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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
SOME GOOD OYSTER DISHES
SUGGESTED BY MRS. WILSON
Lenten Season Is Good Time for Physical Yell Spiritual
Ouerhaulng-Lign Diet for Late Winter Months

Make about two cups Add the pre- d.
pared oysters.
Onc-hdt cup Of finely minced p1rS.
ley,
Orc.hdV teaspoon of grated onion,
one teaspoon Of salt,
Ouc-hnf CdspOon Of phitc pepper,
T'co tcCll- beaten eggs.
Heat slowly for ten minutes and then
serve.
Oyster Dumplings
This is delicious dish from thc oil.
Colonial settlements along the Carolina
coast.
Use either large pudding dish or in e
dividual one. just as you choose. Was.
the cloths in hot water and then rue
we'll with shortening and dust with
-four. Now place in a bowl
ETty oysters, free from bits Of ,hc!;.
Three cups Of coarse brcdd crumbs.
One and onc.hot cups Of -four,
ywo lcrci teaspoons Of Sqit,
Tmo icrci tablespoon, Of baking
poWdcr.
9ne.hajt c0p Of finely chopped ,uet,
Tico onions. grated,
One-haf cup Of finely chopped pdrS
leg.
Onc,qoarter teaspoon Of por'try
seasoning.
Mix and then pace in a bow
7'co e0OS.
Ore cup of oyster broth.
Rcat to mix and then use to mix the
duinpjinss. Turn into prepared cloths
and tie. allowing very little room 10
swell. Plunge into boiling water anI
loil rapidly for twenty five minutes fot
individual dumplings and fifty minut,
FOR lnrg" dumplings. Lift to n colaudp.
to drain and then remove from III
cloth. Turn on a thin slice Of toast anil
serve with oyster sauce.
These dumplin;s u"c very good (
either bacon or salt park is used in place
OF the suet. One half cup of butter
may be used in place OF suet; also one
cup Of mixed fat and lean cold cooked
ham can replace the suct
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
Yesterdays Answers

\ new party for Valentine $ Day
Is heart. to henrt party, for
which directions can be had BY
sending a stamped, addressed en-
Yclope 10 the editor OF the
uoman's page.
Milk can be satisfactorily cooled
without the use of ice by placing
the bottle under tho cold water
sDigot, with q small cup fitted
over the top so that the water
will drip down the sides Of the
bottle.
}. 4 fascinating small nat is made
Of tan brush wool, with q flowing
tan mesh veil that has a band Of
the wool around the bottom.
| For tho lady who s"ws a delight.
ful and clever gift is a sewing
room bouquet, with leaves and
flowers Of different colorcl crepe
paper. each one holding needed
artic'r such az a package Of pins
o small spool Of thread, a thiinble
or needles
). When a ,oosened nail works O
large hole in a plaStered wall,
wrap cotton around the nail, soak
II in glue and drive il in tight.
G. \ new manner Of making some o,
the skirts Of dress. up" frocks I,
to have them hang unevenly
longer on the sides than in bacl
and in front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
More Misunderstanding

TEAM felt suddenly utterly weary. So
that was what Mark thought OF her
He had believed her capable OF coming
home and dressing UP 20 preen herself
like a peacock before him. "A was as
though she had put on the silver gown
meaning It 70 say
You SEQ the difference between Us?
How could you ever have dreamed that
could be happy buried here on ranch'
The very idea Is absurd
Jean had no Impulse to put herself
right with Mark; she was too sure OF
tho way ne fel. to take a chance
She smiled NtCe bitterly. and her
,aca IN tIe whito light Of the moon
locked like that OF a tired child.
II guess you're right" she said SLOWLY
Tn nothing but butterfly"
"Oh. no." n. said quickly. y d!dn''
mean that ! don't blam" you for any
thing. How could expect you TO set.
tie down in this godforsaken place and
ha happy even II YOU hadn't loathed me
thlng. but tha. doesn't help much. does
Il? What want to do ls to make VI
to YOU for what has happened. am
wiling 70 accede TO anything YOU sug
gest I suppose %ou have plans.
Jeans whole soul rose In revolt. 10"
could re talk Ike that out here in TN
moonlight? 4 year ago NE would have
asserted his rights and she would have
shudderpd away from him, shocked ant
Mortified AZ his cruuit". Now she wanted
nothing so much as TO be taken into hit
arms. ard he had become as polite anC
r considcratc as one OF tfe men she ono,
thought so mucH above him in cultur,
md breeding. He had made her low
him. only to ding her love back in he
, face once she had realized IT,
! Suddenly = tcmDta t!On cane 70 Jean
one that sho could not resist. He though
hr- a butterfly. we'll. she would be one
She put out 4 white hand and touched
o. tiS arm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08

