The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-19

NM there's no better sign OF a
brave mind than a haro
hand. nothing so detracs
from an otherwise we'll groomed per-
sons appearance as unsighty nnsers,
| unclean nails. large knuckles and rough
skin. even on the palms.
Your hands act as FIRST aids many
times a day. for there are very rev
things that can be accomplished with
out the assistance Of these members.
, attractions and additional features OF
your general charm and beauty. Next
to the face, II any particular structure
OF the human form divine deserves the
name Of organ of expression, 1t 10 the
hand. But there are more important
reasons than the esthetic for caring Tor
the hands.
and In a woman. graceful hands. IL
they are we'll shaped, hygiene and care
know no bounds, for much can be done
to add to their appearance.
pected to have polished nails and white
skin on his hands nor debutante 70
have immense knuckles and rough
skin. But character, to a certain ex,
tent, may be seen In the hands as well
as the face.
Cleanliness Most Important.
In days OF old when knight were
bold. long. slim hands with tapering
1
admired and sought after. In many
Of the sacred pictures of the old mas
tiers, such hands were to be seen.
The use Of s Sf spSs5 s ssSs'
cises that develop a Arm, muscular
hand Is responsible for the changed
| view of beautiful hands. With the
tips Of 81 your cSef fingers, glow 81 tan on
the top OF your hand and an express
sion OF capability in the shape, the
pale dalntiness OF tapering fingers OF
Gloves are a great aid to those who
do any kind OF rough work. Their
use keeps the sensitive nerves OF the
hands in a normal. responsive condi-
ton.
You need not spend much time or
money in manicuring or course.
cleanliness H. OF the greatest import
ance, but IL 10 not necessary to have
your nails Fixed" as a means to clean
them. Soft, warm water and n pure,
mild soap are are best OF Pa, al FOR Ordinary
s i.s,nS anS sr,n,nT in eao %sts2
lemon Juice or the acid OF tomatoes
VIII remove all stains and whiten the
hands.
There is nothing quite so beneficial
for the hands as glycerine and rose
hands soft. Twenty drops Of pure
glycerine to the ounce of rosewateI
average person, but when there IL
unusual sensitiveness to glycerine
II may be reduced to suit the individ.
to prevent chapping. glycerine and
rosewater should be well rubbed intt
the hands before going out into the
II takes but a few minutes daily (,
keep the nails filed and the skin abou
them loose and free from hangnails. ]
Is not a good plan to cut the cuticl
about the nail. An orange wood sticl
hA lad In lon xHyifl y, kyna n
line or cold cream on tiny bit o
absorbent cotton wound around tn
sharp end of the stick. BY doing thi
the nail and surrounding tissue ma!
be kept from adhering.
The nails should be kept polished b!
the use Of a cnamois buffer or tn
thick part OF the palm below tn
The hands are the cash registers o
your health. A rough. dry skin an
scanned or brittle nails indicate al
unwholesome state OF the individual
probably some digestive disorder. Larg,
veins In the hands are the signals tina
point to vasomoter disturbances, an,
yellow blotches or liver spots" mea
AUTHORIZATIONS.
II you have ever broken a wrist, arr
or finger, you know Just what the i'm
portance OF your hands means.
Conveys Delicate Impressions.
The hands contain an enormous mum
Der of tactile corpuscles-the wires tha
Immediately travel to the main switch
board and convey every degree @
touch. Now. each tactile body has Il
own nerve. Therefore. anything that In
I lures the skin or deeper tissues Of tn
hands affects the acute sensibility Z
the touch bodies. and to that degre
lessons your Impressions Of those thinR
| about you which are wholly or In pal
| conveyed through the little nerves
| the fingers and hands.
II At the faintest touch OF another pei
| sons hand. or when your hands com
4, contact with tools. fabrics. musici
instruments and the like. your brai