davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Surely Twas Not Plagiarism

Dear Cynthia-While looking over
your column rece3tly CHANGED 70
glance at letter wfltten by Il. w,
NJ"
Some time ago II the readers will
remember wrote letter with the exact
wording and on exactly the same topic,
not that take any credit from |. w. NJ.
but / would certainly like 10 know how
two persons have identically the same
idea on the same subject. Write again.
I. w. NJ. l would like TO correspond
with you through this column.
4 KENSINGTONIAN.
A strange coincidence. Perhaps I.
W. NJ. vii! explain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Do american Women Know How to Loue2
Asks Winnifred Harper Cooley

obey their lords. If this attitude holds
mems love they hold their men.
a great French actress confesses that
her countrywomen deliberately study
men with view to adoring them. The
greatest lovers nre, and always have
| been, the Latins, from the days OF
julius Caesar down to Gabriel dan
nunzio," she says. I'VE French size
up man as possible lover, always,
in three ways; we note his dress and
ensemble, to read his character. Then
we study to see IL he is insipid and
fatuous. which really is false. Then,
as the third, the supreme test, we try
to imagine ourselves in his arms.'
TNIIERE we have the secret. No sug.
L gestion as TO the mans morals, his
family. or position. or wealth. Just n
general survey of his style and exterior
charms. and Of his mental alertness
and interesting conversational type, and
finally. his lovemaking ability. I'm
doubtedly, when prospective lover or
husband meets these requirements, the
French girl goes to 1t and captures him,
according to her own best tactics!
One must always go back to the old.
old controversy-what is love? Does
the American woman study arts con-
SclOuSly, 10 cntnfall ner man, nOl0 MIN
captive, and keep so seductive that he
simply cannot wander elsewhere? No.
we think she does not. The Anglo
Saxons are n cold, practical race.
race who believe in marriage in n calm.
proper, decent manner. as sort of end
of the road, not beginning. Wives
are apt to rely on the morality Of the
institution rather than their own varied
charms to hold mate.
Cleopatra, although n queen. with
enormous power and beautiful siren to
boot. made daily study Of re-entranc-
ing Marc Antony. She tells her maid
in ornate language. what We would ex.
press in the vernacular, as II must
keep him guessing and be changeable
and capricious and blow hot and cold
till he is stirred up all the time, and
cannot get bored"
Shakespeare said of her.
Age cannot wither, nor custom stale
Her infinite Variety
WE DO not aim deliberately to
w fascinate our own husbands. We
seldom seek to be versatile and rekindle
their passions. We are quite apt to be
complacent. and rest on our legal and
moral rights. Some of us are luxury
loving. We are good" wives, in being
conscientious, but bit too sedate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

terias and finish in any number Of
ways.
One often sees these covers made with
a fitted piece about two inches deep,
but this really deep piece Is decidedly
good, because there should be no
chance Of it's slipping
Black surf satin has been deserved
ly popular material for these covers,
and 1t is possible to get cross stitch
designs appropriate for card table. and
do the embroidery in bright cOlors--
perhaps having something in each cor
ner. Then the bottom Of the cover
could be finished with n trimming braid
or narrow right side facing of the
same or some contrasting color and
material.
Many women prefer white to any
color, and If one could make several
covers, decorating each one differently
they would no doubt be very usei ul
and good looking besides.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Adventures With a Purse

TT YOU like cool silk frocks for street
i or Office wear and are clever with
the needle, I have seen some awfully
good looking silk foulards. have In
mind one in particular. n deep black
background with large broken white
square as figure. Cool and neat. 1t
would make up into very smart frock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

