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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
ELLElN,S SMILE CONCEALED
THE PAIN IN HER HEART
While Jean Played Bridge Gay il She Hadn't Care in
the World-A Woman's Smiling Face Hides
Many Heartaches

her sister who took care OF their mother
and the small brother. It was Jeans
vacation. and she was planning a trim
the following week. That would prob.
ably have to be given up, ways and
means would have to be discussed
greater economy practiced, and there
were so many things to think about that
Jean could have given up in utter de.
spair. Yet she smiled, chatted, put aside
her troubles and played on.
Mary was the hostess and nobody
but Mary knows just how much she
regretted that fact at that time. The
combination Of heat and sewing hard
on n dress that she wanted to wear tho
next evening had given her such n
splitting headache that her whole face
throbbed. All she could think of was
darkness, ice bags, peace and quiet.
But she was q most gracious hostess,
and nobody knew that she was in any.
thing but the best of health and spirits
Oh, the smile of woman what
heartaches are concealed beneath il,
what problems 1t bellies, what suffering
il can maski
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
4 Casino Frock

An enchanting new casino frock de =
scribed in Harper's Bazaar, the July
issue. is in vivid blue. It's corsage
consists Of a short bolero, cut open at
the throat, with rounding fronts and
three quarter bell-shaped sleeves. BE-
meath it is worn a close fitting corselet
of white English eyclet embroidery.
The blue taffeta skirt comes barely
below the knees, is slightly bouffant at
the hips and is notched in front. so as
to harmonize in line with the curyipg
fronts of the bolcrO above. Under this
silk jupe a narrow English eyelet petit
coat is worn. Then. just for piquancy,
a silver butterfly with outSprcad wings
serves to clasp the silk bolcro at the
bust.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

one dHd One-hdU teaspoons OF SdN,
One teaspoon of rhitc pepper.
Onc.hat cup Of finely chopped pdrs-
lcv.
Heat to the boiling point and then
cook slowly for three minutes and serve.
Hollandnise Sauce
Orc-hdt cup of stock cream,
Tiro tablespoons Of todter,
Yolks Of ftco eggs,
Five tablespoons of butter,
Orc-hdlf teaspoon of salt,
Ono. quarter teaspoon Of pdpriko.
Juice Of one half lemon or tio0 ia ble-
spoons of tchite rinc rinegdr.
Beat to blend and then cook over hot
water to the boiling point. The addi-
ton of cream sauce will prevent this
sauce from curdling.
For vegetables. macaroni and hominy
add two tablespoons of essence to the
plain cream sauce, made as follows:
One cup Of stock cream,
Tro- thirds cup Of rdtCr,
One teaspoon Of salt,
Onc-huU teaspoon Of ,chitc pepper,
Onc-hdt cup Of essence.
Beat to blend thoroughly and then
bring to boil and cook slowly for five
minutes.
Cheese Sauce
Place in saucepan
One cup of stock cream,
One cup of rdter.
One teaspoon of salt.
One teaspoon OF whitc pepper,
One cup grated cheese.
One quarter teaspoon Of mustard,
One teaspoon of pdprikn.
l'cat to blend thoroughly. then bring
to boil and simmer slowly for five min
utcs. With this variety of sauces it is
possible to serve many attractive dishes.
Vegetables BawI Alley Style
Arrange a large slice of toast for
each service. Place upon this two small
hot boiled potatoes. n generous helping
of cooked string beans, tablespoon
Of diced carrots. and on top of this
lay slice of fried tomato and cover
it with cheese sauce.
MacedOine a In Ainsworth
This recipe comes from the Crooked
Billet Tavern on the London post road.
Place a generous helping of well cooked
cabbage. chopped fine. on slice of toast,
then lay around the cabbage
Three boiled onions,
OHP-hdV bOttCd cdrrOf,
quarter cup of peas.
Tro small boiled potatoes. E
Cover with curry sauce and garniSh
with finely chopped parsley and picked
bcetS.
Macaroni Miller Couleurs
Cook one half pound of macaroni in
boiling water for twenty minutes and
then drain and blanCh under cold run
ming water. Return to the saucepan
and cover with chile sauce. adding
one half cup of grated cheese. Heat for
five minutes. Toss frequently to pre-
vent scorching. Place on hot dish and
garnish with quarters Of hard boiled
egg and slices of ricklcd beet Sprinkle
with finely chopped parsley and then
one half cup of grated cheese.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
A NY casual observer would have said

