The Washington herald., 1908-08-10

Ire big. comfoTta Die. Old-fasiioned
houses Of our grandmothers were certain
" delightful dwelling places in hot
weather. no matter what they lacked in
winter cOnvenlencss-
Small rooms 50 planned as 70 prevent
thorough circulation Of afr; treeless
streets with hot asphalt pavements and
the other discomforts OF modern city life
seem unbesrable by force Of contrast but
as a matter OF fact the woman OF to-day
who must spend the summer in town IS
not envious Of her grandmother-s time.
for. although she may be crowded and
hot. she has many Injuries that her pro
genitor lacked
In the first place. she las her bath tub.
which with cold and hot water faucets
is found in every modern house, no mat
ter how small SIZE also rejoices in a gas
range and she can wear thinner rairnent
without causing comment
Ice IS plentiful, a greater variety Of
foodstuIs is procurable, and IN many
other ways science and common sense
have paved the way for her greater com
fort and health during the torrid season
Think OF your mercies' is piece OF
advice which Il behooves the woman VINO
STAYS AZ home 10 remember. II may be
/ hot and tiresome and discouragaing. par
tic,larl, when friends 20 away 20 noun
tains and seashore. but IL makes matters
M better 10 sink into dependency and
[ ennui because fortune and circumstances
/ make II necessary 10 remain az home
Women who loU around AID NOPE. De
cause they cannot 90 away. make a great
mistake because their looks are impaired
thereby and when autumn comes they
show most certainly the resuits-not o.
{ STAYING At horne-but OF discomfort lacS
/ Of exercise. unrestrained appetite for IN
5i-sstlble food. and a general appearance
q hard luck
Vow Il che cannot go away. one mus
make the best Of It. fl as philosophical
manner as possible. for ones own sake
as veil as for the comfort OF the family
Do not get into the habit Of -oaIlns
around half-dressed and idle all Gay
without energy enough 20 look present
able.
OF course Il Is hard when houseV or
is ~ be done 10 look trim aurins ma
summer. But IL Is easy 20 slip INTO
-,o-ri7- dress while dishes are oeini
j q O.
after the daily tasks are done ana
dasa Of 1alcum powder. followed oE
1efsu-aIv dressing in dry clothing VI
-eF-ssr the hot. tired housekeeper Won
derfully-
II does not help matters to sit a-our'
! s-5 think about The heat Keep N
mind employed in other matters Nhc
/ the homework Il done sew OF read
there are no other duties cdlhng' an
above all see 10 il that a certain amour.
Of exercise n the way Of walking
taken every day -.
The woman who sweeps and ols'
j 49,. not need outdoor exercise so niue
b i7 the way Of exercise as in the way O
, variety and change Of thoughts The q
7 fort 70 dress and go out may seem grea'
: brt every woman is entitled to reiazs
% non and some view Of her feiiow-ne
nd women i1 order to keep up her ov
2 vitality and interest IN life
, BESIDES. il is had for her feet an
-. ef--7-a "a 90 around ali the time IN %
: easy slippers and reghgee garo- II IS
habit that grows imDercePuhly-
: Her hair. toe. requires constant a
e tentiou in hot weather OF else dust an
e re-spiration VIII cause Il 70 fall out an
: SHOW skins Of daudruf, besides losing i
b lustre-
II soothes the headache from heat
lot down the hair. comb and brush
well. % 10 massage the scalp and rub
5 Win toilet water with the addition
= good tonic once or twice weak
e The hair may be washed oftener
a hot weather: about every three weef
=, should keep It in good condition Wi
) daily massage and brushing
The face suffers greatly when D.
e weather lethargv makes its owner negle
d the little toilet matters she pracuc'
n faithfully during the winter
Il Since The heat makes the pores rels
there should be less eruption from clogg
81. pores provided the dust sand perspirati '
are carefully wiped of from time 10 tim
u The daily bath IS essential 10 the cor
a pIexfon and general health in hot weathe
: The damp clothing should never be p
= on again after the bath. II clean undo
cIothins- cannot be donned every day. Of
t. should at least keep two sets in use.
:. that one may have a chance 10 Dry
= while the other IS being worn
There will be less suffering with Z
= feet II clean. dry hosiery IS insisted upo
! The feet should be bsthed night al
- morning. and carefully dried and Do
- dered each time
4 Il is well 10 have extra pairs OF sho
- in use. so that these. too, viii have
70 chance 10 afr frequently.
- Wear lingerie and dresses that are T
- too fine 70 stand frequent laundering a
ar which will not require too much effort
n dressing Superfucus ruffies and III
N requiring much ribbon running and Ella
n crate care in adjustment, are nuisan
-e in hot weather.
he Simplicity. cleanliness. and a due rega
d for decency Of appearance are the Poir
he TO be. considered for the summer toilet
town
When IL IS necessary OF advisable
20 out. choose the early morning OF eve
- ing and avoid drinking cOpiously Of
= water Immediately upon coming home
Battle the face and neck in hot Wal
as and then in cold-this Is most refreshil
IA Hold the wrists under cold water faucl
2 when overheated- This cools the bio
al without chilling II too rapidly.
Do not battle Immediately upon conf
be IN from a hot walk Undress and cool
gradually first before plunging into c.
m water for 10 check perspiratiOn suddsi
It is injurious.
" Arrange 10 have the bathroom vacs
he for the use Of the business members
h the family when they come home IN
be late afternoon.
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