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The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Il Young Girls Perplextief

La MIS- Adams.
i l an Is years old. but nv parsnts ~,
hardly speaking 10 a fr5sns -T!s ~ 80 q
Lls Nery shy What shall 1 do7 - =
~ 100 young 70 have q friend can ,r~s
II while. an I? WV
should I join in conversation vha,
k4Il Lrselo introduces me n ona - -
boy friends when IN q car. On ~ s.-.s. -.
Or IN a store2 -s SN-est
) should I speak first to bows WIN 50
y ny high-SchoOl classes. or shoni5
4 I an very quiet when in company aad
away rom nome DO not seem "a -
taikstiEe. and sometimes people take -
70 De independent OF their COMPANY s-f
tnink DO not care 10 become fhaiF
1rleno- How can I let them know dIfse--
entE SOPHOMORE
l. do not think you are TOO vounr
TO receive callers. although il is a.
ways best 10 abide By the decision OF
your parents; they, perhaps. have
some good reason When you DO
meet boys. merely treat them IN 4
peasant way. and do not feel en-
oaFTdssed any more than II they
were girls.
?. When a boy IS introduced to vou
on car Or anywhere. 5oin In the
conversation in a natural wav. hut
DO not seek to monOpOlize IL.
s. A girl or a woman aiways speaks
nrst 10 a bog or man. It Is her place
TO recognize him or ignore him. a.
she prCIers
1. Do not bother about being popular.
be yourself and be pleasant and as
you grow older your friends viii bet
ter understand you Do not think
ABOUT yourself and ycu VIII not bs
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Dress Conventions

TOT only must one wear the
proper gowns a. the proper
tine during the winter. but
there IS also a certain formal
fly OF dressing during the summer. and
this viii be a matter interesting 10 the
June bride. as well as 70 the girl Who
Is about 10 open her summer campaign.
To know what 10 wear and when 10
wear il makes il possible 70 choose
ones wardrobe with the greatest ease
and 20 feel a satisfaction in the right
decision. Of course, IN sumner cne-
does not need very formal costumes.
Simple suits FOR ;he morning, fluffy
gowns for the afternoon and cool, be-
coming gowns for the evening VIII be all
that any one viii require. Let Us re-
view the entertainments and the sports
OF the summer.
In the mornings only simple pleasures
are usually planned-swimming tennis.
golf. walking and driving: for none Of
these need one wear anything but fFocks
OF linen or giEgham- Absolute plainness
should be the keynote. and the wise girl
q
which is not Immediately clean.
For the afternoon slightly more fluffy
gowns will be useful and pretty. for
usually the hours after are spent IN
rather leisurely way. These afternoon
costumes may be muslins. dimities or
gowns OF some French novelty mate
rials. 4 parasol. too. makes the girl
more summery- and, OF course. a hat.
but not merely Of the tailored kind.
Plain hats are all very well for the
morning hours. but a foweTy sun hat
is more suitable with light gowns II
the summer is being spent at a place
where q clubhouse adds to the gaiety
OF the season. elaborate afternoon gowns
viii be useful. and they may be made
Of the thousand and one lovely mate
rials which are OF soft and silky tex
ture. Then one needs a pretty house
gown for cool days This may also do
duty as a gown TO wear under an ulster
when the afternoon is TO be spent IN a
carriage Or in a motor car.
Usually the afternoon gown IN the
summer viii do as well for dinner
gown. except when one IS dining out.
In that case q real evening gown must
be at hand. although OF less elaborate
style than the winter evening gown.
For this crepe de chine would be a
charming and servicsable material. al
though a light and pretty organdie.
daintily made. would also be very nice.
The point that want to make is this:
Even though you possess a wardrobe OF
moderate proportions. It is well 20 be
ready for any contingency. DO not
think that because you expect TO spend
the summer camping you viii never find
any use for a dainty evening dress or
for other feminine frills- You might be
invited 10 visit some one IN the neigh
borhood, or you might spend some days
away from the woods. Better be ready
and not so than 90 and not &c ready.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTO1S

