Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 January 1898 — PERFUMING THE SKIN. [ARTICLE]

PERFUMING THE SKIN.

Aaather Parisian Fad That WTU Soon Be Epidemic. From Paris comes the news that pertanes have been restored to favor. The use of hypodermic Injections of violet extract is the latest freak of the Partoienne. This method is said to impart lasting fragrance to the akin 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 eomm«nlc*tod it to a few well-known women. They confided in others, who in turn told their friends. Now, it is asserted, half the society women in the gay city use the needle and the delicate attract 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 to 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 shafi have the perfume faddist Kxtmcts have increased to value and exorbitant prices are asked far so-call-ed “permanent fragrance.” The favorite distilled odors are viols* 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 hypodermic syringes, sachet bags, atomisers, and toilet water bottles must be one farnU* tar Derfpma