How You May Banish Weight and Retain a Youthful Figure By LUCREZIA BORI The Famous Spanish Prima Donna V. nj retain a youimui ngure ,irBi- advancing years U the ambition or very woman. To accomplish thu a certain amount of determination la absolutely essential. It l so easy to grow Itu active ona arooa older! Besides, the aocumulatlon of superflu ous fat la a gradual procees. and Its not until tha youthful llnea have be come rather heavy that many a woman realises tha change that la taking place. How ever. U you hsve allowed our Jgure to lose tu pleasing llnea yoti need not fl that your eaaa la hopeless. Ton oaa do a great deal to change your ap- v.. ur hips nrul rea.li forward far as you can. Keep thin position your feet on trie floor, jour knee straight, your body ent at the hips- and move your lian'ls downward imtll lliey touch the floor Then, In en Instant, relax all your inuinlea hut thone of your 1sh as you foel the renewed energy creep upward. Then rise to the erect position. Do this five times at first, and go about the various movements quite slowly. As you get aocurtomed to the different mo tions your muscles will soon get over the sllzht atlffnees that yo-j may ex perience at first Then you may m- , - o- . .. ,. , .. Ho Ihla psaranoa. But It means both worm ana ! vrcaee m numun .' , time as wall ae the ezerolee of your will power. The last mentioned la very im portant, for the easiest way la never tha way thai daman da tha effort of will- Any efforts you put forth In the com bat against superfluous fat are so a plan -eUdly rewarded that onoe you begin to exemlse to aa many as twenty-five Another excellent exercise which wll give springiness to the carriage and thu.--lend an air of youthfulnees to the figure Is known as the "walking exorcise. " Th la one that will strengthen the abdom inal muscles, like the former, and la an Ideal antidote to corpulency while It YOUR HEALTH Frost-Bite and Chilblains Ways to Banish the Dangers By ROYAL S. COPELAND. M. D. Commissioner of Health, New York City NOTHING is more painful than the rtcning-, smart ing and burning- of chilblains. Frost-blU ii rarely met in some sections of our great country, but elsewhere it is as common as freezing weauier. Jut after I left high school, it was my pleasura to teach school in a country district It wat ona of the "oJd-fahiond winters" in a northern dime. Ona olid week the thermometer started each morning at 30 degrees below zero. I walked a mile every day to the schoolhouaa, built a Are in the big box atove, and then stationed myself at the door to inspect the ar riving dudUs. DH.copgii.Axn Qniwould appear with a white nose and another with frost-bitten ears. Such poor little chaps I led gently but firmly to the snow-drift at the corner of the building. The ears and nosea were rubbed with enow till the color returned 4- and the circulation wae fully restored f5 tl TWO FROCKS FOR EARLY SPRING The High Collar and Colorful Lining Are Distinctive Novelties Bf ANNETTE BRADSHAW ill fold applications for frost-bite, with massage, will produce the Heslred re sults. Later, after the first effects have subsided, alternately hot and cold water will aometlmea stimulate the tissues and hasten recovery. , 'hlXlsins. which are the after-effects of frost-bite require special attention j three hours after eating ine reet J. W. G. Q-What remedy would you suggest for constipation and a Ooaed tongue? A Correct your diet by eating simple, well-cooked food Take plenty of exer cise In the fresh air. and try talcing a tablespoonful of mineral oil each night Can You Do This and Touch Your Toea Without Bending Your Knees ? time to exercise ihe awe results you will realise how well helps at the name worth while , your determination has j waist muscles. noon j The first position demands that you Of course, many women In the routine stand erect, then fold your forearms of then- dally work get a certain amount acroea each other at the hack of your of exercise, but unfortunately they an head which must be bent sllKhtly bark not benefit from It as they should, for they do not breathe properly. Very fre quently, oopeclally In household tasks, they expend a great deal more energy than they should, and often keep them selves m a atate of "tension." There fore, it Is better to adopt a regular course of exercises. The following exercise Is admirable for making your entire muscular system thoroughly flexible. Tou