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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-19
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de Sc oye la consabida frasecita dc
is'esta ocupada''! cuando Sc quiere
reservar una silla para una persona de
nuestrs convenience, la que la mayo
ria de los casos continla desocupada
hasta pasada la function, privando de
este modo la persona que ha pagado
su entrada esta auterizada por el
derecho que lie asiste ocupar Ell asien
to que lie convenga vi6ndose obligada
a abandonar ell local situarse en-
otro sitio, donde no este conveniente-
mente adaptada la distancia, para po-
der presenciar satisfactoriamente 81
espectaculo.
En- nuestros centros sociales, donde
concurre sstodo 10 mas selecto de nues-
ira sociedad'', seg1n la frasecita en-
uso de nuestros cronistas, esta gene
ralizandose esta costumbre siendo mas
censurable por no tratarse de personals
incultas desconocedoras de las re-
glas sociales como acontece, por 10 re-
gular, EN- el primer case.
En- alguno de los bales que he con-
currido he podido observar varios de
estos casos: Despues dc estar horas
de pies de recibir los CONSEQUENCES
empujones. y tropezones, por ser la con-
currencia enorme v no haber sitio don
de uno tenerse sin gran dificultad, Sc
divisa una silla desocupada, al irla a
toniar Sc oye una VOC que dice: i.ses-
ia ocupada!' iEsta reservada para
K''.. mientras K. :. esta en- pose
sion de dos sillas, una por estar en- el
otro angulo del salon arrcllanada en-.
una comoda butaca Y otra que lie tiene
reservada la amiga familiar, los de-
mas concurrentes teniendo Ell mismo
derecho que ella ocupar nn asiento en-
el salon tienen que conformarse en- es-
tar de pies en- marcharse.
He Observable casos de ir una sefiO-
rita a tomar una silla Y adelantarse
un senior, no un vulgar sino uno de los
de quienes Sc podria esperar las mejo-
res reglas sociales, prestamente guitar
lie la silla decirle sllo que I'd. de-
sea es la silla? ''pues iest& ocupada!
v al retirarse la referida Srta. arre-
llanarse c6modamente en- Ell asiento
mirandcla con aire de triunfo.
En- otros casos he notado que al
acabar de bailar una pieza una sefio-
rita, Sc ha sentado Embellishments
Sc ha dido la voz de la vecina que le
ha dicho; ''iesa silla es de fulanal"
Mira, esa. silla es de fulana y
tienes que dejarsela cuando termine de
bailar! -. Mira que esa si1la es
de fulana y va acabo be bailar!. :.
mira, va tocaron la otra piezal Ique
haces que no te vas bailar?' -. La
persona asi aludida mostrabase sorda
a dichas insinuaciones esperanto que
la persona que asi Sc expresaba por ser
10 mas ''selecto de nuestra sociedad'',
comprendiera que la supremacia que
ella pensaba poseer no la autorizaba
desconocer las, principales reglas socia
les v saber que en- un salon sitio
publico no hay sitios especializados
para ninguna persona Y que este So
lamente sucede en- los teatros donde
los sitios estan numerados, con dffe-
rencia de precios y cada persona paga
su asiento acomodandose segdn 10 per-
mite la posici6n econ6mica de cada
uno
Concha POLO TAFoRo.
santurcc II de MARIO dc 1924.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-19
Aument0 Sesenta Libras
en- cinCo Era degada enermza. Pesaba 81 bas
lamente ahOra seOra de buena aparenCa gresa
saludable, que pesa Al lbras.
UN TESTIMONIO yERDADERO Y ESP0NTANEO' DE UNA
MUJER AGRADECIDA

