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1 PATS ‘ W OMEN’S SECRETS The public are at last permitted to take a peep into the wonderful and mysterious art of “HOW: TO BE BEAUTIFUTA” We will soon become a nation of Beauty. Read how, in the table of CONTENTS: THE VALUE OF PERSONAL BEAUTY.—This chapter relates to the beauty in “Genius,” “Strength,” ‘* Religion,” ‘‘Poetry,” and “Chivalry.” THE HISTORY OF BEAUTY.—Mode of acquiring it by the people of different nations. What people are the most beautiful? VARIOUS STANDARDS OF BEAUTY.—Tastes of civilized and uncivilized people. The French definition of beauty. THE BEST STANDARD OF BEAUTY.—Defines the Head, Hair, Eyes, Cheeks, Ears, Nose, Mouth, Bosom, Limbs, and in fact every part of the human form. HOW TO RAISE BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.—To newly married people, and those who contemplate entering the conjugal state, this chapter alone is well worth the price of the book. HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.—This chapter is full of information, as it not only tells how to beautify every part of the form and features, but gives recipes and cures for all the ailments which tend to mar or blemish. BEAUTY SLEEP.--To be beautiful it is not necessary to be like the bird that seeks its nest at sunset and goes forth again at sunrise. You will here find the required time to be spent in bed, the positions most conducive to health, facts regarding ventilation, bed-clothes, adornments, and other useful hints. BEAUTY FOOD.—Instructs how, when, and where to eat, and also treats of Digestion, Complexion, Foods which color the skin, ete. °*HOW TO BE FAT.—The information imparted in this chapter will- be a boon to | thin, delicate women, as it tells what to eat and what to avoid, also what. to drink and how to dress when plumpness is desirable. HOW TO BE LEAN.—If corpulent women will carefully follow the instructions herein, they will be happy and enjoy life. BEAUTY BATHING AND EXERCISE.—This chapter is intended for every one to read and profit by. There is no truer saying than “Cleanliness is next to Godliness.” EFFECTS OF MENTAL EMOTIONS ON BEAUTY.—After you read this, we feel safe in saying that you will not give way to anger, surprise, fright, grief, ig meet etc., but will at all times strive to be cheerful and make the best of life. HOW BEAUTY IS DESTROYED.—The women are warned in this chapter against quack doctors and their nostrums, the dangers of overdosing, and irregular habits. ‘ HOW TO REMAIN BEAUTIFUL.—It is just as easy for those that are beauti- ful to remain so as to allow themselves to fade away like a flower: which only blooms for @ season. HOW TO ACQUIRE GRACE AND STYLE.—Without grace and style beauty is lost. They are as essential as a beautiful face. To walk ungracefully or awkwardly is not only vulgar but detrimental to the health. THE LANGUAGE OF BEAUTY.—This chapter will enable you to read a per- son and learn his or her character, without the use of a phrenological chart. CORSETS.- When and what kind should be worn. How they were originated and by whom. ; CYCLING.—The latest craze for ladies is fully described in this chapter. WOMEN'S SECRETS: op. How to be Beautiful. THE BEST SELLING BOOK OF THE DAY. Just Out. Price 25 Cente. | Hor Sale by all Newsdealers. STREET & SMITH, Publishers, | 3 21 Rose Street- Bias Be) oe cath Mol oS * é ay PES (E(0) Gomicbooks