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must receive his 10 per cent If you are
stopping on the American plan for any
length Of time. you VIII do well to re-
member your waiter at least once a
week. and your head waiter. too. Il you
wish 70 have the best the hotel affords.
or course. in tipping this last-named
parsonage you must not offer him too
little. Nothing but bill would suffice.
The only other tips which we need con
slider are those that must De dispensed
upon an ocean steamship. and these are
the ones that travellers need to be care
ful about, for they are really quite i'm
portant. Terrible stories have gone the
rounds about one who. crossing on one
line. forgot TO sufficiently remember the
deck and room stewards. On his return
trip. even though he sailed on another
line. both stewardess and steward forgot
TO make him comfortable OF course. IL
Is a sort Of wireless OF subterranean
method OF communication whereby all
the other ships that san the sea are
warned OF an unusually parsimOnious
Traveller Most people. however. do not
tip merely because they are afraid Of
the consequences. They tip because they
have received really good service. and
they are glad to reward those who have
made them comfortable
There are only five people for the
woman traveller 70 tip. and these are the
room steward. the stewardess. the bath
steward, the deck steward and the wait
er. These must all be remembered. and.
on the average ocean steamer. only
these I'VE VIII wait upon her. so she
need have no haunting impression that
there are others Sometimes It IS a little
confusing TO decide exactly which deck
steward has been the most attentive;
but as a rule one particular one VII be-
come distinguishable before the end Of
the voyage A man viii have ali these
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10 tip except the stewardess. but he wiz
have in her place the steward Of the
smoking room.
AS a general rulo, Il is customary TO
give each OF these FIVE $3.50 for each
person in the party, although when
there are four or five together il Is. per
haps, Just as wen to reduce the amount
for each. so that al OF the tips to-
gether wiz not equal more than GER
tain fixed amount II the majority OF the
party have remained on deck for most
OF their meals. then the deck steward
certainly deserves more than does the
6ining-room steward. On the other hand,
II al OF the people In the party are
men. then the deck steward win have
little work TO do. It is. after all, mat
ter Of common sense and OF the size Of
the travellers pocketbook- Professional
people are seldom expected 70 be quite
as generous as those who are obviously
wandering the world on pleasure bent
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4z@6S0~S Sze B<|

Perhaps you do not know very much
about the blossoms-very few people do
yet why not take this opportunity,
when the weather is good and the Wild
flowers are in bloom, 10 learn all you
ean-to become an amateur botanist?
You would like it. I knog. and getting
close 10 nature is so good for your
looks and general health.
If you live ia the city, and the coun-
try is not easily accessible. why not
take up the youthful sport Of jumping
roper OF course. It must not be done
TO excess, as It is too violent an eXer-
else for a tired heart. yet in modera-
ton it develops the figure and teaches
grace. You may jump alone or with
others; in fact, you might organize in
your neighbOrhoOd a society OF jump
ers. so that after the days work 5oG
may all get the full benefit OF deep
breathing in the air.
Amateur baseball. too, played with
a racquet ard a tennis ball. is good
exercise and adapted 10 the business
girl IL may be played IN the late
afternoon. and you cannot fail to en-
Joy it, while leapfrog Is a sport that
IS really fascinating, and certainly for
the exercising Of every muscle no bet
ter game could be devised. Perhaps
you must have a secluded spot for
this, but on Saturday when you take
your lunch out to the nearest bit OF
country. leapfrog cannot fail to ap-
peal
But if you are opposed TO such vio-
lent exercise choose a place some dis
tance of and walk there 10 eat your
luncheon. This alone is a sufficiently
alluring prospect for the average girl.
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4 TEXT to cleanliness. exercise IN
the open air is most important
TO health. No one who re-
mains indoors may possess true
strength Outside are the sun and the
light and the fresh breezes, but many
people are so constituted that they are
unwilling to walk unless they have an
objective point; they are unwilling TO
remain out Of doors without an incen-
tive. This is one Of the peculiarities Of
civilization. one Of the strange changes
which has come over mankind since the
time OF the tree men and cave men.
II Is said by the wise that four deep
breaths a day. taken slowly. so the air
may reach the furthermost corner OF
the lungs. viii preserve the health and
make pneumonia, consumption and blood
diseases impossible. Surely. this is very
good and very cheap medicine Ought
we not 70 be thankful that the plain
fresh air that may be had for the taking
is possessed OF such life-giving proper
ties? And. knowing this. there yet are
foolish people who stay cooped Up in
the house with the windows all shut
and still expect to remain young and
strong.
To these unwise ones who do not love
the fresh air for its own sake. and who
DO not care for exercise taken under its
own true name. want 10 mention a few
interesting incentives. and I am sure
they will suggest others. TO make the
daily dose Of air more attractive.
During the spring and early summer
walking Is a fascinating occupation, and
when the trip ends in the search for
flowers It is made doubly delightful
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The Tipping Problem.