And while I an on the subject Of
dressing I want 10 mention the conven-
tons OF dressing. II IS better and far
more becoming to wear a whole gown Of
gingham or linen than 70 appear eter-
naIy in the ubiquitous shirtwaist and
skirt While the last mentioned may. Of
course be worn. it IS never a finished
costume unless the coat also appears.
White shoes should never be worn IN
the morning in the city. and never in
the shopping district. IN the late after
noon and evening they may be worn 10
places Of amusement A hat is always
necessary, and gloves should always be
worn IN public. They are considered
part OF the dress, and should not be
overlooked unless the circumstances are
exceptional
Always endeav0r 70 be q tailored girl
OF woman when you are IN the business
oiStrict. either IL the morning CT after
noon Reserve more Summery costumes
Tor the times when you are at home
among your friends OF after the dusk
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nuous hair. II you do not care to use
II, You may bleach the hairs with q
water.
l cannot give you anything to remove
LnoieS, as they are grOwths under the
s6ln and require the attention Of an ex-
You will find that apples are much
peter for the complexion than oranges
If you eat an apple every night before
retiring It viii do good in many ways.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
An Tnexczsable dct

To r. R. S.-No man should kiss
girl until he has asked her to marry
him and has been accepted. The be-
havior OF your friend was inexcusable.
he may have bsen right in his state
ment but he forgot to mention that the
ninety-nine people out Of a hundred
that he talked about were married
Il IS a great mistake TO allow any man
TO kiss you, and in this case I think
you should tell your friend, as you call
him, that you do not care to see him
any more. II you VIII write me a per-
sonal letter, inciOSing a self-addressed
stamped envelope, I VIII neither laugh
nor scold," but / win be glad 70 help
you more fully than I can here
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Biting the Finger Nails

Dear Mrs SvueS.
! have the habit % biting nv finger
nails and would Ike 70 know u iodine
would break ne OF this ha5if. Ny finger
nails are very soft ard crack and break
very EASILY. Would the iodine be of any
benefit % fhern2 II SO how should I apply
it, II not kindly publish a recipe that
Wiz help ne out of nv difficulty
. The flesh on ny fingers grows over the
haif-u1Cn- How can I avoid thiS7 Also
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Heart-Rroken

ITO ALICE
As you requested. I will not
publish your letter. but let me
advise you not 70 worry about the mat
ter. Worrying wiz not help matters
any and will only make you feel more
miserable. Try 70 be bright and cheer
ful. keep your mind occupied as much
as possible with pleasant things. The
young man is not worthy OF such true
love as yours seems 70 be. You may
allow him 10 call and see you. IL you
wish, but do not show him that you
care at all what he does.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

pork. veal sausage. made dishes. fats. 20
taroes. nacsroui. cztEeal n0mlly. spices.
Tice. beets. carrots. turniDs. parsnips. pCd-
clngs. pies. pastry. cakes sugars. sweets.
milk cream. malt SDlritGouS lqGcrss
beers. sweet wines. champagne
II you cannOr walk az least I've niles
day. ard CO lot wheel. 70 20 one o. the IL
stitutions where mechanical massage Is
given Several of ny correspondents report
excel lent results from this method OF geI-
ting the vigorous exercise they require The
system is thoroughly wholesome ard not eX-
pensive- In reducing fesh. one fact 20 rec
ollect Is that fat Is carbon Oxygen de-
stroys or burns out carbon You must con-
sur1e the carbon by the oxygen you take
through your lungs The more exercise he
more oxygen and consequent destruction O1
fat BY the one heaithfuI method of curing
OBESITY.
The mere starch and sugar you eat the
more carbon 70 burn away.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

