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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

everything, what!
Virginia shook her head slowly.
Paul, don't think well accept.
OF course any dinner given by the
Smythes is very swell. and all that.
But there must De some reason why they
invite us. We don't anow them very
well. and besides. t!.Cy consider them
selves very much in the swim. you
know" She sighed. "i don't know
how it is, dear but sometimes ! think
all this society stuff is such -narn
In glad VIC haven't money enough 10
persuade us to sct into it. II has srch
complications.
''T6cn We @"@. 90 and cat tho
Smythe's green turtles and pate dc
foie. eh?"
I think it would be best not 70.
II was beyond the understanding of
nero man. OF course. and Paul shrugged
as be dipped u tentative spoon int" the
humble ConsOmmc before him.
"Well. dear. don't think it 'rcLa mo.
Ny evening clothes are getting LITTLE
light around the old waist band a.
that. and I'm just as well pleased to
pass up any invitations that seem &c
demand dressing up,
"Social debts are too hard 10 pay
said Virginia. "They're worse thar
business debts. You know yoU ran''
pay of the SmythCs with any silly littl'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

And th"y criticize 50 {; about ones
silver and lincn and, besides all chat,
wc'rc hopoleSsly OUT Of It, YOU know. for
We haven't a maid.
"Tcrrib.r
Not that want a maid, >bc added
quickly,
"Wait a while. hon well have
maids and buffers ana footmcn and
chaufcurs and gardeners nnd--and-
everything ali over the pare. Just you
wait.
She perchcd herself dGinuIy upon .hc
arm Of his chair tnd rumpIcd his hai:.
"PGul. I hate society
His eyes twink!cd.
We'll. II you ask me- hor,7. the
society wo have right here At home
seems pretty tip-top 10 me-. We
""ulin't match II anywhere clsc that
] lnow Of.
And 80 exclusive she laughed
"I'n say its exclusive" he said as he
held her closer.
All, hat first wear, That first year
Observation-Disclosures
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Yesterdays Answers

| Take littlc uaPiCr much" d'sDcSi
fill thrm With nuts or candy, and
tu.tcn gay sprig Of holly. e"
each ono by means Of Il tiny bow
or red ribbon, ana you will have
,orp delightful LITTLE favors for
the Christmas table.
=. \ spray OF ostrich banding
across an obong pillow "f shire!
brown satin Civ. il grace and
distinction.
3. " lend l. thr t.'turc "kCcP-
YOU guessing quality. . won
drnusly attrac';v" easel picture
frame Of wood with dul, gold
finish has doors ornamcrted with
painted flowers that may be closed
upon it.
4. For n likabIe Christmas gift TO
give a chlld. toy mule is made
OF blocks Of wood. which can be
turned into many amusing posi-
ions.
:. \ striking looking pair Of sports
Stockings are fashioned Of tan and
brown striped wool.
6. In n -irhly effective way dress
Of blacS Canton crepe is orna-
mentcd with n rather deep band
Of let beads around the NECK, and
girdIe OF the jet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

|. For the Christmas party. large
or small. in what bright manner
can Il small tree for the table be
decorated:
.. By what simple method may the
wrinkles in silk dress bo re-
moved without pressing it?
3. Describe a unique l;ttle powder
dish which would look we'll on the
dressing table. =.
4 How may particular set Of
bl ocks promise hours of happiness
% n child who receives them on
Christmas Day?
!. What novel adornmont IS seen on
4 modlsh pair Of silver slippers:
6. In what quaint way does ribbon
trim dress:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
WHAT'S WHAT
BY HELEN DECIF

A Christmas tree party appeals esp,
cially to the Juniors. II may be held
at any time between Christmas and Old
Christmas (January 81 II the tree Is
allowed TO remain for more than q
week. Invitations may be sent out BY
the mother, or the little daughter or son
may write tiny notes to Young friends
asking them to come to the Christmas
tree frolic.
Little gifts wrapped in green or red
paper should be tied to the tree ard
each child chooses one, not knowlns
what It contains. This starts the fun,
which may be continued by playing
games such as Hoodman Blind, Jerusa.
lem, Button Button, Postoflicc Trades.
Lights. etc, ending all by right -and.
left dance to lively music around the
tree, after which refreshments are
served. Chiidrens parties are usually
! noon, or from to o'clock in the
| evening.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

