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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, IORTLAIID, SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 21, 1012 Health and Beauty 6c By Mrs. Henry Syaies .-1 rvj CONCERNING pr, n j. v XyB you ever thought of the mv - portanoo of the, holiday In rela tion to good health I By holiday, ' - .! do not mean the two weeks' vacation that la the privilege of almost ,, .,, every man and woman employed in the ' 'In, the woodi i or on the waterJust s, day's respite from 'the grind of busl tiess or the monotony of homework. . Foreigners eay that we Americana live too rapidly, thet'we do hot spend enough time In caring for our ihealth, and that la the reason why we must have Institutions and' resorts for the treatment of nervous diseases. In our -strenuous living and rush of work we use up an enormous amount of vitality and nerve force, losing (fight entirely of the fact that day of complete re- -taxation now and then would restore the vital forces and perhaps save ua ' long weeks of Illness and suffering from prostration Induced by worh'out nerves. . But. when the average woman take a holiday the works harder than she Would at home In her own kitchen . (Rising earlier than" usual la the morn ing, a luncli must be packed; a lunch that she has labored long to prepare the day before. Then she must dress the children, If there are children to be taken along, dress herself and start out for a day In the park or In the country, where, In her eagerness to get every particle of fun from the day's outing, she bustles about from place to place In stiffly starched, uncomfortable clothes, re turning home In the evening far more tired than she would have been had. she stayed at home. If that Is the way you have been ac customed to taking a holiday, you will toe glad to know that you can spend a day In the woods and come home re freshed and rested, ready to take up your daily tasks with renewed vigor. If possible, Include a water trip in this day of pleasure. Bow or canoe to your destination and you will be benefited by the exercise of tho muscles of yonr arms, ts&cif and Iilps. But re member not to row tho boat as If you wprf a coi'.tcstnnt in a race; row slowly, with !oii', steady strokes, resting every little wille so as not to overexert your self before the day la well begun. When you have reached the Ideal spot under the trees. It pays to be a star gazer at, least to lie flat on your back , In tho' shade, with the soft sweet grass for bed and pillow, with your arms raised, resting the back of your head on your hands. This will relax all the musoles and will give a complete rest from the exertion of rowing or walking to the picnic ground. Why bother with an elaborate lunch eon? Take with you a simple, dainty, Nourishing lunch, packed In boxes that can bo thrown away when you are ' through with them, and partake of the noonday meal under the shade of a big tree. Eat slowly, chatting the while of pleasant topics that will bring Jcry to your heart and a smile to your lips, and w-v EPLIE8 to letters sent to the-writer f-f of this departmenrinTWTitetr- AV in regular order; but no replies in print may be expected In less than three or four weeks. - ?crtespon dents dealrlnx immediate re plies to Querlea may get them by Inclos ing a stamped self-addressed envelope. Personal inquiries will receive prompt attention If accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. The Cuticle Iar Mrs Syme. Will you plsje advise me on the fol- lowing 7 1. Whit cauiea a sort of white akin to adhere toCoiie nails, and what can be duno for U! 1 Io you know a good remedy for keep- Ing the hair llsnt?. Mine Is leal llfht, but geuing a little darker. 3. I am It years old and weigh about 130 pounds. My buet measurement 1 84 inches, waist 24 inches and hips 4u inuhaa. Are my measurements all rlghtT 4. I have a sre&t deal of trouble with my eyes. Often the pupil entirely covers the eye. I already wear glasses, Vo you know what causes this? BESti. 1. Unless tho cuticle Is pushed baoit from the nail every day it will cling to It. Apply a cream to the cutlole and then with the bluiit end of an orange wood stick push the cuticle "back gen tly, so that the "half moons" will b Visible. 2. Lemon ulc rubbed) Into the, hair at the time wnen it is shampooed will keep It light After the head has been cleansed with soap and water and Tinsed with clear water, rub the Julco Into the scalp and then sinse the head thoroughly with clear water. 