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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

Nary Drep Is CarrinOion Bellairs
DvSrafc secretary, and is in lore rith
kse Of his clients, Dick CalGrdin. Bel
{eirsf rard, EUc Rochester, has OBJ
(oinsd position through Julian Wanda
peer. an unscrupulous ddrcnturer, tcho
k1s knopn Dick in Alaska and is dnT-
Soss 10 get diamond Which Dick oicns
end alirays carries. Dick is IN lore
with Mary, but Ere has her eye on
him as iceH as on Julian. Bciidirs
wants TO marry Mary, .,oho is staying
ef his country estate TO do some icOrk for
him there, and offers Ere large sum
II she pill become engaged 70 Dick. She
sncceeds in tricking him, but is after
rdrd discovered by Mary and Dick IN
the arms of Julian, and Dick breaks the
Engagement. He persuddcs Mary 70
come IN foi1n to meet him, and 10 her
surprise hey are married By a justice 0t
the peace. Beilairs IS not Icdrncd Of
Ais
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
Please Tell Me
What to DO
By CYNTHIA .
No In.roduotlon Allowed
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthla-I have read with much
interest Unknown KS" letter and deeply
feel for her, as / think she Is the very
class of girl l would like to get ac.
quaInted with. am very fond OF all
sorts Of sport myself. except dancing
which l think is overdone nowadays, AS
there is too much jazzing, etc, that
spoiled the good old.fashioned waltz,
] would be very glad to get her ad-
dress, when would be delighted to
write a friendly note, being a stranger
myself in a strange land, but would like
to know some nice, refined girl as poor
lonely Unknown ""
A LONELY EXILE.
II you have read Cynthia's column
steadily you will see that sre has found
II necessary to refuse to bring about
between writer's to the
column. / hope you will meet some good
friends soon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

Every father wants his daughters to
be happy. And his own experience in
lf" should tell him that happiness does
not come Of idlencss and Incidence. The
| leisure that is n holiday to II tired
schoolgirl is bound to become boredom
when it is all there Is to look forward
to.
Every father wants his daughter 10
develop to the utmost the powers that
have been given her. because 1t is so
TINT she will get the most out of life.
And he must know that ms health and
muscle are the product Of physical cxer-
else. so mental fitness is the result Of
brain work. Inactivity dwarfs and
cripples and this is as true of the
mind as Of the body. To grow, the mind
must have something to work on, and
the father who dcprives his daughter
Of this is only clipping her wings and
taking from her one of the grea est
pleasures in life and, certainly, lie is
taking from her attraCtivencss.
Whether we do il for money or not
we should all of US do something. ="
For it goes to make us healthier hap
pier and bigger, to say nothing Of the
JOY in the knowledge that one owns Il
good sturdy umbrella for a rainy day q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
Things You'H Lope to Make

These days the slaAye Is often the
distinctive feature of frock. An 1sI5
PUFFED SLEEVE looks most charm.
ing on a dainty organdie frock. Cut
strips of the organdie four inches IN
depth. Each strip should be one and
one-half times as wide as the measure
ment around the part of the sleeve
where it is to go. Shir each strip top
and bottom and fit II to the lining
Stitch a band OF Valenciennes lace one
inch wide over the places where the
puffings meet each other. This un-
usually pretty 1S45 PUFTED SLEEVE
can be made without a lining. but tho
vufflngs will not stay in place 80 we'll.
FLORA,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

urgpr feet there are 1O12 size stock
ings, and what are called outside sizes
for heavy women are made to corre-
spond with the shoe size, but have
larger calf and knee.
In the daily dressing of the foot the
work of saving stockings may go on.
You should not sit down with stock
ing held at full length and work your
foot into it. Instead somewhat the
same principle as putting on glove
Is required to avoid trouble.
First you boot the stocking. Slip
the thumbs inside the top of the stock
ing and gather it nimbly with the
fingers right down to the toe. holding
the gathering and stretching it slightly
at ankle and toe to allow the foot to
slip right into it without running
against the leg part of the stocking.
Hold the gathering until the toe is in
place. and then gradually loosen the
gathering as the foot requires.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

would have gone
after them. but sh"
realized that It
would do no good.
1t would be impos-
sible to take Trix
away from him by
physical force. and
she knew that 10
amount of reason
ing would do any
good whatever.
Miss Henderson.
too. was nervous
and d istra it .
although she had
rcgainrd some of
her usual pOiso.
She did not admit
in so many words
that she feared the
nlIAnnnnn hnnt nr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
TAKING CARE OF SILK STOCKINGS

