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Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-07

We can put you in a good, comfort able house in 8 jiffy. See Anderson Bros. & Nerland-sash, doors, wall paper, carpets, window shades, etc.
Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-07

Australian onions and winter lemons and Salinas. Burbank potatoes stock, not coming, but here.
 Innoko Trading Ca.
Iditarod pioneer., 1910-08-07

We have without any exception the best selected SalinasBurbank potatoes on the market-the kind that will keep all winter, and they are here now.
 Inroko Trading Co.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

= am 1--WE feet six ,inches tall and
weigh 1855 pounds. What can ! DO 10 get
q little smaller around the hips?
3 am II years old and my hair is
LETA.
1. Bathing the red spots with a
lotion made OF witch hazel and boric
acid will help them 10 disappear. The
brown spots on the skin usually de-
note liver trouble. 1t would be we'll
for you 10 seek the advice OF a re-
liable physician regarding them
2. Rapid walking viii reduce the
hips. and so viii the exercises for
which I am giving directions, II you
Will practice them faithfully.
To Reduce the Hips
First. raise the outstretched aTmE above
the head. the body retaining its erect 20
sition. then bend slowly forward from the
waist, so that the fingers come near
t0uc hing the floor as possible. without
straining IN any way, This is done without
bending the knees In recovering position.
let the arms relax and stink down as the
body strsigiteus up. Second with hands
placed lightly on the hips the fingers point.
Ing forward, let the body drop forward
easily. 90 that Il Is bent az the waist
This must he done gently, as BY Jerking
mora harm than good g done. From this
bent position roll the body around 20 the
Fight. counting four for It 70 reach toe
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL
CUSTOMS

glass from the sideboard." That would
be tiresome and unnecessary. However,
for little acts that result from the sery-
ants forethought and consideration for
your wants or comfort, polite THANK
you" or. NO. thank you." should be
used.
Women servants are generally adj
dressed by their first names, as Mary
or Anne. II Is the accepted form 10
speak 10 men servants not as Henry or
John. His surname, Hawkins, johnson,
Is used, Personally, ! do not Ike THIS,
but social rules are evolutions OF years
OF custom. and IT is so.
Never lose your temper when repri-
handing servants for mistakes. That
you can help; perhaps the one IN your
employ cannot help some of the many
troubles that occur from time TO time
In a household. Always give an erring
one an opportunity 20 explain. A per-
emptory dismissal Is more frequently re-
GREETED than gloried In. by both sides.
Command respect from people who
work for you. BY showing a kindness.
a regard for the feelings of other human
beings and a recognition OF the rights
of others you will never want for good,
efficient service.
Last of all. do not indulge in tho
familiar discussions OF friends or neigh
DofS lDht DflhB contempt 10 not Asien
20 idle gossip, nor should you encourage
this. Nip all attempts TO circulate
scandal in the bud. You are not hiring
a woman OF man for this. l hope
Remember that gentlewoman knows
no line OF caste. color or condition. II
there Re the slightest swerving from the
path that in the abstract is acknowi-
edged as that Of good, polite action.
then indeed has your training lacked a
certain thOroughness. I can detect a
gentleman by his manner toward one
who works for him." said a woman tha
other day.
And so can all OF US.
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Has Not Called Again

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. young man called on me and prom
ised TO call again. but has never done so.
When he was leaving he insisted on kiss
ing me. and refused Do you think this is
the reason why he never called again7
] think a great deal OF this young man
and would like 20 know what 20 do so
that he would call again. l stih speak
70 him.
? Do brides always csrTy flowers? II
SO, what kind? Is it necessary for bride
10 wear a yeil7
s. II the couple married IN the after
noon. what kind Of entertainment would
be nice for the evening II LOVE.
l. Let Us hope that his reason for not
calling again is that he is ashamed Of
his behavior the last time. You should
not be so anxious &c have him call
again, and should make no attempt TO
have him do so.
. Some brides carry a prayer hook in
stead of flowers. When they 90 carry
tie latter they are usually her favorita
flowers. IL IS not necessary for bride
TO wear q veil.
3. II an informal reception is held for
the bride and bridegroom in the evening,
dancing may be INDUCED in.
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Table Etiquette

