The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 26, 1902, Page 4

THE DO WILITE SIND EVIN [Lidl OF (Copyright, 1802, by £. §. McClure Co. loses half her if she have poor n of fea is e have fine ones. part, indeed, do woman's appearance that en made by them, for have been reminded that if one front tooth had been taken from Helen's mouth there had never been a siege of Try nd t d never been written. Some one. a gloomy view of life, tells us that the only way to secure & good set of te is to begin with our ancestors, four generations back; there are several grains of truth in this state- ment, but let us not be wholly discouraged if ancestors have failed to do their d As to the color of 1 @ifferent cases, we may be certain that tne color is the best which harmonizes with the complexion of the indiv al. Pear white teeth go with a very white skin, while the deeper toned teeth—which are the strongest—are found in the mouth of the brunette. The first requisite for sound teeth is good health; if the health is poor all the o of the body become so weakened as to be readily attacked by disease. The second requisite is a thorough mastication of the food Modern cookery has largely dispensed with the use of teeth, obviating BETWEEN RED LIPS A GLEAM PEARLS the necessity of mastication to a tent; the result is a defective toot ti the great predisposing cause of de- cay. Too much of our food is prepared in a liquid or soft condition and toa much d is taken into the mouth with dry All decay of the teeth begins from the outside. no such thing as internal decay ever having been demonstrated: hence, if the surface could be kept absolutely clean, no decay could take place. Three tooth brushes should always be kept on the toilet table. One should be rather hard, one moderately soft, while the third should be small and round, with a curve in the handle. so as to get into every cor- ner of the mouth. both before and behind the teeth. In brushing the teeth the proper way is to brush and clean them from the gums downward for the upper teeth from the gums upward for the lower teeth. By this method the bristles g0 between the teeth, touching their ap- proximating surfaces, as well as cleaning the front and sides of the teeth. It is t less important to brush downward on he roof surface of the upper teeth and ipward on the lingual side of the lower that is to say, brush the inside of eth as carefully as the outside, would be brushed separafely, each row by itself: the upward motion, which is the proper one for the lower teeth, not being allowed to extend to the upper teeth. as the brush would then impinge upon the upper gums and cause them to recede. The teeth at the right side are to be brushed with the right hand; those on the left side with the left hand, the move- THE SUNDAY CALL. O T A »! 0 I DNITA (P & ) 3 " @ N SLlcHTLY IRREGULAR TEETH IN A ARROW JAW THAT NEVERLESS NHA.VE GREAT INDIVIDUALITY % o ment of the brush to be more of a wrist than an elbow motion, in other words a semi-Totation of the brush on its axis. ffie Secrets of T Predictions for the week by a professional astrologer | showing lucky and unlucky days for business, love and marriage, giving birthday advice and life forecasts of infants born during the next seven days : HE wesk beginning on Sunday, Jazuary 2 starts with very quiet- ing vibrations, but by the 26th Mer- cury comes into power and this in- fluenoe will bring excitement and great sctivity in commercial lines. Mer- chants should find the spring trade very wvigorous, and travelers, agents and so- licitors will experience a profitable sea- son. Speculation during this week should be quite lively. During the next seven days great cere should be exercised in regard 10 health and cauti taken for the pre- wvention of contagion. The er will be pleasant the first t of the week, followed by rain and Eoft gnow. After the 30th winds will pre- wvall, d there will be heavy storms along ntic coast. Marriage. verning matrimony are i Those contemplating riz vent should select the th , these days being nes of the week. is an unces be no im- r negotiations upon this date 1y—Business will open se of a successful bills should be col- hould sell, early and ofter he market should open fair, with grain and provisions in the lead, but these will drop by 10 a. m., and B9 up a few points by rtain aspect will follow, will close lower. J 3 uesday—This is an excel- Jent day upon which to seek employ- ment, mak: es and to push new schemes k market will be quite changeab! until 12 m. Wheat rises at 1 o'clock and the market should close higher January 20, Wednesday—Business will be very brisk upon this day, and some large sales made. This is a good day for those holding real estate or mining shares Scll. be cautious nna‘:'sk 2o fa- vore e market will fluctuate, an be dull for all save the bears. the Stars Made Clear to. You January 30, Thursday—This day is a propitious one for starting upon journeys, to ask favors and to make changes and engagements. 