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tTK OHXIiDIFCECi should bo taunts t
from the earliest comprehensive
age to observe the lawn of hy
giene. I heard, not so Ions ago, of two littts
girls. Knows to ' an acquaintance of
mine, who were passing a publlo foun
tain on their way to school.
iWalt," said one of the youngsters
to the other, "I'm going to get a drink."
"Gh,i don't." orled the aecond child,
"there are heaps of little wlggly germ
en those dirty cups. They aren't bie?
enough for ua to see, hut mother says
' they're there Juat the sama' At the
word "wlggly," the first child stopped,
horror stricken, and went to school
and got the much-wanted drink at the
sanitary bubbling fountain In the school
hall. The careful second little girl told
her companion, on the way to the
school, that her mother had taught her
that when she was at a place where
there were no nanltary drinking foun
tain, always to wash the cup or glass
from which she was to drink, If It had
been used be for-), with: the hottest water
she could find. This, of course, cleaned,
partially at least, the cup, and the
child did not so much risk Infection.
"Another child of my acquaintance was
handed an envelope with the word,
; "Please seal that for me, dear." The
U title girl hesitated, glanoo$ about for
a means of wetting the flap of the en
velope besides that of using her tongue,
and, finding none, flushed uncomfort
ably. It took courage. Indeed, hut the
next moment she bravely handed the
envelope back and said to the grown-up,
who for the moment had forgotten hy
giene, "Mother says that I must not
kick envelopes or tamps."
1 "You've very sensible mother, my
'tear," quickly replied the contriie
sTTOwn-up.
This licking of envelope Is a very
serious matter. Thousands of germs
setU on a gummed surface, germs of
any one of the many horrible diseases
which are, at heat, uncomfortable to
think about. Make it a rule, mothers,
that -the clean pink tongues of your off
spring shall not run the risk of con
tracting diseases euch, as these. It is
quite a serious matter. I assure you, and
X assure you, too, that I am not "germ
nor am i a xauaisi.
i-v EPLIE3 to letters to the writer of
hc this department will be printed
v in regular order; but no, replies
In print may be expected in less than
three or four weeks. '
Correspondents desiring immediate
replies to queries may get them by in
closing a stamped self-addressed en
velope. Personal inquiries will receive
prompt attention if accompanied by a
stamped and self -addressed envelope. .
A Hair Tonic
Dsar Mrs. Sjmes.
My hsir Is extremely dry and greatly in need
ct a tonic Will you plessa tell me of a food
eneT GEORGE.
Here Is he recipe for the kind of
toniio "which your hair needs. Do not
fail to massage the scalp and brush
the Iheir dally.
Jaborandl Tonic
Quinine solphst ....20 grains
Tincture at canthaxidee 2 fluid ounces
Fluid extract of jaborandl 9 fluid drams
Alcohol - ............ il fluid uuucee
Glycerin ounces
Bay nun t fluid ounces
( BoatnsateC 14 fluid ounces
The aulaine9 should be dissolTed in the al
eobolio liquids by warming slightly, then the
other ingredients added and the whole filtered.
Hub i&to th roots of the hair every night.
An Egg Shampoo
Dear Mrs. &ymtvt.
Will you Mndly give me the recipe for an
eg ehampoo? JANEV
To fcf a cake of pure white castile
soap add a pint of hot rainwater, set
on the stove and1 beat until the soap is
perfectly dissolved. To this add an egg
which has been thoroughly whipped
with an eggbeater, etirring it into the
mixture with the beater, to prevent
curdling. Add one-third of a teaspoon
ful of borax and a teaspoonful of alco
hol to preserve the shampoo. When
ready to shampoo the hair, rub well
Into the scalp and rinse in several clear
waters, using a bath spray if you
have one.
ASty
Dear Mrs. ftymea
I'lseae teUrime harmless thing to J" fw
aty. ' HELEN.
The best thing to do for a sty is to
bath the eyes frequently with warm
torac$a lotion (Ave grains to one ounce .
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Next to licktnc atamtpa and gummed
surface In general comes the wetJttnff
of the fingers to turn the pares of a
book. This is most dangerous, even
with a book from the household library,
but with public library books It is pos
itively criminal to allow a child to con
tinue the practice without emphatio
warning. One thing is certain, that we
cannot, and would not, wish to do
without, public libraries, but what a
blessing tt would e if there were only
some way of sterilizing the book before
they are taken from the shelves by our
children. As a safeguard, however,
teach tlie bhildreiij to keep the books a
far as possible from their face (within
easy reading distance, of course), to
wash vthetp hand before - and : after
reading them and . never never to wet
their flngiers in their mouths to turn a
page. Also, forbid them " to bring a
much-soil od volume from , the library.
