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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15

AHhony HGrrtWdn persuddeS Chdr-
totte Grapes, an inexperienced coun-
leaves the merit day for tho city to
break the netcS TO his family.
TT WAS night when Tony arrived in
the city and left the other men at
the Grand Central Station. Now that
desire to break the news and have il
over. He was conscious of the desire
that his mother and father would both
be home, and without stopping to get
dinner, he jumped into a taxi, gave the
address, and fifteen minutes later was
stopping before three-story brown
stone house In the West 70s.
He bounded up the steps, greeted
cheerily the elderly man who opened the
door TO his ring. and the next minute
man who had come out OF the dining
room at the back followed by n dis
MISUNDERSTANDING woman In black vel
vet dinner dress, whom Tony hugged
roughly.
Have you had dinner?" his mother
was asking.
mo; but I'm not hungry Anything
will do. Let me have tray in the
| library Gee, have lots to tell you.
was afraid you might be out to a
shindg of some kind. and it did seem
as II my news couldn't wait"
Mrs Hartman lifted her delicatrly
penciled brows inquiringiy. She was e%-
tremely we'll ordered in all her move
thing he did was perfect. A little smile
OF understanding lifted the corners Of
her straight, rather thin lips now, ms
stopping only to give the order for
Tonys tray she followed the two men
upstairs to the library, which was on the
next floor.
Mr. Hartman lighted a cigar and sat
back in an easy-chair, looking at his
You're looking well Did you have a
good vacation?"
Bully"
That's fine. hope you've come
home prepared to get down to good
hard winters work"
You bet I have, Dad. for more rea-
sons than one" Anthony's tone held
such proud exultation that there was
no mistaklng the fact that he actually
part.
Again those fine brows of Mrs. Har-
riman's were raised, this time there was
a puzzled, almost worried, look In heI
eyes.
Anthony, what have you been do,
ing?" Hers was a straight attack from
the shoulder.
He grinned impishly, People" he
said evenly. proudly, I'm married :!
His father took his cigar out of mis-
mouth, and his mother rose from hel
chair and came over to him. Married
Anthony, did / understand you to say
married."
Yes"
who Is she?"
Anthony. meeting her eyes, saw an
almost venOmous expression in his
mothers eyes. 1t boded i'll for Char
| lotte.
She's wonderful" he said quickly
"She's the loveliest thing In the world.
'Of course" his father said dryly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
HUMAN CURIOS
The Hermit OF Niagara Falls

A native of England and of Quaker
parentage. Francis Abbot arrived at
Niagara Falls in June. 1929. on foot and
In a singularlY scanty costume After a
weeks stay. he became so fascinated
with the place that he determined to
take UP his abode on Goat island. He
sought seclusion. but the proprietor of
the island not thinking It proper to
grant his request, to erect n hut he took
small room In the only house then
standing, being occasionally furnished
with bread and milk by the family, but
usually providing, and always preparing
his own food.
During the second winter of Abbot's
tenancy, the house changed hands, so
the mysterious visitor left the island and
built a small cottage on the main shore
n short distance below the falls Here he
lived until the following year when. on
June 10, 1881, he was drowned while
bathing in the river.
The full extent of the mystery. how.
ever. was not discovered until after his
death. Abbot had evidently been n Der.
son Of highly cultivated mind and man.
ners, a master of languages and deeply
learned In the arts and sciences He
handled a number OF musical instru.
ments with considerable skill. and draw.
irgs found in the hut after his death
were remarkably well done. ACCORDING
to those who had been most familia1
with him, Abbot had travelled over all OF
Europe and parts of the Orient-but, on
entering his cottage. not a single paper
or record OF any kind was found 10
throw the least light upon his Identity
Monday-The Emperor Who Never Saw
His Bride.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
Suppose Mother Dem a nds Rinsl

Dear Cynthia-Suppose a girls fance
was at war and died In the service. They
had Intended to marry and he had given
her q beautiful engagement ring. Now.
after being In mourning for quite a
length of time, the girl meets another
young man and. trying to forget, has
consented to be his wife.
Now, the mother Of her dead fance,
Suppose she should demand the ring
back. what would be the correct thing
for the girl to do2 She holds It dear TO
her heart. Could the mother force 1t
back? What could be done In case
like this? The girl IL willing to return
II II 1t rightfully belongs to the mother.
Thanking you kindly, vi. .
The ring belongs absolutely to the
girl. She loved the man and would have
married. him had he returned. Having
been separated from him by death, she
Is not being unfaithful to him II after
several years she marries another. II
she had changed her mind, and the man
still lived, that would have been q diff
ferent thing. then she should give back
his ring to him, but under the circum-
stances you cite. tho ring Is hers, and
the mother has no possible claim. Under
no conditions, In fact would tho mother
have any claim.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
MRS. WILSON'S AVSWERS

