Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 10, Number 47, DeMotte, Jasper County, 10 October 1940 — HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS

For Best Results—After putting water and soap into washing machine, let it run for a minute or two to dissolve soap before putting in clothes. * * * In removing basting threads cut them every few inches, and do not pull a very long thread out at one time, as you are very apt to leave holes in the goods. * * * When sweeping a room open all the windows and sweep toward the center of the room. This prevents the dust from settling on the woodwork and the walls. * * * Let the dirt around a potted plant come within half an inch of the top of the pot. Then fill the pot with water every day for the average house plant. If you have unusual plants ask your florist about the amount of water they need. * * * Riekraek braid makes a gay finish for bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or play room curtains. It’s equally effective on plain, figured or colored materials—such as unbleached muslin, chintz, dimity or lawn.