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2. jsi UvLa VA. or -T' OE THAVE suggested a number of exer- I cises from time to time, but it is hardly to be expected that each form will appeal to every one. In fact, I have written with no thought that it would. I have hoped, however, that the suggestions would convey a' message that health may.be found in the open air. Outdoor games of all Mrs. Syriaes' o WING to the great amount of mail received and tha limited space given this department, it is .absolutely Impossible to answer letters in the Sunday issue following their receipt The letters must be answe: :d In turn, and this ofttlmes requires three or four weeks. All correspondents who desire an Immediate answer must Inclose a self addressed stamped envelope for a re ply. This rule must also be complied with in regard to personal letters. The Vaucaire Tome. A CAREFUL READER I cannot tell how long it will be before the ef fects of the jVaucalre tonio will be noticed, for all cases differ. The result, however, depends entirely upon the condition of the Individual taking the medicine. Here la the formula: Liquid extract of galega (goatsrue), three fluid drams; lacto-phosphate of lime, 154 'grains; tincture of fennel, ten grains; simple syrup, thirteen and one-half ounces. The dose is two aoupspoonfuls with water before each meal. Dr. Vaucaire also advises the drinking of malt extract during meals. Face Burns ; i E. 1L Probably the reason yeur face burns so much is tnat you' do not care for it properly. If you find that soap does not agree with your akin, in Its tead use a good cleansing cream. It Is not advisable to expose the face to the air immediately after washing it, for such exposure will make the skin rough and cause it to burn. If you bathe your face at bight with butter milk it will relieve the burning sensa tion. ie Too Larpe 4 PERSEVERANCE - The only war . you may be able to reduce the "lump' which you say is on the end of your nose is to massage it downward that Is. rubbing from the bridge of the nose toward the end. I would not advise you to wear the instrument you men tion, for in compressing the arterv it will interfere with the circulation of the blood, and thus cause, a more sari ous condition than a "pug", nose. . Quinine, Hair Tonic - 8. W. To prevent the ' hair 'from falling out apply the following tonic; Sulphate of quinine, one dram; rose water, eight 'ounces; diluted sulphuric acid, fifteen' minims; rectified spirits, two ounces; mix. then further add: Glycerine, one-fourth ounce; essenae royaie or essence musk, five or six ' minims. Agitate until solution Is com plete. Apply to the roots every day. The yolk of an egg cleans the head thoroughly and causes the - hair to grow. Only the scalp should be rubbed with the yolk, and the head rinsed In -not water. The beaten whites of eggs are also good for cleansing the hair. Rub the scalp and rinse In hot water. InitatedThroat , . - ' MINTA Whenever the throat be comes irritated a gargle of salt water is most excellent. For scant eyebrows mix the follow Ing thoroughly and apply with 'a tiny loomorcsn once a aay until the frrowth is sufficiently stimulated, then ess often: Ojl of lavender, fifteen drops; oil of rosemary, fifteen drops; IMS inJ 10 1 V-fceWw& , v 30 kinds walking, riding, driving; are all merely the Jelly with which we take good long breath of air, and dif ferent people prefer different kinds of sweets. If a girl wants strong and well rounded neck and arms, if she wants grace and easy carriage, she should walk, but. If she does not like walk- $1 Advice to Correspondents tincture of cantharides, two drams; vaseline, two ounces. Lavender Foot Lotion SORE FEET The use of the follow ing recipe will often ease the feet: Distilled water, one pint; bichromate of potassium, two and one-half ounces; essence of lavender, one-half dram. Brush the feet over with this lotion after the bath or when chang ing the hose, and be careful In apply ing the lotion that no space between the toes escapes. In . extreme case it may be necessary to place bits of ab sorbent cotton, wet with tie lotion, be tween the toes. Shampoo for Light Hair "SIS" A good shampoo is made of white castlle soap, in shavings, one