HARPER COOLEY band. yet she has
not vet even secured one She GER
tainly is foresighted Also. IL her big
aim In life is to be solicitous wife,
we fear her papa has wasted lot
of good coin in giving her an expensive
musical education. Women geniuses
may be perfectly good wives, but they
are apt to be too busy with their ca
reers to lie awake nights brooding
errant spousc's fancy.
The Paris experts in Cupid's art
claim that we are cold and selfish and
easygoing, and do not know anything
about the real dyed in the wool pas
sion that drives man crazy, and holds
him in thrall. Doubtless, bevy of
replies will assail this theory, and
women will insist that American wives
are the finest in the world. People al
ways resent being contrasted with any
one. in any line, to their own detri-
ment.
NIHERE is the truth?
w OF course. every one knows that, in
general, European women are a great
deal more submissive to their hus-
bands than are American. This is not
mere theory. but an established fact.
once attended an international conven-
tion of women, in Budapest. Tho Hun
garian wives are sweet voiced. with ex-
quisite manners. They and the other
Continental women said to us I'VE do
hope you always will hold the congresses
in Europe. much as we would love to
visit the United States; for our hus-
bands never would let us 60 away from
home, whereas your husbands allow you
to do as you please
There Is no question in the minds of
women abroad but that they are to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

Automobling has become so popular
in Paris that it has become necessary
for every woman to equip herself with
sufficient motor wells which must be
unusual and at the same time extreme
ly stylish. One very COquettiSh veil IS
Of chiffon and is at least two and a
half yards long.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Would Like to Shake ~. W. Ms"
Hand

Dear Cynthia--A word with I. W. NJ.
Dear l. ". NJ: Words are futile 10
tell you how l admire you and agree
with you. In can just say. shake. "
and "thems my sentiments" I want
to shake hands with you, too, Cynthia,
and congratulate you for the call
down you gave Bernice.' CLYTHIE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

1t is always best to have baby sit
on mat when playing OH the nursery
floor. Why not make it an amusing
mat while about it! Cut the pattern
Of the black cat out of paper. Make
it whatever size you want. Then lay
the pattern on a piece of black felt.
Cut another cat out of some heavy
lining material. Pad it bit with
cotton shceting. Then stitch the two
cats together. Overland, buttOnhole
or bind the edges. Stitch the whis-
kcrs, mouth and eye with white wool.
Baby will love to play on her black
cat Other animal forms can be used
for mats. FLORA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
The material Is forty inches via. 4.
has been reduced from "a TO Al az AZ

II you like union suits in,..
combinations, / have seen soma 'eao as q
usual value. Ribbed cotton '" ua.
weight and one. style has strans lM
material over the shoulders. whuot uot Me
another has soft white lingerie e tse. sl
straps. They are fifty or sixtv t
for extra size. een0
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Please Tell Me
What to Do
Ry CYNTHIA
BY CYNTHIA

Letters to Cvrthid's column must be
Urttten on side Of the paper only,
and must be signed ,cith ths rriter's
name aud address. The name Tti not
be published II the tcrfter does not tciSh
It. Unsigned letters aud letters tcritten
on both sides OF the paper tcil not be
drsperCd. Writers tcho Uish personal
arsUers that can be 0tven IN the column
,oil please look there, as personal letters
are only tGritten uhen absolutely necss-
sory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

amatory express
sion?
Is the indict-
ment q z a l n s t
American women
true. that they do
not begin to COM
pare with conti-
mental ones In
holding their hus-
bands affections?
One American
girl, a Grand
Opera singer. has
gone to Paris to
ascertain how to
enthrall q hus-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
The Woman's Exchange
To "Dlsgusted"

II deplatorics do not help YOU. the
only other remedy is the electric needle.
But do not worry too much. as the older
'Sou grow the better IL will become.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Ito BE COntinued)
WAR ON THE "UGIIESn

~ WAEE W TIE IGLlES"
Improve the appearance of its shons S .S
business places, -, An example that could be
with yividness In the Magazine Seetionu o.,
the Sunday. PUsLc LEDGER. MAKE II
Hsbit'--ldvs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

A RE We amateurs and dolts at the
"A love game? Is 1t necessary to go
to France TO learn the gentle art OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

TOmOrrOw-Brain Power
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07
Motor TeiLs

Tomorrow-"Stuart Metal Mounts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-07