man to smoke a cigarette while walk
ing on the street with n lady?
Eighth. What Is a pickup?
Ninth. What do you think OF ladies
who smoker have noticed that In the
best cafes both In Philadelphia and New
York that most all women smoke.
would appreciate II II you would
answer me as soon as possible, as / am
very anxious to hear from you.
Thanking you very much.
IGNORANT.
First-No. Second-The lady remains
seated. Third--A lady never rises when
a man is introduced to her, unless he
be an old man or a man OF eminence
Fourth-If II is cold the girl should tell
tho men to put their hats on. while they
are talking, otherwise let them do as
they please. Fifth--Yes. II Is polite To
say she. is glad to have met him
Slxth-Only a man removes his glove to
shake hands. Seventh--No. Eighth
Falling into n conversation with a mar
to whom you have not been introduced
| Ninth-It Is a matter Of individual
taste. II is generally considered un'
feminine, and usually gives an impress
sion OF mannishness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIB

Certain colors or combinations Of
colors are associated with different fes-
tlvlties throughout tho year. To Wash
ington's birthday, Lincoln day, Flag
Day and Independence Day are assigned
the national colors, red white and blue
Christmas is traditionelly red and green,
Easter is violet and white; Halloween
is orange and black; St Patricks day,
green and gold, and st. Valentines day
Is red and white in compliment to tho
roses of love"
Sentiment, playful or genuine, is ex.
pressed in the heart-shape Of Valentine
candy boxes, menus. tally cards. etc.
Little cupids are charming favors for
a Valentine supper.dance given In honor
Of an engaged couple. To pair OF sup.
per partners, sentimental quotations
may be written. one-half on white
heart for the girl, the other half on a
red heart for the man. Matching the
quotations Is part Of the Valentine fun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
"uncle Wslt" Once More

Dear Cynthia--Some folks in asking
for advice want you to tell them some-
thing nice; with mind made up they
write to you. Dear Cynthia tell me
what to do" and II we're you in such
n case I'd bid them go themselves to
chase. 'Tis Hide and See,;" have In
mind, they I think we're most unknd
tOh, how I'd like to pull their ears.) II
their cruel reference TO my years) II
l were old this much Ia true, I'd never
have tried advising you. Yet you were
right In one, my dears mot your refer
ence to my years) I've seen the world
and that Is why | gave the advice not
to try: but since you really mean to
fee-go TO It. kids. this land is free; and
while you are seeking adventure and
sport why not try ship to some for
eisn port; and II you've not money your
passage to pay. go as cabin boy or
"stowaway." II you can't find a ship Jus,
let me know and I'll take you along next
time l go TO Norway, Sweden or Ger.
many. or south to Greece and Italy; OF
II you'd prefer IT, some port in Spain or
around the Horn and back again. Trav.
cling by land Is much too tame the sec
Is the place II you're really game.
UNCLE WALT"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
4 Heart.to-Heart Party

Yes. It's all ready for you. with all
sorts Of fascinating Ideas that will make
your Valentine party different from the
rest
There are games. new way OF
matching partners, and decorations
which arc Just the simple effective ones
you've been trying to think of. AS for
refreshments, well, what Swould you
think Of Valentine sandwiches or Cupid g
concoction? You'll surely want to learn
more abou. this party with its bewitch.
ing name. so send in your stamped and
addressed envelope to the editor of the
woman's Page and the whole thing,
of which these suggestions are only a
part, will be mailed to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08

She fools some OF her friends -,
reduces them to the speechlcss cons, "mu
tion into which. she had shocked T',Ii .l,
one but most Of them are "on 'o'S
They know she doesn't mean II ~.
realize that IL Is only n pose nnI ~, tneY
never rise, to her bait. 'ney
She IL never happier, as thesc fr,o.,
know, than when she 10 pretend,nr" %
this casual. indifferent tone ~ IN
things and people that arc really 'v.., v..,:
dear to her. very
Those who understand can son,
times see the little CLEANS of ioy thS ,
make Madge's eyes dance who, '"St w
finds some one to startle. ""e
THERE is real feeling beneath ,bo,,
l. impish lights, though.
When the time comes she will mae.
Jim as gladly as any Of her frie,S,
married their husbands, and shp ,ri,I
love him quite as much as they b,r,
ever loved. "a'e
But she will still 60 on, not KNOWN.
whether he is coming home from bis
trip todny or Thursday, shrugriny bo,
shoulders nonchalantly over Il. s6ocL
ing every one who hears her-nnd =,
ceiving great delight at the sight a,
that shock. VI
II she enjoys it, Of course, she wp,
continue to practice it all her life n,S
even IL you call her bluff and face M b.r
with the truth, she will still lift cssu,'
eyebrows.
You can't do anything but allow h.r
to go ahead. enjoying herself-bn,
don't make the mistake of believing :,
word she says.
Don't let her fool you.
She Is just as fond OF her husband
rs you are OF yours-and he knows /,
too,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
MRS. WILSONS ANSWERS

