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