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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Write Soon Aualn

Dear Cynthia-Are you trying to save
me some knocks from members or the
X. u. II. c. by not putting my other
letters In print? Why not get little
real pep" in the column and print some
Of the letters you merely answer, and do
not print the letter itself.
The "Od Bachelor" controversy Is
very interesting, some Of the answerS
were extremely good.
The "BucN Private" is doing we'll to
LAY low" as he was getting the big
head" from too much notice. / think l
worked with him in the p. s. B: Com,
pany a while back. He is dandy
chap, n good locker, and real manly
man, II he Is the one speak of:
Now, a little knock for you. Cynthia.
Sometime back in the next column,
which / presume you write aiso, tnere
was a comment about the girl that al
ways had something pleasant to say, no
matter what subject, or what person
was under discussion. You inferred that
she lacked character, etc. Don't you
think there is too much discord ana dis
content amoEg people, and AZ taxes
Just such girls as have mentioned to
keep the worlG On an even keel? Too
much sugar-coated language Is never
out Of place. even II 1t is a little insin-
cere.
the girls from those states being moro
thrifty. sensible. prettier, etc, than the
eastern girls (Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sew, New York;. am a southerner so
can be an impartial judge. The girls
in "Philly," Of course there are excep.
tions, are rather on the "good-time
order, and seem to be crazy" to land
some poor sucker" as meal ticket Tor
The New England girl 10 more
friendly, more independent, and not 30
dreadfuily man crazy.
I agree with "Old Bachelor In tho
way he "foels" about women In general,
hut I do not agree with the way he says
he acts. I will tell the why ana where,
fore in my next, as mine Is a parallei
case with different actions the same
way Of thinking. for a while; and
very happy termination.
After ali is said and done. Cynthia, you
sure are a wonder, be you singular or
plural.
THE NEVER LONESOME MAN.
CYNTHIA Is very sorry Mr.. Never Lone,
anna Man, but this letter with several
others TO tn, column was, through some
mistake, placed in the wrong ME- ano M
that is why II was not puolished. Ine
other whicn told of q certain adventure
che d,d not publish for fear some one
Who had not your common sense might
nv 10 20 ana do likewise. Hope you see
thjs answer BY the way, she does not
u,rite the editorial on the womans page
Tha editor of the Woman's Page attends
20 that and does it we'll. Cynthia thinks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

mars at the studio, and how was il that
until now she had not missed Bob at all?
!, Wise Mrs. Newbery had never mem
TONED Bob's name to her daughter This
morning, at breakfast, when Katherine
unfolded her napkin and, trying to speak
casually, remarked that she wondered
what on earth had become of Bob Mrs
Newbery said. lightly, why, he was
here last Thursday"
Yes, but only for a moment at the
end OF the evening"" Katherine returned,
forgetting TO be casual in her earnest
ness.
Mrs. Newbery was interested in bring
ing the coffee to the table and she did
not answer. Katherine illogically Won
dered at her mother for her apparent
tH unconsern; why; any one would have
closely In league; and here was her
mother acting as though she did not care
whether she ever saw Bob again.
That evening. on her way home from
the office, Katherine went into a pay
She could hear the clicking of many
typewriters as she waited to be put on
his wire; and she was astounded to feel
her heart beating uncomfortably hard !:
and Bob's voice, speaking to her sudden
ly, let her almost at a loss as to what
to say
Hello. who is IT." were his first
words.
Hello, Bob; this is Katherine"
wrong, is there?"
"Of course not" and Katherine
laughed. Il thought you might like to
run in for dinner tonight. We're going
to have fried chicken"
"I sIeh I could, Katherine" came
quickly.s but can't make II tonight.
I'll try to run in on you later, but I
cant/promise that much"
"Of course. you mustn't promise"
Katherine returned. summoning all her
pride to her aid. IT just thought I'd call
to let you know you'd be welcome" And,
with a hasty good-by, she rang Off quick
iy. not waiting for Bob to say anything
more.
tTomorrow-Katherin avoids Bob's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
The WOmQn:S
Exchange
To Miss T. II. 3.

