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The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
The Heading of a Letter

Dear Mrs. Adams
when writing a letter to put in the upper
risht-h hand corner the address and date. or
should the date and the name of the city
only be put there?
q. When passing through the doorway of
should precede,. the man or the woman7
3. What is the difference between a tea
'u to hold either? Does one remove remove 'ns her
! leave my card odl7s the day of the reception.
a. Is an opera cloak suitable to wear to
q reception, or would coat be in better
l. The writer's full address and the
date should appear in the heading of a
letter
2 The woman should precede the man
3. A tea Is reception on a small
scale, usually held in the afternoon be-
tween the hours OF and 2. In the
evening the reception most always he
gins at O'Clock. A reception is an an
tertainment usually given in honor of an
important anniversary or to entertain
some great parsonage. 1t may be held
afternoon or evening
At an afternoon reception the coat ,a
removed If a one-piece dress is worn
beneath. If a dressy coat-sllit is vor,,
the coat is not removed. The 'e s,n,. IS worn. H.
not removed unless the refreshments
are likely to soil them.
At an evening reception the o,,ter
wrap should be removed, for the evening
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 trav before en-
tering the drawing room However ~
an evening reception no cares are left.
4. A coat would be more suitable IL
the reception Is to be held In the after
noon. The cloak is approprsate for the
evening reception
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
SoaCo' <z0d Dread rerSArS = c7ocoLaIe kcIzIr

10 YOU have to take your little
one to town when you yourself
must go7 It Is a trying ordeal
and lew little children come through
It unscathed. 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.
1 have watched mothers and children
on shopping tours at luncheon time.
Hundreds have come into the quick
lunch palaces OF the up-bo-date city and
70 per cent Of them have fed their chill
drel 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 at the sight OF
most shopping days. If you doubt 1t,
Just watch what the usual mother feeds
her little tot the next time. Perhaps II
IS because 'it viii keep her quiet"
Children are frequently overwnought 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 TO
suggest a sensible. diges6ble luncheon.
Soup and graham bread viii win out
every time against a chocolate eclair.
Soup IS nOurishing. usually well cooked
and easily digested. II should be slowly
eaten, and with Il there should be no
Zoe water TO counterbalance the good ef-
eects. Too much cannot be said against
the pastry diet 10 which some children
are treated" It upsets the stomach,
es the yellow coating on the tongue next
day viii testify. overwOrks the digestive
organs and gives no nOurishment for
the trouble. Please be careful, for so
many things are traceable TO an un-
healthy condition Of the stomach!
Have you ever stood in sight Of
public drinking fountain, watching the
continual coming and going OF its free
patrons? Try It, and III warrant that
you VIII desert the public water cooler.
I'm not a fanatic on germs; believe
that fne. strong condition Of health
viii combat the attack of disease bac-
teri but I think Il foolhardy to sub
5ect child to the hundred contagious
ills at are traceabIe 10 a common
cup.
Let pur child have her own drinking
cup. " a colIapsible one IN a case
and &C y It with you. Her thirst can
be cue he'd then, at small risk. And
have Of for yourself. tool
When she is tired, don't drag her up
the stairs by one hand. Don't pull her
along the walk in way that makes
her more petulant and cross. It Is
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Just Friends

Dear MIS-. Adams.
l have a young friend who has been
calling upon me for some weeks nv
parents think a great deal of him Wa
are just good friends and do not consider
our friendship in a serious way Do Won
think 1t improper for me to present him
with a gift on his birthday? What can
do to prevent my parents from continuallv
teasing me about him? DOUBTFUL
AS your friendship has not been or
long duration / think it would be bet
ter not to present him with a birthday
gift
am afraid you can do nothing to pre-
vent your parents from teasing Won
You should not mind it if you care
anything for the young man. Let me
tell you, however, that the more Won
resent 1t the more enjoyment they will
find in teasing you about him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
For the Brides Dress