Hace algdn tempo tene-
mos en- iiuestro poder una
carta de la sonora susanna AL
moddvar dc Rosa, que vive
en- Santurce, Barric Obrero,
Gale 13 No. So, demostran-
donos su agradecimiento por
el gran benefcio que obtuvo
su salud con ell uso del VINO
FOSFARSINOL, que lie rece-
t6 su medico. "Gracias, nos
dee, al gran acierto que tuvo
Iii medico al recetarme tan.
maraviliosa medicina, hoy me
S ento gozando de una vida
feliz por haber recuperado
toda mi perdida salud. de 10
que va habia perdido la espe
rama, pues solo pesaba 81 Ii
bras, estaba enferma del es-
tonnage, todo me sentaba NAL,
v siemprc estaba debil v
achacosa, aunque tomando
continuamente toda clase de
patentizados, que me decfan
eran buenos. Hoy peso II Ii
bras, como podra comprobar-
10 la fotografia que les envfo
adjunto.r
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-19

Ell VINO FOSFARSINOL
es el nuevo v mas poderoso
t6nico reconstituyente para
las personas debiles. que pa
decen del est6mago. del cere-
bro v de los nervios. Estimu-
la la digestion, hacienda que
el alimento nutra el organis-
mo, aumenta las fuerzas Y
vitaliza el CEREBRO v los
NERVIOS. Cada cucharada es
ipual en- su comnnsici6n V en-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-19

RVIOS. Cada cucharada es " - - A~OS--'
al nyeccon vtaizante
THE AMERICAN TROPICAL REMEDY co.
Chicago. Illinois, u 5. Porto Rico Branch San Juan.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-03-19

santurcc, II de MARIO de 1924.
Evening star., 1924-08-16
SALE--FARMS.

80 ACRES. II MILES FROM wASHINGToN;
price 300. with $5o0n, balance 5000 per
month. including interest. Particulars, write
BOX 32s-R. star office. IL
FARM OF 1ss ACRES-AI.L OK IN PART:
running water; will make ideal dairy farm;
miles from Washington on improved concrete
road: near school: ideal for country rllh
Apply W. T. HOUSE Il son, Colesville, Md
Silves Spring. Md. r. T.. u. ,. IL
TWENTY ACKES on WHEELER ROAD : l..
Of Congress Heights, near u, {. line in Mary
land: good read front; very rich soil: Rauti-
ful building site. Price Sl,5n, Terms.
Apply 121S w ST, .tuacusta
After 1870 pm. IL
.S1a ACRES. ALI. GOOD; LOTS or FRUIT;
h!ie for Sumner hUme; near Mclean, Va.
Cal Glare adon 9a1. IL
OFFERED IN SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE
Situatrd In the foothills of the Blue Ridge,
overlooking the Ioudoun Valley and the foto-
mae River; 10 acres. improved with modern
colonial home. stone construction; . sleeping
rooms. sleeping porcles. large library. ) bath
rorms; hot-water heat; large grounds and beau
tiful shrnbhery; also S-roum farm dwelling,
barns 10: 10 acres bearing orchard: all fields
have running water Cost owner S'3,9eo VIII
submit S27 800.
GEORGE w SUMMERS.
Main s69t .3l Woodward R!dg.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

- LOTS NEAR 47th AND MASSACHUSETTS,
ave. NV; quick sale, SS75 each: good terms.
Agents at new brick house 47th and Mass.
ave. NV. Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Take st. car marked Mass. ave. and West
Get OF u iifh 81.
Evening star., 1924-08-16
BRADBURY PARK.
WANTED-LOTS.

WANTED, LOT aO-F0OT FRONTAGE IN
any good residential section have all cash
must be cheap and have all improvements:
give full details in letter .Gr attention
given. Address Box 3IsR. Star office.
ROOMS. BUNGALOW TYPE: H.W.; HIGH.
large lots; 4 block of Takoma car. 14th St
car line: $500 casn. would accept lot as
cash payment, balance, sG5 mo. 21J and 219
Underwood st. Price. $500 aud So. 500.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

WOODRIDGE--FINEL LOTS NEAR X. l. At Il
$500 and up; soft. fronts: sewer ana water
also several fine houses aud bungalows. See
NJ. f. BURTON 1905 3rd ST. ne; evenings
lIs
Evening star., 1924-08-16
SALE-APARTMENT HOUSES,