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I At a dinner at which there isA no
waiter should 4 man draw out the chair
for the woman? Should he also place the
chair in position after she is seated
2 Whom should the host hrst serve a.
dinner?
3 am iefthanded and hnd it most in
convenient TO carve game over the plates
II placed directly before me. Is there any
other proper method Of servlng when the
carving is done on the tahle2
1. Should gravy be pla7ed on the meat or
the pOtatOI UNSIGNED.
l. Yes: a man should see that his COM
panion is comfortably seated before he
sits down himself.
?. The host should first serve the
woman sitting 10 his right. which is
usually the seat for the guest of honor.
II. however. an elderly woman Is pres
ent, she is served first.
5. Why not have the most important
part OF the carving done in the kitchen.
so that only a few strokes Of the knife
Will be necessary 10 cut the meat or
fowl when ii is brought TO the table?
4. Gravy is usually used as dressing
for potatoes.
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Should She Pay?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
!. Is II proper for seif-supporting woman
TO pay carfare and all expenses incurred in
sightseeing when entertaining an old gin
friend as a house guest?
2 When sending AT Home" cards after
marriage and wishing 10 include husband
and wife or more in the family. how
should they be addressed SD
!. II Is the duty OF the hostess 20 ray
all expenses when entertaining a guest.
AS rule, however, the guest usually Of
fers 10 bear some OF the expenses.
2. When the heads of the house and
the.f unmarried sons and daughters are
hidden. one invitation is sent. addressed
like this: mr.. and Mrs. White" one ad-
dressed 20 The Misses White" and a
third addressed 10 The Messrs White"
All three invitations. each in its proper
envelope. are Enclosed In a single en-
velope, which Is addressed in full 10 the
matron of the family. as Mrs. John
X. White" The AT Home" card is IN
closed with the invitation.
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position Of being bent over 20 the side, then
10 the back. being careful 70 do IL very
easily at first till the muscles have
gained strength, for an exaggeration Of the
movement may cause real pain. Then on
10 the left and back % the front Practice
again, only start toward the left The
waist acts as a pivot on which the trunk
swings. and the head is easily relaxed
Third In this exercise the hands have the
same position. but now the body is bent
forward from the waist then back then TO
the right and left. Each movement should
occupy four counts. Take these exercises
gentiy, but let the movements be firm
and strong. Avoid the slightest strain on
the muscles. No corsets should be worn
while practicing them.
3. Have you ever suffered with
headaches? If so. this may be the
cause Tor your hair turning gray, or
any severe sickness may be at the
bottom of the trouble advise YOU 10
massage your scalp thoroughly every
day and rub coal oil into it so that
you may prevent it from turning
gray.
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Freckles, Daadraf. Etc.

Dear Mrs. Symes
]. Please publish a remedy for fTeekles
2. What viii darken the eyebrows and
eyelashes?
8. I should like to have a recipe to re-
move the dandruff from my head
4. Is IL very injurious TO use rouge If il
is washed of thoroughly at night?
8. What VIII make the hands soft and
WhiteT A MISSOURIAN.
!. One Of the simplest yet an effective
cure for freckles is lemon juice Apply
IL TO the skin once a day.
?. The eyebrow pencil is the most sat
isfaetory thing for darkening the brows
and lashes.
3. To get rid Of the dandruff rub cas-
tor oil into the scalp every two or three
days.
I. The constant use Of any rouge will
make the skin coarse and rough.
S. To make the hands soft and white
apply lemon juice
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4 Can yeu recommend something that
will decrease the size u the bustl
READER.
!. II you will practice stretching ex-
ercises two or three times a day your
height will increase. An excellent exer-
else for this purpose is the following:
Rise on the toes and stretch the tips or
the fingers as far toward the ceiling as
they WiH go, then sweep the hands to-
ward the front. touching the tips or the
fingers or palms OF the hands 10 the
floor. Keep both knees straight all the
while.
.. Glyeerin is excellent for making
the skin smooth. However, II you nnd
il makes your skin dry, do not use IL
any more. but apply olive oil.
3. Following is the recipe for louon
for enlarged pores II should be USED
after the face has been cleansed with
SOAP and water.
Lotion for Enlarged Pores
Boric acid ....s..........sss. ! dram
Distilled witch hazel .,t.,-.-- ounces
Apply with a piece OF old linen or BIT
OF absorbent cotton.
4 The only thing I recommend for de-
craagng the bust Is dieting, and even
one must not do this without first con-
sulting her physician. for 1t may be that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
1T a Dance

