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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
Let Hlm Make His Own Dates
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia---I have been reading
your column for some time and am very
much interested In It. And you have
helped 30 many others I thought maybe
you could help me. Ny question Is this
My girl friend likes my brother very
much and he likes her, but this ts not
the thing Last Thursday he asKed me
to ask her to TO out with him ana j did
30. And when the time came for him to
go he backed out and let the girl walt
and II made me very angry. Don't YOU
think he should write and tell her al
about it7 She thinks I am only telling
her these things for fun and gets angry
at me when he doesn't show up.
This Ia the third time he did this, &C
do you think Il would be right TO make
any more dates for him. Answer soon
as you can see am worrying over this
problem. r. NJ. s.
Refuse to be a go-between any more
II your brother wants to be so rude, dc
not encourage him by making dates foI
him and getting into trouble with this
girl about It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

played with or pulled out Of bed t,ur,..
the night. 'urlhs
There were some fresh violets ..,,,
smiling with the recollection of a s,Il suIl
and the footprints ran wild all srovns nU,'s
them "'ound
A sleepy looking daisy was pu.,;..
up out OF the grass while n danda,;nnss
laughed at her--daudelions are 20 sms,. run
They come up all by themselves bsc.,I...
it's too cold when they start foy ~.
Greensprites to help them, ana thas hae
think they're clever 'ney
We found Jack in the -puIpit ..n,s
ing his head off---and l wish Won con,,
have seen the way those fairy trsoia tlu
had gone crazy, dashing about. inr,s
ing up and down, turning somersank.
and everything Poor Jack. be mnst
have had a terrible night! ''
A ND tomorrow's May Day!
"A You know on the first Of N..
whether it rains or not, the Greensnrit.,,
come around to your house with iSSs
little Maypole, and then how they do
dance! w
Dimplechin's going to look for tb.,,
Twinkletocs says that he's too ~
to notice such things-but I saw b;m
polishing up his magic glasses vsr1 ~
carefully before he put them away.
So ! guess he's going to watch Ar
them, too.
Are you?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
"A ONE-MAN WOMAN"
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Cop9r-Dht. JgSb 1Y Public Ledger Co.

Barry Ncri wGS sent to prison for
embessting funds. but Harriet, his
rife. beliered he wdS innocent.
Through friend rhom she met IN
drcdry boarding house Whcrc she
had hidden herself. Harriet man
aged to get job with BGrry'S con
Germ. Her idea WdS 10 diScOccr the
1uilty person for herself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
The WOmQn,s
Exchange
Wants Rules for Game

To ths Editor Of Womnn's Page:
Dear Kindly tell me how to
play ptnochle \ DAILY READER.
You can get book on various games
Of cards at the Public Library which
will tell you how 20 play pinochle. The
directions are rather long to publish,
and ! am sure that the hook will de.
scribe the game in a clear way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
Curly Hair

10 'lc Edrror o' Wo,rduS Page.
Dear Madam have always read
vOur interesting column, but as yet have
no, written to you. take pleasure IN
doing so now. have very straight hair
aud long I have used barrettes on my
hair and keep Il on over night TO make
il curly Could you please suggest any
thing TO make my hair curly besides
curling irons or these barrettes, as this
has cut my hair? MINNIE l..
You can give your hair a very pretty
wave by placing strands OF II between
two small combs which have been damp
ensd with water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

on a towel spread over her dresser.
When she finally crept wearily into bed
1t was with sense of nearncss to
Barry She felt ms though she had
brought up her artillery and was ready
for action. Whether she would win the
battle or not remained TO be seen. but
at least she had made o start.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

It really does not seem to matter what
remember to make your bodice long and
munotonous and your, skirt short aud
moody This moodnCss Of pPttiCoat il
brought out chiefly by the use of panels
or by draping or perhaps by the sash
In the above delightfully."- youthful
model Of chestnut coOred taffeta, va
riety is afforded by three pointed panels
placed in the front and all much longer
than the skirt beneath. The ruffles OF
the sleeves and the simple little collar
are of white mOusseline de sole, while
the ribbons used are Of apple green.
Such little frock as this is admir-
ably serviceable for either city or reNort
wear during the coming months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
Things You'll Lope to Make

