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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Advice on Social Customs

change OF greetings, the guests are at
liberty TO wander IN groups much as at
a tea. Light refreshments (of course
cold can be served. Salads. sandwiches,
cake. bonbOns and ices are all that are
necessary. Hot tea or coffee should be
in the house for any who wish It,
Music Is a valuable addition, and IL
some form Of amusement can be given
there viii be small chance for failure.
II is quite customary to have a short
play or tableau to furnish a diversion.
Numbers OF small tables upon which
empty plates can be deposited should
be provided, for a guest cannot be ex-
pected TO hold an empty cup until q
servant arrives.
OF course. It is the duty Of a hostess
10 Introduce people who are COnGenial.
and, after all guests have arrived, to
fit from group 20 group and 20 make
every one feel comfortable. Forlorn
strange ones should be tactfully brought
into the nearest collection OK people.
A watchful eye should be kept on
the servants. and, Indeed, the hostess
should be everywhere.
There is an advantage In the garden
party that possibly few Of you have
realized. In the first place, Il offers
delightfully."- cool method of giving an
afternoon tea, and then the grounds
offer accommodation for many more
guests than the usual country house.
Besides. II Is a little different from the
formal lat home" You may rely upon
full attendance. which fact speaks de-
eidedly In favor of this way Of enter
tanning in the summer.
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IS TO be stout she Will remain 50 vvhe.ber
ciet or exercise Is tricde
2 IS there a1v hope for a rur7ed--lD
nose az my 2ge2 Would massage be
3 have tried many remedies ro- nv
hands They are soft enough but ara
very red. What can be done when ire
SKIN grows hard snG soiled looking around
the nails. One cannot cut r very we'll n
oelns so set In THANKFUL
/. do not think you are TOO stout
and advise you not 70 exercise. BY per
sistent effort any one can reduce her
flesh.
. II is never too late % try. Mas
sage has helped wonderfully in many
cases, so ! advise you 20 apply the
treatment 70 your case
j Red hands are very often the re-
suit OF light clothing. The following
may appeal 10 you:
To Make Cosmetic Gloves.
Use soft, large leather gl1ves. three or
your sizes too large Rip them open and
spread the inside with the following prep
arauon. then sew the ripped seam UP.
Cosmetic Gloves Paste.
Ground barley. the white OF an erx. a
teospoouful OF giycerine and one ounce OF
honey.
To soften the cuticle around the nails
soak the fingers Fl warm sOapsuGs 20
which the Juice Of @ lemon has been
added Dry carefully and apply cold
cream
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
- VaSeline on the Hair

Dear Ms. Symes
!. Does vaseline make The hair grow. anu
the hairy
2. What would YOU suggest % develop
thin bands and thin face?
:. What Is the cause % q pers1n's hair
being 50 much lighter IN front than IN the
PACK, and what w. darkeu the IIEhr hair7
= What will remove my wrinkles?
, What VIII remove hair from rhp nose?
D. What IS the cause OF a greasy nose.
anl what Will stop Il from being 500
. what causes The skin % be baggy and
c,I-n ,e- t .b ne eyes, and what IS the
5 What is good fattening food?
Mrs. P o. p
!. Naseline Is excellent for increasing
tAe CROWN OF the hair. Il Will not az
rect me nature and color Of the hair.
:. massage the hands and face with
cocoa butter daily II you Wish n da-
velop them. ~ N7
3. Il may be that the hair on the fronr
or me mead has been exposed 20 The slrr
more than the back The application ~
sage tea will darken Il.
}. Massage with cocoa buffer ~ -1l,-.
OH Will clear away all wrinkles o'-'
> The electric needle is tho OT1,, -bt-,.
"Alch VIII remove sUperfiuous hair DeT9
nanently. A depilatorv will remove II
LOT a time, but the hairs VIII grow IN
again thicker and coarser.
s. Very often the eating OF rich and
greasy foods causes the nose n IA
greasy Bathing IL with water 10 which
2 At'Ie alcohol Is added will prove helo-
: Wrinkles and bagglness under tho
yes may be due 10 eyestraIn. soIIi1+inT
or dlsordered kidneys. The frsf f6ine- -
overcome It. ~ 70
8, Olive OIL Is splendid for increasing
nesn; take q tablespoonful in lemon or
orange juice before each meal
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Rather OM-Style