Dear Mrs. Wilson, have been
reading your recipes and find they are
very, very good. Will you please
send me a recipe for an inexpensive
sponge and also n good chocolate
icingI MRS. s.
l am very sorry, but you did not
say what kind of sponge you wanted
Write me again and shall be very glad
to help you. For the chocolate icing:
One and one halt cups of sugar,
One tablespoon Of cornSfarch,
One-hGU cup of cocoa.
Sift to mix and then use sufficient
boiling water TO make the mixture
spread.
Dear Mrs. wilson, read your
recipes with interest and would like
to know what you mean by marsh
mallow whip. You give it in a cake
filling, and also what do you mean by
sirup ) does 1t mean maple?
MRS. e. A. S..
Marshmallow whip is for sale in most
grocery and specially shops. Use either
the corn, maple or can sirup. DO just
what the recipe calls, for; the starch
will be thoroughly cooked II you follow
directions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
Talk With Him About Il

Dear Cynthia-I have known a young
man Tor over a year. but we are not en-
gagged; that Is, we have an understand
ing between ourselves, but have not
made. any public announcement. owing
to financial conditions on both sides.
Now this gentleman Is from a distant
state and ! have never met his people or
corresponded with them. This young
man went home for a visit not very long
ago and wien he returned he brought
me little gift from his sister. who has
large family of her own. / Immediate
ly. wrote letter of thanks but as yet
| have had no reply from her and It has
been about three weeks since / wrote.
My mother thinks the sister should
answer my letter. Should she? Do you
think she did not answer just to snub
me? I hardly believe that. for the gift
she sent was piece Of her own handi-
work. Should ! mention this matter
to my friend and ask him what is the
matter, or am ! in the wrong expecting
and answer? Thank you, Cynthia.
MoNTRosA.
There Is no obligation to answer
letter Of thanks You should not expect
an answer unless this young man told
his sister you were engaged to be mar
rled to him when the financial way Is
clear. Did you write the kind Of letter
that would call for an answer? You
see she may feel little shy about II,
think you would like to correspond with
her she may be holding back. would
speak to your fiance about 1t. Ask him
II he thinks she will answer, as you
would love to correspond with her.
DO not let him think you are hurt or
snubbed at all, but say you wish she
would write, and when he writes to her
to tell her you are anxious for n letter.
Be simple and natural with him about II,
and get that little doubt OF his sister
out of your mind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
An Apache Costume

Dear Madam would like to dress
VIII you kindly describe how the cos
tune should be? Please let me know as
soon as possible. as the party is coming
Off early. ANXIOUS.
You mean the Paris Apache, don't
you? The real Indian, Of course. wears
a leather Cor brown cheesecloth) gar
ment, frlnged and beaded, with head
dress of feathers and moccasin. The
Paris Apache usually wears plain
waist of a bright color, with a dark
skirt and wide sash fitting down over
the hips. A wide ribbon Is worn around
the head and huge black hat. with.
side of the head. Sometimes n bright
silk handkerchief is worn around the
neck
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15

From the Associated Press comes the
word that the first Young Women 8
Christian Association to be organized
in Rio de Janeiro opened its offices the
last Of September in commodious quar-
ters in the downtown section. United
states Ambassador Morgan and other
prominent American and British resi-
dents attended the opening The asso-
citation. which organized its fEst mem
bership drive in July. starts Ooff with
937 members, including 100 Americans
and as many British.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15

The Jealous mother Is more unreason-
ingly selfish than the Jealous wire sne.
too, is a self-tormentor as well as
source of modification to the oplect os
her exaggerated devotion. Women wno
terference often grudge the same happi-
ness to their sons and daughters-espe.
cially to their sons, for. then u ID = =
case Of ''the other woman"-the younSe.
woman. the possible rival In anect'oh
and duty. -,
A sensitive and high-spirited girl
breads an invitation to any gatnerns
which includes an eligible admirer ana nc,
his Jealous mother. She Is haunteu py
civil word with the man without know
ing that the eyes Of the mother are
following her as though she were q tnIei
who must be kept under surVeiiianoe'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
SHE AlMBLES ALONG THE AISLE
KEEPING RIGHT IN YOUR WAY
Until You Feel That She Must Be Doing IL P.rposely
You Aloays DISCOVER That She Doesn't Rease IL a, Au