Dear Mrs. Adams.
A Young man at a dance not long ago.
called ne aside and told me that nv under
skirt was showing. OF course ] thanked
him. but felt embarrassed about II. Was
Il right for him 10 tell me. and was II
I 10 with q young man, but every one
tells me he Is no good and don't see
why 1 20 with him People say he will
ruin my character. Now, he treats me de-
Gently. and would YOU fur The sake OF
other people. give him up? l think lot
Of him. & 81 h
l think 10 was all right for the
young man 10 tell you, and ii was only
courteous for you 70 thank him,
What charges have your friends
against the young man TO whom they
refer? II they can give you proof
that he is q worthless character, then
I say give him up. Otherwise. trust
him so long as he treats you with respect
and kindness.
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The Greeting Has Cold

Dear MIS- Adams.
]. l greeted a young man pleasantly and
ne cOldiy nodded In return. Mould you ad-
wise me 10 ignore him the next time or
continue greeting him as befOrc7
. Should a girl ask & young man TO call
on her after meeting him but once or twice,
or is he supposed to ask for the pleasure OF
calling2
3. Would II be wrong for a girl 10 write
% young man VINO Is al school 10 tell him
she felt sorry because she greeted him
eoldly after having q dispute with him?
Y Y, z.
!, Try Il once again. Il may be that
the young man was deep in thought, and
was unaware that his manner of greet
ing you was cold.
. Allow the young man 10 ask per-
mission TO call.
3. If the dispute was a very serious
one. and you really owe the young man
an apology il will do no harm 10 write.
Otherwise do not start a correspondence.
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walnut stain for Hair
To GAN Weight

Dear Mrs. Symes.
/ 1 am 10 years Of age and am I'VE feet
six inches tall. | only weigh IL pounds
NY measurements are. Waist, q inches.
bust "a inches: hips So inches Don't you
think I ought to weigh more? How can
] gain fesh7
q Please tell me II cocoa butter will de-
Velop my bust have tried II for month.
but see no improvement
/. You should weigh many more
pounds, and | advise you 10 take Ia
blespoonful of olive oil before each meal.
If you are not enjoying good health, you
should consult a physician, for you can
not expect to gain flesh while there IS
breakdown in the system
.. Coeoa butter will develop the bust,
but l fear you have been a little impa--
tent. Continue to massage with II, and
along with this treatment practice deep
breathing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Thick Lips

Dtdr MIS- SyT1eH-
Will you kindly let me know how 70 re-
duce thick lips? My upper lip is very thick
and | should Ike 10 make II thinner Friends
told me 10 use tannin powder. but / am
afraid to do so because I do not know
how. ANXIOUS.
Tannin is the best thing TO use TO re-
dCce the lips. To eight ounces OF water
add one teaspoonful Of tannln. Apply
the lotion TO the lips once day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27

