Health And Beauty Hints

Pumice stone Is one of the bPst thtngs to use in removing stains of any kind from the hands. Gloves worn at night too constantly are apt rather to yellow the hands than whiten them. Vaseline yellows the Bkin. Glycerin and lemon juice soften and whiten the skin. Mixed ia equal proportions it is an excellent remedy for rhapped hands. A good lotion to use for perspiring ands is made of cologne water and ue'ladonna, using about seventy-five gra.omes of cologne to twelve of belladonna. Soft and flabby skin gains firmness of texture by the use of cold water, to which has been added a little common Balt. Vinegar and spirits of any kind used as a wash about twice a week help to keep the skin firm. To cure white canker sores in the mouth get át a druggist's five cents' worth of gold thread and steep in warm water and sweeten with honey or loaf Bugar; wet the canker spots with a ewab dipped in the tea every half hour and take a little of the tea. Vaseline rubbed thoroughly into the roots of the hair prevenís it from falling. It is said to preserve its color. Brushing the hair with a stiff brush fifteen minutes every night, then once in the day, makes it soft and glossy. Do not use bórax water on the hair, as It fades and injures it. To keep the face clean without the ■use of soap make a little bag of cheese eloth and fill it with bran, oatmeal or f.lmond, and when you wash your face use this bag in the place of soap. When tüe bag is dried it may be utilized ttain if the meal is almond, but where the oatmeal is used it should be reaawed every day.