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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Use a Nut Pick

An ordinary nut pick Is fine for re-
moving the cap from the milk bottle, also
for loosening and removing the cork that
adheres to the edge OF bottle, the point
OF the nut pick being forced between the
cork and the bottle, then inserted in
the cork to remove 1t. One of the picks
with the end fattened and to shape
makes an ideal small screw driver to
use about the sewing machine. In. a
articles. magnetized, is used very sue
cessfully to remove the tiny chips of
steel and iron from the eyes ol the
workmen.
A nut pick Is much handler than a
straw. when baking, 10 test cake. Gov
cred with tlny pad of soft cloth, which
will not lint, one may be used to clean
sediment or old ink from the barrel OF
n fountain pen. .--McCalis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Saws MEroav Had Nerve

Dear Cynthia--Please print these few
lines. for the attention of Frog" and
the other knockers. have been a
reader of your column for a long time.
guess I've read all sorts of letters from
all sorts Of people-but the kind that
give me pain are the ones that, for
no reason at all, knock" women, Frog"
says he is amused by letters Starting
with a personal description. Did he ever
think that perhaps the writer. who wrote
with sincerity, thought it was necessary
for you to have her description, in order
to receive advice? IF you can't boost,
don't knock" would be pretty good
motto for some of these fellows. Did
Frog" ever notice that Cynthia's col
umn is pn the women's page and that
he: man.. might be a trespasser? Con-
sidering then. that he might be tres
passing, think he had an awful nerve
when he wrote that letter. owl"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
To Miss z. 3.

whole lot, sleep a whole lot and get a
whole lot of fresh air, 30 that you will
gain and be stouter, instead of trying to
reduce your bust If you are thin you
can stand more flesh and that will make
your proportions even so that you will
not look badly. II you exercise with
your arms, you know. you will develop
them and at the same time harden and
reduce any surplus fat in other parts of
YOUR body. But be sure to eat plenty
of good. wholesome food. and drink milk
II II agrees with you. for you can surely
stand more flesh. Make your arms grow
up to the rest of you, instead of trying
to reduce the rest of you down to your
arms. Don't let II embarrass you. Just
hold yourself well and try to fill out
your arms, You'll be as good looking as
anybody
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Correct Wedding Attire

To the Editor Of Womdn'S Page.
Dear Madam-Is it proper for a
bridegroom to wear any other style suit
besides swallow tail coat and gray
trousers for an afternoon wedding in
church-bride wearing white with veil?
Could tuxedo suit be worn?
Also should the father. giving his
daughter away. wear the same as bride
groom and best man?
What sort OF hat could the brides
maid wear with orchid taffeta?
r. S. II.
The bridegroom should not wear a
swallow tail coat with gray trousers
whether in the afte ernoon or evening.
For an afternoon wedding he should
wear n Cutaway coat with the gray
striped trousers tfor evening he would
wear the swallow tail but with black
trousers). \ tuxedo would never be
correct as that is only for dinner or
for an informal evening AFFAIR. or for
a Young boy A black vest with gray
neCktie and black shoes finish the cos
tune. The father should wear the same
thing.
4 black lace hat would be about the
prettiest thing TO wear with orchid
iaffeta. unless you choose n leghorn hat
with flowers and ribbons matching the
frock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Bleaching the Hair

To the Editor Of Womdns Page:
Dear Madam-will you please pub
lish the correct way of bleaching the hair
with peroxide?
How long 90 you have to wait for
results? c. NJ.
You would have to consult a druggist
or hairdresser for the proper method
OF bleaching the hair. Don't forget, Il
you have made up your mind to do IL,
that when you once make the plunge
you have to go on with it. ana that
one bleaching is not permanent. 1t must
be repeated rs the hair grows in dark
again. Unless II is done very well and
very carefully, by professional. the
hair nearly always shows that IL has
been bleached. for it has a llfeless,
duh look that is not pretty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
A Birthday Present

