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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
"plsausted" Replies to Critic

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-In reply to Service Mans Friend
! must say that her letter OF March 30 mas
not made me change my opinion at all In re-
gard 10 the Philadelphia girls being snoo-
bsh.
No doubt. Miss Service Mans Friend"
you were very sincere in your war work.
Of entertaining the poor sailor At pink teas
and knitting him sweaters. but do yoJ do It
now? l. for one. will say that you don't and
that you will not even look at a sailor lin
unlform) since the war.
Now. Miss Service Man Frisnd.' you
are all wrong when you think am looking
for sympathy. because ! am not. was
looking for advice. and the little ad-
vice that you did give me I appreCiat. very
much although I had no intention OF ever
standing in front Of the Reading Terminal
to try and find the ideal PhiiadeI phia girl;
and as for Joining some service mems club
why, that is out ~ the question, as I am
not a native Of Philadelphia, -. therefore,
I don't A. in.
You know, whom fellow ioins a club and
he doesn't belong TO the clique. why he Is
out OF luck. that r. all, and for your benefit
I am going 90 inform you that there isn't a
service mans club in Philadelphia that
hasn't a clique that runs things and that
every ncGhbOrhOod IN Philadelphia has It's
club and its clique, and every dance hail Ia
patron!zcd by clique, and have found
from experience that II Is easier to break
into the mint than 70 try and break into
some OF these cIIques. and, in tact. II was
from meeting young ladies at various clubs
in Phllade,D Dh'a that made mo form tn"
opinion OF them that did.
have been IN Philadelphia since January
and this is the IoRE"-t stay that have r.? g..
in the States In the last ten years. aad. be-
lieve me feel more at home in tho Sahara
deBert than DO here, but when q comes TO
being snobblsh and independent why am
past master in tho art, because. Miss
Service Mans Friend. " am at the very
TOP OF my profession. at H." ago of thirty,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Answers and Presents Problem

To the Editor Of the Erchino Public Ledger:
sir--Tn answer TO problem by william
Duff: To arrange ships crew so that only
foreigners would be thrown overheard. ar
ranging thirty men in line and throwing
every ninth man overheard. I would offer
the following solution: Americans would be
placed in Nos. /. .. 3. 4. 10, II. 13. II, Is,
II. 90, 81. %. IS. 30 positions. Foreigners
In Nos :. q. :, s. 0. 12. To- ls. 10. 90.
%. 81. 90. 81 80.
II you have room in your Peoples Forum,
think 1t would interest some OF the read
crs to know Just exactly what time the hour
and minute hands are exactly over one an
other from 12 al noon to 12 at midnight.
How many can figure II out7
A. II. PERK1NPINE.
Philadelphia, April o 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Letters to the Editor
A Woman's Appreciation

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public ledger:
sir--It Is with n grcat deal OF JOY IN my
heart that I write you this note to thank
you most heartily for your splendid. sane
and fair editorial in this evenings issue
'Women In the News''-ard | believe
voice the sentiment of countless other women
who will rejoice at this nne. open reCoEni-
tion Of their ancient habit Of patience
and their instructive and changcless de.
votion to all decent and vital and gracious
things" not forgetting the newer feminine
will in politics and in matters OF social e'o'
luton.
It's good to know that n the church Is
reluctant to openly recognize woman's dual.
tiles Of mind and heart. at least the public
press needs no prompting and knows
patent fact when It sees IT,
Thank you so much.
KATHERINE pEY.
Secretary Thirty fourth ward. League Of
Women Voters.
1927 Race street. Philadelphia. April 4,
1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Answers Two Problems

To the Editor Of the Euerno Public Ledger:
S,r--Ip answer to the two problems sent
in by Bernard Margolles I would offer tho
following solutions:
No l--l9O pounds hunting supplies 20
be sold for $50. charging as much per pound
as amount purchased.
90 pounds A. nifty cents per pound. sc5. 90
40 pounds At forty cents per pound. 1900
so pounds at thirty cents per pound. 800
100 pounds $50. 90
No "a lady found 81. She then hal
five times us much as she would have had
had she lost So
81 size had plus 81 found equals s5.
SO she had minus So II she lost II equals 81.
81 times 8 equals s6. 50 she had at fret.
A. II PERKINPINE.
Philadelphia, April ., 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Submitting a Manuscript

