Life's Problems Are Discussed * By Mrs. Wilson Woodrow. Every once In a while I receive in my mail a communication -written iu a hand like copperplate, and which X always hasten to open and read, because I lcxiow the contents will prove interesting. I "have never met the writer, and he knows me only through my work. No one would ever dream from a glance at these missives that the writer was more than thirty. There is no hint of the cramped, tremulous chirography of old age. Yet with justitiiable pride, he announces hlm scli an octogenarian—a link between the turbulent present and the more leisurely, punctilious times of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay and Daniel- Webster. It is no part of my ambition to shine as one of those seeresses who for fifty cents will read from a spcc lucn ol your handwriting your past, present and future and furnish an inventory of your personal character istics and ailments; yet this corres pondent of mine is individual enough to excite speculation. I have a very definite mental por trait of him. Surely that, firm, virile penmanship betokens a firm.virile character— a straight, up-standing nature, bearing lightly the burden of his eighty-two years. I picture him as a very erect old gentleman, with white hair, clear cut features, keen, observant eyes ajid a tolerant, kindly smile. He is scrup ulous in regard to his personal ap pearance, careful in the selection of bis necl ties and insistent upon the proper creasing of his trousers. The flourishes and shading that he srives to his capital letters in dicate and appreciation of the beau tiful and a capacity for enjoyment, lie likes to look at pretty faces, to hear fine music, and to see a fine play. He is fond of flowers, pictures, animals and children. He likes the 'good things of life, but is too fas- OLD AGE A CRIME! Some people are young at 60—red cheeked, ruddy and vigorous. Others are old. at 10—joints beginning to stiffen up a bit; step beginning to lag and lose its springiness; occasional touches of pain in the back, feel tired without cause, and possibly a twinge of rheumatic pain. In most cases these are the danges signals to warn you that the kidneys are not promptly doing their work of throwing off the poisons that are al v. ays forming in the body. To neglect these natural warnings is a crime against yourself. If you have these symptoms you can tind prompt reliof in GOLl> MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap sules. For more than 200 years this lias been the recognized remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. HOLD MEDAL. Haarlem Oil Cap sules are imported direct from the laboratories at Haarlem, Holland. Get them at your druggists. Do not take substitute. In boxes, three sizes.— Ad vertisement. I' • W|CONOMY in wearing apparel it aa necuiirj '|l||J I I Vj'i VfvjH LJ to practio a* economy in food or anything *f 1 HI ! f ! \\ lyf" ■" - else. Our tremendous buying power for oar W L 111 |l||lll './ ! A \>\ chain of stores permit* us to save yoo many fit I 111 | lij L/; | || i dollars on your clothing, aa by dealing with M [l 1 1 m I| | VA A na you get the benefit of the middleman's profit. I ■||l|l|l 111 *I! | \ M\\ We want to help yon to conserve your income // I\ I; II ; n : { V\ \\ and your clothing ia one of the most important items JJ I ) | H | f 111 ' 1 \ \\ on your °* ea P en> ®*- * ff I. • HI I t 1 I I ™ UARANTEED CLOTH ING-that's the only kind M II II II ,|| 'J ■ we handle—because It is only with merchant- w \ H t|l||''| able to build up this business. When jaHw j your purchases we mean just what it Ijgf" ||ljj| j II KnJll satisfied with what you have bought or |||jj J P [j WE CL <>T HE THE FAMILY j® a LADIES and MISSES SCUTS ' * 3 ft I $16.98 to *17.50 !■ in 36 North Second St., Corner Walnut St. j£j ||||||| "FRIDAY "EmrnNTl, !Bringing Up Father m*m Copyright, 1917, International News Service m*m By McManus T THAT iuVUL ' * 1 j WHAT DO VOL) MEAN I— > I .HE'S A WONDERFUL I | ' HE PLA\% , ftREAK OUR \ A LEAVING THE ROOM ! PLAkNf ER • HE'S JUbT ' ! LIKE A BOV U . A " 7 bURE" r Tmty jfc&k.. I wh|,LE WALTER LEON I . NINETEEN ®Vr- >—-vj-t NINE VFARsI ! tidlous not to be moderate in his en- [ | joyment of them. He follows in his writing a llne| straight as a ruler, with no wavering I or downward slant at the end, and from this one deduces that he is straightforward and resolute, possi bly a bit obstinate, but with a dis tinctly optimistic outlook. He is a lit ' tie caustic of speech when aroused, f but is equally quick to forgive. He has a strong sense of humor. Above all, he is up to date; his penmanship j i shoys that, and so does the quality jof his letters. He is interested in to day and its questions, not in what ! they talked about "the year of the ; big wind." Just consider this patriarch for &| moment, if you please. He was alive j when Queen Victoria ascended to the , throne of England; a boy in his 'teens; I when General Scott entered the City' | of Mexico; a full-grown man when] ; the shot was flred on Fort Sumter! ! which started the Civil War; and well along