The pictures that appear on the
Woman's Page have no patterns TO 20
with them. They are simply sugges-
tions for making or buying. It is nice
to know sometimes Just what people are
wearing when you start to buy a ready
made dress. and It is with the hope
that they will be helpful in suggesting
the stylish thing that these pictures are
printed They are usually dresses that
could easily be copied or made up from
standard patterns.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
TabIecLoths

When preparing to hem table linen,
save all the threads that are pulled
in Strengthening the edge. Then, whom
the linen comes to the mending stage
use these threads you have saved 10
darn 1t with. The result is that the
mended place is scarcely noticeable be.
cause of the linen thread being used
Instead of Observation-Disclosures Good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

The quickest and shrewdest of all the
seven types OF humanity is that of Mer-
curry. You can tell the Mercurian by
the disproportionately larger size or the
little finger, or by an excessive mount
nj IL sbase When both indications
come together in any type there can be
no doubt as to tho actual presence OF
all the qualities characteristic OF that
particular type.
Mercurians are shrewd. Industrious,
inclined toward science and scientific
subjects and. above all, they are as
quick as a flash in thought as well as
action.
In a bad specimen OF the Mercurian
type the shrewdness is likely to degen-
crate into criminality. The most con-
summate swindlers are recruited from
the ranks Of tho Mercurans. They are
criminal because they see not only the
ease with which tho crime can be COM
mitted, but also the devious ways OF
eludlng the law and escaping punish
The health defects of Mercurians are
biliousncss ard stomach troubles. The
Mercurtan's biiliousness, however, Is not
dine like that of the Saturnian. to struc-
turaI disorders of the liver, but only to
a tendency toward liver disorders.
GRO BE CoNTINUED)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

hangings, furniture, candles, and All
sorts Of interesting and fascinating odd,
and ends. And this shop Is having !,
midsummer sale, in which prices have
been lowered 25 per cent. Lovely reed
and wicker chairs, beautiful, colorful
lamps-all have been reduced. I should
strongly advise you to stop in and looi
around.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

difficult to DC sure that they are clean.
Porcelain or enameled- iron tubs are
heavily glazed and do not rust or ab-
sorb grease. both white and yellow
porcelain tubs are on the market; the
latter are cheaper but the color may
make 1t hard to tell when the clothes
are white. A home laundry is often
equipped with two tubs, but when there
is no washing machine third tub saves
much handling of the clothes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

Cook until thick like jam and then
store in the usual manner for jellies
and jams.
A delicious catsup can be made with
blackberries: 1t is very good when
served with cold meats.
Blackberry Catsup
Wash and then place in the pre-
serving kettle:
Three quarts of bldckberries,
One cup Of pinegdr.
Cook until the berries are soft and
then rub through fine sieve. Return
to the kettle and add:
One cup Of sugar,
Too leUel teaspoons of ctnndmon,
One Ierel teaspoon Of nutmeg,
One-holf lepel teaspoon of ginger,
One-hdt level teaspoon of ollspice,
One-hdlf level teaspoon of cloves,
One and one-hut levei teaspoons OF
salt,
One-halt lecel teaspoon of popriko,
One eighth level teaspoon Of mas
tdrd.
Cook slowly until thick and then
ihtV pOttltS VI plllI
glass jars and seal securely.
Spiced Blackberry Jam
Wash and then place in a preserving
kettle:
Three quarts of bldokberries,
Ttoo pounds of sugar,
One cup of finely chopped preserved
ginger,
One cup of tooter.
the following spices; use level measure =
ments:
One and one half teaspoons Of cinna-
mon,
One-hat teaspoon Of nutmeg,
One-haT teaspoon Of allspice,
One half teaspoon of ginger,
One half teaspoon of clores.
Cook the mixture until thick like jam
and then fill into all glass jars or jelly
glasses and cool. Cover with parawax
and then cover with the lids or with
pieces of cardboard which have been
cut to fit the glasses. Store in a cool,
dry place.
This spiced jam is delicious between
LAYERS of ginger or fruit cake, with cold
meats or poultry.
Many of the old time housewives
liked to serve a spiced blackberry cor
dial. either as q summer beverage when
diluted with water, or as hot drink to
break up a winter cold:
Blackberry Cordial
Wash four quarts of blackberries and
then place in a preserving kettle and
add:
One quart Of icdter,
Troo and one-haIt pounds Of sugar.
And the following spices, tied in a
piece Of cheesecloth
One level tablespoon Of cinnamon,
One lerel teaspoon of nutmeg,
One level teaspoon of mace,
One level teaspoon of ginger,
One-hdlt level teaspoon of dlispice,
One-hdU level teaspoon Of cloves.
Bring the mixture to boil and then
cook for twenty minutes. Turn into O
jelly bag and let drip. Fill the syrup
into steriliZed bottles and set the bot :
ties in hot water bath. having the
water to the neck of the bottle, and
process for twenty minutes. Remove
and cork or seal and then cool. and
din the tops Of the corked bottles into
parawax.
To use Fill a tumbler half full OF
the syrup and then add two table
spoons of crushed ice and fill with car
donated water for summer drink
OF with boiling water and juice of one
half lemon Tor a winter drink.
The country housewife finds this
cordial delicious sauce for pudding,
pastry and dumplings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

