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The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
To Gain Flesh

Dear Mrs SyneS.
I will soon be % years OF age and kindly
ask you If can still gain flesh? I eat
hearty meals don't work hard and try TO
keep good hours. and feel that 1 could be
much stouter. have lost a great deal in
the bust since last year. and II is my one
great desire to develop that part OF my
body I have a bony chest and my collar
bone shows. Have tried cocoa butter for
about two weeks. but am afraid I am not
using 1t correctly. Kindly let me know, IL
1t is good, how TO 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
you have your doubts, | advise you to
see your physician first of AN.
Cocoa butter has always proved itself
q wonderful developer. and / advise you
to continue using it once a day. Apply
a quantity of it to the skin and then
massage with the fingertips. using a
gentle stroke. 1t may be that you have
been too severe in your treatment. Deep
breathing will also help to develop your
bust. chest and neck.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Withoat a Chaperon

Dear Mrs. Adams.
L Is it wrong for two young girls about
Is years OF age to go to the park on q
Sunday afternoon without a chaperon? II
Is understood that they are girls who know
how to act ladies.
2. Is it wrong .or one of them to go there
with a boy unchaperoned?
3. Is it proper for girl to telephone to a
boy whom she has only met once at an
evening party and extend to him an invita-
tion to go to party to which she Is going
and has the privilege to ask a boy?
l. Is il all right for her to ask him to her
house some evening? A SCHOOLGIRL
/. Personally, l object to girls of your
age going to parks unprotected OF
course, your parents will be able to de-
eide whether or not tits safe for you
to go without a chaperon.
2. In this case a chaperon is neces-
sary
g. I think it would be better to write
persona lii, nose asnlng nain 70 ene party.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Never Been Introduced

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I. Would 1t be proper for me to speak to
girl whom I have ever-met? I saw her
at private dance about two weeks ago,
but somehow | missed getting an introduce
tion TO her. Every time she sees me on the
street she looks at me though 1 should
speak.
2. 1 am 1s years OF age and have been
corresponding with a school friend About
couple Of months ago she became angry and
never spoke to me until a few days ago.
How can gain her company, l miss her so
much, as she is very jolly and quite enter
taining2 NJ u T
!. Do not speak to her until a formal
introduction has been given. No doubt
such an opportunity will soon present
itself
2. If you are once more ION speaking
terms why not ask permission to call
on her2
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Tn Fl0nry [ LtnoNAA BrAurlr1rR

Lemon juice is very good for the
gums: rubbing them, after brushing the
teeth, with the half of a fresh lemon
yill harden them. Where the gums
are sore as well 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-
neved by moistening the cheek on the
affected side with the warmed juice
of a lemon.
For both dandruff and falling hair the
humble lemon proves valuable. Squeeze
the Juice from the lemon on to the scalp,
trying to keep it as far as possible
from the hair. This is very good for
dandruff. but it is useful only for dark
falling hair; FOR some reason it does
not affect the blonde
Lemonade. made strong and without
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Lemon Jnice

Dear Mrs. Symes.
kindly tell me IL lemon Juice with water
applied to the face for freckles will make
the skin more tender and apt TO freckle
NJ. E G..
Lemon Juice will not make the skin
susceptible to freckIes. You should be
very careful to protect the face from the
sun and wind.
The first part Of your letter, which |
shall not publish, mentions a patented
medicine and I am not at liberty to dis
cuss its merits. If the growth of hair is
not very noticeable l advise you to 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 it.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Oily Complexion
Dear Nr-a Sv

