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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Adventures With a Purse
THERE is Anany a woman who likes

THERE is Anany a woman who likes
- good writing paper and plenty of it,
but who feels that good writing paper
Is a mighty expensive proposition. With
which entirely agree. The one reser-
walton might make is that occasionally
one can find a bargain in writing paper,
and can pick up some very presentable
stationery for right modest sum. In
pursuance of which. let me tell you OF
a special in one shop-nice. heavy,
linen finish paper, in the wanted note
paper size-sixty sheets of paper and
forty eight envelopes for seventy -hve
cents. And everybody knows that one
always needs less envelopes than paper.
This paper is very good value
IL YOU have ever made your own
clothes. and in the midst of a perfect
furry of inspiration in fashioning a
skirt or blouse have had to stop and
make an inside belt. you will appreciate
what have to tell you in this adventure
For in one shop I found n counter on
which are collected black and white
buckram belts. already made. in a mum
Der of sizes, and even with the hooks
and ewes on them. They are stamped In
in q patented way, too, so that they
cannot come loose. Isn't that tind?-
! for they are only ten cents each. too
There are not many left, however. a.
you might we'll suppose. so you had bet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Is Puzzled What to DO

Dear Cynthia am a girl OF nineteen
and there Is boy OF twenty-one wnoHi
have known since Childhood. We nave
been pals for about ten years. and whilc
I always hoped that he would be more
than a friend. there was never any sen :
timent between us until the war broke
out. This boy, who was then eighteen,
enlisted at once In a fighting unit which
left this country in July, 1917, and he
did not return until this year;
Before he left no came and told me
that he loved me. ! promised to wait Tor
him and marry him when he reached
twenty-one. When he returned he came
to me at once, but my father (my mother
is dead) told me to have nothing more
to do with him. The young man went
at once to my father and asked for rea-
sons. but my father would give no eX-
plantations and the boy left and has not
been to my home since He wrote me
and said that as l am yet under age
the only thing is to wait until ! am
twenty-one. As my father has refused
to explain the boy will not call and re-
fuses for my own good, he says. 70 see
me outside.
/ am thinking seriously Of leaving
home, for / am sure were l alone ne
would marry me at once, and do want
him more than any one else. The young
man tells me not to do this, but feel
that we have waited long enough and
am sure we love each other and can
think Of nothing else to do.
There Is no one that can 60 to FOR
advice and hope you will give your
opinion as soon as possible.
X. L. w.
Il would be better to walt till you are
twenty-one, as then you will be OF age
and will not have to elope to another
state as you would have to do II you
insisted on marrying now. It's only q
matter of a couple Of years, and as the
young man Ia satisfied to wait you VIII
be wiser to do so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
CARELESS HEARTS
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
fco,yr,oht. 1920, BY Public Ledo,r Col

Ing eagerly and even Jim lent an
attentive ear. When she had finished,
Diana looked from one to the other
the wish that they hey would approve. Alice
Grew a long breath. TT must be Won
derful." she said softly.
Jim turned look OF amazement on
MIS- wife. and Alice caught II.
To actually count like that in the
world" she went on quickly. ITO earn
ones own money and keep up ones own
establishment"
why, Alice Irwin" he exploded
own establishment and your husband
and your Job of being mother OF two
children? Upon my word. Diana, I can't
have you upsetting my. wife with these
modern ideas OF yours! !"
Diana laughed. TITS Just the novelty
that appeals to Alice" she said quickly,
wondering in her heart OF hearts II Alice
really envied her and realizing that she
actually envied Alice little bit. She
remembered long before she had mar.
Of Alice Lee. 1t had been a heady, hot
AFFAIR. with flowers and passionate love-
making, nothing at all like her own
steady affair with Julian. She had felt
realized that at least Alice had had her
day 1t wouldn't be so bad to settle
down to married life. accepting its bur-
dens and responsibilities II once there
nad been time OF thrills and raptures
that one could carry as a precious
memory.
There was silence for a moment ir
the room. Each person in It was occu
pied with deep thoughts and then sud
| denly In the silence there came the sharr
| whirr of the bell
Diana sprang to her feet. IT mus
CO." she began. That may be some on,
I know. Where can / hide. Alice, SO tina
| l can slip out quietly?"
Alice pulled her hack on the couch
TITS only Dan Bishop, and you dom
know him. He's a friend of Jim's whit
drops In on us occasionally. Stay ant
meet him. Diana: he's really a dear"
Jim had gone to open the door ant
| Diana was suddenly conscious that he
heart was In tumult She was abou
to meet a strange man. and she wa
free to meet him on any terms sh
wished.
She was conscious that Alice was tell
ing her things about this man an,
vaguely she caught a word here an,
there.
HE and Jim knew each other Al
France. He's rich and a bachelor
There was a sound of hearty mascu
| line voices outside as Jim opened tn
door. and then the footsteps Of the tw
men along the hall as they came towar
the living room.
(Toporro- Vurt..Au-N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Diana Meets a Man

