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The Washington herald., 1909-04-04
Falling Hair-FreckIes

Dear Mrs Symes:
VIII you kindly tell me sor,etbi--- - -,
Ior my hair; I have used a s-rest 5e.i
OF ocraN on my hair. and I think rbaT -
t Sne cause X has been coming out in
hanQiuls ever since. although hav,e -. y.
used any for about four years
Also give me something Tor re-,,,.t
lrechleA ! tried one q your reciDae- -
one tnat rubbed up into a red pasfe- 49,
~ old no good I have also used iav-c-,
2nloe and giycerine. but they stil remsin
They are mostly around my nose 80
around my eyes. and are very fne ~
quality "a
No doubt you have used too much
oorax on your hair. I believe that IL
you viii rub few drops Of Kerosene
vel into your scalp every night Won
VIII soon see an improvement 7 Brush
your hair gently. being sure 10 remove
all tanSles, then arrange il in q braid
for the night.
am giving you two recipes for prep
arations 10 remove freckies. You viii
find either one OF them very good:
salicylic acid -...-.-.-.---.-. 50 grains
Bay rum .---.--.--..-..--... I ounces
Label: Apply night and morning with
a soft cloth or sponge. This lotion soon
produces a slight roughness OF the skin
which should be subdued by the use Of
glycerine or starch
This may also be tried in cases OF obsti-
nate freckles:
Lactic acid ...........3 ounces
9isceIlne ---.--.-...s....-. ounces
This is 10 be gently applied by means of
a camels-halr brush II the szinfbecomes
irritatec or sore. omit one or two days
treatment
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Escorts and Matrimony

Dear Mrs ADAMS
How often must should and nay a
young man act as escort 20 a young lady
when his intentions are not matrimonial
and ne wishes 10 not be a hCOr2
Il IS understood that the object Is not
rnatrimonys can either claim the atten-
lions o. The other as a right or refuse
the right St the other 70 be company fer
another % the point o. monopoly
When books and custom disagree,
which Is u better 20 follow on points q
etiQuette2
Has the above-mentioned lady a riEht
10 say that the man shah act as escort
regularly every sunday night CT anv ether
tine. Tor that natter. or vice versa 3. p
A young man may escort a young
lady as often as she VIII allow
him, whether his intentions are mat
TimOuial o. not. and certainly neither
may claim the attentions ef the other
as a right, although the girl has at
all times the right 10 refuse any IN
vitation
I should say that when books ana
custom disagreC. the best thing q
90 is 10 follow custom II you take
consideration and Difference 10 women
as your standard, you cannot be far
wrong in questions OF etiquette.
I think the answer 70 your drSt
question also answers your third. but
] viii repeat that no woman has the
right 70 insist that a man be her es-
cort at any time, neither has q man
the right 20 usurp any such position.
II they both regard Il as an arrang
ment. then IL Is better 70 make K
understood that whicheTer cue tires
of 70 must frankly say so.
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that the teeth must be brushed In the
morning and IN the evening. and 1t is
best. besides. to cleanse them also after
each meal For this process a sdn
brush should be used. and a good pow
der. A nice one is made OF:
Prectpltated chalk. ..-.-.-..-.-... ounces
Powdered orrts root.............. ounces
Powdered caInphor. ] ounce
Triturate the camphor IN a mortar,
moistening II with a very little alcohol
Add other ingredients. Mix thoroughly,
and sift through a fine boiling cloth,
After cleansing. dental floss should
be run through the teeth. and this. II so
desired. may be perfumed with a good
cologne. II will give the breath a
pleasant odor. and the alcohol used in
the preservation OF the cologne will help
10 clean and preserve the teeth
Do not think II you let the teeth take
care Of themselves that you may hope
TO get through life without the aid Of
false set. Teeth may not be replaced,
and the curing. you know. spoils the look
Of the mouth.
One may not hope 70 attain the best
effect II the lips are thin and white. for
they must be red 10 show of in perfect
contrast the adjacent pearls Therefore.
after the teeth have gone through their
daily doctoring. pinch the lips lightly
with the thumb and fOrennger. This
will make them pink, and will deveIop
the Cupid's bow so much admired BY
artists.
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over the head. hiding forehead and
eyes and leaving only the mouth and
teeth in view. II is said that it will be
but a few months before the mouth VIII
be the only visible portion OF the face.
so it viii be a case Of by her teeth
you must recognize Eer.
Pretty teeth are white as snow and
seemingly perfect in outline The woman
who studies her expressions will take
particular pains to cultivate slightly
parted lips. so the little pearls may show
and be a credit to their owner. This part
ing OF the lips must not seem forced Il
should be natural and unaffected
To make the teeth white there could
be nothing better than the Juice OF an
apple, and II this deiectable fruit is eat
en- once a day with regularity a de-
cIded Improvement viii soon be no
ticed
OF course, no one may expect 20 have
good teeth unless the proper amount OF
care be Iavished upon them This means
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Daily Baths

