PI ttTTlNIEB with- lt, cy grip ,1 A upon' ut, and In many hom VV th ll0W"l)( wind ru accom- ' , Ijanled'bjr the cries of Uttl " ' -ones who Buffer from the common 'af. tllctlon of earache. ' " ' ' ' .' Som chlkUn ara vtry acnsitlva to '. ' draughts tt whid. Generally th llttla - tot Will have an 'aching' bar that has V- "'' been, ; through, eareleejness, aubjeotad' ' to cold air. Sometimes prolonged pain v' '-' : In the ' organ Li due to an ' nbrfbeca In -the inner ear, and It these simple treat-" menu be Ineffective I advise consult- lug your family physician. , , ; ;v!rb6-net -tlia fciwit jo Ul4leber girl suffers from earache dip a cloth In oil of peppermint and hold against the ear; When the fumes have penetrated to the f&rdrum relief will usually . follow. -vi-.' . ; Another treatment Is the soothing drop of warm olive oil. Its warmth Is good for the nerves of the ear and the .oil is healing , to any Inflamed parts of the, middle ear.' ' Do hot Allow . Joo ,mucb. of the liquid to remain the "ear." After, applying this liquid .let .the head 'of the sufferer be inclined o one side and the surplus oil run out upon a towel. ", A hot bran poultice Is excellent wheji supplementing ttie first treatment. Bind around the ear and secure tightly on the head. It should not be uncomfortably wet, and ought to be as hot aa the child can bear. ' For sensitive ears there ls suggested Answers to Beauty Queries O VINQ to the great amount of mall fecelved and th limited space civen this donirnntni it Im AhMOiulelv ImnnaalhU it11.61,8111, the Sunday Issue following their rteelpu The letters must be an- SSieredJn turni nd this oftUmes re quires thre or four weeks. All correspondents who desire an Im mediate answer must inclose a self addressed stamped envelope for a, reply. This rule must also be complied with In regard to personal letters. , air on the Arms rjr Sirs, Byrnes. v f aJn?ye4. b . tar rrewth of hair S?y-r2?' 11 aetractg from the appear- f fl.Ti-i.m5L rm much. Would roa ; kindly lv me a permsnent remedrf I alro have pock marks on my face. I ney are not Vry Consplotious. but they ar a scar to my faoa. Can van tall ma bow remove them? , JALKELTXfl JEFFRIES. . 1M only permanent remedy for re moving superfluous hairs is the elec tric needle. This should be used by f:,lXDert.only' 16 th operation will prove serious. - T I do not believe home treatment will remove the pock marks from vour face. There are persons who make a 'specialty of removina? such arara. and I think It would be advisable to go to one of these. , Celandine Leaves Daar Mrs. Srmea. ,J" ',' " the recipe tor the ta ef carandtne lavB to remova superfluoua Hlfi "T.i.0 PD'r U and how oftn. and caa 2 cet the laavas at a drus store T . VEST ANXIOUS. itow...,u. . the reeipe for the celandine leaves remedy given to "a . M. B. Apply the remedy every two T ,hr?i. 6mya-, Aa lirst-claas drug gist wUl supply you with the leaves, . Go to an Oculist tar Mrs. Syma. , , , win you ainair tn me. throush yeur Will Tha eye Is auch a delicat? little organ that one should not try Just any remedy to cnrs some ailment It Is muck safer to go to an oculist at once to allay any possible trouble. i a remove superfluous Hair IVr sf re. gymee. Will yoa plraae fH me If releedln will rnwve auparfluoua hair ea4 ' W ta tmm It? C II. E Celandine leaves will remove super fluous balr for a time, but It la not a permanent core. To make tbe drplia tory, take on ounce of tha leaves to ne pint of bet water aad apply to tiro balry surface ta a sort of poultice form. Tomatoes and Fruits Dear Wra. mwe. t l I r ki41y me tw if ton tmm iM frilla are fmot It te k.a aad t im wr sbi coma biBscdee aad t t-r-n a taai M.a Hy r-ewt tKa te-e awe a WMk itk a eraan, n- n in.,, tmm ketirr or arn In yera com' . What fva woi ye ,. nt, M eet ff I rau m W f Hw h tk M ka kaat ltk ear kraatlw t ( t-aav w i I. I rartaet sive4 t li4 a newer "1 