THE second girl cannot bear TO think
L that the sending of the postal card
is just a casual expression of friendship.
She must attach some significance to
It; maybe he loves her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
CONVENTION PASSES RESOLUTION FAv0RlNG
 ANTI-LYNCHING LAW

 Among the many things done and said at the convention held at the Bethel A. M. E. church from last resolution was passed: Resolved, that the Newport District Conference go on record as approving the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill and that we in struct the parishioners to write their several Congressman and Senators to use all their power to pass the bill.
 The resolution was signed by the presiding officer and secretary, Rev. William Byrd. D. D., tof New Haven, and Rev. B. l.. Blake of Holyoke. The convention proved a great sue cess and was both an uplift and in spiration to the pastor and members of the local church.
 There were a large number of del- egates and visiting ministers as well as Sunday school workers and the at tendance at all the sessions was be- yond all expectations Full houses were in evidence and at the evening services especially.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
FEW FOLKS HAVE
 GRAY HAIR NOW
Druggist Says Ladies are Using Recipe of Sage Tea and
 Sulphur.

Hair that loses it's co1or/and lustre. or when it fades turns gray, dull and Iife1ess, is caused by a lack of sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made up mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even color, that beau tifui dark shade of hair which is so attractive, use only this old-time re- cipe-
 Nowadays we get this famous mix lure improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of 'Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" which dark ems the hair so naturally, so evenly, that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears: but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that, be- sides beautifully darkening the hair I after few applications, it also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives 1t an appearance of abundance
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
Cost of Postal
 Certificates Increases

After October 1st, 1922, Treasury s20.50, ss2, and SS2o. The present prices are s20, $50. and $500. They are redeemed at the end of five wears and 1000 respectively. It is expect. ed that people who have been hesitat- ing about investing in these securities will purchase within the next two weeks in order to take advantage of me old prices. and that large sales will result.
 Postmaster Greene calls attention 10 the fact that with Liberty Bonds selling above par. therebv yed1Icine. che returns from them, Treasury Saw lngs Certificates are becoming in creasingly attractive among those who Postal Savings accounts may he used as means of accommodating the prr- chase price of 8 Treasury Savings Certificate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
SCHOOL JANTTOR INJURED
 IN MILFORD COLLISION

Milford, Sept. 20-Injured when the touring car in which he was r1d- ing collided with an auto truck, EHas G. Pritchard, janitor at the Walnut Beach school, is in the Milford hos pital today with a fractured right thigh, scalp wounds, a 1aceration of the right hand, a severe concuss1 on of the brain and possible internal In- turies- Thomas Pumpi. of New Ha- ven, driver of the motor truck. was arrested, charged with reckless driv- ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
WILLIAM TELL EXPLOIT >~~ STARTS $1O,OOO SUIT

Cincinnati, Sept. 20 - A modern game of '$Wil1iam Tell and the Apple''
 has come to light Tn the Common Pleas court of Hamilton county in the form of $10,00O damage suit filed against the archer's father by the mother of a youngster whose eye stopped the shaft meant for the ap- pie It is alleged that Roy Twenhofel, 12. shot out the left eye of William O. Perry. 8, and damages are asked be- cause the father of Twenhofel is said to be responsible for allowing his son to play with a dangerous weapon"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
STAMFORD

A public hearing on the reopening of the old road south of Christ church is to be held tonight at s o'clock in the town hall. The entire town council is acting as a commit tee to hear both sides of the con- troversy between the residents of East Broadway, who want the road opened to relieve some of the traffic on their street, and between the residents of the Academy Hill section. who be- iteve that the road should be kept closed.
 MT. and Mrs H. B. Weller, Of Broad street, celebrated the fftieth anniversary of their wedding a night or two ago. with relatives, and Mrs. James Hubbel1, Mrs. Weller's brides maid. Mrs. Weller was formerly Miss Gertrude Wheeler of Milford. MT. Wheeler is a member of the Cupheag club and the PootatuoS Yacht dub. He was a captain in the Connecticut National Guard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
GETS LIFE MEMBERSHIP
 IN POOTATUCK CLUB

