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The Washington times., 1921-06-11
By Loretto c. Lynch
An Acknowledged expert In all mat
tiers pertaining 10 household
economies.

~ F all the common cereals rice
is the one that you can pre-
pare most quickly. 1t is there
fore ideal for those whose cook
ing must take a minimum of time.
Rice is not generally as popular as
IL deserves to be.
Unpublished rice, food experts
tell us, is best for us. It seems
to have more of the valuable
mineral salts than the polished.
Just how do you boil rice7 The
Chinese method is very good when
plain boiled rice is desirable. Two
quarts or more of water Is put
to boil. When II Is boiling vio-
lently. one cupful OF washed rice
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
|ADVICETOTHE|
LOVELORN
BY Beatrice FaiTfax-
SHOULD BE CONGENIAL.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
A girl twenty-five years Of age,
who is considered good looking.
and a man forty years old, who is
neither handsome nor wealthy, are
in love with each other. Although
they love each othehr dearly. they
fear to marry because of the great
difference in their ages.
Please advise them what to do.
They have both agreed to act &C
cording to your advice.
CONCERNED.
A girl OF twenty-five is a woman.
She ought to be mature enough TO
flnds many interests congenisl with
those of a man fifteen years her
senior. After all, a man of forty
isn't a grandfstherly person who
wants nothing but to sit by the
IRE and think of younger, HAPPIER
days, you know!
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
The Story So Far

Frank Manners, an artist of
reputation. is doing some work
for rich woman in California.
He has always been devotedly
attached to his wife, Diana. He
reads over her letters OF the last
few months and feels that she is
neglecting their small daughter
He decides to go East without
letting Diana know beforehand.
On train he meets a hunter who
tells him tale of a wild goose.
When Manners arrives home he
meets Ogden Fem. the man with
whom Diana Is in love. He is
keenly disappointed in Diana,s
conduct and in ner coldness to-
ward him, but finds much Joy in
the love of his daughter, Tam. He
tries to find out what IL troubling
Diana.
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
BY Gouverneur Morris
Author Of His Daughter" swine.
Afy ship Comes In" .'rhe seven
DarlinEA" and Other
Notable Fiction.

~ LANA had risen and walked the
length of the room and back.
her brow drawn with pain and
her hands SO tightly interlocked that
the knuckles were smooth and
white. like bones. Manners was
growing reckless.
do you hate me, Diana? You
act sometimes as If you hated
me-"
do you think I'd be here If 1
hated your" she answered; but in
her eyes there was nothing but
. kind of hunted antagonisnn.
YOU'D have seen the last of me
long ago II I hated you.'
'AThen for Gods sake what is
the matterr'
''There is nothing the natter
she said. But he knew that she
was lying. And she knew that he
knew. She had the expression of
bound and helpless animal that
expects to be struck. Manners
rose TO his feet He was trembling
all over with fear.
What is the Matter?
You must tell me-" he said.
You've got to tell me-"
The anger had oozed out of him;
he fairly clamored for her conn
dence.
Nothing can be worse than not
knowing. I am your friend, your
Oldest friend. think I'm your best
friend. Nothing's so bad that 1t
can't be put right. For heavens
sake put us on a square and honest
basis. Don't be afraid of me. 1
love you. II you're in trouble I'll
do anything, anything in my pow
er, to help you-anything that love
and tenderness can suggest
She had begun to cry, her face all
ruckered like = child's. and she
vailed: %E 80
The Washington times., 1921-06-11

The foulard
afternoon gown
Is always salts
factory, because
IL can live I'D
to almost any
occasion be-
tween luncheon
and tea time
with pleasing
nonchalance. A
girlish model
of black foul
ard figured in
copper features
the long waist
line, and has
it's bodice east
ly bloused and
its skirt full.
The copper-col-
or is repeated
In the soft
crepe sash and
in the wide
sleeve bands.
Simulated tu-
mic that is
really an un-
usual side dra-
perry Is the fea-
ture of an at
tractive after
noon frock. OF
white foulard,
1t has a pat
tern of white
squares outlln-
ed In Chinese
green, while
green foulard
b a n de- the
sleeves, the
skirt and the
sash ends. Pc
culiarly enough
these sash ends
are not the
ends OF a sash,
but spring from
a fold OF the
wrapped bodice
near the waist
line, instead of
from any pre-
tense of a Cir
die.
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
Wit and Wisdom

