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! ''Wi"HJpSiP4p-!a?K ?rw?5fvTW -? T- - , -n- w- U - JANUARY 28, 1910 The Commoner. 9 cay not; so far as permanent re moval is concerned, nothing has been found . satisfactory. The electric needle and the X-ray have been em ployed, but the suffering is so great, and the expense so exorbitant, while results at best are but problematic, that they are not recommended. Noth ing will permanently remove the hair unless the root is destroyed. All depilatories which give temporary re sults are both painful and expensive. For the few coarse, stiff hairs which grow out in little groups, nothing is better than pulling them out singly with tweezers. This will not cause them to come in thicker, or coarser, but they will come in again, and the pulling must be again resorted to, whenever they appear. The use of the toilet pumice, to bo had at any drug-store that deals in toilet articles (or it can be ordered through the druggist), is effective, but it is tem porary in results and must be con stantly used. It is a little trouble; but so is washing one's face. The pumice can bo had for ten cents to one dollar, according as it is mount ed, and the ten-cent piece is just as good as the dollar affair. Wet the hairy surface with soapy water, and gently rub with the stone until the hair is worn off;"the first time may call for persistence, but each time it is easier. Do not attempt it without the soapy water, or the skin will be fretted. When done, wash off the soap, and put a little cold cream on the face to avoid irritation. Peroxide of hydrogen may be ap plieduntil the skin smarts, then the offending hairs should be touched with ammonia, and this, in time, it is claimed, will bleach and so weaken the constitution of the hair-roots that they will cease to grow. The afflict ed one notices the presence of the hairs more than any one else, and with patient care it may at least be rendered less noticeable. For vthe Toilet Mv W.There is nothing better than brilliantine to keep" the loose - ends of hair in place. It is harmless, and can either be put up for you by your druggist, or can generally be bought ready for use, a twenty-five INSOMNIA Leads to Madness, if not Remedied in Time "Experiments satisfied me, some 5 years ago," writes a Topeka woman, "that coffee was the direct cause of the insomnia from which I suffered terribly, as well as the extreme ner vousness and acute dyspepsia which made life a most painful thing for me. "I had been a coffee drinker since childhood, and did not like to think that the beverage was doing me all this haTm. But it was, and the time came when I had to face the fact, and protect myself. I therefore gave up coffee abruptly and absolutely, and adopted Postum for my hot drink at meals. "I began to note Improvement In any condition very soon after I took on Postum. The change proceeded gradually, but surely, and it was a matter of only a few weeks before I found myself entirely relieved the nervousness passed away, my di gestive apparatus was restored to normal efficiency, and I began to sleep restfully and peacefully. "These happy conditions have con tinued during all of the 5 years, and I am safe in saying that I owe them entirely to Postum, for when I began . to drink it I ceased to use medi cines." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," In pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A now one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. cent bottle lasting a. long time. Hero is the -formula": Sweet almond oil, eight fluid ounces; grain alcohol, four fluid ounces; glycerine, one fluid ounce; oil wof roso geranium, twelve drops. Mix well. A few drops on the palms, then rubbed together and lightly smooth back the hair with the palms. It takes but a touch of the brilliantino to keep the hair in place. The Henna stain is said to bo harmless. It calls for one ounce of henna leaves to be steeped in a pint of boiling water for twenty minutes, then allowed to cool before using Do not boil the leaves. Less quan tity can be used, making a lighter stain. Try it on a single lock of your hair, hanging the dyed lock in the sunlight for a day to see how the dye works. This is the only safe way to do. To use the stain when of the required strength, apply to the hair with a comb or brush, which must be pulled through the entire length of the hair, wetting it all. If the stain gets on the hands or scalp, it can be removed with soap and water. The tea must bo almost black to have any effect on the hair. This stain will make the hair red, light, or dark, according to strength used. To prevent the hands getting chafed, rough or red through the cold weather, do not use soap, unless compelled to. A bran bag, or a scouring of corn meal, will answer. If the hands are kept smooth, they will need less washing. Give the bran bags a trial they are cheap. will soak through without disturb ing the seeds. When the little plants begin to push out of the earth, remove the paper and set the pot whore it will have a good light. The tomperaturo of the room must bo kept low about 50 degrees at night, and sixty degrees