Dear Mrs Adams.
My sister is to be married in travelling
dress and / am anxious to know what
material and color would be suitable for
AS we are orphans and she is the first If
our girls to be married, we should be CRATE
ful for little information along this line
Does 1t matter what the bridesmaid sand
matron Of honor wear when the bride Is
30 attired? LAURA
Your sister should select a color most
becoming to her. BY securing Samples
from drygoods store ytu will be able
to select asuitable Material. The
gloves may be white kid or white
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
To Reduce Bnst and Chin

Dear Mrs. Symes.
VIII you kindly tell me how to reducs
the bust without harm and how to reduce
a double chin2 (Mrs.) Z. NJ.
As I have stated many, many times
before, diet and exercise are the only
safe methods of reducing the bust.
To reduce 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 2 Turn the
IS just over the right shoulder; then
back again. Repeat ten timesi then
turn the head to the left in the same
way. Repeat ten times. Do not tire
the muscles OF the neck, but gradually
increase the number of exercises daily,
until you can practice each one about
fifty times without after discomfort.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Pink Cheeks


/ VIM you please tell me how TO possess
pink cheeks without putting on rouge?
long7 mans '' eSeiASN''
g. How TO reduce ones bust7
- have so many hangnails. How may
s.. Is there anything to make straight hair
wavy. how may one keep her hair in curl
IN rainy weather?
6. How to remove hair from the upper li27
BLUE-EYED BELLE
l. To have pink cheeks IT IS necessary
to be In good health. This means that
attention must be given to the diet, skin,
rest and exercise. All indigestible foods
should be avoided. The skin should be
kept thoroughly cleansed. 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
2. The daily application Of good vase
line will Increase the growth OF the
eyelasheS
methods for reducing the bust
4. First of all, let me tell you that to
prevent hangnails you should never use
steel instruments when manicuring the
nails. The orangewood stick is the best
TO use To cure them soak the tips OF
the fingers in warm olive OIL Dry them
and then apply a good cold cream It
Is better to do this at retiring, so that
the cream may be kept on all night.
.. Nothing can be done to give a per-
son naturally curly hair. 1 am giving
the recipe for fluid which will keep
the hair in curl for a, considerable
length OF time:
To 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
rnucilage may then be thinned with a few
drops of essence OF violet The hair, is
moistensd with the fluid before curling.
6. The only permanent way to have
the hair removed, from the upper lip is
to have the electric treatment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Proper Salutations

Dear Mrs Adams.
1. Kindly inform mo how to begin q let
ter to doctor and a minister
q | should like to know II It is correct
sir'' when speaking to their parents
,,3. A certain doctor has said he would
like to meet me. Would It be all right for
me. to go to his once for. treatment and In
troduce myself or should l walt and be
introduced by a friend? GRASS WIDOW.
1. The salutation of letter to doctor
should read My dear Doctor Blank. -
or Dear Doctor Blank" The saluta-
ton of business letter to a minister
should read Dear Sir or my dear Mr.
Smith,"
@ 1t would be better for them to say
Yes, mother" or "Yes, father
8. Let him seek for an Introduction to
you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
EATEN WITH THE FINGERS

Y VERY often my readers seem to be
NJ puzzled about just what foods
SHOULD be conveyed to the mouth
by the hands; and, indeed, when
zee some people eat I become filed with
a disgust that 7 feel is reasonable. so
lacking in refinement can this meth
Cd be.
Let me make Il clear to you. II you
are eating luncheon, breakfast or tea.
there VIII be a. small plate and a small
knife at one side. This is for the bread
or rolls offered during the neal Place
the bread upon the plate after breaking
Il into two or three pieces. and when
needed take a small niece inst enoIIoh
for one mouthful, butter il as YOU need
II anc raise II 10 your mouth by the
fingers.
Crackers are eaten in the same wav
Other finger foods" are the relishes.
such as radishes, celery. olives. salted
nuts cryStalllZed fruits and bonbons
Then there are vegetables, such as corn
on the cob For this there come LITTLE
silver handles that can be inserted ia
each end Of 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 bv
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
Il on high and dropping it into on open
mouth lacks refinement and decency!
The only way TO eat asparagus is TO cut
the soft. edible portions with the fork
and TO convey them TO the mouth in
smam pieces
Cake is eaten with the fingers or
with a fork, If 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 in the sauce.
Then the leaf is raised to the mouth.
The heart is cut and eaten last with a
fork.
f1sl word stouf fruits - orange
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Would 1t Be Proper?

