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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Two Minutes of Optimism
What the Daisy Told Her
BY HERMAN j.. STITCH

holding
IL gradually
could tell but in low muur
great not at O" us
all but when her fingers stopped at the
little dropped her mead upon
hcra dscourag a. child she wept
girl?
ionyyo i uknewth Of having much of anything
of shalOwness huru
hte
pride,
of wealth
hattery
and it should be that you Will
be Of fsnyth be sorrow.
s the word you long for!
The life the word p1onae describes is life hd with
upnt leaving nothing for the
hangin nboutTk shredded crepe
little and this applied almost
anythi in worldthGn pniOndte'v'
words of the dasyd ttc-the beaui-
paptang heart Accept it, little
grl.a and dmake t the guild of life
entainG
daily Wholesome cnoyments; little mb
and
making the of it after have tried
bsutfutastc for books
which provide nourlShn
cherish
fol
alevia for
dreams of happiness be oyousy fulfilled
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Every One to His Taste

Dear Cynthia--Nour column has inter-
ested me for quite some time because
some of your contributors seem to know
what they are writing about. Therefore,
why permit such inane arguments as the
one Wondering" and Smiles" seem to
have started? Most all of US are ac-
quainted with the old'phrase-"Each one
TO his liking" said Bridget as she kissed
the COW. According TO my viewpoint,
the two aforesaid individuals have
started a tempest in a teapot, Perhaps
they did not mean to write such scath-
ing denunciation OF the terpsichorean
art, but merely intended a gentle knock
at the habitues OF dance halls. The
latter to lapse into the vernacular. get
my goat" also. However, dancing Is
not the horrible crime that your oorre-
| spondnets have pictured 1t to be. There
| are far greater evils than It in this little
world OF ours. A dance now and then.
and not mostly then. is all right. There
| Is no harm in II. but. like most good
| things, too much Is enough. However.
| one must have a perverted mind who
| saws all dances are suhnormal There
| are several people in the psychopathic
ward in Blockloy who did not dance
One Of the best friends 7 own is a senior
| at jefferson Medical college, and he
certainly can make his lower extremltie
| talk" Therefore, please stop such fool
| Ish arguments and let us have come
good cheer, as Tiny Tim would have
said It. DEACON"
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Treat PhiIadeIphIa as Joke

Dear Cynthla--why is II that the
people OF neishboring cities take TO the
Idea Of Philadelphia as n joke. We (the
people of this city, are we'll up in every
thing, and way up in most things. rs
IL because they are Jealous Of our doings
or is IL because some people have given
them cause 10 view Philadelphia in that
light? I'll tell you why ask that ques-
ton
Last week my friend and myself were
invited to a party in New York city.
We accepted the invitation and arrived
there just as the party was in full blast
When our hostess started to introduce us
we helped her along so az to make her
task much easier without OVERRIDING II.
Now among that crowd of almost forty
only we two we're from Philadelphia and
as we later found out, only one had ever
been in Philadelphia, and they per-
sisted in calling Il Quakertown.
They waited for us TO start something
and VIC tried our best not to disappoint I
them, we made ourselves at home
danced every dance and even tried 10
entertain them, making a SUCCESS out OF
that. But what I'm trying to get at Is
that right along in our very presence the
jokes were all directed at Philadelphia la
| in most insulting way.
Now, Cynthia. can you give me a
reasonable answer 10 all this? I've tried
| for mysel: 10 figure out, but so far havy
made n failure from II. Knowing that
! can depend on your sage advice, | re-
main just
PHILA. BILL
Just because they are ignorant and IN.
| bred
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
CHAPTER NLNI
4 Burst OF Temper
TUsT before Jorry left Frances re-