To the Editor OF the EU6nin0 Public Ledger:
S!r-In submitting a manuscript to an ed
Itor Of a magazine Is II necessary to have
the manuscript typewriter? Also. should
you inclose a stamped envelope for the return
Of the manuscript? l would bs greatly In
debted II you would print In the Peope's
Forum the best way TO submit the manu-
script Also, how to address the envelope.
W. J.. o.
PklladeIph pha, April 3, 1921
It is not absolutely necessary to have
manuscript typewriter, but It will be more
sure Of careful consideration on account OF
its being more easily read and, II accepted,
edited,
stamped addressed envelope must be
inClosed To insure its return In case OF nom
acceptance.
Place the manuscript, after 1t has been
carefully read to eliminate all errors In
large envelope. folded as little as possible to
make It's handling convenient. Simply ad-
dress il to the editor" provided you do not
know his name, and It will be turned over to
the person who examines articles for pub
ucaton. Accompany It with short letter.
An important thing Is 10 write only on one
sdo OF the paper and Ieave sufficient space
between the lines and the border OF the paper
in order to give the editor . chance to edit It
easily II accepted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Popular Classic

To The Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-G will appreciate It very much II you
will please give In your Peoples Forum the
words OF the popular classic, Schuberts
"Serenade" c. W. l..
Philadelphia. March 81. 1927.
SCHUBERTS "SERENADE"
Through the leaves the night winds moving.
Murmur low and sweet, murmur low and
sweet;
To thy chamber window rowing
Love hath led my feet, O, love hath led
my feet.
Silent prayers Of blissful feeling.
Link US though apart, link US though
apart;
on the breath OF music stealing.
To thy dreaming heart to thy dreaming
heart
REFRAIN
Sadly mourning walls tho whippoorwill,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Come Out In the Country

To the Editor OF the Erenir0 Public Ledger:
Sr--I am reading constantly in the paper
about tho growing army OF the unemployed
In Philadelphia and about tho strussle to
find a house for the family. Has II never
suggested Itself to these people who are In
hard luck that they should 80 TO the country.
whore their services are badly needed and
where there is plenty OF housing for them,
and where they will live much happier and
healthier life?
I advise the unsuccessful tenants in the
city TO become successful landlords in the
country, whcrc the cows, horses. pigs and
chickens will welcome them with rouHing
chorus. w. l.. @.
PhiladelphIa March 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
The Kansas Soldiers Bonus

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-I understand that Kansas pays It's
soldiers a bonus. Under what conditions.
and to whom must application be made?
W. l.. Z.
PHILADELPHIA. March 81. 1921
Ex-service men now living in Kansas City.
Mo, would he eligible TO participate in the
proposed Kansas soldiers bonus II they were
residents OF Kansas at the time OF their
enlistment according 70 an announcement
OF Richard j. Hopkins. attorney general Of
Kansas. The measure was signed by Gov
ernor Allen and in 1922 the voters will de-
eide on a SIS, 900. 900 bond issue TO pay
Kansas veterans a bonus OF 81 for each day
OF military service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Wants Several War Poems

To me Editor Of the Evening P"blic Ledger:
SRI am very anxious to get several war
poems: "Vlve la France" by Charlotte
Holmes Crawford: "Mndelon': II Give You
France" by Henry van Dyke. Men of the
Blood and Mire." by Daniel NJ. Henderson.
and For Thee They Died" by John Drink
water. w. i. c.
Philadelphia, March al 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Questions AnS,Uered
A paper Blockade"

To the Editor Of tho Ercnir0 Public Ledger:
SIr-what is the meaning OF the term
Paper Blockade" u. l.. VINCENT.
Camden, n. j.. April 3. 1927.
This term has been applied TO the assump-
ton by a bellIEerent power in war OF the
rght to declare a given coast or certain
enumerated ports TO be in the stats OF
blockade. without actual presence OF block
ad!ng squadrons TO enforce the declaration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
THE PEOPLES FORUM

