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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
~OLD LAbY N" rs THE ssBUT3
or EVERY HOTEL VACATION
She Sits in the Comfortable Chair in the Shudies PAD
of the Porch and Talks Drearily for Hours to
ANYBODY She Can Catch

knew she was going to make II. All hr
victims do. She gave the usual prs,
liminary wave Of her hand. n
"NTY FATHER" she said, "own.,
lVl most of this town when II Ard
start. II wasn't much Of town then,
there were only few cottages here, and
the train didn't come hero at all. WI
used to get of at the end Of the lima
about eight miles away, and then cithe,
drive over or walk. Many's the tim,
I've walked IL when / was your age,
Yes, indeed. And where you see thai
big Ocean View Hotel over there, we'll
that's where my father lived when III
first came here. Butt Y wasn't Tx,
that then. No, indeed. 'Twasn't any,
thing but little frame cottage. And
then down there where that detcstabls
caroussel is there used to be littk
provision store and postofice. Bu,
that's all changed now. Yes. indeed,
What is that book you're reading?
don't care much for the modern novelst
in my time young, people were not all
lowed to read novels"
And on she goes for an hour or mora.
while the poor victim who has leH
"Helen', right on the verge Of bc;ps
proposed to BY the wrong man on pars
03, is rapidly becoming nervous wreck,
After her final escape just in time "a
dress for dinner, she comes out again
In the evening and hears the same dron,
being repeated to another sufferer. A,
times like these the name THAT Old
Thing" Is the most popular Of III,
three.
Of course every situation has to hav,
it's "but." The "but" of mn idea
summer vacation Is it's, "Old Lad,
NJ" And every summer hotel has
one of her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
4 MRS. WILSON TELLS HOW
TO CAN CORN PROPERLY

work quickly in an airy cool place.
This means that you must not SfnD for
even n minute to chat with your neigh
Dor, or even to answer phone calls.
This alone has caused more canned
products to spoil than any other reason.
The Correct Method
Remove the husk from the corn and
with brush remeve the silk. Plunge
the ears of corn into boiling water and
boil for five minutes. Now scrape the
corn from the cob and then fill into
sterilizcd all glass pint jars and add
One-iGt teaspoon of salt.
One half teaspoon of sugar,
Four tablespoons of boiling uatcr.
To each jar. Fill the jar comfort
ably tight, packing we'll. and allow
one inch for swelling while cooking.
Adjust the rubber and lid and par
tally tighten. Place at once in hot =
water bath and process for three hours.
Remove at once when the time limit
expires. Seal and place in cool room.
or cool. Just az soon as you can hold
water to chill quickly. Store in cool
dry place.
Work quickly, but with systematic
order. Have the temperature of the
hot water bath about $50 degrees. You
may use the candy thermometer to
test this heat Use care in deciding the
time to place the jars in the cold
salt water, for quick and final cooling
II the jars are too warm they will crack
Under no circumstances permit the jar
to cool in the kitchen where the warn,
moist heat will prevent rapid cooling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
The Woman:S
Exchange
An Informal Party
To the Editor Of womdn's Page:

To the Editor Of woman's Page:
Dear Madam am going to have
birthday party. inviting all friends whom
I see every day. Now would Madame
Etiquette be too greatly shocked II
invited them myself instead OF sending
invitations? II so I can easily send
them. IGNORANT. .
If your party is I'd be very informal,
II would really be nicer to invite your
friends yourself, instead of sending out
invitations. OF course, strictly speaking
IL II is to be formal affair, or very
large. II would be better form to write
the invitations and mail them. But IL
your idea Ia to have the whole thing
Informal and just have your friends In
for good time. 1t would be more
appropriate to give the invitation by
word of mouth" and then everybody
would know that 1t was just fun and
not n regular party. / don't believe
Madam Etiquette would be very much
shocked at that-and IL everybody has a
good time, and there's nothing stin or
formal about the affair, you won't have
to bother about her at all:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Alarm, Clocks

An alarm clock can be used during
the day as we'll as to help one rise easily
in the morning. When baking set 1t
as reminder to look into, the oven,
when doing bits of work In another part
of the house. This saves many q cake
from scorching. Frequently there are
just a few minutes to lie down and re-
lax. Set the alarm clock at the time
to go to work again, and you will find
that the rest Is more beneficial when
you do not have to worry about resting
too long. Use the alarm clock In taking
doses of medicine which come several
hours apart. The alarm clock Is q
most valuable household article.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
ASK CLOTHES FOR EUROPE
Friends In Relief Work Send New
Appeal Hero