. Explain to them about the little "wti
' gijr" germ that are on the pages of
dirty hooks, though they cannot eee
them, and you should have little trouble
In gotta us them to
obey you, even when
they are not under your supervising eye.
It would be an excellent fhln- if we
all had liquid soap In our bathrooms,
such as they no-sv have in most of our
railroad stations, in 'France it le con
sidered as bad form among well-bred
people to use another person' soap
aa it Is to use another person's tooth
brush, and rightfully so. too. Let the
little ones have their individual cakes
of soap, and let them know why they
have them. Thl will be a good op
portunity to teach them economy, too,
and, yes, consideration for others. Tell
the children that they must not let
the soap lie in the water, because it
will take father's or mother' money
that 1 needed tot something else. They
will quickly become Interested and co
operative if they are led to believe
that they are assisting mother and
father to keep down household expenses.
of water), and apply at night a piece
of boraoic lint wrung out of boiling
water; cover, with a piece of jaconet
and a pad of cotton-wool on top; fix
with a bandage. !
'If you are troubled with many sties,
you should consult a physician and
have -him prescribe fox you.
For a Corn
Deer Mrs. Byrnes. I
Will you oleosa tali me what X can use to
remove a corn? ROSS,
I am giving you the recipe for a mix
ture which you oan use on your corn:
Borate of eodlum. .................... i dram
Kxiraet of cannall.. 1 wcrupl
Collodion f .1 ounce
, Paint over the corn one or twice a day
and scrape away superficial grovrth in three
or four days.
To Darken the Brows
Dear Mrs. Byrnes, i
Will you kindly girt me the recipe for a liquid
whirh 1 can use to darken my eyebrows and
eyeiaahesT , GHACB.
An eyebrow pejndl will be the most
satlsCactory thing for you to use. Tou
can ouy one at aomost any arus store.
Dark Circles
Pear Mis. Symes. I
Will yon please tell me what is the cause of
dark circles beneath the eyes and what will
remove them? I 1. O.
If the tendency Is hereditary, you can
do noiibing to get rid of the circles.
Frequently the circles are due to some'
Internal cause. If you are anemic or
are taxing your system by studying
lata at night or are dissipating, you
rsave plenty of cause for tho circdea.
If you are unable to determine a cause, i
you should consult your physician.
. To Reduce Weight
Dear Mrs.' Symes. - '
I am very anxious to Teduce my weight.
Will you pie tell me what I should and '
should not sat 7 I WVO&EXCiC -
Tou ehould avoid alt food which
contain a great i quantity of sugar and
starches, such as sweet cakes, ice
pneam, cand y, I white bread, oatmeal '
and rice, Do not eat flatty substances,
oils, sardines, butter cream, gravies,
etc. Do not drink liquids with your
meals. Tou may eat sparingly of oys
ters, ' lobsters, clams, - soup that are
not made with I flour nor fat thlcken
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Concerning Health and Beauty
' By Mrs. Hlnry Symes
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If it ghould happen that a child 1
obliged to use a cake of soap used by
other people, teach the little on that
the soap must have a bath before and
after using' always! The child should
held the cake of soap under the hot
water ("tell her. that cold' water, while
better than no water at all, will not
vanquish germs so effectually) for about
a half minute before using the soap.
After using, she must have considera
tion
for the next fellow and give
the
soap
a second half-mlnule. bath.
Another lesson in hygiene for the
small woman 1 that of keeping her
own brush and comb clean. No amount
of scrubbing in soap and water will sat
isfactorily clean-between the teeth of
a comb, and so mlssle must use a strip
of muslin and pull it bac and forth
between the teeth, as though she were
playing bootblack. A small quantity of
ammonia or borax should fce added to
the water in which both the comb and
brush are washed. Both brush and
comb should toe allowed to soak a naif
hour! before being thoroughly cleaned.
The ammonia may be placed in the
"soaking" water 'and a strong soap used)
in the second water. The brush should
then be rinsed in hot water and then
in cold to harden the bristles.
Another thing in the bathroom besides
the soap requires a batb--one's face; ,
cloth, and bath cloth. It is surprising
how many grown-ups neglect, this In
their rush to get dressed as quiclcly as '
possible. The oversight is really un
pardonable. After using; the cloths
they should be placed in the bottom of
the stationary washstand and the hot
water faucet turned on. Do not put the
stopper In the waabstand, but. let the
hot
water draift off the cloths and so
carry with it some, at least, of the lit-
tl wlggly germs. Before using the
oloths, a bath should always be given
thean. Just as with the soap. "When
they are hung up (hey are damp and.
form splendid dust collectors, and those
tng, fish which is not cooked in fat or
butter, lean meats, eggs in any style,
gjame, tomatoes, carrots, string beans,
onions, caibage, peas, cauliflower, as
paragus, salads, celery, watercress,
pickles of any sort.
j For Tender Feet
D8? Mrs. Symes.