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible.
avoiding anything that would open
a denominatlonal or sectarian dis
Cussion.
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
b. 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 accompar by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Poems and Songs Desired
"RIna Down the Curtain"

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--wll you please publish in the Peo-
pies Forum of the EvENtNG PUBLIC LEDGER
the old song containing the lines:
Ring down the curtain; I cannot sing to.
night:
My little ones dying my pride and delight"
etc. II. A. w.
Camden ~ J. AprU I 1927
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
. Appreciates Finding Poem

To the Editor o. the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--T wish to express my gratitude TO
your paper for having procured for me,
through the kindness OF one OF your readers.
the poem entitled THE KIDS Last Fight"
Try as I would. 7 could not obtain the poem
elsewhere. until wrote to the LEDGER.
Thanking you once more. and with my best
wishes. am. u. V. L.
Philadelphia April . 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
A Bee Problem

Il ne Editor Of the Eveniro Public Ledger
slr-Pleass let me present the following
problem to your readers:
Some bees alighted on a tree. The square
root Of one-halt OF them went away. Then
eight-nlnths OF all OF them went away. Then
there we're two bees remaining. How many
bees allghted on the tree?
7. BJOSMAN.
Philadelphia March 81, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
5000
Mants Name Of Artist

II the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-Please give tho name OF tho artist
who painted a picture with his own blood.
w. d. C.
Philadelphia April ;. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
Two Careless Generals

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger;
S.r-Can any OF your readers inform me
through your Peoples Forum, what general
vas captured through his Carelessness and
way? D. w. 3.
Philadelphia, April 8, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

American head Ia so barren that It cannot
discuss or understand the simplest funda-
mentals Of government. A. VI. n.
Philadelphia March 30 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
A Macdonald Poem

To the Edtcr Of the Evening Pubrc Ledger:
Sir-Pleasc print for me the poem Where
old You Come From. Baby Dear and
hame the author. n. g. A.
Merchantville, ~ j.. March 80. 1921.
WHERE DID you COME FROM
(By George McDonald)
Where did you come from, baby dear?
out OF the everywhere into here.
Where did you get your eyes 40 blue7
Out Of the sky as came through.
What makes the light in them sparkle and
spin?
Some OF the starry spikes left in.
Where did you get that little tear"
] found It waiting when I got here.
What makes your forehead go smooth and
hgh7
A soft hard strokcd It as went by.
What makes your cheek like a warm white
rose?
I sow something better than any one knows.
Whence that three.corner' smile OF bliss7
Three angels gave mo at once n kiss.
Where did you get this pearly ear7
God spoke. and 1t came out TO hear.
Where did you get those arms and hands7
Love made Itself into hooks and bands.
Feet whence did you como, darling things7
From the same box as The chcrubs' wings.
How did they all come Just to be your
God thought of me, and so grew.
But how did you come to us you dear?
God thought Of you. and 80 / am here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07
And my heart for thee Is yearn'ns.
Bid Il. love. be STILL
Bid IT, love, be stlll:
Bid II, love. be still.

Moonlight on the earth IL sleeping,
Winds are rustling low, winds are rustling
low;
Where :he darklng streams are creeping
Dearest let us go. O. dearest, let us go.
All the stars keep watch in heaven,
While sing to thee. while sing to thee;
And the night for love was given,
Dearest come TO me; dearest, come to me.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

Cases are unusually handsome
in design and will harmonic
with any room in the house. Not
a better sewing machine made.
At 500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-07

$40 TO SIS allowance for
your old machine toward the
purchase OF a Domestic Electric
Boudor Cabinet.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid OF
These Ugly Spots


There's no longer the slightest
need of feeling ashamed OF your
freckles, as Othine - double
strengths guaranteed to re-
move these homsly spots.
Simply get an ounce OF 0thine
double strength - from any
druggist and apply little Of it
night and morning and you should
soon see that even the worst
freckles have begun 10 disappear,
while the lighter ones have van
ished entirely. 1t is seldom that
more than an ounce is needed to
completely clear the skin and
gain a beautiful clear complex
ion.
Be sure to ask for the double
strength Othine as this is sold
under guarantee of money back
il it fails to remove freckles.
(adv)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06
one Of their mouths.
Two-Mile Parade.

