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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
6
Practical demonstrations show facial massage to slim the face and reduce wrinkles. The guide covers hot water preparation, use of cold lotion, and repeated strokes to lift cheeks, smooth eye wrinkles, and diminish double chins. It recommends self-application, optional external products, and finishing with cold rinse for skin protection.
Hair care advice emphasizes scalp cleansing and air circulation as warm weather approaches. Acologne borax and rose water tonic plus a separate bicarbonate soda camphor glycerine rose water mix are outlined for cleansing and conditioning. The guidance urges gentler washing intervals, nightly scalp airing, and loose hairstyles to preserve scalp vitality and hair lustre.
The article advises plentiful internal and external water use to improve health and skin in spring. It details cold plunges or showers, gradual temperature changes, shower setup, five minute limits, vigorous towel drying, morning or afternoon routines, basin baths with brushes, and a camphor tonic bath to refresh the skin.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures stomach and liver trouble and aids digestion. It stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation and does not nauseate or grip. It cures indigestion sick headache and chronic constipation. Refuse substitutes. Dreier and Bro.
An article examines how hair design affects facial perception, noting that proper coiffure can enhance oval and round faces. It describes variations for short and long ovals, fat and thin round shapes, and square or oblong faces, with guidance on high or low arrangements and side puffing to balance features.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it restores health by strengthening kidneys. A Lebanon Kentucky man Oscar Bowman testifies it permanently cured his kidney disease, asserting it saved his life despite severe illness.
The article outlines proper visiting card usage for greetings, gifts, hospitality, and responses in social contexts. It covers leaving cards at calls and receptions, acknowledging gifts with notes, and card etiquette for weddings, funerals, engagements, illnesses, and introductions, including the role of mothers or chaperones.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports long lung trouble with repeated hemorrhages. After failing with several physicians he used Foley’s Honey and Tar and claims his lungs improved markedly and now feel strong again.
The article offers homemade strawberry based cosmetics including a natural bleach, a facial rinse, a berry pomade, a berry essence extract, and a rouge. It suggests using fresh berries, careful preparation, and cautions on stain intensity for very fair skin. It also notes daily consumption of strawberries for those who tolerate them.
The article offers practical spring ideas to refresh small apartments by balancing furniture, reconfiguring layouts with a bench and bookcase, and using denim backs on piano or sofa areas. It recommends movable rugs, harmony in picture hanging, affordable cretonne and muslin curtains, and affordable slipcovers to transform rooms cheaply.
An advertisement argues Dr King's New Life Pills regulate the liver and prevent appendicitis after prolonged constipation. It promotes the product for 25 cents at Dreler & Bro's drug store and mentions a historical note about the torpedo first made in 1777.
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