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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
Once More the "Cynic"

Dear Cynthia-Since none OF the
"Amazons" have seen fit to take up
the challenge which l hurled ut them
I am asking a little space once again
in order to determine why. Buddy,
II Is true. handed me a gentle rebuke,
but her reply did not mean anything.
How long to lash some Of those backs
(Which we see so much of nowadays
with the good old "cat- o nine OF
truth" 4 letter from "Bacheior
Girl defends those vapid females VINO
have date for every night IN lnc
week. She says that she sees no harIl
in it provided the girls triends are
Square" Such girl as she uescri@pes @
is surely devoid of respect ana uoes
not know the meaning OF inc M MM?na
square" About the squarest ih,hs ing
she owns is her head. She - one oi tmc
great majority who ask an anu Siho ,ho
nothing in return. She belongs 10 Ihc
class 0f rirls who seem to think thaI
thcv are t,ut in this world to nave goou
times at the expense Of others. IL Is Il
snJ fact that about 80 per cent OF tnc
cirls of today are just such petty
crnftcrs. A letter by THUNDER anu %
"ji,htninc" does not "thundcr the
least bit. neither does it give on II
great deal of light. The writers say =, !"
lot of hard things about the boys,
and then ask il they do not have goou
"crounds." As far, az ] can see 'hs'
have given no reasons at all. My au ],
vice would be to forget the boys aha
think little more about the men. ~. ~
twenty a girl generally puts the PUPPY
love" days behind her. But OF course
I will admit that we men are oil m no
earthly use cant really see why we
were ever put on the map. IL you
girls would only realize that it IS up
10 you to bring out our latent
chivalry we would be better; ,oh
YOU see that we adore YOU all ana are
disappointed when YOU fail to live w
70 our ideals? Would you have us
give up our high ideals for your com :
morplace ones? Is your hero prince
Of littleness? There arc among us mru,
some few who would gladly battle ior
vow as in oldcn days-but are you
worthy? ''NiO'
No. Cynic, discussions on scots III
religion, spiritualism. atheism: ngnos
ticism. etc, are not for CEn'hia
! column.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
ORANGES doesn't known what to do.

ORANGES doesn't known what to do.
Il She thinks that Tom Jones is the
rudest boy she ever knew.
lie came TO, see her one evening. 'and
had to leave in n hurry because he heard
trolley coming, and il was raining
and he didn't want to wait in the rain.
So he picked Up his gloves hastily from
the table in the hall. shook hands swift
ly and ran. The next morning, when
Frances's father started off to the Office
he picked up his gloves. which were
lying on the table where Toms had been
the night before.
Why, these aren't mine; they re
too small" he exclaimed, Indignantly.
Frances. did that young simpleton go
off with my gloves|
Frances had a feeling Of horror that
the young simpleton had. She promised
nings later.
''Oh. gee. | forgot 80 he said. eft
was so hot tonight that | never thought
of gloves. But I'll bring them next
time ! come
Well, of course. nc didn't. What
young simpleton would, if he wercn :
reminded. and reminded and reminded?
Ask his mother: she knowc. Finally,
father became annoyed. Sunday ap-
preaching rapidly and he with nothing
but a pair of boys gloves to wear to
church!
"VOU might suggest he told
l. Frances. pointedly, "to that
young man that he return my gloves v
SO Frances wrote what she consid-
cred "friendly' note. asking for the
return of the gloves. 4 few days later
they were returned by parcel post. with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
THE STREETS OFLHE
Schoolgirls Gossip
ny '''N''F' Dr' nv DIT NrfTDVN
Copyright, 1870. by the Public Ledger Co.