A NY casual observer would have SAID
"A that IL was very charming group,
as the four girls sat down to their bridge
table >on the porch. They oil wore the
organdie and wolfe dresses that make
summertime such an attractive season
and their conversation was light and
full Of laughter.
AS the conversation sinmered down
to IN absorbed murmur during the ar
ranging of hands and bidding, the casual
observer would have smiled in sympathy
with their pleasure. He would have
thought that the little sigh which Ellen
gave ps she laid out her dummy hand
on the table and picked up her workbag
was rurc content He wouldn't have
been able to guess anything about the
halfbroken heart that sent out that
little involuntary sigh.
For that light smile of Ellen's didn't
come from her heart. II was just
mask to cover the pain that was dying
away SO very, very slowly. Whenever
She picked ip that working and started
to make more French knots on the bath
towel she was marking for bride to be
she dropped that smilesand the Quick
little sigh escaped her. You see. the
towel was bought for her, and she had
expected to nut her own initials on 1t
and have IL in her "hope chest Int
last month she discovered that the man
she loved was not worthy of her. She
knew they would never be happy II they
were married and so she broke the en-
gagement before 1t was announced.
She was sure she had done the right
thing. but she had loved him so, and 1t
was so hard to forget. II only he had
been a little sorry, little penitent, or
il she could only really feel the con.
tempt that she wanted to feel for him
It was so slow, this getting back to
normal and such torture to go on smil-
ing and chattering, saying nothing and
feeling, oh, SO much
TEAM sat at Ellen's left trying to
y remember just which card Gertrude
had played from her diamond suit, and
if so, why. She was Interested enough
at that moment. and her laughing re-
marks after the hand had been played
came lightly and easily. Yet there was
heavy weight that threatened every
minute to overwhelm her pleasure. For
Jeans sister had lost her position that
day, and Jean had heard It just before
she started out. That meant hard going
for long time. for it was Jean and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Please Tell Me What to DO
BY CYNTHIA

change of color" I have noticed this
time and time again.
Personally, I'll say blondes are fas-
cinating, though have been led to be-
lieve that most men prefer brunettes.
Il light-haired girl have never yet
been able to win the friendship of a
blonde" myself. It strikes me tnat the
small number OF their type makes them
all the harder to win, and harder yet to
nod ,Sde adter tfey haEe , been won y, hsS tss
favor shown them.
II "Cherie' is an attractive brunette,
then she need not fear her fair-haired
sisters. After all is said and done the
boys don't think about girls hair
when they seek her out; it's her person.
ality and her friendly ways that count
every time.
MISTER TWENTY -FOUR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
The Question Corner
Today's InqulrieS

|. What kind of rug is practical
and comfortable for tho kitchen?
.. How can chip basket be kept
clean and in good condition.
3. Whnt style Of shoe is correct for
afternoon wear with light dress?
{ Describe n comfortable garden
swing that takes less room than a
hammock.
). OF what material are handbags
made that look like beaded bags
from n distance?
6. What kind of finish is convenient
for a porch tea table?
Yesterdays Answers
!. Whom the key Of sardine box is
missing curling iron will do the
work just as we'll and more easily.
.. Rubbing the yolk of an egg over
the face and leaving IL on over
night is said to be a good remedy
for freckles.
3. \ plain black bathing suit is at
trartiyely trimmed with the
monogram OF the wearer en-
broidered in red silk on one side
of the Yaist.
(. An easy way to clean a type
writer quickly is to use the mat
tress attachment" of the vacuum
cleaner.
). The surplice sweater with the
ends of the fronts cncircling the
waist and tying in back is pop
ular this season.
G. When flowers are to be carried for
some distance in n box, they can
be kent fresh If the ends of the
stems arc wrapped in soaking
wet newspaper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
He's Jealous Of Her

