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1 1, 1 YHUV oar bv . .a- 1 '.'Mti: 14 v1 L : V N rIXE Is ono of tho mystic num bers of olden diiys. In the screeds of tho old astrologers und schoolmen It la jiluced hltih ubove even tho wonderful Reven us the prime promoter of (food luck und em blem of fortune. It Ii. only In modern times, however, that women huve discovered that It takes nine, distinct points to niako u beauty. The first of these Is bauty of face. ReKular features are given to but few. The woman does not live, however, who cannot attain a clear complexion, pretty hair, at leust passable features, good teeth, and bright eyes shaded by long lashes and accentuated by beuutlful eye brows. Defects of the complexion may be di vided Into two classes. The first are those due to the effects of the elements upon too delicate skin; the second, those for which improper living or Imperfect care of the complexion lt eelf are responsihle. In the first class belong freckles and Biinburn. Fortunately these are usually easy to remedy. It Is best to depend, as far as possi ble, on natural cures. For freckles the. best thing to use Is lemon Juice, and plenty of It. Cut the lemon in half and rub one of the halves well over the part affected, letting It dry on the sklu. A few months of this treatment will cure ordinary freckles. The obstinate and seemingly hereditary variety require stronser treatment. For them some such remedy as the following Is excellent: Oxide of line Mr dram Buhlodide of bismuth ' drum Dextrin 1 drums Glycerine l' drains Bpread the past mn tho freckles at night before koIiij; t.) boil. In tho morn ing remove what remains with a llttlu powdered borax and sweet oil. Buttermilk Is a good cure for tan or unburn. It Is also a preventive. Used In the latter capacity It should be made Into a pasto with talcum powder and rubbed on the face before going out. To cure that obstinate variety of tan which may be gained at any time in the fall and retained all winter, the face should be as regularly washed with but termilk as if with water. The best remedy for pimples, black heads and like blemishes is to remove their cause. This may usually be found in improper eating, Improper facial washing or unhealthful living of some sort. An oily skin should be washed with cologne and water. An Inordinately dry one should be massaged nightly with cold crea.v.. Massage is also the best cure for wrinkles. CLEANLINESS ESSENTIAL Btrict cleanliness of the entire body Is i. ost important. All impurities show immediately on the face, and they are often danger sig nals of greater ills impending. Most women have naturally good hair if they do not ill-treat it. For healthy hair tho only care that is necessary is a regular and thorough combing and brushing, a good shampoo once In three or four weeks (blondes should use an egg shampoo), and singeing and clip ping: every few months. Vaseline rubbed into the roots Is best for thin, short hair, especially when it is fine and unruly. For falling hair a good tonic should be used, and massage Is tho best of invlgorators. Do not, except as a last resort, dye the hair. Never bleach It. Few women realize how very pretty white or gray hair la with a young faco and f resit col oring, and it certainly adds a dignified charm to the appearance of the elderly woman. Where the hair is turning gray for no apparent reason the following treat ment, while It will not restore its color, will often cause it to stop turning: Take 5 centa' worth of oil of winter green, adding It drop by drop to about one tablespoonful of pure lard, and beating It until It Is about the consis tency of cold cream ft 4 V A 'V i V ij -" Xiy x v"i ' ' . ZhxJ2ajr2f&us(?o Grow on. ' After brushing the hair and scalp to remove all dust, apply tho mixture with the tips of the lingers, using considera ble friction. Even the shape of the features can In somo instances be changed, lly con stant massage the tip of the noso may be .