ITO THE amateur traveller or TO
those who are about 70 take
long journey for the first time
there IS no more perplexing
problem than tipping. Many there are
who say: Il do not believe at al in tip
ping people They should be paid sala-
ries and expect nothing else" This may
all be very true, but IL IL is the custom
Of the age to tip, then tip we must-and
do Indeed. it is not only a custom Of
this age, but it has been the custom OF
all the ages past and gene. even before
the year / People have always tipped.
and I think they always will; but where
our ancestors CALAMITY handed over to
the servitor their purse containing gold
we Of more cautious disposition care
fully count every nickel and reduce it 10
a system
We all know that II is the custom to
tip walters in public places. and the rule
IS 70 give ar amount equal 70 10 per
cent Of the bill; but It is a rule very
often ignored. for there are many
who never give less than 81 Ten per
cent. however. is fair. with a little more
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4 Oaesioa Of Fignre

Dear Mrs. Symes.
I am 70 years old and weigh $50 pounds.
Ny waist measures twenty-five inches. bust
thirty eight inches hips fOfty-tWo inches
and / am bve feet six inches in height
What kind ot corset should / WearZ 1
cannot afford g pay more than $50 for
one, and ! do not know II they ht that
priced corset
I am 50 clumsy that I would like 20 take
something 10 reduce my. flesh. Two years
ago ! weighed 40 pounds Can you give
me a reclpe2
What shall I do for the cailous places al
the edge OF my finger nailsT I tried cut
ting. but that made them sore. On the
third finger OF each hand the rim OF the
nail extends down IN the center and I
cannot make the lower edge even
What is the least injurious way 10 curl
the halr2
What shall I use on my face 10 prevent
tanning? I am out Of doors most an the
time. COUNTRY GIRL
1t is not usual for shops TO fit corsetu
costing less than $, although some shops
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Wedding Queries

lear Ms AeE7nS.
Would YOU please inform me through VoaS
efter he has given her away. 10 leave tHa
church with one cf the bridesmaids after
the ceremony And also what shcuiT 4
1Tiae 90 Win her bouquet when she is1Fes
Tor long trip soon af5er the Wedding
ANXIOUS"
After the brides father gives her
away he joins hls wife or one of the
brides relatives IN the family pew.
and when the ceremony Is over walks
ont cf the church with her.
The bride usually throws her
boucuet 20 the bridesmaids. sor super
stltion says that she who catches IL
VIII be the hrst one Of the circle to be
married II the bride does not care to
do this, she may leave The bouquet
with her mother.
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The Nafive Land

Dear Ms Symes
As was born on a ship coming from
Germany which is ny native l1rd7
. ] was coTrespC-dilE with a frier6 ard
wrote rhe las- letter. bur E1L ID answer.
Wculd 20 be. correct % Write again cr rot9
3 Please publish some TeUe6v flr bad
smelling breath BILLY POSSCM
l. Germany
. Yes, I advise you TO write again. ex-
planning that you received no answer to
your last letter. Very often letters 50
astray- This may be the case with your
letter
. After every meal take one-haH a
teaspoonfuI OF bicarboaate Of soda in a
glass of warm water. Visit a dentist.
for very often decayed teeth are the
cause OF such a trouble.
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Request for addresses

Nv Dear Mrs NTueS
I would be very grateful II YOU would
please put IN the paper some names and
addresses OF several poor people living In
Philadelphia. K NJ
1t is impossible to print such names
as you desire in these columns. but il
you send me a stamped and addressed
envelope will try to comply with your
request. Surely, you would not have
anybody be so inconsiderate as 10 pub
lish any ones name in this connection.
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

