For Choking—Press upon the root of the tongue so as to produce 
vomiting. 
For Drowning—Restore circulation and respiration by lifting the arms 
above the head, and then lowering them. Rub the body and put it in warm 
blankets. Give wine or brandy when the patient shows signs of life. 
For Suffocation—Throw cold water in the face; open all windows 
and doors; try to promote respiration; put the feet in hot water. 
TO JUDGE A HORSE. 
A horse’s age is best shown by his teeth'. At three years old he sheds 
one or more on each side of the central teeth. At four he drops the two 
corner ones. Between four and five he cuts the under teeth. At five he 
cuts the upper ones. At nine the teeth begin to show wear. 
A horse that is broad between the eyes is most intelligent and most 
easily trained. 
A light sorrel or chestnut horse with white marks upon him is usually 
gentle. 
White horses are most susceptible to cold. 
Black horses are usually the first to succumb to heat. 
As a rule parti-colored horses are docile and safe. 
A liberal bran mash given every night is good for a horse troubled 
with heaves. 
LITTLE HINTS ON COLOR AND DRESS. 
The blonde may wear any of the neutral tints, such as drab, russet 
and brown. 
Dark violet shading off into a lighter tints goes well with golden hair. 
Green or any of its shades becomes most blondes. Very light blondes 
look particularly well in nile green and the kindred shades. 
As a rule blondes may wear any color except reds. 
Brunettes look best in scarlet, yellow, orange and such striking tints, 
but they may also wear white or black effectively. 
Dark green also sets off a brunette’s complexion finely. 
The colors in a costume should harmonize. Black and orange accord 
well; also black and white; black and maize; black and scarlet; black 
and slate color; black, navy blue and yellow. 
Blue goes with gold, orange, salmon, drab, white, gray, chestnut, 
black and brown. 
Red goes with gold, green, orange, yellow, black and white. 
Purple goes with gold, orange, and maize. 
Crimson goes with orange, purple, maize, black and drab. 
The dress should always suit the occasion. 
Too many rings make a hand unsightly however fair it be. 
Diamonds are not for young ladies, save on special occasions. 
Pearls and opals are in good taste for young ladies. 
Young women should never accept gifts of value except from those 
to whom they are betrothed. 
Undergarments should not be elaborately trimmed. 
Garters too tightly worn are apt to cause varicose veins. 
Garters worn below the knee spoil the shape of the limb. 
Unlaundered clothing requires frequent airing. 
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