Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 217, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1912 — Washing Wool Scarfs. [ARTICLE]

Washing Wool Scarfs.

It is an easy matter to cleanse at home white woollen scarfs and shawls. ... prepare soapsuds .by' boiling pure white soap in rainwater. Soak the artjicle first in warm, clear water. Dip it in the soapsuds and gently knead with the hands until it appears clean.

Press between the hands without wringing. Wash through fresh soap* suds and place in cold water. Rinse through several waters and dry it between cloths. Never hang woollen articles upon the line. To stretch the full length Upon a towel and cover with another absorbs the water without stretching the article out of shape.