TUST before jerry left Frances re-
- membpred something,
ooh. Jerry, We were going 70 nave
dinner with the lIarlowoS
"By George, that's right, VOL Fol
70. anyway: they'll be tickled to d'a'h
TO have you and III feel better knowing
that you are not hero at home alone To-
'fBut it will spoil their evening; YOU
know how it il when there are TWO
women and one man.
"Nonspnsc. OF course, you must go,
TIL stop in there on my way down ahg
explain and I'll tell them TO take goou
care of you. u..
One last kiss and hr was gone. She
could hear tho elevator door clang bc'
hind him, and she tr-u"d back I" tn'
empty apartment. How desoate II
seemed, and Jerry was to be gone three
or four days
A sudden ring al the doorhell nrouSrd
her from her apathy. and she suddenly
remembered the engagement for I'll" eve
; ming. Since Clurissa had made her CON .
fession about Jim, although Frances
MAD never alluded 70 IT, there had beer
an air of reticenCe about CIarissa as u
she regretted having told.
Tonight, however, Clarssa seemed
more cardial,
.,What are you doing mopng here
In tho twilight, she said gally, a
Frances opened the door. You come
,;rht on downstairs and forget all abou
.he fact thav vyou are widow Tor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

His narrow, rather crafty eyes were
lit now by curious glow. He wanted
moncy--very badly. And Calsrdin 8
diamond was worth thousands.
He must--at all costs--become
friendly with tho fellow and this girl.
She seemed quiet, insipid creature
not bit his style. But--as a friend Of
Dick Calardin-she must bc placatcd,
fattered--turned into an ally.
"Noisy plnrc. this. isn't ~" he ven
tured. moving his chair nearer TO Mary.
Cad she didn't look so prim once a
fellow took a closer scrutiny. She was
pretty. too, in an elusive way. lie
rather liked that delicate type of beauty
didn't hit fellow in the eye. as the
usual run of highly painted damsCls
did. Her dark and curly hair was
guiltless of either henna or peroxide.
That made a pleasant change from all
this artificiality
"It's rather interesting" said Mary
rather doubtfully. She edged a little
farther of from Nandcveer. In her
eyes he was a criminal--unCaught But
none the less a criminal.
Although her movement had been very
slight, he caught its import.
That ass Calardin has been talk
ing" he inwardly reflected. "rhe girls
afraid Of me-.
The thought was rather stimulating
1t amused the man.
He determined. anyhow. to improve
his opportunity with Mary. Life wa'
too hazardous to pass up any chances
And who knows but she might be useful
Wasn't she the private secretary o
Darlington Bcllairs, who daily had thu
ear Of that highly influential man?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
AT CUPlD,S CALL
BIZ MAY CHRISTIE
YVI.-JuIian VanddUeer Plays Part

He pondered just a second on MS
tack"
She looked as though she might be
serious minded. 4 frivolous line would
probably miscarry.
DO YOU know" said he suavely.
"you seem out Of place among TINS
hectic mob? You look much too fresh
too out of -doorish. Il you'll forgive
my saying so. could picture YOU on
the golf links. with clubs slung across
your shoulders--tramping for miles pc
side the sea. Or horseback riding IN the
country, or maybe shooting on the
moors. All! that's the kind OF lie l
love 80 lie sighed adroitly.
Mary showed faint surprise.
But he proceeded. quite undauntcd
''The moment that | saw you yes
terday--1 knew | could be Interested IN
YOU. Forgive my prcsumption-but II
true. One meets SO few girls OF your
tyne these days-partiCularly in New
YOrk-that it's rare pleasure
Once more he broke off with tiny
sigh. -,,
The music Of the ncxt dance started
loud and insistent. The trumpet hared
tho drummer drummrd. the cow-bcll'
rang. the ukulelc whined, the cymbal'
Clattered.
Eve sprang to her feet. She caugh
Dick by the arm. -, ;,
Come on aud dance with me-" sh'
cried.
He shook his head.
IL toll you cant dance
Come thon1-1'll teach YOU
He drew back definitely. He wash
going to lot himself be fooled. =,
Eve tried to pull him. Then she mad
q little face.
The obetnacy Of the strong. sam
son is frightened Of Delilah - Th
metaphor struck her listeners as par
| ticularly apt. She tossed her head nls
dainf,,liy. And then she turned TO Van
dnvccr. Julian. wcll show these oil
slow coaches. you and
Julian was, however, apparently IN
vitins Mary to perform. The latte
shook her head. glancing at Dick Calar
din. Apart from fearing to annoy him
she shrnnk from coming into close prox
unity with man like Julian Wanda
veer.
He didn't stop to coax her. Murmur
II shall hope to have long talk wit
YOU later" he placed u guiding han
on Eve and the two swung out togethe
into the swaying. twirIing mob.
Tomorrow-"He Frightens Me-"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
"FIFTY-FLFTY"
BY HAZEL DEYO BACHELOR
Copyright. 1871. Jy Public LEDGER Co.

