;",'. . ' St, AY . 0 X J' Mohi Corn Meal 13 anEfecfual Whiienir TTTHB5 'HEN tv consider bow much In videnoe our hands are; how. our' Indoor life, they .are probably- used more than other ' a parte of the body; how . attractive " pretty, whlta hand la, and how unat-; tractive a rotig-U, sta'ned hand appears, : It aeema lieoesaftry that a few auges- . tions be given to housekeeper. In this vocation there are eo many opportuni ties for disfiguring the hands that many women accept what they regard as the ; Inevitable, and apologize for the cond!--. tlon of their bond, feeling that they have done all that :s expected." . " But this need not be. It Is possible for a housekeeper who does most 9 the cooking, ironing and washing to re tain clean hands. - t . After paring fruit, which Is an enemy to white skin, allow the fumes of a sulphur candle to pass over, the fingers or any surface that has come In contact With the fruit This special friend of MANNEK3 AND MARRIED LIFE HY is It that A men will liber ally sprinkle his oonversa. ' tlon with "thank you," and "I beg - your , pardon" before , marriage, and when the glamour of the honeymoon has faded into the past, forget to assist his wife with her coat? .What is the reason that a woman will spend an hour at her toilette before meeting her. Cance, and when married will appeaf positively unattractive f - . ' . , ? , , Z fear that the answer la in ths fact . that somewhere In either person's con- duct there is a lack of good breeding. . Just because a person Is married la cer tainly no excuse fr a neglect of the ordinary social customs. Indeed, a lapse f good manners In the behavior of married people always fills me with dls arpolntment .And dread for the years In the far-away future. - It la the first step that counts. Never let yourself forget that you ows to youf husband a consideration and politeness equal to. If nor, surpassing, that glvea te tbrs; check your first Impulse to answer him rudely; think twice before) yea act once wbea a wish to be Impolite arises. There are many little rocks upon which the hspplaeas of married life eemeg te grief. First, there is the quae- ties of letters. Now, a letter wblch yeaiwhusband receives belongs te two ' ffreos: te blm snd te the writer. H'fl martiare has roothlrg te da with thJa, aad tbe ctii-entonl under? tanking . murt net We nndrmlRed by a wife read fr.f her hatband a correepondeaKw wher the faiwy atrikes Hr. Tv 's rv m m t - t' prr-T-nai'y Is IU The w fe ( " crr1rs ''t tit' 'Jbaf4 reer te'"s -rr tri-lti' ai;' '" ' rona- S-.r - readlrg feu tetters naasked. ... -' 2 ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS , w lit s fj r 1 r r 1 aw w. r " 1A 1 risj V .3 it - Pumpkin is a Uentrat Ueanerf - the housekeeper can be purchased at most large stotes. The efficacy of sal . phur In this form Is sure. V - ' As a general' cles,ner raw pumpkin . Is excellent. Cut small, pieces of this and rub over" the hands, allowing the " moisture of the vegetable to be absorbed - by the . skin. ... All little- stains of uh known origin will disappear before per slstent treatment. ' ' V : There Is another wbltener of skin probably within reach of most workers. " Cornmeal, wfcen moistened and rubbed " over the hands, bleaches and smoothes 'the surface. Of course, there are many ' little formulas which may be had for the asking, if more thorough treatment be decided upon. ' Every one is familiar with dry and fed ,. hands which result from a, morning over the- wasiuub. Soaps that lighten , the burden of labor generally rob the hands of natural oil, which produces the , pretty gloss on , well-kept skin. To a Frequently there Is an exchange of , confidences In the first weeks of mar ried life In which every memory, every paat lrve affair and all friends and rel, . stives are discussed. And frequently '.these easily made confidences are re turned under the guise of chastisements In moments of Irritation, A sufficient amount of reserve Is lacking In this mode of aotlon, and reserve Is ths sign Of good breeding. ' Every . little - thing . should , not be told to the husband or ' wife. .Remember that an account, of past affairs involves the other .person. . ; Bad temper is an evidence of bad, manners in an aggravated form. Mar- rled people should exercise self-control ; just as carefully aa those In single blessedness, -: ? In closing, let me urge that polite- neas be emphasised in married life with' the same care that occurs in the days before.