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SEVERAL yenrs ago Newport, with
charactnrlBtlc peculiarity, deci
ded that tho much abused sun was
too hard on the complexion, so
the fair ladles of the resort sat down to
discuss a way to avoid the complexlon
deHtroyluK rays without bandaging eyes
and ail
' At last a diminutive little sportswom
an of the South suggested that a very
thick chiffon veil, tied around the face
in the style sacred to burglars and Moor
ish women, would ampjy protect the
complexion, -while the forehead would be
shaded by the hat. The idea wai
loudly applauded and enthusiastically
adopted. All the summer maidens in
the vicinity began to bind their faces
with opaque materials, and, although
they saved themselves the annoyanct
of freckles and sunburn, they also ex
eluded all good, fresh air from their
luqgs and lost that rosebud look that Is
so much touglit after by young and old.
There were other ways of arriving at
the same result had they but known it,
but perha.i that summer's experience
taught them in the end.
Summer Is n time made for the bru
nette, who only becomes attractively
tanned. Blondos and atlburn-haired
maidens stand little chance when the
sun's rays shine down upon the world
with surrmei (strength. But if they take
the irouoie, perhaps tney may avola
ome of the season's effects on the com
plexiori, mil, if they follow the direc
tions given, the result will surely be
ratisfaetory.
In the first place It Is only the fine
ness and delicacy of the skin that makes
the hest so fatal to blonde and auburn
beauties, so ir a little alcohol is patted
Answers to Correspondents
OWING to the great amount of
mail received and the limited
space lven this department,
it is absolutely impossible to
answer letters in he Sunday issue
following their receipt. The letters
must be answered 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 ateo be complied
with in regard to personal letters.
For Oily Skin
F. D. Banish all rich and - greasy
foods, for diet has a great influence
on the condition of the skin. Wiping;
off the face occasionally with diluted
alcohol (26 per cent strength) is
beneficial In the case of an oily skin.
A few drops of ammonia or a pinch of
borax In the water with which the
face Is washed is also helpful.
Solution to Keep the Hair
Curled
MARY J. H The following recipe
for a hair-curling lotion may be help
ful: Gum arable, one ounce; good
moist sugar, one-half ounce; pure hot
water, three-quarters pint; alcohol.
vtwo fluid ounces; memoriae or mer
cury, six grains; sal" ammoniac, six
grains.
The last two should be dissolved In
the alcohol before admixture. Lastly,
add enough water to make the whole
measure one pint "Perfume with co
logne or lavender water. Moisten the
hair with the fluid before putting It
in the papers or curlers.
This Is too strong a solution to be
applied repeatedly, as it would surely
hive a destructive effect on the hair
follicles. Therefore, It should not be
too frequently applied and not at too
short an lnterraL An occasional use,
however, is practically harmless.
Tonic for Falling Hair
A. P. M. The following rf cipe for hair
tonic will Increase the growth of tout
hair, if you use it persistently: One-half
dram of phenol. sven and a hal grains
tincture eux vomica, one ounce tfrtctur
cinchona, one-half dram tincture of can
tharldea, four ounces cologne, and two
ounces tweet, almond oil. Apply to the
roots of the hair with a soft poo re one
or twice a day. TWi toll on U especially
d for very dry hair.
This Is a preparation which has horn
helpful to maay persons treuhled with
dandruff; On ouncf f tincture X ca
ttuiaes, 0n idram liquid ammonia, eee-
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on the skin regularly for a time and
later after exposure to the sun It will
have a hardening e.Tept- The alcohol
must be diluted so that It does not Ir
ritate. Do not rub with the alcohol;
lightly touch the face with it. It need
only affsct the outer skin, so any fric
tion is unnecessary.
Buttermilk Is an excellent antidote
fop sunburn, too. Bathe the face In
this fluid frequently, and the com
plexion will remain clear and soft.
Cold cream should always be mas
saged into the skin to remove the
lines and wrinkles caused by squint
ing, and this should be done by a ro
tary motion with the very tips of the
fingers. Massage wrongly done is more
harmful than no massage at all.
After the cream massage, always be
sure to remove from the surface anv
cream which may remain. It not only
half ounce glycerine, one-half ounce oil
of thyme, and one-half dram rosemary
oil. Mix all together with six ounces of
rosewater. Rub the scalp thoroughly
with the, preparation until the dandruff
entirely disappears.
Tea hi air Tonic
READER Here Is a recipe for a
tonic which will darken the hair some
what: Bay rum, two ounces; glycerine,
two ounces; alcohol, two ounces; In
fusion of black tea, ten ounces.
Mix and perfume to suit. The tea
Infusion should be made very strong,
say an ounce of tea to ten 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
blonde hair.
To Sitcetcn the Breath
ALICE R.-For a bad Veth hold 11s
terlne and water in the mouth as long as
possible. Gargle with listerine after
meals.
