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MOW: FEATURE tht no one cn af ford to neglect ! the chin. A doubl chin lc ometlmes un avoidable, and the least a woman can do to Improve her appear ance la to correct aa far aa possible the defect and to wear clothes that Will not make matters worse. It Is best to wear a low collar If the chin has already lost the outline of youth a collar that will not force the chin out. but will be sq soft that the flesh may be hidden by Its folds. A tight neckband not only calls atten tion to the difficulty, but It also helps cultivate an unbecoming heavi ness of chin and checks. Then even a 'woman with a triple chin may learn to hold her head so that the defect will not show, and no pains should be spared to acquire such a habit. She should sleep without a pillow. Advice by o WING to the great amount of tnail received and the limited space given this department. It Is absolutely Impossible to an swer letters In the Sunday Issue follow ing their receipt. The letters must be answered In turn, and this ofttlmes re quires three or four weeks. Ail correspondents who desire an im mediate answer must Inclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply. This rule must also be complied with In regard to personal letters. Lotion foi Dry Hair A. C. R. If you desire a good tonto for very dry hair, try the' following formula: One ounce of glycerine, one quarter pint of eau de cologne, one dram of liquid ammonia, one-half dram of oil of origanum, one-half dram of oil of rosemary, one ounce of tincture of cantharides. Briskly agitate for ten minutes, then add camphor Julep, one-half pint, and again mix well and stir. A few drop of essence of musk or other perfume can be added. The preparation you referred to will not whiten the skin permanently. A teaspoonful of the tincture of benzoin to an bunce of rosewater forms a well-known lotion, which Is excellent for whitening the skin. Oily Nose KITTZ Beaming, oily noses may often be cured by bathing the entire face with a weak solution of soda water. Use common washing soda, a piece about the slxe of a haxelnut to a quart of warm water. The circulation Is usually at fault In these cases, and women with trou blesome noses should take plenty of exercise in the open air and avoid all highly spiced food. To Whiten a Scar I C I know of nothing that will remove a scar of such long standing. However, this salve may help to make ine oiemisn jess iioucuauie: two drams of lanolin, one drop of oint ment of blniodine of mercury. Kub In well once a day. To Remove Dandruff ANXIOUS Dandruff Is a skin dis ease and should not be neglected. It .arises from many causes, but usually from Improper care of the scalp. Rub the scalp thoroughly with this preparation until the dandruff entire ly disappears: One ounce of tincture of cantharides, one dram of liquid ammonia, one-half ounce of glycerine, one-half ounce of oil of thyme, one half dram of rosemary oil. Mix all together with six ounces of rosewa- teF- Eyelash Grower VIOLET Clipping the eyelashes Is an unsatisfactory experience. It removes the fine hair point and leaves the growth stubby like a man's beard. A preparation which Is vsed to promote the growth of the eyelashes is made .by combining two and a half ounces of cologne, one and a half ounces of glycerine, two ounces of fluid extract of Jaborandl. Agitate Ingredients until thoroughly Incorporated. Apply to the lashes with a tiny e)amers-halr paint brush. The brush must be freed fronij any , drop and passed lightly along the edge of the eyelids, exercising ex treme care that no minutest portion of the lotion touches tire eye Itself. Skin Food A. P. The following formula will make up Into a perfect skin food, suitable for massage: Four ounces of oil of sweet almonds, six drams of white wax. six drams of spermae'eti, two drams of borax, one and a half ounces of glycerine, two ounces of orange-flower water, fifteen drops of oil of neroli. fifteen drops of oil of bigarade (orange skin), fiteen drops of oil of petit grain. Melt the first .three Ingredients, add the glycerine to the orange-flower water and dissolve the borax, in the A ford to neglect 1 th chin. A .- 7 ' . J ? l r - v'-7TV( ' ' "'ftStit ' V ' " jiSJ I B , i-j - I v double chin to un- ' rf ,Vj V ; , f , - . 