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ON FLIRTING

= DO not know just why summer
time and flirting are allied in most
Il young girls minds and, am sorry
10 say. actions; but from observations
and from my correspondence. it would
seem that a little talk 10 nay reaoers
We're worth attempting.
/ am not going 10 give a lengthy dis
cussiOn Of the psychology OF nirtations.
Let il suffice that there is an underlying
principle What I wish 10 do is to talk
with you about the commonsensible
phase OF refraining from this prevalent
habit Of passing the time.
In the parks, on the streets and at the
country and seaside resorts there Will
always be met the struggling crowd OF
men who have nothing, TO DO but 10
ouaintances. TO the ciscredit OF the
women. Yes. my dear friend, ii is the
woman in the Irritation that loses GER
tain standing in the community; the
man escapes the opprobrium of the OBJ
servers So from that point of view,
# IS wise to think before you act.
harnfuI to ones Character. From
hundreds Of years Of conventionality,
g man and a woman must meet through
the agency OF a third friend. You can
see how this insures certain re-
spectability and safety to each, Tor the
introdUcer in a taclt way youcheS Tor
each person to the other. No thought
ful friend would cause meeting be-
apv but a beneficial way.
Don't laugh and g1ggle and cast
elances toward men that in any way
will encourage them. They never fully
a recover from the idea that you took the
snitiative IN the unconventional ac-
ouaantanceship. and in nine cases out or
ten there are little shortcomings In the
actions Of the gentlemen" that be-
sneak a curtailed respect.
You know absolutely nothing about
man who hirts with you. He may be
rascal. he may be an imbecile. he may
be q person out for innocent amuSe-
rnent: but you do not know
II the little flirting maiden could but
hear how these men talk and compare
notes she would not take the line OF
argument advanced seriously. although
She might take herself to her room and
decide 10 refrain from the cheapening
actions that spell flirting. A loss OF dig
nifty and the slightest fall in the esti-
nation of a friend are not worth an
afternoons s jollity. Embarrass sment IN
explafning how. when and where you
met Mr. Blank is not half SO great as
the feeling that it ought TO have been
I cannot cite incidents OF positive
harm that are daily cropping out in the
papers. You know as well as ] that
these occur. You recognize the fact
that no matter how sorry or how re-
pentant one may be, it cannot undo a
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The Escorts Hat

Dear Mrs. Adams.
When accompanying a boy friend to
church or any place of amusement, should
take his hat or should he hold 1t him
self?
Do you think, it right for boy friend who
goes with me to always, nave another girrs
other bows PATIENCE.
Most assuredly let the young man
hold his own hat. Why should you be
burdened with it,,
The boy probably knows you do not
like him to have the other girls pic
tlre and therefore delights in teasing
you. Do not show your emotions the
next time he displays photograph Of
a girl and he will soon tire. Do not be
foolish enough to give up your other
boy friends Just to cater to his wishes
CompanIonship with many friends is
broadening to ones point of view and
girl to neglect this in her best days.
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Bright Eyes

Dear Mrs. Synnes.
]. How can make my eyes brightf
2. How can I cultivate a musical laughf
ais powder Injurious to the skin?
4. Can make my hands white and soft7
JANE
!. II is most injurious to put any
drops" into the eyes to make them
bright. II your health is good and you
do nothing to fnjure IL, your eyes can
not help having their natural bright
ness Ii you think your eyes need at
tention. advise you to consult an ocu-
list.
2 A laugh which Is kept at low and
refined pitch is inclined TO be musical;
but do not make the mistake of adopt
ing an affected laugh.
8. If you use the very best kind Of
powder on your skin and never fail to
wash It from the face before retiring. II
will Go no harm.
T. To make the hands soft, rub good
cold cream into them every night. To
whiten the hands, apply lemon juice
once a day untfl they become as you
desire them to be. and then use the juice
less often.
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To Remove the Lines

I am only % years old. but very deep
lines have formed either side OF my
mouth, running from the nose TO the chin.
When I discovered them. ] proceeded at
once TO eradicate them by massage. but
they continue 10 grow deeper. ! have fol-
lowed Instructions carefully and have
worked a long time. but without results.
Would you advise me to try any OF the
wrinkle removers that are advertised or
what shall l do? ETHEL NJ. c.
My advice is that you have your face
treated by a reliable masseuSe in your
wiz fuff w
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Kind of Stationery