Clothing is needed desperately in Aus
tria. Poland, Germany and Serbia. ac-
cording to word Quaker workers in those
countries have sent to the American
Friends service committee here. Be
cause of the scarcity of fuel in those
out warm clothing is appalling to the
natives, the workers say.
With no raw material available, cloth
is prohibitive in price. Needles are a
luxury and buttons and pins are scarce
ly known. In Serbia the lack of soap
and clean clothing has caused an out.
break of skin diseases.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Thinks Faultfindinq is Small

Dear Cynthia Isn't 1t considered
small for girls to find fault with boys
and vice versa? why be so foolish
and look for faults when there is so
much good tn be found in US all.
/ certainly do agree with you, Gym
thia, dear. about Pauls view on kissing.
As I am only young girl | have been
benefited more than once by your good
udvice. ,.
Best wishes TO you and the readers
Va ''' JUST DOTTIE
Thank YOU, Dottie for your apprecia-
tion of Cynthia's efforts. She Is always
anxious % help. You will be happy
girl II you always look for the best IN
every one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Watch Your Hair

II you are at the seashore, don't let
salt water stay IN your hair. 1t makes
1t sticky and stringy and ugly. And
when the water has evaporated II leaves
the hair hard and brittle. 1t also effects
the color. If tho salt is left In the scalp
II affects the color cells and makes the
hair faded and takes away the gloss.
II the entire head is wet with salt
water the hair should be rinsed thor
oughly with fresh water, dried in tho
sum- unless II Is too hot. and then tonic
put on afterward. IL the salt water Is
Just around the edges, use plenty Of
cleansing tonic and brush 1t we'll when
II Is nearly dry. ,......
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Saws "God Bless Women"

Dear Cynthia-l've tried to re,
frain from answering Thunder and
iIRhtning." but II can't be done. What
good are boys they ASK ana II won
saLs me long to tell them that they were
orIg,naIIy created to serve as cannon
SaSdsr In order that the female OF the
snecies remain pure and unharmed
They were created to supply the world
deem II you are capable of thought
a. 10 flirting and kissing have only
to' say that II any girl Is desirous OF
preserving her dignity and commanding
resnect she must In the first place be
1ifted with these easily attainable be-
innqIngs Many the girl I've picked
M" 10 laugh at and many the girl
could still pick up by just observing
Ne manner in which she carries herself
~ dIynified. respectable miss sends ou
Sarnins and message 70 any. one wht
nisht consider her capable OF nirting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
After a Meeting

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you kindly let me
know what would be appropriate to
serve after a committee meeting which
Will be held in the evening. Is chicken
salad proper dish for the. occasion,
and will you suggest something that
goes with II nicely?' Or perhaps you
could suggest new menu. There will
be ton people present. MISS S. X.
Chicken salad sounds delicious for re-
freshments after the committee meet
ing. You might serve potato chips and
rolls with II or Just the rolls and then
some coffee or punch. II II Is a hot night.
II you wnnted something less elaborated
you could have just sandwiches and Ice
cream and cake. That would be per-
fectly appropriate, too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02

For the names OF shops referred
10 in Adventures With Purse. send
a self Addressed stamped envelope
TO the editor of the woman's page.
jpclosing the name of the article and
the date on which II appeared. For
Immediate information call Walnut
5000 on the telephone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Mrs. Wilson's Ans,Uers

Dear Mrs. Wilson, think YOU
had recipe in the paper past for a
pickle or chow chow called something
like Pottsdam Peppers. l cut it out
and used it and it was delicious. But
now I cannot find it and am asking
il there is any way of your finding
it for me, trust that | am not asking
too much Of you MRS. s. A. T.
II you consult the back files of the
undoubtedly you will find
the recipe that you want. New and bet
ter recipes will be found in the food
column fully two weeks in advance OF
the season.
Dear Mrs. Wilson, would like
to know how to make white sirup
frosting. shall be very much
obliged to you | am always glad to
try any recipe that reads good.
MRS. c. ]. f.
For sirup frosting:
Place IA cups of white sirup in q
saucepan and bring slowly to the boil
ing point. Cook until it forms a sof,
ball when tried in cold water. Then
pour in a fine stream upon the stiffiy
beaten whites of egg. Beat to cool ant
then spread on the cake. This frost
ing does not granulate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
WHAT'S WHAT
ny HELEN DECrE