When tunc Garter rrdS ScrCn her
beautiful mother committed suicide
By jumping into the rircr near their
farm. ThC occasion wdS Jim Carriers
hr1shiug Of iuuc for some triri1i
ming rhich nc claimed ShowCd in
hcritcd wCGknCSS aud rGnitR. after
this the carriers morcd to GrccnriNe
and time OrCw up there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
Motion.picture Stars

To thr IGHor of WomCn'S Page:
Dear Madcm--Kindly settle thts
argument between two parties: Docs
any movie actor" or movie actress"
live in or near Chestnut Hill or
vicinity? MRS. X. on.
This is rather wide. indefinite
question, and I'm afraid | can give you
only a general answer. There arc
motion picture actors who claim
Chestnut Hill as their home. but they
arc not prominent actors like Mary
pickford. or Norma TUlmadgc or
Charley Chaplin. or Douglas Fairbanks
or il they arc, they arc very quiet
about it. You might be able to find
out just which ones live there by writ.
ing to n movie magazine to the answer
editor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
MRS. WILSON GIVES RECIPES
IN NIHICHEGGS ARE REQUIRED
These Are Valuable Food Especially This Time Of Year.
on account of 4lbmnen Contained in Their Niake.Up

Second.-IIow to bake slice of
smoked ham.
Third.-llow to make the coffee
cake called form cake"
Thanking YOU in advance and also
for the many valuable recipes found
in the paper. I am, MRS. r. j.
Ninaigrettc Sauce
Chop very fine
One White onion.
Tw0 bunchcS parsley.
One ShGllot.
Place in bowl and add
One hdV cup SGidd oil.
Three tablespoons rmCg0r.
One teaspoon salt
One teaspoon pdprik0.
one quHricr teaspoon mustard.
Beat to mix thoroughly and serve ice
cold.
Baked Smoked Ham
Soak a Sic" of ham in q cup of mill;
overnight. Lift ham. Now nut on
ham three tablespoons flour aud add
one half cup fresh milk to the milk in
which ham was soaked. Bnkc thirty
five minutes in moderate oven.
Coffee Cake tCrumb Cake
Place in mixing bowl
OEC-h0if cup sugar.
One cog,
-Four tablespoons shortening.
Tqco cups -four,
-Four ICrct teaspoons baking pordCr,
IhreC- -qUGrtcrS cup irdtCr.
Beat TO mix; grease aud line deep
layer cake pan with paper. Grease the
paper and turn in the mixture Now
prepare crumbs for the top Of the cake
as follows:
Place in bowl
Str tablespoons fOpr.
Fonr tGbicspOoHS brOwu aggdr.
TwO tnhi"apoOpS shortening,
One teaspoon cinnamon.
Rub until crumbly between tho hands.
Spread on top of cake and bake twenty
five minutes in moderate oven.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10

ing paul on spending money on the
feminine sex. Whenever q young man
escorts young lady somewhere he
doesn't expect anything in return Tor
1t. All he wants is an enjoyable eve
ming and good time. For example.
take my case. escorted n young lady
for three months. taking her to shows
twice week and sometimes to an
evening gathering or party. ! was
earning pretty good salary and diln I
mind the expense. but the reason tor
our FILLING out with one another was
that this young lady always wanted her
girl friend to go along wherever we
went. That part 1 could never see
Hoping my opinion agrees with yours.
\ CRUM.
You are perfectly right when YOU
consider that it is enough to take TINS
young girl to the theatre and various
parties. She should certainly not
burden you with the expense OF treat.
ing another girl. You have the right
idea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10

