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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Cleaues Maltby Returns

Hop Uise tcda Diana Long tChen she
agreed toith JuHan that they ought to
sepGratet Both Diana and Jultdn
been dun aud lacking in romance.
that their relationship had been based
on a friendship Of too long standing.
Neither had had a chance to knoto
other men and ,oome'l, 70 Judge their
they separated aud rnmCdidtely other
friendships dritted into their lires.
Diana for the first time in her He
tasted the fruits Of Independence, for
she accepted q position as chief de-
St0ner tCith Madame Ndldi
nIANA had never been so completely
- enthralled In her work as she was
during the period after Christmas. Per-
haps 1t was because she plunged into It
with more complete abandon. At any
rate. she designed two gowns of such
ftdence she had been a godsend to the
firm. Madame Naldi began to enjoy
quite some reputation. above all when
It was, whisI ,red :. around that gowns
could be bought there that outrivaled
some of the importations at really
quite ridiculous prices. my dear"
Once during the war an American
concern created a style that was copied
even abroad. 1t was at time when
Paris was not thinking OF setting the
pace Tor any one TO follow, ana 10, over
night, was born the hustle skirt. Women
went mad over It 1t was as though this
punching of material in the back had
never been thought of before, and II
was worn everywhere by the smartes'
women.
Diana created a furore for the ruff OF
Elizabeths time. and Madame Naldi's
was put on the map in consequence o
how easy II was 10 adapt the ruff in diff
ferent ways! Young girls wore IT lik,
a fril around their low-necked trocks
their youthful faces rising out of the
soft maline like flowers out of petals
older women wore it close about theil
throats where II served to hide telltal'
lines, and 1t was universally becoming
Rita was so delighted with the sensa
tion the first few gowns made and tn,
ensuing patronage. that she insisted
upon giving Diana a commission oil
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Wants a Dog

To the Editor OF Woman's Page:
Dear .Madam-ln a few weeks we
shall move to the country and would
very much like to have a dog. Perhaps
YOU have some kind reader who would
like to have a good home for n dog
If possible we would like to have one
that will grow big, such as collie, shep-
herd or water spaniel. not necessarily
fuiI breed. Thank you very much.
MRS. II. c. F.
We will keep Mrs. f. 8 address and
will be glad to receive letters Offering
q dog.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
For the Woman Who Gardens

a good time saver for the woman who
works In her own garden and has flower
boxes on her porch Is n small box painted
the color of the woodwork A lid fitted
with n lock and key should he attachyi
and the box should be screwed TO an
inconspcuous place on the porch In
the bcx keep dust cloth, cotton or
rubber gloves, a small brush, a pair of
scissors and garden trowel and fork.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
INCHES FROM
The GOlden-PLQted Rule
By Lillian Paschul Day
Boy Us. Dog
BY Lillian Pdschdl Day

/ had to teach Jones.
He had no children.
So / switched the dog.
1t didn't hurt mitch.
But he yelped as if being killed.
He ran home screeching, Help :"
j followed all the way.
My switch cut the air mostly.
The dog was hit about once in ten.
But his yawps were blood -curdling.
Jones was Mortified.
! said the dog was in nv garden.
My lettuce was all dug and ruined.
The damage was about ten dollars.
| made him pay, too.
He said he was surprised.
He thought liked animals.
] told him liked boys better.
He had hurt my boy unjustly.
And how would HE like it?
Remember the Golden Rule!
] left him with his mouth open.
But he was quite speechless.
Next day he gave Johnny an apple.
Asked him to 60 fishing with him.
Took him in his machine.
Johnny says he's good old scout.
! gave back the ten dollars.
Now | keep bacon iinds in dish.
| feed the Jones dog on the sly.
All is serene in our block.
Isn't 1t odd?
Some men folks will cuff boy.
But they will be kind to a dog.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Hints for Camping

Take the iron oven rack out of the
kitchen range. Measure the distance
around the back and two sides, then
aavs a piece of tin cut a little shorter
than this total length and one and one
half feet wide. Have the tinsmith bend
It with two right angles a EttIe shorter
than the length of the two ssaes.
Bent in this way the sheet of tin can
be pressed firmly into the ground and
the shelf set on the top of It. This leaves
an open front into which fuel can be
piled. on the rack a frying-pan can be
set-Modern Priscilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Dress and Hat

