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The Washington times., 1907-10-20
winch Of These Is Desired?

Kindly repuDlish the formula for re-
moving sl1perfiuoUs hair from the arms
that you published some time ago II
contained chalk and one other 1ngre-
dent CONSTANT REAbcs''
Both of the following formulas con-
tain chalk You will doubtless know
which is the one to which you have
reference.
GOOD DEPILATCRY.
Barium SulphIde. 81 grams
Powdered chalk ..-..---.------. eOU grains
Mix with water. The bartum sUlphide
must be absolutely dry TO be effective
when il is mixed with the chalk.
Enough water should be atterWard
added to maf-o a thin paste.
OLD DEPILATORY.
chalk ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 200 grains
Mix thoroughly, and keep dry in we'll
corked bottle until wanted for use.
Take enough to make paste, and add
warm water to il until the proper con-
sistcncy is secured.
Spread over the hairy surface, and al
low to remain for from one to five
minutes. according to the nature Of the
growth and the susceptibility Of the
skin; then sCTape OF with q blunt blade
"a paper Hlnifc.t for example.
1t should be removed, as in every case
with a depilatOry, when the burning
sensation is produced. Too long con-
tact with the skin should be avoided,
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Care of Face and Skin
Bleach and Cleansing Cream .bined.

Bleach and Cleansing Cream Combined
indy give me the formula fer
a cleansing cream that contains
strong bleach. 1 have light
hair and blue eyes, and my face
should be white. ] cannot use any
cream tilst will remain on my face, a.
Il has a tendency to hair growth That
Is the reason / am asking for a bleach
and cleansing cream in one. SO that
can derive both benefits and Immediate
~ remove the cream.
Peroxide seems TO make my skin dark
and withered looking, so I don't know
what 10 use,
/ have oesn using your prematurs
wrinkle lotion. and find it very saus~
factory NJ B.
1 think you would find a bleach and
cleansing cream in one not at all 20
your liking. I am giving you instead
the formula for a cream which you
need only rub into your skin, and can
then remove, and am also giving you
the formula for q liquid bleach which
will not raise hair
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

Hair on the arms can be removed by
rubbing with a cake Of pumice stone
not pumice soap. I am giving you
depilatory for the face. If the hair IS
in delicate or tender part. however
l should advise you strongly to bleach
1t white with strong peroxide.
All these treatments are merely tenn
porary, and must be renewed whenever
the hair reaDpears Nothing but the
electric needle will be permanent.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

The correct fOrnINla provides for two
fluid ounces Of tincture of cantharides
and two fluid drains Of fluid extract Of
jabOrandi Very occasionally unavoid-
able mistakes Of this sort occur, and in
such cases am always glad 10 be re-
minded of them.
Quinine sulphate is better than uuinine
alkaloid IN this formula. although rs
you say, the latter Is more soluble IL.
alcohol. You forget that the sulphur is
a necessary ingredient
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Mnth nnfches - 11nIIsunI -
TO REMOVE MOTH PATc
Remedy for Thick Lips.

ing.
Kindly give me remedy for thick lips.
Kindly give me also something foE
removing scars caused by pimples
READER
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Correction Of Formula.

IN = recent paper in the formula for
jaboraRdi hair tonic you use two ounces
each OF rincture Of cantharides and fluid
extract CT jaborandi, and IN a previous
formula you used two drains each.
Which IS correct? Would it not be
better to use quinine alkaIoid il place of
the Quinine tincture of sulphate, as il IS
much more soluble II. alcohol?
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Skin in Need of Clearing.

Kindly publish the formula for q skin
food for the face. have dark, open
pores and 4 skin subject TO blackheaass-
which fem Dimpl@@- Ms, = u
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CREAM OF SWEET ORANGES

Half du a saucepan with boiling wa
Ter. stand a Jam jar IN tnls- Shred the
dissolve. Heat almond oil and add TO
the wax. Heat orange flower water;
add il halt a teaspoOnful at a time
lar out of the saucepan. Beat mixture
with the whisk. Heat and add oil of
sweet orange. Whisk cream until It is
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

and Immediately after The hair has
been removed the denuded surface
should be gently washed with warm
applied 10 prevent irritation.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

Blend the fats in the inside receptacle
or a custard boiler; add benzoin while
they are heating. the rice powder and
earmine while cooling. and the tfncture
last OF all Spread it on the face and
throat gently ana carefully. rubbing II
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
x-Rau for Sc Diseases.


