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Newark post., 1920-04-21
AMERICANS BIGGEST USERS OF RAILROADS;
SERVICE HERE FAR 0UTSTRIPS EUROPE

The railways of the United States in
point of actual railway service lead
the world. Americans buy more rail-
way service, and a greater amount of
transportation is supplied and used in
country.
According to statistics prepared by
the Bureau of Railway Economics, the
ton miles per capita carried by United
States railroads in 1913 We're almost
five times the ton miles per capita car
ried by Germany, which was second to
the United States in this respect. The
ton miles per capita carried by the
United States railroads in 1913 were
3,101. In Germany the ton miles pei
Newark post., 1920-04-21
APPEARANCE OF A
TOWN ITS MOST PO-
TENT ADVERTISEMENT
Visitors and Travellers Garry
Away Definite Picture of
ANY Place

The condition of it's streets and
alleys is the most effective adver-
tisement any town can have.
Cleanliness in any town is always
visible evidence of prosperity;
slovenliness is the poorest adver-
tisement any town can have. The
streets and alleys always need
cleaning in the spring. We may
resent this statement but it is
nevertheless true. If we can't see
that it's true, there is only one
explanation of that phenomenon
we are so accustomed to seeing
them Uttered that we do not real
ize how dirty they are.
Strangers from towns where
clean streets and alleys are normal
notice the difference and comment
on it. They notice cleanliness too
and their comments elsewhere are
the best advertising a town can
get.
Streets are not all that should
be kept clean. The visitor does
not get much opportunity to see
the alleys, but that is no reason
why they should be permitted tc
be dirty and unsanitary. The pub
lie health is an even higher con
sideration than a reputation fol
cleanliness and beauty.
No matter what the town gov
ernment does toward keeping tht
town clean, it cannot do the jof
alone. Gradually refuse accumu
lates and too many wait passivel,
for the town authorities to clea,
it up. There is only one way t.
make complete cleanup and tina
is through the citizens themselves
Every club, every lodge, every or
ganization should be united in on
great effort to create a state o
cleanliness and preserve that con
dition. The town that alway
keeps clean, also likewise keep
growing. What most towns nee
is the travail of strong CROWN!
pains produced by shovels, rakes
brooms, soap, water, dump carts
scrub and paint brushes, axes
hatchets. Low places should b
filled up or oiled early to preven
mosquito breeding. Trees shoul
be trimmed, litter carted away an
vacant lots kept clear by some def
mite plan backed up by unite
public opinion.
Here's hoping that those VIII
pass through Newark this sprin
will carry away with them the in
preston of a clean, prosperiou
town---for the two terms are a
most invariably synonymous.
Newark post., 1920-04-21
Are You A Pillar
Or A Leaner ?

Some people always seem look
ing for something to lean on. If
they are standing they back up
against a piece of furniture, or
rest an elbow on the piano or the
mantel. If they are seated they
lose no time in leaning against
the back of the chair. Their man.
ner suggests that something is
wrong with their backbone, that
sitting or standing they need a
prop.
Newark post., 1920-04-21

capita carried by the railroads were
631 and in France 447.
Since 1913 the increase in ton miles
per capita carried by the railroads Of
the United States was more than the
total carried by either of the two other
countries in that year. In comparison
with the total of 631 carried by the
railroads in Germany and the total of
AT carried by the railroads in France
the increase carried by the railroads in
the United States since 1913 was 75a
ton miles per capita.
The chart below shows the trans
portation supplied in the United States
Germany and France in 1913 and the
increase in railroad service in the Unit
| ed States since 1913.
Newark post., 1920-04-21

ference or not, it is almost impos-
sible to keep from suspecting that
the people who seem in danger OF
topping over, unless they have
something to lean against, are less
resolute, less determined, than
they should be, that their minds
as we'll as their bodies need a prop.
Newark post., 1920-04-21
Home Economics In
structors Hold Meeting
At Middletown