THAT IS rheumatism? It is q
A very indefinite disease. which
may. however, be divided into
two classes acute and
chronic With the first. unfortunately.
We can have little to DO, for it seems 10
be a germ disease which must be treat
ed BY physician. though I may say
that II sometimes follows tonsillitis and
grip. and if these two maladies are
carefully treated an attack OF rheumatic
fever may be avoided
Il IS with the second, the chronic
rheumatism. which turns the sufferer
into a barometer and gives him misery
in his back, that have 10 DO. Doctors
seem 10 agree that this disease IS
caused by poisons which accumulate IN
the joints and muscles, causing irri-
tation and. consequently, pain. There
fore. in the treatment OF rheumatism
these poisons must be guarded against,
and the guarding process Is what I
want 70 talk about today.
The prevention lies IN healthfuI Hv-
ing; colds must be avoided and nourish-
ing foods must be wisely taken. Fresh
air. too. plays its part. and weIl-venti-
lated rooms are always essential Last
comes exercise 10 keep the Joints and
muscles supple. and 50 TO prevent the
lodging Of the poisonous substances
which irritate. This exercising Is a
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Il Iery Improper Position

DeaI Mrs. Adams.
,-,e-s " nen rlaiIE IN a car IS It prooe- 1a- q
S3ulg man 70 put his arm ov'er -, So
Sa,,'. ls seat seat How can I stop hin ron
ETHEL
A man viii never resDecf . - -.
pefHllts hlm 70 take such liberties to-
DeSt way 70 stop him is TO ask hlr1 -
lahe MS arm away. that It makes -c1,
t-S1Il PORTABLE and that It is not AT ali
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matter OF importance. and wise Is the
person who always keeps 'in condition
so that no time Will come when reason
able exercise IS impossible
The photographs on the page viii give
you ideas for motions which viii keep
each muscle flexible and young. To be
ready for the exercise, stand erect. with
the toes turned out and heels not 100 far
apart Then slowly assume a sort OF
squatting position, touching the floor as
nearly as possible. This fexes all the
leg and ankle muscles besides those
around waist and hips Repeat the proc
ess only twice at first, and more often
as the exercise becomes easier A wonl-
an well On to middle age. whom the
dreaded rheumatism had attacked, took
this exercise, and in 4 short time put
her enemy TO rout
To keep the waist supple and exercise
the upper part OF the body. stand erect
and then lean sidewise, touching the
floor with first one hand and then the
other By this. the shoulder and all the
muscles OF the upper body are brought
into play even those Of neck and throat
An easy exercise this, and one that
seems to keep eternal youth.
Now comes the special exercise for the
shoulders Standing erect. with hands
held at the sides. bring the right arm
quickly upward until the hand points
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
POck Marks

DSdT MS. SymeS.
Please publish IN your paper II 7 could
keI any remedy for ny smallpox marks
an a EoOd-lOokinE WOmal-havs red
CneekS- good fair c0mplexfon-hut my
marks make me appear pretty old. for they
sEoF very much on my forehead and nose
JULIA B
Inc only thing 1 can advise you TO do
IS TO bathe the marks with a mixture OF
boric acid and witch hazel 1 cannot
say whether this viii remove the marks.
Dut II viii 90 no harm to try IL
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Il BashfaL Girl

lear MS ADAMS
I an a young Eirf not c,,fte i and I
Am painfully bsshfuL When out in COM
psny with others I cannot feel comforta-
bic OF at home cl the different subjects
approached. and I blush and look most
unattractive. Would you kindly tell me
what ! can do TO get over my bashful-
ness. and what are the best steps TO be
taken Ia order TO be popular with old
and young NTST-NDERST00D
The only way TO overcome bashfuI-
ness and biushing is 10 forget ones
self Join IN he conversation and
make yourself so interested in the
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
When to Send Presents