'HV V ISM i" ' -V fffBM TJ . which throws her head forward, and he should cultivate the habit of keeping her chin up, so that it makes a right angle with the line of her throat. In the morning gentle' mas sage will help to send the fat from chin to neck, where it should have settled In the first place. It Is a curious fact that a woman with a heavy chin seldom has a well rounded throat, and she will be am ply repaid for her trouble if fifteen Mrs. Symes mixture, then pour It slowly into the blended fats, stirring continuously. Bathe the face at night with warm water, a pure soap and a correct com plexion brush, rinsing first with warm water, then with cold, dry and apply with a rotary movement of the finger ends. Wart Eradicator ELMER The wart on your hand can be painlessly and permanently re moved by applying the following re peatedly to it: One hundred and twenty grains of sublimed sulphur, Ave fluid drams of glycerine, one fluid dram of acetlo acid. It causes the wart to dry up and then fall off. Complexion Brush Necessary M. D. Friction keeps the minute blood vessels exercised and the akin active and healthy. Immediately after bath and ablutions, dry with a coarse towel and give the tskin a brisk brush ing with a good complexion brush. This will remove the old, dead skin and make the complexion brilliant. A poor brush will make the skin coarse-grained and leathery, hence will do more harm than good. Troublesome Acne DISTRESSED When acne becomes fairly established it often proves ex tremely stubborn, and home treat ment is not as effective as it might be. Professional treatment is cheapest and best In the long run. However, to clear and cleanse the skin you might take two teaspoonfuls of cpsom salts twice a week. The blackheads must be removed from the skin, else they will form Into pimples; therefore, the sooner you attend to this disease the better It will be for you. An Oily Skin ROSE An oily skin is due to weak ness of the sebaceous glands, and is a condition that requires proper treat ment, or unsightly blemishes will In time result. The diet has a great Influence on thn condition of the kin. All rich and fcS THE hand Is not only one of the chief beauties of a woman, but also one of the greatest Indica tions of character, and, while a large hand often shows force and capabil ity, a small hand is more generally admired, either for Its compact ap pearance or because of its grace. Therefore, 'the average woman ar dently deslressmalr-whlte hand with tapering fingers connected to the forearm by a dainty wrist. There are many, however, not provided by na ture with such ideal beauties, and for these artificial effects have been de vised. A tulle bow fastened to the fan will give a aort of shadowing outline to the hand and hide Its real size; In fact, it makespi large hand look quite reasonably small, but care must be taken to see that If the hand is not white a dark shade of tulle Is used. Either brown or black will do, particularly brown, If the wearer is a brunette, for thenlt will match the hair and bring out the color of the eyes. For acquiring- tapering fingers noth- ivy"""" ; THE ; OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL; PORTLAND, SUNDAY ; minutes every morning are spent massaging. But the double chin Is not the only thing that detracts frdm the charm of the chin. The girl who hunches her shoulders and throws her head forward Is not only spoiling her fig ure, but presenting the ugliest line of her profile to the view of the world. As a rule this habit may be traced to Imperfect vision, and the oculist should be consulted before it has gone too far to be cured. A mother cannot begin too early to teach her daughter how to hold her head. It should be carried straight on the shoulders, not too far back that Is ungraceful nor so far for ward that the chin Is dropped against the throat, nor held out so that it looks detached from tli figure. All details of the carriage help to make up the perfection of a woman, and no one should complain of the time necessary to correct injurious habits in herself or In her children. greasy foods should be banished. Wipe off the face occasionally with diluted alcohol (25 por cent strength). A few drops of ammonia or a pinch of borax In the water with which the face Is washed Is also helpful. Sore Feet DISTRESSED No other part of the body requires mere care than the feet, comfortable shoes and a dally bath be ing Indispensable requirements. Bound feet are necessary to personal comfort and attractiveness. Corns and callouses Interfere with the natural gait and throw the body out of proper balance. Corns aro produced by long-continued pressure upon the skin. This pressure Is usually trie result of ill-fitting shoes, which compress the feet or allow the toes to rub against each other. Here Is a very good corn cure: One dram of lng could be more useful than five thimbles. These are bought a size, or even two sizes, too small, so that the fingers must be squeezed into shape. The thimbles nay be easily worn for a few minutes during- the day, those I S&) t ? j l-i L jfl.svo. sin j n aw i I, . t s ,i u a .- . ; . v i mm ? ' J , , H a - a nit v. , v v.: .;. ibi , naa. . nar-. ew sj mi .'