short time. Jim and I are delighted
that we are going to have you TO our
selves"
In spite Of the fact that Frances was
angry with herself for feeling as she
did. there was something about this
cordiality Of ClarSsa' s that did not
sound genuine.
But she smiled in, return and said
lightly, DO you want to whit while |
get ready, or shall ! come down in ten
or fifteen minutes?"
Downstairs Jim was moro than cor
| dial, and rho more expansive he became
the more quiet grow ClHrissa.
Frances began 10 ho uncomfortable,
| Jim made no effort at all 10 draw Clar-
Ssa into the conversation and angry
blue sparks began 10 dart from Clar-
isea'S eyes. Finally she said rudply:
"Porhaps I had better stay home this
evening, You and Frances will he able
N enjoy yourselves much better If ] am
not with yOu,
Jims eyes grow co'd and hc spoke
as he might have spoken to n naughty
child.
"Clarissa, don't be absurd.
Frances suddenly kncw why Clarisss
had been go cordial upstairs a little
| while ago. jim hAd ONen behlnn u, 'Nt
doubt II had been at his instigation tina
Clarissa had come up to urge her e
20 10 dinner.
1--WE have been monopo!iaing the con
vprsatiou." Frances said hurriedly Il
} jim. "Clarissa hasn't had chance t
put n word in edgeways,
/ "Oh, that's all right" Clarissa 70
! turned. Jim doesn't think mo rapabl
OF joining in on any conversation.
o Jim flushed.
"That isn't true,
1T isn't true" said Clarissa shrilly
. "Well I'll leave it 10 any fair minde
q person to judge. She was furiousl
angry now.
4 "Please don t., CIarissa, France
:. put in tentatively, lets go out to din
, ncr now. I'm starving, She mad
an effort to carry off the situatio
- lightly BY changing the subject, but
n did no good.
il "I'm not going out to dinner CInr
issa cried. "Iou two can go alone
d I'm sure that's just what YOU want,
She burst into tears on the last wort
% and flew out Of the room. leaving Ji
Is and Frances looking at each other helI
Ie lessly.
a To,norr0WS-What Frances did
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

son tbot tbov covor +bc cbiId hotter.
~, '..r,,. .,,. -. l.,
ana "hile Id winter the ooo'ies may ce
worn over the stocking, in summer only
the stocking is necessary. These should
oIr.oyo bo dr,od oror n form so thcv
-,
VIII keep their shape ana slze'
Cotton Birdseye should be used for
Tho napkius and n good quality. and
!, ohom,d ho uoshoa boforo hoinc u.cd
sno",u "a'u
Inc phndS shouid DC made OF so'''
fine hannel, torn In strips, SIX lnches
wide ana twenty -hve or twenty IsiS
inches long. Inc edges may De nillsheo
with the blanket stitch. Inc parro"
coats can be made OF a lishtwcign,
fiannel,. and either put IN a pand OF
made OF straight strip with three DoS
plaits In the back and one each sac o,
the front. These little plaits are held II
place by feather stitching ana the arm
hole is cut out and the fastening oVe'
the shoulder is done by ribbons.
If the flannel and white pettlcoat'
arc put into bands, the band OF tn
flannel petticoat should be good Incl
longer than the band OF the white one
of plaits or gathers coming over on'
another to make hard bunch on th'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

