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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
His ESperlepee

Dear Cvnthia--At last I've net the
girl After en almost infinite pr~'od
or encrEeic dlettantism and hopeless
a"arChinE, IS. Inc, NJ last found the
half dec"nt-,ooking JOHNNY ih~ow Njs
7-GG.}. Lunch hooks about her slender shoulders
We were motoring along a nice dark
light headed-the moons fault any way.
rs. Inc, tried 20 embrace her IVY
nix kom araus." rs they say in Paris
To make matters worse little Venus
4smande9 de- nan being home before $50;
ra'nk IN TX, or 1t IL The first Of her kind
Why in home brew should n girl al
low the first chappie who meets her 70
cast his nitts about her? Really Il
ar ar9usrs sIsn. ny n ire; Take any, girl, She
the wind strike her face than she al
lows herself to be hugged Yes tha;s
what II amounts to. Does a machine
fascinate them to such on extent: or
Is II the gasoline fumes?
The other eve Us. Inc. was driving
alone n"ar the Grove. Us Inc. saw
three maids waiting for Mr.. Mitters
electric, so asked them II they cared
70 take chance with rs. Inc, in ou~
limited wagon. You ought to see the0l
rush one sat near rs. Inc. and the
other two fair ones languished in tnr
rear. We talked and Us. Inc. found
them extra ordinarily we'll educated and
refined Eirls-college bred. Was enjoy
ing II and their tinkling laughter. which
was like FIN" glass falling on harp
chords. A long, dark stretch loomed up.
Suddenly
"Oh. listen Er-suppose you hurt
YOUR hand slightly and could only drive
-"
Is. Inc. is an average fool but not
an abnormal one. Do YOU blame Is,
Ltd., for concluding the drive one
handed
On Maldens with satin faces round
az the moon, and tresscs Of silk, why
do YOU permit It?
Well, Diogenes never found his man.
but Is, Inc, found the girl who won't
hug.
Now 20 End the unLissable maid.
HEARTBREAEER
And some persons say that things
are better among the young people.
Why ask strange girls to ride with you i?
Why accept an offered ride from a
strange man? AZ for the rest It's too
vulgar 20 comment upon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Land!
CHAPTER \NNI

THEO did not realize until she had
- thrown the door Of her cabin " ide
Just whom she had expected to find out
side. But the shock Of disappointment
as she stood for ii moment looking into
Mrs. Breen's eyes was so great that
shame suddenly overwhelmed her.
She had hoped TO see Richard
Blakeslee standing there. In spite Of
all her good resolutions she had thought
Cnly of him at the sound of the i'm
periOus rap.
"Werc you lisappointed:" Mrs.
Ereen asked, smiling maliciorsly, hut
still with that innocent look in her ant
less blue eyes.
"DSarpointcd? | don't under
stand" Thco returned.
Mrs. Brcon quickly recovered hc~-
self.
at doesn't matter. came to tell you
that we're making for ohor" "a tuSt as
POSSIBLE. | thought you'd like tu
know"
Thank youi that's very good Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Objects to Dance Johns"

Dear Cynthia-Plesss print this IN
your, most valuaei" column. as ! wish
Operator" know that I am with them:
Good for YOU, girls; its about time
those persons eased up + bit after the
razzing you two gave them.
Don't YOU think. girls, It's about
time that those dance -crared men got
of those high-hared. p.nCh-backed
humpy-dumpy suite they are wearing
which would make clown laugh at
himself
their pockets, seven cents fare and a
newspaper 20 buy and tell them where
the next dance Is going 10 be.
The other day 7 noticed one "Dance
Of fve-and-ten-cent store nearly
dancing his head of, supposed to he
"Soft Shoe Dancing" That suit OF his
looked as II he was bumped back.
Hands In his pockets. just as II to say,
'J1ook. | am all dressed up" Such
his hair Just shone like the sun and his
dancing slippers OF black patent leather
matched his hair.
pcned 20 pass this beautr stared at him
and walked of laughing. remarking
what a terrible specimen he waa.
Then thev look for deCant girls. "Giod
help them" just as wireless Oper-
atOr SAID, II tNeS see painted lace
she Is beaattul. II unpainted she Is
hornciy What do those men want any,
way" When they do get one that Ia
decent they cant stand II. she - toe
modest.
Fellows like that ought 70 be put In
the Zoo and a guard over them for fear
they might escape instead of visiting
dance halls and letting a little girl si'
there all night because she isn't attrac
tive enough TO dance with on the floor
| They sit there all evening, get dtsgusted
and go home, while Lizzie" with the
red lips and painted eyebrows gets al
the dances Some fine bunch. Tall
about being selfish! Half OF them are
| worse than those hoobs.
Cynthia hope I haven't taken VI
TOO much uH your valuable space, hu
| here is iuCk to some dance CraZef
! Johnnie 20 Jock for the future oand Iear'
! something cso besides dancing anc
MRS. X. A. M, S. 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Read Your Character
BIZ Diobp Phillips
The Set Smile

