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tween the writer and the recipient.
Very truly yours" for business let
terS. and Yours sincerely between
friends are the best.
2. It is not necessary to thank in
either case, but in a sincere manner
she may tell him how much she en-
joyed and appreciated his kindness.
8. When introducing man to a
woman the simplest and correct form
to use Is. Miss A. let me present Mr..
B." When introducing two men the
younger one is presented to the elder
The same rule holds good when max
ing two women acquainted.
4. 1t is always better to send con-
gratulatiens in note form. You may
use the following as a guide: Il wish
to congratulate you, may dear Mary,
on your successful completion of your
school course. You are now entering
the great school of life. where ques-
tions and problems occur every day
to test your character. ] sincerely
hope that your future will be just
as merdtorious and distinguished as
your past" A little personal touch
Is always appreciated. It is not neces-
Sary to send a gift.
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Conduct Not the Best

Dear Mrs. Adams.
have been going with a young man
who has always proved himself honorable.
but short time ago | was overcome to
hear that he was not all that he should be.
/ have been enraged and embarrassed at
parties by hints OF something which has
occurred referring to him always. I feel
that would lose good friend If | stopped
his attentions. Kindly advise me.
MARGARET d. d.
Before doing anything about the mat
ter, you will first have to find out IL
what you have heard is true. In order
to do this. you should have your parents
question the young man himself. If he
pleads guilty, you should refuse to allow
him to take up any more of your time.
You may, of course, offer him your as
sistance; and if he values your frfend-
ship, am sure he will be glad to listen
to advice from you. The poet says that
Men may rise .on stepping stones of
their dead selves to better things; and
II he shows any disposition to change, it
would be cruel not to help him by kind
ness,
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parts to one hundred. 1t will bring
instant relief. Finally, there are al
ways oil OF lavender and citronela
The bee is an interesting insect, but
an exclusive one, and he resents in
reference. When he treats you thus
cruelty. rub parsley on the sting. Con-
tinue the friction for a few minutes,
and you will extract the sting and the
irritation together. Dropping chloro-
form on the spot is also a sure rem
edy. Like many others Of the liquids
mentioned here, chloroform is
poison, and must be kept in a safe
place. out of the reach Of children.
Ammonia will serve your purpose al
most as well, and is often easier to
obtain in an emergency.
Venturing too near a wasp's nest
brings certain punishment; but here
the cure is always close at hand. Sim
ply rub the too inquisitive hand with
mud (moistened with water until II Is
thin and soft) until the irritation and
pain disappear.
Two other good remedies for wasp
and bee stings are hartshorn and
strong soda. with olive oil rubbed on
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ing card, but she has an ideal of mar
riage. and she Will not relinquish ii.
This is the case of many OF our unmar-
ried women.
Was it ever suggested to your mind
that few ''old maids" love men whom
they cannot wed? There are many un-
fold loves. my friends: loves that make
the lives OF the silent ones nobler and
purer; loves that are hidden away un-
der the life Of every day and taken out
probably in the solitary hours when the
'old maids" are alone. There is moth
ing to be ashamed OF there. This kind
OF an old maid is an admirable creature.
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Letter Writing

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I. Would you please inform me as to
where the date OF letter should be placed,
and should a margin be left? How should
a girl sign her name when writing to
young man?
taken her driving or merely express her
pleasure. and how should she do It? Also
Ice cream?
5. Please tell me the exact words I should
use when introducing man TO a woman;
when introducing two men; when intro
ducing two women
tion present what should be written by
way Of congratuIation? Should it be ex-
pressed on note paper or on the back Of
the sender's card? Is 1t always necessary
TO send present? BEE
1. The date is usually placed at the
upper right-hand corner of the paper,
butt frequently in social letters it APP
pears at the lower 1eft-hand corner
at the end of the letter. margin
In proportion to the size of the paper
used should be kept. The closing of
letter depends upon the relation be-
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

II you are married, do not place sin
gle women outside the pale. The reasons
are good and commendable, and only
the ignorant or the thoughtless one will
laugh at the unmarried woman. If you
are young, reserve your criticism and
jokes and laughter till a little later. You
may find out few very good reasons
for your Aunt Annals singleness, and
do not wish you to regret any actions
at her expense.
Old maids are rapidly passing away,
and am glad of it. You know, a woman
is as young as she feels. and is proba-
bly, single because she chooses to be-
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Cure for Dandruf

