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4l NEXT to cleanliness, exerclaa In tli' open air Is most Important to heaiyi. No one who re mains indoors may posseia tru strength. Outside are the sun and the light and the fresh breeses. but many people are so constituted that they are unwilling to walk unless they have an objective point; they are unwilling to remain out of doors without an incen tive. This is one of the peculiarities of civilization, one of the strange changes which has come over mankind since the time of the tree men and cave mea. It Is said by the wise that four deep breaths a day, taken elowly, so the air may reach the furthermost corner of the lungs, will preserve the health and make pneumonia, consumption and blood diseases Impossible. Surely, this Is very good and very cheap medicine. Ought we not to be thankfut 'that the plain fresh air that may ba had for" the taking Is possessed of such life-giving proper ties? And, knowing this, there yet are foolish people who stay cooped up In the houso with the windows all shut and mill "ex-pect to remain young and strong. , To thete unwise ones who do not love the fresh air for Its own sake, and who do not care for exercise taken under Its own true name, I want to mention a few Interesting incentives, and I am sure) they will suggest others, to make the dally dose of air more attractive. During the spring and early summer walking is a fascinating occupation, and when the trip, end:. In the search for flowers It is made doubly delightful. Aids to Correspondents o WING to the great amount of mall received and the limited space given this department. It la absolutely Impossible to answer letters in the Sunday Issue following their receipt. The letter must be answered In turn, and this ofttlmes requires three or four weeks. All correspondents who desire an immediate answer must Inclose a serif addressed stamped envelope for a re ply. This rule must also be- compiled with in regard to personal letters. Broad Nose Pear Madam. . . feeing and tryin your advice In the paper. want to aak you if you can tell on what to do for a broad -J.y'g? The only thing you can do Is to rub your nose frequently with the thumb and first finger from the bridge down ward, pinching It slightly as you do so. Freckles "wUmIou 522 . what to do ft , my freckles? Miss 8. B. I am giving below two recipes, either of which you may usa to remove your freckles. Whitening. Paste for Freckles and Brown Spots. Pallcyllo acid trains tav rum ..........- ounce . l abel. Apply night and morning with a oft cloth or sponge. This lotion soon pro- . ducea a alight roughness of tha skin, wh Ich Should be Subdue, by the uae of glycerine rThlarrnay also be tried In eases of obsti nate freckles: Lactic acid "ncf" Olvcerlne ounces Boaewater . ,"yv" 1 ouce This i to be gently applied by means of a c&inel'a-halr brush.' If tha akin becomes Irrltat.iV or sore, omit one or two days' treatment. Request for Addresses My Dear Mrs. Symes. I would be very grateful If yon would out In the paper' soma names and ddreasea of several poor people llvlo la Philadelphia. . K. M. It is impossible to print such names as you desire In these columns, but If you send me a stamped and addressed envelope I will try to comply with your request. Surely, you would not havs anybody be so inconsiderate as to pub lish any one's name- in this connection. Eyebrows Grow Low Dear Mrs. Eyrflea My eyebrows grow, so low ever my eyes that it gives roe a sullen expression, eo that 1 have formed the habit of raising them, and. although 1 am only a young Irl. It has caused deep wrinkles acroaa my forehead and the akin seems stretched. Can you suggest anything for the wrinkles. leo. anything that win leo. anything mat wm neip the browa to rmw btanerr wouia a siro rr strong aetrtngent help? JESSICA. I am afraid an astringent would do no good In your case, and the only thing I can suggest is to brush your'eyebrows wtwajrd: this may train them to grow higher. Do not wrinkle your forehead. Don't you think it would be better to tare tbs low eyebrow's than a wrinkled - 5 Sf-A Perhaps you do not know very muclt about the blossoms very few people ao yet why not take this opportunity, when the weather Is good and the wtld flowers are in bloom, to learn all you o.n to become an amateur botanist? Tou would like it, I know, and gatflng close to nature is so good for your looks and general health. if you live in the city, and the coun try is not easily accessible, why not take up the youthful sport of Jumping rope? Of course, it must not be done to excess, as it is too violent an exer cise for a. tired heart, yet in modera tion it develops the figure ani3tteaches grace. Tow