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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
TIE UNWELCOME WIFE
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright 1920. bp Public Ledoer Co.

h@r mother. \ soft. woolly shawl. 4asv
SIlpp.rs for the tired feet, ? bottle OF
perfume, little things that she hoped
might hrlp TO brighten her mothers life
And always she kept up the subterfrIge
or complrt" happiness. SO that no one
could possibly susp CT that her life was
anything but Contented
one day She timidy suggested to Tony
mat they TAX" an apartment together
She felt som how. that II she could have
nm TO hers L. away from his mothers
'nfu"nc, things would be better all
around,
She was hurt when he laughed at the
idea. '''e
You don't know anything about rum
ming house" he said lightly, not mean
ing - hurt her
oh but ! could learn, and I'd love
Il, Tony" Her tone was chldishly
eager.
He shook his head Some time may
be, tut for the present it's better for
rs 10 stay here. There's no need %
h0'h"ring YOU with an establishment lust
now. Your" too young Charlotte. and
you havn too much to learn"
with a sigh Charlotte turned away,
resolved that she would never mention il
again
(TOmOrrOw-Ch harIotte meets n friend
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INCHES FROM
The GOlden-PLatedRuLe
Bites and Burns

A high school teacher told this:
A grade teacher was absent.
II. S. Junior was sent to substitute.
She was big. husky girl.
Twas plain she'd stand no fooling.
The class terror was present.
Bitter" Burns by name and nickname.
He lived up to his names.
Or rather down to them.
IL corrected. he would bite.
Just like a bad dog.
Mayhem was his middle name.
Parents said he did it as baby.
Had tantrums when two years old.
Bit his mother black and blue.
They never could break him of it.
And Burns. Well. ,his slogan was:
Make it Hot for Teacher
She was nervous. hence absent.
Bitter was too much for her.
Junior had heard of Bitter.
SO she was ready for any event.
She was at the blackboard.
stop whispering Buzz continued.
Teacher faced the school.
who's whispcring?" she demanded
Me" Bitter's hand went up.
Come here :" He fairly staggered.
He was very proud of himself.
And Mary Small's eyes were on him
Admiring awe and fear were in them.
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SIOrU Progress

A fltk lIhI NS"- "".' ''''
T1made such a poor showing among
.no ,,o,,,,,, ,,..,,ra Mr. Hartman saw
'"e 'o'"7 ,,. i,r,ir,s,
Che was naturally graceful aud learned
,.r,. oasuv rY, nothing In the world
'"S Ill, ".
could pe'SIhh" h"T 7" l'''' /" '''''. wv
even the fact rhn' II sh" learned sNe
y,igb, rido ur.rN TONY on tn OIL basis
,,I,h , ,,,,,,, ,r something c,ea added.
~" . ',...,.,..3 ,r,.rr
The iacl I'a' l"hH "'S >'I'''' 'l'" 80 '''
Edit by his marriage SOW .o" en-
A,r .sd bsr i'm Nis cyes. TEc~. was the
trl5 -, ,-,,., .t.Y. N.r
element VI ''' '.''"'
rad there wasn't dlN "h"n N~ ava not
cOmpare Charlotte wiIh her aUd wish
,,e ,,., es.u.,.
his WIG ""7 ".''''"'.
Chariot was becoming ""r" accIs-
. toNWd 10 'n,. r'tl now and sn" even
.,,,,l l,,, h,. l,r.,,.r ,.cr,sto,,rr,.
'e"tu'' =" ''' '' ''
walking oNr" ?" I he park H". '"'.AE
friends with tho children who played
.,oro Che r...I ~, ,ric,.d, ~, lo, o,vn
'"e,e "' ..'' '''
ana at hrsi u DAYS ""f" SP'h' .h walt
ing for the tvrnlnE that would bring
Tony home To her or late however. she
haI' yro,,.,, t C., tbat TGu. ,yas nor
nsti,saS ,,.I,b bar mat he h1I ..ym..rr.d
san,a,bi,g Jieerar, from h.r W'n,rever
solile'nlnS "'',,,.r, c,r,.,bfrr
.res " "'' Coz oDr, o,,,orr,g.,d 10
was az laEIss' J,G'o,rl,, ,,,'.I ,dcry
L1,set mel ,rC,,, H. r,,,,,t,,
an.y o,,l ,,'bI..b tn, ,ras , noI,I-
~! sn! ,Io,Dbo u,"mt, ~ C,harIot,s w,j1I ber"rne
.iiert she would dush when she vas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
By Lillian Paschal Day

