Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1908-12-18
AROUND THE HOUSE
PRESENTATION OF GENERAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST.
Flower Wall Paper Is Most Effective
in Bedrooms-Suggestlons as to
8Iankets-VaIuable Sanitary
Crib for the Infant.

The fad for flower wallpaper in bed
rooms is within the reach OF those OF
moderate means. 4 bedroom should
be simple and restful. In the flower
designs there is a wide fold for ones
individual taste. In planning such a
room. Il must bcar in mind the size,
exposure. aud woodwork. For a sun.
ny room, sober colorS are possible, but
n dark room must be treated in a
light and cheerful way. \ room re.
Gently papered had Il morning. glory ef-
feet. The woodwork was painted
white. The floor was hard wood, with
several harmonious rag rugs. and the
walls were papered with a cream.col-
ored paper, over which morning glo-
ries trailed in profusion. The ceiling
was also a faint cream color.
Dotted swiss curtains hung at the
windows just to the sill. and were tied
back with white cord and tassels. The
dreSsing.roum table and bed OF white
enamel had cover of dotted swiss.
Two wicker chairs had cushions OF
crCtonne, and the bed had a cover Of
the same material.
Blankets range in choice from the
ligI9 weight summer blankets or Ital.
ian slumber blankets OF soft silk 10
heavy wooden, double or single ones.
in solid colors. lavender, pale green,
blue. or pink, with Il decorative border
In white. The use of ColorS Is attrac-
tive in carrying out a color scheme.
Wooden blankets keep their ~softncss
nlIIp1 lnpra. Nth,, l..,,t 10 tI,. ,1,np-
crs. Many blankets arc sold in pairs.
but most housckcepcrs prefer To cut
them in two. binding the cut edges
Where this Is not done. be cure that
the folded edge is placed a: :hc fuo;
of the bed, thus leaving the occupant
free 10 use II or both blankets. When
ready To put away your heavy blankets
for the summer. they should be
wrapped in a clean muslin bag. \
lump OF camphor gum laid in the folds
will prevent moths.
There is a heavy white dimity that
makes excellent summer bedspreads.
1t launders well. Some OF these
spreads are finished with a narrow,
white cotton fringe.
Something that will interest all
mothers Is the infants sanitary crib.
chair. and walker combined. The crib
is built OF polished wood, trimmed
with aluminium, corner pieces. and
furnished with a white drill body. The
canvas body is so designed that il
holds the baby securely, yet comfort.
ably. and with freedom. Lying down,
sitting or standing. II Is impossible for
the child to fail out The crib can be
instantly changed into a chair de
signed To support the baby in every
posture without Straining the body
The canvas flap in front is used as a
table for the child to rest its toys on
The canvas body is easily changed
and can be washed as often as de
sired, therefore %insuring sanitary con
ditions. \ rubber bath.tub attachment
which is sold separately will be found
Il great convenience.
Never put Il deep border on Il low
ceiling room. II is really better no
TO have any at all. \ lowered or trcl
lis effect will do much to give height
II two small rooms are together II |!
better to paper and carpet alike, CIV
ing the effect Of n o