es" or te your irsl oelia . . ---''-Nl- i n, 5 v a cap which has protective disks. It Is not unbecoming and affords sufficient shield from draughts or sharp winds. v . Remember that each attack of earache makes it easier for the next one by pre disposing th nerves and membrane to congestion and inflammation. Protect the little ones from these pain ful attacks by taking precautionary methods first and by thorough but sim ple treatment when the siege Is on. And when in doubt, consult your doctor. JA1!!.1 t'lsT you mention have I;.!. . on airrerent mdlvid- 'tifiL; enerl thing, however, I tnink It la safe to say -that thev are very good for the blood and complex? 2." Not. vP.Ki)e.ma?'!iaRe of th will "f,'h1? kn In good condition and preserve its appearance for many. y yfa. fnd wilt not have a bad enect in the long run. x tarhy and sweetened l?,tl!r fere5Uv vegetables containing tarch. uoh as peas, beans, Jake one tablespoonful of oliy oil be fore each meal. , Th length of time depends en tirely upon the Individual. For Chapped Hands D'ar Mrs. Byrnes. , JX'i." " 'i? me a recipe for. ' W.1?"4 softening, but without aloohoC straight oily halrT I wash mine evarr five or six weeks, but within a week after washlne; It Is fust as oily as ever. My skin Is naturally oily, but the secretion from the afalo is exwralve. .. DISTRESSED AND ANNOYED. Here is the recipe for'a lotion vhih will prove very healing- to chapped chapped nanus: Tincture btniola.. , to drops S1c"',,! Jounies Borw'f .ounces ins1 a balds night and moni- vV" .thJ rf P f oy hair, rubbing the mixture into the scalp once a day: Alcohol - .... .M.a, .,,.. . f ounoaa Witch baaef... ..:,; J RiorlB If your akin Is oily, mix together one dram of boracic acid and four ounces of witch haseL Apply to the face with a piece of old linen or a bit of absorbent cotton. , Clipping the Hair Iear Sirs. Gymaa. V 111 dipping the ends of the hair prevent It from aoliiiing. or will It tiarmtha balr? Ooma aav that tha hair ought to be clip ped at evrtaln tlmee of tha moon. What la tha Troor time? A SUBSCRIBER. The hair win grow much thicker If the ends are clipped In the first quarter of each new moon. The pracUoa of clipping the hair will also prevent the ends from splitting. ' Moles on the Face . Iar Mra. Byrnes. Please orlnt a remedy (or rwmevtne; moles from the face. TROUBLED. Atoies may be safely removed fromtbo face by ictrJcKy. One must be sure. however, to go to a perfectly competent peraon to bvo auch aa operation per formed. Any other met hod of removing; them may prove injurious to the akin. Young GirFs Measurements Wra Oi ntia. V. ! sea t t'ft TH trf-e tail and walaw Jl .. My t aet irr te ;.i f ; ' aseajrar. ti ira; luf wwaawra. as l. I am 1 years aid. Hw are Soy kravretr!ei . ; I i.. take ne te 1 year aid. How ev4 1 wear av rlrf I ear tt I in tbe W'-l J'. rc!ej OS th i4-a a.- k- ti I -a 4e wit Itm A i n.r m i trtrmA thf a I wear any rate t-w "a 5i. tf 1 nk waakt aa wear It aa tr.v -a. rsn.il IT i 1 t wear re r-e rwi "I" !ey ' " ''1 ' kit tne kat ai' Va i. I ear rta rrm r.ie tfrr gset nr. THi: OKLGON SUNDAY JOUKNAL, PORTLAND. SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER C ONCERN ING HEALTH and BEAUTY r - ' .J 'S I HoUaGolh Dipped in Oil of altnougn they are not in so good pro portions as they will bo when you are a few years older. x. if your hair Is not arranged to cor respond with your general appearance, wny not wear one braid rolled , up sev eral times and tied at the nape: of the neck with one large bow? 4. To, increase your' height, follow the advija given to An Anxious Girl." Becoming Coloy Pear Mrs. Byrnes. w 1. My eyes and hair are dark brown and my vomplexlon la dark. What colore should be becoming to niaT t. Although my face, ia very smooth. It sometimes breaks ouft In pimples on my forehead and chin. Is there anything I - ran take that will, not harm ma In any way? . 