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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Practical-Front
Corsets, SIS to $3.50

So convenient and so COM
Portable! That is the opinion
Of women who have worn
them. In front there is an
under part Of elastic that
hooks to fit. Over this one
laces the corset-on hooks
like the upper part of a
mans shoes-very easily and
quickly, insuring comfort
and perfect fit each time.
There are models Of pink
or white coutil and broche
for all figures from the aver
age to the tall stout, includ-
ing some special models for
the short stout figure.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Choice of 3 Lovely
Draperies, 81 a Yard

All are SO inches wide and will
make lovely draperies, being the
same on either side. Included
are figured terry cloth and heavy
linen-like crash material in ar
tistic colorings. The third is an
embossed rough-fnish art cloth in
plain color-various shades of
rose, green, gray, gold, brown and
mulberry.
Handsome new terry cloth with
tropical birds is in gold-and-
brown, gray-and-blue, taupe-and-
black, brown-and-b black and blue
and-black. 36 inches wide. S1.1O
a yard. (ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
One-halt cup of sirup,
-Four tablespoons of shortening,

DC enG ySi one. quarter Gun of milk.
Bent hard to blend and mix, and then
turn III a well creased and Toured loaf.
shaped ran. and bake in q hot oven
for forty minutes.
Kentucky Corn Dodgers
This recipe was my mothers net. and
Is, a delicious tidbit when served hot
with the meat course: this is particu
iarly true If the dish be stew OF
braise, or even with the humble moi
roast. Place in q saucepan
Three cups of boiling ,cater,
One teaspoon of salt,
One.qadrfer teaspoon of pepper,
Dnc large onion, grated,
T,ro tablespoons of finely minced
0ne.halt teaspoon of thyme,
One cup Of cornmcal.,
Stir to prevent Jumping and, cook un .
til the mixture will hold n snoon IN.
right. Turn in bowl to cool, and then
when cool enough for you to handle
take spoonful In your hands and roll
to form a sausage. Roll the little corn
sausage in flour. and fry q golden brown
in smoking hot fat.
The French and Spanish people OF
Louisiana have the trick Of adding left :
over meats minced very finely lust be.
tore removing the mush from the fire,
and serving the little sausages with a
rlch. well seasoned brown gravy or the
famous Creole sauce.
The Italian family uses the cornmeal
IN manner similar to that of the early
Colonial housewife. and also in II dish
over as Polenta.
From the tiny hut Of the shepherd
on the hillside watching his flocks. to
!he magnificent villa, overlooking the
iakes. with vision of the gorgeous
itaiian sunsets looming up in the dis.
tance. you will find ,Polenta served in
almost as many styles Or varieties.
Polenta, Shepherds stylo
Place in saucepan
Ihrce cups of rdter.
clore or garlic, cut in bits.
One cup of thick tomato Durcc.
brlng to boil and cook for five
minutes; then add slowly, one Gun OF
,'ornmeal, sitting SLOWLY to prevent
Jumping and scorching. Cook for. one
our. then add one and one half cups of
grated cheese. beating the cheese in we'll
ana serve plain or with a tomato or
brown gravy.
Inc ariStocrats in the mansion will
add to the Polcnta little finely choppcd
onion; leek. terragon. and when cold
form into outlets or croquettes and then
roll in Hour: dip in beaten egg and milk
ana roll again in fine breadcrumbs and
Try a golden brown in smoking hot fat.
Serve with brown gravy.
The Italian prepares n delicious eravv
to serve with not only the polenta. but
with the macnroni dishes.
Placc in a skillet four ounces of finely
chopped fat salt pork. Now add
4 tiny bit of garlic,
One cup of finely chopped onions,
Tco heeks, chopped fine.
Simmer slowly until the onions ,re
soft and the pork brown. Then add
one-half cup of -four and brown until
very deep mahogany brown. Now
add two cups of water or stock and heat
Yard to blend. Simmer slowly. season.
,ng with salt and pepper and one Gun
or thick tomato puree.
The country folks then use this pravv
without straining, while the cook in Tho
cloth. VI >"'''e'
For fast days when the use ~ mon,
is prohibited. then drippings Of pork or
salad oil is used, about one half cum NJ
either In place of the pork,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25

