Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-01
Putting away Winter Clothes.

One of The most difficult tasks for
the housekeeper in the Spring is the
putting away of the Winter clothing so
that it may be taken out in the Fall
ready for use. 1t requ res "a great deal
of care TO do this work properly.
Where the house is roomy and the
closets arranged so that they may be
aired frequently, it is very easy matter
10 keep the Winter clothing free from
that most dreaded of all insects. the
moth, by opening and airing the closets
often. Where this can be done there is
no danger of the clothes suffering from
tn destroyer. for where there is air
and light no moth cares to remain long.
II closets were better ventilated aud
fewer dark places in the house, there
would b. little cause for protection
aga nst txis insect. When moths once
get into "A house. they are very difficult
TO dslogc. for their eggs will lie dor.
mant for months and months and when
the housewife is congratulating herself
on her victory over them. ere she is
aware Of it the house is infested with
them again. As Fan ounce Of proven
ton is worth a pound of cure, '" it is best
10 apply turenptne freely in the dark.
close places they would be- Likely 10 in
fest. To lie sure, if closet is near "A
chimney this would be dangerous 10
use, but a. clothes should never be put
in a closet SO situated. there should be
no occasion for its use here.
All clothing before be NJ placed away
should be aired thoroughly Hang out
in the air all coats, dresses, furs,
etc, whip free of dust. turn all the
pockets inside out, brush with corn
broom. and let hang N the air an hour
or two II there is "A brisk wind blow
ing, all the better and in this case less
time is required to ar them. When
sufficiently aired take in. Have made
some little muslin bags, into each one
of which put small piece Of campbor.
Place one Of these bags into each coat
or dress pocket. Turn each dress
skirt inside out fold neatL. place "A
newspaper between each one. aud do
all up IN strong newspaper, FASTING it
SO rs not TO leave the smallest crevlce by
which moth could enter. !
Coats should be folded ngthwise. but
never across. and done up the same as
the dress. Furs should be placed in
Their boxes. camphor bag put in with
them, the boxes done up in newspaper
and the ends fastened with paste. If
no boxes are convenient. then simply
put the camphor bag inside the muff
and wrap the set in newspaper fastened
as above. Newspaper is much better
than wrapping paper for this work, as
moths abhor printers ink. Some use
cloth for this purpose, making cotton
bags especially for it. but cloth is not
as good as the paper Felt hats and
bonnets, bits of plush. velvet. etc.
should be put in IA box. into which put
a camphOr bag. and do up securely IN
newspaper.
Have ready the shelves. drawers or
boxes. in which the clothing is 10 be
placed. II shelves, cover with news
paper, place the bundles rs neatly as
convenient in them and cover all with
newspaper. Line drawers in the same
way, cover with newspaper. tucking il
in all around. Where a person can
afford il, cedar chest is the best re-
ceptacle for Winter clothes requires
no camphor and will last lifetime.
Cedar chips are excellent TO scatter
among clothes, they give them pleasant
odor. and are very obnoxious to moths.
When placing the clothing away in
boxes or trunks. line the insides with
newspaper, FASTING it firmly to the
wood. pack the bundles in carefully,
and cover with newspaper, tucking il
in around the edges. Bitter apples are
said to be sure preveDture of moths.
They can be bought at the chemists,
put in muslin bags and placed IN chests
drawers. ETC.. and moths will not trou-
BILE any article in these places. A tall
low candle wrapped in brown paper.
and placed among clothes that are laid
away for any length of time. will keep
the moths at distance. This is an
old-fashioned remedy but good one. -
american CuttUdtor.