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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
Kerosene Emulsion.

One-half pound soap. one gallon
water, two gallons kerosene. Dis
solve the soap in water over fire.
Remove from fire and add kerosene.
Stir violently. Use one part of emul-
sion to fifteen parts water.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
Burn the Rubbish

Old rubbish is more valuable in
the form of ashes to the gardener
than any other way. Wood ashes
make excellent garden fertilizer II
applied properly,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16

4 Fraulein Richter has been appoint
ed lecturer on pathology at Vienna
University. the first instance OF q
woman receiving such an appoint.
ment.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
Triumph Of Youth.

A certain line Of exercises Is rec,
commended to make children stronger
than their parents, This looks like
Q blow at the wcodshed ceremony.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
Hold stone.rhrowiag Contests.

In parts OF Switzerland stone
throwing contests are held. handsome
prizes being given TO those who throw
. fairTsized rock farthest.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16

Early Cultivation of Corn.
This has been a season when the
ordinary steel tooth harrow has done
good work on the corn ground.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-07-16
MEMORIES.

The hours I've passed away from thee
Seem like so many days to me,
All fraught with discomfort.
But in each tender shimmering star
/ count record from afar
OF hours I've with thee spent.
"A. Mary Williams, in Lippincotts
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
0range.Aower Skin Food.

The orange-fower skin food does not
bleach the skin; its purpose is TO make
the skin soft and pIiabe Following Is
the recipe: Oil OF sweet almonds. four
ounces; white wax. six drains; sperma-
ceti, six dramsi borax, two drams; glyc-
erin, one and one-half ounces; orange
flower water. two ounces: oil OF nerol.
fifteen drops; oil Of blgarade (orange
skim, fifteen drops; oil Of petit grain. fif-
teen drops. Melt the first three ingredi-
ents. add the glycerin to the orange
flower water, and dissolve the borax in
the mixture. then pour IT slowly into the
blended fats. stirring continuously. But
termiik is one Of the simplest and most
effective remedies that I know Of for
whitening the skin. Battle with II both
before and after exposure to the sun and
let it dry on the skin. This will also help
TO keep the freckles away.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

There is. perhaps, no more unattractive
sight In the world than careless woman.
She who should be daintiness personi-
fed. who depends upon the perfection of
her appearance to attain and keep her
place in her circle of life. cannot do
enough TO insure neatness and cleanliness.
All this being true, there are many girls
and women who put on their clothes well.
leaving no unsightly details to offend the
eye, tut when it comes to the eoiffure.
their care stops short. I have reached
perfection such a one says to herself
MY friends will only see how we'll my
dress looks. how nicely my coat fits. and
how trim my belt is. As for my head. the
hat will attract the eye. Surely no one
would think Of taking exception to these
few straggly hairs that stray on my fore
head and over my ears"
That is jnst where you are wrong. un-
thinking lady. Where you would have
complete success in a tailor-made. those
few loose locks turn it into failure. for.
while you may look neat few yards
away. your friends who stop to speak
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

white soap in quart of boiling water.
and tablespoonful of washing soda in
a quart Of boiling water The two quarts
mixed together make the shampoo. and
five rinsings are necessary.
Tea is popularity supposed to be
tonic for the hair and good shampoo
has its basis in tea. It is made of two
ounces of alcohol and the same quantity
each of green tea and dried sage. When
strained, keep corked to prevent evspora-
tion.
All of the washings given require a
rinsing in water. and, as a natural re-
suit, a tiresome time while the head is
being dried and brushed. so for the wo-
man in hurry who has not time to sit
for an hour While her tresses are drying,
a dry shampoo is recommended. This
is simply done by rubbing orris root in
powder form well into the scalp for
blonde hair, but for dark hair special
cleansing powder is sold.
The secret OF cleansing the hair after
the application OF the powder is in the
hard. fast brushing after the first rub
bIng. The POwdor should be put on and
brushed out until hair and scalp are
clean.
When gasoline is used nothing further
is necessary, for the cleansing fluid re-
moves all dirt and oil ana dries almost
Immediately. For this reason and be-
cause a cold is not likely to result. even
if the patient goes out at once into the
air. the gasoline is very popular with
some women.
As a general rule. it is only necessary
to wash the hair once every three weeks
or once every month. but there are some
cases where the hair should De
cleansed oftener. In any case. month 1
is ample time to allow between WASH
ings.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
FROM WOMAN'S POINT OF VIEW.

