Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 170, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1911 — USE OF TABLE OILCLOTH [ARTICLE]

USE OF TABLE OILCLOTH

May Be Employed as a Labor Saver In an Almost Innumerable Number of Ways.

Considering the trifling outlay to begin with, there is nothing to compare with the table oilcloth as a labor saver. To begin with the kitchen: After you have covered your work table with it line each drawer in the kitchen and pantry. The next day you will want to cover your molding board on both sides. Then get the pretty scalloped kind and use instead of paper on your pantry shelves. Oilcloth will make bibs for the children and napkins to put under their plates. Pink each piece neatly. Put squares of oilcloth under the tablecloth where hot dishes are placed. If you use an oil heater have some boards fastened together, cover with dark-colored oilcloth and place castors underneath. Some pieces to place under potted plants, when you wish them on mantel, piano or window ledge, are handy to save the wood finish. Oilcloth also makes neat washstand covers and splashers for the servants* or boys* room.