Dear Mrs. Synes.
I. am going TO be II very soon ana
weigh rs pounds. I am feet 5 Inches tall
my bust measure Is 81 fnches hip measure
Is 50 inches and waist measure is 24ib inch
es. Are these the proper measurements for
z also wear nv dresses about ono inch
ABOVE my ankles and wear my hair on the
I9P o. my head. Do you think this Is 20
) ! would Ike 70 know how 70 prevent
my cheeks from always being red Every
one who talks To me asks me 70 give them
the reclpe for the rouge 7 use and h IA
red. RI.T-T--t ,y-r, ~,lT-%1r-T-S -
/. Your measurements are IN very
good proportion.
= 1 think you are too young to wear
your dresses any longer than an inch
oeloW the ShOetOps, ana your hair should
De arranged low on the head and a rib
bon worn, If II is becoming TO Won.
D. You would be a very foolish girl to
try to get nd Of your red cheeks. Do
not allow the remarks of your friends
70 embarraSS you You should possesS
enough firmness 20 give them a
straightforward answer, which will stoo
further comment
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you ADVISE me TO use sulphur ana cream Of
tartar tablets?
Please give me good tonic for my hair;
something that contains castor oil NV
hair IS falling and is a little gray.
ANNIE
l think you Will find that after Won
have stopped using powder 'your shin
VIII not be so dry ana scaly. Continue
10 use the lemon Juice and glycerine,
LOT LOT II VIII not cause the growth OF hair.
100 much soap will cause the skin TO ne
dry, 50 l advise you 10 use as ijttle as
possible on your face. II is advisable 10
take the tablets at this time OF wear.
castor oil alone will be very good for
your hair. Apply few drops once a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
A GARDEN PARTY

IF YOU decide to give a garden party.
which, by the way, is a delightful
way 70 entertain II you have at
tractive grounds. there must be
made beforehand a few preparations
that are conducive TO the enjoyment and
comfort Of your guests. The invitations
must suggest the boat or train TO be
# provision has been made for meeting
guests, the fact should be stated on the
card.
or course a garden party is held in
open air. Even the refreshments may
be served al fresco"-on the lawn. The
hostess Of garden party receives out
hat. Guests may enter the house re-
move any coats and then be conducted
to the part of the ground where the
hostess Is receiving After the ex-
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Breakin Dates

Dear Mrs. Adams.
I teiephoned to a girl friend the other
day and made an engagement TO call on her
AT 8 o'clock that evening. When l arrived
at her home I was told that she went 20
the theater with a girl. / did not know
I am one OF her best friends. When 1 saw
her few DAYS after and questioned her;
she gave n feeble apology and ran short
OF excuses. This IS the second time she
has treated me in this manner. The first
time ] didn't pay any attention 10 IL at
all but gave her the benefit Of the doubt.
Now. don't you think the proper way for
me to do Is 70 be kind and friendly and
do her a good turn whenever / can. but
never make any more dates with her?
Please understand. am not In lovei II is
just sincere friendship and we both lln-
derstand 70 that way. FRIEND BILL.
You have exactly the right Idea OF
the course TO pursue In the future with
regard to the young girl 1t would be
very unwise TO make any more engage
ments with her. only to have them
broken; yet IT would be unmanly to
treat her In any other but a civil and
court eouS manner,
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Zgyzmz.Irs ZS. GazaS.<1a1.

TREsH air is one Of the best ton
r. ics that I can recommend TO nv
readers. and when moderate ex-
ercise at the right time be taken
In the environment nature has given
to US. the benefits are incaiculable.
No one has ever been harmed by
too much fresh air: in fact, most Ills
are traceable to the lack Of It. Many
disorders are the result OF the condition
Of the blood. Now my talk today is not
a dissertation on the circulation OF the
blood, but suffice It for me to call to
your mind that oxygen must be breathed
into the lungs. must penetrate through
the walls OF the capillarles and be alb
sorbed by the red corpuscles. This aera-
ton OF the blood Is absolutely necessary
for good health. Exercise Increases res
piration and persplration is induced.
thus Kidding the body Of impurities.
In the open air there IS more oxygen
Ihan IN the mousse, therefore there Is
greater benefit from exercise out OF
doors. Remember that no exercise
should be taken Immediately before or
after meals. and too much exercise Is
just as harmful as too little.
Tennis has been prescribed by a famous
specialist for the complexion. Every
muscle OF the body is brought into
healthy play. and It Is usual to see SEN
sible garb on the tennis court The fat
heeled shoes are conducive to easy
movement. Do not overdo the matter,
though. Be satisfied with mot quite
enough"
Swimming is a wonderful outdoor ex-
ercise. The fresh air and the water
have salutary influence on the nerves
and skin Muscular power Is developed
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Whitening Paste for Freckles.
To Reduce Flesh
SalicyllC acid
Ea- rim.

