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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Arnlna Answers q. E. Billie

Deor CYNTHIA - With your permis-
10 viii answer "Black Eyed Bill
Iio's" question. No, Billie, it is not
"VVIadrIiEe "V for a girl to whistle about
%or bome. | like to hear a girl whistle.
~ is always a jolly, good natured girl
'rbn ,rbistles. But, Billie, never whistle
nn W street car. That imitation Of Il
,nan dressed in tight trousers, green sox
nnJ wosp. shaped coat, who whistles on
n street car, is a blank nuisance.
7 am some whistler myself Used to
,rhistIe duets with a little girl who is
now in the Far West, whistling for 500
per night.
Billie, thank you for your coppli-
ments and consolation. You will make
me vain. am Il little shy on mar
rage, Woman is riddle TO me. A
fellow never knows whether he IS going
- COT sugar. vinegar or tabasco sauce.
Marriage is lottery 1t is blanks
ord nrizes. Some one must draw the
blanks. However. this is leap year,
and | am not staying under cover.
Yes. | am very fond of music, and
before | failed l played the organ in
church, and am at present much af-
ficted with guitar. And il ] had
the address Of some Of Cynthia's love
afflicted girls | would surely give them
midnight serenade.
You all want to know who Cynthia
is IN tell you, She Is the most pa
tient, motherly woman in the world Ia
straiebtpn out all our love tangles and
never lose her temper Her job would
nut some of us in the madhouse.
ALPINA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Graduation Plans

To the Edttor Of " onldns Page:
Dear Madam have come again to
ask for some information. This letter,
think, will be quite long, but will you
please answer my questions?
Our class is going to graduate in June
from grammar school. Will you please
suggest way in which we can deco
rate? Our colors are blue and gold and
our flower Is the white rose. "Out Of
the harbor into the deep" is our motto.
Will you please tell us where we can
get some plays" and pieces for our
graduation? There are only twenty
pupils in our grade and we live in a very
small town. Can you tell us of some
good speakers and will you please tell
US how much these speakers charge to
come to a graduation!
Some Of the pupils Of our grade refuse
to pay their dues, which is ten cents a
week. How can we punish them?
I hope you will be able to answer my
question. thank you very sincerely.
NJ. II.
Use your school flag a great deal in
your decorations for graduation. Have
a large banner at one end of the room.
and, if you can get them, have smaller
flags ut regular intervals all the way
along the walls. Have the girl in your
class who is gifted with her paint brush
there must be some one of that kind
write your motto in gold and blue letters
and hang it up in prominent place on
the stage, if there is one, or at the end
of the room.
Have white roses-they will be out In
the gardens by that time--in bowls
wherever there are places for them, and
let each member of the class carry a
long staff with white roses, real or arti. g.
fetal, fastened on them with the colors.
You can get plays and pieces for reci-
tation from any publishing company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

row ribbon at the collar and sometimes
q sash or belt made Of ribbon. They are
almost always made with kimono sleeves
which terminate we'll above the elbow.
They are full, some of them being gen
erously gathered into the neckline in
others the fullness is taken care of by
means of small tucks.
Immensely easy is II to get into one
of these smocks, for they slip on over
the head and usually fasten by the
mere tying of ribbon at the neck.
Some women wear them always over
an elaborate camisole of the shoulder
strap variety. Other women have
adopted the new sleeved slip Of georgette
or thin silk which gives a more sub
stantial foundation for the transparent
blouse or smock.
They are worn in many distinct
colors, apricot, fame and some of the
brilliant light greens being especially in
demand. Orange and lemon are other
colors that are seen in these smocks.
Usually they are worn with separate
skirts, and perhaps the most usual choice
among smart women is the separate
skirt OF some sort of heavy silk.
Copyright 1920. by Florence Rose.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Mrs. Wilson
AnSWerS Queries

