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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

French that I can't understand MA,
she saysn' exclaimed one of them "Yro
"Yes," broke in the eager one ',rh
always do. Why, up in Rocknort Ebiyy Ehyy
| she talked so fast" anu
The class yawned.
no YOU recognize any of your
Friends in "Rockport"?
No matter what subject Won intro
duce into the conversation. 1t leads ber
straight back to her summer. '' "e'
You could talk about thatched roof,
or hydraulics, and her eyes womii
be sure to light up as she exclaimed IN
terestedly. "Oh. yes, why, up in RocI
port this summer" etc.
Of course. it's very refreshing 70 And
some one who has enjoyed her sumnar
so thoroughly; but other peoples suyn'
mers do get tiresome around about tbe
first Of October. '"e
And when you know that the story 4,
going to last until next June You rea,iS
feel as IL you couldn't quite stand Is
There are few things less interestinr,
as topic of conversation than ordinars
places where the other person has been
which you never have seen. "'
The talk is bound to be one sided. md
you are a pretty good ''listencrn ~ vn,,
can take part in that kind of con.
versation and enjoy ii.
Even the best listener wants to 20, T.,
few words now and then about her own
summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

ters may murmur, politely. "But that
is nothing In my light haired life ="
But perhaps this adventure will find
favor with you. There is another prep.
aration used in the shop where my own
Indifferent name receives it's periodic
shampoo that is used for light hair with
its CLINT of gold. The assurance is that
it also is not dye, but that It i'm.
parts just tiny tint to the hair. This
preparation consists of an envelope of
cleansing shampoo. and one of the prep
arations that bring back to the hair
its natural golden lights that exposure
to sun and dampness frequently disppls
Why not drop in there when you are
passing, and ask about 1t? l am sure
you will find it delightful shampoo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

II tcaSmt untti Diana and Julian
Long met, after their divorce had been
~ eject for SCI Crdl months. that the
truth burst upon them. 1hey had
mdrriGQe had lacked romance Of any
Kind. But pheM they met they both
realised their lore for each other. OF
course, Julidm did not belierc that
Diana could possibly care for him. and
Diana tcH the same about Julidn. So
lest he suspect the truth she promised
Gledrcs Mditby. splendid man. but
onC tUhom she nerer could lore, to
marry him. Alice IrtCin. a friend Of
Dinnd'S, SuSpectin9 the true state Of
affairs, tries TO Conufnce Diana that
Sh" is r7uninD her o,Cn and JuIidn's
chances for happiness. but Diana Is
determined to Keep her promise to
GledrcS.
ITO RETURN to Julian. the news of
l. DIana's approaching marriage had
stunned him. To visualize her as perhaps
doing something of the kind, some day
was quite different from actually know
ing that she was contemplating doing IL
within the near future
After leaving Alice he was in a per-
feet fever OF protest. He loved Diana,
she had belonged TO him and she would
belong to him always. She was as much
his wife now as she had ever been. II
wasn't possible that a long legal pro
Cedure like divorce could sever forever
bonds that had been and were sacred. As
though Diana could ever marry any one
else! why, the thing was impossible. And
yet she was going to marry some one
else, and the very fact that she had
promised TO do this was conclusive IN
uroVing that she no longer cared for
him.
His first desire to stop such thing
at all costs, to go to Diana and claim
her, was finally superseded by cool, calm
reasoning Diana was free. and her life
was her Owr. He had given her this free.
dom willingly. in exchange for his own
and now because she had found her ro'
nance. he was playing the injured party
and blaming her for II. In that moment
was born the resolution to see the thing
through, TO play the mans part in re-
linquishing her forever. And once sh.
had become another mans vile she
would have put herself forever out oi
his reach.
It was in the first few days after Alice
had told her news that Constance Lorine
PLAYED her cleverost cards. Julian needed
comforting and understanding and Con
stance effaCei herself TO give him wha
he wanted. She met all Julian's moods
and succeeded in bringing TO him n com
panionship that seemed quite unselish
Constance was clever, and she wanted
Julian.
She listened while Julian talked anc
he began first to think that he had en-
tirely misjudged her. She was very diff
ferent from what he had thought nel
to De at first He was glum and unCom
municative, and said little. but II com
forted him to go and see her becaus,
he did not have 10 exert himself TO en-
terta!n her He could sit an entire eve
ming If he liked never making the slight
est effort TO be interesting, ard she
sweetly symDathetiC. lie did not know
that Constance was planning TO enSnart
him with Just these methods.
Constance, having decided TO stay on II
New York for time, had taken n tlny
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
WHAT'S WHAT
ny HELEN pECIE

