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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Without a Chaperon

Dear Mrs, Adams.
l. Is II wrong for two young girls about
10 years OF age 70 go to the park on a
sunday afternoon without a chaper0n? Il
Is understood that they are girls who know
how TO act as ladies'
Is il wrong ,or one OF them 10 60 there
with boy unchsperoned?
g. Is IL proper for a girl 10 telephone 20 a
boy whom she has only met once at an
evening party ard extend 10 him an invita-
ton TO so TO party 10 which she Is going
and has the privilege 10 ask boy?
T. Is Il all right for her 20 ask him 10 her
house some EVENING" A SCHOOLGIRL.
]. Personally. I object 10 girls OF your
age going TO parks unprotected. OF
course. your parents will be able 10 de-
eide whether or not it is safe for you
10 go without chaperon
:. In this case chaperon Is neces-
sary.
3. I think il would be better to write
a personal note asking him 10 the party.
l. Let him ask permission 20 call.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
To Gain Flesh

Dear Mrs. Symes,
] Will soon be q years OF age and kindly
ask you II ] car : I'll gain nesh7 I eat
hearty meals. G"sF work hard and try 10
keep good hours. ana feel that I could be
much stouter. have lost a great deal in
TIE bast since last year and il is my one
great desire 70 develop that part OF my
tody- ] have bony chest and ny collar
bone shows Have tried cocoa butter for
about TWO weeks. but am afraid ! am nos
using II correctly Kindly let me know. IL
Il is good, h3w 70 use Il and how often.
An INNOCENT GIRL.
Let me ask you If your health is IN
good condition. This is essential before
one may hope TO develop the body. II
yoI have your doubts. / advise you 10
see your physician first Of all
Cocoa butter has always proved itself
a wonderful developer, and / advise you
TO continue using II once a day. Apply
a quantity OF IL 10 the skin and then
massage with the fngertips. using
gentle stroke. II may be that you have
been too severe in your treatment Deep
breathing will also help to develop your
bust. chest and neck.
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N0IYV

sugar. is splendid for hoarseness, and
keeps the voice clear for public speak
ing and singing. II should be taken
hot unless It is nauseating in that form.
or unless IL is very warm weather.
There is essence of lemon IN most
celognes; here Is a simple one: Alco-
hol Cat 30 degrees), l quart essence OF
bergamot. 6 grams; essence of cedra,
3 grams essence OF lavender, / gram 80
centgrams; essence OF neroli. 50 cent?
grams; essence Of lemon, grams;
essence OF rose. drops. Stir well.
filter and bottle.
This is the recipe OF a famous beauty
specialist OF Paris. and is given in
French measures: any druggist will
transform IL into our own.
And all this usefulness from a vege-
table priced nowadays only as an orna-
ment for FISH and slang epithet!
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
OILY Com Iexion

Dear Mrs. Symes.
What can DO foE an oily eolmplexionf
Ny nose IS very shiny after I wash u
what would yol suggest as a remedy
. My nose end chin contain great many
olackheadS- What can 7 do for them
4 Please suggest somsthlng for g muddy
:. How can I reduce the thickness OF nv
thum1nsils and the skin back OF them2
6. What exercises can ! take 70 reduce
the size Of my waist abdomen and leEs?
BLTET X.
!. Any one who has an oily skin should
be careful OF her diet, All rich and
greasy foods should be avoided. Wip-
ing on the face occasionally with d.
luted alcohol t2j per cent strength is
beneficial In the case Of an oily skin
A few drops Of ammonia or q pinch OF
boraX IN the water with which the face
Is washed IS also helpful.
2 Apply a mixture made OF the fo,-
lowing ingredients 20 your nose as
oltc- Is il is necessary:
Boracic acid.--...-.......-.... dram
Roscwatsr ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4 ounces
Mix
g. Battle your nose and chin in very
hot water Dry The skin and then mas
sage with good cold cream. Wine the
saPerhuous cream from the face and
then Try 10 remove the backheads US
Ing the balls OF the thumbs and exer-
cising care that the finger nails do not
come IN contact with the skin Then
Dathe the affected part with witch hazel.
l. muddy complexion usually indi-
Gates bad liver for which trouble il
Is better 10 have ones family physician
prescribe. To keep The complexion
clear, u Is necessary to cleanse L every
night before retiring
0. You Oan do nothing 10 reduce the
thickness Of the nails and skin. This
condition. however, viii make little dif-
ference If the nails are kept well mani
cured
s. The following are directions for re-
duolng the different parts OF the body.
Walking will decrease the legs.
To Reduce the Waist Measure
Deep breathing Will help TO reduce the
waist measure and enlarge the bust The
stretching exercises. too. are splendid
waist depleteTs. Raise the arms high above
the head; then. holding kEees straight. Try
70 touch the ncOT with the hlEeTtips.
stand erect place hands on hips bend
rom VEST as far as possible 10 the right
To Reduce the Abdomen
Ii standing position. clasp the hands over
the abdomen. Contract the muscles OF the
abdomen and bend al the hips six times
keeping the muscles well contracted
throLshoUt The herd ny Rest BY taking
thEee deep breaths bc.ween each exercise.
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For Party Wear