Nov, the specialists say that the
IN average mentality OF most men is
that of child Of fourteen. that they
never become mature In thinking, and
that the mentality of women i, still
lower. and thc- are still more Juvenile.
because even the con,monest mon have
10 do a certain amount of huetlins and
planning and developing initiative, in
order to make n living al all. but most
women do nor.
"Society encourages women TO hold
on TO infantil" traits because they can
thus succeed in the pursuit of huy-
band. HelpleSsnPSs. If ACCOMPANIED b.
good looks, is often 4 great asset. The
'cuteness.' the ignol ancc. the heir.ess-
ness. which so many of them affecr. arc
infantie, but even il the wonqn usas
these tricks consciously in pursuit Of y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
"Should a Woman
TeHo"
BY HAZEL DEyO BACHELOR
Copyright. 1921. ov rroao Ledger compunl


HapHorne Emery decides 10
marry Dane Merrill tcitkout telling
him that she has once been in lore
pih another man. Later she dis
corerS that JiNie. Danes ntilc but
tcrfy sister, Is iu love ,cith the same
man. and although she knoWs he is
unicorthy. she also knoWs Danes
ndrro,rTcSS rhcrc tromen are coH-
cerued. and she is afraid 10 tell the
truth. But rhc3, Julie threatens TO
iTn aicdy icith Crawford Blake Haze
ttorRC is forced TO make a confession.
and that night she also tells Dane
fhc truth. He treats her az. though
she has committed some terrible
crime, and Hdo'horne feels that
there is nothing 10 do but leave him.
She goes 10 her closest tcomdn friend,
Janet Ford. expecting. Of course.
that Donc tcili seek an immediate
reconciliation. But uhcn she does
not hedr from him she goes back 10
her old job. One afternoon, chcu
she returns home from cork. she
fadS JHlie tcuitinO for her. JUlic
tells her that she las finished 1ctth
Crdnford Blake torcrcr. ard met she
has been TO Dane. bW that he IS hard
and unfor0irin1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Cleaning Enamel

To the Editor Of Vomdr's Page:
Dear Madam-Could you tell me how
TO keep white enameled bedroom furnf
ture clean?
am a girl fifteen years old, and my
height is five feet one and a half inches.
How much should I weigh" JEAN.
Rub your furniture with q cloth which
has been moistened with clear water
You should weigh 1lG pounds.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
4 Little Bordr

What use can 1t be put 10 that i,
good thing to know about? Why. i
you are in the habit Of doing up yout
fine white underthings, place some oi
this in the water, and IL will give them
just the delightful bit Of stiffness that
they need. It's so much easier than
starch. and the nice thing about il i,
that it accomplishes the same purpose
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

FJ,IiERE was disagreement in Ger
L tnin court not long ago about very
interesting question.
A young wife. it seems. complained
that her husband reserved the right OF
taking care Of the house. providing tho
food and so on. :,
No: now wait minute. 1t WASH t
SO nice as that sounds,
She couldn't eat the food that he
bought.
The lnwycr for the defense argued
that the husband had the right to take
over the housekeeping. but the magis-
trate didn't agrcc with him..
And both Of them overlooked a very
imnortant matter.
That Is. that while exercising his
right. if il is his right, the young hus.
band. IL he was young. failed to do II
justice. :.
Tie didn't do the housekeeping. he
iuet did his housekeeping.
Like so many men. he didn't realize
that self must be pushed into the back
ground in housekeeping as well as II
every other phase OF life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

ana iuSH AS thcy give
in the first place. And
If you don't pay them
back - we'll. you re
just out, that's all. So
what's the use Of
starting:'
" one at all. "
agreed Paul hastily.
for in this sort OF con-
vcrSation he was far
beyond his depth.
IT'S awlUlly com
plicatcd: : it's hard 70
keep up with them. "
SHE vent on.
Must Lc bcaStlv. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
A Delightful Pillow