or the two high school girls pictured,
one at the left Is wearing a long -sleeved
school blouse of pongee. simply made,
with hunters green satin ribbon run
ming through eyelets around the deep
The other girl, who Ia going to a mat
inee, wears with her trim blue serge
coat and skirt the blouse. as illustrated,
fashioned Of sheer batiste, with yoke and
short-sleeved cuffs, of hand embroidery.
edged with Val lace.
Simplicity is the keynote of good
taste for girls Of high school age. Every
thing may be. and should be, as dainty
as possible, but elaboration is bad form
Daughters. Of refined mothers are not
given to the loud" dressing and fashy
jewelry which. among the less weli-in.
formed, SO often mar the effect OF youth.
full beauty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Things You'll Love to Make
Swm9BasApron.

wouldn't II be nice II you were called
while sewing 10 be able to put away
both sewing and apron quickly? Cut OF
small corners of a three-quarter- yard
piece of chambray, Fold up the bottom
ten and one-half inches. Turn In an
edge for a heading. Sew a facing on
the back part. the same width as the
other heading. Turn In the edges. blan-
ket-stitch the lower parts together. and
continue the stitching around the top
Run the ribbon through the headings
You win appreciate the convenience Of
this sewing baex apron FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
4 Kitchen Table

The work table should be plain, SUBJ
stantial, and of such material that II IS
easy TO clean and keep in good condi-
ton. Most kitchen tables have a shallow
drawer for small utensils, while Others
have drawers. draw boards and bins
for storing supplies They are known
as pastry tables" Where storage space
Is limited, these bins will be found par
ticularly useful
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
THE GIRL WHOSE SUMNER
LASTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Gets pery Tesoe Win Her Constant References Up in
Rockport"-She Never Lets Other People Ren,inisce

TNIIE class in literature was going on.
4 A beautiful passage of description
had just been read and the teacher was
discussing II with the class.
Doesn't IL bring you a vivid, clear
picture?" she asked, hopefully.
Yes" replied one girl, promptly.
There's a place up in Rockport that
looks just like that. I thought of it as
soon as read that part"
Miss Miller beamed the class sighed.
T ATER on they left Miss Miller for
LNiiss Green, who taught history.
They were making a swift review OF
early American history, and Miss Green
skinned rather rapidly over the In
dians and their beads and their feathers
and their war paint.
Yes chimed in the same girl,
eagerly, why, up in Rockport there 8
man who has several arrowheads that
he picked up in his field years ago. And
he said they we're from the Indians who
originally lived there" ..
Miss Green smiled her appreciation
of the interest: the class also exchanged
smiles of different kind.
THE last period before recess was
L French, with Nam selle.
Nam 'selle is very interesting to all her
classes; she is so very French, and she
appears in something new about every
other day.
The girls gathered around to discuss
her after they left the room.
''She talks so fast when she talks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
Thank You Very Much
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia think that you have
and that is saying something. / have
a mental picture of you as the grea,
Red Cross poster, The Greatest Mother
In the World" You give such good ad-
vice to every one; you just make us
love you. 1 have obtained some good
advice from your columns and I need
II, as am young and have no parents
Somehow or other look. on you as a
friend. Do you mind. Cynthia dear ?
Here's to Cynthia, the helper of all |!
May she live long and edit her columns
to help the young and foolish as well
as the old and wise. Your little friend.
PEGEEN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
The WOmQn:S
Exchange
White Beaver Hats

To hc Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam--Could you kindly tell
me II white beaver hats are going to be
worn this winter?
Also II willow plumes will ever come
back in style? MRS. L. w. NJ
White beaver hats will probably not
be worn this winter. You are quite up
to date with your willow plumes, though,
as plumes of all sorts are being used.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Some More Kittens

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page.
Dear Madam have some kittens I
would like to dispose OF, as l am unable
to give them proper attention owing to
poor health. viii you kindly help me
TO find good homes for them? They are
very playful and gentle. / cannot stand
sending them to the refuge. as / have
Please give my address to any one whu
may be Interested. MRS. A. c. II.
Here is n chance for those of you who
were unable to secure the kittens Mrs.
T. offered some time ago. Tho name
and address are on file for any one who
warts them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