The April Professional Improve
ment Conference for Home Eco
nomics Instructors was held at
Middletown on Saturday. The
meeting was held in the Home Eco
nomics department which consists
of one medium sized room over the
printing house. The room has
been put in excellent condition for
the beginning year. The walls
and woodwork have been painted
white, shades and curtains provid-
ed and the necessary equipment
consisting of tables, range, oil
stove, cupboard, sinks and laundry
tubs have been installed.
Professor Cora F. Winchell of
Teachers College, Columbia Uni
versity was the principal speaker.
She gave an address on Home
Economics as a Preparation for
citizenship" The need for real
homes was emphasized and the
preparation that women should
have for the responsibility of car
ing for a home and the members of
a family were well brought out.
Mrs. Warner, President of State
Federation of Women's Clubs, also
gave an admirable address, out
lining the activities Of the clubs.
A number of instructors gave a ten
minute address and each instruc-
tors brought some helpful illus
trative material. Several instruc-
tors brought their bulletin boards,
which contained current event ar
ticles brought in by each pupil
each week, the weekly and daily
schedules and the class motto, etc.
The bulletin boards have served
as splendid source of inspiration
and information for each of the
, Home Economics departments.
The women's club of Middletown
opened up their club house for
the luncheon for the Home Eco
Monies instructors and very hos
pitable welcoming about the
friendly open fire was greatly en-
ioyed by all. The Extension and
Girls Club workers were also
guests at the meeting and express.
+ ed their appreciation of the con-
! tent of the program as being very
! helpful. Mr.. Smith, Principal OF
the Middletown school, gave . 6
] welcoming address and made each
one have a desire to return tC
Middletown. The meeting was one
D of the best that has been held this
; year.
In the Middletown and Smyrna
departments Of vocational agricul
ture the students are very much
interested in their animal industry
work. Dairy practices have beer
, studied very thoroughly, feeding
1 rations have been complied which
e furnish the maximum food require
e ments at the minimum cost and thu
: costs at a lower figure than pre-
,, pared feeds purchased on the opel
e market. Each student has Learned
: to test milk by the Babcock methot
e in order to determine it's butter ia
e content and also the methods uset
q in determining adulteration AM
\ degree of adulteration of milk AM
: milk products.
Newark post., 1920-04-21

1t is good practice to learn to
stand erect, without swaying or
leaning, without awkwardness or
discomfort, to stand lightly and
yet firmly as if you had right to
the space under your feet, and
were master Of your own body.
For whether it is quite fair in
Newark post., 1920-04-21

ming it fast or slow and in various
direction the curve of the most
skillful pitcher can be reproduced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
Making Ribbons in America
mne. EDWARD GILIIGAN. IN.
l.. M. SLOMAN

flexible, that / can do Just anything
with it. Ie. zse show you. And she did
She was wearing Just an ordinary blue
serge frock, simple dress, but of good
styIe and quality she used q piece Of dark
blue ribbon about six inches wide With
quick dexterity she fashioned this into .
most becoming grdle. and there IS no
DENYING that IL did alter the appearance
Of the dress and add 10 It's charm and at
tractivesness She then untwlsted the
glrdIe and folded the ribbon gracefully
over the htlSt easily formed 4 bodice that
50 completely changed the general style
III the dress il seemed unbelievable to
my man mind that It could be the same
garment Again she manipulated the
ribbon 10 form two streaners. which she
hung from the belt Of the dress. and with
twist or two. a pat here and there,
transformed that simple gown INTO an
other. entirely different
What | am showing YOU Is 50 simple
the accomplish, | ana sure women whose
wardrohes are limits, and in these days
there are many such vii be delighted
to know how they can ENJOY the privilege
OF an extensive one without having to
expend huge sums of money for the
purpose They can do what do. and
don IN the least mind having you place
these facts before them though you must
remember | am letting youand them IN
Oh my pet secret.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08

Stage and screen stars are quick 70
take advantage OF innovations IN dress
and eager 70 act on the suggested ideas
that are offered by creators of style Ii IS
an open question whether the stage sets
the style or If style is taken 10 the stage
for its first presentation In either event.
there is no galnsaving that the stage
brings us the newest things, and what some
prominent stage or screen artist wc2 r
often attracts the crowd when the niav
itself might be ft subject for the store
house.
Recently the writer had occasion u
tall, with A we'll known screen star about
the clothes question Do YOU know,
she sad since have come t. know your
ribbons they have been helpful TO me
beyond my most sangune expectations.
At the studio | am frequently called
on To appear in something diiierents IN
the way Of a costume than ! happen 10
have to my tudlo wardrobe Do You
know what do2 just camouiiage one
OF my gowns with ribbon. You have no
idea how much dress can be changed IN
general appearance if a ribbon IS used IN
telligently to Trim it can take one dress
and a couple Of yards of ribbon, and
change the physical appearance Of that
drtE>s over and over again, making Il
appear distinctive and different every
time | find satin ribbon 50 adaptable
sturdy and strong and yet 50 plant and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
SALVATION ARMY LASSIES TO WE'D

