The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 19, 1904, Page 12

SAN FRANCISCO SUNDAY CALL. ” w N handle sl | ANSWERS TO' CORRESPONDENTS TISCEE I then, her hands P BREATH- gthen the p breathing is oman finds e the full & if the exer- dressed, al- do the best she can open air. Spend a »ur or longer each '€ in a thoroughly fore an open win- ble be dressed in a um suit or a wrapper and go through tk ple exercises. Attired &s suggest entire thorax will ex- pand with ach normal breath. The muscles ver be forced by haste or hard exertion, for the pulmonary tissues are likely to be injured. Do mot be alarmed if you feel dizzy after & few trials of deep breathing, but as ®oon as the feeling is noticed rest un- til the sensation passes off, then begin the exercises over again. Practice only for a few minutes at a time at first and at no time practice until you are on the verge of breathless fatigue. Stand erect, head and chest raised, arms resting easily at the sides, then slowly draw in a full, gentle inspira- tion. As the diaphragm descends, by ite ¢ ction presses down the viscer immec ly be- it and thereby enlarges the ca- of the chest in that direction, allowing the lungs to expand. At the same time the muscles of the ribs con- tract and draw them upward and out- ward. The chest being thus enlarged, downward by the diaphragm and laterally by the ‘muscles of the ribs, gives the Jungs room to stretch out and expand, which they do. As the air rushes in, first the abdomen ex- pands, then the sides and back and lastly the entire chest. . When you feel that the lungs are filled. gently and slowly exhale until the lungs are empty. Then repeat the exercise, Never practice directly after & meal, but allow at least an hour and & half to elapse. THE ART OF APPLYING A POULTICE (8. J. B.). — When the doc- tor advises the application of a poul- R tice the fastidious woman shudders at the thought of the mussy thing, and ith good reason, far, as usually ap- plied, the mass soon adheres to every- thing except the right spot, and the annovance and dampness do the patient more harm than the poultice does good. Try this plan and you will vote it a success. Take thin cheese- cloth and make a bag long and wide enough to cover the affected spbt; then make the poultice and pour it into the bag, using a wide-neck funnel to aveid soiling the bag. Fold the end of the bag over and sew with coarse cotton thread; this will keep the contents of the bag where it will not bother the patient. Flatten the poultice out by patting it between the hands, lay next to the skin and cover with a wide band of flannel securely pinned in place. If the patient is rest- less it is wise to pin the poultice bag to the flannel band, then it cannot possibly slip out of place. Be sure to use only the best safety pins so there will be no irritation from pin points. These may seem trifling mat- ters, but they mean a good deal to a sick person. To assist in keeping the poultice hot flll a small waterbag with hot water and lay outside the flannel band. When a continuous moist heat is de- sired for some hours fill two or three pouitice bags and keep hot over a kettle of boiling water. Keep plenty of dry flannel bands handy, using a fresh one as needed. for they assist greatly in keeping both patient and bed comfortable and dry. TREATING AN OILY SKIN (Zm- ma B.).—It is impossible to lay down any cut and dried rules which will ap- ply to all persons similarly afflicted. While the same general rules should be observed as the basis of action, it often is imperative to vary these rules to fit individual cases. For example: To say that warm water and soap should never be used but once a day on the face is absurd. In ordinary cases of oily gkin a thorough scrubbing before retiring with warm, soapy water and cold or tepid water in the morning and during the day will keep the face In fine condition, but when the secretion i1s very great, as is usually the case in young or very robust per- A WRRBATR OF SMaLl. ROosS=a 1S’ sons, the warm, soapy face bath must be used twice a day or the result will be an accumulation of hideous black- heads. To determine the need of the morning ablution, examine the face im- méediately upon rising. If a decidedly olly deposit is noticed, especially about the nose and forehead, visibly to the eye or readily felt with the fingers, use warm water freely, following it by a cold rinsing, for the accumulation of waste matter thrown off during the hours of sleep must be removed. Two or three times during the day, when the face looks olly, sponge or wipe it with a plece of soft linen, wet with a solution of alcohol and water, a most excellent absorbent of fat and a good tonic if the alcohol is of the best quali- ty. Two parts of water to one part of alcohol is the usual strength, but it must be weaker if the skin smarts greatly after application. A few drops of one’s favorite perfume may be add- ed if desired. REDUCING WEIGHT HEALTH- FULLY (Harriet).