The San Francisco call., 1904-07-17

stand this particular subject as men
do. This is due. in measure 10 lack
of business training and yet cOnsid-
Grafton for others is one OF the most
charming qualities OF the well-oreo
woman and one which may be culu-
waited by every one. The housekeeper
deserves the greatest amount OF sym
pathy, for she is at the mercy or every
thoushtless person Of her acquaintance
unless she has the courage TO take
firm stand and insist upon her rights.
as an individual, to her own time ana
pleasure in receiving her friends Those
who offend most frequently are the
women who have no special occupation
or aim in life except to have good
time. Those who have accomplished
anything have long since discovered
that life must be conducted in an or
derIy manner if the tasks of the day
are to be completed. The woman who
has a time and a place for everything
NAV be a terror to the friend who tolls
not. but to the trained worker, whether
at home or afield. she is a joy for she
values the passing hours, consequently
will not waste yours.
TO CONTRACT LARGE PORES
QiTlas)-The few enlarged pores on the
nose and chin which are the result OF
t~nr ted
use of acetic acid, carefully, very care
fully applied. Be certain that the pores
are entirely free from any hardened
sebaceous oil. by first scrubblng the
face thoroughly in hot soapy water and
rinsing and drying DO not treat the
pores which are sore from the recent
removal Of blackheads until they are
perfectly healed. To hasten the process
of healing bathe the spots with listerine
and water, equal parts. and in future
be particular to first hold hot water on
the offending blackheads for five or
ten minutes before attempting to press
them out. The tiny plugs will then
yield readily and without bruising the
skin. if you will cover the finger tips
with a handkerchief to prevent the
nail from entering the cuticle. To ap-
ply the acid use a very small, finely
pointed camel hair brush: dip In the
acid, free it from all drops and Just
touch the tiny pores. One or two ap-
plications are generally sufficient. II
your skin is very sensitive and ths
smart seems very severe you may re-
duce the strength Of the acid by dilut-
ing ii one-third with water. However,
If you are careful to touch only the en-
larged pore the smart should be no
more than that from pin prick
HAIR WHICH BREAKS BADLY
(NIrs. f. B. J.)-When the hair grows
readily and yet never attains any con-
siderable length. wears off and breaks
on the slightest provocation. 1t is
manifestly the treatment OF the hair
and not a disease Of the scalp. AS
you are a very restless sleeper. braid
ing the hair tightly and looping it un-
der in the nape of the neck before re-
firing, is very detrimental and Is
largely responsible for it's worn. un-
even length. Braid il loosely after
brushing and confine the end only with
a narrow ribbon. In this way the
braid may be pushed aside instead OF
being worn upon all night. as is the
case Wncn Hc4u C4OSC4y " tic nCdu.
Instead of shampooing every week.
which is too often for hair inclined to
be very dry. keep the hair clean by
thorough brushing; shampoo only once
a month. You have so robbed the
hair Of it's natural oils that the ma
tured lengths are fast becoming life
less, so you must hasten TO repair the
waste by supplying oil to the scalp. A
very little oily dressing gently rubbed
into the hair will also prove OF
great benefit. To the fastidious woman
oily hair is an abOmination, but in this
case slight oiliness is absolutely essen
tial, for time, to correct the brittle
condition. Get a bottle of pure vase
line. part the hair and with finger tips
go over the entire scalp. rubbing in all
that it will absorb, but no more. When
the work is finished there should be
no suspicion of offensive greasiness.
1t is best to have another person do
this work for you to avoid daubing
the hair For the hair dressing. and
it is also excellent rubbed into the
scalp to soften the hair, prevent it
falling out and promote its growth,
have the following mixture prepared
by the druggist: One ounce castor oil.
one ounce alcohol six ounces bay
rum, three drains tincture of canthar-
ides, one ounce oil of rosemary and
thirty drops of oil of lemon. Shake
we'll and apply once or twice each day.