To the Editor Of Womun'S Page:
Dear Madam--Kindly tell me what Is
best to give my cousin for her birthday.
She is a young girl of eighteen.
e. S.
You did not tell me whether you are
your cousin. II you are a boy. or II
YOU know her rather slightly. you could
give her a book. box of candy Zone
OF the fancy baskets or boxes that are
sold now would be nice gift for any
body to give). silver pencil. n hat
pin, or something for her desk, such
as a quill pen with a holder. an engage
ment book or calendar. or blotter
set. If you are girl and know her
and cuff set a set of lingerie or cuff
pins. camisole, a powder puff box
or bag, or some pretty handkerchlefs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
A Good Light

Put n piece of phosphor., about the
size of a pea, in a long-necked bottle and
nour seething oil over, this until the
bottle is about one-third filled with oil,
bott,a Is wanted for use. take off the
cork cork for a moment and replace it imme-
diateiy. when the empty space IN the
bottle will give a good light. Should the
light vanish after some time, II Is only
necessary to take off the cork for a
moment to allow fresh air TO enter the
bottle, when there will be a good light
again such a piece Of phosphor and
oil should make a good light for about
five or six months.-Modern Priscilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Does She Love HIm7

Dear Cynthia---I am coming to you
for help. want you to answer n ques-
tion that has arisen In my mind.
/ have been going with a young man
twenty-one years of age. for the last
eight months. He proposed marriage to
me, and l consented but we did not set
our date for the wedding When he
IL with me, sometimes l like him, and
sometimes I do not even care that he Ia
here. When he is not with me, always
keep thinking of him. and II seems TO
me that l love him with all my heart,
and cannot wait until I see him.
Tear Cynthia, do YOU really think
love this young man?
ROSE G.
You probably care for him very much.
But you are both young yet and time
Will tell you az you go along. Don't
have too long an engagement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30

street. A man broke in. apparently with
Intent 10 kill declared Miss Abby Tib-
bott No trace of the mans identity
could he found. Police are stationed
about the grounds and will keep close
watch for intruuers.'
Weeks and months passed bur the
"would-bc murderer never reappearcd {;
and at last the Farmingtcn people. set
tied down to their old routine OF un.
eventful life But to this day the two
sisters sleep with locked doors. and Il
small pistol rests under the pillow Of
each Neither knows how to use her
weapon, but 1T gives one a feeling Of
comfort and security just to know 1t is
there" saws Miss Abby
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Mistress of the Situation

Diana aud Julian Long. after three
years of married HJe, decide 70 Sepa.
rate. They haze not qudrfeied. ont
they haze dlt0dyS done the cohpen-
pie havo erpected Of them; Their
,narria0e 1Uds the elimination OF
bon and Girl friendship 10tth no htmt
OF romance about II. Dang tmhtcd,-
ateiy after the separation dtsdppenrs.
she Is determined not TO dlloW Julian
TO Dropidc for her and she accepts a
position as designer IN tdshtona1te
drCssmakiu1 stabiiShmcnt tOhere Sho
quickly makes good. Diana dnd JuHdn
both cultivate friendships totth GER
tain types OF people tney ith rye nc meVer ;,,
knoum before, Julian first 1oith az ~
Usuue tune, tDhom he finds diSdp-
1oiuting, aud then tuith succcsstu!
business ,Uoptan. HortonsG LcreN, tIho
Interests him. Diana has an cTpert-
ence Immediately t0th a cGDemon type
she finds IL not so ercittng as she mad
i,na aimed. and her nert romantic IN
terest Is q cold type OF man, q pidoper
from the West
DIANA was getting ready to go home
- the next afternoon. when she was
summoned to the telephone. A suave
that was vaguely familiar spoke her
name inquiringly'
Mrs, Long?
Yes"
This is Gleaves Maltby talking. Car
Won take dinner with us this evening
and go to the theatre afterward? we
are leaving town at the end of the week
and my daughter Is anxious to see you
again before we leave"
Diana reflected that she hadn't an ex'
cuse i'm the world for Lot accepting the
invitation and her brief hesitation was
followed by a why. thank you, / should
like very much to dine with you and
Miss Maltby."
Fine. we shall call for you at 7
Will you give me your address,"
Diana gave the street and number
and hung up the receiver thoughtfully
Now why did Gleaves Maltby want &c
see her again, for Diana was quite GER
tain that il was his doing and not his
daughters? The memory of his lear
face with its tired lines and half-amused
ewes rose before her. He was interest
ing, certainly. and she was actually
looking forward to the evening. She be.
gan to plan a little course for herself
as she got into her coat and pulled or
her little hat before the mirror. She
would be mistress OF the situation ant
could manage things 10 suit herself
There would he none of that fear thai
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30