Dear Mrs. Adams
1. There is a young man at church
to whom / have never been introduced.
Would 1t be proper for me to speak to
him?
Is It correct for a young man to take
girl home from party whom he did not
escort her to the party?
3. Have reason to be angry at q young
man who asked to kiss mef READER
1. 1t would be better for you to have
come one of the church who Is ac-
Quainted with the young man to intro
duce him to you.
O. Yes, If she has no one to take her
home.
g. You should have been angry enough
to reprimand him severely for such
familiarity.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Hair ON Face

Dear Mrs. byIneS
Some time ago 1 was nervous about cut
ting out a dress and while. 1 was sitting
down and not thinking of what / was
doing / cut all of the fine hair from my
neck on one side close to my face. did
not notice 1t at first, but now II Is long,
coarse and dark. and the other side Is
white. I don't want to cut them again.
ashamed to tell any one else. What Will
keep the hairs light? (Mrs.) F.
The best way to keep the hair light
is to apply daily a lotion made of half
water and half peroxide. Do. not cut
the hairs again, for if you do it will
only make them coarSer and thicker.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Pomade to Reduce Flesh

Dear Mrs. Symes.
1. Do you know OF any other fat-reducinx
ponade than the one I inclcse? I have
used IL for two months TO reduce the fat
at the base OF my nose. and can see but
a slight improvement. I know Il Is super
fiuous flesh. I think perhaps I have not
@ Desp appIyins y e9FTecSy. 1sasy Snould i %
parts. and should it be washed or soon
after applying7
2 Wilf trimming the eyelashes make them
grow7 have been using vaseline for a
long time, and my eyelashes have grown
very little. BETSY.
L Massage Is the only thing you can
do to reduce the flesh from the fatty
portion OF the nose. and the pomade is
the best. Rub It well into the skin and
then wipe 1t of with a soft cloth II
need not be washed Off
2 Do not trim your eyelashes, for
doing so will make them stiff and ugly,
Continue TO use the vaseline.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Neck is Bony.

Dear MIS-. SymtS.
am quite high chested,, but my neck is
not very plump, and my coilarbones arc
noticeable Kindly tell me what to do for
this. Is cocoa butter good? If SO. how pre-
pared? c. II. S.
Cocoa butter, II massaged into the
skin daily, will fill up the hollow places.
It may be purchased at almost any
drug store. Deep breathing will also
help to cover the bones and make a
well formed neck and chest.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Peroxide and Ammonia

Dear Mrs. Synes
How does one use peroxide and ammonia
for superf1uous hair on the face and what
kind OF ammonia Is used? Would you ad-
wise me 70 use II On the side OF the face?
VIII clear lemon juice remove light
freckles, and how often should il be ap-
piled? IRSIk
The mixture Is made by taking one
part ammonia to six parts peroxide and
is applied TO the hairy surface with a
sponge. The ordinary household ammo
MIA is used for the purpose 1t will do
no harm to use it on the face to
bleach the hairs
Yes. 1t should be applied daily.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Cream for the Face

