Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-04-23
WHEN and How.
Observations and Advice Tha! the Ladies Will
Commit 10 Memory.

NEW York, April 22.-When the weather
is very cold, do not venture out without a
thick veil II you value your complexion.
Ono is never attractive with a red nose,
and there are certain freezing, raw, gray
days that play havoc with the skin and
render ore "guy." The less seen Of ones
face tha better on such day, and a thick
''.ii will tErn off the penetrating edge Of
tac wind. Blue wells have arsenic in them,
IL IL said, and are to be avoided. The best
color is black or brown.
When life seems hardly worth the living
and tirlc hangs heavily, there is one re-
source for the woman who is fond Of books.
IL is to 20 20 an old fayorite, like Dickens
or Thacheray, and live in the scenes he de-
picts, while making the body as comfortable
az possible. In winter read before an open
fire, with ten and toast within ready call.
If it's raining or showing and the sleet is
heard upon the windows, 50 much the bet
ter. In summer read III the woods or on
the lonely beach. II this isn't feasible and
you are in large town, the roof at even
tide is n place where one can escape from
the throng and feel spiritually nearer the
sky.
When your hands are chapped, wash them
in bran water ard apply diluted glycerin--
never the thick fluid alone. Another excel
lent balm is made at home, as follows: The
juice Of 2 lemons or 10 grains of citrc
acid, with equal parts Of rosewater glycerjn
and spirits Of camphor This makes tue
hands like white velvet.
When you are reading book you know
will be one Of your tried favortes, mark
h. Lat inv A ID
when the plot 40 longer holds you, you can
look through the volume at the penciled
paragraphs and revel again in the cream of
the good things.
When your hair has dandruff in it, 90 10
the druggists and get 10 cents worth Of
tincturc Of green soap. Rub this into the
scalp until a lather Is formed; then wash
the part quickly in warm water.
When you have been on continued
strain bodily and mentally ard want
short rest tina: will accomplish the good eff
fects of a whole nights sleep, lie down,
with clothes unlaccd, in shady room, a
handkerchief bound lightly across the eyes.
This has n soothing effect upon the whole
nervous system. Rest the eyes and half
the cure is effected. You may have fire.
quently wondered why you felt so utterly
fatigued from head TO foot in making
tour Of an art gallery The secret is that
the eyes, changing focus constantly, have
become enervated and in consequence a feel
ing Of general WEAKNESS sets in. Moral
Rest theeyes firstly, lastly and all the time.
When the teeth become dark, either from
n foolish use of iron or from carelessness,
try the following but not more than once
in II year: TO II spoonful Of clear honey add
one drop Of muriatic acid Dip the tooth
brush in this mixture and rub the teeth
roughly and hurriedly. Afterward rinse
thoroughly. This removes tartar and dis
coloratons of every sort. 1t is rather hero
ic treatment, however, and IN ounce of pre-
vcntion far outwCighs il.
When you are having II gown made. slut
cars to he Establishments Of dress
Il. or who tries to have you select some
thing fashionable without n thought as to
itSbecoming qualities Each woman should
know herself. She Shout give due attcn.
ton to her faults Of figure and leave the
rood POINTS to take care of themselves 1t
is well to be conyentionally CARRIED rs far
rs possible, but no 1.-THE Of beauty should
be sacrificed to fashion.
When your eyes are dgll, try drinking
very hot water and orange J~iyc.
When your nails arc brittle, hold them al
ternatcly under very hot aud very cold wa
ter.
When you have blackheads, bind your
eyes and hold your face over the steam that
arises from n boiling kettle After this a
little pressure will remove the secrctions.
When you are dissatisfied with your lot
In life, look around upon the people whose
histories you know, not on those with
whose outward seeming alone you are ac-
quainted. If you find one with whom you
would change, you may consider yourself
UNI .ue KATE JORDAN.