For the names Of shops referred
to in Adventures With Purse, send
a self addressed stamped envelope
to the editor of the woman's page,
inclosing the name of the article and
the date on which 1t appeared. For
immediate information call Walnut
5000 on the telephone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
PRIZE MENU CONTEST

offers three prizes for the best dol
lar and half dinner for four
people.
The prizes are as follows:
First. $3.50
Second, $500
Third, $500
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, 1920-08-03
Who Said T. 3. p. Was Sllenced?

Dear Cynthia-Will you not be kind
enough to inform the most conceited OF
your readers one DE Jure." that he
has not silenced BILLY" and 1T. b. P.."
to have any further words with him?
The latter Is awaiting a rainy evening
when he has nothing else to. do-then he
will rewrite his last answer--further-
Jure'' that he was answered. but the
answer was too strong for the column.
Silenced! Humph-not
THE BUCK PRIVATE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Women AbrOad

Paris has the only exclusive women's
theatre in the world,
Twenty-Five women hold seats in the
new German national assembly,
In China. the bride-elect sends her
future husband his wedding dress
In Austria, since the war, all educa-
tional institutions have been opened to
women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
youthful Sweetheart

Cynthia Is sorry for the ,ass neartaShe, aaS
Thr,stian Sea and neither will marry the
other FOR that reason. the only thing to
a. is TO put him out Of your mind as
,,,uch as possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
by HELEN DECIE

"The smallest service is repaid with
thanks"-but the young woman who
has seen fit to ignore the courtesy OF
the man who has just opened the door
for her Is chargeable with insolcnce for
which her possible ignorance of the
customs of polite society is no excuse
There IL something hard and uncouth
about an otherwise attractive woman
who lacks the ordinary instinct to re-
ciprocate civility.
George Eliot has paid her sardonic
respects to "the haughtiness of huck-
ster's daughter" Nothing is more
absurd than the affection of disdain
which ill-bred women SO often mistake
for dignity, yet which only vulgarizes
all their pretensions to refinement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Summer Furs and Winter Pumps

summer Furs and Winter Pumps
Dear Cynthia-My interest in Alpina's s
question Is so great that l take great
pleasure In answering 1t.
The wealthy, / mean in money, wear
pumps in winter and of course they are
excused, because they usually don't go
out In such weather except in automo-
biles The poorer girls try to initiate
them. but In so doing they exaggerate
themselves.
In summer these same rich 90 to cold
regions and therefore wear furs. Then,
again, they are counterfeited.
These reasons, Of course, do not ex-
cuse them: however, your question is
rather sweeping. You addressed the
girls" but not all of them wear pumps
In winter and furs in summer.
Anyhow girls are slaves to fashion /;
I know, because I am q girl myself.
s. B.
Somehow It seems as IL summer furs
are being forgotten this year, though the
pumps were going strong in winter,
were they not?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Please Tell Me
What TO DO
It's Not UnIadyIlke
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia--Tm really so happy
i've decided to write again and tell you
OF my happiness. I'm glad you do not
think IL unladylike to whistle at home,
Tor you know wouldn't whistle on the
street. Mother said nearly have her
insane at times SO I'm doing just what
student Of the World" said I should,
whistle and forget 1t. / missed some Of
the Ledgers one time since I've written
last and j didn't hear from Alpha, so
IL he has written will ask him to write
again. for he is so sensible and would
like to hear his advice, as I'm always
ready to take advice from others, for
two heads ars better than one.
I'm not keeping company yet, for
haven't met my mate and I'm just as
happy without fellow as would be
with one. I want to ask one more ques-
tion and 1 hope, Cynthia and Alpina, and
student OF the World, II you think II
unladylike to play a mouth organ,
can play one fine. My brother calls me
at times his brother Bill, for he says
l can whistle and play a mouth organ
great. You see. the Lord has blessed me
with music, but l can't sing. II I'm not
at the piano I'm whstling or playing q
mouth organ, but the latter only at home.
BLACK-EYED BILLIE.
There's nothing unladylike in playing
the little instrument Keep at It. Why
not take up violin or viola playing?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