hraShing Of lunc for some triri1l
ming rhich nc claimed Shorcd in
hcritcd wCGknCSS aud rGnitR. after
This the Carriers mOrcd to Grccurile
and time grCrc up there.
A NNE never had any pocket money
to spend, not even five cent piece.
II was the custom after school was
over in the afternoon 70 stroll with
locked arms up Main street to Cooper 5
drug store. whore fearful and wonderful
corrections could be obtained. ConCoc-
tions that arc the delight Of girlish
hearts. Sometimes there were four Of
them abreast. slim young things with
flying hair and soft. brdlike eyes. When
they passed the shallow vcranda of the
old Suttcr house there would he flut-
tcring of eyclashes. an overdetcrmina-
tion not to look in the direction Of the
strangers who lined the porch. sitting
with their chairs topped back against
tho dirty yellow wood. staring with
overbold eyes at Grecuvillc's youth and
beauty.
Anne rarely went with the others.
She was always needed at home. She
had crrands to do and sundry other
duties. and besides she had no money
to spend for tn" Sirupy nut covered
dclcacies that thr girls ordered. This
morning. however. Aunt Martha had
told her to stop at Whitmorc's for some
groceries, and had given h"r some money
to pay for what she bought. Anne car
ried the coins in handkerchief in the
pocket of her dress, and when Cherry
came UP to her that afternoon and said.
Come on downtown for soda" Anne
asquiesCcd.
Anne loved Cherry She looked at
her now as they strollcd along arm In =
arm. Cherry was so bright. so flashing
and so very pretty. She had very fair
hair and very red cheeks. Her small,
upturned nose was powdered thickly
| with freckcs. but her skin was milk
white and her mouth. which was wide
| and generous. was red with the red oI
/ health. Her figure was IA little over
| plump, but Ammo admired it extrava
| guutly and hated her own slim figure
! Cherry Harding belonged 10 one of the
best families in town. The HardinG'
! lived next IN the Methodist Church in &
vine covered, pretty, rambling house
Cherry gave parties and had young mer
in white fanncls sit on her porch OF
band concert nights. She had OTTER
asked Anne to come over. but Aun
allowing such thing.
"Tho Suttcr house porch is JUS
crowded with men. whispered Chcrr!
as they turned around into Main street
"Lct's cross over suggested Anu
innocontly.
"Oh. no." Cherry returned. prcssini
Ann"'s arm harder in hers. "Tha
would look silly" she fastened 10 add
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
Think Carefully

David-Certainly the young woman
Won sneak of is not very womanly. IL
would be we'll to think twice ,lD, before ri,
talk that way in a kind of bravado
fashion. but there is generally some
thing radically wrong with the woman
who does not love children.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
He Has the Right Idea

Dear Cynthia-In reading your
answer to 'PaplS' article on
like to express my opinion. What Ike
most to say is about you contradict
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
The Question Corner
Today'S Inquiries

I. When the lin tops of glass Jars
containing horseradish, salad
dressing, etc, cannot be pulled
or screwed off. what can be done
to loosen them?
.. What will take blood stains out
of white material?
3. How should furs be put away for
the summer?
4. What is the hospital way OF tuck
ing in bed sheets:
!. Describe a novel hat for spring.
6. What use can be made Of light
drcssy hat that is impractical for
general wear?
Yesterdays Answers
|. An easy and simple way to
separate an egg is to break it
with n funnel so that the white
will run through and the yolk
remain in the cup.
.. A popular style of sleeve for
spring is the exaggerated kimono
sleeve which is cut straight out
from the waist line, with no
underarm fitting.
J. Mildew stains can be removed in
sour milk overnight, and bleach
ing, without rinsing. in the sun.
4. 1t Is not correct to answer q
formal invitation with visiting
card. 4 formal acceptance or
regret should be written.
8. Newspapers should be wrapped
around winter clothes in layers
with overlapping edges in order
TO prevent moths in storing them
for the summer.
@. When a floor mop has worn out,
piece of velvet or velour can be
tackled on the fiat wooden end OF
the handle and the mop used as a
polisher for waxed floors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
Please Tell Me
What to DO
"PIain Jane" Writes Again
by CYNTHIA