Dear Mrs Adams.
what kind of stationery should young
man use? Is ii proper to use colored tfntS,
and what Is the correct size?
Should young man wear full evening
dress for grand opera, having a balcony
seat and going alone? ]. H. Y.
White stationery is always used by
the well-bred person. AS to the size,
it is better to inquire of the first-class
stationer for the correct size. There are
usually slight changes made each sea-
son.
No matter whether you are alone or
with companion, after six o'clock full
evening dress Is usually required for tho
theater.
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Sending a Declination

; Dear Mrs Adams.
Please let me know IL 1t would be proper
to decline an invitation to a wedding break
fast with typewriter note. or should it
be by hand? You know typewriting is al
most universal now. J. NJ. w.
1t would be quite a breach of etiquette
for you to reply to the invitation by
sending a typewriter note. The type
writer is extensively used, but for BUSH
ness communications only. All personal
notes and letters should be In ones own
handwriting.
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Number of Dances

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. When at a dance how many dances
should girl give to the young man who
takes her and how many with other men
friends?
g. We have been going with two boys for
nearly a year and entertain them together.
Would 1t be proper for to serve refresh
ments when they call?
8. May write personal letter to you?
LUELLA AND HESTER.
I. Three dances are sufficient for a
girl to give her escort. She will hardly
have an opportunity to give her other
men friends more than one dance.
g. 1t would be proper to serve re-
freshments, but quite unnecessary.
8. If a self-addressed stamped envel-
ope is inclosed in your letter to me, I
shall be glad to give a personal reply.
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Thick Lips

Dear Mrs. Symes.
what Is the cause OF thick lips7 Is there
any cure for them. and If so. how IS Il TO
be used? A. B. c.
Some lips are naturally thick and
for these there is no remedy to re-
duce their size Other lips are made
thick from the habit Of biting them
or from the foolish habit Of wetting
them In the latter case there is
some hope for a cure. Every day
apply with a soft cloth a lotion
made of a teaspoonful OF tannin
and eight ounces OF water.
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To Reduce Flesh

Dear Mrs Symes.
Win you please tell me how to remove
some flesh? 1 weigh 153 pounds. and think
that is too much z. S.
Diet and exercise will soon reduce
your weight. You should avoid all
starchy and sweetened food, vegetables
containing sugar and starch, such as
peas, beans, corn, potatoes Eat very
little, If any, white bread. Milk Is very
fattening, and should not be taken.
Every morning take glass OF water
TO which the Juice of lemon has been
added If possible. walk five miles
briskly every day. Practice the exer-
cises which are constantly appearing in
these columns
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The Use of a Massage Cream

Dear Mrs SyrneS.
Is a massage cream detrimental to the
face? II not. how often should IL be used?
VIII II make the face thin?
VIII cocoa butter Increase flesh on the
chest? How often should II be used?
L. A. r.
A massage cream. il properly applied
and OF the best quality. Is very nourish-
ing to the skin. and Il should be used
once day. 1t VIII not make the face
thin: IL Is more likely to make II plump.
Cocoa butter massaged into the skin
daily will build up the flesh. but you
will find that deep breathing will ex-
pand the chest quicker than anything
else you might try.
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Desires 1dmirers

Dear Mrs. Adams
We are three young ladies' all over II
years of age. and would like to know how
to win the affections of the young men. We
are acquainted with a great many, but
they do not seem inclined to favor US. We
are rather good looking and very jolly.
matter? THREE ANXIOUS FRIENDS.
You are all too young to bother your
selves with thoughts of men. Do not be
so anxious to win their affections. for,
are ready to bestow their affections
they will not hesitate long before plac-
ing them where they most desire them
to be.
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ADVICE ON SOCIAL CUSTOMS

Don't firt with strangers. You may
live to regret it.
You will never hold the same position
in your own estimation if you do; and,
after ALL the "still small voice. is a
pretty fair and safe one to heed. Yes,
even in the summer vacation! &
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foolish disregard for the conventions O.
well-bred society. If a man wishes t
meet you, he will exert everything II
his power to meet you on grounds o.
which neither you nor he need b'
ashamed If this be impossible, there il
nothing to be done.
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL
Hosv to Eat Eggs
PROBLEMS

