San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 117, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 27, 1913 Page: 61 of 67
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I FASHION
IOUSEHOLD SECTION I
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UNCOVERED HANDS ARE
VERITABLE MEDIUMS
FOR CARRYING DISEASE.
WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE
VEINS OF THE HANDS
ARE EXTREMELY
SENSITIVE AND THAT THE
PORES OF THE SKIN ARE
OPEN, YOU WILL REALIZE
THAT THERE IS DANGER
IN HANDLING MONEY
TICKETS AND CAR STRAPS
WITH UNGLOVED HANDS'
SAYS
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VEN In th« cold winter dayt when the akin
Eof the hands becomes chRpped and broken
from the frosty air soma women are care-
less enough to to out with bare hands,
thinking, perhaps, that a muff Is sufficient
to protect the hands from the elements.
But there Is far more danger to health
lurking In the air than cold and frost Uncovered
hands are veritable mediums for carrying disease.
When you consider that the veins of the hands are
extremely sensitive and that In consequence the pores
are open, you will realize that there Is danger In han-
dling money, transfer tickets, and even In touching rail-
ings and car straps with the ungloved hand.
Almost every one who handles paper money (we will
only except bank caahlers) moistens his flngert with
tallva. Now, no one knows who has handled that money
and In what conditions of health they were when they
handled It.
I know of one case where a young man handling
money at a theater box offloe rubbed his eye while
counting out some bills, and the fatal result of that
Innocent action cost him his eye and all but cost him
his life.
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When I tee a woman In a street car place a nickel In
her mouth—which la not an uncommon habit—I shudder
to think of the possible oonsequcnces. There Is great
danger both for the person who has the pernicious habit
and for the conductor who la obliged to handle the
nickel.
Gloves should always be worn out of doors, and often
they are necessary lndoora.
One's gloves should be as fresh and as clean as the
hand* within them. You cannot pay tjo much attention
to your glovea and to your handa. ','hey are a telling
Index of the character of their poasesrtor. 1 have heard
men say that they Judged a woman's character by her
gloves and her shoes. So If you care for man's approval
or criticism be oareful about your glovea and ahoea.
While I was shopping the othe" day an eipenalvely
dressed woman stood next to me In the Jewelry depart-
ment Her long fur coat, her hat, and muff represented
easily tha larger half of a thousand dollar bill. Hhe was
admiring an expensive wrist watch In the case. She
asked the olerk to show It to her. The gloved hand ehe
extended to receive the watch was so out of harmony
with the rest of her outfit I almost gasped with aston-
ishment. The glove was white originally, but now was
black. The thumb and one linger were ripped open and
a seoond linger protruded ;hamelessly. I tried to Imag-
ine what might be the condition of the other glove,
which she kept hidden In the muff.
There Is no possible excuse for any woman wearing
glovea that but a few minutes and s few stitches would
niaks presentable and a few centa make clean.
I could not help but contrast her with the little
woman at her right In her smart blue tailored suit mink
fori, and spoQese gloves, and I wondered If there could
be as much difference In their charactera aa the glovea
would Indicate
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Taste should be used as discriminate^ In the wearing
of gloves as In ths wearing of hats or shoes. It la Just
aa bad taste to wear long, white gloves on a shopping
expedition ss It would be to wear an opera cap on aucb
an occaaloa And tolled white gloves at any lime areas
distressing aa a soiled waist or shoes In need of a shine.
There Is a satisfaction and a eonfldenoe in knowing
that your handa are properly gloved that Is well worth
the little effort keeping one's gloves in order may entalL
I know a buatness man so firm in the belief that the
glove Is an Index to a woman's chsraoter that he will
not engage a girl who appllea to hitn with colled or
unkempt looking glovea.
The business girl should pay Just as much attention
to the glovea the wears to business aa to the glovea
she wesrs for dreta.
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Be careful not to wear glovea that are too tight They
ruin the beauty of tha hands by hindering the circula-
tion. In fact any wearing apparel which Impadaa circu-
lation, auch aa tight corsets, closely fitting sleeves, or
smsll glovea. tends to distend tha veins of Ihe hands
and tmparta to them a red, pulty appearance.
White glovea make one's hsnda sppear larger, while
black (lovaa have the oppoalta tendency. Nothing
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Some people are foolish enough to
poll off thalr gloves la this manner
Sanger larks In linger tips of glovss.
Think of all ths things they touch.
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makes the hands look so awkwat I and deformed aa
short tinkered gloves. When you buy gloves have them
fitted. The experienced glove saleswoman csn often tell
better than you can the style of glove best suited to
your hands and the size you should wear.
It Is false economy to buy cheap glovea. One pair of
a good, reliable make of glova will outlast two cheap
palra and will keep their shaps and look bsttsr during
the Wearing.
Another foolish glove eoonomy women persist In It
taking a " last wear" out of soiled while gloves befors
they are sent to the cleaners. The result Is the gloves
require mors rubbing to get them clean and conse-
quently wear out much more quickly. White gloves will
last much longer if they are not allowed to get black
before cleaning.