Lear Mrs. Adams
J. At a recent wedding I was brides
IhAIo. My dress was a yellow messaline
~ was made with an overskirt a lace
yoke, nigh collar and Guns. The waist Is
trimmed with touch OF gold Would 1t
De out OF taste TO wear IL 10 the theater
When l 1--we near enough to walk. or 10 a
party IN the evening when / would have
10 ride on a street car?
what is the proper way to introduce
guests at party7 Should the man or
woman be taken in hrst2
s. Kindly suggest some game 10 play
after refreshments are served II is 10
be progressive card party? IN DOUBT
/. You may wear the dress on such
occasions. for your evening wrap Will
conceal most of il.
= If man and woman enter the draw
ing room az the same time, the latter
should be introduced first. The hostess
should Introduce guests as they enter
10 those persons who are nearest her
These persons in turn Will make them
acquainted with the other persons in
the room. 80
8. Charades. guessing contests and
probably dancing.
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Lemon Juice is very good for the
gums; rubbing them. after brushing the
teeth. with the half OF a fresh lemon
viii harden them. Where the gums
are sore as we'll as too soft. dip soft
brush in the juice and apply in this
manner instead, without touching the
teeth. often a toothache can be re-
lieved by moistening the check on the
affected side with the warmed juice
Of lemon. y
For both dandruff and falling hair the
humble lemon proves valuable. Squeeze
the juice from the lemon on 10 the scalp.
trying TO keep II as far as possible
from the hair. This is very good for
dandruff. but ii is useful only for dark
falling hair; Tor some reason it does
not affect the blonde.
Lemonade. made strong and without
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Il Ne1u HcQuaintance

Dear Mrs Adams
!. when a youn- man visits friend and
meets a young lady, Is II proper 20 escort
her homo. OF should no first ask her Per
mission in this case?
2 After meeting tho young lady. Is Il
her place % ask the young man 20 cali
or should he ask permission? l. V. NJ
/. He should most assuredly ask her
permission.
2 II would be better for the young
man 10 ask for the privilege 10 call on
the woman.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Lemon Juice

Dear MIS-. SynsS
kindly tell me IL lemon Juice with water
applied 10 the face for freckles will mako
the skin more tender and apt 70 freckle
worse when out in the sun or wind
NJ E G.
Lemon juice will not make the skin
susceptible TO freckles. You should be
very careful TO protect the face from the
sun and wind
The first part of your letter. which I
shall not publish. mentions a patented
medicine and / am not at liberty TO dis
cuss its merits II the growth Of hair IS
not very noticeable / advise you 70 re-
frain from putting anything on IT, The
electric treatment Is the only thing
which Will permanently remove the
hairs. but many persons object to the
price of Il
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made. II the invitation is TO home
wedding or reception, or should IL IN
clude cards TO breakfast or luncheon at
the home OF the bride. two OF your hus-
bands cards and one OF your own should
be posted the day OF the marriage 70 the
brides parents. Should the Invitation
bear the letters r s. V. p. q prompt
acceptance or destination should be sent
2 On formal occasions such a style is
proper. but should Il be unbecoming the
high neck and long sleeves are perrais-
sible.
8. After a woman is seated at the ia
bic she should remove her gloves and
place them beneath her napkin,
4. The gloves are usually kept on. To
be on the safe side, initiate your host
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18