(ITTYHEN smiling" says a we'll
MAJ known beauty expert. '
" "open wide the eyes,
slightly elevate the brows
and avoid puckering up the eyes and
distorting the muscles around the
mouth. DO not spread the mouth.
Slightly contract the muscles Of the
lips, but do not contract the cheek
muscles. Practice makes perfect. -
l fear that is carrying matters to an
extreme that few Of US would care 10
emulate; all the spontaneity, the real
beauty OF a smile would be lost by
such elaborate precautions. But II Is
true that a smiling face often makes
all the difference between plainness and
prettlness, and that learning how to
smile is an art.
First, your teeth must be attended to-.
and got IN good condition for the smile
beautiful. Have them carefully exam
ined and put in order and cleaned by
good dentist: after that the brushing
with paste or powder after each meal,
and the free use OF peroxide. should
keep them sound and white. You are
now ready for acquiring the artistic
smile.
The smile massage Is the earliest
step. Put in your mouth a thin pencil.
holding II between your cheeks. Then
massage the cheeks upward toward
your eyes. Many mouths turn down
natura lly, and these must be trained
with double vigor. Work from the cor
ners OF the mouth. first toward the
eyes, then toward the ears; and then.
nannft haf ina. h.
massage the lips themselves.
Your real lip exercises require the
pencil TO be held in the same way
stick or candy or a soda straw would
be. Fucker your lips around u, re-
move the pencil and keep your lips
puekered as long as you can. This
Will strengthen them and incline them TO
turn upward.
A final exercise is TO pucker the lips
as II you were going 10 whistle. then
slowly open the mouth until the lips
form a great o, which must be as nearly
oval In shape as possible. Then slowly
close the lips again. Continue this al
ternate opening and closing ten times
for each exercise period.
Nothing adds 10 the beauty OF the
smile Ike the dimple. 1t Is possible TO &C
quire this by a surgical operation, but 1
should not advise such strenuous efforts
for so small a gain There Is only a
hairs breadth between a dimple and
scar and unless you are very careful
you win have Disagreement Instead OF
an added attraction.
Englishwomen wrap a blunt instru-
ment in cotton and press in the cheek
with II. temporary dimple forms,
which In time. II applied always al the
same place, becomes permanent. Then
some women have the art OF sucking in
one or both cheeks so as 10 form tenn
porary dimples, However, unless, ike
Hardys Arabella. you are gifted in this
way. you would better not make yourself
ridiculous by attempting Il.
Finally, the froWn between the eye
broWs must be smoothed away. Mas
sage nightly with cold cream. or with
vaseline II you wish the hair TO grow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
FreckIes and Falling Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes.
Win you please tell me what Will re-
move freckles from the face and what
will stop my hair from failing out?
My little niece has caught lice and
have not been able to remove the nits
from her head. VIII you advise mel
ANXIOUS.
If the freekles are not Of long stand
ing. the daily application of lemon
juice will remove them.
By rubbing castor oil into the scalp
once a day you will be able to prevent
your hair from falling. You cannot
expect good results unless regular at
tention is given.
For your niece's head. see answer TO
Mrs. ]. X K.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Recipe for Tea

Dear Mrs Symes
VIII you kindly give me your tea formula
Tor dyeing haiT1 Is this a fast dye? Hcn
should IL be applied and how often?
CONSTANT READER.
The tea lotion viii not dye the hair.
but 1t viii darken It. If you care TO use
II. steep one ounce Of sage In one pint
OF boiling water Allow II to cool. then
strain it and apply the liquid to the hair
with a brush
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To the Young Honsekeeber

To Desperate-T think that the plan
you suggest is the only solution OF the
problem that confronts you. II your
father will not cooperate with you IN
managing your brothers and the home.
feel that they should be disciplined by
persons who have made this work a life
study. Can you not confer with the
minister or priest of your church, FREE
quently much help Is given from this
source. / am sincerely sorry for you
and your trouble and wish | could do
something to tighten the burden or your
life. Sometimes Ii Is very hard TO un-
derstand just why some things are. You
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
# Sewing Club

Dear Mrs, ADAMS
VIII YOU kindly publish a suitable name
Tor a sewing club. and suggest the kind
OF pins we should have, There will De
six girls In the club. and our dues VIII
settle for the pins. We 90 not care 70 give
more than Is cents apiece for them. We
ara all about the age Of ~.
CONSTANT READER.
You might find suitable names
among the following: The SeXtet.
Busy Fingers" or you might call the
club the s. S.. meaning sewing society.
For pins. l advise you 10 get cata-
log from a Arm manufacturing such
pins. so that you will have large leld
from which 10 choose.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Talks in Her SLEEP

