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The Washington times., 1905-12-31

~ NERSisrzs conscientiousIy gone
r. through in your bedroom night
and morning, and few deep
breaths of fresh air taken every
day when an opportunity occurs. will
accomplish wonders toward reducing
both physical and nervous ills but es-
pecially the latter. Nervousness, unless
IL is of such pronounced symptoms as 10
call for the advice Of a physician, Will
yield to systematic physical training in
nine cases out of ten. Home exercises
for the cure of nervousness should not
be too violent at first
The course of calisthenics which l am
outlining, and which require only the
services of good, strong bedroom
chair. while especially good for develop
ment of the arms and chest. viii also
add strength to the regions OF the abdo-
men and back, and be most beneficial in
reducing any nervous condition existing.
The mental attitude is OF course most
essential, and if you expect TO receive
marked benefit, it must be one of COM
plete quiescence. Never should the per-
son taking the exercises look upon them
as work When gone through in the
spirit that solemn duty is being dis
charged, and must on no account be
eyaded. just so soon will physical cul-
ture fail of its purpose
Let the impression on your mind be
one of normal exercise rather than of
obligatory exertiOn, and you will soon
observe a change for the better OF
course, some of the exercises Illustrated
will be found a little difficult at first,
but with a little practice they should be
performed with comparative ease.
Exercise No. 1-Recline on a chair.
face downward, the upper part of the
legs and lower part OF the stomach rest
Ing on the chair. With the arms stretch
ed out in front and the legs stretched
cut behind, raise both arms and legs
as high as you can. bowling the back as
much as possible. Maintain this posi-
ton for moment, then touch the floor
with the hands and feet and repeat the
exercise, continuing movement until
tired An exercise of especial benefit for
strengthening the muscles OF the small
OF the back and the hips.
Exercise No Assume position shown
I'm illustration. lett hand on the left
side of the chair, right hand on The
back Now keeping body rigid. bend
the arms and lower the body.
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Exercise No. 2-Raise the body from,
position shown in No. 2 and continue
the exercise until muscles are tired. III
not strong enough to lower the body, as
shown in the illustration. lower Ii as
far as you can. After tiring the muscles
in this position, reverse the position
placing the chair on the opposite side.
with the right hand on the side OF the
chair and the left hand on the back
Exercise No. 4Begin with position
shown in No. ?. Now, with the body
rigid. turn as far as you can, endeavor-
ing to look upward. Especially beneficial
for arm and chest development Con-
tinue this exercise until tired. and then
take it with the position reversed.
Exercise No. 5-This is the most diff
cult. Seat yourself in chair in the usual
manner. Now. placing hands on bottom
OF the chair. raise the body from the
chair. Their raise the legs and extend
them in a horizontal position, as shown
in the illustration, holding them there
this exercise the first time, continue
practice will soon enable you to do So
This is especially valuable for the
muscles of ths abdomen, though IL uses
the arms and chest quite vigorously, as
the weights rest on the arms.
Open the windows widely and get all
the fresh air you San. taking deep. fun
breaths at frequent intervals during the
exercises. Possibly the following little
list of good reasons why we should exer-
else will stimulate the sluggards TO ac-
ton:
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
The Art of Gayety.

TO invaIids with a disease that may
Kill them at any moment have moth
ing much TO say. From the point or
view of sympathy-in other ways. OF
course. # is the most undesirable-this
Is Iuxuriousness. II has the appeal OF
excitement / refer to the multitude
manned or sofa-stricken. The number
of invallds from spinal complaint, rheu-
matism. loss of limbs. and. in the case
of women. from internal troubles. is
enormous. To them the art of being ar
invalid is of paramount Importance. IL
consists principally OF three thinRs-ac-
ceptance of pain or disabilities. absolute
silence about symptoms. and the cult
walton of an .engrosslng hobby. The
second is. perhaps. the hardest 10 at
tain. And yet the only way TO be really
loved as an invalid is 10 slay persistent
IL the instructive need Of utterance.
There must be no details of night suf-
ferings In the morning: no mention of
day symptoms in the evening. II would
be wisest not 10 ask, even with smile
for Endorsement when this sickness Of
the body presses most heavily upon the
soul.
should allow wife. or husband. or fam
ily TO forget. as far as possible. their
want OF wholesome normality. Gayety.
however wistfully barred. should be
long to them; also many interests They
should labor. indeed. to be interested
in nearly everything and everyb body. n
possible 10 the temperament. they
should learn TO love widely as well az
deeply. ana 10 make friends with chill
dren- Sufficient love kindles any life
into glowing. The great ideal for in
vsljds is to be regarded solely as charm
ing personaiities-as people whose ac-
duaintance with pain has only added TO
their temperaments the grace of an in
finite understanding OF all grievousness
in others.
Above all. II the invalid is a wife. this
secretiveness as to symptoms is Of grave
importance. She wants supremely TO
be companionabIe, enticing. necessitous.
Pity. at its tenderest. is an icy sub
stitute for appreciation. The complete.
rounded. abundant happiness of health
an invalid must not solicit; but a kind
OF gentle contentfulness comes when the
daily liabilities have been almost turned
TO Graciousness.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
To Stop Hair From Falling.

