The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-08-26
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augurste married life amid the confusion
which atteuds housekeeping preparations
Boarding around is unquestionabiy cheaper
Z and more desirable, but not as healthy, besides
it excludes husbands from the privilege of the
elective franchise.
young couple, neither of whom are versed
in the complex mysteries of housekeeping
become united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony, desire to provide for themselves a
''home sweet home," and accordingly enter
upon the work of preparation. None have
witnessed the scene that did not find them
selves convulsed with disastrous Mysteries, at
the excruciating novelty of the performance.
They are certainly entitled to all the sympa-
ty which the tongue can express, and it is a
touching mark of affection for neighbors, hv-
ing within radious of seven miles, to visit
the young couple with unselfsh advise. 1t is
not consistent to render practical aid, so long
as advice is freely bestowed.
The sapient minds of maiden ladies have, in
all ages, earnestly petitioned for guide book
to be prepared and dedicated to the lambs
of Hymen's Hock, for their instruction, but
the heartless despots of literature have pro-
tested against it, giving as reason that to in
vest them with full instructions, would de-
prive them of the decipline SO valuable to
youthful pairs.
Aconsiderate PREDATORY requires project in
the person of suitable character to veto
for approve, and encourage the hearts of the
young adventurers. If the husband claims re-
lation to so worthy rehc as a maiden aunt,
she would at once be summoned to their pre-
sence. A young wife viii be cheered by her
activity and entertained by her pertinent al
lusions to "the way they did things when she
was young" The constitution and by laws,
by which every act of the wifeis to be govern
ed, should be drafted by the husbands mother
and reduced to writing upon the fly leaf of the
family bible. If the temperature of mothers
heart is not below zero, she will impart to her
daughter-in-law her notion of the qualities
which her sons wife should possess, and gently
hint that she is a little disappointed in his Sc
lection. This manifestation of motherly tol-
erance is, to the spirit of the young wife,
what frost is % late encumbers-it prepares,
for the coming OF more freezing coldness.
Such kindnesses are never appreciated until
their true virtue is revealed by the lapse of
time.
The first consideration is the purchase of
furniture, and the requisite housekeeping ap-
purtenances. Such things as pin cushions, rag
carpets, lamp-mats, cook-books, tea spoons,
and garden seeds, always constitute portion
of the bridal outfit from considerate relatives
A piano or ACCORDION and cat, are the two
first articles to secure as the remaining ones
can be bought at convenience. A dilemma,
with horns, should be secured as soon as pos
sible, to be used as parlor ornament If any
auctions are in session, they should be atten-
ded and every article bought that is pronoun-
ced cheap. "There is no telling but they will
come handy some day" Door plates, candle
extinguishers, door knobs, dried apples, pump
kin seeds, yeast cakes, and numerous other
things equally valuable as collaterals, can
frequently be secured at private bargain.
In selecting books for library, get the
greatest number for the money. A few in.
teresting works such as "The Life and Educa-
ton of Eminent Hindoo IDOLS" "Self-denial
among the early Canibals, 'The Poets of Cen
tral Africa and few others of equal merit,
are valuable for daily reference. Miscenane-
Gus works such as Patent Office reports, and
public documents, can be easily obtained and
fill up with amazing rapidity.
It is advisable to procure the furniture first
and afterwards rent or buy house to fit. |
Otherwise it Will occasion a serious loss in |
fitting stoves mirrors &c to the rooms The
choice of a house is governed principally by
taste and location. It should be near some.
where so as to accessible for mite societies, |
sewing circles and other national celebrations. |
It should also be located near q good watch |
dog, and lightning rod that it may be pro-
tected against the devastating elements OF |
earth and air. The cellar should be as near
the house as possible to prevent its being pull
ed up by mischievous urchins. Chinneys are
an unsafe relic OF the dark ages, and should |
not be used, as it is not only far more safe but
ornamental fsr the stove pipe to peer languid-
ly out Of the window, and eject the smoke
where it can be used second time It is em-
inently profitable that every arrangement be
the result of unering forethought. A house is
much more attractive with glass carbuncle,
OF bay window, as it is called in rhetoric, in
front, which is chiefly used for curing dried
apples and pumpkin jam.
The task of arranging and settling is in it
self gentle recreation, but on account of in
experience is approached with many forebod-
ings. The first thing to be done is to plant |
the door plate, and tune the bell even this
much viii quite transform the place and rem
der it quite homelike and cheerful. A pla- |
card bearing the inscription. "Not at home on
account ofsickness," should be suspended from
the glass carbuncle, to prevent intrusion.
The parlor is the place for the first demonstra-
tions. If there is a piano it should be at once
installed in Office. The safest plan is to nail
it securely to the wall, and thus preclude the
possibility of its being stolen by pick pockets.
The theory that stitch in time saves sever
al, should be constantly repeated during the
house settling festivities. The cat should be
suspended from the ceiling by the tail, thus
giving it an opportunity to witness the pro-
ceedings, and at the same time keep safe
distance from the confusion. After the mov-
able articles have been placed, the carpet can
be put down in twinkling. There is prac-
tical science in putting down carpets. The
floor should be covered to a depth Of full six
feet with swap hay or corn stalks, which
should be thoroughly dampened with gin and
milk to exterminate the bumblebees and bed
bugs. In this condition it should remain
twenty-eight hours, when the carpet may be
spread Ten-penny nails are the most durable
carpet fasteners. Glue, poured about the edges
of the carpet, will prevent chimney swallows
from flying under, to build their nests in the
hay.
In this way the entire house may succumb |
to the magic touch, and order be brought /
about with comparative ease. There are
few rules TO be observed in cleaning. White.
wash should be put on with sponge, and al
ways reduced to a liquid state before being
used. A new broom, dipped in boiling water
and soft soap, is the most effectual means to
remove spots from wall paper. Black walnut
and mahogany may be secured Thoroughly with
sand and rock. salt mixed in vinegar,-rub
briskly with brick for day or two, or un-
til the stains are removed, and then polish
with hot fat iron. Very few people know
how to keep furniture free from the rust of
usage.
There are certain historic characters, of
domestic nature, which have alway secured a