3. You failed to mention your height, therefore it Is diffloult to determine whether your measurements are in pro portion. g 4. Consult an oculist, for evidently there is undue .eyestrain. Becomes Drowsy Iar Mrs Symes. Every afternoon I am overcome with drowsiness. I become so sleepy I cannot hold my eyes open. I do not set a head- ache, but simply grow very sleepy. I . usually (eel that way after.eatliur lunch eon. I so to bed regularly at 10 o'clock and arise at 7 or I. I work In an offlc.' so It 1b Impossible for me to. walk in the ooen when I Become so jeapy; it mere anything else I can do? H1W3A. I think you will find that reduclna the amount of food eaten for luncheon will overcome the sleepy feeling. If you have an opportunity to do so, dash cold water over the face. This, will awaken you. Dandruff . Daaf MM. HTtnM. Will vou please srlve m a sure cure f( . aananmi jay nair is very our. so I tot cat to use castor oil. ' ANN'ETTA Following 1 the roclpo for. a dandruff cure: To an ounce of sulphur add a quart of soft water and during intervals of ' averaJ flays , agitato the mixture re- ANSWKl&TO yBEAUTY fa' i"s I " 'v A ,b ..... tv$ 14 i 1 - Sfyo term floefeirtSIk Rest after eating. Either He down on the'jrass or be seated with tho trunk of the tree for a back rest Read from the pages of your favortte book or read aloud to your, companions. The afternon can be spent in a rambla through the surrounding country, gath ering wild flowers and listening to the bird calls. Walk slowly, with head-erect, houlders thrown back, with The chest expanded, and breathe deeply and regu larly as you go. Should you be unfortunate enough to come In contact with the vines of the poison ivy or oak, all danger of discom Tort can be eliminated by"brmsmg"a7e"" plantain leaves until the J.ilco runs, then rubbing the exposed portion of your arms and hands with the leuf. al lowing the Juice to dry on the skin. You will find the broad, smooth plantain leaves In the grass almost anyvhcre In the country,! '. If you are. passing a farmhouse, stop in for a glass of fresh milk, and per haps the farmer's wife will give you a btscult to eat with It for a nourishing mldafternoon lunch. Be sure to return home before It growg late, making the trip as quietly and serenely as the Jour ney to the woods, ajid you will find that the art in taking a holiday is to forget all worry, and rest, relax and go slowly. These things will bring you horns re freshed In mind and body, with calm and steady nerves, ready to take up life on the morrow with renewed strength and vitality. Let me advise every woman1 take as many holidays as she possibl can dur ing tho heated months, -- peatedly. After the sulphur has settled to thft' bottom at the j"coffptttois 'fciflfr'tfaeV clear liquid. Saturate the head with It every morning and in a few weeks every trace of the dandruff will have disap peared. The hair will become aoft and glossy and there 'will be no return of the old trouble. This remedy, however, will darken light hair. A good shampoo for a head which is covered with dandruff Is made of the yolk of 1 egg, 1 pint of rainwater, splrta Of rosemary, 1 ounce. Beat the mixture thoroughly and use it warm. .ub it well Into the scalp and rinse with ser ral clear waters. This should be used once every four or five weeks. Brown Spots Dear Mrs. Symes. I wish you would tell me what I can do to remove brown eoota which are on my nose, forehead and lips. What can I do to make the veins In my hands less prominent? MIDGET. The brown spots are, no doubt, oaused by some disorder in the liver. I sug gest that you consult a physician and have him prescribe for you. Until you are cured the spots will be evident. Nothing can be done to make the veins lew prominent Oily Hair Desr Mrs. Byrne I have a lot of dandruff, and mv scalp Itches terribly. My hair is veiy oilv and cornea out in erreat quantities. Do you think a (rood hair tonlo would help me? I am said to have a beautiful complexion. Please tell .me how to take care of It. Is there any other wav beilde exercising and taking raw esae to cam flesh T What can I do to straighten a pur nose? BROWN, EYES. A tonie Is what your hair needs. Fol lowing is the recipe for a splendid one, which you should rub Into your scalp every day. Once every two or three months cut an inch from the hair. This will Increase its length: Quinine Hair Tonic Selohate of quinine 1 dram Kosewater , ounces Diluted sulphuric scld 15 minims Rectified spirits ,.. ounces Mix. then further add: Glycerin. U ounoe: essence of rovale or essence musk. 5 or S . minims. AKHaJte until solution ts complete. Apply to th root every Jy. If your complexion Is in rood condi tion, do not apply reams, powders or rouges to it. Tak a dally bath and very night before retiring cleanse the kin With a pure aoap end hot water, being aura to rinse it thoroughly. ,To have a good complexion one must be in good health and to have excellent health It la neceseary to live .a systematic and sensible life. - To -gaW flesr-yclhoWoTearTSo'jr that are digestible and that are tissue fcuildera. Butter, cereals potatoea, tapl oca, rice, soups, nuts, bananas, bread, peas, figs, dates, rare beefsteak, roast beef, are proper foor for you to eat. Drink milk, cream and cocoa. Be sure to masticate your food thoroughly and 1 t ' j.Afc'i,r.i. '( S - 1 - f ' .... V . ' . ...,! IS - ll tev - HPv. Mx'-'l 11 4 ' 'L 11 II V (U i '4'' - i v!l II ' . ll . 