1i is a good day for those holding railroad stocks, foreign securities and long-time investments. The market opens quite firm, will go up at 10, but will be quite changeable until 1:3) m. January 3, Frid Mechanics and all fronworkers will realize profits upon this day. Changes can be suces uily made, and requests should be granted. Speculation will be good in mining stocks and minerals, and there should he a slight advance in copper, fron and steel. The market opens a little low. Grain ghould be in the lead at 11 o'clock, but minerals will be in the ascendency by noon. February 1. Saturday—The financial re- sult for the week will be most satisfac- tory, and some large business deals should be consummated upon this date. Grain should lead the market upon this day. There should be some lively changes between the hours of 11 and 12 Birthdays. January 26, Sunday—Those who cele- brate their birthday upon this day may meet with unexpecied misfortune during the next year. Family disputes and law- suits will menace some. There will be journeys and eventful happenings for others. Young men will court, but should not marry unti] the following year. January 27, Monday—Those whose birthday falls upon this date will expe- rience a lucky year. Elderly men will be fortunate in business and will accu- mulate money. Progressive women will find this_ year replete with satisfactory events. It is not a,good year, however, for changes or the institution of new en- terprises. January 28, Tuesday—This will be a for- te year for all who celebrate the an- L v of their birth upon this day. Young men who change their occupations, or who enter new employ, will find thelr eflcrts crowned with success. This is not a good year for speculation, Women who marry during this year will make most advantageous matches. January 23, Wednesday—An active year, full of hard work, awalts those who cele- brate their birthday to-day. Progress will be made by some, while {ll health will prevent others from accomplishing their ambitions. Do not.lend or borrow money during this year, and young women should not engage in business pursuits. January 30, Thursday—Those who cele- brate their birthday to-day will find suc- cess in public business and in political occupations, but they should be careful in speculation and in lending money. All bad best control their tempers and gov- ern hasty impulses. - Both men and Wwo- mep should be fortunate in love affairs and in their domestic careers. January 31, Friday—Those who celebrate the anniversary of their birth upon this day will acquire, within the next year, many new and influential friends. High positions should be intrusted to the young men, while the girls will be fortunate in professional life and in business. This vi a favorable year to deal in real v 1, Saturday—This will be an rt new enterprises, to out new interests your birthday fall upon this day. be danger of accidents or sud- and care should be taken radical changes of climate. Births. 2 The children who are born underthe dominance of Venus will be affectionate and kind, with mid, even tempered na- tures. ‘Those who krrive while Mercury is in the ascendency wiil be high strung, with artistic temperaments. The boys should fill high positions, while the girls should become brilliant successes in any line they choose. January 26, Sunday—The children born at 10 a. ‘m., or from 5 to 6 p. m., upon this day should be quite fortunate in their undertakings. Some will be early dis- couraged and inclined to be indolent. They will do best in the employ of others. The girls will probably marry while quite young. January 27, Monday—The children born upon this day will be stubborn and self- willed. . They should be fortunate in ac- quiring money and in making lucrative in- vestments. The boys should make excel- lent managers or teachers. The girls will make 15ving wives and careful mothers and could also become fine teachers or nurses. January 28, Tuesday—These children will be industrious, intelligent and skillful. All will be successful in life, but especial- ly so will be those who choose for their vocations art or music, or who go upon the stage. The girls will not care for domestic lives, . January 29, Wednesday—The children of to-day will be ambitious and dissatisfied and will be inclined to change their homes and occupations too frequently. The boys should become excellent navigators and be successful in transportation and civil service lines. The girls should become writers and should be fond of the sciences. January 30, Thursday—The children born upon this day will be quick-willed, skiliful and reliable. The boys should become government offi¢lals and politiclans. The girls will be pretty and bright and make social leaders. All should be happy In their marital careers. January 31, Friday—These children will always work hard, will acquire money, but will be generous to a fault. They will be of cosmopolitan tastes and will pos- sess many friends. The boys will choose railroad careers and should hold high po- sitions. The girls will be fond of travel. February 1, Saturday—The children of to-day will be successful in life and will be of happy, bright natures. They will love amusements and will choose the ar- tistic, musical and histrionic lines. The girls will be fond of society and display and will take great pride in a fine home and surroundings, They will be inclined to be extravagant. Tegs -+ move those The daily use of some tooth powder sufficlent to produce, i® connection with the brush, a gentle friction, will keep the teeth beautifully polished and will 2lso re- dally accumulations, are at first only of a pasty character, but if neglected soon become hard and form what is called tartar—salivary calculus. | This friction is also invaluable