Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
Good Figure
Depends on
Fine Health
Grace Is Achieved by
Daily Cultivation
in Proper Lines.
BY LOIS LEEDS.

DEAR MISS LEEDS: ! am very
pretty young girl with a good fig
ure and have a job as a maid, but I
am working so hard that I am going
out of shape. Please send me a
booklet on how to keep a good figure.
My hands are getting old-looking. as
do a lot of scrubbing and washing.
I 60 dancing a lot and want my hands
to look nice. I am "a years old.
JEANETTE.
Answer-Since you have a strenu-
Gus job in the daytime, you must
conserve your strength during your
leisure hours. You need recreation,
Of course. but you can see for your
self that you are OVERRIDING physical
activity. Being on your feet all day,
then dancing into the night, is put
ting too much of strain on you.
My guess is that you are under
weight. so If I am right, send along
stamped (3-cenD self-addressed
envelope for my leaflet, How to
Gain Weight" If you really want
to have a graceful figure you must
be willing to pay the price: that is.
cultivate correct habits of living and
so keep physically fit. Ask for Care
of the Hands and Arms when you
write again. Wear rubber gloves for
wet tasks when possible. After having
your hands in water, rinse and dry
them thoroughly. Rub in a hand
lotion. Do this several times day.
At bedtime massage your hands with
an oily cream, like lanolin, or tissue
cream. Soak your fingertips in warm
olive oil for 10 minutes several times
a week. Manicure your nails care
fully. once a week at least; do not try
to wear your nails too long.
LOIS LEEDS.
Dear Miss Leeds: How can I i'm
prove my legs? They are such a
terrible shape I am ashamed to go
in swimming. There is bulge be-
low the knee. CD I am feet
inches tall and weigh 1913 pounds. My
hair is light brown and wavy, eyes
brown. complexion light. and I have
a lot of color in it. My face is small
and part my hair in the middle. Is
this suitable for small face? JUNE.
Answer-I suspect that you are
underweight and If this Is the case
the best way to improve your legs is
to gain weight. Your present weight
would be correct for girl of Is who
is of average build. If you are 10
years old, 1913 pounds would be good
weight for you. Walking and SWIM
ming are good leg exercises. Others
are described in my leaflet Scare Of
the Legs" You may obtain a copy
by sending me a request for it
accompanied by stamped, self
addressed envelope. Ask also for
How to Gain Weight" If you need
it. (2) The center-part couture should
be becoming to you. Comb 1t back
from your brow and show your ears.
Wear your hair fluffy at the sides.
LOIS LEEDS.
Ada M shall be glad to send
you the leaflets you desire If you will
write again inclosing stamped, self
addressed envelope. You forgot to
give your address. There are bleach
ing lotions for freckles on the market.
The best way to show your widows
peak to advantage is to comb your
hair straight back from your brow.
Dress your hair rather close to your
head at the sides and bring 1t over
your ears. You might find bandeau
becoming since your face is long.
With fair skin, blue eyes and dark
brown hair would suggest a light
brunei powder and geranium rouge
and lipstick. Be sure to name the
leaflets you want when you write
again. LOIS LEEDS.
A Steady Reader.-There are several
good creams or oils on the market for
encouraging an even coat Of tan.
Some skins, however, cannot develop
tan without freckles. (2) Permanently
waved hair usually benefits by an oil
treatment before the shampoo which
may be given with any good shampoo
soap or soapless shampoo preparation.
LOIS LEEEDS.