Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-06-19
COMMON SENSE VACATION
Carolyn Prescott, in Houston
Chronicle.

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have discovered a woman who has
solved the problem OF how and where
to spend a summer season In the most
profitable and satisfactory manner
And in doing it she does ont stir an
inch from her doorstep, either.
When / asked her where she was go
ing to spend the summer this year she
answered, Right here at home" Then
my pretty clothes in a trunk. bid good
bye to all my friends. and take long.
hot railroad trip to some resort. filled
with people whom do not know, and
who. perhaps, it is best not to know.
sleep in a stuffy room on hard bed.
right here? No, am going to take my
vacation in my home, where I can do
as please"
I'll wager too that this woman will
enjoy her vacation. And now that
summer is here, why shouldn't all OF
us stop being "fussy" and settle down
to enjoy the season? All of US have 1t
within our power to make the coming
summer one that will be a pleasure to
look back upon. Let us begin with
ourselves. We can stop wearing "fus-
sy" clothes Thin silks and rajahs and
pongees are as cool as overturned
organizes and lawns every time they
cooler. too for the energy employed IN
dressing up in these "fussy" clothes
makes us hot and keeps us worrying
over their care. Think Of the laundress
who is called upon to press out these
organizes and lanws every time they
are worn! Have some pity upon her,
If not upon yourself. Wear russell or
canvas shoes-they are cooler than
patent leather-and try in every way to
keep cool, consequently comfortable.
Then let us try keeping our homes
cool. We can do it. BE gin by taking
down the heavy hangings, so that the
sweep through the house. Put away all
the upholstered furniture, replacing II
with willow and prairie grass chairs
and settees. Put away all of your
rugs, and, If you can afford 1t, have the
fiors covered with mating. II you car
not buy mating. paint the floors. and
have them washed up twice a week
Have cushions covered with cool linen
or lawn. and get some OF the bric-a.
brac out OF the way. Get back to thu
Simple life" as much as possible.
Then after you have finished will
your clothes and your house, begin or
your meals. Eat little, and as simpl,
as possible. 1t is all nonsense at thii
season, when vegetables and fruits arr
at their best, to spend time and ener'
gy in cooking fancy dishes, heav.
roasts and desserts. Serve quantities
of green vegetables, onions. lettuce
radishes, cucumbers tomatoes ant
cress, which are easily prepared.
diet OF eggs, with one or two cooked
vegetables, would be beneficial to thu
majority Of IFS. Iced tea or Lemonade
is more coline and refreshing than no
coffee. Berries are as good servet
simply with cream and powdered suga
as they are when made into shortcake
. or pies. If you do these you will b
surprised to see how we'll you feel a
the close Of the summer.
Chose your amsuements carefully
II you entertain let 1t be of the sim
. plest character. Do not overcrow
your house. Ask few friends In I
spend the evening. and let your re
freshments be Of the lightest sort
pitcher Of lemonade, in which the ic
J tingles alluringly, some cake ligh
! salad. perhaps, or ice cream: but moth
!, ing heavy. Your guests are no NOR
) anxious to eat elaborate food than 20
are to prepare 1t for them.
n there are children in the famil,
I take them out In the park some evenin
: for supper. You will be delighted Z
0 the change, and 20 win they. Pack
2 basket early In the evening and tell
7 phone father. working down town
J his hot office. that supper will
!: served under the trees. Take alor
the msid: she needs the change ,
much AZ any other member OF the fan
= lily. You will be delighted to zee no
2 hungry this excursion win make Il
: whole family.
9 Try these things this summer, and
3 you don't say you have had the mo
9 pleasant summer you have spent
3 many years shall be much mistake
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