To the Editor OF WomGn's Page:
Dear Madam have read your Valu-
able Question Corner for a long time
and am therefore taking the liberty OF
asking your opinion on few things,
In remodeling a brown tricolette dress
what Is the most servlceable and stylish
material which can be used in combi-
naNon with same? What Is the latest
styis in crocheted hats, which are to
be- worn with crocheted sweaters?
MRS. G. A.
Satin OF the same shade or lighter
brown would be about the best mate
rial TO combine with tricolctte.
Sailor shapes seem to be the favorite
ones
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
A CLeper Idea

when making covers for your sofa
on the end left open to slip the pillow
In, The cover may then be removed
by simply unsnapping the fasteners,
saving the time and trouble OF rlpplng
20 remove the coyer.--Modern Priscilla
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
She Won't Propose

Dear Cynthia---I am a young fellow
OF nineteen and am going with a young
girl the same age. I have known her
for one year, just. She at present is at
the seashore and when she writes to me
she tells me that she has very import
ant thing to tell me. Now, when / 20 to
zee her she gets what we call 'cold
feet: and to my imagination she wants
to make me her lifelong guardian, a
dear husband, as I know she loves me.
What do you think is tho best to do
Shall do the talking, as she does not
open her mouth in regard to a matri-
monial party7 CHARLIE.
Why, Charlie" I'm surprised. Are
you waiting toN have the girl propose
to you? She's evidently trying to help
you along. However, you are both young,
you know, SO don't get too serious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
DAINTY RELLSHES ADD
TO ZEST OF GOOD MEAL
rs wilson Says Housewife Is Lucky Who Has
Closet of Luscious Preserves
nv MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

fCoopysshf. 1850, BY Mrs. NJ, 4. wilson. Al
q I4 RIGHTS resertsd)
fYsHE housewife who has in her
! pfs3erve closet goodly array OF
cond dlments, as well as jellies, fruits
aij4 vegetables, canned for the winter
. M1ppIy, Is, indeed, able to supply the
4 appetjxing relishes that 20 so far to
\ lend Just the proper zest needed during
\ the cold wintry days to our foods:
All pickles and catsups and foods con i
4 taining vinegars and spices must be
sealed In all glass Jars. This Is very
important. Illness and perhaps death
X heed to this warning.
Pickled Onions
Small silver white onions are usually
used for this purpose. Place the onions
in 4 deep pan, cover with boiling water
and LET stand for fifteen minutes. Re-
. move, rinse under cold water and re-
nova the skins. Throw at once into a
preserving kettle containing:
One 9sort of milk,
TArco quarts Of ,cdter.
Bring to a boil and cook for ten min
utes. Then drain and wash well in
plenty of cold water. Fill into jars,
adding:
One pepper pod,
O~e- qsarter teaspoon OF mustard
seed,
Three cloces,
Tsco aiispice.
10 each one-half- pint jar. Fill the
jar with scalding white wine vinegar
and seal. Set the jars in a pan and fill
with warm water to the neck of the
jar. Bring to a boil and then let cool
in shis water. Remove and then store.
Onion Relish
Large yellow skinned onions may be
used. Peel and put through the food
chopper
One.kalf peck of onions,
One dozen red peppers,
Ono dozen green peppers,
Ono pound head of cabbage.
Place In preserving kettle and add
s Owc-hat cup of salt.
And sufficient cold water to cover.
Bring to q boil and cook for ten min
utes. Drain and then return to the
kettle and cover with the following
mixture:
Teo parts Uinegor,
a One part Hater.
Now add
One ounce Of mustard seed,
One ounce of celery seed,
One quarter ounce OF tohole cloves,
One tablespoon of pepper,
Z One quorter cup of sugdr,
Tsco tablespoons of salt.
Bring to a boil and cook for fifteen
minutes. Fill into jars and seal. Fin
ish as for picked onions.
Red Cabbage Pickle
y wash four pounds of red cabbage and
remove the skins from one pound OF
onions. Seed six red and six green
peppers. Put the cabbage, onions and
peppers through the food chopper and
then place in a preserving kettle and
cover with cold water. Add one half
cup of salt. Boil for fifteen minutes
and then drain and return and cover
with equal parts of cider vinegar and
rx-tcr. Then add:
Owe half cup of sugar,
Too tablespoons of salt,
One halt tablespoon Of pepper,
Three tablespoons of mustard,
half ounce of celery seed,
Ono ounce of mustard seed.
Bring to a boil and then cook for
fifteen minutes. Fill into all l-glass jars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Paint Your Candles