II Is matter OF regret that g,gm-chew-
ing is coming back to popularity It had
been relegated TO the background with
toothpicks and a few other disagreeables.
but some turn of the wheel of chance
has attracted attention to it again, and
We are beginning to meet wagging jaws
in public places, and sometimes they are
part Of the makeup of pretty girls.
I remember that beauty specialist
stated that chewing gum filled out hollow
cheeks and a dentist said that It was
beneficial TO ;he gums. But neither had
a word to say about its effect upon the
shape Of the mouth or the condition of
the teeth. Filled teeth are not benefited
by overwork and unnecessary stretching
Of the muscles around the mouth hardens
them and spells the shape OF an impor-
tant feature. Then there is the stomach
TO be reckoned with. Proper mastica-
ton of food IS the chief demand of
healthy stomach, and when that is at
tended to there is no need Of assistance
from gum Of any description.
s*..
Vast fortunes have been made out OF
the sale Of chewing gum. and new for
tunes are being built up from new varie-
ties. 1t would not matter much If the
chewing was done in private. but wagging
jaws are not pleasant sights and it must
be admitted that persons of refinement
are never guilty Of such a breach of
good manners. J esyas across a curious
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
MRo. 0YMES ADVICE ON MANY INTERESTING TOPICS
Solution to Keen Hair Curled

The hair-curling solution-is made thus:
Gum arabic, one ounce; good moist sugar.
one-half ounce; pure hot water. three
quarters pint; alcohol. two fluid ounces;
bichloride Of mercury. six grains: sal
ammOniac, six grains. The last two should
be dissolved in the alcohol before admix-
ture. Lastly, add enough water 50 make
the whole measure one pint. Perfume
With cologne or lavender water. Moisten
the hair with the fluid before putting Il
in the papers or curriers'. This is too
strong a solution to be applied repeated
ly. as it would surely have destructive
effect on the hair follieles. Therefore, it
Should not be too frequently applied, and
not at too short an interval An oc-
casional use however, is practically
harmless.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Increase the Weight.

A girl Of fourteen cannot expect 60 be
.of correct proportions in weight and
height as it VIII take a year or two for
Ter to become more developed. In the
meantime. get plenty Of sleep. ct least
ten hours out Of every twenty-four. In
addition to this, take maps during the
day If possible. The diet should be lib
eral' and should consist largely Of food
containing starch and sugar. such as
corn, sweet potatoes. beans. peas. foods
Of the macaroni and spaghetti kinds. ash
and oysters, ice cream, desserts without
pastry She should be out-of-doors as
much as possible and exercise moder-
ately.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Whiten and Soften Hands.

To soften, whiten. and remove stains
from the hands use glycerin and lemon.
Put into bottle two ounces of glycerin,
two ounces Of water four tablespOonsfuI
of lemon juice and a few drops Of car
bolic acid Shake we'll After washing
and wiping the hands. rub a little Of this
mixture into them
I would advise you the use OF the fol-
lowing shampoo, which viii do much
toward keeping ones hair light White
CASTLE soap. IN shavings, one ounce:
water. twenty-fOur ounces; potassium
carbonate, thirty grains; borax, one hum
dred and twenty grains; cologne water.
two ounces: bay rum, two ounces. Dis
solve the soap in the water and add the
other ingredients. Rub well into the
roots. Rinse thoroughly in several wa
ters, then dry carfully.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Excessive Perspiration.