ing tine cure Of chronic skin diseases BY,
the use OF the violet rays.
Kindly give me also the IcIHuIa - 4Ok
bleach cream D T. ~
The x-ray has been successfully uSeo
for the cure Of skin diseases OF the
most serious character. The treatment
s. OF course. expensive and more or
less painful. Details can be gwen only
bv one skilled IN the work. Only-a Word
0f warning-be very careful In youn
choice Of a specialist. Incaiculabie harm
NAV De done by an inexperienced or IN
competent one.
am not sure 10 which bieac hing
cream YOU refer I am, however giving
vou the formula for 4 thin cTea!ns
Wrich has a Whitening eject on me
sJ,Iu. -
CUCUMBER LOTION OR CREAM
Expressed juice Of cUcjIIber....-.4a pirIt
DeodoriZed alcOhOl-.--...-...--.lts ounces
Sweet almond OH. --S77 ounces
Shaving cream .---.----..---- - uId4u
BlduChed almonds. .ssA74 " ANS
This Is a suave lotion very whitening
SOftening, and cleansing.
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Removing superauous Ear.

Kindly give me your formula for re-
moving hair from the face and arms I
have used your hair tonic with good re-
suits. NAN.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

rest. It is for this reason that it Is well
70 have a hobby Of some sort, to which
one can devote ones self when the
strain Of everyday affairs becomes too
great TO bear. What it is viii vary
with ones temperament
WhelG che -~ould sind in such Z pas
lime as solitaire. for instance. a -est
and distraction for tired nerves, another
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

The formula I am giving YOU is an
excellent one. and IS Just the thing YOU
need 1t VIII not ar all affect the color
of your hair.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Formula for Obstinate Freckles.

Could use your remedy for obstinats
freckles every night until they diSap-
pear, and at the same time keep my
face in good condition? I am at present
employed. and, OF course, would not like
to use anything on my face that would
make it rough or red.
What kind OF curriers' would you adj
wise for doing Up the hair? z. P.
The formula for obstinate freckles viii
not harm your skin in any way. You
can keep on using 1t without worrying
about your appearance at the Office.
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TIMELY AIDS no CORRESPONDENTS

crease your height at your age. Stretch
ing exercises might help you Slightly,
Do not try to get any stouter. You
are just the right weight for your height
now.
am giving you a formula for dry.
falling hair. Eczema Is too serious
disease to be treated by correspondence.
/ am giving you a diet for skin dis
eases, but you snould consult a physi-
TONIC FOR FALLING HAIR.
Phenol ...--. ...-.....-.-.....-.::7z dram
Tincture nuy- vomica-...-..-...Th grains
Tincture cinchOna-.----.-....... ounce
Tincture OF CanthaTtdes..-- y dram
cologne "a, i'''.''''-''''--'''5 ounces
Apply 10 the roots Of the hair with
soft sponge once or twice a day. This
lotion is especially good for very dry
hair
DIET FOR SKIN DISEASES.
The following diet list may be adapted
TO almost all skin diseases:
MAY TAKE.
Soups-Fresh fish soups, vegetable
brOtbs-Clear-
Fish-Raw oysters. fresh fish. boiled
Meats-Fat bacon, boiled or broiled
chicken, game Can gparlngly).
naceOus-Craoked wheat. oatmeal,
rice, sage, hOminy, whole wheat bread
or biscuits. rye bread. graham bread or
rolls. crackers, dry toast, milk toast,
m9carOni.
Vegetables-AIashed potatoes, green
peas, string beans. spinach, cabbage,
cucUm bers. crosses, lettuce, celery.
Deserts-Plain milk pudding, junket,
rice and milk. sage and milk, stewed
fruits (dll W .hout sugar..
Drinks-Weak tea (no sugar., milk,
buttermilk, toast water pure water
(cold or hot.
Thoroughly masticate all foods. Eat
slowly.
MUST NOT TAKE.
Veal, pork, goose, duck, turkey, saited.
dried, potted or preserved fish or meat
Except fat bacOn), cells, mackereI, crabs
salmon, lobster, eggs, ricn soups,
gravies, patties tomatoes, sweet pota-
toes, asparagus mushrooms, rhubarb,
lemons, PICK es, vinegar, fried or made
dishes, rich puddings, spices. pies. pas
try, sweets, cheese, nuts. dried fruits.
tobacco, coffee, cider, malt liquors,
sweet wines, champagne.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Hair Very Oily.

My hair is very damp and oily. I
would be so pleased if you could give
me formula for it. ITS color Is very
dark brown Mrs. Z T
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

Mrs. A d. CT no longer advise the
use OF the physicians prescription, ow-
ing to general dissatisfaction on the
part Of my readers and to the danger
Gus sugar of lead which it contains
Use instead one Of my other stains.
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To Massage the Nose.