fNE more gOOu WORD was neeueu 70
~ get Blue Jay out Of Jail.
"1To! Ho! Ho!' laughed the little
old gray man.
Just Or One Word "S more s ss', y hac '" Jay 'rss
But where could Mrs. Blue Jay, Jack
and Janet find that fourth good word
Jay Ind played too many tricks on
them. Not from the beasts, for ex-
ccpt for Brave Buck, the deer, all spoke
only of his teasing ways.
So Jack and Janet galloped out Of
the forest and came to field where q
farmer was plowing.
cried sHS M!s. fsy siue JsS sSy Mi yo" r"T%sy ssy
jail?"
Rut before the farmer could answer.
Jack stopped him. He had thought Of
n way to get good word from the
farmer.
please tell me, Mr.. Farmer, why
you are plowing your feld" :, =,
the farmer.
"And do you expect good crops this
year?'
Eyes. I expect good crops this year
unless the bugs and beetles and worms
destroy them before the harvest
''If the birds eat the bugs. beetles
and worms. then the bugs, beatles and
worms cannot destroy your crops said
Jack.
Eyes, that is true" said the farmer.
"Then Blue Jay and the other birds
that eat bugs. beetles and worms are
your friends and help save your crops"
continued Jack.
"Yes, Blue Jay and the other birds
are my friends said the farmer.
and worms would eat everything |
plant and everything I grow
Jack turned to the little old gray
man.
There is your fourth good word
for Blue jay" he cried. "Now will
YOU let him out of jail?"
"IIo! Ho! Ho." laughed the little
old gray man. THAT fourth word
makes my key. Now can get that
rascal Blue Jay free
Back galloped Jack and Janet to
the little old gray mans little old gray
cabin in the woods. The little old gray
man followed as swiftly az his little
old gray horse could pull the little old
"ray wagon. Ahead of them flew Mrs.
Blue Jay, eager to carry the good news
to her mate.
"Ho! IIo! Ho! Blue Jay. we have
found four folks who have good words
to say of you," cried the little old
gray man. "But it was hard job.
After this remember that friend in
need is friend indeed. And friends
are not made by teasing tricks"
Blue Jay hung his head and Mrs.
Blue Jay answered for him.
Ill nee that he doesn't get into
she promised. "I'll keep him
50 busy at nest building and doing the
chores about the house that he will have
No time for rascal tricks"
She kept her promise, and it was
many long week before Blue Jay had
any idle time, and when birds or hu-
mans haven't any idle time they seldom
think of knavish tricks.
"There is more good than bad in
Blue Jay" said Jack to Janet as they
salloped home. at is better to be busy
md useful and happy outside than to
be idle. useless and miserable in Jail.
am glad we helped to set him Free"
And SO was Janet.
Next week Jack and Janet have an
In which fun and excitement
are mixed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
NO ROAST CHICKEN
Two Hundred Fowls Saved When
Frankford Avenue Coop Burns

Two hundred hens were saved from
II burning chicken house owned by
James Henry. 5000 Frankford avenue,
Mt ; 80 o'clock this morning.
WOrkmen. reporting early, discovered
the blaze and saved the hens.
The damage was about $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Costume Slips of
Fine Sateen. So

Black or white sateen of fine
quality is used in costume slips
with camisole tops and elastic in
the sides at the waistline.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Cross-Bar Wolfe
Dainties

Vests and step-in drawers Of
white cross-bar voile, finished
with imitation filet lace, are S1.50
each. Envelope chemises to
match are So.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Affer.Dinner Tricks

Eleven
Lay three coins on the table. Pick
them up dngly. counting "One. two,
three Lny them down again. one by
one. and count -Four, five. Six" Again
pick them up, saying ''Scven, eight.
nine." But us you pick up the ninth
coin lay II down again Immediately
on the same count. then put down the
other two. counting 'Ten, eleven" y
If the above routine Is done rather
rapidly 1t Will have very puzzling ef-
feet. If any one wants to try 1t, hand
him the coins. He will probably start
with the coins in his hand, and will find
the trick impossible.
Copyright. 1875, bv Public LEDGER Compdnv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Cape Dresses, Jersey Dresses and
Lovely Spring
Dresses in the Salon

New modes have been
caught and interpreted in
beautiful materials and it IS
truly amazing to see what
charming dresses can be had
for small sums. They are new
in every line, some with a real
air of Paris about them.
Here you will see the Paisley
influence in a chemise dress
that looks like it might have
been made from a fine shawl.
There is the mode accord
ing to CZecho- -Slovakia-a two
piece costume of heavy silk
crepe, elaborately embroidered
in gay woods of primitive col
oring.
Dozens of such delightful
dresses are here, and best of
all, you will find but one or two
of kind.
$50, Sl6.5O, S25, s39 to SOS.
CMarket)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Black and Navy Blue
Silk Skirts for
Women

