The National tribune., 1907-11-14
By SENORA SARA.

and comes pretty much as she pleases.
She frequently breaks away from board
ing houses and sets up an establishment
for herself. often with another woman
of similar tastes. They receive company
in their pretty rooms, which reflect
their personality, and pour tea as grace
fully as IL they had never learned to do
anything else The English, French or
German girl could not live IL this indie
pendent, unchaperoned fashion. Yet
no harm comes to the American bach
elor woman, and no one talks about"
her.
She has no grievance, the bachelor
woman. She is not cynical; she does
not think that all men are sinners On
the contrary, she makes friends among
them, and they admire her for her
pluck and good sense. She Is able to
take care of herself, and does not look
upon every man as a possible husband.
and they like her because she doesn't.
Nevertheless. she does marry son.e-
times, and the man she marries is not
an object of coincidence.
Stove backing moistened with BEN
zine will give a fine, lasting polish. Be
very sure that there is no fire in the
stove or light in the room while the
polish is being applied.
box of lime placed in damp cup
board will dry it out and act as disin-
fectant
A letter Of Introduction should be
presented with visiting card with the
address. without asking to see the per-
son addressed. If unable to go in per-
son the note and card should be left by
hand. The person to whom the letter
is written will call at once, and the call
should be promptly returned. Later
some form of hospitality is usually ex-
tended. A letter of introduction should
always be left open. calling card
with Introducing Mr.. Blank" written
on 1t imposes no social obligation.
This is fine chow-chow: One gall
Ion of chopped green tomatoes,
one gallon of cabbage, IL small
onions, three teaspoonfuls of ground
mustard, two tablespoonfuls of pepper,
two of allspice, two of cloves, three
gills Of whole mustard. one gill of SALT
one gill of celery seed, one pound of
sugar. three quarts Of vinegar. Boil all
together for one-half hour. Stir fire.
quently.
Take eight gallons of cider, boil two
hours, add 10. gallons of ground ap-
Piles, cook until done in a brass kettle
and add 81 worth of sugar. This amount
makes eight gallons of apple butter and
is excellent.
Many households in which an occa-
sional bottle of ammonia is bought for
the kitchen scrubbing would be sur
prised to know for how many cleansing
and toilet purposes this liquid is useful.
For the bath and, in moderation, the
shampoo, it is antiseptic and invigorat-
ing. For all toilet uses care should be
tnl lyar, fT rrrA all IL. I.
A cloth dampened- in ammonia and
water will freshen faded carpet and
sometimes remove grease spots from
rugs or hangings.
Mixed with whiting, it enhances the
polishing of silver OF glass, and this
mixture in water may be used to good
effect in cleaning white enameled fur
niture. Even gold chains and bracelets
may safely be cleaned in warm water
and ammonia.
For painted walls and woodwork, for
windows and mirrors. and in the dish
water, ammonia is invaluable to the
housekeeper.
The contour of the face must be TAX
en- into careful consideration in dress
ing the hair, for an arrangement that
Will make one woman look like an
angel will turn another into a witch.
The long-faced girl must not pile her
hair up on her head like young tower.
This elongates the lines and gives her
a frightened, scare-away look that is
not included in the rules and regula-
tions for beautifying.
The fat-chubby-faced little girl must
refrain from wearing fat, chubby lit
tie mop of hair, otherwise she will ac-
centuate the billowy, biscuity lines Of
her countenance.
The thin-faced girl should endeavor
to detract from her emaciated appear
ance by wearing her hair soft, fluffy
and well out and un at the Sides
Massage will reduce the flesh about
The face and chin, if the rubbing is done
Gently done it will only develop the
facial muscles.
Use only enough cold cream to pre-
vent the fingers from sticking, and then
rub hard from the points of the chin up
to the ears. Repeat. never rubbing
down. Then rest the chin in the palms.
rub hard from the nose to the front of
the ears.
The change will be slow. 1t Is a
sure method of reduction. however, III
persisted in long enough.
PerSpiration in the palms Of the hands
is significant of a general nervous con-
dition
Hygienic living. with plenty Of exer-
else, restful sleep and not too trying
an occupation will cure nervousness.
Moisten the palms of the hands sew
eral times a day with mixture of 80
grams of cologne and 15 grains of tinc-
ture of belladonna.
When bathing the hands use only
the purest soap, and be sure to rinse
it all away.
In Winter baby should receive the
best of care, and no danger of having
to call a doctor every week. In the
first place, if baby is placed in the era
die, put a screen around 1t, which pre-
vents the possibility of the slightest
iraft reaching him. Don't allow his lit
tie toes to get cold. Remove his shoes
and stockings often and rub the feet
with your warm hands. Always see
that his hands are warm. If he has a
regular daily "Outing" the chances are
ne is not nearly as likely to catch cold
as when taken out occasionally to catch
n "whln" OF the fresh air. If the day
IS rainy and too disagreeable for baby
10 be out throw open the windows and
let in the pure air. He will enjoy it
immensely. but bear in mind when this
is done to wrap him In his "outing"
garments and wheel him about the |
room in his carriage. Oftentimes busy
mothers. who have not time to go out |
for walk. resort to this plan. which isl
after o'clock at this season Of the Il
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