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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Read Your Character
BY Digbv Phillips
Strong Self. Control

strong Self COntrOl
How would you measure the self.
control of man or woman without
waiting patiently for circumstances to
bring about practical demonstration
Understand. please. that this refers
directly to self discipline, and not to
such things as nerves, strength Of char
acter. forccfulness Of will and the like,
though these others are all more or
less involved.
The man or woman of complete self.
control may or may not have nerves.
If they have them. quite naturally they
are not in the habit Of. letting them
break loose--or you couldn't call them
self controlled. They may or may moi
be naturally impulsive. but in any case
they are not in the habit of acting on
impulse, but rather upon reason. But
always they are Of strong character:
This also is quite obvious. 1t Is Implied
by the very term "self. CONTROL though
strength Of character, however, is net
always applied in the direction OF con-
troll Of self.
You know these people literally by
their immovability. Their gestures arc
few. There is a deliberuteness (not n
mere slowness) about their movements
and their actions. Whether walking.
standing or sitting, they seem to plant
themselves surely and solidly. You've
met lots of them. You may not have
noticed that it was their deliberateness
which gave you that impression, but
YOU are conscious of an impression of
self confidence and unassumed dignity
on their part.
Incidentally. they're bad people to
"monkcy with" They have habit
of standing "just no much" quite pa
tiently. But when they strike. they
strike hard. The trouble is. YOU. can
never tell how much the "just so much
they will stand for happens to be.
ro,,,orrnv-The ssFlonners''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Anent Foreign and American Wives

Dear Cynthia-We have been reading
the EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER and wish
to say to the young man speaking on
foreign girls
We are two American young ladies
and come from good families. We have
travelled extensively, both in this coun-
try and abroad. We have been reading
articles concerning Foreign Girls and
have thought all very amusing with the
exception of yours which we have placed
as foolish"
Our experiences have proved that for
eign girls seem to bow down to any
young man calling himself American"
We think American girls are superior
and favor their independence. We do
not think you can possibly judge as "
which side OF the ocean has the most
beautiful girls. and also remember looks
are only skin deep. Women Of America
are very intelligent and make their big
money by getting out and interesting
themselves in the business world. while
some foreign women seem quite content
to sit home and slave for their men.
Young Man No. 2
You don't seem to have found your
Miss Right" and when you do, II she
be an American, you will find she Is
wonderful "homemaker" We wono~,
that you have many social engagements.
We cannot imagine a girl accepting AN
invitation from young man and then
paying half of the expenses. 1t seems
as though you only want some one to
you. If you find it too ex-
pensive to take a young lady out why
to wear petticoats. then perhaps some
gentlemen would take you out and pay
all expenses. "
ALL AMERICAN"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

WiNlf HED
: 2ARPER COOLEY Often we have
spoken of the graft If tho modern bach
eior, who seems to take all and give
nothing: who literally lives Ut friends
at country homes and saves board AMI
lodging by being constantly entertained
As all hUstesses must have good:
group of single men 10 act as escorts
fUrs visiting girl or widow. they arc
willing to furnish dinners and dances
aud even theatre tickets and taXis or
private iimousincs for these men. re-
Quiring nothing but well-dreSSed ap-
p<6rance and a genial air.
Young men Of comfortable homes in
their own towns and accustomed 70
being sought after in tICir own home
sets find it difficult to get into a happy
social atmosphere when they are in big
titles, beginning their business or pro-
fessional career. because the older bach
slors. termed "cligblcs. have cstah-
1ishei the comfortable graft, and stand
fr with the wealthy families who en-
trrtain.
To he sure. the older ones are harder
to catch as husbands. but 1t is a.waSs
humanity possible to land one, and when
they do marry they have the salary or
3hcOmc to maintain a wife as modern
social butterflies demand.
nN THE other hand. the young chaps.
~ who would ask nothing finer in life
than to marry some lovely girl and eS-
tablish home. find themselves unwel-
come and Aut in the cold, becaulc they
have not the income and position to
s'establish' n wife.
Just the gambling chance of securing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