Excessive perspiration usually indicates
q nervous or rundown condition, and in
such instances tonic should be taken to
build up the system. For external treat
ment use freely a good powder. which viii
tend TO prevent Oversecretion Of the sweat
glands. Washing under the arms night
and morning with hot water and soap is
often very effective Washing with CO.
logne and water or alcohol and water in
equal parts is also helpful.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

net over the knot of the hair is oonsid-
cred too stiff, the edges Of the net and
the loose angle may be tucked in all
round the knot, instead of being brought
over it.
With the net. combs are quite unneces-
sary except the one in the back to hold
the hair in place and it may be put on
after the net is arranged or not. as pre-
feTred
When the coiffure is arranged low and
the puffs are not false, then it is a neces-
sity TO put the net over the puffs and ali:
otherwise the net viii be useless.
Hair nets come IN three sizes and of
all shades. There is a small net which
reaches only over the pompadour. and re-
quires special arrangement; large net
that goes over the whole head, but Is too
small for the average pompadour coiffure.
and the extra large net. which extends
across the whole front on either side. thus
making assurance doubly sure,
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

couple at a country irn. a man Of good
birth education. and refinement. and a
young wife he had taken from humble
surroundings and was educating for a
position in his own class
She was not sufficiently pretty To make
one obvious of her faults in breeding.
and she was not the least bit clever. But
she had an unbounding respect and grati-
tude fer the man who had put an end
TO the hard life she led behind a counter
in department store and placed her in
luxury, so she studied hard to please
him. On the afternoon / met her shs
had been entertaining feminine friend,
and came down 10 the parlor with her
mouth full Of gum. There she waited for
her husband. and there he found her in
full enjoyment Of a recreation familiar 10
her earlier days.
Amazement wss written in every line
Of his face, and there promised 10 be a
lecture awaiting the bride in the privacy
Of her own apartments She was a bit
subdued when she came into the dining
room, and it is safe to say that tho
habit received its death blow that day
1t is pity that every other devotee Of
chewing gum could not be so fortunate
as to have reformer in the family It
is pity that pretty girls cannot see how
plain they can be and homely ones recog-
nize the point Of ugliness which they can
reach by little carelessness.
BETTY BRADEEA
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Troubled hv Red MISE

The red nose is probably due to a dis
ordered stomach Try 10 straighten out
matters there. or else you can do little
10 cure the red nose and pimples. Be
very careful about your diet Massage
is an excellent thing 10 relieve this con-
dition. Massage vigorously along the
leading nerve Of the nose on each side.
This will surely relieve congested circu-
lation.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Reduce the Bust

Here is a harmless pomade 70 reduce
the btst: Tncture Of benzoin. twenty
drops; lodide OF potassium, forty-five
grains' vaseline, one and one-haIf ounces.
The following may also be recommended:
Pure deodoPized iodoform. one ounce;
vsseline, two ounces; essence OF pepper
mint twenty drops Then cover breasts
with two cloths dipped into the following:
Pulverized alum. thirty grains; acetate
Of lead, one ounce: distilled water. eight
ounces. Cover the cloths with oiled paper
and keep them on all night.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
I7OW ~ Be HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL B MI
Illustrations Showing
-Four Ways of Washing.
and Caring for the Hair

a RETHoDs of cleansing the hair
seem to run in families. Some
AV& people stand by egg shampoos.
others think that soap and water
is the only reasonable wash, while still
another clan viii hold that eggs. soap.
and water are all injurious to the growth
Of the hair, and that a dry shampoo is
best, with a gasoline bath once in a
long while All these fashions may be
right. What agrees with one need not
necessarily suit another, and surely any
one may dictate how her own hair may
be washed.
No matter what cleansing. process is
employed. the patient whose hair is
being done wants as much comfort as
may be had during the process, and a
Morris chair is ideal for the purpose.
because the back may be let down till
the top is on a level with the basin.
so that the hair may rest on the marble
edge Of the basin.
An egg shampoo may be made by dis
solving half cake Of white soap in one
pint of warm water. This is best done
on the stove, To this ada an egg that
has been thoroughly whipped. stirring it
In with the water to prevent curdlng.
Add one-third teaspoonful Of borax and
one teaspoonfm of alcohol if the mixture
is not to be used Immediately. When
using. rub the shampoo well into the
scalp, and then rinse in several clear
waters with spray if possible.
plain soap and water wash is per
haps the most popular. and there are
several mixtures each with long line
of advocates. a preparation including
shavings OF white soap, water. potassium
carbonate. borax, cologne water and IL
dash Of bay rum is especially adapted 20
blonde hair, The simplest wash perhaps
is made by dissolving one-half cake of
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

70 You are the ones who see just where
your care has fallen short The only
way to insure elean-cut appearance is
70 learn to manage a hair net What a
pleasure it is TO be able to drive. ride
and motor without wearing a suffocating
veil. How satisfactory it feels to know
that no matter how strenuous the morn
ing has been. no matter how many bar
gain counters have been stormed and
despoled, when it is time to go to lunch
con. either at home. at hotel. OF with
a friend, you may walk confidently into
the room sure that you eoiffure is the
same as when you first started on your
A hair net is triangular in shape, with
one quite long and two rather short
sides. To put it on, pin with bent
hairpin or barrette the center of the
long side at the nape OF the neck. al
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Paste fOr Freekles and Brown snots.