oh, THERE'S little woman-she's
" always little, for some reason or
other-in your shopping. crowd VINO
causes a great many wrenched ana shat-
tered nerves!
You meet her, or rather you come
upon her. on the densest part Of large
gathering around bargain counter.
You don't want to get at the bargain
counter, because they are selling ivory
toilet sets, and you have every bureau
in the house supplied, and, anyhow,
you know place where you could get
them cheaper.
You want to get past that counter
and 10 back to the one where they
sell such prosaic things as safety pins
and sixty cotton-white.
The aisle is narrow to begin with,
and the rows of women around this
counter just about finish 1t up, but you
have to have that cotton right away,
and so you push on. r.
TUST as you get safely around large
81 woman, and pull your scarf back
on your shoulder again, you meteor
come upon--this little one.
She Just appears, as If you had
scraped her off the outside Of the crowd.
Then she proceeds calmly along the
aisle, ahead of you-you couldn't call
IL walking. s .. .
You attempt to 90 past her, and with
one. foot planted little ahead, you
try to swing yourself around to It.
But the little shopper, neatly, with
out any apparent knowledge Of your
presence. swerves out in front of you,
and you have to stop, almost losing your
balance.
Then she halts for a vague moment
to examine something, and you try
again. ..... ... ,,,., std.
"At. last. you think, she's an
chored 7" ,N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15

But, you're all wrong. r \
She wasn't anchored at ali al. =,
struck snag, and hesitated i"ns IuM
enough to make you hope. 'ons
Then she resumes her co,,.,
swaying walk, successfully blockin. NJ,
aisle, and mot making even susgestoee tae
CHE leans toward an OPENING ,,,..
~ one table ends and another be.in.
AHA !,,you crow, exultantly. Get.
go aroundW rr. lets
But just as you get on a level u,,,
her she moves back into the place yi.a
just enough emphasis to knock vn.a w.a
hat crooked and dislodge the paciout iiout
that you grasp with one arm. "'se
Your strained nerves Give wav a.,
you stare down at her with a sla,.
Ordinarily you are not Of a crimir.,
turn or mind, but at that moment va,
feel that murder would be too ta,n su
And as you think these lame, dis,ne,
thoughts the little shopper turne edaiu,
looks at you innocently, placidly, 'u
tone. "Awful crowd here ;s,'. nnd d
They ought to make this aisle widsr ~ y
Nov, what can you do with n "r,.
~ tim" like that?
Your glare melts and your evil ;,,o,
tions fade away; you tighten nm you,
nerves again. 'Vur
''Isn't II awful?" you murmur ~.
dially-and step rapidly around bsr rO =.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
TlUO Minutes of Optimism
What Do You Think of Yourself?
BY HERMAN J. STITCH
business man takes stock at least once year .

A dUUD business man takes Stock at least
"A Do
Your best stock consists of mental and spiritual
Are they as good as they o
nd dsee?
Go the
10 where
And low you ' 0 O'
Ideas Thought pigeopbc in b
archives OF your mir 'eS' -" '"'
Progress: Still the Or--do a
Follow Somebody called
Or
Exenons Growing? Learning taking on
of rust? - ' 'O' '"A'"s y"
Plans Still stuck the wharf? ong? are you sailing m
~ ''' Sailing '
ndas compared with last on these
Ambition concentration
rity initiative Kindness
self reliance ruhuness thrift tenac
care to ado. "'i'
What do think Of ourself?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15

Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Minced Green Pepper Sandwiches
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Oranges and Bananas Tea
MONDAY
BREAKFAST
Baked Apples
Cereal and Cream
Omelet flashed Brown Potatoes
Toast Coffee
DINNER
Reheated Lamb
Potatoes au Gratin Sucootash
Lettuce
Cup Custards Coffee
To make apple turts, roll the pastry
one quarter inch thick and then cut in
five- inch squares and fill the centers
with finely chopped apples. Dust with
cinnamon and brown sugar and then
wet the edges Of the pastry with water,
fold over and pinch closely together.
Brush with water and bake in a slow
oven for twenty five minutes.
Dumplings With Beef Stew
Prepare to cook the stew in the
usual manner and about twenty min
utes before serving place in separate
saucepan
Two quarts of toater.
One onion, minced fine.
Rring to boil and now while the
water is boiling place in mixing bowl
One aud one half cups of sitted -four,
One teaspoon of salt,
One half teaspoon of pepper,
One ierel tablespoon Of baking
pouder,
One small grated onion,
Tro tablespoons of finely minced
parsley,
One eighth teaspoon of thyme,
One-haf cup of milk.
Beat to mix and then drop from the
tablespoon into the boiling water and
cover the lid of the saucepan with a
piece of cheesecloth to prevent the
moisture on the lid from dropping into
the dumplings. Cover and boil for fif-
teen minutes, then lift the dumplings
and place as a border, then lift the
meat and pour two tablespoons of gravy
over each dumpling. Garnish with
finely minced parsley.
Banana Fritters
Place in a mixing bowl
One ego,
T,oo- thirds cup of milk,
One and one quarter cups of -four,
Ttco teaspoons of baking pooder,
One quarter teaspoon of salt,
One quarter teaspoon of nutmeg.
Beat to mix and then add two bana-
mas, cut in thin slices. Fold in the
bananas, then fry in the usual fritter
style. Drain on paper napkins and
serve with vanilla sauce.
Vanilla Sauce
Ttoo- thirds cup Of sugar or sirup,
One cup of rater,
Three level tablespoons of cornstarch.
Stir to dissolve the starch and then
bring to a boil and cook for three
minutes to dexterize the starch. Re
move from the stove and then cool and
add
Ttoo teaspoons Of camilla ertract,
One teaspoon Of lemon juice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
Send Them Presents

Dear Cynthia-we are two girls OF
seventeen and we have been keepms
young men about three years our senior:
These young men have been very gooo
to us and have given us many nice
things. .,
Now. Cynthia, we are perplexed to
birthday presents, or Just send them
cards.
As you have helped others, we are
in hopes you will help up. 49,.
... Blondes.
Send them birthday gifts II you want
to- There In no reason why you should
not do so. but do not send extravagant
things, as It does not do to put others
under obligations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
MRS. WILSON ORDERS MEALS
FOR THREE DAYS THIS WEEK
Careful Marketing Is Half the Secret of Being Successful
I Housetofe-Dmplngs With Beef Ste,o Are Good
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

foosr'omt isac. ,,o sy .,,,sd M,s. Nj A. "N'o"
ITO PUT of the marketing until the
i last minute, and then decide In a
ihsphazard way, not only makes for
waste, but frequently, under these con
ditions, the food purchased fails to
supply the needed nutrition.
The Holland Dutch housewife OF
New York knew that the early bird
Caught the finest worms and that the
-iaggard found the little ones and left =
-,overs that the early birds had dis
.dained to eat.
The woman who puts of purchasing
the needed foods usually consoles her
self with a thought that the butcher
will keep something for her or that
she will pick up bargain--and so on.
The fact is, that carefully planned
menu is not a fad, but vitality neces-
.sary thing today, IL one does not have
unlimited resources and to arrange
this menu so that it will provide for
each member of the family cannot be
.done while you snap the fihgers. Ar
range n menueto suit the family. note
1.-The quantity desired and estimate the
price beside each item. then take real
pride in your stewards work.
Just a short time ago. met n
woman who was complaining that she
was unable to feed her family upon her
allowance, and she loudly bemoaned
-the fact. Upon careful inquiry. found
that she shopped something in this man
-ner:, About l 80 in the afternoon she
left home. on her way to the movies,
.-and she would pick up few things,
sand about 4;30 she would rush wildly
about gathering up what she thought
would be necessary. Then, on Sat
1urday evening, she made two journeys
to the shops for last minute purchases.
There are five people in this woman's
-family-hence the following Saturday
Il planned and marketed for this menu
and she frankly told me that not only
saved her $500 in actual money, but
the food was better and there was more
Sof It..
y On Friday afternoon we went to
market and selected:
One and one-hdt pounds Of shin
beef
T,oo and three. quarters pound OF
shoulder of lamb,
:. One dozen eggs,
i One quarter peck of potatoes,
Tioo heads of lettuce,
Four tomatoes.
One-hdt pound Of cheese.
: One package Of mdcdrori,
- One half dozen oranges,
= Onc-hdt dozen bananas,
= One pound Of grapes,
- One quarter peck Of apples,
. One carrot.
: One pint Of onions,
One stalk of celery,
One quart of string beans,
= Five ears of corn,
:. Three green peppers,
- One pint of lima beans.
- And then we planned the following
menu:
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST
Grapes
Cereal and Cream
French Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON
Macaroni Cheese Sauce
Tomato Salad
Apple Tarts Cocoa
= DINNER
- Tomato Canape
Beef Stew With DumpIings
Boiled Rice String Beans
Apple Cake Coffee
M SUNDAY
BREAKFAST
II Sliced Oranges
Il Cereal and Cream
Wafies Syrup Coffee
81 DINNER
Celery
Roast Shoulder Of Lamb Brown Gravy
t3 Potatoes Corn
Lettuce
Banana Fritters Vanilla Sauce
~ Coffee
4 SUPPER
\ Deviled Eggs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
ORIENTAL BRUNETTE,

