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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
A Change in Mark

TEAM awoke the next morning with the
y glad consciousness that something
had happened to her. The scene with
Dick seemed a dream to be forgotten, AT
ugly. sordid thing that had come into
her life. but had not touched her, and
the glorious fact remained that she was
going away away from this horrible,
empty place forever.
She hurried into her clothes, and went
out into the living room. 1t was a glo-
rious day, and the sun was shining
through all the many windows. Mana
shufled in with her breakfast. and Jean
asked her crisply where Mr.. Brand was.
Mana shrugged her shoulders in her
uncommunicatlve way. made slgnih,,
cant gesture toward the corral. and
shuffled out again. jean had grown
used Tsdd to Mana, and even smiled at IT, her n.
and Mana had stared at her mistress.
Never before had Jean been known 10
laugh aloud over anything.
Mark came In as Jean was finishing
and shs murmured a good morning,
He replied briskly with suggestion
that they go out on the veranda and
Jean followed him out into the heat OF
the sunshiny day. Many times Jean
had complained OF the heat, and the
shadeless plains, but now as she looked
around and realized that soon she would
be leaving all Of It forever. she no longer
seemed to care,
There isn't much to be said" Mark
began and Jean was vaguely dsappoint-
I'd that he waS so buainesslIke. Last
night his voice had been shaken, his
body had dropped. his blue eyes had
been hery as he had said that he loved
her. that he would always love her. Even
though she hated him, Jean, womanlike
did not like to think that her leavetaking g
gould be contemplated with 80 little
feeling on his part as he seemed to
svince this morning
III you went back to New York. where
would you stayr' he went on. He was
alert, aggressive he did not seem the
same toward her at all. Perhaps. Jean
thought suddenly. he had decided TO put
her out OF his mind altogether, and tha,
would make things 10 much easier for
both OF them. After all, why couldn',
they agree that the marriage had been
a mistake and forget about It?
Il could visit Cicely for q time" Jear
said eagerly. Her own plans for IN,
future were very vague She could no'
get her thoughts away from the presen
and her one idea now was to get away
where Mark could not influence her b.
his presence, where she could think 70
herself and decide what she wanted Z
do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
MRS. WILSON GIVES RULES
FOR HEALTH IN WINTER
Eating of Proper Foods and Regular Times viii Keep the
Body and Mind in Good Condition to Combat
#@ Colds and Sickness

man body is for substance. and for this
purpose the markets today afford an
extensive choice or the products of the
dairy, farm and sea. In his first ex-
istence. man, like the wild animals,
obtained his food by the simple expedi-
ent Of taking natural foods; however,
civilization has become so complex that,
besides the natural foods we now have
the manufactured varieties that man has
provided for himself, By his skill and
labor.
The various fruits, grains, herbs and
roots with meats, game, fish, all con.
tribute, with eggs, cheese, mix and
nuts, to furnish nutriment to replace
the daily wear and tear made by his
efforts upon the body.
Physicians, dietitians and food spe-
cialists all agree that meat Is very nour-
ishing, but II It is used in larger amount
than necessary for the body require
ments, Il overworks and overstimulates
the digestive tract and causes the body
to be diffused with more heat than II
requires. This, in time, exhausts and
debilitates the forces of the body and
permits disease to take an easy hold,
Eating heavy meals, II one has that
tired aud out Oft feeling, or Is
angry will cause digestive disturbances.
Rather drink a cup Of tea or coco and
then rest for snort time. Get into
the habit Of changing the footwear and
c othing as soon as you return from
business. This not only refreshes you,
but it is good from health and sanitary
standpoint.
January is usually the month that
winter takes its toll. because Of the
overheated rooms, heavy clothing and
damp feet and tendency to overeat Of
meats, rich desserts, candies and pas
tries.
Active elimination of waste from the
body is very necessary, during this sea
son Of the year. Try to have a liberal
serving of coarse, green vegetables, such
as celery, cabbage, kale. radishes, onion,
turnips, Brussels sprouts and salad
green's. Learn TO drink q glass and
half Of water every hour for your
hcalth's sake.
Eat large saucer Of salad every day.
This does not mean potato salad, meat
or fish salads, but a large saucer Of
succulent greens, such as finely minced
celery and lettuce, cabbage. watercress,
corn, endive or romaine salads, dressed
with a simple French dressing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
ladies and GentIemen!"