Dear Mrs. SyTnes-
I. What can I do for an oily complexionf
p Ny nose is very shiny after I wash it.
what would you spggest s5 remedy?
bIackheads. What can I do for @thems
Z. Please suggest something for muddy
s. How can I reduce the thickness OF ny
s. what exercises can take 10 reduce
the size OF my waist. abdomen and legs?
BLUET X.
1. Any one who has an oily skin should
be careful OF her diet. All rich and
greasy foods should be avoided Wip-
ing or the face occasionally with di-
luted alcohol Us per cent strength IS
benef1cis~ In tho case OF an oily skin.
borax in the water with which the face
Is washed IS also helpful.
2. Apply a mixture made OF the fol-
lowing ingredients to you1 nOse as
often as it is necessary:
Borseic acid cid-------------------...-.- dram
1NOecWdler .----s..-....-........s-.s ounces
Mix
3. Bathe your nose and chin in verv
hot water. Dry the skin and then mas
sage with a good cold cream. Wipe the
superhuouS cream from the face and
then try to remove the blackheads. US
ing the balls OF the thumbs and exer-
c1Slng care that the finger nails do not
come in contact with the skin. Then
bathe the affected part with witch hazel.
4. A muddy complexion usually indi-
Gates a bad liver, for which trouble It
is better to have ones family physician
prescribe. To keep the complexion
clear. II is necessary to cleanse IL every
night before retiring.
5. You can do nothing to reduce the
thickness OF the nails and skin. This
condition. however. will make little dif-
ference if the nails are kept well mani-
cured
8. The following are directions for re-
ducing the different parts OF the body.
Walking viii decrease the legs
To Reduce the Waist Measure
Deep breathing viii help to reduce thu
waist measure and enlarge the bust Tho
stretching exercises. too. splendid -
waist deuleters- Raise the arms high above
the head: then. holding knees straight Try
TO touch the floor with the hngertipS.
stand erect. place hands on hips. bend
from waist as far as possible TO the right;
then to the left.
To Reduce the Abdomen
In standing position. clasp the hands over
the abdomen Contract the muscles Of the
abdomen and bend at The hips six times
keeping the muscles well contracted
throughout the bending. Rest BY taking
three deep breaths between each exercise.
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W,'4,1KX1

sugar, is splendid for hoarseness, and
keeps the voice clear for public speak
ing and singing. 1t should be taken
hot unless it is nauseating In that form,
or unless it is very warm weather.
There is essence of lemon IN most
colognes: here is simple one: Alcoa
hol Cat 80 degrees) 1 quart: essence of
bergamot, 6 grams; essence of cedra.
8 grams; essence of lavender, 1 gram 50
centigrams; essence of neroli, 80 cent?
grams; essence Of lemon, grams
essence of rose, drops. Stir well,
filter and bottle.
This is the recipe Of famous beauty
specialist of Paris. and is given in
French measures; any druggist will
ira nsform it into our own.
And all this usefulness from vege-
table priced noVadays only as an orna-
ment for fish and a slang epithet!
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Shoulder is High

Dear Mrs Symes.
One Of my shoulders Is inclined 70 b
higher than the other. What can do to
1TrprOve it
l am contemplating having part OF ny
eyebrows removed BY the electric needle
and am wondering II the operation viii cost
more than SIS. A YOUNG Man
If your one shoulder has been higher
than the other since birth il is hardly
possible TO improve matters now. II
carelesSness is at the bottom of the
trouble think that osteOpathy will
help you.
am not prepared to say Just what
the cost of the operation will be- but BY
making inquiry you will be able -
learn the exact sum.
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made. IF the Invitation, is to a home
wedding or reception. or should it in
clude cards to breakfast or luncheon at
the hcme of the bride two of your hus-
bands cards and one of your own should
be posted the day iof the marriage to the
brides parents. Should the invitation
bear the letters r. S. ". p. prompt
acceptance or declination should be sent.
2. On formal occasions such a style is
proper but should 1t be unbecoming the
high neck and long sleeves are permis-
sible.
8. After a woman is seated at the ta-
BILE 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
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Sending Regrets

