The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-04
Healthful Dressing
copyright. 1914. By Lillian Russeil.l
BY LILLIAN RUSSELL.

copyright, 1914. by Lillian RUSSELL
Doctors tell me that there is a great
or amount OF illness to-day among wo-
men In comparison to years past. and
that internal troubles OF all kinds and
illnesses caused from taking colds are
moro prevalent Tho reason Is simple.
They do not dress properly.
The "corsetlcys figure" permits girls
and women who do not carry too much
hesh to go without oorscts altogether,
nor do they require corset cover.
There are two coverings to the body
less than they have been accustomed
to using.
Tho tight skirts prevent tho wearing
OF petticoat. so there Is a third COW
erins to DO cast off, 1t does not seem
rational that women can leave OF
three garments at once. which they
have been accustomed to wearing all
their livos without disastrous results.
1t seems that undergarments unless
made of chiffon and In one piooe. arc
not worn at all by tho so-called fashion
followers. Thoy consider anything In
the way OF ordinary underclothos OBJ
structions. They must look thin.
To mo this condition is a horrible
state of affairs A woman may or may
not wear corset; that IL a matter OF
choice. but any woman who does not
cover her body with clean linen Is In
sanitary. Any woman who puts a silk
and obnoxious. The lining OF a silk
dress cannot be clean too many hands
have passed over II In its manufac-
ture No amount OF bathing OF the
body can prevent an odor arising from
tho contact OF perspiring flesh with
dressed silks.
Tho body must be covered with some
washable material. and that covering
must be changed once or twice daily
silk lining should never como In con-
tact with flesh. When corscts are not
worn an underwaist should be worn
just the same In shape as is put upon
two-year-old babies. II IL combina
tion is worn II should be OF fine cotton
or linen. Chtfons and silks are not
sanitary az undergarments.
Think OF what soap and water Is
meant for. and appreciate tho privi-
leges of cleanliness. Aside from clean
| illness warmth Is TO be considered
When one thickness OF silk material
is the only thing between your body
and the outer world. the least change
In the air. such as draft from n door
or window. striking that thin covering
Will send chill through the body,
causing colds and rheumatism. Should
the material OF the body be damp with
persp!ration the impurities of the dyes
and the perspiratlon will combine and
SINK into the open pores of the skin
Tho worst possible poison can come
from that condition. causing diseases
OF all sorts.
1t can only be lack of thinking
material that permits women and girls
to go about In an unhealthy and in
sanitary condition of dress.
Remember: It's a blessing that silk
dresses are not as transparent as tho
brains of some women.
Lillian Russelps Answers.
III. ": There must be some internal
trouble that causes the face to turn
yellow In warm weather. Be careful
OF your diet; do not eat rich or greasy
! foods, and do not drink too much leo
water or other iced drinks. Eat plenty
OF green vegetables. Drink plenty OF
milk.
II. L.: Indeed It Is not harmful to
perspire; 1t Is healthy I would not
advise you to discard your corset al
together: Get ono in lighter weight.
not 80 long In the hips. There are
corsets made especially for hot weather
They are made OF net and are not
boned heavily.
Lucy: am sorry. but I do not know
Of anything that will remove moles.
Don't tamper with them or irritate
them In any way They arc dangerous,
and they often turn into growths IL
irritated. IT Is best to leave them as
they are and not attempt to remove
them.
NJ. r. F.: The first thing for you to
do is to look to your diet. Tiny boils
on the face are usually caused from
Indigestion or impure blood. Eat only
vegetables and little meat, drink plenty
OF water between meals. also milk In
stead of tea or coffee. and eat plenty
OF fruit Cleanse tho face thoroughly
with a good cleansing cream at night
before retiring. After using the cream
wash the face with warm water and a
good soap. IT Is best to open each
little pimple with a fine needle and
take out the contents Before doing
this battle the face with warm water
so as to soften It. Apply peroxide to
each boil after opening 1t.
Mrs NJ L.: You must he mistaken
In regard to the formula you say was
printed in my column. have no such
formula and have never printed the,
formula you mentioned. I have q for
mula for salve for pimpies. that shall
gladly send to you II you Will send mo
a stamped. addressed envelope.
Mrs F. e. D.: You failed to inclose
n stamped, addressed envelope and did
not give me your address, so I am
unable to send formulas for shampoo
for blond hair, superfiuous hair and
French tonic for eyebrows. However,
shall be glad to send them to you If
you will send me a stamped, addressed
envelope
D. c.: The defect of protruding ears
can be covered by dressing your hair
down over your ears. The only way
to remedy this trouble Is to tie n
cloth over them at night to hold the
ears back close to the head. In time
this will mako them stay close to the
head. This process Is slow, and Il will
take some time to get the desired
effect, but IL you wish to succeed, you
nust have patience and be persistent.