- A ' pardon should be asked of ' one's husband Just as quickly as of the grocer i an. entrance to his dressing room should be preceded by a knock ' ' Just as surely as that to a guest's room.. Th great wheels of married life will ; move Infinitely more smoothly if urban ity be tbe guiding thought. Be polite, even to your husband! Consider his feelings and hle opinions as carefully .' aa you 09 those of hi nephew. Let there be an amiable manner at break- '. fast when alone with him as well as at dinner when- guests are present. Never , allow the familiarity of married life to , reed a contempt for good manners. Solutions to Social - Problems Wants More Attention D EAR Mrs. Ada I veuia like very fa or a ts aww bat l-u heve to ear of n-is Lit.' Ine iServnce. Fur tre lat tae ears nil 1 -1 r,4 ef mine ha ben quite frr.uijr H h m. I sire rtr ' atisble r ntt f -r i-hrlstma and birm.iay mni take bee- But te r eaters a -i partM-, rut e does seem to iy verv netli s'ten'tea me. " her f towg eeem t- e,-e,t hr stietl' ,S te II rtrt i I in IS What t thi" I -.jo 4- mks frter nav -a'a v re wt? (lirj r. K. 'w IiaT rx rtght t MX rs-lat iattenli front tb yourg s-lrl If yen are root engaged to be marred te her. Tin: oki:con sunday jouknal, Portland. Sunday mohning, novo.iw;r Concirning.Health and Beauty earn : X 11j 3. ?' r- t ej 4 ;-VSj. vvi - Ironing in Old amall quantity of spirits of' camphor add a few drops of vinegar and apply to the. bands after the hiornlng'a washlng. :Thla combination, will restore the soft luster to the hands. " , ".: When Ironing day arrives use a pair., of loose gloves while holding the Irons. These prevent " roughness "and rednss. Every one knows that a rougrh hand has a wonderful ability to collect dirt, and the gloves are a prevention rather than acura. She should, of course, show appreciation ' for the jundnesa you bestow upon Iter. ' Skating and Sledding v 1 bear Mrs Adams. ,, I am a alrl of 15 years and' would Ilka to know If It Is proper to no aleddlnjr and skating with a. crowd of stria and boy a? Is It proper for a boy to take . - a alrl to and from a partv? . - SCHOOIXJtRTU , It will be all right for you to go out with the, crowd of boya and girls, pro- , ' vided there is an older person to chap- eron the crowd, ft la proper tor a boy to escort a girl to' and from a party if , her older sister or a reliable friend c" companies her also. . ... ; . 7:, Gift of Jewelry ' ; Dear Mrs. Ad am a. Please advise m if I 'would be proper .. for a alrl of 17 to alve a boy friend of het-a, a year or ao her senior, Hlirnet ring for either a birthday or a Chrlat ' maa sift. 8ha has known hirn two years aud he has been aenrtluK bovks. flowers and candr and has shown her a very nice time. OgOROUNVA l A young girl should not accept from a young man nor give to a young man jewelry unless they ' are engaged to be married. " : s a Chaperon Necessary f ' . Dear Mrsl Adams. ' . I am IS years ef are' and when I re out with a youn naa I would like to know If It la npreaeary ror me 10 ia . my brother or aay one else with a cl-aperon" . FET;. IfUquette demands that some third, person ahould go along. It may be your elder brother or sister or your mother - Is She Too Youngf Iter frm. Adama. l ! alrl of u or it low rtmag te gw eut with twsT - t u It rn to m a teoy tmn nje -dear." wben be knows mv naaie? Is It right to let him kt-e m good alght? I 1 he girt I a-e lth eat with a boy. whe remed to lova her. buf ef lata he la eery cool apd does not ak her so aw with hiaa. WhM must lrvg. ' L Yea, unless sbe U cbsperoned , 2. Do not svitow a buy to call yett af fectionate name, and above all. reoc let him kisa . you. - . A girt baa wo right to expert a boy te pay her attentlona anleaa aha la ea . gaged -to be married ta him. ; Length of dresses Dear Mra ASama. I I em U jrs ef eg end wtmld tike te kwow bow Vwa a gvt f at rag that ear rer dr, a I Hew eu4 herbe'r be wrw? S At 9h,t Urr ff tse -r.t-i ' a tbmtid 4 girt et that age be at. fce? I. The length of tier lreas enoglt t decided upon by her height built . .. .