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t, . - , ', TilE, OREGON-.SUNDAY JOURNAL ' PORTLAND, . SUNDAY MORNING,, t MAY, ', 12, 1907 - the:; Oregon- Sunday journal ; Portland, . Sunday morning,; may ,2, ,907 ; ON THE CARE OP HAIR AND SKIN tJTKtott lping bu ifonn la favor with recent fMn. Tim iru when It was limited to Consumptive iM faddist, but nowadays ivory out advocates th preo tie more r less, Especially Is It to bo recofnhisnasd for Children as tending lunui thlr strength u. ImproTO tbolr health, fitting tbenvln loot, for tho bottlo of ltf la a manner which no ytm of favor atid pomparint etfuia vf to. This flooo not at Oil tneaa thil tho nothod la to bo a rlcorouo on. Abovo mil. ttto child dhould bo .warmly and oafortably wrappod and proUoUd from draufhto of all aorta, In tbo flrat plaoo. tbla opon-alr alumbor la prima rlly intended for daytime napa, and should not beoome the regular nightly practice unleaa tho whole household Is aaoustomed to It, As to the sleepina; OOBoh, it may bo cither a eofa on tho porch, a oot, furnished as hereafter described: a' owlngta hammock or ores a large armchair. Whatever piece of furniture may be chosen should be well provided with pillows and with a warm shawl, quilt , or steamer " rug. Zven In summer this is necessary after Sunset or on cool days, si the little body becomes easily ohllletf when Inao TO. f s One cf tfeNetf Canopied The oot should be spread, as shown in the illustration, with a mattress of some colored , goods crs tonne or cnmiE and a small PUlow to match. Then around. three aides, excepting only that which i. Protected by the wall or som other . i...iua arw thin mat- WJwwa) B weUMaf 4 eew ' v r ' tress Should bo placed in auch a man- nerjaASeotually to shut out the wind. riwiuy. with' this- protection; no other cover Is necessary, extra warmth of ap parel making up for any unlooked-for tall In temperature. Indeed, this Should bo th rule la al most vry case, winter or ummer, , tor this outdoor deeping is advocated tor all tho year round. Th youngster should In cool or cold weather wear, In addition to hi ordinary nothing, a long poat mittens, a cap, and oven, It necessary, leggin or a mu3er. This, at course. Is for very eo)d or snowy weather. In th spring, summer and early autumn usually' extra; gar-1 Xo not be' daunted by the ' word "snow.' An Umbrella will protect hinr from all harm and give him the clear, pore elf to breathe. The same la true rain, though in anything more thaa m m ... - - . . mm 1.4- ... .. . . , , lumu ' 'n? i i i i i i i 1111 ibvot wita recent years. io im mi gguii, u nu wjuia titwuii Iiuuam. . I . I III l Hill aged. uimb n nu e soma po W ,u when U was llmlUd to not kp him out in anything ap- iUM s. V.I . . a II II Hill 'f '4 lit as lUtf - ",i : ; -J-,; y " ' - s X' M a Shower It Is well to take tho ohlld Into tho house, as you would certainly not keep htm out In anything ap proaching a bllssardl Tho open air Is beet taken la tho , early afternoon, . before tho child is , dressed for tho evening. There will be no danger of his not enjoying It. tor tho youngster never erlsted who would not rather bo "out than "la.' or ,t ho did,' ko was one who had never known tho delights of-l was about toj say country life, but that Is bf no means necessary. If you do hot live ' even in the suburbs, tho back poreh or the back yard Is Just as pleasant and .Just as beneflalal as the'laWa or tbo forest The surroundings may not bo Quite so entrancing, but when OnO Is asleep that will make no dlflerenoe, and tho air Is quite as pure and re fraining, v e ' Whore the whoto family are advo cates of the new system, or rather place, of sluatfber. no special rule need bo given for the younger member! than that they should be clad mors warmly than the others, as they catah eold more easily, and with worse re sults. Over the canton Hannel pa jamas should be worn as? overcoat or heavy shawl, and tho ooverlngs' of tho bed should be light but Hot Insuffi cient. ft j h 3? 4 fiammotM Where the child IS delloate, or for some reason the mother does not oar to let him sieep actnaUy; la tho open , air,' he may we jjtven the advantagea of, the system without Its inconven- 7 JTl "i.1" "f"" : " wn sieep just in th open doorway , of a barr or outbuild ing, on a porch, or In a sun parlor, Whose doors nave seen thrown wide . open. 