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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Shall She Drop Him?

Dear Cynthia-I am a girl of nine
teen and I am attractive looking, have
dark eyes and hair and | am going
with fellow who is one year my senior
and lives in your city. Now, dear Gym.
thia, as you have given good advice to
others. hope that you will help me
by answering a question. / have a
boy. cousin who resides in Philadelphia
and who knows my boy friend. but
somehow or other they are not en-
good terms with each other and there.
fore my cousin has grudge against
him and tells me not to go with him
and many other things about him. But
do not know whether the things he
says are true, and he keeps on telling
me not to go with him and give him up
I care for him and l know he cares
for me- but since my cousin speaks the
way he does about him I am disgusted :
but then why should I be. when | do
not know the truth Of the whole thing?
Should take my cousins advice and
forget my boy friend or should I still
go with him. since | care? My cousin
pays lots OF attention to me lately and
perhaps he has reasons of his own for
talking about my friend.
This Is the first time ! have come
for your advice and hope you will print
this as soon as possible. and thanking
you. ORIENTAL EYES.
DO not drop your friend from hear
say. Let him answer the things said
about him to you Tell him all about
II, after having said to your cousin
that you intend to find out II the accu-
sations are true. II is not fair to any
one to condemn without a hearing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

The shelves were bare and Virginia
smiled down over her shoulder from
the top OF the household step-ladder.
I'm giving the kitchen a thorough
cleaning she said calmly. "Dirner
will be late. dear, and it will be II
picked-up affair"
But
Now don't start to say jhc kitchen
didn't need it. 1t did.
But why not have that woman who
comes Tuesdays come in and 90 this
drudgery. and
Virginia turned about on her pre-
carious perch and sat down on the
step ladder. She wiped the hot s;.ds
from her reddened hands.
Nov, isn't that just like Il man"
she inquired of the world at large.
81 hate to have you do this drudg-
cry" Paul insisted. Already he hnd
shed his coat and began tying u nUgp
apron about his middle
"II help, he said.
paul. you march right out OF this
kitchen and stay out. If you are ,cr-
fibly hungry you can go on over to the
grill and have your dinner. Or you
can have some crackers and milk, and
there's some cheese in the ice box. -
Virginia glanced about the denudcd
shelves of her pantry. I'm going 70
finish cleaning this place up.
But, honey. why didn't you start
in the first thing this morning, anu
have n woman in to help, and then it
would be done now. and
"Oh. Paul, hush up! didn't know
this morning was going to do 1t.
She began laying clean. white sheets
Of papers on the shelves. smoothing zach
one out with her fingers with meticuloU.
care.
"I'n bet the place wasn't bit
dirty" said Paul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Read Your Character
By Digby Phillips
The Imaginative "f"

Inc imaginative "f'
What is said of the "f' in this in .
stance ia also applicable to the g.
'j' and "y"
1t is through these four letters that
persons handwriting may reveal to
you whether he or she has n lively
imagination or quick. vivid fancy.
You know 1t when you see the looms
with which these letters arc finished eff
below the line are well-rounded and
rather flourishing.
The Fact that the lower looms os
these letters are rounded, instead of Just
ending off In an uncontinued down
stroke, indicates only in a mild way
that the writer has conventional tastes
and ideas, with just an inclination to-
ward the fanciful or emotional.
But when the loops arc big and -four
ishlng you are looking at the kind CT
person who is dominated by fancy nnd
imagination rather than by strict ren L.
son and principles of business and
order.
When the loops are very long. 50
long as to extend Into the line below.
YOU have this characteristic developed
10 such 4 point that III" writer is like Z.
ly at any time It suits his or her fancy
to throw convention overheard in
the most light hearted fashion.
People who loop these four letters
are likely to be original in their no.
tions. Women who do it are the ones
who always keep abreast of the latest
fads. Usually they are bit restless,
and to them variety is indeed the spice
of life.
Tnn,nFv>Oxu-C CanSnrratsray yl'..tu..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Adventures With
a Purse

uAD it not been for the fact that |
IL had to go nn errnnd, never would
have seen the luncheon sets. and you
would have missed real bargain. !
was just passing the shop. and hap
pened to sec them in the window. They
are those attractive blue and white
sets, with the round centerpiece and
the twelve doilies of two different sizes.
The design is rather different from most
of the blue and white sets. and is a
basket pattern. And if you please. the
whole set--thirteen pieces--is 6nly 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
WHAT'S WHAT
BY RFLEN DECIE

