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HERB is no gainsaying tt the!
lender girl (always mora than
less in tavorj is, roaeea, naving
her Innings this season. Supple
materials, tha long linea of the clinging -robe,
the enormous hat all ' were de- v
signed with the slender girl In mind.
But the slender girl la quite a different
creature from the thin girl.: The former ,
suggests graceful length of line with
curves delicatenot sumptuous and un
dulating motions. The thin girl suggests
bones and angles and a certain crude
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Far be it from me to wish the thin
girl fat; but she Justly craves a right
to she described by the grace-implying
adjective "slender"-lnBtead of the un
desirable nhln"; inoThta-TOdV-shr-muat
put on a carefully weighed amount
of fat . i ;:: . ,
Pat has imnortant uses In Hie body.
tt ia the fuel food which feeds the
human machine; It alao cushions the
muscles, bones and some of the inter
sal organa; while, stored p as fat. It
rounda off tha surface of the body, pro
ducing a graceful 0$ntour. v
. The thin girl needs more fuel food; she
needs cushions to protect her muscles
and bones against shocks and Jara; she,
needs the rounding off of sharp angles.
. There are no elaborate treatments and
complicated methods by which to gain
this necessary fat; Just very homely
and simple- exercises and practices, con
scientiously and , systematically per
formed, will give the desired result -
Let us draw a picture of the thin
girl. Bhe is frequently nervous, while
her fat sister ..scarcely knows how to
spell NERVES. Bhe works with nerv
ous energy and ofttlmea far beyond her
phyalcal strength, and even when she
Its "down to rest every nerve and muscle
is tense-she la holding the chair down
firmly to the floor and clutching at the
arms for fear she may fall off. The
habit of relaxation is one ofMhe first
things she must make her own, for rest
comes only with relaxation.
The thin girl sometimes looks, hun-
gry. while, In reality, she may eat mora
than her fat slater. It la evident that
the food she eats is not a. llatdj f
- possibly . aha Jknoteating the right kind
of food: perhaps shesTsor taking
It in the most beneficial way. It Is r
most necessary to eat at regular times,
and meat must occupy a . secondary
place on tha menu. Foods containing
starch and sugar are prescribed vege
table, especially, potatoes, both white ;
and sweet, corn and peas and beans,
cereals and soups, butter and milk. Let
chocolate and cocoa be substituted for
tea and coffee. - ' '
Olive oil Is excellent; It may be eaten
lavishly on salads, or it may be taken -In
lemon or grape Juice; some, however,
take It by the spoonful and learn to
like It Try a tablespoonful three times
Sleep Is essential. Take at least eight
hours' sleep each night; seven. is neces- ,
ary, and more than eight would do .
no harm, A short nap each -day two.
If It ts convenient helps wonderfully.
Mover go to oea Hungry, a. glass or
-hot milk at bedtime induces sit
eep. If
milk Is not acceptable, try It at first
with a dessertspoonful of UmewaterK
. , added to each glass of milk. After a
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Advice by Mrs: Symes
0WINQ to the great amount of
mall received and the limited
- space given this department, It
. is absolutely Impossible to
answer letters In tb . Sunday Issue
following their receipt ; The letters
must be answered In turn, and this
of ttlmes requires three or four weeks.
All correspondents .who desire an
Immediate answer must Inclose a self -addressed
stamped envelops for a re
ply. ; This rule must also ba compiled
' with In regard to personal letters.
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Hair Too Thin
U CAny one whose hair la becoming
thin cannot afford to neglect a regular
massage of the scalp. Apply the follow.
Ing mixture to the scalp several times a
week: Tincture of nux vomica, ona
ounce; spirits of rosemary, two ounces;
alcohol, two ouncea
Probably you will ba able to remove
tha warts on your hands by soaking
them several times each day in castor
Troubled With Deafness
:AMT I am not able to give yo.: a
cure for deafnesa In a c: of this
slcian.' However, f 'there Is a tendency
kind it Is best to seek tha aid of a phy
taken never wet the hair when arranir.
Ing It avoid dampness of the extremi
ties' and never sit with tha back to an
open window.
Lotion for Red Nose
TEACHER There are many causes
for a red nose. The nasal passage may
ba too dry or the redness may arise from
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Live in the open and in the sunshlns ;
as much as possible. . Cultivate deep
breathing the system needs oxygen;
It makes "the wheels go round." -
Exercise gently and systematically, j
but avoid overexertion. Perfect diges-
tion Is a requisite of perfect health. The '
system must not harbor any Impurities.
Massage is beneficial, and cocoa-butter
la soothing and fattening.
And how. my dear thin girl, cultivate
a cheerful and reasonable view of .
things, Throw yourself with Interest.,
and enthusiasm ' into your work and
play, but do not worry about the one
or overdo the other.