He was thrilled. He'd show EN-.
Leave the room" teacher ordered.
Won't" The boy was defiant.
, She pushed him toward the door.
Biter's teeth flashed.
He sank them in teachers arm.
Or so he thought-mistaken
What he bit wasn't arm at all.
1t was small paper sachet bag.
Ribbon tied'to her bracelet.
1t was filled with black pepper.
Bitter sneczcd and howled.
90 hoo -choo! Ow-wow WOW -
He gasped for air. like fish.
Mouth felt full of red hot iron.
He danced up and down.
| The school rocked with laughter.
Mary Small made faces at him.
How do you like it,
Teacher asked, giving drink.
Pepper bites and burns both.
! 1t can beat you at that y.
| He gulped water-dashed doorward.
Teacher let him go. Order reigned.
| Bitter bites no more.
| Mary whittles her finger at him.
She calls him "Lil Peppey Burns.
Could ignominy be greater?
Isn't it odd?
| Parents could use these remedies.
They leave child-curcs to teachers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29

tom TO match. The colored organdy is
machine -hemstitched to the white goods.
The valance at the top has a narrow
French heading.
Calico is one of the winners Of popu-
lar favor, particularly for sun rooms.
Green or yellow draw curtains are pro-
nounced Just right"
Curtains in colored or figured ma
tcrial, having white curtains under them
close to the glass, have the curtain rings
painted to match the dominant color of
the fabric. Or land this Is newer)
loops of the colored curtaining are
used instead of rings. Poles are some
times painted in a contrasting tone.
Dotted Swiss curtains are trimmed
with taffeta ruffles and tied back with
bands covered with timer taffeta ruff
tlcs. all pinked out at the edges.
Upper and lower pairs of sash cur
tains are delightful. They are gener-
ally approved by the most obdurate CEN
sor. the architect, as they do not mar
the effect of the woodwork, and they
admit the light where it is needed,
either high or low. They are in reality,
the most practical of all window
drapings. Made of cream sateen and in
terlined. they are unassuming and easy
TO live with.
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Making More Money

Most women who start out to earn
their own living do so when they are
at least comparatively young. Advanc-
ing years may find them st!N dependent
upon a salary or the result Of their own
udIviduaI efforts, out they seldom
launch into a commercial career after
the age Of forty.
j was different. however. In the case
Of Mrs. Eta Wilson Not only was 1t
necessary that she find some way TO
earn money after she had Dasscd forty
sh" had never worked before in her life
but she was under the additional
strain Of an operation which had vr-
tual!y crippled her. The operation was
successful but Mrs Wilson was forced
70 keep her head thrown back in a
very uncomfortable posture and clerical
or active work Of any kind was entirely
out Of the question,
When she began 10 look around for
some way In which she could add to
lcr income, the only thing that Mrs
Wilson could think Of that could pgssI-
bly, he capitalized was her love Of birds.
During her entire life she had been fond
Of going out into the woods and watch
ing brs studying their habits dlsCOy-
cring how and why and where they
built their nests learning their haunts,
their calls and their dances. "POss bly," "
she thought 10 herself. there may be
some way of transforming this infor-
nation into dollars and cents"
Her first efforts were futile, princi-
Dally because her aim was not suf-
ficiently high. The schools and other
organizations to which she applied were
not Interested in birdIore but when she
brought the matter to the attention OF
the Indiana Department Of Agriculture
she obtained an immediate response. to-
Eether with the offer Of a position which
carried a good salary. Now Mrs. Will
son s in Detroit and the field OF her
activities has brOadencd until she is
connected with the United States De-
partment of Agriculture,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
A Birthday Party

To the Editor Of Womdn's PAGE:
Dear Madam-Can YOU suggest sim
pie table decoration for a birthday
party? My mother will be seventy
eight years old October rs. ] would like
to have her Ave remaining old friends to
spend the afternoon. What could !
serve with ice cream, cake and coHeeI I
Any suggestions for entertainment viii
be appreciated. Mrs. =. .. ~,
Chrysanthemums and autumn leaves
would make such pretty table decora-
ton for your mothers birthday party.
Or you could use late asters. III you
want you can have small crepe paper
baskets filed with candy as fayors. Tiny
mints would be nice to fill them with,
and they will add to the attractiveness
of your table. Sandwiches or minced
chicken OF a cream cheese paste would
At in we'll with the rest Of your re-
freshments.
The very ,nic3t and most interest
ing way Of Nentertaining your mother
and her friends would be to have some
one sing or play or recite for them.
Surely you know somebody who can
do one Of these things, or maybe several
people, who would be glad to come and
make the party pleasant in that way.
The guests will probably bring sewing
or knitting and will enjoy talking with
one another, too. l am sure the little
affair is going to be the greatest Kind
of success!
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TEACHER TOOK HER BOYS TO
SEE A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING
And Thought Their Silence Was A,oeBm Onlooker Dis
covered That 1t Vas Revererce for the ShalIow
Pool Belo,O the Picture