. F~arces Page wanted to be mod
srn. and so, az she ,cGs earning
salary writirg a column tor a n'ic','.
papcr, she insisted upon p1ytn0 h1t
The bills after sho w1s married TO
Jsr,y. rhich scncmC did not ,r0rk
al ali. Jerry qycv 70 think Of h'I
oJe a, another man. and 10 r'Ht
her in accordaroc. II w1s .no' ot
ali me KIND NJ thing Frances
ranted, and she re1l':ed her mtg,
take as soon as tho Hdriow's moved
irto the same apartment hou'" and
she saw Jsrry's qttttude tornrd
Ciort.sa. But do uhot she could
Frances could not appeal 70 ferry in
he ,cay yEe rqr'ci 1nnl, haring ne
elected hor work, 'hc lost her po'
sitior, ard th"r ferry trH' tn'me,
diatcIy tcudcrlp protecfrc. bnt
tEer Frances tourd herself IN me
po.ition Of q dcpcndCnt wtc, teh'ch
she did not like At all.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

THERE should be six dresses, six
l. petticoats, four night slips, three or
four flannel skirts, six shirts of about
the same size, four flannel bands, four
pairs of stockings, three or four
sacques, two wrappers and six dozen
napkins--two dozen of them about
eighteen by thirty-six inches and the
rest a still larger size, couple of null
caps and two afghans or little COM
fortcrs for the summer baby's layette.
In buying the shirts select light ones,
half wool and cotton or silk, and use
every care in washing them. Stockings
seem better than booties for the rea-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Comes Again for Advice

To the Editor OF Wondr's PAGE:
Dear Madam have written TO you
before and found your advice lice. yery wSn-
these questions for me?
Are yeast cakes good TO eat for
blotches and pimples? My friends say
Il gives one cancer OF the stomach. ls
How much water should one drink
n nv head is at the window at night,
ia il advisable TO leave II open?
What Is the commonest KIND OF eyer
else? DAILY READER
am glad the column has helped you.
7 hope you will always find II interest
Ing and ready 70 answer YOUR questions
Many persons find yeast cake very bene-
flclal II cannot cause cancer OF the
stomach. for so many persons take II
and find their health improved rather
than injured. And II there were any
nossibiiity OF It's doing damage OF that
kind IL would not be so extensively
Advertised. a It Is very good for indiges-
tion.
the proper amount Of water to drink
and. Of course. the condition OF the
Individual has something TO do with IT.
too, but a glass OF water with meals and
one between meals Is generally con-
sidered the correct amount
OF course. II is not wise in COO
weather to sleep with your head rign'
at an open window. but It is even worse
to sleep In a room that has no air. II
YOU cannot change the position OF your
he'd. turn yourself around and sleep with
YOUR head at the foot of the bed. Bu
Iv all means have the window open just
az wide as you can get It. Half the
| ills of the world are caused by lack o'
| fresh air, and you cannot have tot
/ much Of it. The commonest kind o.
| exercise is walking. II you walk prop
erly, swinging your arms freely wearing
| comfortable, loos" clothing that does no
rsstrict YOU, and low-heeled shoes tina
| do not hurt you, taking long strides anc
| long breaths, you exercise every par
OF Your body and drink In a whole 10
| of fresh air into the bargain. Try
| that way the neXt time you have
| chance II will do you lots OF good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
The WOmQn'S
Exchange
For "W. G."

