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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Now approaches the season when
the chauffeurs Of balloons will have TO
take their vacations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Mr.. wfnslows Soothing Syrup.
For Ieething, softens the gums. reduces In.
tAmmation allays pain, cures wind cOAc 2ac bot4n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Cholera has gone to Siberia-of It's
Sun notion. II 1t would only stay there
In perpetual exile!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

There were high fiiers even before
the days of airshipa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

In Los Angeles a pneumatic barber
chair exploded and hurt man. This
We see that excessive luxury carries
tn own punishment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

In . dirigible balloon there 10 no
whore to 60 but away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Whoever named It the "dirigibls
balloon should try again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

New York expects to succeed Paris
- q center for women's fashions. A
terrible responsibility. as fashions now
run!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
Fly paper is not a good antidote for
typhoid. but 1t may be preventive.

An aviation meet is equal to IN
opera season for bringing q spell OF
bad weather.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

This country has raised 1,096. 10000
bushels of oats during the past season
not including the wild variety.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Guest-Scientists claim that in
million years this earth will be .
mass Of Ice.
Proprietor Sumner Hotel-Oh! well
I'll be out of the sunmer-hotel bust
ness by that time, hope.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
II . hen il . bird. what is oird'

Dynamiters are criminals Of the low.
ct type.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

Those customs inspectors are pc
coming 30 expert that they can actual
~ smell jewelry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18

That woman Joy rider who stole cab
bages seems to have had one con-
eealed in her drum-major hat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-11-18
u II rvslly autumn At lastf

Bald. do not knock.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
inst Friends

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ have a young friend who has been
calling upon me for some weeks. My
parents think a great deal Of him. We
are Just good friends and do not consider
our friendship in a serious way. Do YOU
think 1t improper for me 10 present him
with a gift on his birthday? What can [
do To prevent my parents from continually
teasing me about him? DOUBTFUL.
AS your friendship has not been OF
long duration | think It would be bet
ter not 10 present him with a birthday
gift
am afraid you can do nothing 10 pre-
vent your parents from teasing you.
You should not mind it II you care
anything for the young man, Let me
tell you, however, that the more you
resent II the more enjoyment they will
find In teasing you about him.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
To Reduce Bust and Chin

Dear Mrs Symes
VIII you kindly tell me how 20 reduce
the bust without harm and how 20 reduce
a double chin? lArs.) F. NJ
As I have stated many. many times
before. diet and exercise are the only
safe methods of reducing the bust
To reduce a double chin practice the
following exercise. l. Stand erect, in
military position. Place the hands
lightly on the hips, fingers forward
Drop the chin slowly on the cOllarbone,
then throw the head back with a quick,
even movement that IS not a jerk.
but yet puts all the muscles into quick
play Repeat ten times. ? Turn the
head quickly 10 the right till the chin
sc lust over the right shoulder, then
back again Repeat ten times; then
turn the head TO the left in the same
way. Repeat ten timc Do not tire
the muscles OF the necl but gradually
increase the number of exercises daily,
until you can practice each one about
fifty times without after discomfort.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04

should be cut into quarters the skin
peeled off. and after the seeds are
pressed out, One-half of a section
should be raised to the mouth.
When peaches. pears. apples or other
juicy fruits are eaten. they should be
quartered, peeled and cut into small
pieces.
DO not hold chops, chicken bones or
game in the fingers. II you lack skill
TO remove the meat from bones. why
you Will have to miss it-that is. II
you wish to eat in a refined way.
Generally speaking, the foods that
are capable of being eaten easily with
the fork or knife should be so. other
wise the daintiest way possible is al
lowed. No sauce, dressing or liquid
should be allowed to fall on the hand.
1t is a great test Let me see a
woman handle the so-called finger
foods" and / shall tell you If she is
refined and well bred.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Pink Cheeks