The Set Smile
When you see a man OF, woman whose
smile changes little and hardly ever
vanishes from the lips, and which might
be described either as a set smile or
a frozen" smile be warned, be care
ful, but don't jump too quickly at con-
clusions. :,
The reason is that the set smile
NAV indicate more than one thing. and
before YOU know how to treat such q
person you have TO find out exactly
what it may mean in the individual
case.
, Principally the set smile denotes a
tendency toward affectation.
You'll see it quite often among those
who devoted their energy TO establish =
ing what they nre pleased to consider
their "social standing or who have
exaggerated ideas Of the Importance OF
their positions socially.
\But the set smile is by no means con-
fined to those who have social aspira =
tions. 1t may denote tendency toward
other forms Of affectation. and there is
always about it some element of the
desire to appear other than one really
is and recognizes ones self to be.
In extreme cases the set smile often
and quite naturally is the consciously
adopted cover to CHARACTERISTICS OF
malice and cruelty. Naturally, because
the smile is the expression Of opposite
characteristics. and so is adopted as a
cover" The smile is "set" because
It is not natural and spontaneous. and
spontaneity Of smile cannot be simu
lated when the mind is busy with other
thoughts. :.
Rut as an example Of how easy il
il in some cases to misjudgc a person
the set smile may be due merely to q
preoccupird mind. coupled with an at
tempt to appear agreeable and inter
| csted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
The Heart Pirate
By HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
'opyright. 1871. by public Ledoer Co-npu.y

You, Theo said quietly. She accepted
N" Information without the slightest
sign &c to just how she falt about il.
and. just as she had expected, Mrs.
Brcen was disappointed.
II thought you'd be glad 10 know.
y" doubt YOU want TO get back as soon
nS Won "an.
Thco simply stared at her. "Ts that
alI:' she asked finally. 'bNcaue I'm
very tired
Yes. it must have been a very
strenuou7 Gay for YOU" Mrs. Brrcn
remarked dryly. "Good- might. And
s,lIi v'ith that queer littlc smile on hen
fac. She turned away.
"Now | wonder why she was so
anxious for m" 70 know that we arc
making for Shorc?" Thco said ~ her
self half aloud. aS she closet th" door
] md hogan To undrcsS. 'She doegn {
Iih" a." for some reason or other. and
III" evidently wants to be rid Of me"
liut this idea was not sufficient to
| old her thoughts for long. Tho fact
that the yacht was making for shore
was of nor" ImurrtHnCe. That meant
that her stay on tho yacht was linz
ltod. She would soon be free, free tn
70 back 70 Jimmy. 70 put Richard
ought 10 be glad about it, glad that
BIak"sl"e 70 put through his plans
, g'nd tAat after all she had won out. In
/ stead 1ho was miserable.
/ Sh" hardly slept nIl night, would
/ dozr IF and vakr UP again with #
tart. and at ; o'clock she rose. tool;
II cold shower. dressed. and went out
/ ON deck Tnpre ula mn ono ahnut nd
, Nho walked up and down the tiny dccl;
! for an hour or more. 1t was beautiful
thor" in the early morning. with the sun
just coming up. III" sea was very
, quiet and far of against the horizon
there was a long lire "f what looked
, Tx" massed purplIsh clouds. Theo
leaned against the railing and looked
for n long time before she actually
realized what II was. Their. with u
start. she spddWly knew.
That bank of purDhSh clouds was
and They wcr" heading directly for
II. although tn" yacht WAS not going Nt
full sDc"d. Evidently thc captain had
not 'h0ught il advisable TO try the
mended propeller too far. but cvNn At
q the speed they we're making. they would
nc sure To steam into port sOmeVhpre
brfor" night
II was over. thcn The wild happen.
ings Of the last t"w days would soon be
nothing but Il IrPGm, beautiful mem
ory ot something precious that she
might have hpd. Could she bear To &c
tlrough with the task she hnd Srt for
lerSr,i? At that moment il seemed in.
pos bI".
TOmor1 0w-TheO Asks Il Favor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Two Minutes of Optimism
By HERMAN j. STITCH
Wayfners and Builders

islands till the revifying
" knowledge recreat ed herin nto a nation of builders.
a
to and
Rome Macedonia and Carthage
day the leadi builders the world.
Self f-conten blinded and poisoned them.
OF self killed their growth
the woof their
they declined and became wayfarers.
And YOU?
Arey youa ER--orar re WAYFARER?
life?
and fighting harder?
Do to finished before
Are youh hanging on are back?
left
brushing thiukery
for
ntless TOMORROWS?
the price of self preservation.
characterized their
along fashion
ceang
deteriorang machines awhring
orma
dispatch.
YOU ONE OF US?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26

