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THE OKUWJiN . SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING, JULY- ft, J905 C ongerning Health and By Mrs. Hlnry Symes ' " 1 J I' 1 -pu mm 'J NE who has recently visited the opera In Paris. he birthplace fashion, reports, "The ele gantes, following closely the classic idea, have left oft all flashing Jewels and for adornment wear only a Ingle string of pearls- around their throats, while a ribbon, binds the coif fure.'.' It Is quite a number of years since this was the fashion, but the pre vailing style of coiffure affords ample onportunltv for lust such artistic orna- - mentation. The manufacturers, quick to note the change in fashldn, have made a special bodkin to thread the ribbon through the pompadour a first aid to the accom plishment of the rather difficult fent. The ribbon used must not be too wide, nor too narrow a standard width la. Impossible, for It much depends upon thejglze of the pompadour. and the head. A purely Grecian ' effect may be ac quired by parting the -hair in front, al lowing it to puff at either sld and ar ranging a low knot at the back of the head. A wide ribbon or a gold braid brought round the front and fastened round the knot In the back gives the effect of the filet of Ulysses' time. Almost the same idea is shown where a soft ribbon is brought round the pom padour and finished at each side of the head in two little bows. If the hair Is parted on the side, a tiny bow may start the decoration In front, whence it Is carried back and finished on the right side of the Psyche knot When the hair is arranged in many puffs, the ribbon may extend across the back and finish at either side In a bow, while the puffs may be pinned across the ribbon here and there, so It will have the effect of being woven through tiie hair. In selecting a ribbon for the hair do not let it be white. W hite is too star tling a contrast and takes the color out of both brown and blonde hair. On rare occasions, when a complete white costume is necessary, the hair decorn tlon may be of white tulle, but when wearing a white dress It is far better trf seltct either gold or silver ribbon. If the gown is pink, blue or yellow, the ribbon for the coiffure may match It. but If the gown be violet or mauve, the decoration would be charming In silver gaiuie ribbon. When choosing ribbon for the hair. fprvprji far , V if f ill I If iii-i' $ '' II TZS I IS . , ' L SI I nSv ;-sC"-- -' 7?& I W&srsf I ' --Zr23 lie .w ;a 1 1 1 1 s i- r x v r 7ftrefwf Mir vrrfjajtefoi 1 1 V Timely Suggestions Health and Beauty Hints T'ecf fofr Health Don'ts .ON'T eat when fatigued or over heated. Don't bathe the body for at least an hour after eating. Don't eat an excess of sugar, sweet and starchy foods. Don't eat foods that disagree with you. Don't be gloomy at mealtime. Don't eat between meals, and eat trult or drink a glass of water be fore breakfast. Care of the Hair To have a head of luxuriant hair it Is needful to take the utmost care of the scalp, for from an unhealthy scalp no one may ""expect beautiful hair to grow. An important thing to do to Increase the growth, of the hair Is to brush it throughout ltstientlre length; this dis tributes thq natural oil uniformly from end to end and also removes any dust that happens to tall upon the hair dur ing the day. The hair should never be bound up tightly for the night. If possible. It should be allowed to fall over the pil- satln Is better than taffeta, for the sheen of the satin is always dressy and pretty, particularly at night Never, under any possible circum stance, wear any decoratlon'tn the hair till dressing-up time, or 6 o'clock nec essary combs and barrettes excepted. Just as evening dress is inappropriate for daytime wear, so are hair ornaments out of place in the light of day. Such things need the soft radiance of arti ficial light to heighten the effect and make the whole costume both suitable and desirable. This latter rule does not, of course, apply to young girls, for they, at all times, suitably wear hair ribbon, fas tened at the back, either under a figure 8 or to bold a "clubbed" pigtail in place. Any more complicated arrangement should be avoided, except for dress-up occasion. The ribbon should be Hack