ether girTe II am sttentive 10 one girl in
psrticglaT7
g. When a pair go 10 q dance at the
resorts. IS II necessary for the man 10 dance
eveEy set with his companion when there
are other girls IN the hall with whom he
would like 10 dance: UNSIGNED.
l. Play the part OF the man at all
times. Tell the girl that you do not
wish 10 go with her any longer. and
don't be so coWardly as 10 wait until
she finds out the truth for herself.
,. II you are not engaged 10 the
''oae girl. you are at liberty 20 go out
with other girls
3. The man may dance with any of
his acquaintance IL he is certain that
his companion is provided with part
ners.
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Never Been Introduced

Dear Mrs Adams
/. Would il be proper for me to speak to
girl whom / have never metz / saw her
at a private dance about two weeks ago
but somehow | missed getting an introduc-
tion 70 her. Every time she sees me on the
street she looks at me as though ] should
speak.
? l am Is years OF age and have been
corresponding with school friend About a
couple OF months ago she became angry and
never spoke 10 me until a few days ago.
How can l gain her company, / miss her so
much. as she is very Jolly and quite enter
tanning? NJ. Y. T.
!. Do not speak 10 her until a formal
Introduction has been given. No doubt
itself
?. II you are once more ION speaking
terms, why not ask permission to cali
on her?
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Sending Regrets

/. Ny husband and / have been invited
70 a wedding among the four hundred
We cannot attend, and / think we ought
70 send regrets. What should we ssyS
Neither OF US knows the bride
Is y essential to wear low-cut dresses
ana short sleeves at evening affaIrsP
;. Al dinner, is II proper for a woman
20 remove her gloves before entering the
dining room or wait till all are seated?
T. Is IL proper 10 remove gloves al formal
affairs. dances. for instance
Mr., end Mrs. WANT-To- KNOW.
1. If the invitation is TO witness a
church wedding only, no reply need be
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

Owing 10 the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
given this department. II 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 a reply.
This rule must also be complied with in
regard 10 personal letters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Lemon z7a TaSeHa1e~
zs - ZoIIoz

rose. oil OF cedar and distilled water.
This is French recipe. and should be
applied on retiring and washed on the
next morning
For tan or sunburn. use wash Of
1 pint OF rosewater. y ounce OF pull
verified borax and l ounce OF
strained lemon juice. For heavy tan
better remedy is l ounce OF strained
honey. l teaspoonful OF lemon juice.
the whites OF 2 eggs, drops Of oil
OF bitter almonds and enough powdered
oatmeal TO give the whole the consist
ency OF a smooth. thick haste. Rub
this on and let il remain for an hour or
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
REPENTING AT LEISURE

= AN anxious 10 talk with you TODAY
about a subject that, to my mind,
has grown TO alarming proportions
within the last few years. Elope-
ments in haste and repentance. some
times in court. seem to be the methods
OF many young people who think that
they love each other ] say think, be-
cause, In nine cases out OF ten, the FIRE
OF love burns out quickly and leaves
but ashes Of hopelessness. despair and
regret
Marrying in haste is the wrong method
to pursue. To the two lovers who have
the disapproval OF parents let me say,
stop and think before yoV act
Life Is stretching before you. and you
are young. Responsibility is the natural
eonoonltant OF marriage. For the man
II means the support OF two, the burden
OF a home, maybe, and the necessary
wisdom required 20 decide for two
heads. To the woman ii means the
giving up OF a certain youthful freedom
and the doubling of home responsibility
and duties.
II you are young, let me urge you 10
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Calls Aftef a Reception

Dear Mrs. Adams
II 7 attend reception given BY two ladies'
only one ot them being an acquaintance
q mine. should ! call on both ladies after
the reception. and how sOon7
IGNORANCE.
II the reception was a formal one, q
call should be made on each lady
within two weeks after the date Of the
entertainment.
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Il Young Love affair

Dear Mrs. Adams.
l am girl nearly IS and like a school
mate. IL years old We have been together
great many times. and In many respects
ne has shown q liking for me. He has been
friends on one occasion he told me he
would not be with her and asked me TO be-
present. so that he would be able 10 see me.
did as he asked. but he proceeded to have
the girl. he seems TO care for me when We
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
The annoying Whistle