4 ' . th ?V. AJ m4. lleSfE 't"i Ao n' ' give up pickles, vinegar and other strong veld 8. Try sleeping more. If you find It diffi cult to do this, try taking a cup of hot milk before retiring. Learn to luxuriate, practice indulging yourself in those little lazinesses your stout sister ought to avoid. Above all else, be calm. Nothing "can begone to straighten a pug nose. To Whiten the Neck Dear Mrs. 8yme; ' Will you please tell me how to whiten the neck? I have tried lemon Juice and peroxldt, but with no success. BETTT- First of all, if you wish to have a white neck, you should not wear high, tight collars. These make the skin' brown and -rough. Every night apply the cream for which I am giving the recipe: Jloeewater ." 4 ounces Almond oil 4 ounces Spermaceti 1 ounce White wax .T 1 ounce Add the rose water slowly, so that it wilt mix well. s Several times a day apply a lotion made of 1 teaspoonful of the tincture of benzoin and an ounce of roeewater. Tlie Salt Cure Dear Mr. Symes. writ you kindly publish again the salt euro for irolter? Is colorless iodine as good as the colored? A READER. To 1 pint of water add 1 tablespoonful f salt. Dip a cloth Into the solution is . assi .iir iiUAin IR . !' .vr.?- 'V . llf Wb'$ " ...... 0" 1 Bl ' V i 'IK if"! end wrap, it around' tho neck. Allow It to remalh on for several hours. Re peat the treatment every day until a cure is effected. . Yeg. ( To Whiten the" Arms , Dear Mr. Symes. I'iease tell me how I may whiten my anus. LUUA MAR Use the recipes prescribed for "Betty." They are excellent for whitening tho skin. , ' A Freckle Cure Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Pleas tniblith a recipe that can be used for both freckles and sunburn. MARY. This Is a recipe for a splendid lotion that will answer your purpose: Citric acid (lemon) I drams Hot water , 11 ounce Borax 1 dram Red rose petal 1 ounce (Jlycerin 1 ounce Dissolve th acid and borax In the water; Infuse the petal for an hour: (train .through A Jelly bag after twenty-four hours: decant the clear portion and add the glycerin. Apply as often a agreeable. To Clear the Complexion Dear Mrs. Byrnes. I read your psga with interest snd should . Ilk to th followlnc quest on answered on It: What can bs don to clear the com plexion? UTPERESTBD. The following treatment Is .excellent for clearing the wmplexlon: vRub the face over, Just before washing it with Vf-- V" .fm-b, . 44'. . ".t..v iff i : M4; two teaspoonful of flowers of sulphur - mixed In half a pint of new milk. This mixture should stand a Utile while be fore it Is used on the face. A Wrinkle Cure Dear Mrs. Byrne. , If you, have our, r-should like ..tn have the revtpe for a "tollon to- be wt-on wrinkles. MO'i'liliR. An excellent wrinkle lotion Is made of: Alum, powdered 70 grain -A-tmCTd--tntikr-Mrk-h-r--r;--- n-rr-t Yi H I 1 1 1 ea Hnsewater -S uince Dissolve the alum In th rosewater, then pour srently Into the alumni milk, with constant agitation. Afp-y with a ott linen cloth every night bctore retiring. Corns on the Hands Dear Mrs. Symes. What can be done to remove corns from the hands! They are caused by nwlng. MART P. Bathe the hurdened Skin with hot wa ter and then rub a good cold cream into it. A pumieestone should now be used to remove the hard skin. If you will do this every day the corns will soon dis appear. Perspiration of the Feet Dear Mrs. Symes. . Will you please tell me what can be done fur feet that perspire profusely? DAISY. The feet should be bathed night and morning, rubbed with, alcohol, and boric acid or talcum powder should be dusted over ificm. Do not wear the same pair of shoes and stockings two successive days. Cigarette Stains Dear Mr. Byrne. Will you please give me a recipe for re moving cigarette stains from Augers? V. L. B. The fact that the stains will not come off when tha hands are washed is proof that they are deeply ingrained, it may be possible for you to remove them If you cleanse the skin with peroxide and water after every smoke. Bow Legs Dear Mr. Syme. Will you kindly tell me if you know of any exerciw that will straighten bow legs? A READER. A child can have bow lees straight ened by wearing the propar kind of braces, but it is impossible to straighten legs of an older person, be cause the bones are not so flexible and will not yield to treatment. A Red Nose Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Do you have the recipe for a lotion or anvihlng that can easily be applied to a red nose? - M. U Here is the recipe for