Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-05-09
CARE OF CLOTHES.
How to Brush Hats, WOODEN Wraps and
Silk Garments.

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AS most people like to have their
clothes last as long and look as we'll
as possible. few hints on the care of
clothes may not come amiss. All
must admit that clothes that are
cared for properly will outlast those
that are neglected. aside from their
also appearing better. II does not |
matter how fine the material may be
of which They are made, II they are
dust-grimcd from carelessncss in
brushing OF ill-iitting from ncglcctful
folding or hanging, they will never
make rs good an appearance rs those
made from cheaper and poorer
grade of cloth that has been cared
for.
There is no color that shows the
dust sooner than black. II q smooth
faced fabric. the dust may be easily
removed with q brush broom or bris-
tic brush. OF II left some time un-
brushed it is not of SO much impor-
tance for it may be removed at almost
any time before using. but if the cloth
is corded or rough faced. it is of
the. utmost Importance that it
shall be brushed thoroughly rs soon as
convenient After coming in from
outside. the clothes are very apt to re-
tain a good deal of the dust of the
street, and at such time, IL possible.
they should be brushed thoroughly ere
putting away. First, the hat OF bon
net must be brushed well, trimming
and all. If of felt or straw, bristle
brush, such rs is used for clothes. is
the best; but If of velvet, finer one.
which is made especially for such a
purpose. should be used. If it is of
cloth. fine corn broom will do very
we'll, and some also use this article for
felt, but generally it is too coarse, and
is not as good in any way as the bristle
brush. In brushing felt hat or bon.
not, always brush one way to keep 1t
looking nice.
After being caught in a rain or
snow-storm with n felt hat, and it is
wet, on coming inside do not put it to
dry without brushing. With the brush
begin at the rim and go round and
brushing very hard, until the
crown is reached, brushing this
in the Same way until you fin
ish in tho center the top of the crown;
then put it away to dry and when
wanted it will look almost as good as
new. Never put a felt hat away while
wet without brushing, OF it will be
spotted when dry. Mems stiff hats
may be kept looking nice if treated
in this way after being out in a
storm.
If the outside garment or wrap is OF
smooth or corded material, it should
be we'll brushed and hung away, but
through faced, it will need to be taken
into the air and we'll shaken in addi-
ton to brushing, to remove even a
part of the dust that is sure 10 adhere
to it,. A dress, whether rough or
smooth cloth, should be taken out
into the air and shaken. owing to its
being next to impossible to get into
the crevices of the drapcries, where
the dust is certain to find
q lodgment, with brush
broom or bristle brush. Never
use brush of any kind on q silk
dress, rs piece of WOODEN cloth will
do the work great deal better, and
will not injure the fabric, which
brush generally does. II is n good
plan TO hang heavy dresses and wraps
on the line once in while. when
stiff wind is blowing. which will do
more toward cleansing than all the
brushing that could be given them.
To be sure, this is not TO be recon-
mendod for light, delicate material,
but only for such goods as hold the
dust 1t is very important that mons
dark colorcd diagonal clothes should
be brushed frequently, for, if neglect
ed, it will DO found impossible to re-
move the dust, and if the clothes are
black, they soon have the appearance
of being off color long ere they should
be.
Never turn q coat inside out when
hanging it up, or you will surely ruin
the set of the collar Where conven-
lent wire frames are the best TO use
for this purpose, but lacking these.
hang the coat by the loop at the col
lar with the right side out. Never
hang dress up inside out but if posi-
ble allow IL two nails. some distance
apart Hang it with front facing out,
by the loops usually placed on the
waistband ut each side breadth. This
way of hanging dress will keep the
drapery and plaits, If there are any,
in position. and is the mode recon-
mended by an experienced dress
maker. Some have The loops by
which to hang up their basqucs on the
waist line inside, or the collar but
the best authority advises them to
be sewn one under each arm.
The Same nails used for the
skirt are not generally too far
apart, but If they should be, one of
the skirt nails, and another one driven
into the wall the distance wished for
tho basque. can be used. Hang the
basqu first and tho skirt over it. To
be sure, where there is much trim
ming OH basque, or 1t Is of delicate
fabric which will not bear crushing,
it may be well to hang it alone away
from the skirt but usually it is best
to hang both together In q room
having no closet Oh wardrobe, always
cover the clothes if hung on n wall
with cambria or cretonnc curtain.
This plan is excellent for covering
clothes in closet also, and will save
good deal of wear from brushing.
for no matter how close tho closet
may be, dust is sure TO find an en-.
trance, and as it must lodge some-
where. it generally finds resting
place among the clothes. Boston
Budget
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