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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Tannin, Mole, Hair, Etc.

Dear Mrs. Symes.
L For at least two months have been
applying tannin to my lips twice day. but
as yet cannot see that II has had any effect
Would you advise anything else?
2 What can ! do to remove a mole from
the back OF my neck? II Is very disdguring
when wear Dutch collars
3. am Is years old and about i've feet
six inches tall. What should my weight
and other proportions be?
4. After have had my hair washed it is
extremely unruly and flies around terribly.
Can you suggest any remedy for this?
s. Not knowing that very hot water would
coarsen the hands, have been accustomed
TO putting them in almost boiling water
when washing the dishes. need not state
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Checks Are Thin

Dear Mrs. Symes
Do you know any way OF rounding out
the cheeks? although am plump enough
otherwise, my cheeks are thin.
Is there any harmless medicine that will
increase ones height? ANXIOUS A.
To make thin cheeks plump, rub a good
skin food in with the following move
ments: To treat the right cheek, place
the thumb Of the left hand just beyond
the corner Of the mouth on the left
cheek as a brace Make rotary move
ments upward and outward, beginning
at the corner of the mouth and making
three diverging lines of manipulation
over the cheek With the right hand
treat the left cheek. About six times
over each cheek is sufficient.
would not advise any one to take
medicine with a view to increasing the
is the only way to add to ones stature.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

First Il you are willing every little
while to spend moro time than good
bath requires, use a rubber sponge,
lukewarm water and pure soap to re-
move every vestige of city dust (coun-
try dust has sticking qualities as welD.
DO this after you have put on a
cleansing cream II yours is that quality
OF skin made up Of provokingly large
pores.
Secondly, remember that the half of
lemon is your best friend. Use it as
bleach and a cleanser. It is astringent
as well, and tends to the closing of
overiarge pores and the keeping out OF
superfuous dust.
To remove that awful collar line, press
using the London method Of massage
with skin food. If you rub. do 1t with
an upward motion: but for all neck and
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Shred Eyebrows :

Dear Mrs Syne8-
A few days ago. yielding to a very foolish
impulse. shaved on my eyebrows When
will they come out again? viii thew b
darker this timer VIII any harm result?
Though boy, I have been an interested
reader OF your department READER.
1t Is impossible to say just when tha
eyebrows will grow out again. and ons
cannot tell whether they will be darker
No harm VII result. but the effect Il
has on ones appearance should be
enough to control ones wish To hasten
the growth of the eyebrows, rub vase
line into them daily.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
appropriate Games

Dear Mrs. Adams.
mic. The girls who are giving the picnic
cannot come to q decision as to what games
are proper to play. We are all about 70
years old. We shall be very grateful II
you will suggest some games.
Appropriate games to be played at
picnic are: Bean bag, baseball. tag;
and you might have all sorts of racing
contests. giving inexpensive prizes to the
winners.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Numerous Questions

DcdT n1IS. ADAMS.
1. have many girl cousins. Is It proper
for my fiance to kiss them?
is II proper for seven girls to go to
dance with only one young man?
3. Is 1t proper for a girl to leave the
dance hal to go for an automobile ride
without chaperon?
I. am going to be married soon and am
going to have quiet home wedding. Is 1t
proper for me to wear gloves?
g. Was 1t wrong Of mo to go to picnic
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
II Breath Ssveetener

VIII you please publish a recipe for bad
breath? know IL is not on account a.
pdo teeln DISTRESSED ELLA
If your general health is not good.
your breath cannot De sweet Breath
tablets or mouth washes will be OF no
avail II the digestion Is impaired. or if
there Is fever In the blood from consti-
patton, or If the liver IS not acting
properly II you yourself are not able
to locate the trouble. Il would be worth
while consulting the advice OF a ply
sician, who will be able to give you the
quickest yet safest cure.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
The Covect Way

Dear Mrs. Adams.
What is the correct way of addressing
the mother Of my future husband both be-
fore and after marriage? GRATEFUL.
Before marriage address her as Mrs.
Blank" and after marriage call her
mother" If she requests you to do so.
Many daughters-in-law have various
names for their new mothers. so that
there will be no confusion when refer
ring to one or the other.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
To Remoue a Mole