II EAR Mrs. Adams.
IL L How should boiled or fried eggs
be eaten?
2 In a three or four course dinner, should
YOU keep the same knife and fork you used
IN the first course for the second course II
only one set besides the dessert fork was
nIaced by your plate; and il so. should one
hold them while the servant takes the first
plate awayZ
ing should the knife and fork rest on the
plate or should one hold them?
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Remedy for Moles

Dear MIS- SyneS.
Will you kindly tell me Of some remedy
for moles? I have been suffering from
them on my face and can get cure.
JAMIE j. r.
The only way you can get rid OF
the moles is to have them removed
by electrolySfS. Be certain. however,
that you go to a reliable operator. so
that the work may be successfully
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Exeessiue Perspiration

Dedr MIS- SylneS-
Will you please tell me Of some remedy
for excessive perspiration OF the facef
Have tried several remedies without good
results A READER
Several times throughout the day
bathe your face in water to which q
few drops of benzoin have been added
This will prove cooling and refreshing
and will in time check the excessive
perspiration.
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Is 1t Proper?
Daar Mrs Adams.

Is it proper for a girl to allow herself
to be kissed by boy who has escorted
her home from some entertainment?
INQUIRER.
1t is quite improper for girl to allow
a boy to take such liberties with her.
+ absolutely disapprove of this practice,
and cannot too strongly urge my girls
to do everything in their power to show
the first things demanded In a compan-
tonShip.
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When a Man Calls

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l. when q young man calls at my house
for the first time is it best to devise some
informal entertainment and serve light re-
freshments. or merely spend the evening In
I. When Thn have met young man for che
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probably keep books relating to such
money as passes through the pastors
hands. and perhaps to do parish visit
ing. An education suitable for first
class clerical position is necessary.
Why don't you. apply TO your pastor.
who, if he is not in need of a secretary,
may be able to refer you to some one
elSe2
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Thin Hair

Dear Mrs. SymeS.
What Is a good hair tonic for a rather
bad case of dandruff Of long standing? My
hair is getting very thin and comes out in
punches every time 1 brush and comb it.
What Is good for weak digestion and
rather frequent constipation?
TALENTITE.
First of all. 1 advise you to use castor
oil on your scalp to remove the dan
druff. Apply few drops of 1t every day.
After massaging the scalp, brush the
hair for ten or fifteen minutes. This
will invigorate the scalp and increase
the growth of the hair.
In answer to your second query,
beg you to see your physician about
both of the troubles. In treating such
cases 1t is necessary to be near the
patient so that the results of the
remedies prescribed may be carefully
wat tched
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or plan any form of entertainment.
2. If you know nothing Of the mans
character, do not advise you to invite
him to call. If you have heard from
your friends that he is a desirable
friend, then you may extend the invita-
tion.
& Refuse to accept any more invita-
tiohS from him and do not invite him
to any social entertainments.
4. The shells of the steamed CLAIMS are
opened with the fingers and the con-
tents eaten with a fork.
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language considering you are a stranger
in this land. Indeed, you show evidence
of being a linguist. If the mother of the
young. woman whom you mention in
your letter insists upon being in the
room when you call, you should speak
in the language which she understands. /,
1t would be most impolite to ignore her
during the nonYerSation
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To Win Her Love

am in love with a sweet young woman.
but don't know If she cares for me or not.
What do to win her love in return?
e. ". L.
If you have serious intentions and
wish to marry the young woman, why
and thus find out if she cares for you?
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Duties Of a Secretary

Could you tell me through the columns
what the duties OF a pastors secretary are?
is a high school education necessary or
any special training? Where could I ap-
ply! A READER.
Each pastor has different duties for
his secretary, but the general duties
are to attend to all correspondence and
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Il Most Improper Phrase

Dtdr MIS-. Adams.
A gentleman friend sends card TO a
married lady. She replies. and in closing
says. with love from ALL" Her husband
is unacquainted with her friend. Are such
words from her improper? MATILDE.
If the young man to whom her reply
was sent is not acquainted with any
member of the young woman's family,
such phrase was distinctly out OF
place.
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Who Should Ask?

