' THE OREGON? SUNDAY , JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY CORNING FEBRUARY. Z 1903
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a-reen trraaa all exercise that da
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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.
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mall received and the limited
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U is absolutely Impossible to
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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
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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.