Any woman needing one Of
these practical skirts should see
this good-looking pleated model Of
beautiful navy blue or black
faille. Pleats are stitched down
over the hips to give a slim line.
Wristbands 20 to 40. Price
S12.75.
(Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Face Creams, zoe to 6Oc

Cucumber, witch hazel, per-
oxide or dcodorant cream, 2Oc jar.
Lemon and cocoa butter cream,
25c jar.
Cold cream, 35c for one-half
pound and soc for pound tins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES
-Four Good Words
By DADDY

. The little old gray man says he
,cW let Blue jay out Of jail II four
forest folk or humans eau be found
to say n. good pord for him. Blue
jays bride says one good toord,
Brnrc Buck, the deer. says another,
and a ium herman says the third.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Corsets Are Plain or
Brocaded at So and $3.50

Three good models with slight
or average boning and with fairly
long skirts. Elastic tops or in
sets are their distinguishing
features.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Wash Laces in Filet
Patterns

are new and fresh end just what
women are wanting for trimming
Spring draperies, bedspreads and
so on. Edgings and insertions,
l to 8. inches wide, 12c to $1.45
a yard.
(CentFnD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Handbags of Many Kinds
So to S3

With good-looking handbags at
such low prices, one will want a
different one for each costume!
Moire tatfeta, leather in long
grain or seude finish, pin seal,
velvet and the shiny vachette
finish among the lot.
Hair Nets, Soc Dozen
What matters the wind with
hair firmly held by these nets?
Cap or fringe styles in blonde,
light, medium on dark brown,
auburn and black.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Pretty Tub Frocks for
Little Girls, $1.lO

Becoming wasted dresses
OF chambray are in buttercup,
blue, pink or green. Snowy-white
collars and cuffs with black stitch
ing trim them. 2 to year sizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Linen Towels, 17x34
Inches, SOC Each
Here Come Spring Tissues

0130 1OOS<OO
This Sprnglke material the servceable of
the lighter cottons stripes color
yard checks various sizes
80 inches wide at 55c yard.
Silk Thread Tissues
are in all sorts Of pretty checks with touch embroidery
for instance backandwhe check with
bright red These look much like gngham decidedly
lighter in weight 80 inches widc at Csc yard
New Dimities, 38c
Irregular rings Of flowers
quaint printed patterns these new dmties Ali are
white SO
, checked dimies flesh pink blue
light blue orchid tangerne yellow brown and
wide.
CenraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Sateens and
Silkolines

are in particularly attractive new
figures suitable for draperies or
for covering quilts. Many people
cover quilts before they put them
away. 36 inches wide, silkoline
at Soc; sateen at 55c.
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Underclothes New at
81 and Sl.5O

81 for pink or white batste
nightgowns in sleeveless style
with tops and straps Of lace and
satin ribbon. Finished with Il
dainty rosebud.
81 for envelope chemiscs Of
pink striped voile trimmed with
blue stitching.
Sl.5O for fine lowered pink
crepe nightgowns that will laun-
der easily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Creepers for l to 3 Year
Toddlers

OF sturdy checked ginghams
with white collars and cuffs, 81
and SIPS. Of plain pink, blue,
corn or green chambray with
white collars and cuffs, Sl,25.
For "best" a peg-top creeper Of
s'!"y popIin in pink, blue or but
teicup, hand-embroidered. is Sc.
lCsatraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Two-Piece Tweed Dresses, $40
Jersey Frocks, Sc and $40
Tweed Frocks at $3.50

Women's New Tweed Suits
Radiant With Springtme Charm
Ten Different Models at $25
And cos!
NIL ~ e''' S''"
perfectly of ne
odd
tin the jackets ~ "' I" 'osseS'
Hnedwt silk Szes16 Is 40
Two "'>4' 'Ne'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25

Next week Jack and Janet have an
andventure In which fun and excitement
are mixed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
CHAPTER VI
The Last Good Word

0NE more good word was needed to
~ get Blue Jay out Of Jail.
"T1o! Ho! 1Io!" laughed the little
old gray man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25

NeWCfetOnneS
at Csc
More Of those splendid Gre
tonnes that won such quick
friends for themselves. In many
CHEEKY designs Of various color
combinations. 36 inches wide.
Like Linen at 3Oc
Rough linen-finished cretonnes
that greatly resemble the more
expensive imported linens are 80
inches wide.
Many other cretonnes in an
assortment Of patterns of which
we are proud are SO inches wide
at SOC to 81 ward
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Central Aisle
0pportunitie