A professional man told me the other
day that when, after a day of pressing
wnrk ho vlnwKrt bin dMK titled hlffh .
with miansm-ered wail,- he- hesitated but
a moment then rolled down the top and
went to bed. Tou know, tomorrow will
be another day.-... -
. congestion; In this case the nose should
be washed only at night, before going
to bed. In hot water. Whatever may be
tha cause,' tha redness Is mads less no-,
tlceable" by using the following lotion:
' Powdered calamine, one dram; si no ox
ide. . thirty grains; glycerine, one-half
" dram; cherry laurel water, four ounces.
. This lotion, should be well shaken be
fore it Is mopped on the nose. It may
; be used both morning and evening. .
1 Pock Marks
r J. K-Ths surest way of retting
rid of the pock marks is by having
tha skin treated by a reliable sds-
ciallst. However. lt will do no harm
th is way you will strengthen the
tnuscles and build vp the tissues, and
will in time make the scars less no
ticeable. . . ,
To Cure a Sty-
READER -The best thing to do to
-cure a sty is to bathe the eyes fre-
?uently with warm boracio lotion
five grains to one ounce of water),
and apply at night a piece of boracio
lint wrung out of boiling- water; eov '
er with a piece of Jaconet and a pad
of cotton-wool on top; fix with a'
banaage. . - . . . , . ;
uTo Increase the Growth of the
ALMA One of the best tonics to
Increase the growth of tha hair la tha
following:
Bay rum, two ounces; glycerine, two
ounces; alcohol, two ounces; infusion
of black tea, ten ouncea Mix and
perfume to - suit The tea infusion
should be made very strensr, say an.
unce of tea to tea or twelve ounces
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twenty minutes, then atand till cool;
strain and add the other Ingredients."
Apply with a soft sponge to the roots
of the hair. It will darken blonde
hair.
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THERE Is undoubtedly a feeling Of
; strength and health that Is ex
tremely pleasant; but one may
not expect to feel it unless some exer
cise, gentls or strenuoua Is included la
the day's schedule. , . . t U.. .
Men never sit around tha house just
expecting to feel welt They have found
the secret of health, In using mind and
body. Children' era constantly- and in
cessantly exercising. Woman, alone of
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else is that she does not stand prop-
erly. Stand erect with both fet flat
on the- ground, and no matter how
tired you feel never allow the entire
weight of the body to rest on one
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ona who expects to be quiet all day and
' yet feel - good, warm ; blood surging
It is needless to point out that such SV'
condition is impossi oie. exercise, nowy.
' ever gentle. Is an absolute necessity to;
health; and exercise that claims the) -
mind's attention is not only more agree- ,
aoie, dui more oenenciat., 11 is easy-to;
waix. out If mere is no ODjective point
play golf. Iftthere are- no links In tti
vicinity. Play croquet That may sou
Would Like to Acquire flesh
R. M. Thinness Is often caused by,
badly selected. Insufficient nourishment; '
- or by fatigue, either physical or mentalj
or it may be caused by nervousness. ,
Tou should adhere to the following ,
rules: Retire early, rise late, but ' al
ways at a regular -hour. Take moder-
ate exercise. Have your meals served :
regularly, eat good food, abundantly, ;
but never to excess. Many persons have
found cod liver oil very good for build
ing up the flesh. It would do you no
harm to try It.
Henna Hair Stain
ANXIOUS-tThia stain will give the re- '
, suit you desire. . To make It take one
ounce of henna leaves, steep In a pint
of boiling,, water 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 ths
stain can easily be removed by soap '
and water.
I have never used the soap you men
tion, and therefore feel that It would '
not be right for me to advise you to
use It
. Lips Too thick
READER If the thickness of the
lips is due to a practice of biting them,
correct this habit and they will In time
resume their normal else.
Tou will find the following recipe aa
excellent one for tooth powder:
Areca nut: charcoal, five ounces; cut
tlefish bone, - two ounces, raw areca
nut, pounded, one ounce. Pound and
mix. Two or three drops of oil of cloves
or of cassia may be added If a perfume
is required. . .
To Beautify tie Natts A
MRS. T. 8. This paste will nourish
the nails and make them stronger: Take
equal parts of refined pitch and myrrh,
or of turpentine and myrrh melted; mix
together and spread upon the nails at
-m gnrr remove m un mojniag-wnh m- lit
tin olive oil. "
The following recipe Is." good deolla.
tory: ' Sulphide - of soda, one hundred
grains: chalk, two hundred grains. Mix
thoroughly, and keep dry in well-corked
bottle until wanted for use. Tsaw enough
to make a paate. and add warm water to
It until the proper consistency is se
cured. Spread over the hairy aurface
and. allow to remain for from one to
five minutes, according to the nature
anKOCISE
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ridiculous, but tt Is not Living la tha
open air 18 healthful and lengthens life,
while it is far better to be occupied and
breathe deeply than to sit on the porch
' In a more or less crouching position.
i a more or less crouenmg position.
Croouet contains the elements of good
exercise. Laying out the wickets in
Itself Is useful It develops the. eye, by
requiring stralprhtness of vision, it In
duces suppleness and .strengthens .the
muscles of the arms.
