Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-11-22
LACE FOR WINDOW
ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE OF
DRAPERIEs.
Fllet Panels Are the Latest, and Are
Very Popular-other Materials
Liked by Up-to-Date House
keepers.

Nothing in household decoration has
changed more during the past few
years than window draperies. For
simple rooms two hangings are enough
the long, thin curtains which hang
from the top of the casing to the bot
tom Of the sash, and the heavy cur
tains which are hung over the thin
ones and drop just below the window
sill. For bedrooms, sash curtains are
sometimes necessary, and these are
fastened tightly against the window
from the middle to the bottom. Drap-
cries that reach to the floor soon soil
and gather much dust
Just at present there is nothing
prettier than filet lace panels for the
windows in the front of the house. 1t
Is also seen in some of the expensive
hotels. There is delicacy about this
Italian lace that appeals to one at first
sight In decorating a window one
must bear in mind that it is seen from
the street as well as from the room.
There are several ways of using this
curtain. II may be stretched upon a
separate frame and set in the window
sash directly against the glass, or Il
may be attached to small brass rod
fastened to the top Of the window and
allowed to hang in straight lines just
below the window sill. In a house
whose windows are properly decorat-
ed, the curtains of each floor should
have resemblance. Real lace can be
used on the lower floor, and imitation
on the others. If, however, panels are
used on the parlor floor, they should
also be at the other front windows.
Curtains need renewing oftener than
wall papers and much thought is need
ed in buying wisely. If sash curtains
last two or three years, they have
done good service. Buy material that
will launder well and that Is firmly
woven, as it will not shrink as much
as fiimsy fabrics. Scrim is still popu-
lar, and among other white material
are dimity, dotted swiss, net, madras,
and various other weaves. Among
the nets colonial and fish are attrac-
tive. For heavy and simple curtains
figured materials may be had in Gre
tonnes, chintzes, linen, taffetas, Java
prints and Japanese cottons, making
a varied stock to choose from. For a
/ blue and white room Japanese cottons
are durable. India and Java prints
also hold their color. Figured Gre
tonnes and chintzes are attractive,
with plain or striped paper, but where
the walls are covered with figured pa
per, plain denims, or linen taffetas are
best. China and raw silk also make
pretty curtains, especially yellow.
There are many valuable uses for
soda. Dampen soda and apply it to a
bite or sting of an insect. Flowers
will keep fresh longer if a pinch of
soda is put in the water. A weak So
luton of soda will revive the color
in dusty carpet. A large teaspoOnful
of sal-soda will bleach a kettleful of
white clothes. Sal-soda is also good
for the sink if dissolved in boiling
water. When using old glass fruit
jars wash they with soda water and
rinse we'll in order to sweeten them.
A teaspOonful of soda added to the
water in which silver is washed will
I help to brighten it.
Chopped pecan nuts, almonds and
pine nuts may be. sprinkled over let.
tuce for dinner salad.