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' I I laiaeaeaaaviaasswv ' . . -w. i acN JUXX' X ' X. i f till' . . - , v . i i y - . . v i , i . . -n w x a V; '.V: W X . XC. V: V Yx'X; -f NBOJJNIA Ii try M mM tM rlbi itaa iht II -tni I mt fQp. A wlt-kn donor r. tbr a far woro IblBga than lytn- awtk for a f hour In Artn, Hn(lUU4 room, om with ont'a Ihoui hla. Vtry few ra of o-rlll Inoointila, ro roaltx at bat aa thlr proud oamara prtnd (hajr r; Invomnla aa A baallb d'atreytiia; d!aao la really quit rara. vn In thla nauroile at. Whii It dooa occur, II la uauaUy a symptom of aotna othar JUturbancv to tho ramoval ef whkb tba doctor ahouU ba eonoultad. If you cannot alp, nlaht aftar night. And yet you know thera la nothing phytlcaJlr . tha maitrr with you. , a whMhar you ' ovr-rextrt mntkIIor phyalcally Juat bafora going to bad. rind whrthar your room la proparly aired and your tl clothlnf light yet warm. A irood plan In thla connection la to kerp an extra qnllt At tha bottom of your bc1, and to draw It over you whan you waka with that "won't-aTo-to-aleep-agaln" feeling. Going to bed oh an empty itomach la Another rauso of aleopleaaneaa; a glaaa w of hot milk before retiring and tha cracker Jar kept by the bed will do way with thla aource of trouble. A too high pillow la another; always leap on a flat pillow, or without any If poaalblo. A amall nop or pma-neeui. pillow haa omttlmea effected wonderful cures. Very often Irritated nervea are. at fault. One way to aooiho them la to gat up- and bruah your hair, gently but .... .11 . . . . V. . 1 droway. A light-proof and aound-pryof room Is, of course, absolutely unnecea sary; but If any sound, like the ticking of a clock, annoys you, remove tho ob ject, or in some way stop the noise. ejiould you find no rest by Any pf -these rpethods, get up, make a light and read yourself to sleep, choosing soma sedative and unexciting bobk which will yet at least partly hold your attention. By the way, don't Indulge In the puerile devlcea recommended by our 'amy 1y l&tltly'&u' IS IT HYPOCRISYf THE other day I heard A discussion about politeness and hypocrisy. In the heated debate there were sup porters for each side. Some women said that politeness frequently Is hypocrit ical; others maintained that it is not , Let us discuss 'the question. Taks, for a beginning, the littla phrase. . "Not at home." ; Most authori ties on . social questions consider-that to mean that the hostess Is not receiv ing at that time. An Inormnriunn dis turbance of tha Dlsn to recelvs 1 has cropped up; an indisposition; to receive sary. It is sot required to explain fully to the caller, who merely leaves cards and can consider her social obligations paid.' "Notst home,' then, means that the hostess, through ; some Inability, . cannot receive a caller In person. - There ; are ; some little formalities, -though, that, are' emphasised by some women ana not meanc - An invitation to . call, ; without . Informing the person of one's residence, is decidedly , meaning less And : hypocritical. ' If you do not wish to continue an acquaintance, you can terminate It without empty, seem1 lag cordiality, t ' pll. A wU-hB doctor rtT.9.rmmmmmm,, , n. II.......I.,, ii i ii M llf ' Advice on Social Customs :rx-- . :-x-.::::':;... . v i -r ;.:'V:-; ;. I. . . f ;.-'' ? j. r . '.' ..-. ' -.l v - J '-fS1 - -if f' " " ' Ms? 3 Low Pfbv? grandmothers, such A counting sheep, ate If you really want a little trick that will tlre you out physically, try taring hirj at the brightest thing you tan sea, forctngT your eyes open every time tlier eloaa. until you fall aalaep from Aheer weariness1. It Is a imttcr of great Importance to train younehf to sleep regularly. All medical aulhorlttfs of today concede that for the maintenance of health eight hours of sleep Is the minimum required, A bralnworker requires mors sleep than a manual laborer. HUbltual deficiency of sleep will un dermine) the vtrongsnt constitution. 