II the service has been extraordinarily
good. Certainly the very best deserves
an emolument. Women as a class are
very parsimonious tippers. and where
they give a waiter 10 cents they viii
give waitress nothing al all This is
really quite unreasonable. and they
should remember that II they are un-
willing to tip they should eat az coun-
ters. where fees for services are not
usually expected.
Just as one must tip the waiter. the
porter wEo carries ones luggage
through the station must also have mis-
share. To him one usually gives 10
cents a bag. Abroad. for this same serv-
ice. 10 centimes. or 2 cents, is consid-
ereo sufficient tip: but when travel
ing in this country it is well to put all
such thoughts out OF your head. for all
the tips must be higher 10 correspond
with the tariff Abroad a centine. or
fifth Of cent. takes the place Of ] cent.
while a franc does yeoman duty as the
equivalent OF 81
In England guest never leaves after
a visit without tipping the servants OF
his hostess, at least all those with whom
he or she has come in direct contact. In
this country the custom is growing more
and more; and now If you pay visit
small gift is al least expected by the
maid who attends your room For over
Sunday this sum may be 50 cents; for
week, 81, and 50 on in proportion. This
is a very reasonable way 10 manage. for
it is quite obvious that an extra person
in the house means an increase in work.
In the same way the porter on the
train. the barber. the maid and the bell
boys al the hotel where you stop al ex-
pect 10 receive remembrances on your
departure. II regard 10 the waiter. II
the meal is Ia carte. even though you
are stopping at the place, the waiter
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Sou@0lzs %sDe lev$>9pes
SzS ZSos~=

Ont mix cream OF sugar. OF one glass q
Bure water. sipped al end q the meal
NUST NOT TAKE
SOUPS. salmon. blueash. eels. salt ezh.
pork. veal. sausage made dishes. Szss. %
tatoes. macaroni oatmeal. houiny. spices.
rice. beets. carrots turnips. parsIliDs. pu1-
dings. pies. pastry. cakes. sugars. sweets.
milk cream. malt OF spirltuous liquors.
beers. sweet wines. chlupaEne.
u you cannot walk az lease I'VE rifles =
day. and DO not wheel. 70 % one q the IN
stitutions where mechanical massage "a
given. Several o. my correspondeuts report
excellent results from tais method u Eat-
ting the vigorous exercise they recuire. The
system IS thoroughly wholesome ard not eE-
pelslre. In reduclDE flesh C1e fact 10 rec
Ciiect is that fat IS carbon oxyEel destroys
or burns cur carbon IcE must consume rhe
carbon Fy the oxygen Tcu take through
your lungs The more exercise The more
oxygen and consequent deS--ucricl of fat hv
the cra hzairhfui method ~ curing obesity
he more starch and szEar Tou cat The
more ca-bon 20 burn away
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The Celandine Leaf
lear sIrE symes

Dear MrE. symes
Would you please let ne know where 20
get the celan6ine leaf for super1uous hair2
! had hairs On the Up and cut them. but
DOW they are coming IN thicker than ever
How long DO 7 have 20 use vsseline fsr
the lashes7 have used Il three weeks. but
they seem the sane OLD READER
Il is impossible for me 70 give you an
address where you may get the celan-
dine leaf. but am sure that most any
drug store could supply you with t. II
was very unfortunate for you 10 cut the
hairs. Tor, naturally cutting them only
increases their growth
I cannot say Just how long it win take
the vaseline 20 take effect on the eye
br0ws. but I know you have not given
Il a long enough trial
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The Proper Length of Tine

! have been invited 20 stay with soma
lIleles N the country. and as they did rot
50 nov many days I was % spend thcrs
! want @ know What I should dos
z p. W.
Three days IS the usual tire 70 stay.
ana even If asked 10 prOlong VCuF v!sit
oy your hostess you must remember
that this Is done more often out ~ 90
Aleness than because she IS really afix-
lOuS- However one can Usually telF
when she Is really wanted
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else. stop eating sweets and not take
more than seven hours sleep out Of
every twenty-four. Be active an the
time.
Rub castor oil on the canous places
on the edge OF your fDger nails; do not
cut them.
II your nails are as peculiar as the
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make the exception and try to fit per
sons who have difficulties. in the hope
Of their future patronage. should try
10 arouse their interest because you
cannot be helped in any other way. You
should have a corset for somewhat
stout figure. Your proportions are aver
age. and there should be no trouble in
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Aids to Correspondents

~ WING to the great amount OF
mail received and the limited
~ space given this department.
It is absolutely impossible 10
answer letters In the Sunday issue
following their receipt. The letters
must be answered in turn, and this
ofttimes requires three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an
immediate answer must incIose a self
addressed stamped envelope for re-
ply. This rule must also be complied
with in regard to personal letters.
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little drawings you sent ne. advise you
10 consult a physician. for. very often.
the condition Of the nails indicates a GER
tain state OF health
Why not put your hair UD IN rags or
papers2 Neither of these VIII harm the
hair.
I do not think one can do anything to
prevent tanning. except wear z chiffon
veil
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EyebroSos GrOsU Losv