Dear Mrs Symes.
J. VIII YOU please tell me how to possess
pink cheeks without putting on rouge?
long7
T. I have 50 many hsngnsils How may
I get rid OF themf
3 Is there anything 10 make straight halr
cuFly2 IL there is nothing 10 make hair
WsNy, how may one keep her hair IN curl
in rainy weather.
6 How 10 remove hair from the upper LIP?
BLUE-EYED BELLE.
I To have pink cheeks il is necessary
10 be In good health. This means that
attention mus be given To the diet. skin,
rest and exercise. All indigeSuble foods
should be avoided. The skin should be
kept thoroughly eleansed As much sleep
must be taken as will give the body
and mind SUFFICIENT rest. and daily eX-
ercise in the fresh air must not be
neglected
.. The daily application OF good vase
line viii increase the growth Of the
eyelashes.
B. Exercise and diet are the only safe
methods for reducing the bust
4. First of all. let me tell you that 10
pTeventshangnails YOU should never use
steel instruments when manicuTing the
nails. The orangewOOd stick Is the best
10 use. To cure them soak the tips Of
the fingers in warm olive OH. Dry them
and then apply good cold cream. II
is better 10 DO this al retiring, so that
the cream may be kept on all night.
3. Nothing can be done 10 give a per-
son naturally curly hair. | am giving
the recipe for a fluid which will keep
the hair in curl for a considerable
length Of time:
To a tablespoonful OF bruised quinceseed
add a pint Of hot water. The water Is
poured over the seeds and the whole allowed
TO stand for several hours. The resultant
mucilage may then be thinned with q few
nr-rr Of IF -
m0istened with the fluid before curling.
S. The only permanent way 70 have
the hair removed from the upper lip Is
10 have the electric treatment.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
.So.<o. zooI -5read 1eTslTs , choco/aIe -kcIyir

~ o YOU nave 10 take your little
one to town when you yourself
- must go7 It is a trying ordeal,
and lew little children come through
It unseathed. for first OF all the
time necessary for a trip with mother
is too long for the ordinary boy or girl.
Secondly. the novelty OF the Jaunt ex-
cites the little nerves and thirdly, most
mothers are careless in their treatment.
and the result is disastrous.
have watched mothers and children
on shopping tours at luncheon time.
Hundreds have come into the quick
Iunch palaces Of the up-tO-date city and
70 per cent OF them have fed their chill
dren on ice cream and cake. rich pastry
or indigestible made dishes highly sea-
soned. I do not understand it. Com
mon sense seems TO fly az the sight OF
most shopping days. II you doubt it.
just watch what the usual mother feeds
her little tot the next time. Perhaps Il
is because eft viii keep her quiet"
Children are frequently overweight by
the time that mother wishes to eat, and
they demand what is the worst for
them. -
Train your little girl or boy to take
what you suggest, and then be sure 10
suggest a sensible, digesuble luncheon.
Soup and graham bread will WIN out
every time against a chocolate eclair.
Soup is nourishing, usually well cooked
and easily digested. II should be slowly
eaten, and with it there should be no
Zee water TO counterbalance the good ef-
fects. Too much cannot be said against
the pastry diet 10 which some children
are treated" II upsets the stomach.
as the yellow coating on the tongue next
day Will testify overworks the digestive
organs and gives no nourishment for
the trouble. Please be careful. for so
many things are traceable TO an IN
healthy condition OF the stomach!
Have you ever stood in sight OF
public drinking fountain, watching the
y continual coming and going OF its free
patrons? Try II, and I'll warrant that
you win desert the public water cooler.
I'm not a fanatic on germs; I believe
that fine. strong condition OF health
Will combat the attack Of disease bac-
terra; but / think 1t foolhardy to sub
ject a child 10 the hundred contagious
ills that are traceable to a common
cup.
Let your child have her own drinking
cup. Buy a colapsible one in a case
and carry II with you. Her thirst can
be quenched then at small risk. And
have one for yourself, too!
When she is tired, don't drag her up
the stairs by one hand. Don't pull her
along the walk in a way that makes
her more petulant and cross. II is
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
EATEN WITH THE FINGERS