And. lastly, I shall tell you of another
sale, and with this my story ends. There
is a shop, famous for its artistic lamps,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

Mrs. Harry Lephten, 219O
North Park AVenue
Dear Mrs. WilSon--As am a Young
bride Uould Ike to enter your CON
test.
Menu
Baked Beef and Potato Pie
Fresh Stewed Tomatoes
Green Pepper Salad
Iced Tea
Bread and Butter
Sliced Peaches With Cream
SALES SLIP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

Then I shall tell you of the stockings,
a good heavy silk. in white or black,
and of standard, well liked make,
for $2.1O. I am wearing a pair of
them this very minute, and 1 am we'll
satisfied with their appearance, particu-
larly for everyday purposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

This is pery tasty, Mrs. NeWlylUed.
Send us some more menus, for knoto
you Just lOUC to try out com mbindtions
aud help the readers OF the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER TO vary their menus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

Tomorrow Miller Did 10 With
Horserddtsh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Mrs. Charles E. Finter, Glenn
enton, N. J.
Menu
Lettuce Salad
Baked Veal Pie
Green Peas Beet hehsh
Bread and Butter
Floating Island Pudding
Coffee

Mrs. George DAY. Camden.
NeU JERSEY
VI Menu
'N Heef People Corn on COB
~ Cucumber and Onion salad
fN bread and Butter Gomez
blackberry Mush
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
Menu Contest Honor List

Mrs. Rebecca Sterltn, 1858
PennsgrOve Street
Menu
Pot Roast Veal
Iced Beet Soup
Cueumbers Picked Vegetables
Bread Watermelon
SALES SLIP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-03

Dodge, Chevrolet, Allen
and other car ovnerp using 32x3h tires. we
will oner special for Friday and Saturday 33x4
tires for $23 so.
These tires are oversiSes and are guaranteed
900 miles.
washington Tire and Rubber Co..
621 X ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-03

GTONELEIGE COURT.
Fer rent q few desirable housekeepiag anA
nsn-hsusekseping apis. furnished; restaurans
Q In carte or table d'hote. Apply o6co 0tshs.
Leigh Court. Conn. ave. and L st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-03
MUNICIPAL
AUTO EXCHANGE.

FORDS-FORDS
Another Shipment Just Arrived.
Immediate Delivery on
Sedans, Coupelets. Touring Cars,
Roadsters, Trucks and Glasses.
The above cars may be pur-
chased on practically your own
terms.
ROBEY MOTOR CO.,
Authorized Ford Dealers
1929 L st. NV. Phi. Main 2121.
TIRES. TIRES. TIRES.
Just received a carload of the
famous Giant Rebuilt Tires at
astonishing prices. All sizes in
stock. Non-skid and Ribbed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-03

The newest and finest apartment hotsl In the
city. To be entirely completed .netobef 4.
Many Of the apartments to- be ready for oceu-
pancy September Is. Building now open Tor
Inspection. Every conceivable conveniencs 6sf
the comfort Of the tenants.
Mountaineering apartments Of one anA TIVE
rooms and bath. Housekeeping apartments
from one room. breakfast room, kitchenette
and bath. to seven rooms and two baths: 0Any
with large porches.
Furnished apartments. with OF without hetel
service.
Fully descriptive booklet. with door. plan.
sent on request.
Leases now being executed.
The F. III. Smith Company,
MANAGING AGENT.
9l6 18th at ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-17
FIGHT RATE HIKES.
Shippers Object to Further In
creases in Railroad Rates.
They Claim That Present
Charges Are Sufficient.