Try The following Tor freckles and
brown spots
Salicylic acid sixty grains bay rum.
four ounces. Apply night and morning
with soft cloth or sponge. This 10
ton soon produces slight roughness
Of the skin. which should be subdued
by the use OF glycerin or starch.
This may also be tried In cases of OBJ
stinate freckles;
Lactic acid, three ounces: glycerin.
four ounces; r0sewater. one ounce. This
is to be gently applied by means of a
camefS-hair brush. If the skin becomes
irriJated or sore, omit one or two days
treatment Cocoa butter Is not in any
way injurious. Il is a great flesh builder
and good to use if your face is too thin.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Blood Purifier.

This will prove an excellent tonic for
the blood: Sodium sulpho-vinate, one
ounce avoirdupois; compound syrup Of
sarsaparilla, four fluid ounces; fluid ex-
tract Of dandelion. TWO fluid ounces: syrup
OF orange, one and a half fluid ounces:
water enough 10 make sixteen fluid
ounces.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

lowing the opposite angle to fall back
ward. Pick up first the angle to the left
and bring it around the head. but not
too far over the forehead and pin it to
the right side of the pompadour with an
invisible hairpin; then pin the angle to
the right in the same way on the left
side This being done, bring forward the
third angle and tuck it under the knot.
pin IN place the loose edges of the net.
and the deed is done.
In the illustrations given the hair net
is shown by piece of white yelling.
for otherwise it would be invisible. The
first picture shows how TO pin the loose
edges down In front; in the second. the
sides are loosened so that the eoifrure
viii not look stiff or "wiggy." and In
the third. the net has been put on first
and afterward false puffs have been
added, This is a matter of taste. II the
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Two Questions Asked

A flesh brush is not at all harmful 70
the face If used correctly Get Il brush
just sufficiently firm to give stimulating
glow and feeling Of freshness. It should
be used upon the dry surface Immediately
after bathing. Apply this tonic to the
hair once a day: Resorcin. three drains /,
tincture cantharides. one ounce: oil recini.
four drains; oil rosemary. ten drops; bay
rum, add sufficient TO make eight ounces.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
For Catarrh.

One will find that salt and water are
very good for this trouble. and have often
cured this disease. It is such simple
remedy that it is we'll worth trying. Have
the water lukewarm, but do not make II
TOO salty; then use it as a gargle and
sniff It into the nasal passages. The use
of an atomizer is stiH q better way 10
apply the salt water.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Brown Hair Stain.

Ihe brown hair stain is made thus.
Green walnut skins, two ounces; alum.
one-duarter ounce; pure oil. four ounces.
Heat together in water bath until the
water has been completely evaporated.
Then express. filter. and perfume. Sage
tea may be used to darken the hair.
Make strong brew of dried leaves.
strain the liquid carefully through muslin.
and to each pint add two teaspoonfuls Of
alcohol This should be rubbed on the
hair every night before retiring.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Milk of White Roses.

woman is never too old 10 improve
her looks. Massage your neck and at the
same time rub this lotion well into the
skin: Rosewater one-half pint; simple
tincture Of benzoin, one-quarter ounce;
altar Of roses. three drops. Put the rose
water into basin. Add the tincture OF
benzoin drop at time. Add altar Of
roses and bottle.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Ten G@ AsHzoa ,zz47aao
Oily Skin.

II your skin is at ali oily do not use
cream, but apply the following lotion:
Sulphate Of zinc. two grains; compound
tincture OF lavender, eight drops; distilled
water. one ounce.
Olive oil can be used with good results,
both externally and internally. Massag-
ing with it is good; also a tablespoonful
taken three times day is beneficial.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Beautify the Nails.

