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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
ThinkIna Makes II So
To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Lc

To the Editor Of the Euchin1 Public Ledger:
sir-All this TRADE against girls dress
and girls habits suggests TO those not evil
minded a multitude of impure thoughts. So
oiety Is responsible. One Individual canno,
separate himself upon the better than
thou" theory. There is no osoteric group in
society which In aloof from responsibility
for the so-called prevalent evil.
II our girls are immoral or dress Inn
modestly-why7 Has society offered tho
reality of which these things are but the
shadow II the positive the real has not
been presented, then who has been lax or
dilatory-the girls or socoty2
But they are not immoral. nor are they
immodest. They are natural. honest. beau
tiful and good. "There is nothing good or
bad. but thinking makes It so" Shakespeare
but voiced principle laid down by Jesus
when He said according to St. Mark: "Wha L
solver things from without cntereth into a
man cannot deflle him all these
evil things come from within and deflle the
man"
We are prone to condemn the acts and
impugn motives as based upon our own
Ideas OF what these acts would mean were
we to commit them. Unless can sep
arate the act from the individual. his de-
structive criticism condemns himself. Criti-
cism Is wholesome when constructive. But
of evil Is destructive and vicious. Then let
SEQ the good in our girls. IT'S there and
cannot be overlooked. save by those who
having eyes see not" J. S. L.
Philadelphia. June 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
An Economical Tinsmlth

To the Editor OF the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--Under above headline. in your issue
OF June IS. 1921, Mr.. Charles l.. Belts
says:
E ''I asked a tinsmith to make cylindrical
vessel to hold Just one cubic foot. II was
to be covered both top and bottom. As the
tinsmith was very economical. what dimen-
slons did he make II so as to use the
smallest quantity OF tinF'
Trnon reading the above by phone TO n
tinsmith, he replied that this Is case OF
maxima and minima in calculus whence
the diameter Of the cylindrical vessel must
be exactly equal to it's length. making the
equation:
O.7s54 X square multiplied by EQUALS
one cubic foot whence EQUALS l.ososo
feet, from which dimension the end ana
body surfaces are readily calculated ana a
total surface area Of 6.b30SO square rect
obtained. ~ ILL, g.,
When asked how much more would pe
required for joint laps. he declined 10 an
swer because the writer doesn't oeIohs "
the Ttnsmiths' Union. H. NJ
PHILADELPHIA June 20. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
THE PEOPLES FORUM

town and who has such wrong view Of
housework and homemaking. She says
some one more capable than she could do
". no one can create the true home at
mosphere but the wife herself. She does not
unoerstand that the homemaker fills the
highest place In this life.
Ana why should business man intrust
70 her mis- interests when she, will not full
MI the very mission that God created and
instltuted marriage for7 These childless
wives nave no interest in life except their
own amusement. clothes and admiration.
The single women, the NEEDY wife" and
widow are ambitious to make good for
many reasons. and they do.
Married Woman" IL your life In 40
empty and you are one of the few to whom
Goa uoes not send children, you can find
real liie by taking into your home a help
less baby, and In the rearing of II you will
find more Interest than any science gives
and more satisfaction than any work az
fords. The development, day by day, OF a
healthy. happy baby is more fascinating
than all the amusements in the world,
A MOTHER OF THREE
Philadelphia. June "a, 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Defends Girls SMOKING, Etc.

To tho Editor OF the Eveuino Public L,doer.
slr-Really there should be a law sRaIns,
joy-killers. Mr.. Henry s. wallace should
be the first one arrested. IL Is indeed Tor.
tunate that all Americans are not like "Wr
IL. s. w." for II they were wc wouid
soon lose our reputation for being broad.
minded.
Perhaps. ''Mr. II. S. w." YOU smoke
Or. II you don't you think. It is perfectly
all right for men to do 40 Tben ,vby
can't women? Now. really. don't you think
you are very small for saying otherwlse7
Honestly. l see nothing Indecent in girls
dress. Kindly be little considerate. You
see. 1t Is much more comfortable to wear
a yard of goods than to wear ten yards.
Then. also you may ask any physician, II
Is more healthy.
In short must say that mfr. II. s W."
should have lived in the eighteenth century.
IL you can't boost, please don't knock
MARY MARIAN.
Philadelphia, June 20. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
ThouuhtIess Smokers