Quite unique Ia this BUTToN.FLow.
BAG. Make your bas
of any material and shape you desirs
Paint round wooden button molds N
look like wild roses Cor any other fiov.
err. Fasten the button flowers 10 IN.
bag by means of small beads in IN
center. Embroider leaves and stems In
green silk or worsted. I know ynI
will like your BUTToN.FLowER.
TRIMMED BAG and will feel that you
have a bag that is different"
FLORA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

mGTHEN morning came I'd cook n
w breakfast for you, Dick went
bn, describing their honeymoon "Oh,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

eS, indeed ]
would I'd find
o sharp edged
stone and grind it
10 a greater keen e
ness. And then
ia fix il to Il
bamboo stick
" with I h / :
peculiarly uScful
weapon I'd go vi
earing fish.
Those coral reefs
and blue lag"nn1
are full of fish.
It's quite anus
knu ~ rut a. n n v
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
Don't Marry Without Love

Dear. Cynthla--Will YOU please let
me know what your opinion is OF a
young man who always asks girl 20
dance every time they are in certain
dance hall? He has been a STEADY part
ner." as they call II, on scholar night
Now. I've known this party for the
last nvc years and IN all that time he
has never brought mo to the car once
or spent one cent. He is in business for
himself, so II can't be lack OF cash
Would you forget him, IS ! have an
offer of marriage but I don't care for
this man as much ns the dancer, who is
positively ugly, but | like him above
every man in this world? Since he
heard ! was going to be married he
said. Don't you care for me- |
dreamt Of him last night What can |
do? Will Mr.. Kensngton reads this
NORA.
am afraid dreams will not help,
dear. but II you do not love the man
who wants to marry you, 10 not ac-
cept him. However, you would be wise
not to think too much about the other
man, for he surely cannot love you. II
he does not show YOU more attention
than you tell me he does.
Perhaps " you stop thinking about
him you might find you really do love
the one who has asked you TO he his
wife. How old are you. my dear? You
did not say and II is hard to advise
wisely with SO little knowledge OF you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30
Removing an Iodine stain

To the Edtor o. Irnnau's Page
Dear Madam-Kindly advise mo Il
iodine can be removed from a gingham
dress. and II so what can l use? The
stain is fresh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

In treating an iodine stain. Il makes
A. difference whether the material Is
sta-ched or not as on unstarched ma
terals, the spots are a yellowish brown.
whereas IL thA material has starch IN Il
the stain will become n deep blue or
black
no here arc two methods. The f1rst,
ror the unsts rched material, is 10
dampen the spot and then dry in warm
place Use hyposulphids Of soda on
starched materials Dip the damaged
part IN 2 diluted solution of this, and
then rlnSS very well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-30

Monday-"LOye's Rivalry
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

not park directly in front of a fire hy- drant, letter box, or entrance to a sub way. Not more than three of this species shall park together at one time.
 2. Those parking on hotel steps and in hotel corridors are asked to give the right of way to guests and other cash customers.
 g. Actors simply passing in review shall keep passing as rapidly as pos sible whether or not they get the ex- pected attention. Those in checked suits shall keep away from U , curb so as not to frighten the horses.
 9. Men-About- Town going through traffic in a heavy sea and having rud- der trouble shall observe the usual rules of navigation with regard to keeping to the starboard of red spar buoys; and shall give suitable signals when pursuing 8 zig-zag course.
 10. Stout dowagers having in tow thin husbands shall keep to the right with other heavy traffic, thus giving faster moving vehicles the right of way. They shall raise one arm when about to come to a stop. Husbands should be towed by a leash. not ex- ceeding three feet.
 Il. Wives shall not drag their hus- bands, nor single ladies their escorts,
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20
THE ONCE OWED
 \ By Fl. l. PHILLIPS 1A

