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!9ft6 ' - '.'COCERNINC; 1 Hii TODAT I 'waavt to tell ny cedere wbM cn tx done with the little drains of emit rhtoh Ue lo Jftrt toxee in tttelr oupbordm, It Is worth your while to pay attention to the Mate, for the salt treatments ere very Inexpensive, and the coai of a owe la aJwaiys an tanpoftant ttera to cnoat e Uf. One of the common troubtee of nif many oorreepondeate I a, red nose, TtUi condition of the noae can be traced to aevaral oaueee hnpeJred or tnnpeded drcul&tlon of the tiood, eryaipetM or aloonollam. Tlffiit fioves, ooraete and other iwearlnx Apparel will produce red xMee. Indlfettton -wtUl often cause one. Like most otaer eJlmeniUK the CBAise must be located and temored be fore there osn be Jay Unprorenent Wheel (A circulation of the Mood Is at fault exercise In the fresh air irUl belp. A maseat -with sett Is one of the beet loom! Creatooents. The rourhness of salt sends 'the blood on Its way. After nufbdns;, H Is iwtse to sllay any possible IrrttaOoo by batfatois; the nose with' wltoh bsxet. In oatu4il troubles salt sires creat relief If rt Is put In water and used as a spray. A tablespoon fui of salt can be added to aTplnt of tepid water. If this soEutlon proves too stron. mora water should be added. Colds In the head are often owed by spraylatf tb nose with the salt-water solutlno. 7!he salt tends to dear away Che auous and makes breathias; easier. An Irrttatlns; eousH can often be stopped by vutttaar P'nch of salt on the tip of the tnovua. Ballva to Induoed after the salt bn tioen telrwi. and the dryness of the throat Is rslleved. There are many simple remedies for tlokllns; in the tferos,aeous;hlnc snd bosrsenesav One good, remedy Is tiyo rln heated and rubbed hoj as oan be bome over the throat and chest, cover ing wltb warm flannel. A flaseSul of p&eln milk heated to the boiXns; point and sipped very slowly from a spoon often stops the Inclination to couch. If col Ilk la cot on hand, hot water will sometimes prove effeottve. Salt Is a very good wihltener for the teeth If It is used not too frequently. Onoe a week Is often enough to substi tute it for the usual powder. I can never refrain from warning my friends about using powders wntoh are not of a fine nature. A rouglh powder will do muah damage to the enamel of the teeth. If you ars in doifbt, you can avoid any trouble by using white casts soap and precipitate chalk to ANSWERS REPLIES to letters to th writer of this department will be printed in regular Order; but so replies in print may be expected In less than three or four weeks. Correspondents desiring immediate replies to queries may gst them by inclosing a stamped self-addrsased envelope. Personal inquiries will re ceive prompt attention If aocompanjed by a stamped and self-addressed en velops. Superfluous Hair Dear Mrs. Byrnes. Will you kindly publish In your paper the formula for mixing- peroxide uid am monia for bleaching and renvlnghr A teaapoonful of ammonia to half cup of peroxide will bleaoh the hair, but will not remove it successfully. Try the following formula for removing superfluous hair: Sulphide ef soda or ealcium sul phide lOOiralM Chalk 100 grains Mix thoroughly and keep dry in well corked bottle until wanted for use. Take enough to oovar the part to be denuded and add warm water to It until the proper oonslstenoy Is secured. Bpread over the hairy surface, and allow to remain for from one to five minutes, aceoralng to the nature of the growth and the susceptibility of the skin; then scraps 'eft with a blunt blade a paper knife, tor example. It should be removed, as In every oass with a depilatory, when the burning sensation Is produced. Too long contaol with the skin should be avoided, and Immediately after the hair haa been removed the denuded surfaoe should be gently washsd with wam water ana., a ooia creesn or a Diana on applied tof prevent irritation. A Prominent Abdomen Dear Mrs. Bymes. What oan I do to strengthen the musolss of the abdomen and make It lesa proma nentT . ' ftUiBKlfJ.Tft iFlrst of all, learn to stand correct-, ly. Faulty poaition is often the cause of a protuberant abdomen. Then ex ercise daily. A very, good exercise is to lie flat on the back and then rata th togs. , swinging them in th air; Tou will not be able to keep up this motion very long in ths bsginnlng, but constant practice will soon make you endure the motion for a longer time and will soon - reduce the ab , gomen and make firm the muaclea Another beneficial sxsrcls Is it . - ." , - HI Nil 1 I II YItlf 2E cleans the tooth. To deansajtns mouth and sweeten the breath ths lotion for which tho recipe Is fa ere printed may be used: Myrrh and Borax Mouth Wash Rub totathar In. a mortar H oonoe eeh of jHilrertied borax -and trained honoy I then add rraduajly 1 