A lazy spirit is losing spirit.
Creditors have much better mem
cries than debtors.
The best Is the cheapest in the
end, and in the beginning, too.
What we are tomorrow is what
we make of ourselves today.
It's more the years than the fin
gers that give the musician his
skill.
TITS early rest that makes early
rising sure
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
MORE PRIZE
RECIPES
SOFT POUND CAKE.

SOFT POUND CAKE
8 eggs,
1 pound sugar.
1 pound flour.
u pound butter.
Cup milk.
1 teaspoon extract,
teaspoon baking powder,
Bake in moderate oven nearly 1
hour.-Mrs. l. II. TrunweIl, I245
Thirty-third street.
Y pound butter.
j cup of sugar.
eggs.
2 cups of flour.
2 teaspoons of vanilla
2 teaspoons of baking powder.
/ pinch of salt.
Marshmallow and cocoanut icing
Miss Florence Matthews, $500 U
street northwest
The Washington times., 1921-06-11
Green is al

Green is al
ways well liked
for the sum
mer costume.
and now Paris
is Pee advocating
sea green, for
est green a
dark tone-and
balsam, which
has a blush
note. The frock
at the left is
of Rashs. in
the new rich
b | ch lie AT
green, and COM
bines with the
becoming round
neck, the long
sleeves upon
which Paris al
ways advoca ties.
White taneta
edges the col
lar and the
fronts OF the
bodice, which
open over a
panel of green
chiffon.
Plain and
figured crepe
de chine are
found together
in many of the
models. TIL e
gray crepe bo-
dice Is trimmed
with a panel
that Ia an ex-
tension of the
blue and gray
CT q y e skirt.
The bodice, In
turn, extends
b o ! o w the
waist line over
the hips. and
the gray crepe
sash has a bow
and ends at
one side. Blue
cire bands the
neck and the
sleeves.
The Washington times., 1921-06-11

He hasn't any money at ALL" she
said.
Then" said Manners, instantly.
I'll have to keep on working very
hard so there'll be plenty of all
mony."
The Washington times., 1921-06-11

Thfs story has been made Into .
action picture by Cosmopoiitan
Productions under the mastery a.
section of Albert Capellani and h
released as n Paramount picture.
The Washington times., 1921-06-11

man she wanted. He would have
peace. The thought of being so
soon dead seemed perfectly beauti-
full to him. Diana's answer brought
him back to his senses
The Washington times., 1921-06-11

~ LANA had risen and walked the
length Of the room and back.
her brow drawn with pain and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-16
RACE RIOTING
IN

CHATTANOO Tenn. Sept Is
Race rfoting which broke out at Point
Lake late yesterday afternoon contin-
ued until all negroes had been driven
from the village, news reaching here
today said. The disorder following the
shooting OF four white girls by Jewel
Clipper. a negro grill. about 10 years
old. after an argument over using Il
spring
Edna Barnett. II. was wounded by a
charge OF buckshot and it is feared she
may die.
Three younger sisters OF the girl also
were wounded. less seriously.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-16

er Boltvta's demand for revision of
the Chilean-Bolivian treaty OF 1904.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-16

\ NNOUNCING The Fall Clothes Occasion for Men and
4 \ Young Men means that every section of this store is et-
fnenty prepared to meet your approval and accessory needs for new season. The mr-
chandre has been selected with skill and care; every item has been chosen with full con-
adgaton for practical utility and value. Our specifications have been ex@dng Now "
ready to render a Fall Clothing Service that is thorough Service distinguished by
extensive selections and values of pronounced character
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-09-16
S lbs. Fancy Peaberry COFFEE, sI.O0
EDWARD c. MINAS CO.
AUTUMN
XPOSITIO

Now the door is swung open WIDE on Falls newest fashions.
And what an Exposition it Everything is fairly crispy
with newness, the whole store has donned its Autumn clothes
50 alluring and fascinating. And everyone is seeking the
new things in Dresses. Suits. Coats. Blouses. Millinery and
Sboes-and not forgetting that new Draperies and Rugs
are here to brighten up the home for the coming winter.
So the door Of this Exposition is wide open. waiting for
you to come in tomorrow and get acquainted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
Adventures With
aPurse
ONr shoo has nice soft kid gloves

NNE shop has nice soft Kid gloves
~ which would do very well for
eycry .day wear. This glove comes IN
almost any color YOU would want nho
was. I understand. originally priced az
SO 5O but has been reduced 10 SLAB n
pair, which seems fair enough. -
Beaded bags are coming Gown -,
prices, although 7 have not noticed O., nns
waning In their popularity. ine"e
fiat I saw are imported bagr.. OF very
good design and color combinations
They are fiat. and are rather triangular
N totally different shape from any any
others I have seen. The strap handles
orc also beaded. The price OF tnes'
hors is g.. .45. which represents n'gHt!
"ooJ volue. Incidentally. how about
this FOR g Christmas suggestion!
Many peopic like n low light burning
IN the he'd room all night long. part"u
iarlr e there ~ any illness. One shop
hnso display OF lamps that should appeal
tn vo,I The one have in mind re-
winds one OF a powder boz figure. only
Of course It is larger. It represents
roman leaning over looking into 'ne
n. 40 ~ the lamp. 1t IS in colors, ana
tbn Iamp Is inside the figure. 30 Snnt
oIthouoh Il ziver suhdued light. u j.
;nst about the right strength for thn'
sort of illumination. II wouia 100"
.s.ry Nice on toilet table or dresser
The price is $3.50.
=, rn.r nor nnh y, nhone walnut 5000 or hnin 1901
i,ctwSen the hours Of . aud D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
Various Questions Asked

-es- Cyuthia---Th'a Is the first time
7 haze written, but y"u have 80 k!nd!y
helped others am sure you VIII help
me to answer these questions, Us nave
no one 70 ask;
First. What IS meant D! steacE COM
Second. II girl has accepted steady
company from gentleman, may she
60 With others also?
Third. II y boy friend kisses you un'
oXpected'y should %oN continue the
frierdsh!V; What should :ou say to
him"
another CT Il tho acquaintance Il 10 be
mercy friendship?
Fifth. should he use all SORTS OF en-.
dear!ug tcr...s when lie writes?
IGNORANCE
A-.sweri,g yoy- Hrst question a
man and xlrl decide 20 go together
exclusively and rot with any other man
or gir'. They Intend eventually. Il they
care for each other. 10 marry; but Il If
not an engagement and neithe: IL
bound h. Z. Il IS a mistake 10 keep
steady coTipany' L eSriudcS other
friends. and cTtcn lasts Sor years and
should tell bo% who h.Hses her that
she VII rot keep UP her friendship with
hlr II re ever again attempts tnls
familiarity.
II Is always wiser no: % correspond
pitL a man unless you have been old
friends for long tiire.
Friendship does uot evpl": al so-ls
o' eudCR-ilg ,erIls tu those o. AN 0p,
pos!:e sex. Bu: letter writing is a
Temptation to that sur, Of thing and
~ w!@er i.ut 70 carry on I correspond.
euCe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28

