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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-05-12

of the desert 1t is date forest inter-
spersed with all sorts of tropical and
temperate fruit trees and shrubs. There
are green hedges fifteen feet high, as care
fully trimmed as those il the botanical
gardens of Algiers. or in that Of Buiten-
zorg, Java About twenty Arab gardeners
are always busy keeping the plantation in
order and the leaves are not allowed to lie
on the paths or walks. Here and there
through the garden are houses of Arab
architecture, the homes OF the owner, and
in one place there is a great circle cut
out under the trees where dances may be
held in the open.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-05-12
sidI okba and His Oasis.

Have you ever heard of Sid Okba?
He was famous Arab general who
conquered the whole of north Africa from
the Nile to the Atlantic about 1.8OO-odd
years ago. All whom ne conquered he con-
verified by telling them that they must die If
they did not espouse the Mohammedan re-
ligion; and 1t is said that when he reached
the western ocean he rode into It exclaim-
ing that II 1t were not for this barrier he
would make every people of the lands be-
yond worship Allah or die.
This man was one of the great Moham-
medan heroes The people look upon him
as saint and they have named towns,
GASES and other places after him. One of
the most important Of these is Sidi Okba,
which lies twelve miles from here in the
heart of the desert. In 1t is the shrine Of
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Continued from Page Threel

man stands at the hole where it flows out
with an hour glass, and when the sand
has run through shuts or the supply.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-05-12

1w YORK, May 11.-"Know your
fashion platesl II Will save you
from being cheated in more ways
than one II you have an intimate
acquaintance with fashion plates.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-05-12

HATS a characteristic Roosevelt
trick" remarked a veteran of the
Philippine instruction when he
heard of the appointment of Cap
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-05-12

FRANK G. CARPENTER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

are scrupulOus cleanliness, ventilation.
and friction.
For some mad reason many people
are of the belief that the scalp needs
washing only q such times as are alb
solutely necessary for the sake or clean
illness
IN all ordinary eases a childs head
should be washed thoroughly once
week when il is remembered that the
little heads are exposed 10 the dust and
CRIME of the schOoiroOm. which very
soon makes the dardruff collect i'm great
quantities. C'inders and dust irritate
the scalp and any slight irritation is
likely to make the hair fall out.
A suitable shampoo for a child's nsir
IS a well-ueaten egg yOlk, with little
warm water. This should be thoroughly
rubbed on the scalp. It not only cleanses
the hair from the chalkdust and cinders.
but acts as q tonic
The vOlk contains natural food for the
scalp-irOn and sulphur.
In massa ging a child's scalp use
rotary movement, and remember that
childs head VIII not stand the harsh
trea tment OF older heads.
Gently but firmly the massage should
be given by moving the tips of the fin
gers in a rotary motion. After each
shampoo the hair should be rinsed in
several clear waters and quickly dried
in the sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Care of the Nails.

r. L. Non no account should the
skin around the nails be cut. IF YOU do,
you will have hang nails, Nor should
the nails ever ne cleaned with the scis-
sors, or a knife. or anything sharp. If
nails are over-dirty, or discOlored. rub
lemon on, and in a little bowl make a
warm lather OF strong soap and water.
and soak each hand, the nails only. for
at least five minutes
The less you irritate the skin between
the nail and the hand the better. In
fact, some people who have never used
a nail brush need never use one at all
The nails clean themselves in soap and
water. If the sides Of a scissors are
used to push back the skin. the hard
ness OF the steel may bruise the nail
causing the white marks which so spoil
the appearance Of the nails
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Small Blaekheads.

lOSEPHINE.-If the black heads are
taken in hand when they first appear.
they can De rubbed out with a soft
ciCth or a bit Of cotton wet with am
Mcnia, water and alcohol. equal parts
OF each.
Those which cannot be rubbed out
after this manner must De squeezed
out by means Of a watch key. Place
the latter over the blackhead 50 that
the center of the aperture will come
Immediately over il, then press gently
and firmly. and the contents Of the sac
Will be expelled.
A good skin food should be applied
as soon as the blackhead IS removed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Muddy Skin.

DESPAIR.-FOr the muddy skin the
following treatment is effective: with
fine cameTs-hair brush and a lather
made of pure soap. wash the face thor
ougnly with warm water, then spray
il with a fine bath spray. using hot
water. After thoroughly spraying, wipe
IL dry; gently rub in skin food.
Again use the spray. this time having
the water quite cold, containing tea
spoonful Of tincture Of benzoin 20 about
quart of water Upon retiring wash
the face well and apply butternaIlks sop
ping II on until the skin seems 10 refuse
TO absorb any pore or crush few let
tuce leaves and apply the milk from
them on TIE face, rubbing II into the
skin until no moisture is left.
Cucumber Juice Is also good for the
same thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
A Red Chin.