WITH short skirts and fancy shoes
w IL Is absolutely necessary to have
plenty Of silk stockings in good con-
dition. How to make them last, so
that their work of beautifying may go
on indefinitely?
First. then. a separate washday,
when your undivided attention may be
given them, Is recommended; otherwise
they are apt to suffer.
A smart trick with black silk stock
ings to prolong the life Of them is to
soak them overnight in cold water be-
fore wearing them the first time.
Again, wash them out after each
wearing A light wash and rinsing is
all that Is necessary.
\ protection some women take is
to sew over the toe Of the stocking
a piece of narrow, fine tape to keep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
The Garden Path

The most satisfactory material for a
garden path is stone, for though IL stone
path Is more expensive to put down
than one 0: gravel or brick. II requires
little subsequent attention, and improves
in appearance by weathcring. II 50
desired, small spaces may be left here
and ther" between the stones for the
planting Of low, hardy flowers ike moss
pink and saXifrage.-House and Garden
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
Saving Space

My clothes-closet being quite small Z,
have railing with books. eightesn
inches from floor. and by using a snan
clothespin with heavy cord run through
the spring. hang each pair OF shoea
together and save time, space and shoe,
The clothespin can be gilded and cord
wrapped with ribbon to match dress ths
Priscilla
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
WHAT'S WHAT
by HELEN DECIE

A fruitful subject for cartoon artists
the man who invites an accidentally
OF friend TO go home with him for a
Jot-luck" dinner. The friend should
u accept any such invitation unless It
m be Reinforced by an emphatiCally
prdial repetition by telephone message
ON tire lady OF the house"
Nowadays there's no such thing az
not luck" except in farmhouses Iand
lpon ranches, where a whole caldron
full Of appetIzing heefstew may as easily
iced fifty.flve as fiftyO Wartime thrift,
follows by Increased cost Of provisions,
has done away with the wasteful abun.
dance OF old times In the average house
hold Careful housekeepers provide
enough and no more for every dinner II
Al unexpected extra diner comes in, IL
mustk be potxkad-lnclQ for the rest of tho
family. unlxX there Is a cache of canned
goods In VI pantry, "A telephone call
w ':sI y S:s.'' ~ time : supply n, ny.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
A Book on Electricity

To the Editor Of WOmdns POgC:
Dear Madam have been reading
your answers to letters for the last
year and at last have decided TO ask
you q question.
! have been doing odd Jobs such az
repairing bells and installing electric
as with IN" present job nave put in
a system with two door springs and
there Is II short circuit continuous ring
IngJ.
Iould you please writo In the paper
for my hcnefit d name Of a hook Whfrh
does not give much details. where [
could find electric bell troubles and also
how 10 repair them n
| could not recommend any sprClal
book through the column. bur II Won vii
60 70 the Public Library at Thirteenth
ana Locust streets and asi; the IiLraliau
70 heip %ou, am hure you can find
just the book you need N"'' ''''@
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

Because she il disappointed in ono
man, Nancy HatharHy decides ncrcr
TO trust another. In Order to get
GrdV she accepts a position as COVER
ness TO u little child in lonely house
on the coast Of Massachusetts. and
from the first day Of her drrirGl she
learns that Bruce Henderson, Httle
Tries uncle. has sinister influence
Orer the child. Nancy, in detying
him, incurs his cmmity, but she is
determined to protect Trir from
Thuterer IL is that threatens her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

did not raise u
single protest.
She cared for
DICK tre IN c n
d o us ly. What
Dick did must be
right.
M ary. don /
tell me that you We
got any regrets?"
he whispered. II
just had 10 do
this! ] must have
you. MARY"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
WHAT a muddle, If It hadn't bee

WHAT muddle If It hadn't been
w so serious subject Constance could
have laughed overii it, If it hadn't been
so utterly stupid all around she could
have been hurt.
Helen thought she was being tactful
sparing Constance's feelings by break
ing in upon Maud's story.
And indeed she might have been. if
she had only chosen more tactful way
of being tactful.
OF course Maud might have been n
bit more rapid about getting the signal
than she was. and having got it, might
have guessed who gave it.
But quick word Of sympathy, and
an abrupt change of subject would have
been so much more graceful than the
blow of a well meaning foot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
The Woman S EXCHANGE

double Chin~-thHt will go, too. Massage
II, rubbing Il up and inward to make II
slightly smaller.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