The New Main Street Traffic Rules
 l. Visitors from the west and south headed in an easterly direction shall move one way or the other at all times. They shall face in the direction in which they are tray, Hing regardless of skirt styles passing in the opposite di- rection.
 2. Visitors from any section what soever shall have themselves under perfect control at all times and shall proceed in accordance with the usual rules governing good conduct.
 8. Visitors from the oil and muni- ton belts shall wear dinners on their scarfpins when going through con- gested areas and shall at no time tear through with their mufflers cut out.
 4. All pedestrians gazing at the electric signs overhead shall keep to the extreme right and shall give sig nal when intending to come to a full stop for period exceeding one hour.
 8. Goops bound no place in particu- lar and liable to go into reverse gear, wheel about, or cross the line of traf- fife without warning shall carry a red flag, front and rear.
 6. Daffydowndillies just out for the air and an eyeful of free scenery, or merely for va1uping rehearsals, shall
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

across the line of traffic to look into the store windows between ' and II p. m. This is the main cause of the blocked traffic in the theater zone.
 F. No pedestrian shall take any dog, cat, ferret, marmot, or weasel (unless married to the latter) out for stroll during the rush hours.
 13. All footbrakes must be in good condition at all times and the practice of walking on the heels of the pedes- trian ahead shall not be indulged in except by request.
 fl. People from out of town sudden
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20
Pop Momand
By Alnan
Blosser

area shall be prohibited at all times. Hurdling the line of defense or ad- vancing a wife or child by means of the forward pass also barred.
 George H. Cushing, managing direc tor of the American Wholesale Coat association, informed the senate con- mittee Investigating the price of coal that government officials took advant- age of their knowledge of conditions .c form a pool of 450,000 tons on which they made a profit of S750,0G0. He did name the officials at the open hear ing
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

shall draw up and park against the rear wall until the end of the first act.
 IS. Parties entering a row and dis arranging the coiffure of the lady ahead or whacking a wet overcoat against the neck of the man ahead shall be liable to damages or a fight on the spot.
 19. In entering the subway after the theater no person shall step on the shoulders of a traveller ahead nor bump into any ticket window under high speed.
 20. The headlock hold or flying tae- llle in breaking through a congested
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

there is one who is evidently a genuine optimist.
 He met a friend and said. Come and see my new steam laundry"
 The friend was somewhat surprised.
 T didn't know you went in for that sort of thing" he said
 T don't as a rule" replied the mill lionaire. T bought this one quite by mistake. It was the auctioneer's fault. I hadn't time to get catalogue, and l thought he said steam launch. So nodded, and they landed me with it."
 That millionaire is going to make that laundry pay
 A farmer met another farmer driving in narrow country lane in the deep snow of winter.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

outshone the roses round the door.
 They saw many things that they had never seen down on the farm" and then along the road came rolling an electric tramcar
 They saw one or two other people get on to the tram when it stopped quite near where they were standing, so they thought that they, too, would like a ride.
 As they were proceeding on the journey they noticed the conductor stop the car every now and again. once he called out, "St. Mark s church." and a man got out; little later, when the car stopped it was James street, and then Victoria bridge.
 Don't Zee thlAk US ort ter be gettin' out?" the farmers wife whispered to her spouse.
 "Shishl" replied the ma Font show yer ignorance. We've got ter wait in our names are called
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

ly encountering old friends shall not spend the weekend in the middle of the sidewalk talking over old times Hire a corridor.
 15. In entering a theater the doll Tn the $5,000 fur coat class and arriving in limousine shall have no rights over the lady in shirtwaist and skirt who came by subway.
 16. Basket picnic parties in frort of any theater. in the lobby of same. and debates, teas, family reunions. etc, in the aisles shall be barred.
 11. All parties arriving inside the theater after the curtain has gone up
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

Dy rain. Still-fine or wet-the old iasnioned barometer that hung in Bills general room consistently marked "set tair." At last one of the party drew BllIs attention to this curious glass. Don't you think" he said, that there's something the matter with your glass?"
 NNo, sir" answered Bill indignantly. She's good glass. an powerful one, but he added reflectively. "she ain't moved by trifles."f
 Millionaires are supposed to lean to- ward a philosophic pessimism, but
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