Will yon please tell me what to do for my feet,
which are very tender? FRIEDA.
If! your feet are tender, you should be
roost particular to select shoes and
stockings which fit them comfortably.
Do not wear the same pair of either
two j days in succession.
WteBb. the feet in ooid water night
and I mornineT. rubbing dry with a rough
towel, after which mop on the following
solution:
BalieyHe add ............................. H ounce
Alcohol , a ounce
This is not only refreshing, but will often
prevent auagreeaols perspiration.
Borax Eyewash
Dear Mrs. Symes. ?
Pleaso - tell me what are the Ingredients
and proportions of the borax eyewash?
! A READER. '
' The eyewash Is made of:'
Borax 1 grain.
Camphor water 1 ounce
Use an eyecup for applying the lotion to
the inflamed eyes.
To Remove Vermin
Deer Mrs. Byrnes.
Kindly tell me how to get rid of nits.
I MARGARET. '
Saturate the head thoroughly with al
cohol or kerosene. Bind the bead in a
towel for two hours. -Divide the hair
into small strands and brush it well and,
if neceanary. vrape each : strand with a
cloth. Then wash the head, . using a
strong1 soap for cleansing- purposes. Be
sure to rinse the hair thoroughly.
i Sore Fingers
Paar Un. iSyme.
Frequently on very cold days my fingers
crack 'open and are very sore. I am a
tenocra.nhea'. and this condition Is very un
comfortable .when I am obliged to us the
typewriter.
-What eaa be don to ease the pain when
ess fee out the nail too ah art? .
Have your druggist make a lotion, of
alcofcwl, alum and water. M you tell
him for what purpose you wish to use
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of us who do not know of what Oust
consist would be horrified at tin first
analysis. Besides, the cloths are prob
ably hung near other damp cloths
.(which really shouldn't to ths case) ,
which belong to other members of the '
family, AU .this explained to boy and
girls will nyike them very careful to
practice hygiene of their own aocord.
How I wish we had more mothers who
"explained" things to Utile folk,: In
stead of simply giving- them orders.
for which they cannot understand the
reason
And the enigmatical mothers
wonder why they have not obedient
children, too. ' J
Still another hygienic precaution must
he taken, this time, too, with the tooth
powder boys and girl use. Let them
the lotion be will be abi to Jodg ths
proportion.
Dtp the nails in turpenttn is relieve
ths pain.
Tooth Paste
Deer Mis. Symes.
Kindly publish the recipe for a harmless
tooth pasta . RUTH.
Following- is ths recipe you desire:
Orris root powder t ounces
Myrrh powder ..........j.. ......... ounces
Oil of cloves 2 drams
Oil of lemon......................... S drams
Oil of rose. SO drops
-Solution - of carmine sufficient to colosv
Boney enousb to form a pasta, j
! A Dry Scalp
Dear Mrs. Byraes.
ay scaip is exceptionally cry.
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tell me what to use on It? JAMBS.
Vaseline or' castor oil rubbed on the
scalp every day will make it less dry.
or you can use the lotion for which I
am giving the recipe if you do not ears
to use a salve or oil: .
lotion for Dry Scalp ;
Glycerin 1 ounce
Eau de colopne pint
Liquid ammonia ........ ....... 1 dram
Oil of origanum dram
Oil of rosemary dram
Tincture of cantharldes. .......... 1 ounce
Briskly agitate for ten minutes, then add
camphor Julep, Vi Pint, and again mix well
and stir. A few drops of essence of musk
or other perfume can be added. I
To make camphor julep take: !
' Camphor 15 grains
MyrrB t 420 grains
Sugar- 240 grains
prater ..... ...... ..... ..... t ounces
j For Corns .
Dear Mrs." Symes. " .
Will you please give me the recipe for a
lotion or salve Which Z may use onmy
corns? RUTH.
