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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Human Curios
No. 2-Mother Damnable"


The woman who, in later life, achieved
lame as one Of the most notorious
witches of Camden town, formerly n
suburb of London but now central
part Of tho metropolis, was well fitted
by heredity for the role she played In
the human curiosity shop"
The daughter of parents who. were
both hanged after being convicted Of
witchcraft, jimmy Bingham commenced
her sensational career early In life
running off with a man named "Gipsy
George" at the age of sixteen and later
posing as the wife OF one John Darby
who later disappeared. Following this,
jimmy took up with a man named
Pitcher, who also vanished. But his
body, almost completely consumed, was
found in a nearby kiln. The girl was
tried for murder and acquitted, the
evidence showing that Pitcher took
refuge in the oven to escape the
woman's scurrilous tongue and thai
some one lit the fire while he was ir
hiding
husband, by poison, jimmy Bingham was
generally regarded as a witch, both be-
cause Of sudden endlngs to her matri-
monial escapades and also because She
took up the profession OF fortune teller
and healer Of unknown diseases. When
ever anything went wrong in the neigh
borhood, Mother Damnable' was in
yariably blamed. But the awe In which
she was held, both because, OF her al
legged evil powers and because OF par
ticularly large and ferocious black cat
which was her familiar" saved her
from physical injury. Finally. when she
had been missed for number OF days
her house was entered ana She was
found. crouched beside the cold embers
of her dead fire. the faithful cat guard
ing her remains.
Monday-The Man Who Lived In Tree
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
The Question Corner


!. How can the wind shield of an
automobile be kept clear, in the
midst of rainstorm?
.. What is good home made
shampoo for the hair?
3. How can bed springs be kept from
rusting and soiling the bedclothes
in damp weather?
/. What will remove water spots
from waXcd floor?
). Describe a convenient pan for
boiling vegetables that have to be
drained before they are served?
6. What picturesque rack for chill
dren's clothes makes pretty
decoration for the nursery?
Yesterdays Answers
l. When food that has an odor is put
into the refrigerator, covering IL
with wax paper will prevent the
odor from getting into other
dishes.
2. On rainy day clothes can be
dried quickly in the house by
means of an electric fan turned
full on them.
8. Some of the short kimono sleeves
on summer dresses are finished
with a puff of sheer lace at the
elbow.
4. Disrolored tinware can be cleaned
by boiling for a few minutes in n
strong solution of soda and water
and drying Immediately and
thoroughly.
). Georgette crepe or satin collars
of the square sailor shape that
has gone out of style can be used
as vests in the new dresses with
low, square necks.
6. An inexpensive scarf for evening
wear can be made by buying two
yards of tulle and having it hem
stitched in a wide hem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Please Tell Me What TO DO
BY CYNTHIA

looking girl who doesn't have to re-
sort to the fake makeup. She could
and would look like these clowns we see
every day, but thank God she has an
touch up" bit in order to look pretty
and do away with the shine. They are
right when they say touch up" Why
when these dance hall beauties look in
know they look like corpse. How
under Gods sun can they keep their
natural color when they don't get the
required rest and sleep? They know
couldn't boil an egg. But ask them
about the fox trot or two-step and see
! their faces brighten up. .-.
/ Remember. all you vamps, whenever
you see fellow looking at you don't
think for one moment he is admiring
| you. never; you just anuse him. He
forms his candid opinion. am photog-
rapher by trade and believe me when
one of these walking barber poles come
In TO be photographed I just tell "em''
to go In and wash off the stage make
likeness with this stuff on. They will
\ come out with a little powder on and
oh, what difference In their appear
ance / don't condemn any girl for using
a little powder, but to go to the extreme
with It Is out of the question.
Let me say few words about these
take me home for $6.9S" clothing store
models with their hair parted in the
center like an old woman They are the
kind who keep the vamp up on her
pedestal. and they all seem to be empty
In the attic. Take the cigarette away
from them and they are fit subjects for
the madhouse.
., Buck Private" seems to understand
the fair sex and his letters are very
interesting. ! bet his name headed the
list Tor passes to go TO town when he
was In service. judge from his writ.
ings he has met few.
BUCK PRIVATE IN REAR RANK.
p. S.-You are a woman, Cynthia
because you always refer to the girls
as dear" which is typical of all women
Why, dear boy, how penetrating you
| are cynthia asks in return: Have you
never called n girl dear?
I'm afraid you prove nothing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Doll Y,S PET REMARK rs
I'm ALWAYS MAKING BREAKSf
She Cggles and Tells About IL as IL We're Something to
Proud Of-She Seems to Enjoy This Embarrassing Hab,

