The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1881-02-03
Cold Weather Items.

That housekeeper is lucky one, who
before the first cold snap comes, has
been able to get her house fixed in its
most comfortable dress; has looked out
sharply for the cracks and creyices
that let in the cold, and, whether her
home be large and commodious, or
small and incommodious, has had the
talent and energy to make the most of
1t. LII there ever is a time when we
want the house cosy and comfortable,
1t is when winter is abroad and the
wind whistles and the snow drifts high.
often people go shivering and uncom-
Portable all winter in habitations that a
little torethought and thrift would make
II not pleasant, at least passably COM
Portable. Floors that are open and
Geld may be much improved by cover
ing with old newspapers; the thicker the
layers, the better. Thick brown wrap
plng-paper is better still, if one has
enough OF it. Over this put good sup
ply OF straw and then the carpet Win
dows that are loose and noisy NAV be
made close and quiet by crowding soft
pieces of cloth between the sash and
casing where the two sashes meet.
Doors that fit loosely should have strips
OF list or other thick, soft cloth fastened
round the inside of the casing. These
must be only thick enough to fill the
crack, allowing the door to shut easily.
sometimes a very small open space at
the bottom of door will keep the feet
cold and aching all day, whether one be
sitting or going about. If one is alone
IN the room, rug may be thrown
against the bottom of the door inside.
But much going out and in precludes
this, In which Gaze an old carpet, folded
lii several thicknesses, may be fastened
ON the outside threshold in such way
that when the door is shut, it will lie
close against the crack. This to be
sure, Is not as elegant as weather
strip, but keeps out the cold, besides
possessing the advantage of being
something that the housewife can at.
tach at pleasure, provided pater famil-
las does not chance to have the time
or the inclination to remedy the defect
himself
No one should be put in winter to
sieep In room where there is not at
least an occasional fire to dry the air
and bedding; but in case one is not so
placed, the chill and dampness should
be removed in some way from the bed.
frovIdlng one has neither warming pan
or soapstone, bricks will be found to
make a very good substitute. Heat
them well, wrap in thick brown paper,
SO as not to scorch, and place between
the sheets. Ii moved about occasion
ally over the bed, you will be surprised
when you come to remove them and
take their place to find how vastly more
comfortable it makes things. One of
the small-but not NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Visions for cold-weather comfort is the
warm insole for boots and shoes. The
shoesthemselves should, of course, be
soft, warm and large enough so the in
sole will not discommode or pinch the
feet Cork insoles may sometimes be
procured at the shoe shops; but one
can make those that answer every pur-
pose with very little trouble and ex-
pense. First cut a pattern the size and
shape you desire, from pasteboard
which is stout but not too thick. Basic
these on felt or pieces of beaver cloth,
or any thick wooden that is soft and |
warm. Trim to fit the pasteboard, and |
you have lnsoles that will not only save
the wear and tear of socks and stock |
ings, but greatly diminish the number
OF cold and frosted toes. If the feet
perspire, the insoles can be easily |
slipped out, dried and returned to their
places.-Cor. Country Gentleman