The individual "butter-pat"--a dish
the size Of dolls saucer--is not used
on modern tables The bread-and butter
plate---a fine china plate not larger than
the saucer OF a teacup--has taken its
place. Butter balls and sliced bread
are passed and are placed on the bread
and.butter plate. II rolls are served
instead CT bread at dinner, one Of these
Is inclosed in each dlnner-napkin
Each slice Of bread Is broken, not
cut, and the portion Is taken between
the thumb and first two fingers OF the
let. hand, there to be used as a lever
to assist tho cut food on the plate to
the fork held In the right hand. Som
hostesses do not serve butter at dinner
but II II Is used the portion CT bread
should be buttered before. not after
breaking It. Except in warm weather.
ice Is not placed in the central dish OF
butter balls.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
The Woman S Exchange

Il is infammable and must be used
very carefully and in a place where
there is no possible chance OF its catch
ing fire or exploding Carbon tetra'
chloride is almost as good, although II
requires 4 little more work than the
gasoline. Put the dress on the ironing
hoard and sponge II on the right side
with the carbon tetrachloride on n
C'can white clOth Thens press the
dress on the wrong side, rather lightly
50 as not to press down the nap. This
WI re move tho surface dirt and any
.'.iU0 that are nOt too old or deeply
embedded IN the material,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

NV tupHloSL SnelVeS, Care1ully rang
ing them as TO size. Then she pat
away the spices and the cereals. wiping
each crock and canister carefully with
n dampened cloth.
From time to time she stepped back.
and her pretty head cooked TO one side.
surveyed the artistic result of her ar
rangement. much as n Landscape painter
scans his work with the scene before
him.
II just love it," brcathcd Virginia,
more to herself than to her audience.
Love WHAT
She Clucked-thnt odd sound a wom-
an makes whose despair at ever max
ing mere man understand ovrrwhelms
her.
This" She indicated tho breadth
Of the kitchen with an eloquent way"
Of her hand
"Rut its such waste OF tinC-!t it
didn't need it," insisted the practical
Paul.
She flashed him an nffectionate. en-
bracing smile.
Honey. dear. I might turn right
around and do the same thing tomorrow
morning. I might even get up at md
night and start to loving every pot ana
pan in the place.
Somehow Paul had an inkiing-just
4 hint Of fash of her meaning.
"Eccause---" he questioned.
because it's my home said Vir-
ginia briskly, as II to stfe the throb
Of sentiment she knew would tincture
the futile inexpensive words.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

t~ pmnnISMl pmnnISMlrEGGb, EEL, -r M
little Austrian girls diary has been
translated and published. and has
created wave Of enthusiasm even from
conservative educators. because of its
naive and truthful uttcrances about all
the facts of life. In il one sees the
unfolding Of the young mind. wholly
unconscious Of outside prying or criti-
cism. We see the worries about the
trivial daily tasks. the lessons or con-
flicts with teachers and playmates. We
} see the dawn Of curiosity In all its
manifestations. and the reaction Of the
modest mind to the startling revelations
of natures immense and mysterious plan
for continuing the race.
1nterspersed with the childish unim-
sportant details of daily events are bits
tof real, searching philosophy, and ex-
plantations regarding the new truths
(which all the young folks are cropping -
obtain.
The relations with parents and con-
itempornriCs. and the love affairs with
teachers and SchOolmatcs. are n part of
lchildhoOd's experiences, in every coun-
try and every stratum Of society. This
little girl is highly born and is shP.
Tered and protected, yet she Is part
of the undercurrent Of young life that
goes on endlessly. unknown to the ma
tdre world. where parents I'D teachers
discuss earnedly. at just what age
young folks should be enlightened
TRUTH cannot harm mankind. and
\ It is time. that femininity seized
upon the strong, noble, scientific
facts of evolution and ceased 10
brood morbidly over them in secret. II
is certain that little folks cannot en-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Bust on Window Pane