The young woman in the illustration
is beginning her dinner, blithely un-
conscious that by not waiting until all
are served she Is violating one of the
elementary rules in the code OF table
manners.
Satirists have dwelt upon the fact
that social hospitality is customarily
extended to those who are In no actual
need OF food No one Is supposed TO
come to A formal dinner in a state of
starvation Haste in eating is to be
avoided as any other appearance OF
greedness The general rule is to wait
until the hostess begins to partake OF
the first course. and to follow her lead
In all of the ensuing courses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
The Question Corner
TOday's InulIiries

Z How can tho soft finish ho rs.
stou"5 49, ,osh H. la &c.. ~ s,ou
oas;, n.oasG ~ ""'""''e A'u s'o'e'a''''
o Whnt sns 81, eL..s, 4, ..u
w hat st'ie VI nanupas 10 pre..y
TO carry WIN an organize dress
, & anu nat ., .,,-
D. Descrioe cGhYenieht iolains
tapie TO De carried IN an automo-
PIE lor picnic.
T. Mnat aiiowance should De mace
IN coohins WIN aluminium uten-
Sis . .---.
D. ls II correct 70 wear white ID
, M summer Whiie IN mourhingi l.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
MRS. VII SONS MENU CONTEST
\ ANNOUNCES PRIZE WINNERS
Platter Dinner Wins First A,oud Of T,oo Dollars and Half
While Hebre,o Dish Features Second Best
FIRST rRIzE ss.se
Mrs. p. Littteson
Churchville, Pa.

M MENU
3 Iced Crane Juice Gun
Invitation Crown Roast Riced Potatoes
youpg Buttered Carrots CoIe.Iaw
Mayonnaise Dressing
/, French Toast and stewed Biackberries
ift Cocoa
SALES SLIP
On. pint grape juice. .......... .15
iuip one orange ...,,....s ........ .O5
Two lamb breasts .... so
Tied In crown form and filled with
potatoes ................. 10
surrounded, carrots ...... 10
Toast stale bread. dressing w 10
! Three-fourth box berries ...... .lS
Sugar NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .05
One-half head cabbage and dressing. IA
4 Cocoa ..,.............. ~
Bread and butter ................ .09
-
$3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02

knew she was going to make II. All hid
victims do. She gave the usual prs'
liminary wave Of her hand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
SECOND PRIZE si.oo
Miss Miriam Epstein
$3.50 Grays Ferry Road

Wont you please send the readers of
the EVENING PURLicJ LEDGER your
recipe for gafillta fish?
The evening world., 1920-12-11

<AAAAtl lNNLll lluoDclll
The question is raised repeatedly,
not only in private but in public-as,
for example, in the recent suit for
alleged alienation of her husbands
affections brought in New York by
Mrs. Edward J. Steichen against Miss
Marion II. Beckett. Mrs. Steichen
asks damages of 100000.
Her husband is an artist of inter
national fame. Following are items
Of the bill OF particulars Mrs. Steichen
makes against his friendship with
Miss Beckett:
He often went out with her, in the
evening, to hear the nightingales sing
on the Hill of Sorbonne, in France,
and once did not return till after
midnight.
He allowed her to pose for him as
a model, representing his tavorite
flower, the petunia, in big flower
pot
He draped thin robes about her
when she posed for him on other
occasions.
He spent hours with her in his
Photographic dark room.
He was near her when she wore
long, clinging robes, a band about
her head, earrings and no corsets'
dressing in a very artistic or the
dlIltil luilltT 10 dIlIdCL tklGllAlOlAI
according to Mrs, Steichen.
But most married men, OF course,
are not artists, and Blue Laws based
on the above testimony would not
apply. What are the Blue Laws
which the T. b. M. husband must
observe?
This is a list which / have com
piled from many sources-from nov
els, from the movies, from the con-
. to-, -
plants by unhappy wives. For eE-
ample, in such u novel of modern
suburban society as Cosmo Hamil-
toms Ills Friend and His Wife" the
erring-but repentant-hero admits
by implication that his wife has a
right to expect him TO be home every
night and to account for every mo-
ment-alSO to explain innuendoes and
anonymous letters. In the movies it
seems to be the rule that no married
man must eat meal or motor a mile
with any woman except his wife
Here, then, Is the code up to date
Of Blue Laws for the Husband-break
II at your peril!
He must never lunch alone with
another Woman-not eVen in tho
most public Of dining rooms, not
even If she is his speetaeled ste
noaraPher, his best friends wife,
or a specially saleswoman.
He must have no other women
friends before his wife-or, IL hs
did have some before her, no
must drop them quickly after her
entrance on the scene.
He must never express admira-
ton for any other woman except
his wife-not even the tribute of
a passing remark about a pretty
pair Of passing ankles.
He must receive no letters from
women which he 10 unwilling to
allow his wife to open.
He must keep a mental time
table so exact that he can always
The evening world., 1920-12-11