- B. Avery night apply this
ointment: One dram OF pow
dered sulphur. two and one
half drains OF powdered starch,
one and one-half ounces Of ointment OF
zinc oxide, three drops of oil OF rose.
Keep your chin well powdered and il
will not appear so read. Possibly the
same physical trouble that caused the
red face also causes the req chin and
pimoles
YCu must keep the organs which take
away all waste matter active When
these avenues are inactive the skin
shows it Immediately. Drink plenty Of
water, eat plenty Of fruit battle daily,
breathe deeply.
Each night battle the face ia warm
water and pure soap. AMOUNTING the face
with a good cream.
II this treatment is persisted in the
trouble you complain % viii disappear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Inhamed EyeHds.

BLUE EYES-When tha eyelids are
inhamed and red. they should be batned
sever Al times a day with a solution of
weak boracic acid and water. StcTilized
cotton wool is the { est thing TO battle
them with The same piece should not
be- used twice, but should be burned or
thrown AVA after Il is used.
A strong light is very bad Cor infamed
and weak eyes. A pair Of smoked
glasses VIII be found a great comfort
and viii relieve the strain on your eyes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Tonic for Increasing the Growth Of the
Hair.

ANNA. 90 Tonic for Increasing the
growth and stimulating the vitality OF
thin hair: One dram OF bisuiphate OF
quinine, one-half ounce OF tLncture OF
Cantharides, seven ounces OF listerine.
Rub into the scalp night and morning
Formula for nair dye. One-half
ounce OF sugar OF cad. one-half
ounce of lac sulphur, one-AaIf ounce
Of essence Of beTgamot, one-haIf gill OF
alcohol three ounces of Elycerine, one
half ounce Of tinctuTe of canthsrides.
one-hah ounce Of ammonia.
Mix all in one pint Of water. Sham
roc the hair thoroughly. dry and ap-
ply the restorer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Cream for Skin.

DAISY-During cold weather il is es-
peciaIly necessary 10 use a good face
cream: otherwise the wind and cold will
cause the skin TO become chappe1-
There is no better recipe for s face
cream than the one / am giving you,
One ounce Of pure wax, two ounces Of
spermaceti. One-haIf pint OF almond oil.
Melt together by a gentle heat. then add
three ounces of gIycerine and twelve
drops Of altar of roses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Aids to Correspondents

which is very helpful and VIII keep tie
hands white, soft and beautiful: Three
and one-half ounces OF white petrOia-
tum. one-gUarter ounce of parafflne
wax. one ounce Of lanolin, one and one
half ounces Of water, three drops Of Gil
Of rose, one-half dram Of alcohol
Melt the paraffine wax. add the petTy,-
latuu and lanoiin. Stir consta atty.
beating the water in during the process.
Add the oil and alcohol when nearly
cold
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Castor Oil Hair Tonic.

BALDHEAD-A simple hair grower
and one that is often very enectivs Is
made by combining sixteen ounces OF
eau de cologne with two ounces OF pure
castor oil Part the hair with a comb
aid rub IN he liquid with the finger
ecds, parting the hair over and over
again until the preparation mas been
distributed over the entire scalp.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
The Use of Fa.e Cloths.

DCUBTFUL-Eachd aya clean washrag
should be used-one that has been wash
ed boiled and hung In the sun 10 dry.
Complexion brushes are useful for
stimulating the circulation OF the face
Those who have blackheads ard mud
dv-lookinE complexion viii find them
most useful. They also should be care
fully cleansed, after use, in warm soap
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Lotion fer Oily Hair.

D. E.-Foliowing Is a lotion for hair
that is very oily: One-fOurth ounce OF
t!carbonate OF soda. one-foUrth ounce
of borax, two ounces OF cologne water.
one ounce Of Tectified spirits. one-half
ounce OF tinctuTe Of CoCEineal. sixteen
ounces OF distilled water. Mix and ag1-
tate thoroughly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
d-Looking Eyes.

NFIIIE-The dark. tired-loOking cir
cles under the eyes, Of which you COM
plain. mean that the liver is torpid, and
the circulation bad. Regular, but not
too much. daily exercise should be
taken. nutritious food eaten. plenty Of
water drunk. Deep breathing is also
good for this trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Olive Oil for Hands.

oil rubbed in after washing and be-
fore drying the hands. For people who
suffer from eczema it is often better
than cold cream or any other sOfteners
usually recommended, Is besides soften
ing the skin it soothes and prevents r.
ritatlon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
AZ Excellent pandruft remedy.

NJ. Ran excellent dandruff remedy
is made by combining sixty grains Of
resorcIn, one dram OF ether one dram
of olive oil and six ounces Of alcohol.
Rub into the scalp every night and
shampoo the hair with melted soap or
eggs every week.
A certain amount OF dandruff shows
q perfectly healthy condition, but to-
much will interfere with the growth
and health Of the hair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Applying Face Powders.

