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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
Simple Treatment of Walls Floors and Furnishings the Secret

packing. They should then be wrapped
several times with newspapers.
The odor of printers ink is moi agree
able to moths, and one can afford to be
generous with papers Be careful that
they are whole and that the openings
OF one wrapping are covered by the
next paper. Be sure that no moths are
IN the goods 5uhen packed. Before pack
ing furs, clean them BY wiping with
soft cloth dipped in alcohol or cologne.
Varying the Wall Decorations
Charging pictures from one room to
another gives a pleasing variety and
keeps the wall paper from becoming
faded in spots. Many persons like to
pack away the greater part of their
bric-a-brac, bringing out only a few
pieces at time and enjoying each piece.
Those who know say that nantel-
piece should be used either to hold
necessities, or to display treasures. OBJ
viously in the first instance it is allow
able to crowd the shelf but in the lat
ter case not more than three or four
choice pieces are proper.
The ideal bedroom has received much
attention lately. Preference is given 10
walls tl4ltSQ IN WdtCT-COlOTS or painted
in oils; picture molding and pictures are
absent; the floor is bare, the rugs light
and easily handled; mating and the
beautiful rag-carpet rugs shown in large
stores. are favorites
Draperies are simple and washable
None but absolutely necessary furniture
Is provided. Windows have either Vene-
lian blinds, giving an agreeable light
and admitting the air while excluding
the sun, or Holland shades are placed,
one on either sash, instead of a single
one on the casing They are never ex-
posed to wind or weather, and interfere
in no way with ventilation. The bed
stands well out into the room.
Use of Cleansers
1t seems needful to say a word about
cleansing agents Liquids like gasoline
alcohol, ether and chlor form vaporize
almost instantly, and the vapor ignites
at once if fame is near. They should
neDey be used near a fame, Gi7odyS in a
strong current of air, and preferably out
of doors
Even there fatal burns have been re-
ceived caused by the friction of rubbing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

THE day is fast approaching when
private houses will rival hospitals in
cleanliness and sanitary furnishings. We
are beginning to love cleanliness and to
abhor dist and dirt as breeders of dis
ease and discomfort. This love of
cleanliness has brought about a change
in our ideas of finishing and furnishing
our houses We are demanding that
they shall be easily cleaned, and we are
learning that VIC must have Simple things
and simple conditions
The modern housewife has for her
working creed that of William Morris
Have nothing YOU do not know to be
useful and ttini, TO be beautiful"
Lessezins tAe rrudgery
That creed means less drudgery and
greater enjoyment of life 1t means that
coy corners and oriental dens are no
longer the ideals STIFFNESS and stale
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

it into an open, self-rcspecting closet
Bare Floors
When carpets become worn and must
be renewed, ii is good time to change
10 a bare floor and a few rugs. The
finishing of the floor is a very simple
matter. 1t may be painted, stained, oiled
or waxed In either case it should be
cleaned thoroughly, all stains removed
and given a coat of filler"
If the floor was not made for a car
pet, there will probably be cracks which
need filling. Putty. colored like the
wood, is very satisfactory for this. II
the boards are knotty they should be
painted; otherwise a transparent finish
may be used
Stains made by paint or varnish are
easily removed with ammonia, but il
should be Put on with a brush. The
whole floor may be cleansed in this way.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

man has followed the prophecies in ask
ing the consent OF the Young girls
father. or of her mother. If the father is
not living This is in accordance with
his own self-respect and the respectful
consideration of the parents Of his
hancee He should state in manly.
straightforward way what are his pres
ent circumstances and what are his
prospects. of supporting a wife.
We will suppose that the Parents have
given their approval &c the engagement.
The next step 10 be considered is the
announcing of the engagement. and in
this matter it is advisable that the event
should be made known soon. even
though the marriage may he deferred
for some time. although it IS optional
whether an engagement IS announced
soon after its occurrence Or a few
months or very shortly before the MAJ
rage. Circumstances require different
decisions about these points; but, under
all circumstances. a girl sho3ld follow
the judgment and advice Of her parents.
Announcing the Engagement
When the engagement is 70 be an
nounced. the proper thing is for the
Young girl to write brIet. informal notes
TO her intimate friends, telling them the
news. Her mother writes 20 'Sr
friends ard - members Of the family,
although it is an attention much apprc-
eiated by o'3er persons If girl herself
takes the troltie and thought 70 write
to them. instead Of delegating the duty
to her mother
In any case, there should be no fall
ure On the part Of ere OF the other to
write TO those who are supposed 70 be
interested in the event they may Be
deeply offended If forgotten. Il IS, Of
course, not the custom 20 write 10 mere
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

