Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 200, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1913 — How to Treat New Umbrella. [ARTICLE]

How to Treat New Umbrella.

Before using a new umbrella Inject a small quantity of vaseline Into the binge portion of the frame. Vaseline will not spread like other oils and spoil the covering and is 9 sure pre ventive against rust. Wet umbrellas should be stood on their handles to dry. This allows the water to run out of them Instead of into the part where the silk and ribs meet thus causing the metal to rust and the silk to rot