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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
"rhe Puzzled census.Taker"


TO tbs Editor Ct the Eveniro Public LEDGER!
sir--1 inclose herewith n poem recently
by Constant Reader
A, BRUCE BLACK.
bloomsbury, Pa. March 10. 1921.
THE PUZZLED CENsUs-TAKER
by John @. Sake
'qot any boys7" tho marshal said
: To a lady from over the Rhine,
And the lady shook her haxen head
Ard civiily answered, 'Noinr'
Got hny girls7" the marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine,
And again the lady shook her head
And civiliy answered. ''Nein!'
But some are dead7' the marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine.
And again the lady shook her head
And civiiy answered. ''Neinr'
Husband, OF course?" the marshal said
To the lady from over tire Rhine,
And again she shook her faxer head
And clvilty answered, ''Neinr'
THE devil you haver' the marshal said
To the lady from over the Rhine.
And again she shook her faSen head
And civiliy answered. ''Neinv'
Now what do you mean by Shaking your
head
And always answering 'Nine'?"
Itch kann nlcht Englischr' civilly said
Tho lady from over the Rhine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
An Open Letter

To the Editor Of the Epeaiao Public Ledger:
sir-Plesse print In your Peoples Forum
Nc following open letter addressed to emil
ncrt Pennsylvania statesmen. from Senator
Pehroso and Governor Sproul down:
Gentlemen-As all OF you are the powers
that be who dictate what state appropria-
tons shall be made, I call your attention
10 two appropriations which in the past
nsNo received only the crumbs or what has
been loft over from other appropriations.
but which from now on must receive irst
confederation from you.
First The mothers assistance fund did
nor receive from the last Legislature one
h9It the amount that was needed. BY cut
ling of half OF what was needed land OF
what was asked for) you were all guilty
ot striking q deadly blow at the very foun-
tation OF all civilizAtion--namely, tho home
-and you shall be so considered by every
Individual ana every fraternal order that
believes In and stands for the homo Care
Iui investigation conducted by the women
clubs OF Pennsylvaria has revealed the abb
soluto need for So. 900. 900 for the mothers
assistance fund in order that the home fircs
may properly be kept burning. II Is FAR
better that there should be an unused
amount OF this two millions than that
Nrrie mother should be without assistance
IN the next two years.
Second There Is the slighted appropria-
lion for the public schools. which are the
melting pots OF our future citizens. and.
therefore,. tho buiwarks OF our government.
We consider the cutting down from what Is
needed for public school appropria tlon Ia an
attempt TO cripple our schools in the pre-
pairing and moidips of tho minds of our
lulure citizens. II Is a slap at the very
foundation OF our government and therefore
nnoecoming loyal American citiZcns.
AZ you are all members of rfraternal or
GERS or societies. and as such pledged to
support the home and our public schools
assuming that you were sincere when
YOU took your oblisations--you will let no
srass grow under your feet until you see
$4,000, 900 appropriated to tho mothers as
sstaneo fund and 100000 additional
sodsd TO the school appropriation OF the
'sst Lesislature IN order that our public
schools may have rank in keeping with the
second richest state In the Union.
There are other important matters TO be
considered BY you In the near future--frst
me sheppard-Towner bill, known as the
osoS bill; second the Smith"Towner bill
ana third the revision of the state consti /,
.uuon, This letter, though addressed to a
IeW. includes In Its scope every member
OF the Senate and House at Harrisburg and
me members OF Pennsylvania in the SEN
I've and House at Washington. Let me re-
mIhd you all that your absence when the
Vole Is taken or an attempt to block any OF
mo aforementioned matters will indicate
sou are opposed TO them and you shall give
~ account to the sovereign citizens Of
Fennsylvanis whose public servants you are,
For the home and our public schools,
ROYAL C. STEPHENS.
rhuadelphia, March 49, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Show "Truth" In Movies