Dear Mrs. Symes.
NY face Is thin and IN a bad condition.
so believe am in need OF a skin food.
Kindly tell me II your orange-nower cream
will not cause growth of hair on the face.
/ have both recipes for the orange-nower
cream. and should like to know which is
best
Please give me the recipe for good cold
cream. (Mrs.) NJ. E
The orange-hower cream will not pro-
mote the growth OF hair. Either one
of the recipes will prove beneficial for
both are excellent. If your skin IS
covered with pimples it may be that
you are In need of tonic, in which
case advise you to go to your physi-
clan. Here is the recipe for splendid
cold cream:
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

my hair does not reach below my shoulders.
What will make It grow? It Is light and
curly.
2. What will make my legs thinner7
g. L. H s.
l. 1t IS very beneficial to allow the
hair to hang. To increase its growth
massage the scalp daily and then brush
the hair. Remember that IL you DO not
give the hair daily attention you can
not expect good results.
2 Walking and running will decrease
the legs.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Three Times a Week

i. Is it proper for young man to call
on a young woman three times a week
whether they are engaged not?
q Should q young woman go out motor
ing with n young man unchaperoned pro-
vided both families are well acquainted?
AUTO-KNOW.
1. 1t is not improper, but If the young
man and young woman are not engaged
I do not think the young man should
take UP so much of the woman's time.
3 1t would be better for a. chaperon to
accompany them; but If this is impossi-
BILE and the girls parents do not oppose,
no objection can be made
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
To Whiten the Hands

0edr MIS-. SymeS,
viii you kindly tell me what will make
the hands white and what ] can do to
make my hair longer? ANXIOUS
Lemon juice IL excellent for whitening
the hands. 1t may be applied daily to
the skin.
To increase the length Of your hair
massage the scalp and brush the hair
every morning or night. Having il
singed occasionally will also help.
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with any. He is very kind to me, but he
and never says he cares for ne n
thought he was fooling me 1 wouldn't be
as true TO him as am now. Please advise
me what to do. ANXIOTTS
You have made a mistake by giving
up your men friends merely because
a young man has asked you to do SO.
He had no right to ask such a favor
his wife. l am afraid you are taking
things too much for granted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Oil Of Sweet Jasmine
Feet Are Large

Dear Mrs. SymeS.
Can you recommend some harmless non
Injurious, inexpensive remedy in liquid
form which can be secured at the drug
store and which will make the feet de-
crease IN size? T. +.
1 do not know Of any method whereby
the feet may be made smaller.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
The Use of Peroxide


neck and arms TO whiten them with
out causing any harm? II so. how often
2. Is white vaseline good to make the
eyeiasheS grow longer2
3. My nails are very brittle and. al
tnougn l don't do any hard work they
always break OF when they get to a
certain length. Can you give me a
4. What will make the eyelashes and
eyebrows dark without using the pencfi7
s. Would you advise one to use char
coal to have nice white teeth?
6. What causes white spots TO an
pear on the finger nails. and what viii
A CONSTANT READER
1: Peroxide will not harm the skin
and may be applied once day.
g. Hold the tips OF your fngars -
vessel containing sufficient olive OH to
cover the nails. In five or ten rninI,tes
take them out or the oil and after dry
ing the nails rub a good cold cream into
them. This should be done before voS,
reure. so that the cream may remain
on all night.
4. Here is the recipe for a stain which
you may use to darken your eyebrows
Chinese Stain
fna1an Sun sraIlo irl .........-.-........ dram
RnseWatsr res -..........-.--...----- y dram
<HosS" sSsos .'...s..-......--...---... I Ounces
.-sT poTder the Ink and gum and triturats
.neM quantities OF the powder with the
I,a'sIS Saier iE until you get uniform. black
mainder. o 'ens
g. It will do no harm to use charcoal
occasionally to cleanse the teeth, but
IL should not be used regularly.
D. White spots are sometimes caused
by bruised nail, and very often a weak
Sonoition OF the system produces them.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Skin is Dark

have a nice complexion. but Il doesn'e
show, because my skin IS dark Although
am a native OF italy, don't think that
the face should be darker than the body.
Could / with a harmless remedy make ia
whittier? ELEANORA r
If your skin is naturally dark. I do
not feel that anything can be done TO
xhiten II. although It will do no harm to
try a lotion Of half peroxide and water.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Hair is Dry