may jump alone or with others; in fact, you might organize in your neighborhood a society of Jump ers, so that after the day's work ou may all get the tuil benefit of deep breathing in the air. Amateur baseball, too, played with a racquet and a tennis ball. Is good exercise and adapted to the business girl. It may be played in the late afternoon, and you cannot fall to en Joy It, while leapfrog Is a sport that Is really fascinating, and certainly for the- exercising of every muscle no bet ter game could be devised. Perhaps you must have a secluded spot for this, but on Saturday when you take your lunch out to the nearest bit of country, leapfrog cannot fail to ap peal. But If you are opposed to such vio lent exercise choose a place some dis tance off and walk there to eat your luncheon. This alone is a sufficiently alluring prospect for the average girL forehead? I am giving you a recipe for a wrinkle cure which I hope you will find helpfuL Milk of White Roses. . A Cure for Wrinkles.) Rocewater -.x... pint Simple tincture of bensoln ounce Attar of roaea J drops Put ths rosewater in a basin. Add the tincture of bensoln a drop at a time. Add attar of rosea and bottle. Apply with oot ton at night. The Vaucaire Tablets Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Before i taking Dr Vaucaire' tablets I would like your advice as to how to take them and whan? - , A FAITHFUL READER. One of the tablets la taken with water before each meal. Spots on Nails Dear Madam. Will you please tell me a remedy for spots on the nails? There are a number on each on of mine. THE AFFLICTED. I do not think you can do anything to remove the spots from the nalla. As the nail grows they will disappear. They are caused either by poor circulation of the blood or by bruises. Bust Developer Dear Madam. Will you kindly print the recipe for Dr. Vaucalra s bust developer? And please tell me how to remove two Wrinkles, or deep creases, in or around my neck. They are very deep. My neck is otherwise very nlc A SUBSCRIBER. Here Is the recipe for Dr. Vaucaire's bust developer: Dr. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust. Liquid extract. of galega (gosts- rue) , .u( . fl dr Lacto-phosphate of lima Ii grains Tincture of fennel io grains Simple ayrup J The doae is two soupspooofuls with water before each meal. Dr. Vaucaire also advlies the drlnklnK of malt extract during meals. For the wrinkles m the neck I advise you to use the following recipe: Milk of White Roses. Rosewater it Pnt Simple tincture of bensoin..'. ounce Attar of roaes j a,,, .,1".' the rosewater In a basin. Add the tincture of bensoln a drop at a time. Ada ?on".t night bOU'e- Pply WUh - A Question of Figure Dear Mrs. bymea. I am 1 years old and weigh ISO pounds. My waist meaauree twenty-Ove inches, buat thirty-eight Inches, blpa forty-two inches, Ji? ,1 m. ve feet six Inches in height: What kind of a corset should I wear? I cannot afford to pay more than S2.50 for one, and I do not know It Uiey nt that priced corset. ' I em eo clumsy that I would like to take sowettung to reduce my nB. two years - ago I weighed 140 pounds. Can you alva r me a recipe? .. f . ,vWbat h11 1 'r the callous places at f palls? I tried cut '. but that made them sore. On the third linger of each hand the rim of the nau eitenda down In the center, ana I cannot make the lower edge aven. ' the'halr?1 Mt nlurtoum ay to curl . What shall I use on my face to prevent tanning? I am out of doer meet all the Ume. COUNTRY GIRL. It Is not usual for shops to fit corsets costing less than S3, although soma sbods THE OREGON SUNDAY Concerning " X J J ft T4 9 t make the exception and try to fit per sons who have difficulties, in the hope of their future patronage. I should try to arouse their interest, because you cannot be helped in any other way. Tou should have a corset for a somewhat stout figure. Tour proportions are aver age, and there should be no trouble In Advice The Tipping Problem. T IO THE amateur traveler or to those who are about to take a long Journey for the first time there Is no more perplexing problem, than tipping. Many there are who say: "I do not believe at all In tlp ptng people. They should be paid sala ries and expect nothing else." This may all be very true, but if it Is the custom of the age to tip, then tip we must and dot Indeed. It Is not only a custom of this age, but it has been the custom of all the ages past and gone, even before the year L People have always tipped, and I think they always will; but where our ancestors gallantly handed over to the servitor their purse containing gold we of more cautious disposition care fully count every nickel and reduce it to a system. We all know that It Is the