Following is ths recipe for a lotion
which you can use on the corns: f ;
Borate of sodium. ....mm ' t dram
Extract of cannabis................. t scruple
Collodion. 1 ounce
Paint ever the corn ones or twice a day
and scrape away superficial growth in three
or four days. t
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Large Lips and Nose I
: Deer lira Symes. ' 1
L As yon have helped ao many of your friends,
t write to ask if yon could advise roe of any
thing that would reduce th sise of the hps.
which in my opinion is a temporary swelling,
and at tunea they appear very thick. -
2. Also if there is anything that wul reduce
the size of the nose. io you- think that con
stant and persistent, masse wul seb ee
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have their own little box of it, prefera
bly a tube-like tin box with a small
opening at the top from which Just
enough powder for the brush can be
ehaken upon the brush itself. Tooth
powder should never be taken Into the
palm of the child's hand or the brush
dipped in a large open-mouthed recepta
cle of powder. .
Lessons of hygiene learned now wttt
become habits later, on in life. There
might well be -a savins, "Never too
young to learn" a well aa "Never too
old to learn."
3. Also if them is anything that will soften
the palms of the hands.
Any information you can give me will cer
tainly be appreciated, and again thanking you
in advance tor your consideration, I remain.
A OON8TAKT KSADEIL
1. If your lips are thick because of a
racial tendency, you can do nothing to
reduce their size. If they are swollen
because of .fever, the swelling will no
doubt be gone by this time. If it has
not. -you should have a physician pre
ecrib for you, and for local treatment
apply a lotion made of one teaspoonful
of tamnin to eight ounces of water.
X Tou can do nothing to reduce your
nose. Daily massage may . help to
etrairhten it somewhat. ;
3. Bathe the hands In warm water,
and after drying them rub the cold
cream, for which I am giving the recipe,
into the sidn. .
(M1 of sweet almonds ......... . ounces
White wax C drama
Bpermaceti drams
Borax 2 drams
Glycerin 1H ounces
Orange-flower water 2 ounces
Oil of Deroii 15 drops
Oil of burarade (orange akin) 19 drops
Oil of pimento 15 drops
iMelt the first three ingredients, add the glycerin
to the orange-flower water and dissolve the
borax in the mixture; then pour it slowly into
the blended fats, stirring continuously.
A Liquid Rouge
Dear Mrs. Svmes.
win you kindly give ma tse recii
Ice
for a
liquid rouge? PHOEBE.
Following ts the recipe you desire:
liquid Bloom of Hoses
Oarmln .SO grains
Ammonia water ............. 1 fluid ounce
Ttosewaier 4 fluid ounoee
Spirit of rose... 1 fluid dram
Brittle Nails
Dear Mrs. Symes. v '
what can X use to make my nails less
brittle? . MART.
For five minute a day hold your
fincjer tips in olive oil, using? enough
oil to cover the entire nail on every
finger. And then at night anoint th
nail with vaseline or cold cream.
Hair Is Dark
Dear Mrs. Byrnes. '
will von Pleas rive me the recipe for a
bah- bleach? Mr hair ia dark toward the
rain, and I want to mak it iig-M. so that
can part it in front. E LSI IS 8.
Tou can make.-your hair somewhat
lighter by adding strained lemon Juice
to the water in which- your hair is
finally rinsed after the shampoo. I ad
vise you not to use a strong bleach on
"your hair. -
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL
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YOUR MAID
TODAY I am going to talk about
the service of your maid in the
dining room. It after all depends
greatly - on the woman la ths home
whether the service is excellent or a
mere exicnee for, service. My sugges
tions today are going to be on the sub
ject of training a maid into " better
service and along lines thai will bring
satisfaction to both you and to her.
First of all, I would Impress on yon
that servants are human and that they
are tired but with, work as. frequently
a you are. They need ; a rest J4
after a respite from ' work a better
attitude toward it will result and better
service will be given.
Secondly, I would emphasize that In
order to have work well performed and
decidedly efficient you must know what
you want, and without indecision, that
destroys all confidence and respect la"
your servants, you must give clear di
rections and orders. 1
Remember that a dignity in treatfnsj
servants can always be combined with
eonafd ration. It is the woman who has
not been used to ordering, and who has
not the Innate refinement and good
manners, that maintains the superior
air and the "high hand" A real lady
and I wish that term to be taken In the
full meaning; of the .word never forgets
to be kind.
Insist on neatness in ths attire of the
SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS )
The faapiitF
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iEAR UravJadaana
What Is the- proper thin to do arlta
a nankin when alnlnar In another s
home? , R. O. .
I presume that you wish to know
what is done with the napkin at the
conclusion of the meal. When taking
but one meal at a friend's house the
nepkin is placed unfolded, beside one's
plate. If you are visiting' a friend for
a day or two, you should do as the host
and hostess do, for not in every home
is a fresh Tippn supplied at every
meal.
Dinner
Dmt Mrs. Adama.
1 nave recently moved to this city and axe
often invited out by new acquaintances to
dinner. How long should .1 remain at their
homes when dinner is overt JACK.