10 the Editor Of the Evenino Public Ledger!
sIr--I would like to wrlto few lines iol
your Peoples Forum column in regard tc
the propaganda being spread in the movies.
This should be stopped unless they show both
sides of the story. I go to the movies
ouits often. but never have / seen one that
truly portrays the life of the working class.
why ! is the hero always strike-breeker
and the striker a villain? Why Is the hero
the ono who foils the revolutionists? Our
toretathers were foiled by the Infamous
Benedict Arnold.
Then, again. they portray the Bolsheviki
With long boards and needing a bath and 80
on. want the public to understand that
they are Just as clean as anybody ana Jus,
as we'll educated. John Reed Louise Bry-
ant Leon Trotzs,xy, Lenine and the majority
have no Iong~beards, and most OF the lead
ers are college mon.
Then, again. India is always pictured
as the land OF mystery. I know many
Hndus. and they are Just human beinss.
with nothing mysterious about them. The
public learns many things from the movies.
So let's show them the truth.
FOR TRUTH AND FAIR PLAY.
Philadelphia, March Is. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

loye.makins-and at close range at that.
III that ls, q good thing for imprcssionable
DO very much distorted on tho other hand
PICTURES which help TO visualize places In
the history Of this country are blue-penciled
and may only be exhibited by virtue of q
writ of Injunction.
1 neycr will believe in that sort Vi uen-
sorship. ns II 10 not at all logical Instead
or having each film vised by the censor,
would place them In two great ciasses--
those which children and minors may SEQ
and those which only adults are permitted
to view. Then thero should be a further
with historic purely dramatic
and society plays. And still further, into
blood and thunder plays. siapstick and vul-
gar comedy: again. into sentimental drlvel
and something else. and so on nd In
fnitum. w, L. SEEBRING.
Philadelphia March II, 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Now l will disclose the system:
First. No matter how high the number Of
the small blocks In the square. one line of
them. that is the square root Of the whole.
must be an uneven number.
Second. The central number, which, in
Mr.. Patterson's problem Is 6l, multiplied
by the number Of blocks in one line, IN this
problem II. gives tho sum of the verti-
Gals. horizontais and diagonals-671.
To start. place / in the middle OF the
top line. move toward the readers right ono
column and drop TO the bottom OF the square
now work on a diagonal from lower and left
toward the upper and right sides. putting
the figures down In sequence we have ., 3,
4, 8, o. then go over to the left side one
line above, and start again, Z, 3, 0. 10, IL.
As the number l prevents the movement fur
ther, drop one line and keep on with the
same method as before: Lower left to upper
right. II the reader will follow the numbers
in sequence in the square he will notice these
facts: First, That when the sequence hits
the right side II begins again one column
higher, and on the left side. Second. When
the sequence stors at the top II starts again
one column 10 the rlght and at the bottom.
Ono exception is made where 90 occurs. as
II neither can move UP nor over one column.
Il drops one bock-to Gland then moves
up ono block and at the left Following
the rules already stated, IL drops TO the
bottom one line over and continues be.
fore. That exception occurs, however. In
every upper right corner OF every 'msgc
square, Third. Where the sequence Is
interfered by a number already placed Il
drops to tho square directly beneath ana
then continues Fourth. The finish Is at the
| bottom Of the column where the start was
made.
Hoping this explanation viii suffice and
that 1t IS sufficiently plain to the curious.
ALBERT E, TAYLOR,
DhtlnlnlDhia Ii
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
a dcnominationai or sectarian dis
cussion.
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence OF
good faith, although names will not
be printed II request Is made that
they be omitted.
The publication of n letter is not
TO be taken as an Endorsement Of its
Views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Critics Of Picture Shows

10 me Editor Of the EpeHto Public Ledger:
Nr-ENery time ! attend a picture show
-wh'eh is not very 0fteE--I become more
S"u more convinced OF the fuIility OF trying
W censor such performances. The man or
monsh or group OF them who. as censors u.
W'a's; would satisfy even a majority OF
"e @ public are not yet In being. II is en-
meV reasonable that this should bs the
case. As 10 such matters as perta in to a
sen'orshlp over the proper actions OF peo-
% we have varying opinions. OF course.
s's Includes only those who do have WE'LL
oenned opinions concerning things In gen
uho are prone TO express them.
ms ~ prompted by what saw the other
ssIhs at movie show. have seen many
$40 ne weli,Anown nays and extravsganxas
sssa sauosa IN this ooantrv. but I never BE-
"''nssred sue unsbashsd and Ardent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Sends lizard Problems"