5. Is Roehelle salt good for the blood.x and how la It taken T TOOTSIB. 1. Soft shades of brown, dark blue and red are some colors which should be becoming to you. 2. The following recipe Is for a cream which you may use on the pimples: Cream for Pimples. Salicylic aold ...w 10 grains Calomel 1 Oram 7ard 1 eunca a. A dose of salts taken once a iumh la very good for the blood. Mis two tea spownfuTs of the salts In a half glass of cold or warm water. , v Eyes Hair Dear Mrs. Symea. 1. How can I ebsnte tbe color of tnr ere,? At premit they are frees. would like tham to be blue. . a v oat ti a toed aaiia er coraetr I have reartag one, out It doe aot prove sati , aa. R makee my back acbe; pernAue I faitery. m bava heea larlna too tuthtlt. My puffa are enite faded as I wraat let soma in bair. What are tliev weartnt. are tliey wearing, rnrla or bralo? . . NAUGHTY RTF. L II la moat harmful to use any rem edies to change the color of tbo eyee. You can make your eyes appear to bo blue by wearing a grayish or greenish blue; but avoid any vivid or strong blues, for the contrast would only make your eyes groeoer. - i. I am not at liberty to recommend any one make of corset. I a grew with you that tight taring; may bo the cause for your backaches, very often the trouble lies in the Improper adjustment Of Lbe corset and not in tha corset itself. a. The braid seems to bo very popular ; Just now. although we often ace it used , tit combination with puffs. Wants to be Tall IVee Mra I aw. 4 feet tM-rws tP: aav ,tjL S faw fce: kia H'wuia. tr- ewi I w-w M uwmd. liak wvy ewttii f,e er M,. kirl. IS Man In -i kaww ml aavutia that w""M waVv r irw tUf 'O 'i, fo TIM he inira;e, for It rnay 00 To a ro Rot through y rowleg Tw kry c-eae ymr he:sht. take' tr fanoarUig tAt.-vtjo t .try day; tuoj f rtaiy oa 7jr ksw I -0ia0l- - - fa I ...... By MllStlENRY -lit D Applying a Hoi Bran Poulvce ' if -A- Pepperminl aja'msl the Ear botlr feet, rise onJ your 'tiptoes sad reach up as far as you can with the tipa of your Angers. Mark off the height you are able to reach, for it will be in teresting to note how much further you -can go eaoh day. For Bleaching Purposes ' , Pear Mrs. Symea. : v Kindly tell me through the paper what - kind ! of seroxide Is: uved for bleaching, and oblive A CONSTANT REAPER. The oadlnary peroxide of -hydrogen is usedfor all bleaching purposes. Anotiier One Too Short Dear Mrs. Symea. , Can you tid)i ma attain a better helgbtf I aa ' onlj five feet tall. A. B. C. u x ilia a iairy's wand 1 wouid surely pass It over to you and the other corre spondents who are so anxious to be tall, but as It is I can only advise you to add to your height by taking the exercloes given to "An Anxious Girl." Clothes should bo selected with a view to their effect in making- you appear taller than . you really re. To Develop the Bust Deer Mrs. gymre. Wyi you pltaae tell me bow to "'B'J,,g11 If you will aiaaxage. your bust with cocoa butter morning and night It wlU soon Increase in also. , Numerous Questions Pear Mrs. Symae. i. Is bwttenmik good for the stomach T Z. Is bu.v.i.ui.a guod iwr the skinf If laa rt"r huii UMd Dd what effect good for the tabf Poss tt orack tha enamel T 4. How many poonde should a girl 17 vmayra, loec , incn weiga f a. Hava I Sntafaerf arawtnar T. Ia glycerina aod roe a tar food far the hands T 11 ae, what are tha proper- , I ara very alewder sad would Ilka to gala seeno Beak. What woold yoo adrtae Boa te eatT . la .tintre of troa gnod for tho tlaetV aad wtl rt aivo r" aa araetftaf , M. te anaiiios a Beah-boilirrf . , Hrt. tt. ' V Very aTood. if It agroea with a per SOS I stomach. Z. Buttermilk Is oxeellent for the skin, making II amootta and white, snd abould bo used morning SLrtd. night aa a face wash. S. Salt Is very good for cleaning tho teeth, but should not be need more than acre a wock, Haw It will hurt tho oa-amel- 4. A airl of sroch a bolgit and are orwrwM we4gh anywhere frosa It to ii pourna . . To yr.iyr 'Shootopa. - . The rhaaews ara that yoai hao rof ' i Ol'itts. rooewgier aw ben"l WWwMMM Jar itMrgHi!i 'Sd vSl is- i oYMES ThisProtecls Sensitive tan ,are very good for the hand... Following Is the recipe for the mixture: Tineture bensoin. SO drops .Olycerlne ' i. ...... ........ 