say exactly whore no was at the
hour she rang up the Office and
they couldn't locate him.
He must telephone always
when-and why-he will be late
to dinner.
He must not kiss pretty cousins
even under the mistletoe.
He must never mo matter
what the eNeuss-be seen in his
automobile with any other wom-
an except his wife or one of her
relatives.
He must be mildly bored by
any woman he meets at a dinner
party or a dance.
He must never have a "niaht
oH"-no matter how blamelessIy
he would enjoy II.
He must appear always at tho
Same parties his wife attends
their social relation being that Of
the Siamess twins.
He must not be called on his
homo telephone by any woman
except his private secretary.
His enjoyment of pretty girl.
and-muSie shows must be Of the
most tempered and restrained
sort.
In short, 80 far as the female
OF tho species 10 concerned, the
American husband must be deaf,
dumb, blind and without imag-
nation or memory.
l should like to remark that {
rot believe in Blue Laws-not eve
or husbands. But so many do!
The evening world., 1920-12-11

wearing pair Of horribly dilapi-
dated shoes. And at tine theatre the
other evening / saw young girl in
an electric blue evening gown and a
pair Of frlEhtlully sOiled, torn gloves
that had once been white 1t is need
less to say that in both cases the
toilet was completely spoiled
How many women know how to ad-
just a veil? When it is carelessly put
on, no matter how beautiful the Golf
fure or how becoming the hat, the en-
tire effect IS ruined. Many women
never acquire the trick OF adjusting
a veil neatly. Therefore, they should
dispense with 1t altogether or take
time, when there is nothing more ur-
gent on hand, to learn the art OF dis
posing Of the ends and giving II n nm
lshed, tasteful appearance. A veil can
not be put on hastily ana look well.
In this respect il resembles a shirt
waist This IL regarded by many as
simple garment but how often DO
you see the wearer OF one looking as
trig as this little Earmont demands
that she should? Unless the skirt Is
carefully and persistently attached to
the waist, 1t Is bound 10 bag. little
extra strain and it becomes complete
ly detached, leaving an ugly space be-
tween the waist and skirt
The evening world., 1920-12-11
THE JARR FAMIEn


Co THE New York Evening World
the country you'll be wanting to play
golf or to keep a COW or an automo-
biie?" said Mrs. Jarr.
"Who ever said l wanted to keep
COW or an automoblleT asked Mr.
Jarr in establishment.
Aren't you always talking about
keeping chickens?" replied his good
lady. Just at breakfast you were
kicking because your soft-boiled eggs
didn't seem fresh. and l told you
couldn't help II, that / paid the high
est prices for eggs, and you said you
wished we lived somewhere where
you could keep chIckens!"
Yes, but chickens and golf and
cows are different things entirely"
said Mr.. Jarr.
well, these caps were reduced
from three dollars and a half TO a
dollar and eighty-nine cents" eX-
planned MRS. Jarr, "and 1t shows that
| was thinking OF you. 1 see lots OF
men wearing golf caps, and they do
not play golf anymore than we do
wish | had got you an automobile
cap, and II you wore II people would
think we intended TO get an automo
bile"
But only chauffeurs wear automo-
bile CAPS said Mr. Jarr, but it's ali
right give me the golf cap and also
get me pair Of ear muffs, and I'll
wear them. too, and pretend 1 own
an aerOplanc."
81 don't like the way you talk"
cried Mrs. Jarr, petuIantly. you tell
me not to get you cigars or neckties
for Christmas"
IT'S too big for me, sa ID Mr.. Jarr,
trying the cap on as he spoke, "You
know / wear a 7 hat, shoe and
7 glove
Il know that but the CLERK at the
store said these caps ran sometimes
a little smaller and sometimes little
larger, and IN was the only size
they had; that was the reason they
were going so cheap, as It was just
an odd lot"
Here the man at the door who had
brought the package commenced TO
mutter and stamp impatienty.
"Oh, II you don't want II, II you
are only going to sneeT at me because
/ think Of others when ! should think
OF myself give II to me and III take
10 10 the man" said Mrs Jarr. you
forget the poor delivery man has
other places TO go And never ASK
The evening world., 1920-12-11