or of a dark color for everyday wear. Advice to Correspondents sit- -j irrirr yinw , 1 1 orr. Zfercfr (Side low, so that the air may circulate through It. If it la too annoying to let the hair fall in this manner, part it down the middle and plait It loosely In two braids. The halieeds more frequent wash ings in summer than in cooler weather. Various are the methods of cleansing the hair, but perhaps the simplest of all shampoos is the following: Dissolve half a cake of white soap In a quart of boiling water. Let it simmer half an hour over a slow Are. Dissolve a table spoonful of washing soda In a quart of boiling water. The two quarts mixed together complete the pjeparatlon. Five rinsings are necessary. Give Attention to the Teeth There Is nothing- that adds so much charm to a person's beauty as pearly white teeth. To Insure healthy and beautiful teeth care should be given them from the time the baby teeth appear. There fore It Is Important that all mothers pay strict attention to this detail until the children themselves are able to care for their teeh. Cleanliness isxthe only way to over come causes which, in time, destroy the teeth. They should be brushed night and morning and, if possible, after every meal. Do not brush the teeth across, but In a vertlcal'dlrectlon; brushing1 the upper teeth with a downward motion and the lower ones with an upward motion. As chalk is the main Ingredient in most toothpowders, it may be used alone. It la always wise to substitute chalk for a questionable toothpowder. Concerning the Nails TO HAVE pretty finger naile It I necessary to keep them properly . manicured. I The nails should be filed In a curv which follows the shape of the end ot the finger. j After the nails have been filed th An ger tips should be held In hot. soapy water until the cuticle Is soft, when It may be easily pushed back from tha nail by means of an orangewood stick. To give the nails a delicate rose tint they should be polished by applying some good ointment or powder. , In the Interest of pretty nails It la a -' good habit to rub cold cream' fnta tha cuticle every night, always rubbing tha cuticle away from the nails. Another little habit Is to always, when drying the hands, rub the cuticlw back with the towel. These little habit help materially to keep the nails In or der and greatly lighten the weekly manicuring process. Cleansing Cream - There are many people whose skin la so dry that a cream "wash" Is often a desirable substitute for the usual one of soap and water. Here la a recipe for a cleaning creanv which, I think, you will flnd valuable. " I might add that the cream is free from v '- all Ingredients which have a tendency -' to promote a growth of hair. Apply tha cream with the tips of the fingers working up and out as In massage to the face and neck; then remove with a soft towel. The recipe 'Is: White wax. two ounces; spermaceti, two ounces;' sweet almond oil, twelve ounces; dis tilled water, two ounces; glycerine, two ounces; salicylic acid, ninety grains. . - A Simple Wash for the Skin Cucumber wash is excellent tot tha skin at all seasons of the year, and now Is the time to prepare It. "T" make it. take one or two cucumbers, cut them into rather small chunks without peeling. Put these Into a - rrrerf Aftof tlful hair it is necessary to nave au articles for dressing tle hair per fectly clean. The'' best way to cleanse brushes without softening the bristles is to put a teaspoonful of ammonia Into a quart of water and soak the bristles of the brush In the solution (keeping the back of the brush out of water). The brush Is then rinsed In fresh water and dried In the air but not In the sun. Combs may be cleaned In like man ner, using a small brush or a coarse thread or card between the teeth. o WING to the great amount of mall received and the limited space given this department. It is absolutely Impossible to answer letters In the Sunday issue following .their receipt The letters must be answered In tarn, 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. Witch Hazel Cold Cream RESIDENT I regret that it Is against my rules to give the name and address of a skin specialist. 