To his other possessions today, Past Commodore P. H. Weller of tho Poota.tuck Yacht club, has added a blue yachting cap and a life mem bership in the club. There was a large number of club members pres ent last night when Commodore w. B.Hueston gave the certificate of membership and the cap to Mir Well Ter, who was formerly a captain in the Connecticut National Guard and who celebrated his golden wedding anniversary Monday. It is the first time in the history of the club that 2 life membership has been awarded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
Propose Union Of
 Evangelical Churches

Harrington, Ull., Sept. 20-Union of the Evangelical Association and the
 ted Evangelical Church, a move sometime is expected to be consum- mated at general conference of the Church to be held here in October. according to B. s. Hengst. steward ship secretary of the United Eyange- Heal Chuu,ch.
 A number of ministers in the east Pennsylvania conference. however, in c1uding Bishop w. F. Hell, are op- posed to the union, MT. Hengst stat ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
BIG POLO TILT
 IS ON TO-DAY

Philadelphia, Sept. 2O.-The Argen- tine Federation polo team was sched- uled to meet Meadow Brook today in the semi-final match of the interna- tiona1 tournament at the Philadel- phia Country Club. The New York CTS, headed by Devereux Milburn. were out for revenge for their recent defeat at the hands of the South Americans in the national open cham pionship tournament at RumSon, N. J., and hard Tough contest was ex- pected
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
Australia's Impression
 of U. $. Hotel Charges

Sy6hey. N. $. w, Sept. 2o-Sena- tor Pearce attended the washington Limitation of Armament Conference as Australian representative Upon his return he presented a biM of ex- penses amounting to approxima ateIy $42.500. Some senators thought this was high, but the commonwealth treasurer, MT. Bruce, came forward as one with experience of hotel bills :n the United States, and declared one could not live in a Washington hotel for $25O a week unless one had no meals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
ARTIST SAYS DIVINE
 URGE GUIDES BRUSH

New York, Sept haracteriz- ing the spiritualism of Sir Oliver Lodge and A. Conan Doyle as "the commercial variety and the latter as ''pure drivel," Miss Eileen McCon- aughty, of Brooklyn. says she paints entirely by means of a sort of spirit ua1 urge. Astral bodies of artists long dead, especially Rembrandt, gather in her studio and direct her hand. she says. She is not a spirit ualist, she says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
BURSTED TIRE SENDS MAN TO HOSPITAL

Found lying in a dazed condition .longside of his wrecked autom obile on Black Rock turnpike, Harry Stew art, of 68 Pequonnock street, was talk en to police Headquarters by two men in a passing car. An ambulance was summoned and Stewart was removed to Bridgeport hospital. He was soon revived and sent to his home. fursting tire, just as Stewart attempt cd to pass another car, caused the accident.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
BUILDING INSPECTORS GRANT PERMITS TOTALIING $1O,91O

The following building permits to- ta1nng S1O,91o have been granted by the building inspectors: Alterations to store, 1542 Stratford avenue, J. B. Carpanette: concrete block garage, 1231 Norman. street, Ada I. Fels; frame garage 64 Hickory street, Hugh Lavery; frame garage, 493 Anson street, Sylvester E. Scovil; frame ad- dition flor store, 1056 Reservoir ave- nue, Julius Rawinski; frame garage, 232 Norman street, Mrs. Mary P. Nal ley; cement black garage, 1078 Strat- age 37 Garden Terrace, Gotthold P. Schwartz and wife. roof on balcony. 242 Shelton street, J. Lynch; frame garage, 155 Spruce street, s. Domin- icko.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
THE INDEPENDENT WOMAN

is one of the brightest jewels which adorns our modern, economic system. But too often this independence is gained at the cost of health, and the wage-earning woman struggles through her duties, a prey to ner- vousness, backache and despondency. Does not her independence then be- comes more of a burden than a joy? Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound has helped many such women to regain their zest in life, and will help many more.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
DEAD MAN ORDERED TO
 PAY ALIMONY TO WIFE