the older ones as husbands. and the fact
that they can pay. when necessary.
makes them desirable and worth per-
sulding to be present at all functions.
II is hard on the nice young chaps
to see the old beaux usurping the girls
at dances. and even In restaurants.
where checks may mount to incredible
figures. and BY some slip up be handed
to the bachelor, instead of the pirl's
father. Since the war especially have
the younger generation found them.
selves lost sight Of. When they came
back from heroic offer of their youth
upon the altar Of the CHASTITY Moloch
War they found it hard to get into
the financial game and found that old
fellows had made hay while the sun
shone in their absence. Young men
had been so scarce that parents had put
forth unusual efforts and inducements.
EATHERS pay for bnnquets. and
i daughters sign checks at fashion
able hotels for teas and buy their own
flowers. running up bills at florists. and
use rana's car at night to convey them.
selves and their escorts to party and
parade the captured man IN their thea,
tre box.
No wonder the bachelor gcts spoiled
rrd conceited and no longer essays to
please girl with delicate and thought.
ful attentions. Say it with Towers
NAV have been a sweet sentiment years
ago. but now he does not feel the ne.
cessity of telling his love with any gifts
or courtesics. lie actually has been
hired to parade about at social func-
tons with the girl, and neither he nor
she feels any shame Mt the fact. In
tie meantime the struggling young chap
who would make an ideal mate for her
is shelved.
THE only solution we can suggest of
l. this rather perverted and distorted
condition Of affairs is that modern girls
consider seriously what they really want
in a man-a society butterfly. selfish
and ronceted. who can be bought; or Il
real man with ideals still untarnished.
and vigorous ambition and little
romance and charm left unsullied. II
the young women choose the latter. 1t
will be possible 10 convey the good news
to some of the fine chaps who just now
are getting q bit cynical and discour-
q ged a. TO woman's real desire for the
highest OF life's blessings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Singers Refuse to Haze Breaks
in the Euen Flow of Their Voic,,,
But We Cannot Do This in Our Lves Without Missing the Io.
asWeH as the Sorrows Of Real Living Beneath the Surface

thing that you feel very deep,v. a..
refuse to take 1t because II mig i
crash through" and make them y.
perience q real emotion. "a
The opera singer who has trained 80
cultivated her col0ratura voice can ~
high tfill and a descending scale thss
are % clear, as pure and as cold ~
q mountain stream. -
You wonder At 1t, thrill over - ~.
haps. and admire and applaud Il. II III ~
It doesn't touch the depths az ,oss s
heart as the tender lullaby OF sn w. w.
tirely unframed singer might II tbSs.
were. enough warmth In 1t. '"~'s
And 40 with person who has tro,,.s
her life to- be cold and smooth and M
broken by those events which coma 'S. :.
all OF us sooner or later, sorrovs
some OF them, joys others, broHsss
about often by what seemed like unhss'
piness. -. s'
VOU cannot love a person like th,,.
L you may admire her for her an,
cheney. applaud her ability. wondc, y.
her skill but that very coldness ks.ss
her. out Of your heart.
No. we cannot escape the brcak. I,
our lives. the things that to,,ch -.
deeply and hurt us and bring out M H.
fneness in our characters, as a sinss.
can ignore the breaks in her voice
It helps her and adds to the besu,,
OF her voice: but 1t hinders us fro,..
getting the best out Of the good thin..
In life even though it saves us frn%
suffering over the hard things. '
If We could use the singers m.tb.a
It would be easier for us. ''u
But we should miss 70 much--wbar.
the use Of having a life II YOU dor,s
use all Of It? ''N u'o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Easy Hen,n,ing

Table linen should always be hemm.a
by hand, pnd after turning the hS~
evenly all arouAd a crease Is made !,
the linen exactly where the bottom ~ n
the hem comes; so that the hem 4
turned back toward the right side. AMI
French hemming is used, instead OF Jo.
ing it in the ordinary way. UsusIi,
between needle instead OF the shsrn
is used--it is a shorter needle and ons
can work better with it. The hemmins
Is done with the hem folded back. ons
Is almost like fine ovcrha ding-and tbs
stitches should not be taken cleap
through to the right side IL It can b
helped. When the hem is straightepel
out it Is almost impossible to detect tbs
stitches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

