The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-19
superior original structure. simply by
Intelligent, persistent care

superior original structure, Simply W
Intelligent, persistent care
WHEN TO BE BRUSHED.
Teeth should always be brushed ai'er
eating, whether # be once or ten times
day. You wash your face or hahus as
they are soiled. Keep the teeth c'san
brush them whenever soiled and especiai-
~ at night before retiring The greatest
mischief results from acids caused by
decomposlng food between or about the
teeth, during sleep. During the actlVi-
ties or the day. the movements or the
tongue and lips. together with the san
vary secreti0ns 10 some extent, oAute
and wash out the acids as they are
formed; but, during sleep there Is Mite
TO prevent the acids from acting upon
the teeth n particles OF food are left TO
decompose and thereby form on them
Teeth should be brushed upon all their
surfaces, but especially longitudinally, 10
remove the debris from between them.
Use also a quill pick and floss silk In adj
dillon 20 tho brush. Avoid advertised
nostrums which are warranted TO whlten
and beautify the teeth: they either viii
not do what they claim, or will cause
permanent injury
Precipitated carbonate OF lime IA
cheap, safe and efficient tooth cleaner.
It is slightly alkaline and will help neu-
tralize acidity, and will not injure tooth
tissue.
Select an honest. conscientious and
competent dentist 20 care for your teeth'
and follow his instructions and advice.
The care OF the teeth should begin In IN
fancy, since tho first teeth, 10 some eN-
tent. determine the character OF the sec
ond or permanent ones.
Children are f0rsctful. Watch them
and train them until it becomes as natu-
raj as the toilette Of the face and hands.
II will amply repay for enhancement III
personal appearance as marx or re-,
fnement and elegance, d0ubly apprecla'e u
because Il appeals to the taste ana az
tracts the eye, and VIII tend TO greater
comfort and happiness and at the same
time, is likely 10 prolong NE.
OTTOMAN STATISTICS.
The public Health Journal is respon-
slhle for the following: The Bureau OK
Statistics OF Paris induced the frehch
Government to exchange statistical mat
ters with the Turkish Government. BON
governments consented. and the frehlh
Bureau Of Statistics has sent blanks 10
be filed out and they have been handed
by the French Ambassador TO the TURK
ish authorities. The questions to be an
swered have been the following
l. What is the rate OF deaths OF the
city?
2 What IS the rite OF births?
3. What is the supply Of drinking wa
ter
4. How much goods are imported?
8. How much goods are eNportedF
6. General remarks pertaining 70 the
welfare of health Of the people.
One blank came hack filled ont by the
Chief Magistrate Of the city of Damas-
Gus. thus:
Answer 20 I'm Damascus everybody
must die on the command Of Allah. Some
die Young, some die old, but every one
must die.
O. ] cannot answer this question. AZ
lah alone knows That
3. Since time mmemorial. nobody died
OF want Of water in Damascus.
and g. never cared OF my neighbors
business 0nd cannot say how many
camel loads are sent 20 or from Damas-
Gus
G. Since Allah has sent HIS prophet
Nohammed into the world, who has
cleansed with fire and sword things ara
a little better. but there is much 10 De
done yet. and much room for improve
ment
And now. my sweet lamb, do not ast
any more questions which are neither
good for YOU or anybody else. This IS
the first and last blank 7 filed FOR Won.
(SigneD SALAM ALATKT'M
SANTTAS.