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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
The Girls Laughed at the Boy Who
Asked For a Wife With Money
But the Girl Who Wanted a Husband With Large amount
Got Sympathy and Interest From Men

was forced to come down $4,000 in his
price.
OF course he made his mistake right
In the beginning he made that
fatal remark about understanding
women.
If he hadn't said that, some girl
might have considered him rather novel,
q naive person, different from the men
she knew.
But no. he was Just one more man
who Understood women: he was like
oil the rest : there was nothing piquant
about him at all.
DUT the point Of the two stories Is
ID this The girl won over nearly all
the men who read her plea the boy got
laughed at by nearly all the girls who
read his.
Taking these two cases as statistics,
what does this little comparison make
out of those compaccnt. superior beings
who stroke their bristling chins and
say. "Oh. women haven't got any
gense, anyhow-you can make 'em be-
lieve anything.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26

thing else. OF course, I cant expect
you to be interested in my affairs. but
| have made up my mind to leave on
the Goth"
Afterward Theo wondered that
Richard Blakeslee hadn't flown into q
rage, but he did nothing of the kind.
at the time she was conscious that
even then he did not see her as an in
dividunl. with her own life to lead. She
was still a part of his office; some one
whose services he paid for. n small cog
of large machine. She did not exist
to him aside from that, and she was
surprised to find that it did not so much
anger as amuse her.
"The 25th. you said, didn't you?'
he remarked finally.
"Yes."
an?'
Theo flushed and turned away. His
tone was merely conventional She
really did not know what she had ex =
pected for to look for words of con =
graduation or anything of that kind
from him was absurd. Nevertheless as
she went back to her work she found
herself wishing that he had said some =
thing more. II he had stormed at her,
| even, she would have understood his
| attitude better than she did this sud =
den change in him. 1t vaguely dis
turbed her, and once later on in the
| day when she was taking dictation, she
looked up suddenly as he paused. and
met that same strange look in his eyes
| that she had seen there in the morning.
| 1t was as though he looked at her while
he thought deeply Of something else.
She hoped he would say something more
about her leaving. but he did nothing
of the kind. Relations between them
were exactly as they had been, save
that il would soon be over and that she
would miss it all. 1t was wonderful to
be herself part of such a big whole,
to feel that she counted. OF course in
the future she would count in a bigger
way. for she would be everything to
one man. and vet whenever she thought
of her life with Jimmy that same cold
little fear crept into her heart; that
fear of not realizing what she some
how had grown to expect.
Theo found herself, too. ms the days
passed thinking of that trip to South
| America on the Blakcslee yacht. She
had looked forward to it for long
time, but of course she realized with q
sIgh that Jimmy came first. 1t would
have been utterly heartless to ask him
70 postpone the wedding until after
ward. and in his present state of mind,
which needed encouragement constantly
be would have been destitute IL she
had suggested such thing.
Rut Theo was restless. Now that
she had made up her mind and every
thing was settled, she was anxious to
ret il over. She wanted everything
speeded up, for she was beginning to be
actually conscious of the fact that she
did not love Jimmy at all, and she did
not want to admit this even 70 herself.
Tomorow---A Desperate Pians
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
She Talks With STRANGERS

Dear Cynth,a-I am q young girl Of
eignteen; considered beautiful by botf,
sexes. ! am quite popular, especially
among the boys who fail for me. paint
and powder and use alldother cosmetics
1 dress In the very latest fashions and
am not afraid to firt and talk with
strange boys. frequent the dance halls
very often and love wonderful times
Usually / go without an escort, as
md plenty there. always have n crowd
OF boys around me and never miss a
dance. with all this consider myself
respectable and refined. as I have very
strict parents. ! just wanted to say that
girl can be respectable and have a
good time. Speak UP. boys. and tell me
what your views are in regard to the
modern girl being as good as grandma.
"a MODERN. RESPECTABLE GIRL" "
Sorry to disagree, but the conduct you
claim as your own would not receive a
verdict Of respectability from any one
else.
Respectable girls do not speak Ia
strange men. much less flrt and dance
with them. You ought to be ashamed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
To Embroider Butterflies