To IL, Editor Of Won'Gn'S PAGE:
Dear Madam am sending the biog-
raphy that ono OF your readers asked
for.
Baroness orczy (Mrs. Montasu Bar
stow, the English novelist was born
at Tarnaors, Hungary. She Is the
daughter OF Baron Felix Orczy.
After her marriage she lived much
in London. studied painting and ex-
hibited at the Royal Academy. She
began writing In 1900. her detective
story entitled The Old Man on the Cor.
ner" appearing that year in the Royal
Scarlet Pimpernel," which was pub
lished In 1905. probably represents her
at her best as a novelist. This book has
been dramatiZed.
Her fiction includes also. "a Son OF
the People" l906). THE Tangled Sketn
UeO7). Beau Brocade" u90S). Petit
Woman" U91D. Fire In Stubble'
G912). "Eldorado" Uel3, Unto
Caesar" G9lD. and Bride G Of n the
It was kind to take the trouble tc
send this biography, and am sure
w. G. will be grateful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
ONE wore a henna hat, the other

ONE wore n benne hat, the other
49,
Wore gray
Their hair was puhed ana waved out
over their ears until their hats rode
Il like Iifoboots IN n rough sen.
Tha, ,,.ooo ss....., ,., ,hn ox,ron,c
Ivy "',' ''e''u !" "" D,I
II ,ho roondor orowd aud IN the
oos,o, ohso,ror ,hor soorod lilo inst
."'''i oO'e,r'' '"'s o
Two more happers among a 'ot VI
others hurrying out to lunch from an
Office or before tho thentrc.
They wern talking very earnestly,
leaning ont from the linking of their
arms 70 look at each other. getting out
of sten. dancing n few PAGES to get
in again. forgetting all their surround.
;ngs In tho imnortance of their con-
vcrsatiop
Erom tho back iudging bv their
short stvIisb narrow frocks' ron would
bayo Thought that their talk was some =
~ COT fivo yords of TINT Canton creme,
in sort of henna, only darker, and
I'm going to have IL made like that
blue one Of Miriam's."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
WHAT'S WHAT
by HELEN DECIT

Women and girls who accept invita-
tons TO matinee parties and other fem
inno entertainments should make some
social return to their hostess. II is not
necessary to invite the whole group to
another matinee. although this Is often
done with the result that a series OF
pleasant afternoons may be arranged by
Individual members of the circle. Still,
II this Is not feasible. 1t should be borne
In mind that after all, each guests obli-
cation is to her hostess alone. and she
can clear this by a single invitation to
another musical or dramatic afternoon
or TO a hotel or club luncheon.
Occasionally, the matinee party Is
preceded by luncheon at the home Of the
hostess, especially II the affair Is given
in honor OF visiting guest. but 1t is
more usual to meet at the theatre, the
hostess having mailed the reserved seat
tickets Generally box seats) to her
prospective guests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Adventures With a Purse

A s l go about writing of the waste
"A baskets there is small doubt in
my mind-I will wager they nrc going
to be very we'll liked. For this reason
unless you got one Immediately, ! fc9r
you will find them all gone when w
go to see about them. Well. anyhow,
to describe them. they are wicker waste.
baskets that come in three sizes. and
in about three colors-black blue and
old rose. The entire basket Is painted n
solid color, with n gil. line around the
top and bottom Of the basket. And
then in the center nrc brightly painted
flowers. These baskets would be very
useful and decorativ" for your living
room or bedroom. The price is amnz-
ing-$1 .05 for any size and any color.
7 like the glove soap. 1t stands to
reason that If 1t is n soap specially pre-
pared to wash gloves. it ought to be
better and more effcacious than any
other ordinary soap one could buy. \
cake costs ten cents, and is recon :
mended for any fabric glove or washable
kid pair.
A linen shop is having n twenty cent
sale, and the result IL number of in
tercsting bargains. There you will find
lovely linen pillowcascs. with charming
bits of Madeira embroidery on the ends.
They have been repriccd to $3.50 n
pair-a remarkable saving.
For names OF shops address WOman's
Page Editor or phone Walnut or Main 5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
He's for "De Jure ID,