NV dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
kindly tell me how to make soap
out of pieces of fat and how to add
the things and what proportions of
each? MRS. A. c.
Purchase can of lye and follow the
directions closely and you will have
success in making NOan. To render fat
chop fine and pac" in n saucepan and
add cold water to cover Cook until
fat is melted. strain and let cool and
you will have cake fat for soap making
My Dear Mrs. WilSon-Will yo'
plCaSe send me the recipes of . -.
things a. live in the country and do
not got out to get them? Thanking
you. MRS. G..
You fail to name recipes desired
Ny Dear Mrs. Wilson-Will you
kindly send me recipe for chocolate
marShmallow cake rcC"h'ly published;
also sticky cinnamon buns? Thank
ing you. MRS. II. ".
Look over back file for recipes de
sired. am unable to give the date.
Ny dear Mrs. Wilson-Kindly in
form me what causes light rolls,
though light and crisp, 70 be coarse Of
texture within. | have made them
soft, just stiff enough for the batter
to drop into faxed form from the
spoon and again >tif' enough TO knead
with the hands. each with the same
result. The inside is coarse and full
Of holes. | will bc very thankful for
the solving Of my problems.
pERPLEXED.
As you did not send me- the rccip,
that you used when baking these rolls.
can only give you some reasons for thi
trouble The dough is not sufticicntl,
manipulated too high a tcmp"ratur,
while rising or u poor combination o
! materials.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Why Slam Alplna2

Dear Cynthia-Please print these few
lines to Alpinu Thank you for printing
our letter before.
Dear Alpina-Just lot us tell you
something. Would you like to go out
with n girl that has no coat, in Janu .
ary. and a straw hat. Would you both
look cute? .,
lust think Of US in car with a fel
low that is poorly dressed and US dressed
up to date; you san Gee for yourself
because every one looks at us.
So if we cant get any one that dresses
good. then we will do without them
I'VE bet you are one of those who do
not dress swell. When we wear pumps
and silk stockings it is because we want
to be in style. Thank you again, Gym
thia.
RUTH AND ROSE,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

Pie, Custmd and Pumpkin
Mash Can Be Made From
One; Hungarian Style Of
Spinach From Another
BY MRS. VI. \. WILSON

NCopVright, 1890. b. Mrs. VI. {. Wilson. An
rights reScrt "d.l
MANY people have taken advantage
1Nl of the government food sales and
purchased the large sized cans. Now
while il is possible to divide and place
a portion of these foods from large cans
into smaller jars. II is not always a
success. so rather than tell you that
when you open the can to put half or
more in jars and then steriIi2c it, | am
going to tell YOU how I used mine.
Among the large cans of government
food l purchased were pumpkin, spin o
ach, catsup. beans and tomatoes. 80
when ! planned my weekly menu |
planned to use the entire ran in the
week, for you know that If these foods
are taken from the cans at once when
opened. turned into china or glass
dish and then covered and stored in a
cool place they will remain perfectly
good for the week.
The first can opened was pumpkin.
Now ! prepared from my can OF pump
kin. pic. pumpkin Custard, pumpkin
bread and mashed pumpkin to serve
with roast shoulder of pork.
Pumpkin Pie
Line a deep pie plate or layer cake
can with pastry and place in n mixing
bowl
One and ne-hdv cups pumpkin,
Three quarters cup milk.
Tro thirds cup sugar.
One teaspoon cinnamon.
One teaspoon ginger.
Ttco teaspoons rGnilld
One cell beaten cgQ,
One quarter tCGSpOON SAT-,
nn, yryg
Beat to mix. turn into the prepared
pastry and bake thirty five minutes in
slow oven. Use the liquid spices or
spice extracts if you desire Il light col
ored pie. When the pie is set brush
lightly with milk and sprinkle with
sugar and return to oven to brown.
Pumpkin Custard
One and one.half cups canned pump
kin.
One cup miIk,
Three quarters cup sirup or honey
One egg,
One teaspoon rGnilld,
One teaspoon cinnamon.
Beat to mix Place n few raisins in
bottom of well CREASED Custard cups and
fill with the pumpkin mixture. Place
In baking pans and fill with warm wa
ter. Bake in slow oven until firm in
center. Use one cup of the canned
pumpkin TO bread mixture in making
bread.
To prepare mashed pumpkin: Place
! in saucepan five tablespoons bacon fat
and add one cup of finely chopped
onions. Cook slowly until the onions are
soft. Now add
Z -FOUR Guns canned nun, nEiu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
CHAPTER NNIN

