Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1891 — The Hair. [ARTICLE]

The Hair.

Much is said pro and con as to the effect of salt water on the hair. When properly applied salt water is not only not injurious, hut is nn excellent tonic. If allowed to remain-wt-tr damp mas*, however, it will cause tho hair to fall out. The strands should ho carefully combed after the bath and not put up until perfectly dry. The soup rubbed into the scalp before going in bathing helps to koop bloude hair light. In such cases it is well to dry tho hair In the sun. A three-cor-nered handkerchief of rubber that costs #2.50 is the only means of keeping tho hair dry in diving and bathing. Jt should be tied turban-fashion as tightly us possible. The lmir curled constantly in one place engenders a fever which causes it to fall out. It is wise, therefore, to change from top-knot to Psyche, and thence to Langlrv ns frequently as possible—(New York World.