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About The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972 | View Entire Issue (July 26, 1908)
THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY HORNING, JULY -26, 1903 C ONCERNINC.HEALTH andBEAUTY By Mrs. Henry Symes Aids to Health and Beauty form satisfactory long-hipped corsets, ro mot of the good comets are n.S'1 of reinforced batiste, coutll or hi. a. If. Pome are embroidered in fa-lin-i:.i; rosebuds and trimmed with 1m-.Ii ribbon. Othcis aro finished at tho top with a sort of pointed yoke-liko affair of net or allovor Ince. Thla. In turn, la bound with pretty ribbon. The now cornet, however. . Is not t'.e only undergnrim-nt that has been in vented for the sheath gown. Th.) "pan-tnl..n-i':ittie-' Is tho Intent no'ornpanl mint tf tho new costume. This gar mcnt endeavors to supplant the tlme l.onurej petticoat. It 111 ho interest ing to walch tho encounter. Kjjiv I "t j " 1 C f -rsJ&&!vi M absolutely eaged i;i l.r clolUos. On- wj "1$ 1 , VT I "Sy ' " I ''W jtffalLk i VC' Sjfc- SP'' tumes aro nothing without sn'ce and ' 1tCj. '. . v f ; v " ? I& J ' j l$ff VOsil 1110 """''nK6 'ac't 'n connection with 't'djt f ; ? - i'4 is1'' ' Jj W - -f&z1 r f viy the new aheath corsets Is that even very , ' 1 r "kS J Cj rK' ' - '-i jl j "T"l,,"ll"',,,'l """"""1 Blcntler women weur tliern. Really they , ' tS. fl V i t i l 1 IMlRMNNin stiff, nlnK there is about a sheath gown j- ; , " . , J V 'I a - WMmWSWl ill WThiU,.-Mm.r U cannot really ' ' ' K lSl mM E- k x V IT!?- The Necessity of Footbaths' NOT only are ths feet kept eom. fortabie. but the well-belnf 0 the entire body depends much upon the care bestowed upon ths feet. The feet should he washed dally In tepid water and soap, finishing with a dish of cold water to quicken Cir culation and to prevent them becom Inn too sensitive. It tho feet are dry. ruh In s llttl good cream until absorbed. For feet whi 'h suffer from excesilvej perspiration a llttlo carbollo soldi twenty or thirty drops In a basin of water-is efficacious. The stocking should be changed dally and tna , Ktreet shoes exchanged for slipper wljen resting In your room. Tired Feet After bathing tired feet In hot watep , It Is very soothing to rub them with , olive oil. Summer Hives Hives, as a rule, are the result of disordered stomach. They require both internal and external remedies. ! ., The best medicine Is a dose of CM tor oil. tho quantity, of course, to da i WITH all the recent talk and discussion concerning the sheath gown, nothing could be more natural than that a new corset should have beon designed to mould the figure Into the necessary ejlpli-llke form. It did not take the manufacturers long to realize the need, and they have turned out a "mnchlne" wonderful. Indeed, tn size and shape. The very latest model Is high In the bust end arranged so that the waist is quite round It Is long enough to incase the figure almost to the knees, and the principal Innovation is at the hips. The new corset Is so cut and bound that It Is Impossible to indulgo In unfashionable hips, no matter on what model nature built the woman. 'Where a piece of flesh might, perchance, protrude and spoil the long and swathing lines of the new gown, there is a heavy rteel, strong enough to control the most obstreperous fat. Should Uie hips show a tendency to roundness, which was greatly ad mired but a short time ago. the coutll, brocade or whatever material forms the corset Is cut In a way to forbid it. All the art of the corsetlere hag been used to prevent such a catastrophe, and to this end the materials have been rein forced by canvas, and bone3 have been backed by buckram, and many rows of machine stitching have been added. Of course, if the corset must be long on the hips to form a foundation for the graceful drapery of the skirt. It must also be high In the bust to supply a perfect form for bodice drapery. Some of the latest models are so filch that real decollete Is rendered Impossible, un less a method he devised to lower the corset in front and back. Therefore, some corsets are made without stiffening at the top, and the corset may be turned down upon Itself, making it sufficiently low for evening gowns. Good results may be obtained by hook ing the corset on the figure while lying down In this position the muscles are re'axed and the corset may be hooked lower on the figure. Kven though all new corsets must of necessity be long on the hips there are already several variations of the same Advice to Correspondents Idea. Some models are much stiffened, holding the figure inflexible, while oth ers admit of much five movement, los ing the while none of their good points. Some, indeed, aro so long that it Is necessary to curve them so the wearer may sit down. A woman should never wear corsets unless tiiey fit every po sition which she Is likely to assume. condition of the blood. The salve, for mula of which Is given below. Is very soothing and healing, but to effect a permanent cure you had better take sorno treatment for your blood. Formula: White wax, one ounce; spermaceti, one ounce; oil of almonds, one-fourth pint. Melt; pour