e DAILY bath should be part OF the
n moral laws OF every class of So
\ cieJy. II Il IS an impossibility 10
plunge daily into a bathtub. or II the
doctor forbIds plunge bath. the sponge
bath win prove sufficient for al pUr-
poses OF cleanliness u health
TIE human skin Is a complicated net.
whose meshes must be kept open and
unclogged. T. order that through them
the body may throw OF its impure secre-
tons. which must be gotten rid ot under
penalty OF pain and suffering, and some
times death
The healthy action of the skin Is slim
ulated By the opening OF the pores n ne
bath. especially II il is followed by Inc
ton with a brush or rough toWel, &c
(Massage can be dispensed with II the
touch OF q strange hand IS ob1ecuol2-
blel Many fevers and contagious dis
eases might be avoided By these r,ear.s-
IN cases OF internal Inflammation oll-
ious colo and congestion there IS no
surer remedy than the not Datn- 4i-ls
bath has also effected most astonishing
cures OF obstinate constipation When a
person has been exposed 70 contagious
disease he should Immediately take q
hot bath. There Is always possibility
that the disease VIII pass out through
rhe 00res Of Ele skin. u should pe re-
rnembered that i is very important 20
cool cf gradually Cleanliness Of the
-sI-i- hss a decided influence on the as
siraIIatiOn OF food By the body II IS
known that well opened pores make
fsr f-er skin than uncleanly people can
boast -
mink Of the unfOrtunates OF the Md
die Ages ignorant OF the blessings OF the
barhr s-One thousand years without
bsfhsrf exciainns Michelet in one OF his
histories Think OF the pestilence, the
hi6eous diseases which az that time
scourged poor humanity Il The tine
OF Henry " the habit OF bathing was
sffU rare. for L is recorded OF one OF the
great men or the day that he asked Why
The hands should be washed and not the
feet How horrible
II we knew the personal unclea1lness
OF the beautiful women OF To-Day az the
court of King Sun We should lnVOlu1ta-
riiv shudder with disgust
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way with the family routine bet'el
,-isA ~ < O'clock and be ont OF the way
Of the family than 10 make them feel
thar they would be more comfortable
with yUu away.
II Is perfectly permissible 10 ask hoI
whatever YOU require-toweis, soap ana
such things-and you may feel sufficient
ly al home 10 use whatever is laid out
for use. but do not be wilfully extrava-
CANT with anything.
The tactfuI girl VIII never demand the
services OF a maid. and when her dress
fastens in some impossible way she VIII
tell her hostess and ask her advice
Better to do this than TO be 50 much at
home that the rest Of the family are
incOnvenlenced-
Be bright and jolly with every one.
and do not intrude your ailments or
moods upon them. Guests are invited
for the pleasure OF the family they are
visiting as well as FOR their own.
II there are older people IN the house,
be deferential and see that they are al
ways comfortable. Do not be too proud
or bashful to offer 70 ran errands Tor
any one Take your own place IN the
family circle, and make that place such
a happy one that every one IS glad 70
have YOU occupy H.
II yO1 play or sing. co not be always
showing or your talent; but. on the
other hand, never refuse 10 comply with
any request your hostess may make
Ny last bit OF advice IS. do not wear
out your welcome. Should you be in
vited for "a few days" take IL for grant
ed that three days IS the time meant.
and even though your hostess asks you
10 say longer. be very sure that YOU
wanted nn~0rP accent ne-
member. If you have not paid q long
enough visit you will be asked again A
guest who IS asked 10 stay a week
should leave at the end Of that time. A
week does not mean ten days Let your
baggage be as little trouble as possible.
When you have gone home, never neg
lect 70 write a note 10 your hostess,
thanking her for her kindness and for
the pleasant time you have had This
should be sent within two days
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AIDS TO CORRESPONDENTS

crosses. lettuce. celery.
Desserts - Plain milk pudding. funket
nee ana milk. ssgo and milk. stevrad
fruits isN without sugar.
Drinks-Weak tea mo sugar. milk. hut
tcImllk. toast water, pure water cold o-
slowly.
MUST NOT TAKE
ea. PORK. goose, duck. turkey. saIte7
oIlea' potted or preserved fish or meal icy.
Ctpt IaL .baconl eels. mackereI crsbs
salmon. lobster. eggs. rich soups s-s,stes' 80
patues' tomatoes, sweet potatoes asps-s
Bls, mushrooms. rhubarb lemons niS5rfee
SS,t-es3I, Lrled OF made dishes. rich pud
Euts, dried fruits. tobacco. coffee 1,ig5-~
mat liquors. sweet wines. champaene'
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unpleasant guests. 1t is one OF
The greatest compliments host
or hostess may pay 10 say tL-al
l..e Geparted visitor belongs 10 the for
mer class.
Tc be a pleasant guest means that
one must e1ace ones self and that no
complaints must be uttered II the host
ess children are sick. the popular girL
must bear her share Of the trouble
she must consent TO forego the good
times, the beaux and the parties II
the hostess Is tired. the guest must be
satisfied with a very quiet LIE and not
be in the way too much.
I have in mind a few girls who visit
and always ask if they cannot phone
for Nj. johnson TO come 10 dinner
Then there Is the other kind Of guests,
who never takes any interest in the
gaietIes planned. and the third k!nds
who makes her own engagements re-
gardIess OF the plans OF the hostess
All Of these faults must be corrected
If enc expects to be always welcome.
II you are visiting a busy woman,
retire TO your room during her most
occupied hours. SO that she viii not
constantly be reminded by your pres
ence that she must perforce neglect
you. Be nice to the children Of the
house and help in little unobtTusive
ways TO show that you are Interested
DO not seem 10 be bored during q
quiet evening: you cannot always ex-
pect to be amused
BE plea SAINT to all in the house. no
matter what their position may be Al
ways be on time at meals. and 90 not
appear at breakfast. be IL ever so early,
IN anything but the proper costume for
the occasion.
II you are visiting IN a house where
there is but one bathroom. be very
careful that you do not monopolize il.
and that you DO not interfere in any
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YeHogoGray Hair

VIII you kindly tell me what causes
gray hair 70 turn yellow. and how 20 rem
edy it2 Said hair is exceptionally oily.
even after shampoo. Your advice as TO
treatment VIII be greatly appreciated BY
a TRENTON CORRESPONDENT
/ cannot say what causes gray hair
to turn yellow, but 1 do know that this
condition usually exists when the hair
Is changing color. You may find it
helpful TO put a pinch Of washing soda
or ammonia into the water when wash
ing the head. This will also make the
hair less oily.
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Bnlliantine and Walnat Stain

Dt1E MIS- CElfe~-
win you kindly let me- know through
yOur columns II the formula for brillfan-
tine would be injurious TO the hair IL used
in connection with the walnut stain for the
hairy SuppOSing I we're 70 use the walnut
stain today and tomorrow. or perhaps the
next day. brush my hair with brilliantine.
would that be the righs thing to do2
INQUlSITIVE.
1t will do no harm 10 use the bril-
liantine while using the walnut stain.
OF course. II VIII only be necessary to
use il about once week
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fine cambric needle. The hardened mass
must be pressed OF picked out. The empty
sac OF the gland should then be batned
with a little toilet vinegar and water, OF
with very weak ISOLATION OF carbolc ACID
and water Ster1iiLe the needle before US
ing IL by dipping into boiling water, as the
use OF any instrument. unless the skin. as
well as the needle. Is thoroughly cleanseo.
Is always dangerous.
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Hands IRE Too Large

win YOU plaase tell me what 70 do Tor
nv handsT They are getting wider an the
time. Is there anything that viii stop them
becoming larger or that viii take the Tar
on of them Mrs J. n s.
Nothing can be done 10 decrease the
size OF the hands. If the hands are
large II Is well TO remember 10 have
your sleeves made loosely at the
wrist. for a tight wristband is very
unbecoming to a large hand.
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TOA lie Razz&szaZ ZEI5sZS
SgEss99 CTz<YAAzHEH1aI
Airing Clothes

FEVER put away Immediately IN
~ drawers or wardrobe any arti-
L cles which have Just been
taken OIL Hang them IN a place which
the air reaches for az least an hour.
Put them away after having brushed
and folded them
Clothing which is not laundered
should be hung out 10 air during the
day. from time 10 time, turned wrong
side out
Clothing which has been worn
long time. Il not aired property. con-
tracts most disa greeable doors ara
no Derfure viii conceal them
Air. water. sunshine ana Ire nave
fv5DEc and we should know how 70
avail ourselves OF them
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Diet List