Bucyrus, Sept. 19-Judge J. Wal ter Wright, of Common Pleas Court, issued an order for alimony against a dead man. It occurred in the divorce petition filed by Mrs. Mabel Mueller against Arnold Mueller. At the time inc Court decreed that the defendant must pay S1O0 cash in alimony he was lying dead at his farm home near New washington, having been killed by a bolt of lightning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
SOUND YACHTS
 READY FOR GUN

New York, Sept. 2O-The six yachts Of the Star class competing for the national championship trophy in a series of three races in Long Island Sound, were ready today for the final contest, with Taurus, of the Western Long Island Sound fleet, favored to retain its title as a result of victories in the first races.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
TO DISTRIBUTE WAR
 MEDALS AT BEDDING
 COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Bedding, Sept. 20-War medals for those who were inadvertently left off the list three years ago. will be awarded at the annual Community Service to be held Sunday morning at Putnam Park at II o'clock. The ex- ercises will be in charge of the Well come Home Committee, of which Charles H. Ward is chairman. The Rev. G. Herbert E1kins will make the address.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
Keep baby warm these chill days.

Just few suggestions of some of the soft fluffy warm things you'll want for baby.
 Baby blankets assortment of coors and designs 75c to $1.75.
 Cashmere sacques embroidered in pink or blue $1 to $35o.
 Bootees and moccasins-crocheted knitted soc to $25O.
 Crocheted jackets-white with pink blue trim, $1 69 to $3.
 Quilted silk carriage covers-hand embroidered $35O SGp-on sweaters-white with pink or blue stripe $195.
 Knitted or crochetted bonnetts $1.25 to $4.5O
 Silk bonnets $1 .25 to $3.
 Corduroy and chinchila coats-white $25O to $50 F1annelette gowns, size 2 to IA years, $1
 F1annelette pajamas sizes to 14 years, $1.25 to These and many other comforts for baby ready in I'' Baby Shop. hoo.r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
LINIMENT PROTEST
 COMES FROM BOXER

Jock Malone. the St. Paul weIter- weight claims that Bryan Downey was bathed with liniment before the twelfth round of their battle in Co., 1umbus, Ohio, last week and charged that Manager Jimmy Dunn, of Downey, had the iniment placed upon Downey's gloves and chest in order to blind him. AS a result the Column bus Boxing Commission will order an investigation into the affair at its Wednesday meeting today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
BAR ASSOCIATION TO
 REPORT THIS FRIDAY

A meeting of the Bar of Fairfield County will be held at the County House on Friday, September 23. 1929, at S:30, Standard time, to receive the report of the committee and to take action upon the death of Galen A. Carter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
SPANISH STARS TO PLAY.

Hoboken, N. J.. Sept. 2o.-Manuel AIfoiso. Spanish Davis cup star, will play in the senni-finals of the Castle Point cup tournament today on the courts of the Hoboken tennis club against Jerome Lang, youthful Co., Iumhia University racquet expert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

women bow1ers will be sent from this city to the national tournament in St.
 Louis next April, it was decided when the Hamilton County Women's Bowl ing League held 8 recent meeting. }
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
EIFFEL TOWER SENDS
 RADIO TO PARIS CAFES

Paris. Sept. 2o.-Radio has pene- trated even the Paris cafe Concerts B card llo, lhe Eiffel Iowa .ba pc CT cafes at "aperitif time.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20
Charming ribbons and ribbon girdles.

Wide satin ribbons to the fore for the modes of Autunnncolors used in harmony with the frock it. self The wide ribbon forms loop and ends fastened with large fancy buckles used with dresses grde Plain colors used most but some handsome stripes also. Prices of ribbons 69c to $2 yard. Another pretty and effective ribbon creation is by knottng and pleating twotoned ribbon into eff fective rosettes with number of streamers hanging down the ribbon, for these sells from 19c to 59c yard. We will gladly show you how to make them up or make them to order
 front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-20

These salaries may be reached only after completing extension or summer school courses accepted under rules of approval. To obtain the two highest ratings a
 teacher must put in 60 hours of work
 studies she teaches