Dear Mrs SvncS
VIII you kindly tell me whether II IN
possible for moles to be removed by means
OF electrolysis without leaving a scar?
A. B.
Expert operators sayathat rnoles can
be removed by electrolysis so that no
scars will remain. Before going for
such an operation you should maze
certain that the operator is reliabla.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
HOeo Often to Cali
~ ~. Adane-

Ueaf MIS-. Adams
I. Which is proper. 70 take young mans
arm TO be escorted. OF 20 let him take my
ARM Please give me general. information
on this subject.
2. How often should a young man call
on a lady friend whom he has known but
q short rine2
3. Is II proper for me 10 accept the In
v1tatlon Of q young man whom I have
known for several years, but who has never
q "a It proper far e young lady who has
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

The boys are always ready and glad to
ties. but never, give a party or invite the
girls to any place. Lately the. girls have
not been inviting the boys. and the latter
are upset over it. saying they are slighted.
What, shall we do? Continue to Invite
them? TWO PERPLEXED GIRLIES.
Now. girls, think you are better
able. to settle this question than l. 1t
ell depends upon whether or not you
wish to provide all the entertainment
for the boys when they are not CRATE
full enough 10 invite you to places of
amusement, OF course, If you know
they have very good reasons for not
extending such invitations, then 1 ad-
wise you to continue to have them at
your parties,
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
One ata Time

Dear Mrs. AdaIns.
l. I am girl OF Is and am going with
young man. We are not engaged and
never expect to be. The girls say I am
silly and foolish because win not go out
with or encourage any OF the other boys
DO you think am doing right7 OF course.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Heard He Was Engaged

Dear Mrs. Adams
have been going with young man. and
at times he goes with one of my girl
friends. have heard that he was en-
gagged TO this other girl. Would you ad-
wise me to discontinue going with him?
IGNORANT.
First find out IL what you heard is
true. II he is engaged to the young
girl, out Of kindness to her you should
not permit him to pay attention to
you.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
To Prevent Curling

Dear Mrs. Symes
Do you know Of anything that will pre-
vent the hair from curling7 Also. do you
know a cure for deshworms that appear
on the nose and under the eyes?
PERPLEXED-
A good bit Of oil applied to the hair
Will make the hair less curly. am CIV
ing the recipe for brflliantine. which you
may use for this purpose:
Sweet almond oil........ fluid ounces
Alcohol ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. fluid ounces
Giycertn ...................... fluid ounce
OIL OF rose geranium. IL drops
Fleshworms, which are really black
heads. may be removed by the following
treatment: Battle the face with cloths
wrung out Of very hot water; dry care
fully and then apply a good cold cream.
Wipe away the cream which remains on
the surface with a soft cloth and then
bathe the face again. first with warm
water and then with cold. If you will
do this every night before retiring you
will soon be rid Of the nuisances.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

n WING to the great amount Of mail
received and the limited space
given this department. 1t is alb
solutely impossible to answer letters in
the Sunday issue following their receipt.
The letters must be answered in turn,
and this ofttimes requires three or four
weeks.
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose self
addressed stamped envelope for reply.
This rule must also be complied with
in regard to personal letters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Obstinate Freckles

Dear Mrs. Symes.
win you kindly publish a recipe for OBJ
stinate freckles? What will make my hair
Q little bit darker? z. L. NJ
Tho following Is a recipe for paste
which will remove freckles:
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Liquid Face Ponder

Dear Mrs. Synes
Win you kindly publish the formula for
your liquid face powder? Thank you in
advance. MELBA.
Here Is the recipe you desire:
Lure Lure oxloe or zinc----..----.....-..- I ounce
GtJCo441 i dram
1sOSS"dteE ounces
Essence or rose. ose..-....-............... Is drops
Sift the zinc. dissolving IT in just enough
or the roSewater to cover IT. then add the
giycerine: next, the remainder OF the rose-
water
Shake well and apply with a soft sponge
or an antiseptic gauze. The face must b
wei wiped on before tho liquid dries or Il
win be streaked
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
No Return Invitations