-rowed or broadened, and a' simple operation will cure outstanding eaus. Certain it Is also that, negatively, con stant biting and twitching will enlarge the lips, ahd violent turning and twist ing permanently disfigure the eyes. Only good care will keep the 'teeth even and white. After each meal they c - its! 1 THE OREGON . SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY WORNING. OCTOBER ow "to 6v a, tw r y www;: ie.... X " - r um . .friyfr 1' V IK S $r;4 IS-ittiiS 7&ztpjbs zzv7jn&Ji'6z should bu brushed with a vertical, not a horlaontal, motion, with warm water and a good paste, powder or wash. Puro powdered charcoal makes an ex cellent dentifrice. Then remove all stains from the teeth with an orange-wood stick and tooth powder, run dental floss through the crevices and rinse out the mouth with water to which a few drops of an as tringent lotion have been added. As for the eyebrows and lashes, white vaseline, carefully applied, will make them grow, and constant manipulation fV 1 myi I I 1 Miff M l H S J 6e Mmlffty Mo Mrs Henry. 5yme jfl with a patent eyebrow brush will cure the moth-eaten" variety. Good health, and that alone, will give bright eyes and rosy cheeks. The ivxt four points of beauty relate to the llglire. First ii.iiie beautiful hands and arms. Massage with cocoa-butter and abrasion with pumice Mono will cure the two commonest d foots of the arm, scrawni ncss and ruim rttoous hair. Ah for the hands, the first of all rules is absolute cleanliness. Combined with careful manicuring, no other treatment should be necessary. The skin at the base of the nails should be pushed back, never cut, and a too high polish Is not desirable. Any one can acquire a well-rounded neck and throat. Massage and deep breathing are the secrets of success. Both whistling and singing are also fhxTX 2ceA ntiA good. Massage Is, on the otftor hand, tho best thing for a double chin. Stretching exercises aro also of benefit in tills case. A good figure is largely a gift of na ture, but diet and exercise will work wonders in the development or roduction of the bust, hips and waist. Generally speaking, bending and stretching exercises, will reduce; what nro knwn as "vibratory" exercises will develop. These consist In carrying; out every -motion Intensely, as If fighting against a force which was forcing the muscles back. , , mijn1i"iJ'-"- '-fvin- - ' 4 : ' " )M t IX ii Beauty of the feet depends largely j on daily care. Stockings should al ways be rather too long than too short, and shoes should fit exactly. Care in this direction will prevent corns and bunions. For Ingrowing toenails, pack the nail with tissue paper, and force It gradually back Into the natural position. A sweet volco often compensates for lack of other beauty. American women need to articulato distinctly, and to practice tho lower register of tones. Above all, speak good English, and avoid slang and colloquialisms. Carriage and deportment are vital points. The walk should be graceful, the head should be held erect, and one should never fall Into slouchy positions In walking or standing. Avoid nervous habits, such as keeping the hands or feet always In motion. The dress and the general care of one's Advice by Removing Corns KI.VDLY Rle me a formula to taku corns Olt. suliH'thUlK .-vh h as Hi.- i liil el'eillsld use. 1 have had lalrn had OllMe laliin off iki n off and thev return very ii.i'in As with haiiiJIIiiK Ci. ls 1 tho CUIUS lnseif I'll I ma i.'r' eaietul Would like to treat i ytiu kH nie the ere I could learn name of a id:ue u'l chiropody? A S'llCADV liKAUKlt. Here is an exec .lent tormula to re move corns. I am sorry to say 1 can not give any addresses. Ask the chirop odist for those you desire. Com Cure. Borate of sodium 1 dram Ktract of cannabis 1 serupio Collodion 1 ounce i'aidt over tho corn once or twice a day and ecruie away suuirtkiul growth In thrue or four da a. Eyebrows Falling The last few wv. Us I I, a with my eyehruw.il falling o goat uny remedy for thin? bee. troubled Can you sus- ONE WHO WANTS TO KNOW. First ascertain if there Is any reason for this fulling. You