Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1913 — To Wash Silk Waists. [ARTICLE]

To Wash Silk Waists.

White china silk waists usually grow se yellow after a few washings with soap that they are frequently discarded while BtlU good. It Is economical to wash them fn the following way: To a quart and a half of warm, soft water, add a tablespoonful of powdered borax. Wash gently, rubbing lightly all Boiled spots with the hands. Wring out and wash again In the same quantity of water, similarly prepared; wring, and rinse in clear water, to which half a tablespoonful of borax has been added. Press until nearly dry, hot do not use too warm an Iron. Silk gloves, ribbons and pieces of drawn-work may be washed in this way and will look like new.—B. M. L.