DtdF MIS-. AudTIS.
l. My husband and I have been jnvitad
to a wedding among the four hundred.
We cannot attend. and l think we ought
TO send regrets What should we saw
Neither of US knows the bride
2. Is 1t essential to wear ioW-cut dressea
and short sleeves at evening affairs?
3. At dinner, is It proper for a woman
to remove her gloves before entering the
4. Is u proper to remove gloves at formal
affairs. dances. for instance?
Mr.. and Mrs. WANT-TO- KNOW
L If the invitation is to witness a
church wedding only, no reply need be
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other girls II am attentive to one girl In
particular?
g. When pair go to q dance at the
resorts. is II necessary for the man 10 dance
every set with his companion when there
are other girls In the hall with whom he
would like to dance? UNSIGNED.
l. Play the part of the man at all
times. Tell the girl that you do not
wish to go, with her any longer, and
don't be SO -cowardly as to wait until
she finds out the truth for herself.
2. If you are not engaged to the
with other girls
3. The man may dance with any of
his acquaintances if he is certain that
his companion is provided with part
nerS.
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lemon A1a IaSeha1s~
Zs y ZoHO7

rose, oil of cedar and distilled water.
This is a French recipe, and should be
applied on retiring and washed off the
next morning.
For tan or sunburn, use a wash of
/ pint of rosewater. Il ounce OF pull
verized borax and l ounce of
strained lemon juice. For heavy tan a
better remedy is l ounce of strained
honey. l teaspoonful of lemon juice,
the whites OF eggs, drops of oil
Of bitter almonds and enough powdered
oatmeal to give the whole the consist
ency OF a smooth thick paste. Rub
this on and let it remain for an hour or
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
The annoying Whistle
Dear Mrs. Adams

Dear Mrs. Adams.
There Is young man who lives near me-
and he constantly annoys me by whistiing
when / am near a tune with which I am
familiar. Should l speak TO him about it
or ignore the whistle? H. A. NJ b.
You would have no right to speak to
him about the whistling. Every person
has right to do as he pleases so long
as he harms no one.
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Self-Conscious
Dear Mrs. Adams

Dear Mrs. Adams
l. am not exactly bashful but I never
know what to say to young men. Please
tell me what to do that l may overcome
this feeling. I am a great favorite with
the girls, but not with men.
2 What should l say 10 a young man
who asks to escort me home from a party
If wish to accept or decline?
g. When introducing any one is or IT
years old should one say Miss" or
Mr.? VIOLET
l. Your trouble is self-consciousness,
although you may not realize this fact.
Learn to forget yourself and become
interested in what the men are saying
to you. One should be a great reader
and an attentive listener If one wishes to
be a good conversational.
2. 81 shall be very glad to have your
company is proper answer to give
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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, advise you to visit the library,
where the woman or man in charge will
be only too willing to suggest reading
that will prove entertaining and of
value.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
II Young Love affair

Dear Mrs. Adams
I am a girl nearly IS and like a school
mate. II years old. We have been together
great many times and in many respects
going frequently with one of nv dearest
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 TO see me-
J. did as he asked. but he proceeded to have
the girl. he seems to care for me when ne
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
The Use of Tannin

Dear Mrs. Symes.
You suggest tannin for decreasing the size
of the lips. Would the same treatment
affect superfiuous flesh on the nose in the
same way? FLO.
1t is not advisable to 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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stutter but there seems to be a stoppago
In my speech at times I think e ia only
q habit. =. B. g.
1t Is possible for you TO 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 to say.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Il Ne1u 6cquaintance

Dear Mrs Adams
l. When youn- man visits friend and
meets a young lady. is 1t proper to escort
her home, or should he first ask her per-
q After meeting the young lady. is it
her place to ask the young man to call.
or should he ask permission? l.. V. NJ.
l. He should most assuredly ask her
permission.
2. 1t would be better for the young
man to ask for the privilege to call on
the woman.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Thin and Pale LipS

