Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1919 — How to Test Colors. [ARTICLE]

How to Test Colors.

If the color is solid or Wi,th little white plait a sample of it with a strip of white material. Make a strong;soap solution. Have it warm but not hot. Rub and squeeze the goods In this for ten minutes. Rinse in cold water, let it dry. If the color holds fast, the water not colored and the strip of white not stained- one may he pretty sure of the color. To test for light; expose a piece.j)f material, in both a wet and to strong sunlight for a week. If the goods do not show signs of fading it is reasonably sure they will not do so. If you want various colors for a cotton rug at small expense'use Easter egg dyes.