AM eighteen years old and would
Ike to know II / am toe old TO
massage my nose to get good re-
suits Do you think massaging II
every night would help? bow should
/ massage to get the bump on the endE
Ny eyes are quite sunRen. DO you
think massage would help this condl-
What could I do to make my eyes
bright and make them seem 70 nave
life In them? They are a light brown
and seem very expressionless
NY hair is pretty shade or light
brown, but Is quite thin emu oliy' ~ ~
YOU think the lotion to make the hair
curl would make 1t funny? is a certain
patent preparation good nair tonlc-
You are not too old to reduce the tip
OF your nose For I'VE minutes nlghtlJ
massage II. using the tips of the fore
nose toward each other. IN ABOUT
year you should begin to see results.
Sunken and eXpressionless eyes point
T. poor general health Improve thdt
and you viii be benefited otherwise also.
] am giving you a formula for oily,
falling hair. Do not use the cuFleI
Until you no longer need me toniC- l
can express no opinion as 10 the pro-
PVietary grower you mentlCh'
FALLING OF THE HAIR
Tincture of nux vomica.--..-..-- ! ounce
Spirits of rosemary ----.--.--- z ounces
Aleonol -c.i &c.,, Y1eHiz to mo
roots Of the hair.
MRS. A. FL have discontinued ad-
Ifsing the prescription you mention,
owing TO its dangerous effect upon some
scalps. If it has not harmed you pIeV!-
ously, it will not hurt to continue with
You would find it very hard to in
VIII tght-htting shoes cause ,bunion
! Ny hair Is very thin and short Can
you please tell me of something TO
thicken it2 Re a certain tonic which IS
advertised so widely good? ! am afraid
to try Il for fear it Will change the
color OF my hair. I would not mind If
my hair turned little darker.
I am giving you rules which. care
fully followed, should keep you from
ever having a bunion.
I am giving you also the formula for
a good hair grower. cannot say any
thing as 10 the merits Of a proprie-
tary preparation.
TO PREVENT BUNIoNS AND CORNs.
BuniOns and corns are due to i'm
properly fitting shoes. Have the shoes
and stockings a trifle too long for the
feet, so as to relieve the pressure on
the toes.
Soak the feet night and morning; wipe
dry and rub with a mixture OF one Ia
blespoonful spirits Of turpentine and
lard equal parts) or turpentine and
sweet oil q to parts UItil the soreness
subsidies. Dust between the toes with
talcum powder and place a little cotton
between toes, so as to absorb any mOis-
ture.
HAIR GROWER.
RIM
Distilled witch hazel -.---.-..---..9 ounces
Common salt ...---..-..-.-...---..-- 1 dram
Hydrochloric acid g per cent? III drop
MagneSia .,.........,.,,.... sufficient
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Cold Water Works Wonders.

See how limp you can make every
muscle IN your body. Devote yourself
TO doing this for i've minutes. and you
viii be more refreshed than If you had
slept for an hour.
II possible, wash your face in cold
water and lay hot cloths over your
eyes And II no other relief is feasible.
at least let cool water run on your
wrists for three or four minutes.
The touch Of cold. running water Is a
prime sedative for that nervous. over
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AN EFFICIENT DEPILATORY

Sulphids Of stonitum .........3 drains
Oxide Of zinc .......................3 drains
Powdered starch ..................3 drains
Leave on until it stings: then remove
with blunt knife and wash the skin
with warm water
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Wrintles and Rlaekheads.

Kindly advise me what to do for
wrinkles, I have two from my nose to
the corners Of my mouth, which annoy
me very much.
am also troubled with bIackheads or
my nose and cheeks A. S. I.
Massage with a skin food, such as
the one I am giving you, will remove
the wrinkles. Massage twice daily for
ten minutes, using close rotary motions
1 am also giving you remedy for
biaCkheads
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

We used 10 be told that tea was
good for mental fatigue and coffee for
muscular Unless, however. you know
that coffee viii not keep you awake. It
is a risky experiment to take 1t at such
a time.
The one cure for fatigue Is rest, and
after prolonged physical effort the para
mount Issue IS to yet 10 sleep imme-
diately. and to sleep as IoLg as possible.
Oftess-a good rundown with olive OIL,
or a slush bath" Of moist salt. viii
relieve the tension Of tired muscles.
Wherever possible. however, the warm
bath should be resorted TO.
For that other muscular fatigue which
occurs during the day.in the midst OF
ones duties. there aye many remedies.
Give up everything. II It be only for five
minutes, lean back in your chair and
relax.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Eyebrows, Scar, I'D Rouge.


