Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 138, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 June 1916 — Dull Finished Mahogany. [ARTICLE]

Dull Finished Mahogany.

Tbe furniture that we love is the old mahogany that our careful foremothers kept in such good condition that we can enjoy it today. And following their example, we must still keep it in the best of order; but the very high gloss that was liked for some time past on old woodwork is not so much in favor now among people who want enjoyment and use in connection with their heirlooms. Tt« live in dread of fipger marks on a polished surface is riot to be comfortable. So instead of using much furniture polish on old mahogany, use a very little sweet oil. Apply it sparingly, rub and rub it in. Another good application for dull-finished mahogany is made of two ounces of yellow beeswax dissolved in tbe same quantity of turpentine. But whatever polish is used, the wood must be thoroughly dusted and rubbed before the application is made.