The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-07
Following Directions
tcopyHsht. 1914. by Lillian RUSSELL
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.

copyright. 1914. by Lillian RUSSELL
when prescriptions arc written for
any Kind Of medicine the chemist ID
obliged TO be perfectly accurate as to
tho most minute grain or drachm. and
the directions for use must be written
clearly upon every label. Can YOU
imagine what would happen were any
mistake made in the directions for TAX
Ing the medicine?
On the same principle OF accuracy
are tho toilet preparations prepared
which arc given In the columns OF this
paper and also placed on the market.
Everything In detail Is written with
care and forcthought, for the benefit
OF those who read or purchase. What
ever offer TO you. my readers have
had approved by the best chemists In
this country. and l am always care
full TO give only the purcst ingredients.
have received a letter from wo.
man who complained that cream
had recommended got in her eyes and
made them smart. Had she followed
the directions she would not have put
IL in her eyes. She is az logical Az II
she had written that a preparation
for corns on her foot had made her
fingers sore. Another woman writes
that the finger nail bleach had made
her face peel. adding In the letter that
she thought az II bleached her nails
that IL would be good TO bleach the
dark hairs. upon her upper lip. She
might. with equal sense. have applied
Iodine to her head TO stop head
ache.
When an application Is to be put upon
the face. and the directions read,
Leave on fifteen minutes, then wash
Off with cold water. using a soft sponge
for that purpose" why should amy
| reasonable woman think that ~ IL does
some good In fifteen minutes leaving
the application OH the face, for an
hour would do more good? Yet brain
less women do these things contin-
uaIIy.
An application given for the removal
OF freckles might have beautify-
ing effect IL left upon the face for ten
minutes. whereas IL left twenty min
utes might cause II to blister.
1t requires only ordinary common
sense to read and follow directions
| accurately. and tho woman who can
not do that cannot DC trusted with
anything. She would be guilty OF Civ
goric for collie. where six drops were
ordered by the doctor Her reason
! ing would be that IL six drops eased
the child's pain. elk spoonfus would
cure IL.
Remember: When you ask for some
thing which Is the outcome of another
mind, have enough respect for that
other mind 10 follow It's directions ac-
| curately.
Lillian RusscIPs Answers.
Miss u: am sorry 1 cannot give
| you cure for goitrc. This needs
the immediate attention of good ply
stefan. Consult one right away before
the goitrc becomes larger and causes
trouble.
Flora: Apply hot cloths 10 the face
and neck until the face is pink and
warm, then rub good skin food into
your cheeks. Massage gently with =
rotary motion for about fifteen min
utes. until nearly all OF tho cream has
lisa ppeared. This will I'LL out your
checks and make them more plump.
Here Is an excellent formula for skin
food: Melt together in double
boiler one-half ounce of white wax,
| one-half ounce of spermaceu, one
ounce of lanolin. two ounces of sweet
almond oil and one ounce OF cocoanut
OIL Take on the fire and beat Until
cold. adding little by little two ounces
drops OF tincturc of benzoin has been
added. BE sure to beat the ingredients
constantly until quite cold; beating is
the secret of fine cream. You must
be sure that the ingredients are fresh
and OF the best and purcst quality,
carefully. This cream may be made
Mt home. or any druggist will put II
up for you. This is tho formula for
the orange flower skin food.
r. L.: There is nothing moro bcne-
fetal to woman than good hard
days work and exercise, whether ii be
the plcasurable game of tennis or
basketball. walking or just house work.
Every form OF work and exercise
should be done with willing heart
and belief in physical benefit. When
the work is completed a refreshing
bath should be taken and half an
hours perfect rest. To get the best
lie fiat on her back on long couch
or bed with small pillow under her
head. and keep the heels together and
the arms down straight against the
side Relax and breathe deeply hair
dozen times. the eyes. closed Half
an hour of such rest Will refresh ono
to wonderful degree.
Sydcll I would advise you to get
good bath brush. Scrub your skin
and that is why the skin looks dirty.
even after bathing. The brush will
remove this dirt more quickly than n
wash cloth. I.ather the body with
good soap, then scrub well with the
brush. Rub the body dry with heavy
bath towel.
Mrs. T.. w. j.: If you will send me
the required stamped, addressed en-
velope shall be glad to send you the
formula for reducing flesh. also the
dietary.
All lie Needed.
Say. have you forgotten that you
owe me 100 Hamcs?"
NO. not yet; give me time."--pclc-