Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1896 — PERFUMING THE SKIN. [ARTICLE]

PERFUMING THE SKIN.

Another Parisian Fad That Will Boon Be Kpideatic. From Paris corns* the news that perfumes have been restored to favor. Tffie use of hypodermic injection* of violet extract is the latest freak of the Parisienne. This method is said to impart lasting fragrance to the skin. It Is already quite easy to select among the women at receptions those who are addicted to this habit. The plan originated with a Paris druggist, who communicated it to a few well-known women. They confided in others, who in turn told their friendß. Now, it is asserted, half the society women in the gay city use the needle and the delicate extract This is all the more surprising from the fact that until recently, the use of scents has been considered exceedingly bad form. Women of refined taste avoided everything in that line except a delicate sachet powder, which was allowed to find a place in the handkerchief box and clothes closet Most Parisian whims find enthusiastic supporters here, however, and it Is very probable that with the American morphine fiend and cologne drinker we shall have the perfume faddist Extracts have increased in value and exorbitant prices are asked for so-call-ed ‘ permanent fragrance.” The favorite distilled odors are violet and lavender. Every woman who uses perfume of any kind has her favorite. The one rule is that there must be no mixing of odors. The contents of hypodermics syringes, sachet bags, atomizers, and toilet water bottles must be one familiar perfum*-.

‘Judge’ Healy visited Chicago this week and Durchased an additional supply for his stock of boots and shoes. The judge’s judgment of a good article, will soon make his establishment a popular resort for that line of goods. The man who lay* hi* hand upon a woman, save in the way of kindne**, !* a wretch whom ’t were groat flattery to name a coward.—John Tobin.

•Judge’ Healy will hereafter keep on hand a reject stock of ready made lioots and shoes, and will also continue to manufacture to order work entrusted to him. — The judge’s well known good judgment of quality, workmanship and prices in his line will be a drawing ca r d for patronage.