DOW NTOWN APARTMENT HOUSE, RENT.
ais over 5000: price, S.,4 600 huiding in ex-
ceilent condition: l. apartments, vacan.
cies: rents below ST. per room, which is
terms: offer. Address Rox 2-S. star office
Evening star., 1924-08-16
SALE-INVESTMENT PROP'TY

MY 1OKOOM HOME NEAR WARDMAN
Park Hotel. $4,000 cash: rents for S1a5.
Also 10 acres land between Mass. ave. ex-
tended and Conduit rd., in Md. near District
line. Cheap for cash. Address Box 3s-S
Star office. 17s
SIX BRICKS. IMPROVED ST, RENTING
for $72. Price for all, $3.50.
Six-room and bath dwelling renting for
500 Price. s., 900.
six-room and bath dwelling, renting for
$40 Price. $4,000
THoMAs 2 RRoWN. s17 ~ ST S.W.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

BEST LOTS AT BEST PRICES. E. Fl. RUS
SELL, $40 Colorado bldg. Main 1850. PN.'
Evening star., 1924-08-16
WANTEp-suBuRBAN PROP'TY

SUBURBAN HOUSE. : II. on MuHE, LARGE
lot: north preferred. rens. rent, Addfrrs linr
1901 II. star office. t1s
Evening star., 1924-08-16

FOR COLORED-S7,95O
Near 18th and Q ST. nw-3-story
brick. IL rooms and bath. space for
garage, small cash payment, balance
TO suit purchaser
VIM. b. KRAFT G. CO..
Main 1888. 1905 Eve 81
Evening star., 1924-08-16
WAREHOUSE PROPERTY.

Il 600 FIT ON PENN ER SIDING, AD.
Joining large hreproof warehouse: 40 IT. on
siding, 100 it, on paved street: best small
tract on either r. r. SCRIyENER. 914 G st
Nv. Main $3.50.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

CORNER LOT ON ALASKA ANE.-WATER,
sewer, gas and electricity. Surrounded py
lttractive homes. Address OWNER, BOX
Evening star., 1924-08-16

NEW JERSEY LOT BARGAIN-$1 Cash: IS
monthly buys 20 lots Atlantic City. Price
$780, only s. each. VAIL, lS0 Broadway
New York 26s
Evening star., 1924-08-16

FOR COLORED.
Cut Out This Advertisement.
Take H st. car marked d. C. line. get OFF at
44th me-. walk south to top of hill and then
on to the new school.
Mr.. Beverly Will Be at
44th and Brooks.
Ask him to show you 504 44th st.-5-room,
cellar. furnace, electricity, range. Price,
81 $50. Terms.
COS 42nd st.-same kind Of home as above
except cellar. Price, $3.50. Terms.
soo 47th st.-A wonderful home. All improve
ments. Price, $3.50.
441o Clay st.-A fine little home. Price.
s., $50 Terms.
The new group just starting on Dix st. near
4fth.
You don't have to wait two or
three years paying for lots. If
you can do anything at all you
can move in now and save that
rent money.
WILLIAM P. IRWIN.
1410 G st. NV. Phone Main 390S.
Evening star., 1924-08-16
FOR EXCHANGE

FIRST TRUST. $4,000. FOR INVESTMENT
property. building lots or home. Address BOX
sos, Star Office
18th ST STORE, SOME SPLENDID BUILD
ING LOTS AND DOWNTOWN HOUSE JUST
OFF 14th FOR APARTMENT.
PETTY & PETTY,
141o EYE ST. MAIN 2437.
Evening star., 1924-08-16
FOR SkEE-LOTS.

FOR WATERFRONT LOTS ON CHESA
peake Bay see Bauman & Heinzman, looi
st. NV Phone Main 35On
Evening star., 1924-08-16

ONE OF THE MOST AT1RACTIVELY Lo,
Gated lots III 18th Street Heights; beautifui
trees and view: owner leaving city. Address
Evening star., 1924-08-16
SALE OR RENT-sUB. PR0P'Y.