10 the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--In your columns note that one l..
Phillips asks for hard" puzzles, Here are
a few. or course. they are open 20 all,
Name four weights that can weigh from
one TO forty pounds inclusive.
have 800 and wish 20 buy some oxen
al $40. cows at IS and calves at nifty cents.
I wish to buy some of each, and must get
100 head for my 800. How many OF each
do buy?
4 certain number, II multiplied by two,
add one-halr and one-auarter OF tho original
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
The Magic Square Problem

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
Slr--I see in tonight's paper that IL.
Il. Patterson. Jr.. has sent in another
magic square problem, containing 12l
blocks. Now Mr.. Patterson and another cor
respondent, whose query was published
March IL. have. as they both state. tne NOS
to the solution OF these squares. but the
majority OF those who have solved them do
not know It, andit was to those that spo-
clally wanted my query to reach.
When YOU know the system the solution
Is practically simple. but for those who do
not know It the solution requires them to
brush the dust from their brains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
The St. Francis leoend

To the Efttor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--"w. L. t." 10 anxious for the legend
of st. Francis Of Assist and the Birds. Tor
the legend itself let him refer TO THE Lit
tie Flowers OF st. Francis accessible in
Every Mans Library. Chapter XVI. II no
wishes to sec 1t In a pleasant modern drcss
he will find 1T in Paul sabatier's Life Of
st. Francis" Scribner's. 191D Chapter X.
Or IL no would like q reference to the legend
in art. Mrs. Jameson will supply II In her
''Lesends of the Monastic orders" which
has a considerable section on st. Francis,
with an Illustration OF his preaching to the
birds. CALEB BALDERSTON.
Philadelphia, March 1s, 1921 .'.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Submits a Problem

To the Editor Of the EVeniao Public Ledger:
Sir-I herewith submit problem for
your, readers OF the PEOPLES Forum A man
at Railroad Station A boards the last car
OF a train one mile In length. As the train
travels toward its destination the man
aiks through the cars. and upon arriving
at Station h. three miles away. he alights
from the first car. How far did the man
ride and how far did he walk? Also ex-
plain how you arrive at your answer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
The Motion Picture "Passior"

To the Editor OF tht Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Where was the motion picture en-
titled Passion" which was recently shown
in this city. made? p. @. BAYES.
Philadelphia, March 20. 1921
The moving picture passion" was made
in Germany. The director OF this picture 1.
Ernst Lubitsch, and II Is said that he Il
known az the Griffith OF Europe" a
statement has been made that some OF the
scenes In this picture were made In the i'm
perlal gardens at Berlin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Philadelphia. March 10. 1921.
Devastated Farm Lands Of France

To tho Editor Of the Eventn0 Public Ledger:
Sir-To what extent have the devastated
farm lands Of France been restored to as
ricultural purposes2 d. L. MACY.
Phiiadolphia. March 20. 1921,
The French commission says that OF the
1000. 900 acres which were rendered unit
for cultivation BY the war only 2S0.000
ing next spring
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
"Gone West"

