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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
3
The article extols open air exercise for girls, noting ball throwing, tennis and walking develop wrists, arms, shoulders and the neck. It argues outdoor activity improves complexion, lung strength and overall vigor, citing English women’s rosy skin as evidence of outdoor living.
A column offers household remedies and cosmetic recipes, covering tonics, face powders, hair tonics, sweat powders, freckle remedies, facial rouge, and anti aging exercises. It includes instructions for Vaucaire tonic, quinine hair tonic, eye brow regrowth, and a cucumber based neck bleach.
The passage warns against using a device to compress the nose and suggests massaging downward from the bridge to reduce the lump. It notes that wearing the instrument could obstruct arterial flow and worsen circulatory issues, potentially causing more serious outcomes.
An old recipe advises rubbing a tincture blend including cantharides and oils into the scalp with heavy brushing and 100 strokes. It also notes home facial care tips for anxious blushers and oily skin, recommending gentle massaging and a boric acid hazel lotion for enlarged pores.
The author notes internal causes for dark circles including anemia and venous congestion from prolonged study or lack of sleep. External care can help temporarily. recommends cold water baths and friction, plus a diluted ammonia or turpentine-liniment rub, careful to avoid the eyes.
A hair dye recipe uses sugar of lead lac resin bergamot essence alcohol glycerine tincture of cantharides and ammonia mixed in water. Apply to clean roots with a brush and spread downward with a regular brush. avoid irritation and do not apply more than weekly to prevent scalp damage.
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