in giving | strength and a healthy tone to the gums. An old recipe for tooth powder calls for rye or rye bread, which should be burned to ashes, then ground to powder by pass- ing a rolling pin over it, after which it is~ passed through a fine slev The saving virtues of rye con: in its containing carbonate of lime, carbonate of magnesia, oxide of iron, nganese | and silica—all suitable for application to the teeth. That favorite tooth powder, camphorated chalk, is very easily mad One drachm of very finely powdered cam- phor is mixed with six ounces of prepared chalk. Powder the camphor by means of alconol, then sift the whole well together. | Important Details. The beauty of the cheek is oftener de- stroyed by the loss of the teeth than by any other cause. This, therefore, s an additional reason for taking good care of | these features whose perfectness of con- dition is essential to every handsome face. The teeth indeed are given us not only for | the purposes of mastication, and to as- sist us in_speaking, but to help to pre- serve the beauty and contour of the fuce. It is most important that teeth be brushed thoroughly at night, for it is then, when the tongue is in repose, that the acid of the saliva gets in its own good work on the teeth. Milk of magnesia should be used after brushing the teeth at night, and it helps to protect the enamel from the actions of the acids that form in the mouth during sleep. In some cases, tartar accumulates so rapidly that it must be removed every six months, for neglected tartar brings a Wwhole train of evils in its wake. It con- sists of lime, and from first settling around the teeth near the gums, it goes on extending down around the roots until in 1ts final action the teeth loosen and fall out. Be careful when eating to use both sides of the mouth; it is a very bad habit to eat only on one side. In this case the teeth have not all the same amount of ex- ercise, and decay sets in more rapidly on e than the other. An excellent wash for immediate use after teeth have been extracted is made by dissolving a teaspoonful each of honey and pulverized alum in a cup of strong sage tea, adding a pinch of borax. If water containing a strong solution of salt is taken into the mouth after the extrac- tion of a tooth the danger of hemorrhage will 'be allayed. Salt is good to use oc- casfonally—a little in a glass of water— in brushing the teeth. as it makes the gums hard and of good color. Natural and healthy gums are pink in color at the base, and gradually deepen in color until they become quite red where they merge with the mouth. For in- flamed gums, two parts of glycerine and one part of powdered burnt alum rubbed on them at night strengthens and restores them to health, provided the trouble is not caused by tartar; in this case the tar- tar must first be removed. It gums become spongy they are apt to recede from the teeth and leave the roots exposed, and decay sets in very rapidl in consequence. To harden the gums an cure this - - ST TR which | | moves so0 smoothly that they dof Twomen past the gay social age. softness, use a powdcr once l»l week made of Quinine . T drachms Chlorate . 3 drachms Powder of ratanhia. 3 drachms Or the gums can be painted with tinc- ture of myrrh, borax and cologne. If the gums become so tender as to ulcerate, lemon juice and camomile should be mixed together and painted on with a camel's hair brush every night until there Is a cure. You have probably been told at some time in your career that there is danger for the teeth in drinking very hot or very cold liquids, that, in fact, they will crack the enamel. Now, all that is nonsense. for the simple reason that you could not bear anything in your mouth which would be at a temperature to injure the enamel of your teeth. The enamel is safe enough unless you are so rash as to tempt fate hi biting threads or doing foolish things like that with the teeth. Even candy eating is not bad for the teeth. Some THFUL or T of cachous made ows: Dissolve 3 of licorice ext n the same measure of cold water and add 1 ounce of gum arabic. Let it be Ay to two- cascarilla _ a —ihe latter fragrance, ts for sweetening and clea: hese are to be pounded to a p: re being . added to the other mix; boil until of dentists even go so far as to say that ’ to roll into pel- sugar is nourishing to the teeth rather lets. Orris root suggests violets is thart otharwite the subtlest of perfumes. In enumerating the charms of his mis- Curious Dental Facts. tress one of the old poets places foremost among them her sweet breath, which had , 4 Iondon de - > anim E s, Is playing havoc w modern a perfume Uke that of roses and violets, T The charm of an agreeable breath c [ g g g nt, r. square sists in the fact that there is nothing no- J&W "-hh o = e ging, not ticeable about it, only somehow there is through neg 'k‘E Setin. Dut o lus- always a subtle, clean fragrance in the S90S and book lear to an angular or atmosphere surrounding the person who V_Sshape, which presses the molars one pays due attention to the inward as well UPOn the other, does not give t as the outward man. Physiologically, t¢ grow and will, in time, pre bad breath is a matter of no small im- Of them from cutting at all. Ir portance, as it Is a sign of bad health, catastrophe is not infrequent aiready, il it is not caused by the condition of the adds, mournfully. In many