To the Editor Of the Woman s Page:
Dear Madam have read your col
umn each night and at last I come to
you for advice. l am a young Grl o.,
seventeen, and am very fond of EN-
brodery work. and at the present time
I am working on n -colored CENTER
piece with four butterflies, two largo
ones and two small ones. Would you
kindly tell me what colors to use, as |
do not know. Most of my work Is white.
but this Is tan and it is to bs worked in
color. There are different kinds Of flow
ers in between the butterflies.
ANNE.
It would be pretty 10 make the big
gest butterfly black with orange mark
ings, then make another big one yellow,
and the two small ones yellow and
black, and white with yellow and light
blue markings. Make your flowers in
the colors of tho flowers they are sup
posed TO represent, but choose colors
that will look we'll with the butterflies g.
For instance. II you have. roses, yellow
or white would be better than light pink
or rose color: II you have daisies, make
them black.eyed susans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
Read Your Character
By Di9by Phillips

No. 35.-lIOtive Ears
And what arc motive ears? Ears that
can be wiggled readily!
No.
The motive ear is that type Of ear
which denotes what character analysts
call the motive temperament.
The motive car. when viewed from
the side, has sort of sQuarcnesS of di-
mensiou, and it is broad across the
central portion from front to rear.
People with such ears, You II find, are
usually full of energy. If there are nc
contradictory Indications TO the motive
ear they are always energetic.
They're vigorous and dominant. Re
gardcss of whether they are good
thinkers or not, they have the ability
to do physical work well. They are
blessed with endurance, both physical
and mental, as well. and great fund
Of perseverance. Wide headed people
the other hand. motive ears are nor
necessarily confined TO persons with
Combative tendencies.
If the souarcn"Ss Of the motive eal
is tempered by tn" r0undneSs Of sym.
mctrical curves you'll find thar with
the above mentioned traits there goes Il
sort Of senstvrnoSS and ability to an
preciatc fine things and make fine dis
tinCtions.
IL the convolut!ons Of the ear are
rather sharply angular, however, thore
Is indicated certain lack of symna :
thy for the viewpoint Of others, and
consequent tendency toward roughness
in the vigor indicated by the motive
ear.
TOmOrrOw-Icy in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
The Woman's Exchange
The style In Hats and HANDBAGS

To the Editor Of the TPomdn'S Page:
Dear Madam Will you kindly tell
me the style handbag that will be car
rled this fall? VIII they carry those
leather vanity boxes? Also, please tell
me what will be worn in hats in the
fall, duvetyn or velvet?
A FAITHFUL READER.
The leather vanity cases seem to be
going out OF style. The silk bags
gathered on metal tops, are carried more
than any other kind, although velvet
and suede will be popular for fall and
winter. Both duvetyn and velvet hats
will be worn. the velvet for more dressy
wear and the duvetyn for sports and
everyday wear. Felt hats will be worn
a great deal for sports.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
Please Tell Me
What TO Do
Persevere More
BY CYNTHIA


Dear Cynthia-I cannot start Off like
most writer's and say I am conslde cred
kood looking by both sexes. 1t is quite
write. WV ""'
nave for the last three years tried
10 make the acquaintance Of some nice
young lady. / attend quite n number
qt Iunctlons, but I don't seem to take.
~ seems to me good looking man Is
az girl wants, whether his character
STANDS investigation or not. I know of
sI s4cn cases. and the girls laugh and say,
should worry" SO, Cyuthia. 1 wouid
be pleased II you would tell me how IL
Is glrl does not want fellow unless
ne rs good looking or fellow who will
spend all he makes on her. G.. III.
aersevere In your friendship IL you
Ineet a girl, and Just say a few words
u she naturally is not attracted. Join
IN the general conversation and ask
the girls II you may call on them
Don't wait to ask one who especially
attraots BE nice to all You'll find
pIenty who will not expect you to spend
all your, money on them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
Things You'll Lore to Make

To match the crocheted draperies
shown last week. you will want to make
CROCHETED WORSTED BED
1T the top Of your bed. two straight val.
ances for the sides and one for the foot
of the bed If II is an iron bedstead or q
post bed. Another straight piece can
be made as bolster throw. Crochet q
simple filct mesh. Dot the top with q
small flower or geometric figure as
shown. Have a border OF tho figures
around the valanCes. Join q worsted
tassel 70 each point of the valances
A CROCHETED WORSTED Bed
SPREAD gives a very quaint effect to a
bedroom. FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECrE

,bAa, whole volume might bs written
inannronne ne etiquette of card parties. Not
"carG 9pplstely are some women named
teous tSus' since no matter how cour-
socIaI snese aute women may be in other
nothing Vinities iesai their manners become
engages 'ess than fiendish when they are
einstsiSeaa einasea n n the manipulation OF The fas.
Eyidsnp,r'a,c pack a,ck-and-red-s d-spotted obiongs,
transforn'y the very touch OF the card,
would nns some players. a woman who
down noisiIvt mink OF setting a teacup
mshDsrn ne cards on the table in 'sr sucS %'i' !
other mao 10 Jangle the nerves of ths
lantiy iift'yers n SS She may do this tubi'
Trick or peaS,tlkss sns thinks she Is winnins the
Pvt whatevsnr. ny II she foresees loss !;
ssms s nsry violent snap Of cards u.safes has tss
tensnannsara sound. The habituaI
good odiIpss tps, breaks alike the canons
''s ana OF good sport.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
CHAPTER v
The Lion and the Mouse

IA THE moment Theo did not stop
= to think that perhaps for the first
ume In his life. Richard Blakeslee was
mmee'lng opposition. She simply knew
uat something in her was rebelling
asainst his high handed manner. and
tae iact that he took her submission to
nls Will for granted. But she was
Ssver enough not to show that she was
n me least ruffled. She did not in
Maa 70 let him see that she was angry.
;iSsIitlon told her that coolness and
weapons.
In make Il a hundred dollars n
"ek' Miss Caldwell" he said smoothly.
hheo shook her head and a faint
snne quiVered around her mouth. II
ss an cxasperating little smile that
SS,osaened into laugh as Thco
iaslened to speak.
p,,tiop ,tiop don't seem to realize, Mr..
gIsKes!ee, that I am going to be mar
mU, u 4 nave given my promise and it
,-ucn more important to me than any =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON


All rights rc3errcd.
THE market stalls this week are very
i tempting to the housewife. Plums,
pears, melons and grapes are temptingly
arrayed, while almost every vegetable
the housewife could desire is to be found
moderately priced. All this brings
proof that today is the foodtide of the
harvest and that the cold wintry days
are in the ofing.
Apples are now beginning to assume
size that will permit baking them and
thus form welcome. addition to the
menu. If you have family of four or
five. by all means purchase basket OF
apples and upon their arrival sort them
over carefully. Use the ones that must
be taken care of at once for apple
sauce. Then place the balance in single
layers in the pantry, cellar or store
room. Leave the screened windows
open. In this way the fruit Will keeI
from n week to ten days. providing. OF
course, that the family doesn't want to
make many trips after them.
My Ideal Apple Sauce
Wash the apples. but do not peel,
and then cut in pieces: do not core.
Add one cup of water to every seven
medium sized apples. Cook until, very
soft and then rub through sieve to
remove the skins. core and seeds.
Sweeten to taste and then season with
little nutmeg and just n grating OF
either lemon or orange peel.
With lust a hint of fall In the dis
tance, the cool August mornings and
evenings bring to mind that soon the
heat making cereal will need to be
added to the breakfast menu.
Suggestive menu for three meals for
Sunday:
Breakfast
Apple Sauce
Fried Mush Bacon Gnrnish
Lyonnaise Potatoes Sliced Tomatoes
Rolls Radishes Coffee
Dinner
Clear Tomato Soup
Radishes Home made Pickles
Young Onions
Baked Meat Loaf Brown Gravy
Potatoes Snap Beans
Coleslaw
Apple Dumplings Coffee
Supper
Cold Sliced Meat Loaf
Cold Sliced Tomatoes Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Ample Cake with Apple Sauce Tea
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~ n1 ' boE ,ecL of onnies
Om. az. maU o,to. p.." ..cI n 'pft ~ tomo,os,
Sme S ~" hnaS y cobbn,s
m%'s p"S;sb". n.'' " '''''''
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Dott on"S o'
SUnn Lcn,,
pnrpyow nrpy U'''
om;o"s omo,,v'
C..o,' m.Om', r,,.,
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bojt "'no nooud 3D. ''~' ''''''''''
"O,r opo po""''
p~yyytc,.
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0no non,d @ f, ~ .to.c;n 1,uo n,oo,
Omo Omo po"nd po"md ~ ~ .ut. "S n;,bsr oIuo,d, y,
,.t p'"" " ''"''' ~
p'IT%n'''
Coffee,
Sugar,
Cornmeal.
and the usual weekly staplcs.
Sbou tho rut. onG nut tbor tbrorcr
A.. 80 H. 80, "''N iN'
'N' '0'' 'A'pp'''
Mush
pIocs IN , soucenon
Three and one-hait cups of boiling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26