Dear Mrs Symes.
viii you kindly tell me how to make nv
lips full and red? They are so thin and
pale TESSIE
It Is not possible to make thin lips
full, but why should you desire this
change? Thin lips are mark OF refine
ment. Red lips are generally the gift
OF health. Open-air exercise. deep
breathing. the eating OF wholesome
foods and the securing Of sufficient
sleep are necessary requisites for red
lips.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
REPENTING Ar LEISURE

REPENTING AT LEISURE
= AN anxious to talk with you today
about 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 10 be the methods
Of many young people who think that
they love each other. 1 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
20 pursue To the two lovers who have
the oisapprOval Of parents let me say,
stop and think before you act.
Life is stretching before you. and you
are young Responsibility is the natural
concomitant OF marriage. For the man
II means the support Of two, the burden
OF g home, maybe, and the necessary
wisdom required to decide for two
heads. To the woman Il means the
giving up OF a certain youthful freedom
and the doubling Of home responsibility
and duties.
IF you are young. let me urge you to
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
To Reduce the Bust

. Lear ArS- SyuleS-
Will you kindly tell me Cf some sxer.
else that will reduce thes size OF the bust1
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 no liquids with your meals
/ strongly object to decreasing the size
of the bust, for II soon becomes soft
and dabby and loses its beauty.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Lemon @waAzllf zar tie cenpIeno7

are together, but not when he can have the
company of another girl. What shall / do
In order to show my displeasure?
IGNORANCE
You are very young to be having such
troubles. but my advice to you is not to
make any more engagements with the
young man. If he prefers the other girls
company. do not stand IN his light.
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Hoav to Tell Her

Dear Mrs. Adams.
/. have been going steadily with a
young lady for almost year. but have not
cared particularly for her. now wish to
discontinue going with her, but hate to hurt
her feelings. On several occasions | have
'.stung'' her, but she does not seem 10 take
the hint. How can I mako plain to her
]. lit all right for mo to 90 out with
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
The YeIlo9v Rose
nEAR Mrs. Adams.

IN EAk Mrs. ADAMS.
VIII you kindly inform me what IS
the significance OF a yellow rose2 Is
II not jealousy? 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. II may be, however,
that the yellow rose stands for Jealousy.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18
Calls After a Reception

Dear Mrs. Adams
II / attend a reception given by two ladies.
only one of them being acquaintance
of mine should l call on both ladies after
the reception, and how soon?
IGNORANCE.
If the reception was a formal one, a
call should be made on each lady
within two weeks after the date of the
entertainment.
The San Francisco call., 1910-09-18