The track was only broken in the center of the road, C that turning out was difficult.
 When the two met, the first farmer blustered:
 If you don't turn out for me, I'll do to you what I did to the last man I met who would not turn out for mel"
 Much alarmed, the second farmer pulled out into the deep snow to let his belligerent neighbor pass.
 When he was back on the road again, he turned. Id said to the farmer:
 "Tell me, neighbor. what did you do to the man who wouldn't turn out for you?"
 TT turned out for hirni" replied the hot-headed farmer.
 sBolshie," said Mrs. Bolshe vislxi, something is the matter with little Bolshevitch." And S' went on with her
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

knitting of a jumperski for little Basha.
 "IIow do you know?' asked her hus- band. "You haven't been up to him for half an hour"
 'But he is so quiet, .solshie. You go up."
 Going 10 tho nursery, Bolshie peeped in and grinned.
 Little Bolshie was on the LOOT play ing with a baby bomb.
 Ma Mair roared the father proud ". Already our little Bolshie plays with politics. Already by goshovitch!"
 Fastening Cownstai :, he fetched Mrs. Viszi, pulling her upstairs eight steps at a time.
 'iIee hee!' laughed the mother proudly as she gazed at her offspring.
 Then little Bolshie picked up the bomb by the stem and swung it round once. twice, thrice. Father and mother clustered near in rapturous delight. Four times little Bolshie swung the bomb around his head and then
 The pin came out
 An old country couple came up tc London town to see the place where the roses on the cheeks of the maidous
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20

An old country couple came up to London town to see the place where the roses on the checks of the maidens
Arizona republican., 1921-01-20
.Gugh With { Us

number of New York sportsmen. Sue.lne up at Bin Bakers Maine camp 'oe'iu lhelr sport much interfered with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
ny ALLEN CLAIRE

IT. G. Hughes, steamboat magnnte,
slipped into the bungalow cafe last
Thursday night with very pretty
girl on his arm.
The cabaret was crowded, and II
was with difficulty that they found
"a table.
two near the arena" specified
Hughes, who once held the FOX trat
championship OF the University OF
Washington.
Let's dance this ONE he suF.
gcsted. ns tho poom bah OF the or.
chrontn dashed into one OF Mr..
Berlin'a widely known appropriations.
II just love TO dance on IA nice.
clear floor" agreed his partner.
EVERYTHING GOES
WELL. UNTIL
They slid off over tho WINK floor
like divers entering the surf. The
music WINS intoxicating. the decora.
tlons were brilliant. the shaded
lights beamcd benevolently down on
tho devotecs OF Terpsiohore. Even
tho walters looked human.
4 when you do that monkey tod.
die. fiddle. wfggie. glide" hummed
4 Hughes gayly. Then
''BaInr' n heavy elbow exploded
In Hughes ribs.
''Bamr' a ieaden shoulder crushed
against his partners vacant back.
THAT bird has got II In for us"
remarked Hughes. as he plowed
skiiifiily for n less populous corner
OF tho dancing floor. lie sure
| abaIaa N ,.siek "a Haof"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
Absorption Process
Makes Faces Young

Success has come to scientists who
FOR years have sought some method
OF removing the outer, veil of facial
skin in cases OF unsightly complex
ions. which would be both painless
and harmless. The process they dis
covered IN simple. effcssfye and in
expensive. II has been amply dem
onHtrated that common mercoiized
wax tsold by druggists In ounce
packagerb entirely removes by
gentle absorption. the withcrcd. life
less surface skin. showing the youth
full. rosclike akin beneath. The wax
IL applied at night. like cold cream.
and washed off In the morning. Tho
absorption also cicanscr ciogged
pores. Increasing the skins breath
Ing capacity. and preserving tone.
color and natural beauty OF the new
skin.
A harmless wrfnkle-rcmover
which has also proved quite sue
ccesful can be made at home In n
jiffy. All one need do is to dissolve
an ounce OF powdered saxoiite in a
half pint OF witch hazel and battle
the face in the solution. After the
very first application the finer lines
disappear, and the deeper ones soon
follow.--Advertisem
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
WHY "ANURIC"

Before an Insurance Company win
take n risk on your life the examin-
ing physician will test the urine and
report whether you are n good risk.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog. you suffer from backache, sick
headache. dizzy spells, or the twinges
and pains Of lumbago, rheumatism
and govt. The urine is often cloudy.
full of sediment: channels often get
sore and sleep is disturbed two or
three times a night. This is the time
you should consult some physician
of wide experience-such as DR..
Pierce, OF the 1nvalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y.
Send him loo for large trial package
of his new discovery--"An-uric
anti uric acid. Write him your
symptoms and send a sample of urine
for observation-disclosures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
]. Bull to Censor
New Bathing Suits