Diana and Julian Long after three
years OF married hfe decide that they
haze missed the big thrill in ne. HdU-
ing knorn each other tr"m childhood,
IN her Hfe nor has Julian ever looked
at another tpomdn. There has been no
romance IN their HJe, so after good
talk on the subject, they agree to a
quet divorce. Diana Immediately at
er,oard disappears from her old NE
determined not to ailo,c julian to pro-
ptde for her. II Is TO be fresh deal
for both Of them, and Diana accepts q
position rs designer Of a drc8Smdktng
establishment kept by an old friend,
Madame Maids or as she Is knOton IN
private Rts, Rita Grdves.
As SOON as Diana began 70 take
1Aher work as a regular routine. she
began to reach out for that other in
tangible, wonderful, elusive thing, ro'
nance 1t was just about this time
that suddenly homesick for the sight OF
an old friend. she ran in on Alice irwin
one evening.
Big Jim Irwin opened the door. ant
almost slapped her on the back will
the hall.
Diana Long, where on earth did yo,
come from? Alice has been talkint
about you and wondering where you hat
gone: and! Il you had dropped all YOU
old friends"
He followed Diana into the comfort
able little living room where Alice ros
from the davenport to throw her arm
about Diana. There was a real SINGER
ity in the act that brought quick tear
to Diana's eyes. And the two women sa
down side by side on the couch Alic
looking at Diana eagerly with that lit
tie half-envious look with which on
woman regards another who is steppin
out on the big adventure which she her
self cannot hope to experience.
I'm the first place." said Diana throw
ing aside fur. you must both keep m,
secret. Oh. know you will. Alice, bu
this means Jim. won't tell you any
thing about myself unless you promis
me that Jim. How about III"
But" protested Jim Irwin "it g no
fair to your friends. Diana. Don't as
me to promise that"
You must" said Diana, firmly. 'T'v
dropped the old life. I'm not Diana Lon
of the leisure class any more. I'm
working woman"
Alice exclaimed
DO you promise. Jim7' Diana aske
firmly.
"All right" said Jim. resignedly, 'bu
understand. I don't approve
Diana grimaced at him, and proceede
to tell what she was doing. Alice lister
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
MRS. WILSON GIVES TALK ON
4 PRESERVING WATERMEL ON

Tpo sticks of cinnamon, broken in
pieces.
Onc-haU ounce of blade mace, broken
IN pieces.
Bring to boil and cook for ten min
utes. Now pack the melon rind into
pint jars and fill with the sirup. Seal
and finish as for spiced melon rind.
Watermelon Rings
Trim the rnd and cut into rings with
small cookie cutter and then process
potato ball and scoop into balls and
process as for rings.
Watermelon Jam
Scoop out the red meat Of the ripe
watermelon and chop fine. Remove all
seeds, then measure and place in a pre-
serving kettle and add two cups of sugar
to every quart of solidly packed melon
meat. Now add
Juice of ttco lemons,
Juice of t,co oranges,
Grated rind of one oronge,
One pound OF seedleSs ruisins,
One-hat pound of finely chopped
crystdllised ginger,
and the following spices tied in a piece
Va
One tablespoon of cinnamon,
One teaspoon of nutmeg,
One-hdt teaspoon of cloves.
One.qudrter teaspoon Of dlsipce.
Tie securely and cook in the mixtur.
until thick like jam. Fill into sterilized
glasses and let cool. then set in sunny
window for one day. Cover one half
inch thick with melted parawax.
Stuffed Spiced Watermelon Rind
Soak the watermelon rind in salt
water as directed, then cut the melon
rind in pieces the size of a small Gu
cumber. Now with potato scoop,
scoop out the center and parboil until
tender. Put through the food chopper
One-har pound Of seediess ra,s,ns,
One small pot of preserved ginger,
One-hat posgd Of either peanuts or
tedInuts,
One quarter pound Of dried apricots.
Place in a saucepan and add one cup
Of honey set In hot water bath. Cook
until fruit absorbs the honey and then
place
Three pounds Of sugar,
One-half CUP OF Vine0dr,
One cup Of t0ater
in saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook
for FIVE minutes and then add the pre-
pared melon rind Simmer slowly for
one half hour, lift and drain the rind.
then gently fill with the prepared filling
Pack with the filled end up In pint or
quart all glass jars. Now add to the
sirup in the preserving kettle
One pound OF sugar,
TloO sticks Of cinnamon,
One-hGt ounce of blade mace,
One teaspoon of grated nutmeg,
Fifteen 1hole cloves,
One dozen tohols GHspice.
Bring to a boil and cook for Eve
minutes and then pour over the melon
rind and seal securely. Place the jars
in hot water bath, having the watei
just to the neck Of the jars. Process fol
one half hour and remove and cool anc
store in a cool room.
Watermelon Sirup
Remove the pulp from ripe melor
and mash the pulp fine, discarding al
! seeds. Now place In preserving ket
tie and boil until the mixture Is thick
Strain and then squeeze through
/ cheesecloth bag. Fill into sterilizeC
. bottles and place in hot-water bath
Have the water just to the neck of tn,
bottle. Process for one-half hour. Re
! move and then cork or seal When COO
dip the tops In melted parafin.
! For the preserves, use the large can
, taloupe for variety,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
~ DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY
WHEN I MEET NEW PEOPLEo
rites Schoolgirl Who Is in Distress Because She Cannon
Opercome This Difculty-She Tries Too Hard =
to Say Something