should make a point of practising It dally If you would retain your youthful elasticity. Stand oreot with your abdomen In, your chest out and your head up. Let your weight bo on both your feet, and hold your hands by your sides. Raise your arms from your shoulders and stretch them upward, at the same time rise slowly upon the balls of your feet, j Mettle slowly to the soles of your feet, and without bending your knees, bend at warn so it rests lightly on your arms Keep your chest up. Next, with a free movement from your hips rise hlKh on the balls of your feet and walk lightly and rapidly for about five minutes. This exercise Is best dune out -af -doors, but If you cannot manage that, then be sure to have your windows wide open when you are exercising. The advantage to he gained hy doing, exercise outdoors Is that you get plenty of fresh oxygen'into your system. As you exercise you contract your muscles or arretted parts should oe bathed In cold water. Then rub them with a coarse towel. Here la a prescription which has given comfort to many a pwlent In the early years of my practice : Iodine crystals. 6 grains; ether, i drams; collodion, 1 ounce. Apply to the chilblain every' day. The collodion ewers the parts and keeps them from the air. The Iodine Is remedial. Usually the Itch ing and discomfort speedily disappear The trouble Is met In motormen. atone and brick-masons, workers In refrigera tion establishments, and Ice cream makers. It was common during the war among aviators, and among the soldiers, generally, during trench fightrng. Wet, tight clothing or shoee, and lack of exercise are productive of chilblains. Loose clothing and shoes, warm under wear and the avoidance of moisture, either from wet shoes or from perspira tion, are Important. So that the feet may be dry, perspira tion should bs prevented if possible. To this end It may be wsll to moisten the feet once In a while with a 26 per cent, water solution of aluminum chloride. Let this dry on. It will aid In controlling the perspiration. Sometimes lust as much trouble will rome from tight stockings as from tight ahoes. If the stocking Is short, It will cause Ingrowing toe-nails. It will doul'lo the toes under, thus causing the knuc MRS. M. K. Q-How can I get Hd of warts? They are black and rather atedy looklng, and large as a pea. and Inhale drer.lv. This Is one of the best ways to rid your body of Impurities I kles to project upward, to be ruhhed by and superfluous fat while your clrcula- the shoe, and ihus produce corns. It tlon will be greatly stimulated, i I will Interfere with the circulation and. A Put yellow vaseline around the warts to protect the surrounding sain. Apply nitric acid directly to the wart with a toothpick or applicator. D. M. M. Q-l am near-sighted and wear glasses for that cause. I have been wearing them nine months and aee very little improvement. What would you suggest ? A Perhaps your glasses need adjust ing. Conwrtt the doctor who examined your eyes. cal, hygienic and sanitation subjects that are of general interest. Whsrs the subject of a letter is such that it eannot be published in this column, Dr. Copeland will, when the question is a proper one, write you personally, if a self -addressed, stamped en velope is enclosed. Address ALL INQUIRIES to Dr. R. S. Copeland, in care of this office. ronnifht. 1911. t Nnisiper rMtan) in-nea. lea. ANY of the smart dresses for the morning and af ternoon promenade era- phaaiza the lines that art as sociated with the coat frock. One of their most noticeable features ia the high collar. Of course, this ia often designed so that It may be turned down if desired. Much embroidery is another ex preaalon of the season's mode, wfcile fascinating effects are at tained by the various uses of rib bon as a trimming. Tha dreas at the left is fash ioned from white flannel, a fabric by the way, that occupies a most distinguished place in the realm of materials. The skirt shows a generously cut front panel trimmed with bands of embroid ery done in black wool. The bodice afso reveals a pleas ing use of embroidery on the col lar and low-set belt. The sleeves are laced with black satin ribbon. The tricorn hat of rough black straw is decorated with cabochons of the straw. ' Navy gabardine, always a well liked fabric for the early spring frock, is chosen for the model at the right The coat effect is greatly accentuated in this dress. Running from