Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1910 — Page 7

Home Course In Domestic Science

XVl.—Treatment of Floors and Windows.

By EDITH G. CHARLTON,

In Charge of Domestic Economy, lowa State College. Copyright. 1910, by American Press Association.

A FTER the plan of rooms has /\ been decided upon and the 1. walls have been decorated with colors and materials in accordance with the governing principles of light, harmony and general fitness the next point to consider in house furnishing is the floor. The new bouse of modern design will probably have floors of hardwood, and some varieties are so beautiful in themselves that the necessary treatment is very-sim-■ple. A priming or filling coat of shellac to preserve the wood and cover up ■cracks, followed by one or more coats of wax rubbed down until it has the beautifully smooth, unpolished surface so much liked at the present time, makes the best floor finish. A very good preparation for waxing is made as follows: Melt one pound of wax slowly over hot water. When quite soft remove from fire and beat into it one pint of turpentine. If a soft finish is desired add one cupful of paraflin oil before using. When ready to apply have the wax melted and the floor free from dust. If there are any stains on the floor remove them before applying the wax. A strong solution of oxalic acid will remove black or almost any discoloration from wood, but it will also remove the staining substance, and this must be restored before waxing. When the floor is perfectly clean moisten a piece of flannel with the soft wax and rub the floor all over, using more wax as necessary. Let the wax remain on the floor for an hour or more, then polish with* a stiff woolen cloth, piece of old carpet or soft leather or a weighted brush made for the purpose. Do not use water on waxed or oiled floors unless you wish to remove all the finish and replace it with a new one. The daily care need be nothing more than sweeping with a soft hair brush, then wiping with a dust mop. Once a week all, spots should be removed with turpentine and the floor wiped with a cloth saturated with the waxing substance. An oak stain for pine or whitewood

• X X Wk W* f ? ? it A|’*s - ? vbl /i\a I FTTWFWfcW U I I Osi'TW I ITj MkMb u H Th" SI fcff® rmiiilnl E ■|fl| wyß HO 9 aa il?i®llliO !■ Th m HI ff wit I? l « kkMWi MO wM ire i I üBI If A ZoAlAoMfi IKmM r wL i ilflOi X ,4 a-SWaOl-0-1 JH f»4 Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman Co.—No. 39 It is the Little Things That Count YOU have oft times noticed that the appearance some place seems to be brighter and more cheery than others. There seemed to be that atmosphere of homeness so readily recognized, yet so hard to explain. It is our business to know the why of this and we are going to tell you, it is the little things, such as pictures, ornaments and an odd piece of furniture here and there that properly complete the furnishings and produce this homey effect. To accomplish this the furniture must be in good taste and of good quality. Look over our stock and convince yourself that we sell this kind of furniture at prices which will prevent you from buying any other kind. . D. M. WORLAND’S RELIABLE FURNITURE STORE

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floors wty maae as follows: Two cups of boiled oil, one and one-half cups of turpentine, three tablespoonfuls of raw umber, three tablespoonfuls of whiting. Mix very thoroughly. A good cherry stain is made of the same ingredients, substituting burnt sienna for the raw umber and using a little less whiting. When floors have been given one or two coats of stain they may be waxed according to the directions given above. Carpets and Rugs. Old floors can be painted and then oiled, or they may be treated with any desired floor preparations that are on the market. The hardwood or painted floor is much preferable to any carpet,. though to make the furnishing of a room complete some'covering is necessary. This would better be one good sized rug or several smaller ones, depending on the size and character of the room. The color of the rugs should harmonize with the color used on the wall or in draperies, but it should be considerably stronger In tone than dither or both the others. One large rug is more satisfactory for a dining room than several small ones, and the room which has walls decorated with horizontal lines, as it may be to give the effect of lowering the ceiling, should have a single rug on the floor; otherwise such a room will have a patchy appearance. Most people have learned that for sanitary reasons the floor covering, whatever it may , be, should not extend from wall to wall nor be securely tacked down, to be removed only once a year or less frequently. Yet there are some housekeepers who cling to the old fashioned carpet without realizing the dangers there may be from germs thriving in the accumulated dust. The artistic house should be healthful also, and this will be largely accomplished when there is just as little opportunity as possible for germs to develop in it. Sunlight, fresh air and freedom from dust give the best assurance that disease germs, are not in our, homes, while thick carpets, wool draperies and heavily curtained windows are likely breeding places for them