Every one who has ever visited San
Antorio carries away at least one
unique memory of the Texas city--that
of a white-haired, thick-set man mount
ed on horse and with n megaphone
continually to his mouth, believing the
the city. But the remarkable carrying
power Of his voice Is not the only un-
usual thing about Julius Meyers, or
"Megaphone" Meyers, as he Is generally
called. Twenty years aEo he came to
San Antonio on a stretcher and the doc
months. Not only, has he proved the
error Of their prophecy, but he Is now
making his living through the part OF
his organism that was supposed TO be
completely shot to pleees-his lungs.
tone" one OF his lungs was Just about
gone. There was a little OF It left. but
not much, and not medical man In the
city held out the slightest hope OF life
beyond the end of the year. Meyers
mined to live and he knew that NE in
the dry, healthful air OF Texas would
help him II anything would So he set IA
work at q series of caiistheric exercises
slowly at first and then more vigorously.
Little by little his diseased lung mend
ed and now San Antonio boosters de-
clare that "Megaphone Myers can out.
shout any ten men in the United States
In addition TO building UP his body
Meyers outdoor life also built up his
income, for he adopted the strange pro.
fession o. combination billboard and
announcing machine. Even his clothes
are decorated with signs and placardt
and there isn't a theatre, moving p!ctur,
house, dance hall or amusement parL
around San Antonio that doesn't MAKE
use OF his exceptional lung power fol
purposes Of advertisement His sten,
torlan "La-dees and Gen-tul.men'
rings through all parts OF the city ant
now, at nifty, he Is averaging well owe
Il2 day while twenty years ago h,
could hardly speak above q whisper.
Tomorrow-By Clipping Rabbits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
BY MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

~opprfohf' i9fi; BY Mrs. ". A. WILSON.
AN rights reserved
ME MUST realize that only as mas
w ter Of ourselves and In position
Of self control are we able to do our
best work and effectually influence
others.
Play Is the universal characteristic
ef childhood and it signifies health and
happiness. Let us keep the chi'd spirit
In our lifc--the spirit of play. Have
some fun each day, IL only for one half
bowl. play basketball and walk, II only
for an hour each day.
An important habit to cultivate Is
mat of a short period of repose. This
10 especially needed by persons Of nerv-
Gus temperament, as well rs the seden
tary indoor worker. About noon. sit
alone and dismiss all thoughts OF bust
pess and worry from the mind, relax.
DO this each day. II It is only for ten
minutes: {: one half hour is better, II you
can so arrange 1t.
To the busy man and woman, this
noon relaxing will bring the needed
reserve and power. The mind has great
power over the body and in cultivating
right habits we become physically Ht:
Good health produces pleasant and
AepPg etdtV Va ~ hiNNo NO hoptt
confidence and cheer. Worry. jealousy
hatred, anger, all these impair the
health and injure the mind. So you can
readily understand that will power is
positively improved by careful habits
Of good thinking,
Proper dress is another element In
maintaining heath. Wear clothing that
10 adapted to the season and protects
the body from cold, and yet avoid cloth
Ing that is too heavy. The knit cotton
garment that hugs the body closely will
permit circulation Of air and at the
same time keep the body warm; this Is
ideal.
Protect the feet from cold and damp.
ness this Is very important. The young
woman who declines to wear overshoes
and who walks abroad in rain, snow and
slush is going to harvest dividends OF
I'll health later on.
Daily exercise is vitality necessary and
II can be taken on the stormiest day,
II you are suitably clad. Eat lightly
and Of easily digestible foods during the
noon hour.
The first natural demand of the hu-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
TT WAS o cold day, cold enough 70

TT WAS o cold day, cold enough for
those who wore their suits to envy
the woman who walked through the
trolley In warm, roomy fur coat.
She went into the front part of the
car and sat down next to window.
And then. without warming, apology
or hesitation she turned about, opened
the window halfway and let 1t stay
that way.
The woman in front Of her shivered
and pulled her furs closer about her
throat, while the child with her stared.
The people behind her glared in
startled horror.
But she sat on, serenely comfortable
In her fur coat, while the cold breeze
entered and played about the car.
1t was stuffy In there, that cannot
be denied, but 1t Is a question whether
the stuffiness was more injurious than
the teasing, cold draft which succeeded
Il.
However, that did not concern the
woman In the fur coat she was hot,
that's all, and she had to get cool.
1t was too much trouble to remove
or open the coat In the car, and II never
occurred to her that the air which was
so refreshing to her might bring cold
or pneumonia, and was undoubtedly
bringing a stif neck to the child in the
seat ahead Of her.
She was comfortable; that was the
end Of the matter.
OF COURSE the best and the worst
~ thing you can say about her is that
she Is Just another part OF trolley car
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
Adventures With a Purse