her empty glass down on the windou.,
as she finished the punch.
"Whew!" she gasped. "Tbat mn.
is all nasty and warm, too. WI Wra
couldn't they have ice cream on a nm;.LsI
like this, or at least keen their nrsa sI
good and cold? That stuff's awfuY YST11'a ~
She peered through the window as i.
spoke to see who was standing inst ~ ~
side. With an embarrassed, beln,a,.
gasp and giggle, she recognized n,
hostess, and realized from her stra,nas
flushed smile that she had heard y.
whole thing. Dolly fed, rushed mn 1'
some other girls and boys, and s,,s y
great klee told about her --latest brsas
wasn't that awfulH"
"And, my DEAR" she went On ,,a
her voice high. yesterday / was w;sa I'm
Miriam Andrews and we passed n IN -.
in a plaid dress, and said, Isn't tS..
dress ugly? I should think she'd ret !.
tired of those colors,' and she ali
"Why, you liked the dress had on % vss
terday and it's exactly like thatv M.
can you beat me? / don't do anyth,s,
but make breaks like that !"
really think she likes to mai.
breaks like that.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
The W0ndn'S
Exchange
Are Half.H Hose Proper?

10 the Editor Of woman's PAGE:
Lear Madam--I am a girl past nine
teen' considered good looking. and am
feet inches tall I weigh f2s pounds
wear my haira Is there any harm In
q mrI OF my age wearing half-hose
lA,tnough they cannot be seen.) What
WI make the hair long and thick2
teaa your column every night. You
ne,pea me before. and thought you
DiMPLEs.
No doubt I could suggest becoming
way for you to do your hair. II knew
what you look like, but when Just
Know your height and weight, I cannot
.e. whether you are stout or thin, or
round or yGur Sns,as fsI' long or s,os sa0r or
nave round face, you ought not to
wear your hair puffed out over your
ears II you have a long or thin face
you ought not to wear It fiat on the
sa5e ssaes' or nigh on top. In any case, ,,a q
or In the middle. whichever Is more be-
coming, and waved softly back to a
loose, but neat, knot at the back Of your
nead. You are the only one who can
body Who wha' so rs Sesomns sn altSonSs some
way or arranging your hair better than
some one who has never seen you.
There is no actual harm in q girl OF
your age wearing half-hose, any more
wearing party dress on the street
but 1t is on the same order as that. l
Know that girls of your age do wear
them. but It doesn't seem like a very
nice, ladylike thing to do Do you think
sol There Is always a chance of their
being seen, you know. when you step
on to trolley car, and things like that
do cause talk and attract attention Are
you sure you can't keep cool unless you
wear them?
II you take good care of your hair,
brushing II we'll every night before you
go to bed, braiding It in two plaits for
the snight, washing II when necessary,
with pure soap. and letting II blow In
the sun and air while It is drying, It
should be long and thick, II It is In good
condition. If Il Is thin or poor try rub
bing liquid vaseline into the roots, and
massage your scalp with the tips of
your fingers moistened in cold water:
am glad that the column has helped
YOU.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
MRS. WILSON
ANSWERS QUERIES

Dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you please
tell me what to do if the paraffin on
jelly glasses becomes soft? 1t fits air
tight at first, but then melts and
some jellies come out. We have no
cool place to keep the jelly.
MRS. J. s. o.
Pour over this some additional para
fin, about three quarters of an inch
thick. Cover glasses with metal top.
Dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
kindly publish directions for making
a mayonnaise dressing made with
orange juice! Mrs. w. B.
Yolk of one e1S.
One teaspoon Of lemon juice,
One quarter teaspoon Of mustard.
One eighth teaspoon of pdprika,
One teaspoon of sugar.
Beat to mix and then beat in slowly
three quarters cup Of salad oil. Now
beat in juice of one half orange and
one teaspoon lemon juice.
Dear Mrs. Wilson - Win YOU
kindly tell me how to make one gal
lon of French vanilla ice cream?
MRS. II. II.
One and one halt quarts of milk,
Ono quart Of cream,
One and one-halt pounds Of suoor.
One ounce Of camilla erract.
Freeze in the usual manner, using
two parts of ice to one part of salt.
Dear Mrs. Wilson - VIII you
please give me recipe for flayoring
popcorn? A number Of ears were
sent TO us by generous friend In
the country and we would like 10
use them in the way you are capable
of suggesting. For this courtesy.
please accept my thanks. G. J. A.
Pop the corn In the usual manner and
then grease the pan thoroughly and
spread the popcorn in twO-i inch layer.
Now boil
Too cups Of rhite corn sirup.
TpO cups Of sugar,
One tablespoon Of butter,
until the mixture forms a ball when
tried in cold water. Add
One teaspoon NJ rnniVH.
one halt teaspoon NJ ain0nd extract.
Pour over the popcorn aud then let
cool and form into balls or cut into
squares
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Mrs. Wilson's Menu Contest