8 ounces RoaewateT 1 ounces Hub this on tha hands night and anorning. 8. Eat good food abundantly, but never to excess. It should be composed prin cipally of starchy and sweet' substances of good quality, easily digested and aa- prletary articles, I cannot give my opin ion of the fcrm developer you mention, but I may say that you are too young ADVICE THE VISITING DBESS3)IAKEE SW sews generally from 8 In the morning to 6 "at night, with a begrudged hour at noon for luncheon. I aometimes wonder how she can go for alx days In a week, and probably fifty weeka In a year, doing her best and, it la sad to rotate, being worked to the limit of her power by thoughtless women. A dressmaker Is human, my dear friends. She ha nerves, and her eyes rebel just aa much as yours do aga.ast a steady, strain. To be aure, you are paying her. But she Is giving you a balancing favor in the shape of many hours of conscientious work. I have seen womi who do not even grive this person time to warm her , hands before dress patterns' are -spread out, materials displayed and a general working campaign begun. ' She is expected to seat herself and to cut and sew without intermission. While planning one dress her opinion is sought about othera Indeed, it Is SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS Right or Wrong? D EAR Mrs. Adams. ; - I am if yeara oia ana evwr mot waa 10 a boy who IS now M yeara old and at college, has lived with my tmiiy. Ha baa not been legally adopted, but we have always been like brother and alster. When ha goes and comes from eolk-ga I al . wan kiss him. and when he is at home ne calls ma dear" and glvea me advice upon - mv conduct. I otten wear a kimono when la around I never thought anything about this until a raw days ago I heard two lad lea taikina about tt and they asld tt waa Improper. . I asked my mother and aha only laughed, so I would Ilka the advice of a dls Intereeted party and one who fcnowa wrbaX li right snd wrong. 1 am afraid of burt I. wa twinge it I say anything to bios. Ubat shall I dot . . . J1- - I am sorry your mother laughed when you brought the subject before her, for she should have given you her opinion and advice. I realise that you would not care to hurt tho young roan s leennga, but think you can straighten matters out without offending him In the least. Tbo net time you meet blm do not k as ham, but treat him tn a kind and eordlal way, so thst he may know you still wish Jo feo friendly. After you have met him threo or four times without offering too -kiss, he will awaken to the fact that you are now a grown-up aad must not be treated as though you were a very 11 A rid 'now- about tbo kimono. Too can very oaailv anlvo this pro b. em by mak ing a point of wearing a rest little dross when tho young man Is in tbo bouse. Duties of the Chaperon "Pear Vra. Adawia- ' ' VMH vea km. sne the oaaet dwt f a ehaiwa at a be ar tiaaata tarts, for Twra 4W- .be at ' T la aav saoay oU&r wroaetad or - 9r".. .v rt ta t eaeeeaHW at a . olacw, de.ie-na' tr 'a-t alaa the keaMar Oaty oa Mvcuie the ekaoeewa aafe ffco Wteea e-f-riaed tf rt-area ee a ke tk at-r tea tke If ioaeheao taa. ee 11 the rtarerti oer nr 'ha kwww Oa tfcia? . KCT liii.TD. - L The tbaperoa prweodee tbo yoongf womea and Is gtveo tha first tho- . tmt as a rolw an a!'-"ws tho tetJtajeo tha wrtv'lere of erorrlff tho rwt flac. All this Bttast bo awrostly S, 1CCD Thfi5urpJus r to use any artificial means to gait a beautiful figure, for nature should be given opportunity to do her work. 9. if-the biooa ana . 