70 the Editor Of the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
eir-Now that Utah has a law forbiddlns
fhs use Of cigarettes, It is quite likely that
other States will act along this line. This
law of Utah forbids smoking in public places
and is against the sale, barter. gift or en-
change Of cigarettes. Pretty tough on tho
fellow who likes his little puff. eh7
Well, the abuse of privilege usually
leads to this. what can they expect? i
personally do not smoke. but certainly do
ike TO see a man enjoy his smoke when he
has the common decency to respect the feel
inas Of others. In the majority of cases the
smoker Is selfish. thinking only OF his own
comfort and never onca OF those about him.
Watch any smoker, II you will. Does no
hesitate to blow smoke in other peoples g
faces or refrain from smoking when ladies
are about him? When men drop into a
business office do they consider the men
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

FIVE months. which seems long. and what
can do to find out about the matter2
r. BROWN.
Chestnut Hill, Pa, June "a. 1921.
Five months seems unusually long TO Sc
cure papers There has been an unusual
amount OF work placed In the hands OF the
Recorder of Deeds and mortgages are held
cordng You can do nothing but wait.
You might call at the Recorder OF Deeds
office. city Hall. and see II you can expe'
diate the recording OF this mortgage.
rs. l.. A."-The expression Right foot
foremost" is derived from the old Roman
superstition that IL visitor crossed the
threshold with the left foot first II would
be certain to bring ill-luck upon the house.
hold.
"w w. 1.-THE Union League recep-
tion to General U. 8. Grant. at the end
Of the Civil war. was held June a. 1850.
&C. J.. Tt will probably be necessary
for you TO bring suit against the party who
is running the suit club TO compel him to
live UP to the terms OF his written adver'
tisement and contract.
FL. J. NJ" wants to know II there is a
place in Philadelphia where the old penny
song sheets are sold at the present time. or
II there Is any one with a private collection.
Can reader answer
&c. c. T."-Apply to some stationer who
uses the art work you create. or adver.
tise IL.
&c. T.. D."-Postage stamps are made al
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Letters to the Editor
About Girls

. h... n..dIi, Ied0ers
a. tne Editor OF the BvenWO F"o"o ',,.,.
sr--ThIrty years ago !, was naoss,on., aI.s 'D or
siri in a family OF proIesso =, roo
Io Io,,i BUSINESS man, with an income Oh s,uoV
70 $4,000 to grow UP IN isnorShSe ehSsn M % not
IVY owing to the relative cneap"ess
WI, VIZ ~ ages, but Of food. with me ae'
opsrate cost Of domestic heip Jus. ,au,,I.
doubled at present. soIne ve ,ahor In The
,r,nIy has to do domestic iapor. @
"r,ter's observation II has been ratner iha,e
ruent to find poor mother wass shn n,ann
,rranIng and her daughter playins tne p'amo' t,,o
sometimes the mother prousn. Sp,.nr,iSoiy
ness, has becn forced 10 ,,m r Iepehters
srts along with her s srows ,,ss ,nt,ta'
aometimes the girls nave ,sA' Sor,as,io
live, perhaps with q s.art IA IA ,.o nno,v
soisnce at cooking schoo,s n,,,, NJ,
al least one case IN wn,en ,'.,i,rs at tha
n at the plano and daush,er ,tn,,sh shedd,ng
yanss and sewing machineL.nousn, ,s,,,,ns
mar chrysalis In the eVenns sn,,a snu dra1
a. II whoever married her s"o"''
/decorative blanks. .. ~,
There is another side 10 ,ne H,aM ,,.,i,
paucity Of domestic sc, wants ."as 80 ,n,nor.
ssrsotten. but which Is much more impor-
..nt that the phase Wnicn Nir'uo',y ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
beApltIon of "Hyphenated"

To the Editor Of the Evcnsno Public Ledger
sir-Please tell me what Is the meaning
OF the word hyphenated as connected win
hyphenated American? II. ID. KELLER
Philadelphia. June "a. 1921.
A hvphen in writing and printing is the
short line used to connect two words tc
form a compound word: TO separate syllable'
or at the end Of the line to connect th'
parts OF tho word. Recently II has come
into rather common use with the wore
American, as "hyphenated American" Ir
printing such words as German-American
Irish-American. etc, the hyphen Is used
and by use the combination of words ha'
come to moan loosely a citizen of the United
States of German, Irish. ETC.. birth ant
descent. It Is probably like many othei
words, of newspaper origin. and. being ex
presslve. Is gradually being adopted with
the LANGUAGE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
To Place Responsibility