NATURALLY Constance did not
~ want to be reminded of the thing
she had come out to forget for time.
And Helen, who sat next to her, re-
allied this.
Maud's voice stopped as IL a hand
had been put over her mouth as she
reached her morbid climax, and even
when some one at last found come =
thing TO say to start conversation again
she still sat stupefed.
When they returned from the drive
and stopped at Helen's for something
cool to drink, Maud turned to Con
stance with u puzzled expression on her
fuce.
What did you kick me so hard for
back there in the car when ! was talk
ing about that girl who's so sick?" she
asked, 1T was an awful shot. I'm
black and blue all up my ankle 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
C,oMETHING started Maud to talkin

C'OMETHING started Maud to talking
about n friend who was Ill in the
hospital.
ooh. It's awful" she said. They
don't know whether she's going to live
or not and they say she screamed 80
with the pain when she was brought IN
that they had to give her something to
quiet her. People don't often live
through that illness. you know
She stopped abruptly, and there was
sudden embarrassing silence.
Constance was sitting directly behind
Maud in the car and It happened that
Constance had been persuaded to come
on the ride with the other girls after
some hesitation.
She needed the rest and relaxation.
but she hated to be out of the house
while her brother was so Ill with the
same illness that Maud had spoken Of.
He had escaped the operation, but
his condition was still serious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
The Question Corner
TOday'S Inquiries


|. What interesting relics are the
treasured possessions Of Mrs.
Lydia Spofford, of Lcwistown,
Me-?
.. For the driver who is suSccptiblc
to drafts on the back of his neck
whnt kind of Windshield has been
invented?
3. In what easy way can II stone be
tested to prove whether it is q
diamond or II piece of glass?
/. with what flowers can LET the
bonds Of marriage unite us" be
said!
:, How can decoration and utility
be combined in the finishing of Of
the ends Of ruffled stole collar
on an OrgRndie dress?
.. When II striped material is uspl
for II dress, how can it be made
TO trim itself in the newest style? L?
Yesterdays Answers
/. The addition of twenty five
women to the police force in New
York is significant indication of
the spread Of womcn's activities.
.. A new tall vase has four holes iu
the closed top so that flowers can
be held firmly in place without
the need Of a wire holder.
3. When the handle of n tin water
ing can breaks, mend it by fas-
tening it lower down on the can
by means Of a small boltrd screw.
/. Broom, meaning humility"
white jasmine. meaning "nmia-
bility," and myrtle, meaning
'lovr," are combined 10 make the
message, Your humility and
amiability have won my love" "
8. The latest Paris gloves to be-
worn with summer frocks are
made of white taffeta
6. If last year's silk frock is slight
lyswOrn in places cover it with n
slip on dress Of georgette crepe or
chiffon to match, bound with
some of the silk, and make it good
enough for best.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
MARRIED IN HASTEl

MHARI was completely taken Dy suT-
lvl prise. Her breath was taken
away Her heart beat fast But-she
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

Since the war 1t is not nm uncom-
mon thing to sit across the car from
some fair lady who is buSiy engaged
in knitting one and purling one. She
will knit away, her fingers fairly flying,
until her station Is called and then hur.
ricdly jabbing the needles into the wool
she makes II husty exit out the door Just
before it's closed, Sometimes the nee
dies slip on through the wool and make
n fearfully tangled mess. There can
be had II long white needle with funny
little baby face, with rosy-red cheeks
and the bluest of eyes perchcd merrlly
on top, to prevent it from sliding. The
needles come for 81 pair and are ir-
resistible.
70. smss es.AS.: asdsss: sSs: eSsY s ssss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12
1dUcnturcS With q Purse

| SUPPOSE I'm terribly old fashioned
in that ! am not blasr about every
'hIhg mat Happens. no matter what.
AS "Id as ! am. and sometimes | feel
seven hundred, I've not crnScd getting n
tIriII when | ride on trains m always
aboard several minutes ahead of time
ana settle comfortably and look
around with interest at my fellow
passengers, But. riding on trains has
IT'S disadvantages for me, because | al
ways collect all Of the stray cindcrS and
present very brsmudgrd countenancc
to the world before I'm more than half
way there, ! have come across n first
aid for any Of you who travel and do
not want to burden yourself with too
much powder, etc. It's small metal
vanity case put out by one of the bet
ter and popular powder people, con-
tanning powder, rouge. lip stick and
eyebrow pcncil-the top Of the box has
a mirror. The box sells for 81 and
is most certainly convenience.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-12

s. Es ss.s &s.s; sfs sss; iss sss:
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
Being Led Up . sIantlns plaserm.