Put lemon Juice on your skin every
night to whiten II. or one of the ~ -
foods and blcaches that are sold rnr ;his
purpose. Drink plenty of 'vptor arh u ,
sure that you get lots of sleep, fresh
air and exercise. II you have not n
naturally dark complexion, this dark
ness may come from poor circulation.
and that must De treated internally.
Massage given by professional might
make your lip smaller but there Is moth
ing else that can be done for it. Some.
times. II you remember to contract II
a little when you talk or when you open
your mouth ut all, you car make It look
less thick; but. Of course. this Is not
permanent. Don't let It make you self
conscious or unhappy. for plenty OF good
looking women have thick upper lps,
and the moro you worry about II the
worse II will get, you know.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
About Her Complexion

To the Editor Of WomanS Page:
Dear Misunderstanding so much ad-
vice In your column that you have given
to others. thought 1t was my chance to
get some good advice that would benefit
me n great deal, as I imagine I have
great confidence In you. My questions
are Please tell me how can whiten my
skin. as II is very dark have a thick
upper lip. Is there any possible way OF
making Il look small?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
Please Tell Me
What to DO
Anent Halloween
BY CYNTHIA

Letters asking Cynthia about Haliow-
cen are referred to the Editor OF the
woman's Exchange, who has such mat
ters In her care. Only those letters en-
closing self-addressed stamped envelopes
will be answered.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
What about your dinner for the
Prize Menu Contest?

SSC hCfsh NofttCoe.
Have you sent IL in?
Three prizes are offered each
week for the best menu for a dollar
and half dinner for four people.
YOUR FULL NAME
must be given and correct address
on the menu. Also the date OF
sending II. The foods used must
be staples and In season. and
sales slip giving the cost of all ma
terials must be included.
The prizes are: First, $3.50;
second, 81; third. 81.
Address all menus to
Mrs. Wilson's
Menu Contest
Evening Public Ledger
independence Square
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
Menu Contest Honor List

Miss Alice Kelly
(Fourteen years)
124 North T1Uenty-second St.
Menu
Tomato Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Meat Cakes
Sliced Boots
Buttered string Beans
Bread Butter Coffee
Cherry Gelatin
SALES SLIP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
"YOu'ue Ruined Your Life!'

Anthony HGrriman persuddes Char
lotto GrdreS, an inexperienced coun-
try girl, tot marry him secretly. He
leaves tho merit day for tho city to
break the netCS to his family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-15
In Rio De Janeiro

Tomorrow-A change OF attitut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-09
RIOTERS MEET COPS
IN STREET BATTLE
Bottles Thrown From Buses
Aid Scrap in larry
town. \. \.

TARRYTOWN. y. Y. Aus S.
Five men are IN the TlrrytOwn Hos
pital. one Of them in "a critical con-
dition as the result of n fight be-
tween the police and civilians here
this afternoon About 100 persons
took part in the fight NiEhtsticks
were welded by the police and
bottles and other weapons thrown
by the cOmbatants. The fight be-
gan when about so members Of the
CatsdU Baseball Club Of Brook
lyn began 10 hurl empty bottles.
which are said 10 have contained
whisky. in the street.
About 500 members Of the club
and their friends went 70 Sing SiuE
today 10 play the prison Kline. They
went TO OSSininE IN buses. After
leaving the prison and passing
through Tarrytown. the so men in
one Of the buses. who are said 10
have been under the influence Of
liquor. began 10 hurl the bottles One
of the bottles struck PatrOlman
Harry Patton. He ordered the oc-
cupants Of the bus 90 stop throw
ing the bottles They ignored his
warning.
PatrOlman Patton chased tho bus
on a motorcycle. At North larry
town he was Joined by Patrolman
Helfrich The two patrolmen held