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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
The passage offers home treatments for earache including olive oil drops, hot bran poultices, peppermint cloths, and protective caps against drafts. It also discusses oily skin care with a borax lotion recipe, diet guidance, and a reader query about fat removal from the nose and body measurements for a 16 year old.
Readers ask about removing facial marks and arm hair. Expert replies advise electric needle by pro, cosmetic scar removal specialists, plus facial massage and diet tips. A home remedy lotion for chapped hands and an oil scalp treatment are provided.
The text states a celandine leaf remedy to remove superfluous hair. Apply the remedy every two or three days. It notes leaves can be obtained from a first class druggist or supplier. It mentions the recipe is given to C. BK and that leaves are available from druggist or supplier sources.
A reader warns against risky eye remedies and stresses the eye’s delicacy. The letter advises consulting an oculist promptly to avoid complications and safeguard eye health.
Instructions suggest using one ounce of celandine leaves infused in one pint of hot water to form a poultice for applying to hairy areas. It notes the method removes hair for a time but is not a permanent cure. The guidance presents a home remedy approach without medical endorsement.
The user asks about toning and fruit effects on weed and pimples, effects of cream on skin, facial massage benefits, dietary guidance for dental health, and time to develop a bust with deep mouthing. The reply notes inability to provide a yes or no answer to the main questions.
A reader asks if trimming hair at specific moon phases prevents split ends or harms hair. Another letter claims clipping in the first quarter thickens hair and stops splitting, while Mrs Symes seeks a mole removal remedy.
A reader named Patty asks about penetry inches and belt wear for a ten year old. The reply confirms measurements are very good.
A reader asks about changing eye color and corset comfort while a columnist cautions against altering eye color with remedies. Advice covers wearing colors to influence appearance, proper corset fit, and braided hair styles gaining popularity with puffs.
Patient seeks advice on increasing height and bust/waist measurements with a daily exercise routine. The text shows garbled measurements and suggests standing firmly as part of the regimen, but lacks clear, actionable steps or professional guidance.
A brief instructional note urges readers to stand tall on tiptoes and reach upward, marking their maximum height each day to observe daily progress and improvement in flexibility and balance.
The letter asks what peroxide is used for bleaching and praises a reader. It notes hydrogen peroxide common for bleaching and offers height-raising tips from “An Anxious Girl.” It counsels exercise and clothing choices to appear taller.
A columnist urges respect for dressmakers who work long hours for clients. They deserve breaks, civil treatment, and lighter burdens, as customers profit from careful workmanship. Also offered are four outdated social guidance points about courtship and manners.
A 16 year old seeks guidance on an older male family friend living with them and using intimate terms. The answer advises gentle boundary setting, reducing kissing, dressing modestly when he is home, and clarifying chaperon duties and hostess coordination to avoid discomfort.
The reader asks Mrs Win for tips to enlarge her bust and ROSE responds that daily cocoa butter massage will increase size. The suggestion emphasizes morning and night routines as a home remedy.
A reader asks about buttermilk for digestion and skin, salt for teeth, ideal weight for a 17 year old girl 5 ft 1 in, dress styling, growth, rosewater use, and tinctures. The reply notes buttermilk aids skin when used as a face wash, salt cleans teeth but can damage enamel if overused, weight suggested at 110–115 pounds, growth may be nearing end, and glycerine rosewater benzoin as remedies.
A question on proper conduct after invitation to a theater. It discusses whether the lady may invite the gentleman to visit or if he should explicitly request permission to call. The guidance emphasizes allowing him to ask to call and observing formal courtesy.
The chaperon precedes younger women and receives first choice, yet generally lets debutantes claim the best seats. She should supervise seating, oversee conduct, and ensure proper decorum. Her duties include coordinating with the hostess, arranging refreshments if planned, and guiding the group through the event.
Advice on calling etiquette after taking a young lady to a country dance. It suggests asking the lady to name a convenient date and time, then arranging a visit. It emphasizes obtaining consent and coordinating with her schedule before calling.
A reader asks if a girl too young to marry should wed without parental approval and whether a man should help a girl by welding her arm on the street. They also report a young man winking at them and wonder if it is flirtatious or inappropriate while skating.
A reader asks about utensil use at meals. The answer advises holding the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left to cut a single mouthful, then resting the knife on the plate and using the fork to convey the bite to the mouth.
The article argues a man should be able to support or match a wife's accustomed standard and suggests there is no fixed salary amount due to varying expenses. It advises planning ahead before marriage and starting housekeeping with substantial linen, bedding, and blankets, including at least six of each linen item, four blankets, two bedspreads, and one down quilt.
A reader asks if a 43 year old woman should correspond with a around 20 year old. The reply notes parental willingness and value of the exchange. It also states a young man should never provide postage for a reply to his letters.
A reader asks how to appear shorter for a 19-year-old suitor and whether to marry despite gossip. The columnist suggests focus on love over age, warns against marrying for belonging, and notes age alone should not doom prospects while aging singles are increasingly accepted.
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