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' THE OREGON? SUNDAY , JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY CORNING FEBRUARY. Z 1903 ULCfflLK MKilW "4:-n?.;--.T--- 7 7f V S ! . V - ' t- i . . 1 TrIIB aatural nrlronment for I tnwing children la, of courts, X' cntrr. Her they en run and play at will, ellmblnf tra, awlmmln. rolllna; on the soft a-reen trraaa all exercise that da alop erery muecle in the younr body, ffhe foundation for health In later 'Si : -'v.i vi 1 1 fm' A K : f 'P'" - i III ' :.;..-vr t Jrf s-f ' I III y v i. - . v "in 1 j U'U lef iV-V;- 1 tfvZr ' vv j WAV m i t m m . ia m. ;W l5 ,M( - SIS -"JffiH M m rpu mcr : 7 .- f ' . .-. .. "'''"''t-.'. V- ''' years 1 Uld in early life. X child of S whoae moaclee are allowed to grow oft and weak will' make an adult of SO phyalcally unfit for work or play. But for thoie poor little onet who cannot bar the outdoor ezerclae of country Ufa nothing could be better than 'a nursery gymnasium, where they can work off their surplua en ergy In healthful rymnaattcs, auch aa Indian cluba, wanda, parallel bara and rlnra attached to the celling;. For the littlest ones yery light dumbbells and clubs muat be pro vlded, for healthful exercise meana Just the ordinary play of the muscles, not the straining; to carry heavy weights nor accomplishing; difficult feats. The gymnasium should also be provided with a cheap mattresa This Is Invaluable for friendly wres tling matches and for breathing ex ercises, where the child lies flat on his back, and, taking a long, deep breath, alowly raises the arma and expands the lungs. Then, too, the mattress will prevent many a bruUe when the swinging rings are added to the routine. The correct handling of Indian clubi is an art. that most children take pride in acquiring. They are a great assistance in teaching the child to balance gracefully on the feet, and when properly handled they make the wrist absolutely flexible, at the aame time strengthening the arm. The wand exercises are to teach grace and equilibrium, .and tho welghta faatened to the wall are use ful aa exerclaea for the muscles of the ahoulder, but great care ehould be taken that the weights do not tax the strength and that the child stands correctly while exercising. No child fa too young to make some attempt at gymnastics, however light they be. If the usual appliances are too heavy for the littlest of the family, they can go through the same motions the older members without the weights in their tiny hands. When the time comes for them to attempt the regular work they ahould begin with the dumbbells and work through the wand exercises, clubs, bars, to the rings, which Is really quit a step. The nursery gymnasium will undoubt edly prove an assistance to nurse and mother and of benefit to the youngsters themselves, but It should be an stxtom that at the first sign of fatigue the ex-' erclse must atop. Even aa gymnastics are a help to the growth, so would overexerclse become a menace to Tooth Powder health, and It la a most Important point in gymnasium work to see that no child taxes his strength in any way. Tha parallel bars, for this reason.' must be carefully watched, and childish seal must be restricted lest a strain should result The same rule applies to the swinging rings, and even simple ex ercise with dumbbells or clubs ahould be done for only a limited time each day, for children are usually Interested in what they are doing at the moment, and they do not realise how tired they arc until It is time to rest, and to an overweary child sleep comes with dif ficulty. For the same reason lessons should be postponed for a little while after ex ercising, for both mind and body re quire relaxation after strenuous gym nastics In the nursery. ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS BY MRS. SYMES 3. A. A simple formula for tooth powder Is this: Four ounces of pre cipitated chalk, one ounos of powdered myrrh, one ounce of pulverised orris, two ounces of pulverised borax. Mix and sift by forcing several times through bolting cloth. Tou will find this a very easing lotion for the feet: One pint of distilled wa ter, two and one-half ounces of bi chromate of potassium, one-half dram of essence of lavender. Brush the feet over with this lotion after the bath or when changing the hose, and be care ful in applying any of the lotion that no space between the toes escapes. In extreme cases It may be necessary to place bits of absorbent cotton, wet with the lotion, between the toes. , Here Is a good hair-curling lotion: 130 grains of potassium carbonate, one fluid dram of ammonia water, twelve fluid drams of alcohol, rosewater enough to mak sixteen fluid ounces. In using, moisten the hsii, adjust It loosely and it will curl upon drying. To Cure 'Double Chin MARTHA To help reduce a double chin pracUce the following exerolae: Stand erect. In military position. Place the hands, lightly on trie hips. nngers forward. Drop tha chin slowly on the collarbone, then throw the head back with a quick, even move ment that Is not a Jerk, but yet pats all the muscles into quick play. Re peat ten times. Turn the head quickly to the right till tha chin Is Just over the right shoulder; than baok again. Repeat ten times; then turn the head to the left in the same way. Repeat ten times. Do not tjre the muscles of the neck, but gradually Increase the number of exercises dally, until you can practice each one about fifty times without after-discomfort. o WINO to the great amount of mall received and the limited space given this department. U is absolutely Impossible to " answer letters in the Sunday issue fol lowing their receipt. The letters must ft answered In turn, and this ofttlmes r requires three or four weeks. , AH correspondents who desire an lm mediate, answer must Inclose a self-ad- 4vmmA atamnftil mmwaIaa v - . This rule must also be compiled with In , regard to personal letters. To JVhiteT the Skin !(, ALICE After you have washed and ' tried your face carefully, apply the following lotion: One quart of wa ter previously boiled and strained, thirty drops of alcohol, one ounce f oxide of zinc, eight grains of bichloride of mercury, twenty drops 'f glycerine. ' the most slmole wav to reduce vour ! to avoid all starchy and sweetened food, all cereals, vegeta bles containing sug-ar or starch, such M peas, beans, corn, potatoea Have your bread toasted; sprinkle It with alt instead of using butter. Milk, "ret to say, if it be pure enough, ' fattening. Skimmed milk may be drunk.' , Hot Water Is an oxrallMnt ubstltuta for other liquids. Add a little Juice f iimea or lemons to It, If choose. Limit your sleeping hours to seven at the outside. No caps. Tea must take exercise, v Lotion of Lavender Flowers v ZELLA Add a little of this lotion to the water when washing: Two eunoes of rectified aplritn of wine, two. drams of spirits of ammonia, one-half dram of oil of lavender. Mix liquids together. IBottla and shake; i ' Massage tha face with the following (Thin Lips P. B. Many thin, pallid Hps are caused by sight lacing and the in cidental Impairment of circulation, or the Invariable practioe which accom panies it of compressing and stretch ing the Hps tightly over the teeth and guma. Anemia Indolence or a diseased, impoverished condition of the blood Is a frequent cause. If you wish your lips to regain their natural color and plump loveliness, tone up your blood with a good tonic. Massage the lips with the follow ing salve, which should be left on all night: One ounce of spermaceti ointment, fifteen grains of balsam of peru, fifteen grains of alkanet root, five drops of oil of cloves. Heat the alkanet In the spermaceti ointment until the latter melts and the whole Is a deep rose color. Pass through a strainer, then slightly cool, stirring in the balsam. Let It settle for a few moments, then pour oil the clear part and add the oil of cloves. Pour Into small pota It Is ready for use as soon as cold. Superfluous Hair ANNIB-The only permanent cure for' superfluous hair" Is the use of the elec tric needle. However, If you feel you cannot afford this treatment you might try this formula, which will make the hairs less noticeable: Three drams of sul phide of strontium, three drams of ox ide of aine, three drams of powdered starch. Apply to 1 :e surface of the akin and let It remain on until a burning ensauon is experienced, and then wash ott with warm water. Repeat as often as la necessary. The Vaucairc Remedy WORRIED It makes no difference how old a woman is, the Vaucalre tonlo will have a permanent effest just the same. The result depends entirely upon the physical condition of the woman. Following Is the for mula: Three fluid drams of liquid extract of galega (goatsrue), 164 grains of lactophosphate of lime, ten grains of tincture of fennel, thirteen and a half ounces of simple syrup. The dose la two soupspoonfuls with water before each meat. Hair Curling Lotion BEATRICE I know of no preparation you could use to make the hair grow In curly. However, you may be able to make It wave by forming the new hairs into curls and dampening them so that they will dry into shape. This lotion may be of help to you: One ounce of gum arable, one half ounce of good moist sugar, three quarters of a pint of pure hot water, two fluid ounces of alcohol, six grains of bichloride of mercury, six grains of salammonlac. The last two should be dissolved In the alcohol before admixture. Lastly, add enough water to make the whole measure one pint Perfume with cologne or lavender water. Moisten the hair with the fluid be fore putting it in the papers or curl era This is too strong a solution to be applied repeatedly, as it would surely have a destructive effect on the hair it should not be For Red Hands Straf?nrmri . v, .r T . x-ruuuiy you nave Y??.. too hot when washing tha too freauentlv aoDlied .ni nnt at inn short intervals. Occasional use, how ever, is practically harmless. Scalp Massage JOE Sclentiflo massage of the sen In Is invigorating to the hair and health- To Beautify the Throat R. H. The most beneficial local ex ercise for beautifying the throat Is forcible whistling. Howejr, as many persons think whistling s, bad habit for girls the muslo of the proceed ing may be omitted. In which case noiseless but powerful blowing with the Hps should be substituted, tha Hps being meanwhile held In the whistling position. Frequent practice of this exercise will healthily develop the muscles of the neck. ' If persons would only be more care ful about drying their hands after washing they would not be troubled with chapped hands. Use. the fol lowing lotion: Thirty drops of tlno ture benzoin, two ounces of glycer ine, three ounces of rosewater. Rub this into the hands night and morn ing. Care of the Teeth L. M. The teeth are certainly an extremely Important element In fa cial beauty, therefore we should take the greatest care of them. They should be cleaned twice a day, on rising and before retiring. The brush should not be too bard and one should not stop at brushing only the outside surface of the teeth. They should be brushed inside, as well as on the top. Hera is a good tooth paste: Fight ounces of orris root powder, eight ounces of myrrh powder, two drams of oil of cloves, two' drams of oil of lemon, thirty drops of oil of rose. Solution of carmine sufficient to color. Honey enough to form paste. Whitening Paste for Freckles K 3. 8. Sixty grains of sallcylia acid, four ounces of bay rum. Apply night and morning with a soft cloth or sponge. This lotion soon produces a which Cucumber Wash V. O. Cucumber wash Is most ex cellent for the skin at all seasons of the year. To make It, take one or two cucumbers, cut them Into rather small chunks without peeling. Put these Into a mortar and pound with a pestle (or use a heavy wooden potato masher and a heavy earthenware bowl) until the mass Is pulp-llka In consistency. Now filter this through a piece of cheesecloth or very coarse muslin, squeezing out as much of the Juice as you can from the refuse. Now put the refuse and filtered Juice Into a clean enameled saucepan and simmer (don't boll) for ten minute. Then re-strain and when cold add alcohol to the proportion of one tablespoonful to half a pint of tha strained liquid. Bottle and use to sponge your face Instead of washing It during the day. Tha aloohol should, preserve the Juice. There la no remedy that will re move soars, but this salve will help to make them less noticeable: Formula Lanolin, two drams; oint ment of binlodine of mercury, one dram. Rub In well ones a day. Tonic for Eyebrows MARION Tou will find the follow ing very good for scant eyebrows: Red vaseline, two ounces; tincture of can- tharides, one-eighth ounce; oil of lav ender, fifteen drops; oil of rosemary, fif teen drops. Mix thoroughly. Apply to the eyebrows with a tiny toothbrush once a day until the growth la suffi ciently stimulated. Then less often. This ointment may be used for the eyelashes also. In this case It should be very carefully applied. It will In flame the eyes, aa any oil will. If it gets into them. To Expand the Chest AQNES Depress the chest, letting the shoulders come forward, with the head up and back. Raiae the chest by muscular effort, not by breathing, to the point of greatest expansion. Raise and lower the chest in this way eight tlmea You will find the following very s, " o"uvjiis, mom patcnes: Ten grams of cocoa butter, ten grams ii,tir.oi1, twty centigrams of f rf lUK lBU centigrams of white "Secret of liautifulHaii rjHB secret of beautiful hair is ii ' . knowing bow t make the moe A of It, bow to eoax and coddle I Into growing, and to arrange it to thi bast posatbl ad van tag. -: It la the aatural frame for the faoa, and whether or not this frame la be. coming remain with tho woman her elf. I 1 A horrid, untidy, slipshod war of twisting pp one crown of glory will mak the "most adorable woman look lib a cartoon. Arrange it la fluffy, pretty, neat ootla and It will change tha cartoon Into m picture worth photographing. It Is wonderful what terrible things woman can do with her own head. Tou think thla whan you go to a mat inee and view the sea of mussy pompa dours and crooked parti and wispy look that spread out before you. Hairpins are falling, hair ribbon ar dusty and soiled, straggly and of bat ar looking out to see what they can observe, while her and there la dis played the business end of a switch that not been properly eonoealed. Combs ar set In crooked, and In many caaes a head of hair look more Ilk bird' neat than a coiffure. To have pretty hair you first of all must bar clean hair. Thla mean that you ahould ahamp) It every two weeka Th hair eatobaa even dot duct ttmaj the face. . It ha a thousand fittle arm reaching out for It To Stimulate Eyelashes WHAT woman doe not wish for long, curling eyelashes T They ar on of th detail that make a bomely woman attractive, and It does seem aa though they oould be cultivated. Vaseline, pur white vaseline, rubbed on with a small brush ovary night, 1 a splendid tonlo for these much-deal red beauties. Keep th ere tightly closed, that the grease may reach tb roots ot stubborn lashes although If the vaaalina Is fresh and of good quality It eannot hurt the eye. In fact, ono woman who has found the remedy successful says that, on the contrary, th eyes beoom brilliant under treatment, while tb longer lashes make a marked lmproro ment In the appearance. Caring for Sponges SPONGES, unlesa they ar property cared for. soon becom slimy and disagreeable to us, besides being; unsanitary. A sponge has a very large capacity for holding water, and th Innumerable little cells of which It ! Mmn'iui arv aa a filter and catch th lm purities In the water aa it passes. Thua, If th sponge ls used frequently! It soon collects considerable slimy mat ter that will ruin any skin. Avoid rubbing soap on a sponge and ao not let It 11 in soapy water. It should be thoroughly cleansed one at week In a strong solution of soda and water or borax and water, squeezing tg occasionally In th center. After each using a sponge should b thoroughly rinsed and aa much of th water pressed out as la possible, then bang In the open air to dry. In th sun shine If possible. Proper Use of Cold Cream rrQ SAT that the use of eold onui J a face cleanser makes tho balr grow 1 an exploded fal lacy, says a noted akin specialist "There is no reason to leave th cream on the fao over night Fiv minutes is plenty of time. Then rub It off with a soft cloth and wash la warm water, using a dash of cold before drying. Thi method keep th skin smooth and clean without enlarg ing the pore and cultivating black heads. Nor does it mak tb face deli cate for winter winds. "If grease made th hair arrow ma easily aa some people believe, would there be any baldheaded men of j would women use so much false halrl Think about that and all your fear wiu b set at rest" Use of Limewater T IMEWATER ls not only frequently! j prcscnoea ror young babies, but la aiso onerj given to older children, the addition of a small quantity to hot ol cold milk rendering It lighter and tnoro digestible. The only drawback to It us la th fact that to be efficacious the limewater must be fresh, and for this reason only) a small amount should be prepared at a time. Skipping is Good C KIPPINQ is one of the beat forms of - exercise possible, and la generally popular, while battledore and shuttle cock ls more suitable for Indoor than outdoor play. ' Pull hanlr-a and drill n nt MMiraaJ w tou ueiHiKraini or wnn. - precipitate, ten drops of essence of be resorted to, but they ar often re rose. Apply to the moth patch night garded as rather an imposition during """" an nour usually oevotea to recreauon. A Boon to Sallow Complexions .. . . . tY . , 1 . . " I UU nnr W tmn WasKlnW . V. f. Intf crn,at no ,n UA 1. .. I , w vvra. . .awv u i nvuoii ounces Of Olshee. Thla fciii . u ..,,9v. wa, w my nm.tr nu ncait.ii- SDODRI imiioun. uraau. oi spermaceti, two . nave a red iMiMn n-ru u w w '! i auuiuiaies me sllicht roughness of the skin, whiot and one-Half ounces of .white vaseline, is to bsaluSlwaatT,.K?.Uep plta 'uK'Bl1 circulation and strengthens the should b wMuod by the us of glycer io ounce of epecanut oil. two ounces v Ing thedUtaiw rTnw.pw.hll wa,h ca.V'lWy atructure throughout Use the ? or starch. i sweet airaona oil, one-hair oram of them.. "Bier mi rinse xotiowuis; waruc wmie massaging t nrtur. aF huntAln.' It .Via Am Jt a Tl . . . - Ingredients together, beat tmUl the mass hundred m?S?ei?.?0UB ba,-ds: Ons concrete, adding .the bensoin, drop by ; grains of tiiriffin. 7,,.' twenty-flve drop, during tlii. process, - lixtract t.f , of ei"ract oaniHa.0' Un. drl" vr anyperfum may be added If rose. 'V? "a, oa drop of ou of AfeMUfc - . ' s -V' WPl r"WMtt scalp: On dram of sulphate of qui nine, eight ounces of rosewaur. nrtoan minims of diluted sulphuric acid, two ounces of rectified spirits. Mix, then add one-quarter ounce of glycerine, six drops of essence of musk, A glial until th elation Is complete. This may also bo tried In .ases of obstinate freckles: Three ounces of laotlo acid, four outioea of glycerin, one ounce of rosewater. . This is to b gently applied by means of a camel' s-hair brush. If the skin becomes irritated or sore, omit on or two day treatment When the Hands Are Stained CURIOUS To remove the Ink stains' from your hands with oxalio add, put an ounce of tb crystals in a pint bot tle and fill up with water. Mark th bcttl plainly with tb name and also th word "poison." Wet a piece of cloth with the acid solution and rub tb stain ed plae Use a pointed orangewood stick beneath th calls. Follow with a thorough washing In clear water. Face Ointment O. R. You will end nothing better than borio acid olotment for facial eruptions: Boric acid In fine powder, 240 grains; whit wax. 40 grains; paraffins, 0 grains; oil of weet almonds, on fluid ounce. Triturate the acid to a smooth past with a portion of tb oil of eweet almonds; melt the paraffin, wax and remainder of the oil together and add th prevlou mixture. THE black velvet band has re turned to fashion not only for evening dress, but for house wear. What a boon to the girl with the dark or sallow complexion or to her sister with th long, too slender neck. About the question of adornment, only the girl with a scrawny throat can af ford to break the line with jeweled bar or decorations. It Is the unbroken shadowy black that gives th appear ano of slenderness. Th Jewel call attention to a thick throat by. giving a fixed point from which th eye may sub consciously take- measura Tor thla reason a bow detract from th beauty of th band. It ahould be pinned on neatly at th back, leaving no raw edge In sight, or. If preferred. It may be fastened with a pearl or fblneston bar. As for th color of th vlvet, th black hue make th sallow complex ion look whit In contrast Thla 4 especially true when wearing decollete gown, and a most unbecoming dress will be quite possible with the assistance 'off black velvet I Th width of th ribbon la a mattar of taato. The band should be worn high around th throat and. when it Is very narrow, It leaves a large area of neokf for the eye to cover before It reaches, th black. On th same principle, ml matron with a thick neck who wore one-Inch velvet ribbon would have n throat at all visible. For us at the top of a high collar one-inch velvet 1 th correct width. Many blonde women find that whs: they ar tired or pal th black ribbo will lend them color; In fact, ono girl fastened th band quit tight to chok th blood Into utt cheeks. This method however, gave th too sealou girl rather apoplectic hue that wa not as. becoming as ah had hoped. Just now a touch of black Is worrf with any gown, and this la th oppor tunity par excellence for th woman with an olive complexion.