—A successful re- duction of weight which came under my observance was that of a noted platform speaker, At forty years old she was quite stout and her bulk great- ly interfered with her work. Being a woman of determination she set about getting rid of the burden d, at the end of a month the scales showed a reduction of four pounds, while at the end of six months she had reduced her welght twenty-five pounds. When tell- ing me of her success she remarked that she had never feit better, and she looked it. This is the way it was done. Breakfast was omitted and the time usually spent over that meal was used in the air taking a brisk walk. On getting out of bed in the morning a quick sponge batk in cold water was followed by a brigk rub down. Then, clad in a short walking skirt, soft felt hat and ‘comfortable shoes she started out and walked briskly for half an hour by her watch. On returning home she engaged in her regular oc- cupations until 12 o'clock, when a light luncheon was eaten. Thig consisted of a small cupful of clear broth, broiled steak or lean chops, one vegetable, but never potatoes, Graham bread, fresh or ftewed fruit a green galad. A moderate amourf§ of water Was drunk during the day, but no liqulds were taken at meals. Rich greasy foods, fat meats, sweets and cereajs, except in very small quantities, were strictly tabooed at all times. She confessed that for the first week she felt the need of breakfast greatly and to overcome the faint feeling resorted to a glass of hot watdr sipped slowly on returning from the walk. Since reducing her welght twenty-five pounds she has taken up breakfast again, but it con- sists of one baked tart apple and a very small plece of dry toast. The re- duction seems permanent since her weight has remained the same for the past three years and her Health all that can be desired. While this is a method within the reach of all T would suggest that the change in diet be more gradually made, for the radical change may be too severe for all per- sons. DINING-ROOM NOTES (Mrs. N, M. G.).—Over-furnishing, like over-dress- ing, seems to have become a mania with many -‘American housewives. The woman who must depend upon ordi- nary servants soon finds her household gods a nuisance instead of the joy she had planned, and energy and time is spent in a ceaseless routine of clean- ing and rearrangement which might be spent more profitably in rest or in mental uplifting. If the multifarious posgessions seem essential, compromise by putting them in the least trouble- some form. The modern dining-room, with open cabinets and plate shelves filled with china, is all very beautiful, but a source of slavery to mistress and maids, so do not furnish your home in this manner unless you are surg of an abundance of good help at all times. Instead of exposing a mass of plates, cups, ete., on open shelves, have only such ornaments as can be well cared for. Bear In mind that the silver and the dishes in regular use means a good deal of work, 8o do not add to the work of yourself or servant needlessly. Invest in two or three china cabinets, with artistically leaded glass doors, and in them keep the dainty china, out of the dust. This plan will save not only time, but much breakage, and the china will be ready for use at all times. Furthermore, you cannot depend upon using mueh of the shelf china, for a gap is quickly seen, so that, after all, they are merely decorations. The rich col- ors of the wood and china should sup- ply the color stheme for your dining- room. WOMEN ATTRACTIVE AT FIFTY (I. D. 8).~Bven if a woman has reached the age of fifty she should not give up the effort to be attractive, but try by every means in her power to improve, or at least to preserve, her face and form. Much can be done If she will persevere, for science has opened or over her shoulder, or even -trailin gently along her gown, the blossoms are alway evident and always from the desired which is her particular aim in life if she were & honest enough to own it. The smart little cane that the girl who aff all things English switches about and taps friends playfully on the shoulder with no l¢ boasts of a severe plainness. Instead of beir used for itself alone it has been turned into a convenience and carries the glowing roses that nearly every girl considers a part of her every day outfit. In every conceivable form, in all colors and all flowers from the gay and golden marigold with all