Dear Nnthia-ltcrc l como 10 you
with my troubles again. -.
what l cant understand, cynthia
dear, Is why aiI the young men ike
tho 'vamps and dolls. want TO
tell YOU little incident which wit,
n"sScd not long time ago. n friend
Of mine had boy friend who was quite
devoted TO her. She took him TO
friend home. where he met drug,
stor" beauty and now my friend
mourns for her lost laddie.
| positively loathc anything artihcla!,
anything that ism t open and above
board. The clean. things of nature.
Gods chosen ways for me. DO sound
. like p"sslmlst! ] am not. But l
am a wee G,t disgusted With my icilow
Coz oil my w.orries md for ali NV 90 rss
and ni,innoys 7 will ba rou.o rdcJ won,t
Crmtb;ag ot's bonn en- for I an,
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10

fCopyrioht. 1920. by Mrs ". 4, Wilson. All
rights rCSCrUcdJ
nURING the month of April the
II housewife may usually expect eggs
to be reasonably priced; and. in view
of this fact, plan to use them freely
In the diet. Eggs contain albumen in
its purest form. and because OF the
valuable mineral element in the yolks Of
the eggs. they are splendid addition to
the menu in early spring.
4 very delicate custnrd is made by
adding an extra yolk Of egg. II your
family is out Of tune, run down or re-
covering from the flu. which made great
havoc upon sturdy constitutions this
last winter. try chicken pudding. Pre-
pare Stcwing chicken for fri"assec and
cook until tender. having about two
pints of chicken broth. Let chicken
cool in the stock. then lift, Remove
the meat from wings, legs. thighs. ncCk
and back Of carcass, Place in pudding
dish. seasoning with salt. white pepper.
three Tablespoons Of finely minced
parsley and one tablespoon Of finely
minced onion. Now place in separate
mixing bowl
One and one.hoD cups oi r"'d "hjckcn
EOCk.
Ono cighH teaspoon Of hymc.
one AMI OHc-hdU icdSpoons Of salt.
One.hGF teaspoon Of whitc pepper.
Three tablespoons Of dnCly minced
parsley.
one taJ'"aproH of fnCfy Uriuccd onion.
IolkS Of three CgOS.
VrO cups Of toUr.
Fopr icrd tcospooue of jGkinG
pocdcr.
Beat hard to mix thoroughly. Now
cut and fold into this mixture the
stiffly bcatcn whites Of three eggs. Pour
over tho prepared chicken in the. cas-
scrole and bake in moderate oven forty
minutes. boStinG every ten minutes with
a few tablespoons of chicken stock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
by MRS. NJ. 4. WILSON

fCopyrioht. 1920. bv Mrs. ". 4. Wilson.
rights rCSJrUcd.D
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10
Mrs. Wilson
Answers Queries

Dear Mrs. WiIson-ii not asking
too much nj one time. will You
kindly publish recipes for the fol
lowing
Firsr.-Viuaigrct sauce for calfs
head.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-10

