The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
Leanness.
ny LILLIAN RUSSELL.
IcopyrtEht. 1914. by Lillian Russell

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have been crowding upon me that
have almost neglected tho lean ones
They need word OF consolation
There are countries In the world
where woman, no matter how fat,
VIII be esteemed the more attractive
but a scrawny, bony figure is like bad
rhyme, intolerable to gods and men,
The only woman who ever derived ad-
vantage from such an appearance was
Nine. Ida Pfeiner She relates that
somewhere In her African travels the
natives had mind to kill and eat
her. but she looked 40 unpalatnble
and tough that the temptation was not
strong enough, and thus her life was
saved.
We hear more complaints from stout
people. because obesity is more dis
eased and troublesome condition than
excessive spareness. But the latter is
quite as fatal to beauty.
Leanness. like corpulence, is often
family trait, and far more frequently
SO than condition associated with
disease. When a person Is seemingly
In good health and commences to fall
away In flesh. there Is some lurking
disorder of the nutritive system at
work. Three times out of four this
disorder will be found In tho liver or
stomach, and II taken In hand carly
Z.
not only will good looks but good
health also be rescued.
Let woman adhere to diet OF
fat making foods and take an overdose
OF rest and sleep. There Is no need TO
stun ones self with appetizing dishes
1t is not the quantity but the kind OF
food. and its ready conversion into
flesh that are demanded. 1t is essen
tial that the digestion be kept In per-
feet order. An overloaded stomach Is
a positive injury.
To acquire fat. sleep long and late
on soft beds. avoid violent exercise
and disturbing thoughts. Battle In
lukewarm water, and sip broth be-
fore retiring. After leaving the bath
be rubbed down with OIL Irregular
hours of rest and meals. anxiety. over
! work. and exercise are sure to main
tain leanness. Therefore. keep a light
heart. eat plenty Of fattening food and
drink water with your meals.
Remember: Good natured people arc
INCLINED to be stout. Cultivate every
thing sweet, disposition as we'll as
! food.
Lillian RusselIs Answers.
Resale: think your trouble Is
only self-consciou5ness Forget about
yourself entirely when you III out in
COM pany. Think OF something TO say
or do for some ono else. BE able TO
talk on the current events, the latest
books or plays. I am sure IL you for
got about yourself you will stop blush
ing.
l.. NJ: will gladly print the formula
for astringent lotion: One and one
half ounces Of witch hazel. ne-halt
ounce OF uncture OF benzoIn. one
ounce OF alcohol, and five ounces of
orange flower water. Put the alcohol
and benZotn into an eight-ounce bottle,
add the other ingredients. previously
mixed. and shake slightly. Apply this
wash with n sponge night and morn
ing. 1t Will correct an oily skin and
close Enlarged pores
E. c.: When washing a switch wash
IT as you would your own hair. Use
n good shampoo and wash 1t care
fully. Do not rub soap on 1t. but make
suds and wash in this. Be careful
you do not get It tangled. II the
switch is an expensive one. / would
advice you to take It to a good hair
dresser and have her clean 1t for yo':.
Washing IL not always satisfactory.
Mrs. G. H.: Yes, there is such a
thing as rose fever. 1t Ia much like
hay fever. and usually comes In 'une.
when the roses are in bloom. I am
sorry I cannot give you remedy for
this trouble. I suggest that you con-
suit your physician.
A. r.: Deep breathing forms the
greater part OF the secret OF health
and beauty. The. deep breathing of
fresh air has been called form of
prayer. The soul. mind. and body call
for rest and recreation. and the an
swer comes In steadier nerves. clearer
brain, and a more wholesome outlook.
Pure afr is n magic cosmetic. 1t clears
and freshens the skin. brightens the
eyes, and banishcs headaches. II you
Will send me a stamped. addressed en-
velope. shall be glad to send you in
structions for deep breathing.