VISITORS to the city never fail TO
enter a certain building and gaze
upon the decorations Of its walls
scenes and figures painted by famous
artist.
One in particular causes the person
seeing IL for the first time to catch his
breath in silent wonder.
IL is like a mosaic, set high in the
wall, covering a large space, with deep
rich colors and dark, mysterious
Leading up to 1t are several stone
steps. and on level with 1t Is a shall
low pool, filled with water.
The water reflects the tones and
shadings of the painting and throws
back an added light upon them.
All this in the entrance to a build
ing in the midst of a busy city!
One day this fall teacher in the
primary department of n school decided
that her little class Of boys should see
that work Of art.
1t would be an education for them,
and they did not have much oppor-
tunity to be thrilled by things that are
beautiful. ,
And 1t would be interesting to hear
their various comments on It; they
would be awed, of course, but never
too much so to express themselves.
A ND so she found all their hats for
"A them, Quieted down their excited
ing, calmed their holiday skipping into
a more sedate walk, and started off.
As they entered the building, each
little boy removed his cap dutifully, and
fell in behind teacher, gazing about in
wonder at the size of the place.
Drawing them up in line before the
stone steps, teacher bade them look up
and see the lovely picture.
They looked up, in concert-and
stared spellbound.
"Isn't it beautiful, boys?" asked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
Please Tell Me
What TO DO
ny CYNTHIA
Read the Answer 20 "y Bow"

Dear Cynthia-I don't want to appear
limn for I enjoy II too much, but want
to ask you a question. Why do you al
ways tell the girl to just be nice to the
man who shows affection for her, as In
the case of "A Friend in Need" you tell
man whom she says loves herr Why
can't they In n respectable way show
that they do care for each other? don't
mean to dictate to "A Friend in Need,
but am just taking her case for an ex-
ample. EM-ZEE.
II you will read the answer to ".
Boy" you will perhaps understand Gym
thia's reply to "a Friend In Need"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
Il Dressing Help

Ny mother was saved much irritation
by following this method Of applying
adhesive plaster. Instead of applying
long strips from one side of the wound
to the other. and thcr fcrcibly pulling
them loose, aprly on both sides a few
two or three inch strips of adhesive plas-
ter with ordinary tapes attached and
tied over the dressing. Then in redress
ing the wound the tapes were simply
united again, without disturbing the ad-
hesve at all.-In November Good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
The WOmdn;S
Exchange
A Thank.You Letter

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-We would like TO thanK
Mrs H through your column for the
kitten she sent US. 1t is very cute and
we have grown attached to 1t already
We also wish to thank you Tor your
interest in the matter. MARIE b..
1t Is nice that YOU are happy with the
kitten. / am glad to have been able 70
helD you.
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teacher, in the hushed tone that is IN.
stinctive at such moment.
There was little or no answer.
Some of the boys grunted, otbcrn
merely grinned. and some frankly TO-
nored her question.
Teacher smiled indulgently: let tbem
drink it in in all it's glory. she Thought
bless their hearts, she didn't supposs
they would be struck 80 dumb ms this,
She drew aside and let her own
thoughts wander, as her eyes feasted
upon growing amber, rich blue, warm
crimson, and depths of color THAI
couldn't be named
And an onlooker, watching the scene.
discovered the, cause of the little bows
silent awe.
LIVERY one Of them stood with his
~ head down gazing entranced at
that pool Of water!
What did they have that for? Was
it real water? Could they 60 in? Did
the people in this building swim therel
How deep was it? Were there any fish
in it? How did they get the water inp
Was it real pool?
In every eye a question, on the tin
of every tongue an exclamation. ooh,
boy Some po0l!
The colors reflected in its surface
concerned them no more than the floor
in which 1t was set.
The beauty they had been brought
to see was nothing to them except a
background for this unexpected little
gem, set right in the midst of a school,
day.
There's no reverence in little boys
for objects Of art .....-.
But show them shallow, meager
little pool filled with water and You
give them thrill that shakes the laugh
ter out Of them and turns them silent
with awe. .......
"Some buildng!' they will say rev.
erently. with swimming pool IN
the front hall"
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Things You'll Lore TO Make

