The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-06
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Carpets were never cheaper nor better
tnan now, but until times are better we
shall have To take care of the old car
pets. The moth is the great enemy Il
be fought ana defeated. There are eflica-
cious remedies. tive OF which are here
given. One Is to steep ~oac-duarter% oil a
pound of cayenne pepper in one gallon OF
water. then adding two drachms OF stry-
china powder. Strain and pour this into
a shallow vessel, such as a large timed
iron milk pan. Roll the carpet up and set
each end. alternately. in this mixture ten
minutes. or long enoug;, 70 insure the sat
aration Of its edges for about an inch.
Do tais after beating the carpet. The
ends should be likewise treated. BE sure
The carpet is dry before lacking down. as
the wet poison might injure the fingers
while tacking. says Good Housekeeping"
When done with the liquid throw where
it cannot possibly harm anybody, or bottle
and label for future use, marking ii Car
pet Moth Poison This preparation will
not stain the carpet nor corrode metals
IN contact with the carpet.
Another mixture calls for one pound of
quassia chips, ~one-quarter of a pound Of
cayenne pepper stepped in two gallons of
water, strained and used as above.
When the carpet to be treated is not
to be taken up. spray ends. edges, mar
gins and corners with an automizer. Per-
haps two OF three applications might be
! better than one with the automizer.
The carpet moth loves the bindings and
margins of a carpet. I~ngrains or three
phys may be treated successfully while
down by wringing a cloth out of hot
water. laying it over the bindings and
edges ironing it with a hot iron. This will
destroy both moth and eggs. This method
is not effectual with moquettes or other
heavy carpets. as the heat will not suffi-
GENTLY penetrate them. besides which,
ironing Injuries the pile of velvets: still,
the tacks can be drawn occasionally and
the carpet laid over on its edges. one side
at a time. and steamed on the wrong side.
Then wipe the floor under the carpet as
far as the arm can reach with hot cayenne
tea. Also wipe the edges and bindings Of
carpet with the hot rag. rubbing hard be-
fore renailing. Some recommend sprink-
ling salt around the sides of the room be-
fore mailing down the carpet. but this
seems wrong. because the salt will surely
attract too much moisture.
Be on the lookout for the buffalo car
pet beetle as early in the year as Febru-
airy and March. Look for them or the
windows and window stills. and over all
wooden clothing not in frequent use. The
moth has a special liking for red carpet.
But the pest comes also later in the year,
being sometimes brought into the house
in flowers; it has a particular love for
the blossoms of the spirea. 1t is a good
plan, where the moths are unusually bad
TO saturate the floor with benzine, OF
preferably, we think, with spirits of tur-
pentine. which is not SO inflammable nor
volatile, and then lay newspapers down
under the carpet. This prevents an at
tack from the under side. 1t is import
ant to remember that the moth alwoys
abhors the light, which is death to the
eggs and larvae, and is really the best
thing with which to circumvent them.
Corrosive sublimate and alcohol. in
the proportions of sixty grains of the
former to a pint of the latter. is useful
for treating the edges and seams of the
carpet where the pest is bad. but the
poison is so deadly that great caution is
required in its use, especially where ba-
bies are around.
The moths deposit their eggs in the
early spring. This. therefore. is the sea-
son to put way furs and wooden goods
for the summer. It is moi the moth, but
larvae that does the harm. Thoroughly
beat the goods with a rattan and air
; them for several hours in the sunlight if
possible. Furs should be combed. Wrap
up in newspapers perfectly tight. If this
work is done properly there will be no
need for alright chest or cedar chest.
Moths do not have any fear of cedar or
moth balls, but they will not go through
paper or cotton textiles. Indeed, a cot
ton bag or other wrapping is just as good
as paper. Once a month take out the
goods and examine them in the sunlight
and give a good beating. When the moths
are not SO bad, as in some seasons and
locations, this monthly inspection may
not be necessary. But this is really the
fur dealers secret of preserving their
stock. Camnhor is bad for furs, as it
impairs their beauty by turning them
light. Camphor may be sprinkled among
the woolens, but secure wrapping in pa
per or cotton is good enough. The above
method may be used to preserve feath-
ers also.
A great factor in hardening and whit
ening the flesh of neck and arms which
the high stock collars and heavy sleeves
have a tendency to yellow and shrivel
is cool water generously applied every
morning.
If you take a cold morning douehe 1t
should be preceded at night by a thor
ough wash with good soap and warm
water. In the morning use the sponge
and water moderately cold, rubbing the
neck and arms vigorously with a rough
towel.
This simple remedy assists greatly in
developing the bust. and to the woman
afflicted with a fiat, Salty figure will
be found highly beneficial.
Treat the flesh overnight to a half
hours massage, using a teaspoonful CT
sweet olive oil. Warm the hands before
the fire. or, better still, warm the oil
and rub into the skin to be developed or
fed" thoroughly. In the morning use
the cold bath.
This treatment persisted in will soon
reward the patient by a surprising filling
out that win crafty and improve.
For sallow and dead-looking complex
ions the sweet olive oil will be found
beneficial. and fer Graduating the dis
figuring and aggrayating little black
head. q.
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