Carol Rathbournc mdrrtes Nick
Tracy rithout loring him for the
reason that she cannot bear to sec
him ruin his Hfe through intatudtion
for Daisy Cnstlcton, of "The Jolly
Repeiers." Nick learns the truth,
and atterrard, rhen Carol meets
Jcrris Britton. rho strongly attracts
her. Nick makes no attempt to mtG-
fcre. Bitton and Carol arc IN me
cast of a play to be giren for charity
and they are throwm constantly 10.
sether. Carol is ncr typc 10 Brit.
ton and rhen he discovers that she is
not in lore nith her hnSbcnd. ms
interest IS greater then rrcr. IN t"c
meantime, Daisy Cdaticion 'crt'cs 10
Nick aud asks him 20 cnll on hrr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
WHAT'S WHAT
By HELEN DECIE

When baked potatoes are served in
their jackets, no attempt should be made
to pare them. Instead. the potato Is
cut in two, and each half Is taken into
the left hand, where 1t Is held cup
fashion while the contents are scooped
out into the plate with a fork held in
the right hand, Then the pulp Is but
tered seasoned to taste and eaten with
the fork held In the right hand
At some tables. especially where no
maid is kept, and 1t Is difficult to keep
potatoes hot, il Is a pleasant device to
have baked potatoes, ZEN surprise" For
these, the potatoes are scoCped out as
described above, then when the Dulp
has been seasoned and mashed with
butter, 1t Is returned to the empty half
shells, which are then Joined together
and put back into the oven to keep hot
until the meal Is ready to be served. In
this case It is necessary only 10 open
the potato and take out the contents
at the table. "A ~ = X " ,ss,-. 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Things You'll Lore to Make

X handy little accessory to shade
II this pretty BEAD SHADE FULLER
Cut piece Of thin wire, that holds it's
cape, long enough to make circle
fkFes inches in diameter. String wooden
hNada on 1t, leaving small spaces be-
fweou the beads. Paint the beads in
~ attractive color you like. Twist
m ends of the wire together to form
'&SAN circle. String a piece Of worsted
Y E&16k md forth between the beads, cross
&4 zach time In the center of the circle
hRo In aud out OF the strands at the
n 10 form a small web. Twist
,p Of strands Of the worsted to-
n and tie to the top Of the circle
r. attach II to the shade Finish
roG1txo BEAD SHADE FULLER
eoels tied TO the bottom.
u " Y ~ ~ n FLORA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

m q n @ y ana put IL
away. I ought TO do
that. Instead of sit
ting around here just
loafing and .moping
till you come home
He shook a solemn
head.
No. it's no go.
dear. Your argument
is worse than foolish.
There may be a lot of
married men who just
as soon the wife would
go to business as not.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

W 9 a ! 7 n y society
folks claim. /,
For a good while
now rumors have
had II that beaux
W re Mt sue h a
premium that par
ents paid all the
bills and actually
ca ajoled men to act
ing as escorts for
the debutantes. 1t
sounds absurd and
exaggerated. but
50 the facts seem
10 be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

Chenille trimming is smart on dresses.
a cord of the thickness of ordinary twinc
being employed. and the embroidery
done in a splashy, more than effective
Housekeeping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

Paul. dear - !
want to do some
thing. she sal d
vaguely.
Want to do some
thing?''
She nodded.
II want TO work. v
Paul dropped his
fork with a clatter.
y ou want to
work -
She smiled across at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

Now "in Love"
Dear Cynthia---A few lines to "Gou.
lash" Thank you.
Dear Goulash--.In reference TO the
question: What does a girl think OF
her first lover" and How much does
1t mean to herr I am now In love
,my first love) and think that II ever
he threw me over. would never love
any other as I love him. may love
another a little. but would never
forget my first love.
Well, Mr.. Goulash, are you satisfied
with this? MOLLY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Wants to Be Stouter

TO the Editor Of Iponuns Page:
Dear Madam am Young girl
eighteen years of age. | am FIVE feet
six inches in height and weigh l2O
pounds, How much under weight am T..
Don't you think | am rather too tall
for my age and weight? Kindly advise
how | can get little stouter I play
baskrtball and belong TO a gymnasium
school d" you think that would help
any? One Of your
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
mickey" 10 Dndjonant