DEBUTANTE.-Face powder should
be applied only after the face has been
thoroughly cleaised first with hot and
scapy water. rinsing in clear warm
water and massag ing with cream, which
must be thoroughly wiped of. then the
powder is applied IN n little while the
face should again be washed and rub
ted again with a good cold cream and
wiped of with soft towel.
The chief thing is to get an absolutely
pure rice powder
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
DIV Nose.

MARTHA RIO the oily nose apply
this lotion. which will take away the
shine: Four grains OF sulphate OF zinc.
sixteen drops OF compound tincture Of
lavender. two ounces OF distilled water
Another remedy that is successful;
one dram of boric acid and four ounces
Sary, afterward using a good heavy
complexion powder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Frequent Facial Treatment Helpful.

r. facial treatment takes the
wrinkles away and makes the skin
beautiful. Every woman who can ar
ford TO spend the money should have
the faCia! treatment once week
The right kind of massage treatment
consists OF "a thorough cleaning with
warm water and a good antiseptic. then
the use Of an electric battery TO stimu-
late the glands and blood vessels. and
after that careful. gentle kneading of
al the muscles of the face.
BE sure % go to one who has made
a careful study Of the work mex
perience1 operators or ignorant ones
can do q great deal Of mischief
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Eyebrow Queries.

WORRY-Very few people nave per
feet eyebrows. Some dre too thick
SC me are too thin. while the brOws OF
many meet over the bridge Of the nose.
Some are far from meeting, SEINE OF the
brOWs have way 0f ending abruptly
iHstead Of iapeTiug off
great deal may be done iD improve
tho eyebrows. In the first pace, they
could be made smooth and nne by the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Manicure Powder.

MARGARET.-Yo can Lake your
cwn manicure powder II you prefer The
formula is as follows: One-haH ounce
OF talcum powder. One-half ounce OF
powdered boric acid. one-haif ounce OF
powdered starch fifteen drops of tine
tire of carmine Nail rouge: One dram
o. powdered carmine, two trans of
fresh lard, tweaty-four drops Of oil CT
bergamot twelve drops of essence of
G pTus. Mix by heating.
Apply the rouge TO the finger nails,
then the powder, polishing y tin a cham
Cie skin buffer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
ScaIy Skin.

PAULINE.-A scaIy skin should have
an application Of some good skin food
or cold cream. Facial u1assa &c is also
good. as Il stimulates the oil glands 20
90 their duty. Be very careful TO dry
the face carefully after washing Il.
Water is drying TO that sort Of glIin.
aud for that reason a good face cream
Is absolutely necessary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

Betty-A lotion for freekles is made
thus. Sixty grains OF borax. 240 grains
OF potassium chlorete, one dram Of
alcohol two drains OF glycerine. sufh-
Client rosewater TO make three ounces.
Dissolve as much as possible of the two
salts and filter. Apply with a soft
sponge several times a day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

d. T.-Hives are usually caused by an
acid stomach. The first thing to do Is
to put tire stomach In order by taking
some simple remedy. Charcoal in pre-
pared form is very good for the par
pose.
soft application is made as follows.
Onv-haf ounce of powdered boraE, one
ounce Of spirits OF camphOr, six ounces
of NHse,ina
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Improving Finger Nails.

KATHERINE To keep the finger nails
in good shape. file them every day
rather than cut them once or twice a
week. Before filing. the hands should
be thoroughly washed In warm soapy
water.
Do not trim the nails in a point, II
is ugly. Following the lines Of the hnger
tins is very much better. A little cold
cream or olive oil should be rubbed in
the nail before filing if they are In
elined 10 be brittle. It will prevent them
from splitting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Oatmeal Bags.

NJ. .. R.-Oatmeal bags are made by
filling bags made of cheesecloth with
oatmeal, shaings Of good soap and A
little powdered orris root. Let the bag
remain in a basin Of water Tor a few
minutes, then squeeze out and battle
the face iE the water.
A fresh bag should be used for each
bath.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Parasites.

r H--Fill a bottle one-third full OF
fshberries. two-thirds with alcohol, ap-
ply 10 the head several times, being
careful that no strand OF naIr Is omitted.
Afetr several applications wash the hair
IN warm soapy water and rinse in sew
erdl clear waters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Deformed Nose.

Frantic-The deformed nose may be
improved only by surgery. Only the
best and most reliable surgeon should
do the work The operation is Both ex-
pensive and painful. and. unless the con
dition is very bad. It would be wisdom
to endure IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Y ADVICE BY MRS. HENRY SYMES

6aaIy use of a tiny brush. also a fine
comb.
Occasionally a little VaSenne may be-
applied. This should be dore at night.
Those whose brows are very fair will
Gnd the Vaseline will slowly fut surely
darken them.
Cocoanut oil will serve che So me pur-
pose if rubbed IN the roots every night
Some persons get in the haiti Of lift
fnu up their eyebrows IEis is most
unbecOmIng, as we'll as an aging habit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
To Restore Skin to Clear Color.