I~RANITTLT rp1IIrnrI trOW a lYU
80. C,L.:',,.., ra.-,, .roJ
- oust ''''r "rl.''..I i. u.'I'' ,at, 'at,a
wanted ''"L" J"aN an r. 'mlnt t ",S' " ,'|S
tnls tril VIVA 'In.' ~ ."'.t troo,.,I o,,'' Ly
piaSe' TO say d, ~ m'3,'' ~ l,. hor"G ,,it5
thS Tob,. h. - 't,r" Sto,io~, flashing hy
70 20 odyeD-pr,ng with hrr lover taking
SSbstoyer thp town afforded. would have
been rna'lovod ioy 10 LAUREL but Gran
vile had not suggested il and neither
bad she He left with sense Of all
bsing right at home. and viva a certain
sTeedom that his life thu, far with
Laurel had fostercd. She did not seem
10 encroach upon hi, life at all. and yet
a. he needed her he knew that she would
ne there II was exactly waat he
wanted, and although he was entirely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Look tn the business directory or the
IoIanhnnn hnnk for an address,

Look IN the business directory or the
te]ephone book for an address.
Do you have to arrange for the speak
ers? The school faculty usually attends
to that kind Of thing, and the students
seldom have anything to do or say about
il. Educational institutions or such Or
ganizations as the University Extension
Society furnish speakers for gradua-
tions. I could not tell you how much
tbey charge, as the fees vary according
to the reputation Of the speaker, and
so on. -,
You might bar the pupils who. will not
nay their dues from class meetings and
activities until they are paid up: But it
may be that they cannot afford to give
thc ten cents. Had you thought about
that? 1t would be more kind to find out
whether it is impossible for them to
pay before you punish them in any way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
NeU Materials

Light weight woolen materials with
soft mapped surfaces are popular for
spring. On the fancy weaves theSo
sbas nua nd r.
bright colors Is particularly effective.
In the matter of novelty fabrics many
plaided effects in silk and woolens, as
we'll as cottons. will be featured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Is This a Fault
Of the Girls or Men?

Dear Cynthia-Have you noticed
that there are many more bachelors
than in normal times? Is it be-
cause the girls insist on having so
much spent on them that the men
arc afraid to marry them? What
do the readers think?
ACETYLENE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
"Joy" Says ASK the Only Girl"

Dear Cynthia-May ! be so bold as to
offer my humble congratulations to
Buck Private" also? After having
received so many clever answers to his
rather foolish question, foolish because
no two girls close their eyes for the
same reason, wouldn't you think he
would be satisfied? But instead he asks
again. My advice to you, 3. p, is to
ask the only one to know In your par
ticular case. But do not forget to write
ugain sometime.
What has become of Happy" also
Lieut.. b.? The best of luck to you,
Cynthia. JOY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
S-EXCHANGE E-ADVEN7URES WITH A PURS
Adventures
With aPWSe

T WRITE this adventure in breathless
4 haste. for l have just hurried back
from silk sale, to tell you all about
1t. Saturday is the last day Of the
sale, so you must call me the first thing
in the morning, so that you cnn take
advantage of it for sure. | think that
perhaps the biggest bargain is the gis-
tening pongee, almost forty inches wide,
which has been reduced from S2.65 to
81 yard. Then there is white crepe
brown or navy has been repriced at
S2.0j. II you have been noticing silk
prices, you will realize that this is in-
deed real sale, and so you will slip
into your shopping clothes and run in
town the first thing in the morning,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Hardly Puritan

Dear Cynthia-Will you kindly print
this letter in your paper:
Ozark Complexioned" d"-I read that
half -saucy letter of yours on Friday
night, and ! certainly thi..k you are
some Mamma Boy" yourself. Why,
La Vamp" is somebody that has a
few grains O. pep, and you think she
is something not to be considered. Allow
me to ask you to use your noodle" a
little more, please. l bet you are one
of the "Lizzies" that think you are
having wild time by being the first in
bed ut . 80 every night down on the
farm. If you stay out until 10 80
some night you will have to take a
week off and go to a seashore resort
for your health and rest.
LITTLE PURITAN PRUDENCE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
The WOman'S
Exchange
Another Kitten