Dear Ms -VrIee
Please tell me through the column how %
reduce the flesh on my legs ana .
years old. weigh $50 pounds and am 5 feet
Inches tai bust IS inches. waist - inches
anI hips - inches. Are my Inducements
correct FATTY.
Your measurements are IN good pro-
portion. but your weight IS TOO much for
your height As you grow older YOU
will. no doubt lose q good bit Of flesh.
For the present take exercise and do not
indulge IN candy. ice cream and soda
water. Do not drink liquids any more
than Is necessary.
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Dry and ScaIy Skin

MIS-. SyrncE.
wish 20 ask your advice IN regard 20
nay complexion; my face Is thin and in
powder. as Il shows very plainly. Nv Sin
seems % be tanned or yellow from some
cause. and I have two or three spots that
q hair on my face. and have ALWAYS
been AFRAID 90 use creams I have been
using lemon and Elycerine for the yellow
complexion and brown spots. but a friend
told me they would cause a growth OF hair
50 stopped using the mixture. Would
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Beauty Query Answers

Owing 10 the great amount OF mail
received and the limited space
- given this department, II Is ali
solutely impossible 70 answer letters
in the Sunday issue following their
receipt. The letters must be answered
IN turn, and this ofttimes requires three
or tour weeks
All correspondents who desire an i'm
mediate answer must inclose a self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope for a reply.
his rule must also be compiled with in
ard 10 personal letters.
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gent or the governor? maintain that
this is not correct but my brother thinks
Il Is all right.
3. Ny country Uncle. when visiting me.
insists on eating pie with a knife Would
Il be better 70 demonstrate with him or
say hing? He is very sensitive
4. Is II right for young gentleman OF
II 10 call on a young lady Of ls more
than four times a week. The girl thinks
a great deal OF him. on THE FENCE
/ 1t is an undigniled and incorrect
term.
q 1t is quite disrespectful TO refer TO
the father in such a way.
B. In gentle way you might ask him
II ne wouldn't rather use his fork.
:. l think four times a week is too
often. for such frequent visits take up
too much OF the girls time.
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Cocoa Butter

Dear Mrs. SvmeS
VIII yCy kindly tell me II cocoa butter -
good % tattcn the face2 Don't YOU think
Il viii cause utmplcsg an a glrI T. and
ever body takes nc for % on account Cf
my face. 1 cannot take olive oil Is cocoa
butter good FOR the bust and about how
long VIII Il take before can notice the
inCreass2 7
Yes. cocoa butter is 10 be recon-
mended 70 fatteE the face. and I assure
you K viii not cause pimpIes. l. viii
also increase the bust. but one so young
as you should allow nature 70 take her
course before she tries to hasten re-
suits.
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Length of Dresses, Etc.

ItllI MIS- 0YnloE,
l. am q girl 10 years old How should
wear my dresseS and how should / wear
ny h9lrE IL Is thin and short Could YOU
give me- o remedy to make Il growP
z Ny hands are always red. What viii
make them whiteY Do You think lemon
q good?
g. Wish YOU could give me some recipe
to develop the bust
4. How much do you thlnk a girl OF nv
age should weigh? ANXIOITS,
/. One inch above the shoetops would
be about the length for your dresses
I cannot give a definite length, Tor this
should be decided by the height and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Exercise for Reducing

van YOU kindly publish an exercise % re-
duce stout legs2 ANXIOUS.
Rapid walking Will have a tendency 70
reduce the legs. A very good exercise
10 bring about the desired effect is 10
lie fat on your back on the floor and
raise first one leg. then the other and
then both together. This exercise, prac.
ticed three or four times a day. VIII
soon show good results.
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With a Tuxedo
AR Mrs. Adams.