SAbLOW.-The best way to restore
the skin to a clear condition after the
disappearance OF the pirnples YOU COM
plain of ) to wash the face in hot
sOaIy water, rinsing in warm water,
Their applying good skin food
After the cream has been applied. gen
tiy pinch the spots where the red spots
from the pimples still remain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Moth Patches.

$. u. N.-For moth patches. Four
grains OF 6aolin, ten grams % lanolin.
roar grams Of glyCerine. two grams of
carbonate Of sofia, two grams Of oxide
or zinc. This should BE- applied To tic
spots at night and bathed away next
morning Repeat the application as
often as necessary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Vaucaire Tonic.

J r. Where are a number OF places
Ia any large city where tLr genuine
galega used in the Naucaire remedy may
ht secured This tonic is the finest
thing for the thin and undevclCped wom-
an Follow ing Is the formula Two
and one-haIf drains OF fuii extract Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Cause Of Wrinkles.

YOUNG WIFE.-Wrinkles are caused
By q great many different things One
of the principal causes Is worry. and
after that comes unclean skin Use
orange-hower skin food for the WTin-
kles you complain of.
The formula for this very helpful
cream is often given in these columns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Reducing Flesh.

CLIYE-Flesh on any part Of the body
may be reduced by means of massage.
Aroint the surface with a good mas
sage cream. so as TO Esep the skin soft,
then take the flesh up between the
thumb and first finger ard give the
Jody Q rolling .aassage, which will dis
solve all the little fat cells.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

Ealega two and one-half drains of lac
taphosphate Of lime, two and one-haf
Grams Of tincture OF fennel. twelVe
ounces of simple syrup.
The dose is two sOupspocnfuls with
water before OF after each meal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Care of the Teeth.

MRS. r. I.-You should brush your
teeth at least twice a day, and ofteuer
IL possible using a good tooth powder
or paste Brush the teeth up and own
as y ell as across, and use dental floss
to remove the particles Of food that
may adhere between the teeth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Lotion for Burns and scalds.

MOTHER-Have this lotion made up
TO be used in emergencies for burns and
scalds: Two drams o. boric acid, two
ounces of glycerine, two ounces of olive
oil
Apply constantly to the surface with
absorbent cotton or bits Of old SOFT
linen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

BY keeping the tissues well nUurished
with a good skin food. wrinkles are less
likely 10 become permanent Take a
few massage treatments that will fresh
on your complexion, give elasticity TO
tho tissues. ana make you appear much
younger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

suds, being thoroughly rinsei in boiling
water.
good conpeXiOn, the tissues must be
IN good condition. All sorts Of rich
heavy foods, wines, and liquors Of al
kinds should be avoided and the face
he kent clean
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Ring Arnnnd the Neck.

A. F.--YCu may remove this ring by
rubbing il with lemon juice OF alcohol.
aTpliedfwith soft cloth. then mas
saying with a good cold cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Erasing Wrinkles.

V. EVERY little frown helps Co make
wrinkle deeper. Every beliisereDt
look leaves its mark on the face. one
OF the best methods of avoiding wrin-
kles is to cultivate a happy disposition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Chapped Hands.

WORRIED hands are usu-
ally tie result Of neglect or careless
ness. OFTEN SOAP viii prove irritating.
The following is a recipe for jelly
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

K hands SaR''a %H do 5 @uea 5 toward @a8 re
pairing the wear and ter of a
strenuous day. Get into your tub and
take a hot scrub with soap and a flesh
brush. Battle the face well with warm
water, then with cold
Dry the face ana apply a good face
cream. If wrinkles have formed use
Orange-fOWeT skin food Formulas for
either of these preparations may BE had
by sending a stamped, addressed
envelope to this department
Brush your hair for ten minutes, then
braid it. Apply a soft cream To your
hands, open the window wide, and then
pile into bed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24
Nightly Beautifying.

E. MA little attention to the
complexion. the hair and The
hands will do much toward re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-24

Move NIB er "a. 1907
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-12-21
POLL TAX RECORD
IBERIA PARISH
The Following is Complete List Of
the Names of Voters Who Have
Paid Their Poll Taxes.

fhia record Is taken from The Or
Heidi Record in tho ShcriH's Office
AID includes the nanlc Of every voter
who has paid his Poll Tax for the
ear 1907. together with The date 81
which ii WAS paid
The Record il III to. and includes
December IT.. 1905.
corrections VIII he made every
week. and the additional names vf
all who pay their Poll Tax will oe
added to this list, and will appear
efery Friday in Tie Daily Iberian ana
every Saturday In the Weekly
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