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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Mother Won't Receive Friends

Dear Cynthia-Here is n question
which l am sure you can answer for
me. ! dare not trust any Of my friends
with Il, and know that they could not
give me the desired information.
I am very young, just seventeen. Per
haps, Cynthia, that Is too young to keep
company, but I am very lonesome. My
mother will not permit me to have
friends Of either sex: that is. at my
home She absolutely refuses to meet
any of my friends. I really can't say
why, because she is good to me in every
other way.
There is a certain young man that I
met at the school I am attending. He
is anxious to come to my home and meet
my family, but. of course. I could not
ask him to because of my mothers re
striction. 1t seems absurd, doesn't It!
It's true nevertheless
do not go out with him except wher
the school gives entertainments or a pic.
mic That is the only time we see one
another. He has told me that he loves
me and 7 do love him. He is old enough
TO know his own mind too-twenty
years
viii you tell how can overcome
this difficulty and make my mother see
that there Is no harm in having friend !
l want to marry him. but would no,
be happy without my mothers consent
would be glad to have suggestions
from any Of your readers.
PATRICIA NJ.
Have you told your mother of this
Young man? Tell her about him and ask
her again to let your friends come to
the house. II she will not she cannot
blame you for meeting them outside
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Adventures With q p,,r.,

HA'E heard it said that nm ou, :,
- a wise old bird and ofton oMi
where the expression originated "J"u'r' T
reminded of it today when san ""
little fellows all prettily painted wv. Ms
boxed up, with price tac ~ anu
cents. They are painted grov wi,h
very white vest and white o;.,,.
around their two eyes. They sit perch,s
each on separate green branch wh;.,
has an end extending out into sn,o.
This end fits into the space betwoo, .
window and the frame and koons =,
window from rafting on a windy r;,s. I
The weary man or woman con sIo..
peacefully away without bouncin, ~. M
into the middle of the floor in n a. ',
rage to find a wedge for the windo.
Yes, ] rather think the owl is q w;,.
old bird-don't you?
If you have a stain in the bathtub tb,,
persistent rubbings and clcanngs u,,
not remove, If you cannot get your ro,,
and pans clean, or the cut glass shinin,
you should try out the cleaner saw "a.
day. 1t comes in quite a large box "a,
ten cents, and a little bit goes a lons
way.
II the gods have smiled upon YOU and
given you your own cottage at the shore
then you do not have to bother viii
lighthouses. But lots of us roll our suit,
into a towel, tuck them under our arm
and try not to mind skinning our elbow,
against the sides of a two by -four
bathhouse. And then the wet suit rolled
up in the same towel. comes throush
and is most inconvenient. The solution
of this is a rubber bag in which 10
carry the suit. One of the stores II
selling very nice looking bag, on.
blue, another brown-both- of them lined
with rubber. The bag has a handle
which slips over the arm and it Is ab.
solutelyeno trouble to carry. 1t sells
for eighty nine cents, and Is. worth
while investment. n
For names Of shops address Womans PAN
Editor or Phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Be Moderate With Sweets

To the Editor Of Wo,ndn's Page;
Dear Madam-Will you kindly print
in your column a remedy for DIaCKneads
and pimples? Does squeezing them out
with tweezers hurt them?
What sweetmeats should be avoided?
A CONSTANT READER
It is better to remove the blackheads
by softening and steaming the face as
the squeezing is apt TO leave ugly, large
pores Place soft cloths wet with hot
water on your face until the skin is soft
and moist. Then apply good cleans
ing cream. allow It to remain for a
while and rub It off with cotton or a
soft cloth Then wipe with the damp
warm cloth. mop with cold cloth. then
the warm and lastly cold, as cold as
you can get II. Use ice on the face II
you can get 1t. This closes the pores
and refnes the skin so that there Is
less danger of a return OF the pInples
and blaclSheads Repeat this treatment
every other night, using a good facial
soap In the meantime, until the blem-
ishes are all gone, But be careful about
what you eat. DO not avoid any one
particular brand Of sweets, just go
easy" on all of thcm. Avoid greas",
fried foods or rich foods that are hard
10 digest and drink plenty Of water 70
keep your circulation from getting heavy
and sluggish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
THROUGH A WOMANS EYES
Spelling Our Reaping Time
BY JEAN NEWTON