custom to tip waiters in public places, and the rule .Is to give an amount equal to 10 per cent of the bill; but It is a rule very often ignored, for there are many who never give lees than $1. Ten per cent, however, is fair, with. AjJUa mox mm mm f;v i - JOURNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 1?,; 1909 Health By MRS.ife.NRY Sxtors Si i v r A i i"f ' Sl Last 3 J v i fitting you If you are strong enough to wear a corset that compresses the abdo men and hips slightly. If they will not fit the corset at the shop, have them measure your bust and hips as well as your waist. The best way for you to reduce your weight Is to take plenty of hard exer on Social Customs if the service has been extraordinarily good. Certainly the very best deserves an emolument. Women as a class are very parsimonious tippers, and where they give a waiter 10 cents they will give a waitress nothing at all. This is really quite unreasonable, and they should remember that if they are un willing to tip they should eat at coun ters, where fees for services are not usually expected. Just as one must tip the waiter, the porter who carries one's luggage through the station must alBO have his share. To him one usually gives 10 cents a bag. Abroad, for this same serv ice, 10 centimes, or 2 cents, is consid ered a sufficient tip; but when travel ing In this country it is well to put all such thoughts out of your head, for all the tips rflugt be higher to correspond with the tariff. Abroad a centime, or fifth of a cent, takes the place of 1 cent, while a franc does yeoman duty as the equivalent of L , , In England a guest never leaves after a visit without tipping the servants of hlB hostess, at least all those with whom he or she has come In direct contact In this country the custom Is growing more and more; and now if you pay a visit a small gift Is at least expected by the maid who attends your room. For over Sunday this sum may ba 60 cents; for a week. XL, and so on In proportion. This is a very reasonable way to manage, for it is quite obvious that an extra person In the house means an Increase In work. In th same way the porter on the train,' the barber, the maid and the bell boys at the hotel where you stop all ex pect to .receive remembrances on your departure. In regard to the waiter, if the meal is a la carte, even though you arttnjslus aftti Jhtv ium, tha xaitsp and Beauty -TiiMrfi ihiiiimiissaWsi.r rir-nmriKi'i t IT5, - cise, stop eating sweets and not take more than seven hours' sleep out of every twenty-four. Be active all the time. Rub castor oil on the callous places on the edge of your finger nails; do not cut them. If your nails are as peculiar as the must receive his 10 per cent. If you are stopping on the American plan for any length of time, you will do well to re member your waiter a,t least once a week, and your head waiter, too, if you wish to have the best the hotel affords. Of course, in tipping this last-named personage you must not offer him too little. Nothing but a bill would suffice. Tne only other tips which we need con sider are those that must be dispensed upon an ocean steamship, and these are the ones that travelers need to be care ful about, for they are really quite Im portant Terrible stories have gone the rounds about one who, crossing on one line, forgot to sufficiently remember the deck and room stewards. On his return trip, even though he sailed on another line, both stewardess and steward forgot to make him comfortable. Of course, it Is a sort of wireless or subterranean method ' of communication whereby all the other ships that sail Che sea are warned of an unusually parsimonious traveler. Most people, however, do not tip merely because they are afraid of the consequences. They tip because they have received really good service, and they are glad to reward those who have made them comfortable. There are only five people for the woman traveler to tip. and these are the room steward, the stewardess, the bath steward, the deck steward and the wait er. These must all be remembered, and, on the average ocean steamer, only these five will wait upon her.' so she need have no haunting impression that there are others. Sometimes it is a little confusing to decide exactly which deck steward has been the most attentive; but as a rule one particular .one will be come distinguishable before the end of tha voyage, A man. will have all these m rem 4 fl J ..... . :y2ffi68$& ft little drawings you sent me, I advise you to consult a physician, for, very often, the oondition of the nails Indicates a cer tain state of health. Why not put your hair up in rags or papers? Neither of these will harm the hair. I do not think one can do