To the Editor Of the Evening Pablo Ledger:
sir-Appearins In the Peoples Forum OF
the 18th inst. -. F." requested a poem
entitled Gone West in the form Of a let
ter I have the ono 'hinls he means, vut
not in the form Of poem:
Dear Mrs. Spearfng-There In grief In
my heart and In the hearts OF all my COM
rades for the great sorrow that this war
has brought to you and to us. We all unite
to express our heartfelt sympathy and con-
doence TO the mother and family OF one
who has fallen In a cause as imperishablo
as will bo the names Of those who have
fallen TO defe I'd Il.
Should there be anything my comrades
and can do TO mitigate your grief and to
aliay yPur sorrow-some little keepsake ".
Walt as a marine. perhaps---but name It,
dear lady, and II shall traverse the ocean
TO YOU.
Because you do not know me. please do
not think IL presumptuous for me to write
You are Waits mother. was his In
separable friend and comrado, That, makes
us two kindred souls In common grief for
our nearest and dearest. Then. too. this
letter fuifllls duty that I am bound BY
oath and will TO perform. Many months
ago Walt and promised each other that
should the god Of battles call to one the
other would console tho sorrowins mother.
Now Walt has gone West. to home and
you forever but his figure. his voice. his
wonderful personality will always be living
truths to me, myself. should the great
call come. VIII go gladly confident or a re-
union and with faith in the eternal truth
OF that cause for which die.
Beneath the green In Belleau woods, for
ever connected with the honor OF the ma
rines. lies Walt. with two comrades, dead
on the field OF honor Above their graves
the stately pines sway In their GRANDEUR
an imperlshabie monument. hut greatest Of
all epitaphs Is that engraved within the
hearts of his. comr ades-a man than whom
there Is peer in kindliness, in under
, standing. In comradeship beyond compare.
We alone know what could have been had
circumstances 20 willed It. Whatever be-
fall. whatever sorrow fls US. one thing ]
| swear to you, here hard by that lonely
grave-the very paper that write upon
was taken In captured German dugout-l
swear that Walt Ia we'll avenged. that he
has not died in vain. for his spirit leads
us onward to the ultimate victory. and you
arc proud know, for You are the mother
of a martyr--a martyr in a. holy cause, free
dom and liberty,
Dear lady. the very thought that you
| are in grief tears my heart. Do not sor-
row. Death, after all. Ia not 80 terrible.
and here. why here. II is glorious!
Mother. in the name OF tho Twenty
| third Company. in the name OF the ma
rines. salute you. and all my comrades
salute you" c. f. d.
Eva Phila deiphia, March 15 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
THE PEOPLES FORUM

number and one will make 100. What
the certain number7 MAC MCCOY.
rhiiadeiphis March 20, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants Two Poems

TO the Editor Of the EveninD Pubhc Ledger!
Sir-Tor some time have been desirous
of obtaining copies of two poems. The
Gray Swan" and Little Griffin" l write
In the hope that through your interesting
Peoples Forum may secure either or both
OF those selections. IL. *. Z.
PhiladeIphia March IL, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Margaret u. Atkins. Lansdowhe, Pa
We regret we cannot give space to the de-
Ia ting OF tho question for and against the
increase OF the United States navy in the
Peoples Forum, You can get all tho In
formation In any of the public libraries.
Ask the librarian,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

John Roberts. wsstylle, n. I've can
not print 20. Why Should the Spirit OF
Mortal BE Proud?' on account OF its length.
II Is to be found in almost all popular
collections. and was written by william
Knox.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
DAILY READER.

Philadelphia. March 15, 1921. |
Her address is Hollywood, Calf. Among
her most successful screen plays are The
Love Light" Less Than the Dust" Tess
of the Storm Country" 'Suds'' and
Daddy Longiegs."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Questions Ans,Uered
About Mary Pickford

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--I would be pleased to have you puo-
lish Through your columns the permanent
address Of Miss Mary Pickford. movie screen
artist. Also mention her most successful
picture plays, etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
A Poem Stumbled

