Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-08-15


flushing outbouses, particularly II they
are near the house or there Is Illness 10
the family. On no account should debris
or fertilizers Of any description be al
lowed TO accumulate within q half mile,
or many miles, In fact.
The PLAGUE OF FLIES can be avoided
II the stables are ut q proper distance
and there are screens at doors and win
dows. Yet, where there are children
running In and out or soiled dishes
standing in the sink, they will somehow
Ind entrance. II doors and windows
are closed and Persian powder blown
about the room through an >stomixer
these pests win be destroyed. An old
fashioned way Il to keep tumbler OF
strong soap suds or Of molasses and
water, covered with slice OF bread In
which 10 cut = small central aperture, a.
a trap for the unwary. Ii Il more
clesnly destroyer than sticky dy paper.
Where the blinds are opened evenings
aud mornings and closed at midday,
there 10 little attraction for llght-loving
pests, while rooms are kept comparative
liz cool. At all events, flies should be
kept at q distance. Ii has been proved
that they carry, In their tiny proboscis,
contasion resulting In dreaded diseases.
Fancy their feeding on carrion and then
on my ladyf cheek!
DAMPSEss, MoLps, AND FOES are rife
In August. In ell sections OF the coun.
try these need TO be guarded against.
From bedchamber 20 bread receptscles,
the housckeeper must keep watch.
Scalding water, fresh air, sunshine,
these three are the antidotes. Bed
clothing pulled apart, spread over chairs
and protected from the door by the
spreading underneath Of old sheets,
should be done IS early as occupants
leave the rooms. II practicable, let the
bright morning sunshine fall on the mat
tress for couple OF hours, then make
the bed and close tight the blinds.
Closets, too, need to be sweetened.
All clothing should be taken out Of
those that seem damp, then, before re-
placing the contents, SHAKEN and aired
while shelves and floors are washed with
water softened by ammonia or soda.
Dress waists and arm shields need spe-
cial attention. While the former with
turned sleeves are airing, over chair
back, remove the shields aud carefully
wash In water tinctured with ammonia.
Nothing more disagreesble can be con-
ceived than to come within the range OF
the fetid odor emanAting from perspira-
ton, which from some persons Is much
stronger than from others.
SHOES AND LEATHER ARTICLES Of
all kinds are apt 70 gather mold In this
month, 90 that an occasional brushing.
airing and exposure TO the sun, II ex-
tremely nccdful. should the season be
rainy, particularly In shaded homes or
near the sea, kid gloves will need look
Ing after. They too must be aired and
heated or spots will appear that are In
effhceable. Wrapping In parsffinc pa
per and then In flannel Il precaution,
but even that Will not always save from
spots.
Thrice, weekly, shesld bread and cake
tins and jars b. seaidsd and summed, also
the linen cloths. u any, In which they
are developed. In no other way can the
microbe that multiplses itself q million
times In few hours, be thwarted Ia la
effort TO work over old material into
new forms. Only she who looketh well
to the ways Of her household can circum-
scribe It's fertility.
PIAZZA LIFE, - far a. practicable, Il
suitable for August. without . vine
shsded retreat, summer II comfortless.
She who Is wise 90 arranges domestic az
fairs ast 10 seek rest and recreation,
wherever practicable, during this season
when Nature herself pauses ere gather
Ing up her autumnal lsrgess. To give
no opportunity TO read, sleep, rest, but
to continue the same monotonous round,
where one cannot leave home for a holi-
day, Is suicidal. The spiritual nature,
the poetic sense, the freshness Of enjoy
ment OF MI the glory and beauty with
which existence is lowered, starve when
one lives continually In tresdmill.
Therefore, mother and daughter, try
to picnic on the piazza. In one corner
suspend hammock. Beside 1t hang 4
fish-net or burlap bag or two. In II
store your magazines and books, your
fsncy-work and wraps. Underneath the
long open bag, place table, either Of
rustic make or pine kitchen table
stained walnut color. This will bold q
variety Of impedimenta.
In another corner let saba and Mary,
Tom and Rob, store their boxes and
toys, only charging them 70 safely re-
store their belongings In that section
whenever they leave the piazza. And
lsst, not least, select the shadiest place
for the ample rustic lounge or cot where
pater fAmflias can take his nap before
the late ten or dinner - the case may be.
There the long rays OF the sun sifted
through the graceful swinging vines, In
terweave with shifting shadows, such
pictures as kodak pever duplicates.
On this burlap or denim covered couch,
pillows galore must invite TO relaxation.
There lie fans, also, and long, low Japa-
uese or bamboo chairs and footrests, all
hidden from sight Of passers-by With
screens Of shrubbery or piaz1a shades.
Should Il be needful, partition OF coy
corner from flies and gpsts by netting OF
cotton or Of wire.
There at the days close the last meal
can be taken ct leisure. Not . heavy
roast or boil, but some slices Of cold
meat, and . salad artisttcally served.
The tender heart Of lettuce with slices Of
tomato dotted with mayonnsise dress-
ing, please eye and palate alike. For
dessert, biscuit aud cottage cheese,
dressed with cream, lemon or Gomez
Jelly, cold cup custard, berry mousse,
or }unket MADE Win ta11ets ana r.cn new
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