1 am smpbailtlng tbls, for I know that many women do not fully appreciate tha value of sleep or tha harm of In somnia, even In its first stages. A few minutes spent In breathing ex erclaes, or t hot foot bath or plunge, will help considerably In closing the eyes. You should take no coffee after breakfast If there Is the slightest tend ency to IniomnlA. Late suppers ' should be avoided. - Generally ipeaklng, you should try to draw sway tha blood from the brain. Brik exercise, hot bathe, light massage, cold douches for the spine, and cold, - On tho other hand, an soceptanc of ad invitation to call ought not to be made unless you really intend to do so. If you are busy, or your plans be un settled, aay so. Do not promise, with All tha sincerity of manner that some women CAn pretend, that you will surely call within the next month, etc., If you do not mean it. Nothing can ever bs gainsd by that; much is lost. In acknowledging gifts or Invitations, don't gush. Don't "lay It .on with a trowel," to quote Shakespeare. Be sin" cere, dignified, and always remember SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS P.P. C. Cards EAR Mrs. Adams. . Will yon kindly explain to an Igno rant one the- meanlner and uae of P. P. C cards? ,.. A READER. It is customary for persons wlo are leaving the aeigfriorliood ' or crty of ' their residence for the seasorv.or for a voyage to leave cards on all those with whom they have - visiting relations. In order to acquaint them with the news ef their departure. In this case the or dinary visiting card is used, but with, the letter P. p. C. written in one of the lower corners to Indicate the fact of the intended departure. The use of these letters spring from the polite French custom, of . a special call mads pour prendre conge (to take leave) of one's friends, t .' P. P. C. cirda are very necessary when a member of society is In debt for hospitalities received and finds It im possible to pay In person, before going away, the mtny calls he or she owes. It le permitted to. drive from house to house, leaving cards so Inscribed . with the servant who aaswera the bell; and If there la not time to do this. It ts mi: (n i .u.W M.'MiAV JOt.'tXAU ilJMJW .aOk'.JI.O. 0C1Cnii.it 19, C oncerning Health and Beauty Dy well ventllited rooms srs ths mechan ical aids that must bs used In ths self treatment. I know of many women who are mads very sleepy by lettuce,. Why not try a diet of lettuce before going to bed? It ts light food, easily di gested and will help wonderfully. So will warm, not hot. milk. Above all. do not Induce aleep by opiates! The smsllest doss may give you tha required aleep, but without the advice of a physician you ahould positively abstain from the uae. The ' habit la formed ao quickly and the system demsnds ths artificial means ao inatatently after the first few doaes that you will be facing a Ufa of Insomnia or opiate-taking. Attack. Insomnia at ths root. Find out If you hsvs been defying ths laws of nature. Givo yourself a thorough, truthful Investigation. Ask yourself If you are giving aleep a chance. If all things fall, consult your fam ily doctor. And now I hope that I haven't made my talk too long. At any rate, if I have put you to sleep I shall be pleased. the will that prompted the giving.- I cannot understand how soms persons can ridicule a gift, hold It up for much unkind merriment smong friends, and then sit down to write an effusive letter of thanks. That is hypocrisy. Tou know as well as I when there is a -ring of sincerity in' your own words. If you have written something thst does not ring true, tear it up. Think before you speak, and then speak without any falsity to , your ideas of what Is good and true. There is de cidedly no eseuse for hypocrisy. You can be kind without beings-false. even permissible to slip the cards in proper envelopes and post (hem the day before going away. To Assure Him -.Dear Mrs. Adams. Several times It has been Beeeasarv for me to decline an invitation offered by a young man whom I like very much. I do not want him to think that I wish to drop his acquaintance. What caa I do to assure him that I wish bis friendship? EDNA. Under the circumstances tha kindest thing -for you to do is to Invite him to dinner, giving ths invitation In the name" ' of your mother. Or. If thla is not desir able, you. could Arrange to entertain a few friends some evening and send him an Invitation. - t u Title on Cards Dear Mrs. Adams, - - May a woman doctor nse her title on her visiting -cards? " 8. S. 8. . A womsn who practices medicine, should use two kinds pf cards. One' should bear, her name thus; Dr. Emily '', Smith Blank, or uilv Smith Blank. I'd lia'kZK ' Mrs. Henry, Symes V. t . with tier address In one corner and her o.flco hours In another. This would be for professional uee only. Another, for social uws. should bear her name thus; MU Emily Smith Blank, or Mrs. Thomas Ftaadolpb bat ter. wtUi only her house addreaa In the corner. The Knife and Fork v Dear lira A4arne. la ohlrli band ehnuM a fork t held na hum ans bat I trie Jprnprr ay m oij a aMr ana larar - jUH.xxir.. When conveying ig food to ths mouth be held la tbs right the fork should hand. The first Important thing to remember la that tha knife and fork ahould