, indy give me a formula for
something to make the eyebrows
low. Kindly tell me. also. if
there is anything that viii re-
move a scar or make il appear less
noticeable On my face. It has been
there nearly all my life.
L would also ike 20 know if there Is
any rouge for the face that Is harm
less and the manner in which to use IT,
ANNA.
/ am giving you a harmless and
effectual eyebrow grower
EYEBROW AND EYELAsH GROWER
Cologne --............-........ 21z ounces
CSlyCerinG .-----.-..-.-..--.l5 ounces
Fluid extract OF 1aborandi. -..-.2 drains
Agitate ingredients till thoroughly in
Corp0rated. Apply 10 the eyebrows with
the brush, and to the iashes with a tiny
cancels hair paint brush. The brush
must be freed from any drop and passed
lightly along the edge OF the eyelids,
exercising extreme care that no minut-
est portion of the lotion touches the
eye itself.
Try the ointment for scars I am giving
you. II 1t causes the skin to burn or
smart, use zinc oxide ointment instead
sALvE FOR SCARS.
LauOlln .....-.,-.-. -..--...-..--Z Grams
Ointment of biniodide Of mercury.1 dram
Rub in well once a day
1 never advise the use Of rouge. and
l would be especially cautious in using
even a harmless one when a scar is
present However. here is one of the
best l have; use il as directed:
ma -
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
FOR DAME. OILY HATR

For greasy, moist hair the following Is
an excellent dry lotion. If used daily,
II tends to produce a crispy condition
Powdered bicarbonate of
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
Removing Moth Patches.

Can you give me any formula for re-
moving moth patches? I am a girl fif-s
teen years of age, and I have four on
my neck that I would like very much
TO get rid Of. HELEN c.
Moth patches are unusual at your
age. Are you sure that is what they
arc? Here Is a formula for their re-
moVal
TO REMOVE MOTH PATCH
Cocoa butter ..-...... Oh drams
castor oil. ....-...-...-........s.. "a Grams
oxide OF lnct.ssss...s....s.....S ErainE
White precipitate Of mercury. ~ grazing
Essence or rOs. e................ 10 drops
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

To shrink the lips, rub little giycerits
Of tannin into them nightly before re-
firing, and refrain from biting or COM
pressing them.
For the scars, massage lightly with =
very little cocoa butter; steam the faca
with hot cloths, and then apply the fol-
lowing. Do this every night:
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

Peroxide Lleaches the skin. It does
not remove it.
II the brown spots are mOles only
electricity or a surgical operation viii
remove than. Otherwise, try the fell
lowing:
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
cold. Put in pots and cover with parch-
BLACKHEADs OF THE SKIN.
Doesn't Remove Skin.

In bleaching with pure peroxide, does
the bleach remove the skin or simply
turn II white2
I have two obstinate brown spots on
my chin which I wish could be faded
out, but nothing 1 have tried seems 10
do any good A READER
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
GOOD DEPIL.ATQRY.

Both of the following formulas con-
tain chalk. You will doubtless know
which is the one to which you have
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
WASH FOR DELICATE

]. You certainly did not receivs
the correct ingredient. Take the DOW
der back to the druggist and ask for
the ointment II I were you I would
have the druggist make up the pre-
scription for you. You Will then be
sure Of its being absolutely correct. an
important point when the formula con-
talns so deadly a poison as mercury.
II the scar Is new or sore, use car
boIized zinc ointment instead Of the
salve.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20
DIR. sHoEMAKER's BLEACH.

II0r BTOWI 6DUIs-J
ride Of mercury. in COarsI
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

= AM eighteen years old and would
Ike to know II / am toe old TO
massage my nose TO get good re-
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

I am giving you rules which. care
fully followed, should keep you from
ever having a bunion.
I am giving you also the formula for
a good hair grower. I cannot say any
thing as 10 the merits Of a proprie-
tary preparation.
The Washington times., 1907-10-20

MRS. A FL have discontinued ad-
vfsing the prescription you mention,
owing TO its dangerous effect upon some
scalps. If it has not harmed you preVl-
Ously, it will not hurt to continue with
its Use.
You would find it very hard to in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
Hinder Southern Skies J

"We low" that Lottie Blair Parker knows far less of the language spoken "T-nder Southern Skies than she does of "Way Down East" Birmingham theatre goers have during the past week enjoyed two of the authors satires on the GUS toms and language of the widely sepa- rated sections. Naturally a southerner was more entertained by that upon his neiehbor than that upon himself.
 .'ITnder Southern Skies which was at the Jefferson last night was supposed to have been set at the Louisiana home Of q rich southern major in the 70s. The northern imitation of southern hrogue, which looks well on paper, cannot be spoken. People listened to some foreign language which they had never spoken nor heard their parents speak.
 Could the actors have dropped their forced style 'twould have been a pretty little play as the characters seemed well fitted. Marion Hutchins. the leading lady, as Leila Crofton filled her part with na- tural grace and beauty. The story deals with the return of shining mother to the wedding of her child and strikes at the society ,which does not forgive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
LYcEUM TOMORROW NIGHT. Attractive Musical Entertainment al
 High School Auditorium.