IN EAR Mrs. Adams.
l. Shall I proceed 20 win my wish7
2. Would you advise me 70 ask per-
mission to coll on her?
8. is IL right 10 wear a ready-tied dress
eHavat with tuxedo? NO. g.
l. Complying with your request,
shall keep the first part of your letter
strictly confidential. Ny reply 20 your
first and second questions IS that Il Is
necessary for you to receive a formal
Introduction 10 the young lady In ques-
ton before proceeding further.
3. The ready-tied cravat is quite out
Of place with a tuxedo. The string tie
IS IN better taste.
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Hair Oily From Ointment

Lear l4gS- SyrleS.
/ am using an. ointment to remove dan
drum. II gives my hair a greasy look ana
4 cannot wash Il too often, as I take cold
VII you please publish recipe for dry
shampoo? a \ W
You are undoubtedly using too much
OF the ointment Use less OF IL and
cleanse the hair by rubbing it with a
cry towel. A dry shampoo may inter-
fere with the ointment.
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Leaving Cards

Dear Mrs. Adams
Should q married woman leave her hus-
bands card when calling on a single
womanP A SUBSCRIBER.
Yes, If her call is made in return for
any entertainment to which he has been
asked, or If she acts as the head or
hostess in the house in which she is
living.
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NOT AIwayS AttentiVe

hUuLIH.
Would you kindly tell me what TO doY
l met a young man three years ago and
learned 10 love him very dearly. When
we are alone he treats me as N he cared
for me. but VIXEN We are among Company
ne pays no attention 10 me. II any one Is
the least attentive to him. I lust hate the
person. am broken-hearted G.
Jealousy has a strong hold on YOU 7
fear. and II you don't conquer It, YOU
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Large Nose

Dear MIS-. Svres.
Perhaps you could DO ne a favor ty prescrihs
ing something that can reduce a large nOset
Although n does rot E1Te me- any trouble IL
would Ike 70 reduce 70 % normal size. A %.
The only safe thing 20 do 70 reduce
the nose IS massage, and II this does not
prove helpful you VIII then know that
the framework IS large and that moths
ing can be done 70 lessen its size.
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He IS JeaIo.:s

DEAF MFs ADAMS,
I am girl OF II and am very much IN
love with young man OF a. He treats
me very friendly. but whenever no sees
me with o. hears me speak to another
boy he gets very angry and leaves the
room. Do YOU think he loves me?
ROBERTA.
The young man becomes angry prob
ably because he is jealous OF you; but,
my dear Roberta, do not feel that jeal-
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Freckie Cure

lear MIS- SyrneS
IN you please give mo 4 remedy that
VII cure obstinate freckles and not grow
i'S4F on inc faceE SCHOOLGIRL
am sure you will find the following
recipe very beneficial;
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Vaucaire Recipe

Dear Mrs. Syrncs
VIII you kindly publish the recipe for ths
Naucaire bust DEVELOPER
ANXIOUS ONE
Here IS the recipe you desire:
DR.. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust
Liquid extract Of galega
> !koatsTuel ....-.-....--.... z. Or.
Lacto-phosphate OF lime ....lSs grsIns
Inc. uFe OF Kennel. 10 grams
A+--4[AG - AL---- 1879 ounces
TIE dose is Two s0upspo5nfuIs with water
before each meal
Or. NaucalTe also advises tia E-f-lyf,-
OK malt extract during meals
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Measurements

DtdI Mrs. Symee
81; am 20 years old and & feet Z inches
al; Nly bust measure Is s6 inches; hipS,
~ hShes waist. Is inches l weigh IA
Rounds Ny friends tell me ! am not too
stout, but l think I am. Can you tell
me now l might reduce my flesh? DO you
tnink the saying Is true that Il a person
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

will not be happy. When out IN COM
pany, 1t IS the duty of both to be at
tentive to the friends assembled. He, OF
course, must see that you are not neg
lected, but you must do your part to-
ward making the evening a pleasant
Onn
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GRAY Hair

Dear Mrs. SyTnes.
Can YOU tel ma what VIII keep 2 vuungF
man from getting gray hair? BOB.
Keeping the hair oiled with vassIns
or crude OIL and massagIng the scalp
daily Will prevent the hair from turning
gray.
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Improper Terms

DeAr MIS-. Adams.
!. Should girl who has been going with
a young ran for year ever refer 10 him
as her steady?
?. Is Il proper for a young man calling on
girl 70 refer TO her father as the ola
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
To Bleach The Skin