To the Editor Of tho EUeNfnO Public Ledger:
Sir-Some time ago noticed a request
IN your Peoples Forum for "A Friend or
Two" I inclose II. W. J.. c.
Philadelphia. February .. 1921
A FRIEND OR TWN
There's all OF pleasure and all Of poAoA
In friend or twoi
And all our troubles may ma release
With friend or two;
IT'S in tho grip OF the c;aspins hand,
On native sol! or in alt.'N land.
But the word Is mad3- do you nndersta nd !?
or friend or two.
song to sing and crust to share
With friend or two:
A smile to give and a grief TO bear
With friend or two:
road to walk and a goal to win.
| An inglenook to fnd comfort in:
TIE gladdest hours that We know begin
with a friend or two;
A little laughter. perhaps some tears.
With a friend, or two;
The days. the weeks and the months and
years
with a frlend or two:
vale to cross and hill to climb,
mock at age and jeer at tsne.
Tbe prose OF life takes the tilt OF rhyme,
With friend two.
The brother-soul and the brother-hes
OF a friend or two;
Make US drift an from the crowd apart
With friend or two:
For come days happy. or come days sad
| We count no hours but tho ones made glad
BY the hale good times We have ever had
With a friend or two.
Then bring the goblet and QUAR- the toast
To a friend or two:
For glad the man who can always boast
OF n friend or two.
! The fairest sight Is e. friendly face.
| The blIthest tread 10 a friendly pace,
| And heaven will bn better place
For friend or two
'X. Y. H." asks for the words OF a song
| conta ming the lines:
Let tho drums beat loud and long,
hundred thousand million strong"
Mrs. C. l.. :" desires a poem called
MAS Tool which contains tho lines:
AT home u seems to be the rule.
Pa never has the proper tools
knack TO Ak thnCs''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

III. B." Germantown, asks for the
words OF an old song called ''Neliies Love
Letters" Can reader send them inH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Dress Trunks

neg. Price els. FRIDAY
Nulcanized fibre dress trunks maoof
over basswood frames Steel hero-
ware and two trays, a2-inch sine.
Fourth Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Mrs. C. l.. - desires a poem called
MAS Tool" which contains the lines:
AT home u seems to be the rule.
Pa never has the proper tools
or knack TO hX things
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Women's Silk Stockings
Reg. Prios $2.as pr. e. 20
Friday sO0
Pure thread silk full fashioned
stockings with mercerized garter
tops. First quality. Black, cordo-
van and grey. First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Rosaries

Reg. Price 81 Friday foS
Cut bead rosaries In many styles
including pearls and black. Given
with each rosary a copy of The
Way of The Cross" Boxed. For one
day only. First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24
Pure Linen Napkins

Pure Linen Crash Toweling
Reg. Yrics 1oc I'd. 90
Friday &c
All pure linen, bleached heavy
Barnsley weave crash, very alb
sorbent and lintless. First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

''X. Y. H." asks for the words OF a sons
ntaining the lines;
Let tho drums beat loud and long,
A hundred thousand million strong"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Mercerized Table Damask
Reg. Yr1os e1.2B "a. o..
Friday OTS
Snowy blsached, splendidly heavy
quality damask, finished with
permanent satin lustre. yards
wide several designs.
First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-24

Mems Socks
Reg. Prios 7so pr. Friday soc
Fun fashioned ,uercsrized lisle
socks OF high grade yarn. double
soles and extra spliced heels and
toes. Black, cordovan, navy and
grey. Run. of the mill grades.
First Floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-12
GOVERNMENT OPERATED RAILR0ADSIN
 AUSTRALIA PLAN TO USE U, s, METHODS

Australians They will spend about eighty days in the work of inspecting the Southern Pacific store depart ments and in going over various parts of the Pacific system. They will be taken to the Oakland and Sacramento stores and win be passengers on the comDany's supply train.
 In advising the Southern Pacific Company officials of the visit of the Australian officials, Harold w. Clapp, chairman of the Board of Commits sioners for the Victorian Railways, explained the purpose of the officials as follows:
 ''We are not sending these officers on a tour of America, Crest Britain or any other country. We are send ing them primarily to California to sit down on your system there for a sufficient period to carry out the com plete organization. installation and operation of your Service of Supply system
 G. H. wion, Assistant Engineer of Signals, is an American, formerly with the Pennsylvania Railroad. All the others are Australians. Coleman, Chief Storekeeper, has the same posi- ton vice-president of an Aneri- can railroad and is appointed by the Australian Parlia m ent.