NY Dear Mrs. Wilson, am sub
mitting the following menu for your
approval. NJ. '.
Hamburg Steak Green Peas
Baked Potatoes Sliced Tomatoes
With Lettuce and Dressing
Rolls and Butter Tea and Cakes
My Dear Mrs. Wilson, am sending
you a simple menu for four people for
Sl.50 for your contest.
Mrs. II. II. B.
Veal Outlets, Dreaded
Boiled Potatoes
Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
With MayonnniSe Dressing
ranberry Jelly Whip Coffee
My Dear Mrs. Wilson, am sub
mitting the following menu for your
contest. Mrs. j. S.
Meat Rolls
Mashed Potatoes String Beans
Tomato Salad
Strapberry Jelly nih Sliced Bananas
Bread and Butter Coffee
Fried meats. steaks and chops are
not accepted for the menu contest. Try
again, all three of you, and send in
better menus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23

THERE were three Of them, Dolly
Il Marian and Helen. They were dis
cussing, as almost any trio Of girls will
discuss. the boys they knew.
81 like him pretty we'll" Marian was
saying. Hes always NICE. and he's
wonderful dancer---and he's polite
It's a whole lot to find boy that's
polite to you once in while
"Yes," broke in Dolly, eagerly.
"If there's one boy can't stand it's
Albert Ferguson. think he's the rud-
est, most disagreeable, most unattrac-
tive" She stopped at glance from
Helen, and there was sudden, sharp
silence. Dolly giggled nervously. Helen
gave a desperate glance about the room.
Her searching eyes found a snapshot of
Marian, with a boy, taken last summer
at the seashore. She almost sighed In
her relief at the chance to say some
thing.
That's a cute picture Of you, Mar.
ian," she said rapidly. Taken last
summer? Who's the boyT'
"That's Albert" replied Marian
quietly. And there was another des-
perate silence. Dolly giggled again.
Helen got up restlessly. Let's have
some music" she suggested. They had
it, in a rather formal, polite way, and
as soon as possible Dolly and Helen
left.
"Oh. wasn't it horrible!" said Dolly.
between a groan and a laugh. II never
thought. why, she's almost engaged
to him, isn't she? I don't know what
made me forget, but 1 just never
thought !"
That's one of Dolly's best stories
now. At every card party, every chance
of several girls she begins
to gigglc, "Oh, did you hear about my
latest break? About Albert Ferguson
Oh, wait till I tell you u
You would suppose that one or two
affairs Of that kind would
make Dolly stop and think for min
ute before she plunges into another
one, wouldn't you? Not Dolly!
CHE went to party one night last
Oweek. and it was a terribly hot
night. Between dances she went out
on the porch with her partner and stood
there tanning herself with her handkcr-
chief while he filed a punch glass for
her. The punch bowl stood on table
Just outside the window, and Dolly set
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23

One bunch of parsley,
One-hdT dozen ears OF corn,
One fve- pound stcDing chicken,
One-holf pound of bacon,
One quarter pound of cheese,
One-half dozen eggs,
and the usual weekly staples.
SINCE and cut the. chicken TO
fricasseeing and then leave the breas
whole. Cook until tender, rcserving tn,
breast for salad. Pick the meat from
the neck and back of carcass, puttini
the skin through the food chopper ant
add the cooked giblcts. minced fine, u
Tico cups OF cream sauce,
Onc-holf cup of finely chopped pdrs-
ley.
One large onion, chopped fine,
One and one-hdlf teaspoons of salt,
One teaspoon Of pdprika.
Heat until scalding hot and then
serve on toast garnished with quarters
Of hard boiled egg for Sunday night
supper.
Cook the chicken until tender and
use the legs, thighs and wings with
Four medium sized onions,
Ttro carrots, cut in quarters,
for chicken potpie. Season and thicken
the grnyv and cover with a crust OF
pastry and bake in n hot oven. For
convenient serving. remove the bones
from the chicken before making the pot
pie.
Blackberry Shortcake
Place in a mixing bowl
One-hdt cup OF sugar,
Five tablespoons of shortening,
Ttoo cups of Siftcd -four,
Four lerel teaspoons OF baking
porder,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
MRS. WILSON GIVES MENUS
FOR SUNDAY AND MONDAY
Bockbeies Are Plentiful and Should Be Used for Preserving
as Much Possible
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