those years than in any that have gone
before.
Middle age is vacation time-the
time when petty. irritating cares and
most routine duties have left US and
when we are free to do the things and
enjoy the pleasures for which we have
longed free to think, to act and to do
Glong the lines Of our own inclinations,
free to make the most Of our own gifts
and powers and of life before us. Many
woman who in her youth has been
tied to the cradle and the cook stove
finds her opportunity TO indulge
smothered longings for intellectual or
artistic pursuits in middle age.
Middle age is the richest time
reaping time for loves as we'll as other
things that we have been earning
through the years. 1t Is the calmer
| time when a clearer perspective and
truer sense of values replace the tur-
bulence of youth.
Youth has charm, but not all charm.
The more highly developed mind, the
poise and balance. the deeper thought,
keener sense of humor. the interest and
fascination that attend a knowledge OF
the world. these are the charms that
maturity boasts over youth.
What a pity that woman who has
reached this reaping time instead OF
making the most of it should try to
ape the immaturity Of young pret
tiness, the vacancy Of baby smile.
There are all kinds Of charm, de-
pending largely upon taste. And the
mature woman's natural brand claims
at least as many devotees as any baby
vamp's. So, the game isn't worth the
candle, even if burning the candle could
win the game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Torn Between Lover and Family

Dear Cynthia--I am in the most
awkward position that any one could
possibly got into. ! am torn between
my affection for my family and my
love for a certain young man.
My family does not approve or my
choice, and my father has sworn to dis
own me II dare to marry the man that
I love l do not see why they object so
strongly to him, as he is a good hard
worker and ! have known him for a
great number of years. He has never
gone about with any other girls and all
his friends think the very best of him.
If my people could give me some very
good reason for giving him up ! do be-
lieve that | could give him up with lit
tie more than a heartaChe.
Whenever he comes to my home he
is subjected to insults therefore. l have
asked him not TO come any more. |
could not be expected not to see him
at all.
1 am twenty-one years old and I feel
that should have some liberties. !
work every day, doing the hardest kind
of work that any girl has ever tried.
The only recreation that get Is to go
out to the movies with this boy.
Please, Cynthia, tell me what to do,
way out OF this difficulty l would APP
preciate It very much.
LITHIA J. X.
II there Is no reasonable cause for
your family's opposition II would seem
best to follow the dictates Of your heart
and common sense Are you sure you
love him enough TO stand possible sep
arauon from your family?
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listened while disgust cur rlcd her lips,
and q queer feeling that abe had never
known Alvin crept into her heart. Then
she had said quietly:
"Is that all?"
The man stared.
"All? Isn't that enough? You re
Jealous, Nancy: that's why you won't
be reasonable. I tell you 1t was moth :
ing but the madness of the moment. II
was an unfortunate thing that l swear
to you will never happen again
But It would happen again, and she
had told him so. She knew now that
he had no principles, that a moonlight
night and a pretty woman would be
sufficient to rob him for the moment
Of all thought Of her. She could see
into the future Ms though it had been
an open book for her TO read. She
could see hundreds of scenes Ike this,
scenes where he would come to her
charming and penitent. asking for for
giveness. and promising her that II
would never happen again. And each
time she would lose more Of her faith
until finally there would be none at all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
1.-THE LOVE EDWARDS"
BY HAZEL DEyO BACHELOR
Copyright, 1871. bv Public Ledger Co.

| left. As Il was. she had lost 1t all
at once. and she was thankful for one
thing, that she had found out about
! him while there was time. Suppose
she had married him and found out
afterward that he was not to De
trusted? -, r,,
"And so, this is the end" The
mans voice hardened, For tr a nus s''1ss n,s
out A of your lie is that itS' .
Perhaps that's it, although !
shouldn't call it a Silly, qui&ctic idea"
Nancy's voice was low. At that mo-
ment she was very near to tears. she
could have cried for the loss OF her
faith, not because she was losing Alvin.
Youth is a hard Judge and Nancy was
very young. Love to her was com
posed Of many elements, the least OF
which was passion. Perhaps II she
had loved Alvin passionately enough,
she would not have judged him 80
harshly. As it was she looked at him
with unflinching cold gray eyes In which
there was no pity.
with a broken sob Alvin had caught
her to him. Nancy. Nancy, / can
lose you. want you, I'm willing to
go on my knees to you. III promise
you anything II you'll trust me again.
And you love me, dear, know you
love me. Love doesn't end like that,
all in n minute. Nothing you say can
make me believe that
But Nancy had pushed him away.
Would you have forgiven me IL you
had come upon me in some other man 5
arms?" she had asked levelly. ..
Gould you have trusted me again II
had called 1t moment Of madness
No. of course not! - As she saw his
face.
"But that would be different; women
haven't the same temptations as men,
he had returned lamely.
And Nancy. without the slightest
idea that she was voicing great uni
versal truth had replied hotly:
II don't believe that. Women can
love as deeply as men. then why aren't
they as greatly tempted"
You're talking about things you
don't understand, Nancy" Alvin had
said quickly.
"But it's true; it's true" Nancy
had said wildly. And she was right.
1t was true.
Tomorrow-Alicia's Defense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