10 IL, EGtor al Wor1Gr'q PAGE:
Depr NGdsT--Flease tell me II there
iq a@y kind 0: a preparation for Clean
ing rust from glass In a skYIIght
\ MCpEDE HOUSEKEEpEE
There should be no trouble about get
Ing ary stains Of this kI"d OF IL win
do. p.-e with SOAP and water But
Z tlo-a g, ammonia or wood alcohol
on q Lamy Goth VIII remove IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Tighten o,cL o,hor ne i,toIIioo,tiy
wisely ard Joc.nt,, os con sen.ihir
matuEo nnrsons co, n,ost nars,ts loox,
tho yit.I informo,ion % hc Imnarted
bv cxr,.ed ana ynigar boTs af tho streot
or Ieove Tho cbiiJ n gro, about In
dic,ionaries ord medical bnoks w;tb =
Sanso ~ cr;nins,ity nnd foor ~ ,letec' :
tion
While educ,tors are arguing as n
rba, aeo ,bs hors .nJ cir,s shou,J ~ :.
taIn bsSore he,ns told 20 tbo continna
lion of aover and animal lie ana
Eature's marvellous metbods The young !.
strrs arc nratino ~ soy In n more nv
icss morbid and terrorized manner be
nLno ''escu e aSors, vi ate roee.'ins Is
some older and somewhat denravcd ma.
soriatc
One mus, begin 70 impert informa.
tion nrrtty corly IN a cbiid's iife IN
order n forcstall the vouthh,l NAV
mates
A BOvE all. one should not carry out
n n, ide, NJ horror and secrecy. of
sbome and forhiddin1 To conaider the
facts of soy exjstence cxncrience or
bvViere ne matters whollv npart from
III oiso q. b,,n1on octirit,. js 20 sot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
The Question Corner
Totlay's Inquiries

1. Describe convenient set of trays
for the desk in the Office, which
keeps papers in order, but easy
to get at.
-. Instead Of stocking boards what
can be used to dry woo!en stock
ings so that they will not lose
their shape?
3. How are some new oilcloth doilles
colored 10 that they are just ns
pretty as the white ones, but
not so quickly soiled?
4. What is the correct weight for
boy who is forty -one inches
tall. and how heavy should girl
of the same height be?
5. OF what dainty material is n
collar and vest made to give an
unexpected note to n dark frock?
6. How is the very newest vanity
case carried?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
CApES FOR DIFFERENT TINES

In the daytime a full cape Of wool
duvetyn in soft, becoming tan Is
just what you need. The fur collar
adds distinction, the gathers add warmth
and the straight cut is graceful and
correct. For evening, over a lacy frock.
the fur wrap is more comfortable, and
one of this kind, with 4 shawl collar
that fastens in front, leaving the lower
part free to fall open, II 1t likes, is
both practical and good looking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Those who follow the march Of
fashions cannot help but be impressed
by the tremendous amount " braid used
on m.dscason creations. Soutache il
a favOritc way Of trimming the kasha
or serge frockS. Cire braid In self color
sctS off the newest Of tailormadcs in
navy or gray or beige. Black mohair
diverSitrS some late serge models. Gold
soutache and gold cording are recruited
for many OF the black velvet coats and
suits. And even millinery avails itself
Of braid in the form of gold soutache.
We are showing today black velvet
frock trimmed with bands of gold tissue
on which appear strips of fine black
of the same trimming. Black monkey
fur achieves cuffs and collar and the
border of the smart panel in the back.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Yesterdays Answers

|. 4 device which lifts n record
from the talking machine so that
1t can easily be removed is now
undergoing the process of compile
ton.
.. Steel wool should be hung up to
dry after being used so that it
will not rust.
3. To be entirely correct. dinner
napkins should be twenty -four
inches square.
I. A boy of forty inches in height
should weigh thirty nine pounds:
n girl the same height should be
thirty eight pounds.
J. A striking hat which resembles
rough straw has q brim of woven
white felt and crown Of black.
J. Red and violet are the two
shades which are largely taking
the place of the popular black.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
To Clean DuVetyn

TO the Editor Of Womdn'e Pave;
Dear Madam have dark blue
duvetyn dress which | should Ike to
have remodeiod, but / should w. 10
clean the duvetyn first WIN you
kindly enlighten me as how 70 DO So
GERTRCDE.
II you have used gasoline for clean.
ing before, that would be the bee, thing
70 use to sponge of the durety0. But
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Saving Chins

