The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-01
THE P1Aq UE On m6rHe

following advice from the PhhEadalphia Prsss
win be no doubt gratefully received;
The best moth proof chests are those
made Of red cedar, to the odor of which the
insect has an uncomfortable aversion, and the
camphor-wood chests which seamen bring
from the East Indies. The genuine cedar
chest Is massive. and costly affair, made Of
inch cedar plank, with walnut mouidings and
iron clamps. Fortunately for people Of
moderate means, Yankee ingenuity has con-
trived cedar packing trunks, which answer
all purposes Of utility ana which are far less
expensive. These are the ordinary packing
trunk, lined with thin veneering of cedar,
which, though less than the eighth of an incll'
thick, fits closely IN every crack and corner,
and renders the trunk at once moth proof and
air tights No camphor Is reeded id such
chest; only be careful to see that no traces Of
moths are In the garments before packing,
and lay away smoothly with newspaper layers
between each strata Of clothes az an additional
ptecaution. A wealthy lady, whose stock of
furs in rugs and robes and wraps is something
wonderful, has for their safe keeping in Sum
mer two large, old-fashionsd cedar chests
The furs are we'll beaten and then stored In
these chests, with pounds of camphor sprink=
led among them. 1t ID needless to say that
they are never molested. Paper barrels with
close-ntting heads for another effectualiy
moth-proof case. The paper of which these
are made is thoroughly impreghated with
GOAL tar, and whatever is put into them is
practically safe from the incursion of the
moth miller. Tar paper is sold by the sheet
as a moth preventive, and anyone may make
for herself moth-proof chest by lining an
ordinary packing box with this paper, putting
a layer also under the lid. The odor is overs
towering. and no right minded moth will
crawl over 1t in search of place to deposit
her eggs. No matter how many cracks or
nail holes there may be in the box, If the tar
paper lines them all its contents are safe. But
inside of the lining of tar paper there should
DO one Of newspapers of several sheets thick,
since in warm weather, especially, the black
tar paper stains badly.
Common newspaper is also valuable moth
preventive. The moth miller ID said to disliks
printers ink, and while the paper opposes no
obstruction to the ravages of moths already
! In the garment 1t win, if unbrokeu and pasted
at the edges, effectually keep them out. For
additional security it is wiser TO lay the parcel
away in closed trunk, but where packing
chests run short 1t is generally safe to pat
them on shelves in fnouseaproof closet, the
darger being that the mice may cut the pa
per, and the fnoth.miller thus effect IN ems
trance. fIHs
In the case of valuable fnfs, about which
there is cause for uneasiness, examine them
three weeks after ssorine Tie eggs of the
moth miller hatch out in from fifteen to
twenty days, and the moth at once begins its
destructive work. Therefore, by this second
inspection, assurance may be made doubly
sure.
Carpets keep best on the floors with crash
over them and bits of camphor under the
edges. 1t is whore the carpet is folded under
where the foot docs not tread, and under
heavy pieces Of furniture, that ths moth
usually makes it nest, and where 1t must be
looked for. A hot fat-iron and wet cloth is
sufficient to destroy them In an ingram or
Brussels carpet pressing the carpet with the
iron through tho wet cloth, but for Wilton
or Administer, the one safe and speedy method
is to send 1t to the steam cleaner, whose pro-
cess will effeotually destroy the moths. Next
to this is the use Of the hot iron and wet
cloth, which must be applied on the wrong
side of the carpet, since the thick pile on the
right side is not easily penetrated by the heat.
If carpets are taken up through the summer,
it is wiser not to beat them before putting
them away, provided, Of course, that there
are no moths in them. The dust In the car
pet keeps this moths, to some extent, from
cutting 1t. On the other hahd, spots Of
grease, and still moro, those made by stigar
or syrtp, attract tho moth-miller. To put
away dirty garment Is TO offet premium to
the moths, which much prefer it to clean
one. The lint which accumulates at the head
Of fiounces ard under the folds of plating
form acknowledgements nests therefore, Winter
dresses should be carefully busted before put
ting away. Garments which are to be made
over should be ripped apart they keep fresh.
er, are easier to pack, may be more readily
cleaned, and last, but not least. art all ready
for work in the Fall. So, also, ifall garments
are examined before packing, those which are
worthless may be left out and others mended
so that when needed In the Fall they win be
ready to put on, saving a great deal of trouble.
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