Dear Cynthia-I am coming to you
for more advice. But Cynthia, how Is 1t
YOU never published my last letter?
Cynthia, dear. am girl in my teens.
but In my young teens. About a year
ago ] met very nice, young fellow
in fact, he only lived across the way
from our home. He used to be very
friendly, and take me anywhere I wanted
to go. with my mothers permission.
But after few months he moved to
another city. and I loved him so much
] can never forget him. I never heard
from him until a month ago. Since then
he has taken me to several places. But
when on the street other fellows would
speak he would be very jealous and
hardly talk. Now Cynthia. last week he
heard was out with another and came
and told me I was using him as a sec
ond hand" Cynthia, love him with all
my heart as a brother. but we are both
young, and ! only want his friendship
back again. How can I win Il? He Is
His boy friend is also mad at my girl
friend. MARY S.
Your letter was published. You must
have missed an edition of the paper.
You are making a mistake, dear, to
worry over this jealous boy He let you
alone for several months and yet eX-
poets you not to have other friends.
At any rate, you are little more than
children and should not be bothering
over love matters. Do you and your little
friend ever play tennis or take good long
walks and runs? You would both be
better off II you did. and just let the
boys be mad II they want to.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Try a Little Absence

Tweedee--You probably care Pmore
than you think. The wisest plan would
be to go away for a little while Can
you not plan visit to another city or
to some friend who lives In the country,
and manage to be away for a month or
two? You will be more apt to find out
your true feelings in this mans regard
II away for a little while than II you
continue seeing him every week and
hearing from him every day. Love Is a
funny thing. you know, and should be
treated gently; never play with 1t, un-
less some trait you never knew Of ap-
pears. and you are sure you would not
be happy together.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
WHAT'S WHAT
BY Helen Decle

Nothing can be more discourteous
than a tete- "a tetc conversation in a
party Of three. The odd point of the
triangle feels slighted. hurt, shut out
in the cold.
No matter how absorbed in each other
the takers may be; no matter how in
teresting their duologue. they are guilty
of cruel rudeness when they ignore
utterly the third member Of their party.
who. as the illustration shows. is suf-
fering from the effect of the selishness
of her companions, and is made to feel
all too conspicuously. that 1.-TWO are
company. three crowd"
The woman is quite as blamable as the
man, since it is easy for her, in smil-
ing aside, now and then, to include the
other girl in the conversation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Wants to Get Acquainted

Dear Cynthia would like to get ac-
quainted with some girls you know. |
one special She must be a nice-looking
girl. of some trade to correspond with
mine as ] am pianist of good type
And II you don't know any of corre-
spending trade, 1t would also be all
right.
FROM ONE WHO WISHES FOR ONE.
Cythia is sorry, but she cannot bring
about correspondence and acquaintance
ship through the column. The readers
may write to other readers or writer's
of the column, and Cynthia will print
the letters. butt would have to end
there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
WHY Blondes Attract

Dear Cynthia-I will try to explain
to "Chere' why men are easily at
tracted to blondes. In the first place.
they are not so numerous as brunettes
and while many fellows claim that the
fair-ifaired girl is tickle, a pretty blonde
has, and always will be, given her share
of popularity. Again, where there are
plenty of brunettes blonde is pleasing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Mrs. Wilson's Menu Contest