'Sometimes when th ohlld haa outgrown th day ot th orib or baby carriage, makeshift must , be pre pared for his sleeping couch. All sorts of furniture may then b called into ' service. A large clothe basket a pile 1 of rugs on tne floor, even and these " I. are all actual 1 examples a discarded . washtub may be utUlaed, though few famllle would be obliged to go so tar as this. As may b judged, from these re marks, this outdoor sleeping should v begfn early la childhood. - Probably when th child first walks la th beat time to Initiate him. In this neV fad, which Is. after all, not a tad, for It la highly oonduoiv - to health - and a point ot Interest to the mother ot girl babies ig even said to Increase th child's chances for fvtur beauty. :83i w i I if . i ! (i J n r 'A Cut fj ion, as, Indeed, tny natural and healthy living will. II Is never, however, too late to mend, and no matter how much older thaa thla your child may be, let him start now t6 sleep outdoors. Tho warm weather will keep him1 from any discomfort now. and by autumn It will probably bo a hard task to drive him Indoors at alt one boy whose summer homo Is by a tidal river, and. who lives in, th winter in the heart ot a large ettv. sleeps all the year round In a cnyarrs,t th walla ot their bedrooms. This tent Where he baa the tiaae- h iim,. The box which contains his bedding is his special pride, and ho loves to xhlbit t.h snip-shape condition of his "Island homo.1 Tho only rule ho Obstinate Freckles, PLEASE send m th best lotion you hav for obstinate freckles. I hav ' never tried anything, but should Uke to do so. -f F. H. Since the freckles ire obstinate It would be beet to go to th root of tho matter and use a strong bleach at ohoe. The one 1 am giving you will not harm you, but be very careful In Its use. St. Shoemaker's Bleach. " For Freckles an Brown Spots). . Blohlorld of mercury, la coar powder ., t (rains Wlton hazel t ounoes . Koaewater i ...... t ounoa Aaltate until a solution la obtained. Mop - eve? the affected parte. Keep out ot th way of lenoract peraon and children. Reducing the freight I am a young tlrl of Just le. and welsh 1 pounds. Would you please si advice to reduo my. flesh T I lea aive m aom to reduo my, flash? I am strong and can exercise, ant, think best far m te do. ., : BMMA K. or aayuuns; ju- BMMA K, (a eouBtry girl). lt you ar very tail you are not too stout, though I suppose your weight must be notioeably great or you would not complain of it Follow carefully the rulea 1 am giving you and In time you will attain the desired end, Rules for the Reduction of Flesh. Avoid aH starchy and sweetened food. . ell cereals, vegatable containing sugar or staren, aucn as peas, oeana, wiu. puia- toea. eta. liare your bread toasted i; spnnsie. it with salt Instead of using buttesv ' rarr.t tn aa.v. it 11 sura and a una. i good, IS fattening. . eklmmed milk may be drank. Hot water ts an excellent substitute for other liquid. Add a little ef the.Jule of le or Limit limee or lemons to It, tr yeu enooee. your sleeping hours to seven, at th oulslae. no nap M must taxe xereise. If you. eannot walk at least nv miles a dev. and tto not wheel, 'go to one of the iDStltutloae where ineohaulcai ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS BY MRS. SYMES rwty.'MMy).)pjMyiifiii- TV J 1 1 tfaketVje Rustic eof Id eat must observe Is never to bring a light Into the tent, though he reads all evening by a lamp placed at a safe distance. It is really remarkable when one considers the multitude of things which this box holds. In addition to his bedding, there are always books, a store of apples, boyish relics and Souvenirs, pillows, extra- clothing all the appurtenances of the camper' he loves to r Imagine htaoselfand the in side ot the tent is lined with th odds and ends with which most boys deoo- boy, Of course, 1 oldJnough to be trusted alone he is. Just 10 and as soon as he is a llttfis older his small brother will keep him company. Big two older sisters are banished from Sivn. BevaraJ of my correspondents report xoellent results from this method of set tins th viaurous axeruiee tney i4uire The ayatem 1 thoroushly wholesome and not expensive. In reduaina flesh, the one n fact to recollect is that fat la carbon; oxy en destroy or burns out carbon. You roust consum th carbon by th oxygen roe take throuch ;our lunss. The mar axerela, th more oxrssn and consequent destruction of fat by th on healthful method of etirlng &trmore starch and usar you eat, the more eareoa U burn away. , To Enlarge the Bust. Kladiy tell me all about bt, Vaeealre'e oust aviopr. ioea th bust when taken, and la It barmlaw What ia It prloe ana