ounce; water, twenty-four ounoes; po tassium carbonate, thirty grains; borax, 120 grains; cologne water, two ouncea; bay rum, two ounces. Dissolve the soap in the water and add the other ingredients. Rub well, into the roots. Klnse thoroughly in several waters, then dry carefully. To reduce a double chin practice the following exercise: First, stand erect, in military position. Place the hands lightly oh the hips, fingers forward. Drop the chin slowly on the collar bone, then throw the head back with a quick, even movement that is not a , jerk, but yet puts all the muscles into quick play. Repeat ten times. Second, turn the head quickly to the right till the chin Is Just over the ight shoul der; then back again. Repeat ten times; then turn the head to the left. In the same way. Repeat ten times. Do not tire the muscles of the neck, but gradually increase the number of exercises daily, until you can prac tice each one about fifty times without after dlscdmfort. Orris Powder for Perspiration GEORGIA For excessive perspira tion you will find nothing better than the following mixture: Phenlc acid, three fluid drama; alcohol, five and one-half fluid drams; starch, six and ' one-fourth ounces; Florentine orris, five and one-half ounces; essence of' violet, thirty-two minims. Dissolve the acid In the alcohol; add the violet essence, then the starch and orris-root. This powder can be used to advantage on perspiring hands, and it Is an agreeable glove powder. - Here is a splendid remedy for freckles and sunburn: Small cucum bers, two; olive oil. four ounoes; lanolin, one ounce; white wax, ne dram; spermaceti, one dram. Heat olive oil. Slice up the cucumbers, not removing the peel, and place in the oil. teave for twenty-four hours. Strain, and add other Ingredients. If you wish to prevent freckles from appearing, under no circumstances ex pose your face to the fresh air until it has been well dried and lightly pow- Sultana Cream Make-Up' VERNA This recipe will make ' -harmless rouge for tho face: Sweet . almond oil, four ounces; white wax tiueiieas, u crams; spermaceti. J20 grains; benioln (finely powdered). 100 grains; rice powder, 120 grains pure carmine, fifteen grain a Blend thi" fats in the .Inside receptacle of a cus . tard boiler: add benxoin whilahey - are beating, the flee powder and . THfe, OREGON SUNDAY Ins;, h may run, play ball, climb trees or do anything that strikes he fancy. They will all be beneficial,' for they are all dona In the open air, which Is the master doctor for flabby muscles, poor complexions and weak . lungs. ... Today there la pictured ball playing. Intended to add some little spice to the time spent out of doors. The girl In holding the ball above her head la bringing Into play those muscles which are ordinarily left at rest ex- , 'cept when she arranges her hair and puts on her hat. These last two ao tlons cannot -be regarded as strenu ous, but throwing the ball la strength ening and it naturally develops and rounds out the shoulders, arms and wrists. The wrist Is exercised when throw ing the ball, and it is remarkable how useful good wrist development is., It renders writing easy and gives com plete control over a horse when riding and driving. In fact, there la hardly a moment in the day when the mus cles of the wrists are not In use.elther for carrying an umbrella or wielding the hair brush. Any strengthening of these muscles is desirable. Tennis is particularly beneficial for the arms, shoulders and wrists; in fact, this game brings into play all the muscles of the body. At the same time quickness and agility are both acquired and the eyes are taught to aee accurately and rapidly. It is wonderful, too, what fresh air will do for the complexion. The blood runs through all the little veins and brings color to cheeks and lips. Who has not seen the pasty-faced girls, those unfortunate creatures who sit all day In the house huddled up over the fire? The English women are famous all over the world for their clear skins and rosy cheeks, and it is said to bo owing to the fact that they stay as much as possible out of doors. carmine while cooling, and the tinc ture last of all. Spread It on the face and neck gently and carefully, rub bing