The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-17

Curing Corns.
 C. L.-Corns cannot be cut too ire uuently and should never be allowed 10 reach the size where they cause pain. It is pressure that makes them hurt, ana corns should, therefore, be cut close to the flesh. After cutting in this way. but not making them bleed paint with To- ton of equal parts salicylc acid and coodion Do not let this spread, as It will burn the slkin Over the corn place a corn plaster. These plasters are so cheap that 1t is not worth while to make them at home.
 Massage Treatment.
 Mrs. R.-Massage is a system of scien- tihc movement, and when intelligently given has a direct influence upon the muscles, the circulation and the diges- ton; and since scientists concede that hie is in the blood and massage has a. direct influence on the venous flow, 1t must be acknowledged natures own remedy.
 Firnnness of touch Is essential, an un- steady movement is most annoying and to a nervous person positive agony. lm- maculate linen is obligatory, the hands soft and white, the nails filed evenly, leaving no little pieces of cuticle to worry the patient. The hands are washed before the work is commenced and on its completion.
 During the treatment as each part IS massaged it is carefully wrapped, large Turkish towel makes a very suitable cov- ering, and is much more agreeable to the body than a blanket. No part of the body must be left uncovered, always look well to the comfort of the patient, and the treatment will be thoroughly enjoyed and much better results obtained.
 Softening the Skin.
 Fresh cucumber peeling will soothe, clrin soms, steeped into tea, make an ex- ;. cellent lotion for the complexion, and help 1t also when taken as a tea Raw to- matos, rubbed over face, arms and necR' beautify the skin, and nothing gives better tint to the complexion than ruo with watermelon, either the center or in- . side of the rind- Tea made from steep ing the leaves of orange trees quiets the nerves induces sleep and helps clear the complexion.
 To Darken the Har
 Marie R.-Please tell me whether henna tea will darken the scalp if applied to the roots of the hair with a clean tooth brush. A READER.
 The henna is almost certain to darken the scalp. The stain should be applied to the roots of the hair with a small brush. Next, with an ordinary hair brush. distribute the henna through the nalr. care must De ldheh Ao uo 'iio work evenly or the hair will be covered with series of reddish streaks. thorough drying in the sun or by heat completes the process. In preparing the tea use an ounce of leaves to a quart of water anu boil the whole down to one pint. UT course retouching becomes necessary as soon as new hair makes it's appearance. The stain must be used about once in six weeks.
 Don't Take Arsenic.
 Bertha-No woman should take any preparation of arsenic internally except under the advice of a physician.
 The harm wrought by it when the sys- tenn does not need it is incalculable. 10 keep the complexion fair and brilliant there is nothing equal to the daily bath. The essential thing for health Is to open the pores of the skin and cleanse 1t by the free use of soap and water, followed by abundant friction. Tincture of ben zoin makes a delightful bath-softening agent. but, like other good i.-fuf.i of the sort. must not be used too -ree,y Then minutes is quite long enodgn for any kind of a bath, and the cold plunge should be limited to two or three minutes at the longest Bathing frequently is a won derful corrective for the morbid condi- tion induced by brain exhaustion and want of exercise. A camphorated bath is tonic and refreshing and is made by dropping slowly into the warm water sufficient of the following lotion to make the water milky and fragrant: One ounce of tincture of camphor, one-half once or tincturc of benzon, two ounces or cologne.