Dear Mrs. Symes.
is also slightly kinEy. II put put oil ON on Il
Il does no good and only makes it more
kinky. VIII you kindly give me the recipe
for. hair tonic that will make 1t soft
and give It more oil7 A READER.
1 cannot give you anything to mako
am giving the recipe for a splendid oil
which should be rubbed into the scalp
once day.
Oil Of Sweat 1asrnina
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Cards When Calling

Dear Mrs. Adams.
Is 1t proper. upon returning calls always to
leave a card. even though you And the
people at home? EVA s. ].
Yes; a woman should leave ono of her
cards II she is married. two OF her
husbands s cards should also be left.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Oily Hair
Dear Mrs. svneS

Ny hair is very oily and I have much
dandrun. which never comes OF IN tho
washing. Ny hair Is long but not very
thick Kindly give me some advice. How
often should the hair be washed
I. n s.
To improve the condition OF your hair
your scalp should be massaged at least
once a day. I am printing a recipe for
cure for dandruff which should be ap-
piied to the scalp daily. The hair should
De washed once every four weeks
N. r--..l---ep
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Given Up Her Male Friends

lar ADAMS.
was engaged to a young man some time
ago, but we had some trouble and / went
away from home for eight months When
! came home on a vacation l met him at
dance and he asked me for my company,
and since that evening | have been going
with him. I have promised him not to 90
itt erF other men AZ - = correspond
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Anmous to Converse Wen

Dear Mrs. Adams
haye been going with a young man for
several months. He is a very inteIIiyent
person and converses well. 1 cannot carry
on a good conversation How can / i'm
be able to keep his friendship?
MILDRED
You may become a good converse
tionalist by reading good books, maga-
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
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TO Remove DandrrH

Nix an together with six ounces Of rose
water. Rub the scalp thoroughly with tho
preparation until the dandrun entirely dis
appears
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Black or White Slippers

Dear Mrs. Adams.
]: Kindly tell me whether II is proper for
bridesmaid TO wear black or white slip
pers when her dress. IS to be white and
the bride is to wear white?
z Is II necessary for her 10 wear long
KID gloves. or VIII heavy silk gloves do2
3. May she wear flowers IN her hair?
The wedding Is to be held in church.
r NJ. ~.
I. White slippers would look better.
2. Kid ones are more suitable for
dressy occasions.
g. Yes
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EyebroW and EVelash GroWer

AKltats IngredIenrs tlII th0r0urnIv I7ror-
Porss Apply to the eyebrows with
el's-hair paint brush. The brush must be
freed from any drop and passed lightly
along the edES OF the evelids exercising ex-
treme care that no minutest portion Of the
lotion touches the eye itself
No; the results Of either are gained n
the same time.
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done every day. I have seen mothers
lift little children on and off a car by
one arm. have WINGED in sympathy
and in fear lest a dislocation 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 lack Of interest and its con-
sequent ffdgets by taking a faVortte
picture book for the waiting-for-
change time and for riding in the cars.
This, you viii find, is a happy thought,
and will keep the tot pleasurably oc-
cupied until she arrives home. where, IL
she be tired, she should be put in her
bed for a nap.
: The overwrought 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 alluring 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 San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

chamois. The brides attendants should
dress correspondingly. That Is, when
the bride wears a travelling gown her
maids should wear simple house dresses
and avoid the fluffy evening clothes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
y WING to the great amount of mail

n W 14N0 10 III5 BICdI dIIIOuIII Oh LILdII
4 received and the limited space
~ given this department, it 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 reply.
This rule must also be complied with in
regard to personal letters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04

Dear Mrs. SyInes.
Can you give me the recipes for the best
massage cream you have also the best
eyelash and eyebrow grower2
Do the Naucaire pills give quicker re-
suits than the LIQUID medicine?
Here are the recipes which you dezira.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-04
Recipe for The Hair

DeaT MIS-. STTne9.
Please tell me what to do for nv hair
l have no dandruff. but my hair keeps
falling out all the time. My scalp is not
dry y READER.
Your scalp is evidently IN need OF
nourishment, so I advise you to rub on
II once a day the tonic for which I am
giving the recipe: