The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-11-20
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The Toilet
%, 1871

antIeman and lady not only to seem, but
he .crupulously clean. Untidiness not
lie nuts friends to the blush, but obscures
W. y brightest talents. The gentleman who
.Fsrs q lady his escort to a public place of
n,rsement, has a right to expect that she
IN not appear with frowsy hair, badly-t fit
.;nr or iIl-chosen dress. and redolent of
I perfumes; and if he cares for his w
s.nntation, he will not give one who has so
.++tIe regard for herself as to appear in such
nIioht. a second opportunity to disgrace
IN Still less has a gentleman a right to
;nnose his attentions IN a lady, %unshaven,
18th unkempt hair, soiled linen, or cloth
NO odorous of tobacco.
Health as we'll as beauty depend on the
more important details Of the toilet, and at
.antion to these is not only matter of pride
INIT of duty, and of the highest personal in
.srest. Beauty, health and vigor go to-
ether. Disease means decay, and decay is
serpr attractive. The charms that attract
10 in freshness and life. The bath is tie
swt rpouisite FOR health and cleanliness.
Pqthin9 not only makes the body clean. but
taqps il clean 10y preserving the skin, with
;s millions of pores, in a healthy state; the
,acondarv value lies in its sanitary effects.
icool or cold bath daily, or a thorough
nbbing with a rough towel or tlesh-brush
n eases when the cold-water bath is too
.-imulating, and a warm bath once a week,
with plenty of soap, are necessary to health
swell as to beauty. When a house is not
rrovided with a ba.h-room-and a house
lap always dispense with a parlor more
sf.ly and easily-an oilcloth upon the car
net or floor will make a hand bath more
,,creeable and effective. The head should
he wet first in all baths, and, if over-heat-
Cd and fat gued, it is better to rest before
hstbing. The air-bath is recommended by
Dr. Franklin and eminent French physi-
clans. 1t is simply exposure to the sunlight
and air. and inmany cases this simple treat
nent has effected wonderful cures.
The care of the teeth is necessary to pre-
serve them sound and beautiful. No face,
however regular in features, can boast of
beauty without regular and pearly teeth.
Their preservation depends greatly, though
not wholly. on care. They should be
pushed carefully with a soft brush at
NIGHT, in the morning and after each meal.
Asott brush, with soft water, is best.
Tooth.wasbes and powders are often harm
full, and seldom beneficial. The brush
should reach both outside and inside of
teeth. After using, plunge the brush in
the water. rinse thoroughly, and wipe dry
ona towel. If anything but water is need
I'd. CASTLE soap is the best cleanser, and
nothing else will be necessary, unless hot
INKS and tobacco have vitiated the stom-
ph. Tartar, a yellowish deposit, results
rom an impaired condition of the stom-
chs fluids. If allowed to accumulate, it
un only be removed by a dentist. When
rarlnnta1 ~ IpnaAnS on6 lactrnyc Tho faath
Washing the teeth with vinegar assists in
is removal in early stages. Salt and water
removes and cures tenderness of the gums.
Decay must have a dentists attention at
olCa, and no one should fail to have an OK
animation made by a competent dentist
once IN SIX months or o~ftener, if necessary.
Many cases Of foul breath are caused by
n.gIecte or decsyed teeth; but it some
times arises from other causes. If arising
IRON the teeth. mouth, or a local cause, a
grgle made by dlssolving a spoonful of
chloride Of lime in a half tumbler of water
VIII remove the ~ofense. The faint Of
smoking is removed by common parsley.
Atooth pick is always necessary to remove
PARTICLES of food which lodge between the
'setn, and decaying in the hot atmosphere
u the mouth, cause offensive breath. A
soosequlIl is the safest and best. Those
male Of metal should he avoided. A harsh
"0lh-brush is apt to ~irritate the gums. A
VJncentrated solution of chloride of soda,
@!nVe or ten drops in a wine-glass of wa
Is an excellent wash for the mouth to
!eAoVe bad breath. For the faint of on
.o9'' parsley leaves with vinegar, or burnt
"Lse IS remedy.
10 keep the skin clear, cleanliness,
na'esome food and regular habits are bet
81 man all the cosmetics in the world. In
N'l, cosmetics and washes are all danger
~ % oesuty, and defeat the end they seek.
n5n! laclng is destructive to a beautiful
oSuPe1lon, because it interferes with the
.s .tlo Of the blood. Cutaneous erup-
~ ~Gus oe'ong to physicians. They are signs
ulseaSe. Freckles are of two kinds;
and occ&sloned by exposure to the sun,
nose which are constitutional and per
m,r mint. The latter are too deep for treat
err.. he former require care TO avoid
rx - 10 the sun. To remove them,
hon. Ne Aorse-radish fine, let it stand a few
w,I III buttermilk, strain and use as a
ivica utSht and morning; or squeeze the
Tsto. nall a lemon into half a tumbler Of
NoIa.' ana apply in the same manner.
sGck may be removed by moistening a
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