TO ne Ed'o' Of N'omGn'S PdH|
Tear Madam-Wlle in Canada !
gathered needles from the plne 'rccs
and brought them home. Could YOU ad-
wise me with regards to making Ip a
pillow, and what ] should do in order
10 have the Odor Of the pines retained
II should be married very quietly IN
February or March. which in your csti-
nation would be best TO wear. suit
or a dress" I'm very undecided abou,
this. and would appreciate your opinioN
What are the proper nowcrs' Doe
one ever wear lily Of the valley wher
not dressed in white"
Am anxious TO have my most intimate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Offer to Change Them

Dear Cynthia--I have never written
to you before. but I hope YOU will give
me some advice on the following sub
jcct: gave my girl friend n pair OF
gloves for Christmas. Before I gave
her the gloves I asked her what size
she wore. Size told me 6i5. So got
her size 6l,. Now that she has the
gloves. she tells me they are too tignt
on her. Is It my place to take back
the gloves and get her new ones? Do
you think she should have told me the
gloves we're too small on her, when 1
had asked her the size OF glove she
wore before bought them? She acts as
II she wants me to buy her new ones.
Hoping TO have an answer before Christ
mas. MAE H.
Offer TO change them for her, but do
not buy new ones. The stores will al
ways change gloves for size unless they
| have been worn. II she has worn them
and found them too tight after having
given you the size, she should not har.
| grToken OF IL,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Wom,an's Life and Loue
Being Bdbyish
BY wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY

man, it shows that her psychology IS nos
fully admit" Thus say the wise ones
II docs seem that IL tho majority OF
girls are taught that the end and aim
Of life is to lnsso a providor. and they
rsc the wcapon' that is proved To- be
the most effective in achieving their
,ud. they arc not 80 stupid and un-
thinking. after all 50 long as mature
lncn who have become famous in the
commercial world simply adore baby
talk who can blnmc an occasional
woman for using il?
DERIODICAL1N. some scandal. some
breach of promise suit, suddenly
brings into the public press q series ct
love lcttcre written By corporation
inagnate or a United States Senator
or a celebrity Of some other sort. in tho
mans world, which abound in in
fantis rerms that delight millions Of
readers and cause paroxysms Of hilar-
lty throughout the Nation. For years
aftcrward the name OF the great man
i, always coupled with such idiot.c eN.
IrcsSions as BABY doll' or Goo goo
eirF or "Tcotsic- pet" or Baby Bunt-
ing.
Some twenty or thirty years ago a
Celebrated importer Of coffee brcamc
rotorious because Of the laSt.mamed
,rithct. and all Americans VINO were
ten ycare old or over at that tim" stt't
recall with hiarit- the svnSlt.Cnd' Jaw.
suit. I, can arouse rniy glcc and on
tempt 70 discover that fat, hali old
gentleman, presumably the sedate
father OF a family land often. literally
So.l las lccn gushing forth to his
baby dol about her goo-goo eyes.
OF course. the few who are unfor.
tunately exposed because " >ome no
, torious case are but samples of the
many who are indulginG in these baby
ish epithcts in private.
THAT the public still is intantile Is
l. attcstcd by the fact that a million
auditors will pntronize vaudeville shows
whose intellectual offerings consist in
songs with such refrain as this. when
srown-lo ladies act like babies. I've
lust got TO love Gun. that's ALL
ThunGcrOis applause :rarts 'hr
singer o, .uch Littics. showing th'
popular approval. If Tired Busin">:
Men and the other male mi,linu3. viii
few ovrcD,iors, really want crown Wy
ia.ics 70 alt like babies, is il surpris,n.
that good many females g,ve ten
their wish?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

We may not all b" crystal bop
gazers. but We arc bound to be crystal
ga2rrs. One cant escape this doom in
wear when crystal beads and buglcs
arc found on so many evening gowns.
These ornaments are particularly stun
ming on the fashionable white gown;
In tho beautiful model shown today
these crystal beads form the partial
girdlc on a frock OF turquoise blue and
Silver brocndc, which offers the preva-
lent aide panels longer thau the skirt
and a train which ~ continuation Of
the blouscI back. An updrr. bodice OF
flesh tulr II the iiual thought on the
subject. ------..-.,-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
1.-THE MARRIAGE Gambler