Dear MIS-. Symes:
Nv skin Is in A very poor condition. DO
YOU think I could improve II by dieting?
II SO. what should I eatg SADIE.
The following diet list viii be a splen-
did one for you 20 follow:
The following diet list may be adapted to
almost AL skin diseases
NAY TAKE
Soups-Fresh fish soups. vegetable broths
clear.
Fish-Raw oysters, fresh fish. boiled.
Meats-Fat bacon. boiled or broiled
chicken game tall Sparingly).
Farfnaceous - Cracked wheat, oatmeal
rice. sagO. hOminy whole wheat bread or
biscuits, rye bread. graham bread OF rolls
crackers. dry toast. milk toast macaroni.
egetables-Mashed potatoes. green peas,
string beans. spinach. cabbage. cucumbers.
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Wv YOU'D you Ike 10 have teeth
M ike pearls? DO you think that
any one could be completely
ugly If she were the happy
possessor Of perfectly white and even
teeth?
know several people who actually
60 10 the dentists once each month TO
have their teeth overlooked and cleaned,
and the natural consequence is that
these conscientious souls never have
such things as aches and pains. while
cavities are TO them unknown. OF
course. a visit TO the dentist is never
a pleasant thing. but surely It is better
to go regularly and suffer little than
70 go once a year and suffer much.
Today want TO tell you OF a few ways
20 keep your teeth in good condition,
and If you follow the directions care
fully your teeth may have. or seem 10
have. charm and beauty Of their own.
You see. the latest Lat is a BASIN
shaped affair which settles well down
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Yon Nay Ask Him 10 Do So

Dear Mrs Adams
VIII you please tell ne n Il IS proper
Tor me. when 6 young men stops 70
speak 20 me and is 50 forEerful that he
does not remove his cigar cigarette OF
pipe as the case may be. 70 ask him 70
remove it2 Or must 7 apparently over
look it. and has he any reason for beng
provoked Il I should ask hfm2
WESTERN GIRL
You would be doing quite right 70
tel the young man 10 remove his
cigar when he has stopped 10 speak
10 you Explain 70 him that il brfn IS
8 woman into unpleasant notice and
shows lack OF respect for her.
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Il Daily Bath
DOUBTFUL

Dear Mrs Symes.
Kindly tell me whether Il IS beneficial or
weakening 10 take 6 daily bath When ss
Z best TO take Z. at night just before
retiring. or In the morning.
DOUBTFUL
A daily bath is very beneficial. II
you are able 20 do so, take a cold bath
every morning; If not, take a warm
one before retiring,
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Green-Soap Treatment for
Blaekheads

Til cture OF green soap............. 2 ounces
Distilled witch haLLi ounces
Let this mixture stay on only a few mo-
raents. then wash OF with hot water.
II the green soap lrritates the skin as II
81 metimes viii. use IL every other day.
Apply a cold srcarn-
Green SOAP may be purchased at anv
drug store. It Is not a regular cake
soap" but IL IS abest the consistency OF
custard
Open each seed acne with the point OF a
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When in a Nightmare

Dear Mrs. Symes:
Ny little girl has nightmare so often.
What shall ] DO 90 waken her. shake
her and bathe her hands and face, but II
does no good ANXIOUS MOTHER
This Is a condition which requires the
attendance of a good doctor. l should
lose no time in consulting one.
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Melt the first three ingredients id the
glycerine 70 the orange-hower water and
dissolve the boraK in the mixture; then
pour It slowly into the blended fatS stir
ring continuously
Proper massage Of the face will tone
up the facial muscles and keep them
from Sagging. Cold water IS also good
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Hosg Long to Stay

Dear Mrs. Adams
When invited out Tor dinner how Ions
should one STAY after diunerf
PUZZLED
II the dinner is served a. : o'clock
or earlier, the guests usually stay
until 10: but II the dinner Is served
at S. one should not leave before 1o-Sa
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Breathing Throngh "a Nose

What harm Is done by breathing through
the mouth. and can this habit be stopped?
6. F. o.
When the air passes into the throat
through the nose IL is warmed be-
fore II reaches the throat, but with
mouth breathing this does not occur.
so that there Is great danger Of the
throat becoming sore; trouble may
spread from the throat 20 the ear
and cause deafness, or Il may pene-
trate even as far as the lungs. tn ere
is also great liability 20 catch cold
and contract disease OF the vocal and
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pERpLEXITIES
SOLVED
To Imbr0ve Herself

nEAR Mrs. Adams
II am N great DeEpleNlty and turn
in despair TO YOU for counsel anG advice.
NJ husband has Travelled extensively and
Il hprter educated than when Out IN
company 7 feel 80 shy a1d backward and
can ueVeF make myself agreeable. Can
you help me 20 overcome this feeiiug2
misunderstood.
Read 20 daily papers and keep up
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To Increase Growth of Hair