Dear Mrs. Adams.
about an equal number OF boys and siris.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10
Red Nose

Dear Mrs. SyInes.
Will you please tell me what makes my
nose get red when overheated? Also name
a cure. A READER.
Poor circulation of the blood and the
transparency Of your skin are probably
the causes OF your red nose Daily mas
sage with cold cream will act as cure.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

night before going to bed. In the morning
remove what remains with a little powdered
borax and sweet oil.
Sage tea may be used to darken the
hair. Make a strong brew or dried
leaves. strain the liquid carefully
through muslin. and to each pint add
two teaspoonfuls of alcohol. This
night before retiring
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
KEEP BABY'S SKIN CLEAR

Few parents realize how many es.
Unable lives have been embittered
and social and business success pre-.
N@tcd by serious skin affections
Which 80 often result from the neglect
OF minor cruptions In infancy and
childhood With but little care and
th' use Of the proper cmollicnts. baby's
slan and hair may be preserved. puri.
Nd and bcautihcd. minor eruptions
pnvcntcd from becoming chronic and
t1iuring. disfguring rashes, feelings.
ifhiations and chafngs dispclled.
To this end. nothing Is 80 pure. 20
sweet. so speedily effective as the con.
stunt use Of Cuticura Soap. assisted.
Wien necessary, by Cuticura Ointment.
Sind TO Potter Drug a Chem. Corp.
sde proprletors. Boston. for their free
S2page Cuticura Book telling all about
Tic care and treatment OF the skin.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

put on my coat and vest. It's gcttlng
cold"
"oh. see And that Is why you
cut the tree DOWN."
Yes. pa-so to cook his goose for
him. And We got the very fellow that
had done the gnawing ! saw him
at II. But Towser and got his goat"
Il wonder why he chose a cherry
tree instead Of an apple" unused the
father. examining the stump more
carefully, They most always take
the apple trees"
Maybe he was sick, and wanted
some cherry bark for medicine" said
the boy slyly
Well. I'm glad | didn't have TO use
this said the father.
so am !, pa
But you came near getting into
trouble because you are Washing
ton boy didn't your" said the father.
swishlng the whip as though he stlll
had a desire TO use II, while Towser
whined and scurried out or the way
But not as near az the rabbit did :"
said Guy. Il wonder II he was
Washington rabbit?"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
SHE QUIT
But u Was a Hard Pull.


Il Ia hard TO believe that coffee will
put person In such n condition as It
did an Ohio woman. She tells her own
story:
u did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said liked
Il so well would not, and could not
quit drinking II. but was a miserable
sufferer from heart trouble and nery.
GUS prostration for four years.
Il was scarcely able to be around.
had no energy and did not care for any.
thing. Was emaciated and had a con.
slant pain around my heart until !
thought could not endure II. For
months never went to bed excepting
10 get up In the morning, felt as
though | was liable to die any time.
Frequently had nervous chlls and
the least excitement would drive sleep
away, and any little noise would upset
me terribly. was gradually getting
worse until finally one time II came
over me and asked myself what's the
use OF being sick all the time and
buying medicine so that | could in.
dulge myself in coffee?
so thought would see II could
quit drinking coffee and got some
Postum TO help me quit. made It
strictly according to directions and |
want to tell you. that change was the
greatest step in my life. II was easy
70 quit coffee because had the Postum
W-leh | now like better than the old
coffee.
One by one the old troubles left
until now am In splendid health
nerves steady. heart all right and the
pain all gone. Never have any more
nervous chills. don't take any medicine,
can do all my housework, and have
done great deal beside"
head THE Road to MELVILLE" In
pkss' There's a Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
ohs nppenrs from time 20 time. They
sn,..ksn uihe' true, and full OF human
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
When MashInnton swore.