This cream preserves the dainty. trans
parent beauty of the nails and prevents
the nails from becoming brittle: Petro-
leum, one ounce; white CASTLE soap pow
dered) sixty grains; oil of bergamot.
three drops.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Tonic for Eyebrows.

The following is "a very good tonic for
the eyebrows: oil Of lavender, fifteen
drops; oil of rosemary. fifteen drops:
tineture of cantharides, two drains; vase
line, two ounces. Mix thoroughly. Apply
to the eyebrows with q tiny toothbrush
once day until the growth is sufficiently
stimulated. then less often.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Cure q Sty.

The best thing to do to cure q sty is TO
bathe the eyes frequently with warm
boracic lotion five grains 10 one ounce
Of water) and apply at night piece of
boraeic lint wrung out Of boiling water:
ocver with a piece Of iaconet and a pad
or cottonwood on top; fix with a bandage.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Reduce the Abdomen

In standing position. clasp the hands
over the abdomen. Contract the muscles
of the abdomen and bend at the hips six
times keeping the muscles well contract
ed throughout the bending. Rest by tax
ing three deep breaths between each ex-
ercise.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Apply the following repeatedly to each
wart. continuing the treatment for sew
eral days. The warts dry up and then
drop off: sqblimed sulphur 120 grains:
glycerine, Eve fluid drains; acetic acid. one
fluid dram.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Overcome Insomnia

After exhausting exercise, and when
the muscles are very tired for any rea-
son or whea extremely nervous, great
relief Will be experienced from taking
hot plunge bath to which has been added
about quart Of salt This bath taken
before retiring will overcome insomnia.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

Here is the recipe for an eye lotion:
Boric acid. one ounce; boiling water, one
pint, Put boric acid in a basin; pour
water IN and allow 20 quite dissolve be-
fore bottllng. Then strain and use the
clear solution.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Develop the Hips.

The following exercise is excellent for
developing the hips: Stand alternately
on each foot. swing the free limb pendu-
lum fashion from the hips, each time al
lowing it TO go as far forward and back
ward as pussihle
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Those with Weak Hearts.

Any one having a weak heart should
take neither cold nor hot baths. but
should use only warm water. and after
ward rub down with clear alcohol, being
careful meanwhile not 10 expose the body
TO a draught
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Lavender Water.

Here is a recipe for lavender water:
Oil of lavender, six fluid ounces; aIco-
hol, forty-eight fluid ounces; rosewater
eighteen fluid ounces; magnesium car
Donate. one avoirdupois ounce.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Talcum Powder

A delightful tslcum powder is composed
Of the following. Farina starch fifty
grains; powdered lycopodium. twenty
grains; powdered talcum, twenty
grains salol or borIc acid. ten grains;
essence Of violet, twenty grains.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Shoulder Braces.

Braces viii do much to correct round
shoulders. together with continual prac-
tice of swelling the chest and drawing
the shoulder blades together.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Salye for GranuIated Eyelids.

The following formula is good for gran
ulated eyelids. You can prepare it your
self: Yellow oxide Of mercury. one grain:
vaseline or unsalted butter, one-haif
ounce. Apply to the eyelids night and
morning
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
Obstinate BIaekheads Of ths skin.

Try this method Of removing black
heads; Ether. two ounces; soap liniment.
two ounces. Rub into the spot affected.
and as soon as the mixture burns, wash
the surface with hot water.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-05
To Remove Wrinkles.

Soften the skin that is wrlnkIed with
cold cream; then smooth out the wrin-
kles with the fingers by regular move
-ments seyeT~l times 8 day.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-07-17
EMPHATIC PROTESTS.

The recent action of the Democratic
State Committee in changing the plan
for selecting delegates to the State
convention after the primary was over
has raised storm of protests that
reaches from one end of the State to
the other. Some of the best Demo-
Gratis and ablest Democratic journals
have severely rebuked this latest ma
chine outrage, among the latter being
the Pulaski Citizen, which says:
This action is without precedent
and without authority, and we believe
eudangers the election in November
as 1t absolves every man from any
moral obligation to support the nomi.
nee. Those who voted in the primary.
thereby agree to support the nominee
Of the convention which had been
called under certain plan. When
this plan Is changed without authority