fceyyrioht, 1880. bv Mrs. NJ. 4. WILSON. AL
rights reserpedD
r ATE July brings plentiful supply
LOT blackberries, huckleberries and
mountain berries, besides watermelon
and cantaloupe For the woman who
likes fresh fruit desserts: 1t when
serving watermelon it is found to be
s lacking In taste, do not throw it away,
but pickle 1t or preserve 1t.
Sweet Watermelon Preserve
This preserve can be made with a
minimum amount of sugar. Place
One and one-har pounds OF tehtfe
corn sirup,
Tro pounds of grdnulated sugar.
IN the preserving kettle and bring to
q boil. Cook slowly for ten minutes.
Now add
Three quarts of patermelon pulp
cut IN one halt inch pieces,
One pound Of seedless rdisins.
One cup Of crvsidllised ginger, cut
IN pieces,
One pound of shelled peanuts, chop
ped fine.
Cook slowly until thick like JAM
Place in jars. crooks or bowls and cool.
Cover with paraffin. Cover the tops
of the jars. bowls and crooks with a
piece of cardboard which has been cut
to fit and then paste down with strips of
paper about one inch wide. Store Ill
usual manner for jellies.
Cantaloupe may be used in place OF
the watermelon, or part of each. This
mixture will scorch IL left. so in order
to prevent waste place IN asbestos mat
under the preserving kettle and six
large agate marbles. such as the boys
play with, in the bottom of the kettle
with the mixture. stir constantly.
Once the mixture burns little can be
done with it. Sometimes splicing helps,
but to my mind scorched jam is spoiled
Jam, so If you decide to make these
jams do not leave them for an instant.
Try mixture of huckleberries and
blackberries they are delicious.
Huckleberry and Blackberry Jam
Wash and look over carefully
Too quarts of bldckberries,
Tpo quarts of huckleberries.
Place in a preserving kettle and add
Juice Of one lemon,
Ttco cups of finely sliced rhu6arb,
Three. pound con of tchite corn sirup,
Ttoo pounds of ordnuidted sugar.
Stir to blend and then bring slowly
to a boil and cook until mixture is
thick like jam. Uee the same method
ana precautions as lot WdteTIuelOn pre-
serve.
A Suggestive Menu
Menu for three meals on Sunday,
with dinner for Monday evening.
SUNDAY
Breakfast
Blackberries and Cream
Fried Tomatoes Bacon
flashed Brown Potatoes
Toast Coffee Watercress
Blackberry Cocktail
watercress Radishes Young Onions
Chicken potpie
Baked Potatoes Corn on Cob
Sliced Tomatoes
Watermelon Coffee
Supper
Emince of Chicken on Toast
Potato Salad Sliced Tomatoes
Blackberries Shortcake Iced Tea
MONDAY DINNER
Cheese Canape
Chicken Salad in Tomato Cases
Hot Biscuits Lettuce Salad
Watermelon Coffee
:, The market basket will require:
Eco 6ores of bidckbcrrieS,
One watermelon,
One quarter peck of tomatoes,
One-hdlf peck of potatoes,
One bunch of ,cdtercresS,
One bunch of rddisheS.
Ttoo lunches of Scallions,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Honor List

Mrs. Emma Bo1CerS, 2245 Ger
m1nt01Cn dvenue.
MENU
Lamb Stew with Potatoes
and New Carrots
String Bean Salad
Iced Rice Pudding
Iced Tea Bread and Butter
SALES SLIP
One pound of lamb (breast) .S 80
one quart potatoes .......... .l2
Carrots ...........,........ .05
New peas ................, 10
oulnB Deans .',..........,.... ,OS
Bacon ................... .O5
Bread .................. OF
Butter ................... ...... 10
Ice and tea, lemon ............ 10
Sugar .....,.............. .l2
Rice .......,..,..,..... .O6
MIX ............... .0s
Onion, salt, paprika, vinegar, flour,
parsley ..............,,.. rs
s1.43
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Margaret S. Tustin, 161!
North Redfeld street

Baked Stuffed Haddock
Baked Potatoes
Sliced Tomatoes and Lettuce
Hot Biscuits and Butter
Cherry Gelatin with Bananas
Coffee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23

Mrs. Ed1Uin r. Myers, Trenton,
N. J.
MENU
Pot Roast OF Beef Brown Gravy
Potatoes string Beans
Lettuce Salad with MayOnnaise Dressing &
Bread Butter Coffee
Sliced Peaches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23
Scores Use Of Powder

Dear Cyntha-I am a constant reader
of your valuable column and some OF
the letters are certainly amusing.
especially about these so-called powder
and paint artists. Understand. Cynth
I'm not an old "rounder" or crank. but
keep Company with a fairly good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23

TOmorrow-How the reaction affected
Katherine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-23

Nonday-The Man who Lived in Tree
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-17
soston. English Opera Company.