Instead Of saying helplessly to vor,
self when you meet new person. HNn,,
/ have to say something TO this nerssv
what shall l say? l don't know
can't say anything" just don't botb.,
about that word "say" at all. ''"e'
Take yourself right out of the ,,,
uationf '"'
Tbink-no, not about what n ga
she has on, what she looks like. wha.
she's interested in, what she's sav;na'
where she is, whose friend she is. wbss,
you've heard about her. '
Get yourself vastly Interested 4.
"things" like that. u"
DRBTTY soon you'll find your ov,
voice saying something-about on.
of these things. Wv
1t will startle you, but don't let 1,
silence you. Keep right on, and mi
yourself and your difficulty and Won,
distress entirely out OF your mind.
Fill your mind - full Of 'her"-or
him and her interests and sur.
roundings-or ''his"-vthat you wont
have room for you" at all.
Then you'll discover that it really
isn't necessary to say anything; all Won
have to do is think and the saying takes
care of itself.
Now, when you 60 away. don't rou
bother about what you're going TO saw
Don't even say It. Just 60 ahead and
have your good time, and get inter
ested in what you're doing. and the frst
thing you know 1t will say itself.
The less you think about what to say
the more you'll think about things .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Making More Money
Dolls and History

Love of dolls is an instinct implanted
In the minds OF every girl and not
few boys, but It remained for a woman
In Deerfeld, y. Y. to realize that a
cornbina alton of dolls and history would
appeal not only TO the children. but also
to their parents. thus giving double
assurance that her venture would be
successful.
II was necessary that Mrs. Matilda s.
Hyde do something which would add
materially to the family income. but
when she came TO examine ways and
means she was frankly nonplussed. The
manufacture of candy. the operation or
a lunch or tearoom, or any OF the other
usual means which women made use Of
to augment their revenues did not ap-
peal 10 her. She wanted something out
OF the ordinary. ,
You've always been fond of dolls"
suggested one OF hor friends rnSs' d1u We
made lots OF them for the neishpors
children. Why not mako them for KID
dies all over the country"
The more Mrs. Hyde thought about u,
the more the idea appealed to her: She ,e
would make dolls in series--dressing
them according TO various eras In Ameri.
can history and including with each set
| a little booklet or a sheet or two OF
| typewriting explaining the part played
! BY each manikin. Her own house pre-.
sented an ideal location. Situated N
Deerfield, It commanded an unobstructed
view of the scene of the massacre OF
! 1904. So her first set-and the one
which has been the most popular OF
| all-included all the members OF th'
family of Remembrance Sheldon. with Z
number OF Indians and a house which
was the replica OF the Sheldon mansion
The children to whom she showed tht
piaythings we're most enthusiastic abou
| them. and It wasn't many weeks befor,
napar dolls than she could hope to fll
Now she is not only making mor'
money than she had ever hoped Il
make but she 10 financially Independent
through a combination of dolls anc
history
| frn,oorrou-Ry Mean. Of a Hobby
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Buster Brown Costume