Shippers are getting the impression
that the railroads. having had a taste
of increased rates. are like a tiger
who has shifted blood, in their rush
for more of the same.
Since April is, there have been
filed with the Western Trunk Line
committee of Chicago, an organization
OF railroads. 1872 applications for
changes in rates, cancellation of ship
pers' privileges, and similar requests;
the greater number of which will af-
feet shippers in the Western Trunk
district
AS a result of this move, the ship
pers themselves are organizing to
fight the granting of further in
creases.
Present Rates Sufficient.
It is the sentiment of the men who
patronize the roads, as expressed at
a shippers conference in Chicago last
week, that the rs per cent increase
which was granted to the roads in
given August 26, 1920, SHOULD be suf-
ficient. In Kansas the last increase
was only 80. per cent, in other Sec
tons of the country it was 35 per cent.
The shippers did not oppose the
granting of these increases because
they believed the roads were honestly
entitled to them, but when the in
crease business becomes a habit. the
| shippers mean to fight their case be-
| fore the interstate commerce COM
| mission, which is the court of last re-
sort.
The Western Trunk Line committee
| is representative only of the railroads,
the shippers having no voice in it.
Among the cases which have been
! set for hearing before the Western
Trunk Line committee early next
month, is an application for the crea-
| ton of what is known as transit
charge" to apply to goods which are
thalted in transit for some process OF
manufacture, refining or fabrication
| to be gone thru with, before they are
lreconsigned to their final destination.
| The railroads are asking that spe-
| ciai charge, known as transit
charge be added to the thru rate in
these cases, and the shippers are OBJ
| jecting on the grounds that the in
creases in freight rates which have
already been given to the roads are
ample to allow for the transit charges.
Cancel Concentration Privilege.
| Another point which is to be taken
| up at the same hearing is the proposed
cancellation of the Concentration
privilege.
| The concentration privilege affects
Icf!efly the shippers of dairy products
and poultry. Under it live poultry
may be shipped to Topeka from vari-
Gus points in the state. killed and
dressed here, and sent out in car lots,
at the same rate as If the car lot
shipment we're made from the outlying
point in the first place.
Now certain interests are asking that
a concentration rate of 10 cents per
100 pounds be added to the thru rate,
and the shippers propose to fight the
cancellation of this privilege.
| IT is increases such as have been
outlined, and cancellation of what the
shippers have come to believe are
rightful privileges. that have aroused
the shippers to the point where, be-
lieving the increases already granted
| to the carriers justiffable but suffi-
cfent, they mean to fight for their
4 vi oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-17
TO BUILD LARGER PLANT.
Central Topeka Paper Company VIII
Erect New Building.

The business of the Central Topeka
Paper company has compelled the ex-
pansion of the plant in Topeka, and
the firm has purchased the lots at 215,
f217 and 219 Kansas avenue from Tink-
hame Veale and J. W. Maxwell. A
four-story, reinforced concrete build
| ing is to be erected on the lots in the
near future. The company is already
owner of the three lots to the south
of the recent purchase, and has a
three-story brick building on them.
The new building is to be rs by $50
feet, and construction on it will start
at once, according to S. J. Hodgins,
president of the company.
With the additional frontage and
the new building, the holdings of the
company on Kansas avenue alone will
represent an investment of 100000.
The trade territory of the company,
which does a wholesale paper business,
covers four states, and the business
clearings exceed 100000 yearly.
Hodgins is president of the Shawnee
Milling company whose property adj
joins the newly purchased lots on the
north,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-17
ADOPT UNIFORM SYSTEMS.
Variety OF Accounting Methods Caus
TCuobIe for Railroads.

Railroads are adopting uniform sys-
tens of accounting, according to E L.
Copeland, secretary and treasurer OF
the Santa Fe, who has recently been
chosen to head the Association of Rail
way Finance Officers. A variety OF
accounting systems formerly used by
different railroads frequently caused
thouble in inter-line business, Mr.
Copeland says One of the chief OBJ
jects of the Association of Railway
Finance Officers is the establishment
and maintenance of a uniform account
ing system.