Dear Mrs Symes.
Please give me your advice on the fol-
lowing:
/ NV hair is very thin and oilv and I
am also troubled with dandruf. Do you
think that castor oil and Jamaica rurn
will help it7
2. I have superduous nafr on ny arms;
will you please give a harmless recipe
that will destroy 1T?
3. have a few small brown blotches
my face. When I first noticed them they
we're small Dimples but afterward turned
TO blotcheS What is the CAUSE Of these
and what can I do 70 destroy theny
have used peroxide. but II did not do
them any good BLONDE
1. Yes. the oil and the rum will make
an excellent cure for dandruf- Evil
IDENTIFY your hair is in need Of attention.
Devote ten or fifteen minutes to II
daily. Massage and brushing will help
a whole lot.
2 The electric needle is the only
thing which will remove hairs perma-
nently. II you cannot AFFORD this treat
ment I would not advise you to use
anything else. The application Of perox-
ide may help to make the growth less
noticeable.
g. A poor condition OF the blood In
probably the cause OF the blotches. Il
would be well for you TO have your phys
sician prescribe tonic for you. =
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To Reduce Flesh

Dear Mrs. SyInes
/ VIII YOU please tell me what I can
do to reduce flesh? 1 have tried several
things advertised but they have done no
good L have not been feeling well evSr
since / have been stout.
2. What can 1 do for my face. which is
always red7
and remove dandrun? J. Z.
1. Exercise and diet are the safest
means for one to use to reduce flesh.
If, however, your health is not very
good, you should have your doctors
opinion of the advisability of employing
either method.
2. The circulation of your blood is evil
IDENTIFY not first class. Gentle msSsa ge
and the carrying out of your physician s
orders will relieve the red condition.
8. To improve the condition of your
hair apply castor oil to the scalp daily.
Brush your hair thoroughly every night
before retiring Shampoo the head once
a month with pure white soap.
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addressing Invitations

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. What is the correct way to address
wedding invitations to a married couple
both on outside and inside of envelope?
IN addressing single man or woman. do
yon address the inside envelope with the
? In acknowledging gift to a married
couple, is the envelope addressed to the
wife only. and the letter started: NV
dear Mr.. and Mrs Pitcoe'?
3. What is the correct way of acknowledg-
ing invitations to dinners. luncheons teas
card parties, ETC.. and the proper way OF
regrettng?
4 What is the proper way of using visit
ing cards for both single persons and mar
ried couples in calling? A READER
l. On the inside envelope is in
scrfbed Mr.. and Mrs. Jones'" On the
outside envelope is inscribed "Mr and
Mrs. Charles L. Jones" and their full
address. When addressing the inside
envelope sent to a single man or
woman the full name is not necessary
2. The envelope and the letter are
addressed to the wife. In the body Of
the letter the husband may be men,
toned.
g.. When accepting. or declining an
invitation to any of the affairs Won
mention. the reply should be in the
same form as the invitation. That is,
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" was looked upon with pity, and
with a certain contempt. because
IN the eyes OF that past genera
ton she had made a failure of her life.
I am grateful to the present-day prog
ress IN all ideas pertaining TO women
that this opinion is no longer generally
held. If any one OF your friends or
relatives voice the idea that the "old
maid is an object Of pitiable tolera-
sion, that person is a few score years
behind the times, and should be met
with well-deserved contempt.
Women are no longer the clinging
dependent creatures that were the type
q half century ago. Today the greater
number Of our girls and mature women
do not look toward marriage as the
only avenue OF escape from a dependence
that is calling TO an assertive, proud
Individual l will venture 10 state that
the great majority Of my readers earn
their right TO live, to spend and to enjoy
a few pleasures of life. In the business
world, or in various little byways, women
have gone out and have earned money.
Marriage is not a necessity, and con-
ditions are far better.
Old maids are no longer ashamed Of
the fact. know OF one who Is truth
ful about her single state. She said,
81 have never been asked to marry. but
I am not ashamed
Another charming woman. bordering
on the thirties. has had a number of op-
portunities TO place MRS" on her visit
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Bust is LARGE