Dear Mrs. wilson, am submitting
menu for your consideration.
MRS. X. s.
Smothcrcd Pork Chops Bromn Sauce
BAKED Potatoes P0inettin Salad
Blanc Mango Mold Cherry Sauce
Hot MIR Biscuits Coffee
Fried meats are not considered in
this menu contest.
Mrs. b. X. sends only market list
and no menu.
Dear Mrs. WilsOn-Please consider
the following menu for your contest.
MISS Il. 6. 4.
Lamb Chops Mashed Potatoes
Spinach
Plain Lettuce aud Tomato Salad
rith CWcumbcr
Bscad Butter B'nckbcrriCs
Tea cream
Chops and steaks cannot bc accepted
in the menu contest. Try something
else next time.
NV dear Mrs. Wilson-Would like To
submit the following menu for the con-
test. MRS. F. +. 5.
Cseam Of Tomato $oup wih Croutons
Broiled Rump Steak
Mqshed Potatoes
Buttcred Corn Parsley
IT, Bread and Butter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

For the names of shops referred
TO In Adventures With Purse. send
n self addressed stamped envelope
to the editor of the woman's page,
Enclosing the name of the article and
I, the date on which il appeared. For
immediate information call Walnut
5000 on the telephone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Docs Not Want Letter Printed

Anxious-When n girl wears a mans
fraternity pin she Is usually supposed to
be engaged to him. But it's really a mat
ter for you to decide for yourselves. Cen
orally speaking, there's no reason why
YOU should not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
SOME FRENCHY SLIPPERS

Brocade, metal brocsde, satin and
beaded satin form these fascinating
evening slippers. The one at the
extreme left has an interesting
pointed heel that Is unusual, while
the Frenchy bow on the dark one.
next to Il Is decidedly chic. The
heavily beaded style mt the right Is
more conservative than the others
In shape, but all Of them have the
long vamp that still fingers In the
American woman's idea Of comfort,
no matter how well she likes her
Partisan short vamp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
.s2sI>
He's BashfuI

Dear Cynthia-May I ask you this
question, What Is the best cure for
bashfulness"? have been troubled with
this disease for SO long I am beginning
to realize that ] am being left behind.
1f ! wasn't so bashful l would have a
score of girl friends. If "A girl looks at
me straight in the eye, i blush and turn
away. This makes the girl think that |
am piker. II they speak to me ! an
swer very stutteringy, SO they cant
understand what ] am saying. The other
day was invited to n party I was
assigned to a Nrl. / was so quiet and
bashful that l am afraid the girl has
lest all hope about me, and don't blame
her. A boy friend of mine suggested
that ] get half drunk and maybe could
face them this way Yes. | could for u
little while only, and besides, he doesn't I
consider all the foolish things that
could do under the grip of alcohol; !
would make a big fool of myself that
way and ruin my name forever | long
for the day when ] can walk up TO
girl and speak to her without suffering
a bit and look her in the face without
having TO turn away. You readers sug-
gest something. 7 will be very glad to
try anything at once.
I. NJ. BASHFUL, JR.
Your principal trouble seems to be self
consciousness. II you would try not 10
think. "oh / am going to blush and stut-
ter now," or think, instead. Goodness,
here comes Miss K; how we'll she
looks today" and then tell her so. you
viii soon forget about yourself and the
bashfulness will go. Try It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

How many times have you broken
knifcblade, to say nothing of bending
your disposition. when you have had t, to
open one of those preserving jars with
the fat glass tops? They GER
tainly are a trial, as you Will agree
II you have had any experience with
them. And If you have had any ex-
periencc with them, you will h" glad to
hear of an opener that has been made
for the express purpose Of opening thrnf
without the slightest trouble or rnor,'
Now I am not mechanically inclined.
and Il would be totally impossible for
mo to describe this opener to you. But.
after all. we are both more interested in
the results. aren't We? And here is
what It does--it takes off stubborn
glass lids in the twinkle Of an eye !.
And IL is a very inexpensive tool, for
II costs but twenty five cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
JUST THINK!
PRIZE MENU CONTEST