OF your so-called worthy column I've
been watchfully waiting for some one
TO come out with the real stun in regard
to the discussion about dancing.
But must hand It TO the Second de
Jure,' and I really indorse his letter
with all my heart and as for won.
dering' and Smiles I'd like TO sug
gest that they should read some litera
ture instead Of devoting their time tc
such discussions. Try to develop you,
mind by reading plenty OF good books
instead Of all kinds of trash which only
make young folks fresh.
Here's hoping this nonsense will
cease and wishing "the Second de Jure'
good luck. HAROLD ],
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
No, Don't Kiss Him

Dear Cynthia am girl fairly gooo
looking. Have known a boy for about
year and a half, but have only been
going with him about two months. Nov
! love this boy and would like TO he
friends with him. But there Is ono thing
about him. He wants me to kiss him
goodnight. Now have never kissed a
boy goodnight yet I never cared for
a boy as 1 do for this one. I'd love to
Kiss him. yet ! had feeling that ]
would be doing wrong Kindly let me
have your opinion.
My parents think lot of the boy.
nGT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Please Tell Me
What to Do
Marrlann Of Cousins
BY CYNTHIA

Dear Cynthia-I have now come to
you for some advice You have helped
so many people out OF their difnculty.
/ am n girl Of eighteen and In love
with my cousin. who Is twenty He has
way to prove II. Tell me. cynthia, what
TO do. Can cousins marry? We Just
can't think OF forgetting" It.
Hoping to sec my answer printed
soon and many thanks APRIL"
The marriage Of first cousins is for
hidden by law IN the state OF Pennsyl-
yapia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

10 tne reVelntlOnS
Dick Cnlardin had
been IN a k ! n x.
And 80 that
young idiot still
was wearing his
priceless possess
sion round his
neck. Talk about
fools and their
money. Only. in
this particular in .
stance, there had
been no part q
ing" We'll that
wasn't in the least
the fault of Julian
Vantlayeer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Yesterdays Answers

I. A quaint little girls dress is
made Of gray Japanese crepe,
with wide hemstitching joining
the yoke to the rest of the dress,
and n cluster of colorcd ginghnm
flowers applqucd into the center
Of the yoke.
o. The leather hat of the same shade
looks particularly well with the
sports suit
3, Space can be saved in a closet by
making many pockcted shoe
holder which fasteus to q rod on
the back of the door, and over
which stockings can also be hung.
4, BY placing them in n small basket
with the I'D open, few flowers
can be arranged effectively,
5. A new arrangement of the straps
on black slipper consists Of "A
single strap, which fastens
around the ankle from the back,
and is cut into three narrow
straps on each side when it
crosses over in front.
@. For n pale blue voile dress, bun I.
colored embroidery on the skirt
and sleeves makes an artistic
touch of adornment. =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
The Question Corner
TOtlaN's Inquiries

/. On what subject is Mrs. A. B,
Fall whose husband is n member
Of President Harding's cabinet,
considered an authority?
.. Describe an attractive substitute
for u moro expensive material.
3. How is the modern idea of light.
ing carried out in graceful table
lamp?
4. In what cunning style is suit
for the boy Of three made?
). What handy thing will remove
fruit stains or rust from knives?
6. Which fad in tho slipper world,
is again popular?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

WoM. woIl, We suppose That good old
Robin Hood in his jerkin Of leather
would have rather had lcathersmith
for T' a valet than him of any other given
profession, And il this passion for
leather trimming continues at its pres.
cnt rate Of progression Frlice,,. th"
French maid, will have to qualify IN
tho same way.
4 white tissah three piece costume
from a notodl Paris house IS trimmed
for example, with bright blue lea her
motifs. and here in today drawing
same mood. For against the white
oyster linen OF the frock appears an
o1nliaued design of cerise leather pune
tuated with embroidery of thin steel.