Dear Mrs. Symes.
nv eyebrows grow 50 low over my eyes
that II gives me a sullen expression. so
that ] have formed the habit OF raising
them and although ! am only a young
girl Il has caused deep wrinkles across
nv forehead and the skin seems stretched
Can you suggest anything Tor the wrinkles.
also auyfhfnc that viii help the brows 10
grow higher? Would strong astringent
help? JESsICA
/ am afraid an astringent would do no
good in your case. and the only thing
I can suggest is to brush your eyebrows
upward: this may train them 10 grow
higher. DO not wrinkle your forehead.
Don't you think it would be better to
have the low eyebrows than a wrinkled
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AekH0wIedging Presenis

an going 20 be married next mcrth
and ny wedding presents are beElnriuE 20
cone m ought I 20 w-ite ana ecsnolFi-
edge them Al once OF should i wait tn
nearer The wedding day. ENGAGED.
You ought TO write and acknowIedee
your wedding presents as soon as you
receive thena. the sooner the better: half
tle grace OF writing is gone il YOU keen
the giver waiting for an answer.
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Whitening of Teeth

Ny Dear Mrs. symes-
Ny teeth being inclined 20 disc0lor. have
not mach benehf o. the usual remedy In re-
gard 10 whitening and use them for clean
fng only Would you kindly give me a
remedy for whitening the teeth2
Mrs.. c. A. c.
do not think my recipes for tooth
powders would do you much good, so
advise you 10 visit a dentist. Very often
table salt rubbed on the teeth win
whiten them. but I do not think Il wise
10 use IL regularly.
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Lotion TO Whiten and Soften Hands
Measnrements for q G

La NJ rT7n6E-
Wll you please publish n the columns q
your great paper the correct measurers1s
for rather slight gil u Is taking I've feet
sl1 inches as the hEightf 7 would Ike these
measurements as much i- detail as possible.
for I wish 20 have a wei developed and
graceful figure ard 90 not know the require
uents of one a SCHOOLGIRL
The following are the correct measure
ments for a girl your height without
corsets She should weigh 1S5 pounds.
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Broad Nose

Seeing and trying your advice in the
paper. 1 want 10 ask you II you can tell
me what to do for broad pug nose.
KATHERIN.
The only thing you can do is to rub
your nose frequently with the thumb
and first finger from the bridge down
ward, pinehing It slightly as you DO So
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fitting you If you are strong enough to
wear a corset that compresses the abdo-
men and hips slightly. II they will not
fit the corset at the shop. have them
measure your bust and hips as well as
your waist
The best way fer you 10 reduce your
weight is 10 take plenty OF hard exer-
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Spots on Nails


VIII you please tell me a remedy FOR spots
OF the nails; There are a number on each
one ot mine. THE AFFLICTED.
I do not think you can do anything
TO remove the spots from the nails. As
the nail grows they will disappear They
are caused either by poor circulation OF
the blood or by bruises.
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perplexities Solved
Boy and Girl Problem

n EAR Mrs. Adams
T. n a miss o. Il wishes % grow I'd
- ladylike. should srs ACCEPT the odfer
Of lads OF her eEe 10 escort her home frorn
sGppeTs. parties and osher places u amuse-
shopping
? Is It lady's place 70 speak hrst 70 a
man2 A READER
]. There IS no reason why q girl OF Il
should not allow a boy Of that age TO
escort her home DO not, however. as
sumo a dlrtatious manner.
2 II Is a WOman's place 70 speak 70 a
man first.
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Milk Of White Roses.
a o. o. ,1---,-,-N

ROsewzter r................. = mint
Simple tincture Of benzoln......... = ounce
Attal SL lo1ea.---.- -.------.--------- drops
Put the rosewater in a basin Add the
tincture OF benZoin a drop al a time Add
altar OF roses and bottle Apply with cot
ton at night.
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W'heH W'rifiHg to a Stranger

When writing % q comparative stranrer
CO you begin your letter Dear clr.
Blank. or Ny dear Mr.. Blank When
ls more correct2 MARTHA
Ny Dear Mr.. Blank" is. perhaps.
the more formal way OF beginning a let
ter 70 a stranger. but really there is 10
great importance about the matter.
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The Yducaire Tablets

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Before taking DR. Vaucaire's tablets I
would Ike your advice as 10 how 10 take
them and when2
A FAITHFUL READER
One Of the tablets is taken with water
before each meal.
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forehead? I am giving you a recipe for
a wrinkle cure which I hope you viii
find helpful
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The Host Introduces Him

A1AE Ms ADAMS
When going 70 a party where each g.rI
Is requested 20 invite a young man IS it
nay place 70 Introduce him o. Is it the
place OF the hostess7
am a girl Is years a age. Is il proper
io- yoIng nan with whom am keeping
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Whitening Paste for Freckles and
Brown Spots.