For Halloween q Black Cat suit.
made bag Ike out OF black lining
material. With n head made OF
+he same stuff which has the cat
face painted on It. would delight
n little boy or girl.
, Quaint china beads make n SQUARE
"a liz under the teapot which Ia
n uniOue and useful accessory for
the tratable.
2 Tnholstery .nay be cleaned and
rreshenpd without removing 1t
from the chairs by first removing
al, the dirt that has accumulated
In II, then applying lather OF
rt.re white soap and warm water.
AVID finally going over the surface
with strong solution OF alum
wafer. made by dissolving alum
il! boiling water which IS cooled
1 "I,,-1n % Do6ne." By Il. .. Biac.i-
more, and "Jane Eyre" By
Charlotte Bronte, are two tamouH
English novels. each OF which has
English novels each Of which has
tito. .
:. Rv purchasing three quarters OF
" a ward Of red duvctyn and max
ing 4 Dide. loose girdle Of this.
ard also collar, cuffs and mario"
2!pirgs which go around III" edge
II the skirt and form yoke'Iike
effect In the waist. the appear
ance Of dark serge dress worn
las, season can be changed 10
that it looks charmingly new.
6. 4 pearl button surrounded with
cut s.rr. beudS. and having Il tas-
Sc! of tMc beads. IL q striking
fastening that Is used for tie
strap OF an aluminium cloth slip
per.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
It's good Thing to Haoe More Plans
Than You Haze Time to Caru Out
The Hours Seem Too Short Then but That Is Better Than
Having Them Seem Like Days Because You
Haven't Anything to Do

T Asst year, when the senior class was
- about ready to pack up its di-
plomas and depart for the summer. one
Of the teachers made funny remark.
II hope" she said with a smile that
was funny, too. THAT you will always
be like me--thst you will always have
more plans than you have time to carry
them all out"
The seniors mickcred politely and
wondered what she meant.
Afterward some Of them began TO
wonder seriously what she did mean.
More plans than time to carry them
all out--why, that would be an awful
way TO live.
Always hurrying to catch up with
yesterday, 30 that you could begin today
before It was over.
Why, what in the world did she
mean? That was queer advice for a
teacher to give, somebody who Ia sup-
posed 10 approve Of well-ordcred life,
with It's files all in alphabetical order.
They gave It up. Maybe 1t was one
Of those things they would understand
Inter In life.
4 NUMBER Of months have gone By
~ since then. and some of them are
beginning to realize very distinctly just
what she meant.
They are tho ones who have not taken
IN any profession, have not gone or
with any studies. have not gone to worl
and have no hobby.
Instead Of having too many plans foi
their time. they hare too much time and
no plans at all.
It is dreary, dull. lonely kind Of e1'
iStence.
Other girls and boys are hurryiint
here and there with books or tools. talk
Ing about things TINT interest them. Ia
menting the fact that there aren't NOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
"Should a Woman TeHo"
By HAZEL DEyO BATCHELOR
CLsyrians. igti. b. Pao!!c Lcdecr CUmpoiiy .

me With her bright, blue eyes. still
living on the heights"
Yes. you old cynic." I said laugh
ingly. drawing her to chair and curl
ing up opposite.
The afternoon sun was streaming
into my bedroom. It bathcd Janet III
. clear, relentless light that vas most
unfiattering. Her shoes were shabby,
and I was suddenly impatient with her
tailored suit and four-in- hand tie. IL
seemed so unnecessarily unfcm:nine.
caught glimpse Of myself in thd
glass and flushed gIiltily. How quickly
| was absorbing the luxury about me
How quickly was forgetting the fact
that once l had worked for a living.
II got through early this afternoon
on purpose to see you,' Janet was say
ing. THANK God the forms are "'o.,''
and the magazine has gone to press FOL
another month. I'll have breathing
space Of n week or two now
Instantly l forgot how Janet looked
| L was swallowed up in my realization
OF the fact that she counted in th'
! world. that she was respected. admired
that she worked shoulder to shoulder
with men, and that clothes were O
secondary importance to her
Later on Dane came in while wc were
having tea. lie greeted Janet pleas
/ antly enough, but he did not show hel
( the Difference he always shows 60 INC.
After she had gone he said TO m'
thoughtfully, II wonder why YOU
friend. Miss Ford, always gets herscl
up 70 look Ike 4 caricature. II h'
had not spoken SO seriously I shoult
have been hurt. and as it was I fcl
suddenly guilty for having had the sain'
thought Of Janet just u short whit
before. IL suppose she Is typical q
that class Of women
"What do you mean. Dane" asi;c,
quietly. "You know you picked wifi
from the working class
! llc laughed boyishly. and my. hear
! icuprd ms II always does when he re
spends TO me.
"But you're beautifully feminine.
he insisted. Fancy hnving wifi
VINO dressed like Miss Ford"
His words made me thoughtful.
.huuld hate it r Dane and Janet shout,
decide not to like each other. wan
more than anything to have thcr
friends.
TomorrOw-An Amazing Confidence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28