Have you ever thought of vanishing
your dinner candles with plain shellac
or painting them with delicate water
colors? Besides making them very pret
ty II prevents the wax from dripping
down the sides OF the candle and stain.
ing the cloth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
The WOmQn!S
Exchange
Send Stamped, Addressed Envelope

To the Editor Of Wondn's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you kindly print
in your column some costumes, as am
poing to a Halloween party and don't
know what to wear? V. X L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
The winners Of the
PRIZE MENU CONTEST


will be announced on Monday.
Three prizes are offered each week
for the best menu for a dollar and
a half dinner for four people.
The prizes are as follows:
First, $3.50
Second, S1.0O
Third, S1.O0
Rules: The foods used must be
staples and in season. Each menu
must be accompanied by sales slip
showing the cost Of all the ma
terials. The name and address OF
sender and the data 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, 1920-09-04
Do Not Worry

III. McN."-If this young man loves
you and you are willing to hefp him by
your patience and loye. he will be able
to support you, cynthia feels sure. But
do not marry for at least q year. II he
works steadily at one Job for that time
II will show that he is doing his best.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Glad to Have Helped You

To the Editor Of WomGn,s Page:
Dear Madam-Please allow me TO
thank you for list of syndicates, re-
ceived 1t yesterday and appreciate II
very much. also your advice
MADELEINE NJ. NJ.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
SHORT THUMB

Tehtn 10 tne OF tne
phalanx of the index finger, II Is IL
short thumb.
When the tip Of the thumb held as
described in the preceding article, does
not reach the middle OF the index fin
gers third phalanx, il must be Cassed
as a short thumb 1t indicates a lack
Of will-power and, consequently, a weak
character. Its possessOr is governed
mainly by the heart He is OF the kind
who are led by others; for in the clash
between sentiment (small thumb and
wlll-power Cbig thumb) sentiment is
bound TO yield The beautiful. poetical
and sentimental aide of life has a
stronger appeal for the smaIl-thumb
owner than the practical and merely
useful side.
The person with a small thumb usual.
ly marries for love, Indifferent to ans
material considerations. He or she will
| brave poverty and all its terroTs needless
! Of the warning OF the poet, John Keats
! who although himself Of the small
! thumb character. had genius enough tc
realize that
Love in a cottage,
on water and a crust,
Is, Love forgive me,
Cinders, ashes, dust 20
ITO be continued)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
BY CYNTHIA
To TheIma

Are you still at the seashore? Cynthia
wants to copmunicate with you, but has
no address. Be sure to let her hear from
you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
What Shall She Do?

Dear Cynthia--You seem to help so
many maybe you can help me / am
lust beginning to get acquainted in
November, at which time I came here
from up north. While getting ready to
leave my home town l met q very nice
young man and he seemed to care for
me. Now, I am young girl. that is,
out for all tho pleasures In life. ] have
never been in love with any one, and SO,
of course. thought my feelings for this
young man were just friendly interest
He promised to write to me, and for four
months we had regular correspond
ence, writing at least twice a week.
The week before Easter met with an
accident, and the doctors gave up ali
hopes for me. This young man came to
see me, and soon j was strong enough
to leave the hospital. I went up to my
home town with my aunt and am now
quite healthy again. While up there
this young man asked me to marry him
only nineteen years old and he is twen.
ty-two; 80 he consented. In June
came back to Philadelphia and our cor.
respondence continued; but, alas, in
stead of two a week l am now lucky to
get two a month. l have asked him the
cause and his answer is he Is very busy
Now I know this isn't the truth, be.
cause the summer months are their dull.
est season. He has asked me to give ur
dancing. This / refused because 1t Ii
the only amusement have. as am 9
very good dancer and have won quite
q few prizes in contests I am not say.
ing / wouldn't give 1t UP for him. bu
not until he shows more consideration
for me. This angered him. Mother has
forbidden me to wear his ring and wants
me to forget him, but 1 can't Cynthia
do you think he loves me? His letters
are chummy, but there is q difference
Please tell me what to do, We are to b,
married September a year, but m!
mother has told me to forget him ant
send all his presents back. This can
do, because I love him more than an.
one in the world and I want to give hin
a chance to explain everything to me
Thanking you for any advice, I am
PATIENTLY WAITING.
Give him a chance to explain hi
apparent indifference. If he does not dt
SO satisfactorily. better part now thai
be unhappy later
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
What He Thinks Of Powder