Dear Mrs. SyTneS.
Kindly advise something to reduce the
bust which Is very large and fiabby.
Also advise something to reduce flesh all
become thin
walk from four to Ave miles day. but
it does noe seem to aid any.
GERALDINE W.
What you really should do is make
your bust firm. This cam be done by
gentle massage and deep breathing.
A five-mdle walk taken leisurely will
do no good. 1T must be taken briskly:
in fact. running would have quicker ef-
feet than walking If you wish to de-
crease your flesh you should be careful
OF your diet. Avoid candy, ice cream,
soda water, milk, pies, cakes and all
other extremely sweet and starchy
foods.
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II Misunderstanding
n EAR Mrs. Adams.

IN EAR Mrs Adams.
1 have been married several years
During the first year of my married
life my husband and I had a great misun-
derstanding with my husbands brother
and wife Since then they have left the
become friends once more. Several
months ago my brother-in-law was in
He exchanged greetings with my hus-
band, but ignored me. Later ] wrote his
wife asking her pardon for the misun-
derstanding. but received no answer.
They will visit our city soon. Will you
please inform me how to become friend
ly with them. as love them both?
WORRIED.
Why not make a call on your rela.
tives when they visit your city? A per-
sonal interview may help to smooth
matters. If they accept your apologies
you might invite them to your home.
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Hollow Cheeks

Dear Mrs SyInes.
I have been massaging my hollow checks
with One ounce Of cocoa butter. one ounce
sweet almond oil. one ounce lanolins from
fifteen to twenty minutes every day.
After massaging for one week. large boils
appeared ON my cheeks. but kept on using
for about month without result. When /
stopped the boils disappeared.
would like 10 fatten my cheeks. but
don't like those boils: please let me know
what is wrong and what I can do.
ANXIOUS.
Evidently there is something wrong
with your blood. This being the case,
you cannot expect to fill out your
cheeks. and 1t is advisable for you to
consult physician. The massaging
did not produce the hoils
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To Protect the Skin

Dear Mrs. Symes.
work in a store where / encounter q
great deal of dust and dirt. Every morn
ing before 1 go TO work 1 apply a Iitt!s
cold cream. and then rice powder to my
face. My folks always scold me and tell
me 1 should not dope my face like that
/ do not carry II TO extreme. and It has
not hurt my face SO far. Should I stop
it7 Is it harmful? If so. what will Il DO?
VIOLET
The cream and powder will not harm
your skin If you are careful to cleanse
It thoroughly before retiring. so that
the cream, powder and dust viii not Do
given time to collect in the pores.
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Falling Hair

Dear Mrs Symes
1. VIII you kindly publish recipe for
falling hair? AT the crown OF my head my
hair begins to curl and breaks on.
2. My face is covered ala over with dry
spots. have gone to druggists but they
do not seem to help me. I think il is
some kind OF eczema What would YOU
suggest? JUST SIXTEEN.
1. Apparently your hair is too dry.
advise you to apply kerosene to the
scalp once a day. Brush the hair from
the scalp to the very ends. so that the
oil may be evenly distributed
2. My suggestion is that you have a
physician examine your skin and then
prescribe remedy. All skin Affections
should be attended to at once. so that IL
will be possible to give a cure.
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Z HAD almost said Insect Bites and
Stings'; but the spider, OF course, Is
4 not sn insect, and yet he Is one Of
the worst offenders against the inno-
cent picnicker.
De is easily defeated. however. by a
mixture Of equal parts OF camphor and
ammonia, rubbed on the spot he has
injured. The place should then be bound
with a clean. soft bandage, and the
solution left TO do its healing work.
Every one who has ever gone black
berrying knows the wood-tick; every
devotee OF the seashOre is only too well
acquainted with the sand-tick. Both
OF these pleasing creatures burrow
under the skin, where they lay eggs,
increase and multiply. The only way
20 get rid OF them is to immerse the
hands and arms as soon as possible
in witch hazel or IN water TO which a
little carbolic acid has been added.
Sometimes a complete bath in the latter
IS necessary before the torturing in
sects are all driven away
Worst OF all summer curses is the
ubiquitous mosquito. Even when he is
not Of the yellow fever or malaria
bearing varieties. he is sufficiently men
ecing. II only TO the peace of mind OF
the bitten. Burning japanese incense
VIII keep MIN away. and so will tobacco
smoke, but II he has already come, sesn
and conquered there are still plenty OF
remedies.
Menthol dissolved in alcohol and
well mixed makes one Of these. The
solution should be rubbed on the bitten
spots. Flour busted on the skin. moist
soap lather allowed TO dry on II. honey
water zone teaspoonful Of honey to
quart OF boiling water, used while
warm), and even the humble onion
rubbed on the irritated place are all
well recommended as mosquito cures
Washing the skin in elderberry water is
another preventive. as are the leaves of
veryain or pennyroyal scattered about
the house.
And Il you are not afraid OF super
nous hair, rub the spots with a cocoa
butter stick to which cocaine has
been added in the proportion Of two
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Hair Still Failing

Dear Mrs. Syres.
As you advised me, am using a miNtuTs
OF crude oil and oil OF lavender for nearly
two weeks. The dandruff | had for years
almost entirely disappeared. but my hair
falls out as much as before. for which rea-
son cannot brush II. What am 10 do?
RUTH
/ am glad you are getting rid of the
dandruff and I am sure that IL you will
continue TO apply the tonic your hair
will stop falling out. You cannot expect
too big results at once. Do not brush
your hair until it has ceased to fall.
The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21
Il China Shower

Dear Mrs Adams.
Will you please give mo some suggeo-
tions for entertainment at q china showerf
F. j. G.
II the person who gives the shower
requests all donors to write a suit
able sentiment or jingle on her gift
to the bride-t -to-be, much of the time
will be spent in reading them when
the party has assembled. Should a
luncheon be given. appropriate toasts
may be made
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S1Uitch Has Faded

Dear MrS. SymeS.
I have a lovely switch but IL has faded
q shade hghter than my hadr. which Is
tt with her.na or sage tea or Chinese eye
lash stain. or would you advise me to send
1t to some hair store? DOROTHY NJ
7 advise you to use the sage tea, and IL
this does not darken the. switch suf-
ficiently you can then send it 10 hair
eStabl iShrnent
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II the invitation Is written in the first
person, the reply should be in the first
person. It is always necessary to re-
ply as promptly as possible.
4. A single woman leaves her card
for each woman in the house wh ere
she is calling. "A single man leaves
his card for every member Of the
household. A married woman leaves
one Of her own cards for every woman
and one of her husbands cards for
every man In the house. The rule
for the married man is the same az
for the single man.
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called on me. asked to take me to a
theater. consented, and although I
waited all evening, he did not come. We
had always been the best OF friends. 1
have not seen him since. and he did not
even send his regrets or excuses Was
there any possible cause for his behavior,
and how should 1 regard it and treat him
in the future? MIGNON.
Yes. your letter should have been an
swered, but the recipient OF notes OF
coincidence is privileged to wait for an
opportune moment, when time will prob
ably give her more self-control.
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Too Cool

Dear Mrs. Adams
am a girl of Is. and think great
20 care. for me. Ny parents like him and
ne thinks a lot q my family. in general
we go out together quite often, but he
seems TO be quite cool Can you tell me
what TO do to make his friendship
warmer ADELAIDE.
My dear Adelaide, IL the young man
does not treat you in the friendly way
you desire. you can hardly force him
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Il Fleshy Nose

Dear Mrs Symes.
I. Can the lotions that appear IN this
paper be used by both sexes?
2. My nose Is very thick at the end (su-
periuous hesh). How should I massage TIT
A H-YEAR-OLD BOY.
I. Yes.
2. Massage in rotary motion from
the bridge of the nose to the very tip
of the nose
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Deeply IN Love

To Courageous-As the man has not
mentioned the subject of love to you, I
do not think you should cherish the
thought of marrying him. continue
tion of the close friendship may develop
not allow the difference in ages to have
any effect whatever
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Desires Black Hair