Col. Robert Thornton is known
to the circus world as the most
successful trainer of dogs, pigs and
goats. He makes these animals al
most human in the intelligence
they show in a series OF remark
able acts. The stupid pig Is made
to vie in intelligence with the dog
and the horse snder Thornton's
tuition.
There will be twO-mile long
street. parade leaving the show
grounds at 1890 a. m. Doors to
the big show open at l and z p.
m. Big show performances start at
2 and 8 p. m. allowing the visitors
one hour to visit the mammoth
menagerie listen to 40-piece con-
cert band and get acquainted with
the animal actors.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06
Oll1OrrOW
CnicusDay;
KidsHappy
Barnes Shows Slated
TO Arrive at Break
of Day; Parade Set
for 1890 o'clock
Tomorrow is circus dayl
The kiddies are happyl


Al. G.. Barnes big four rine
wild animal circus, travelling In 3
train Of 81 carloads Of showland
joys, is due to arrive in town with
daylight.
Then will begin the work Of un-
loading and carting Of lions, tigers
leopards and scores OF wild ami
NAL species to the show lot.
Down at the railroad yards to-
day switch engines were footing
and railroad men were busy max
ing room for the big railroad cara
van to arrive tomorrow. Working
men were busy erecting unload
ing platforms on the railroad sid
ings over which the jungle kings
Of wild animal land will make
their way to the big tents In which
the greatest show Of its kind In
the world will be staged. accord
ing to Thos. Francis Heney. rep
resentative OF the circus who is In
the city today making final ar
rangements for the big show and
the parade.
1880 People with Show.
The Barnes circus Is city in
4self. 1880 people are employed
and travel with the show. The cir
Gus carries $50 horses and 1900
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06

/ wild and domestic animals. herdi
OF elephants. droves OF Llamas and
cameIs and Lotus. the five ton
| blood sweating hippopotamus.
The wild animals with the cir.
Gus are its principal actors. Lions
tigers. leopards, zebras. hyenas
elephants are trained to take the
parts OF human actors do in other
shows. The zebras with lions and
tigers mouned on their backs in a
prance abou the steel Gagged aren-
as, the dancing Ieopards and pan
theirs, the wres ling tigers - all
comprise a series Of the most
thrilling acts ever produced under
canvas.
AL. @. Barnes, head Of the big
circus which bears his name, is the
master mind OF the wild animal
kingdom. He has spent the great
er part of a long and useful life
in the training and the study D,
wild animal species wi h the re-
sui that he has been to wild ami
NAL training what Burbank has
been to plants and flowers.
Most Trainers Women.
One Of the features of the Bar
mes circus Is the fact that women
for the most part are trainers OF
the jungle kings appearing in the
great circus acts. These women.
some OF them mere girls, put jung
lie bred brutes through the most
thrilling and dangerous perform
ances. For sheer courage and cool
ness Barnes says these women
trainers equal the men In the dar-
ing and excellence Of their work
Martha Florine Is the dainty lii
tie lady of the leopards. Shea p
pears in a steel Gagged arena with
the same leopards who a few years
ago nearly tore her to pieces In
their cage.
u. Thrills Are Plenty.
Mabel Stark, pretty blond girl
is another wild animal trainer u
note with the Barnes circus. She is
the first woman to enter a den Of
tigers and compel them--with q
smile and a soft spoken word--ts
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06

The charter was issued very re-
Gently to the Liberty State Bank
Of Aurora, but movement is
under was to change the name to
the First National Bank. and it
is likely that this will be con-
summated later. The bank is
organized with a capital stock Of
$685. The bank will occupy
temporary quarters until such
time as new and modern bank
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06
Potland Man Is
Chosen Cashier of
New Aurora Bank