how much 1 needed to . aocomplli tioa to be results f If It Is B presort p- fllled, pleas prescrtoe M ana ti. nrlA. fn O&t Alltna!. I know there Is an Internal treatment which da aooemplM the deal red re.ui, navar kaaB able to find OUt tlt.a71LZZ.l Fjl tofarnel traatt to act en thyUnds. iw Vaitpaira'a Mmedv Is a Uauid med icine, to be taken internally. - la prob ably Just what you need, as It harm less and very efficacious. I cannot glv : the price, as It varies aocording to the locality, nor the amount you need -to accomplish the desired result, as this, too, varies according to th constitution ot th patient. Th formula IS as fol lower ' Dr. Vauoaire's Bemedy for the : Boat Liquid extraof of (siege (geets rue) M grama Laote phosphate ef Urn..........; W grama t . Tincture of. fennel ......... 1 grama 61mpl ejmib eOO grams The dos Is two soupspeopful With water: . pefore aoh meal, A',,if Dr. Vaueaire also advisee th drtaklag ot malt extract during masis. , n 7vi A e r tho back yard In the winter they did .not start early enough to become inured to Its hardships but in Sum mer they share an ideal llttl lop; cabin near "the big house." It has, of course, yhly one room, and If pretty aa It la healthful. Arothere not sug gestions her for otherparntT After all, this beginning with th children is only applying on of tho fundamental theories , of education, and Is purposed to train them to this sort of aleeping all' their lives, and to teach again to their children. And It la by no meana vain to assert that , when we have partially returned to I "the way of the Indian" wo shall hav a stronger, more vigorous, end conke Quently more beautiful, raee, : To Broaden the Shoulder t 1 am U rears of are and am vnr talL X en atronx aial health y. and am becoming Stout In nroijdjllon. worries m Is that 1 shouldered, and I aho ti. oiujr uwi lost am rather nanoa. only thine that I should like you to help am rawer me to mas them broad. I eupi suppose exer- cis would do this, but I don't knew . siua lo uut. liie exercise 1 am giving you is ex tremely good for Just thla purpose. Stand with the arms related at tn o Bides, and then, holding them perfectly stiff, raise them slowly and gradually . to a vertical position, using all your energy, as if pushing against some tan gible object. At iirst. three or four 'times will te sufficient, but by degrees you can attain m point where tweuiy or twenty-live times wlU cause only mod erate fatigue, A few months ot sys tematic pursuit of this exercise will work wonders. Letter Repeated by Request , . J. yoa please I have aean tihll.R aaln an aru eie that t must be about three . mether treated her montbs ago), how a iOt use both feet axier doctors had given her no hop of the ehii w 4nius Hiuar .. . . . . . . k nave a dauahtae I years old woo nws ust a. day and a half; th doctors eau k nfantll paralysis. It affoted right leg and left arm. Eh n. it tnr hre weeks.. ago. Thla la th. lattaV vou Imentioni By accident your page earns to me, and when looking It over 1 red this i piece which I inclose: . , .-cS nrvllf , "Being a steady reader. I thougnj i Would writ you for some-possible In formation. I sve a little baby boy 114 years old. He le a fat. strong and healthy boy, but one of hie legs (th left) turne In a litUe. and both of theaa seem weak from the knee .dowa. , . "Ho falls considerably when walking. If you know et ahy device that would aid him, will you kindly let me knowt "W. W. K. Tour baby's lege could be straight ened and strengthened by proper mas saging of the muscles. I advise you to consult a specialist, who could Instruct you as to the movements required." When my daughter waa born her right t arm hung lifeless, nothing but skin cov ering the bones. Of course, we suppoed It would always be useless. A friend advised bathing It every day with brandy and salt. Eh came every day and took care of IL and In a Short time we saw good results. Soon, the flesh grew and strength came to It. so that it was as goad as the other. . .1 shall never forget the .virtue of brandy and salt I do not know how much salt to put In. as I never had Charge of It, and the friend who bathed and worked over the arm Is dead. Please let the mother know of It I know of another case in my family where a child of three year could not use Its legs. The, mother was advised to take the line, tall and skin of salt eodash and bathe tho limbs. She fol lowed the advice, with the best results. . , . . , Mrs. K. Ik C. ' Blackheads end Enlarged Pores