D61T MS. ACanS-
VIII ycu please tell re II il is proper
when invited 10 a church wedding to send
The presents to the house before the we'd
cing7 And what must I write OF ny csrc7
D & G.
Il IS perfectly proper 20 send presents
TO the house of the bride two weeks be-
fore the wedding-any time that IS con-
venient 10 ycu between the time you re-
ceive the invitation and the day Of the
ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

the following exercise / stand erect in
taiiitsry position Place the hands lightly On
tnc hips. fingers forward Drop the chin
head back with a quick. even movement
that Is not a jerk. but yet puts all the
muscles into quick play. Repeat ten times.
2 Turn the head quickly TO the right till
the chin Is Just over the right shoulder,
then back again Receat ten times. then
turn the head 20 the left in the sane way
Repeat ten tines DO not tire the muscles
OF the neck. but gradually increase the
number OF exercises daily until you can
practice each one about fifty times without
after discomfort
If your skin is biotched, it is a sign
that your blood is out Of order. Ask
your physician TO give you the pre-
scription for a good tonic
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
The Bridesmaid Gozyns

III Ms ADAMS.
WI you indy let ne know vho sA-
SlcsS WnSL tie Bridesmaids COWS a.. >,
CHOSEN one
,ailss ne oIl0e usually consuIts her brides
.Ile--1s ABOUT The matter, and inforr-s
them what she would ike them = zS-s- 80
VI course, she should show tart a15
SoISloeTation in her choice so fEs+ -
orloesn1alds viii not be put 70 any erest
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PERPLEXITIES SOLVED

subject that you will not have
cnance to think whether You feel
comfortable or not To be poouIsr
90 not force yourself and do not -
t9o backward, but act naturally. Re-
enjoying themselves - e
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
AIDS TO CORRESPONDENT

~ WING to the great amount Of
mail received and the limited
space given this department,
IL is absolutely impossible 70
answer letters in the Sunday issue fol-
lowing their receipt The letters must
be answered IN turn. and this Oft
times requires three OF four weeks.
Al correspondents who desire an
immediate answer must inclose q self
addressed stamped envelope for a re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with in regard TO personal letters.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16

sn. game (spaTinElyl.
EC-E-ECiled - p0ached on toast
FaTiuaceous - Stale bread. dry toast q
cTusts tspsrinElyl.
Vegetables spinach letLuce. Celsryr
creSses asparagus cauI5fower. onicns
white cabbage. tomatoes. raolshes. olives
Desssr-s-Rfpe fruits clly-aci6 varieties
preferable
rri7ks-Ons cup OF tea OF coGss. with
or -~fik cream OF sugar. or one Ei7Ss q
rs--e water. sinned ~ end - the neal
MUST NOT TAKE
Soups salmon. biucdsh. eeIs. salt fish
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
To Enlarge The Ley

Dear Mrs Symes:
Please publish something that VIII en-
large the legs X Z z.
Exercise is the best possible method
Of. enlarging the legs. Long walks VIII
soon produce results A gymnastic feat
which is said 10 be a certain enlarger
for the lower limbs is to stand on one
foot and, with the other leg held out as
aeariy al a right angle 10 the body as
possible, Try to touch the knee TO the
door,
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
When addressing Ladies

Uear Mrs. ADAMS.
VIII you indy inform ne as 20 which
IS the correct form in addressing very
young ladies. Nan. Madam or 2IiSS2
4 COUNTY NAN
Address lady, whether young or old,
by her full name. such as Mrs. Smith
or Miss Jones.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Saberfnons Hair

Would YOU please publish a remedy fo-
re1aoyirz q heavy growth Of hair from the
fsce without xujurinE the skin?
ANXIOUS
am giving you the recipe for a de-
.;Iatory which VIII remove the hair II
1sed as directed II is not d permanent
.ure. however, for the hair VIII grow
oUt again and you viii have 10 repeat
he process of removing il.
Sulphids Of soda OF calcium sui
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every case with a depiIstory. when the
burning sensation is produced Too long
contact With the skin should be avoided
and Immediately after the hair has been re-
moved the denuded surface should be gently
washed with warm water and a cold cream
or bland oil applied 70 prevent irritation
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
SRberfnous Hair-MoIes