To the Editor cJ Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam have black kitten
that I would like to find home for.
Would any Of your readers like to take
him? He Is very playful.
r.. D.
I will be glad to send you amy letters
that come In asking for the kitten. am
sure you will have plenty Of answers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Developing Films

To the Edito~ of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Would you kindly tell
me how to develop films? I have n
camera and would like to know how.
I read your column every night and
enjoy it very much. l.. Z. S.
The directions for developing films
are too complicated and long to be
printed here. There ure books on the
subject which you can buy at any
Photographic store or department. One
company advertises special arrange
mCnt that is said to make developing
of pictures much easier and more rapid.
l am glad you enjoy the column.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
MIoht Hurt Feelings

To One Who Has Tried 1t and
Knows-Cynthia is sorry, but your
letter was just little toe, strong, dear
and might hurt too much ana so S she
will not print II. Write again ana
perhaps the second letter may go IN the
column.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
The Question Corner
TndaY's Inquiries


/ What embroidered design makes
striking trimming for dark
dress?
9. Is it correct for an unmarried
woman to have her cards en-
rraved simply Miss JONES'
without her first name?
3. What hat trimming Is popular for
the newest millinery?
4. If the skin is dry and apt to be
scaly. how should the face be
cleansed?
!. What superstition Is connected
with the wearing of topaz?
6. Describe a pretty sleeveless over
blouse of georgette crepe.
Yesterdays Answers
l. Rubbing the hands with a carrot
will remove the odor of onions.
.. A novel box for holding cigarettes
has Il stork standing on top of 1t,
and spring arranged in such a
way that when it is pressed the
box opens, the stork leans over,
takes cigarette in its mouth and
again shuts the box.
8. When narcissus bulbs are grown
in the house they should be start
cd in q dark place.
4. Red and brown is smart color
combination for spring clothes.
8. Constant biting Of the lips to
make them red tends to make
them coarse and thick.
6. An unusual trimming for night
gown or chemise is u loop of rib
L., naeood throroh trn lor1a ar,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
MRS. WILSON TELLS
ABOUT CANNED FOOD
THOSE RECIPES

which Mrs. Wilson gathered to-
gether on her trip to Northwest
Canada will appear in these col
umns in the near future. They are
being prepared, written up and ar
ranged in Mrs. Wilson'S usual tasty
way with menus and descriptions to
accompany them.
Watch for Them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

If were to tell you the name of the
writer of the beautiful song have
heard, you would probably want the
song this very minute, for | have little
doubt that, il you sing, you love
his songs as | do. But instead Of tell
ing you his name. l will tell you a lit
tie about him, and perhaps you will
then know who he is. Always he has
been lover of music. particularly the
music of the Indians. And he has
studied about them, and their music
until he writes Indian songs of great
beauty, and haunting melodies. He is
a beloved American composer. and the
song l have just heard is well in keep
ing with his usual high standard.
Haunting. elusive, wistful, it is sung
once, and you want to hear it again.
And through it all there is a CLINT of
sunlight that will delight you.
There are times when my tendency
toward the practical bids mo turn from
the object Of mere beauty. But when
find something that is cminently prac-
teal, and yet also appeals to my love
of beauty, then indeed am | exceeding
glad. Now with the incense burners
loL lusluu'tIuiJ many VI tutlll are
lovely l will grant you, but not until
they satisfied my instinct for the prac-
tical could l buy one. All of which
may or may not be true. But anyhow,
I've discovered real use for incense
When Peter and cook. we don't feel it
necessary to have subsequent guests di-
vine our menu by the odors ii leaves
behind it. The odor of cooking in a
room is not nice. That's why / like to
burn an incense cone, and because
am rather fond of having my friends
find in our home furnishings and deco
rations which are not quite usual, have
chosen the burner which is in the form
of an oblong plaque which hangs on
the wall The figure Of an Indian
nodded in colors is both graceful and
lovely, and the bowl which he holds in
his hand also holds the incense conc,
which brings with it a scent of pines.
! The outfit including the small plaque
! and the cones, is priced at $l.70.
For names OF shops. nddrrss Woman's
Page Editor or phone Walnut 1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
Stretching Straw Hat