VIII you kindly answer the following
questions:
II a person uses olive oil or vaseline
on her eyebrows and lashes to promote
the growth of same. will it injure the
eyes if you happen TO get some in them?
What can person dc TO take down
the swelling underneath the eyes. when
they look baggy2
What Is good u put on a persons hair
when it is falling out. so that IT viii stop
coming out? Z. d. NJ. &.
Great care should be taken not 70 get
outside matter Of any kind in the eyes
However. l do not think a drop of oil
or vaseline would be seriously Injurious
Swelling and bagginess usually indicate
a disordered system and require internal
treatment In addition to this massage
daily Use both hands. place the finger
tips directly beneath the eyes. press
gently around the outer corners and
upward following the contour of the
eye. Am giving you lotion to stop the
hair from falling.
TONIC FOR FALLING HAIR
Picnic acid. . grams: tincture Of nux
vomica ~ grams: ticture of red Gin
chona. 30 grains; tincture of cantha rides
= grams; cologne. 120 grams; sweet al
mond Oil 60 grams.
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Depression Between Ewes.

/ am a young woman OF twenty-three
years old. i have no wrinkles worth
while mentioning, but notice depres-
sion in the center of my forehead be-
tween the eyes. Is there anything 20 i'm
! prove this defect? Ny eyes are weak.
and when look AT anything ] get very
close and, suppose. wrinkle great
deal.
/ also see that the corners OF my
mouth seem TO droop- The creases form
! when I laugh and eat. VIII you please
| tell me the proper movements OF mas
Ny third and last question is the fol-
lowing:
I get flesh pimples on my chin. and
when snof SlS RsaIsd they they as Leave little red
months VIII you please tell me OF
something / could apply to get rid ef
the red spots: the pimples leave when
healed? Q. X
To remove the Obdurate line between
Your eyes. massage with a good skin
repeated squeezing. pinching and twist
ing OF the flesh between the fingers.
For the wrinkles at the corners of your
mouth use rotary movement, upward
and outward There are wrinkle eradi-
Gators. in the shape OF plasters. which
may be purchased al reliable drug
stores These are supposed TO hold the
muscles in place during the sleeping
hours and thus counteract the harm
oone during tho day by scowIing. droop-
ing of the mouth. etc. I think the witch
hazel cream viii help the little red spots
you describe.
One ounce each of white wax and
spermaceti. one-Quarter pint Of oil of
almonds
Melt; pour into mortar which has
been heated by being immersed some
time in boiling water Very gradually
add three ounces Of rosewaIer and one
ounce OF witch hazel. and assiduously
stir the mixture until an emulsion is
formed. and afterward until the mix
ture is nearly cold
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Premature Wrinkles.

As I read your paper daily and am
much interested IN your health and
beauty matters. ! wish YOU would eX-
plain further in reference to the forma-
n: Alum. 60 grains. almoE5: milk. thick.
0ne-half ounce: rosewatt.r. s ouness"
given in your paper about a month ago.
and which l have been using for wrinE-
les on the face. and as the preparation
seems very adhesive. and not admitting
of the massage process. l wish you
would explain as follows:
First, will the remedy answer the
same If merely applied TO the wrinkles,
without rubbing in or smoothing the
wrinkles as in massage?
Second, is the result OF the use of this
formula permanent. or must it's applica-
ton be constant TO produce desired ef-
feet?
Third, does the preparation not tend
70 make the skin roughg
Fourth IS the remedy as efficacious
Tor wrinkles caused by age as those
OF a transitory nature ana caused Dy
squirting, etc?
If 1 have rot mentioned the formula
right. will yoa please repubIish2
The lotion referred 10 is not intended
for massage. II - an astringent. AMI
should be applied 10 the skin al night.
and washed off IN the morning Used in
this manner. It should not cause any
rcugAness. and Is often most beneficial
in smoothing out fine wrinkles. The
deeper lines are best treated by mas
sage l am giving you the correct for
mUi3.
LOTION FOR PREMATURE WRINKLES.
Alum. 20 grains, almond milk OhicS).
1iS ounces; roscN 0ter, ounces.
Dissolve the alum in the rosewater.
then pour gently into the almond milk.
with constant agitation. Apply with
soft linen cloth every night before re-
firing
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Reasons Why You Should Exercise.