not be held In a vertical position when cut ting food. They should be a I moat flat. The fcric Is held In the left band with the palm over the handle. The forefin ger is extended a little beyond tha handle. In the aame manner should the knife be held In tbs right hand. A Perplexing Point TVar Mrs. Ada mi I hara been a freqiwnt visitor at a newly married couple's bomi-. Tbev Informed me that a youna; woman Is to vUlt them. Would It lie prop r for me 10 put In an early request for taking bar lo tha thrater? WALTER. The proper thing for you to do flrat of all la to call on tha guest. That you msy offer her your hospitality. The First Call bear Mrs. Adams. When a brlila ha move Into a vicinity, eliouid she rail up-a her neighbors flrst or they on her? What are the proper hours forcalllngT ANXIOtB. BrUiCM and strangers newly arrived in a neighborhood never make the flrst calls. Formal calls are paid between 3 and S.30 o'clock. What to Do Dear Mrs. Adams. I am a constant reader of your social problems anj will appeal to you for ad vlc. I am a young married woman and thrre la a young man who was a friend of mine when I waa aingie., I broke an im portant engagement with him and never saw blm after thot to arolcglte. 1 was bashful about writing to him and, there fore, neglected to Jo the proper thing. ' Herentiy I aaw him at a distance. In caae I must face him at aome time, what would be rroper for me to do, aa I know I shall feel einbarraaeed, for I .thought a great deal of him during oUF friendship, Thla happened several years se-o. IGNORANT. The only sensible thing for you to do is to act naturally, should you meet the young man. To save yourself all em barrassment, do not refer to the broken engagement. Asked Her to Write Dear Mrs. Adams. Kindly give me your advice In this matter: I met a young- man in another city and he came here on busineea and asked me If he could call, and he did. In leaving tha city, he aaked me to write to him. Was it correct for him to ask me to write to him. or do I have to wait for him to write flrst? With thanks. A LICK. The young man should have asked permission to write. Your granting him this favoi would signify that you would keep up the correspondence. I advise you to wnlt until he has written before sending him a letter. Address on Card Dear Mrs. Adams. Will you kindly tell me throiieh vour "paper whether It Is proper to have one's address on one's visiting card snd where? Also, on which side of card Is written ac knowledgment of letter Of sympathy? PERPLEXED. 1. One's sddress should appear on the lower right-hand corner of one's visiting card. ... . 2. Ons's card should not be used for such a purpose. Letters and notes of condolence should be answered by a brief note. ., --. . , Mourning Dear Mrs.-Adorns. :, Will you kindly-advise ens ss to the length of time a granddaughter should wear mourning? - . A READER. When mourning for A grandparent, all llack without a touch of crepe is worn for three months.. Ordinary Jewelry that lg no, conspicuous may bs worn with this dress., - ' Paper Napkins Dear Mrs. Adams. - Will you please Inform me If It Is good form to use paper napkins when giving . a rather elaborate reception T This waa done recently, and I ou-tlnned the taste , displayed. AN INTERESTED PARTT. 1 At an elaborate affair paper napkins are out of plseel They do not seem to fit in with tha formaUty of ths occjlon.ward the celling ae possible: then. - f -1 1 rin. t" ri in 1 sJ :,. Beauty EPLIE3 to letters sent to ths writer of this department will be printed In regular order; but no repliea In print may ba sspacted lnN less than three or four weeka. Correspondents desiring Immediate replies to queries may get them by Incloslna- a stamped aelf-addreased envelope. Personal Inquiries will re ceive prompt attention. If accompanied by a stamped and adireaavd envelope. Care of the Hair Dear lire, gytnes. Will you Lleaae tell me the proper ears of the halrT My hair is very ling and heavy; should It be wathed often? Will not freournt shampoos spoil the beauty and life er the halrT Can you tell ma. of a good dry shampoo? UEKALDINB. In caring for the hair It is important that clean brushea and combs be used. We have not the space to give a lengthy discourse on the care of the hair, but If you remember the three most Important things, your hair will be kept In fine condition: First, the scalp ahould be massaged with the tips of the fingers every day. Second, the hair ahould be brushed for Ave or ten minutes every day. Third, the head should be shampooed once every four or five weeks. It is not advisable to wash