Did you ever know that Washing
ton had one OF the closest calls OF his
life within a stones throw of Times
square," remarked New Yorker to
an outoftown visitor. There's the
record Of tan adventure that came
near changing the history Of the coun
try"
The New Yorker pointed to bronze
tablet on the row Of houses facing
Times square above Forty.third street
IL seems that In the revolution the
redcoats were SELLING Manhattan and
the Americans were getting out as
fast as they could. bag and baggage
Times square was open farm land
then, and the fugltiyes came up Broad
way or Bloomlngdale road Gen Put.
nam and his men were nearly caught
by the British, but got away and were
coming up the road when Washington
met them.
The Father Of His Country let out
string Of curses and tried TO stoE
them. The man who wrote histories
hasn't the nerve TO set down what he
said, but he could swear like trooper
when he got started Putnams men
were so scared, though. that they kept
on running Washington was wild
18th rage, and galloped away with his
stan across the fields. Where Bryant
park now Is, he ran into 90 redcoats
and would have been taken n his com
panions hadn't pulled him back What
would have happened n Washington
had been made prlsoner?'-New
York Times
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

The first time ran for the general
assembly one OF the prominent clti.
gems OF my community told me that
he was going to vote against me be-
cause when | was a shaver / threw n
rotten apple at his horse. Another
prominent citizen told me that he was
going TO vote for me because when !
was a shaver ! put rotten egg In a
buggy cushion belonging to the wom-
an he worked for and he had never
liked the woman. Think Of ~ And
yet such stun has thrown the scal,s
where thrones have been at stake
From n speech at Norwich by former
Gov. George r. Mclean of Connect.
cut.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

10 settle Wen see about this cher
ny tree business now"
They soon reached the stump Of the
tree. and the father .oakcd at Il and
groaued
why did you do it," asked the
father
We'll. pa. you see had read so
much about cutting down that cherry
tree. and being born on the same day
as Washington was. you know
cut It out Give me good rea.
son. or"
Sure thing. pa. You see, when !
was out this morning. and Towser
and got the rabbit"
"Yes?"
Well. | cut It down"
so see. Now take on your coat q"
The boy did as directed.
Take OF yuur vest"
lie took II on
Take of"
no. pa-not my trousers. It's
cold"
IN make II warm for you
But | was going To tell you why !
cut down the tree See that stump
there?"
I'm not blind. Why didn't you cut
II closer to the ground. white you
were about II. and not leave such a
long, ungainly stump"
Well you look and see. See down
below where cut?"
Yes What Of it7'
See where it's gnRwed?'
Yes hut II would have been all
right unless II was gnawed all the
way around"
Well. you look and see II II isn't
gnawed all the way around. while I
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
Unespee,ed Reeommenda,Ion.

One day. when Lord Thurlow was
vdy busy at his home In Ormond
street. poor curatc applied to him
tW a living then vacant
Don't trouble me-" said the chan.
edlor. turning upon him with a frown.
Ing brow. Don't you see am busy
and can't listen TO you?-what duke or
tod recommended your
The poor curate lifted up his eyes
and. with detection said he had no
lo,d to recommend him but the Lord
Of Hosts.
-The Lord Of Hostsl" replied the
chancellor. the Lord Of llosts'--l be.
lice have had recommendation
from most lords. but do not recollcct
one from him before; 80. do you hear
yong man, you shall have the living.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

given me, and l am recommending 1t
TO all my friends. Mrs. W. $. FoRD,
2201 w. Franklin st., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy In this
country for the cure of all forms OF
female complaints is Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. II has
stood the test Of years and to-day Is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. IL has cured
thousands Of women who have been
troubled with dlsplacements, innam-
nation, liberation, hbroid tumors, IT.
regularities, periodic pains. backache,
that bearlng-down feeling, flatulency.
indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all ether means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia Il. Plnkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for IL. She has guided
thousands TO health, free OF
charge.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
Some LusnrI.s Needed.