Took a chance and married n man
for whom she had only affection and
admiration. Like all gamblers. she
concealed her true feelings. but it
was real love which finally called"
her well-meant bluff and made her
realize what a frishtful mistake she
bad made.
HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Solves this terrific problem for the
heroine Of her intensely interesting
new serial in on adroit way that
takes the reader cntire!v By sur
prise. Th" first chapter will be
found on this page on
Tuesday, December p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

some Of those that really werc the mus-
clever decided to conceal the fact. In
deed, all literature abOunds with exam
ples Of wise ladies who laughed in their
sleeve Mt laundering males who hasted
that they were Head Of their house
hold" or Boss, who Is always oh"ycd
without question" when, all the time.
the demurC wife was getting her way By
'ndirec'ion and tact.
YVES, they always wanted us to be
L coy and kittcnish. and some say no
man even in these days desires any
ether kind Of woman. We cannot ngr"'
with this sweeping generality. for We
know n gondly number who honestly
appreciate brilliant women and are
bored 10 tears by h-ainless nsppcTs
Still. oven tho most intellectual modern
novelists often create type Of adorable
little child women who are Tolls. RrG
are supposed to be wholly csTtivatinc
as such. The modern ones arr not
quite 81 infantile a. Dora. the Child
wife Of Dickens David Conperi"ld
perhaps. but still the? are quite unde-
veloped in any fine. nigh sense.
Women almost universally have 8
Wcret frpemnSonry whereby they laugh
at the childish dependence VI men
Most wives take it as an undisputet
fact that husbands are lust hi. babies
or spoiled children. and as such must
he managed lovingly and tactf1lly. bu,
bit condcscendirgly
Feeling thus. il is a jolt 20 be too
by the psychologists that We are below
men. on an average. N menta! develop.
rent! Scientists always lid insist tha
women's brains were smaller. blt thcr'
came time when II vas disco, cred ina
the size Of the brain had nothing TO dC
with mental ability. but that intellect,
uslity depended on the amount OF gra,
matter inside. and the grooves in th
organ. the dccp convoutions. So W
scored one on that.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

child stage
For centuries
men have wanted
us infantile and
kittcnish. T h Q
W q IN e n W h o
chanccd to have
u clear. logical
mind, with a gra Sp
of lifc's problems
aud an enjoyment
Of discussing seri-
Gus and vita ]
questions. " Q r 2
Srofcd and jccred
AZ as blue stock
inEs' or strong
=. 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
0TTs funny" one young marie

0TT'S funny, one young fnarrieu
i woman remarked ono time TO
~oung bride. "the way you give ur
things 10 your husband. Why.
wouldn't think of having stewed toma.
toes on my table. because Tom never
eats them. Bnt love them
"I know" replied tho bride. delight
cd to find that it was not just mis-,
fortune Of her own married life, ~
have lemon meringue every week 10,
Jack and 7 hate the stuff. It's all
can do TO eat one small piece "
And this goes on In every household
even where the wife herself is a selfisl
woman.
It is part OF housekeeping to cater T.
the likes and dislikes OF the man o
the house.
A woman always has things that he
husband likes.
As soon as they are married, eve
while they are engaged, she begins try
ing him out.
II he comes to her house for Dime
she notices, especially, which dish h
favors and which he sights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

and not particularly
pleasant scent escaped
across the table.
Paul glanced a. il
curiously.
What is It. hon =
he asked idly.
well. omen il and
sec. said Virginia.
lie read the con-
tents.
"iI'm-means dress
ing I'D and q taxi and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Paul and Virginia
BY HELENA HOyT GRANT
N'oblessc ObHge

tca-thc kind give. No, they ~
pect . return Of dinner with prcris-,. :
as many courses and as much fiddle,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

VIRGINIA passed large square en-
velorc. one made Of thick and cT-
pensive Stationery. from which strong
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

hIOw they tell US that we are more
AN immature mentally than men. that
our minds seldom develop beyond the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
The Woman S EXCHANGE

girl chum be my maid OF honor. How
soon should I mention this to her?
AN EVENING READER.
The needles must be dry by this time
and ready to put in the pillow, so break
them in order to make them still more
spicy. Do not mix them with anything
else. as they will keep their own
fragrance.
dress would be prettier to wear at
your wedding than a suit. You could
nave a bouquet OF v,oiets, with some
sprays Of lilies OF the valley II you are
particularly fond Of this flower. Roses
90, are lovely.
Simply ask your friend in an informal
way II che will not be maid OF honor
Tell her how much you want her to.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
She Should Make Her Own
Shall She Ask Intentions?