Dear Cynthia--Please allow me space
In your column to answer True Aneri-
can. Having read your letter. True
American. l guess you must be an In
dian when you consider yourself real
true American. Although ] don't think
the Indians would be so narrow minded
You claim this good old L. S. would
be better without foreigners. I am sure
you are as much foreigner as we are
! imagine you are one Of those Ameri
cans whose mother took in washing or
kept private boarding house. It's
always such people who talk Of true
Americans. know women. You re.
mind me of those who keep maids and
cant even feed them. I wonder what
your husband did for Uncle Sam or
how many did you send to help win the
war. I wasn't born here, although
am a citizen. and had three brothers
sacrifice their lives that the likes OF you
might live. I will be glad to hear from
you again, True American, when you
can prove yourself one. MICKEY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Woman's Life and Loue
Escorts for Hire
BY wINlFRED HARPER COOLEY

~ Fly single men are so spoiled that
they regard their society as having
= uarketable value. That is what the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
ADMIRERS,

Yes, you are about ten pounds under
Welght. But your basketball ought to
Keep you IN good condition to add more
weight, II YOU will just eat more OF
things like eggs, butter and milk yCal
VIII hnd yourself getting heavier. Don't
worry about II, though, because that will
only make you thinner. wa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
MARRYING Late

OF the 2S7.OOO women who became
brides in England last year. nearly 2JO
were more than seventy years of age.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

You old darlin'. Of course you
aven't. But that isn't it. dear.
rould like ever 30 much to earn some
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Please Tell Me
What to Do
To .he MARRIAGE Gambler"
BY CYNTHIA

Go to Legal Aid Society at City Hall.
II you are unable to pay Trey Will not
ask a fee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
The Question Corner
TnHay'c Ynn,1ir1oS


[. For a Valentine luncheon, what
combination of flowers has an un-
usual amount of charm?
:. Describe dainty and useful gift
for the new baby, which. in all
probability, no one else will think
of giving.
}. Describe a bag that is fascinating
to carry on dressed-up occasions.
t. When a boy is sixty-One inches
tall how much should no weigh?
, What should be the weight of
girl who Is this tall?
). How is lrf attractive and unusual
looking evening dress made?
). What sort of slippers are being
worn great deal by French
women:
Saturdays Answers
I. The term ''spinster' for an un-
married woman originated from
the fact that in Olden times
woman could not marry until she
had spun full set of bed fur
nishings. so that she spent most
of her time before marriage at
the spinning wheel.
.. Before using new enamel pan
put it into cold water and let it
stay in, on the stove. until the
water boils. Let the pan cool in
the water TO tougher the enamel.
3. An attractive set of handkerchiefs
for the little girl'consists of seven
!, handkerchicfs each of different
color marked with a different day
of the week
/. A boy sixty inches tall should
weigh % pounds; a girl of this
height should weigh 0G.5 pounds.
3. The newest gauntlet gloves seen in
Paris ave decorated with colorcd
stitching.
6. With a girdlc made Of contrasting
ribbon,~0n which large flowers are
placed at intervals with strcamcrs
hanging down over the skirt,
plain morning frock of serge or
silk can be made dressy enough
70 wear to an afterdoon tea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Paul and Virginia
BY HELENA HOYT GRANT
Her O,Cn Money

LIE NOTICED her distracted air.
i but he professcd not 70 notice.
FINALLY she smoke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13

TomOrrow-NOvie Madness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-13
Ne,v TRIMMING

TOmOrrow-The choppers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-27
THE PLANTERS BANK
OF Americus

Is hea. ad soul behind the
Golden Rule Sale idea and
joins the other firms of
Americus in extending to
you a hearty welcome,
particularly on this occas-
ion.
We offer visitors the SER
vice of our Bank and invite
them to use it, even if only
for making change.
L.G. COUNCIL, President
c. NJ. COUNCIL. V-Prest.
T. f. BOLTON, Asst Cashier
CAPITAL and SURPLUS
5000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28

everyone who sees it on the screen
Henry King, the director. has guided
star aud cast, headed by Mary Alden
and Mary Thurman, to success which
parallels s"ToPable David" in the esti-
nation of the capacity audiences at
the Murrette theatre.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28
Makes a Family Supply
of Cough Remedy
Really better than rcady-mado
cough syrups, and saves about Sc.
lastly and quickly prepared.
151S1S1S51S155I155SSIsl5

II you combined the curative proper
ties OF every known "ready-made" cough
remedy, you probably could not get as
much real curative power as there is in
this simple homemade cough syrup,
which is easily prepared in q few
minutes.
Get from any druggist 2h ounces of
PineN, pour it into O pint bottle and
I'LL the bottle with syrup, using either
plain granulated sugar syrup, clarified
molasses. honey, or corn syrup, as de-
sired. The result is full pint of
really better cough syrup than you could
buy reSdy.made for three times the
money. Tastes pleasant and never
spoils
This Pinex and Syrup preparation gets
right at the cause OF a cough and gives
almost immediate relief. 1t loosens the
phlegm, stops the nasty throat tickle
and heals the sore, irritated membranes
so gently and easily that it is really
astonishing.
A days use will usually overcome the
ordinary cough and for bronchitis, Group,
hoarseness and bronchial asthma. there
is nothing better.
Pinex is a most valuable concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine ex-
tract, and has been used for generations
to break up severe coughs.
To avoid disappointment. ask your
druggist for "21 y ounces of Pinex" with
full directions, and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed to give absolute
satisfaction or money promptly re
funded. The Pinex Co., Fl, Wayne
Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28
NATURAL LANDSCAPE
PICTURED IN PLANK

RUSHvILLE, Ind. Nov. 2S.-An al
most perfect natural landscape was
found reproduced in the wood when
a plank was sawed from tree trunk
at local mill recently. Trees and
other features were shown by the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28
"Prof. Pepp" Is Pronounced
Success At First Shou

With real punch and great deal
OF pep" the spicy farcical comedy,
Professor Pepp" presented by the
Young Peoples society of st. Johns
Lutheran church at the Parish house,
Monday night was a pronounced sue
cess. The large audience was enter
tanned throughout the evening and
we're unanimous in declaring the pro-
duction one OF the best home-talent
offerings ever presented in this city.
The play has snappy college favor
which wins the audience from the first
curtain and there are numerous hear
ty laughs throughout the performance.
A good crowd will greet the young
people for the remaining two perform
ances Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings for, it is said, all seats are sold
for both presentations of the comedy,
The Tuesday and Wednesday night
performances will be accompanied by
an orchestra composed of the follow
ing persons: ]. D. Mcdaniel, B. B.
Russell, Marjorie Beck, C. Peihl. Mar
guerite Dueker, R. LIBBY, Roland Zim-
norman and Fred Lehman.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-28
MURRAY VAUDEVILLE

If you like a variety of pretty music
and a bevy of charming girls you will
enjoy the Seven Brown Girls, the
headlining feature of the present Muir
ray bill.
Dave Harris band last week was
good; but the Seven Brown Girls are
better They enjoy this distinction
because they have better class OF
selections; prettier costumes and set
ting; more refined performance; more
individual artists and total something
more than an ordinary dance orchestra
"a class out of which Mr.. Harris and
his jazz boys had only little more
than raised themselves.
Each of the young ladies in the pres
ent act is accomplished, and proves IT
by the use of instruments ranging
from the harp to the saxophone. The
Offering represents the most modern
musical act, from the now fashionable
long dresses worn by the personnel to
the type of music played.
Oliver and Lee-bless their hearts
are back again. It's sometimes very
difficult to be sure a lady in an act
ever was here before, but one just
can't miss being sure about fellow.
The male member of this team is of
the boob" variety with the kind of
geniality that endures. He entertains
with several excellent numbers on a
banjo-uke, and generally makes his
presence happy event.
Graceful dancing numbers with a
pleasing setting contributes in making
the Three Wilson Girls an unusually
strong opening act. A song or two is
offered and toe dancing featured.
Perhaps you've been wondering who