anything to prevent tanning, except wear a chiffon veil. ' Whitening cf Teeth My Dear Mrs. Symea. My teeth being inclined to discolor. I have not much benefit of the usual remedy In re gard to whitening and uae them for clean ing only. Would you kindly give me a remedy for whitening tha teeth? Mrs. C. A. C I do not think my recipes for tooth powders would do you much good, so I advise you to visit a dentist. Very often table Sfjt rubbed on the teeth will whiten them, but I do not think It wise to use it regularly The Celandine Leaf ' Desr Mrs. Symes. Would you please let me know where to. get the celandine leaf for superfluous hair? 1 had halra on the lip and cut them, but now they are coming In thicker than ever. How long do I have to uae vaaelln for the lashes? I have used It three weeks, but they seem the same. OLD READER. It is Impossible for me to give you an address where you may get the celan dine leaf, but I am sure that most any drug store could supply you with it. It Wis very unfortunate for you to cut the hairs, for, naturally, cutting them only increases their growth. I cannot say Just how long It will take the vaseline to take effect on the eye brows, but I know you have not given it a long enough trial. Too Much JV eight Dear Mrs. Symea. I would be very glad if you would give . . . ... T m hit, ma a remeav io reuuew wy !-. ' " - - 1& vears old, I would like something thai is nut Injurious. I am giving you some rules for reduc ing the flesh which Include a diet list. If you follow them carefully you will be able to see results in a short time. Rules for the Reduction of Flesh. Avoid all starchy and sweetened food, all cereals, vegetable containing sugar or starch, such as peas, beans, corn, potatoes, etc Have your bread toasted: sprinkle it with salt Instead of using butter. Milk, I re gret to sny. if It be pure and good Is fat tening. Skimmed milk may be drunk. Hot water is an excellent substitute for other liquids. Add a little of the Juice of lime; or lemous to it. If you choose. Limit your sleeping hours to seven at the out side. So naps. Vou must take exercise. MAT TAKE, Fish Nearly all fresh fish, boiled. Meats Lean beef, mutton or lamb, chick en, game (sparingly). Eggs Moiled or poached cn toast. Farinaceous Stale bread, dry toast or cmsts (sparingly). Vegetables - Spinach. lettuce. celery, creases, asparagus, cauliflower, onions, whili bbage. tomatoes, radlfhea, olivea Desserts Ripe fruits only-acid varieties preferable. ... Drinks One cup of tea or coffee, witb- to tip except the stewardess, but he will have in her place the steward of the smoking room. As a general rule, it is customary to give each of these five $2.50 for each person In the party, although when there are four or five together U is, per haps. Just as well to reduce the amount for each, so that all of the Ops to gether will not equal more than a cer tain fixed amount If the majority of the party have remained on deck for most of their meals, then the deck steward certainly deserves more than does the dining-room steward. On the other hand, if all of the people In the party are men. then the deck steward will have little work to do. It Is. after all, a mat ter of common sense and of the size of the traveler's pocketbook. Professional people are seldom expected to be quite as generous as those who are obviously wandering the world on pleasure-bent Perplexities Solved Boy and Girl Problem D iu&K Mrs. Adams. l. It a mis of 14 wishes to grow up ladvlika. ahould aha accent tha nff-r of lad of her age to escort her home from suppers, parties and other places of amuse ment., or If they happen to meet when shopping? X. is It a lady's place to speak Mm to a roan? A READEIL L There is no reason why a girl of 14 should not allow a boy of that age to escort her home. Do not, however, as-', sums a flirtatious manner, . 2. It is a woman's place to speak to a man first The Host Introduces Him Dear Mra. Adams. When going to a party where each girt Is requested to Invite a, young man, la It my place to Introduce , aim w Is It the place of the hostew? I am a girl 1 year of age. Is tt proper for a young man wiUt wheat I ass keeping out milk, cream or sugar, or one glass af . vure water, sipped at end of the meaL I MUST NOT TAKE. I Soups, salmon, blueflsh, eels., salt nB I pork, veal, sausage, made duties, fats, po , tatoes, macaroni, oatmeal, hominy, spices. 