Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1904 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Care ot the Invalid.

Never make the patient wait for anything that Is wanted a moment longer than is necessary. Sick nerves cannot endure delay without chafing. As soon as the patient Is wide awake her face and bands should be bathed, and she should have breakfast After that tbe rest of the toilet can be completed at leisure, although it is probable she will want a little nap at the close of tbe meal. It is most Important of all to feed the patient and this should be done as soon as it can be unless she has had considerable milk or punch within the hour. While the patient Is sleeping maybe the floor can be wiped up with a cloth wrung almost dry in very hot water. As there is to be as little furniture In the room as can be got along with. It will not take long to dust this, and all can be done very quietly. To clean under the bed dampen an old bath towel and fasten it firmly about a broom. A few long strokes with this will gather up all the dust there.

Cleaning: Feather Pillows.

Take pillows and wet thoroughly (this is to prevent feathers from flying over everything), then open ends of pillows and put feathers Into tub of hot suds and wash and rinse thoroughly. After wringing them In cloth spread on papers or sheet to dry. They can also be dried by putting Into bag made of mosquito netting, hanging them In the snn and turning them frequently. After the feathers are perfectly dry put Into a bag and beat until feathers are fluffy. Put into clean ticks, and they will be as good as new.

A Dainty Pincaahton.

A dainty, more serviceable enshion cannot be found. It can be hung In your room or can be taken in your bag or trunk when traveling. First select two rubber flower stems, such as you may find on an old hat, or If these are not available take two pieces of fine wire and twist with narrow velvet ribbon to form stems. Next purchase two yards of lavender ribbon one and a half Inches wide and a yard of green ribbon to match the

stems the same -width. Cut the lavender ribbon into two pieces and fringe the length of the ribbon to about a quarter of an Inch from the other edge. Gather around the edge of a circle of green velvet the shade of stems, measuring about three and a half inches across. Then cut a small hole in the center of the velvet circle and ran your stem through. Now tie your fringed ribbon securely to the stem, and after staffing the green velvet with cotton gather the velvet closely around the fringe. This makes a perfect thistle. Any number may be added and when completed should be tied together with a bow of green ribbon.

THISTLE PINCUSHION.