Theodore CdldreU has become en-
gagged to Jimmy Bland, and to her
surprise is not happy about Il. she
tells her employer, Richard BlHkos-
lee, that she is IedCiug TO be mar
,ted, ard because he teeIs that she
hos no rights aside from his Ttshes.
he kidndps her ond carries her Of on
his yacht, bound for o South Amer
ican business trip. 4 broken pro
peller changes the plan of the trip,
and Richard BldkcSIee. Secira Thco
for the first time as a tcOmnn
anstedd Of an Office machine, foNS IN
lore tcith her. AgG'n he doe: not
think 1t necessary to consult her
rcishes. aud is a8tounded at being
refused. He tells Tico that he wiH
not 0ire her up. but m spite Of the
fact that she cares for him, she is
determined to be tGithtul 10 Jtnmy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26

Georgetto and chiffon may be colored
by tIntirg water made by soaking col
ored crepe or blottirg paper or lG-
mixing a few drops Of colored ink IN
clear water
A glass Of tinted water held TO tho
light will show about the same color
that 1t will give TO the material. \
piece Of red crepe wrapping paper VIII
easily impart enough color t. a bon.n
NJ water To restore faded pink crepe
de chine waist ~ rs original uht,'".
Violet or green ink or ordinary b'uing
wII act similarly. 4 small amount ur
regular dye can also be used without
boiling 10 tint silks TIE color Of
deep cream or eCrU lace may DO restored
by tinting with tea Coffee is some
times used but 1t is less desirable. as il
leaves an odor and does mot give so
clear a tint. A cheap grade OF blaA
tea is good for tinting, orslsft-over tsA
may be used. "A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Things You'll Lore to Make

Here il a SLIT SLEEVE FOR A
NEGLIGEE. II is particularly fetching
IL made Of chiffon or georgette. Cut an
ordinary long kimono sleeve. Silt It
down the center top, up to within six
rows of shirring at the bottom edge
of each half Of the sleeve. Attach them
to a one-inch band OF velvet ribbon,
black or of a color that harmoni2es
with that Of the chiffon. II tins SLIT
different shades OF color grading the
tones from the darkest at the top to
the llghtest at the cuff, a stunning effect
is obtained. FLORA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
The Woman's EXCHANGE
Write TO Magazine

To The Editor Of Vomon's Page:
Dear Madam-Ts it possible to buy
past volumes of st. Nicholas? ] meal
the magazine bound. If so, where can
they be Burchased, and what is III.
price?
Can you suggest some easily made
favOrs for q child's birthday party;
that Is, favorS that can be made at home
by the children. but that would be very
pretty. nevertheless?
Please tell me few simple but pretty
ways to dress kewpies.
A YOUNG ADMIRER.
You can buy these volumes from, the
magazine itself. You can find the ad
dress of the publishers by looking in
one Of the copies. When you write you
will be able to find out about the pric,
An attractive little favor ia mad4
by pasting a Colored picture out Of a
magazine on thin cardboard, cutting
around it, and fastening 1t TO a small
papier maChe nut-diSh.
Make the kewpie a costume Of shaded
crepe paper or of bit Of cretonne, with
n cap TO match.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Vhnt Braid WiLL Do

Changing fixing. patting into place
and making new-that's what most OF
braid will prove a true magician, Sup
posing the froclS has been made with
y deep roll collar Take this of and
substitute black braid about an inch
vide. putting in a vest OF soft white.
You can even have low N-neck bound
With the black braid. and the same
kind Of vest. II the dress has had a
Tigh round neck before. And the skirt
That nice Lraid will work wonders in
ftting a square design around the hem,
This can be carried out on the sleeves
too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
CONFINES we think that It's al