r WAS In search Of some nightgowns--
i IL was that which took me into the
underwear department. And while /
was waiting for my change. I wandered
idly around the department, looking ut
this and at that. My attention was at
tracted to table of bloomers. picked
one or two pairs Of them up to examine
them. and was interested to see that
some are Of flannelette. They are as
we'll made and trim as the silkiest of
knickers, but think how much more
warm and snug they would be for
cold days. Now here Is an idea for the
woman who needs something heavy
under her skirt, but who dislikcs the
idea Of woolen union suits or under
wear. They cost eighty five and ninety
five cents a pair. Then. too, for the
woman who likes to find the unusual
in underwear, there are some cunning
little knickers made Of lavender and
white checked crepe that are just as
smart and pert as they can be. Their
price Is 81 a pair.
How many Of you who eat lunch in
town every. day would be Interested in
knowing of new tearoom, centrally
located around Sixth street? ! have
been there and like 1t. The simple plain
furnishings ore very restful. and the
food is excellent. For seventy five cents
comes an excellent luncheon consisting
Of soup, meat and two vegetables,
bread, butter, coffee, tea or milk and
dessert. And, Of course, one may also
order the usual sandwiches and dainties
that make up the business girls frugal
or lavish lunch, depending upon the
number Of days to payday. This tea.
room will especially recommend itself to
you because of its quiet, skillful service,
And so far II has not been unpleasantly
crowded.
1t needs but a glance at the footwear
displayed in the shops, to say nothing
Of that displayed on the feet that pitter.
patter around in their smart high .heeled
slippers, to know that the newest and
smartest In footgear are the pumps
with the ankle straps. For dress, YOU
can purchase black satin slipper we'll
shaped and made, for $3.50. but
what" you may exclaim, has that to
do with the ankle strap" Why, you
see, II you will spend just $1.60 more,
making total expenditure of $40, YOU
can buy a trim ankle strap decorated
with pretty design in tiny steel beads,
This strap can be attached-buttoned,
the slipper. Originally these slippers
We're higher priced.
Fur names Of shops address woman's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
HER FUR COAT WAS WARM
so SHE OPENED THE WINDOW
Whhout Stopping Wonder Whether the Draft You'd Bring
Colds or Pneumonia Others in the Car

equipment which ought to be done away
with.
And in the same breath let's consider
the woman who thinks she Is the only
one who Is being crowded when the
car Is full to oyerHowing.
She Is annoying, of course, but she
is even more amusing.
The car Is SO jammed that you won
der how the buttons on your coat ever
stand the strain Of being yanked past
the crowd.
This one woman stands q little out
from one of the crosswise seats; she
could easily push In trife closer and
make more room, but she sees no rea-
son why she should.
She could also stand straight, but
she prefers to face the front Of the
car, letting her crooked arm and the
bundle In II, as well as her hat. pro-
trude into the mass Of humanity about
her.
A ND, Of course a. soon as any one
"A attempts to pass her, her hat Is
knocked crooked, her bundle Is jostled
almost out Of her arm, and her dis
position Is very much ruffled.
my goodness" she exclaims out
loud, Strengthening her hat and glaring
angrily about, cant you get by with
out knocking q body DOWN.
She thinks that no one else In the
whole car Ia being crowded. certainly
not as she Is, at least.
She Is like the woman in the fur
coat; IL it Is going to affect her that
way she ought not to ride.
wonder II we shall ever have troll
ley cars without them2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
THROUGH A WOMAN,S EYES
S,ueeping Back the Ocean With a Broom,
BY JEAN NEWTON