A soft, dainty bonnet for baby car
be made by using tlet band, a file,
circle, and some washable satin. Gro.
chet 4 band to fit across the front ol
babys head; and a circle to fit the back
Shr the long ends Of a strip of satin
one-half yard long (this is for medium
sized baby), Join one shirred end to the
rlet band as shown, the other shirred
edge to the circle. Overcast the inside
edges. Finish with a tiny rosette al
each side and washable satin ties. This
dainty washable bonnet for a little baby
girl can be used for the winter In 3
quilted lining = basted inside,
FLORA
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She Asks Various Questions

Dear Cynthia read your column
every night and find 1t very interesting.
/ hope you can also help me like you do
many others. I'm a poor factory girl
and would like to take UP a course of
some kind, What do you think would
be best?
I'm also stranger in the city Would
like to meet some nice boys and girls,
which find quite difficult I'm five feet
tall and weigh 100 pounds. How can I
reduce? I'm twenty years old.
When young man tells you he loves
you the first time he meets you, does he
mean it?
I'M HEARTBRoKEN.
It depends largely on what course at
tracts you. Stenography has always a
good future in II.
Consult a doctor about reducing, he
might prescribe a diet.
Have you Joined any of the girls
clubs in the city See Miss Goldman, of
the Girls Service League, 1905 Arch
street, about joining a club.
Real love Is not apt to be quite so
sudden. though the attraction which
ends in love is often a matter Of first
meeting.
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By MRS. NJ. A. WILSON
fCopDrioht 1920. by Mrs. ". 4. WIS
An rights t'cSCrpcd.b

All rights rcscrvcd.J
THE wise and thoughtful expendi-
. j turc of the family income is alb
solutely necessary If the family is to
be provided with sufficient food to
maintain its bodily balance. Yet there
should also be definite saving each
week
Many women whom have met,
lately. nll bcmoan the fact that they
80 unable TO save money, yet IL a care .
ful investigation is made into the man
ncr in whi'h the family income is dis
tributed, IL takes but few minutes to
find ont that many housewives do not
have. neither do they believe. in bud
get. They much prefer TO spend in
the usual haphnzard way. Money
apparently has wings, and II lutelll-
gently expended. il brings good returns
any woman can spend and also save to
n great advantage. if she actually
knows just what preparations should
be used for the food.
Rent, fuel. light, insurance. Incl
dental expenses. such as carfarC. rcrre-
alton and the like can all be proper
tional. but the varying prices of food
make it imperative for the housewife TO
study the market conditions and then
she can plan her menus to suit these
conditions.
For instance, il meat is at prohib.
tive price. why not substitute some OF
the dried pgumes to replace thist The
woman who plans and shops from meal
10 meal must realize that this method,
as well as that Of purchasing the cooked
foods Mt tho dclicatcssen shops. is
wasteful, While this is being done.
a. H., -oNinU flpinlN
in mind that thrift is not niggardlncsS
or curtaiing the amount of food that
Is sufficient to feed the family properly,
hut rather it is a conservation and a
determined effort TO obtain the most
material for the money spent.
Recently large California packing
concern, while making an investigation
in relation to the canning industry, dis,
covered that the women who canned
and preserved the fruits and vegetables
for winter use. were able, through
their economy. to save considerable
sum through the winter. In fact. this
concern estimated that the actual saving
in proportion to the time required Tor
this work compared very favorably
with the wages paid the high priced
mechanics.
We will now arrange menu giving
three meals for Sunday.
BREAKFAST
Baked Apples
Cereal and Milk
Toasted Cornbread With Creamed Beef
Coffee
Celery Radishes
Pease Pudding With Kidney and Liver
Dumplings
Potatoes Turnipa
Lettuce
Apple Pie Coffee
SUPPER
Casserole uf MacarOni
Tomato Sauce
Potato Cakes ColcsIaw
Crumb Cake lea
The market basket will require
One quarter peck Of apples,
One stalk of celery.
One bunch Of rGdShes,
One quarter pound Of dried beet,
One quarter pound of cheese.
One halt pound of dried split peas,
One sheep kidney
One qHdrtcr pound Of Ircr,
One quarter pound Of salt pork,
One quart Of onions.
Three pounds Of tomatoes,
One package Of mGcdroHi,
One large tWnIp,
Lettuce,
One small head Of cabbage
TIcO quarts Of milk.
And the usual weekly staples.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
Pease Pudding With Kidney and Liver
Dumplings