Nowadays these things are not conBidcred "either artistic or beautiful. Draperies and Window Curtains. Femininity loves Soft draperies much more than the average man dislikes them, so as long as, woman is the presiding genius in .the home she will havethem at windows and doors. Certainly they do add the finishing touch to a home, the final touch without which a room never seems quite complete, no matter how. well chosen are its appointments. But a word of caution is necessary in regard to draperies both for artistic and sanitary reasons. Window ctfrtains should not be so heavy or numerous that they shut out air and sunlight. Wool draperies and portieres should’ be avoided in rooms that are to be much used, because wool fabrics catch and hold dust more than any other material. For living rooms and dining room silk or linen draperies are the best when expense need not be figured too closely, but there is such a big variety of cotton fabrics displaying beauty in both design and coloring that one need not buy the more costly silks unless one prefers them. In color portieres and draperies should harmonize with both walls and floors and should be a tone raidway between the two. The long folds of the straight hanging drapery are much more beautiful than the looped and festooned arrangements which were popular a few years ago and which are still used by some professional upholsterers. Window curtains should come just to the lower edge of the casement and not to the floor or spread out a yard or two on the floor, after the fashion of recent years. A single pair of window curtains made of thin material, either plain or trimmed and hung in long straight lines, with side curtains to match the portieres, is the best trimming for any window from every point of view. If the window Is very wide, making more than one pair of curtains necessary, there may be an overdrapery from the top as well as the sides. This should not extend down too far.

In selecting draperies keep two points firmly fixed in mind—first, don’t use flowered drapery with a flowered wall and don’t buy heavy, unwashable hangings for bedrooms. Such materials are entirely out of harmony with the whole idea of bedroom simplicity. For a flowered or much figured wall no curtains are prettier than, plain white muslin or net made with wide hems or finished with a ruffle. For a bedroom with plain wall decoration a white curtain with a flowered inner curtain draped at the side of the window Is very effective. Furniture and Where to Put It, One important rule to observe in buying furniture for any part of the house is that it be of good quality, built on simple lines and suitable for the service it is Intended to give. The living room should have comfortable, substantial furniture—not too much of it, yet enough to meet the requirements of the family. The table should be large enough and strong enough to support the weight of the books, magazines and other articles which may be brought to it. The frail table, which looks as if it might go to pieces if subjected to greater weight than that of a vase of flowers or a book, may be permissible in the reception room, but Is entirely out of,place in the living room, where the family has its several pleasures and interests. The chairs, too, in this room should be comfortable, strong and sufficiently varied in size and style to suit every one from grandfather to the little child. Furniture for the living room, especially the chairs, should not be cumbersome. There can be strength without unnecessary weight, such as is often found in the so called “mission” furniture. The lines and general composition of this kind of furniture are good, and the popularity of the style has done much to revive simplicity in furnishing, but occasionally we find pieces that are unwieldy and awkward tomove.

In the dining room the same rules should be followed; also adding to it that in this room the furniture should be limited to that required for serving and partaking of meals. A dining table, six or eight chairs, a sideboard or buffet and a serving table are really all the pieces necessary In the room, and unless there is an unusual amount of space to spare no more should be added. If possible the furniture in the dining room should be of one style and one finish. Odd pieces spoil the attractiveness, of the room. It is a good idea when practicable to have the woodwork in the dining room and its furniture match. For instance, a room finished in old English oak may have old English furniture, and this, with a dull yellow or pomegranate wall decoration, is most effective in a north room. Do hot crowd any room with superfluous furniture. There should be enough chairs, sufficient tables and one or more comfortable couches, but exaggerated creations in the way of seats, centerpieces and w’hatnots are not in good taste. The bedroom furniture should be chosen with an eye to fitness and comfort rather than fashion. A plain brass or enameled iron bedstead, dressing table or bureau, small table, one or two chairs, a washstand and a couch are ample for any room the prime use of which Is rest and sleep. I would include a couch—a simple homemade affair will fill every requirement—ln every bedroom. It tempts one for the ten minute nap during the day which might never be thought of were there only a trim white bed in the room, and this little rest means added years to one’s life. , The bed is the principal furniture in the sleeping room- and should represent the largest amount of money. Have homemade dressers and tabled If you must do without every luxury If ieed be, but have a good bed.

CHOICE FARM FOR SALE.

