Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 211, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1912 — MUCH VIRTUE IN REST ROOM [ARTICLE]

MUCH VIRTUE IN REST ROOM

Part of Home That Must Not Be Overlooked and Is Deserving of a Lot of Attention* . _ * ' ’ '’ * a mM The rest room Is one* of the latest contributions to--the wearing life of today, or, rather, is an alleviation of state, giving opportunities to

those who want quietude to obtain it within bounds of their own domains. Instead of seeking it elsewhere. How is it to be made? In Germany what is called the inclosed “sun parlor” is *° an excellent resource. An outdoor sitting room is constructed on any wide balcony or veranda, and fitted with glass screens. These are adjusted so that the sitting room may be used all the year round, and even in eammc' and more particularly at the Beaslde, are a protection against too strong breezes. The screens, it should be mentioned, are made so as to fold backward and forward, and should havfr green shades. Japanese lanterns serve for a decoration and for lighting at night, and die big leaved plants make a cool background. In an inclosed rest room grass thatting is suitable and cool on the floor, and long cushioned lounges and armchairs, including a rocking chair, invite, Quq to repose. For breakfast, afternoon tea and the picnic luncheon such a room li an ideal one, as well as for * the rest cure.