cases the teeth. The digestive apparatus is out of Original teeth are becoming less in mum- order, and medical advice should be ber than they should be and often the sought. In the meantime a purifier of the Wwisdom teeth fail to appear. In a thou- breath should be used. An excellent one is made of rosewater, 12 ounces, and 4 drachms of chlorate of potash; rinse the mouth daily with this. One may also make sure of a sweet breath by the use sand years from now no one will have them. They give one so much trouble and are so prone to decay that {t seems too bad they didn’t become obsolets a thou- sand years ago. UBS are like the gout—they sel- dom attack the youns. one of the bright to this big the youngest ptions of Franciscc as a Lmaucr of pefsonal protection that “‘one | of”” might have been left out. | Laurel onservative, intel- | 1ect Laurel Hall, elect- : over it two years It | ed her to pr {and hasg used no other since. | somewhat of thing in club cf | ana_everybo 'L know whether it | would work. For ciub presidents there | is a prejudlce in favor ot I gray-haired women who imposing achieved sray have | migdle vears and are possessed of what | is known as “presence.” Mrs. Brandt is | not particularly large, although she tends to plumpness; she is not by any means | middle-aged, and instead of being gray | she is fluffy and bionde. Hence Laurel | Hall went against tradition with a bump | when it elected her. | . Laurel Hall was the first woman's cl: fo be founded in San Francisco. It | kept to a small membership, not reachin { out, to the many who are always read to lse clubs as a means to social end: but holding to those who were in dead earnest in their desire to study. Jth clubs have made themselves bettc known in the matter of pu ctivitie: Laurel Hall has always kent to a con- servative standard of self-culture. So it was something of a surprise when it elected for its president a wuman who was pretty ratner than. imposing: a woman whose youthful charms had not given way, Some of the wiseacres wh luoked “at Mrs. Brandt regarded her as ¥ egard a child wno was put at of a big ship. They were watching for the sl D go down. Two vears and it hasn't gone is ther: any prospect of its do: memberi—125 of them—find that the cluo t even see the machinery that makes it go. ;L‘hat is just where Mrs. Brandl's secret ies. A member of the club says that—a member who was there before ever the little lady was proposed for president and cne who has watehed the workings of the thing with a keen® eye. “The woman must have wonderful tact,” she says. ‘‘She never seems to be doing so much—she does not force any views or theories down the club’s throat, nor even attempt to: but she keeps every- thing smooth in such a quiet way that we bardly reallze that she is doing it.” Now the fact is that a ciub does not keep itself smooth. No matter how earn- est the members, no matter how much they may believe they are working for a common cause, prompted by a com- mon interest, there are bound to be dif- ficulties arising. fretful little waves that Brow pretty f: into a storm. After the storm has_arisen it is a_hard matter to quell it.' The trick of the matter is to prevent it. Mrs. Brandt has done that time and time again in her own way, a way that everybody envies and very few can imi- tate. She has tact, which is feeling: she feels where there is going to be a cla long before it comes. before the clas! themselves realize there is something ) the air. By just the right word at just the right moment, by humoring some- body who was cherishing fancled injury, by showing an interest in some hobby, 1+ has all seemed very easy for her, as it always seems easy for those people wl.o have the knack, the cultivated knack. The literary branch of the club work, is what interests her most, she says, but she does not take as active a part In it as others. She is not a woman who wri‘es papers. She knows how to find those wha do, though. She has shown an ability fer bringing out latent talent rather than for displaying her own, and perhaps her way is the better, after all, for one in her po- sition. She is s0 young and unclublike that you have to believe that she has taken ~un club work for its own sake, not as so many do, because it is the usual drift for There- fore it Is worth while to ask her why she belleves in clubs. “1 don't bother particularly about be- lleving in them,” she says, use I am not a woggan of many theories, But I en- ’Best-Known Club Women on the Pacific Coast — joy them. Clubs - we need broadeni [ ehance tbat men_ “The Best Known Club Wo- Eteol B men of the Pacific Coast?” Do That you know who they are? Or, in knowing who they are, . | have you ever studied their | personalities to know why | they should be considered the | | } | “‘mat dent o0, irrespective n.”" She is a ation and she s of San Fran- or denomin- o . | | “best known’? This sketch of 1 | them Mrs. Jacob Brandt is the 3 twelfth in an interesting . were : | series on j those lines. We were pretty was rainy and we didn't to do. Al of a sudden somel - -4 ‘Hush!" Whoever it Brandt coming in an “She a terrible lot of noi to forget a lot of bad sch Tag me o threw teacher comes so silly to be caught p lot of big grown-up girl you think Mrs. Brandt did? bat and played tag there like one that, w But what do nd she’s a director, too. What do you think of that?” Mrs. Jacob Brandt.