Lear MIS-. SymcS-f
Please publish recipe for bleaching thu
SKIN and one for removing blotches and
holes that are left after pickinr o1,f
pIsckheadS SUBSCRIBER
Buttermilk is excellent for bleachIne
the skin, but If you require a stroneer
oleach. you may use a lotion made OF
half peroxide and half water.
After the blackheads have been re-
moved use an astringent lotion. This
recipe Is for a very good one:
Astringent Lotion.
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Obstinate Freckle,

spread the paste uoon the freckles AT
night before going 70 bed. In the mornInR
remove what remains with a little powdered
boraS and sweet oil
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Recipe for Paste

Dear Mrs. Syues.
VIII you kindly reprint your recipe for
freckle paste? WIN it cause growth OF
hair2 4 READER
This is the recipe 70 which you refer.
The paste viii not produce & growth OF
hair.
Whitening Paste for Freckles-
bay rum 4 o----Ia
Label Apply night and morning with
& sofc Goth or sponge This lotion soon
prpducss a sight rouEhness % the skin.
which should be su51ued by the use OF
gycerine OF starch.
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Wait for an Introduction

l am very much interested In young
lady whom have seen several times at
the theater. have never been introduced
70 her, but she speaks every time / see
her Would Il be proper for me to ask for
her company II so, what should ] say2
z Wien gentleman Is introduced 70 a
lady on the street. should he remove his
hatT YOUNG MAN.
/. 1t would not be proper for you to
ask such a privilege when you have
not been introduced to her. You are
both making a breach of etiquette by
speaking to each other.
Q Yes.
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and absolute comfort should be en-
joyed. The tightly corseted figure is
1T for a tailored gown. not the bath
ing suit. Never stay in the water until
your lips or finger nails are blue or
until you are uncomfortable Gauge
your own time, and do not foolishly
undo the good Of bathing or swimming
by excess.
For women who require the develop
ment or the arm and trunk muscles
rowing Is recommended. It Is delight
ful. in that the rover can stop at will,
varying her exercise with short rests.
There Is no reason why a woman
should not feather as capabIy as her
brother.
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Skin Hard and Chapbed

OeaE ArS. SyTneS
.,T oula you please give me some frforrna-
ION dooSt my hands? They are very
natc ana sometimes they are very badly
v thap Please DO not give, me anything
'.4et % very costly. WORRIED.
IL may be that you do not thoroughly
lry your hands after they have been
" Ssheu. In the majority Of cases this
= the cause or chapped hands. II you
WI make use Of the following recipe
one eonoiton Of your hands VIII be
Tincture benzoin ~ 49,,
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SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS

ousy is always sign Of love. Il more
often indicates a selfish disposition in
the person so afflicted. and the sooner It
is conquered the better for all con-
cerned.
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Oily Hair

Delr Ms SFGlGs.
Nv hair e very oily and have % wash I
i every week II Is also falling cut very
fast Do YOU think can STOP g.? Nv ha!r
IS blonde 4 READER.
II you Will use the lotion for which
the recipe Is here given, rubbing Il into
the scalp once q day, your hair viii not
be 50 oily and Il will not be necessary
20 wash IL once a week
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Formula for DIV hair

After you have used the abOve-men-
toned lotion FOR three or four weeks
you should use the Quinine hair tonic.
which will increase the growth OF hair
and prevent II from falling out.
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Astringent Lotion.

Alum ........ 20 grains
Rosewater ............... 6 ounces
Dissolve the alum IN the rosewater.
then pour gently into the almond milk,
with constant agitation. Apply with
soft linen cloth every night before re-
firing.
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general appearance OF the girl. Your
hair should be arranged IN the most
becoming way Ia front. braided in the
back and tied with a ribbon. To in
crease its growth rub crude oil into the
scalp once a day.
2 Lemon Is very good for whitening
the hands: buttermIk is also beneficial.
81 90 not think one OF your age
should do anything 70 develop her bust
Nature should be allowed to have her
course
l. I cannot tell without knowing your
height.
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Quinine Hair Tonic

ROSeWater .....-----.-.-- .----..-.. s ounces
Diluted suluhuric acld........-... i -nirl7as
HeIt4Le0 Splits ..--....-..--.....,. Z ounces
Nix, then further add. Glycerine, 4
ounce: essence ruyaie OF essence musk,
or S m!uims AEitate until solution Is
complete Apply % tho roots every day.