NJ nn,. A., II., ~,
roodc. - u. ,S' i;Son - belng a
coImr, W Wv puIN' uhu Oh your worth.
~ l,'' bnm. hiSlns nuS''e 10 housewives
r.i.L h0m ro w EnHt uuu COOK. l therefore
IInn. our .n i!U n'!u .'poFt III tne Io''owinE
roI,oo n,nNr t"o i've. .nouna sponge
,rno,.y al; ..i, S',,.H paCty "itnln Two
tirJ m.I,. m'' T'Si"'hIE appreciate your
t ~ ,uo 'oco"u' on 'aNcs so c1conIt wont
Vo,, hal ,.., hh". T.. ~
rakps Largo snon-o o,Lns hoIo1 uuiLn T., Nv
home ovens orn not oimors o"%.u s,coosst,I ,n tIe
Try this; il is good
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
THE HUSBAND HATER
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copy, ioht. 1891. bv Public LEDGER Co.

Jean Northr7ip rJor71cd her guard.
ian, Mark Brand, because she udS
olrdid Of poverty. but after she had
gone West tcith hm TO hts ranch she
irds rerv miserable because she did
not love him. when she had almost
reached the breaking point she Uent
Erst to visit Cicciy KnowleS. an old
school friend but hlc IN the city
seemed changed The pcttin"SS o. u
fhou0httui and ,rhcr shc finally red.
il:ed that she had given more Of her
Scif than she kreIr to Md-k nrd tho
West she ,UdJ dStoWrdcd. A first she
determined rerer 70 90 back. for she
,cds sure that Mark no ionger ioted
her, but finally the tom Dtuttou 'cdS TOO
Crcrt and she ,rent bach. only 70 DIS.
cover that udrh had mCde up his
mind 10 do tcithout her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
|MADGE LIKES TO PRETEND
THAT SHE IS INDIFFERENT
And She Shocks Some of Her Friends by Talking Vev
Casually About Her Fiance--But Others Kno,u
She Is Only Posing

THE engaged girls diamond flashed in
L the sunlight as she put UP her left
hand to smooth her hair.
"How's Jim?" asked the girl with
her. ~ haven't seen him for an aw-
fully long time. You never bring him
around on Sunday afternoons any
more"
"Oh. he's all right, / guess" replied
him for quite while myself"
"Oh. Mndge! Haven't seen him
Why. he comes to the house about every
evening. doesn't he? You haven't had
fghtf''
"No. indeed we never fight. just
haven't seen him. that's all. I've been
too busy when he's been there, and al
other times he's been too busy-I DOM
know, I just haven't seen him. Again
she smoothed her hair with that fash
ing left hand, nonchalnnt, Indifferent.
"You don't mean to tell me-" began
the other girl, furiously. that you
don't 90 down to see him when he
comes? Why. I never heard--"'
She. stopped, speechless with horror
and disgust.
NFADGE hung on to her air Of sur
A'4 prised composure, us IL she failed
to understand why the othor girl should
expect her to see the man she il goins
to marry every time he comes to her
house.
why should she? ask her lifted eye
brows.
She has other things to take her time
and attention. observes tho airy shrus
OF her shoulders.
Who is he. that she should be 80 in
terestcd in him? remarks that careless
motion Of her left hand, on which the
diamond flashes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
Difference In Aoe