To tie Editor Of the Evcnin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--To Mr.. Mellinger let me say: would
suggest that you mako an effort to have the
American Federation of Labor make a prop
osition to the same group OF bankers that
President Harding has gotten together to
advance the $4,000. 900 to the Western
farmers, to wit: that II advanced or pro-
vided with the necessary money to build
houses to the extent that Is known to be
needed and to provide steady work for at
least one year for outside mechanics. the
mechanics known as erectors will gladly
accept the proposed reductions. Can there be
anything simpler and place the responsibility
where II belongs? G, JESS YOUNG.
Philadelphia, June 90, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Poem and Songs Desired
About Famous Hymn

To the Editor Of the Evonir1 Public Ledger:
Sir-The stanza quoted by wv. l.. c.
beginning How long, dear Saviour. on. how
long," is the last of a six-stanza hymn
written by Isaac watts. first published in
1907. II may be found in most old collec
tions, English and American. The hymn
was one of those famous Scottish Trans.
lations and Paraphrases' authorized by thu
q, r"ral Assembly Of Scotland published In
1745, and obtained n wide use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

Letters to the Editor should be as
prief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
denominational or sectarlan dis
cussicn.
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence of
good faith. although names will not
pe printed II request Is made that
they be omitted.
The. publication of letter Is not
to be taken as an Endorsement of its
views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
American Ambassadors

To the Editor Of the Evenino Public Ledger
sir-Please give the names Of the new
American Ambassadors to England, France,
Italy and China. ii. w. L.
Philadelphia June "a. 1921.
Ambassa dor TO Great Britain, Colonel
George Harvey; TO France. Myron T. Her
rick: to Italy. Richard Washburn Child
and to China. Jacob Gould Schurman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Ten.cent Piece Design

To the Editor Of tho Evontno Public Ledger:
sir--what is the design on tho new ten
Jent piece7 ID. ID. q.
Philadelphia, June "a. 1921.
The design on the ten-cent piece is not q
square and compass, but the Roman fasces.
which consists of a bundle OF rods. hayins
among them an ak. with the blade project
nR, borne before Roman magistrates as O
adge of authority.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Questions ANSWERED
Auto Route to Betzwood

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger;
: sir-Kindly publish, II possible. the roao
TO Betzwood. Pa. by auto. -
WILLIAM DAUsE.
Philadelphia. Jure %. 1921. :.
Go out Broad street to York road AZ
Haines street turn left to stenton avenue,
going TO Chestnut Hill. Turn left at Whee
Pump Hotel. pass st. Josephs Convent ano
GO TO Barren Hill. to Plymouth Meeting. &c
Norristown Cross Schuylkiil TO Bridgeport
and take the road TO Port Kennedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Opposes Daylight Saving

vo the Editor Of the EuoninD Public Ledger:
sir-I wish to voice Mrs. X. Il. ks re-
sx,s,ks of June 8 in reference to daylight
ssv,nr. As a wife of a letter-carrier, can
ssy IL Is a nuisance. burning gas one hour
ssrIier, The working class pays for 1t by
burning gas. and there are lots moro who
would reject the daylight saving II they
would talk. H. H. o.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
To Secure Mortgage Papers

To the Editor OF the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Please tell me the time II generally
takes to get papers of security for mort
gage holder (hrst mortgage) What are
the papers ! receive? Been told to walt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

The Peoples Forum will appear daily
IN the Evening Public Ledger. and also
in the Sunday Public Ledger. Letters
discussing timely topics will be printed.
as well rs requested poems. and Gues-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Happy Home.Makers

To tho Editor Of the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
Sir-one cannot help but pity that MAR
ried Woman who wants to work down
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