Any one who does not take time Tor
exercise will probably have TO take time
to be i'll.
Exercise gradually increases the physi-
cal powers. and gives more strength to
resist sickness.
Exercise does for the body what intel
lectual training does for the mind-edu-
Gates and strengthens il.
Next TO sleep. light. brisk and varied
exercise will rest the tired brain more
than anything else.
Metal rusts il not used, and the body
becomes diseased If not exercised.
A man who Is too busy to take care of
his health Is like a workman who is too
busy TO sharpen his tools.
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ingredients. and something was said
about passing one Of the ingredients
through an electric current while max
ing ii up. Also, a note about same
stated that if this was used as directed
It would not be necessary 10 resort 10
MFs
! do not remember publishing the de-
pilatOry 10 which you refer. but am Civ
ing you formula for two that have
proved most satisfactory This treat
ment will not perma nently remove the
hair, but must be repeated from time 10
time.
DEPILATORIES
one OF the Oldest depiiatories manu-
iactured and which has a veEy large
sulphydrate of soda. 100 grains: chalk.
BOO grains
Mix thoroughly and keep dry IN we'll
cOrked bottles until wanted for use.
Take enough to make a paste and add
warm water 10 Il until the proper con-
sistency is secured. Spread over the
marry surface and allow to remain foI
from one TO five minutes, according TO
the nature OF the growth and the sus-
ceDubility of the skin; then scrape or
with q blunt blade-a paper knife, for
example. IL should be removed, as in
every case with a depilatory when the
burning sensation is produced. Too long
contact win the SKIN snould De avoided,
and Immediately after the hair should
be gently washed with warm water and
cold cream or a bland oil applied 10
prevent irritation.
Another good depilatory is made as
follows:
Sulphde OF soda, 100 grains: slaked
lime. so grains; starch. 20 grains. lime
water fluid drains. Apply as the pre-
cedins.
Barium sulphide is also used as paste
for depilatories. The standard formula
is:
Barium sulphide. 50 grains: powdered
chalk, 400 grains.
Mix with water. The barium sulphide
must be absolutely dry 10 be effective
when II IS mixed with the chalk Enough
water should be afterward added TO
make thin paste. Sulphide OF stron-
tium makes also an efficient depilatory.
IL IS made as follows:
Sulphide OF strontium, . drains. oxide
Of zinc, drains; powdered starch, 3
drains.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
The Strain on the Nerves.

The invalid who does not get well has
stern prospects to get accustomed 10.
First. there is the realization that the
gracious eIcesses OF the primary weeks
have got TO pass into an acceptance Of
the new condition as normal and unaf-
fecting. Secondly. there Is the acquire
meat OF the knowledge that whatever is
IN no danger OF killing ceases 10 be
stirring to anyone but the person con-
cerned- Invaiidism for the invalid. OF
course. grows each year more tragic,
more heart-sickening. more piteously de-
The strain upon the nerves OF desire
reaches almost TO swapping point But
10 those around. 10 friends and people
nearer in relationship. every year the
fact becomes less able TO disturb, more
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NJ. C.-The wood paste was used in er-
ror; it should have been lotion. This
preparation will not promote growth of
superfiuous hair on the face.
ANxIOUS-Do not think thac the soap
TO which you refer viii remove freckles
Try the lemon and glycerine lotion so
WINNIE 81 repeat the two formu-
las with pleasure.
HAIR GROWER.
Bay rum, ounces; distilled witch
hazel, ounces; common salt, ! dram:
magnesia, sufficient
Nix the bay rum and distilled extract
OF witch hazel and shake with a little
magnesia. Filter and in the fiitrate dis
solve the salt and add one drop OF
hydrochlOric acid.
The magnesia will cause the prepara-
ton TO turn quite yellow, but the yell
low Will disappear when the hydro
chlortc acid is added.
Apply at night TO the roots with fric-
Gon.
CURE FOR BALD SPOTS.
Where the hair falls out in spots try
the following wash;
Distilled rosewater. $50 grains: aro-
matte vinegar 20 grams; pure glycerine,
10. grams; tincture OF nux Yomica Is
Nix thoroughly. Apply night and
morning with friction.
MISS A. l. M.--When there is no alb
rasion Of the scalp the "Physician's
Remedy used, of course. in modera-
tion, is harmless.
CYNTHIA-You Will find gIycerine
pouItice very beneficial for the hard
corn To make this, steep a piece Of
lint in the glycerine and then lay IL on
the corn, with a piece Of oiled skin
over. keeping it in place with an arrow
bandage. Put this on every night, and
by day wear shoe that does not press
on the corn at all. a boracic poultica
made and applied I'm the same way
substituting a solution OF boracic acid
for giycerine-is excellent for an in
famed toe-Joint.
ALICE-The following exercise is a
splendid one for the lungs: Hold the
head up shoulders back and chest out:
initiate the lungs slowly through the
nose until they are quite full hold un-
til you have counted ten without open
ing the lips. then eXhale quickly Till the
air as IL is possible 60 get them. Re
peat this exercise until you can count
twenty, when the lungs are fun
A. D--To keep your teeth perfectly
clean, brush thoroughly night and moru-
ing, using pure dentifrice. and rinse
the mouth after every meal with an an
used up and down on the teeth, as
this allows the bristles TO pass between
the gums
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Answers to Correspondents