Dear Cynthia--what do you think II
a girl OF twenty were to marry man OF
forty-think the difference in their ages
too great? BROKEN BLOSSOM.
Usually twenty years difference Is too
great, but II depends entirely on the in.
dividuals themselves
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
iJy MRS. NJ. A. WILSON

r'DD'1O'" III ,2i+ -,oSi, M y.se,c,j M,,: g. w"'o"
TNONORROW is Ash Wednesday, the
Il beginning of the forty day Icnteu
period. This has been established by the
old Roman church and today accepted
by the Christian world at large as
penitential season. This Is the idea
time for restricted diet. The blood
stream has become overheatcd and over
loaded by the heavy, rich winter diet,
And this, together with the lack oi
active exercise and poorly ventilated
houses. has made the blood stream slug
Eish and inactive.
This is the condition which produces
the spring languOr. which is commonly
known uihler the title Of spring fever.
Unless we harkcn to natures warning
and utilize this LcntPu season for a
physical rs well as spiritual houseCeap
ing the early summer days will find us
out Of tune with ourselves and out OF
harmony with the world at large.
Originally the Lenten season began on
what is known as the first SUNDAY in
Lent. 1t was then agreed to omit Sun
day as a fast day, this making but
thirty six days Of fasting: hence four
more were added by Pope Gregory.
Therefore We have what Is called Ash
"Wednesday
To-day many OF the ancient customs
have sunk into oblivion. Where are the
boys OF the olden days who used 70 go
from door 70 door. urging the house D..
wives to give them tidbits? The boys Of
those days also had their jack O Lent,
which was a scorpCrow or figure dressed
IN in old clothes. They took turns
shyiug sticks and billets crying thes"
words: IF ! a forfeit make, make me
a Jack O. Lent and break my shins for
the untaggcd points and counters.
An agreeable dict for this season
would be an abundance Nf frosh. suc'u
lent vegetables, whole wheat bread. but
ter. milk, eggs and cheese,
Early spring always brings 70 our
markets an abundance Of fresh fish.
Other sea foods are also in their prime.
With this luxurious fare, il should be
no real hardship to forgo three or four
days each week the acid d-produclns
meats.
Here are some dainty oyster dishes
SCalloped Oysters Betholde
Wash aud look carefully over fifty
oysters. removing nll bits Of shell. Place
laver of bread crumbs in the bottom OF
a baking or casserole dish ana tA'n d
layer Of the prepared oysters. Season
the oyster with a lite
Grated ORION.
Finely minced pdr'I"s
SAT-.
Whfe. pepper
Melted onttcr'
hepeat un," ,ha nv a." u.s. rorsr Of hrcod
care 10 hSNp tur wy HIrd ,rartcr
crunoS' ~" 90, s,,,oo m, n,e- +So nre =.
cups OF I;nE rni'A ,,t"", ,,so oonor rorts ot
parcu 1lSn uuu ~, "a LII, IN rnakino
straineu oHs. y"''Vc cni,Lin "m, +no tabln >
spoonR of grated cheese over the top and
paKe IN thouera'e o'e' '0'
Oyster Trif'eS
Wash and look over oysters carefully
and remove oil bits OF sh",l. Lay on 8
cloth to drain. Now prepare n pastr!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
To n. T. A.

Your letter was answered some time
ago, but perhars you overlooked II in
the column The only place you can
get these scales would be Mt an auc-
tioneer's or secondhand shop. There
are furniture sales going on now at the
department stores. and you might be
able to get one for q lower price than
usual there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08

VIII Be Married In Pink
To tho Editor Of Womdn's Page:
Dear Madam am to be married coon
and would like to know the following
would like to be married In n paIs
pink georgette dress over satin with
hat Of same shade or black lace hat
Is this proper to be worn at a morning
church wedding?
Could bridesmaid and maid OF honor
wear the new shade OF gray or should
they wear blue with n hat OF the sam.
shade?
DAILY READER or YOUR COLUMN
It would be perfectly correct 20 wear
the pink georgette dress and hat for
morning wedding. II you prefer II to the
regulation white with n veil. The brides,
maids may wear any color that vou
think would look pretty with your pink
The new shade OF graz would be very
attractive with n hat OF the same color
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
The Question Corner
TOdIv's InuuirleS

What costly costume did an ex-
plorcr find native OF Greenland
wparinS when he visited that
country recently?
Describe the latest device for
comfort In tho theatre.
!. After washing clothes by rubbing
them on wnshboard what pre-
caution should be taken to keep
Tho hands from being hard aud
so,cd?
In what convenient way it a new
apron fastened without tae Use Of
strings or straps?
:. I, II correct for a bride at home
wodding to wear u hat II she does
no, wear n veilf
!, What old style is now the newest
style for afternoon and street
dresses?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
Please Tell Me
What TO DO
by CYNTHIA
To uMr. ~ r. NJ

Cynthia Is very sorry but she cannot
encourage acauaIntanceship between
writer's to the column. You may write
to Dot in the column, but not outside.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
A DIFFERENT USE OF FUR