In the churches, in the newspapers,
in the magazines, they are still and
again discussing marriage husbands,
wives-what is good husband, what
Is good wife, what makes Il happy
marriage, what is the ideal marriage,
And in New York they are writing 1t
to newspaper that prints their letters.
And they all say something different.
II they were all right, the" hundreds OF
letters, in the things they say we must
do to be happy though married. it would
look like big job indeed-almost an
impossible job.
And as I read advice such az "Lrt
him have his night off Don't take
all his money" BE interested in your
husbands business" take your
wives into your COnfidcnce" ; "Compi
mcnt her on Eer beauty and praise
her cooking" it reminded me of the old
story Of the woman who tried TO sweep
back the ocean with a broom.
True, there are many such petty
things that sometimes cause trouble be
tween married couple. But even II
we could adjust every one of them, tC
the thousand and first. this alone would
not mean a truly happy, an ideal mar
riage. For the ideal marriage is not
made up OF rules and regulations; Il
not hedged about by restrictions. Tn,
ideal marriage means fuliillment, not
limitation.
Centuries ago Plato taught that mel
and women were halves. hemisphercs
So to speak, OF an original sphere. i
the true halves met, the result was al
ideal marriage, and unhappy marriages
mismating, were simply the result o
the wrong halves getting together. Fol
every woman, he said, there was thu
one man, AMI for every man the onC
woman.
Whether or not this is true, there ar,
certainly right halves and wrong halve
for all of us. If the right halves &c
together they will not need sordid. pett!
rules and regu ations. Some conccs
sions, some sacrifices they will have t,
make. to be sure: some disagreement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10

they will have. Bus IL they are the
right halves, this will be nothing more
than. the ripples that pass over the
sea, leaving it more serene, more beau :
tiful after.
If the wrong halves get together all
the thousand and one tips" of all the
wiseacres on earth can't make a har-
mOnious, happy, ideal whole.
The right halves means community
of ideals, of hopes. Of likes, of inter
ests. 1t means sufficiency. 1t means
that "shen won't have to give him
a night of, because he won't want 1t.
to do and see the people he wants ia
see with her. Things would be fat Ia
him II she were not there. 1t means
too, that il there Is something that be
would enjoy in which she cannot par
ticipate she will not hold him back
she will urge him to II.
And so in everything else; mutua
understanding, mutual trust, mutua
freedom but fulfl'ment In all things fol
each only in the other.
The right halves means the righ,
kind Of love---love that makes unneces
sary sordid demands, that makes eacf
naturally unselfish where the other Il
concerned.
An ounce of prevention may avoit
tons of regret. And marrying fol
po'icy, marrying to get any particular
thing is not likely, except by a lucky
accident, to produce two halves tha
will match well' all around. A cir
who marries to get out Of working, {
man who marries for q home or helper
in business, woman who marries fol
position, a man who marrics beautiful
face. girl who marries n brillian
mind-they can hardly expect /,
match" perfectly, or with the funda
mental perfection that is big enough I,
override the little flaws.
When the right halves marry the,
marry for fulfllment in all things-ir
companionship, in work, in play, IL
love, in life.
OF such Is the ideal marriage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
THE HUSBAND Halter
BY HAZEL DEyO BATCHELOR
Copyrtoht, 1871. by Public Ledger Co.

Very we'll" Mark returned. that's
a good idea; when do you want to
start"
Jean thought quickly After all. she
must not make her appearance in New
York too precipitately. She must tele-
graph Cicely first asking her II II would
be convenient. Jean was too proud to
20 to Clcely like a runaway, she had no
intention OF telling her troubles to any
one.
I'm telegraph her today"
"One OF the men can ride into town
with your message" Mark suggested
'and you can stop on In Chicago for
some shopping. I'll see that you have
plenty of money.
Jeans proud chin lifted. According
to her cod, of ethics, money was a thin Z
70 be enJoved but not TO be spoken Of
I had been the first thing Mark had
flung In her face the day she had met
him, and II had not been suggested dell
cately. but overbearingly. as though /,
would buy anything from head OF
cattle to a woman. And then she re.
membered suddenly, with shame. tina,
money had bought her She had been
willing 20 marry Mark because Of her
fear o. poverty. Mark wondered why
her cheeks suddenly flushed and her
proud head was suddenly lowered.
h.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10

Jesn Northysg 4. J., 4 forced S ,,n;yy,,ths Sy tss
Brand. she hates him almost from
the beginning, and she Is very lonely
out on his Western rdrch Finally
snother man. Dtok Mason, comes Imto
Aer life, and they become friendly,
yedn cares nothing for him, but Dick
gradually groWs TO care and finally
makes the mistake Of asking jean to
90 apay Wtth him. Mark comes home,
and oVerhedrs everything. He sees
loyal, aud he o1ors her her freedom.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
Going to California