ii. Ii am giving you formula for
Naucaire remedy. any reliable drug
g1st will prepare IL for you
DR. VAUCAIRES REMEDY FOR BUST.
Liquid extract of galega lgoatsrue3. 10
grams lacto phosphate of lime 10
grams; tinctuIe Of fennel. 10 grams,
simple syrup. go grams.
The dose is two soupspoonfuls with
water before each meal
DR.. Vaucaire also advises the drink
ing Of malt extract during meals
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Good Lotion for the Hands.

notice In a recent edition that you
mention the Vaucaire bust developer l
should like very much 10 have the form
uia for this and have had no opportuni-
~ OF getting IL. VIII YOU be 50 kind as
TO send n 10 me? Also can you tell me
of something that will soften the hands
and make them smooth and white
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oRANGE-FIOWEB cREAAI

Oil of sweet almonds. ounces: white
wax drains; spermaceti, 6 drains:
boraN drains; glycerinc ~ ounces.
orange-fiower water , ounces; oil OF
uerOh. 10 drops: oil OF petit grain: II
drops. Melt the first three ingredients
add the glycerine TO the orange-fower
water. and dissolve the borax in the
mixture; then pour IL slowly into the
blended fats. stirring continuously.
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Wants to Reduce Hips.

VIII YOU kindly give me the Vaucaire
prescription for reducing the bust2
How long NJ a time must l take the
exercise of slowly bending forward until
the hands touch the floor, 10 reduce my
hips and abdomen?
Is the Naucaire remedy perfectly
harmless? Please tell me where l can
nave tie prescription filed and the
price. f r
You will find the Vaucaire remedy
given in answer To n l.. IL Is. however.
intended 10 develop the bust. not TO re-
ducc il, as YOU state. Take the exercise
TO reduce the hips until they are reduc-
ed 10 the size you desire. or course. il
takes some time to get reSultS
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Good Depilatory. .

About the last week in September
there was very good depilatory pub
iished in your paper. : thought possibly
you could give me this dipiiatory again,
as I have lost il In some way
QuickIime was mentioned as one of the
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
Burns Leave Scars.

Hang been aided by your
advice once. 1 come to you
again On Christmas night.
1904, my hands and face
were severely burned by
the explosion of a kerosene
lamp, and although the
latter has been healed since
early in June. the skin
around the mouth and chin
still continues hard and
thick. and of a reddish-pink
color The rest of the face
has softened nicely and left
a white skin. and as the
chin was the first part TO
heal, / feel worried about
Il 1t spoils the appearance
OF the whole face.
WIN you kindly suggest
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

fou viii find the Vaucaire remedy
given I'm answer To II. l. The following
lotion is excellent for whitening and
SOftening the hands.
l.anolin. 100 grams; para fine uidCiG)
., grams; extract of vanilla. 10 drops /:
oil OF rose. l drop.
Mix ana apply when necessary.
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Popular Formula Repeated.

Would il be asking too much for YOU 10
print the recipe for orange-hower cream
again? Have heard IL is excellent
would like 10 know what il is made Of
CLEAENTES
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The Art of Being an Invalid

accepted and indifferent. The Invalid
who does not rouse irritation, as some
thing always appealing to undes irable
emotions. or who has not grown tedious,
IS good way on the road TO successful
ness.
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Annoying Scar.