Susie learned that the city firm
threatened ito sell the Burtons out"
surely they won't trouble poor old
grandma so cruelty" she hoped, but
the next morning when she went out
10 the stable TO hitch up old Dobbin
she found the stall empty and her
grandmother seated on the front steps
OF the house, her apron to her eye&
"Oh, Grandma where Is Dobbin.
and what has happened and why are
you crying so bitterlyr
"Child." was the sobbing reply, sthe
worst has come. Two men just took
Dobbin away. II Is ruin for u.s."
"where Is her where did they take
himi" csied Susie. Oh. grandma ]
must find Dobbin! There must b
some way to get him back"
Two men had led Dobbin In the
direction of the railroad to ship him
TO the city with other live stock.
Almost hysterIcal Susie was speedily
dashing down the road.
At length she reached the railroad;
yes, there was poor faithful Dobbis
being led up a slanting platform to q
car. Wildly Susie dashed after him.
where are you taking our horse.
our Dobbin!' she called. and then
she sprang towards the animal cling
ing to his NAME kissing and caressing
him.
"we are simply doing our duty and
shipping the horse as directed" de-
clared one of the men, and Susie
learned that the destination was the
livery stable of q man named Arnold
Drury In the city and boldly declared
she would remain with Dobbin until
she saw this mir. Drury. who could not
but heed her story when she told IL
There was a three hours jolting.
worried ride. When the train reached
The city some new men proceeded to
unload the car. Still Susie chung to
old Dobbin. People stared as the pro-
cession passed down a street leading
to a great livery stable Susie learned
that a gentleman In a house nearby
was Mr.. Drury. His wife and daughter
were with him and before them all
Susie told her story.
Little one." he said, jotting down
the town wheTs she lived and coyertly
wiping away q tear. I'VE will attend to
all this speedily. Get the child some
thing to eat" he directed his wife, and
an hour later she was the companion
of Susie, homeward bound, after
giving directions for the immediate
return Of old Dobbin.
That was not all. Mrs. Burton
uuivered with delight, as glancing into
the yard the next morning there was
Dobbin all ready In the shafts for an
early trip. and Susie went her rounds
singing happily.
The story of the old horse got about
town and was the theme Of many a
Preside story amid interested home
circles as the Christmas bells rang out.
Krfss Kringle sent the loyal Susie q
full Krtst of gifts and peace and hope.
and happiness lowered over the little
SAMPLE Burton home
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
CT V E!

IF IL be true land folks there are
i This legend who believe)
That every year the Christ Child walks
Our earth, on Mary's Rive,
How much of suffering He finds
To make His kind heart grievcl
So many starving babies, pinched
And whimpering with cold,
Such piteous wee faces drawn
With hunger, 6ray cad ole:
4 hundred needy ossesP Oh,
Tho half has not been toldl
And We, whose homes are holiy-wreathed.
And Gay with Christmas trees,
What have we done to merit cheer
And comfort more than thesep
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16


spell Of skating and races ON the Ice
promised. The little town had awak-
ened 10 real enthusiasm and when
Susie Burton appeared driving the old
family horse with q string Of merriiy
Ginning Leils attached 10 the shafts
OF the wagon which held tie cans of
sweet. fresh home milk for = coterle
Of old customers. the cheer OF the ap.
preaching holidays was intensified.
Susie was poor a. her well mended
raiment evidenced. but she Was
superbiy happy. You See" she Inn
parted TO an especial eonfidant. a girl
neighbor. "our customers always Ei,e
us some little remembrance around
Christmas time. And mother always
makes up enough delicious cottage
cheese 70 20 the rounds 80 we don't
appear as II we were beggars" and
Susie removed the top Of milk can
To display a mass Of the deflcacy.
Sometimes It's money. sometimes
rare gifts bought for money. or clothes.
or a knitted hood. Anyhow IL makes
US feel rich around Christmas time
each year"
Susie hoped there would be some real
money offerings which she felt her
diligence and that OF her grandmother
truly deserved.
For a month past Mrs. Burton had
referred to "a bill and = Judgment
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
Aud the postman
Passed the House
'ss,r,sAa. isai. w.s.ss Newspaper uA,sA
.~ MARI oRAsAA sossxs