Dear Cynthia-During the last dec
ade a small army Of letters on the use,
abuse. misuse and disuse of powder,
paint and rouge by the female Of the
species have appeared in your column.
you are probably aware of the fact).
/ have read most of them, pro and con,
with interest; and. since 1t seems to be
the correct thing to do, 1sSwill now pro-
ceed to horn in on the controversy with
my own highly treasured opinion.
Disgusting venerable proverb, "A
little powder. now and then. is relished
bv the best of men," q am now dis
coursing on facial powder, not the kind
that Bergdoll did his darndest to aVoid);
Howsomever and notwithstanding and
ALI that, a "little" does not necessarily
imply hiding the hu(wo)man yisage be-
hind n solid cast of talcum It's all well
and good to take the shine OIL the Wen.
known organ Of scent with dash OF
ground chalk. but when the entire ele-
Walton Is subjected to an eighth-of-an-
inch coat of the foreign substance, the
impression on the beholder Is not What
YOU would call exactly pleasing. Besides,
cloqying up the pores OF the SKIN does
not help II any. which is the reason why
so many women have drlea-out. peei.
thIs stage of the act. they have to use
noyder "whether they would or no" In
order TO hide the ravaged skin.
view with alarm" the increasing
! tendency among those of the opposite
sex To substitute the puff for tho cake OF
| soap. and would suggest that the afore-
mentioned class of individuals follow
| Closely the following axiom: Pro rata
ner CAPITA; bona fde prima facie.'
~ TENNESSEE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Yesterdays Answers


u, "pan Ancien" is a velvet made
with a moire effect.
4 new kind of life" preserver is
linen Jacket that can be worn
undor the bathing suit and in
Aatpd so that the beginner in
WINNING can float like an ex'
3. 4 tiny ivory lamp with an &C.
rordion pleated shade for the
dressing table would make nice
birthday present or bridge prize.
{ When no knife sharpener can be
found use the dull edge of the
blade of a pair of scissors. =.
!. A dainty powder holder and pun
can be made out Of champagne
glass with beruified kewpie
perched on the soft lambs wool
puff. A..
e. 4 drapery drawn up to the
waist of an afternoon dress is
finished with a fan of knife
pleating.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
Menu Contest Honor List

Mrs. WohlgenNth,
eo1I East WestmorelG11d Street
Menu
Reef Broth with Rice
tA Beef stew with Potatoes
Boiled Young Turnip Leaves
Cucumber Salad
VI, Rice Pudding
n ..N Coffee Bread Butter
SALES SLIP
inc and one-half pounds stewins, A
J. beef 'ss''- n
INK potatoes s.'''''' M
ne carrot .s...'''''' 80
hree onions ....,,..' w.
4 y hine-quarter peck young tuFh'p ,s
IS 4. leaves '''''''''''- y
,,kree cucumbers ..........''''. ~
fOre-half pound rice ...........''' ~
one pint milk .....,'......''''' "a
One-half pound sugar ......-..''' az
Salt. pepper, vinegar .,.......''' 'VS
.Cne-ouarter pound butter ..s.s... 't8
one loaf Victor bread .......'..' ~
Raisins for pudding .........'.'. 10
IN Total ..........'' ''"'''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04