the hair any oftenar than this, unless there Is much dandruff or there Is a disease of the scalp. A Sty Cure Dear Mrs. Svmes. Will you kindly tel me what to do to cure a sty? FRANK. The best thing to do to cure a sty is to bathe the eyes frequently with warm boraclc lotion (6 grains to 1 ounce of water) and apply at nltfht a piece of boraclc lint wrung out of boiling water. Cover with a piece of jaconet and a pad of cotton-wool on top. Fix with a band age. Request for Recipe Dear Mrs. Symes. , I have greet difficulty In making my hair stay in place. Some one told me that you had such a aplendid formula for brllllantlne. Will you kindly let ma have it? , CLEOPATRA. The brllllantlne is made of the fol lowing ingredients; Sweet almond oil g fluid ounces Alcohol , 4 fluid ounces , Glycerin 1 fluid ounce Oil of rose geranium..... 12 drops A Lip Salve Dear Mrs. Symes. Some time ago I saw in your columns a reelp for a lip rouge. I have lost that Saper, and ahould appreciate It very muck ! you will reprint the recipe. FAITHFUL, lySADER. I believe this is ths recipe to which you refer! Cherry Lip Salve Boermaeetl. ointment................ t ounce Balsam of pent IS grains . Alkanet root 15 grains OH of cloves......... 4 drops : Heat the alkanet In the spermaceti oint ment until tha latter melta and the whole ia a deep rose color. Paaa through a strainer, then slightly root, stirring in the balsam. Let It srttia for a few moments, then pour off the clear part and add the oil ef clove. Four Into small pota. It . . Ia ready lor us as aooa as cold. Thin and Colorless Face Dear Mrs. Byrnes. - ' I am IS year old and 'measure- I feet I laches tsll. What can t do te become taller I think I am In perfect hea th, but I bave ao color In my face a ad rt I very thla. . Pan you give me the recipe Joe the qul ntne tonic, for. my hair la thla and short ? ., A. M. - -, Tou may be able to increase your height by exercising. 'Try this one: .Stand erect and raise tbs hands as far 111, TUommQ frJcter Precautions r T1IEMI to rr MW1 M ( IS fclf. A"4 n ixi ik r u ro!4 Att4 4a(M of ilrml II n4 il wl: .j.;.k. 4MrW T .J -'. .JTu- io. Queries Answered with a sweeping motion and without bending the knees, touch the floor with the hands. To make your face plump tnaesags with cocoa, butter every day. If you will take long walks and exercise in the fresh air dally, the blood will be more perceptible in your face. Hers la ths recipe you desire: Quinine Hair Tonic Bulnhei. of quinine 1 dram Itoeewater f ounces Diluted sulphuiie acid U minima Rectified spirits i ounce Ulx, then further dd: Glycerin. H ounce; easenc royal or essence snuek, 6 or min ima. Agitate until solution la complete. Apply to the roots every day. Too Stout Dear Mrs. Byrnes. I com to you with my troubles. I am II ja.rs old and weigh lis pounds. My height Is Ave feet. Can you trl me anything that will remove the superfluous flesh from my body? BROWN EYES. It you will taks regular exercise you will get rid of superfluous flesh and cultivate firm muscles. Indulge In all Athletic sports and get ths walking habit. Skin Is Oily Dear Mrs Bvmea. Kindly advise me of a remedy for aa oily ruin. I bave been advised to use pulverised alum In distilled water, but it seems to me the alum would cause the skin to shrivel, INQUIRER, follow the advice given to "A Subscriber." The constant uss of alum would have a bad effect on the skin. . Oily Skin Dear Mrs. Symes. Can you give me a cun cur for an oily skin e? How csn I In and a shiny red. nose? crease my height? A SUBSCRIBER. First of all, you .must -pay attention to yoatr diet. Do not eat fried foods, and avoid the very sweet ones. Bathe your face in water into which a few drops of alcohol have been dropped. To avoid having a red nose you should touch it as little as possible. Very frequently the nose is red on account of indigestion or by tho wearing of tight clothing, t am giv ing you the recipe for a lotion which I advise you to use: Powdered - calamine ,.; 1 dram Kinc oxide 30 gralna Glycerin H Oram Cherry laurel water ounces This lotion should be well shaken, before It is mopped on the nose. It may be used , both morning and evening. Many persons have increased their, height by stretching exercises. Prac tice this one several times a day: -Stand erect, with the heels together, liaise the hands as far toward the ceiling as possible, then bring them forward and touch the floor with the palms of the hands. Do not bond the knees while doing this. Kentucky Cold Cream Dear Mrs. Byrne. Klndlv publish your formula for Ken tucky cold cream. Will It Increase the growth of superfluous hair? la It a good . cleansing cream? Recently ' the skin of my neck became full of goose akin pimple. What shall I do for that? ANXIOUS. ' Here is tha formula you desire: '- '.Kentucky Cold Cream Roaewater ...... .......... ........... 