cse,ttsAs. isai. wsss.aa Newspaper VAlsn
n TT WAS Christmas morning.
Old Hiram Palmer sat BY
the window waiting Tor the
- postman. Christmas eve
had been rather bleak lie
had seen. from the window. groups Of
people passing from time 10 time. har.
rying. smiling. such say, happy peo.
pie.
Hiram was old. too cid. tie had
outlived hts friends. his immediate
family. his day had long since gone
by. lie had given generously TO hos
pitfalls and charitable institutions and
a number Of personal presents, lie
always. for example. scnt some of the
large baskets Of fruit the towns lead.
ing shop arranged so attraetiyely, 10
those he knew would ueser bur them
selves such delicacies
The last Christmas he had only ~
csived two presents One from his
nephew out West and another from
a grandehiid.
He was waiting for these now.
The postman came along the street.
Eagerly old Hiram waited And then
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16

| L Il i - az .
token OF crisp
white winter IN
the air aud the old
est inhahltant vas
daily discussing the
probability of -
real genuine old
fashioned Christ
mas. The river
was froxen and o
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16

rThe Child with sad and puzzled eyes
Must wonder. - He sees)
Then, ere the birth morn Of the Babe,
Give gladly, every one,
As this past year has prospersd you.
That some poor little one
May know Q 1.-THE OF Christmas joy
Before the Day 10 donsl
-MAZIR v. CARUTHERA
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS
"EbIms soft and low. Glad Christmas bells
We, TOO, will sing,
luiIl bring our Gifts more precious far
Chan fraRkinesnst Or costly myrrb
g Christ our Hing.
Our scHsserated lives wen GIVE,
Witb trusting, loving hearts We bend
60 plead fer sraet and strength 10 Ilvt,
Md honor Fin. our precious frssnd."
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
The Cheer of
Christmas
BY slssh Jsrssa Garth

a0psaxhl Iszi. WESTERN ss~sR.ssa Ua.sA
The Delta independent., 1921-09-23
ROGERS MESA
, . . . . . . . . <>>> . . =

Special Sunday Dinner, Delta Cafe
The Rogers Mesa school opened for
the winter term Monday. September
10.
Miss Verna Bruce visited Miss Ruth
Sylvester in Hotchkiss from Wednes
day till Friday.
c. p. Gaylord OF Lincoln spent sew
eral days the last week looking after
his ranch on Rogers Mesa.
Mr. and Mrs. John Beesley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Doess and Mrs. Doess of Paonia
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f
Ramer.
Mrs. C. Helping left Friday for
New York. after visiting the past
month with her SON. NJ. o. Carter, and
family.
DIR. Rex. Ellington of Gunnison spent
several days the past week visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ellington.
Mrs. Steve Duncan and children re,
turned home Saturday after. n visit
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs, w. II
Burnett, of Delta
Miss Goldie Cox. who is, teaching
school in Peach Valley. spent the
week end with home folks and at.
tended the county fair.
The Modern Woman's Club, who
secured the first premium on the com
munity exhibit at the county fair,
wish to thank each one who helped
to make the exhibit so complete.
The Modern Woman's Club will
hold special business meeting
Thursday. September 90. at the home
of Mrs. J. Il. Ramer to settle bills
incident to the community fair eN-
hibit.
John Puffer of Lazear and Mr.. Walls
OF Delta are assisting in harvesting
the beautiful apple crop on the Frank
Lewis ranch. Misses lrma and Ellie
Puffer are the sorters and they are
hard to beat
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Qualls
Bruton have purchased the 80 acres
of farm land of c. H. Bowen. MIR, and
Mrs. Bowen have purchased a resi-
dence In Grand Junction and will
move there about November 1.
Delmer McClurg. owlin and Wayne
Bruton. Mrs. +. A. Lewis nephew OF
Cedaredge, are picking apples on the
Lewis -Bruton ranch. Owlin says can
taloupes are more preferable than
Jonathan apples, as they are too com
mon.
White Eagle Gas is the Best.