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' lV-; - !,,-. '7, v';:..: THE i OREGON SUNDAT tfOURNAI ; rORTLANL SUNDAY i KORNINCi FEBRUARY 23, 1908 V;t: J"' '"v-jrvlV'i f. . " I. ....... T . i'- - w . .'"i? V' I'll' V ' ' ' f i I ,M - "r--Jr VI ' - 1 ' v" ' - I If '"A A'U , ' ' I "T't HERE ws one ..eman to " I prominent that h ha fW 1 lioum for sleep or any kind of mental or phyatcal relaxation, till her health gava way under the , train and celebrated doctors vera call ad In, b :t to no avail. Finally, soma one suggested that aha should roaka a point of learning; how to relax her muscles. This she did. and whenever she wna alona sha would lis flat on the floor and stretch her arms and fig ure out straight. In time she found that Iit few hours of rest at night did more good than ever before, and, after a little while, even when she slept but a few hours, sho awoko completely rested. This she attributed to her habit of absolute relaxation, Where she had formerly laid In bed curled up Ilka a kitten, she now threw her head back and straightened out her body so that every muscle was 1n a comfortablo po sition; her whole spine got the support of tho mattress, with the result that it wag better able to stand the strain of the noxt day's fatigue. Lying in bed In a rrampr position produces round shoulders, while If the head Is thrown back on the pillow and the arms are not brought up to the face the shoulders must of themselves stay straight. ' Allowing the bedclothes to partially cover the face Is Injurious to the com plexion and general health, for Jt does not allow fresh air to get to the'lungs. Needless to say it is more than harm ful, it In dangerous, to sleep In a room where the window Is not op-n and where the air cannot freely circulate about the room. All the exercise and all the correct positions of lying In bed or walking will not take the place of fresh, cool air In the sleeolng apartment. . Holding the hands back of the head Is another unrestful way to sleep, for It is a great strain on the heart, and It does not allow the lungs to do their full work. No complete rest will come to her who does not drop her hands at her aide and lie perfectly fla. and straight To do this it la necessary to sleep on the back; and as so often people can not do this, the next best thin- la to Advice to Correspondents by Mrs. Symes OWTN3 to the great amount of mail received and the limited space given this department. It Is absolutely Impossible to an swer letters In the Sunday Issue follow ing their receipt Tho letters must be answered In turn, and this ofttimes re quires three or four weeks. All 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. Too Personal Inquiry T. S. B. If you will send a stamped addressed envelopo to ma your letter will be answered personally. Henna Stain CAREFUL The henna stain causes the hair to have a reddish tint To make it, take ono ounce of henna leaves, steep in a pint of boiling wa THE new style In spring hats will necessitate another style in coif fure, in addition to the fact that the excessive use of false hair, so ap propriate to the empire era, will not be at all suitable for the simplicity of the classic drAperies Just coming into vogue. These require a new Grecian style, and the pompadour, which has fi vi f rcmMJk s mi J II 1 I 1 1 1 w I r 1 1 1 V't 'i3 'AhV fv -' ! Tw-l"r.vw BiawlffirtMa carry out the Idea as far as possible, when on the aide the right side If pos sible, ao that the heart will have full play. The height of the pillow Is another very important matter. It should not be high enough to give, tho head any angle, and she who can sleep on her back needs no pillow whatever, for lt only use is to fill In the space made by the width of the shoulder when on the side. The pillow should be soft an.' al ways laid flat on the bed not braced up against the headboard. Two pillows are Injurious, for they allow no straighten ter for twenty minutes. Let stand until it gets cold. Strain the liquid. Apply to the hair by the aid of a small sponge. The henna will sometimes stain the scalp, but the stain can easily be removed by soap and water. The use of cocoa butter and lanolin will not promote the growth of half. For Itching Skin JESSIE You will be greatly relieved by taking a bith every night In warm water Into which a little baking soda, has been dissolved. This Itching sensa tion la generally caused uy t,he. poor condition of the blood, and the best thing to do Is to have your physician give you a tonlo which will purify the blcod. Biting the Nail: R. S. Biting the nails is so disfigur ing a habit that every effort should be made to conquer it It la one of the been in fashion for so long, must soon relinquish Its place to a more severe fashion. Fillets of gold or silver braid are fascinating .for evening wear, and are shown to' the best advantage In the 11- ' lustration. The use of rosea on each sldojof the head Is distinctly Oriental, and is part of the peculiar mixture of taste In evidence at the present time. 1 ing of the spinal column and the cramp ed position of the head prevents the long breath ao essential to healthful slumber. A