DEAF Ms cymeS.
Please publish as soon as possible a
good hair tonic for falling hair and as
] have a very thin head OF hair. some
thing that VIII promote Its growth but
nothing that VII make the hair oilv.
ANXIOUS.
For hair that inclines 20 be oily YOU
Will find no better tonic than the
quinine for which 1 am giving you
the recipe:
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOr1S
FON = s@s Ss5 ss sS2 s2ssas q e ssS S 5 s s

with questions OF the day Cultivate
The habit OF reading good books and
learn 20 regard yourself as as good as
anybody else. The art Of being pop
ular with your friends is 70 be a
good listener Do not think OF abas-
ing yourself Always hold your own.
and ~ the meantime read
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breathing apparatus.
All these evils can be avoided BY
nose breathing. which is really the
natural way OF breathing. Nose
breathing can be acquired and be-
come habitual II one just makes
special effort II there is any evi-
dence Of catarrh. the disease should
be attended 10 Immediately
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Lotion OF White NloIets
"a Mouth Nash.l
For BIackheads

Dear Mrs. Symes-
Some one has told me that you have a
rrpen-soaD treatment for blackheads.
Would You mind printing IL again for my
bereft7 GRATEFUL
I am very glad 70 reprint the recipe
for the green-sOap treatment.
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0uinine Hair Tonic.

Mix. then further add: GlyceTine. 2
ounce; essence royaie or essence musk
5 or minirns. Agitate until solution is
complete. Apply 70 the roots every day
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Skin Food

Dear Mrs. Symes:
Please publish a recipe FOR a good skin
fOcd- Also tell me what VIII keep the
skin on the face from sagging- R F. T
You will find the following will make
an excellent skin food:
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To Wkifen the Arnt5

uelT MS symes-
Can YOU tell me something 10 use 10
whiten the arms. or something 20 use on
them when going out so they VIII appear
white, as they always look red and what
can I use 20 remove or soften the haro
skin Al the elbow Will you also give
me something TO use on the face 10 make
IL srnooth2 After I put powder on. n al
ways has 4 rough appearance LOTTlE.
Ii may be that when you bathe your
arms YOU use the water too hot. Ihis
would have a tendency to make them
red. II you wish 10 bleach them, you
will find the following formula very
ha1wftrT.
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Montk Wash

Dear Mrs. Symes.
I would like to have the formula FOR a
mouth wash-one that has pleasant taste
ROSE.
This recipe VIII make a very pleasant
tasting mouth wash
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EyeIash STAIN

Dear Mrs. Symes.
VIII YOU please publish something that
can be used 20 darken the eyebrows besides
the eyebrow pencil. something that VIII not
wash OF OF hurt the eyebrows or skin in
any war2 JOSIE s
The following is a recipe for an eye
brow stain:
Cum arabic..... ... drsrn
Indian .................. u dram
FowCer the ink ard gum and triturate
small quantities OF the powder with tie
rosewater unti you yet a uniform black
liquid IN a ~ C~der and then add the re-
mainder.
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ING TO the great amount OF
mail received and the limited
space given this department, II
is absolutely impossible 10 an

swer letters in the Sunday issue follow
ing their receipt. The letters must be
answered IN turn. and this Ofttimes re
Quires three or four weeks.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for reply
This rule must also be compiled with
In regard to personal letters.
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Lotion for Prematnre Wrinkles

Some time ago 1 saw a recipe for To-
tion for premature wrinkles. but have for
gotten all the ingredients. VIII you kindly
publish It again. EMILY.
Here is the recipe to which you refer:
Alum, powdered .................. 20 grains
Almond milk (thick) ........... X ounces
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Dissolve the alum in the rosewater. then
pour gently into the almond milk. with
constant agitation. Apply with a soft linen
cloth every night before retiring.
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Scanty EyebToWs

OcdHfy EyebT0ECS
Dear Mrs Symes.
Kindly publish as soon es possible a
recipe 20 increase the growth % the eye
brows F s g.
Here IS a recipe for an ointment
that has proved very beneficial:
OIL OF rosemary ......-............. j. drops
Tincture OF Cantharides ..-.--..-.. drains
fdseline ----------. --------.-- : ounces
AilX thoroughly. Apply % the eyebrows
with a tiny toothbrush once a day until
the growth is sufficiently stimulated then
less often.
This ointment may be used for the eve
iaShes also. IN this case IL should be verv
carefully apDiied. II viii infame the ewes
as any oil will, Il Il gets into them.
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AAe ~lslunS jill

are pleasant guests and
unpleasant guests 1t is one OF
The greatest compliments a host
or hostess may pay 10 say tLAl