VERY often my readers seem to be
~ puzzled about just what foods
should be conveyed TO the mouth
by the hands: and. indeed. when l
see some people eat l become filled with
a disgust that / feel is reasonable, so
lacking in refinement can this meth
cd be.
Let me make it clear TO you. II you
are eating luncheon. breakfast or tea.
there will be a small plate and a small
knife at one side. This Is for the bread
or rolls offered during the meal. Place
the bread upon the plate after breaking
IL into two OF three pieces. and when
needed take a small piece, just enough
for one mouthful, butter Il as you need
II and raise II 10 your mouth by the
fingers.
Crackers are eaten in the same way,
Other finger foods are the relishes,
such as radishes, celery, olives, sailed
nuts. cTystalliZed fruits and bonbons.
Then there are vegetables, such as corn
on the COB. For this there come lltue
silver handles that can be inserted IN
each end or piece of the ear OF corn.
These protect the fingers in a way and
make the method much more refined
Asparagus is eaten with the fingers by
many who would resent any unfaVor-
able criticism OF their table manners.
But TO my mind the method of taking a
lcng stalk dripping with sauce. raising
it on high and dropping Il into on open
mouth lacks refinement and decencyi
The only way 10 eat asparagus is to cut
the soft, edible portions with the fork
and TO convey them 10 the mouth IN
small pieces.
Cake Is eaten with the fingers or
with a fork, il one is provided. In
the former case, the manner in which
bread is disposed of is followed
ArtichOkes are broken apart leaf by
leaf, crumpled daintily IN the fingers
and the soft tip dipped Ia the sauce.
Then the leaf is raised to the mouth
The heart is cut and eaten last with a
fork
Just q word about fruits An orange
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
AnxioAs to Converse WeH

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l have been going with a young man for
several months. He is a very intelligent
person and cOnVerses well. / cannot carry
on a good conversation. How can | i'm
prove myself along this line that ] may
be able to keep his friendship?
MILDRED.
You NAV become a good converse
tiOnalist by reading good books, maya
zines and newspapers. 1t is necessary,
however. TO digest thoroughly every
thing you read. for half a knowledge
is worse than none. You can gain much,
too, BY being an attentive listener.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
The Heading Of a Letter

Dear hfS. Adams
/ WIN you kindly tell me II II is proper
when writing a letter TO put in the upper
Tight-hand corner the address and date, or
should the date and the name OF the city
2 When passing through the doorway OF
theater where the tickets are taken. who
should precede, the man or the woman?
What is the difference between a tea
and a reception? What Is the proper time
TO hold either? Does one remove her
wraps? How long does one stayf should
I leave my card the day OF the reception
wait until l calf
l. Is an opera cloak suitable to wear to
a reception. or would coat be n . PETER
1. The writer's full address and the
date should appear in the heading of a
letter
2 The woman should preeede the man.
3. A tea is reception on small
scale. usually held in the afternoon be-
tween the hours Of and Z. In the
evening the reception most always be-
gins at o'clock. A reception is an en-
tertainment usually given in honor of an
important anniversary or TO entertain
some great parsonage. 1t may be held
afternoon or evening.
At On afternoon reception the coat is
removed If one-piece dress is worn
beneath. If a dreSsy coat-suit is worn,
the coat is not removed. The gloves are
not removed unless the refreshments
are likely 10 soil them.
At an evening reception the outer
wrap should be removed, for the evening
gown would undoubtedly be in one
piece
Every guest may decide for herself
how long to stay. AT some receptions
all social obligations can be discharged
in half an hour.
Cards are left on the tray before en-
tering the drawing room. However, at
an evening reception no cards are left.
l. A coat would be more suitable II
the reception is to be held in the after
noon. The cloak Is appropriate for the
evening reception.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Cream for the Face

Dear Mrs, Symes.
Nv face Is thin and in bad condition,
so / believe I am in need OF a skin food.
Kindly tell me il your orange-hower cream
will not cause a growth of hair on the race
| have both recipes for the orange-hower
best.
please give me the recipe FOR good cold
cream. (Mrs.) Nj. r.
The orange flower cream will not pro-
mote the growth of hair Either one
of the recipes will prove beneficial. Tor
both are excellent If your skin Is
covered with pimples it may be that
you are in need Of a tonic. In which
case | advise you 10 go to your physi-
clan. Here is the recipe for splendid
cold cream.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Proper Solicitations

Dear Mrs. Adams,
l. Kindly inform me how % begin let
ter TO a doctor and minister
2. I should ike 20 know II 10 Is correct
for children 20 say yes. ma am and yes.
sir' when speaking 10 their parents
,. A certain doctor has said ne would
me 10 20 10 his Office for treatment and in
troduce myself or should L walt and he
introduced BY a friend? GRASS WIDOW.
l. The salutation OF letter TO a doctor
should read My dear Doctor Blank,
or Dear Doctor Blank" The saluta-
ton of a business letter 10 a minister
should read Dear Sir or MY dear Mr.
Smith"
2 Ii would be better for them 10 say
Eyes, mother" or Yes, father.
g. Let him seek for an introduction to
you.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

my hair does not reach below my shoulders.
what will make Il grow7 II Is light and
curly.
. What viii make my legs thinner
G. L. II. s.
!. II Is very beneficial TO allow the
hair TO hang. To increase its growth
massage the scalp daily and then brush
the hair. Remember that If you DO not
give the hair daily attention you can
not expect good results.
2 Walking and running will decrease
the legs.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Peroxide and ammonia