Wash split peas and then soak in
cold water over night. In the morning
wash and then drain and add just
enough cold water TO cover. Cook slowly
until very ssoft. Rub through sieve
and then add
Three onions. minced fine,
One-hdt cup of finely chopped pdrs-
leV.
One-hdT teaspoon of thyme,
ORc-hdt teaspoon of SIccet mdrjOrdm.
One cup of milk.
One ounce Of finely chopped salt
pork.
Grease a deep pudding dish. turn in
the mixture and bake in a slow oven for
one hour. This mixture should only
half fill the dish
Cook the liver and kidney as soon
as it comes from the market until ten
der. in just enough water to cover.
Then cool. Now while pudding is cook
ing put the kidney and the liver
Four medium sized onions.
One. .hdt cup of the tops Of celery
cith the ledres
through the food chopper. Place in n
mixing bowl and add
One and ome-hdt cups of prepared
bread,
TtrO- thirds cup Of -four.
One teaspoon of salt
TrO teaspoons of baking porder,
One-haf teaspoon of thrme,
One quarter teaspoon of speet mar
jOrGm.
Form into balls the size of an egg
and drop into saucepan containing
two quarts of boiling water. Cook FOR
fifteen minutes and then lift and drair.
Now mince fine the balance of the salt
pork and place in n frying pan and
cook a light brown. Draw pork TO one
side Of the pan. roll each dumping in
the -four and brown in hot fat. Lift
and lay on the pudding in the oven
Now add one quarter cup of -four to
the fat in the pan and brown a deep
mahogany brown. Add
One and one quarter cups Of tcater,
One teaspoon of salt.
One teaspoon Of pepper.
One quarter cup of cGtsup.
Bring to boil and cook for five
minutes. then pour over the pudding
Finish baking the pudding the required
time and then serve.
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To prepare the toasted cornbread,
place in a mixing bowl
Ono and one quarter cups of -four.
Three quarters cup of cornmedl.
One teaspoon Of salt.
Tro lcret tablespoons Of baking
powder,
Three Ierel tablespoons of shortening,
Fire ierel tablespoons of SirWp,
One aud one quarter cups of tcdter.
Beat to mix and then pour in n
shallow, well CREASED pan and bake in
a hot oven for thirty five minutes. In
the morning split and then toast while
preparing the Creamed beef.
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Shall They Ask Them7

Dear Cynthia-We are two girls OF
seventeen ami have been keeping COM
pany, at different times with two young
men for about four months. Now, Gym
tria. we haven't heard from these young
men lately.
AS a girl friend OF ours Is giving a
Halloween party and requires each girl
to bring boy friend, we would like
to know whether It would be proper for
us to call up the said young men and
invite them to go with US. We do not
wish to appear too forward.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
WNO. WILCUIV TLHIVO
THE FRIDAY MARKETBA BASKET
Menus GUen for Breakfast, Dinner and Supper Sunday.
Toasted Cornbredd Tasty Food
The Best Dinner

The Best Dinner
costing 81 80 for four people wins a
prize of $3.50 in the
PRIZE MENU CONTEST
Two other prizes Of 81 each are
awarded for the next best menus.
Address all menus to
Mrs. Wilson'S
Menu Contest
EUening Public Ledger
independence Square
Your full name must be given and
correct address on the menu. Also
the date of sending it. The foods
used must be staples and in season.
and a sales slip giving the cost OF
all materials must be included.
Fried meats are not accepted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

/. Who Is Miss Dorothy +. Hollo-
way, of WilliamspOrt, Pa?
2. What kind of trimming is often
used on cloth dresses this season?
3. Describe dainty gift for the
child who likes to sew.
1. In what charming style is a new
silk Sweater made?
). How can q dark spot Of grease
be removed from unfinished
wood?
9. Is it correct to wear woolen
stockings and sport shoes with an
afternoon dress?
Yesterdays Answers
/. Pauline Buenzle. of Sacramento,
Calf, who is eighteen, is said to
be the youngest finger print ex-
pert in the United States.
.. Dainty flowers to be used as hat
trimmings can be made in four
petals of puffy taffeta. with little
knot of narrow ribbon forming
the center.
3. A butterfly shower. at which the
gifts include butterfly embroid-
cred doilies, table covers, CANT
soles, veil pins, wells, etc. would
be novel for the bride to be.
4. Disinfectant is placed on the in
side of the lid of some garbage
pals which are equipped with a
strainer. The jar of placing the
lid sends some of the powder
through the strainer.
8. 1t is correct to say that kind of
things as that" refers to
kind" not to things"
g. a flower Of silver thread, en-
broidered on the girdle, would
give a light touch to a black
dress that has been worn dur
ing period of mourning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29

Making 1t for Other
a PeOple)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-29

(TOmOrrOw-C hnrlOtte meets friend
whom Tony frOwns onD
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JEAN AND BETTY

There seems to be no reason why you
should not ask the men to accompany
you to the party since each girl Is ex-
pectod to bring some one