I will sell my fa m of 320 acres, with of without stock and machinery. It is located in the very heart and choicest part of the Red River Valley of North Dakota. Every foot of this land is guaranteed to be of the very best, and in a high state of cultivation, tfciice grove around good buildings, plenty .of good water, rural mail and telephone, close to first-class market and -good business town, splendid neighborhood, of excellent farmers, fine graded roads, perfect title, no incumberance, but I must sell. Will take $44.75 per acre, $3,000, $4,000 or $5,000 down, the balance on terms to suit purchaser at 5 per cent interest, I am offering you the kind of land that every farmer wants, but few get when they buy land in any country that they are not acquainted with. Look over all the land you wish, but don’t buy anywhere until you see mine. Big crops of wheat, flax, barley and oats, and corn and clover crops grown in this vicinity superior to any in the northwest. Crop failure unknown. Choice farm lands here are sure to double in Value within the next few years. Address, M. W. HOSTETTER, Grafton, No. Dak.

CLOW & HENDRICKS.

A partial list of our lands that we are offering for sale in Ransom county, sWe only give a few df the many bargains we have in flr&t class lands, and with our wide experience and acquaintance throughout the county we can always help you find a snap. Come and see us. No. 1. 320 acres, 3% miles from good town; 70 acres under plow, balance prairie. A fine hay tract and very good soil. If broke up and sown to flax woul,d half pay for the farm first year above expense. Price S3O per acre. No. 2. 160 acres. All under cultivation, very best of soil. 7% miles from town. No buildings (except granary.) Price S3B per acre. No. 3. 160 acres 5 miles from town. Lays gently rolling; black loam with clay sub-soil. Price S4O per acre. No. 4. 160 acres all under plow. 4 miles from Elliott. Very best of soil. No buildings. Price $41.50 per acre. No. 5. 320 acres. Lays very fine and the very best of soil. 140 acres under plow; balance prairie. 4 miles from town. Price $37.-50 per acre. No. 6. 3“0 acres well improved; good set ouildings; nice grove and lays gently foiling. Very best of soil with clay sub-soil. 6 miles from town. Price $47.50 per acre. No. 7. 320 acres well improved. Good buildings and practically all under plow. 4 miles from good town. Price $37.50 per acre. No, 8. 320 acres 5% miles from town. Lays very fine. 135 acres under plow; 160 acres fenced. No buildings. Here is a snap. S3O per acre. No. 9. 800 acres r well improved. Fine set of buildings, good soil. 450 acres under plow; balance can be broke; one-half section fenced with 3 wires and cedar posts. 6% miles from town. v This is a snap. $32.50 per acre. No. 10. 480 acres. This is one of the finest farms in the county. 6 miles from town, good 10-room house with furnace heat; fine large barn, granary and other out buildings. Nice grove. All under cultivation. Price for quick sale $47.50 per acre. No. 11. 160 acres. All prairie; jays fine and good soil. Price s3l per acre. No. 12. 320 acres, 4 miles from Lisbon; lays gently rolling. All prairie and it’s a snap. S4O per acre. No. 13. 160. acre, all prairie. 8 miles from Lisbon. Very best of soil; lays gently rolling. Price $32.50 per acre. No. 14. 160 acres, all under plow; lays gently rolling; very best of soil. This is a snap. $37.50 per acre. No. 15. 320 acres 5 miles from Lisbon, improved; lays gently rolling. Very best of soil. Good buildings. Price for quick sale $36.50 per acre. No. 16. 160 acres improved; all fenced; good buildings and fine grove. 7 miles from town. Price $45 per acre. All the above lands are subject to sale, withdrawal, or change in price 'without notice. We have cheaper land where the soil is not quite so heavy that has always raised good crops. Nearly all the above list have possible connection with R. F. D. and Telephone. School houses and churches are many throughout the county, as the map will show. If interested, do not fail to write us for particulars.

CLOW & HENDRICKS,

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Lisbon, No. Dak.

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Wabash Portland Cement Great Strength, Durability, Fine Color. Best for Sidewalks, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Concrete Blocks, Bridges, Etc. WABASH PORTLAND CEMENT CO. Works, Stroh, Ind. Sold by HIRAM DAY, and C. B. JOHNSON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Remington, Indiana.

ATTENTION FARMERS AND BREEDERS. The well known shire stallion Jim, weighing 1900 pounds flesh, is a mahogany bay ■ with plenty of bone and fine finish, is kind and good disposition. All parties Interested in raising good horses should see this horse at Lee’® station before breeding elsewhere. Stand, Terms and Conditions— JIM will make the season of 1910 at Lee, Monday and Tuesday of each week and M my farm 5% miles southeast of Rensselaer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, at $lO to Insure colt to stand and suck. Service money becomes due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of horse held good for service. Not responsible for accidentsi W. E..JACKS, Owner.