The music lovers of this city have reason to rejoice, for they are to have real opera at last The Boston Eng fish Opera Company is coming to the Davis. theatre on Friday night for a brief engagement. It is a long time since the people of this city have heard genuine opera at popular pric- es, and it is safe to say that the Davis theatre will not be large enough ts accommodate all who will want 10 take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to hear opera of the Met ropSlitan quality sung at prices with in the reach. of all.
 The Boston English Opera Company needs no advertising, for it has been hailed by leading critics all over the country. as the. finest organization Of artists singers in the English language. The company will include Joseph F.. Sheehan. Leonard Sanford, Stanley Deacon, William r. Northway. Harold J. Geis. Bertram Goltra, Hazel Eden, Katheryn Richmond, Alice May !Carley Elaine de ~Sellem and May
 Barron The chorus is. composed of
 carefully selected young and fresh voices, and with, the large orchestra under the leadership of Arthur Dun ham is formed with the principal sing CTS an, organization of operatic artists second to none in the country. The motto of the Boston English
 Opera Company is Opera in the language you can understand at pric- es you can aord to pay" Rarely. in- deed. does the public have the oppor- tunity- to. hear the famous grand op- eras such as Faust" and 'n Trova- tore" sung at prices within the reach of all.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-17
TOILET ARTICLES

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 Borden's Matted Milk. = Anniversary Sale Price 35e a pound. Djer-kiss Taleun,s Pewder-Annivsr.
 sary Sale Pricc 25e. IPompeian Face crean,-Anniversa Sale Price 39c. fPaImeIive Cold Creans-Annivsrsar
 Sale Price 35c.
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 kalynes Tooth Past. = Anniyersar Sale Price 24c. Sylpho Napthel, 2se size-Anniversa, Sale Price fse-5oc size 3sc. 16 soz. bottle Peroxide - Ahniversar, Sale Price Poe. x.. Writing Paper, 24 sheets and 24 enve iopes-Anniyersary Sals Price 21e 6ox
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-17
NOTIONS

Women's Collars, in net. organdie and lace, newest shapes, value 5oc-Anni- versary Sale Price 41c.
 Minette, real human Hair Nets, all colors, value 15e = Anniversary Sale Price 1oc each.
 cluny Laess, value 1oc and 12Iac - Anniversary Sale Price yards for Ale Silkine Crochet Cotton. all sizes, value 15e-Anniversary Sale Price 2 for 25e All Silk Hair Bow Ribbons, value 5es to 6se-Anniversary Sale Price 41c 6 ward. +
 DeIacy Snaps, black and white, all sizes-Anniversary Sale Price card: for 41c.
 Dl,Iacy Hooks and Eyes, all sizes = Anniversary Sale Price 5 cards for 41' Hump Hair Pins, size to 5-Anniver iary Sale Price 4c card. Oarning Cotton, black and colors = Anniversary Sale Price 4e each.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Strand

Go to the Strand if you want to see a. snow worth seeing. Gordon and Germaine will delight you with their talking and tumbling act which they do on q net on the stage. Evans and Wilson have a fine singing and talking act which more rha pleased the large audience. Meryie Prince Girls entertained the people with a fine singing and plano revue. There are four girls handsomely govned and good singers. All special scenery is used. An all star cast Is shown in Will You Marry Me
 Seldom has any picture which has ever come to this city caused the comment and discussion which is fall ing to the lot of the show at toe Strand Theatre this week. The big feature there is a production entitled, Will You Marry Me?, which deals in strikingly, sensational manner. with a number of questions which have been filling the newspapers of this. country for the past year. The central nSrre in this drama is a girl from a small fishing village, who falls victim 10 me wiles of a scpundrel from the big city,. -
 What seems at first ike ccnver- tional love story. then becomes a production of very serious moment, for in her innocence the girl does not realize sine has been betrayed. and when the great moment arrives at which she realizes that he does not in tend to marry her, she determines upon a course which hundreds of wo- men have followed.
 A Gaumont weekly will close the Strands biz show. a. z.