Coeur De Lion, 11o6.
Wake from thy Numbering, Heart Of the
Lioni
Rise from thy dream of It, centuries old!
Look ye from Ascalon eastward to Zion
Where in the dawning our banners un-
folds
Over the domes Of the inhdel enemy
Blows the Rcd Cross OF the Crusader =
might;
Over the sepulchre. over Gethsemane.
Aye, over Calvary. glowing with light!
Godfrey de Bouillon speeds with the tidings.
Stirred. too from dreams Of yon holiest
crypt!
High in his stirrups, the dust Of his strid-
ings
Staining the Crescent from saladin
stripped.
Nay, royal sirei no mirage OF hope dying,
Fruit OF the Dead Sea. or fgment OF sleep!
Saladin's dead, and his Saracens hyingl
God and Saint George o'er Jerusalem
sweepl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29
Coeur De Lion

TO the Editor Of the EvcniTU Pub'ic Ledger:
Sir--G nclose herewith the poem recently
requested by one of your readers. II was
written on the occasion OF the entry of the
British Army under General Allenby and the
American Red Cross under DR.. Finley into
Jerusalem in December of 1915.
ID. L. MANNING.
Philadelphia juno 20. 1921.
COEUR DE LION
1--WE hope. by Gods grace to receive
the Holy City of Jerusalem. Richard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

ID. l.. "" asks for a short poem con.
tainlpg the lines:
I'm each passing year try TO do your part; ;
Help to fulhll the glorious plan;
For your kindred keep place in your
heart:
Honor God and fear no man"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-29

&c. r. D."-Postage stamps are made al
the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing.
Washington.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
Unprecedented Change in Ra
of Acreage Devoted to Lead
ing Southern Crops.
ELEVEN MILLION ACRES 1
CUT FROM COTTON GRO
Nearly Two-thirds of the Land
Formerly Devoted to Raising
Cotton Has Been Put in
Wheat, Corn oatss Hay and
Potatoes.-Tobacco Acreage
Also Reduced.
(By Associated press.l j

Washington, July 2S.---An unprece-
dented change in the ratios of the ac-
reage devoted to the leading crops in
the cotton belt is shown this year, ac-
cording to an announcement made by
the department of agriculture, which
declares thta almost eleven million
acres has been cut from the cotton,
rice and tobacco acreages, and that
slightly less than two-thirds Of this
land has been put in wheat, corn, oats,
hay, potatoes, and other crops.
A large part of the remainder has
gone to pasture lands, or is being al
lowed to remain idle this year, says
the department. The net reduction
still leaves larger acreage in cultis
walton, however, than was the case
before the war
The cotton acreage has been reduc-
ed this year total Of twenty-eight per
cent while there is thirty-nine per
cent reduction in the acreage of rice,
and cut Of thirty-two per cent in the
tobacco acreage. The change is due
to unsatisfactory prices for the staple
products of the South, according to
the department.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
|ARMEDGUARDSHOLD
.v.M8 W.RY. BRIDGES
Guards Placed by Order of Fed
eraI Judge Evans, as Result of
Reports That At 9 m p t 5
Would be Made to Burn Tres
ties N Order to Hamper Work
of Junking the Road.
(By ASSOCIATED Press J

Moultrie, Ga, July 2S.--Guards arm
ed and instructed officially as to Their
duties have been placed on duty al
the bridges along the line Of the Val
dosta, Moultrie & Western Failroad
for the purpose OF protecting these
structures from any attempt to dc
them harm. These guards were pIac
ed personally by Receiver Robert w
Murray, who is in charge OF the prop
erty under an order from Judge Bev,
erly d. Evans, OF the United States
district court.
With preparations being rushed for.
ward by G. l.. Jones to start large
force of men at work tomorrow morn
Ing tearing up the track, it'was deem
ed wise to station these guards, be-
cause OF certain information which
had come into possession df the re-
ceiyer regarding anticipated action
to damage. IL not desires the bridges.
C. L. Jones, who purchased the
property at recent receivers sale,
has been negotiating for the sale Of
the road for several days. and Tues
day believed that he had sold It, but
there was a hitch which dissipated all
these plans and the would-be purchas-
er took his leave from the city.
Following this came information
from the court to the effect that the
work OF removing the track and other
material Of the road should proceed
at once, caused Mr. Jones to get busy.
He expected to get his crew started
on the work Wednesday morning, but
could not get ready. The work viii
start at or near Moultrie. tomorrow.
according to Mr.. Joues' statement. az
he is informed the, court now expects
him TO proceed with the dismantling.
In the meantime the guards at the
bridges have been told tossee that no
damage Il done TO them by any per-
son. These guards are armed, but
they have been instructed not to shoot
unless their lives are imperilled or
il is necessary in order to prevent the
use Of some means that would destroy
the property.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
FREED ON CHARGE
|. MURDER OF FATHER
Fourteen Year Old Myrta Wof-
fard, of Gainesville, is Acquit-
ted by Jury After Hearing Her
Story of the Cause Which Led
Her to Kill Her Father.
CBy Associated Press.)