may be suflering from some skin disease. If they have fallen without any ap parent reason, rub vaseline Kither puro or carliol.Ued) on them with the linger tips, night and morning. This will prob ably arrest the falling and will cer tainly cause new growth. Formula Containing Castor Oil Soiiii.i time nRii you ptitilialiel a formula fur the hair that wua made with castor oil. Will you please Rlv mo a copy? It was th only one over published thai had castor oil in it. AGENT. I think this Is the formula you mean, as it is the only one I have containing castor oil: Oil of Sweet Jasmine. (A Hair Oil.) Scentless castor oil...., 3 ounces Coco.inut oil J ounces Oil of rosemary 1 ounce OH ot jusmine Va dram Mix oils wlta gontlo hoat. JJotlle. Shake for five minutes. Water and Quince Seed What l tho proportion of water to an ounce of quince seed? K. It. A pint of hot water coes to a table spoonful of quince seed. You can thus figure out the other proportion by prac tical demonstration ,'. 1907 fa Ml m-4 v7 v self are most important. Learn to dress so as to hide your defects and ac centuate your good qualities, and keep always stylish, without being necessarily in style. , Of course, the strictest cleanliness and daintiness are obligatory. However beautiful a woman may ba otherwise, a repellant manner will drive people from her. Learn to be always gracious and courteous; to be dignified without being icy, and cordial without being familiar. Finally, there Is that beauty which Is above all other graces, which rules all charm of face and figure as Apollo reigned over even tho chief "of the Muses. That Is the beauty of char acter, without which all other beauty is as naught. And so Is the mystic rune completed, and so does nine come back to one again. Mrs. Symes Walnut and Sage Dyes Kindly Klve me your recipe for walnut stain to mm ry hair brown. Can you lell me If a certain patent walnut Btaln IS harmless? I tlmu'tit It bettor to make the Btalu from iovir recipe. Would you advocato thu aaKo and green tea stain? M. L. W. lioth tile walnut and sago dyes are excellent. There is practically no choice between them. I cannot express any opinion as to tho merits of a proprietary article, but I think that you will iiiu It more satis factory to make the stain from my for mula than It would bo to use any rcady-nuii'.i! preparation. Walnut Stain for Hair. Four ounces of walnut sdtiris. beaten to a pu!, to which Is added pure alcohol, 16 oiiuees. I. i t stand eight days and strain. Then at'j.ly ui any ether dye. Formula for Sage Tea Kindly send mo the formula for making sage tea to dye gray hair. U. K. Q. Kollowlng is the formula you desire. I trust it will prove satisfactory. Alcohol 2 ounces linen tea 2 ounces Ciiuden sago 2 ounces After straining, keep tightly corked to prevent e aimration. Hair Falling Badly Will you lell me If a certain grower Is good for the sea In and hair? I have never used any hair tonic; but now ni) hulr is lulling out go last I am uneasy ami want a good remedy. I havti read of so many betng helped by your advice that I would feel safe In using anything you recommended. My hair Is a pretty shade of brown, and I don't want to use anything that will change the color. L. M. I cannot express any opinion regard ing the grower you mention, as it la a proprietary article. I advise you to UBe the following. It is excellent and will not affect tho color; Formula for Tailing Hair. Cologne S ounces Tlnctur of rantharlrim .,...,.1- ounce Ol: of English lavender. U dram Oil of rosemary ,f4 drum Apply to the roots of the hair enre or twice a day. IV Is positively necessary that the scalp shouU be kept clean. Shampoo at leaei once a weelt. Timely Aids to a Correspondent Formulas of Creams, Etc. T HAVE a npot on my face (ilka Mvsr x !U It hn been growing steadily tome )carx. It began like a dark freckle. 