pint of pur atmlM sad H ounoa eaoh of sum myrrh and red aundars wood. Lot the whoia atand to. a texse-moutbad giaaa bottle for two waaka. Shaka th botrtla ecoaatoiiaJiy. Pasa through a filtering paper and it la ready for asa. Have you ever fel? the oomforta st a warm salt bag when suffering with toothaobe or neuralgia.? Of oours the salt will not cure, but It will give relief, and that means a gTeat deal when one's feelings are all located la the face and bead for the tlma being. If you have an old iMbbor bag wbflbh toannot hold water, cover the holes with adheelve plaster and use It for a receptacle into which warmed salt may b pourad when a hot appnoatlon is needed. A poor oondition of ths hair is "often-d no to the Improper clroula- tlon of ths blood through ths scalp. To start the blood to flowing oorreot ly massage la advised; and if salt to ru.bb ad Into the scalp, the circulation will soon be stimulated. Ths salt roassags need not be given more than once a month, and then the head should be shampooed after the treat ment But do, not neglect the dally massage and brushing of the hair. A salt-water solution it vary sooth ing to hives. When the affected skin starts to Itch, bathe it with the solu tion, using the same proportion of salt and water prescribed for th nasal douche. Moistened baking powder applied to the hives will make them leas irri table. When afflicted with the hives, on should be most careful to avoid those foods which heat the blood. It is well to take half a teaapoonful of cream of tartar In a tumbler of 'water - TO BEAUTY stand erect and then bend at th waist line and touch the floor with th palms of the hands. Stoop, walk and climb as much aa poesible, for In this way grou will keep the abdomen down to normal else. ( Weak Eyes Dear Mrs. Symes. 1. What can be done to make the eyes larger T I can never stay up late at nigh because my eyee bother me. Csn 1 do anything for thlat 2. My hair la very short la front. Please - tell me how to Inoreaaa its length. t. How eaa a person stop growlngt 1. Tour syes are most likely In a' very weak oondUlon, and H Is advis able tor you to consult a reliable oculist at once before they get any worse. . Massage the scalp and brush th hair for ten or fifteen minutes every day. i. Nothing can be done to stop th growth. Ridges in Finger Nails To A. D. O. Ribbed nail, are some times due to illness. Or they may be caused from lack of care. I advise you to apply cold cream or olive oil to the cuticle surrounding the nails and than massage them with the palm of the other band. If you are unabls to file your nails in an attraotlvo shape, it Is advisable far you to go to a competent manicure and hav the nails treated. After this you will beable to care for your pails your self. Peroxide and Ammonia Dear Mrs. Symaa t. Fleaae tell me how many parts of peroxide sre added to one pert of ammonia When used to destroy superfluous hairs. t. When a person perspires and Uia skla breaks out in a rash, what should be used n it? .. What will make the fingers palate at the ends Is this shape or the rounded - Hngra considered moet Beautiful T . Will coal oil d any harm to the aalf . if it is applied once a month? UNBIONUIX 1. On part ammonia to six parts Jaroxld should be mixed together., f, this Should prove, too strong, an mixture csn bs diluted. I. Bathing the skin with water to which bicarbonate of soda has been Sdded will help th condition. After rytng th skin gently baths the af . feoted parts in diluted witch baseL ,., . . Ilaaasagleg th Anger will holy if 1 1 J 7 ; gl THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY -MJJ III- c ' water v " ll& . a ner otwlpsra -aayto eep tho-body-' cool. A eeJt-iwaosr bath will be found most soothing to tired feet After a long tramp or after standing for tnany hours on th feet, they feel tired, and burn and Itch. Remove the shoes and stockings and soak the feet In a basin of water to which three tablespoonfuls. of salt have been added. The frequent changing of stockings and shoes Is necessary if th feet are to bs at all comfort able. Mild cases of constipation can be cured by taking a teaspoon ul of salt In a glaas of water every morning upon rising. Fortunstely, salt Is something which Is usually on hand In every household; therefore, no 'one - should be st a loss for a cure for ths minor troubles if these hints are kept in mind or within sight. QUERIES them to taper at ths ends. The taper ing fingers ars more graceful than those which are round. 