slayery, and re.
honor to be wi with b.
ant SutV originality, or
initiative, to fol. FOL.
NV. like, meek ,,
S%, sbsep, the leader ! =!
And we do not
sven know our
i.sder! We have e
not the excuse Oh
solllowing som 9
yvbon we adore
for her bravery
and genius. No;
%'foIlow In wild
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
LIE GOT some answers, too.

L L One girl told him she was oil but
fifty cents short Of the money. al
though she had all the other require
ments, adding that even If she had it
all. he could leave his present abode and
90 to "anothcr section.
Another indicated that there was
something decidedly lacking in him
above the ears.
A third declared herself Of the opin-
ion that he ought to pawn himself and
lose the ticket.
Before he had any luck at all, he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
The Heart Pirate
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
nh bu Jrdosr Zoe,

Theodore Cnld,ceH has become en-
nged to Jimmy Bland and to her
Mrprise IS not happy orer It. She
ns her employer, Richard Blakeslce,
maf she Is ledving in order to be
@ar1ed, and he refuses to let her 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
For twenty hours this food is
backbone reason you like
it-another reason why it
digests SO easily.

One of the important things in connection
with any cereal food is to have it thor
oughly baked or cooked. For baking or
cooking changes the starch of the grains
Grape-Nuts is the longest baked of all
cereal foods. 1t is scientifically baked at
carefully regulated temperatures for 20
hours This is one of the reasons why
Grape Nuts digeSts 50 easily; why it agrees
with many people who cannot take any
other form of cereal without producing
fermentation.
A goodly part of Grape-Nuts is converted
into dexuose, ready to be Immediately assim-
ilated by the system, and yield strength and
energy. A further portion has partially
undergone this change, while there remains
sufficient unchanged cereal to strengthen the
digestive organs. 1t is then in a condition
to meet the various requirements of the
digestive system.
IF you want to eat most strengthening
and nourishing food and one that will digest
more readily, go to your grocer today and
get package of Grape-Nuts- Eat it with
steWed fruit or as a cereal with milk or
cream; or make it into an appetizing pudding.
Every member of the family will enjoy its
delicious flavor and wholesomeness.
Grape-Nuts-the Body Builder
There's Reason"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26

COME time ago a girl offered herself
~ In marriage 10 any man who would
give her q certain sum Of money.
it was n large sum.
Her plea was plaintive one, and
her picture, gingham clad sylph. with
curly hair and large, wistful eyes, was
published a number of times in the
papers.
Almost Immediately she received re-
plies from men.
There were offers Of money, of sym
pathy. of positions in the movies and
On the stage.
Men of ell positions. oil sizes, all
descriptions and all situations in life
wrote to her.
And there was scarcely one who con-
dcmned her for her act.
Most of them called her brave, fine
little girl.
She got her money, did not have TO
go through with her part Of the con-
tract and was given a chance on the
stage.
Her theatrical career was short. but
that does not change the fact that she
''got away" with her strange request.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
Woman,s Life and Loue
Tyrdnt Fashion
BY ,yINIFRED HARPER COOLE

..r ARE slaves, rs surely as the
w. oriental, whose face is veiled
pvV hound, but we glory in our
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES
Bobby Bouncer
BY DADDY

Jack and Janet are bumped on the
head BY Jacks rubber ball, Bobby
Bouncer, until they arc as short as
dolls and as roip- poly as toy balloons.
They chase Bobby Bouncer through
tiny door in stone tcdH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26
DECENTLY a boy, a young man,

4S tried very much the same thing.
Under picture Of a rather fresh
looking Ind in neat attire there appeared
an advertisement for wife.
The man in the picture, Il seemed,
was tired of buying his own meals,
paying his own bills and generally tax =
ing care of himself, and wanted a wife
with $4,000.
She must have certain qualities
dark hair. n high school educnt ton, abil-
ity in cooking and height not more than
3 feet 6 inches, in addition to the ten
thousand
He understood women, he announced
Also business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26

Tomorrow-Icy Lips
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-26

Ssr Ss Sssss Ss sG1: ss. sddssss sccS
Evening star., 1921-12-01
LEN|N SEES j. 5.
AND JAPAN AT WAR
Bound to Be CapitaIistic
Clash, Though Alliance Pos
SibIe, Says Soviet Premier.