Dear Mrs Svues.
How does one use peroxide azd ammonia
for superiiuOus hair on the lace and what
kind of ammonia Is used? Would you ad-
wise me 70 use IL on the side OF the face9
VIII clear lemon Juice remove light
freckles, and how often should il be ap-
piled? IRMA.
The mixture is made BY taking one
part ammonia 10 six parts peroxide ana
is applied 10 the hairy surface with a
sponge. The ordinary household ammo
MIA Is used for the purpose. 1t will do
no harm 10 use ii on the face 10
bleach the hairs.
Yes. II should be applied daily.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
For the Brides Dress

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Ny sister is 20 be married IN a travelling
dress and ! am anxious to know What
material and color would be suitable for
such a dress. How about gloves, hat, etc.
AS we are orphans and she is the first OF
our girls TO be married, we should be CRATE
full for & little information along this line
Does Il matter what the bridesmaid and
matron Of honor wear when the bride Is
50 attired2 LAURA.
Your sister should select a color most
becoming TO her. BY securing samples
from drygoods store you will be able
10 select a suitable material The
gloves may be white kid or white
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Neck is BOHy

Dear Mrs SYmes.
/ am quite high ehested. but my neck Is
not very plump. and my collar5ones are
noticeable Kindly tell me what TO do for
this. Is cocoa butter good? il so, how pre-
nared > {. II. S.
Cocoa butter. II massaged into the
skin daily. will III Up the hollow places.
1t may be purchased at almost any
drug store. Deep breathing will also
help TO cover the bones and make
well-formed neck and chest.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
WonId II Be Proper?

Dear MIS-. Adams
J. There Is a Young man at our church
to whom | have never been introduced
Would Il be proper for me 70 speak 20
him.
? Is II correct for Young man 70 take
q girl home from 4 party when he did not
escort her to the party2
g. Have I reason 20 be angry az a Young
man who asked 10 kiss me? READER
/. 1t would be better for you to have
some one Of the church who is &C
quainted with the young man TO intro
duce him TO you.
.. Yes, il she has no one 10 take her
home.
3. You should have been angry enough
TO reprmand him severely for such
familiarity.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

with any. he is very kind to me- but ne
has never mentioned our old engagement
and never says he cares for me. II
thought he was fooing me / wouldn't be
as true 70 him as I am now. Please advise
me what TO do ANXIOUS.
You have made a mistake by giving
up your men friends merely beca use
a young man has asked you to do So
He had no right 10 ask such a favor
unless he has gained your consent TO be
his wife. / am afraid you are taking
things too much for granted.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Hair on Face

UDaF MIS-. cNIilVe.
some time ago was nervous about cut
ting ON a dress and while I was sitting
down ana not thinking OF what I was
doing / cut all Of the fine hair from my
neck on one side close 70 my face, l did
not notice il al frst, but now II Is ionS,
coarse and dark and the other Side IS
white i don't want TO cut them again
/ would like your kind advice, as 1 am
ASHAMED 10 tell any one else. What will
keep the hairs hghtG tAFs-J r.
The best way TO Keep the hair light
is 10 apply daily a lotion made Of hair
water and half peroxide. Do not cut
the hairs again, for if you do IL will
only make them coarser and thicker.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Nothing can be done for them except 10
wait until they have reached the edge
OF the nail and may be fled of
PomaAe 10 Reduce Flesh

Dear Mrs Symes.
/ Do YOU know Of any other Introducing
pOmads than the one ] inclOsef have
used n Tor two months 10 reduce the fat
at the base OF my nose and can see but
a slight Improvement. ! know fl IS super
nu0us flesh. ! think perhaps / have not
been APPLYING II correctly Should IL be
rubbed In or rubbed lightly over the fatty
parts and should IL be washed on soon
after applying?
? VIII trimming the eyelashes make them
grow? / have been using Vasellhe for
long time, and my eyelashes have grown
very little. BETSY.
!. Massage is the only thing you can
do 10 reduce the flesh from the fatty
portion OF the nose, and the pomade is
the best. Rub II well into the skin and
then wipe IL off with a soft cloth. Il
need not be washed on.
. Do not trim your eyelashes. for
doing so will make them stiff and ugly.
Continue 10 use the yaseiine.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Three Times a Week