Into a mortar which has been heated by being Immersed soma time In boiling water. Very gradually add three ounces of rosewater and ona ounce of witch hazel, and assiduously stir the mixture until an emulsion la formed and the mixture is nearly cold. OWING 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 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 compiled with In regard to personal letters. To Reduce the Bust TROUBLE Here Is a recipe for a perfectly harmless pomade which will help reduce the size of the bust: Tinc ture of benioln, twenty drops; Iodide of potassium, forty-five grains; vateilne, one and one-half ounces. The following may also be recom mended: Pure deodorized Iodoform, one ounce; vaseline, two ounces; essence of peppermint, twenty drops. Then cover breasts with two cloths dirped Into the following: Pulverized alum, thlity grains, acetate of lead, one ounce; distilled water, eight ounces. Cover the cloths with oiled paper and keep them on ail night. For Oily Hair ANNOY KD The following lotion used or.ee a flay is a very good one for oily fcsir: Powdered bicarbonate of soda, one-fourth ounce; borate of soda, pow dered, one-fourth ounce; eau d cologne, one fluid ounce; alcohol, two fluid ounces; distilled water, sixteen Culd ouncti. Mix and atftate until solution Is com plete, A lotion that will help to cure a "shiny" cos Is mad of: Boracic acid, er. diam; rosewater, four ounces. Mix. Apply th lotion to your not as often aa necessary. Shampoo for Light Hair L. M. O. A splendid shampoo for tn tialr S mad cf th following: Whit castil soap. In snaring, on ounce; rtr. tvertty-four ounces; potaxlum arraata. tUrty graJns; borax, I3t grains; cologne water, two ounces; bay rum. two ounces. Dissolve the snap In the water and add the other Ingredients. Rub well Into the roots. Rinse thoroughly in several waters. Then dry carefully. Do not comb the hair after shampoo ing until it Is thoroughly dry. Combing makes It straight and stringy. Fan and toss it about In the sunshine, if possible. In order to have a good complexion, to cleanse it thoroughly before rctlrinc fur the night. Wash tho face with warm water and a good soap, rinse thoroughly in several clear waters and then upply some good lotion or cream to n.ako the skin cicar and smooth. To Cleanse the Finger Nails TRIXY The only way to keep the skin smooth under the nails Is by con stant spplications of cream and by using an orangewood ttick for cleaning. The cleaning should be done only after washing the hands. I am giving you a recipe for a nail cream: Petrolatum, ono ounce; white castilo soap, powdered, sixty grains; oil of bersamot, three drops. Eyebrow and Eyelash Grower ETHEL-To Increase the growth of eyebrows the following formula will make up into a good preparation for the purpose: Cologne, two and a hslf ounces; glycerine, one and a half ounces; Buld extract of Jaborandl. two ounces. Agitate Ingredients till thoroughly In corporated. Apply to the eyebrows with a brush and to the lashes with a tiny caroel'a-hair paint brush. The brush must be fred from any drop and passed lightly along the edge of th eyetids, exercising extreme rare that no minutest portion of lb lotion touches the cy Itself. Talcum Powder MRS. J. U-Th following makes a delightful talcum powder: Farina starch, fifty grains; powdered talcum, twenty grains; powdered lyco podium. Twenty grains; aalol or boric acid, ten grains; essenc of violet, twenty grains. Washing th bands with oatmeal dis solved In water will har th effect of softening and whitening them. Absolutely Necessary WORfUiDIt U absolute:? necessary. Foot Ponder EVA When the feet perspire exces sively the fclioes and stockings should be changed daily. The following rccire for powder will be found most helpful:. Burnt alum, five grams; sallcvll- arM. two and one-half grrms, starch, hfteen grama; violet talcum powder, fitly grams. Dust over perspliln feet, which Should bo bathid at Vast ome da.ly. To Develop the Hint CONSTANT RKADER To develop the bust the following may le tried: la:oiin. one ounce; cocoa butter, one our.ee; jwtt-t aimorid oil. one ounce. Put in a small bowl, set In Lot water until meltel Heat together and cool. Karri r.iirht. pifter laying hot cloths nn bust. ri:o It I-. by massaging- gently and thoroughly In a circular direction fur Dftetn min utes. Fingers Ton Sliff A. W.-Po not worry because your fingers are not limber, for your musij teacher will give you flng-r exer cises which, in time, will make your knuckles supple. To Clear the Complexion MUDDY The following treatment Is excellent for clearing the complet ion: Rub the face, just before wash ing It. with two teaspoonfu's of flow ers of sulphur mixej In half a pint of rew milk. Thi mixture should stand a l.ttle while before It la use! on th face. washing and wiping the hands, rub a little of this mixture into them. The following exercise Is excellent for developing the hips: Htand alter ratelv on each foot. bivIhk the free limb pendulum fashion from the hips, eat h tlmo allowing it to go as far forward and backward as possible. Annoying Dandruff MAY The falling of your hair Is prob !.: to th- execsue it ii.dr.iff on your scalr Try the dandruff cure for wM -h I am giving you formula, and I think it will soon disappear aud your hair will nun clop fulling: Tincture of can! haridts, one ounce; liquid ammonia, one dram; glycerine, une-half ounce; oil of thyme, one-half ounce; rosemary oil. one-half dram. Jlix all together with six ounces of rosew ater Hub ilui si alp thoroughly with the preparation. Eruption on Face WORRIED There Is usually an In- v.. rI o.'tu'-e tor M-'iri''0" loo'-. Generally they aro dun to the Impure Remedy for Hangnails DOROTH Y Hangnails are due to ex cessive dryness of the skin surrounding the nails. Try rubbing the base of tho nail every night with a little good cold cream. That should help to cure them. A JVeak Side MOTHER. The only thing for you to do is to consult a reliable physician. Simple treatment will, perhaps, be all that is needed to make you strong and well. I advise you" to attend to the mat ter Immediately. Here Is a receipe that will make up Into a very good hair oil: Two ounces scentless castor oil; two ounces cocoa nut oil; ono ounce oil of rosemary; one half dram oil of jasmine. Mix pils with gentle heat; bottle; shake 'for five minutes. pend upon the age of the patftnt. 1 Bathing with water to which T1 carbonate of soda has been added 1 , one of the best means of allaying the Intense Irritation. Constant anf frequent applications of good cold, cream will also soothe wonderfully. , . fl Eat Moderately I In order to be In perfect health ona: must be temperate In eating. The meals i . i i k mffiilnr TJeffiilnrltv la B1EU EllOUici mo - r. j one of the golden rules of a well-ordar , ed life. i To Have a Clear Skin f A clear skin Is one of the essentials of f good health and beauty, and nothing conduces more to this end than frequent ; baths and brisk, rubbings. They will do : much to keep the skin soft and tho whole body vigorous. The Correct Time for Bathing The morning Is the"best time for a s cold water bath, a tepid one morning or night, but a hot water bath should t, be taken Just before retiring, lna f much as it is relaxing. Never bath just after a hearty meal. Batha reg- ularly every da j. Cleanliness is Necessary . The scalp, like tho rest of the body, ! to be kept healthy must be kept clean. Shampoo your hair once every two weeks if it Is Inclined to bo oily, and about once a month if It Is tha . least bit dry. , ' , To Open the Pores . To remove blackheads, and also to soften the skin before applying cold creams and lotions, apply a soft linen towel wrung out of moderately hot water. Do not have the water hot enough to burn the skin. Apply the towel to the face, pressing it w-ell down into the curves of tha eyes, nosa and mouth. Repeat sev eral times until the skin is pink and soft. In this condition It will absorb) much more of the oils and lotions, greatly increasing their effective properties. A Change wWProve Helpful ' Frequently change the mode of wear ing the hair, else falling hair Is likely ' to result. That portion, of the scalp where the hair is colled and pinned r- ' celves no sunlight and tha coiled hale, no ventilation. For a Discolored Neck " For a discolored neck apply ea. cumbers cut in strips, binding them f to the neck and keeping them on alt f night. In the morning wash off and i rub well with cold cream; than wipe' the neck with a soft toeL Repeat i this treatment until the discoloration t disappears. ' f II X - - - i im j'- t a . m 01 5 9y,- fW' . To Remove Stains From the Hands ANXIOUS To soften. srhltn arl remoT stains from th bunds u glycerin and le-Tion. Put Into a bot tl two ounret ef gycrln, two ounces ef water, four tablespoonfula of lmoa Julc and a few crops of carbollo acid, fcbas wU. After B A Tin NO caps f,-r !i- Timer of lXis show all ort cf rew virv and stjris. There r- aps ltrh nrelop t h. w hole bcatl. mrj cas wbch ccly fram the laughing face. Tbe head-coverings ar of rubterlied silk, rur rubber or waterproof ssttn. Som rap n-.ttrJj th bsthmg n-.t nd others match tL Uiaunlng thereof. A cap of rubberized silk In a tartan r'.aid Is srraneel w"th a deep ruff! of r.eitej silk, which encircles the bead ir I softens ths etitllne cf th fac. A bonnet affsir of (ilk seems to hav bT Intended to protect th ear when 5 vir.g rather thsn the har when swlm-mt-ig. After all. nothing ii o useful to keep out th salt aca at th pur rub ber cap and bandanna. Frill ar very well in their way. but th real bathing enthusiast prefer comfort to beaaty any day. Th most practical badgar is a cap of light rubber, which la bald tightly to th bead and over which silk bandanna la arranged. Tha latter may match th ult. tha trimaalnc at th suit, or form a dtL'fhtXoI contrast to either. " Tber la really no us la wearing m cap at all nnleas. all th hair la lahd tightly. Many girls, howavar. Wt thcta front hair or pompadour sbow tint'.: Is just tint to ate) Into th water. they pull th cap dowa Vr th hali Bom caps may ha hoagM with r nada bows ta front, whila hr i triangular la ahapa aad must a by tha wearer. Each venia ar aia'd, ha H ' aj-UuUr, Is aura ta nnd a ta her LxiDg tUa year. mt'.l J '. alt 'I