it into the skin, and avoid get ting it into the eyebrows or close to the eyes. Powder with any flesh colored powder or veloutlne. applying freely with a puff: and after a little while wipe off with a bit of chamois. This masks as effectually as a plaster of pastes and paints all slight imper fections of the skin without having the repulsively artificial look which they give. By artificial light it Is im perceptible. To Develop the Legs ANXIOUS Exercise Is the best pos sible method of enlarging the legs. Long; walks will soon produce results. A gymnastic feat which ia said to be a certain enlarger for the lower limbs Is to stand on one foot,' and, with the other leg held out as nearly at a right angle to the body as possible, try to touch the knee to the floor. Constipation is often caused from a rpmERE are a few things that f.-.a I " average, woman will hot do for vanity's sake, but it is iird to think of them! She will wear a gown that is entirely too thin for the sharp breexes yet if it is pretty, she feels no discomfort "By the same token" she will wear a heavy velvet dress In , midsummer and assure you that she 1 "feeling nico and cool, than!: you, whila all her friends are cooking in their v lawn frocks. These Idiosyn crasies may always be set down to the fact that - the , gown in question is handsome. There is a woman who . owns . Paquin gown," the skirt of which weiprhs fifteen pounds, i.nd, as H i empire, the whol weight .falls , iHEMrtlFMSmTSMFFlCUlTIES i s-'tvi um .JOURNAL.' ,PQRTLAND. -; SUNDAY MORNING. JUNE 14, ; J$03 mm? V i Hit Is' ,,'rr rf. Or'-" vt Of "(. iA i t- lack of enough fluid taken during the day. A tumbler of cold water ought to bo, slowly sipped in the morning, another at bedtime, and a third at on the neck of the proud -woman. Does she mind T Not at all The dresj is her very best, and. to have the pleas ure of exhibiting It, she is quite will ing to choke almost to death. This same queer cutlook fair woman applies to the hat. Here will be a sweet young Kir! -with, a pained and : worried expression In her face though her friends assure you that she is perfectly happy. - put her dis contented line down her hat. It probably is too heavy on one side and, the unfortunate- wearer feels that her bead is being pulled from her shoul- ; ' der. . This is not the fault of her hat, but Of her irnprance.' .If she would, only place the hat- squarely In, the xniddloof her head, or, if sh would III n3Er--ra f' C j jl 1 1 srufi ' 1 III WJ 1 1 , r . 1111 CJ WLifr!?-' --.. v ill i r ! j ft aTOJ WW noon. Instead of constantly taking medicine, to cure this trouble, it is advisable to try a change in diet- Ex ercise, too, will prove helpful. fasten a bandeau to the other lde, her comfort would be unaasalled with no discredit to the dictate of fashion. Another girl over there ha a heavy rose hanging far to the left, while, on her face she wears a set snUle such a martyrs must have - turned toward their captors years ago. If she would . r r at S A V 1 iS3 y? pin the hat more flatly on her head. , not know, where to place the pin. .her face) would have, repose and her '- Why is it that women In tulr ef eye might lose that look of wearl- ; fort to keen at the heia-ht of the fash- ness. She, too. is Ignorant. It would ') not burt the appearance of the hat to nave u maae to nt or to tearn now. to wear it. - : A third-girl has her head bent for ward,, while ahe peers from tinder the brim ot her hat. This is extremely Injurious to the eyes, and a hat so II V r"" Fosatti Cream for Pimples OPERATOR-Apply the following cream to the pimples; Extract of vio let, ten drops; sweet almond oil, two and a quarter drams; sulphur precipi tate, seventy-fly grains; lanolin, seventy-five grains;' oxide ot sine, two scruples. Here are several exercises that are excellent hip reducers: t 1. Bring the kne up to the chest, re- badly worn will eurely be the cause of many .headaches. Tne "merry widow" tai!E .U "f.tyl th ptnningon of rhich is a fine art. , ' A hat piled high with many-flowers look aa though it were quite upseU hate' Wearer. That i because she cV uiir. me equuinrium or the unrortu- Ion so-often lose sisrht of esaentlalsT Why do they not understand that th h most perfect colors in tne woria. cwm ?blned with the most beautiful shapes. will be lacking In both trla nd - grace if not properly handled? w h will they not learn how to wear a hat onoe they hav bought ltT - -wai , ft malnlng perfectly erect. Practice In al ternate movements. 