Next December the Roman Catholic
Church il to observe the 12O0th ami
versary of the death of Saint Irmina
the founder of a community which was
established in honor OF the Blessed Vir-
gin. She was a princess, the daughter
of st. Dagrobert II, king of the
Eastern Franks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
XXXI

SNNI
Even without any marked fexiblity OF
hands or fingers the Apollo type Is
bright, enthusiastic. fond OF all that is
beautiful and artistic, and is strongly
intuitIve. With tieXibllity. he not only
loves whatever is artistic. but he him
selt~is artistic: that Is, he has creative
ability and is brilliant and versatile and
capable Of achieving almost anything his
heart is set upon. He is quick 10 grasp
ideas; and, without any especial effort
TO learn, is able TO make an imposing
show Of knowledge, often eclipsing IN
conversation persons OF a different type
who may be profoundly versed In the
subjects under discussion, but slower in
expressing themselves than he. The
flexible Apollonian can adapt himself to
any circumstances, and is equally at
home in art, finance, athletics sports !;
in the drawing-room. the laboratory. the
studio; as a business man, lawyer
preacher diplomat, or In any other
calling.
(To BE Continued
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
'Northerner' Approves. 'Southerner'

Dear Cynthia-"Southerner certainly
has the right idea when he downs the
girls who make themselves look like
Indians. ] am girl and I could laugh
myself into Mysteries when I look at
some OF those masqueraders on Chestnut
street. That pretty little paragraph he
picked up from good old paper makes
those baby dolls" look cheap. just
imagine their faces when they get as
old as fifty. I am for the fresh. open
air and let nature put on my cheeks the
bloom that every man admires.
"NORTuERNER -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

I address myself exclusively to the
woman whose hair is sort Of brown
with a CLINT of red in it under the
light. Those reddish tints enliven the
hair; they should be encouraged. Yet
Heaven forfend that I should advocate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Making Up Duvetyne

To the Editor Of Womdr's Page:
Dear Madam-Kindly let me know
through your column IL there is an up
and down to silk duvetyne. IL 80, how
should the nap run in making a dress ?
have some dark blue silk duvetyne for
dress and would also like to know
what would be nice for trimming this.
seems to be very popular out I don't
know II It would look we'll on duvetync
or not. Also. what color would you use
As am my own dressmaker, will
thank you very kindly for helping me
out in making this dress.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

And then there are the specially
priced vestees. They are made of lace
and net, and are as dainty and pretty
as they can be. There will be tucks OF
net. for example. and then a row of
edging. Or there will be row after
row of fine lace. OF course. there is
not only the front or vest part. Dear
me. no-there is also the collar attached
which matches the vest A little vest,
like this will frequently freshen up n
worn dress, and restore all its former
lf-respcct. The price Of the vestees,
! personally consider most reasonable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
DAILY READER,

In making a dress the nap of a silk
duvetyne runs up. This is such n soft,
iustrous material that It really appears
to best advantage without trimming of
any sort. but II you would like the en-
broidery | would advise you to do It n,
silk of the same shade as the duvetyne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
The Question Corner
TOtlay'S In0uirieS

TOday'S Inquiries
|. What new fabric is pretty for
trimming serge and silk dresses
for autumn?
.. Describe convenient device for
cleaning the windshield Of an au-
tomobilc.
3. What method of drying blankets
will make them keep their proper
shape?
4. How is n useful new thimblc
made?
;. What color is "moonstonc"
6. How can wornout bedspread of
the honaycomb type be used?
Yesterdays Answers
/. An upholstered window seat with
arms at the ends is convenient
article of furniture that can have
one arm let down To form a
couch, or can be unfoldpd into a
comfortable spring bed frame.
.. In washing white gloves with
black trimming rub the black
parts with moist salt TO prevent
the color from running.
3. a hostess gown Is a tea gown
or negligee of velvet on more
formal lines than the silk and
lace variety.
4. a rusty or dirty hatiron should
be secured with sand soap,
washed and wiped dry. then heat
ed waxed, and the surplus wax
wiped off on a clean cloth.
3. silk underwear that has been
washed several times can be
freshened up like new if one
teaspOonful Of starch 10 two
quarts of water is added to the
last rinsing water.
g. In cleaning old brass fixtures that
are black with tarnish, lemon
juice will make the work go more
quickly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Adventures With a Purse
TIIERE are two things about which I

