Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 294, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1914 — HOW TO ATTAIN PLUMPNESS [ARTICLE]

HOW TO ATTAIN PLUMPNESS

Simple Routine Will Enable Thin Girl to Secure Results In Three or Four Weeks. The thin girl is coming into her own these days, but there is such a thing as being too thin. The words of Jo* seph Cawthoroe, “I like ’em plump,” set the standard. This plumpness can be obtained by careful effort. The first step towards this is to avoid nerves, fretting and irritability. Retire early and remain In bed as long as possible. , , / Drink no tea or coffee, rather milk, cocoa or chocolate. Take mashed potatoes, with butter or cream, oatmeal, fresh bread, honey, eggs, tapioca; in short, all sugary and oily foods. No meat Take great care to eat slowly and masticate each morsel thoroughly. A nap either before or after dinner is beneficial. Exercise must be regular and moderate. Horseback riding, tennis and boating are good. Vocal exercises enlarge the chest Small doses of cod liver oil should be taken several times a day. • With strict application of these rules an improvement should be noted in three or four weeks.