into middle life when the: Centennial was held in Philadelphia.] Of the twenty-seven Presidents, ha has lived through the administra- j tions of twenty of them. He can remember when New York City did not extend above Canal street and Madron Square was out of town, when Chicago didn't exist, j when "Fifty-Four-Forty or Fight" I -was a rallying cry, when the national domain halted at the Mississippi, when the first gold rush was mado to California, Advice to the Lovelorn By BEATRICE FAIRFAX LOOK TO YOURSELF DEAR MISS FAIRFAX: 1 I have Known two men who showed mo attentions. One of them took | everything for granted, not even ever I mentioning such a thing as taking me anywhere or doing anything where he | had to spend money (although he had the means), and the question of mar riage, I am sure, never even entered his mind. The other was a bit more of a talker. He promised marriage and good times, and also introduced me to all his friends. But he never got any farther. l always was an optimist, but I'm ] going to be the worst pessimist in re ignrd to the man question if some one doesn't convince me quick. VIRGINIA B. Do you suppose for one instant that you can pass Judgment on the entire J masculine sex because you have known two who either were cads or | tired of you after a little acquaint ance? The fault lies with you. Either ,;you let yourself bo taken In by two I men who weren't worthy of your re | gard or you did not make yourself i sufliciently agreeable to hold their i liking. Road over your own descrip | tion of the first man. Since he did iinot take you out or give you any real attention, what reason have you for i supposing that he cared about you? I Why was lie particularly contemptible I for coming to see a girl who welcom ed him and who evidently put up with whatever treatment she got, in order to have a man about? What you need. • is dignity, self-respect, a little more i ability to Judge humanity and a good, thorough inventory of yourself. THE I.KOAI, AID SOCIETY , DEAR MISS FAIRFAX: Having received your advice some time ago, and gone by same, would like to have your advice again. In this case I need a lawyer, but I am too poor to pay much. Kindly oblige me by letting me know where to go. E. h. The Degal Aid Society takes care of the case of the poor and charges a fee so tiny that 1 am sure you will . not mind paying It. HAItiRISBURG I TEIEEGRZO'H! j "THEIR MARRIED LIFE" | Copyright by International News Service I Copyright, 1917, International News Service "Warren thinks we ought to be more careful about saluting the flag than we are," said Helen. "Well, that's true," assented Lou ise. "I agree with him. Did you notice this afternoon how many men there were who paid no attention at all to the flag?" Helen nodded. "Warren's fanat ical about it," she said proudly, "but I'm proud of him. I think all men ought to be just as particular." Louise and Bob were at the apart ment for dinner that evening, and the talk centered about the same subject. Helen and Louise repeated what they said in the afternoon and Warren was 'highly indignant. "Every man ought to realize that it is his duty these days to be zeal ous in showing his patriotism." "That's right," assented Bob and for the time the subject was dropped for something else. After dinner Warren suggested that they all go to the movies. "That will be fine," Louise said enthusiastically. "Bob and I haven't been to the theater In ages. We think we ought to save somewhere and so we go to the movies Instead. I am a great movi£ fan." The rest of the evening was unu sually pleasant. The pictures were good, t.ey were all in good spir its, Warren made Jokes, and alto gether Helen had never remem bered an evening when she had felt so carefree and happy. But it was not to last long. When they reached the lobby of the theateer they dis covered that it had been raining and was still pouring. Both Helen and Louise had on good clothes and a sudden gloom enveloped them. "Warren, I asked you to bring an umbrella," Helen ventured. Warren turned to Bob. "There, Bob, isn't that just like a woman? Whoever would have dreamed it would rain before we got back?' "The paper said rain, and it felt damp all afternoon." Again Bob and Warren grinned, and Helen relapsed into silence. "Well," exclaimed Louise, "I know one thing, and that Is that I am not going out in this rain, nor even to reach the subway in this velvfet hat!" "I'll rustle up a taxi," Bod said. "Walt a second and I'll go with you,' said Warren, and the next minute both men had stepped out from their narrow shelter and were hurrying off into the street. Helen and Louise carried on a desultory conversation for a few minutes apropos of getting their clothes ruined, but their sentences finally trailed off. Neither felt like talking; it was the reaction from the bright I Fashions of To-Day - By May Manton _ Every householder is inter ested in the question of conser tvation of food. Here is the costume accepted by the Hoover commission and which is to be worn by the women who have signed the pledge. For such use, it should be made