The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-05-28

ourn at the seashore, use plenty Of cold
cream, masking II with a taIcum DOW
der which you are sure is pure. Never
buy cheap talcum powder, for l have
known it to poison the skin Of those
who used it.
Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly publish any suggestion which might
make one about three inches taller before
maturity. and oblige SIS
l know Of nothing that will make one
taller, though many physical culture
teachers have claimed to give physical
instruction that will add to ones height.
From those who have tried these exer-
cises / have been informed that they
are unsuccessful.
Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you please publish recipe for turn
ing the hair light? My hair used TO be
months 1t has turned to a nondescript drab
! have tried borax in the water but cannot
use enough to be effective without making
the hair dry and brittle. VIII soda rot the
hair II used only OCCASIONALLY? What kind
OF soda is used. and in what proportion?
A SUBSCRIBER.
The best way to keep your hair light
Is to give it frequent and thorough
shampoos. II it then persists in grow
Ing dark, 1t would be better to allow
1t to do so than to attempt any bleach.
This will help to keep your hair light:
Potassium carbonate, ounce; am
monta water, IL ounces; ttncture of
cantharides, 6 drains; bay rum, 4
ounces; alcohol, 4 ounces. Dissolve the
potassium carbonate in the water and
add the remaining ingredients. Rub
well into the roots and rinse thoroughly
In several waters. Then dry carefully.
Soda, borax, or other aIkalies should
be used sparingly, as they injure the
roots of the hair. Do not use peroxide.
Times Inquiry Department:
WIZ you please tell me how / will be
aoIe 10 get Congressional Record; also a
Congressional Directory? A READEP-
Write the Congressman from your
State, requesting that they be sent to
you.
Times Inquiry Department:
have an old history Of Rome, published
IN 17S6, in the old English type Is IL OF
any value? Truly yours.
A SUBSCRIBER.
am quite sure that there are many
collectors who would gladly pay you a
good price for your book, if 1t is in good
COHultlOH see some OF the secondhand
book stores, dealing in antiques, of
which there are several in Washington.
Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly tell me what can get for a penn
of 1874, and one Of 1885, and where 1 coulI
sell them. Truly. MS.
Your 1914 penny is worth from to %
cents, according to it's condition. Your
1895 penny is worth exactly cent Send
stamped and addressed envelope for adj
dress of coin dealer.
Times Inquiry Department
Is there any place either in Washington
or New York, where one can ind a list OF
reliable boarding houses in Europe? 1 am
going abroad, and as my means are limited,
do not wish to pay hotel prices. unlss
absolutely necessary. ! thought perhaps tn
Inquiry Department might help me out.
Very truly, AMERICAN GIRL
1 am sure that you will get exactly
the information you require II you will
address the ''Woman's Rest Tour Asse-
ciation," II Pinckney street, Boston
Mass. A large number of pension ad
dresses that are guaranteed perfectly
reliable are furnished by this assoeia-
ton. 1 hope you will have a very
pleasant trip.