a lotion which may be conveniently used; Powdered calamine 1 dram Zinc oxide 30 sraln Olvrerln rm Cherry laurel water 4 ounces This lotion ahould be well shaken be-fore It la mop-red on the none. It may be used both morning and evening. Tr AD6uMeChiri Dear Mrs. Symes. Will you kindly tell me what to do to reduce auoubl chin? KKNEHTINB. To reduce a double chin, massage dally, using the following movements: From point of chin, 'with open hand. Brut ftrajy downward, throwing tho Sv. T" j. P '. V . . Mi. T ' BO... . head backward at the same time. Bathe the chin and throat frequently with cold water. ' '' . For Superfluous Hair &ay- Mre. Symes. -. . - . Will vo-j plr-iaa tell me If peroxide is th beat bleach for superfluou hsir? If so, what strength should be used? A.N INTKRHBT.BD READER. Peroxide and ammpnia combined make an excellent bleach for superfluous advice on social customs: - malt scou&aty mt&i''iHtt& WHEN" TO QO 0 ,ND of the most embarrassing forms of Ignorance that I have noticed is the uncertain grasp of social affairs evinced by many in staying- on and on and outstaying a welcome, whether it be a visit of many days or a short call. The knowledge of when to go Is most Important. If a woman does not know this she Is In danger of branding herself as lacking In the essentials of etiquette. Remember that it Is better to go too soon than to stay beyond the accepted time. It ljs much better tp, be, wanted to come again than to leave a hostess bored and disgusted. If you are Invited to a little house party, find out clearly the length of your stay, and when the time arrives, go. It may happen that your hostess ''rnigrjt'"suBest ;;an -Txtensrori'of -yottr""" vtalt; but considering everything, not the least of which is the outfit that --time, 1-we-beHer-t-ye-when you first expected. call on newcomers, At the first SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS "Cards" kEAR Mrs Adams. Will you kindly tell me what It means when the word cards ap pears on the lower left-hand corner of a woman' visiting card? ALICE. I presume that on the card a date and hour were mentioned. The word "cards" means that cards will be played at that time. "Never Wants to Call" Dear Mrs. Adams. I am a girl 17 years old and have been going out with on boy for almost on yrax He promised to call one evening, but he didn't come. I have, met him sev eral time on the street, but ho never offers any apologies for " not coming, nor does lie ask to come any more, although he speaks friendly. How can I get him to com agsiu? BRIGHT EYES. If you will think the matter over you will conclude that you do not want such an unreliable boy to make any more en gagements with you. If he disappointed you once and never apbloglzed for his behavior, he is likely to do the same thing again and cause you much em barrassment. Entertaining a Man Dear Mrs. Adams. I am a constant reader of yours and am KOlnc to ask a little advice. 1. When a young lady Is entertaining a young man whom she has Juet met, what is a ood way to spend the evening? When he leaves, what should she say to htm, and I It proper to lnvlt him to call again? 2. What is a dainty lunch that would be all rlKht to serve cold, to a crowd of four or six. some evening? t. I It Drover for a young man to put his arm about a girl' waist when walking where no one can see them? BROWN BITES. 1. The conversation of both should af ford enough entertainment. If she does not feel capable of entertaining him, she could invite, a few of her friends to call the same evening and provide games and' music. When, the young man leaves she should assure him that she enjoyed his call and say she would be glad: to have him call again. 2. Cold Wat. white and brown bread, -a salad, olives, cheese, . crackers, an iced drink and cake. 3. A girl who has'any self-repct will not allow a man such e privilege unless she 1s engage -to-titim"-" ""'""'" Parents Object . Pear Mr.' Adams. ' ' ' My folks are opposed to my going with a young man. and at wants to marry mat I like him and vie rra- Do you atjvt rn to obey my parents or-w marry him ? I :a hairs. Use one part of the latter to sis ; parts of the former and apply it to tne1 hairy surface with a cloth or a bit of "Absorbent cotton. " TrC .. Depilatories' - ' ' Der Mrs. fytnis. .,, . . '. A fw wks to you published la reelpe for removing superfluous hair, I have Tost the rclpe. howvr, na wetiH be xtrtmely fretatui If you would publti! . them agsin. , ' , K. A. - Following aro tho recipes to wWohVo refer: -, . r-T- A Depilatory , , Sulphide of soda or calcium sul phlde ,.: 1"0 rrfnt Chalk MO grains Mix thoroushly nd kp dry : In tll corked bottle until wanted for use. ' .Take , enough to cover the 'part to be -denude and add warm water to It until th proper conelstency -is aecured. Spread ovei 1lie hairy urtaee, and allow to remain tnr from one to live minutes, according t the nature of the irowth and the auecepttbinty of the ikln; then acrapc olT with a blunt blade a paper knife, for example. It anoul be removed, a In every ca with deolla lory, when the burning eenaatlon la pr ditced. Too long contact with the eklit should be avoided, and immediately Slier the hair hae been temoved the dentmee sur- . face should be sent!7 warned witn warm water and a cold cream or a bland oil ap- Diked tn nrevent Irritation. Barium sulphide Is also used as a pasta , for depilatories. Th standard formula 1st Barium, sulphide to grains Powdered chalk... 