subject for so much comment OF
Il late that we are beginning to for
get its manifold uses on the
dressing table OF the would-be fair
Yet there Is hardly anything Il win
h-aot accomplish. Listen to a few Of It's
unRppreciated 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 II is excellent, with the addition
Of salt, for stains. Lemon rind may be
rubbed on the hands when they are
stained. also; wet them nrst IN warm
water
As q lotion, try a wineglassful Of
lemon Juice, q pint OF rainwater ana
drops OF 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
Queen Mary Of England
Freckles and sunburn are our rreat
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 if the
glycerin prove too irritating, or the
lemon too acid, decrease one or the
other. Another freckle ameliorator con-
sists OF q mixture OF vinegar. lemon
juice, alcohol. oil OF = lavender, oil Of
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so. Lemon juice and glycerin is good
for this also. as well as for red hands;
If the irritated skin will not stand the
misunderstanding glycerin. use rose
water instead.
1t 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 camePs-hair
brush soaked in the lemon juice.
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the young man. If you wish to decline
you may say, mo. I thank you; 1 am
already provided with an escort"
3. The prefix Miss" or Mr. should
be given with the name.
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symmetry. She states that It has re-
duced the hips two inches in a month Lie
eu BY one hand @ I while G the other e Is placed
upon the hip While holding this position,
raise, the body gradually from the floor un-
til the whole weight is supported by the
to get the body from the noor as far as
extent Just described is not easy at first. It
should be. tried first on enc side and then
on the other
To be rid of pimples and black
heads IT is necessary to keep the
skin clean. Every night before re-
firing the face and hands should be
cleansed with soap and water so
during the day will not have an op-
portunity to lodge there during the
night I am giving the recipe for a
cream which is excellent for re-
moving pimples:
Fosatti Cream for Pimples.
Extract Of ~ yiost....--.-.-....... 10 O., drops
Sweet almond OIL. ......-....--..... IA drains
Sulphur preciptate......-....... Is grains
Lanolin ...;.............-......--.7 Is grains
Oxide OF zinc scruples
Here are directions for you to fol-
low to get rid of the blackheads:
Green Soap Treatment for
Blackheads.
Tincture OF green soap.--....-...... ounces
Distilled witch hazei. ...---..-....... 2 ounces
Moments then wash on with hot water.
II the green soap irritates the skin. as 1t
sometimes will, use it every other day. Ap-
ply a cold cream.
Green soap may be purchased at any
drug store. 1t is not regular cake
soap" but 1t Is about the consistency OF
custard.
Open each seed acne with the point Of a
fine cambria needle. The hardened mass
must be pressed orr picked out The empty
sac Of the gland should then be bathed
with little toilet vinegar and water.
with very weak solution of carbolic acid
and water. Sterilize the needle before
using it by dipping into boiling water. as
the use Of any instrument. unless the skin
as well as the needle is thoroughly
cleansed, is always dangerous.
If one eats too much food contain
Ing grease or too many sweet things
the complexion will become blotched.
In fact, it is safe to say that the ex-
cessive eating of all foods will have
an injurious effect on the complex
ion. When ones skin is inclined to
be greasy one should battle it in
water to which has been added a
few drops of benzoin.
Crude oil is one of the best tonics
you could use to increase the growth
of the hair 1t must be applied
daily, however, IL you desire good
results.
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Siam mmering
Dear Mrs. svmes.

Dear Mrs SymeS-
I am constant reader OF your paper
and would be thankful II you could let
me know how to stop stammerins. I don't
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Names and Addresser

To Anxious: cannot give names and
addresses through the columns or bx
personal letter
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ANSWERS TO BEAUTY QUERIES

WING to the great amount of mail
received and the limited space
given this department. it 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
address stamped envelope for a reply
This rule must also be complied with in
regard to personal letters.
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Waist and Hips Too Large

Dear Mrs. Symes.
/. am IA years Of age. and have very
large bust. hips and waist. What I want
to do is to make my hips and waist
smaller. Please advise me.
q What can 1 do to make my COM
plexion clear2 It is greasy and full Of
pimples and blackheads. What food will
fnjure the complexion?
B. Is crude oil good to make the hair
grow? Will 1t make 1t thick?
L. B. M. AND BLACK EYES.
1. To decrease the waist and hips.
practice the exercises which are here
described:
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Hair Recipes

Dear MrS- SymeS.
Please give me prescription for oily
hair and for the growth OF the hair.
OILY HAIR
The formula I am giving you herewith
Is an excellent one for oily hair; after
the oily condition of the hair Is i'm
proved use the hair tonic which is
given below:
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80 Reduce the waist Measure.

Deep breathing will help to reduce the
waist measure and enlarge the bust. The
stretching exercises too. are splendid as
waist depleters Place the arms high
above the head; then, holding knees
straight try to touch the floor with the
fngertips. Stand erect. place hands
on hips, bend from waist as far Jas pos
sible to the right. then to the left
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To Reduce the Hips.

The exercise about to be described Is
highly recommended by one who has had
much experience in giving and directing
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Formula for Oily Hair
Quinine Hair Tonic

Mix, then further add: Glycerin. 4
ounce: essence royale or essence musk
5 or minims- Agitate until solution Is
complete. Apply TO the roots every day.
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Fosatti Cream for Pimples.

Here are directions for you to fol
low to get rid of the blackh eads:
Green Soap Treatment for