VIII you kindly give me something ta
remove deep scar on nv forehead? II
was caused by "A bit with a sharp side
of "A hammer several months ago
would like 40 have u removed IL Won
can do so. YOU will oblige T. T
Better consult an expert dermatolo-
giSt In regard 10 this
The Washington times., 1905-12-31
When to SINCE the Hair.

VIII you kindly tell me If the hair
should be singed before or after sham
pooling? Mrs. W. l.. +.
The ends of the hair should be singed
just before shampooing.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

is usually due to nervousness, and any
treatment which would build up your
health and strengthen your nerves
would help TO overcome this condition.
The lotion given below will be tenn
porarily beneficial. Rubbing the palms
OF the hands with block maGnesia be-
fore putting on gloves viii prevent ex-
cessive perspiration, which frequently
ruins gloves.
LOTION FOR PERSPIRING HANDS.
RorIc acid. so grains; bordN, l20
grains. saIicyic acid, $50 grains; gly-
cerine. ounces; bay rum. ounces.
Rub on the hands four or five times a
day. Wash the hands in warm water
before applying, and dry carefully.
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Excessive PerspiratiOn of the Hands.

As ] am constant reader of your
page, l feel that have the privilege TO
ask If you can tell me what 10 get for
perspiring hands. BY so doing you will
greatly oblige NJ BOWN.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

80
At / nave used cocoa butter and cold
cream; also tried steaming with bo+
'o"eis' out nothing seems to aid il
l am school teacher-you wouJS
hardly think so from the writing b,,t a~
thls is my first attempt at using a Den
since the accident. you will kindly ex-
cese IT. 1 am trying hard 70 be ready 10
take my place in school after January
!, ana II you can aid me- as Won did onca
IN another matter YOU will win fhe mn
dying gratitude of K q
sympathize deeply with You in vour
trouble, but fear / cannot help Won TO
any great extent. If you can. / advise
you 70 consult a good skin specialist.
who could probably give you more help
tui advice The witch hazel cream for
which ! am giving you formult has been
uSeu IN similar cases with zreat sue
cess Massage il we'll into the skin each
night letting II remain until morning.
WITCH HAZEL COLD CREAM
3 One ounce each OF white wax and
spermaceti, one-fourth pint of oil of al
monds.
Melt: pour into a mortar which has
been heated by being immersed some
time IA boiling water. Very gradually
aud three ounces of roSeWater and one
ounce of witch hazel and assiduousIv
stir the mixture until an emulsion is
formed. and afterward until the mixture
is nearly cold.
This cream is particularly useful to
heal sore or stretched skin
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To Improve Condition of Hair.

Having read your columns with much
interest. ! thought perhaps you could
help me Ny hair is short and thin and
falls out every day. Each day more
comes out. Could you tell me of any
tonic that will improve il? f. NJ N
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Freckles Spoil Complexion.

Would YOU please tell me what
would take away freekles?{ They are
quite dark. and spoil the cSmplexion. L
would like something thaf would not
harm the slSiu. lANNIOGS.
The following lOtion has proved most
successful in the removal of freckles. I
trust il win benefit you
FOR OBSTINATE, FRECKLES
Oxide Of zine y dram: subiodi6e Il
bismuth. "a dram; dextrin. Is. drains;
glvccriae. II. drams
Spread the paste upon the freckles at
night before going 10 bed. In the mcrn-
ing remove what remains with little
powdered boraX and sweet oil,
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You will find the following lotion very

You will find the following lotion very
helpful Another simple remedy which
has proved most efficaclOus is TO rub
little vaseline well into the roots of the
hair two or three times a week. This
1oes not make the hair oily If carefully
applied. Separate the hair and use the
tips OF the fingers. trying 10 get the
grease on the scalp only.
FOR FALLING HAIR
Tincture OF nuX vOmica I ounce.
spirits OF rosemary, . ounces: alcohol. >
ounces.
roots OF the hair
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Health Hints Given in Answer to Letters

L. G. L.-Use the following lotion or
your nose. The cucumber cream is ex-
celIent Tor softening and whitening the
LOTION FOR RED NOSE
Boracic acid ] dram: distilled witch
hazel 2 ounces roseWater. 2 ounces.
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NJ. C.-The wood paste was used in er-
ror; it should have been lotion. This
preparation will not promote growth Of
superfiuous hair on the face.
The Washington times., 1905-12-31

ANXIOUS-Do not think thac the soap
TO which you refer will remove freckIes
Try the lemon and glycerine lotion sc
frequently published IN this department