1 rice, beets, carrots, turnips, pa.'snlps, pud dings, pies, pastry, cakes, sugars, swaets. milk, oream. malt or spirituous liquor, beera. sweet wlnea, champagne. If you cannot walk at least five miles e day. and do not wheel, go to one of tha in stltutlons where mechanical massage IS given. Several of my correspondents report excellent results from this method of get tins; tha vigorous exercise they require. Ths system Is thoroughly wholesome and not er pennlvs. In reducing flenh one fact to rec ollect Is that fat is carbon. Oxygen destroys or bum out carbon. You must cousum the carbon by the oxygen vou take througli your lurxs. The more exercise the more oxygen and consequent destruction of fat by the one healthful method of curing obesity. The more starch and sugar vou eat to more carbon to burn away. The Native Land 1 Dear Mrs. Symes. 1 As I wn born on a ship coming frees Oermai.y which is my native land? , t. I was corresponding with a friend and wrote the last letter, but got no answer. Would It be correct to write again or nott I. Please publish some remedy for had smelling breath. BILLY POSSUM. 1. Germany. 2. Yes, I advise you to write again, ex plaining that you received no answer to your last letter. Very often letters go astray. This may be the case with your letter. 3. After every meal take one-half a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda In a glass of warm water. Visit a dentist, for very often decayed teeth ere ths cause of such a trouble. The Electric Needle Dear Mrs. Symes. Will vou kindly inform me where I can get one of those electric needles, as f am very anxious to have the superfluous hair removed, and will you give me a remedy to make the face and hands soft and white? ENICE M, Tou can get an electric needle at a store where physicians' supplies ars sold, but you cannot handle one your self. Such work requires an experienced and reliable operator. To make the face and hands soft and white, use the following recipe for ars excellent lotion: '. Lotion to Whiten and Soften Hands Tut Into a bottle two ounces of glycerine, two ounces of water, four tableapoonful of lemon Juloe and a few drops of car boll o I acid. fhake well. After washing anil drying the hand rub a little of this mix ture into them. Measurements for a Girl Dear Mr. Symea Will you please publish In the columns of your great papar the correct measurement for a rather slight girl of 18, taking Ave feet six Inches a the height? I would ilka these measurements as much In detail -as possible, for I wish to hav a well developed and graceful figure and do not know the require ments of one. A SCHOOLGIRL. The following are the correct measure- ments for a girl your height wlthoua corsets. She should weigh 135 pounds. Hips Waiat Bust Upper arm. g Inches Thigh ... K Inehi 24 Inches .Tt Inches 13 inches Calf . 14 Si Inches Ankle . ucaea company to kiss m good-night when ha leaves? J. D. C You introduce the man to the hostess then she introduces him to the guests. A man should never kiss a girl unless he is engaged to her or married to her. When Writing to a Stranger. Dear Mrs. Adams. ''' 1 When writing to a comparative stranger do you begiu your letter "Dear Mr. Blank." or -My dear Mr. Ulank"? Which, ia more correct? r MARTHA. "My Dear Mr. Blank" is, perhaps, the more formal way of beginning a let ter to a stranger, but really there is na great importance about the matter. Acknowledging Presents Dear Mrs.vAdams. ....- I am going to be faianied next' month and my wedding present are beginning to come in. Ought I to writ and acknowl edge them at one or- ahould I wait till nearer the wedding day? KXOAUUD. Tou ought to write and acknowledge your wedding presents as soon as you) receive them, the sooner the better; half the grace of writing is gone if you keets the giver waiting for an answer. The Proper Length of Time Dear Mr. Adam. I have been invited to stay with some friends in the country, and as thev aid sot say how many day I was to spend there 1 want to know what I should do? E. a W, Three days is the. usual time to stay, and even if asked to prolong your vtsic by your hostess you ' must remember that this is done more often out of po llteueas than becaus she Is really sua lous. However, one can usually te.l when she is really wanted. Wedding Queries i Dear Mrs. Adam. Would you . pteasa inform me through vour paper if It is proper for the bride' fslht-r, after he has given her away, to lv in church with one of the brldesrual'l ttuic the ceremony? And alio what should bride do wttn her buuquot When she l..v- fur a long trip soon alter ths w.i,u.7 ' ANXIOCS." ' After the bride's father gives hag sway he Joins his wife or one of that bride's relatives in the family p. and when tow eeremeny la user Walk out of the ctrurch with her, The bride j usually throw he bouquet to the bridesmaids, for ur-i -stitlon says that she who cutout it will be the first one of the elf ie to b married. If tbe bride does not car t do this, she may leave the fcou-jt with her mother. t