neck to hem is a band of brick-red duvetyn. Its color, however, is somewhat modified by the straps of dull sil ver ribbon that relieve it at occa sional intervals. Silver ribbon also outlines the frock and is used for the rosettes at the waist and hem. The hat of gray straw is faced with brick-colored ribbon, from which the dashing bow is also made. E in BlacV Wool. &CiCC4tV?hJ Dull Silver Ribbon Adorns the Nary Gabardine Drees at the Right. Practise these exercises dally, and you will soon find that you are no longer easily tlrod, but are nt for all the diverse duties of your day. while your figure will regain tha elasticity of youth. HOLDING A HUSBAND Adele Garrison's New Phase of Revelations of a Wife CserrUst, tail, kr Rsw rsstan Strrtea, 1st. under right temperature conditions, will hi Ip to cause frost-bite and chilblain. ! The feet require care, as does the rest i of the body. - ! - ! Answers to Health Questions i r. M. Q What can I do for heari burn ? 2-1 have a steady pain In the Joint of my big toe. What would you an viae? WINIFRED BLACK The Spirit of Devotion CeDTrlsht. mil. by Newsparer Feature Bervlcs. Inc. ' A A teaspoon ful of soda after meals i often gives relief. Correct constipation. ! 2--See an orthopedic specialist. rofd II. P. Q Where can I buy thy for a reducer? What Lillian Brought from the City. UjLIAN with a pasteboard box In l Flufflnees- never mind, we'll be able to either hand, held br one of the ! Put her oft the trak 'email wooden bandies which shops ! A You should not tske thyroid ex rept when prescribed by a physician. F)o not worry about your weight or take any chances on your health In an en deavor to reduoe. "You mean you will." I said saucily, j J. p. C. Q My teeth are In good con- "111 let von niflnuA Mrs, t hi rkp. - hAs ttlnn httf T till', o rerv hail hrMlh Mtaah to trig buudleev-aMghted from the beyond me." How can I relieve myaelf of it? train as I drew up nry car to the station i "We'll let her inspect these fripperies , Platform. I had Ipst had time to make 1 nret." Lillian returned. -Have you peo- ; A Have your tonsils and nasal einuses , I pie hud lunch"'' examined. If at all constipated cer- mJV12Jr LouMlr 1 "vou know Her b'l 1 1 r fl n ees , " I lauhed. j rect this condition by taking a table- and I looked nerVOUSly OSr my ahOUlllei .,swl ..... ,,, ,., ,, ' .nnnndi! nt mineral oil aurh nlrht thru Tssaa- 4- as I atopped my car to see If the officious village policeman was In sight, for I knew that I had gone well over the epeel limit allowed motor vehicles In the vil lage streets. It waa evidently my luoky day. how-; over, and I sprang to the platform, hastening; to take one of the packages from Lillian. I knew that she must be warm, dusty and tired, but I could have deduced not one of the three from her ; letting you take 'a piece,' and thing's like that, but .ih real- hours nfler eating Iv has quite an clan, ir. tie Mi ; ie nie:l wait-' Ing for our return from the station." A Sharp Queation. "I ought to censure her. but my lumiyy won't let me." I.llilon numnrnlcil. "I'm simply starved. Ami loally, there Isn't such a mountain of work to do on these ilrnperies. Hon.e oi them 1 Was for- appearanoe. She was as placid, as fresh- n,nntn enough to nt ready hemmed looking, as If she had Just stepped from ' Wlth fo"r "s working we ll be able to ' her bedroom door after completing her everything dune. Deluding the cleaf tollet for the day. I ,n" "P of wreck axe In your room." "I'd Ilka to see you fighting- a Are I "If only Mrs Ihirk.-e will think so." I niKnen mcm.'i 1 1 y. iut B. C. M. Q How ran I maJe my nose narrower? ; -What Is a good cure for oily skin? 3 How can I make my evebrowa thicker? A Ieavf your nos alona l-JWah frequently with and soap. Z- Tallow vaseline rubbed mipht help. warm water In at night THEY walked hundreds of miles overland from Arkansas to Louisiana Thomas Alexander and his wife last month. All in the freezing weather they walked. And it snowed and hailed and froze and was bitter cold. The woman carried an umbrella and a little pail a bucket, they call it in her part of the world. And the man carried a shotgun and a basket, and each of them had a blanket strapped to their backs and that was all. From the mountains they came down with no map to guide them no one to show them the way. They hadn't even a gaogrraphy. Would You Hay WolfcadT f They knew in a general way that Louisiana wag sooth