When troubled with an offensive
breath extra rare should be taken of the
teeth. This recipe makes a very good
tooth powder, which should be used aft
er each meal: Four ounces of precipi
tated chalk, eight ounces powdered orris
root and one ounce powdered camphor.
Triturate the camphor in a mortar,
moistening it with a very little alcdhoL
Add oter ingredients. Mix thoroughly,
and sift through a fine bolting cleh.
Orange-Ffoue Skin Food
QUEENIE Here is the recipe for
the orange-flower cream. This cream li
excellent for Improving the condition
of the skin, making it smooth and
clear: Oil of weet almonds, four
ounces; white vi six drams; sper
maceti. ix drams; borax, two drams;
glyovine, one and one-half ounces; ,
orange-flower water, two ounces; oil
of nrro'l. fifteen drops; oil of blgarade
(orange akin), fifteen drops; oil of pUt
grain, fifteen dropa.
Melt the rt three ingredients, ajd
the glycerine to the orange-flower
water and dissolve the borax in the
mixture; then pour fslowly into the
blended fata, stirring continuously.
To Polish Finger Sails
Mrm. W. L fV-Tna hot way to pol
ish the nails It to put a ItVJe powder
In the palm of your band and rubthe
nails briskly. This gives the naiia
pretty pink flush. Try this recipe lor
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spoils the appearance, but collects the
dust and dirt of the highway. Last of
all. powder should be applied before
going out. It fprnis a sort of cover
for. the skin, intercepting heat and of
fering a protection against dust
Freckles may usually be avoided by
following out these directions, but if
precaution has beer neglected, treat
the. freckles with this very good cream,
made 9 one ounce (avoirdupois) each
of pefrolatum and lanolin (anhy
drous) one fluid ounce of peroxide of
hydrogen and one fluid dram of acetic
acid. This cream may be put on the
face at night and removed In the
morning.
A little healthy tan on the face is
not really an affliction, but too much
is unbecoming, particularly in the even
ing. nail powder: Talcum powder, one-half
ounce; pumice stone, pulverized, two
ounces.
Mix thoroughly, add fifteen grains of
carmine and a few drops of oil of
rose, if a perfume is" desirable. Sift
through silk bolting cloth.
When annoyed" with perspiring
hands this recipe for a lotion will
prove valuable: Boric acid, eighty
grains; borax. 120 grains; salicylic
acid, 150 grains; glycerine. two
ounces.
Rub on the hands four or five times
a day. Wash the hands In warm
THE hands nave often teen' called
tra Index of character, as the
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of the souL so surely sucb Important
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water before applying and dry care
fully. Shake well. If the glycerine
is heated it will increase the solubil
ity of the preparation.
To Fatten the Checks
TOOTSIE To make thin cheeks
plump rub a good skin food In with
the following mov&ments: To treat
the right cheek, plce the thumb of
the left hand Just beyond the corner
of the mouth on the left cheek as a
brace. Make rotary movements'up
ward and outward, beginning at the
corner of the mouth and making
time, when they are so
seldom covered with
gloves and when the
sun baa ample oppor-
tunlty to mar their whiteness with
tan and freckles.
Ideal hands are white, not dsd blue
Uh white, but ptrfky ,whtte: thfy are
not tov eft al teast. not soft 'enough
t lack character. The nails are mani-
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yver the check. With the right hand
treat the left cheek. About sis times
over each cheek Is sufficient.
Lotion for Blackheads
ANXIOUS To make the lotion, mix
the following ingredients' Pure brandy,
three ounces; cologne, one ounce; liquor
potassa. one-half ounce. Apply at night,
after washing the face thoroughly with
soap and water.
A lotion made from the following recipe
will Improve the appearance of a red
nose: Powdered calamine, one dram;
cured, and st all times
of the year, perfect
hands are neither too
hot nor too cold.
Of course, such wonderful hands ara
quite the exception, but every woman
can do a little toward keeping them in
condition. FVi.pirtrif bund. for
Instance, far from desirabia and a good
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zinc oxide, thirty grains; glycerine.'one
half dram; cherry laurel water, four
ounces. This lotion should be well
shaken before It is mopped on the nose.
It may be used both morning and even
ing. Lotion for Oily, Damp Hair
KATE For greasy, moist hair the fol
lowing Is an excellent drying lotion. If
used dally, it tends to produce a crispy
condition; Bicarbonate of soda, pow
dered, one-fourth ounce; borate of soda,
powdered, one-quarter ounce; eau de co
logne, one fluid ounce; alcohol, two fluid
ounces; distilled water, sixteen fluid
ounces. Mix and agitate until solution
is complete.
Lotion for Premature Wrinkles.
