Women do not tell the whole truth Modest women evade certain questions when asked An eminent physician says that "Women are not truthful; they will lie to their physicians." This statement should be qualified: women do tell the truth, but not the whole truth, to a male physician, but this is only in regard to those painful and troublesome disorders peculiar to their sex. There can be no more terrible ordeal to a delicate, sensitive, refined woman than to be obliged to answer certain questions when those questions are asked, even by her family physician. This is especially the case with unmarried women. are now cor and do give This is the reason why thousands and thousands of women tween Mrs. Pinkham and her patients. Years ago women had no such recourse. women. Nowadays a modest woman asks help of a woman who understands If you suffer from any form of trouble peculiar to women, write at once to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., and she will advise you free of charge. And the fact that this great boon which is extended freely to women by Mrs. Pinkham is appreciated, the thousands of letters which are received by her prove. Many such grateful letters as the following are constantly pouring in: phine. I "I was a sufferer from female weakness for about a year and a half. Misspelled words in advertisements are intentional. See prize offer on another page. This can be effectually removed with the electric needle. Experts claim that it will never grow again, but this may be taken with a grain of allowance. There are also a depilatory stone and depilatory preparations which come for the purpose. Pumice-stone well rubbed on the affected portions of the face and neck will remove the undesirable growth. Either of the latter methods, however, are apt to irritate the skin after using. Apply cold cream, and the redness and irritation will soon disappear. These unsightly excrescences should not be tampered with, as there is often danger in inexperienced persons attempting to remove them. Moles are also eliminated by the electric needle, which is safe in the hands of an experienced practitioner. Old-time people used to tie a hair around an obtrusive mole until finally it dropped off. A tiny black mole is an attraction rather than a disfigurement on the face, and looks like a beauty patch. A few drops of ammonia in a basin of hot water will do much to correct the oiliness of the skin. Powdered borax is equally efficient when the skin is very oily. When this is so, it is unwise to use emollients, the latter being only necessary for a dry skin, which keeps it smooth and preventing wrinkles. Any greasy substance should be washed off afterwards with soap and hot water, as it clogs the pores of the skin and attracts dirt. Empire lamp shades of white paper painted in water colors have superseded the flimsy creations of silk and tissue paper. This is artistic work, and may be made a source of revenue to those who need it. Russian poker-work is quite a fad, and the wooden articles decorated in this manner are exceedingly artistic. The work is burned in with a hot poker on white wood, preferably white birch; any wood with little grain is suitable. Tapestry embroidery, over which our great-grandmothers labored so lovingly, has come back again. It was the sole fancy work known in days gone by, and was one of the genteel accomplishments taught in young lady's boarding-schools. The modern crossstitch embroidery is an improvement on the old in the management of color; silk and wool are artistically intermingled. One can buy the commenced work, the amateur worker only executing the filling in. Carved leather is now attracting much attention. The design is traced on dampened leather, and worked out with small iron tools, being raised by striking with a heavy mallet. The leather in its natural tints is generally used, but it is sometimes dyed to imitate Russia, or in any desired color. Belts, chatelaine bags, fancy boxes, purses and travellingbags are ornamented in this manner. The work is of Mexican origin, the artisans of that country being adepts in this species of decoration. Misspelled words in advertisements are intentional. See prize offer on another page, Mrs. Langtry enters her horses under the name of Mr. Jersey. Her racing colors are turquoise blue and fawn. Miss Fishbourne, an English woman, has established a "training-school for dogs," where aristocratic canines are taught etiquette and drawing-room tricks at so much per head. Miss Fifi Potter, the daughter of Mrs. James Brown Potter, is a beautiful and fascinating debutante. She has the red-gold hair for which her mother is so celebrated. SVENGALI? YOU WANT The only authority upon THE HYPNOTIC IOC a Copy. » At