are several camels. a baby goat with
two tiny horns just starting to grow:
half-dozen donkeys and several
horses.
II they could talk they would bill
you that they were disappointed and
unhappy.
Darn IT," Brutus, the great camel,
would say If he could talk, I'm
looking for the Doc"
And the baby goat would pipe up:
I'm so lonely. because the DOC
hasn't been around for almost a
week"
But the animals will never see their
friend again, for DOC" Potter died
last Thursday morning in the 57th
Street fire. In his passing the ami
mails. lost beloved pal-a pal
through kindness. That is why there
is gloom in animal land to-day, and
the scores of animals VINO are now
touring in shows and circuses will
look in vain on their return for the
welcoming smile OF their friend.
Martin j. Potter was interested in
animals from earliest boyhoOd, and
when he was fourteen years old, thir-
ty-tive years ago, he began seriously
10 study them and their habits and
ailments. He became an apprentice
Of a distinguished veterinary of the
time, and thenceforth devoted his life
to his animal friends. 1t was his
professional boast, many times justi-
ned, that he could procure on short
notice, any living animal, trained or
wild, for show purposes. When a
very young man, he started collecting
the finest horses procurable, and his
collection expanded until 1t embraced
camels, lions, tigers, elephants and
scores Of smaller animals, "all ready
for the show"
Il want three elephants, a tiger,
two camels, a midget pony and three
pigs, a week from Monday" show
man would wire from Chicago. And
thew would be there, even to the
midget pony, who registered exactly
the required weight.
Get me two horses who can DO
high diving for the summer season at
Revere Beach," another would write
from Boston. Two high divers would
be ready for action on the day stated
He has supplied all the animals Tor
the Hippodrome shows.
That was the way it went. DOC
Potter's animals" signitied the super
Iative quality and quantity in show
dom. He also conducted a unique
cnterprise-an animal pawnshop
Showmen who had been stranded on
tbe road and did not want TO sell
their stock, would leave good lloi
or a camel with Doc Potter Ht
would advance the money needed anG
The evening world., 1920-12-11

Copyright 1920 by the Press Publishing
IT HE doorbell rang again, marking
the delivery OF another Christ
mas-shopping-ea early parcel.
Try this on and see II it will Mt
YOU" said Mrs. Jarr, returning from
the door with the spoils and lowering
around her husband
We'll, what is it?" asked Mr.. Jarr.
Never you mind what It Is; you
try it on" said Mrs. Jarr. IT'S some
thing l bought for you. / go down
town to get something for myself, but
see something nice for you or tho
children, and instead Of buying what
/ need for myself l spend the money
on you and them"
As she said the words she broke the
string around the box and brought to
view a plaid golf cap.
what do want a golf cap for?"
Mr., Jarr inquired. Il don't play
golf"
We'll, you are always talking about
moving to the country although,
goodness knows, youll never get me
to go there, and II you do move to
The evening world., 1920-12-11

oopyriaht. 1870. by the Pross Publishing Co.
Tine New York Evening worid.l
The evening world., 1920-12-11
BEAUTYAND a y T., e. ND, HEALTH / I.I5,.Az
Good Looks in Middle Age.

n HANY women quite advanced in
M maturity are suddenly con-
ANA fronted with the bitter realiza-
tion of their unattTactive and
neglected looks" But no woman Is
so hopeless that she cannot be i'm
proved Few women in middle life
realize the value OF dressing the
hair suitably; for instance, n tall.
statuesque woman whom l saw the
other evening wore a mass OF puffs
and coils on the top OF her head.
She would have looked twenty years
younger and classic as the Venus de
Milo, had she parted the hair in the
middle and worn II lower.
Then why will some women accen-
tuRte their age with colors that only
genuine youth can carry? An old
lady strutting about in gay plumage
ia a pitlable sight, and the middle
aged woman who neglects herself,
wears sombre colors, and is indif-
ferent to the effect she produces
upon others Is just as guilty. II not
more so, OF a breach OF good manners
and good taste.
But after all is said, II Is the at
tention to details TO the accessories,
that make or mar ones appearance.
/ saw a woman the other day in an
eKpenslYe fur coat and plumed hat