Dear Mrs. Adams
There Is young man who lives near me-
and he constantly snnoys me by whistling,
when | am near, tune with which ] am
familiar, Sho1ld ] speak to him about Il
or ignore the whistle? H A NJ B.
You would have no right TO speak 10
him about the whistling Every person
has right 10 do as he pleases so long
as he harms no one
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Self-Conscions

Dear Mrs. Adams
!. I am not exactly bashful but never
know what 10 say 20 Young men, Please
tell me what to DO - that I may overcome
this feeling. I am a great favoTite with
the girls. but not with men.
2 What should ] say 10 a young man
who asks 10 escort me home nom a party
II wish 20 accept or dscline1
g. When introducing any one Is OF II
years old should one say Miss or
''Ar"? VIOLET
]. Your trouble Is self-consciousness
although you may not realize this fact.
Learn 10 forget yourself and become
interested In what the men are saying
10 you. One should be a great reader
and an attentive listener II one wishes to
be a good conversatiOnist.
2. 81 shall be very glad 20 have your
company" Is a proper answer 10 give
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Thin and Pale Lips

UtaF Ms 81
Will you kindly tell me how 70 make nv
lips fun and red? They are so thin and
Pale TESSIE
II Is not possible 10 make thin lips
full, but why should YOU desire Ills
change? Thin lips are a mark of refine
ment. Red lips are generally the gift
or health. Open-air exercise, deep
breathing, the eating Of wholesome
foods and the securing OF sufficient
sleep are necessary requisites for red
lips
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
Shoulder is High

Dear AFS. Symes.
One OF my shoulders Is Inclined 10 Be
higher than the other. What can ! DO 70
improve its
am contemplating having part Of nv
eyebrows removed by the electric needle
and am wondering II the operation will cost
more than SIS A YOUNG MAN
II your one shoulder has been higher
than the other since birth il is hardly
possible 10 improve matters now. II
carelessness is at the bottom OF the
trouble l think that osteopathy will
help you.
/ am not prepared 70 say just what
the cost of the operation will be but by
making inquiry you will be able 10
learn the exact sum
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

will be only too glad to make life pleas
ant for you.
Books are company. and in order that
you may find the kind OF literature you
prefer, l advise you 10 visit the library
where the woman or man in charge WIN
be only too willing to suggest reading
that will prove entertaining and OF
value.
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so, Lemon Juice and glycerin Is good
for this also. as we'll as for red hands;
If the irritated skin will not stand the
moisture-absorbing glycerin. use rose
water instead.
II is not generally known that lemon
juice is sometimes a cure for not too
obstinate warts Touch them two or
three times daily with a camel's-hair
brush soaked In the lemon Juice
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18
The Use Of Tannin

Dear Mrs SyTnes.
You suggest tannin for decreasing the size
OF the lips. Would the same treatment
affect superfuous flesh on the nose 10 the
same way2 FLO.
IL is not advisable 20 use tannin on
the skin. for It would draw the skin so
that it would have a shriveled appear
ance. 1t would also clog up the pores.
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Lemon a7a Hz<lfzar hze ceN0p1eNo0

are together. but not when he can have the
company Of another girl. What shall ] DO
IN order TO show my dlspleasuTe7
IGNORANCE
You are very young to be having such
troubles but my advice 70 YOU Is not TO
make any more engagements with the
young man. If } e prefers the other girls
company, DO not stand In MS light.
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To Reduce the Bust

Dear MIS-, SNmeS.
VIII you kindly tell me q some eyer
else mat VIII reduce the size OF the hustH
A SUBSCRIBER
Diet is the only safe method for re-
ducing the bust Do not drink milk or
cream. avoid sweet and starchy foods
and drink re liquids with your meals.
I strongly object 10 decrea sing the size
OF the bust. for IL soon becomes soft
and fiabby and loses its beauty.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-09-18

stutter, but thsre seems 10 be q stoppsFe
In MY speech al times. I think Il is only
q habit J. 3 G.
II is possible for you 10 overcome the
habit by thinking twice before YOU
speak. Several persons have been cured
Of stammering By being forbidden to
speak until they knew just exactly what
they wanted 10 say
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The Yeilosv Rose
DEAR Mrs. Adams.