For the sagging chin here is n simph
remedy that may be applied in the dsy.
time. Saturate cotton compress Win
a liquid astringent.. Fastcn It under the
chin by means Of a cheese cloth or linen
strap. Leave 1t on for fifteen or twenty
minutes. and In extreme cases Let 4
remain for half an hour. This may B,
done twice daily.-Delineator.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Things You'll Lore to Make

II you are seeking something rev n
the way Of a valance Ior your living
rom hongmRs make this NDViILf.
TASSELED VALANCE. Cut an eigh.-
een-inch piece Of the material the
width OF the window. Allow bit for
hens. Cut each side into point. as
wide across the ton as the width OF the
plated inside hangings. Turn in the
bottom edge and finish 1t with narrow
fringe. The fringe may be gold, cot.
ored wool or silk In the center Of eacn
point cut circle two inches In diameter.
Buttonhole each with thread to match
the fringe. Run a heavy rope OF the
same material as the fringe through
each hole. Tie the ropes into knot just
below the point let a part hang plain
then tie another knot, and finish with a
long tasseL This NOVELTY TAS.
SEIZED VALANCE will look stunning
made OF velvet with gold rope.
FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
afternoon FrOcks

Either white or gray Is certainly the
popular choice for the formal afternoon
frock for Southern wear. Often these
white crepe dresses nre accompanied by
a cape, either of matching material or Of
fabric like tricotine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20


get at this and do It.
We'll, IL it didn't
need it. l don't see
y o a m an
wouldn t.
He pulled off the
apron and hung 1t on
its accustomed nail
b e b IN d the kitchen
door and sat down to
watch.
Virginia arranged
tho canned goods on
4 fhA .rH~aN L l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20


kitchen and he hur-
ried to the back Of
the house. His Gu
riosity was aroused.
DINNER IL b g
rather late. said n
voice from the pantry
closet.
He edged into the
narrow doorway.
"WCll. what in the
world. honey" he
demanded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Tn Persia. where parents at one tim.
were glad to be rid Of little girls, AMI
willingly sold them for few dollar
there is now strong desire for edn.
Gated womanhood. as evidenced BY n,
establishment Of industrial and o,b.,
schools for QirIs. '''u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Here's another special that should
interest you. too-women fannelette
rajamns for 81 80 pair. Doesn't that
impress you as being particularly cheap?
They come in two styles. with the jack
cts that open down the front, and those
with N-nccks that slip on over the
head. They are for snle at. one Of
Philadelphia oldest and most reliable
shops, 80 that you can be assured that
their quality is excellent.
And speaking of $1.5O. another shop
has fabric gloves for that puce; long
gloves. mean. not short on&. They
are elbow length, come in white. tan,
brown and gray, and are very heavy,
resembling suede so closely that unless
you look at them very carefully you
will think that is what they are. This
is just a special sale.
For name. Of shops address woman's Paec
Editor or phone Walnut 5000 Main 1901
between the hours OF and 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

I 1 u W y VI X y, I II Y
doubts and a aspira
tions and hopes Of
life ! How many
mature people re-
call any Of the
agonizing worries
Of childhood, the
momontous fears
and broodings? We
are apt to laugh nt
I he troubles of
young folks a n d
pass them lightly
by. Yet it is youth
I hat experiences
real tragedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Woman,s Life and Lope
The Journal of a Young Girl
BY wINIFRED HARPER COOLEY

ITO PENETRATE the heart Of a little
girl, that is indeed illuminating.
How wonderful the first futtering uues-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Dad Had to Gioe U an OIdI1abH
That His Young Son Had Just AcquheJ
Children Expect Certain Things Of Their Parents and YOU'D
BE Disappointed if Mother and Father Failed Them

TNHERE'S no answer to that H..
i never was.
There never will be.
That's the reason our daughter, -.
sons always bring it into the con..
sation just when things seem TO bo -.
going their way. wv
II takes SO long to explain wbv n
indeed, there Is any explanation
give. ..... I"
WHAT responsibility parents do h.,,
! w to carry!
Not only in bringing up their chu.
dren. but in living up to their ch,
dren's ideal of thtm. ''ni
The tender hearted little bov Nh.
father saw through and turned sw.s
the professional, weening, theatr;a.
beggar. was very skeptical.
Father, why didn't you pive ~.
poor man something?" he asked ~ %
there was almost rcproach In his ,aas
He didn't like to believe that ~ ~
father had been hard -hearted-but y.
poor man" had said that his wifs ,ss 70,
little children were crying for food '"o
0H, IT'S hard to do what tbev -,
~ pect of you. and not fall sho,, :,
your own ideals' ''' "
Just as hard as IL Is TO do wb,, ..
know is right without falling short !"
their ideals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
\IOW what would you do in case