BY the Associated Press.
RIGA, November 30.-Nikolai Lenin.
the Russian soviet premier. clings to
the idea. apparently. of trouble be-
tween Japan and the United States,
according to Farley =. Christensen.
who was the farmer-labor candidate
in the recent presidential electiots in
the United States and who has Just
arrived here, after months stsy in
Moscow. which included two inter-
views with Lenin.
Lenin sent for Christensen last sat
urday and no sooner had the Ameri-
can greeted the Russian premier than
right off the bat" Christensen re-
lated. "Lenin interrupted me asking:
What about war between America
and Japan?
Christensen said he did not think
there would be any war, as Japan
and America were at peace, but Lenln
retorted: "Oh. there is bound to be a
capitalistfc war, for that is the best
kind of industry for capitalists ana
that is the kind of government YOU
lave in America. War is bound 10
come: it is brewing now.
Sees Alliance Possible.
To 4 question as TO ms opinion ot
the Washington conference, Lenin re
piled: u don't know what is going TO
be the outcome. but l fear not much;
perhaps some alliance. perhaps an
Anglo o-American-J Japanese alliance.
The Russian premier quiZZed Christ-
enSen about Anglo-American relations
and seemed surprised when the latter
said that the peoples We're generally
friendly. ,
Lenin's understanding of EnSilsh
was sufficiently good except when his
American visitor used colloquialiSms.
He told me-" said Christensen
that Russia is ready to do business
with America, and asked why we
weren't. l answered perhaps you are
the fly in the ointment He had to
ask the interpreter what was meant
by fly in the ointment When this
was explained. he answered: We'll,
| don't want to stand in the way.
Would Give Furs for Wheat.
The soviet premier asked why
American farmers did not send to
Russia wheat in exchange for goods.
and when Christensen asked what
Russia had. Lenin replied: We can
put furS on your wives"
Christensen said he found the Lenin
regime firmly established. despite
changes toward capitalism. as the
communists are holding the key To
Evening star., 1921-12-01

Catholic Men at its headquarters
this evening. Edward P. Donovan,
pianist, will play twelve numbers.
Miss Helen Gerrer. violinist. three. and
Thomas A. Cantwell. tenor, will sing.
Glenn w. Ashley will act as accom-
panist to Miss Gerrer and Mr.; cant
we'll. In addition to the music pro
gram. Admiral w. S. Benson on lne
Shipping Board Will make an adoress
Evening star., 1921-12-01

the industries, schools and press. He
had gone to Russia to Investigate
trade possibilities in behalf of the
farmer-labor party, and declared that
he was favorably impressed. From
Riga he will proceed to Berlin and
thence to Paris
Lenin he described as having a win
ming personality, intensely human
and appreciative of humor, IT slap
Evening star., 1921-12-01
WILL GIVE CONCERT.

A concert ranging from simple Irish
songs to- Mcdowell, Chopin, Tschai-
kowski. Verdi and Liszt will be given
Council Of the National Council of
Evening star., 1921-12-01

ped him on the back, just like an
American farmer said Christensen:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-12-16
WATTS-JULESON

r., Merton H. Watts of near Mallard
and Miss Sena Juleson Of Lake Alice
were united in the bonds of matri-
mony Wednesday. December ID, al
the town hall in Lake Hattie town,
ship, Rev. G. F., Morten OF Lake
Itasca officiating. The ceremony was
witnessed by large circle of reia.
tives and acquaintances Of the bride
and groom who have grown to wo-
manhood and manhood in that vicin.
ity, their parents being among the
earliest settlers of Hubbard AND
Clearwater counties. ..-4.> II -" ,, .
Mr.. Watts served with the A. E. f
in France for some time while Mrs
Watts has successfully taught for
several years in the rural schools oi
Northern Minnesota. They will make
their future home OIL the groom 5
farm near Mallard where his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Watts reside.
The hall was beautifully decorated
for the occasion by Mrs. J. A. Still
we'll and Mrs. ". G.. Cooper. The
contracting parties have. the. best
wishes Of, the community for many
years Of happiness and prosperity.