Dear Mrs Symes.
Will you kindly publish recipe for turn
ing the hair black without injury? My
hair is light. and l would rather have il
black RENDER.
/ do not have the recipe for a black
hair stain Possibly a hairdresSer will
be able to dye your hair. If you are
really dissatisfied with its color
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No Reply Received

Dear MIS-. Adams.
Upon the death OF one of my best
friends few weeks ago I sent a letter
to be firm friends, but has not acknowl-
edged the letter. Should she have done
so?
short time ago young man whom
knew very well. but who had never
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WING to the great amount Of mail
received and the limited space

~ given this department. il 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.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope for a reply.
This rule must also be complied with in
regard to personal letters.
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Tonic for Hair

1. Please publish tonic for my hair: it
is falling out e great deal. I would like
something that will make it thicker. fuzzy
and darker: also to rid 1t of dandruff-
2. would like TO know what to do to
regain dinple which am fast losing
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ZcMs ue. ZNemz zggyzy
I/ZGNAEN@/

I cannot understand why the young
man acted 30 rudely. No matter what
prevs ated him from keeping his en-
gagement he should not have failed TO
send you his apologies. I should hesi-
tate befC re making engagements. for
evidently he is not to be relied upon.
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

to be more ardent. It may be that
he cares more than you think The
fact that he goes out with you indi-
Gates his enjoyment of your society.
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To Reduce Hips and abdomen
Dear Mrs. Synes.

Dear MIS-. Syf1eS.
VIII you kindly tell me Of an exercise to
reduce hips and abdomen? KATE o. g.
Here are directions for two exercises
which you should practice regularly IL
YOU expect results:
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Not acquainted

Dear MIS-. Adams.
Kindly tell me what to do in such n
case: A friend and ] are walking along
the street, and she speaks to a friend
whom / do not know. should / speak to
the friend? BROWN EYES.
II you are not acquainted with your
friends friend. you should not speak
until you have had an introduction.
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To Reduce the Abdomen

In standing position. clasp the hands over
the abdomen Contract the muscles of the
abdomen and bend at the hips six times
keeping the muscles well contracted
throughout the bending. Rest by taking
three deep breaths between each exercise.
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To Reduce the Hips

Place hands on the hips. shoulders well
back. The leg is raised with knee fexed-
Then. after a high. quick side kick. bring
the foot back again 20 the door. This is
to be repeated several times
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BEAUTY QUERIES ANSWERED

should 1 do it?
ANXIOUS YOUNG GIRL
Here is the recipe for an excellent
tonic which will remove dandruff and
prevent the hair from falling. 1t will
not however, make the hair fluffy. For
this you will have to arrange your hair
on curriers' or plait it.
Tincture Of rslh vomica. a........... ounce
Spirits Of rosemary y..--.-......-.... ounces
Apply several times a week TO the roots
OF the hair.
I do not believe you can do Anything
TO regain the dinple-
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BEING AN OLD MAID

= EARS ago an unmarried woman
" was looked upon with pity, and
with a certain contempt, because
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-14

A fellow must be square to handle thou
sands of dollars of other peoples money
without one word of criticism and without
bond.
He no doubt is safe man to support for
register of deeds for Shawnee county.
CARY JOHNSON will appreciate your sup
port.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-14

DR.. II. III. Keith is stand
ing fatfooted on his record
for economy and duty well
performed in the office of
County Coroner. IF his rec
ord merits your approval he
will appreciate your support
for that office at the August
primary.
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JONATHAN D. NORTON

Sheriff Of Shawnee county. The
man who has been grinding away
at the post of duty for the past
year. Always ON the job, making
the details of the sheriff's office,
the wheels of the law go round and
round without friction.
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You have trusted your lives in my
hands for years, now will you trust
your county funds with me for two
years?
[ respectfully solicit your sup
port for the office of County Treas
urer of Shawnee county.
l will appreciate your support,
MATT WEIGHTMAN.
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I'd swap two years of my
life for that boss. I've never
rode a skeet like that. I'd
be square and treat him fair
Mr.. Voter, if you see fit to
give me one trial. I'll sure
appreciate your support for
the office of sheriff.
ROME COLVIN.