Miss Ruth Renlck,
Of New York, In
troduccd this novel
dress, fashioned en-
tirely Of paper for
afternoon house
wear. II Is made Of
serviceablc paper
with lasting quail
ties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

1. What is the latest invention in
, How can the long wasted effect
be gained in a straight chemiSe
dress? ,,+
3. What plaything can be made out
of a used typewriter ribbon spool
Of the solid variety! , g..
Describe a convenient device Tor
making" a bedside clock.
: In what pretty way is georgette
crepe blouse with a round neck
trimmed? , A..
q How can shirtwaists be kept fiat
and unmussed when packed in
suitCaseI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04

Mrs. E. Spahr, Camden, N. J.
Ha.st Meat Loaf Brown Gravy
- - Asangnsus Butter Beans
r.,ata,s Cucumber salad
Z i-r~''t Banana Gelatin
fs,.M Tea Bread Butter
SALES nLiP
,ound meat .'..'''''''..'''' 'S'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-04

Isn't it odd?
Some men folks will cuff a boy.
But they will be kind to dog.
The Washington times., 1920-04-18
CORA (smiling).

Just for the freedom c
HAII-rm doing what want I tell you; what I want
CoRA-hats This investigation has been absorb
hundreds Of and children who have suffered by
explorations He's got something something you
had to give in to.
CORA ,..t 1e-Ha e it is that Answer me- boy. " that
HAL ladmin0 It, after futile densa-And didn't want you
to know
threatened tell about our relations together you
testified against him?
HAL-Yes; the backguard.
CORA fmoped)-And you love me more than
(tendery-I did what would fShe lopers
her headJ Dearest don't take it hard. I'm glad
chance show you how loved
Coral without this proof Hal knew fShe sits oith
her face buried In her hands He stands beside herr
HALMcounn met tonight the street alone He said
piace~ar He said he hated to hit a woman. knew
he was beaten and had to use any weapon he S could nd
about for to forget bit on the stand or mudde
case but was the only way to you IHe srnas
shoHders He must have guessed I'd come straight to
pose he wanted to frighten and thus make sure
wouldn't change my mind.
CORA (slowly)-Did he mention your wife?
HAL-Yes. 'r
CORA tesperaey,-Did you tell him you and she had been
that she hated yet oung to your name because she
% e a % Did ID s wd4as n%
mumbled her by official and because she said she
was "a good woman?'
HAL did discuss the matter 1t wife who told
him about
CORA (oer1vJ-And a the right
to keep whose body dry and her loye cold
and it dscards me, who-oh!
HAL rsurcasticay-It wifes dsentanglns
thought I'd sacrifice you. didn't know me; she
knew
CORA-And she knew mel
HAL-Its Now must forget and go
gazing duly hewhat going to do now
HAL-Thats what must think of.
CORA-It will you will have to leave the Monthly.
suit Their advertis
ing has off, Putting his about htrJ We have
CORA Iominuous-And always we'd fear Mcounn knocking
HAL (ryno he)-Nonsense DEAR He'll bother
to our stairs
coRA-How women hamper NE prote't'J Yes
Your wife's "respectabilty'-and my
HAL-Hush, dear It's not our fault
CoRA-That we've spoken the whole
language the world bames (With oro,ong emo
wasted without expression I'd been "a good
woman" II I'd seen casually or If I'd let you come s
inside So that there was nothing our thoughts FIRE;
% % 5 hays sssn ana S1V But
let my love because wasn't contemplate tease
because gave myself to you, I'm "a good woman"
(She laughs ronicdHyJ
HAI,-we live in the world dear
CORA-And must living. (With quick resolnfionD
But there is need of our being cowards
HAI-cowardsl
coRA-Yes Up now it, have not been that,
We what believed right matter what others
may say But now you and and are thinking thin Of doing what
HAIl-You mean?
CoRA-That asking somebody the prices
Mcouinn would still go exploiting II you did not
the stand and drive him out of power
HAL ong momentay contro-lts true it's true But how
could ask that Of vouf
CoRA-why not7
HANo no We must think of ourselves What
people think OF you means everything to me.
CoRA-Nothing will be harder than cowardice.
HAL Cooing hcr) can't do ths-I can't They'd think
cad to sacrifice you like this.
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