CSOMETIMES we think that It's all
~ wrong, all Of it. a.
Something ought to be done about IT,
right away. too. :, 1T,
All. the money in the world should
be taken away and then divided equaliy
and distributed to everybody. .,
Then we should all have enough ana
nobody would have too much.
We'll. Of course that can't be done,
and it probably wouldn't be very happy
II IL could be done.
Because people like the woman in our
town ought to have more money than
other people. -,
She knows what to do with her
money.
Yes. she has more than some Of US,
but she never makes you feel that "
all wrong.
She goes through life making people
realize that it's all right. all of it,
One person needs dress, and the
woman in our town gets It for her.
Another person needs money very
badly.
The woman in our town sees that she
gets the money just as quickly and
quietly as possible.
A ND one time there was some one
n who needed change very badly.
The doctor told her she would have
to go away. and she just laughed at
him.
"IIow In the world can go away?"
she asked him. ITS all l can do to
stay here and keep on living. i can't
go away"
It was hard. She had been there so
long and she was 80 sick of it all.
That was the time when she began
to think that it was all wrong, all of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26

Candle.lght adds much to the attrac-
tiveness of the dinner table. and candles
MAJ he purchased in almost any color
TO match the flowers. They will, Incl
dentaIly, burn much longer and more
steadily II they are kept in the ice.boS
Tor a day or so before they are used.
Have them either tall enough so that
tho fame is not on a level with the
ewes OF the guests. or use shades. whlcl.
may also he purchased in ColorS to cor
respond or harmonize with the candles.
AInInll,n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Where to Find II

To the Editor ot Worndn's Page:
Dear Madam--Is there a place called
the State Highway Department in Phil
adelphia? II so, how should l address
the said place? BLUE EYES.
Yes. there is. Address your communi.
cations to the State Highway Depart
ment, 10l1 Chestnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
WHAT'S WHAT
By HTIFN DFCIF

Tho form Of friendly bctrothaI en-
tertainment known as the 'linen shower
came to us from the thrifty Swiss Tyrol
and 1t Is now popular In many circles
on this side OF the ocean The linen
shower for hridr-elect may be held
either in the afternoon or the evening
according to the convenience OF the par
ticipants. II IL not In good tast" for the
engaged girl or for any relative OF hers
To inaugurate a "shuw"r" Of gl'ls for
her Usually woman friend is tH"
prime mover and she becomes the hos
tess OF the occasion when she sends out
the invitations for the affnir.
No one but really intimate friends
should he invited, II any contribution
OF linen Is valuable, il is Understood that
this Is a wedding gift. After the
'shower" exposition refreshments are
served. with tea, II the affair is not a
"Kaftee Klstch" as is more usual In
the Tyrol.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Value Of Coins

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam-Would you kindly tell
me the value Of quarter dollar of 1884,
and three white pennies OF 1859, 1863
and 1851? l.. MEYERS.
am sorry TO tell you that each Of
these is worth scarcely anything,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
You'll Want to Preserve Some Ounces
When You Read Mrs. Wilson's Recipes
This Fruit Is Especially Adapted to Good Jelly Making
There 4re Norel and Spicy Oriental ays OF Preparing 1t
usual

One cup Of water in ,chich ounces
trerc cooked.
Stir To dissolve the sugar and boil for
five minutes. Then Aiu tnc cooked
ounces and bring to boil. Boil
slowly for ten minutes and then set the
mixture away N a saucepan until tn"
next hav. TE"n return to the stove
and heat very slowly TO tho boiling
point. Turn tn" fruit IN sieve and
drain for two hours. Bring the sirup
to boil. all ounces and heat 10 the
Ioiling point. Stt aside for twenty
four hours. Repeat the process four
times. Turn tho ounces in a sieve and
let drain for one half day. Separate
tho pieces and roll one half Of the lot
in Granulatcd sugar and spread on wax
Taper in n sunny spot and let dry. Pack
in box with wax paper between the lay
rrs. store in cool, Try place.
Now chop the balance finr and add 4:
ono cup Of SeedCd r0iSiue.
Ono. half cup Of fheig cropped crys.
tnlIj:ed ginger.
Mix end then purchase two nnyrIs OF
fancy pruncs. Remove tho stones and
I'll the Centcrs with the prepared mix
turo. Pack in rows in half-pint all
glass fruit jars. Place rurhcr and lid
on jar and seal securely. Place lars in
water bath and cover with cold water,
Bring to boil and cook thirty minutes.
Remove the iarO and let cool. Store in
q cool, dry place. These will keep fol-
years.
Ounce Preserve
Pare fifteen ounces and cut in quar-
terS, then in thin slices. Cover will
cold wntcr and bring 10 boil. Cool
slowly until tender and then measur,
and add two-thirds quart Of sugar t,
, every quart Of mixture. Return to th
preserving kcttln and stir 10 dissoIy
the sugar. Bring 10 boil ana cool
slowly until very thick. fill into stcr,
iliz"I al glass Jars and seal while scald
ing hot.
Ounce Medley
Pare and cnt in thin slices
TiGht quirceS.
Place in preserving kettle and add
! Str large tart apples, pGred aud ctu
. in Slices
/ One p0ctaoo Of seeded raisins.
On" small jdr Of mdrGSchino cherries
cat IN bits.
On". half pound of stoned prune,,
On"-hGU pound Of figs c"t in pieces
| IOtT pHS Ot 'Cdfcr.
Cook slowly until ounces arc sof
and then add four pounds of sugar
Stir to dissolve the sugar and then brin
! miNiur" again to boil. Cook slow
until mixture is thick like jam. Stor
in st"rji1rd all glass jars and seq
while scaldng hot.
Ounce Butter
Wash twelve ounces and cut in thi
slices, Do not pare. Barely cover wit
cold water and cook until ounces ar
very soft. Let cool and then rub tn
mixture through sieve TO remove III
skins, cores and seeds. Measure an
return to preserving kettle. Add three
quarters Of cup of sugar for ever
cup of mixture and stir to dissolve III
sugar and then bring to n boil. Coo
slowly until thick like apple butter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26