It is expected that a splendid audience will greet the Castle Rhine Concert com . pany Monday night at the High School auditorium. This company of musical artists has won the highest encomiums from musical critics all over the coun- try, and it is thought their appearance in Birmingham will be hailed with pleas ure Madame Emma Kissel von Seg- germ, a pupil of Remenyi and of Jacobs sohn, ranks as an accomplished artist, and Miss Grace Switzer. as pianist and accompanist. has, it is said, few equals. Her touch is marvelously delicate, and there is nothing too complicated for her technique or too subtle for her inter pretation. These artists are supplemented by Miss Sallie Beard Faircloth. who ap- hears in the role of reader and enter tainer.
 The price of single admissions is 50 cents Cars will be in swaiting at the close of the entertainment. Hereafter the regular time for the opening of the Iyceum entertainments will be S:15, and every entertainment will begin promptly at that hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
COAT AND HAT ARE
 FOUND NEAR SEWER
OFFICERS THINK OWNER MET WITH FOUL PLAY OR FELL INTO BIG TRUNK SEWER ON FOUR. TEENTH STREET.

The finding of a mans coat and derby hat near the mouth of the big storm sewer on Fourteenth street, near Second avenue Is the cause of much mystery and speculation in local police circles. The articles of apparel were found early yesterday morning by two police officers, and inquiry by the police and detective departments have so far failed to throw any light on the matter
 From all indications the coat belonged to some man named Frank Clarke. A memoranda book and several letters were found in the pockets and on most of the letters was written Frank Clarke, Rural Free Delivery No. G." The books con- tained mostly the names and addresses of people.
 What was thought at first to be a clue to the Identification of the owner was a badge pinned on the coat, which indi- cated that the owner was or had been connected with the sherins office. At the sheriff's office, however, 1t is said that the name does not appear on the books, and 1t is thought that the man was em- ployed as special officer by one of the railroads.
 Both thet coat and hat were partially covered with sand and mud raised by the heavy rain Friday night. It is suspected that the mn might have met with foul play and was thrown into the sewer On the other hand it is not impossible that he jumped into the swiftly flowing water and was carried off down the sewer. The authorities are investigating the matter. zE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-03
PATENT GRANTED FOR
 LINING HOT POTS
BIRMINGHAM MAN iNVENTS NEW METHOD, WHICH REDUCES EX- PENSES IN FURNACE WoRk-A LOCAL COMPANY FORMED.

A Birmingham man, A. w. Snyder.
 has secured patent for system of
 lining hot pots which is said to be al-
 ready attracting the attention of fur
 mace operators all over the country. It is
 at present in use by the Tennessee Coal,
 Iron and Railroad company and pro-
 nounced to be not only a complete sue
 cess, but has reduced the cost of lining
 about 60 per cent.
 The hot pot as everyone knows, is
 the pot which contains the molten slag
 which is being taken from the furnace to the slag pile. These pots are built in
 three layers. an outside casing of sheet
 steel an inner layer of firebricS and an
 inside lining of iron, the latter being
 about three inches thick The intense -heat of the molten slag soon burns out
 the iron lining, when it becomes neces- sary to line the pot anew.
 The present process of lining hot pot is to have the lining moulded in seg- ments which are fitted and fastened to
 the inside of the pot. The cost of lining a hot pot after this manner, is about
 $l35 The average duration of lining is about a month and it takes 15 pots per month for each stack in operation The new invention consists in building a core inside the hot pot, leaving a space the required thickness of the lining be- tween the core and the firebrick layer. A simple but ingenious device is used in the building of the core and when built
 it is bodily lifted out and taken to the drying kiln where it is coated wit loam and afterwards set back in the hot pot Then the molten metal from the furnace is run into the vacant space between the core and the frebrick and the pot is lined.
 Experts say the results are better than can be obtained by any fitting of seg- ments while the cost of labor and ma terial does not exceed s6O. The inventor is q practical furnace man and claims that
 the adoption of the plan by two-stack
 furnace will effect saving of s25 GOO annually.
 A company with q capital of $J0000 was recently organized in Birmingham | of which J. C. Miller Is president; A. w. Snyder, general manager, and George E. Bush secretary