thought. MAY CHRISTIE
Girls acted in this way, of course. He
had read about it often. OF course he
had not any experience in actual life.
Until he had met and loved Miss Mary
Drew women were more or less of q
closed book to him.
But now he knew-love told him.
Mary did not mean her words.
Manlike, he blundered hopelessly He
was open in his thoughts.
You think that don't care for you
that I'm serious about Miss Roches-
ter? Well, you're mistaken, Mary.
There's no cause or reason for you to
be so upset. She-she-'
The look on Mary's face might have
warned him to desist. But Dick, the
ignorant, blundered on:
"It's absurd for you to feel this
way. my dear; utterly absurd. l
haven't given you any cause for
yes. Pray. go on! This is really
interesting" The slow chill smile still
lowered around Miss Mary's lips.
Cause for WHAT
"For-for being jealous!' STAN
mered Dick. The moment he had ut =
tered the unfortunate phrase he saw
his error. He saw the measure of his
own tactlessness.
But, alas! 1t was too late.
Mary spoke-a very pale, composed
young lady who seemed worlds remote
from him.
Jealous? That's strong word
surely. I'm afraid you fatter yourself
Mr.. Calardin, in the use of such a
term. Jealousy implies-well-a certain
amount of feeling that II cant pre-
tend to, though apparently you can. -"
you mean-that you don't care any
longer? That you aren't jealous-ovcl
Over
There! That wilt do! Please dom
insult me any further" Mary, hel
heart overhowing, turned to go.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE
Wants Liquid Cleaner
To ths Editor Of Womor's Page:

To ths Editor Of Womor's PAGE:
Dear Madam have been cleaning
my bathtub with a powdered cleaner
and It seems that II stops the water
from running down. Would you kindly
tell me whether there Is any liquid prep
aration that could use instead?
MRS. c. E
This cleaner will not stop up the
drain IL you use just enough of it to
clean the tub and rinse II all out care
fully. II II has stopped It up pour some
kerosene down the drain and see II this
does not open 1t up and let the water
down all right. II you do not want to
go on using the cleaner, use kerosene
with flannel cloth once a week to
remove the water stains and the dirt
that Is not easily dislodged. Then at
other times brush out the tub with plain
white soap and hot water, This will
keep II clean enough and will not add
the annoyanC" OF the powder stopping up
the drain. Wash the kerosene out with
several waters and dry the tub thor
ough.y with a flannel cloth so that II
VIII not be greasy with the kerosene
This takes stains Off oil bathroom Ak.
lures very easily and gives a nice clean
shiny look afterward
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
At an Evening Wedding
20 the Editor Of Womdn's Page

20 the Editor Of Womdns Page
Dear Madam-Will you kindly tell me
what IL tn" correct thing to wear at a
z o'clock church wedding?
Relauve 10 the present, Is II proper
to send the gift by mail to the home OF
the bride? The wedding Is to take place
the last day OF this month. When shall
I send the gift? c. J.
Evening clothes should be worn after
8 o'clock at a wedding II you are going
to the reception, too. but In the sum
mer a light afternoon frock of organdte
or wolfe would be perfectly correct, with
tho white slippers and a hat A hat
should be worn to the church whether
you wear evening clothes or not. It is
better to have the wedding present
sent from the store where you buy II,
but II you have made II yourself. or had
II sent home, II would be correct to
mail It or express II to her home. Send
II as soon as you receive your invitation
TO the wedding, or right away II you
already have your invitation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
EVERYBODY had a good time at th'
IL bozoar