Courtesy of ]. a. Nigel Inc.
II you expect to go away in Sep.
tember or over Labor Day. be sure
that you have an accordion -pleated
SKIRT 10 wear with your sweater.
Everybody has this year. There
are various materials that lend
themselves to this becoming style.
but the one i'm the cut is fan ia 81
in a soft green. The double ruffies
Of the cuffs and the cascade OF
them on the front Of the waist add
TO the youthful. dainty appearance
OF the costume
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Saturdays Answer

/. Convenient device for lifting corn,
potatoes, etc. from boiling water
is a pair of metal pincers with
forks that grasp the vegetable
when the handles are pressed to-
gether.
Q. Fur il used in Pierrot dots to
trim the lower edge of an attrac-
tive suit for next winter.
3. The charming style Of wearing
pinaforcs over playtime frocks is
being revived by fashion for chill
dren.
4. When the fingers of rubber gloves
wear out they can be cut off and
the gloves may be used as cuffs
to protect the sleeves Of the dish
washer.
>. 1t is not correct to wear white
shoes with dark dress unless the
dress is trimmed or combined
with white,
6. A room that has a chandelier can
have home made indirect light.
ing" in the form of child's
parasO with an extra covering
hung upside down and fastened
to the chandelier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
PHYSICIANS MEET THURSDAY

Several hundred physicians from
Bucks. Montgomery, Lehigh, North
ampton. Berks and Philadelphia coun-
ties will convene in Will low Grove Park
in get together meeting" on Thurs
day. The meeting win be of social
nature. Mayor Moore will be among the
guests. A short address will he made
by DR.. Fred l.. Van Sickle. executive
secretary of the Pennsylvania Medical
Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
The Question Corner
TOday's Inquiries

/. Describe a dainty japanese lamp
that would be pretty in living
room.
.. In what unusual way is a white
kid gauntlet madef
8. When silver cleaned in an aka
line solution lacks shine, how may
it be frightened up?
4. How is a strikingly pretty sports
hat trimmed?
3. Whnt article Of boys clothing
would be useful to the girl who is
going to boarding school or col
lCgr this fall?
6. Describe a novel table that has
two uses,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Things You'll Loue to Make

What a sweet birthday gift for mother
or a dear friend Cut an oval in n
parchment lamp screen. Paste your
photo behind It. Decorate the screen
with little blue forget-me-nots and bow
knots. Line with pale pink silk. Finish
the edges with narrow gold braid. The
recipient will surely be pleased,
FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA

" You Love Her, Tell Her SO
Roger P.-Since she has asked you
love her, go and have a plain talk with
her, tell her you love her and ask her
TO marry you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30
THREE PRIZE WINNERS
ANNOUNCED TODAY
Best Menu for Dollar and Half Dinner for Four Persons
Wins A,oord Of Tioo Dollars and a Half
The winners Of the
PRIZE MENU CONTEST

are announced today. Three prizes
are offered each week for the best
menu for a dollar and a half din
ner for four people.
The prizes are as follows:
First $3.50
Second, S1.OO
Third, S1.OO
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
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, 1920-08-30
FIRST PRIZE se.50
Mrs. T.. Vaughan,

SECOND PRIZE stoo
GWehdolyn Corinne Lobb,
l479 North Fffty-third street.
MENU
Tomatoes stuffed with Hamburg
ecalIopcd Potatoes string Beans
s Cucumber and Green Pepper on
Lettuce Leaves
Brown Betty and Top MIX
Bread and Butter Coffee
SALES SLIP
One pound skirt steak (for ham
burg) ..,....,.., .'''''''' - 80
One e-uuartcr peck tomatoes. 10
One-quarter peck potatoes. IL
y One-quarter peck wax beans. ~
Ono green pepper. er........,..... .O3
ono cucumber .... C2
One-quarter peck apples. 10
One loaf bread, d,......,........ ,O9
One-eighth pound coffee. e.... %
One-half pound sugar. ......... .lO12
One-haif pound butterine. ...... IL
One pint milk, top for Brown
Betty balance for potatoes. .O9
o'e for St coffee ' '.,.~...D,.......... ~ .OsAs
One small head of lettuce. .05
Seasonings and gas............ liz
$3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-30

Girl who Wouldn'
Give Up
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
NEW YORk'S PROUD BOAST.

