Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1916 — USE THOUGHT WHEN MOVING [ARTICLE]

USE THOUGHT WHEN MOVING

Exercise of a Little Common Sense Will Do Away With Much Discomfort When one must move, begin with the small, out-of-slght tasks that will not render the house untidy and uncomfortable long before leaving it. A little thought and a look around the house will disclose many of the belongings that are not in general use. For Instance, stuff in the pantry, in the storeroom, superabundant grocery supplies, temporarily discarded clothing, superfluous ornaments, company porcelain and glassware, books, music and a thousand other things, all of which can be dislodged without destroying the appearance of the house while those abiding in the same will not be the wiser for it. Dispose of unnecessary possessions that someone else may be glad to make use of, then pack clothing not in use into boxes and mark the contents on each box. Books, pictures and ornaments are best packed in rather small boxes that are easy to handle. Have carpets, rugs and matting cleaned, rolled and tied. For packing kitchen utensils, jars of fruit, etc., tubs are best, for they have handles. A pot or kettle in the bottom might have several jars placed in It with bits of paper, hay or smaller articles, like knives and forks, to hold them steady, but be carefuL not tc have anything to extend higher than the sides of the.tub, Barrels are best for the fine china' and glassware. When packing breakables, remember that every article must be prepared so that none of its surface is left exposed to pressure without support? Stuff all hollow articles as full as possible, surround all handles, stems, ete.. by padding so thick that, the article becomes, as nearly as possible, a solid ball. Cups and glasses should not be slipped inside each other unless well covered with padding. Plates and saucers may be made in a pile with stuffing between, and the whole made solid by bands of muslin wound round them. Excelsior, hay and newspapers are all good packing material, but often kitchen towels, holders, underwear, etc., may be used to steady things and get themselves transported at the same time.