TO RELIABLE PARTY-NEW GH UOt'HF.
rooms. miles to White lIousr; roncrrlr fona.
bus service: $40 per mo. tlar k2t'Fa,
4 ROOMS. BATH. FURNISHED HnNGAihW.
Bon Air Heights, moiern convenience. large
lots. car lines; rent. $40; sale, 100. t1b
cash. &35 month. Prone Alex. - ~.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

FAIRMONT ST,
Between 18th and 18th.
A bargain, 10 rooms, 2 tiled baths, also 1
room and hath In basement for servants: In
laid oak 6oors, exquisite dining room. Fear
brick garage. Make an o6er. Address Box
S4-S, Star once.
Evening star., 1924-08-16
REAL ESTATE LOANS

MONEY TO LOAN ON D. c. REAL ESTATE
in any amount At prevailing interest. JESSE
l. HEISkEII. 1115 Eye st. NV.
d, G. AND MARYLAND. 1st AND md TRUST
real estate loans at 51a. 8. 6h9s; liberal loans;
low charges: We get results. VIM. X. HAIR
TUNG CO. 110S 10th st. Main 372.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

VA. HIGHTANDS-BUSGALO 5-ROOM
mi. Frazier ave; must be seen to he
appreciated everything the latest SO. 900
small cash; VIII take lot as part payment.
WE ARE RIrILDING 20 NEW HOMES IN VA
Evening star., 1924-08-16
COntin ued.

18th ST. NEAR PARK RID.
Six rooms. tile bath. sleeping porch, modern
brick. Price. SIC. 400.
Main 1919 Home North 1889.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

MONEY TO LOAN.
II you have proper security in d. c. real
estate we can negotiate first or second trusts
quickly and satisfactorily. Interest rate. 5h.
and 81 per cent.
Main oaA5 Tia 14tb a.
Evening star., 1924-08-16

PARK LANE. VA, 1 MILE FROM KEY
Bridge-First 7-room house from Lee highway.
between Villa road, 105 Barton ST.; large lot.
all modern improvements. See owner on prem
ises; cheapest place in this growing section
easy terms
Evening star., 1924-08-16

CHEVY CHASE LOT
For 81 900, $500 cash for quick sale JOxl5O
close to church, schools and stores tIeyp los
Evening star., 1924-02-10

tires in buoyance, cushioning and
comfort at the very minimum Of cost.
To the immense army Of motorists
now interested in the balloon tire
and it's benefits this news is doubly
Evening star., 1924-02-10

the invaluable lessons of the years Of.
Goodyear tests and experience.
1t means that a tested and proved
low>pressure fexible>sidewall balloon
tire Of representative Goodyear quail
ity is now available at moderate cost.
You will want to know more about
this tire; the table herewith shows
you the sizes that in most cases will
satisfactorily replace ordinary tires on
present wheels and rims.
Evening star., 1924-02-10

~
Evening star., 1924-02-10

WclcOmc>
Itmeans that behind the
balloon tire principle is
put the important in
dorsement of full Good
year approval and au>
thority.
1t means that into BAL
loon tire design and
construction are built
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
sx WILLIAM A. R4pEoRp