OrdF MIS- nyme8.
am subject 20 talking in my sleep every
night Is there anything you can suggest
that will stop It? I am IS years old
y. D.
You are probably nervous and excited
before You retire. I advise you Ia re-
tire early and slowly drink a glass of
warm milk before getting into bed.
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

are young and have your whole life
practically before you. Do not give up
hope so soon. Be courageous and I am
sure that things will brighten. There is
an old saying, you know, Its always
darkest before dawn" That means that
when things seem unbearable and az
their worst. perhaps the dawn viii come
tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
One Hip Larger Than the Other

IcdT MIS-. FTlCd-
I would like your advice. One Of my
hips is larger than the other. used to have
the habit OF resting the weight OF the body
on the right leg. and I think that is why
IL is larger ] do not do this any more
and should like to know II you could
suggest some exercise for ne
MADELINE
| think that massage treatments would
be the best In your case. Let reliable
masseuse take you In charge and | as
sure you you will not regret the money
expended when you see the results.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Kerosene

Dear MS. Synes
Will you please name the hair or scalp
troubles for which you recommend kerosene
and the manner Of using it2 Is II the coal
oil commonly used3 Mrs. l.
Kerosene, which is the same thing as
coal oil, IS very good for vermin, in
creasing the growth of hair and remov-
ing dandTufI II also keeps the hair
dark A medicine dropper is the most
satisfactory thing to use to apply the
oil. IT is then possible for one TO avoid
getting too much oil on the head. Of
course, when the oil is used 70 remove
vermin the hair should be thoroughly
saturated with It.
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Thin Hair
Dear IL. SYmes.

DcdF nIE. ClIltos
My hair is very long. but rather thin. I
used 10 have thick hair. but II has been
falling out rapidly. What do you advise
me to use?
The skin on my arms and neck Is very
brown. Suggest something 70 make Il
white. GRACE
Your hair will improve IL you will give
IL daily attention. Once a day apply
the tonic for which ] am giving the
recipe, rubbing It well into the scalp.
Then brush the hair so that the lotion
will be evenly distributed throughout
Tonic For Falling Hair
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Pimpies and Biackheads

Dear Mrs. Symes.
I am a young girl. and my face Is fun Of
pimples and blackheads. What can do q
get rid of them? KITTY
Pimples are caused by disordered
blood or clogged pores. II is quite neces-
sary 10 learn the cause before trying
a cure. II your blood Is out OF order.
you should have your physician pre-
scribe remedy. II the pores OF your
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Skin is Red

Dear MIS-. Symess
some time ago had skin ulcers az the
corner OF my eve, and il has left the skin
very red The little veins under the skin
seem broken. and there is a scar where an
ulcer was cut out Is there anything ]
could use that would fade the redness?
The scar is not so bad. but the redness
makes me 50 conspicuous. AN ADMIRER.
I advise you to have the physician
who treated the ulcers give you a pre-
ecriptiOn 10 make the skin less red.
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Not Tai Enough

Dear Mrs Symes.
/. / am ls years old, and only feet
tail. What can ! do 10 increase my
height?
2. What viii keep nay face and hands
SMOOTH
3. What Is good for large pores? I do
not care TO Use cream on my facs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-27
Mis- on the Hair

Dear Mrs. Symes.
VIII you please publish III your columns
the NEST efficient method OF removing nlts
from me hair7 Mrs. j. X. X.
A very good remedy for removing
nits is gasoline. The hair should be-
thoroughly saturated with it. but the
work should be done away from any
fire or artificial light
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FEakbr Skin

Dear MIS- oyTneS-
VIII you kindly publish a recipe for
Tightening the skim BROWN EYES.
Your skin is probably loose and flah5v
because you are in need of a tonic. Re
fore each meal take a tablespoonful OF
olive oil. If this does not build you up
within a reasonable length of time,
consult your physician
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In a Restaurant

Does an escort or the waiter lead
woman to the table in a restaurant and
help her 10 be seated j, Il.
The waiter performs such duties.
The man. however, does not sit down
until the woman has been seated
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Yielding AnHiversary

DEAR Mrs Adams.
VIII you kindly tell me II the
ffIeenth wedding anniversary -
crystal? What is the sixteenth?
HERMIONE.
Fifteen years Of married life brings
the crystal wedding. l do not think
that the sixteenth anniversary is eele-
brated IN any particular way.