NIOW what would you do in case
" like this2
His son is eighteen and has been
smoking with permission for almost a
year.
But his wife. the boys mother.
doesn't like to have MIN smoke and
often requests him to stop.
Naturally having smoked only short
time, he had not acquired that terrific
craving that boys little older than he
so often have or seem to have and the
habit has not become like bread and
butter to him as II has to his father.
So, out Of a clear. blue sky, with q
fresh wind blowing and an atmosphere
as free of fog ms clean piece Of glass,
he shot his thunderbolt.
Say dad" he remarked, at din
ner. "I'll give up smoking cigarettes
II you will"
Now what would you do?
What could any conscientious, truth
loving parent do?
Dad said. IAN right" and dad gave
up smoking cigarettes, the habit OF
twenty years or more.
And dad Is sorry for himself.
But he suffers in noble cause!
INNOCENT little sins that you have
i never considered anything more than
son has to have some fun--loom up like
ships out Of the mist when your chill
dren begin to notice things.
You think IN iq so nice TO take them
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Paul and Virginia
BY HELENA HOYT GRANT
Pots and Pans

A s PAUL let himself into the house
"A with his latchkey the sound of i'm
mnnsn nntiNities nnnnntnd from thn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
"The Marriage
Gambler"
BY HAZEL DEyO BACHELOR

Carol Rdth bourne. after having
refused Wick Tracy ficice, changes
her mind rhcu she hears of his in
fdtUdtiou for Daisy CdStlcton, of
The jolly Rerelers." Howevcr,
she does not lorc him, and after mar.
ridoc, she finds pretenso harder than
she had anticipated. dborc al iohcn
she discovers that Mich suspects the
true state Of her feelings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Women priests dominate the Dusp,,
curious tribe Of people inhabitinS !.
section of British North Bornco
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20
Foreign Women

Few Turks have more than ono v,a
although their law allows them 70 nv.
four. w nav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Il didn't say it was"
Then why"
oh. Paul. honey. you don't unGer
stan5. I lust had 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

Tomorrow-Man's Loyalty to Man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-20

TOmorrow-Daisy Again
The Washington times., 1922-07-03

Alec Ferguson now has two deci-
sions over Walter johnson, each
by a score Of 2 to l. On June 4
he turned the trick just before the
first invasion Of the West and yes
terday he did 1t again. Ferguson
is no youngster. but most Of his
ma jor league career has been
spent warming the Yankees bench.
He went to the Red Sox last
winter in the Scott Jones-Bush deal
and is now one Of the best hurlers
Hughey Duffy has, II not the best
Hank Shanks continues his won
derful playing. He brought home
his teams lone run yeserday and
his work in robbing Maynard Of a
hit in the sixth could not have
been bettercd in a thousand years.
Joe Judge, in racing Dugan to
the bag in the sixth, was spiked
and the "grasshopper" took a fine
tumble on the sod. However, both
lads stayed in the game.
Goose" Goslin was given a hand
when he came to the plate instead
Of johnson in the eighth. IT was
his first appearance IN n regular
game since May 80, at Boston, when
he broke two bones in his left wrist.
Goslin died on a long bounder 10
Burns.
In the second inning the Griff-
men worked their eighty.sixth double
play of the glad new year. They
are far and away ahead OF every
other team in the league In double
killings.
The Griffs are light hitters, vet In
four games last week they got thirty
three blows while the walloping
Detroit Tigers were getting twenty
six in the same numbe" OF games,
Almost anything can be proved with
figures.
Chick Maynard, who performed fol-
Dartmouth's varsity team, looks like
the makingp of a fancy young short
stop. He has something to Learn
shout hitting big league hurting. but
in the field he handles himself like
veteran.
Today Zeb Milan's gang II exactly
teight and a half games behind th'
st. Louis Browns. who are holdini