The New York newspapers, upon
what appears to be advance information
obtained from the local census-taking
commission, are claiming a population
for the city proper of between $500, 900
and 7,0O0,0OO and population for the
metropolitan district of S,500,000. The
metropolitan district includes a half score
OF cities and big towns in Northern New
Jersey and corner of Connecticut Yhe
figures, If approximately correct, make it
certain that the big city that groups in
the region of Manhattan Isle is larger in
population than London, and so. of course,
the largest city, as to population Of the
earth.
The continuous growth of New York
City, through every decade of the past
l2oyears, has been amazing. Apparently
the city had reached the reasonable and
advantageously workable population exc
pansIon 10 years ago. When the 1910
census was taken the city had already
been obliged, because Of the dense popu-
lauon movements along l0-mile stretch
of Manhattan Island to- build city pas
senger lines in the air and others far down
below the surface, in addition TO the
surface car lines and notorious lines
And the 1920 census is expected to in
crease the 1910 population by close TO
{, 1000. 600.
VIII there eventually have to be flying
ship lines from the suburban regions TO
and from the condensed business center of
this city doing business so coneentratedly
IN two square miles, spotted thickly with
thirty and forty-story skyscrapers? And
is there TO be no limit TO New York
utilization of air space for business pur-
American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
The New Secretary Of State.

President Wilson surprised the coun-
try in his announcement, yesterday, OF
the appointment of Bainbridge Colby to
be Secretary of State, to succeed Secre-
tary Lansing. 1t has been generally ex-
pected Assistant Secretary Frank Polk
would be appointed.
Bainbridge Colby is not unknown to
the country. He was a leading lawyer
in New York City, Republican of some
activity and a man of large interest in
political affairs when, in 1912, he joined
heartily with MIR Roosevelt in organizing
the Progressive party and opposing the
'Old Guard" Republican party But
when Mr. Roosevelt condoned all the
crimes he had charged against the "Old
Guard and returned 10 it's fold Mr.. Colby
refused to follow him and became Demo
crat. He is well qualified for the position
TO which be was appointed, and may be
expected to render excellent service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
MANS DfSCONTENT.

When man Is poor his ambition is
TO become rich. When he becomes rich
he longs TO be richer. When. in the COM
paratlveiy rare cases, a man feels that
he Is now rich enough, he wants power
and reaches out eagerly for that. When
he attaIns much power his appetite for
more is still insatiate and. even il he be
comes the most powerful man of his gem
Grafton, he still is tortured by ambition:
hls passion Is to go down into history as
the greatest man of his times and, so
strange and contradictory and blind is
human nature, he will do small things
TO win that elusive end
No man except the brother to the OK
Is ever contented and. therefore, no man,
with that one exception, is ever happy for
very long at q time. No matter how sue
cessful man with any stuff in him NAV
be, the lure OF still greater successes Still
beckons him on, TO the disturbances OF
his peace of mind and the disouiet of his
soul.
In other words, the pursuit of happiness
IS vain, so far as ever catching the quarry
IS concerned. We have observed the
rch and the powerful with careful atten-
ton as opportunity has offered and always
have found them, if our Judgment is
not at fault, less contented and less happy
than the average run of men This is
doubtless because their capacity for at
Is larger than other mems
and their corresponding capacity for
over what Is denied them
: proportionately still greater.-Ohio |
State Journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
PRESS COMMENT.
THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT.