just when We fancy that L!ssTrs-
meat has been NccoTnpl pltsbed-beho old,
tn" arm comes beck L"t Il not be fan
cied. indeed, that We are committed en-
tirr.y 70 the sleeve. Renee, for exam
pie. made many Of her frocks this year
with short seeYcS.
And the woman who, ike the lady in
tie "NiikaGo," possesses an elbow that
people would come milpa TO See. still has
opportunity for a coYetrI publicity. The
fnrt of it !s that many Of our s!eeS es,
consisting ~ they do Of mrr" strips Of
material floating idly in the breeze,
don't really affect the arm Mt all.
The above costume Of navy serge and
black satin possesses these predigcsted
srr~es IN Il marked measure. For. in
stead Of depending from the top of the
uIl.. the strips Aost iroA. the under
side. Ribbons O? Cuiucsc red, from
, n.cA hang tnc Ynriou" narrow panels
Of ,crgC, Contribute the only note Of
color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28

endure his embraces: but such is not
the case; she profsses the warneHt love
Tor him. Indeed, she will not allow
him out of her sight. Yet. when he
tries TO take her in his arms she eludes
him as If he were some stranger.
He happens to be a. nearly 3 human
angel as one often finds IN this imper-
feet world. and he has grieved over her
attitude, and studied 1t and Worried
until he is nervous wreck. RcaNning
that she experiences some diStaste for
him, he asks her frankly to tel him +;
but she repudiatcs his idea with sur
prise. She adorcs him, and wants him
TO make a continual fuss over her. yet
bis demonstrations must be as restrained
as those Of hashful high school boy
That wife is either ticndishly cruel,
or subnormal, or amazingly ignorant Of
the laws OF life and love. She wants
TO have her cake and cat It..
IF HE were not uperconacientious he
l. would go the way Of many husbands,
and drift away, amusing himself with
more affectionatc women. Il j. Il
strange thing. however. that hH feels
himself abused, yet aGorcs his wife and
dares not justify any inideltty. He
compromises with his Cun@icacc aHd
nervous system by staying away from
home for months at q time. Fortunately
he has an immense and exacting busi-
ness, which demands much Of his time
and energy, and he travels from coast
10 coast. He knows that even con-
genial labor never wholly compensates
for lack of love, but he does the bcs,
he can to make life supportable. Most
men would not be SO patient.
The type of wife who is cItravagant
20 the point of criIninality in city living
has been dished up so much il motion
picture dramas, and cheap. sensational
fiction. that W" need not dwell on hnr
She may not err more than her spouse
IN the mad rush after e1trayagancc,
and pleasures, but her spending is rloS
noticeable, perhaps. because she GC~,
not earn, and therefore knows little pi
the value of money.
1t is q hard thing for one Young v:tC
70 see another lavish huge sums on the
beautiful garments so dear 10 most
feminine hearts when She herself Is
denied them. Substanti virtues oi
economy and thrift and self-supprc4
sion are not characteristic Of this age
or Of post war living.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
Read Your Character
Rv Dig6T PH;iiip,
Laughing Hair