stiffly beaten whites Of three eggs. Pour
over tho prepared chicken in the. cas-
scrole and bake in moderate oven forty
minutes. baStinC every ten minutes with
a few tablespoons of chicken stock.
Breast Of Chicken n Ia Ncwburg
This is delicious way to serve the
white meat of the chicken. Cut meat
into pieces about three quarters of an
inch. Now place in saucepan
one and one quarter cups Of milk.
ThrCc- quarters cup OF. chicken stock.
Scren icrcl tablespoons Of -four.
Stir to dissolve -four and then bring
to boil. Cook slowly five minutes. Now
add
TioO ,ccU- beaten eggs.
Juice Of one half lemon.
Ono teaspoon Of salt.
One teaspoon Of pGprikH.
Beat 10 mix, then add tho prepared
chicken meat FIJI into glass custard
cups, busting top lightly with paprika
and set in oven to heat for ten minutes
Serve III the cups.
Strain leftover chicken stock loft after
preparing the chicken pudding into bowl
ard place in refrigerator.
Next day prepare chicken custard
leaving the breast for third day.
Chicken Custard
Grease six custard cups we'll with
butter and dust with fine brCadcrumbs
Set in baking pan and fill pan with cold
water to about two thirds depth. Now
remove fat from chicken stock and place
one and one half cups of stock in mixing
bowl. Then add
One-h0U teaspoon Of onion crtroct,
One teaspoon OF salt
Three quarters teaspoon Of pdprikn,
TwO tablespoons Of fucly minced
onion.
FirC eggs.
Beat. using Dover egg bcatcr. to blerd
thoroughly. Pour in the prepared Guns
aud bake in slow oven until firm in tho
center. Remove from oven. Let stand
three minutes to shrink. Loosen edges
OF the cuStard from the cup and turn on
o slice nF toast. Cover with parsley
sauce. Dust with paprika and serve.
This custard is nouriShing and very
easily digosted and replaces meat on
menu. This amount will make six
servings and uses less than one egg per
person.
Baked Eggs and Tomatoes
Rub one and ono half cups Of canned
tomatoes through sieve into saucepan.
Now add
Four tablespoons Of 6ncly minced
onions.
Tmo tablespoons Of fnc'y minced
parsley,
Fire tablespoons of foO.
One teaspoon Of salt.
One teaspoon ~ pepper.
Stir to dissolve -four. Bring to Il
boil. Cook five minutes. then add
One quarter teaspoon Ot HVWC
and turn into six individual baking
dishes. Let cool. When ready to serve
make space with tablespoon and drop il
raw egg. allowing ono for each person
Now place in mixing bowl
Thrcc quarters cup of milk,
J ok Of OHc cGG.
White of one egg.
Thrcc tablespoons Of fuc brcGG
crumbs.
OnC-haU tCaspoou Of onion crtract,
one tcaspooH Of salt.
Beat to mix. Fill UP tn" cups will
this mixture; dust with pnprika auC
set in baking pan in moderate oven, t
bake firm. Serve from cups.
Dinner Menu to Use These NttraCtiv,
Dishes
Southern Tomato Canapr
Chicken Pudding
Spinach
IoIcry and Onion Salad
Canned Pineapple Cone"
No. =
oysters ON Half Smell
Chicken Custard Parsley Sauce
Baked Potato Asparagus
Bake App.r Dumping~ cone
The diamond drill., 1920-05-01

A brakeman on the Southwestern
freight. named Fred Johnson. was In
jured while at work switching on The
log track. near the Alpha station last
Tuesday The injured man was TAX
en- to the General Hospital az Crystal
Falls where il was found that he had
escaped with two toes smashed.
That he was not crushed 10 death
L simply a miracle for he fell under
the moving car and was dragged quite
a distance before the car was stopped.
Just how he came TO fall under the
car is a question; he can't explain il
nor can his associates.
johnson lives at Iron Mountain and
will be confined to the hospital for
week or so yet as he is very sore all
over his body.
The diamond drill., 1920-05-01
LAST NUMBER OF COURSE

The last number OF the Lyceum
Course will be given at the Porter
School Auditorium on Friday. May z
The entertainment will be given by a
male quartete that comes highly
recommended.
The course IS slightly behind the
required financial return and for that
reason all OF the hackers Of the
course are asking that an effort be
made on the part OF all our people
10 turn out and help make up the de-
ficit This action will be necessary
in order to insure course for next
season and it appears that all our. .peo-
pie want these lyceum courses con-
tinued.
Remember tile date. Friday, May z.
The single admission Zee Is soc.
The diamond drill., 1920-05-01
WOULDN'T oPEN BOX
Perkins Attorney Objected Because Of
Insufficient Sealing