1 would suggest, however, that you massage each night with the recipe I am giving. A thorough cleansing of tha pom be fore applying the cream with a camel's hair face brush, hot water and soap, will prevent the cream from stimulating a growth of hair. Here Is the recipe: ulie wax. one ounce; spermaceti, one ounce; oil of almonds, one-fourth pint. Melt; very gradually sdd three ounces of rosewater and one ounce of witch haiel, and assiduously stir the mixture until an emulsion Is formed, and after ward until the mixture Is nearly cold. This cream is particularly useful to heal sore or stretched skin. Cure for Bald Spots D. a. When the balr falls out in spots try the following wash: Distilled roaa water, six ounces; aromatic vines r. lira drams; pure glycerine, two and one half outices; tincture nux vomica, ene- - half oasce; tincture caatharMaa, two and on-half uaoaa, Mix thoroughly. Apply Bight and Born5Bi inwX er r ery sfBeteat remedy for us id pots Is made as foUows: SallcrUa add, tan grains i rasorda. sight gralca; phenol, five drops; lanolin (or vaseline), one ounce. Rub into the part night and morning. Cheeks Are Too Thin SUBSCRIBER To make thin cheeks plump, rub a good skin food In with the following movements: To treat the right cheek, place the thumb of the left hand Just beyond the corner ot the mouth on the left cheek as a brace. Make rotary movements upward and outward, beginning at the corner of the mouth and making three diverging lines of manipulation over the cheek. With the right hand treat the left cheek. About six times over each cheek Is sufficient. Use the lotion for premature wrinkles once a-day. This pomade 'should not be used as a massage cream, but should be applied after massage, to restore shrunken or flabby skin: Oil ot sweet almonds, six ounces; whits wsx, three ounces; tinc ture benzoin, one end one-half ounces; rosewter, one and one-half ounces; pulverised tannin, six drama. Hygienic Talcum Powder T. R- T. This powder is very easy to maks at borne: Farina starch, Jfty grains; powdered talcum, twenty grains; powdered lycopodium. twenty grains; salol or boric add, tea grains; essence of violet, twenty grains. This lotion may be used ss a wish when desired: Boracic acid, one dram; distilled witch hasei, two ounces; rise water, two ounces. - Brown Spots on the Fact MIRA Brown spots are gesrally caused by liver trouble. Tha recipe I ass giving you will fads tha spots somewhat: Ballcylle add, sixty gralas; . bay run. four oancea Label. Appfy alabt and rrnrning with a soft cloth or sponge. This lo tion sooa reduces a aUght roughness of the skin, which should be subdued by the use of glycerine or starch. This may also be tried in c'ase of obstinate freckles: Lactic acid, three ounces; glycerine, four ounces; rose water, one ounce. This Is to be gently applied by means of a camel's-halr brush. If the skin becomes irritated or sore, omit one or two days' treatment. Troubled With Acne PET Open each seed acne with 4he point of a fine cambric needle. The hardened mass must be pressed or picked out. The empty sac of the gland should then be bathed with a llttie toilet vinegar and water, or with a very weak solution of carbollo acid and water. Sterilize the .needle before using It by dipping into boiling water, as the use of any lntrument, unless thoroughly cleansed, is danger oua Th skin, also, should be care fully cleansed. To Expand the Chest XTZ Depress the "chest, letting the shoulders come forward, with the head up and back. Raise the chest by mus cular effort, not by breathing, to the point of greatest expansion. Raise and lower the chest In this way eight times. Tha following reclpa makes a good vermifuge: Fluid extract of splgetla, five fluil ounces; fluid extract of senna, five fluid ounces; oil of anise, ten drops; oil of caraway, ten dropa; simple syrup, eight fluid ounces. Doee. arte or more tesspoonfuls for adults, one-half teaspoonful for chil dren, at intervals until purging com mences. Tea as a Hair Stain WTTME The ssga tea mixture Is one of the simplest forms of dyes or stains, it will not harm your nslr In say way. This Is tha rectpa far lbs ta: Alcohol, two en ares; greea tea. two ounces; garden sage (dried), two ounces. After straiatag. keep tightly corked ts prevent evapora tion. . - IWEET LAVENDER r "And lavender to lurk amidst the labours of her loom. , i,v And crown her ksrchlcfs clean wun mlckle rare perfume." I1K lines tall us Just where laven der is appropriate and lovable. One girl has a happy Inspira tion., this summer, and I am going to tell you about it. She Is visiting at a quaint old home where a bed of laven der thrives, and she is making the most fascinating little bags of lavender and placing them away carefully for Christ mas gifts especially to those young matrons who are glorying In the mys teries of a linen closet. Lavender has such a faint and unob trusive fragrance that in poetry, you see, as well as In everyday Judgment It is singled out ss the appropriate per fume for household linen and lingerie. The girl whom I have presented to you 's making charming sachet bags of lavender silk, and these she covers with dotted swiss snd ties with lsv ender ribbons; others are made of silk In the faintest of lavender shsdea and -are left uncovered. But the prettiest of sll Is tha little bag of scrim upon which is worked in eld-time cross-stitch a basket full of posies. This makes a quaint little gift for the newly Installed matron. To put with lingerie the lavender tied in a fair linen bag wljh lavender rib bon Is daintiest. , We read that It Is profitable to raise lavender, and what mora delicate oc cupation for a dainty lady than to tend a bed af lavender T . Ls vender ts not difficult to grow. Plant It la the ope where the sua and air have fall access In liht, sandy soli, which require little fertilising, UMWWi liIBH'IMIir v J 11 F- fV- " 1 i ' ' t - : t ' ? i - i i . Uf T" ) ! M'll " ' ii ' miliar ana pound with a pestle (or use a heavy wooden potato masher In a. heavy earthenware bowl) untU tha , c f L j n,cl,M mass l! PulP-Hke in consistency. Now Cleansing of Combs and lirusnes aiter this through a piece of che Je- H order to have neauny anu u- cioin or very coarse muslin, squees- mg out as much of the Jules as you " can. ; Put all together In a clean enameled saucepan and simmer (don't boll) for ten minutes. Re-strain and wlieh cold add alcohol to the proportion of one tablespoonful to half a pint of the strained liquid, ' Bottle and use, Instead of water,- for spraying the face during the day. The alcohol should preserva tha Juice, DailTBaths' ' i A daily bath is a necessity If tha body Is to be kept In a good, sound .condition. If one's constitution will not permit of a dally plunge, tha sponge bath will prove sufflclsnt for all purposes of cleanliness and health. Whether the bath should ba a cold one In the morning or a hot ona at night Is to be determined by tha -physical strength of tha bather. A cold baih has a tendsnoy to make the skin dry and harsh. To? avoid this condition, some outdoor exercise should1 be taken soon after tha bath. This will promote perspiration and tha action of the oil glands, thus making the skin soft and smooth again. . For nervous people, a bath la sea water, or In water to which sea-salt has been sdded. will prove beneficial. The salt stimulates tha heart and overcomes the exhausted feeling ona so often experiences after soma men tal or physical strain. Ths hot bath has a soothing effect, and often Insures sleep to one who la inclined to be wakeful and restless. It beads Bttle water, la winter tha plant must be protected from tha cold. Tha cuIUTtUoa of tha lilUe plant Is - - ' a pleasurable pasttma. for Its demands are szaall and tt respaa&s aa prettily La ths aughtcst axuaUoa. - - - The Cold Bath The cold bath, be it sponge, sprar or piunge. is a deUght to her with "Lin U egreea ,herok treatment and should not betned seve with csuuoa or by the ei li?. . PhJrn- If you pvo,"piir rjound frura the .hoc, '.n1;,Pt warm, all-of-a-alow." and run CLT1 bn',cl,: f you feel "sttlry, week and depressed. beaaxa-Uie t.J bath U not for you. Avoid Wrinkles rreqnently wrinkles are the resnlt t bad habits, such ss repiei a. tract in g of Its eyebrows, a hick f.,j.. smau tines sometimes ne between the brows; tne lifun f toe eyebrowa wtilc-n results la ii.n.. verse llnee oa the tor'i L A stereetrped itnl.t fr-itn'v I prists a fcry furrow frt.r, i, corner of momb. on t tr Little lines at-out te ir..v. "i usually ta result of l -, th-ee, to fnY mir.1p ira et.i c, tie; fo1 hansr t w - snore con 1 '"i te t-' . are ts ti sets. I
