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or in contracting catarrh, asthma or consumption. The thick com- 

 forters, too, are more difficult to air, and often absorb and hold dan- 

 gerous microbes, the result of the decomposition of what is constantly 

 given off by the breath and the bodies of the occupants of the bed, 

 besides, the thick comforters are too difficult to wash or be kept 

 clean. Banish them, and forever, as you value your health and that of 

 your children. 



Night Clothes. A mother should never allow her child to sleep 

 in the clothing worn during the day. Separate night clothes are 

 essential to health. Coarse woolens should not be worn next to the 

 skin. Fine wool or canton flannel is best for most persons. 



Care of the Teeth. Every mother should wash her children's 

 teeth with a soft cloth or soft tooth brush, and as soon as they are old 

 enough teach them to use the brush before retiring at night and on 

 arising in the morning. This is imperative, not only for the preserva- 

 tion of the teeth, but to prevent indigestion. Many a case of sour 

 stomach and of colic is directly traceable to unclean teeth. 



Important Matters to Attend To. No mother should 

 ever neglect visiting the child's bed room during the night to see after 

 the covering, the ventilation, etc. Every article of clothing worn dur- 

 ing the day should be hung up where it will be well aired. It is 

 better that socks or hose be aired for 24 hours before putting on again. 

 This may be done by using two pairs, worn alternate days. It is still 

 better to use fresh hose each day. Under no circumstance should a 

 child be upbraided or scolded just before going to bed at night. The 

 act of putting a child to bed pleasantly and kindly 

 should be held as " sacred as holy writ." 



Dr. Payne of Chicago says: " The apparently small matter of 

 putting children to bed properly is understood by not more than one 

 woman in fifty. Most mothers do not consider it very important and 

 yet it is one of the chief causes why nearly one-half of our children die 

 during childhood. 



TOILET ARTICLES. 



For Preventing and Removing Wrinkles. To pre- 

 vent wrinkles apply to the face sweet almond oil once a week, and rub 

 into the skin. To remove wrinkles apply it two or three times a week. 

 The best time for applying it is before retiring at night. 



Massaging the Face with the ends of the fingers is another 

 excellent means for the same purpose. It stimulates the blood vessels 

 to a greater activity, which is very important in such cases. It may be 

 used in connection with the above treatment. By this means one can 

 keep a smooth face until a ripe old age. 



Rose Tonic for Beautifying the Face. Add 5 cents 

 worth of Epsom salts to 10 cents worth of rose water. If all the salts 

 is not dissolved, add sufficient water to dissolve it. Apply to the face 

 wi A .h the handkerchief, cotton cloth or ends of the fingers, and gently 