Those stern economists who are
pointing out that the people of small
means ought 20 abandon 'luXuries"
forget that even such people have a
moral right to something beyond the
bare necessities of life The rapid
increase DO prices does not moan to
them cutting out more oXtrayagauccs,
but forgetting the modest rccrcations
which have frightened for them the
dun round Of daily labor Il would
be hard world i-j,,d Wuorc one
could obtain Just enough to keep body
aud soul together and no more
Providence journal
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

A matron who was visiting her for
nT home city. and was under full
hadway with the seemingly endless
sting of questions usual In such a
case.
And your sisters daughter Violet?'
she asked.
Violet is married." the friend re.
pled.
Indeed My How time does ny.
Happily married, trust?"
oh, dear. MOI My sister always hu.
mored her, you know" was the re-
Spouse. and the poor child was per.
mitted TO marry the man she was In
love wlth!'-Sunday Magazine OF the
Cleveland Leader.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

Won Moltkc had some few human
failings. lie loved his wife devotedly,
but conquered his alma mater, Den.
mark. even after she had educated him
for the military service out Of her
poor. stingy pocket but Kitchener
Is machine man only. lie loves
neither man nor woman His spear
has never known brother. as its
sharp point has hown asundcr the
bodies and souls OF the sons Of won.
en.-lloston Post.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
Refused First Mansion.

The Pennsylvania legislature voted
a sum Of money for a presidential
residence, but when Washington saw
II he said indeed he wasn't going IA
spend the money necessary to prop
erly 1T up such a big place and II
didn't occur TO congress that the pres
idents home should be furnished oui
of the public treasury, so he rented 8
house from Robert Morri
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
Free 10 Our Readers.

Write Murine Eye Kennedy Co. Chica-
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Write all about Your Eye Trouble and
they will advise ~ 20 the Proper Appli-
cation ~ the Murine Rye Remedies In
Your Special Case. Your Druggist will
tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes
Strengthens Weak Eyes Doesn't Smart.
soothcA Eye Pain. and sells Tor TO- Try
n In Your Eyes and In lithy'H Eyes for
Scaly Eyclids and formulation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

In all its forms. among all ages Of horses
aud dogs cured and others IN the same
stable prevented from having the disease
with >pphua Distcmprr turc. livery bot.
tie guaranteed. over 10000 bottles sold
last year $50 aud u No. Good druggists,
nr send To manufacturers, Agents wanted.
Write for free book Spohn Med Goa,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
These Knowing Children.

Come here, Mamie. dear Look at
this beautiful Misty girl Isn't she
lovely? I don't think Misty ever drew
n more charming lgure!"
DO you think papa, that this Is
the model that used to sit on
Mr.. Mlsty's knee?"-Clevelan Plain
Dealer.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
A Thought Reader.

so you are studying telcpathy?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum;
my object In life has been to nnd
what people are thinking and then
say II first Any reliable system
would simplify my labors immensely "
-Exchnnge.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

from nregularl-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling In my
stomach. l had
given up hope OF
ever being well
wien / began TO
tale Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
l felt as though
new life had been
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

There IL no bcautiner Of complexion.
or form. or behavior, like the wish to
scatter JOY and not pain around U.s.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

ly. For FIVE years since | was cured
by Doan's Kidney pills. have had no
return Of the trouble"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster.Nilburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

Win dull pain be-
cause there Is in.
nammation within.
You cant be rid Of
the ache until you
cure the cause.-the
kidneys
noan's Kidney
Pills cure sick kid.
ncys q s Warren,
1917 No. 9TH St..
Boise. Idaho. says:
An injury to my
back years ago left
me lame ! had to
use a cane. and II
hurt me terribly to
stoop or lift The
X I d ey socretions
passed too fronupnt.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
AFTER
FOURYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -" For four years
my life was misery to me. l suffered
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

Landlords and tenants can never
see through the same spectaclcs.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

a dogs bark isn't an bad as his bite.
but II lasts longer
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

No Space Goes 70 waite
Dewitt Does your wife fOllnu tee
fashions closely?
levitt should say so. she has -rgl
Of those standing room only drr1ters
Smart Set.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25
A CAUTIOUS HUSBAND.

Ms. Heupeck-John. what's your
hn"st opinion OF my new hat?
hr Honpock-Don't ask me. Mary.
VA know you're much bigger aud
stronger than ann
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1910-02-25

IMPOSSIBLE To TIND ANYTHING
better for NdfnFhr. hnghurhrs or stitches than
lffrU nHria liuiiff. Get the LANCE size IL ~ tha