baby up to the time Its shoulder are wide enough to cause the bead to hang to one side should sleep flat on the mattress, and when at last a pillow ifl provided It should be low and only in creased in size as the child grows up. It Is only by following out the sim plest rules of nature and doing away with whatever la artificial and unnec essary that we can get the best re sults from sleeping, walking and eating. many forms in which nervousness man ifests itself. Rubbing the finger tips with aloes will greatly aid to break the habit, as the bitter taste of the aloes will serve as a reminder to the will. When the shoulder blades project, a pair of shoulder braces should be worn to maintain them In the correct posi tion until the muscles have learned to perform this office. Mole on the Face HAZEL EYES I cannot grant your request for the simple reason that any thing: you could do would leave a bad acar. Go to a reputable specialist and haveJilm remove it by electricity. This Is thl only sate and sure way to remove moles. You must remember that peroxide is a very strong and powerful bleach and should not be used too profusely. Pour In this case the brown hair Is bound by gold braid and the flowers are of cloth of gold. A very simple coiffure for a young girl almost reverts to . the style of three years ago. The wreath is made of silver leaves, and the effect Is lighter than it would be if flowers or bows had been used. The spring hats will be worn slight- 1 , ?8&&& gFaSb. J" JJS . -f . a little into a saucer, dilute with half aa much again of pure water, and apply with a soft cloth. Allow it to dry on the hands and then rub' on cold cream to prevent possible Irritation. Repeat every night until the desired result is obtained. Eye Trouble SCHOOLGIRL Tor the granulated eyelids apply this salve night and morn ing: One grain of yellow oxide of mer cury, one-half ounce of vaseline or un salted butter. Apply this lotion to the f reck lee: Three ounces of lactlo acid, four ounces of glycerine, one ounce of rosewater. This is to be gently applied by means of a camel s-hair brush. If the skin be comes Irritated or sore, omit one or two days' treatment Cold Cream T. K. Yob- wifl find this cream Yery good for massaging purposes: Two and a half ounces of lanolin, six drams of spermaceti, two and a half ounces of white vaseline, two ounces of cocoanut oil, two ounces of sweet almond oil. one hjlf dram of tincture of benzoin. Melt the first five ingredients togeth er, beat until the mass concretes, a (fil ing the benzoin, drop by drop, during this procesa Extract of violet or any perfume may be added. If agreeable. To Whiten the Skin MOTHER A teaspoonful of the tincture of benzoin to an ounco of rosewater forms a well-known lotion which la excellent for whitening the skin. Black tea as a basis for hair tonlo la successful in many cases. The formula is: Two ounces of bay rum, two ounces of glycerine, two ounces of alcohol, tea ounces of Infusion of black tea. Mix and perfume to suit The tea in ly over the face, whlrh will make the wearing of the high comb a possi bility. The arrangement of the hair Is simple' in the extreme, while the comb Is decorated with carved drag ons, a design carried out In all the embroidery of the handsomest spring frocks. Puffs forming a center for a wreath of gauzy flowers make a charming fusion should be made very strong, say an ounce of tea to ton or twelve ounces of boiling water. Let It steep for twenty minutes, then stand till cool; strain and add the other in gredients. Apply with a soft sponge to the roots of the hair. It will darken blond hair. Here la a recipe for an eyelash grower: Two ounces of vaseline, one eighth ounce of tincture of can tharldes, fifteen drops of oil of laven der, fifteen drops of oil of rosemary. Mix thoroughly. Apply to the lashes with a tiny brush once a day until the growth Is sufficiently stimulated, then less often. ft Do not allow any of the mixture to get Into the eyes, as, like any other oil. it will Inflame them. For Cold Feet G. M. Friction with hot flannel at night is useful in correcting a tendency to cold feet If this is not sufficient, a bottle or rubber bag filled with hot water may be used In addition, but neither should be allowed to comn into direct contact with the feet, and its use should not continue unnecessarily. On rising In tho morning care should he taken not to set the feet naked on the floor. To Darken Hair B. A. To make the hair darker ap ply this stain: Four ounces of walnut skins beaten to a pulp, to vhlch Is added pure alcohol, sixteen ounces. Let stand eight days and strain. Then apply as any other dye. To darken the eyebrows this ointment should be used: Fifteen drops of oil of lavender, fifteen drops of oil of rose mary, two drams of tincture of can tharides, two ounces of vaseline. Mix thoroughly and apply to eyebrows with a tiny toothbrush. coiffure, while the long line Is very becoming to many heads. The -braids and puffs of the last winter must either be abolished or arranged in fonie;new manner, following tha sug gestion here given, for there Is no doubt that the Psyche knot must de scend