The hands. If not the most Important at least are ths
most conspicuous of all the members of the human
body. Aside froln their own beauty and ugliness they
perform a Wonderfully Important part In completing a
woman's beauty. Bo wherever posslbls ths besuty of the
hands may be presorvsd or encouraged by the wearing
of gloves tliey should be worn.
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Rubber gloves afford great protection for the woman
who does housework, especially In winter. It la well
not to wear them too long at a time, however, aa tboy
are apt to draw the hands.
No other way of keeping handa front being tanned and
freckled hat been discovered than by wearing glovea—
not kid glovea, which ruin an quickly by persplratlce.
but cool, serviceable, line thread gloves with long wrists,
which keep the hsnds from dust and sunburn.
Nothing Is so good for the skin In warm westher as
ths smooth thread gloves or the reel Hale with silk
finish. Tlisy keep ths hsnds cool and can be washed
often. And you should not put on a pair of glovea or
stockings a second time without washing.
One can find gloves at 10 or IS cents a pair that will
prolsct Ilia hands when sweeping, dusting, cleaning all-
verware, or tending alck people. Smooth, well groomed
hands ara worth Ihe few dollars a year spent on glovea
to protect them.
Men who drive their own cars and men whoss work
enlalls the handling of toola should wear leather gloves
to sava them from cuts and bruises. A man 1s mors
comfortable If he tits down to read his paper with a
pair of handa free from grime, callous, or blood brulaea,
and he la Just aa honeat and manly for being In trim.
Large, loose fitting glovea should bs worn at night
after almond oil, olive oil. cold cream, or any glova
paats has been applied to tha handa '
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tn any work or play where the hands come In con-
tsct with the hands of other people or where they ara
obliged to touch any unclean aubttancce gloves should
protect llia»
■out womea are oareleas enough to go with un-
gloved hands la winter. They seem to think that a
naff la enSoleat to protect handa from tha elements.
The glovea need not make the hsnds uncomforta»»<
they need only bs thick enough for * covering. The
fingers of tha flovee should not be cut oft. for It Is ths
finger tips of tbs handa which ars the moat aensltlva ta
contagion.
Olova floarers should naver he put Into the mouth
tinier tny elroomstsn'-ea Soma people pul' off their
gloves In that manner. Danger lurks In the fln*er
ends of glovea. Just think of alt tha things they touch.
If you itop to think I am sura you will hesitate ta
touch your Hps with anything so unclean.
Remember: If you regard iour health, which Is tha
rsal hspplness of living, yon will nsvtr 'eopardlte It
by neglect or lack of consideration.
ANSWERS 10 INQUIRIES.
MART G.: When tha handa are tore tnd chapped do
not uae soap and water on them, for thla la drying
aod will make them wort* Cleanse tha hands with
allva oil ar a good cold cream. Thla wilt aopply oil
to the handa and will make them eoft At nlgtit when
retiring cover the bands with almond oil and then
put on an old pair of kip or cloth glovea to protect
the bed linen. Tlila will soften tha handa and tha
•II la healing. Tor brittle fingernallt hold then la
olive oil or almond oil for a few mlnutea each day.
This win supply the oil thst Is lacking and will make
them soft I shall send you Instructions for mani-
curing If you will send ms a stamped addressed en-
velope.
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INTKRKHTKD: I don't think soap would cauaa a
growth of hair on tha faoa I cannot give you advloa
on the artlda you mention, but nearly all of theaa ad-
vertised hair removars do remove the hair with one
application, but It It bound to return and ootne Id heav-
ier than before. 1 would advise you by all meana to
have tha growth removed with the electric needle. Thla
Is ths scfest tnd most sffectlve way of removing a
heavy growth of superfluous hair.
* *
8. L. S.: I am sorrr, but I cannot print the formula
for hair tonic with full Instructions for scalp miisstga
on account of lack of space, but I shall be glad to send
them to you If you will tend me a stamped addressed
envelope,
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J. T. tV From the description you give me 1 should
tay that you had some a art of a akin disease. I would
advlss you to oonault • good ecaJp spec taint before
attempting ti do anything your
Whsa t eea a woman placing a rota ta ha* moott
I ahnddet *t think of the possible eoaaeqaeaoe*
MR& U A, Q.: The simple exercise of ralaiac ••
chin and blowing at an Imaginary thistledown, turntaf
the htad flrtt to one aide and then to the other win
remedy a double chin that Is Jutt starting.
with a good skin food will remove ths small
around the eyes. One must bs careful la
the face, tor more harm can be dons by Improper I
aage than by leaving tha face alone. Always
wrinkles In the opposite direction In whloh they
I ehall be happy to send you oomplete In
correct facial massage and formula for akin
you will aend mo a stamped, addressed envelop*
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WORRIED: I would not advlae yon to attMft4
remove the superfluous hair on your faoa and i
pulling each hair out by the root a This Is palaful I
you are liable to break tha hair og, and thaa (I;
■raw ta heavier than it was before, t think the <
needle would bt a satsr aad mora effective way tt
moving the hair. Once the hair la removed In tMi I
ner It will not return. If It It done right aad t
ess who la aa expert at It, U will net Isavt • gg
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