TNIlERE are two things about which
l. must hurry up and tell you before
they are gone. One Is the really smart
tam O. shanter hats. My first thought
was that they would be- fine for little
knockabout hat to wear, for instance
when you are motoring, If you have a
machine. A tiny poke here. deft
little twist there. and YOU have very
perky little hat. But while | was
having my first thought. along came n
mother with her little twelve year old
daughter, and bought one for her to
wear to school. So ! suppose they
would be nice for the little school girl,
too. These tams come in bright red
in blue, brown, and as | remember it,
black. Some are of n rough wooly felt.
while others have smooth suede
finish. The prices range from twenty
five cents to 1915.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Miss E. Viola R0edeL,
North GlenSide, Pa.
Menu
Fried Eggplant
stewed Tomatoes sweet Potatoes
Apple Sauce
Bread and Butter
Bread Pudding
Coffee
SALES SLIP

Mrs. VI. B. ShdUcrOSS,
2545 South Seyenth Street
Menu
Lamb Broth with Rice
Roast Lamb and Stufnng
Roasted Sweet Potatoes CarOund meat
Baked Tomatoes Succotash
Cucumber Salad
Bread Butter Black Coffee
Lemon Gelatin
Al EG
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30

Mrs. B. A. Scott,
Manayunk, Pa.
Menu
Ixiah stew with Potatoes, Carrots
and Onions
ttf Corn on Cob
Hot Biscuits
Butter Tea
Feaeh Pie (six sliees)
- ALEs SLIP
( one pou n ......,....,.A...S 40
Two iarA 2tatoes ......,..,N. .0b
9rs sn'0 z>s& &s'',,.t.''.'"'.H .oI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Making More Money

Tomorrow-A day too late
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-30
Saint Irnind

TomoUrow-Smiles and Children
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
NEW JERSEY RETURNS.
Later Figures show Harding to Be Steadily Gaining Strength.

Trenton. N. l., Nov. s.-Latest re- turns from the presidential election in Now Jersey tabulated early today Increased Senator Harding's plurality So nearly aoo.00O.
 With but 21s of the 2.o4s dis triets missing. the vote was:
 Harding. 6is.73s; Cox. 22o,s4T.
 Of tho missing districts 1s5 are in Hudson county. 4b in Middiesex. 12 in Morris, i2 in Burlington and the remainder in Bergen, Camden. Att iantic, Cape May. Cumberland, Giou- ceater. Monmouth. Sussex. Union and Warren.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
PULLAR : & NIVEN
BRYAN BLAMES COX
 AND THE PRESIDENT
Explains Democratic Defeat
 States Strongly G. 0.P.

New York. Nov. 4.-Post election developments within tho ranks of the beaten democratic party included a -.ert statement from wm. !. Bryan in which he divided blame for the defeat between President Wilson and Candidate Cox, asserting that the for mor had laid tho foundation for the disaster and the latter had ''com- pieted the structure
 Wayne B. Wheeler, legislative coun- sJsi of the anti-saloon league of Ann erica. issued statement declaring check of the congressional election in 70 states showed a substantial majority in both houses against any beer or wine amendment.
 Returns early today showed the following states had given their electoral votes-a total of 3s6-to Harding:
 States Strongly c. O. IT.
 California 13. Colorado 6, Connec- ticut T. Delaware .. Idaho (. Illinois 70. Indiana Is. Iowa .13. Kansas 10. Maine 6. Maryland s. Massachusetts is. Michigan IS, Minnesota 12, Miss ouri IS, Nebraska s. New Hampshire (. New Jersey ii, New York 45, Okla homn 10. Oregon b, Pennsylvania 3s, ARhode Island 5. South Dakota s, Tennessee 12. Utah (. Vermont (, Washington '. West Virginia s. Wis ronsin t3. ohio 2t and Wyoming 3 total 3ss.
 Governor Cox had safely the fol- lowing:
 Alabama I2. Arkansas 9, Florida G. <s5eorgia ff. Kentucky 13. Louisiana 10. Mississippi 10. North Carolina 1e. South Carolina Q. Texas 20. and vir- Einia f2-total t27.
 States still in the doubtful list. lacking in sufficient returns were:
 Arizona !. Montana (. Nevada :. New Mexico 2. and North Dakota 5- total of IS.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
LIVING ROOM

