Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-07-10
The Farm.H0Hse.

IHe farTn- Hotses
The hope of the farmer and the
dream OF the farmers wife is the new
house which. when fortune comes and
the savings suffice for il. crowns the
life-work of the industrious pair and
fulfills all the desires of the children.
Having followed strictly the good ad-
vice OF the wise man. First make Il fit
for thvSef in the field and then build
thine house." the farm has been put in
order, the fences have been permanent
ly made. the fields have been drained.
the stables and barns have been built
and furnished with all the modern i'm
provemenis. the stock has been selected
and improved. and If = man might be
content and feel inclined to take his
ease and eat and drink and be merry.
our farmer might certainly thus enjoy
himself. But for years he has promised
his faithful companion and helpmate
that when this and that have been ac-
complished, and nothing else remains
to be done. the new house shall be
built. And the time has come. and all
the suggestions OF years of work and
experiences of discomfort have called
forth have cen noted down as \ basis
for plan that shall be perfect. But
how many such cases have happened
when this, the climateric point of ones
life. has been reached, that it has been
found only n source of disappointment
AZ tine when IL is really too late TO
mendl and all for want of experience in
such matters. One must build at least
three houses before he can avoid even
serious blunders. And then be will
have learned AT least the principal re-
quirements for 4 comfortable and
healthful house And these we will.
from Cur own experience in this busi-
ness, endeaVOr to recapitulate:
]. The site must be chosen where the
cellar viii be perfectly dry OF can bs
made so by easy and thorough drain
aye; where the house can be sheltered
from the northwest winds and be open
Ia the east and south. and where the
surface water will flow away in all di-
reetions. leaving the foundations quite
free.
, The water supply must be ample
and perfectly pure. and brought Sd close
TO the house as 10 be easily reached in
Tine weather. and for winter il should
be brought into the house
). The necessary outbuildings should
be located conveniently for access. but
with perfect safety as regards drainage,
that tn water supply shall not be cOa-
taminated.
4. The kitchen should be the pivotal
point Of the establishment. around
which the rest of the house may he
grouped with regard to convenience
and comfort II should be large, well
lighted. face the east. have \ high cell
ing. and be provided with a range. VA
ter-back with boiler. sink provided
with a drain. and a pump from the
well. or by means of n twO-way pipe
this pump should be connected with the
well and the eisiern both II should
have n large closet and n store-rOOm
large enough to hold a full supply Of
groceries for Al least half year.
). Outside there should be laundry,
with stationary tubs connected with the
boiler in the kitchen. and with a rain
water cistern made over this apart
ment into which the roof water should
be led. The overflow from this cistern
should 90 to another cistern dug near
the house outside. From this laundry
4 stairway should 90 10 the cellar
6. The cellar shoald not be more
than five feet below the ground and
fully three feet above IL. having plenty
of windows to let in light and air when
necessary There should be no wood
about the cellar; the floor should be
csmented and the walls and piers made
of brick
: The main Ex;r., ro,,,, sbor,lI -
on the south side of the house and have
large bay-windows. through which the
blessed sun NAV come aud bring life
and health and happiness all the day.
Never mind If the carpets fade OF tie
furniture covers are bleached white;
the mothers cheeks viii have the roses.
and the children viii be brown and
hearty
< There should be hall through the
house. running from west to to east. so
that with both doors open a stream of
fresh. pure arr. laden with the sweet
scent Of the roses outside. NAV pour
through the house.
The pariOr may lie on the west and
north, and here the good careful house.
wife may cherish her bright carpet and
her unstaIned furniture. fearless of the
suns rays. excepting those golden ones
which come low, slanting in from the
west. but which are harmless from want
Of chemical action. and vet beautiful
and cheering. A broad veranda may
run from the west front around the
north corner, providing n cool retreat
for summer evenings. gOssips and
shelter from the wintrv buster of rude
BOreas. The hall should be wide. Civ
ing room for broad stairs. and these
should have an easy slope. with low.
broad tteads and landings between the
floors. so that the old folks NAV 60 up
and down with ease and comfort 70 their
now stidened limbs and their wearied
muscles. The living-rOOm should have
an open fireplace. and no account
should be msdc OF the dust Of it As conf
pared with its cheer and comfort Space
fnrllids more than a word or two as 20
the upper rooms. but if we can fully
appreciate and understand these hints.
so FAR As given. il viii not be dificuli
TO arrange these successfully; but one
must never forget that abundant fresh
air j. indispensable 10 healthful rest.
and sleeping-rOOms should have high
ceilings and, If possible. every enc OF
them an open fireplace and large win
dows--M J. Tunes.
Believed 10 Be a Fiction.