EVERYBODY had good time at the
~ bazaar.
It was held at the country club and
the booths spread out over the lawn
were attractive enough to make GUS
toners" wish they could buy all the
wares displayed.
The sweetest babies in the world sat
up and posed or wept or howled or
dimpled according to their disposition
and the condition Of their appetites, in
the baby show.
A round eyed. colored baby, with
that comfortable, pleased expression
that they nearly always have, was get
ting popularity votes from everybody
as a girl in an orange sweater solicited
for him. -
/ And he found the tassel hanging
I from a pnrasol carried by one of his
| admirers the incest toy which had yet
come into his very short life.
Hats, blue, pink, green. white,
trimmed with ribbons, adorned with
flowers and just plain; aprons plain,
fancy, white. colored, made Of dimity
cretonne. denim; vegetables. flowers,
candy, cake. pictures-everything you
ever heard Of was being sold.
Everybody was having good time,
| wandering here. roaming there, stroll
ing. walking off loaded down with
packages.
EVERYBODY? Yes, but nobody
II was having such good time as one
boy.
He was a clubhouse boy in livery and
most Of the time he was inside engaged
in mysterious duties.
But on an average OF every ten
minutes, for an hour: he had been
emerging with sheepish grin on his
face and a quarter in his hand. :. !,
Shutting up to table piled high
with boxes he would hand out his
quarter and wait patiently.
Here he comes!" The aides behind
the table would herald his approach
Going to try i again? You'll get it
this time, sure! ~
with confident hands they would
hand him out a card with numbers on
it and spin wheel, their wheel OF
chance.
But the pin would point to number
that was not on his card, and with q
sickly smile, he would depart.
For ten or fifteen minutes excitement
Jagged around the silk stocking booth,
Then the door opened and out came
the boy with another smile and another
quarter.
Another chance?" asked the eager
"saleswoman. >.
He nodded shyly and slid his coir
down on the table.
The wheel spun around, came to Al
wavered, wobbled, hesitated-stayed.
"HUH! exclaimed the boy in sruf'
IL surprise, looking at his card
where the number Al was at the top O.
the list.
aides. all as excited as he. There yol
are. now what kind do you want?'
"Oh. don't know" he, wriggled
uncomfortably, glee struggling will
bashfulness in his smile.
They finally made him indicate tina
he wanted blue, that they should b.
socks, and that he guessed ten woult
be about right.
Hes spent about So or SO trying t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
For PerSpiration

A doctor suggests this remedy for
excessive perspiration, which Is 80 un-
pleasant during the summer: o,
x Is per cent solution Of ALUMINIUM nhEu
asnt,v on the part every second or third
5eW. and allowed to dry on. This will
cause a rapid amelioration Of excessive
sweating. 1t is usually sufficient to
make three such applications, then TO
vait for a recurrence before resuming
treatment, or one application a week
may be made to ward off perspiring re.
currenceB,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
THE BOY WITH THE QLARTEBS
AND THE SHEEPLSH GRIM
Spent almost $4 Chances at the Bazaar Until He % ~
Pairs of Socks-He Vas the Life of the Show

win" said one of the o;d0u -. h.
TWENTY 70 ne%r minut6s the wheel go round"n INN
% tabls rho Ut sne n, crowd surrounding out y.
,ottnrs g,e ,ne oark blue collar with ;ts ,uIs Ims
,eJters nn,a was seen again below a S sSoits wnits
% tbe tahI. ba ono quarter found its ycp'sa wov =
again. 'he boy won
THE bazaar was great sro,. NJ
- p everybody had a good time anu
b nut nobody enjoyed himself even a..
nhaau, 3aaa so much as the boy with viii one a
paid pa,d about S4 for two pairs i,er, f., who VIZ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

of a woman, dis :
iilusioned and bit :
ter. They no longer
held that look OF
dreams { b at the
girl N ancy had
worn, but the man
persisted. He could
not lose her.
Nancy, let me
tell you about II
you can't refuse to
give me a hearing.
q I've me I h q
chance to prove
that i love you and
no one else.
And Nancy had
listened while he
talked, while he
blamed the entire
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
AT CUPZDIS CALL
By MAY CHRISTIE