The election board Of Mastodon
township refused to open the ballot
hox al Alpha last Tuesday and Mr.. sill
verwood has gone 10 court for QUO
warranto TO COMPEL them 20 open the
box and count the ballots.
When the board got ready 70 count
the ballots lass Tuesday an array OF
legal talent that embraced almost all
of the attorney in the county was on
hand.
Mr.. Sherwood was represented by
r. II. Abbott and Clarence Dwyer'
Mr. Perkins by August waffen, the
township by Leigh c. Caswell and the
people OF the county by N. s Melon
ough, prosecuting attorney.
The ballot boxes were brought In by
the clerk and placed before the board
There had been no seal placed over
the key hole OF the lock OF the Alpha
box and Mr.. waffen Immediately OBJ
fected 10 the board opening II upon
the ground that the seal was not pro-
perly placed. 1t had been sealed pro
perly on the top and strip OF cloth
had been drawn through the staple
fitting through the haspand the end OF
the box sealed so that the box could
nj be opened without breaking this
seal. However, no seal had been
placed over the lock and upon that
ground the board refused to open tlTe
box
Nr. silverwood's attorney immed-
lately took action 70 bring the case
into court on a quo warranto pro
ceeding.
In the mean time Mr. Perkins Is me
supervisor OF Mastodon township and
viii hold his Office until the court acts
upon his petition.
The diamond drill., 1920-05-01

Mr. Claude Rochon was taken to the
Darling hospital at Crystal Falls for
an operation one day this week.
John Landrigan arrived yesterday
from Marinette to look after his prop
erty interests here
Mr.. John LaChapelle has moved to
Alpha from Florence He is employ
ed at the Balkan mine and occupies
the Morren house.
Mrs. ]. II. o'Meara OF Marquette,
was the guest OF Mr. and Mrs How
ard b Reed last monday.
Mrs. Ed Powers has gone 70 Ro-
chester. Mimi, 20 attend the Mayo
clinic
The Catholic Ladies Aid held soc
ial meeting at the Shoemaker home
Thursday
The Young Girls Club met at the
Porter School last Wednesday even
ing and listened 20 a splendid address
by Mrs. II. p. CASTOR. After their
program was finished they had lunch
and ice cream.
The base ball club Is giving a dance
al the Pavilion on Saturday night
that promises 20 be biz affair. Tho
proceeds OF the dance will go to the
support Of the club. A large attend
ance from Crystal Falls is looked for.
Mr.. q. W. Brassington OF Mant0n.
Mich. an applicant for the superin-
tendency OF schools OF Mastodon
township. visited Alpha last Saturday
and had a meeting with the board OF
education.
Elmo seppohn and Emil Luoma left
last Tuesday to Join Capt Holman's
party OF miners going 70 Louisiana 20
sink a shaft at a salt mine. near the
Gulf coast inuoLsi vhgk ybg vbgvbxk
Gulf coast In Louisiana.
The diamond drill., 1920-05-01

DR.. ]. p. Edwards went TO Parks
Siding TO visit his parents last Wed
nesday. He returned on Thursday.
Mr. Wm Argall was called to Ne
gaunee by the death OF Mrs. Argalrs
father which occurred at that city on
Tuesday. Mrs. Argall had gone to
Negaunee some time previous TO her
fathers death.
A party OF Alpha masons, consisting
OF vic johnson. Prof C. r. Bishop,
w j Perkins, Roy G. Whitehead,
Henry Johnson. Claude Hughes.
Reginald Bengary. Gust Peterson. F.
r. Olin, Harry Anderson and Tom
Harvey went to Florence one evening
during the week and we're the guests
OF the Florence lodge Of masons
A surprise party was given on Mrs.
Wesley Van Marter at her home one
evening this week by the Social Set.
A very pleasant time is reported.
A number OF the young friends Of
Miss Evelyn Uren gave surprise
party in her honor at her home last
Wednesday evening. the occasion be
ing her birthday.
Mr.. Ed. Martin bought the bort
car formerly owned by Emil Luoma
last Monday.
Mr., Frank Kazelik. VIM. Langsford.
Reginald Bengry and Dave schonman
drove TO Caspian in Mr. Schoffman's
car last Sunday for a visit at the
Bengry home where they had dinner.
returning TO Alpha that evening
hey report the roads as being in
God condition.