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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
leave the inner part alone. Do not poke for wax nor 
put oil in the ear. 
Feet — Bathe the feet in hot water at night, when tired. 
In the morning bathe with cold water after hot, to harden 
them for walking. Keep the toenails clean, and cut even!)/. 
Teeth — Next to a fresh, sweet skin the most beautiful 
feature of a truly beautiful woman is her teeth. The 
basis of beautiful teeth is a clean mouth. Teeth should 
be brushed at least twice a day. The best times are after 
breakfast and the last thing before going to bed. A brush 
with medium soft bristles should be used. Clean a new 
brush thoroughly with soap and water and soak in cold 
water to set the bristles. A, toothbrush should be cleansed 
and aired and if possible sunned every day. Never use 
a brush that has begun to lose its bristles, or which has 
become caked or yellow. Paste or powder that are not 
gritty should be used. Always brush away from the 
gums ; that is, brush the upper teeth down, and the lower 
teeth up. Clean the roof of the mouth and the tongue. 
It is a good plan to have the teeth examined at least 
every six months. Then any repairs or cleaning that 
may be needed can be easily attended to and much future 
pain, trouble and expense saved. 
Eyes — Wash eyes carefully for “sleepers” in the morn- 
ing. Bathing with alternate hot and cold will rest and 
strengthen the muscles. 
Do not use public towels or drinking cups. 
Do not use towels, handkerchiefs or other toilet articles 
or glasses or cups or table utensils used by others. 
Avoid sneezing or coughing into another ^person’s 
face. 
Measurements 
Every Girl Scout should know her measurements, in- 
cluding her height, her weight, her waist measure, her 
chest girth and her chest expansion. Not only are these 