Aurora, Ore. May Sat a
meeting Of the stockholders OF
the new banking institution to be
established in this city which was
held last evening, /. w. Elliott
of Portland was made cashier.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06

do her bidding. The climax to this
daring young woman's act is a
thrilling wrestling match with Ra-
jah, the largest tiger in captivity.
Captain RiccarGo, celebrated
trainer of lions, noted hunter CT
The king OF beasts in African jung
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06

les, has been engaged this year by
AL. G. Barnes to show the Ameri
can people what single man can
do in den with 80 lions. He po-
ses the shaggy jungle kings in
picturesque groups and winds up
his act by trusting his heaa N
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-05-06

ing house can b Dro,Is.;
directors plan 10 i,s''''a bS'', 4
the summer. 'a''' sa4|
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-21

Who remembers when all saltwater
fishing parties were forced to use
sail boats? That was before motor
boats were thought Of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-21

Therefore I say, those of you who
have not the time nor opportunity
to combat with the big ones, be con-
tent with the fresh-water fish that
abound in the local waters and the
saltwater fishing that is within
easy striking distance of Washington.
The fact remains that true sports
manship consists of achieving COM
plete happiness and content in what
ever form of clean recreation, condi-
ton or environment may afford
rather than to specialize in some one
particular branch of sport.
AS you look backward you will
find that some of your most pleas
ant recollections are days spent with
small game fish, when your days
sport yielded a small catch.
II generally make 1t a rule. to do
my bass fishing in the months of
September and October, but such
catches have been made
in the creeks of the lower Potomac.
that l simply just had to answer the
call Of up and at EN- We did not
have much successs our catch
amounting to one lone bass, who
was given his freedom, but the out
ing will live in my memory for
many years to come, in fact il was
one of the most enjoyable days
ever spent on the water" The fore
going .was made by George Burch
after his return from last Sundays
fishing trip down the river. He
paid his companion, Harry Rems-
burg, a very flattering compliment;
in fact one that would make many
an angler suffer with a severe case
Of ego Ia disease that Harry has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-21
Surf Casting Tournament

Inc annual event held at oco.,
city, N. j., August 10, proved ono
grand success. Many cities Me-
represented by teams from tho dit
ferent fishing clubs as well as M
attached individuals. uh'
Local fishermen should feel n hit
chesty about the excellent sbowir -
made by Mr.. Sahdala, of the Potonsc
Anglers Association. In the ind,,,ts
ual competition he was third MAJ
with cast of 426 feet, 3 inches da'
feating the champion, II. O. Lem
whose best effort was 42s feet r.
VIII be remembered that Mr.. Lent
In competition with Babe Ruth's
swat record of 40 feet at the Polo
GROUNDS, New York, failed 20 equal
the distance his cast being 440 feet
Inc team representing the Ocean
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-21
MARYLAND MILK
PRICES To JUMP
ON SEPTEMBER |.
State Dairymen Are Consider
ing Advancing From 20 to
80 Cents a Gallon.

FREDERICK, Nd, Aug. 2o.-Thc
Maryland State Dairymcn's Associa-
ton will probably ask for an increase
in the price OF milk on September ]
from % to 80 cents gallon, which will
mean an increase to the consumer
from the present prices OF IL and 10
cents 4 quart and cents pint.
at is too early to state positively
what we shall do said D. G. Harry,
the president of the dairymen's asso'
citation. I'VE shall meet with the rep.
resentatives of the Milk Bottlers Ex-
change in the latter part Of the month
at day not yet fixed to discuss the
September price. My present feeling
is that we should have the increase.
New England has raised its price. So
has Now York" -
September ] begins the season
when 1t is impossible to feed the cows
entirely on pasturage and when the
farmer has to buy extra feed for his
herds. Some have begun that now.
] am feeding my cows green corn now.
The rain lately has made the pastur-
age n little better than IL was during
the long hot weather, but that does
not alter the fact that with the COM
ing OF fall the farmer must buy food
for his cows"