Low priced because slight II
regularities here and there in the
weaving class them as seconds"
Black and cordovan, shaped to fit
well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-25
Black Charmeuse, $1.85 yard

Aprons at once protective and
attractive are Of checked gingham
and figured percale. They are
round aprons with deep ruffles
and big pockets, nicely shaped.
(CentraD
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
NO FEE FON FILING FEDERAL
INCOME TAX RETURNS

Following tho decision OF the state
courts regarding the constltutionality
of the fling fee clause In the Delaware
state income tax law. much confusion
Ia indicated by the questions asked
at the Internal Revenue office. In
order that Federal income taxpayers
may understand their liability to the
United States, Collector OF Internal
Revenue II. Il. Graham stated that
there is no fee charged for the fillhg
OF return or the attesting of a sig
nature In fling the governments form.
Collector Graham warned all tax
payers that heavy penalties are exact
ed, however, for latchess In fling. The
date for income tax returns IL March
Is. He advised everyone with any In
come To call Mt tho postotllce building
third floor, Mt once I'm order to com.
plete the return Or determine wheth.
er tax s.duo or not. The office is open
all day. including Saturdays, for the
| assistance OF taxpayers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21

tho ex-eervics men in many ways was
to the disqualification OF wounded and
incapacitatcd men. who. he said. were
in need Of aid first.
Relative to the five-Soh compensa-
tion bill, Congressman Arcntx declared
that everyone should know that the
cash option is the least attractive OF
the five benefits offered, and that
under the cash option there would be
no immediate distribution of an Inn
mensc sum. but that, on the contrary
those who select cash would receive
thcir money quarterly, In most cases
over a period of two and one-hali
years.
In explaining to the former soldiers
the adjusted compensation bill, the ad.
justed service certificate plnn would bs
preferable To the cash option. he said
except In the cases of men whose need
OF money Is urgent. 1t was ther
pointed out that the certificate option
would give the men who accepted II Q
paid-up twenty-year endowment In
surance policy. with n face value o.
moro than three times the amount h,
would receive II he were To select tn,
cash option.
Furthermore. II was shown tha
after two years man could borrow
on the security OF his certificate {
sum equal to that which he would re
ceivc 81 ne took cash payment.
"'rhe vocational option" continue,
the speaker lis a proof of the practi
cality and common sense upon whicl
the whole compensation bill is based
These are characteristics which ais,
stand out In the next option tina
Offering aid I'm acquiring or improving
farm or home. This option oh
viouSy would be favorlte choice. an,
e is considered reasonably certain
that from n half million TO million
men would seek this aid"
10 was then pointed out. as a matte
Of example. that one needs only t
estimate the number OF veterans VIII
have given mortgages on homes O
farms they have acquired since tn
armistice, those who are getting farm
or homes on the installment plan an
those who have bought building lot
In tho expectation OF building hom,
"Add these TO the number Of veter
ans who helplesslv watch a disprc
'poruonate share Of their income swal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
CONGRESSMAN ARENTz
TALKS ON THE BONUS
Favored Stand Of President
Harding In Addressing Local
Service Men.

Heartily indorsing the stand taken
by President Harding in tho battle
fc- the adoption Of soldiers bonus
and pointing out that n tho nations
executive can be shown the possibility
ct such 4 bonus without the taxation
heretofore argued. Congressman =. :.
Ar~nts. representative At large from
NevAda,.a veteran Of tho World War
ana a former United Statew Army OF
nccr. In addressing cx-servicc men nj
a nnss meeting last night In the
parish house Of ~. Andrews Episco-
pal Church. Eighth and Orange
streets. urged 100 per cent loyalty to
tho country on the part OF all former
soldiers.
Congressman .Arentx paid special
tribute to President Harding for the
stand ne has taken on the bonus aues-
ton. II WINS pointed out TO the ex-
service mon that II II not entirely IN,
fault OF the President FOR the muddl,
and enlargement relative to the pass.
ing ~ soldiers bonus.
PERSONALLY | think President Hard.
ing IL entirely too lenient." he said
However. he ~ always willing tc
listen 90 reason. AS for the eN-servic'
mon. he has their interests at hear
aud ! feel confident that the bonu,
question can be settled 20 the salts
faction Of all concerned and without
extra taxation"
spcakinn 20 the soldicrs on adjusted
compensation. Congressman Arenti
outlined ~ program which. he said. III
thought would result In the passinl
az the bonus. This program withou
taxation. includes cash and raid-ul
Insurance. with a loan feature. lanC
settlement and vocational training
with extra compensation. That tn
present administration has assiste,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
MANY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN
TO TAKE BROOkLYN TRII