All Newsdealers OR DIRECT FROM PSYCHIC PUBLISHING CO. 56 Fifth Avenue, CHICAGO DAINTY DISHES. SWEETBREADS WITH SPINACH. Throw the sweetbreads into a pot of cold water; then put them on the fire, and allow to come to a boil slowly. Take them off when done, and remove the skin. Place between clean towels, and put under a press. When flattened, lard with pork, and put in a saucepan with onions, carrots and herbs, salt and pepper; cover with buttered paper, and keep the lid on; cook slowly for five minutes; pour over them a glass of sherry, and moisten with a cup of bouillon. After the liquids have been incorporated, remove and place in the oven; cook for half an hour, basting frequently with bouillon and sherry. After the spinach has been cooked, pass through a colander; add two well-beaten eggs, four teaspoonfuls of cream, and a lump of butter. Serve the sweetbreads on a bed of spinach. CHARTREUSE OF PARTRIDGES. Three plump birds larded, and three large sausages. Take one small cauliflower, three carrots, spices to taste, a bowl of bouillon, and a cupful of sauterne, salt, pepper, and a little nutmeg. Cut the cauliflower in four pieces, taking out the hard parts, and cook for ten minutes. Cut up in dice and season with parsley; place in a large saucepan with the sausages. Pour over the bouillon and allow to simmer for an hour and a half. Cut up the birds, pour over them more bouillon and the sauterne, and reduce the liquid three-quarters. Cut the cooked carrots in long strips. Take a tin charlotte-russe mould and grease well. Place the carrots around the sides, lay thin slices of pork at the bottom with the sliced sausages. Lay the cauliflower on top, and alternating with the partridges until the mould is full. Put in the oven for half an hour, basting frequently. When done turn out in a hot dish and serve. APPLES EN MERINGUE. Six tart apples, well sweetened, a tablespoonful of rice, a cup of milk, a teaspoonful of lemon-juice, and a glass of cold water. Core the apples and boil until half-done; take them from the fire aud set in a covered saucepan; keep turning so that the apples will not burn or burst. The rice should be cooked in well-salted water, and when almost done allowed to come to a boil in a cup of milk; it should then be sweetened and cooked for five minutes longer. When done turn it on a round, deep dish, and arrange the apples on top. The juice in which the apples have been cooked should be reduced to a jelly. To make the meringue, beat five whites of eggs to a froth, adding sufficient powdered sugar to thicken. Pour it over the rice and apples, pyramidal shape. Powder the top with sugar and lemon, in a quick oven. Lastly pour the jelly round the dish. Misspelled words in advertisements are intentional. See prize offer on another page. W VAST IMPROVEMENTS have been made in this magazine, and THE NEW FEATURES of 1898 will make it even better than ever before. FREE A year's subscription to Godey's Magazine to any one sending us before January 1, 1898, $3.00 for The Great Jackson Series Begun with November number, will continue through six months, and will cover the entire career of Andrew Jackson. Among the contributors are Governor Taylor, of Tennessee; Colonel Andrew Jackson, grandson of the General; Captain John Allison, of Tennessee; Hon. A. Oakey Hall, Captain John M. Tobin and others. Profusely illustrated with old and rare portraits of "Old Hickory" and prominent people of his time. College Articles.-Two more papers in the very successful articles on "American Universities and Colleges," which began in Nov., 1896. These will treat of Harvard and Princeton, with portraits, groups, etc. Short Stories.-Many excellent stories have been secured for publication in the POPULAR MONTHLY. A glance at the Christmas number, with stories by FRANK R. STOCKTON, AMELIA E. BARR and MARGARET E. SANGSTER, will indicate the improvement in the line of fiction. Religious Denominations A series of illustrated articles on religious denominations in America. First paper on "The Baptists," by Gen. T. J. Morgan, LL.D., Sec'y Am. Baptist Mission Society. Other papers on the Methodists, Congregationalists, Presbyterians, Episcopalians and Catholics, written by some one prominently identified with each sect. Articles of Travel.-This magazine will continue its articles on interesting out-ofthe-way places, liberally illustrated from original sketches and photographs. For the Boys and Girls each month are devoted several pages to short stories, practical articles and pictures for younger members of the family. Contributions by HORATIO ALGER, JR., EDWARD S. ELLIS, SOPHIE SWETT, and other well-known juvenile writers. 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