and west, and that they must leave the mountains and cross the level country and find a great river and go on, down and down to th little city on the Missis sippi. And in that city they would find their little) daughter who lay a-dying, and who had written to Mother and Dad to come and ki9s her "Good -by" and fold her hands upon her breast, and close, her eyes and see her laid quietly in the brown earth. When the letter came from the little girl, there waa no money in the house for railroad fare, and no bank-book. They Had no friends who would help them provide clothes and provisions for their long journey. What would you or I have done in such a case? Would we have walked? Why, we should have stayed at home, I'm afraid at home in the little cabin in the mountain of the Ozark at home where at least we knew j we could get wood enough to burn and game and fish enough to keep the life in our bodies at home where we could wrap ourselves in such poor garments as we could find and be in comparative comfort and ease of mind. Oh, yes, we would have cried bitterly, and we would have written let- ters and said how sorry we were, and we would have prayed ! But they went, this mother and father. They packed their things their' poor, little scraps of nothing and went. They took the chances of the road in the dead of winter. She earried her umbrella to shield her brave head from the storm a little and he carried his gun upon his shoulder. 4 f The Magic of Love j ' r Oh, magic of love oh, divine alchemy of faith oh, dear spirit of devotionto what heights they rise in the human heart! Poor, friendless, not particularly well-educated perhaps, nor overly brilliant. But oh I what a heritage of love they gave to the one of their flesh and blood who called to them from the low countries and bade them come down from their mountains and kiss their own "good-by," before she set out on the long, long journey we must all ta!:e some day. It is a great thing to be as brave and aa faithful and as loyal and loving as that. I wonder if these two poor travelers were not in all their penury and in all their cold and hunger and anxiety, happier than those who dare to pity them. THE HOME, KITCHEN By JEANNETTE YOUNG NORTON 1 t Author of "Mrs. Norton's Cook Book"z orria day." I saM a bit vtcioiuity a.s we turned toward the car. "Hut I suppose you'd emerge aa unruffled and peaceful aa a summer morning." "Rtvt on, sweet child." ah" retorted, If It emues you. Hut, reall. I'd pet a new Una Jf I were you. Tt lewiw to mo Ive heard that comment upon my mip poeed calmneea under stress at leart four hundred and ninety -nine timoa. You ever aaw me trying 10 tew, dll nu? I'm more frazzled when I p't thmuh trying to mend aomcthlnpr rha.n inost women are over a w'l(iln(? or a lfath. Z can run a aawing machine, ami that left me out. ' I changed the euhlert abruptly, forthp. mention tf the upwinr nwclyne Iuj.1 brought to my mlml an h udaiiMis Ih'W plaji. Perhaj I muld HMolutHy an.fl any explanation t f tirkv of the wreck age the marauder ht en used :n the contents of my kepakv- trunk. Madge's Plan. "I need not aak a,i if you w ei-e vic ceesful tu your q'lest tins nmrnink" I aid with. a nod toward th- bundles at. we climbed Into the car. MI wa ery lucky," I,i!Han answered, aa uvjal givir.g ii the Mrnii'i,; -tTn:-t he hud made an air of rlotn.- nothlnc "I do hop Her Kluftuie.sR will approve." "She in In a r npprfivinn nun? 'hi! irKirninK," ! laushd. "She amse with what I1-ky calls a Meft-ovrr Krouch.' but she wa sunny a a June mown inn when I la-."saw her Tell me. art- th-re any thinjrs in that bundle we could take ver to our bouse to mv? My sewing machine Is Mill over Lin-re. and If yo.i'il attend to that end of the work 1 11 take the rest. Tf I have a s-pt-ciftlty It is hem mlng, ani 1 suppose that will form the bulk of the work." "Why?" Lillian turned an attentive face toward me. I 'knew from her tone that she jjuessd j had ome special rea on for the riuest. "Because Dicky is coming out on the 4 ociock train to look over the damage, and I thought "Of course I" she interrupted, "tt'e must get that stuff of yours back In the trunk before he com", The rent of the house doesn't matter. I wonder If Her relolced that Lil lian was I her to iimnnce Mer Kluf flnve. I As ueual, my b.'lipf in my friend's adroitness .Instilled, for when we had looked at ami h id admired the real ly exquisite things Lillian had securer! -all