4. To ths contrary, it will do much good, end If your bsUr is very dry, it should be used once a week or oftener. Anxious to Grow Dear Mrs. Bymes. Will you please tell me what will make me growT I am 16 years eld and am very small. ANXIOUS. Of course, yon realise that to avoid monotony, H was not intended in the great plan of things that every one should be tall; therefore, some of us remain short and must be contented with our other gifts of nature. It is possible for svery one to do more than most people try to do, and that Is to make ths mosi of ons's height This oan bs dons by practicing stretching exerciees every day. A very good exer cise la to sband eract, raise the hands as far toward ths oelkng as possible, and then bend at the waist line and touch the floor with' the palms of the hands. It is also necessary for you to stand erect and ft erect If you wish to be ae tail as possible. Keep the shoulders back and (the cheat weft expanded. & Vermin 3ar Mrs. Bymes. Aeoently I have been finding vermin on my bead, and t cannot find out where I get them, will you kindly tell ma what I can do to get rid of them? .What Is good for oalloss spots on the bottom of the feetT A CT Cleansing the head with coal oil to very often efTesttve in removing vermin from the scalp snd hair. If this should fall in your case, I advise you to use ths following: Cur for Parasites Oat a eake of bichloride of mercury seas He halves and shave one half Into fine bit Dissolve it la boiling water. Tou may set the mixture en the stove over a ' rentla tie la van ahooea. Tan. eheuld have the water form a Jellylike mixture when eold f ' 'The foOlowtos; lotion snay be ased after a thorough washing with ths foregoing prep aration! Tlnotnre stapbisagr ............... , euaees Bay rum I ounces To soften callous spot, rub ths hard ened pieces with toilet pumice after th feat nave been bathed wbb hot water. Brush Off ths loose skin and then rub cocoa butter Into ths feet. Xf you do much walking, you wilt find great re lief by applying ahaorhent csttog oa th Health By Mrs. Hcnry ! f I fisrn snots beforsputting on ths shoes and stockrtnge. The cotton can be held In place with attlps of adhesive plaatsr. Pimples Dear Mrs. Bymee. Will you pleaae tell me how to remove pimples front my forehead, chin, bsuok and cheat? SB . How can I increase the slxe of my bust,? DIfiOOORAOHUJ. There Is usually soms Internal trouble that causes the skin to break out in pimples. Constipation, Indigestion or liver trouble are very often responsible for the eruptions. I think ths beet thing for you to do Is to go to a re liable physician and have rrim prescrtb suitable medicine. To increase th size of the bust, mas sags dally with cocoa butter, practice deep breathing and take the Vaucalre tonlo, for whlcti I am giving ths recipe: Sr. Vaueaire's Remedy for th Butt Liquid extract of galega (goats- rue) In. dr. Lacto-phosphate of lima.. 16 grains Tincture of fennel........ , 10 minims Simple syrup (sugar and water S to 1) WW ounoas The does Is X eoupspooafuls with water before each meal. Doctor Vaucalre also advises ths drinking of malt extract during meals, For a Soft Corn Dear Mrs, Byrne. Will you kindly tell me what T may do for a soft corn which bas formed between coy toes? IDA L Tou should keep absorbent cotton between the toes where the corn has formed, so that a second one does not appear on th opposing surface of the adjoining toe. A very effective remedy for this is th application of sulphat of copper. A Tooth Paste Dear Mrs. Bymes. Kindly tall me of a good tootoajrteS Following Is th recipe for a very good tooth pasts: Orris root powder., ,.w.m...m..m ounces Myrrh powder I ounces XOI'-of oioves ....... ........ e drams . Oil of lenloa . I drams ' .Oil of rose , r. M drops Solution of carmine sufficient to color. Hooey enough to form pasta The BffectTof Worry Worry la certain to weaken the vitality and to lessen your power Of resists nog. (Therefore, on to nor MORNING, SEPTEMBER 21, Beauty and susceptible to eolds when in a worried stats of mind than when the mind Is full of bright and cheerful thoughts. A Shifty Face Dear Mrs. gyma. What can I on ny faee, which is Shiny attar I wash UT X). G. In th first place, you should bs care ful to rinse the soap entirely from your face. After drying ths skin thoroughly apply a lotion mads of: Borlo sold 1 dram Roaewatar 4 ounoas Wiping the face with a chamois sain win often remove the shins. The Jaborandi Tonic Dear Mrs. Byrnes. A friand or mlnv recently advised ma to use your Jsborudl torda on ray hair. Will you please publish the reclpsT . E. T. VoRowlng Is the recipe you desire: Jaborandi Tonlo Quinine sulphite SO mine Tincture of can thai-Idas I fluid ounces Fluid extract of Jaboraadi 1 fluid dreas alcohol 1 fluid OUOOSS Olyeerla I ounces Bay runs fluid ounces Sosswater , 10 fluid oaacee The quinine should be dissolved in the aloohollo liquids by warming slightly, then the other Ingredients addsa and fee whole altered. Rub Into tts) roots of the hair every ntcht To Fatten the Neck j Dear lira. Byrnes. It Is a great desire of rains to make my neck more round and beautiful Please tall me how to do this. K06S. Bend the head slowly forward until ths chin touches the neck, and then slowly raise the head to its normal posl-. tlon. Repeat these movements untU you are tired. Then bend ths head as far backward as possible. Sitting erect ra a chair, bend the head from one aids to the other, and then roll the head to the right, left and forward. Another good poeltioa is to let the arms hang loosely at the elds. Raise the shoulders as high ss poesible, then forward, down and backward, until a circle is formed. Continue this tor a time and then re verse the motion. Do this every day for five or ten minutes. Again, stand perfectly erect with the arms at ths sides, lift them up vertical ly, inflating ths lungs as ths arm asoand. At the same time rlss up on ths tips of your toes and throw your head back, at the earns time touching the backs of the hands overhead. As the arms slowly descend exhale from the lungs. It Is also well to massage ths neck and shoulders with cocoa butter. Oily Hair Dear Mrs. Symaa. At times my hair gets so oily that I can hardly arrange It neatly. Is Chora anything I oan use on It? ALICE. A very splendid lotion to use on hair which to too oily Is made of: Powdered bicarbonate of ..sodai,Ji,....ia....u...s!4 ounce Borate of soda, powdered, hi ounoe Kau de oologne. M 1 fluid ounoe Alcohol 1 fluid ounces Distilled water It fluid ounces Mis and agitata ontll solution Is com plete. If used dally, 11 tends to produce a srlspy eoodlUoa. Perspiring Hands Dear Mrs. Byrnes. If you have tee recipe for a lotion which I eaa apply to my hands when thay perspire profusely will you please publish It? OaRRIB, X. A very splendid lotion Is mads, of ths following ingredients: Sorle add n grains ores .139 graias BalicyUe aaii OtO graina Olyoeria u ounces Rub en the hands four or five times a day. Wash ths hands in wsrm water before applying and dry carefully. Bhake well. If the giyoenn is neatea it win in' elvoerin is crease the solubility of the preparation. To Whiten and Soften the Hands veer Mis. arymea. I shall be very grateful if yea will tell saa what I oan de to w whiten sad soften the Ons thins2 to be remembered when on desires white, soft, hand is that they should bs well protected when doing any household work. Tou 'will find the lotion for which X am giving th recipe very beneficial: Put into a bottle I sunses ef glycerin, I ounces ef water, 4 tablespoonfuls of lemon luloe and a few drops ot earboilo ecld. Shake well. After washing and drying the aaauia, rub little ofihs asiatur iala them 1913 . V- - ... ... s aJl.'.v cfofr'Qff i Jt "V, ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS adsy rif a personal reply Is desired, a self addrsased stamped envelope eheuld be iaoloeed. WEDDING STATIONERY ABOVE all, the tnvKation card and announcements should be elegant, -dignified and according to th ao ospted conventional style, wbicm any first-class stationer art 11 be glad to show to you when you are tfectdlng in this matter.' White or oroam paper, with black engraving, is always in good taste. ThexaSroporuon vary, but you oan decide that from the various sam ples offered to you. Plain script or block lettering is used, and if any crest or Initials of the bride be added to h top, it la embossed in white. This is really unnecessary. Monograms and other devices In colors or metals are not correct, "When you order your wedOtng station ery, after choosing the styCe, you will find that one invrtatlon has two envoi- -opes, one a U title larger than the other. The smaller one Is not sealed; tho larger one le the outer one, on which th pos tal address is written. Cards SLnnouncing tho at home date of the bride and bridegroom and their new address are ordered and Inclosed with th invitations. The accepted form of an invitation Is quite simple. It is arranged like this: SOLUTIONS TO I The Second Marriage DEAR Mra. Adams. Isn't It in acoordanee with the rulos of etiquette for a woman to wear a white gown when married the second time? INQUISITIVE. At her second marriage a woman does not wear white, lilac, gray or a delicate shade of pink or blue may be worn. s The Party Call i?ear airs. Aaajns. A young man and myself were Invited to a party. We attended the entertainment, and now 1 want to know if it would be. proper for us to suae a party cau to gether. HIXEN O. Yea, it is proper for you to call to gather. ' When Visiting Dear Mrs. Adams. When one goes to spend a night with a girl friend. Is tt necessary to take one's comb ana brush? How are olives eaten f AXJCB. Tea; for sanitary reasons this 1 neo -essaryr Olives are in a class with other finger foods. The Proper Gifts Dear Mrs. Adsms. What are proper gifts to give to aperaoa who Is going abroad? W. D. Bouquets, basksts of fruit, boxes