from Its lofty height to leave room for the batbrlm of the near future. Aids to Health- and Beauty Hair Bleached in Streaks FRANTIC-When the hair has been bleached there is but one success ful way to restore the original color, and that is to have a good hair dresser apply a stain. The hair should be washed at least once a month. If it Is oily it will be necessary to s hum poo it about or.ee every t wo weeks. Bloom of Roses E. S. The following Is the formula for a skip rouge: Seventy-seven grains of rosanllln. one and three-quarter ounces of white wax. fifty grains of sperma ceti. 380 grains of white petrolatum, one-half fluid dram of alcohol. Per fume to suit. Dissolve the dye in alcohol, add this solution to the fats previously melted, and Incorporate the whole together, continuing the stirring until the mix ture has cooled. Care of the Teeth ANNA The habit of picking the teeth with a pin or other sharp In strument should be checked at once, as this is very Injurious and makes the teeth decay sooner than they otherwise would. The best toothpicks are made of quills, and should be used whenever It may be necessary to remove particles of food from the teeth, which, if allowed to remain, soon decay and destroy the sound ness of the teeth. When the ear stands out too fa from the head, the best way to correct the defect is to bind the ears to the head at night with a band of linen or rib bon. Chapped and Discolored Lips OLIVE When the lips have a tend ency to chap they should be anointed every night on going to bed with a simple cold cream. The habit of biting the Hps, and especially of biting off detached portions of the skin, should be carefully avoided, as it is ruinous to their beauty and .sometimes causes ugly sores. Never moisten the lips with the saliva to make them red or fresh-looking, as this tends to discolor end dry them and make them chap. The following recipe is very good for freshening and reddening the lips: 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 oint ment 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 off the clear part and add tho oil of cloves. Pour Into Who has not had tho misfortune to lose a favorite back combT Some cleyer person has arranged the teeth so that they slgsag In and out and meet each, other at the middle. Thia will absolutely prevent -Its slipping from the halrand It la no harder to put Into 'Blade than tho . straight... toothed variety with which wo are all familiar. , , a j It la ready for us a not cold. Excessive Perspiration A. A. Excessive persplratloD Of th hands must not be stopped too sud denly. as It would be Injurious to tho health; but It may be dlsguls4 Dj) rubbing them, after they have been well washed and dried, with powdered orris root The powder, without Inter fering with the natural course of tho perspiration, absorbs It and keeps, tho skin dry. disguising at the same tlm the disagreeable odor of the persplra tlon. . ; , 7 ' Whether a warm or cold bath should be taken daily all depends upon tho phyo leal condition of the person. Ono who Is of a robust constitution may take either Indifferently and prolong thens at pleasure, but the delicate persosj should take the tepid bath only, , tho duration of which should never ex ceed a quarter of an hour. Tho benefi cial effects of the tepid bath are In creased by the use of the flesh brush, the hair of which should be fine an ' soft - . i Orange-Flower Skit; Food ' AMY The following formula will make up Into a perfect skin food suit able for massage: Four ounces of oil of sweet almonds, six drama of wnlto wax, six drama of spermaceti, two ounces of borax, one and a half ounces of glyc erine, two . ounces of orange-flower ' water, fifteen drops of oil of neroU fifteen drops of oil of blgarado (orangO skin), fifteen drops of oil of petit grain. Melt tho first throe Ingredients, add the glycerine to the orange-flower waten and dissolve the borax In tho mixture then pour It slowly into tho blended fats, stirring continuously. '7 '. . Bathe the face nt night with warns water, a pure soap and a correct com plexion brush, rinsing first with warn water, then with cold, dry and apply) cream with a roAa-jr movement of the finger erds. High Collars tN THIS day of high collars, every I one Is annoyed either by a black lino 1 around the throat, caused by tho rubbing of the collar, or else with tha soreness resulting from It Tho only cure is to rub cold cream Into tho skin around the throat and let It remain there all night, and In tho morning run) peroxide on after having first Washed off the cold cream. 1 j This line may be entirely obliterated by having collars of three heights, low, medium and high, and wearing each; height about two days In succession This gives no opportunity for- soy Oao height to wear on the skin, ' !,: ' v mail pots. Nothing so makes or mars wom an's appearanoe as does the dressing of her hair, and there are only 1 fa who can stand the straggly lockt;. .t come with, windy days. To k n- t and trim a hair net Is the groa t help; and when once the art tt t ting them on has been mfn- i 1 - result Is a wonderful lnprove.'un.t t ' tho appearanoo. ...