Having established itself in Russia,
Bolshevism now finds that il can neither
conquer the rest Of the world nor ignore
the rest of the world. II cannot be law
unto itself. The economic authority to
which it is now bending is the economic
authority which will eventually break it IL
that authority is permitted to function
freely. That is one Of the chief arguments
for the reopening Of commercial relations
with Soviet Russia Commerce is n WON
derful stabilizer and civilixer when it is
left to itself and refrains from appealing
to the bayonet.
The Allies have tried force with Russia
and it has failed. They have tried the
boycott and that has failed II they were
to take their hands off and let Russia
alone, 1T Is not at all improbable that
economic law would deal with the Russian
situation far more effectively than the
Allied governments and armies have been
able to do.
Bolshevism will not fail in Russia be-
cause it is brutal or despotic or because
Its hands are red with blood. Autocracy
maintained itself for centuries by those
methods, and what one kind of class
government did another kind can do; but
no kind of government can repeal funda-
mental economic principles, as Lenine and
Trotzky undertook to do. The ultimate
salvation of Russia will lie in the triumph
of those principles working through
gradual process of evolution.
IL is not necessary for the Allies TO give
certificate of good character to Boil
shevism In order to resume trade relations
with Russia. In the long run they must
trust TO Russian people 10 give Russia a
rational government Foreign influence
can help, but it can help only rs it is
accepted voluntarily New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
HARD work WINS.

One Of the purposes of the American
institutions is served when they make
possible career such as, that of Ed
ward p. Ripley, of the Sante Fe system,
who died the other day A recent bio
graphical sketch calls attention to the fact
that Mr.. Ripley made his own way on
merit from the day when as boy out of
high school he entered the traffic depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
Boston as clerk down to his great achieve
ment In recognizing the bankrupt Sante
fe system and converting it into highly
successful property.
There was nothing shoddy or acci
dental about MIR. Ripley and his sue
cess. He won the reward of an honored
name and the satisfaction of his conscience
by great service through intelligent hard
work
There is lesson in his life for everv
American boy, no matter what his station.
Not every boy has the ability TO become
Ripley. But there is no way OF finding out
without trying the Ripley method of
work. Kansas City Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest
ABSENT WILLIE WISE.

ABSENT WILLIE WISE.
This is the tale Of Willie Wise, who pom
padoured his hair.
At kelly pool, beyond doubt, he ccrtainl,
was there.
lie knew tho latest dancing steps; a
bridge he WAS shark,
He wasn't very much by day, but .
wonder after dark.
It mnttered vcry-4ittle what the function
or affair,
OF Willie Wise it could be said he ccrtainl,
was there.
He was there with all the line of talk that
fills the idle hours,
At posing in the limelight's glare he had
unusual powers.
He wore the latest things in clothes and
fell for funny hats,
He had watch upon his wrist and dressed
his feet in spats,
He was perfection all the time; he wore
silk underwear
In dress and manner, should say, he cer-
talnly was there.
You could depend on Willie Wise--he'd
tell you so himself,
In matters social no one here would leave
him on the sh. If.
H. knew convention s rules and laws from
A TO y, and then
lie had some little clever tricks unknown
TO many men.
At tea or dinner, opera, show or church
bazaar OF. fair,
He'd shine amo&g the shincst, for he was
surely therel
But when il came 10 honest toll and duties
hard TO face,
IL seemed TO us that Willie Wise was sadly
out of place.
He didn't like the office grind and had no
use for work,
And wouldn't carry any load which some
how he could shirk;
He blundered everything he tried, and
didn't seem to care
For when it came TO making pood-he
simply wasn't there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26

called up the Bureau Of Standards, ths
governments scientific laboratory The
chief clerk answered, after bis sec
retnry bad glirgIed our messages b,
bin between fits of giggles, easily heard
over the phone. The chief clerk was
amused, too, but the third commandment
Of the government is ~ give a serious
answer to inquiries.
"Of colir1,p he said, I'VE have never
made a study OF this matter. Unoficially,
| should say that there is tendency for
the eye TO guide the little table toward
some hitter. The influence Of the eye is
shown In that II is almost impossible 10 get
any results bIindfoldcd.
"Yes," he concluded, 'tit is probably the
working Of the sub-conscious mind
Still, we wonder. Tbousands Of people
play with the board every night when The
supper table is cleared off, and weegce
tells them what day Jim will come home,
and who is playing at the Main Street
picture show. Sometimes weegee hits the
answer, sometimes be fails. IL ~ game.
But out Of these thousands Of otiija fans
comes one who calls up Patience Worth
10 upset the common sense theories and
keep us wondering.