Laughing Hair
po-cbo,oo vat, oro eoro;Iio- with +Lo+
..i,,.,,,' '"'', 'r .;.,"s ..n -"
doodle" II so, you remember the ref
c-cnce +o "curlv eycs and louphing
I,ai,v -
lts not nearly such nonsense as It
sounds, no matter how much it may
tickle you- r,sibil;ties. for n ,nc science
"aughing'' mean pretty E,uch tine same
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
CHAPTER Y
The .Neu Home

DANE has just been telling me about
DJulie. his little sister. II Is quite
wonderful to hear him talk about her.
and rather pcrpleXing to see her through
Danes eyes.
OF course I saw her az the Wedding.
but up to that time I had hardly known
her. | haven't said two words 10 her
alone. and know nothing Of ner ideas
about life.
she Is an exquisite little thing. small
and beautifully made. with silky brown
hair wound close about her head. and
brown eyes heavily vc!led with l0shes
that are almost black.
81 expect you to have a great in
9ucnce over julie" Dane informed me.
She will naturally turn 20 you for
advice, and I should Ike to have her
with US great deal. You SOC, sweet
heart. l am already beginning to in
fiict my family upon you"
I laughed, but couldn't help think
ing that Julie might not he willing IA
take advice from ne. She has been
frichtfu,ly spoiled and Las already
formed gfeet many OF ihcr ideas. Then
too. sne hns been brought UP In luxury
and I think she is snobbish and SELF
w!lcd. However. know I shall love
hrr for Danes sa.c. and | shall try my
best 20 be friendly and. Rs Dane scyE,
10 be q good influence for her.
We came hoiur yesterday from our
huncylnoon and are almost settled IL
our Icw apartment. How | love every
thing. ali my beautiful ncw p0sScSSi"n'
and most of all the fact that DaLc amC
| are at the threshold of lifc. Ike
10 feel that when the front door close
We are alone together. that y" hr,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
The Question Corner
Tnday'a In0uirteS

I Describe a disguise for Hal
Iowcen that is entirely out Of
. In laundering fine linen now is
an exquisite gloss obtained:
2 Uoy is Il wooden spoon made to
match a good looking chaiins dish
and tray?
a on what novel which has re-
Gently been dramatizcd Tor the
screen is the Duchess OF Towers
the lovely heroine:
=. In what way is n smart hat for
.fe winter suit fashioned:
Il. For an oyerblousC OF BLACK crepe
dc chinc. what makes cAarIA-
Ing trimmingf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIE

Long ago. when ncar'y al men wore
flannel undersarmcntG, implements
called back -scratcherD" "cre on sale In
tho shops. Even lnalch-Safes testified
TO the then prevalent irritation caused
by the fuzzy wool uckllng the sensitive
skin These exhibited the back OF y cat
In black velvet, to which we're glued tie
match care and u strip Of sandpaper,
with tho legend, "Scratch my back"
But even In the rcddcst Of the red
flannel days OF yorc, 10 gentleman
obeyed thiu Injunction IN the presence Of
ladies. If he lacked the proverbIal en-
durance Of the Spartan hoy, perhaps he
slipped away and rubbed hs ehoulder
against wall when the tickling OF wool
became too annoying. There Is no er-
cuse for man who permits nervous
ness. Observation-Disclosures or actual phys
!cal irritation to exhibit itself in mixed
company by such LnCOuth actions as
scratching the head or the nose or any
other portion Of the body, as illustrated
IN the accompanying sketch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-28
4 Little Girls Idea

beyImrino carl, Nj Is the way with ten
year oids. And, all alone. she has
thought UP tho most beautiful idea.
whicS when carried out Is SO pretty
that surely there will be some. other
70 cony Il, She took grape basket ana
enameied It q shiny black. handle and
all taking plenty OF time over It aud
getting It doue in aA careful way. And
then she decorated It with two crayoned
apples on each side. 6urrounded by sew
eral green lcaler. For a nice surprise
4he cIen pvt IA smaller one OF these on
the bottom OF the basket. knowing full
well that the owner would discover II
at some time o" other. When finished 4
was ready to hold flowers FOR the Twins
room or fruit Tor the dining room.