Mary Dre,c Is Cdrrinoton Belloirs'
one Of his clients. Dick Calardin. Bel
ldirs' toard, Eve Rochester, has ob-
tained position through Julian Vdnda-
ceer. an scrupulous dduenturer. Uho
has kno,on Dick In Alaska and Is arg
ious to get diamond phich Dick o,ons
and al,Says carries. Dick is in loce
Uith Mary, but Eue has her eve on
him as toell as on Julian. BeHd'rs
rants TO marry Mary, ,oho Is staying
ut his country estate to do some toors
for him there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

hSltltu W bNh
and sounds - alb
surd. :,
A slow smile
dawned on Dick
young face a
smile not cynical,
b u t comprehe
ing. Mary was
jealous! She was
jealous of f v e
Rochester S b e
did not trul Y
mean a thing she
said. Oh, happy
-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

Nancy Hathapdy has become a
yscs co,curd because her fance has
1lsoppointed her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
condoies With "Raindrop"

Dear Cynthia--will you kindly print
this letter to "Raindrop"?
Poor little "Raindrop" oh, I beg
your pardon, mean young man--so
you can't find n girl who does appreciate
fellow like you. My. my, isn't that
too bad? I have many girl friends who
would appreciate you. Although our
ages run from seventeen to eighteen, we
travel with n crowd of young men about
your age. and, believe me, / am not
much better things in life to enjoy.
SO cheer up, little "Raindrop" Per.
haps II you live In South Philly I may
know you l do wish you could see
and meet the lovely crowd OF young
ladies that go with. l appreciate fell
lows like you. I do. anyhow Well,
what say ye, "Raindrop"?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Wanted, a Playmate
A Girl A IN G Years Old

A refined couple residing in the suburbs
having a little girl 3 years old desire the
compa nionship OF another refined child 10
act as playmate. Automobile will call fos
and return child daily or otherwise as ar
ranged. References will be absolutely
c $40. LEDGER OFFICE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Please Tell Me
What TO DO
BY CYNTHIA
A STRANGE Girl

A Strange Girl
Dear Cynthia-Could you tell me what
to do with a girl that met at party
one night? The girl never thought about
me for four months. I just got letter
from her and she tells me she had nice
time with me at the party and she also
tells me what kind of dress she had on
that night.
Could you advise me what to do with
a girl of that kind, as / would like to
know? LUCKY.
Cynthia would advise you not to do
anything about this girl She is very
forward TO say the least
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

l. What remarkable Sunday school
record is held by Mrs. Lloyd
George, wife of the British
Premier?
:. How are some striking looking
curtains economically fashionedP
3. Describe an extremely important
and convenient feature of new
kettle for making jam.
4. What type Of gift should be given
on second wedding anniversary?
which, will convey the giver's per
Sonality.
g, In what gagly, attractive way is
dress Of white organdie trimmed
Yesterdays Answers
|. The beautiful custom Of making
an annual pilgrimage to the GENE
terry at Winchester, Va, to dec
crate the graves OF the Confed-
crate soldiers, has been practical
for fifty years by Mrs. Jennie c.
H"an,
2. OilrIOth. with a painted design in
soft cOlors, makes a practical and
effective table runner, and it Is
easy TO keep it fresh and new
looking.
9. If fypaper has stuck to any ar
ticle the white OF an egg rubbed
over it will remove the sickness
in magical way.
4. Gifts Of cotton are supposed TO
he given on the first wedding an
niversary.
3. A cretonne pillow would be an
appropriate gift of this sort, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
Things You'll Lope to Make

A delightful departure from the usual
run OF aprons as frock trimming Is
this CRCCHETED APRONETTE, Make
IL OF silk. ANY pretty flet design will
look we'll. AS brightly colored trimmings
are quite the smart thing this summer,
nothing could be more stunning on a |
gray crepe frock than Jade green or
tomato red cRoCHETED APR0NETTE
ta FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
CHAPTER III
a Broken Engagement

WDUT don't believe you! How can
- believe you love me?' And
the ewes that met his were the eyes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

A WORLD TOPPLES
uDLEASE don't be melodramatic. -
L As though a stranger spoke Mary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

For names Of shops address Woman's Pan
Editor or Phone Walnut or Main 3000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21

=, Mary ! must speak to you 7 never
ilked-l mean, loved-Miss Rochester (.