DeeE MS. SymeS.
Please give ne a remedy which VIII per-
Inenently remove hair from the arms. and
kindly tel of some remedy TO remove n1oles
and 70 improve the complexion Do oranges
help TIE complexion? l. A W
II you viii follow the advice
am giving Anxious and use the recipe
you viii be able TO remove the super
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Red Spots-Face Bleach

Dear MIS-. SyueS-
would be very glad II you would pub
lish z remedy for red spots On the face I
used 20 have pinlples on my face After I
gOt rid OF them. they left red spots under
the skin which look as IL the pimples we're
stiI there. They are especially prominent
whe1 ! an outdoors. Also give ne the
recipe for = good face bleach.
SEVENTEEN.
To make the red spots on your face
less noticeable, bathe them with a So
luton OF boracic acid and witch hazel.
The following recipe is good one for
q face bleach:
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Diet List

Dear Mrs Svmes-
VIII you please publish In the paper q
olet list for getting thin7 Do you know
any remedy for decreasing the bust?
/ am giving a few rules for you TO
follow TO reduce ths Weight-both exer-
else and a diet list These will also
have a tendency to decrease the bust.
BY all means, take no interna. medi-
cine TO gain this end, for it viii only
ruin your general health
Rules for the Reduction of Flesh
Avoid al starchy and sweetened food. all
cereals vegetables containing sugar OF
starch. such as peas. beans corn. potatoes,
etc Have yOGr bread toasted: sprinkle il
with salt instead OF using butter. Milk I
regret 10 say Il Il be pure and good is
fartening. Skinned milk may be drunk.
Hot water is an excellent substitute for
other liquids. Add a little OF the juice OF
lines OF lemons to il. II YOU choose. Limit
your sleeping hours 70 seven at the outside.
no maps You must take exercise
MAY TAKE
Fish-Nesrlv al fresh fish boiled.
Geats-Leaa beef mutton OF lamb. chick
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10 grains

Chalk ..........-.--------.----- 10 grains
Nix thoroughly and keep DRY n we'll
co-ked bottle Until wanted for use Take
enough 20 make q paste and add warm
water 10 Il until the proper consistency Is
secured Spread over the hairy surface and
allow % remain for from one 70 I'VE min
utes. according TO the nature OF the growth
and .he Susceptibility Of the skin. then
for example. u should BE removed, as n
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
The Vaacaire Tonic

Dear Mrs. SymeS:
viii you kindly publish the Vaucairs
treatment for bust development? Is II IN
furious il any way 70 the system7
ELLA NAY.
Here is the recipe for the Vaucaire
tonic TO develop the bust L is not at
all injurious to the system, but viii
rather build IL up:
Liquid extract OF galezz goats
EpsJ .s...--..--.---..-.---.--.-- L or.
Lscto-phoSphate OF lfn1e--..---- l5z grains
Simple syrup ---------------...--. I3iz ounces
The dose IS two soUpspoonfuls with water
before each meal.
Dr.. vaucaire also advises the drinking OF
malt extract during meals
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. Azz1~ Hx AMk<z

over the head. Repeat this with the
left arm. and you can almost feel your
shoulder blades growing free and gain
ing strength Last Of all. you will ex-
ercise the ankles Stand erect and then
lower yourself so that one knee rests
upon the floor; the weight Of your body
The Washington herald., 1909-05-16
Several Defects