To the Editor OF WoD,gn'S P0Uc:
Dear Madam-Will YOU please an
swer the following questions?
am young girl eighteen years of
age and / am going TO California and
would like to know how long II takes
to get there What do you think would
be right for me 70 wear while over there
and also on the train?
How can you remove dandrun from
the hair. and do you think high -heeled
shoes make your feet look smaller?
weigh $50 pounds. Don't you think
I weigh too much for my age? I would
like 10 reduce at least Swenty pounds,
Is there anything that Lean do 70 re-
duce? M. d,
1t takes five days to get to California
on some trains, but. of course, this de-
pends upon where you want to go to In
California. The fare depends upon this
too The fare to San Francisco Is
Sll7.09 and the cost Of lower berth
il $3l.50. Wear plain suit and hat
or a cloth dress and long coat on the
train, changing your waists or collars anc
cuffs as they become soiled. You need
not wear your hat all the time unless
YOU want TO protect your hair nm tbs
dust, Your ordinary clothel thal you
would wear here IN sgrtng win be appyoo,.
pirate for wear In CaliiotSin althouet4 Il
would be wise TO ta]ks ssme war1e'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
Fashion Briefs

Broadcloth has come into It's own
again. II is used even now and then
for an evening dress-this with the au-
thority OF Caliot. For afternoon dresses
il appears quite frequently, and we
have reverted TO our former habit OF
trimming this fabric with lace. usually
the dyed variety so much seen this
year. The fact OF II Is that we're
awfulIy careless about lace nowadays
We allow II to go with anything, and
as a result you see It on various kinds
of cloth models.
Pipings are an ornamentation fire.,
auently encountered nowadays and al.
though as a rule these occur IN silk OF
a cloth .frock,, saw a fashionable
this custom. For her blue silk frocl
was trimmed with plpings Of black
broadcioth. But then, apparently. tn
moro You reverse the more modish yol
arsscorinpe Lowe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
Please Tell Me What to Do
BY CYNTHIA

her promise to 60 only with you and
perhaps In the dim dark future you
will marry7
You. best plan, II you feel that you
love her 80 dearly, 10 to ask her II she
loves you and will marry you when
you are older and can support her. II
not and you feel you care too much to
be simple friends, then stop going to
see her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
Glasses In Typlne

To the Editor OF Womdr's Page;
Dear Madam would like very much
10 take up tipping in the evening. l have
heard that the West Philadelphia High
School teaches In tho evening for very
little amount of money. Would you
kindly tell me IL this Is so and what
nights they are and also what the
charges are7 r. ON.
There are classes on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday at this high school,
from 1880 to $50. The registration fee
is 81. II is necessary to take something
more than typinE, as that takes only an
hour and the other hour is taken up
with stenography or something OF that
kind. ] am not sure that you will be
able to get into class now, but be sure
to go there as soon as you can to see
about 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-10
The Question Corner
Today's Inuuiries

1. Describe a convenient chair for
the year old.
2. How can a clean smooth basket
for clothes be made out of an
ordinary bushel vegetable basket?
3. When II IL desired to make an
extra hole in a leather belt, what
implement" can be used to
make II?
4. What style OF padded hanger is
more practical than the silk kind
for coats and suits?
5. Describe striking new veil Of
lace and tulle.
6, How is the newest shield made
for a polychrome candlestick?
Saturdays Answers
/. Oscar, fifth son OF the former
German kaiser, has given his
youngest daughter the significant
name Of Hcrzieid, or Heart
Sorrow
2. An easy and inexpensive way OF
making a toy cat IL 70 take an
old black or white stocking and
stuff II with cotton, shaping the
ankle part for the head. sewing
two buttons on for eyes and EN-
broidering n small nose nna
mouth.
3, Window glass can be cleaned and
highly polished by rubbing 1t with
q newspaper.
4. A dainty little bib for the baby
can be crocheted with tiny rose
design in the center.
D. Soaps Of vegetable oil or oatmeal
will counteract the effect OF hard
water on the skin,
O. A good looking new lampshade IL
made of a thinly woven basket,
with the bottom out, lined with
rose silk.