was NOW 3-Piece Cane Suite, silk velour, pillows. .650.00 525. .00 3-Piece Suite, including wing chair, figured blue velour .................5 .5Oo.oo s75.oo 3-Piece Cane Suite, includ- ing bed, Davenport and mattress, 5 pillows, fine grade tapestry ........ .550.00 460.00 Solid Mahogany Washing ton Sofa in Tapestry. .375.00 148.00 Berkley '& Gay Flemish Oak Writing Table ......... 5000 5000 Flemish Oak Stickley Wing Chair 10000 5000 Flemish Oak Davenport, leather seat ........... $500 39.00 Luxurious Davenport, loose spring cushions, spring edge, deep spring back covered, including the outside back in beautiful velour ................ .2s5.oo 14e.oo Arm Chair and Rocker to match. one of the biggest values in the entire sale. 1350o 75.oo 3-Piece Frame Living Room Suite in Tapestry ..... 10000 145.00 3-Piece Frame Living Room Suite in Tapestry ..... .1250O $500 3-Piece Cane Living Room Suite in fancy velour, in- cluding 2 pillows. .35O.0O 246.0o
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
DANCE AT BARDECK's HAIL

The third dance of tho season by TasilIo's ochestra will be held at Bar decks hall on Arch street Saturday night from to t2 o'clock. In con- paction with the dance there will be several vocal selections of tho latest song hits.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
In order to carry out plan is absolutely necessary to dispose of present stock The following prices gest to you the actual savings.
DINING ROOM

6Pee Grey and Blue Breakfast s6oo
 
 
 1oPec Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Mahogany Table $500 Mahogany Tea Wagon ...Was $500 Now 29Oo 1oPce Mahogany ........ ....
 
 1oPiece Mahogany Suite buet) 6s8oo 10Pec Walnut Sue Italian Was s5000 Now 675o0 Walnut Serving Table Was 5000 Now 1900 Mahogany Serving Table Was 4400 Now 1900 SPiece Walnut Mahogany Suite, special 435OO 7-Piece Golden Oak 34SOO 258 10Pece Walnut Chippndae Suite S75OO Now 4950 10Pece Solid Walnut Italian Suite 1o50OO Now 85ooo 10-Piece . Mahogany Buffet China Now 17500 66Inch Mahogany Buffet Now 11800 Mahogany Armchair 175OO 125 co
 
 Golden Oak Diner box TOO Now 575 Solid Walnut .... 135O0 Solid Serving Table Solid Fumed China Cabinet ..
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04

 Boston Store :. Special Sale of OUTING FLANNELS
 LADIES' NIGHT GOWNS and MEMS PAJAMAS , at the Right Time

aS pieces nnS grade OUTING FBANNELS. A picc assortment of styles and colorings. n inches wide at . 2ee " yard.
 25 pieces pufe white twiIlcd OUT ING ITANNEni Ono of tho best grades on the market 27 inches wide These are awaS below the mill prices at the opening of tho season. q Ladies' Outing Flannel, Night Gowns, white and fancy stripes. Coru- mon and extra sizes. Exceptionally we'll made. Ranging in price from S2.25 to s3.50 each.
 AN EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF
 MEMS PAJAsfAS Made ny the largest and best rnanu- , -rnrturcrs hi this country, finished in the bsf manner. made large and full, the best manner, made large and full, s5.75 and sI.0O each.
 MCCALL GOODS Magazine .....s........... toc Quarterly Eashion Book ...... 25c Patterns ......... 2Oc, 25c, soc, 35c NONE BETTER TO BE HAD
 MCCALL PATTERNS
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04

Read the N. '. Call every day.
New Britain herald., 1920-11-04
BEDROOM, BEDS and BEDDING

Enamel Dresser and Bed Was 17500 Now 180o 4Pece Mahogany Finish Suite . .. . Was Mahogany Chifoner and Mirror " coo ..was 125oO Mahogany Cbfonier and Mirror. coo Was 2a5oo Now $500 Mahogany Finish Dresser or Conr Was 4soo Now 5000 Mahogany Chfoner GOO was 42oo $500 Mahogany Dresser Chfoner Was 275oo Dressing ........ Was 75oo Walnut ........... 125oo Now e25o Trpcae Dressing Table e5oo White ... Was 5000 1a5u White Enamel, square ....was 225o Enamel, aI square 1900 3x6 White Enamel, .............. ...... Was 2eoo Brass square ....... ...was 65oo Now Mattress ..... Mattress art . Mattress tick edge. =. .. 2500 Mattress edge, $500 Now 247b Mattress edge .... 4o00 Now 2976 Spiral Spring .............. w =. Was 1850 Enpander Snrnp Was Now Enaander Spring ......... ~ ' Was Now 975 sEdn. co,cb and M.ttres. Was a60o Now