is
not long enough to reach the belt,
how can it be heightened?
). What il the best remedy for feas
that have got into the house:
|. Describe convenient ironing
board that will fit into a trunk
for travelling.
!. How can woolen cloths used for
floor cleaning be softened after
being washed in soapsudsf
J. What style of hat is popular for
nnrlY autumn?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
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
half dinner for four people.
The prizes ars as follows:
First $3.50
Second, S1.O0
Third, S1.OO
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, 1920-09-07
Wants Name Of Good Ink

To the Editor OF Woman's Page:
Dear Madam-What 10 tho name Of
a good Ink to be used for a self-inking
stamp pad? A READER.
ANY reliable indelible ink procured a.
faction
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
To Sarah 81

There's one thing certain, you would
with this request. Your friend Is not
to be trusted: he would not fulfill his
promise, and In any case wrong never
makes right
His must be strange affection not
to trust your word, and the sooner You
break all friendship with him the better.
Never, never give In to the demands
made nDon you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
ENGLAND" From Ex.Top Kick

Dear Cyntha-A word to England"
Awfully sorry, old top, that I failed TO
of town ] didn't see your letter until
my buddie called my attention to II.
Isn't 1t too bad that such man of
brains should waste his time reading
the tommy rot' that Ia written In our
old pal Cyntha's column?
I am also sorry that our MONS de
plume" appear TO displesse you, and l
promise thatswe will do better in tho
future. About the only thing l can
way things appear in our column, don't
read II. And most Of all, don't sign
your name as you did, as It brings dis
credit on the many of your countrymen
who have a sense of humor.
THE EN-TOP KICK.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Please Tell Me
What to DO.
BY CYNTHIA

Very Curious; tie Been Discussed
The question OF why "She" Is sup
posed to close her eyes when kissed,
discussed "ad nauseam" in the column.
There is no satisfactory answer APP
parently, so let us not discuss II any
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-07
Menu Contest Honor List

4 Mrs. Edythe Bernstein
I 52S South Rcdfeld Street
a MENU
Braised Lamb
Potatoes Baked in Jackets
Sliced Tomatoes corn on Nop
ar.ad and butter Apple sauce
Iced Tea and Cakes
SALES SLIP