Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-04-19
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Baked Bean Salad.
Bread and Butter.
Sliced Bananas with Cream.
Cocoa.
/, inc to he on the wapath once more |
FOR piping times or peace are out Of
the question with moth and rust corrupt
'ug, flies. flcas and other insects far
more Objectionable pushing their indi-
vidual propaEandas, and the bright
spring sunshine bringing all the spots,
stains and shabby places in furniture and
garments into shameless evidence. Aud
first, how shall we keep our furs and
fur rugs from moths during the spring
and summer months? The great secret
" keeping furs when they are packed
away is having them absolutely clean.
II a moth or moth egg goes into the closet
with them. damage is certain. \ FUR
garment is better hung up than folded
away in n trunk or hox-nrst because
there is less danger Of crushing aud
wrinkles: and second. because it can hc
more readily examined for moths. The
h'.t plan according to Il storcr or furs. is
to select dark closet aud have it pa
rcrcd all over with tar paper The cell
ING and floor must he covered tho same
as tho sides. As its surface is sticky the
tar paper should be covered with a Sec
pnd coat Of paper to prevent the gar
mcnts coming in contact with the tar.
For this second coat, newspaper is hest;
he smell Of printers mix being in itself
a discouragor of moths. Before hang
ing in this closet all garments. fur or
wool. should he thoroughly beaten with
a slender cane or switch, then combcd
with an ordinary rubber toothcd comb
or one Of steel such as professionals use.
If the fur is very dirty, showing spots of
soil whore it has come against the neck.
a good plan is to heat bran or white
sand very hot. scatter IT all through the
FUR. let IL lie for while, then beat
and comb and finish by brushing both
IN and down with Il little whisk broom.
This cleanses and gives lustrc to the fur.
Where only chest. trunk or paste
board box is to be had for storage. they
may be lined with tar paper after the
sumo manner as the closet If this is
not practicable. any Of the numerous
moth prcventves or bags may be used,
which though sold under different
names. possess practically the same in
gradients, Camphor gum is also OK
cellcnt. hut this as well as all other
moth preventivcs should be carefully
scwcd in thin muslin bags or twisted
up in tissue paper, to prevent contact with
the iurs, as they invariably leave spots
ON dark colorcd skins. The oder can he
overcome by thorough beating and hang
.ig in the open air.
All rugs as rule. arc better left
on tho floor during the summer being
,treful to clean them frequently dur
iug the seasons when doors and win
dows are constantly open and moth
miIlers allowed free iner"ss. Dyed rugs
such as dog and goat skins are not
likely to attract moths, for during their
curing process prcscrvativcs are used
that make them practically immune.
sulphur is sometimes used IN cleans
ing furs. hut that should be the last re-
sort, as it discolors fur and necessities
its being rodycd.
SULPHUR FOR THE ATTIC.
II the attic or closets show signs Of
moths, a good smoking with sulphur is
most effective. Close windows plugging
them up with bits of paper AND cloth.
then bring in the sulphur in an old iron
vessel. set within a larger one, containing
,arth or water. Light, make your exit
quickly closing doors behind you. and
hen hanging over them heavy blankets
70 prevent the smudgo going through the
cracks. This is good for fumieation, as
wcll as moths
MOTHS IN CARPETS.
II you see signs of moth in a carpet
that you do not wish to take up, try
this good old Pennsylvania plan of dis
possessing them: Put two tablespoon
fus of turpcntno in a half pail Of hot
water, dip clean broom ia II, Shak"
off supcrfuous moisture ON Il cloth, then
sweep carefully both ways OF the grain
Of the carpet, First one way then the
other.
This application is also Of value when
domestic animals have introduced ncas
into the house. All the dust and sweep
ings from the carpet should bc burned at
,snce, as feas are Matched and live for the
first twcnty-four hours OF their existence
in the dust Of the floor. If il is necessary
TO take the carpets up, beat thoroughly,
wipe off with naptha and hang where
the sun and air can reach every norton
Of them. The floor meantime should he
disinfocted by first cleaning out all the
racks with u brush, then soap and water
aud lastly by washing with a prep,ra-
ton of diluted carbOlic acid, injecting IT
into all cracks and crcvicos.
FOR THE WATER BUG,
Absolute cleanliness and Il starvatiorl
diet are tho greatest cucouraGcrs TO cock-
roach emigration IF the Kitchen and
Idntrics ar" kept absolutely clean, with
out a crunlb, "A bit of grease or any dirty.
damn. smelly corners, the cockroaCh viii
have To migrate to noiEhburs who arc
not so thorough in their housekeeping
methods. Never leave any food of any
kind uncovered, oven # you think you
have no pests. They can scent il from
afar, and the prospect OF "A feast finds
them scurryng in from neghboring
apartments. Keep the garbage pail emp
tied and scrubbed out, Empty the cat $
and dogs plates over night. II you move
into new apartment and find reaches
already in possession, the first require
ment is to clean out every corner and
crevice with boiling water and soap pow
der or potash. This may take off paint
and varnsh but they can be replaced
Lift up the covers Of the stationary tubs
and If possible remove entirely. Let in