make n Nlebrlty,
b ut to become
world famous, one
should select his
mother with care ,
Far be II from
us 10 s h after
cherished super
stitions. but we
strongly peCt
I h at Napoleon $
mother wns II
simple Corsi e an
peasant, and that
Lincoln was a
kindly, God fear
ing American pio-
- -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
The Question Corner
TOtiay'S Inquiries

I. In what way can plants bo
coaxed 10 bloom more readily and
also present o fresher, greener
Appearance
>. What sort Of rug is extremely
attractive in sun room!
3. Describe a simple method Of re
moving ink stains from the
fingers.
4. II ono has dominant, straight
forward, self reliant nature,
what perfumes are particularly
appropriate to use?
}, For the new fall suit, what sill
hnuette has come into vogue?
G. What is the name OF shade Of
gray that is especially striking
Saturdays Answers
|. The piano player will be helped
by having the electric light fix
lures attached to each side Of the
piano itself instead of the wall.
=. When the basket body Of a baby
carriage has outgrown it's original
usefulness, remove II from the
wheels and usc it as a holder for
ferns in the garden.
3. TeaspUonful Of white, OdOrless
uaraftin added to starch will pre-
vent it from sticking to the iron
when pressing heavily starched
garment.
4. Xantippe was the wife OF
Socrates, and her scolding,
shrpwsh nature made her name
come down in history as SYM
bour Of woman who scolds.
;. A panel on quaint dress for
autumn is gathered 20 the back
uf g. collar aud allowed to hang
loose, being loOped up and
fa4trued at the waistline.
6. "Sea foam" is sage green with
a slightly blush tint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Woman's Life and Loue
What Is a Good Mother?
By WINIF,RED LARPER COOLEY

THERE is n tradition that all famous
Il men had phcnomcnaly good mothers.
IL seems that any old father will do to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
For Hhnn g."

The address OF the machine company
you inquired about IS listed in the tele'
phone directory
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
LOOKING AHEAD TO COLD DAYS

Waistlines are climbing step higher.
Sometimes dress does this frankly by
means of broad girdlc, but in the
present instance. the burgundy mavella
wrap below accomplishcs 1t in diplo-
matte fashion. The waist would have
been long If there had been just the one
belt. but another has been added right
above which makes you think when you
look at it, "Why, that's shorter than
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
When Entertaining

Tomorrow-Hair Of Application.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-26
Simple Methods

Tomorr ow-TheO ASKS 4 Favor.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-03-24
Growers Accept
Beet Contract
Continued from page one

but everybody in business or agricul-
ture or the stock industry is operat-
Ing in considers Bile uncertainty in
these times and II Is not 80 much a
struggle to make money as to make q
living until matters get adjusted.
The farmers organizations are
agreeing to pay an assessment Of rs
cents per acre on their sugar beet
crops to form an association fund
to be used for protecting the farm
ers. They will gather information
about the east Oc operating the farm
and factory and tina weighing and
testing will be supervised by men
provided by themselves so they shall
know what they get without h,ving
to take the figures furnished BY the
sugar company. There il no use in
mincing words about tnese matters
the sugar company has lost prestige
to such an extent that u large part
of the public no longer believe that
they are above taking advantage and
the farmers are getting down to
brass tacks on that basis. They will
get their own Information at their
own expense acting on the belief that
they have been deceived and beaten
and taken advantage of In many
ways by the sugar company and the
federal trade Investigation Of the last
couple Of years has proven 1t.
Now that the price Of the beets