All the American Expeditionary Force
and his wife are aware that Capt. Violet
McAllister, the "Doughnut-Girl Of the
Argonne Forest, will be married in the
near future to Capt Harry Booth What
is not generally known to those uncon-
nected with the Salvation Army Is that
this couple is only one Of half dozen who
have decided that lives dedicated to
service for their fellow men and women
can be lived together to mutual profit
and advantage to the organization Of
which they are a part and whose permis-
sion must be obtained before marriage.
Immediately following the Home
Service campaign, on June /, Capt Cora
Booth. now stationed at Port Chester,
Will be married to Capt. Peter Johnston.
Next TO marry Will be- two members Of
the Headquarters staff. Capt. Catherine
A. Miller OF the editorial department and
Capt Clarence Miller Of the legal de-
partment Capt Ralph Miller VIII follow
the example Of his brother Clarence short
" after, taking as his bride, Capt Martha
Irwin, who served as secretary to Col.
Barker when the latter was in charge Of
the Salvation Army forces overseas An
other wedding which viii unite the sister
Of one Of the prospective tenedIcts will be
that Of Capt Agnes Johnston 70 Lieut..
William Slater Of Headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
SALVATION ARMY DOUGHNUT.
Recipe for Those Made For and Served
to the BOYS Over There"

In response to numerous inquiries from
members Of the American Legion of Della
ware. for the recipe If the Salvation Army
doughnut which won fame during the
war in Europe, DR. Meredith T. samuel
Of SD Vest street state commander of
the Legion. has finally procured Il from
the Salvation Army general headquarters.
Many 81 the members of the Legion say
they are anxious to again taste the dough
nut which often not only turned an empty
stomach into a full one over there. bat
transformed gloom into good cheer More
over. they want to see Il their mothers
can make them as good IS did the sal
walton Army lassIes Here then 5 the
formula from which all the doughnurs for
the men Of the American Expcditionary
Force were made. There is something Of
magic in t. for ID worked wonders when
tlsed under worse conditions than exist IN
home kitchens The recipe follows.
Five cups 81 -four, cups 81 sugar, :
tcasp p0onlu.s of baking powder. ] spoonful
ai salt. eggs Pa cup of milk. I table
spoonful of lard. knead and cut ana drop
IN boiling l4rd
The >albation Army lassies Who made
these doughnuts. including Miss Reba
Savre>. VINO Is we'll known IN Wilmington
and who headed the Salvation ARMY con-
tIngeat which won the greatest applause
IN the Armlstlcc Day parade here last
November. say that s happy smile added
u the doughnuts At the time of serving
makes them even more delightful. And
they ought To know.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
TWO FINE PUDDINGS.

Here are two delicious buildings IL
which only four eggs ARE used. and
each OF the puddlngs serves toar por
tlons
CARAMEL PUDDING
Cup Of sugar ) tablespoons OF cold
water. yolks tonlv 1T four eggs pint
Of sweet milk Put milk IN upper par
OF double boiler Ilil the lower with
cold Water When the water boiis the
milk Is scaldcd Remove from rtire To
the sugar add the water. place over
hot FIRE and stir until melted then let
the syrup simmer until a light brown.
Pour it yerv SLOWLY into the warm milk
and stir until dissolved Have the volks
beaten until creamy then turn on 10
them. gradually. the milk Add pinch
OF salt and the vanilla and put into 4
pudding dish which IS placed IN pan
half full of cold wafer Bake IN slow
oven one hour
The success OF this pudding depends
entirely on the baking The water IN
the pan IN which the pudding dish Is
placed should never get hot enough to
boil To test the pudding, vet knife
blade and slip il INTO the pudding If
no custard adheres TO the knife the pud
ding il done Remove the pudding from
the u0l water anu IitdtS IL III hAl1tl3I pan
hall full Of cold water 50 that all fur
ther cooking i arrested quickly Serve
very cold Whipped cream. Favored to
taste, piled lightly on top Of the pudding
is an addition This pudding may he
turned out Of the mold. but If cooked
properly it Is too delicate III texture to
keep its shape when unmolded
ALPINE DELIGHT
For this pudding use the whites If
four eggs left from the caramel pudding
Whip them until perfectly dry Then
add gradually one cup Of granalated
sugar After all the sugar is in beat
constantly for twenty minutes Lastly
add 4 hall teaspoon d cream of tartar,
ii little pinth Of salt, . teaspoon of vanilla
Pile lightly into n pudding dish and
dust over the top a tablespoon Of ground
almonds which have been blanched
and dried in the oven before grinding
Bake in a slow oven one-half hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
ODESSA WOMEN'S Club.