in the shade of rre whh-h we knew that the dainty bride lo ed and had dis cussed the luncheon Mrs. Durkee had prepared. Lillian began her uunpalmi by saying coaxlngly. "You're golrur to let every one of us help with the dishes, aren't you? I'll promise not to break n single one, n nu v.e'll be through in no time." "I supiHise I'd bettor." Her Flv:f fines returned, and we ail fairly flew at the ta.' k. iilnp;itched It in record-breaking t.;ne. and re-paired fo'Leila's room, wljen t'rvt bine whs at i.im in order. pl(is antl l.evr-d up for the, ta.k of mak'n a roe--lored setting for the dalnn bride who home-coming we were ! rek-b-rHte in ;he evening. "Let's nee if thev fit, first." Lillmi s.iid. "Then while we're doing Ir, who will meaaure the hwms and put loser h-r the pieces that must be done n the sew ing machines" "Do measure the hems. Madee. " Iter F'lufflness ent reated. "and 111 sort or. these p-teces for the mach'nes. For the next few minutes we all worked silently, steadily, Hnd when M-rythhig v a.s in orderly piles, Lillian M.k.- a bit sharpl : ; "Where's yourseumg machine. Mndge?" A READER. Q-Ts tweexlng the eye brows hnrmful to the eyes or head? A It will . and coarser. aus rhem to grow thicker HAKOJ,n H. Q -I have hsd a valvular contraction of the heart since birth. At times I turn a purplish color and ca mot walk very fnr. What woitd yenj suggest? A --I 'onsnj.lt a specialist or arftend f the heart cltnhs or apply at earest large hospital. I. W. Q-Pleas i me how serin; removing the tonsils Is Would you ad vise having them removed ? - Removal of diieas.d Ton!! is nut dangerous when done by an nble doctor. 1(. -moving- them depends on their condi t.on. Have your doctor look at them and teli yoii whether or not they should he removed. .1 S. Q-l have been troubled for S'inie time with a strain or swelling of the blood arteries in the chest. Every time I waJk faat or climb i:pstalrs 1 must t.:-p, due to a very severe pain in the chest. Can you help me? A - Your symptoms are probabfy due to high blood pressure. Pon't over exert yourself. Ch ose your diet care fully, abstaining from meat and eggs, 'iet plenty of sleap. I the I "1 I I J'ist 3e Minute V?A - 3 " WHERE THE "KO" IS A VERITABLE "CO." Solving Some Pie Crust and Filling Problems. PIES ara atlll a Tavorlte dMwert. hol1- , Sflwt a smooth pie plat, anil buttarlt Int their own aya.lnit all of th. ,' thoroughly before titling In tha tm . . .. . . . . i Banana Qlnger Fllllna. modern Innovation, provldefl the MMh thrpe rp9 i.ana, to crust Js tender and the finings carefully them a cupful of oiurnr. the Julra of and attractively prepared. There are lemon, a Rratlntf of nutmejr, half a cup many ways of making good pla crust, ! r Singer ayrup and a , ' , . " , . , Mix and beat together, then turn Into and the belnner should learn to make j lhe crutt nn(, naI the simple kind well before venturing to Dried Apricot Filling. ADVICE TO GIRLS LAU M By ANNIE LAURIE JJEAR ANNIE I.AURIK: I am a married woman and havo two rhihlrm neid 7 and 10 venra. My husbfind I? vorklnir out of town, and he does not peni me any money. I would like to know if It Is wrong for me to go out with a young, single man, and to have him call at my house, while I spend afternoons and 8aturday evenings at his store? MRS. C. B. R8. C. B. You are doing a very wrong thing by associating with thla vnimv mjin In the ahnenre lit I your husband. It may be that your hus band fall to aend you money because of this very thing. You owe It to your children ao to conduct yourself that you can compel their father to support them, but you cannot take any such slap unless your, yourself, are free from eemtng to do wrong. HE huay little Island of Japan has passed through a period of fin ancial adjustment following the world war, and is even now getting i back to Its pre-war basis. During this period, perhaps, the Japanese farmer ln the Interior recalled other days when crops failed, and they, as recently, were I compelled to borrow money. In late years. It Is said, many n farmer has had to pay as high as ?0 and 26 per cent, for money to tide him over his difficulties. This is mentioned to explain the reason for an Interesting communal method of borrowing, still observed In some Japan ese farming districts 1 It is the plan of the "ko." Strange, ln- ' deed, is the similarity ln sound as we pronounce this word, to our own ab-, brevlatton of "company." "Co." For the ' Japanese ko is truly a farmer "Co." , If a farmer Is In financial difficulties or wishes to buy something beyond his I Immediate means, and If his friends and ' neighbors decide to help him. they form a ko. No matter how much money is needed the sum of perhaps $25 or maybe ISO as many persons as can be Induced to loin the ko are formed Into a monthly-contributing group. Perhaps the monthly subscription Is S cents. The beneficiary, who pays his 3d cents with the rest, receives the first $25 or 50 monthly dividend. i Each month, thereafter, every mem-; ' her nf the Irn nllhacrtheM his Allotment ' of money. Also, each month every mem-M. ber of the ko stands a chance to receive j the t& or the'taO in a lump sum. This goes on and on until each member of the ko haa received In a single payment I the principal turn. I Yes, this Japanese ko Is nothing more nor lest than a savings scheme. But It haa the advantage of giving to the ma ' Jortty of the subscribers the full sum before It would he available to them If they saved all by themselves. There Is also the social side of the ko. which Is usually pleasant for all the neighbors. In addition, there Is the ex citement of the monthly balloting, which has much the charm of a gamble to those who love "taking chances." A somewhat similar scheme Is some- & w i make puff paste and fancy paatries that take time and many expensive materials to sccompilsh. So-called plain pie crust Is made by using throe cupfuls of pastry flour that has been sifted three times, adding a saltspoonful of salt, a lialf-teaspoonful of baking powder, a half-cupful of but ter, and ft quarter-cupful of lard, work ing these together until all la blended. Next, add ft cupful of ice water and mix lightly, then turn on to a floured board. i Cut In aa many piece as there are top and bottom crusts this recipe ia enough for two plee- then roll them out one at a time. Instead of butter and lard the newer vegetable fats may be used, and about the same amount Is needed aa the others combined, A cupful of cold milk may be used In place of the water. Hot water pie crust Is another recipe which works well If direction! are fol i lowed careuUy. Put three-quarters of j a cupful of shortening into a bowl and add a half -cupful of boiling water. Stir I until creamy, then add slowly three cup i fuls of sifted flour, a half-teaspoonful of I baking powder. Blend well, and roll the crust on a floured board. Handle all pie crust lightly and as little aa possible, for too much handling makes It tougtav A Lucky Borrower. times practised In China. It is the Jap anese, however, who make of their ko a true Co. night. In the morning stow them wltj enough of the water to cover them, and when puffed add a cupful of white sugar, the Juice of a lemon and half a cupM of brown sugar. Stew a few mmut longer, then drain the fruit. Cook do'1 the Juice and thicken tt with a WW' cornstarch dissolved In water. slightly thickened add the fruit and I" cool before ailing the pie. Prune pie be made In- the same way after removis" the stones. Cranberry Jelly Filling. v "Wash and boll one quart of cranber ries In a pint of water until they s all soft, then rub through a sieve. Ad'1 a pint of sugar, rfnd cook 16 mln" Cool, then till the crust and bake imW ths crust Is done. Have a merlngv' ready, and after spreading It on the V" brown lightly In the oven and set to ee Cranberry and Ralaln Filling. Chop two cupfuls of cranberries n one cupful of seeded raisins. Add t" cupfuls of sugar and one of boillnl water, a teaspoonful of vanilla and tw of flour. Mix smoothly, and nil the crust, using a top crust as well. Bake thi P' slowly, so that the cranberries will M thoroughly done. ODD and INTERESTING FACTS Aberdeen Is the fourth city ln Soot land ln point of size. The tesfn "admiral" England In 1-297. was first used tn In English law there of an accident Is no definition Achill. or Eagle Island, the largest Island belonging to Ireland. Is connected by railway with the mainland. Cloth dyed with aal. an -Indian dye stuff, is said to bs immune i"rom attc by white ants. , The first successful aerial hottgrit' taken, by the British was on of vnapvue, in isia. Among after-ths-war bargalfV O"" by ths British government are! 17 nlana station sflftA hr4V 6010 tins of chicken broth. (CorrIght. 19-1. bv- Newspaper Feature srviee. Inc.)'

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