4 euncee '', ' Almond oil. ....... ................. 4 Ounce ... (Spermaceti .t.,M.... I ounce Whit wax.. 1 euac It will not Increase the growth of hair if it Is applied lightly, but where super, fluoue hflr is growing great friction must be avoided. - The cream will cleanse the skin as well ss nourish It. - Bathe your neck with very warm s . - - -f . J Jjrpy fcrflttf. Against Deafness THte lapcsJlerM aggraest U tts great ( Kever paaa Asy Hsll late the ear, tiWas it has ft"" e-a warmed. Neveg peer eai er eadlk er aay greasy SsV laare tale It etth the heee e retteetaaT lt erhaa swTnag rreea earecbe, AO grease beesases rearid sad tacreaese Ike laasmeiatlea. Never strike a t'd ea lae ear. The tympenuM inlgel thus be reptered aa4 leewrabis daafneas be tha result ef the) brutal a i-l Choosing Dentifrices, DELICATE lips are liable te be trri tated by A tooth pe4er er mouiA wash, net because the pewter er ash Is toe strong, but because the Dpi end skin around Are so unusually de l sale that they are Irritated by powders end wsshes that are Veil borne by h"H with es delicate ektne. Thla la an additional reaaoa farhavtns tooth powder an4 mouth waahea spe cially prepared, ao that ths nature and peoportlona ef the Instedienta ars known. When thla Is done, a denliet er doctor, If anything has csused the ir ritation, csa reduce the amount or re move sny ingredient tbst Is cspabis of Irritating even tbs most delicate Jlps, water and cleans the akin with a good! sosp. Aftsr rinsing and drying It, rub on cold cream. Wipe away ail traces; of the cream with a soft cloth. Superfluous Hair -'y Dear Mrs. Byrnes. t I have superfluous hlr on mr face, eeW- , elally on ih uppar Hp. Would buttermilk4 have any effect on It 7 Bl'TTERMlLJC Buttermilk would have no effsct, I Advise you to hare ths hairs removed by electricity If they are very notice able. j Puffy Eyes vmr Mrs. ay mas. 1. Will you Dleaae mibllsh a earned fn ruffy yaf I have tried oold water to ne fleet. A Will cocoa batter fatten the neck Bear the collarbones? If not, please publish ait sercla that will help to remove them. Will It remove hollow from the cheeks T i. I bave very large hips and lags. I ant not at liberty to take rapid walk nor can I exercise every day. aa I am buav with noiiaework. what shall I dor If dieting- will help me, pleas tell mu what I may 4 at. UNSIGNED. 1. The puffy condition' of the eyes ' sometimes indicates kidney trouble. I adviae you to consult a physlcisn sbout the matter. It would be useless to try . various remedies without knowing the ; cause of the Trouble. - . j. Tes. :.,:.!' S. Exercise Is the only thing td reduce tha hips and legs. Surely you can make an effort to arise ten minutes earlier than ia your custom and spend that time 1 In exercise. Any of the directions for exercise to reduce the weight given ot this paie may be followed. - ) Olive Oil Dear Mrs. Byrnes'. ' i Please tell me If olive oil- will fill out ths hollow Pisces in soy neck and make my arms ahspely. Will vaselln make tha eyebrows and eye lashes grow? ptioar. i Olive olL If taken three times A day, will increase your weight and thereby fill up all hollows. Tes. ' Recipe for q Rouge ; l , Desr Mrs. Symes. . '' Will you kindly print your recipe for bloom of roses, a rougs? MAGGIE. Following is the recipe you desirei Bloom of Boses Rose nil In 77 grains , .White wax 1 ounce Ppermacetl .... ..r... ...... .... M grains White petrolatum ..,,.,...,.980 grains ' ' Alcohol t,. H fluid drank. - - Perfum to'Stril. Diaaolva tha rtva In alcohol, add this solu tion ta tha fata nraviouslv melted, and In- i - corporate tha whole together, continuing ths. stirring until tha mixture baa cooled. Arms, and Neck i ..'.Dear Mrs. Symes. , . 1. What will make my arms fstT' . If I masaawa my neck With cocoa , butter, will It make It plump? . , S. What will make my eyelashes Jong and dark? ' Does vaselln anas the; y- ' brows darker or heavier? , 4. I m Ave feat snd a half Inch tall . ua . poupcA. rZ". I. Procure dumbbellg and exercise .-With them every morning. r Ven. .- . . " V Vaseline is vsry good for the lashes and brows, as it will i.icreA their growth, but It will not tlarki them. The tise.of a de Is ths et thing which wHI give that effect. 4. row we;grht snd bHuht r . very good .proportion, atthfu.g'i l dition of a few mott pi.unis v, 1 t t be considered superfluous. Y 4