of candy or personal gifts ars usually among ths presents given to th per son about to sail. The Married Woman's Signature Pear Mrs. Adams. Will you kindly tell me what le the oor root way for a married woman to sign bar name? (5. Y. U All letters and checks should be signed with her maiden name plus her husband's surname. Her visiting cards and invitations should bear her hus band's full nam preceded by "Mrs." She should use the latter when sign ing a hotel register. ' Escorted Her. Home Dear Mrs. - Adams. The other evening I snot a man a aha some ef a girl friend, when I got ready to go home he aaked permission to eeoort -me there. Was it proper for aoe to allow him to do so? V O. V. Tea . ' 1 ( j ' 'An Engaged Girl Dear Mrs. Adams. . I am engaged to bs married s a scan, but I heard that be visited saloon a, eta., . altar he called on ma My father followed rmm 'OA asi-v Mr. and Mrs. John Hall rsqqast the honor of your presence at th marriage of their daughter Janet to Mr. Richard Davis sa Monday evening, October ths ftfth at elrht o'clock St. Catherine's ChuvoB New York Another form has a dotted line on which is to be written by hand ths nam of the guost Sometimes when a church wedding Is In danger of having uninvited strangers fUUmg th paws, to the exclusion of th guests, a card of admission Is inclosed with the Invitation. It is a small whit slip and has on it: Please present this card at Balnt Cath erines Church, on Monday, October (he ftfth. If the bride Uvea In the country, ths csty guests ars notified of the trains, etc., by small cards, engraved: Train leaves Grand Central SeaSJoa for Roaelya at .M P. M. Returning traia leaves Pfllyn aA 10 P. M. Very rarely do we use R. 8, V. P. oa a wedding card. These letters stand for tine words of a French phrase that meane, "Reply, if you please." They indicate that an acceptance or decline. tlon 1 requested. These letter are never added to an Invitation to a church ceremony only. They are used when provision must bo made for guests and ths number to bo entertained must be known in order to insure comfort t all. Those brides-elect that do not wish to go to the expense of wedding stationery, especially If th ceremony Is to b a simple one and witnessed by ev very few, are now writing personal, informal notes, inviting their friends to share th happiness by being present. Announce ments can be ordered and sent to aV friends and relations. This plan sim pliAes msLtrs, suid I think Is growing In favor with women who feel that ths wedding day must be shared only with the tew dearest onss. SOCIAL PROBLEMS him on several occasions and found this ts be true, end reported that his conduct at such times was very bad. In spite of all I love him, and yet his aotlons hurt me. What shall I do? ANXlOVS. Why not let your fattisr speak t the young man about his actions and ask him to do better T If he falls t change his conduct it would be wis for you to give him up. Tour life would not contain much happiness It you married him and te continued with bis habits. A Card Invitation Dear Mrs. Adama I have reeetved from a married women her visiting card, on which is written a date and the word "Cards." Pleaae tsU . me what this means. IN IQNOftAJNGnV " The card Is an Invitation to a party where cards ars to be played. Ton should rsply to sams as soon aa possi ble, either on a--correspondence card or not paper, using th third person. Calling on His Mother oear sins, Adams, I have become loome aisausdnaad with a. vane man llvlns several blocks from, my noma - naa eased ma several times to call on r his mother, Would it bs eorreot Mr me te do sot SADIO. Tea. if you have th approval ef your parents and know that th young man's mother Is , anxious to hay you, ' oall. Two Men Friends , . x Dear Mrs. Adama ' ' I in well ecquaJntsd with two IroanS) men who are very good friends, Onoe la 4 while they aaoompany my girl friend anJ me home. The one that 1 care fur always .goes wUh the other girl, although he dvee not care partlmilerly tor her. I think ae does this because bis friend thinks very much ot ma Will you kindly advise me how 1 osn let Mm know .should Use him to pay attention te me, 1 feel sure he would like to oall if it were not fm- Ms etwim. , A CONSTANT JUSAIsttA. Tou may b abls to glv ths young man you cars tor "ths hint" by Invlu Ing tun to call upon you soms evening. When Sending Flowers Dear Mm Adams. ' i When sending flowers for a funereL should one Inclose his oard and should anything be written en Rf H. V. A floral offering should bs ' aocome panied by the sender's engraved vi ' ing card, tied with a little narrow whit ribbon to the wreath er stems. Atuv the engraved nains so epr--ii"n ii sympaxby should be written In pencil: such as. "WJ'1 sincere pathy or "With kindest a . sympathy." . i I '