Dear Mrs Symes.
VIII you please give simple but effective
remedy for tiny buTsted veins. large pores
numerous fHeckles ami cloudy OF bIOtched
skIa2 I also have q double chin
No BEAUTY.
can give you nothing to cure broken
veins, but I do advise you 70 have them
attended 10 by some reliable physician.
am giving you the three other
recipes you desire, and trust they viii
give satisfactory results
Lotion for Enlarged Pores.
ESoIlC ecu SEdLl
Distilled witch hazel --------------- 4 ounces
Apply with a piece Of old linen oT a BIT
of absorbent cotton
Obstinate Freckles.
S,xiee @ ziac ....-.:------.--------- dram
Subiodloe Of bisVnuth -.-...-...,.-. 4 dram
geArlne --..------------.------.---- Ia GTsTrlS
Sltcefl4ts IL ordIlC
Spread the paste upon the freckles az
night before going 70 bed. IN the mcrri1g
remove what remains with little powdered
borax and sweet OIL
To Cure Double Chin.
70 help - reduce double chin. practise
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VIII be upon the ankle Reverse the
movement, resting the other knee upon
the floor. IN such timber joints no
noxiouS poison could possibly find d
place. and rheumatism Of the chronic
order would have great difficulty IN
sssailing such youthful set Of muscles
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q 1ace bIeacn'

u
Of the rosewater TO cover It. then add ths
giycerine; next the remainder Of the rose
water.
Shake well and apply with a soft Sponge
OF an antiseptic gauze. The face must be
vel wiped or before the liquid dries. or 1.
viii be sJreaked-
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Fish-Sesrlv al fresh hsh. boiled.
GeaIs-Leal beef mutton OF lamb. chick
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-01-14
Ginners Report to January lst
12,47o,726 Bales einRed Compared With
s,204,e70 Last Year And 11,112,.
789 in 1907

The ginner's report to the first of the
year was announced today, when il
became known that 11,470,226 bales
were ginned to January 1st, compared
with 9,284,O7O to same date in 1908 and
n,112,789 bales to January 1st 1907.
Although this report exceeded last
years by more than three millions,
the New York market was steady and
spots sold here at 1-S cts.
It is estimated that about 81 l-2 per
cent. Of the crop has been ginned
while more conservative Gotten dealers
large crop. One thing In favor Of the
above estimate has been the weather
conditions and abundance of labor
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-01-14
TO ELECTROCUTE
At STATE PRISON.
Senate Vote To Increase Salary of
Governor. Wayne's Resolu-
ton ForssCapital Offenses.

The most important bill that has, syet
been introduced at this session is that
of Mr.. Underwood, of Cumberland, !,
referred Friday to the House COM
mittee on Propositions and Griev-
ances, prescribing the mode of capital
punishment. It abolishes the present
obnoxious system whereby executions
vides for the electrocution of crimi-
nails sentenced to death in the Sta tes
Prison. There is general sentiment in
the Legislature favoring this mode of
execution, and confning it to the pen
itentiary. Mr.. Underwood's bill prac-
tically embodies the recommendation
of Governor Glenn that executions
hereafter be made at the penitentiary
and electrocution instead of the bar
barious hanging method. Its advo-
Gates declare that the enlightenment
and civilization of the ageNdemand it,
and that besides it will do away with
the opportunity for gratifying a
maudlin curiosity at nearly a hundred
county jails.
Several years ago the Representa-
tives from Wayne county advanced the
resolution to provide for the execution
of all persons convicted Of capital of
fenses to be electrocuted at the State
prison.
J. e. Kelly, of this county, intro
duced bill to amend the revisal re1a-
tive to bridges in Wayne county. This
was referred to the committee on Pub
lie Road and Bridges.
The Senate Yesterday passed a bill
to increase the salary of the Governor
from 81 900 to 81, 900 per annum. The
salary of the Commissioner of Labor
and Printing was also increased from
81, 500 to 50, 500 by the Senate.
}. M. Mitchell, of this county, has
been named a member of the commit
tee on Engrossed Bills.
The House will meet hereafter at IL
o'clock instead of IL, the hour at
which the Senate convenes.