400 grains Mix with water. The barium sulphide ; . muit b absolutely dry to b effective when It I mixed with the chalk. Enough water should be afterward added to make a thin paste. , An Eyelash Stain Dear Mr. Byrnes. t. , ' Will you kindly publish the reetpe.Wt an eyelash stain? GRATEFUL. . Following la the recipe you deslrtl " j Chinese EyelABh Stain . ' Oum srabic ' dram' India ink - Is dram Rosewster , 4 ounces Powder the Ink and sum snd triturate mall quantities of th powder with the rosewater until you set a uniform blsca liquid In a powder, and then add th re- matnaer. ifi i I'll IS V a brides or after any special enter talnments, the time usually spent-! from twenty minutes to a half hotif. " Keep your eye on your watch or the i nearby clock and dont outstay you welcome. ; If you ate visiting friends and ftavo I announced the fact that you are-r golAg home at half-past 10, go home thenF A regular habit of announcing a short , visit, and then'denying your own words, -aliows a weak, vacillating nature arid destroys other persons' faith In yoUB words. ; .'; ''v .' Is there anything more annoying fhm the neighborly one who Just "drops ifcv for nrlnute," and then forgets to go? Sometimes this type of visitor will stand at the front door, and you will en danger your health In wlhter and Jet In the flies In summer. If she enters your house Just for a minute, you. do not feel It necessary to stop the prog-' ress of the dinner making, and then she stays on, while the roast burns and, the potatoes "vanish In thin air." . My frindsr niake up youe-jnlnds) -tot day that you will-know when to go-v When conversation lags, when persons ajo politely stifling . yawns or giving oaly half attention to the conversation In other words, when tho general enter- tained in the earlier part Of the even ing, it is time to go. And If you ro visiting persona who must rise early or Tntraf wcrfc-tiard forongtiOTrrr.ronf atder-tt-ln declding-the-lengtbTOryottr Visit. ' Don't make your hostess "twice gld. only it year old and 1 feel that tie la well httd to take oar of in. H. A. Q. I advise you to wait a few years, when experience will give you wisdom, anJi you will be better able to decide whether you or your parents have the right opin ion of the young man to whom you raw fer. ..... . The Appropriate Dress Dear Mrs. Adam. 1 . What l th appropriate dress for a OUlel wedding held In the forenoon? When cloves are worn haw doe the bride do reoeiv trie nngi I.V DOUBT. Tho bride may wear a white wed ding gown or her traveling gown. Guests should wear afternoon floe tumes. . " I " The best plan Is to rip open the seam of the third finger of the left hand glove. Then, when It Is time for the bride to receive her ring, she can easily slip the glove finger oiX without removing the entire glove,,, A Reception Invitation Dear Mr. Adama ". Will you kindly tell m If an Invttsthm to a reception require a not at acopti anoe? . .. If the cards state that th reception wif) be held from t until 10 o'clock, would that mean morning or evening? - . miss iNQrxsmvs. -I . No written declination or acceptance is necessary on receipt of an invitation to a reception. You accept by attend ing the function. If it is impossible for you to be present, you should send your visiting cards to the hostess, so tht they reach her while the reception is I a progress. . ;'!.. Generally speaking, the time satM would Indicate that the reception would be held in the evening. The time should have been more specifically stated, ,; i Duties of a Patroness TY r- A 4,m, Will you tell me brlfly what are th (JJ tie of a patron at a danoe? MAM It. , A patroness at a dance acts as one r.f h many hostesses. She should rea. the ballroom in good time and "'""d ' line with the other patronesses to g reet the young people as they enter, f- also bids them good-night ss they leave Tha main duty .af-v jatroaets la to 1. - , .troduce the young peopwa, ana u u.. is a young girl present who is ' V partners, a patroness: should mk - effort to tiejp her enjoy tho even r The Tartans patronesses eMuld M . dent in different part of (he rt" i that the girls will f-l f- i ' r- them after g flange h t a f
