Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-27

When We have learned to control our
nerve forces We have attained the hrst
great essential to personal attractiveness.
The reckless drawing on our nerves saps
the strength and vitality and ruins the
constitution, destroying the fine texture
of the skin and dulling the brightness OF
our eyes. Little vague lines OF irrita.
ton appear and spoil the expression OF
the face.
PHYSICAL exercise and sunshine arc
the two most efficient aids In conquering
''nerves' and laying firm foundation
for the building Of health; and only
when We have perfect health can we ap.
pear at our best because then we are at
our best and the joy we find in living is
given out like the perfume Of flower.
A good clear skin is result of good
health, so the first thing to do to I'M
prove the condition of the skin 10 to see
that each organ Of the body is function
ing properly. Then care should be TAX
en- in the cold aud varying days OF win.
ter to keep the skin from chapping and
the lips from becoming rough and dry.
Creams and healing lotions are neces'
sary, but for the permanent cure we
must 20 to the cause of the trouble.
"Make-ups" are merely props to fall
ing house.
A very great fault among us Ameri-
cans is our headlong haste which causes
us to neglect the care of orr physical
being. Constipation, the mother OF q
thousand ills, Is often due to nothing
else than neglect, and many case OF in
digestion is caused by the hurried bolt
ing of our food because We "haven't
time" to eat properly.
One of the most potent factors 10
keeping we'll and happy Is the use OF
water. Extreme cleanliness does not
mean a basty surface rub. 1t means u
thorough morning and nigh, wash and
the drinking Of quantities Of pure water
as an aid in the expulsion of impurities
from the system. II means also all the
fresh air aud sunshine We can get and
plenty of healthful exercise to keep all
The organs fuuctioning normally. Three.
four,hs OF the diseases Of civilized man
could be eliminated by tue generous use
of water with tonic properties to heal
and cleanse the entire human structure.
A salt bath il tonic, and bran ard
oatmeal bags give the water pleasant
aud refreshing quality. They are easily
made and cost very little. The French
have a simple connection that Gains the
tired nerves, and there il also good
tonic bath that relieves all stiffness and
stimulates the circulation of the hood.
THINGS THAT WILL HELP THE HAIR.
No one can deny that beautiful hair
has witchery all Its own. Wsvy hair
is an added beauty as 1t softens the lines
Of the face and gives distinct charm to
the expression Hot irons ruin the hair
aud curl thus induced does not stay after
exposure to damp air. A simple meth
cd Of attaining q wavy effect that in
,ims will become permanent is the use
ui tonic to strengthen the hair and
bands of elastic to hold it in place. With
this process have seen the most obsti
nately straight hair become wavy after
time, aud with lasting wave, too, for
the habit becomes the natural trend.
do not approve of vigorous brush
ing of the hair every night. 1t Is better
to massage the scalp with the ends Of
the fingers and comb the hair out after
wards. Use the brush now and then,
but any expert hair specialist will tell
you that too vigorous brushing will In
lure the fine and tender roots OF the
hair and in time cause 1t to fall out.
Pure and very fresh olive oil or vase
line we'll rubbed into the scalp before
shampooing will cure tendency to ex-
cessive dandruff 1t is said that two
ounces OF pure castor oil we'll shaken to-
gether with sixteen ounces OF German
cologne and rubbed into the scalp with
the tips of the fingers will give a soft
ness and brilliancy to the hair.
OLIVE OIL FOR THE HANDS
Pretty hands, too, add to the general
appearance of charm. If We neglect
them We are conscious Of their short.