4 novel pocket In
the first place Is
this curved one
which opens ZIP and
down instead OF
across. And then.
Just TO make II
m ore interesting.
fashion adds these
wide pieces Of fur
and shapes them to
At exactly around
the curve. II you
are getting tired Of
that little choker
neckpiece { h at
you've been wear.
ing all winter or II
you have q new one
10 take Its place
you could get some
moro use out OF II
and acquire this
new angle by cut.
ting II into pieces
like this and put
ting II on the
pockets Of your
new sports crepe
suit. There Is u
collar OF the same
kind o I I u r,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
Wireless Teleqraphy

To the Editor Of Womdn's Page!
Dear Madam-will you kindly tell me
whether II Is necessary to have very
keen hearing powers to be q successful
wireless operator? Also will you state
where private or public tuition (wreless
telegraphy) can be obtained?
c. p. 3.
1t is not necessary to have extraordi.
nary hearing powers to be wireless
operator. but a person with defective
hearing would run a chance OF getting
some Of his messages mixed up II the
signals did not come clearly. You will
find several schools OF wireless telegra.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
"FIFTY-FIFTY"

There it is, That's the title OF
the new serial by
HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
And in the title lies the problem
that the story prescnts-and solves.
Can woman 60 fifty. fifty with her
husband in providing for their home!
Can she divide her time fifty-ffty
between the husband she adores and
the work she loves?
Can She Keep Her HuS-
bands Loue?
The first chapter of this story will
appear on
Monday. February IL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08
THE WOMAN,S EXCHANGE
VIII Be Married In Pink

ply under SCHOOLS and Colleges" IN m.
business directory Of tho telephone boos
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08

MlnCe one dozen oysters fine and then
use equal parts of strained oyster juice
and milk to make thick cream sauce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-08

There it is. That's the title
the new serial BY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-06

Former Senator James Hamilton
Lewis of Illinois is quoted as saying
that America has not single real
friend among the nations of Europe,
and that the time is coming when we
will have to face and fight Japan
alone. That we should have no friends
among the European nations is not
surprising in view of what we have
done for them. Somebody has said
that the way to make an enemy of a
man is to lend him money The rule
probably applies to a more marked
degree as regards nations. But the
suggestion of fighting Japan is alb
surd. Why should Japan want to en-
gage in armed conflict with this coun-
try? She has nothing to gain thereby
and much to lose. If she should ac-
quire a foothold on this continent she
knows she would not be permitted to
retain it. If she desire to add to her
territory all Asia lies at her door with
none able to prevent her from taking
what she wants. England probably
could not keep her out of India, but
she could and would keep her out OF
North America with or without the aid
of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-06-06
GOOD AND BAD WOMEN.

1t seems as tho it were the naughty
ladies of history, not the good ones,
whom people love best, says a writer
in Harper's Magazine. One of the
seasons popular comedies has a song
to the effect that It's C-l-e-o-p=a-t-r-a
and her ilk, who put the pep into the
past. AS soon as this sentiment is
blared across the footlights, says this
writer, the audience bursts into ap-
plause, giving Cleopatra a spontaneous
vote of appreciation, possibly thanks.
Would the same audience get excit-
ed about one of the good women? No.
Hardly any one has more than an alb
sent-minded kindly word for them
Often no word at all. The lists of
biographies in the card catalogue of
the public library, it is pointed out,
give the whole situation away. Four
times as many books have been writ
ten in the past ten years about Lu-
cretia Borgia as about splendid Susan
B. Anthony. Cleopatra has ten times
as much space given to her as admir-
able Clara Barton. In fact, a whole
box is filled with her misdoings. Good
queens. Louise of Prussia and Victoria,
haven't the ghost of chance in COM
petition with Catherine de- Medici OF
Catherine of Russia, and Florencs
Nightingale, Frances Willard and
Martha Washington fade into a hazy
| background as Helen of Troy, Ninor
de L'Enclos or Madame Pompadou:
come forth.
Consider women authors, continues
this writer. Take the good woman
who produced Elsie books like hard,
ANIMALS. Almost nothing is known OF
I her. But George Sand, who wrote fal
| less innocent books, has never ceased
| to be an object of attention. She ever
caused biographical play more thar
| forty years after her death. Neithel
little Elsie nor her creator has haG
| any such notice.
| But there is nothing mysterious o.
even unusual about the matters Il
which the magazine writer calls at
| tention. The people simply are no
4 interested in the commonplace or il
the vast majority of their fellows
Most women are good, therefore it i
1.-THE doings of the other kind that fin,
interest in the public mind.