The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-12-29
WAR AGAINST POWDER PUFFs.

WAR AGAINST POWDER PUFFs-
Having effected several important
social reforms designed for the sa1e-
guarding of society, the authorities OF
Indiana have taken up the question
of cosmetics. The order has gone
forth that every box containing pre-
parations to be used on the face shall
be lplainly marked with skull anu
crossbones. Unless it is thus stamp
ed it cannot be sold in the state.
In explaining this action the ONO
ials maintain that cosmetics are pols-
onous. but the prime object OF the re-
form is doubtless much larger. 1t Is
reasonable to assume that its cnler
purpose is to put down the powder
puff or its still more deadly compan-
ion, the powder rag. Even the most
careless observer, when passing
through Indiana and certain otner
states, has noticed the growing aooi-
ton to this article.
On the rare occasions when 1t mas
been seen by the masculine eye II
has been observed to consist OF
scrap of chamois, linen or silk, folded
and crumpled into compact form and
bearing whitish smudge on one size.
Used with discretion and at rare H.
tsryals. it may be true. as its devo-
:ees affirm, that it is not especially IN
furious. but often it Is not thus USED.
At times the victim lapses into a
condition of complete dependence
upon her powder rag. Instead OF being
used as an ordinary article OF the
toilet. it is carried everywhere, Sc
cretly hidden away in handbags anu
reticules in company with pocket
mirror. The secrecy is useless, Tor
she soon betrays herself.
At one moment she appears Ia
tigued, depressed and i'll at ease. A
few seconds stealthy communication
with the mirror and the stimulating
powder rag and she suddenly reap
pears blooming, fresh and happy. IN
hopeless cases she may even be OBJ
served making furtive dabs with the
implements in public.
No doubt the real object OF the IN
diana authorities is to prevent the
growth Of this insiduous habit Of TAX
ing a powdered rag "bracer" wnen-
ever the nerves are unstrung or the
victim desires a momentary exhilara-
ton.
That they are going about the re-
form in the right way is not clear.
It is not through the law but through
the exercises of the will power that
the intended beneficiaries of the re-
form must combat the temptation OF
the pocket mirror and the deceptive
stimulation of the powder rag.-Cni-
cago News.
CULTIVATION OF OPTIMISM.
When the touch of gray in the hair
and the crowfeet around the eyes
make their first appearance when you
are on the wrong side of forty they
are apt to cause a very panicky con
dition of mind,
Almost every one flies to cosmetics,
instead of hygiene or mental work,
and that is where a woman makes
her mistake.
AS a matter of fact gray hair or
white is really pretty, and when In
company with bright complexion be-
comes almost beautiful. Besides
paint does not cover lines, nor fill In
wrinkles, and on withered cheeks ac-
companied by dull eyes is merely MD
eous.
The old adage, "a woman is as old
as she looks" might with advantage
be changed to "a woman Is as old as
she feels" and then it might be a
handy text to hold on to and to work
with during the day.
BY remembering that your outside
appearance comes from inside, you
would begin to study to control and
Danish all those. disagreeable thoughts
which leave such strong external evi"
dences.
To remain ever young Danish from
your mind all thoughts of trouble and
sorrow, all ugly thoughts. Do not
harbor envy, jealousy, revenge or
malice. In fact, try to. love your
neighbor as yourself. You will find
in holding happy, healthy and help
full thoughts that the lines and wrin-
kles with disappear and beauty Will
reign instead.
Do not give way to feelings of Ian
guor and inertia. Keep busy. Do your
work. whatever 1t may be, with vlgor
and vim.
Don't count your years and say;
"Oh. dear, I'm growing old" Rather
forget them and say: 81 am as young
as ever was"
There is everything nowadays TO
help a woman to retain her vigor.
Baths, electricity. massage and last,
but not least, trained mental work,
which can not be overrated.
Much benefit is derived from the
condition you keep your mind in
Say to yourself: 81 am looking as
old as iceland I feel like twenty.
Mix with vounR DeODle find enjoy