- .. ... By iMllSjlLNRY r-. Acx()iu) Loose. .Gloves: If these few. suggestions are followed each day and they really require only a few minutes' time any ' woman may preserve, scrub. Iron or do the hundred and one little things, In the house and still retain soft white hands. If you havs neglected your hands, begin to morrow to treat them kindly. You will be surprised at the' improvement, and I feel confident that you will not stop a treatment ' which gives "such palpable results. t. Her hair' should be allowed to hang down her back 'in one or two plaits tied with, hair ribbons. Th front Should be parted or allowed to fall in a aoft pompadour. t. A girl of IS should not be out later than 10 o'clock. Half a Dozen Queries Seap Mra Artama ' . . I. Ia It a proprr thin , to a boy before he sen ng to send a postal a, I sent a bostal tt - hnv nuitj. nas one 19 your while - 'ft.VL !" received no answer. What a oor i ' . How doea a. person know whea she Is In lover I think I am. but cannot feel 1 4. ' How can a plain girl gala ths admira tion of a young man? , S. Io girls of twenty ever wear ribbons . In their bairT How should the hair be ar " ranged? -. How- should a girl treat a maa whom sbe has refused to go wlthf COUNTRY GIRL. 1. There Is r.othlng Improper about It. 2. You can do nothing, for, while It would have ben courteous for the boy to send a postal,- he is not obliged to do so. I. If vou are In doubt, you can retrt assured you are lot In love. A girt - who Is wholly In love .knows It without any doubt. 4. By acting In a becoming and re spectable manner. C. If It Is becoming to them; but most girls of till age. arrange their hair low . ob the reck nr high on the head In ths back and parted of or In a soft pompet- dour In tne -front. . In a frtendly manner. . IP hat He Should Say Dear Mrs.- Adams.- Will vou kirxliv Infbrra me t Timer lite fsener wheftiee ar aot It Is vmir tar the railemn t srk the lair to txke elu am. If eo. what ehmiH be a? r t'y.XI.ED The man ahould ask the lady to take bis arm. He might aay. "May 1 offer yeu my arm?" or "Will you allow me te assist you7 it is not consvierea pror pron waU er, Dcwrrar, for two people te arvn-l-ann anleaa the woman reed of bar esrort'a aaalstaoc. is la Mourning Query Dewr Mra. AAsw. Will yew k'Dolr tea a If It sraaM be ff9" r ee- MX for a reung lar n Sreaa In biah for I--T hmbui if ari had sot bee lirHts with hiiair .BUACK. Of rtrarwe it wouVd be twwper; but If- yo have voluntarily Wa sepa rated frem yeur husband It Is net accessary for yo te wear snoarning. Girl of Fourteen Dear Vw ASaw. I I I w til M ymr e4. a-l I aa I ? I r-K u.L hew ki eo 1 inr w-y rtm ,1 la M. geotiee fee a rH ef M te g-s te oYMES f Off 1 Vineoar and Spink ot Camphor-. 3rwq Back (he Coss ', dsuctt lu a small town. If '.aht Is chaps ' - ronpa by older lrtwsT ....... t. Is It proper for a slrl of It to so borne from parties and entertainments wlta ' ' young mflnf . . . SLUE KTK8. . '' i. iour- dresses' should "just cover the calf of your leg. . 2. Tes. ' 4: If she Is chaperoned by soma one several years older than herself. ' ' Very Much in Love Dar Mrs. Adams. .': '.. ' . I am Vsrjr much in love with two girls. Both of them write m dally and confess they love me. I am a student and It In- ' , terh-rss with ny work very much.- Should. I eontlnu to writ tj them daily, or how should I set r I am lovesick. w ..' - JOHX B 1:., I think the beat thing for you to do Is to give-up writing to the girls, for-X believe you are deluding both " girls and in the end will make them both ' unhappy and miserable. .Then, - another reason .why you should . stop - the correspondence Is, ;that(it .Inter feres with your, studies," Tcni are lii in mi i 1 t 1 '. ' . t 'I.I,. 