torltai An km, think It haat tn An far mV faieTi It Is full ef llttl bole about the sis Bf small plnbead. but not deep. and I have blackhead on th noee and chin, liy Up ar very pal. I would Ilk to hav some thins to whiten th akin, as mine is rather dark looklnr. I am ayoung mother, U years eld. s Mrs. P, EC T. Tour skin Is altogether in a very poor condition. Wliat you need, most of all is to build up your health, and then your facial troubles will right them selves. Take one of the many food organic Iron preparations regularly. Take also every morning before break fast one toblespoonful of plain phos phate of soda In a cup of hot water. I am giving you formulas for blackheads and enlarged pores. The darkness of your skin and your pale lipa are due to general ill health. Blackheads of the Skin. Boraeip acid.............. I dram i f ounces Alco oboi KoMwatcr a huiwi- Us with frlctWa twice a day oa the sua affected. Lotion for Enlarged Pores. feorte add . ......... li'Sl. Dletllled wttcb basel.. 4 ounoes " Apply with a eieee et old linen or a bit ot absorbent cotton. Dark Skin ank Red Nose ' What is a cure for dark skint My skin Uillihl brown sad ltls aot from I cannot advlee you about your nose until I know more Of your case. Is It dSrto over-eating, too tight clothing, to too dry and delicate skinT Write me Urther Sd I'WllI teti you what to do. as to your complexion, take phosphau if soda In hot water. The color of your kin may bo due to-ilver trouble, and It you suspect this, you would better con sult a physician. Blackheads and Pimples Will 1 you pleas tall me what to da Mr Dos seems very oily, and eu there ar a few blackhada und or user and aume- times under- neath th skin. I should also litce sometnina I SM mem on ine wreacsu. - noaa and chin. 1 A D. L. The tormulfc 1 am prescribing for you will help both the blackheads and the pimples. Wash your nose with equal parts of cologne and water to relieve the olllness. Blackhead and Pimple Cream. Petrolatum 1 ounce Lanolin (anhydrous)......... 1 ounce (av.) Dioxide of hydrogen.. 1 fluid on no Aeetio acid 1 fluid dram For Broad Shoulders, Will you please toll me bow I can broaden mr shoulder aad Increase th slxe ef my ''fs'ttiere anything besides rouge that will " redden the cheeks , O. K. A good exercise to broaden the shoulder is given in answer to "U,-A. kxercls will develop the muscles of. the legs.. Long walks will aoon pro duce good results. A fin exeroise Is te extend one leg' aa nearly as pos sible at rlstht ancles ; with the hod. and, without moving this leg. te try to touca tne noor wiiu tne.anee or tno other. - -. . .t - Nothing but rougo.or paint ot homo sort will artificially redUea the . oheeke, though an active, outdoor life will usually glv them a healthy, nat ural oolor. , , .. . . Hair Tod Sof$ V Mr hair Is of s VchCtade.' very elty and so soft that I eannot ts any hair hmild Ilk to hav m formula te nek It a lltll driar and coaraor. Mow e(ta and with What shall I ahamnoaf III kAl . Im this ml . short. A camtant radr. - T, P. I am giving yos a good ton to for thin, ' Oily hair. Shampoo once a month wlta pure castlle soap and warm water, rtna Ing In several clear, cold waters. This will make your hair slightly coarser, so that it will be easier to arrange, , Jaborandl Toule. Quinine sulphur.. hur ! frame camharldee.,,.., f fluid dram t uf jaborahdi... I fluid drama 1 Jinciur oi ci Fluid extract Aloohol m I fluid euaoss Glycerin founoes Hay rum fluid Rwwater it fluid i The qulnln should b dlaovd tS the . aloohol liquid by warmlnsj Sllshtiy, the th Hhr lnxredlvnt addd. andth Wbol .' flltertd. RuU into the roou et too keif . evry nlchU I Excessive Superfluous . t wet told by a frl4 that etlvd ell was rood for th kli: I hav bxd trying n aad. find It baa a vary tofienlne enact. . Now, can you ull m it thr will be sat ' 111- (Tact from eonllguad 1H and Whathae th (ac should be waahed before the ett I applied T Just bw eu I use It to to best advantar " i Krooa the time 1 was IT X have heem troubled with uperfluou hair ea th ehio, Th hair I very thick and I am ahamd et It. ' It 1 bet caused by ac. (or I am youns; woman, I cannot afford the letiie treatment, t bought and tnedVon eo-cailed , when th hairs returned It was with re newed vlor. waa dUsutd and d I scour avd. I think it will Uke soma powerful remedv to eradicate them, as tier are coarse and obstinate. Mrs, H. U. 0. Front your letter I suppose that you have been using the olive oil as a face) cream or akin food. It