of plain blue with white trimming. Here, it is worn by an active housewife and is made of plaid gingham with trimming of plain color. Since it will be in demand frfcteN for general wear as well as by MjjP the signers in the pledge, that suggestion is a good one. It i 9 a very smart, attractive looking costume. You can wear it as A an apron, or you can wear it as .ill a gown. The single button and rfjf I . buttonhole in the belt effect pCrf the closing, consequently, it is W exceedingly easy to slip on and y off. Women who find themselves compelled to do with less help than usual this season will find the apron valuable. For the medium size will be needed, yards of material 27 inches"wide with one yard of piqu6 for the brim of the hat, collar and cuffs, yard of lawn for the crown of the hat and lining Sox collar and cuffs. The pattern 9531 is cut in three sizes, 34 or 36, 38 or 40, 9 „t Food Conservation Uniform, f n K"£ be 1 receipt of 10 cents. spirits of the evening. Louise yawned, and -Helen felt suddenly tired out. The climax was reached when Warren and Bob returned with the verdict that there were no taxis to be found anywhere. "Well, Bob, you men scare up a newspaper somewhere for us to cov er our hats with and we'll make a rush for the subway." "Yes," asserted Helen, "It has slacked up a little." Bob went across the street, and s he did the band above the Times square struck up "The Star Span gled Banner." Three men in uni form who were standing along the curb suddenlv raised their hands to eir hats and stood i salute, Louise and Helen eyed them iagerly. Hel- Daily Dot Puzzle 31 3 .° . /I •2, . ' 9 ' N 39 * " 4 | "8 "5 9 * „ • • •! • 4l ' 6 lO II Y* * * * '2 ik. . 7 . • 45 • * d/ , 49 '6O #ls AA . 45 48 -So 58 V. • . # , 5 .' 57 | Trace to 61 and you— See an - from the zoo. Draw from 1 to 2 and so on to the end. en's eager eyes turning to Louise In delight. Helen always adored any thing dramatic, and anything of the patriotic order almost moved her to woman noticed Warren, who stood a little apart, until the song was over, when one of the men in uni form turned to the little group ani said, scathingly: "Why don't you take off your hat, you lubber," , Helen and Louise turned as though a pistol shot had struck them. Warren was looking at the indignant man with his own face a picture of amazemept and embarrassment. The truth of the atter was, he had not even heard the National anthem, he had been keeping an eye out for an Use Sugar Sparingly—Do I | Not Waste It I Everyone—manufacturers and householders — should use sugar sparingly for the present. I The supply is limited and will be until the new crop of cane can be harvested and shipped from Cuba and the Tropics. The supply will then be ample. | In the meantime, the people of the New England / and Atlantic Coast States should use sparingly. Grocers should limit their sales to any one family. No one should hoard or waste sugar. Do not pay an increased retail price. The Franklin Sugar Refining Company "A Franklin Sugar for every use " Granulated, Dainty Lumps, Powdered, Confectioners, Brown fThe Food Conservators Domestic S Science Experts Food Officials — M M Leading Chemists Thousands of g II Retailers Millions of Housewives H —advocate the use of Oleomargarine. H They know it is a wholesome, healthful and II nutritious product made from fine, selected H materials under government inspection. ay P —that it is excellent on bread, splendid for M S cooking and baking. g —and that it saves about one-third of the p gt usual expenditure for a staple table food at no jjjj fe sacrifice of taste, appearance or energy value. 3 1 S"* - ' KSSfiSftti 1 I Premium Oleomargarine f || Pure—Sweet—Clean j§ II Swift & Company, ffi IN USA. Buy It fci This Package 0 '■ NO\ r E"M"BKR T6, 1917/ empty txi and the music had sim ply not meant anything to him. He had not even noticed the men Until the one spoke to him. Helen realized all this in a mo ment; in fact the entire incident took only a moment, and then the men passed on. No one but a couple of outsiders had heard anything of it, but Warren was furious. Helen wisely kept' still; she knew that to say anything would make matters worse, but she knew very well that on top of all that had been said War ren felt pitiably small. Louise, the peacemaker, came to the rescue. She was not as intuitive as Helen, but she knew that War ren's expression was not one of i guilt. "I don't believe you even heard the music, did you, Warren?" sha said. "No, I didn't," burst out Warren, "but I feel ashamed of myself just the same. I should have heard it. Those fellows did exactly right. They probably thought I Just didn't care. I feel small, but I certainly deserved what I got." And Helen, In whose heart had been pity and understanding, sud denly felt a thrill of patriotic fervor rush through her. Anything that would make Warren admit himself in the wrong, he must of necessity feel very deeply about. She was so 'glad he cared that much, (Watch for lho next Uwt*llmen£y in this interesting series.) 19
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