DORNBLASER, No. 4664. BLACK PERCHERON STALLION. Pedigree:—Foaled August 21, 1903, bred by J. D. Dorhblasser, Hume, 111. ; owned by John A. Witt; Hillsboro, Ind.; got by Rabelais 50545, he by Theudis 25015 (40871), he by Besigue (196Q2), he by Brilliant 111 11116 (2919), he by Fenelon 2682 (38) he by Brilliant 1271 (755), he by Brilliant 1899 (756), he .by Coco II (714) he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by Coco (712), he by Mignon (715), he by Jean-Le-Blanc Dam, Queen 4.463, got by FerdiA. W- iuiikl 17630. he by Papillion 337,9 (379) out of Mary 8257, Papillion 3559 (379) 7- by Brilliant (710). ft ho by Brilliant ‘ 1899 t<s6); he by Coco II (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by Coco (712), he by Mignon (715), he by Jean-le-Blanc (739). 2d Dam, Da Rosa 3874, got by Confident 3647 (397), he by Brilliant 1271 (755) out of Rose by Coco II (714). Brilliant 1271 (755), he by Brilliant 1899 (756), he by Coco H (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713), he by Coco (712) he by Mignon (715), he by ’Jean-le-Blanc (739).' . ~ 3d Dam, Rose 3317. got by Cathelineau 8173 (9729), he by Monarque 5149 (2428), out of Paule (9728), Monarque 5)49 (2428), by Brllllaht 1899 (756), he by Coco II (714), he by Vieux Chaslin (713) he by Coco (712), he by Mignon (715) he by Jean-le-Blanc <739). 4th Dam, Geneve, got by Condroy 5311, he by Charmont. ’ Will make the season of 1910 as follows: Mondays and Tuesdays in Morocco, at the south feed barn. Phone 108. Wednesday and till Thursday noon at home. Friday and Saturday at Hemphill Stud barn in Rensselaer. Phone 384. 1 Terms: sls to insure colt to stand and suck, sl2 to Insure mare to be

in foal. Money becomes due when owner parts with mare or moves her from the county. Colts held good for service. Care will bo taken to prevent accidents but 1 will not be responsible should any occur. BEN B. MILLER. Owner and Manager. KINO, No. 6433 SHIRE STALLION. KING Is a dapple bay stallion Ithands high and JgMMh weighs 1600 lbs. at He was ' May 26, 1900; bred by C. M. Moots, NormaL Hl. Sire, Allerlun No. 3008 (8683) U 11:1,11 Lula 5868, ’’V Conqueror T~XL 2783 (7051). Stand, Terms and Conditions —KINO will make the season of 1910 at my farm, 10 miles, north of Rensselaer, 3% miles east of Fair Oaks and 3 miles South of Virgie, at $lO to insure colt to stand and suck. Service money beComes.due and payable at once on owner parting with mare; product of horse held good for service. Not” responsible for accidents. PAUL SCHULTZ, Owner. TOM, Norman Stallion TOM, is a sorrel horse with silver mane and tail, stands 16 hands high 'rind now weighs 1600 pounds. Sire Vasistas 27799, out of a 15-16 Norman mare, wt. 1600. He has good style and action, is well and compactly built and is an ideal type of farm horse; is coming six years old.

STAND AND TERMS: .Tom* will stand the season of 1910 at . my farm 10% rhiles north of Rensselaer and 3% south and % west of Kniman, at $lO to insure colt to stand and suck. Product held good for service. Parting with mare or leaving county , or state, service fee becomes due and payable at once. Care taken to prevent accidents but riot responsible should any occur. HERMAN SCHULTZ, Owner. NOTICE OF DITCH SALE. Notice is hereby given that the.undersigned as, superintendent of construction will let the work by contract to the lowest 1 and. best bidder the construction of the large tile drain in Cause No 9804 pending in the Commissioners Court of Jasper County, Indiana, and known as the Mathias Zimmer, et al ditch in Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Specifications for said improvement will be found at my residence in Glllaih Township, said County, where the said sale will take place on Saturday, April 30, 1910, at Two O’Clock in the afternoon. The tile for said improvement are as follows: 8 inch, IQ inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, and 15 inch tile. There are 65 stations; fall of 6.24 feet. I reserve the right to reject any and 411 bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract and bond as re- , qulred 'by law. Dated this the 6th day of April, 1910. PARIS T. ROBINSON. P. O. McCoysburg, R. F. D. Frank Foltz, Atty. Jasper Co., Ind.