Sancync clo--.---------------------- o. grams
% asa. b..
Label Apply night and morning with a
soft cloth or sponge. This lotion soon pro-
duces a slight TOughness OF the skin, which
should be subdued by the use Of glycerine
OF starch.
This may also be tried in cases Of obsti-
nate freckles.
LdCllC dCl--.s--s- ) ounces
0iycfflIe ounces
hG5eWdter -.------------..-----------s ounce
This is 10 he gently applied by means OF
a camel s-hair brush. II the skin becomes
frritated or sore. omit one or two davs'
treatment
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The EIectric NecdIc

Dear Ms SvmPs
Nll you klndly inform RE where I can
get GRE - those electric neelles. as
an very anxious % have The su0erf7u1us
hairs removed and VIII vor give ne q
remety to make the face and hands Eoe-
and Whllec EIcE 81
You can get an electric needle az a
store where physicians supplies are
sold. but you cannot handle one your
self Such work requires an experienced
and reliable operator.
To make the face and hands son ard
white. use the following recipe for an
excellent lotion:
Lotion 70 Whiten and Soften Hands
Put into a bottle t1ro ounces Of slycerlne.
two ounces Of water. four r1blesDconfEis ~
lemon juice and a few drops o. caroolic
acid shake well After washing and
drying the hands rub q little OF this mix
rure into them
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Freckles

lear MIS- SAInee.
my freckless Miss 5. B.
I am giving below two recipes, either
Of which you may use to remove your
freckies.
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company TO kiss ne sood-uiEht when hs
leaves2 J. D. c
You introduce the man 70 the hostess.
then she introduces him 10 the guests.
A man should never kiss a girl unless
he IS engaged 10 her OF married 70 her.
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MAY TAKE

Flsh-Nesrly al fresh hsh. BOILED
NIeats-Lean beef. mutton OF lamb. chick
en game fsparinEiyl-
ECfs-f}cilei OF pCache1 q toast
Farinaceous-Stals bread. dry toast OF
crusrs fsparinglyl.
Veretables - Spinach lettuce. celery,
cresses asparagus. caulidoWer. onions.
white ea1bdEo- tomatoes rlciSlcE. olives.
Desser-s-Ripe fruits u1iy-acid varieties
preferable
Drinks-Ons cup OF tea OF coffee. WITH
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Ls9of dlct ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS = pint
Simple tincture Of benzoin........ = ounce
Put the rosewater in basin Add the
tincture Of benZO!n drop al a time Add
altar Of roses and bottle Apply with cot
ton at night
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Rules for the Reduction OF Flesh.

Avoid al starchy and sveeteued food. al
cereals. Vegetables containing sugar or
starch such as peas. beans. corn. potatoes.
with salt Instead o. using butter MIX 1 re-
grct % say. ~ it be pure and good. is tat-
teniuE Skinned milk E-ay be drunk hos
liquids Ada a little o. he juice o. lines
OF lemons 10 g. i you choose Limit
your Sleeping hours 70 seven az I17 Out-
side. No maps You must take exercise.
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Too Much Weigh

Lear MS = mes
I would be very glad u you would give
ne a remedy 20 reduce my tat an but
y years old Z would ike something that
Is not injurious. HELEN MAGDELIN.
am giving you some rules for reduc-
ing the flesh which include a diet list.
II you follow them carefully you vii
be able 20 see results in a short time
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Bust DeVeIoper

Dear Madam.
VIII you kindly print the recipe for Dr.
Naucaire's $ bust developer And please tell
me how 10 remove two wrinkles OF deeD
creases. IN or around my neck They are
Nery deep Ny neck is otherwise very
nice A SUBSCRIBER.
Here is the recipe FOR DR.. Vaucaire's
bust developer:
DR.. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust.
Liquid extract OF galega goats
1sacto-pnospnate OF lime. l5f grains
etncture OF leIlnei-- ---s,---..---...- 10 grains
SAAAtite hgAA l3ta ounces
The dose Is two soupspoonfuls with water
before each meal
DT. Naucaire also advises The drinking OF
malt extract during meals.
For the wrinkles in the neck I advise
you TO use the following recipe:
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Here is the recipe Tor Or. vaueaire's
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Dr.Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust.
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III of White e.,

EoI inc NIlnkleS IN the neck advise
you to use the following recipe: