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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
ADVICE ON SOCIAL
CUSTOMS

Do not be serenely confident OF your
own charms. and expect your presence
TO be sufficient compensation for pro-
longing visit. Never weary your
friends. It is better to have them COM
plain OF not seeing enough OF you than
OF being unable to keep you out of the
house
The woman who stays too long either
after luncheon or at a visit of days is
usually an idle person who does not
recognize the fact that others have
something to do. We have been af-
fiicted with the person who has just
run over for minute and who stays
and stays.
No matter what we had planned or
how far delayed the work was. she
stayed on too long. need not recall to
your mind the sighs Of relief when the
door was finally closed. You know as
well as I that that kind of a visitor is
not to be envied. Let us not be open to
the same comments that were naturally
made. and rightly, too!
Do not stay too long when saying
"goodby." When you say it, go; and
your hostess will thank you.by being
sincerely glad to see you the next time.
One woman said in my hearing the
other day, 81 think ii is mean that they
have not invited me this summer. They
know how much i enjoyed my last
visit. Why, 1 went for only two weeks
and / stayed five!''
/ could have given an explanation.
Couldn't you?
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24

Fl YOU cannot fly away from hay
fever via an ocean liner. there is
a treatment that can be given at
home that viii do much TO alleviate
the suffering 10 which many people are
subjected as the summer season adj
vances.
Hay fever is disease Of the mucous
membrane OF the respiratory passa ges.
II also involves the membrane of the
eyelid and eyebalI. People Of a nervous
constitution are sometimes subjects,
while Il IS generally suffered by those
Of asthmatic tendencies
The sensitive lining of the passages is
tnhamed by pollen of grains and gra asses,
by dust or perfumes. etc. OF course,
q very sensible method Is the use Of the
ounce Of prevention; but II by home
treatment the lining Of nose and throat
can be hardened so that Inflammation
OF these tissues will be prevented, the
discomfort will be reduced to a mini
mum
] know OF several men who positively
have cured themselves by the saltwater
salt has been dissolved, the quantity OF
the latter being decided by the sensitive
ness Of the nasal passages. AT first,
there viii be a smarting sensation. but
the salt can be increased as the tissues
become hardened Trea tment should be
given night and morning. Do not de-
spair: remember that persistent appl-
cation viii work wonders.
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Their Christian Names

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/. Is ii proper for a young man and
woman to call each other by their Chris
tan names? They are not engaged, merely
2. Do You think IT, is all right for a couple
to stand and tslk for a while when they
81, 3 have been going to different places
found out several things about him. He
eloped with another girl. How would you
advise me to act toward him? We work
at the same place and see each other daily
T. Is II proper for girl to send young
man an invitation to her graduation exer-
s. Would it be wrong to invite a young
man into the house when he has called for
l.. Quite proper II they are inti-
mate friends.
2.lIt would be better, IL the hour
is not late, for them to enter the
house.
8. There is nothing for you to do
but treat him in civil manner. 1t
would be better, though, to let your
acquaintance gradually drop, il you
disapprove Of him.
A. If he is an old friend OF the
family she may do so.
3. 1t is necessary to show him such
courtesy.
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Inflammation generally makes the
nasal passages sore. These should be
treated with good yaseline. They will
heal. and the growth of hair on the in
side will be encouraged. This will help
by preventing the entrance of dust, ETC.,
which is irritating.
Hay fever sufferers should wear chif-
fen wells before walking out in the
dusty city streets or through the coun-
try. A plain-colored veil protects eyes
and nose from dust. and 1t need not be
so thick that the scenery Is indiscern-
ible.
After the walk remove all particles OF
dust or pollen by a nasal douche> In one
quart Of water dissolve one teaspoonful
each of salt, baking soda and boracic
acid crystals. When the solution is
ready. place 1t in an atomizer and use
for the nasal passages. This is a sug-
gestion that comes from quite a number
of suffering men and women who have
found 1t extremely beneficial.
My last suggestion is to inhale the
fumes from camphor. Place on a plate
over heat and, bending over the stove,
breathe in and out slowly, holding the
air as long as possible in the air pas
Sa geS.
The discomfort OF hay fever is so
great that those afflicted with It should
be willing to give these suggestions
fair trial. 1 promise that a few min
utes a day devoted to the home treat
1nent will repay you for the trouble by
giving relief and In great measure ef-
fecting a cure.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Curling Fluid for the hair
Rather Confusing
Dear Mrs. Symes.

/. In one Issue OF the paper you said that
walking would enlarge the lower limbs. and
then once again before read that walking
2. What Is the correct measurement OF
the hips for perfect wornan7 What In
the correct height?
8 Is peroxide OF hydrogen Injurious TO the
skim am using It for frsckles.
MARIE
l.. Both statements are true Walking
tends to bring the muscles of the limbs
to their normal condition. either reduc-
ing or Increasing the flesh to give the
proper shape.
q The standard height for a woman Is
five feet eight inches. The measurement
Of the hips. forty inches. OF course all
the other measurements should be In
proportion. For instance, the bust should
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Long Eyelashey

Dear Mrs. Symes.
L What can do 70 make my eyelashes
2. What remedy Is there for a bony neckr
g. Do you know Of anything that will
keep my nose from being shiny7
A HOMELY Girl.
1. The constant application OF good
vaseline will very often Increase the
length OF the eyelashes.
2. Indeed there Is a remedy for :.
''bony" neck Massage the neck daily
with cocoa butter and remember to
breathe deeply at all times You should
spend five or ten minutes every morn
ing before dressing IN practicing deep
breathing.
3. To prevent your nose from having
a shiny appearance, use the lotion for
which am giving the recipe:
5oraclc aclo-- --.....s...-.-...-s..-.... ! Dram
Rosewater -..-...-.-.-.-.------s.--..--- 4 ounces
Mix
Apply the lotion TO your refractory noss
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Light Growth of Hair

VIII you please tell me what to do for q
light growth Of hair my face? Ny face
Is scaly and would like to have something
to improve its condition A READER
II the growth OF hair is not very
noticeable / advise you to do nothing
have the electric needle used. For the
scaly condition of your skin. battle In
lukewarm water, drying the skin care
fully. and then apply a lotion made OF
glycerin and lemon juice. more lemon
Juice than glyceriu.
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II Boy Seeks Help
Dear Mrs Symes.

IIIt5
am boy Of 10 years. and this pass
year pimples and blackheads are con-
unually breaking out my face. Your
advice will be greatly appreciated.
e. J. D.
There are many causes for the pirn-
pies. Possibly you smoke too much or
you are not careful of your diet; and Il
may be that your blood Is not In good
condition. If you know that you are
guilty OF the first two causes. you should
make an effort to remove them. II you
think your blood Is In need Of tonic, r
advise you to consult your physician.
70 remove the blackheads. wash the
face every night before retiring in warm
water. using the best OF soap to cleanse
the skin, and then apply the lotion for
which am giving the recipe.
Boraefc acid d-.... drama
Alcohol ............. 2 ounce.
nose"aler .... ounces
Use with friction twice . day on the
skin affected.
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Thick Lips

Dear Mrs. Symes.
thick lips?
Please suggest some form of exercise for
strengthening the waist and developing the
chest E. c. w.
1t Is quite difficult to reduce thick
lips. but possibly the constant applica-
tion Of a lotion made of one teaspoonful
of tannin to eight ounces OF water will
have the effect you desire.
To strengthen the waist. practice this
exercise: Stand erect. with the feet to-
gether. then bend the body from the
waist line to the front. back and sides.
To develop the chest. practice deep
breathing, and arm movements with
dumbbelis
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! Sending Homemade Candy

Dear Mrs. Adams.
have been going with a young .rnan
for some time, and am very much in
latuated with him. He tells me he loves
me greatly, but when out in public he Ss
to continue to call? AAA.
homemade candy to a young man?
ANETTA.
You would be quite unreasonabla ~
you refused to allow the young man to
his love for you when in public. IF ha
treats you kindly and with respect. wfaf
more could you ask? " '
II rs not It all improper, and there is
nothing which pleases a young man
more than gift OF homemade goodies.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
The Proper Place

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ Which Is the proper thing for a
gentleman to do when out walking with a
lady. TO walk on the curb side OF the pave
ment OF on the left-hand side OF his COM
panion7
Is It proper for a lady TO write to a
gentleman OF a few weeks acQuaintance2
3 Is Il proper 10 write 10 a gentleman
whom have never seen. bun we have been
introduced through letters? l. r.
L IL Is the custom for the man to
walk on the curb side OF the pavement,
but be viii 90 the proper thing If he
viii place himself on the side where
he viii be Of best protection
2 Yes
3. DO not write until you have re-
ceived a letter from the young man.
IL would be improper for you to start
the correspondence
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
To Enlarge His List

Oear MIS-. ADAMS.
VIII you please tell me in what man
ner a young man may properly extend
his acquaintance among young wonen7
This city is the loneliest place on earth
simply because one must be introduced.
A READER.
I agree with you that In some cases
Ct is unfortunate that introductioas are
necessary. but we are living IN an age
when custom and form demand that
strangers must be Introduced to one an
other before they may converse In a
church or a college one has the best
advantage OF meeting desirable persons.
and these persons In turn will make
you acquainted with their friends. In
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l. Is II proper for q young lady whom
first meeting young man to ask him to
call?
5. Should parents retire before daugh.
ters gentleman caller leaves?
EVELYN. TRYvILLA. ZULENE.
l. Yes: for the brides mother will un-
doubtedly. act as chaperon.
2. 1t is quite proper to wear a simple
evening dress cut low at the neck.
8. Half-pa.st 10 is late enough for him
to stay.
T. This is a much-disputed question.
but personally I think the young man
should ask the privilege. OF course. 1t
is quite permissible for mother or q
1haperon to ask young men to call on
debutante
5. 1t would be more hospitable for
them TO be near at hand to bid the
caller "good-night.n
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Cream of Tartar

Dear Mrs. Symes.
What effect has cream OF tartar on thu
system IL taken In rather large ouanti-
ties7
How may arsenic be taken to whften
the complexion without inJuring tho
organs Of the body7 CURIOUS.
Cream Of tartar makes the blood
thinner, but one should not take n
unless physician finds ones system
needs 1t. He will prescribe the proper
quantity.
] strongly disapprove OF arsenic befne
taken to Whtten the skin Its effects
may be quite injurious. A very harm
less, yet effective. way to whiten the
skin Is to use lemon juice or a solution
Of peroxide Of hydrogen and water, haI6
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
TWICE GLAD

TWICE GLAD
= REMEMBER little piece OF advice
that my mother gave me years ago
that I wish to give to my readers.
I was visiting friends. and 1 was
told not 10 make my entertainers twice
glac"-in other words glad that had
come and glad at my departure.
Many people do this. To outstay
welcome is to lack tact and considera-
ton for the kind hostess. II plans have
been made to entertain a guest from
Saturday until Monday. II might be
quite inconvenient for a prolongation Of
the visit
out Of courtesy the entertainer may
suggest a continued stay, but If you
have been invited at first for a stated
time. go when II expires There is
little verse that puts the idea in a nut
shell Il runs something like this:
When they want to keep you,
Because they like you so:
When they say Stay longerr'
That's the time to gol
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
To Remove q Scar

Dear MIS-. SyTnes.
VIII you please tell me how 20 remove q
scar left by burn caused by contact with
electrically charged wire? The burn
was not very serious, but after healing it
left red scar. which Is very conspicuous.
ELECTRICIAN
1t Is always advisable to have a ply
sician prescribe a cure for a scar, be-
cause the skin Is so delicate that the
action OF the medicine must be watched
SO that no harm Will be dona
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Fearing Decollete

Dear Mrs. Adams.
i. Is It proper for three sisters ages Is,
Se and zs. TO attend a wedding. out of the
city about one hours ride and stay with
the brides parents overnight. without
2 Is IL proper to wear decollete when
having young man caller, in the even-
8 What is the proper time for young
man TO leave a youi1g, Iady's house when
he calls on her In the EVENING"
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Withont a Chaperon

l. Is It proper for two girls 70 no out
,,nnsa walssang 1 WITH boy on Sunday afternoons
a.. Is It wrong for a girl to write letters
20 BOY that she would not want any one
sise 10 see. when he promises faithfully that
show her letters s. 'e QUO "ioeo W
&. One day last week we were downtown.
Snen one OF Us lost hatpin. which was
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be thirty-six inches and the waist should
measure twenty-five inches.
8. Not If II Is diluted
To- Whiten the Skin

Dear Mrs Syues
/. Please give me a recipe for making
hands. arms and neck white. Is olive oil
good? Does II make any difference what
quality Is used?
g Will superfuous hair grow again when
once pulled out with tweezers?
8 Does peroxide and ammonia remove
superfuous hair?
T. VIII you please publish~a recipe for
removing dark circles from under the eyes?
TWO HIGH school,. GIRLS.
1. Slices OF lemons rubbed over the
hands. arms and neck will whiten them
Olive oil Is not a whitener, but II Is
splendid flesh builder. and when used
for this purpose the best quality should
be used.
2 No.
g. The constant application OF the
mixture will IN time kiln the roots OF
the hairs
Dark circles are usually the re-
suit of some physical weakness, and In
such cases it is advisable to consult q
physician.
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Dear Mrs. Symes.
/. + am Is years Of age and have very
large bust Could you prescribe cheap
and quick remedy to reduce It?
2. Gould you tell me how to make my
g. would you kindly print the recipe for
curling hair? SWEET SIXTEEN.
1. do not advise you to do anything
to reduce your bust. AS you grow older
the rest Of your body will develop In
proportion to 1t.
2. t IS not possible to change the size
8. Here is the recipe for a very good
curling fluid:
A Tablespoonful OF bruised ouinceseed to
q pint of hot water. The water Is poured
over the seeds and the whole allowed to
stand for several hours. The resultant mu-
cilage may then be thinned with a few
drops of essence Of violet. The hair -
moistened with the fluid before curling.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
To Buy the Food

nEAR Mrs. Adams.
VIII you kindly tell me IL Il
would be proper for the boys to help
buy the food for a picnic which, some
can ask them for the money 81 they should
help. A READER.
II the girls are giving the picnic,
think II would be better for them -
furnish the food and not ask the boys
70 help.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Or. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust
Hands Too Large

Dear Mrs. SynleS.
VIII YOU please tell me how to reduce
my hands and knuckles to make them
smalier7 1 ANXIOUS READER.
1t is not possible to reduce the size
OF the hands and kDuckles. but. never
may be made pleasing by keeping them
smooth and white and the nails well
manicured.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Nose Turns Up

Dear MIS-. Symee.
kindly inform me what to do for my
nose, which turns up at the end and gets
very red at times.
Ny hair is black and straight. and
would like the recipe you published some
! time ago to make hair curl.
ELIZABETH A. K.
Possibly persistent massage will I'M
prove the shape OF your nose. The rub
bing will also stimulate the circulation
OF the blood, thus preventing the nose
from becoming red.
presume this is the recipe to which
you refer:
Curling Fluid for the Hair
Is made of a tablespoonful Of bruised
quinceseed to a pint OF hot water. The
water Is poured over the seeds and the
The resultant muciiage mzy then be
thinned with a few drops OF essence OF
violet. The hair Is Tnoistened with the
duid before curling.
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To DEVELOP the Bust

Dear Mrs. Symes
What do you suggest as the bes, and
quickest way OF developing the bust?
have tried all kinds of treatments and
physical exercises. but without results.
ROSEMARY
am giving the recipe for one Of the
best bust developers you could possibly
use.
DR.. vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust
Liquid extract OF galesa
Lacto-phosphate of ii1ne...-.... 154 grains
1iucture OF xenuei...s...ssss.s.. 10 grains
The dose is two soupspoonfuIs with water
before each meal
DR.. Vaucaire also advises the drinking
Of malt extract during meals.
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each pint add two teaspoonfuls OF alco-
hol. Allow the switch to remain in the
liquid for day or more.
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Solutions to Social Problems

this way your number of acquaintances
Will be greatly increased.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Hair Oily.