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/ have been going with a young man for
one year. Will you please tell me whether
1t is proper for me to ask him when he
Is going to call again. or should he say so?
DETROIT.
It would be better for him to ask for
an engagement
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To Reduce the Waist Measure

Dear Mrs Symes.
l. What can do to reduce, my waist
3 What win reduce the calves Of my
g. What will make me grow taller. as
very small for my age2
4 What will make my hands white?
8. What Is good for red nose?
.,6 My. hair Is auburn Can y9u give me
grow long and not change the color?
T. How many times a day should the
s How often should the hair be washeds
F. s.
!. Deep breathing will help to reduce
the waist measure. The stretching exer-
cises, too. are splendid as waist de-
pleters. Raise the arms high above the
head, then. holding knees straight, try
Stand erect, place hands on hips, bend
from waist as far as possible to the
right, then to the left.
2 TO reduce the calves of your legs
use the pomade. for which this Is the
recipe:
Iodids Of potassium. 4s grains
Tincture Of benzoin. 20 drops
Make into a pomade and rub over the
fatty parts twice a day.
g. All exercises which stretch the
muscles of the body will help to increase
your height.
4. Lemon juice is one Of the simplest,
yet one. Of the best, whiteners for the
skin. Apply 1t once day.
will improve the circulation of the
blood and make the skin less sensitive.
thereby reducing the red condition OF
the nose.
6 Here is a recipe for a splendid hair
tonic which will not affect the color
into the scalp daily If you expect good
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II STRANGER In the Land

To FREMDER: In reply to your let
ter which was too long to print, / wish
to say with all sincerity that you have
q splendid knowledge OF the English
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pie remedies can be made, with plants
or herbs for the foundation. 1t were
well to make use of natures offerings
at small expense, and the results are
most emphatically beneficial.
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To DEVELOP the Bust

Dear Mrs Symes-
Kindly inform me how to increase my
bust measure without going 70 lot OF
trouble. ! am IS years old and am still
very nat. TESSIE r.
Your bust measure wiz be increased
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ANSWERS TO BEAUTY
QUERIES

II you viii massage every day with
cocoa butter. Breathe deeply at all
times.
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n WING to the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
~ given this department. 1t is abb
solutely impossible to answer letters In
the Sunday issue following their receipt
The letters must be answered In turn.
and this ofttimes requires three or four
weeks.
ALL correspondents who desire an I'M
mediate answer must incloSe self
addressed stamped envelope for reply.
This rule must also be complied with
In regard to personal letters.
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To Whiten the Hands

Dear Mrs. SymeS.
What besides lemon Juice will whiten the
hands? FRIENDS.
A slice Of cucumber rubbed over the
hands will whiten them. Buttermilk.
boo, is very good skin whitener.
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Hair Tonic.


q. Tho teeth should be cleaned the
last thing before retiring. the first thing
in the morning and after every meal.
8. The hair need not be washed any
oftener than once every four or five
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first time and he shows considerable atten-
tion and expresses a desire to call. Is it
proper to invite him?
8. How can I rid myself OF a young mans
attentions who has been very good to me,
but whom / do not care to go with? ! do
not wish to make him angry.
4. How are steamed CLAIMS to be eaten?
MARGUERITTA.
1. When young man calls on you 1t
is not necessary to serve refreshments
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To Reduce the Flesh

Dear Mrs Symes.
kindly tell me how to reduce my flesh.
as I am entirely too heshy for my height.
WORRIED.
Exercise and diet are the two safest
methods to employ to reduce flesh. How
ever, violent exercise should not be IN
dulged in unless you are certain that
the heart will stand II. and severe diet
ing should not be undertaken unless the
stomach is able to be treated thus.
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-01-21


