The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-01-07

When a child Of twelve years visit
ed at the house of lady who prided
herself upon her housekeeping, and
whose neighbors justly gave her credit
for a great degree OF proficiency in
that department Of life. says a writer
In the Housewife. My remembrance
OF that visit always brings a chill, and
! turn my thoughts as quickly as pos
sible into another channel, even
though am now middle-aged. II
q chair In any room was left awry II
was Immediately set straight; il
window shade was raised OF lowered
above or below the regulation line
It was at once put in place. II by any
Carelessness dirt or litter, however
small In quantity, or harmless In Its
nature, was to be seen anywhere with
III the limits OF that household the
broom, always at hand. was brought
into use, to the shame of the individual
guilty Of such carelessness.
The husband was, unfortunately,
not In sympathy with the strict re-
CINE In vogue, so he had his full
share of trouble, for In my presence
he bore seolding and snubbing so pa
tiently that my child heart pitied him,
and l remember that more than once,
in my simplicity, tried to be kind
TO him, to atone for this lack OF appre
citation and privilege in his own house
hold Since that time / have known
OF other households OF like character
where no dirt accumulates-nO free
dom in the use even OF chairs Is en-
cOuraged. because disorder ensues; no
flies linger pleasantly buzZiug in the
sunshine, for no sunshine is welcomed
pr tolerated for reasons we'll knowa,
and the house-fiy soon learns wisdom
and departs for parts less despOHc;
no children are welcome, except ac-
companied by watchful mammas or
faithful attendants, who will nervous
~ restrain every attempt at investiga-
ton or familiarity with people or OBJ
1ects on the part OF these little folks,
who soon wish to leave such an atmos
phere and enter that OF some loving
housekeeper, who win kindly allow
them all reasonable privilege. and who
viii enjoy the spontaneous Outburst
OF childhood Innocence; no freedom Il
tolerated that encroaches upon the set
regulations Of "the good hOusekseper."
Now. would Ike to inquire II II Is
not better to live in a comfortable
manner, making all around feel at
home, even IL disorder and a certain
amount OF dirt, actual dirt, is some
times APPARENT Is 1t not better To
relax the hold than to keep in the grip
the entire family, and all guests who
ere so hardy as TO venture within the
lines7 IL 1t good housekeeping 10
make your home a model OF neatness,
exactness and regularity, at the eG-
pense OF personal enjoyment and COM
fortf Is not the sO-called good house
keepers many times misuamcd? Not
that we advocate untidiness, disorder
and indifference concerning the details
OF home life. upon which 50 largely
depend our comfort and happiness; but
is it not better to take medium ground
and strive to be a caretaker without
letting our right hand know what Out
left hand doeth?
Is It not more polite and safer tC
ignore the carelessness and lack OIL
thoughtfulness on the part OF oul
guests than TO painfully remind then
by our haste to make amends or re
store order in their presence? IL {.
wise TO train our children to ways o
order and care-taking, but II we in
Judiciously nag them we snail fai
in our object, and possibly estrang
them from the home life.
0 mistaken wife and mother, sucl
habit in your busy life would be
grand investment and return you
hundred-fold. Many a husband an
father has wandered into some glide
saloon Just 10 while away a few mo
ments, until the habit has grown upO
him, and his home has lost its charl
he seeks 1t only as a duty and a rest
ing place Young wives and hous'
keepers, even those who have no do
nestle help, we counsel you to Civ
your husbands all Of your society ths
their business relations allow. tn
dishes can wait-so can the broom an
the duster-but your husbands afle,
ton and devotion will surely wane an
wither II you do not foster and cheris
as tender plant. without love an
contentment, Of what avail are tt
commendable qualities Of good hOus
keeping7 with love and contentmer
they are all important factors. l.
us then, one and all. old and youn
strive to avoid the breakers OF "ove
careful housekeeping"
To Wash Lace Curtains.
First brush them with turk'
wing. such as many have for dustir