Elbows, fingernails, and necks are some of the parts giving difficulty to the young women of 1919. Oh, and as usual, constipation. Thank heavens for advice from the “Girl Query” columns of the Young Woman’s Journal!

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“Farmer’s Girl.” – There are so many ways for a girl or woman to make money “at home” aside from sewing, then sewing does not always find a ready market in these days of factory-made clothing. As our space is limited, please send stamped addressed envelope for specific suggestions.

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“Jane.” – (1) Use cold cream on your elbows, first softening them with cloths wrung out of hot water. Cucumber cold cream is one of the best creams, as it whitens as well as softens. Put some cream in the palm of the hand, and place the opposite elbow in it, rubbing round and round for several minutes. If you will be persistent with this treatment, your elbows will grow round, and white and dimpled.

(2) You must stop biting your nails, as this habit often does away with the crescent. To help correct the habit, dip the tips of the fingers in quinine solution several times per day. Push the cuticle back with an orangewood stick after soaking the nails in olive oil for ten minutes. Rub the nails with oil every night, and use a nail brush to scrub them every morning. Soon your nails will be greatly improved.

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When one has received a wedding invitation and is unable to accept, to whom should the visiting card be sent, and is a present in order? – Florence.

If the invitations are sent out in the names of the bride’s parents or other relatives they are the hosts and to them should the cards be sent. A small present with compliments would show your love and good-will.

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When a wedding breakfast is to be served, should the bride remove her veil before or after the wedding breakfast? Also please suggest a suitable menu for the breakfast. – Out-of-town girl.

A bride does not remove her veil until she changes her wedding gown for a traveling dress.

I submit two menus which seem very nice.

I. Bouillon, Salted Crackers, Chicken Patties, Olives; Fruit Salad; Small Lettuce Sandwiches; Ice cream, with fresh strawberries; Chocolate cake.

II. Grapefruit and Orange Cocktail; Fried Chickens or Creamed Fish; Rolls; Potato Balls; Parsley Dressing; Lettuce and Tomato Salad; Breadsticks; Lemon Sherbet; Homemade Cookies.

A breakfast should not be served after one o’clock.

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Sandalwood is a fine grained, costly wood, native of the East Indies and tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean. Is used in making small ornamental articles and cabinets and is remarkable for its fragrance, due to an essential oil. Do not know of any place where it may be obtained.

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Will you tell me something about Social Settlements? – Drucilla.

“Social Settlements” is the name given to those houses situated in the poorer districts of large cities where educated men and women live, that they may come into contact with the poor, and better the condition of that class. The social settlement represents an attempt to establish closer relations between the higher and lower class socially, by giving the poor opportunities for culture, and securing for the rich a broader view of life by closer contact with the people. The first work of this kind was commenced in 1867, by Edward Denison of Stepney. His early death prevented him from carrying out his plans. In 1875 another English gentleman, Arnold Toynbee, took up the work, and although he met an early death, his influence was so strongly felt that the first settlement was named after him. The movement spread rapidly, and by 1890 there were many settlements through England and Scotland. In the United States, Hull House (Chicago), founded by Jane Addams, and the College Settlement in New York City, were opened in 1889. We now have 101 in the United States, and the settlement idea is spreading throughout Great Britain, Holland, Japan, India, and New South Wales.

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“R.P.” – The question you ask cannot be answered in this department. Why not discuss a more profitable subject in your class?

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“Blanche.” – One way to get your fancy work before the public, is to exhibit it at the Utah State Fair in September. Write the Fair Association, State Capitol building, and ask for the premium list which will be sent you, free. Information as to entries, terms, etc., are there given. If your work is exceptionally fine, there will be no difficulty in finding sale for it.

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I have pimples on my neck. What can I do? – Myra.

Pimples on the neck are the same as on any other part of the body, and come from poor circulation, constipation, rich foods, over-eating, etc. Remove the cause; they will disappear.

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“Mother of Four.” – A little gasoline on a cloth will remove grease from the woodwork around your gas stove, and also clean the stove quickly. (Have no heat or flame around while doing this.) All the woodwork in the kitchen can be gone over in this way.

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“J.L.” – Blackheads are caused by dust, dirt, and grease becoming imbedded in the pores. Steam the face with towels wrung out of hot water until the skin glows and looks ruddy, then massage thoroughly with a good cold cream for five minutes. Wipe off with a soft towel; repeat this until the skin is completely relaxed and softened, gently press the blackheads out, having the finger tips covered with medicated cotton. Or, better still, use a comedone extractor which can be purchased at any drug store. Now apply an astringent, which is made by adding a teaspoonful of powdered alum to a small bottle of witch hazel. Or, use spirits of camphor. In the future keep the face and neck thoroughly cleansed to prevent a recurrence. The whole body should receive a daily tubbing, and be sure that you are not troubled with constipation.

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To avoid wrinkles, eat plain, nourishing food, indulging freely in green vegetables and fresh fruits. Cultivate a cheerful, sunny disposition and flee from worry as from a contagious disease.

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“Louise.” – It all depends on the age of the young lady. I think, however, it would be well to let the young man take the initiative.