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ Is II proper for a young man 20 call
on a Young woman three times week.
whether they are engaged or not?
. Should a young woman go out motor
ing with a young man unchapeToned. pro-
AUTO-KNOW.
/. II Il not improper, but If the young
man and young woman are not engaged
7 do not think the young man should
take up so much of the woman's time.
, II would be better for a chaperon to
accompany them: but if this is impOssi-
bic and the girls parents do not oppose,
no objection can be made
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
To hiten the Hands

Dear Mrs Symes
VIII you kindly tell me what will make
the hands white and what l can do 10
make my hair longer? ANXIOUS.
Lemon Juice is excellent for whitening
the hands. II may be applied daily 10
the skin.
To increase the length of your hair
massage the scalp and brush the hair
every morning or night Having II
singed occasionally will also help.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Black or Whife Slippers

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ Kindly tell me whether il is proper for
a bridesmaid 10 wear black or white slip
pers when her dress is TO be white and
the bride Is 10 wear white2
2 Is IL necessary for her to wear long
kid gloves or Will heavy silk gloves DO?
8 Nav she wear flowers in her hair?
The wedding Is to be held In church.
F. NJ. n.
1. White slippers would look better.
.. Kid ones are more suitable for
dressy occasions.
& Yes
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Skin is Dark
Dear Mrs. Svnes

EEIllCt-
l have a nice complexion but It doesn't
show, because my skin IS dark. Although
am a native OF Italy. l don't think that
the face should be darker than the body.
Could ! with a harmless remedy make Il
whiter2 ELEANORA r.
If your skin is naturally dark. I do
not feel that anything can be done to
whiten II. although II will do no harm to
try a lotion OF half peroxide and water.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04

done every day. I have seen mothers
lift little children on and OF car by
one arm. 1 have WINGED in sympathy
and in fear lest a dlslocation follow.
When lifting the body. place a hand
under each armpit and raise slowly.
1t does not require any more time, and
is certainly more comfortable for both.
II a long day be before you, provide
against a lack OF interest and its con-
sequent idgets by taking a favorite
picture book for the waiting-for-
change time and for riding in the cars.
This, you Will find, is a happy thought,
and will keep the tot pleasurably oc-
cupied until she arrives home. where. II
she be tired she should be put in her
bed for a nap.
The overweight nerves OF mother
depend largely upon the cross child.
Both are the result of a lack of COM
mOn-sensible thought on the reasons.
Bargains are alIuring things. and you
can take Mary or Lizbeth or John with
you with little discomfort If you but
heed the advice OF one who knows.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
- WING 10 the great amount Of mail

~ WING to the great amount of mail
received and the limited space
~ given this department. 1t is abb
solutely impossible to answer letters in
the Sunday issue following their receipt
The letters must be answered in turn,
and this ofttImes requires three or four
weeks.
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for a reply
This rule must also be complied with IN
regard 70 personal letters
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Hair is Dry

Dear MS. Symes-
Nv hair Is very dry and coarse and i
IL also slightly klnky IL I put oil on IL
h does no good and only makes IL more
kinky win YOU kindly give me the recipe
for a hair tonic that VIII make u son
and give It more oil} READER
I cannot give you anything 10 make
your hair soft and less hnky, but
am giving the recipe for a splendid oil
which should be rubbed into the scalp
rrqa daV
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
Cards When Calling

Dear Mrs Adams
Is It proper upon returning calls always to
leave a card, even though you md the
people at home? EVA S. j.
Yes: a woman should leave one of her
cards. II she is married. two OF her
husbands cards should also be left.
The Washington herald., 1910-12-04
on Of Sweet Jasmine
Feet Dire Large

Dear Mrs. Symes.
can You recommend some harmless, non
INJURIOUS inexpensive remedy in liquid
form which can be secured at the drug
crease IN size7 T. r.
do not know Of any method whereby
the feet may be made smaller.