during the day. Cigar boxes and tin cans such as sardines como in, with holes punched in the bottom, are eood. Many things may bo started during February. Petunia and verbena seeds may be started in February to make good plants for outdoor setting. During the severe nights, place several thicknesses of newspaper about the window plants, and espe cially between them and the window. This affords the best protection against cold known. Query Box K. H. Methods of dry-cleaning for woolen garments were given in these columns recently. If you have failed to see them, and have not kept your papers, write mo again, and I will send instructions. .Washing in corn meal, hot flour, or bran, rub bing as you would with soap and water will answer. Use neither soap nor water with the meal or flour. Equal parts of turpentine and am monia will remove paint from gar ments. H. W. The origin of Santa Claus (St. Nicholas) is from the German. St. Nicholas is said to have been the Bishop of Myra, and to have died in the year 326. Ho was the patron saint of boys, and the young were universally taught to revere him, and popular fiction represents him as the bearer of presents to children on Christmas day. He is the Santa Claus of Ihe Dutch. Many good and wonderful things are said to have been done by him. L. E. W. would like the poem by Edwin Arnold, beginning: "He who died at Agen sends This, to comfort all his friends." "A Trained Nurse" gives the fol lowing for destruction of parasites in the hair, which she says she has used with the best results. Vaseline is "good" for making the hair grow, but it must be carefully used, or it makes the hair a "sticky" mess. It should, be rubbed on the scalp. Rub the scalp and roots of the hair well with vaseline, and repeat once or twice as the hair gets- dry. Guard against greasing the pillow-slip or clothing, as the stain of vaseline is indelible. If the vaseline Is warmed, it, can be dropped on the scalp. Pansics For large, strong plants at spring planting time, pansy seeds should be planted in February. Use a shallow wooden box and fill with light, fine sail, making surface smooth. Plant the seeds thinly in rows, or scatter them over the surface, and put over them a light covering of soil about an eighth of an inch deep; moisten by spraying water over them gently. Cover with a piece of coarse paper to prevent evaporation, and after wards, when the soil becomes dry, sprinkle water on the paper and it The callas should bo started Into growth this month, giving liquid manure as soon as started. The calla must have plenty of moisture, and should bo watered with quito warm water. Dressing tho Cot In many homes, it is almost a ne cessity to use a cot for somo ono of the family to sleep on, and a cot dressed simply for uso, Is by no means an artistic piece of house-furnishing. To relieve tho plainness of the cot, apply a broad valance of India silk, sllkoline, sateen, dotted Swiss, or any other suitable material; turn under at the top and shirr to form a pretty standing frill, which will cover the lower portion of tho mattress. When dotted Swiss is used, it should bo lined with cambric or paper muslin of any desired shade, and this can be removed when the valance is laundered. This arrange ment is inexpensive and very pretty, and the top of the mattress may bo covered with a white spread and lace trimmed pillow case. An Iron bed stead can bo treated in tho same way, relieving the bareness that makes them so ugly. Latest Fashions for Readers of The Commoner 3130 Ladies Shirt Waist. This excellent model is adaptable to any of the sheer white materials. Five sizes 32 to 40. 3128 Ladies Skirt, closing at left side, having two-piece upper part, kilted flounce lower part and with or without sweater fold. This model would develop well in mohair, broadcloth or any of. tho seasons suitings. Five sizes 22 to 30. 312 G Ladies' Full Length Coat. Black velvet was used for this charm ing model, though it Is adaptable to any of the season' coatings. Four sizes 32, 36, 40 and 44. 3124 Ladles' Brassiere or bust suppprting corset cover. Adaptable to Persian lawn, cambric or muslin. I Six sizes 36 to 46. 3145 Childs' Coat. Crimson broadcloth was used for this simple though stylish model. Four sizes 3 to 9 years. 3119 MisseB' and Girls' Seml Prlncess Dress, with body lining, high or low neck and long or short sleeves, A pretty evening dress is here shown in pale blue silk dotted mull. Four staes 11 to 17 years. 3124 A 314? 3110 THE COMMONER will supply its readers with perfect fitting, seam allowing patterns from the latest Paris and New York styles. The de signs are practical and adapted to the home dressmaker. Full direc tions how to cut and how to make tho garments with each pattern. The price of these patterns 10 cents each, postage prepaid. Our largo cata logue containing the illustrations and descriptions of 1,000 seasonable styles for ladies, misses and children, as well as lessons in home dress making, full of helpful and practical suggestions in the making of your wardrobe mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents. 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