Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1913 — Care of Matting. [ARTICLE]

Care of Matting.

Try sewing your new mat ling with raffia, says a writer for th* Modern Priscilla. Dampen and split each strand. This will make a fine seam that will look well on eitaer side. When laying new matting on* can prevent ridges and wrinkles if, after putting down as smooth as possible, you will wash with a pail of hot water to which a -cup of salt has been added. Leave quite wet and in drying the matting will shrink into place. The salt toughens it. Wash with the grain of the matting. Never sweep matting with an uncovered broom, as It will split the fiber, but cover the broom, with a soft canton flannel bag and dip in salt water to brighten 1L ,j,, .• - ,