is very good for the purpose although this is aa ua- tasual way to apply It Wash the faow before using, aa with any akin food, As to tho superfluous hair, nothing but electricity or the X-ray treatment will cure It permanently. As you say; you cannot afford that, you will have) ts use a depilatory, renewing the treat-, ment whenever the hair reappecrA, Any one of, those I am giving yon M excellent .J V Good Depilatories. ' ' ' Bulphlde ot soda Mi fratnei eiaked 11m to gralne B larch IV grains Llmt Water, - eg. era, .. .'Barium sulphide Is also used as a pasta, for depilatories. The standard formula 1st ' ' Paiium sulphide.,,... j... 10 si alns Chalk, powdered M gralaO Mix wttb water. The barium sulphide most be absolutely dry to be efreoUr when It le mixed with the chalk. Enousb water should be afterward added to make a thin past. Sulphide pf strontium makes also an etUuient .depilatory, it is mad as follows; ':, . .t , Bulphlde of strontium. t dram Oxide of slnc..........,...M...,.M I drama Starch, powdered. ... eeeeeeeoeeeiao BaeaVtassV Jffair and Facial Trouble Mr nalr baa been falllne for aoma HtM. , New hair hav come, but It Is still iall , Ins a little. Then is light dandruff. Is uier mvuuvw max us hair fluifyr riaasesiv m sometnin 'rive me aometn ill to fatten the f ao and neck, and something to make the ' Ala kmAm . aa S ka aAaai.aa .ef sievu i"ior auu wsa um V JUT firm, i When I laush tiny wrinkles there.1 Please give me also aomethtn hlnat5 enlaraed Dorea. M. J w 4. While your hair is still fatlwgi I wontd not advise using anything on It tef make It fluffy. Use first the tohio for dry", falling hair, and after this has had its) effect apply a lotion made of on table spoonful of castor til mixed with two ounces of bay rum. the tonlo tor fail ing hair is aa follows: - , ' Ton railing Hair. v , , Colosn 1 eusMeg Tlncttir of ' centharldes. .......... i ounce 0 J of English lavender............ U draaa Oil of rosemary dram Apply to the roots of the hair one et twice a day. It le positively aeceeaary that the scalp should be kept clean. Hhempno at least once a wk. . ... . .' To fatten your face and neck, massage with a good skin food, such as th one I am giving you, ' For flesh around aa4 beneath your eye, massage with alooa , hoi, using gentler motions thaa oa the) other porUone of the face. For the enlarged pores apply the lex tlon recommended to Mrs. nftft -i Orange-flow Cream. (A 6kia rood.) Vll V. ,"1,1 UiUUUU,,,.M,, wnite wax. drame drama drame ounce i eeee ) 3 - 7l BpruM ...,,M..M........I Ulycerln .., orejise-otrwer water... ...... ...... Oil of neroli..... l eunoe ; is erope Oil of bisarad toranse skin)..... It drove ' Oil of petit craln U : dxope Melt th first thro Ingredients, add the . glyoerin to the orange-flower water an! dissolve th boras In th mUturei thee) pour it slowly Into the biended fats, stir Mug otntlnuously. . .-How 4oVse a Cream. Please tell me when to es cream et : Keet orange. Is It harmful t Uae It for golpg out? Ar oranga-flewer areaea -and cream of sweet orange the same? v . CARTKRg. Apply t cream with massage night and morning, after washing th face) first with Lot and then with cold watecw If you wish, you may apply It also fore going out, using a good face pow der afterward. Cream of sweet or.tngea is not the same as orange-flower cream. Th pre ecrlption .or the former la a follows Cream of Sweet Oranges. ';J-.J:';".'r..1,v.- A Bkla Food.) .... rf .. t gweet oil of almond..,.....,,....., f entwa),. Orange flower water........... 1 ounoe) 'VV bite wax., 1 drama Oil ef sweet orange....... .......... 1 dram bieriiiMU i,.t.:uM,u.MMUN,. s drSjoi Half Bll the saueepaa with boiling wa ter. Stand, a lam Jar In this, glue-t the wax and speriuaoeu Into the jar. Lt It dlseolve, Heat almond oil and add t the wax, Heal oraoge-Uower ..a tor, . it half a teaapoontul at a time, stirru, th mixture ojulckly. aJft th jar out 't the saucepan. tieet mlxtur with the . whisk. Heat and aud ell of sweet eraria. Wnikk cream until It is ould. s'ut la Lute and cover with parchment. , Superfluous Hair Will od kindly advlss m what te d-i r -. short hairs oa the back ot say net k i v th eldee of my earst . . A. i. . AS 1 have SO often said, there i i permanent cur for supr' , i but electricity or th X-i t For a mild remedy, whict. tin, newed whenever the t i r i ,the pumk-e treatment la U t. . get an ordinary nve-cnut .. i Ice stone not tUe b ,( parte niTefi.-.l, b-ir,' too banin. If the ,.,.. L, . cold crata eft r :s tr. v