Win You kindly tell me a simple ana
harmless hs, a, remedy g for oily hairY My hair
- Also tell Of something to darken my
has become light? ROSE
For oily hair use daily the lotion made
according to the following directions:
Powdered bicarbonate Of soda y ounce
Borafe Of soda, powdered. X ounce
Alcohol ..................... fluid ounces
Distilled water...............16 fluid ounces
Mix and aRitate until solution Is
plete.
Sage tea will darken your switch.
Make a strong brew Of dried leaves,
strain the liquid through muslin, and to
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24

rsSOxel9n nsyer met. ~ He ~ asked 10 Accompany US
home Were we wrong In allowing him to
:. /. it wrong for 2 boy to put his arm
5SSne 1Issuns, .ansn Ss when they aTs eosUSRN asr
/. IF the girls have the consent OF
their parents it is all right for them
O. It is mistake for any one writ
ing letter to boy or girl. man or
MUmnot srs not IL IL for r's svery eye ts to See. n'cn
g. You were quite wrong in accept
ing the company of a stranger. Let
me ask you and all other young girls
who read this to be very careful
about their actions toward strangers.
let US from now on think twice be-
fore we act in way that will cause
future regret.
6. It Is not considered proper. You
where she may be severely criticised
by her friends, who will not under
stand that 1t was possibly done for
fun. 1 do not approve of this kind Of
familiarity between boys and girls.
Would Like to Tell Her
Dear Mrs. Adams.
ways think she hardly realizes at what
q disadvantage her habit places her. It Is
habit which could be easily overcome II
Can You tell me how to go about { 50 that
shall not offend her? SMOKE w.
Unless you are very, very Intimate
with the young lady; you can hardly
ter. II she Is a very dear friend and
values your advice, am sure you should
feel no hesitancy about telling her how
much you wish she would break herself
Of the habit into which she has fallen.
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Bust Too Large

This rule must also be complied with
in regard to personal letters.
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ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

WING to the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
~ given this department, 1t is alb
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 reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-08
!iaiioWell Bow In Paris,

Fred =. Olsen received q letter Mon
Cay from his son, r. A. Olsen, Who is
in the United States navy~cn board the
battleship New Hampshire and when
the letter was written was with the
feet in French waters. Young Olsen
writes Of the attention sven by the
chaplain OF the New Hampshire for
the Improvement Of the morals and up
]Hilding of the religious life of the
young men. When on land lie cncour-
ages visits and goes with them. to
si!ch places only that Will better their
condition.
The Journal can voucl for the cor
rectncss Of the renort made Of the
chaplain, as lie was the scrihos assist
ant lastor in the Southland - wears;
ago, and he knows the ministerial TIM
Der Of which he is made Mr. Olsen has
been in the navy fer three wears, dur
ing which time hc has received three
promotions ict merit. Tho Journal
t"keS pleasure Of making mention OF
The Maine boys who make good N
their life work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-08
PITTSF|ELD.

z. p. Weeks OF this town announces
that he is candidate for warden
Of the state prison to succeed War
den B. 0. Norton. Mr. Weeks is a
native of Jefferson, but has been q
resident here for the past three years.
Gardiner Witham of Carmel, stu
lent 1T the Pittsfeld Grammar school,
wing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. E. Libby in Detroit. underwent a
jurgical opera ton on his throat Tues
lay.
V. c. Bowman of Detroit has been
i!awn as juror from his town 90
serve al tie supreme judicial court
% convene ct SkOwhegan Dec. y.
". NJ. Osborn, STATE senato~-elect.
met with painful accident Tuesday,
,rtiie dropping wood. The ak stuck
II the top Of his right foot. cutting
"a cash which required several
stitches.
IRIS. f. L. L1ndnan underwent q
>uccessful surgical operation Tuesday
.; a hospital in Kangor.
Waverlv Echekah Loo sc this eve
mag wiz have the annual election of
oiiIccrs. A social will follow and re-
'ceslnents will be served.