Tie Odessa Women's Club held their
annual election OF officers, Monday, at the
home Of Kris Lee Sparks, resulting as
follows President, Miss Frances Williams;
vice-presidents, Mrs Frank Davis, Miss
May Enos; secretary, Mrs Joseph II
Enos; treasurer, Mrs Mary r Davis
At a meeting Of the corporation Of the
New Century Club Of Middletown, this
week Miss Joscphine Biggs, Mrs Charles
Derrickson and Mr Clarence T. Pool
Mere Re elected directors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
Y. ". c. A. CALENDAR.

Monday-10 a. m, Board Of Directors
804 Market street; $50 D. m, Friendship
Club. Club Rooms; 730 p. m. Eastlake
Corps, Eastlake Church; s p m, Whose
Club. Club Rooms.
Tuesday-2 80 p N, Room Registry
Committee, Club Rooms; 4 p. m West
End Corps, West End Reading Rooms;
730p m, Lippincott Corps Club Rooms;
p. m, Landlith Corps, Club Rooms
7.45 D m. Gymnasium Class High School
"Wednesday 3 p. m, True Blue Corps,
Club Rooms; p. m, Pocahontas Corps,
Club Rooms; p. m, Mandolin Class.
Club Rooms; 9 p. m, Mandolin Club,
Club Rooms
Thursday $50 p m. Good FAIRY
Girl Reserves, Club Rooms; 730 p m,
Industrial Girl Reserves, Club Rooms;
5 D. m, Aloha Dance, Club Rooms.
Friday-330 p. M, Hiawatha Corps,
Club Rooms; 4 p. m. Wawatasi Corps.
Club Rooms; p m. Wapanachkl Camp
Fire, Club Rooms 730 p m, Alona Club,
Club Rooms. p. M, play, Young DR.
Devine,' by Industrial Girl Reserves,
Club Rooms.
Saturday Blue Triangle Booster, week
end party, Holiday House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
Women's Auxiliary of
Diocese of Delaware

he following nominating committee
for the election IN October, VAS named
the honorary president, Mrs O. r. Nc
Ilvairc, and tie vice presidents ~ tho
three counties, Mrp Frederick William
Curtis, New Castle; Mrs Robert !.
Lincoln, Kent county; Miss Bertha W
Giles, Sussex county.
A vote ~ thanks was passed lyy fhe
meeting 70 the rector Of the parish, d.
Donaghey, Mrs. Donaghey and the choir
of The church. for delightful music.
The following eaIlogy of Miss Mary q
Rldgeiy vas written and read Dy Mr
Murray Stewart:
Mrs Bringhurst has asked me " tel b.
few words, of Mise Mary r Ridgeley's
work IN connection with the united offer
ing
For ten years she vas treasurer Il 81
Andrews Branch, and when AZ the end ~
that time she read her report covering the
ten years, we were loath 70 accept her
resignation. Though in perfect health 81
that time, she gave az the reason II her
handing over the work n others. her M
crcasing blindness, which Obliged her "
call IN assistance IN fulfilling her work
She never mentioned the fart that she fad
enlarged the amount every year By ber
own industry.
She showed her continued rntpTeg4 k,v
suggesting ID her report that the Dev
treasurer be given assistance N collecting
The amount every year 81 Andrew
Branch appointed az treasurer, Mr.
Alfred ID. Poole, and she has seiected
about is assistants who have vlsited the
women Of the parish, and so far have re-
ported 30 new members. Our object = n
ask al the women ~ SHARE IN the work II
the united thank Offering. among The
many bcnefactions contained in Miss
Ridgeley's will vas the gift If $500 70 81
Andrew Branch for The united offering
So short 4 time elapsed between the
reading of her final report and the ending
of her beautiful life upon earth that II
vas unanimously voted 70 adopt she aiq-
gestion of our rertor, to make oar work
this year At least q memorial u Der
We are dong this and hope thar her
blessing may 20 with rs "a ve try -
enlarge the work which she has gwen into
our hands
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMHE.
May Party Planned al Holiday House
Saturday May -.

The Alumnae Association of the VII
mington High School viii hold Nav
Party, SATURDAY. afternoon, Nav p On
the grounds adjoining Holiday House.
the summer home >of the Y. " G. 81.
Picnic supper will be served at ) o clock.
The committee 10 charge c0upTlses-Anna
f. Allies. Pauline l. Aschenback. Marjorie
Burns. Florence BraekIn. Lucy Diverrv
Marie Kitchen. Gertrude +. Meaney and
Helen smith.
All members of the association are
invited. and pleasant time Is assured
The committee desires 10 have ali ac-
ceptances by Nav Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08