To the Editor Of Wcman's Page:
Dear Madam am very much In
terested in your column. This Is the
first time I have written to you. Would
you kindly inform me how two young
girls would dress II one wished to rep
resent Buster Brown" and the other
Mary JaneT" BRUNETTE
Buster Brown wears little boomers
that reach to the knee, and Russian
blouse. reaching just below the hips with
a leather belt and the regulation BUS
ter Brown. Collar. The blouse fastens
down the front, and a big bow tie Is
worn with the collar. Low shoes and
brown stockings complete the costume.
Mary Jane wears a full-gathered dress
with a sash, and ruffle sleeves. A sun
bonnet, short stockings and black slip
pers complete II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

fCopDTt0ht, 1870, By Mrs. N. 4. WHSor. All
rights reSerycd.)
THE luscious watermelon makes
= delicious conserve and sweetmeat
and as it now is abundant the economi-
cal housewife may feel that she can
readily afford to treat the family to
this succulent dessert and then utilize
tbe rind for preserving.
The southern housewife has long been
famous for this delicious sweetmeat
and it is said that during the hard
time of the Civil War this was the
only fruit she could afford to conserve.
How to Prepare the Sweet Spiced
Melon Rind
Wash the melon, then cut in suit
able pieces, remove the meat and chill.
Serve for dessert. Now pare the thin
green rind from the white part, then
monds or any fancy shape desired with
q vegetable cutter. Place in a large
earthen bowl and cover with brine
made Of salt and water that will float an
egg. Set aside for two days. Now wash
under cold running water and then
drain and place in preserving kettle
and cover with boiling water. Cook
until nearly tender and then drain.
Watch carefully. because if this rind Is
cooked too much it will become soft
and mushy. Now prepare a sirup as
follows: Place
Four pounds Of sugar,
Ttco cups Of to0ter,
One half cum of pineolr
In a preserving kettle and stir to dis
solve the sugar. Boil for five minutes
and then add
One ounce stick Of cinnamon, broken
Z" pieces, .., -. ..,,,,,, 49,,
One quarter ounce Of mustard seed,
One ounce Of blade mace, broken IN
pieces,
Fifteen Whole cloves,
One dozen ollspice,
One medium sized pot Of preServed
ginger, cut in small pieces,
Ttco pounds Of Seediess rdiSirs,
Three quarts Of prepared tcdter-
melon rind,
Bring to a boil and cook slowly un-
til the melon is transparPntly clear.
Fill into sterilized all glass jars and
seal. Now place in hot water bath
and have the water to the necks OF
the jars. Heat to the boiling poin,
and then turn down the fame and keep
hot without boiling for ten minutes
Remove, cool and then dip the tops in
melted parafin.
Watermelon Conserve
Trim the watermelon rind as directed
and then cut into Oblong pieces about
the width of a caramel and twice a:
long. Now place in the brine as di.
rected and then drain and parboil unit
tender. Drain and then turn on a piec,
of cheesecloth to absorb the moisture
Place in preserving kettle
Five pounds Of grdruldted sugar,
Juice of three lemons,
Grated rind of one lemon,
Juice Of three oranges,
Grated rind Of one orange,
One and one -hdt cups of tcGter.
Stir to dissolve the sugar and the
bring to boil and cook for tive min
utes. Now add four quarts of the pre-
pared rind Bring to the boiling poin
and cook for fifteen minutes. Remov
from the stove and set aside to cool
then stand away for twenty four hours
The next day return to the stove ant
heat to the boiling point and then sim
mer slowly for One-half hour. Turl
into deep bowl and stand aside TO
twenty four hours. Drain off the sirpI
from the melon rind into the preserving
kettle aud add
Too pounds of seedless rdisiNs,
Que large bottle Of mGrdSchio cher
sies. HHCWt.
One medium sized pot Of preserved
canton ginger, cut in pieces,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
The Woman:S
Exchange
To "a Reader"

I do not personally know of any one
who wants typewriting done. I could
not use your letter In this column, yo"
know, or give your name to any one
who inquired about It, for that kind OF
arrangement would have to be made
through the regular paid advertising
columns. If you insert little notice
in these columns am sure you will hnd
plenty OF people who want typlng done
It would not cost so very much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
HUMAN CURIOS
Mary East

Mary East
"A young fellow courted Mary East
and for him she conceived tho greatest
liking; but he, going upon the highway.
was tried for robbery and cast. but was
afterward transported"
50 writes one OF the contemporary
historians Of a remarkable woman. Civ
ing, in these few lines, the reason which
Law behind the strange life OF Mary
East The phrase, going upon the high.
way" II should be remembered. meant
that the man In question became a high
way robber, and cast" was the colo
uuialism then current for being con-
iemned to death.
shortly after the conviction OF her
lover. Mary East met another girl who
had also suffered from a serious disap-
pointment and the two of them deter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
4 Faded Film