Gainesville, Ga, July 2s.-Myrta
Woffard, fourteen years Of age. was
acquitted by jury in superior court
here this afternoon. following her trial
on charge OF having murdered her
father, Cleveland Woffard.
In her story OF the killing told to
the jury the little girl gave details OF
how her father was alleged to have
improperly approached her. leaving
her no alternative but to defend her
honor. The jury brought in verdict
of acquittal within few minutes af-
ter retiring.
In the case OF Mrs. Mary Townsend,
who claims she shot DR. ]. r. AIRING
ton in self defense. a mistrisl result.
ed.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
TAX ON GASOLINE
DEFEATEDIN HOUSE
Proposal to Levy Tax of One
Cent Per Gallon on Retail
Sales Of Gas Meets Defeat,
But Attempt Will be Made to
Reconsider. Gov Eiardwicl<
In Favor OF 1t.
(By Associated Press.l }

Atlanta, July 2S.-The proposed tax
Of cent gallon on the retail sales
of gasoline in Georgia was defeated
in the Georgia house this afternoon,
the measure failing to get the neces.
sary constitutional majority
Sponsors of the bill declare that an
attemt will be.made to bring the gas
oline tax measure up for reconsidera-
tion, and express the belief that 1t
will eventually be passed. It is un-
derstood that Governor Hardwick will
urge its adoption II brought up again.
/, In discussing the possibility of an
extra session of the legislature. Cover
nor Hardwick this afternoon declared
that he sees no necessity for an extra
session at the present time, declar-
ing that all pressing legislation viii be
passed before the date of adjourn
ment.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
CLEAR WAY FOR PASSAGE
OF AGRICULTURAL CREDITS

Washington July eS.-f3i-partisan
senate forces today cleared the way
for the passage. possibly tomorrow,
or early next week at the latest, OF the
pending agricultural credits bin, EN-.
bodying the adrainistration's plan to
make the war finance corporationl ON
administrative agency. The new sub
stitute bin. providing this. was favor
ably reported by the senate agricul-
tural committee today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-29
PRISON FARM PROBE
TO Be CONTINUED
Resolution Calling For the APP
pointment of Committee TO
Make a Full and Complete In
vsstigation, Will Very Prob
ably be introduced Today or
Tomorrow.

Atlanta, July 2S.-A formal resolu-
tfon calling for the appointment or a
committee to make a full investigation
of conditions of the State Prison Farm
will be introduced in the House Fri.
day or Saturday, following the read
ing OF the official report outlining the
true situation at the institution from
the house penitentiary committee,
which viii hold an executive session
tonight.
This move Is freely predicted by
penibars thiaaaflagmpeas ssaee the Ia
yestigation to date has disclosed SO
many Irregularities and charges OF
corruption at the farm. A very un.
favorable report is expected to be
submitted early tomorrow morning.
The last open session of the com
mittee was held last night. and at
this time, Judge I. r. Patterson. of
the Prison Commission. was cross ex.
amined by Chairman June s. Perry
man. His examination revealed that
either the law does not make rigid re.
qulrements on the commissioners. or
they have failed property to dis
charge their duties.
When the executive session is held
Chairman Perryman and other mem.
bers of the committee who are deter.
mined to "ciean MP" the condition at
the farm. will meet some opposition,
but the indications are the political
strength of the commission has been
broken, Mr. Perryman will speak on
the disclosures OF the committee when
he presents the report 10 the house.
Tax Matters Stormy.
Stormy debates on taxation ques.
tlons featured sessions of both houses
this morning, with the senate engaged
In the controversy over the abolish.
ment OF the tax equalization act and
the house flghtlng over the adoption OF
the gasoline tax bin which was
brought MP for passage by Representa-
tive J. W. Culpepper.
| The appropriation bill, providing for
the payment Of deficits and increases
in salaries OF the superior court. sa
preme and court of appeals. was pass
ed after long debate between the
lhonse members.