The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-11
TO WOMEN OF THE TIMES.
Helpful Hints How to Make Hspp.
Husbands.

The Injurious articles on dress, dainty
bs adpear. more dainty shoes and ornaments
we practi.ll women Of to-day pass on to
our fortunate sisters whose husbands or
fathers are rich and indulgent III reau
about such things as sweet china SILK night
rol es. trimmed with fur. which is the latest,
I think e fans painted by some great master
and lovely dresses made by correspohdlhgy
lovely men dressmakers. 1 sign anu ieei
rather more out-at-elbow than ever Such
things are not fer me until our snip coiies
in: till that happy day i must DE coiiinon
sa,sa and nractcal: that is, IL am 10 have
a nanny hcme and keep the love and respect
of INV Woodworking husband. who would
NOT stand any butterfly fashion from MS
belnmeet There are many women, renned
and educated, situated just as l. TO them
I want TO write n few lines" telling them
of some little things that have helped me
and made my home happier.
Firstly. To brush clothes properly have
wooden horse to put the clothes on--such
thing as your washerwoman uses-then Sc
lect a strong but light cane TO whip out the
dust: also two brushes one hard brlstle' tne
other soft Use the hardest for the great
coats and also for the other things when very
spotted or dusty. Fine things should never
be brushed with too hard n brush, as this
takes eff the nap. | saw pretty black new
dress made TO look old by one ignorant brush
ing. BE careful to select light, elastic
cane. and whip firmly but gently, otherwise
YOU will have broken Buttons TO replace.
Let all garments be perfectly dry before
they are brushed.
A man loves to have his coat brushed nice
". This Is done best by whipping lightly.
Then lay it out Mt full length on table;
have the collar towards the left hand ana
the brush I'm the right brush with the nap
which should be towards the skirts OF the
garment Brush back OF collar first. then
between the shoulders. next the sleeves
&c When both sides are nicely done, fold
them together and brush inside. and, as
grand finish, brush the collar more carefully
than all. II the lord OF creation for whom
you have done this service don't compliment
YOU when he takes out his coat fer use you
have very nappreciatiye partner.
Another pointer to make a husband adore
his wife: Make a paste TO sharpen razors
Take one ounce CT putty and saturate with
solution Of cxalic acid enough TO make
paste. When that husband of yours is get
ting very ugly over a dull razor and asks II
YOU ever cut your corns with his razor,
don't get foolish and cry; quietly go and
get cut your little box Of paste. rub some on
the strop and tell him to sharpen his razor
now. The acid has great attachment
for iron. &C. so that little friction gives
a fine edge
Dear fellOw-women. ! have known creak-
ing door make nervous father say some
very ugly words. The quickest is the best
way to stop that, which is done by rubbing
a little wetted soap on the hinges.
Then too our husbands come to dinner
sometimes. tired and cross. with no appetite
finding fault with everything. Don't get mad
and look ugly at him: he has dyspepsia and
Is not himself Brave little woman, 20 buy
n quart or so Of the best cider procurable,
and with equal parts Of good port wine,
mix and bottle and seal; stand month.
The best Judge could net then tell 1t from
the finest Bordeaux. The man who takes
n small glass OF this wine to commence his
dinner will find he has an appetite and will
say the dinner is good no matter what you
give him. Dyspepsia and bad humor will
disappear together, and If you tell him you
made it, and why II he don't kiss you and
think he has a loving, sensible wife, l am
mistaken in my man.
That's all now, but my heart Is full or
the subject and 1 hope to be permitted to
write soon again. JANE
The Times will be glad TO have Jane
Eldridge" communicate with them further,
stating her full name and address.