NEAR Mrs Adams.
VIII you kindly inform me what is
the signin cance OF yellow rose? Is
IL not jealousy7 HELOISE.
There are SO many meanings of flowers
In different parts OF the country that IL
is difficult to determine which is the
right significance. IL may be- however,
that the yellow rose stands for jealousy.
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"HE poor lemon! II has become
subject for so much comment OF
Il Iate that we are beginning to for
get its manifold uses on tho
dressing table OF the would-be fair.
Yet there is hardly anything It Will
not accomplish. Listen to few Of its
unappreeiated virtues:
Lemon juice is an excellent cleanser
and often answers the purpose Of soap
with delicate skins. It Is, Of course.
very sticky. and should be well washed
on. 1t is excellent. with the addition
OF salt. for stains. Lemon rind may be
rubbed on the hands when they are
stained. also; wet them hrst IN warm
water.
AS lotion, try a wineglassful Of
lemon juice, a pint OF ralnwater and
drops or essence OF rose. Cork
well. Or else use half a pint OF milk
and the juice from a slice OF strong
lemon. applied at night, left on and
washed OF with warm water in the
morning. This is the faVorite lotion OF
Queer. Mary OF England.
Freckies and sunburn are our great
curses about this time of year, Lemon
Juice and glycerin make a good remedy
for the former discomfort. Try the pro-
portion OF half and half; and IL the
glycerin prove too Irritating. or the
lemon too acid, decrease one or the
other. Another freekle ameliorator con-
sists OF a mixture OF vinegar lemon
juice, alcohol, oil OF lavender. oil OF
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Ho1o TO Tell Her
Dear Mrs. Adams.

DNaI ME-. AudIUs-
]. I have been going steadily with a
young lady for almost wear but have not
cared particularly for her. I now wish 10
discontinue going with her. but hate 10 hurt
her feelings On several occasions I have
''stung' her but she does net seem 10 lake
the hint. How can ! make plain 10 her
my desires
Z L. It all right for ms to 20 out with
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To Reduce the Waist Measure

Deep breathing will help TO reduce the
waist measure and enlarge the bust. Ths
stretching exercises: TOO. are splendid as
above the head; then, holding knees
straight. try 10 touch the floor with the
hngertips. stand erect place hands
on hips. bend from waist as far as pos
sihle to the right. then TO the left
To Reduce the Hins
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Waisf and Hips Too Large

l. / am IA years Of age, and have very
large bust. hips and waist. What want
10 do is 10 make my hips and waist
smaller. Please advise me
= What can do to make my CON-
pie1ion clear? II is greasy and full OF
pimples and blackheads. What food will
inlure the complexion7
s. Is crude oil good 10 make the hair
grow? VIII it make II thick?
l. p. NJ AND BLACK EYES.
J.. To decrease the waist and hips
practice the exercises which are here
described.
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the young man. If you wish to decline
you may say, NO, thank you; l am
already provided with an escort"
3. The prefix Miss or Mr." should
be given with the name.
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Names and addresses

To Anxious: l cannot give names and
addresses through the columns or by
personal letter
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symmstFy. She states that II has re-
dCced the hips two inches in a month Lie
extended on the floor. supporting ones SELF
BY one hand. while the other Is placed
upon the hip. While holding this position.
raise the body gradually from the floor IN
III the whole weight is supported By the
hand and feet II Is comparatively easy
10 get the body from the floor as far as
the knees. but 10 bring 10 Up 70 the full
extent Just described is not easy az first. II
should be tried hrst on cne side and then
on the other.
To be rid OF pimples aid black
heads 10 IL necessary 10 keep the
skin clean. Every night before re-
firing the face and hands should be
cleansed with soap and water so
that the dirt collected in the pores
during the day will not have an op-
pstunity 20 lodge there during the
night I am giving the recipe for a
cream which Is excellent for re-
moving pimples:
Fosatti Cream for Pimples
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Siam mering

Dear Mrs. Synes.
am constant reader Of your paper
and would be thankful IL you could lei
me know how to stop stammering. I don't
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To Reduce the Hips.

The exercise about 10 be described is
highly recommended by one who has mad
much experience ia giving and directing
exercises for the Improvement OF bodily