1 appetite- need to be toned up, tincture of iron ia very, S for the purpoRe: but do not take it un less your physician prescribes such a tonio for .you. ' . . Fat 'Nose Pear 'Mrs. Byrnes. Will you kindly publish a reeipe for re moving fat from the noeaf Can you also tell me why my nose -Is so greasyT Tha oil or grease Is readily removed on wash-' In. H. J. "'Y'onSrK fat from tha nose, but probably by gently massaging the nose you may be ON SOCIAL a fiendish delight to some women If they can drag work from the little seamstress, who must not protest, be cause these people stand for her bread and butter. All of us know how exhausting; any activity is wh.en It is continued for hours at a time. A pleasurable pur suit grows wearying after two or three hours. Think of a nerve-racking day! And the next, and tho next! When the visiting dressmaker comes to you, remember that she is not a machine, capable of grinding out work With no wear upon her being. In sist upon the worker taking a rest two or three times day. Take up to the sewing room a plate of fruit durlmg a short Intermission. Ask her to leave tho scone of hostilities and walk with you to tho end of tho gar den or street. .- Make life worth Irving for this woman whose lot is not the easiest. Why, the very fact that ou hire her to come Implies that you cannot stand the pressure and strain of a sewing siege. ' The visiting dressmaker has feelings and ia entitled to a respectable and civil consideration of them. It Is an evidence of a lack of good breeding to disregard the rights of a woman who is giving you tho full valuo of her monetary compensation. It is always gratifying to know that you have lightened a burden by a little kind though tfulness. aged so that tho party does not attract too much attention. 2. No; not unless one is to act as chap eron for many weeks or months. 3. Tha person who has elected you chaperon. 4. She should bo aure that all her guests are equally comfortable - and abould divide her attention among them and not give It all to one or two. 5. Consult with the mother of the host ess about refreshments, where she would wish you to take the young girls, how much money ia to bo expended. It is the chaperon's duty to order the luncheon after conferring with the hostesa. , Let Him Ask Pear Mra Adame. After a ladv haa accepted an Invitation from a kentleman, to-go to the theaten would It he nropor far her ta invtte him te coma lo sea her. or RttAK he ezpreas ".soma desire of visit las hart U. w. Allow him to ask permlaaion to call oa you- , : ' , . ;-. . . -, , " When to Cali:'i:j: -Pear Mra AdaaaeL . .. ' . - , i ' bava taken a young lady to a country daaee. la H proper for tue to rail ; oa i herf If aa, ahmild I aak bee to aamo a date, or can I rail at my notion When mav a man call oa hta laJy frlaeda avrtft be has ha t a.geaeral lavltattoa' to eaU. ar Is K aaeeaaary to at a davr . ' - Ulf0tClt. - I. It would bo perfectly proper for you to call oa tho young lady after rais ing ber consent to do ao and aakins; her to name tbo looOt convenient tlma. I. It U proper .for bins to aak too ladlea wbn It would bo mo,t ectnvonlent to have him call and then snake final arraagoraoatav If 'hen Mother Disapproves " tMar "Mr. Adarea '. a. wa m ' ' aa I xw re ,bbm tw frrry a t man aaa or tl w ew r.- tKr eV wat atieBvo of H aad raxwea live vnawt aim' I li s-w rw a t aaafef a t-H b Vh1. ber ana wfcaa outao awwa im e:rwt? A few weeee ae wa iee a waa. a(j we and -v-e-a aritk n,na a fa a wc r -a m i a. - wlaka at wa. What "-a fie aeaa. a4 k too f-eee far o te aaa.a . a k at 4 -.tt areoar aa aM tbo afcaft i il ' j" ' J. ' I StWiMsaMMHHHna -1 I Oil Musi Be Removed .J able to reduce its' slie somewhat, - It may be that your noae Is oily be cause you eat too many rich and greasy foods. If this Is the case, banish all such kinds of foods, ;or dit has a great influence on the condition of tha skim. and use the lotion for which I am giv ing the recipe. lotion for Oily Skin. Boraele acid 1 dram Distilled witch hazel f ounces Apply with a piece of old linen or a bit of absorbent cotton. . . , Girl of Sixteen Dear Mrs. Byrnes. ' . I am i fett Inches tall. B inches bunt measure, 84 inches hip meaiure, lit inches walHt measure, and wrKh 117 pounds. Am I too large for a girl of If Venn, of age? I think you are on a par with tha average-girl of your age. CUSTOMS link nnchaperoned? It Is a eublio place, but It Is almost Impossible to .take onii. 'OIRlrf." I. You are certainly too young to think of getting married, and I sup pose this Is the reason -why your mother does not. approve. Walt a few years and follow your mother' advice, for It is the best you will ever be able to get. 3. It Is very Improper for a boy to assist' a girl by taking hold of her arm. If any assistance is absolutely ' necessary, he should offer her his arm. S. you may rest assured he does not mean any good, so the best thing to do is to stop any further acquaintance with him. . No. i I 4, Vsing the Fork Dear Mrs. Adams. . . , , Is It oulte proper to hold your fork la vour left hard and your knife In .yoJ right hand during your meal, or should all the food be .cUt at once and tha folic only held in the hand to convey It to the mouth T A IBL'BaCRIBi-R. Never cut ftllthe food at once, Hold the knife in the right hand and the fork In the left to cut Just enough food for one mouthful. Then lny tho knife so that it will rest wholly on the plato and shift the fork to the right hand to convey the cut piece of food to the mouth. ' .;.' Salary, Lunch and Linen Pear Mrs. Adams. 1. Whit should be the salary of a ma a who Intends to marry a girl who is word ing and In medium circumstances? 2. Is a buSst lunch ever served at a wed dincT S. How much linen snd bedding should a girl have who Intends to msrry? ANXJQI.S. 1 1. Kvery one has his or her opinion about this subject, but I think no uiua has a right to marry a girl unless he la positive he will be able to provide for her as liberally as she has been accus tomed to providing for heraelf. - It la hardly possible to say how much a man's salary should be, for tbo ex penses in every household vary s b" every man should have an eye to the future before taking the final step. 8. No. J. When starting housekeeping one should have it least a half dozen eaon of all the linen artloles, four blankets, two bedspreads and one down quilt. Is It Advisable? rtea- kfre. Adam. . 1 .Ta It arlvlaahle foe a ' airl of 14 -1 tut 21 T carrearjotiil with a vounsr man of about 3. la It proper lor a young gin iu r" reepond with a young man If tha latter doea not furnish postage! . DKalfLT INTERESTED. 1. It hei1 parents are willing and if the correspondence exchanged It aorta receiving. X A young man should never furnhii postage for a reply to bis tetters. ; -x Short and Tall ' Pear Mra Adame. . ,11 am keapms company with a 1" . short fe,!w. aim I am feel it .n What ehu Id I wear to make tut look t.wrt and' he tall! 1 He ia and I in 8 Would I ! , doing nht to nuurv bim In ii u( i a fact that people ear I ain "luting I i tiff 1. Do V"0 think there Is a orubaUUiiv ft - a tall fH:w aaklnc m-.r haul m tmr: or do yuu think aie U old t anoiber cnancef 4. Mr Mi seem to lock do a ta n 'Id auaid.'' Is Uial rwbtf .p,.,, . I. It "would be ' rather ' d;i i..; t . make you look snorter t tiaa t a r. .,i , for a woman always has a la..r a , -pearance tiaa a man. t. If you love tiie lif-Tfar-f'J -, tha question of age s i-j' I r t roasidf red. liow .r. 1 a i t to give htm a f w '' i - ; to lorm Sut-antil ! ' , ' I. Tour thirl oj': " believe yno rt- t " . , - . yooth. fr If yi " i ; mot be .. k.. a ; - of a tslier n e r 1 never to oil f-r h' .r , 4. I I S I!''-'- I aet linked !- ' ra n h -e 1 1 r t " y. . . - Siva a bai . r 1 ie t i . far the awfce .f '! a-rf-bate-y !; d ' ' ' - -