Ing, whereas those who had jewels were close
" questioned as to their origin, and when
they were proved to be stolen the trinkets were
returned to their rightful owners,
In country places the paWnbroker's shop does
not exist It's work Is done by Jews, who keep.
a general shop or do factors work in the neigh
borhood among the peasants and 'squires.5
These men lend money on anything. Some will
advance 1t on condition that they take all the
farmers milk or eggs for some time. Others
give money to the squires when the corn ts
/ still young, claiming the crop when II has been
reaped. It does not always happen that the
paWnbroker has the better Of the bargain. The
Russian peasants and squtres are often far
from honest in their dealings. a squire will
manage to borrow money on one field Of wheat
or one crop Of clover from three distinct Jews
I IN three districts. When the two last come
they find the clover has gone. They do not
as a rule trouble to go to law about i, as jus.
tice Is tardy as well as partial.
Sometimes those who have thus been taken
/ IN are quite enthusiastic about the other mans
scleyerness. There Is a sporting spirit on each
& side, and the man who gets the better OF the
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-01-21

shops IN their grip. According to law they
are not allowed to take more Than per cent
per annum. But to this they add 6 per cent.
for>accomno ation and s per cent. for insur
ance 8 $
q The owner Of the largest SIX pawnshops is q
Count Lubienskl, q man Of good family and
considerable wealth, The owners OF the 9th
ers are all well to do Needless to say, they
find the business most lucrative, and have ex;;
pressed their determinati to use all their in.
fuence against the Introduction Of these new
paWnshops. Nobody will pay them is per cent.
when they can get the same thing for s. They
! know only too well hat their days are num-
bered as soon as the project becomes law.
The rich owners Of these paWnshops are cor
daily hated BY; the poor classes and BY the 60.
cialists. From time to time they are attacked
by the latter. Not very long ago there was an
epidemic of pawnshop raiding e II Russian
towns. Some socialists armed with revo'vers
and supported by. q large following, attacked
the shops took away all the pledges. returned
them to their owners and told them to take
them home. Those who had 5paWned bedding
warm clothing and such necessities paid moth
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-01-21

Much to my surprise, my men refused On
masse to help me In any way. They at first
offered all sorts Of feeble objections to the
position, which did not deceive me.
Z felt that there was some strong ssupernat
.uraf repugnance which made them hostile to
Il machan being erected on that particular
spot went to my tent and pondered. and
while so doing my head ikaree approached
me and told me that he would explain matters
to the best of his ability
What the shikaree said 70 me- 81 viii en-
SdeaYor to repeat III his own words. .'sahib,,
he said, Tantia the iacoit IS In these regions.
He sSa friend of the poor, but q bitter enemy
Sof the Feringee sahib and the rich. . He has
murdered many men and the riches he has
gathered are hidden ID many places. Cheetoo,1
one of his follow has served you've and
he once knew what am saying is true. Ga
had become know that .Tantia Pheels
had hidden half LAC #of rupees III vicinity
soff the temple near here. you wish Is ereeta
machan. Chestoo,, your late hunter. knew Il
also and he comm Gated the news to- / his
brother. They both resolves to- gather the
wealth while Tantias was elsewhere and having
collected some gingy nplements they set
out AZ spndo Town stor temple.
treasure WAS actually buried beneath
the temple Idol. cheetoo and Ills brother Ri.
600 never returned 40 their home and when
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-01-21
INDIA STILL HAS
l7;S lMLlRDERERS
] DISCOVERIES Of Buried Treasure Feel knotted
u. Handkerchief. So. 9.53 5ss

vSlSIS Vss EuIleU ~ IudSuTGaE SS ENIsVssVA
Handkerchief 5sS.
Z8s India has many false decisions, one OF them
being that crimes practiced In days gone By
are nov extinct.
have seen It, Wr 1tten that thuggee has
been eradicated. II has been generally ACCEPT
ed that the fearful method of making away
with mankind disclosed years ago ~ Mr.
slor III The COME ssions Of o. Thug has disap.
speared but ID opinion az long as IndiaHis
india that ancient system ssof murde will re.s
main as an heirloom to the race Asiatics
prone to that icular crime. says ritter In
London Field The story 4 have 30 relate To-
Indirectly connected with ACCT ntia and
his followers.
It Was III 1894 that u searched q certain
water cours e8 ia #the Asseer ghur jungles for
tracks of d tiger. found them about Ave.
miles: from 81 village called Kakria 81 sur;
zroundingss that suited my method in every
way for the erection of aS machan and Iscalled
upon nv followers to up the buifalo and
prepare the place for Near @by uasas
temple, ancient and noss bound