.,.:..v.w vca.n" . y. i i III w 1 -S, ... ;:.: .Jr..: I 1 1 -mm salicylic acid, ono-half ounce of collo dion. Paint over the corn once a day, and crape away the superfluous growth at the end of three or four days. ThickNesk MART For the thick neck I would advise you to Dathe the neck frequent ly with cold water and apply clear al cohol. This has a tendency to reduce all fleshy parts. Try this eye wash: One teaspoonful of pure boric acid, fifteen drops of cam phor water, two or three cups of boil ing w.ater. Shampooing the Head V. I). The head should be washed thoroughly at least once a month. A thick lather of a good pure soap should be made, using warm water. When 'the head has been rinsed in several clear waters it should be dried ns quickly as possible. When per fectly dry it should be combed and then well brushed with a soft brush. In combing the hair great care should be tnken not to pull twlt It. minutes that every one spends In Idle ness before luncheon or before din ner, or they may be worn while read ing in the evening. On the subject of rings volumes might be written, but she who wears only one in the morning with her tailor suits Is always sure to be gpr rect. Tnla should be worn on th lit- KORNTNG, FEBRUARY 16, 1903 .A. W Aids to Correspondents Qhapped Hands M ARION Apply tho following crenni to your hands: Three and a half ounces of white pe trolatum; one-quurter ounce of paraf fins wax; one ounce of lanolin, one and a half ounces of water, three drops of oil of rose, one-half dram of alcohol. Melt the parading wax, add the petro latum and lanolin. Stir constantly, beat InK the water in during the process. Add the oil and alcohol when nearly cnld. Cnapped hands should be treated by keeping the hands as dry as possible and applying suine emollient at night before retiring. Cold cream, zinc oint ment (benzoinated) or boraclc ointment will answer tlio purpose. Hardening Pomade F. K. This pomade should not be used s a massage cream, but should be ap plied after massage, to restore shrunken or flabby skin: Six ounces of oil of sweet almonds, three ounces of white wax, one and a half ounces of tincture benzoin, one and a half ounces of rose water, six drams of pulverized tannin. At night the huir should be taken down and shaken, and then combed, brushed and braided. To keep tho hair from becoming thin and splitting at the ends, it should be clipped every fortnight. If you do this regularly it will greatly beautify and strengthen the hair. A Red Nose BETTY T6 the rel nose apply this 0 lotion: One dram of powdered calamine, thirty grains of zinc oxide, one-half dram of glycerine, four ounces of cher ry laurel water. This lotion should be well shaken be fore it Is mopped on the nose. It may be used both morning and evening. To Erase Wrinkles T. R. Wrinkles may sometimes be effaced by the following treatment. If persistently continued: Cut some nar row strips of court-plaster, then, with the thumb and forefinger of one hand stretch the skin furrowed by the wrinkle until it is perfectly smooth, and with the other hand apply over ' the wrinkle a strip of the court-plaster. This application is, of course, best made nt night. If your eyebrows are too thick, they tie finger of the left hand, and the best design for the purpose is one like that shown In the Illustration, some large semi-precious stone in a plain setting. Numerous and handsome rings should be reserved for afternoon may be thinned and trained to the line of beauty by the use of tweezers or of a depilatory and patient manipu lation. Eruptions of the Face READER This ointment has been found excellent to heal facial erup tions: Five grams of lanolin, five grams of oil of sweet almonds, five grams of sulphur precipitate, two and one-half isrrams of oxide of zinc, ten drips of extract of violet. To Reduce the Abdomen MARIE The best way to reduce the abdomen is by taking exercise, but remember It should be taken moder ately at first and gradually Increased. The following is a splendid exercise for this purpose: In standing position clasp the hands over the abdomen. Contract the muscles of the abdomen and bend at the hips six times, keep ing the muscles well contracted throughout the bonding. Rest by tak ing three deep breaths between each exercise. Cure of the Complexion ROSE The face should be washed, winter and summer. In water from which the chill has been taken off. and dried carefully by pressing gen tly on It, not rubbing, with a flne lin en towel. A little cold cream should be applied at night with the fingers and allowed to remain until morning, when it is gently removed with a flne cloth before washing the face. Do not expose the face to the ex ternal air Immediately after washing it A gauze veil will serve to pre serve the skin from the Injurious ef fects of the sun or wind. To obtain a clear and brilliant com plexion heavy and indigestible arti cles of food are to be avoided. Fruit should be eaten abundantly. Daily ex ercise n the open air' should be taken. Superfluous Flesh WORRIED To reduce your flesh you must avoid all starchy and sweetened food, all cereals, vegetables contain ing sugar or starch, such as peas, beans, corn and potatoes. Have your bread toasted; sprinkle it with salt and evening wear, but even then the hands snould never look loaded down with Jewels. To make the wrist look slender and supple nothing is so useful as a plain band of black velvet. When the hands are large the band may be wide, as in the illustration, but when the hand is small and the wrist merely out of proportion a narrow black band is all that Is necessary. A tight old-fashioned bracelet of black enamel might be used Instead of the velvet, and It has the advantage of being proper for all-day wear, while black velvet may be worn only at night To give the hands an appearance of whiteness a piece of black court-plaster is worn. This, unlike the velvet, band, is quite appropriate for. the morning, and it has the desired ef fect. No device, however, will make neg lected fingera look well-cared for, and the girl who wanta email whit hands must first learn to keep her nails in good condition, or her rings, court-plaster and black bands will only call attention to the details that she has overlooked Instead of using butter. Milk, I rV gret to say. Is fattening. Sklmml milk may be drunk. Hot water U B) excellent substitute for other liquids Add a little of the juice of lime o! lemons to it If you choose. Limit your sleeping hours to seven at ta most, as over-Indulgence In sleep la) especially hurtful. 1 1) Deformed Noss MOTHER Your child's nose may be Improved by pushing It perse verlnglX In tho opposite direction. 'It may bd necessary to continue this treatment for eight or ten months to produo the desired result The following exercise Is excellent for developing the hips: Stand alter nately on each foot, swing the fre limb pendulum fashion from the hips, each time allowing It to go aa (ad forward and backward aa possible (( Irritated Eyes 1 BESS The ryes should alway 'b, washed before going to bed to remov the dust which may have gathered on the lids during the day, and also on rising in the morning to remove any particle that may have gathered "dur- f ing the night Ordinarily pura cold water Is best for this purpose, as) warm water has a tendency to raddea the eyes and make them watery, i. , , When your eyes have become irri tated through excessive-nee a clotta, dipped in cold water and applied t them, and changed as often aa It be comes warm, will generally relieve them. If the Irritation continue, th . following lotion will prove efflcaelooaa One grain of borax, one ounce of cam phor water. .. Pour a little of the solution Into th eyes several times a day. Home-Made Bay Rum . "! It C Use the following lotion oaj the hair after It has been shampooed One-half ounce of oil of bay, fifteen minims of oil of orange peel, fifteen minims of oil of ptmenta, thlrty-nlna ounces of alcohol. Add sufficient water; to make sixty-four fluid ounces. ' Obstinate Freckles, ' ' A. V. O. Freckles are caused by thai wind or the sun and very often from 1 organic disorder. You will find the) foN; lowing recipe very helpful: One-haXfl dram of oxide of zino, one-quarter dram of sublodlde of bismuth, one and tbrea- quarters drams of dextrine, ona and ai half drams of glycerine, f spread the paste upon the freckle at night before going to oed. In tba mora lng remove what remains with, a llttlef1 powdered borax and aweet oil. -. Astnnzent Wasn x - 1 DOTTY You will find thla an excel lent wash for coarse pores, oily oil " flabby skin: Seventy grains of alumi one and a half ounces oi almond mlllc (thick), six ounces of rosewater. . r , , Dissolve the alum in the rosewater ' then pour gently Into the almond milk, with constant agitation. Apply with W eof' linen cloth every night before re tiring. When the eyebrows fall out this tonid application will improve them: Fifteen v drops of oil of lavender, fifteen drops of oil of rosemary, two drama of tine ' ture of cantharides, two ounces of Vaa ellne. ' Mix thoroughly. Apply to th eye brows with a tiny toothbrush once a day until the growth Is sufficiently etlmu lated. Then less often. If the eyebrows are of unlovely line, have the electric needle used to chape them properly. , - Remedy for Perspiring Hands V. M. Use this lotion on your hands One-half ounce of tincture of bella donna, three ouncea of cologne water. Mix together. , ,: : Apply the liquid whenever you choose during the day, and always after first washihg the bands In hot water and drying them thoroughly and quickly. Rub the lotion well Into the akin. , Keep the mixture out of the way ofi ignorant peraona and children, . . The Auburn TinC BELLE To acquire the auburn ting for the hair,' take one ounce of henna -leaves, steep In a pint of boiling water for twenty minute. r,et atand ' rati! it gets cold. Strain the. liquid B! ply to the hair by the aid of a amaU eponge.' hj- 'f The henna will sometimes stain th acalp, but th stain can easily be moved by oap and water. Singe the end of the bI vry foic or six week to prevent ti'e mtH fr" ICut' the nd occasionally, ta atr-r en the balr, and after cacti "' Inge them