LONDON April i5.-The British
government. shocked mt the style
models OF 1891 bathing suits for
women. has decided upon censor.
ship. DR. Addison. minister OF pub
lie health. has been appointed bath
ing costume controller. A circular
letter In being sent TO local author
tiles at seaside towns suggesting
that laws be enacted making II an
offenre for persons Of either. sex 10
wear a costume that does not cr.
tend from IN. neck TO within four
Inches OF the knee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
UNSICHTLY
Instantly Removed

Try this simple formula: Go to
any toilet counter and get bottle
of Derwillo; apply two or three
times daily. then watch the frecklea
disappear. The very first applica-
ton proves II. Once you try ii you
will never be without 1t. Thousands
use ii in place of face powder. as IL
not only removes freckles, but i'm
stantly beauties the complexion as
well. There is no substitute for
Derwillo, as no other freckle re-
mover does this. 1t gives you a rosy.
white, velvety skin everyone "just
loves to touch" Sold at all depart-
ment and drug stores with the dis
tinct understanding that IL you are
not pleased in every way. you get
your money back.
NoTE--A leading druggist. recent
ly interviewed. said: I'VE have
never sold any freckle remover
which gives better satisfaction than
Derwillo. II is having an enormous
sale. and we gladly refund the
money to anyone dissatisfied. It Is
guaranteed absolutely harmless. and
Is sold at all toilet counters in this
city. including Bartell's and Owl
Drug Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
Girls Taught How
to Get Husbands

PARIS. April i5,--Young girls are
being taught here tho proper way 10
get husbands. The city has cnwsg-d
as lecturer Prof. Mahout Of tho Sor.
bonnc. who will speak three times "a
week to girls Of tho working ciass.
giving them pointers on domestic af-
fairs. The shortage OF men. combin'
cd with the high cost Of living. has
made !, difficult for French maids 20
get any husbands. let aiono suitable
ones. and great In the wailing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
IMMENSE CLOTHING STOCKS
OFFERED AT PUBLIC SALE!
Affairs of Weknown Seattle Clothing Company in Crti-
cal ConditiOn-Merchants Board Of Trade Takes
Charge-Entire Stocks of Two Stores
Offered at Public Sale Saturday

Many
retail clothing
that
merchant found II difficult to keep things going
a the Clothing
critical condition The
Of
clothing Tremendous
offered article
Mems heavyweight worsted suits including values 10000 win
t19S5 $500
hundreds
offered at f14S5 others priced 1886
Schafner
In furnishings there Tho shirt
extraordinary including annels hambrays
CSC and good1ookng H.
union suits sl3e There selection
collars
kinds of hosiery including wool zoe cotton &c hose
4
Hero is
family
Goodyear welt English
shoes with full
offered at sos and hdens
The Board OF Trade that wongmens checks viii be
with
paid to mail orders The
Avenue 1857
time to study these
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
THREATENS DISASTER
FOR DItCADNAUcuT

I'm say he do lie nearly exter-
minated my left foot" agreed the
girl. swallowing "A polite little
damn"
III that hattlcahip rams us again
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
John Bulls Sweet
Tooth Has Cavity

LONDON. April 1.-THE English
mans appetite ls changing. says W.
~. Annia. who for years has been
head chef OF ono OF Enriands
largest Jam and pickle manufaetur.
ing houses. lie says John Bull Is
getting a awcctsr tooth. and that
sauces and pickles must bo swecier
TO meet the demand. He biames IT
on the fact that people during the
war were deprived OF sweets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
Dutchman Paints
Way Round World

NEW YORK. April 15.-For a
prize Of $50. 900 Jan Monnlckendam.
Dutch artist. Is working his way
around the world with no money
except that which he gets from
sales OF his pictures. He Is now
here. BY the terms OF his contract
he must conduct exhibitions and
sales himself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-15
Sentenced to Read
British Classics

LONDON. April 1--we are try
ing 10 educate this neighborhood up
to use better language" said Magis-
tra;e Rooth In the Thames court 20
a man accused OF using bad ian
guage. He then sentenced him TO
read the British classics. saying he
believed this was as heavy a pun
lshment ms he could inflict