More than 300 delegates went to Mid
dletown, Thursday, 70 attend the spring
meeting Of the WoT0an's Auxiliary of
Delaware. Mrs. Frederick Bringhurst
presided over the session, which was an
all-day one, held in the attractive club
house Of the Middletown New-Century
Club, which was decorated with pro-
fusion of llacs and was the scene Of a de-
lIghtful luncheon at noon, served by the
Middletown Auxiliary, Mrs Cuthbert s.
Green, president The director Of the
parish, Percy l.. Donaghey was ~ charge Of
the meeting which was opened with
corporate communion, celebrated by the
Right Reverend Doctor Israel, Bishop Of
Ere, who was d special guest of the day
Bishop Israel made an eloquent address
concerning the work Of the church women,
commenting their zeal and loyalty He
also told Of his work in France as chaplain
with the overseas army during the war.
Other speakers Of the day were, Rev.
T. j. Lee of AnkinR, China, who spoke in
the morning, and Miss Grace y. Lindley,
chairman Of MlssIons House IN New York.
and general secretary Of the auxiliary,
who spoke on methods and plans 0f the
auxiliaries and answered number of
questions on the work
Mrs. Preston Lea of Wilmington. gave a
comprehensive report Of the excellent
work accomplished by the Woman $
Club Of Trinity Parish, which recently
raised over 300 to be used IN improving
the clergy rest holse At Rehoboth. Most
Of this fund was secured through the
dansant' given at Hotel du Pont in
Wilmington
Mrs Delaware Clark Who Is the new
secretary Of the church periodical club
gave brief report, and announced lawn
fete 10 be given in strawberry tiTnc for the
benefit Of the Boys Church school at
Glen Lock
Child welfare IS an important feature
Of auxiliary work and 5000 additional,
which was secured through the efforts of
Mrs William r. Laird, was reported
making, altogether about 81 900 for this
purpose.
The sum Of $50 from the Bishop Cole
man memorial fund vas applied 70 the
purchase Of . punching-bag for The benefit
Of the sailors who frequent the home Of
Rev DR. Turner at LeWes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
Y. w. c. A. EWS.

Much interest is being taken in the
play the Industrial Girl Reserve Corps
are to present in the club rooms on next
Friday evening, at S04 Market street.
The play is entitled The Young DR..
Devine,' and all the members Of the cast
are working hard to make the performance
a crcditabie one. The tickets for the affair
are selling we'll and all the young women
of the corps are trying to make the play
20 over the top. Following the performance
there will be dancing, which feature VIII
make the evening an attractive one
Following the meeting Of tho Friendship
Club on Monday afternoon there will bc :.
club supper for members only. This will
be held at $50 o'clock.
Eastlakc Girl Reserve Corps are plan
ming to hold bazar sometime this month
at Eastlake NJ. +. Church. The date OF
this will be announced later.
At the meeting Of the Wapanachki Camp
Fire Girls held last night, plans were
made for tho annual camping to be held IN
August on the Severn River. This outing
is always one Of the pleasant features of
the year.
All the local delegates that attended
the recent National y W c. a. conven-
ton held in Cleveland. Ohio. and members
of the staff are enjoying n weekend at the
Holiday House beginning today Echoes
of the convention will be heard One Of the
guests of the party is Miss Grace J.. Os-
born. former general secretary Of the
local Y. W, but now 8 member of the
East Central Field Committee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
WOMEN'S OVERSEAS CLUB.
Women War Workers May Organize
Nationally

Plans for the organization Of a national
club for all American women who worked
overseas during the war, in any branch of
service, were discussed at the National
Y. ". G. A. convention, held recently in
Cleveland, by the so and more returned
war workers of that organization. No
definite action was taken, but the initia-
ton of such club under the auspices of
the Y. w. c. A. is probable. That the
Y. w. G. A. must continue its inter-
national activities, started during the war,
was the opinion voiced at the convention,
which was attended by nearly 5000
women and girls A sum for the expansion
of European work was voted into the
national budget War workers from
Czccho-Slovakia, Russia, Siberia, Turkey,
Poland. France and Belgium reported
work of the y w. G. A. abroad which has
taken permanent form.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-08
WOMEN HONORED BY TURKS.

Constantinople, May 6 a striking
illustration Of the general emancipation Of
Turkish women which has been affected
BY the war is afforded by the designation
Of Mrs. Halide Edib Hanem, as minister
of education in Mustapha Kennels cab
met Mrs. Hanem is the wife Of DR. Adam
Bey, formerly President Of tie Turkish
Red Crescent and until recently Mus
tapha kemals minister Of health. She
is 35 wears old. the mother Of three chill
dren, a devout Mohammedan and has at
tanned fame as the author Of several pan
lslamie novels