1 would ilka ti set rid of It. I have tried iH'rnxliie of hydrogen for a hort time, but It has nnt dene It much good, If any. t have befn told It Ii called "chloasma," snA that there la a preparation by that nam. Please tell me. If pouilble. if you know of -It. w here It can be had. or If you bava lta formula Kindly give me alio formula for tha fullewlng: ointment for trong perspiration; tb best cleaiiHtnK cream you can recommend 1 one which contains a small portion of borax; ruae mam, honey and almond; cucumber euum. l.uiidli und cucumber eream; lotioa of lavender flowera- old-fashioned skin lo tion; Kentucky culu cream; boro-alycerlna jelly; cucumber Jelly and a pimple cream' without sulphur. Is mercury a poiaon? What Is the very hot akin fend for wrinkles? I am afraid ot any cream containing vaseline, as It will ' gruw hair on the face. Kindly give me the names and addresses , of several wholesale druggists In my city. E. C. U. v Chloasma Is a constitutional dlseas and must be cured by a doctor. Th8r la no external remedy. Here are the formulas you desire: " Orris Powder for Perspiration. Phenlc acid t fluid dram A1c.j1i.j1 6!4 fluid arajna ' Starch 6 ounces Florentine orris 5 i ounces Essence of violet 33 minims Dissolve the acid In the alcohol; add th violet essence, then the starch and orris) ; root. This is better than an ointment for the purpose. I have no cleansing crean containing borax. Cleansing Cream. White wix' I ounces t Spermaceti t ounces Bweet almond oil U ounces instilled water 1 ounce Glycerine 1 ounce Salicylic acid SO gisdua ' Hose Cream. Pure wax 1 ounc , Spermaceti t ounces) Almond oil pint Melt together by a gentle heat, than add I Glycerine JUnos i Attar of roses i drop ( Houey and Almond Cream. Honey 1 White soap. In powder n ounc Oil uf sweet almonds U ounce ; Oil of bitter almonds H dranj OH of bergamot diam Oil of clovee T drop Ualsani of Peru . drain 1 LWuld potassa dram . Mix the oils with the balsam, then ml the honey with the soap In a mortar, add enough of the potassa to produce a nicsj cream. Add this to tha first mixti an. ' continue to beat until you have a thor i oughly Incorporated emollient. Cucumber Lotion or Cream. ' Expressed 1ulce of cucumbers.... H pint lieodorlzed alcohol IV ounce Sweet almond oil 8i Ounce Shaving cream 1 dram Blanched almonds 1 drama Tlds Is a suave lotion, very whitening, softening and cleansing. , Lotion of Lavender Flowers. (Toilet Lotion to be Added to Water WttM Washing.) , Itectlfled soirlts of wine 1 ounce biiirlis of ammonia i ouno v Oil of lavender ft dram Mix liquids together. Bottle and sbaka. Old-Fashioned Skin Lotion. , Spermaceti IS (rain - White soap. In powder. ...... .a. 46 grain White wax (pulverized) 46 grain Almond oil (sweet) 4& grains , Jordan almonds i oimce . Pure alcohol t ounce His'lllvd water 8 ounce Attar of roses , drop Oil of noroll 6 drops Essence of lasmine dram Essence of white rose H dram , Blanch the almonds and beat them Inta a smooth paste, adding enough water rd ' ually to form a thin cream. Melt the wax,' ' s;iermncttl and almond oil togethar, and to this add the soap, previously rubbed down ' with one-half ounce of water. To this add. in small quantities, the remainder of tb water, assiduously stirring. Then add t!t strained almond creim. and Anally lb alcohol and the perfume. f A little ot this milk may be rubbed Into 1 the skin several times during the day. Tb effect Is permanently beneficial. Kentucky Cold Cream. 3 Rosewater ounces Almond oil v 4 ounce Spermaceti 1 oulne . White wax I cuuc : Boro Glycerine Cream Jelly. - Tffijtacanth. whole WfrIn water ....... Glycerine ... Alcohol Horle a. Id .. frttttlttl ttTr UJH.Q , I'll i, ..se . J. I. ......... . 1 eu.mn Macerate the gum to tn water nm per fectly soft: strain br expression through muslin; dissolve the arid In lh glycerins by the aid of best; add ta th mucilage,, then incorporate the alcohol: perfume toilt and add. if necessary, emiugli water W make lt ounces, ' . Cream for Pimple; 1 ftalteylio aeld .....A............ tj fr"- Calomel .,..,....,.. 1 down Lard """ Mercury i a deadly potwnv JJ vmy careful in It ue. . . Ay of th crsains ivi will rv a a iuai cream for wrlflkie. J cannot iv addra, 1 , 11