1 '.' ..' . Answers to Beauty Queries " '' . 'J' " 1 i ". 1 ' , ...... .. . WINO to the great amount of mail received and the limited space given this department. It is absolutely Impossible to enswer letters In the Sunday Issue fol '. lowing their receipt. The letters must . be answered In turn, snd this ofttlmes requires three or four weeks. All correspondents who desire an 1m . mediate answer must inclose a self . addreBRed stamped envelope for a re ply. This rule must also be complied with In regard to personal letters. Insufficient Information Dear Mrs. Byrnes. '. s, ... , I am S fiet Inches tall. Do you think a JS-inch waist too large for a girl of that nelrht? Is a 4li shoe good proportion? . What Is e-oofl to make the lips red wlth o'lt tntnrlna them ' HAXFU If you had given me your weight and measurements, I would have been able to tell if your waist Is too large and your hoe the proper size. . Here is the recipe for a salve which will maloa your lips red without Injur ing them: ' .. " Cherry tip Salve. - 8parmaetl ointment..; 1 ounce ... Balaam, of peru .. JS grains Atkanet root ; IS grains Oil of clovea 6 drops , Heat the alkanet In the suermaceti oint ment until the latter melts and the whole la a deep roae color. Pais through a. strainer, then slightly cool, stirring In the balsam. Let It settle for a few momenta, then pour off the clear part and add the oil of clovea. Pour Into email puts. II Is ready for uie as soon as sold. . Color in Cheeks DtltCoi foHell m. how icould get a good color in my oheesa without using - re'akml.'too dark for the shade ot mf WSidlS: fen' riSr-tti. remedy for plmp.fi and bUckheaT 4. DMl veroiai Brm the skin - and THEO. R. 1. You can gei sutJU c"r j"--cheeka by taking plenty Ol outdow exercise,- eating wholesome food, getting sufficient rest, and taking care of the complexion at night as we 1 as in the daytime. Bv this I mean cleansing the skin thoroughly before retiring so that th dnat and dirt collected will not ra ItTlll I ' .t In untis main in the pores an nigui. ,. t Lemon Jtiice will whiten and cieanae your akin. . ' . ' . Here are two recipes, one for curing plmplea and the other for removing blackheads. k ! Pimjtles. W.fa.eanMwil ! "re", nil .hamnmlll S STOPS ointmant at bee Boated oxide ef sine ... 1 uac V'as en the surface. Blackheads ol the Skin. Bo-aHs acid 2" Alcohol - j Rneewater " l as with tncuoa twice a day oa the skia . affected. s r-er oxide will not harm the skin or the teeth, but; If used too cc-netanUy on the former it will have a drying effect which is never very pleasant. Tonic Too Oily" ' Wctdo6ywo.1Hde, the better to se aa he'r tonle. coal ell or erwoe 'T,i rl erl ott but It ariaAe Br hair very it Would like awiwetauiai to whiten the hand. Aio a rw,eT te keep rje froca fcHing mr Bas "ails. L fclther one ef the ells Is good- Per haps row put tew much en J our hslr at time- Two ar three drops a Might will be sufficient. If your batr do mot need such aa ertiy isiue. use this recipe; Quinine Hair Tonic fBirte wt wutnlne J eVem r. w ' r -. 1 ewv-ee ,rtM ew'nhortc Sctd wrfntwe p--t,4 eswit's . a awa M i ihi twnbee dr 0rert. A ewen niv r a ie or f re a. a t wi-r i4 Wtc'-e'e emtU a-mKii as leas r'-t. APTHr V law revte eeerr y. ' To whiten tear hands r wr.l gad rothteg better than the eoeraeue gieve I'tna I ea giving tbe reciye 21. iouq esssasi 1 1 .l,lo a r ii " g : 4- young, with. years before you. - The present time should be occupied In acquiring an education and good, practical experience In affairs of bust- ncss. . Three Proposals Dear Mrs. Adams. ', ' I have had threa proposals during; the last nicn'h. anil to each sudor I havs said. "Olvs me a month.' The time Is nearly up now, and I am undecided which to ac cept. I would very much lias your advice ; on this suujeat. CARRIE.. I do not think you are much In love with any pne of them or you would not have given each one slight hope-by ask ing him to wait for an answer. If you do not know which one you would cars to accept, I really cannot select him for you. Uncertainty is rarely felt by one who lovea deeply. From a Party n.sp Ur, A Am mm. 1. I am 1" years eld and 4 feet t Inches tall how Ions should I wear my dresses t for the paste and directions for using same: ' ., . :. k..; Cosmetlo Glove Paste. : Ground barley, the white of an eggl "a" teasooonful of glycerine and . one ounce of -boney. Mix the last three Ingredients and add enough barlev to form a paste. IJae soft, large, leather gloves, three or four sizes too large. Rip them open and spread the Inside with the preparation: then sew up the rlmwd seams, , - . .. Any strong-minded person ought to be able to break himself of the habit of biting his finger aalls by exercising will power. As a gentle reminder, however, some bitter aloes might be put on the nails. ' Brpad, Fat Nose Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Will you kindly tell me what will reduce the sise of a fat nose? It Is small at the base, but Is very fat at the end and alda. , which gives It a very .broad, fat appear ance. Massage and camphor have both proved failures. ' please give me a recipe which will rapidly Improve aame: also tell me If same recipe will cure a fat neck. My neck Is very thin In back and sides, but directly In front Is a large fat lump, which gives it the appearance of a goiter. MART ANN. I do not know of anything: you can ao, xo-4-iice-tb--Bie-ety Possibly the lump In the front ot your neck Is a goiter, and you might paint It every night with colorless iodine, though It would be best to consult a physician. Hair is Streaked Dear Mra. aymes. 1. Mv hair Is light and Quite streaked. Can you tell me something harmless that -will make It darker T - t. Will you kindly tell me bow to make mr hands plump? My eyes are very small. Is there any way that I can make them appear larger? 4. la It possible to get dlmptea when they are not natural? If ao. bow? . Ti ANXIOUS TO IMPROVE. 1. it la evident that your hair needs a tonic, and I am giving below the rf'P for a very good one. Thia tonlo win have a tendency to darken the hair. Jaborandi Tonic. otimina sulphate to V grams 7 ... ' " w,hi.H,iuw ..... m nuiu uuim . inv-.ure or caninariaea I nuid xium extract of Jaborandi.. 1 fluid drams ,chol 1 fluid ounces Glycerin I minces Bar rum . s ni RoMaater IS fluid ounces The oulnlne should be dissolved in tbe at-eoholl,- Itaulda bv warming allghtly. then the other ingredients added and the whole filtered. Rub Into the roots of ths balr every night. 2. Massage your hands With a aood skin food. every day. S. The only way you can make your eyea appear larger Is by darkening their outlines with a black pencil. You wl.l be able to "purchase tne pencil at any drug store or beauty shop. A I do not know of any method. Young Girts Measurements Dear Mrs. Syutee. Will ra Madly tell me If my meaimre - meats are In proportion? I am if rears old. t feet I Inches tall, tt Inches srouad the hips. Z2 Inches around tbe wain and M -Inches around tbe bus. Don't you think my tuet measurement is too large? Nona -ef (h girls I go with Is as well developed as L A.VXIOU9. Tour hip measurement Is toe small te be In proportion with your bust measurement. The latter ia net too large, and I shall not advise yoti te do anything to increase er decrease year measurements, for yeu are not vet fully developed, and ft le better to let nature wera Its ewa way la sac cases. Offensive Breath Dear Mrs. Fymea . t am a sir; 4 years eld. and went 'ike yew U H M kind aa le le 1 n e it te e for bed braanb. URATFIl L. First of all. yoa had better find tbe eauaw of the Wed breath; it sway rorse f rem me ryy tkings, such as d-ase 'f tbe snoui h end stomsu b. nes'e-ted teeth, tartar er the a li. ..f rti h tiisnea, W Kmi tNe csum la anHbi4 to the tttnav-h er acre wtouth, the ef I Ml V L2 Fumes from 'Sulphur Candle j , fomove Frmi 3iains - . ' 2, Should I allow a boy to .take me borne from a party, or should tar parents call for met . . S. Would It be proper for a crowd of Slrl to so out rldlna with a boy about tw years yeunerT . DOROTHY D. . 1. Four or nve inches below the knee. ' 1 The latter arrangement would be better.- ..-.-- J. If they are properly chaperoned. i Improper Conduct ' Dear Mr. Adams. ' . .. I. Is it improper for a girl of 18 to allow a boy to hold her bands In order to keep them .1 warm whea out on a cold night f t Also. Is It proper (or a slrl to allow a bo ' to put hit ana around her wairt when kiting ';, .;,., - , ANXIOUS. 1. Very improper conduct. V' 1, 2. When a boy skates with a girl he should take her tight hand In his right hand and her left hand In his left hand. . Their arms should always be In front . of them, so that there , is no excuse rnr a boy to put his arm? around a girl's :' waist while skating. . t purgatives, mineral waters and hicar- bonate of soda la recommended. - Bad teeth should be Instantly removed. If - you havi been Indulging In too many rich dishes, atop it and come down tj , plain, substantial food. Use of Cocoa Butter : Desr Mrs. Symes. i.1'. hV been wanting to enlarge my oust, and, so I bought cocoa butter, sup- ' - Ppslng r would have something creamy. i d0 noi know how to. use it. and wou.d be grateful If you would Inform me. Z. I sleep out of doors, and yet do not ej-m to grow fat. What can I do T -i j1 woui1 ,k have the recipe for a good skin food. (Mrs.) KNOW IJTTTE. l.You must heat the cocoa butter and take a little of it in your hands and then massage with It. 5:wA. vey B?od wy to increase the flesh Is to take one tablespoonful of olive oil before each meal, Olive oil massaged into the skin will help to build up the tissues of the flesh. 3. The following is the recipe for a is j excellent skin food: . ' Orange-Flower Cream.' ' , (A Skin Food.) vii oe iwrei aimonas.. White wax...... 4 ounces . drama ' drams (spermaceti ..-.. ...... . Glycerine I r amme lfo ounces '"'v,l,l't' !..-.---.......,....., i), ounces Orsnge-flower water....,..v..., I ounces O l of neroll ii . a (n of blgarads (orange ak.Ii)... 15 . drops Oil of petit grain IS drops meir tne am three ingredients, aud tn glycerine to the orange-flower water ant laso.ve the borax In th mixture; thea pour It slowly Into, the blended fata tu- ring continuously. . - Bust Developer Dear Mra Symes. Can you please tell me of some way tat develop the bust? VIOLA l S. --.Tou may try the following recipe foS developing the bust: ' To Develop the Bust. Inolint , -1 ouni-e Cocoa butter............. j eunre Sweet almond oil.... .........!.. 1 ounra Put In small bowl set in hot water until melted. Beat together snd cool. EacH Right, after laying hot eloths on bust, run it in by massaging mntly and thorough y In a circular direction for fifteen minute. Deep breathing uAercieeu will utiveiuii the bust and broaden the chest, ' Red, Greasy Nose ' ' Dear Mrs. Symes. - Will you please publish ' a ' harml-.e remedy for a red. greasy, pempliing no that Is covered with bla-kheaUs? X.mo a He, k bleach and a hair touic? Does '.'.d eream cause blackhead? BABE. If you will follow the advice 1 have given to""Keader." your nose will not be in such a poor condition. Here is a recipe for a bleach far the neck: Take freah strained encumber Jul'-, b I - It for Ave minutes.- and foe every flu ounces of Juice add: i'ulvcriaed burax 1 oun-.e Act tat of aoda u ...... I nai Trutur of quillnla.. ... , ti (mi"i Tincture rf boolo. ....... ....... 4 0 Rosewster 1 pint Mix (honmgh'y sad apply two nr Hint times a dsy until th ata.a is reuuv"i. The following la the revipe t c a splendid hair tonic; Tincture of tios rairlit I cm tt pi rite ef rwnu),.., t mm AK-ohtl 2 ow . Apply several Urnem a aek te the ef ih hair. Cold (..earn will not cause bU, -beada A Red Nose Deur Mr, grwtea. w ill yoa r r ate a mi'-" Ttiy Tinee? trrjr i f tr ft I- ' tt get o red thi pr l, k a ro A A red hum is surelv on'" I feel sure the v "f f" retij wl.l proie h-eirful- Lotloa for Bd" Xc- r- 1 4 calatitiw .1 " -,.,.. I , r-.re . O.n inl wl- - ' This Nwn h,,,ti - -Is rH.; p! ea t'e r- , . bo'.ii mur.-if '-4 t f ' I i t