1 Place hands on hips, shoulders well back, Raise the leg. with kne flexed, f and give a high, quick side kick, bring Ing the foot back again to the floor. Re peat ten times, first with, the right foot, , then with the left t. Take standing position, hands on hips, and rotate the hips, bending the knees and keeping the chest and ' shoulders immovable. Contract all the muscles used In this exercise and re- slst ;.,.J . Bending exercises also are good, : Bleach for the Neck. D. L Take fresh strained cucumber Juice, boll it for five minutes, and for very 'five ounce ot juice add: Pul verised borax, five and a half ounces; acetate of soda, three ounces; tincture ot quillaja, two and a half ounce; tincture of benxoin, four drams; rose water, one pint, Mix thoroughly and apply two or three times a day until the ataln Is removed. , Here 1 a recipe for a very good tooth powder: Areca nut charcoal, five ounces; cuttlefish bone, two ounce; raw areca nut, pounded, en ounce. Pound and mix. Two, or three drops of oil ot cloves or of cassia may b added It a perfume la required. For Dry Hair Q. E. Rub the following mixture waQ Into tho scalp, then brush the hair, giv ing It at least one hundred stroke: Tincture of cantharide. . one ounce; liquid ammonia, one dram; glycerin, ' one-half ounce; oil of thyme, one-half ounce; rosemary oil. one-halt dram. Mix all together with six ounce of tom- . water. Self -consciousness Is at the root of th . habit ot blushing, which Is so annoy Ing to any one unfortunate enough to acquire it, and the only way to break yourself of it is to give yourself some thing to do that will occupy your mind enough to make you forget your owa personality. Face Massage ANXIOUS-When th skin Is Inclined to be oily It Is best not to us "cream that are at all greasy. Whatever prep- aration la used, it should b rubbed gently Into the kin, taking car to go . parallel to any line or wrinkle that . may be present. For th face the fin gertips alone are used,-though when massaging other part of tbe body, firmer pressure I obtained by working with the palm of th hand. Here, is a lotion to use for enlarged - pores: Boric acid, one dram; distilled witch hasel. four Ouncea Apply with a piece of old linen or a bit of absorbent cotton. - r Hollow Eyes ' MRS. T.-There Is alwayt, fn my opinion, some Internal cause for the black circles under the eyes. The tend, ency is sometimes hereditary, but dark lines are usually due to om conges tion of the veins, and are rarely, if ever, found excepting under one or more of the following circumstances: When the subject ia anemic, and there Is an impairment of the chemical con- . Utution ot the blood, or when the ys tem Is being drained, as It would be in . prolonged study, lack of sleep or dissl ' nation of any description. The external treatment is sometimes effective tem porarily, but cannot be permanent while the cause exists. Bathe frequently with cold water and v use friction. A little turpentine linl- . : ment or weak ammonia, one part of di luted ammonia to four parts of water, - - may be rubbed into the skin dally (once), but great care must be taken that it doea not reach the eyes, v r To Restore the Natural Color . ,.! - of the Hair ' RUTH-One-half ounce sugar ef lt, : one-half ouw laa ;'ilphur. one-half ounce essence of bergamot. on-hlf gv.i ' alcohol, -one ounce lvcrine, one-half ounce tincture of rantharides, one-hnif ounce ammonia. Mix all in one j mt soft water. Apply to the roots of th hair, which must be clean.. Th dye should never be applied )? ' there 1 ny irritation or abrasion tf the scalp. . ; . The best wsy te Use any stain N t apply it to the root of th iwir wli ft a small brush a tooth bruti ll ir,nvf for the purpose. Then spread it ,-ver. r downward through the tre-s wun a i ordinary hair bruh. This should not te appllM inr t n once a week, as !' fn-ijiu-nt una In t ... brief an interval wniid, Mntr or it' , have A pernicious t .'itct i-i jii tli e u ,