VOU may be one Of the prize win.
l. ncrs of the
PRIZE MENU CONTEST
this time next week.
The awards are given for tho best
menu for dollar and n half dinner
for four persons. and they are as fol-
lows:
First. $3.50
Second, 500
Third, 800
Rulcs--The foods used must be
staples and in season. Each menu
must be accompanied by a sales slip
showing the cost Of the materials
needed. The name and address Of
the sender and the date must be
clearly written. Address all menus
to
Mrs. Wilson'S Menu
Contest
Evening Public Ledger
independence Square
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Adventures With a Purse
WYE WERE walking along the street

WYE WERE walking along the street,
w Dorothca and I. when we saw the
new shopping bags, and, rs usual,
Dorothca was chattcring away at a
great old rate, when suddenly she
paused and then exclaimed. ooh, look
at those ducky bags!" They are nice.
In shape they are like the heavy paper
shopping bags, but in size they are
slightly smaller. They are made Of
straw. and each is decorated with n
colorcd tasscl and Chinese coin. In
fact, the whole suggestion they convey
is Chinese one. They might be used
for shopping or for cnrrying ones
knitting or crochcting. Their price is
81 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Honor List

II Miss Jeanette GrutS
2S5S North Fifth Street
Menu
Planked Fish
Tomato and string Bean Salad
Fresh Green Peas Cold MIX
.f Rolls and Butter
Baked Rhubarb Pudding
SALES SLIP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

Mrs. p. NJ. Fogas
2827 Guul Street
Menu
Beef POtpie with Dumplings
Cucumber and Onions
Tea Bread and Butter
Strawberries
SALES SLIP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21
Mrs. Constandy,
Bridgeport, Conn.

Mrs. Constandy,
Bridgeport, Conn.
Menu
Lamb stew with string Beans
Combination Salad OF Lettuce
Tomatoes and Cucumber
Bread and Butter
Coffee
Rice Pudding
SALES SLIP
One and one-half pounds lamb ...S .4S
One pound string beans ......,,... 30
pne onion .....'.'' Us
Omr cup tomatoes ............s... .05
one lettuce .,,.,.....,..... 10
Two tomatoes ...............,. IA
one cucumber ...,............. .05
Coffee, bread and butter ...... 10
Rice NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10
Two eggs ............,.,,.,. 10
one pint milk .,................ 90
Total ................ so
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

VOU may be one of the prize win.
l. ners of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

(Tomorrow, barbara begins to wnke up)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-21

One aud one-hdH teaspoons of salt,
One teaspoon of rhifc pepper.
Onc.hqt cup of finely chopped pdrs
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
REAL ESTATE
Two-Story $4,000

Seven rooms. basement, garage,
scrNduts' room. cast front good
nelrhhorhood, possession in 10 dlys.
Halt cash.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
REAL ESTATE
LOOKING
FOR
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Thousands are doing Il this very
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oud safeguards you In your purchase. guar.
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
Morningside $16,500

Egh, rooms. hardwood floo~
throughout large dining room, EN-
trance hail, downstairs ldvatury
buiit-in features, basement, fur
mace, two-car garage, servants quar-
tcrs, large corner lot Uit cash.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
Bungalow $10,500

Seven rooms. hardwood floors. base
mcnt, furnace, garage. servants
room, east front. worth $4,000
Can be handled for $4,000
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
South Detroit $12,500

Eight rooms, breakfast room. hard
wood trim. large clothes closets.
basement. furnace, two-cdr garage.
high lot, excellent ncighborhood.
$1,000 cash.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-04
REAL. ESTATE
Beautiful Home

ti5.5OO- Motuiursidc district. south
Detroit fine iwu.stuty residence,
living room across front two at
trrctivo muntcls. elaborate docora-
uous. fiucst quality oak floors
throughout Er'ugh doors. tile bath,
with best fixtures, very large slccp-
INK porch most convenient floors
plan, breakfast room butlors pantry,
the Kitchen model ot convenience,
basement two car garage, servants
quarters.