Dear Cyntha--For tho first tint !
am asking your advice and would like
you to answer as soon as possible. ]
know o fellow for year now. but have
gone with him for about six months
steady. Have been up to his home
pretty often. and go with his sister.
She comes and stays with me for a
while.
/ would like to know If it Ia proper
Tor me to ask him IL lie intends going
steady with mo or shall l wait till lie
says anything TO me first?
will Il be proper for me to buy .
Christmas gift for him first or wait till
get one from him? IN LOVE.
Do not go steady" with any one
unless you Intend to marry him. And
in that case let him do the asking.
You might give him a. pocket pencil
or fountain pen for Christmas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23
Please Tell Me
What to DO
BY CYNTHIA

To al. S."
Break away from wrong-doing at
once. If YOU accept the young mans
attentions, tell him the whole truth.
She Should Make Her Own
Contribution
Dear Cynthla--1f a fellow takes a
girl TO church. Ia ii good form for him
to offer her money for collection? IL IT
is the right thing to do wleic ono girl
is concerned. suppose there are three oil
them with hlmY PUIHbED.
A girl should always make her own
contribution Mt church. She should
never accept money from man for any
purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-23

Tomorrow-Success Minus Love
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-06-09
WHO ALWAYS WINS WHEN KAN
SAS IS IN THE RACE

You We're right the first time Kan
IA ce in which Kansas has been enter
ed finds Kansas against the "held''
and contending especially against the
state of Ohio
This race is the result of some
boastfuI remarks recently made by
the Director of Savings of the Fourth
Federal Reserve District at CIeve-
land These remarks called the at
tention of the public to the splendid
showing made by the state of Ohio in
saving and in the sale of Treasury
Savings Securities At the time the
remark was made Ohio led the United
States in the per capita sales, having
just forged ahead of Kansas. John T.
Wayland, Director of Savings in the
| Tenth District, Immediately called the
Kansas would take Ohio on for the
contest to last until August L. The
state which stands the highest in per
capita holdings of 1921 securities at
| that time will win the national honors
| All Federal Reserve Districts are
| watching the race
Treasury Savings Securities en-
| bracing 25c Thrift Stamps, $1.O(
Treasury Savings Stamps and $500
$4,000 and 81 100000 Treasury Saw
| ings Certificates may be purchased
from the banks or postoffices any.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-06-09


er is in the way; and If directly, OF
nearly in Notwithstanding the print
and binding the player-serIous
damage to the eyes may result
g. Is your child undisturbed? The
pupil should practice in room where
he is alone Persons passing in and
out are very distracting to the atten-
ton The other children should be kept
out of the way, so that the happy
sounds of their noisy sports may not
provoke in the soul of the little stu
dent bitter comparisons between their
freedom and what, very likely, at the
moment seems to him like slavery
s. Does the child really believe that
you are interested in his progress
Finally nothing helps more than for
parents to show real interest in the
musical attainments of the little
ones. Ask her to play for you, praise
her efforts and thank her for playing
the same as you would a grown per
son.-The Etude-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-06-09

est of the season, but both packers
and shippers were anxious for the Of
ferings. Shippers are taking more
21O to 245 pound hogs than month
ago, and the price range has mar
rowed materially. Pigs were in ac-
tive demand at $7-75 to $3.50
Sheep and Lambs
Fat sheep sold readily at strong
prices, and lambs were 25 to 40 cents
higher. Clipped ewes sold at 1918
to $500, clipped wethers $4.25 to
f$4-50, and native spring lambs up to
$12-S5- No prime western lambs
were offered and that class would
have brought $500 or better had
| they been available. Trade in stock
sheep was quiet.
Horses and Mules
With few horses and mules offered
trade continued quiet There is some
quiry for all purpose workers
CHARLES M PIPKIN,
Market Correspondent