The members OF the fire department
who Will go to New York city on
Washlngton's Birthday, 60 be the
guests of William II. Todd. president
Of the Todd Shipbuilding Corporation,
a former resident. have completed ar
rangements for the trip. They will
leave here at 3.i2 A. IN. Wednesday
on n Pennsylvania railroad train. The
delegation will include:
Former Chief Joseph Hyndman. @
McGonigal. ID. McGranary. q. Taylor
George II, Ward. G. Nj. Dillon, William
Cook, NJ. V. Farrell. NJ. r. Conway. G.
Cannon. George Watson. A. Haggerty
]. Patterson. II. McCullion, James Kel-
ly, w. T.. Callahan, NJ. +. Cannon, w
II. Murphy, J. J. Mckinley. ]. Burns
and Abe Rittenhouse,
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Telephone pole never hits motor
car except IN self-defense.--Canto
Press
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21

lowed up by monthly rent bills and are
only waiting for the passage OF the
compensation bill to embark on home
building plans" said Congressman
Arentx.
ut can be taken for granted that
In most cases tho sums veterans
would receive under this homo and
farm aid option would be sufficient
to mako substantial first payment on
| any property acquired. The nation
would benefit great. by the creation
of great class OF new property own
ers, and the activity IN building that
would proceed from the compensation
payments would be reflected In all
lines of business and might prove
Just the impetus needed for n revival
of conditions generally"
1t was then stated that approx
mately 20,00o.000 acres OF suitable land
still remains for reclamation,
"The five-way compensation Is
something that Is coming to us, but
by no means will il come In the way
or form OF bonus. ! feel confident
that eventually we shall all be sat
isncd."
| LVyutty AbVNe AL
Speaking in behalf of the former
soldiers, Congressman Arentz declared
that this country owed n great debt
TO the ex-service men. the four mil
lion men who were drawn from their
regular life paths. He pictured the
possible conditions In this land today
had the Hun landed on American soil
III the former soldiers don't deserve
some consideration from the govern
ment. no man does. However, we
should never forget our loyalty Even
if within the hearts of some OF YOU
men. there Is a feeling that the gov.
ernment hasn't served you right you
should not forget the American policy
THE American Legion can be mad.
the greatest insurance In the world
IL can inculcate into American child.
hood one hundred per cent American.
ism, and can destroy Bolshevism ant
: anarchists teaching, which threater
; the foundations of the nation. w,
! must guard against this"
Following the meeting. Congress
! man Arent2 answered questions rela
tive to the adjusted compensation till
Much enthusiasm was shown by th'
ex-service men and the meeting prove,
b | of unusual benefit and value. especial
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21

~ to those who arc still "ln tho dark"
on the bonus question.
COL Thomas w. Miller had hoped
to address tho meeting but was un-
able to attend.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-08
GAMES ARE BOOKED
WITH PRISON CITY
MASON|C TEAMS
HITTER RECEIVES FINAL WORD
FROM JOLIET MANAGER-N o
DATES ARE YET SET.

After carrying ON NEGOTIATIONS FOR
the past two weeks with MANAGER Mar
tim Of tine Joliet Masonic basketball
and indoor baseball clubs Hitter OF
the local Legion post has finally hook
ct the games 10 be played at the
grmDry in the near future. 40 dates
have been set 3s vet according 90 TIC.
ter. although it ia expected that whcE
lac talks tho proposition over with
Manager Il. A.. Woodward of the Lo.
pIau nine that they viii decide on
some sunday afternoon for the bill
Hitter has been negotiating with
the prison city manager for two weeks
Cd. more and several days ago he sub
mittcd his terms to the Joliet outHl
Yesterday morning he received q lc''
tor from Martin who said that MS
team would accept the terms offered
b, the OttaWans he also state ,
That Tho date for the double bill should
de- decided hy the local managers. \
rorn-piccr Joliet band and % special
car load ot fans viii accompany the
uw.on city outfits TO this city Both
Teams are exceptionally fast clubs ana
..fll mo- doubt draw o wonderful crowd.