The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
il i1nts for he
I oilet.

Oatmeal is wonderful sottcpeIand
whitener OF the skin. Use the oletfash-
toned faxed Kind. for the modern pulver-
tied sort bears the suspicion of not being
all Of the oat. and hesides lacks that
little friction In use that Is part OF The
identifying process. Soak handful CT
the oatmeal an hour IN sufficient water to
cover, Use this on the face and hands
as you would soap. Rinse with clear
water, and the skin will be found deligut-
fully smooth and fresh. II the oatmeal
IS used at night 1t Is we'll to let the wash
dry on, and rinse 1t of In the morning.
The starch In the meal will give sAc
face drawn, tight feeling, but the dual
effect is we'll worth the tridng discorl-
fort.
"A Woman who objects to reavy per-
fumes has an easy way of giving jnst
enough scent to her linens to keep that
fresh" air which Is so dellg htful. All
her garments are laid out In M airy, light
room for at least a half Of n day after
they come from the laundress. Then
they are laid away, each class in Its par
Iticular drawer. The dainty piles are ,ift-
ed and sprnkled lightly with fayorlte
toilet water. When the garments are
wanted for use they will be found 10
have that faint elusive odar that Is the
only perfume approved by women OF re-
iinement In the Intimate garments OF the
wardrobe.
As II Whiteners for the hands moth
Ing is better than the old-tlme remedy
& OF glycerne rosewater, and bcnzo!c acid.
ASK any druggist to put this up for you,
and tell him the purpose, and he will
give you the proper proportions. Be slre
aud emphasize ben1olc acid. otherwise he
will be apt to use henzoln. L is neces-
sary TO cut the acid with alcohol. but
this is NOT sufficient to have any effect
on the skin. Rub this we'll into the hands
at night, wearing pair of loose chamolsc
gloves. A week of such treatment Will
work wonders with even the most din.
N"ut hands. BE- sure that the gloves
worn are fresh, and several sizes 90
large. Old gloves are Invariably soled In.
side. and besides, those worn for actual
glove service fit too snugly to permit OF
comfortable sleeping circulation
Tnlcum Powder Is n sort Of all round
blessing on the toilet table, Dress shields
busted with It before adjusting Will DO
found marc absorbent. family perfumed.
aud soothing to the skin. Rubbed Into
the feet and busted into the shoes It IL
quite as soothing as any OF the special
foot powders sold by the druggists for
the loot weary. AS a powder for the arms
1t Is far more satisfactory than special
face powders,
"a. A Girl of particularly dainty habits
says that the bane of her life Is shoes
They have such constant use, you know,
and even In the most normally constl,
tuted person. must taxa so much persplrn-
ption, that She says she always had
feeling Of uncleanllness about her boots
after the first few days OF wear, TO over
come this, she makes practice Of turn
Ing the tops OF all hlga boots bNck, aud
leaving the pair worn each day turned
sidewise on a window sill at night to ali
thoroughly. Once a week she sponseS
OUT the Inside OF the boots with sponge
dipped in water to which a few drops Of
ammonia has been added, and airs thor
oughly. Or a little good toilet water
may be- added to the water, She says
that the bootblacks may take good care
that she is polished and trim, hut she secs
to 1t herself that she has tidy boots "in-
side .