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building, for the readers Of
experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer. he Is. without doubt.
the highest authority on all these SUBJ
jects. Address all inquiries to William
A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie avenue.
Chicago. ILL.,. and only inclose two-cent
stamp for reply
"Home keeping hearts are the hap
piest hearts," some one has said with
great aptness, knowing well that the
statement is proved by the longing
for homecoming, which is embedded
in almost every human heart.
And particularly are home keeping
hearts happy when the home is de-
signed with due consideration for the
wants of the family group which is
to occupy it. Now. as never before,
the design and construction of homes
for families Of moderate size, homes
which sacrifice nothing in beauty and
convenience because they are meant
for the modest household.
Such house is the one shown in
the accompanying Illustration. With
the undoubted advantage, particularly
to the housewife, Of having all of the
rooms on one floor, is combined re-
markedly beautiful and studied SIM
plicity of design. The well-worked-
out balance of the predominating
straight lines Is modified pleasingly
by the arches of the entrance and
porch. The insertion of colored
plaques in the stucco adds delightful
touch, while the roof offers pleasing
possibilities in the way Of cOlOred
roofing material.
The design is Of Spanish type.
which originated on the Pacific coast
and rapidly is growing in popularity in
all parts Of the United States. Its
typical bungalow construction allows
it to be built with proper safeguards
to insure GOODNESS in summer and
warmth in winter.
The front door opens directly into
the living room of pleasant proper
tons, dominated by the fireplace at
for the grouping Of the furniture for
the room. The length and location Of
the windows insure adequate lighting
for this room.
The dining room, with the wide
opening off the living room, opens at
once to the guest entering the home
a vista which magnifies even the nat
ural spaclousness Of the two COM
bined rooms. One of the most pleas
ing features of this room Is that 1t
opens directly on the porch to the
side of the house, suggesting cool sum-
mer dinners. This porch is available
also from the living room.
The arrangement Of the kitchen.
with its separated entryway and the
convenient arrangement Of the table,
sink. built-in cabinet. range, and other
features, will appeal to the cook, par
ticularly to those who have struggled
In a kitchen either too large or too
small for comfort.
The sleeping room quarters are at
tract1vely arranged, with both bed
rooms having cross ventilation and 20
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
Sufficient Crate Area
Necessary to Efficiency


The chief characteristics Of a good
furnace are sufficient crate area to
support the fuel necessary to give out
the required heat when burning, and
the CRATE must have the necessary
openings in it to allow the proper
quantity of air through for combus-
ton. The area of these openings will
vary with the kind Of coal being
burned.
1t must have gOod-slzed fire pot,
large enough to hold sufficient coal
to keep the house comfortably warm
for at least twelve hours, when filled
to the level of the furnace door.
1t should have a large combustion
space above the fire in order that the
volatile hydrocarbon gases which dis
til from the coal will have time to
burn before g&ng out through the
chimney.
There should be large heating sur
face exposed to the hot gas on one
side and water or air on the other
in order to allow time for the trans
fer Of the heat to the heating medium
and the reduction of the temperature
of the hot gases going to the chimney.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
Floc~ Plan.

planned that the bed may be placed
to insure ample ventilation of the
rooms without placing the sleepers in
drafts. The convenience Of the clos.
cts shown in the floor plan tell their
own story. The bath room may be
reached readily from either Of the
rooms.
The house Is designed with a stucco
exterior which may be applied with
satisfaction over several types of
base, frame construction with wire
lath or wood lath as a basis for the
stucco; hollow tile or concrete blocks.
Cost of this home can be learned
best from your local architect, con-
tractor or dealer in building material.
Cost of material, because Of freight
rates. and Of labor vary so much in
the United States that it is impracti-
cal to give an estimate which would he
approximately accurate for all Sec
tlons of the country.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-26
Method of Renewing
Colors of Rugs Given

Grass and fiber rugs that have be-
come dull and color-wOrn may be
greatly improved by an application
Of oil color. There Is really no end
to the number Of shades which may
be obtained and the results repay one
many times for the small expenditure.
Materials: Colors ground in oil.
One-half pound for light shades. one
pound for deeper shades. Two quarts
gasoline or turpentine.
Method Of treatment: Take a ba-
sin out Of doors. Pour into It two
quarts gasoline or turpentine. Add
oil color sufficient TO get the
shade desired. Let 1t dissolve thor
oughly. Apply the mixture with
scrub brush or whisk broom. BE
sure to use 1t outside, never inside the
house. Allow the rug to dry well be.
fore taking into the house.
Evening star., 1924-12-11

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Evening star., 1924-12-11

However, this is not necessary when
woman is careful to follow direc-
tionS that come with patterns. for
they explicitly state where and what
to baste together. II the directions
say sew along certain lines. do not
forget to baste first.
Basic Close to Seam.
One Of the rules for basting is to
do 1t close to the line where stitch
exactly on 1t. Enough space should
be allowed so that 1t will not be
necessary to stitch on the basting
thread. This simplifies the work of
pulling out the basting threads.
When they are caught In the stitch
ing the basting breaks when pulled
and 1T may be very difficult to get the
little strand of thread out. Any such
threads left in the garment imnle
diately indicate a homemade article.
No woman likes that, for 1t is and
should be her aim to have the gar
ment look as If 1t had been done by
modiste or tailor.
Right Basting Thread.
When basting be careful to have
the thread right. 1t should not be
too coarse, or it will leave tiny holes
when pulled out. Or 1t may sep
arate strands in the weave that will
refuse to come together evenly.
These places look badly and the ma
terial Is never quite so strong again
A mercerized cotton, No. 70, is a fine
kind and number to use for most
hasting. Silk should always be bast
ed with a mercerized cotton. If fab
ric is very sheer or the threads sep
arate easily in it the basting thread
should not only be extra fine, soft and
smooth. but the stitches should be set
lightly. Do not take many stitches
at one time before pulling the thread
through the goods. The thread gets
taut and it will cut.
Long-Seam Basting.
When basting long seams lay the
material smooth and fat on a table
and baste it in this position to in
sure both sides coming out even. If
you do hold the goods in your hand
while basting such seams, be sure
to ease the under one as you sew
and hold the upper one a bit tight
The upper portion leases" just a wee
bit as you sew and the lower portion
will be as much as one inch or more
longer than the upper at the finish
of the seam If you are not careful
Before basting pin portions together
that are not scanned so that the fab
ric is held securely.
Baste on Right Side.
When one is fitting garments it
often happens that seams have to be
taken in, and they are pinned over
on the right side, just as they should
go. To cimplify the work and insure
the same fit. do the basting on the
, right side of the goods. Take very
tiny stitches exactly where the seam
should come. and do not pull the
thread very tight. Take out the pins
and turn the goods inside out. Baste
along the stitches just taken. You
will have no trouble, for the goods
will turn evenly If the stitches are
small and just where they should be
on the right side.
Cotton contrasting with the fabric
should be used when basting SO that
the stitches will show up well and
seams be easily followed when the
sewing itself is done.
J. Copyright, 1924
Evening star., 1924-12-11
csy1sas. 1884. ~ "A. xsc'~, x.s,pses sy.I,s.t.
Short Hair.

Within the last few months the
world has gone quite mad over
short hair. The other day / read that
in that last stronghold of conserva-
tism, the English cheap restaurant,
the Mattresses had been permitted
short hair. AS a result, hundreds had
promptly taken advantage of the lift
ing Of the ban. Today SO many are
bobbed or shingled that the woman
with long hair is the exception-and
should remain SO II her hair Is beau
tiful. healthy and easy to dress be-
comingly.
There is a bobbed style for every
face but the fat one. II you're the
pretty little iapper type, with dry,
wavy hair, the side parting will be-
come you. with a wisp or fringe ,or
perhaps the hair combed straight
back. IL you are serious in express
sion. ard brunette, cut a thick fringe
across the forehead a little above the
eyes; trim, to curve 1t into the sides,
and par: the hair in the center, let
ting it hang quite straight to the bot
tom of the ear. Don't wave it, but
keep 1t always soft and glossy.
II you look very grown-up, or, to be
quite frank about it, If you are obvi-
ously 30 or so, try semi-shingle.
This style with its odd name means
the hair Is cropped short above the
neck, reproducing the lines OF a
smooth knotted coiffure. The sides
can be pulled well down over the
ears or brushed back into the shingle
and held by a comb, and the hair can
be waved or parted as you prefer.
One of the newest short hair styles
In to comb the hair forward from the
very top of the head, cut 1t into a
thick fringe. and cut the sides so
short they show the ears, or some
times the hair is brushed back Of the
ears. Ears are coming in again. so
that's all right. But it's trying
style! Be sure it looks well on YOU
before you attempt It. 1t is very
smart, though, when it can be worn.
and is the most original OF the
"bobs.'
A Worried Friend-Massage your
scalp each night and add to this
q good hair tonic in which there
Is some alcohol. A special treatment
for falling hair is to apply alcohol to
the scalp full strength for three days,
and then wait for several weeks be-