A guest is always privileged to leave
at any moment after the dinner is
concluded. It is never polite nor kind
to the hostess for a - guest to hurry
away to meet another engagement bo
fore the dessert has been served.' If a
guest spends an hour or two with his
host and hostess after the dinner, he
cannot be adversely criticised. Of
course, it the entertainment warrant
it, he can stay longer if hs like.
Suitable Dress
' Dear Mrs. Adam.
1. What le the correct attire for both a
man- and his wtfe to wear during "ax
borne" whlcvt are held for a few week
foilo-vrlng their marriage?.
2. What are the duties t tt guests at
such entertainment? .
& What repeat could be eerred, ana BOW
should it be served? K iTWLY W ED.
' 1. Th proper attire for a man (consist
of modest gray-and-white striped
trousers, a cutaway frock or double
breasted frock coat, a. sight vest or
one to match the - coat, light colored
soot or four-in-hand tie and whits
linen. -
A woman should wear aa afternoon
gown of silk or velvet or some Cne
woolen material. "The neck may be
slightly low and the sleeves- may b
extremely long or three-quarter length.
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maid who ts under your Instruction.
Another qualification is the quietness
of service and the quick eye. Without
being- obtrusive, a maid in the dining
room must, without annoying, know
that more 'bread Is required, that trie
water glass as must- be filled, t that the
fork has been dropped by some one
and that it is time to remove the dishes.
This ability Is acquired by practice and
by frequent insistence on the fact that
it must be given with -good service.
The water glasses must be kept filled,
and this Is done at .the right of- each
plate. A scalded tongue on account
of aa empty glass is sometimes the
result of a failures to do this.- Impress
this on the maid. Another thing that
must be under supervision is the better
plate. The Individual dishes ought to
he supplied with-tastter all ths-time.
Serving of all other food should be den
from the left - This gives ths person
a freedom to us his right hand in help
ing himself to the food which Is held
(for Mm toy the maid. If separata dishes
are to be used, they can be supplied
by the maid just before the main serv
ing dish is offered. Spoons should be
placed In ths large dish, and If. any
difficulty is- experienced in the helping,
assistance can be given. . .
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diner, and th sugar and cream,' on a
little tray, are held at "theUsft while
the diner helps himself to them.
Between th courses, before the des
sert, the table should be cleaned of the
crumbs by ths maid. This can be dons
with a "crumber," which consist of a
knife and a small fiat-handled tray. It
can also be don with a plats and, a
zrapkln. After the dessert, the finger
bowls should ha nilsd with fresh water
&nJ Pieced before each one, and th
maid can then withdraw until the din
ing room 1s cleared. : The tahls should
then be entirely cleared and the center
piece ana nowers piaced upon It. ,
this completes this talk for today.
X On entering; the drawing room a
ru?t advance to meet, her host,
hakes hand with her and acknowl
edges any introduction she may maka.
A woman does not remove her wraps
when making a formal caJL From
twenty minutes to half an hour Is the
length of such a. call.
. Tea, dainty, sandwiches and fancy
cakes may be served to the guest.
Trie hostess may - pour th tea iz ah
wishes, or can have on of her intimate
friend pour and another on to asit
in serving. : ,.
Arriving for Dinner
Dr Mr. Adajni. ' t- ,
S.i"." nn nvted to s house Amssa,
whet Urn ehould he am re and depart?
le tt correct o out tste meat first, tbeav
tar the, knlf aside and eat with the for
nJyT .
eajould on say "Than roa for
kindness" or aornethlng of the kind
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jeavmsT A KXADER U P. 4.
If you are to dine informally wah old
time friends you need not conform to
any set rules. If you are to dine with
person with whom you are slightly ao
. quainted you should arrive before he
ho9te' door five or ten minute be
fore the hour named in her invitation
or within fifteen minutes thereafter.
It is polite o- remain an hour or s
w4th. your host and boctes sifter th
dinner. . . j.
Do not cut all of your vrrvsat at one.
Cut a piece a ui table for a mouthful,- lay
down the knif and transfer th fork
to the right hand to pick up ths meat
and convey it to th mouth. .
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A Widow's Card
Dear Mrs. Adsns. -
Kindly Ull me bow a widow's ears sbOld v
engraved. . . JL, S.
A widow is at liberty to retain her
husband' Christian nam on her card,
or to ubtitute for it her own; a, for
example, the widow of Frank Willla:
Smith may have her card read either
Mrs. Frank "Willing Smith or Mrs. Mary
Louise S mi tlu Very frequently a widow
use her maiden surnam with th suyw
came of her deceased husband. '