its primness to the demure sad-raced pansie: from the vivid corn flowers to the characteri marguerites, each and every one, no matter ho ordinary and common it has heretofore been con- sidered, are to be found bravely doing their duty and adding their mite cheerfully and sweetly. To be sure, it is not within the power of every girl to pick and choose her daily decorations, nor can she always afford to buy th but she ma at least have a generous supply 1 away care- fully in her tep drawer that will serve prettily for ordinary occasions. And she real need not feel so badly about it either, 1 ribbon is used so extensively this sea- son, and such variety of colors, that she will no great 4 ulty copying any simple The most e y imitated, perhaps, is the nd it is fashior in“this wise Of course, s her favorite color and She knows bet- v one else what size she prefers, but a number nine satin ribbon is used and she finds the product fit for all purposes. First of all the ribbon is cut into lengths of three or four inches so that there may be so ariation in next dov the cor rolled about three time the edge of a rose petal s caught through on the wr bon so that the stitches will depends upon neatness this the cut edges the petal cup-shaped sewed together. The centers of green cups that seem to b the stems d the folage itself at any mi ery shop. ¢ that carries a line or that r paper fic The stems in a green paper or covered tubing both serve ni the t durat pensive, so as that It is the wisest move to get a rose an copy it exactly, for each and every blooms has its own individualit as different from its neighbor as pos: petal is made it should be sewed to the each one should overlap the next ever One must judge about the size of the rose. three to eight petals are sufficlent, rule, the fewer used the better the crowding them always gives the rose a m natural appearance, Black flowers are striking and very, very ful as well, for they can be changed from one gown to another and are slow in showing so Black asters are about the e: t and the most satisfactory ones to make, as well as being rather inexpensive. Half-inch black velvet ribbon is used in the first place. Two pieces, each one inch long and pointed at either end, are laid across each other and a bit of wire twisted about them to form a Stem. Teon pieces ot ribbon, each an inch and a quar- ter long and pointed at one end ere sewed about this center fcr the first row. Each row gets larger in proportion as the flow- er grows. For in- stance, the Pl il B REES) second row was twentv bits, each ore and three-quarters inches in lcsg h and 80 on. The ‘stem is covsp | Wwith the same green rubber tubink, and to make an effective flower each one ghould be furnished with a strip of green silk, cut into a pointed fringe. Of course, different sized asters are made to form a spray or even a wreath, but thev are fashloned in ex- actly the same style only on a smaller or a larger plan. Asters, like the great sprawly crim- son popples, are especially fit when worn in tHe haif as “bobs.” This re- quires low dressing, and, as a rule, a simple braided effect. One, and some- times two, flowers are chosen and fastened directly under the ears, so that they nestle in the small of the neck. If the poppies are chosen, the shaded effect is never neglected, for, while one may be a beautiful pink, the next but one will in all probability be a gorgeous red, and when fastened together their tints blend splendidly and give a charming effect. Daisies are dainty, useful blossoms, and any one that is half way handy with a needle can turn them out whole- sale and retail. A number two white satin ribbon is necessary and the trick seems to be in one's abllity to tie knots at spaces of two and a half inches. After that the ribbon is caught together at even spaces between the knots and the flower is practically finished, as daisy centers may be pur- chased br the bushel However, French knots of yellow embroidery silk are a good substitute, and there is scarcely a household that cannot rum- mage about and find plenty of silk that will serve the purpose nicely. opened so many doors whereby the ravages of time may be driven out. Frequent visits to the dentist and the scientific massage of face and body will take off years, not only improv- ing the appearance, but greatly bene- fiting the general health Exercise freely out of doors and do not overeat. As a rule the reverse order prevails, hence the ten- dency to embonpoint with increas- ing years. Far too many women give up all idea of physical culture at an early age and settle down to an unat- tractive old age as if it was a natural heritage. 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