To The Editor Of woman's Page:
Dear Madam-Is there any way l
might stretch the crown of a straw hat
that is a little too tight to be COM
Portable? MRS. G.
II the hat is a loose weave you can
wet it thoroughly and pull 1t over a
mold to dry in the desired shape and
size. Turn bowl or a pan upside
down and pad 1t with towel until it
is the desired size to act as the mold and
let the hat dry in the open air. but not
in the sun. The sun might turn Il
brown. Some hats are woven too tightly
TO give at all, even when this is done,
and a professional Is the only person
who could fix that kind for you. BE
sure to mold the crown into the exact
shape that you want as soon as you
have put it on the mold, for 1t will dry
stithy into that shape.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
To Remove OH stain

To the Editor Of Wonnn's Page:
Dear Madam-Will you please tell
me how an oil spot may be removed
from navy blue serge dress without
injuripg the material?
An early reply in your paper will
be appreciated, as would like to wear
the dress in a few days.
MISS d. II.
Try placing blotter on each side
of the stain and pressing with hot
iron. II this does not remove the stain,
place an absorbent powder such as
French chalk or powdered magnesia on
the stain, and lay the place fiat upon a
smooth surface. Then work the powder
round gently. so that the threads of the
serge will not be pulled. As soon as II
gets gummy, brush it off and If the stain
has not disappeared, put on another ap-
plication. When it is finally faded, put
an another layer of absorbent, and al :
low it to remain over night. Brush il
all off carefully and thoroughly. This
will not injure the serge at all, If you
do it gently and carefully.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28
A Fine Letter

Dear Cynthia-Won't you give me
ths honor and privilege of writing fol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

For names Of shops. nddrrss Woman's
Page Editor or phone Walnut 1000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-28

serve For variety use all stock in
place Of milk.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-28
Makes a Family Supply
Of Cough Remedy
1aAllY b~tter than feady-made
eoNgh syvups, and saves about y.
8Aslly o1d quickly prepared.

II you combined the curative prop.
critics Of every known "ready made"
cough remedy, you probably could
NOT ret a. much real curative power
~ there ID in this simple home made
cough syrup, which 10 easily prepared
In 4 few minutes.
Get from any druggist ~ ounces
Of Pinex, pour it into pint bottle
and I'll the bottle with syrup, using
either plain graduated sugar syrup.
syrup, - desired The result is .
full pint Of really better cough syrup
than you could buy ready made for
three times the money. Tastes pleas.
ant and never spoils.
This Pinex and Syrup preparation
gets right at the cause OF . cough and
gives almost immediate relief. II
loossns the phlegm, stops the nasty
throat tickle and heals the sore, irri.
tated membranes 40 gently and easily
that It y really astonishing.
A days use will usually overcome
the ordinary cough and for bronchitis
Group, hoarseness and bronchial asth.
ma, there il nothing better.
Pinex 10 most valuable concen.
ttAted compound Of genuine Norway
pine extract. and has been used fol
generations 70 break severe coughs
To avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist. for "2H ounces OF Pinex'
with full directions, and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed to give
absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded. The Pinex Co.
IT. Wavne. Ind
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-28

don whieA may % - fAr = ~ ~
tend II present onti-a1ioa lA14 ~
or California Whereby JepanGDe are
forbidden holding land n this stete.
% o 10 alEect Ill alians in1t1ad q
orientals. u being planned TOR IN
troduction It The biennial cessation O.
the state legislature whteh VIII
open Tuesday q SscfamsatO. 4 MS
Learned today.
Chief pol1ts for IL sati-a1im
peogrnm plnnned for intredueaoa %
The Legislature, prominent anti
japanese lsadefB indicated, will be:
Amemdment to the present Ceh-
fornia Law forbidding. Japanese
holding land By titls, Lease. thfoagh
corporations or b. g1a19fandhjD g
- to strsngtAsn It against affaekl
By courts.
Passage Of ! bill which facilitate
searching ingsGeigAtio0s to deter
mine whether land titles are held
in good faith or By dummies" rep
resenting japanese. ae-..
Possible extension Of the entife
anti Japanese program to Ill aliens
to fortify 1t against attack eithel
through diplomatic channels or n
courts on the grounds Of discrimi.
nation.
Ofher IBteRests.
Should the latter plan BE- carried
into execution, large interests might