The playing- increases the strepgth of
tha arms, while ba must have control :
of the growth and the susceptibility at
the skin; then scrape off with a blunt
blade a paper kntfe, 5 for example. It
should Jbe removed, as in every cast)
with a depilatory, when - the""burning
sensation la -produced. Too long contact
with the skin should be avoided, and
Immediately after the hair has been re
moved the denuded surface should be
gently washed with warm water and a
cold cream or a bland oil applied to
prevent Irritation.
, Hollow Eyes
a MRS. T. There Is almost always soma
internal cause for this trouble,: and ex
ternal, treatment will not be effective
unless this cause is first cured. It would
be wise for" you to consult a physician.
By al means do not neglect to give this
trouble Immediate attention. . , .,
Obstinate Freckles
MOTHER Tou wilt find that prickly
heat yields to the following treatment!
First, a bath In which has been dis
solved a teaspoonfut of bicarbonate of
soda; dry gently, and bathe the affected
parts In diluted witch haseL .
The following treatment is excellent
for clearing the complexion: Rub tha
face over. Just before washing it with
two teaspoonfuls of flowers of sulphur
mixed in half a pint of new milk. This
mixture should stand a little while be
fore it is used on the face.
Prickly Heat
MART Here Is sn excellent remedy
for freckles: One-half dram of oxide of
sine, one-fourth dram of sublodlde of
bismuth, one and three-quarter drams
of dextrine and one and one-half drama
of glycerine. Spread tha paste upon the
freckles at night before going to bed. In
the morning remove what remains with
a little powdered borax and sweet oil. -
For perspiring feet the following for
' mula is very effective: Twenty scruples
of salicylic acldxpne dram of boiio add
and onejounce of talcum powder.
Vvr V-t-ra at. Indeed moat dlsfla-
t- eying. Touch - them - lightly-with-bow--dtsred
alum and they will soon, be cured.
Complexion Brush
ELEANOR The best face brushes are
made of camel's hair. The very best
time for using one of these complexion
beautlfiers is while preparing to retire
for the night.
. -Immerse the brush in warm water;
rub soap on It till you get a (rood lather.
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There is no motion that may be gone
: through that does not help in its little .
way to build up figure and health. From
the time you leave one stake till yott
reach the other end return, the arms,
the ankles, the back, the brain, the eyes
every portion of the body has come
into play, and ail the while toe mind has
been occupied so that the lungs my
tske In th pure air that they so bauiy
need. - - ,
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rinse tha face thoroughly; with clear
warm water,
J.'.' FallmfHair
.' STUDENT First 0f all, you need tm
give your scalp a good mas saga, for
when the hair falls out there is nothing
that will so soon restore the circulation
to tha skin of the scalp aa the friction
which Is obtained through proper mas
sage. I am giving you a formula for a
tonlo which mar be helpful: Cologne,
Sight ounces; tincture of cantharldes.
one ounce; oil of English lavender, one
' r half dram; oil of : rosemary, one-half
dram. - Apply to the roots of the hale
once or twice a day. It is positively nec
essary that th scalp should be kept
clean. Shampoo at least once a week.
; Formula Jor Skin' Food
i 3D.' C Here Ij formula for a good
Skin food, which should be used only
after the face has been thoroughly
cleansed and free from foreign matter.
The cream should then be applied and
left on until morning, and then carefully
washed off with a good brush, soap and
warm water and carefully dried. Do not)
at any time expose your skin to sudden
changes of temperature for instance,
after a bath going out into the cold air.
Formula: - Sweet oil of almonds, two
ounces; orange-flower water, two ounces:
white wax, two . drama; oil of sweet
orange, one . dram; spermaceti, two
drams. Hsm till a saucepan with boil-.
Ing water. Stand a Jar In this. Shred
the wax and spermaceti Into- the jar.
Let it dissolve. Heat almond oil and
add to the wax. Heat orange-flower
water; add It half a teaspoonful at a
time, stirring the mixture quickly. Lift
the jar out of the saucepan. Beat mix
ture with a whisk. Heat and add oil of
sweet orange. Whisk cream until it la
cold. Put W pots and cover with parch
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Solution to Keep the Hair Curled
EFFIE Here Is the recipe for the
hair curling lotion:
Gum arable, one ounce; good molat
sugar, one-half ounce; pur hot water,
three-fourths pint; alcohol, two fluiil
ounces; bichloride of mercury, aix
grains; sal ammoniac, aix grains. Th
last two should be dissolved In the al
cohol before, admixture. Lastly, adct
enough water to make the whole meas
ure one pint Perfume with cologne op
lavender water. Moisten the hair wit hi
the fluid before putting It -in the papers
or curlers.
' This Is too strong a solution to ht
applied repeatedly, as' it would surely
"have a destructiveefrect on the bair
follicles. Therefore, It should not be ton
frequently applied and not at too shorn
an Interval.. An occasional use, how
ever, is practically harmless.
Tou will find walking the best exer
cise for reducing the hips. Begin by;
taking a short walk each day and grad
ually extend tha course until you can
cover five miles or so without feeling: the
least fatigue. . ' ,
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