II, for reasons OF sentiment, you keep
a photograph which can never be re-
and yellow now, II may be made OF
better complexion by using a glass In
the frame which is OF n blush tinge
often found in common glass. This faint
tinge seems to bring out more clearly
the lines of a picture which Is not
strong.-Modern Priscilla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Write AGAIN

Little Puritan Prudence---Please write
again, Cynthia cannot understand your
letter. What, for Instance. do you mean
by the sentence, Does q fellow hang
on to a girl that kisses him every time
he feels like it?"
Try writing In English and perhaps II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
.WH4TS WHAT

Smartness In dress signifies suita-
bility to the occasion. Behold, Diana at
the country club Her hat is pearl straw
Her frlnged white radium sports coat Is
worn over a black and white checker
board skirt--an cutting costume Win
sufficient dash to relieve its modish SIM
plicity Of outline
Phoebe. the figure on the left, is most
unsuitably attired for the golf links or
the tennis court. She Is at once over
trimmed and nod trim enough. For out
door sports II Is good taste TO nave
clothes of a certain boyish cut, Phoeoe
a fhletlc event.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
To Saue Ripping

Try sewing a hook and eye at ths
bottom of all packets and then press
down with pliers or hammer fiat This
keeps the placket together and prevents $
ripping In case Of extra haste In step
ping out of the skirt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Do Not Interfere

Cardine-You would be wise not TO
interfere In this matter. Your motives
would not be understood. Thank you
for your sympathy. However, IL Heart
Broken's" story was not true the answer
to II may have helped others. There's
where good comes In.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
HIGH school girl has appealed for

A HIGH school girl has appealed fer
"A help-fh overcoming great diff
Guilty. She is sixteen. and she does
fairly WILL in school. She likes to meet
boys. and girls, and she enjoys a good
time. But when she meets new people
she doesn't know what to say.
She has worried over 1t until she can
hardly think of anything else.
She signs herself "In Distress" and
declares that she knows she is doom
ed to have a horrid time" while she Is
away unless she can overcome this great
difficulty.
"I always try to overcome It," she
says. "But don't seem to know what
to say" y
am glad she put that into the let
ter, for now know how to help her.
There are some difficulties that can
be put down, surmounted, conquered.
But there are others that just have to
be avoided or ignored until they break
themselves down or dissolve into thin
air.
That's the kind you have, "In Dis
tress."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16
Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA
Cannot Be Done

'Floroda daisia"-Cynthia cannot consent
to publishing unprovoked attacks on any
special set of, boys or girls, so do not
be surprised that your letter Is not
printed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-16

TOTAL u SO
Make corn mush with three cups
water, season. add cheese, cook slowly.
serve with tomato sauce.
This is q good Italian neal.
on the honor list are:
Mrs Cora NJ. Rutherford 3414 North
Eighteenth street
Mrs. F Il. Bowers. 1928 Mount ver-
non street.
Sterling T.. Hess, 34l3 North Eight
ecnth street.
Helen NJ Shea, Narberth, Pa.
Mrs. Theresa Stirnemann. 2S2s North
Garnet street
Mrs william r.. Haines, 1921 Mon-
bore terrace.
Mrs. W. McCoach, 5s4s Addison street.
Mrs. D. Pazolla, 904 Catharins street
Mrs John J. NIcNutt, wildwood, n. J.
Mrs. J. Frank Irwin, Sharon Hill. Pa.
Mrs. A. w. Albers, Ala North Thirty
third street.
Emily Singer. a14 Cnllowhill street.
Miss Georgia Jones, 2t11 Wharton
street.
Laurens Sterling, Crisfeld. Md.
Mrs. Carrie Massero. 1906 South
Ninth street.
Hannah Horwitz, 1887 South Fourth
street.
Miss Elizabeth Weber, Second and
Westmoreland streets.
NJ. II. Werntz, 1885 Louden street.
Rose Gaudose. $685. Vine street.
Mary Stoll. 4755 Tacony street.
Mrs. T. c. Jones, 231 East Somerset
street.
Alice Forbes. 5214 North Eleventh
street,
Miss Viola Roedel. North Glenslde, Pa.
Mrs. Z. Gercke, Atlantic City, N. ].
Mrs. G. l.. c., Mays Landing, n. J.
Elizabeth Piccerelli, 10l4 Fitzwater
street.
Mrs. D. Dietrich, 2217 Ritter street.
Dorothy Ricklin, Narberth, Pa
Mrs. NJ Mexican, 1446 North Fifty
third street.