MOTHER You will find this recipe
for a lotion very good for removing all
traces of wrinkles: Alum, powdered,
seventy grains; almond milk (thick),
one and one-half ounces, rose water, six
ounces. Dissolve the alum in the rose
water, then pour gently into the almond
milk, with constant, agitation. Apply
with a soft linen cloth every night be
fore retiring.
To Whiten the Neck
SUBSCRIBER Wash the neck and
face with warm water to remove all dust
and dirt. Then rub the neck with equal
parts of pure cream and lemon Juice.
The cream do.es away with scragglness
and feeds the skin, while the lemon
juica whitens it
Poor Blood
HOPEFULTo improve the condi
tion of your skin I would advise you
first to get a good tonic for your blood
and take It regularly. Taking a dose
one day and not taking any for the next
two or three days will do you no good
whatever. Along with the internal treat
ment it will be helpful to try some ex
ternal means to get rid of the blemishes.
Bathe the face in hot water, then
steam It over a basin of boiling water..
After drying the skin apply a good
cream. The following recipe will make
up Into a splendid face cream: White
of tincture of belladonna rte-ha:f e-unce,
cologne water three ounces. TT.ls ml x
ture should be kept at band and always
rubbed wail Into the akin after . th
band ara . washed in hot water. As
belladonna It a poison. Lba solution
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wax, two ounces; spermaceti, two
ounces; sweet almond oil, twelve
ounces; distilled water, two ounces;
glycerine, two dunces; salicylic acldo
ninety grains.
Chest Weights
SKINNY Chest. weights are used im
.develop, the musoles and Inerease- the--slze
of the chest. They are weights
on pulleys which are fastened elthee v
to the floor or wall, and." as the
strength increases the weights ar
made heavier. They may be pur
chased at the athletic department ci
any store.
To Cure Double Chin
X. Y. X To help to reduce a double
chin practice the following exercise: 1
Stand erect, In military position. Place
the hands lightly bn the hips, fingers
forward. Drop the chin slowly on the
collarbone; then throw the head baciE
with a quick, even movement that l
not a Jerk, but yet puts all the muscles
into quick play. Repeat ten times. S.
Turn the head quickly tothe right UlSl .
the chin is Just over the right shoulder;
then back again. Repeat ten tlmeos
then turn the head to the left la th
same way. Repeat ten times. Do no&
tire the muscles of the neck, but grad
aally Increase the number of exercises
daily, until you can practice each one
about fifty times without any discom
fort
Troubled With Dandruff
D. Z. A little vaseline rubbed well
into the roots of the hair will soften
the dandruff so that it will brush out
easily. Don't attempt to comb It out,
as this will only irritate the scalp and
increase' the dandruff. .
This dandruff remedy will prove help:
ful: Moisten the scalp with olive oil.
When crusts are soft, wash scalp with
tincture of green soap. Rinse thor
oughly and apply almond oil to the
scalp.. Rub in with fingertip and
then use the following lotion daily:
Ammonia muriate, ten grains; glycer
ine, one otmce; rosewater, five ounces.
Rub this briskly into the scalp. At th
end of ten days shampoo.
should bo kept out of reach of chlldran
and the bottle should be labeled.
The hands in summer are very likely
to become tanned and freckled, and both
of these defects should be remedied at
once. For this purpose It Is always well
to have a half lemon on th wash
stand so that the Juloo may he rubbed
Into the hands every time they ara
washed. This serves to keep the hands
white and attractive.
Hard and callous hands should ba
washed In oatmeal water made by dip
ping little chceseCiatb. bags of oatmeal
Into the basin, or they may be washed
in a paste made of raw oatmeal and
warm water.
Gloves, too. are aometlrnes worn at
night to aoften and whiten the hands,
and the gloves ara prepared for use by
ripping them open and spreading the
Inside with paste. The ripped aeam
may be again sewed up. The pasta is
made of ground barley, the hits of
an egg. a tearpoonful of glycerin and
one ounce of honey. The" gloves should
hava- the fingers cut off at the ends to
allow the air to reach the hand.. It Is
best to choose a large eite.
- A nice loUon for" the" hands Is mad
by putting Into a bottle two ounces of
glycerine, two ouncea of water, four ta
blespoonfuls of lemon Juice and fsw
"drqpa of carholle acid. Shake well, and,
after washing and drying the hands,
rub a litfl ofjtha mixture Into them. ,
Sea bathing frequently makes f!ngr
nalla brittle, but kjujU parts of tur
pentlre and mvrrh melted together a,
spread upon the aaila a tonight )ii make
them stronger while that mixture nay
be removed w-.th a little o!iT oil ta t.,a
morning.
Freckles tfjl sunburn "cfren d!fig ure
the w.-Uta and arms, but there a g A
remedy which may be put hp in hot.,
and applied when convenient. Tfcre
drasaa of hffloa Juke, eleven ounces ft
hot water two 6rfre ef t."- r4
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