for money alone is to be charged with
the greatest atrocities ever perpetrated
in the name OF household decoration.
The new home necessarily stands as
a skeleton which is 10 be clothed with
the vestments of our choosing whether
they shall be grave or gay. artistic or
inartistic, lies wholly with the judicious
selection of the occupant.
1t is not a difficult thing 10 have
artistic homes, attractive interiors, pro-
vided we approach the problem IN a
systematic way, with a well-defned
plan and even a moderately filled purse,
The Importance of the walls
The first thing to be considered is
the walls of the room, for they furnish
the keynote for the color scheme of the
apartment This is natural because the
wall presents the largest surface; it is
the thing upon which the eye rests at
once upon entering the room. We may
be attracted later by some article. some
person. some thing, but first Of all the
eye will rest upon the wall surface The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

ten 10 write to the bridc-elcct and try
to welcome her with cordially into their
family His mother may invite her to
make a visit to their home, so that all
may learn to know one another.
A girl should be particular not to
accept an invitation from the unmarried
sisters, unless the mother has already
written inviting her to visit them. The
mother is the bead Of the family. and it
is her duty TO fulfil the obligations of
her position. II is advisable always to
bear this in mind
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

softer, the more harmonious the sur
face, the better the impression will be.
so the first thing to do in decorating the
new home, or redecoratinR the old, is
&c take mp the matter OF walls seriously.
The color scheme Of room depends
upon many things, but most Of all upon
the frontage whether il be north or
south, east or west. Again, it depends
on the use of the room. whether il is
to be a living room, a bedroom or a
nursery, or a combination Of all three.
The size Of the room enters into the
equation, and finally, the nature and the
trim OF the standing woodwork
North rooms and the east rooms re
qure warm, mellow colors--colors that
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

for each individual, TO save the con-
fusion in the use OF towels.
Simplicity the Keynote
The evolution OF house furniture IS
still going on, and after a period of
elaborate designing and the use of tons
OF wood in construction, the simpler
styles OF our ancestors are the most
popular to-day. II is not a step back
ward by any means, but recognition
that our forefathcrs knew the principles
OF comfort and adornment and pro-
duced many masterpieces in artistic
furnishing,
Mere money is not a safe guide in the
finishing and the furnishing Of home,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

The ammonia darkens the wood some
what; merely oiling with crude oil,
olive oil, linseed or kerosene gives a
good finish, provided very small
quantity is used and that it is thor
oughly rubbed in and no superhuous
oil left on the floor
Removing Stains
When Summer comes, the heavy rugs
and draperies can be taken out and re-
ceive thorough beating and cleaning,
Soiled spots can be removed by turpen-
tine, gasoline, alcohol, chloroform or
ether When the odor has disappeared
the articles may be covered with clean
newspapers and rolled or folded for
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

/ silk wet in gasoline No article should
be put away until all odor OF the cleanser
has disappeared. Serious consequences
have been known TO result from using
gasoline on carpets and then closing
doors and windows
Gasoline used out of doors in cold
weather Injuries the han Is; the rapid
evaporation and low temperature cause
| the skin to become th;ek and leathery.
and months of c2re are necessary to re-
store il to normal condition.
necessities OF living are allowable, or at
least very few Injuries. This is espe-
cialIy true where the home is frightened
BY little ones
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

acquaintance The young mans
mother writes to the members Of his
family connection and the young man
himself writes to a few of his men
friends or may speak to them of his
good fortune.
All of the notes are sent out by post
and sent simultaneously At least the
family of the young girl should take the
initiative in the matter, II being under
stood that a Young man and his family
are not at liberty TO tell OF the engage
ment until il has first been made known
by the family Of his hancee.
Receiving Congratulations
In the notes written by the Young girl
and her mother ii IS allowable 10 men
ton a certain afterno' +. near al hand.
when they will be at home. very in
formally, if friends wish 20 call Friends
usually hasten to offer their good wishes,
or they send notes Of kindly congTatuls-
tons. Often they send flowers. It is
fashion 10 send pretty gift, cup
and saucer, or spoon, but not oblga-
tory to do so.
The parents of the bridegroom-el elect
should call first on the bride-elect and
her mother After the visit is returned,
it is in order for inequalities TO be ex-
changed between the two families. Din
uers, theatcr parties and other enter
tainmcnts are given for the young couple
by their friends.
Congratulate the Groom
The custom is for friends to con
graduate a man on his engagement and
TO wish happiness 70 girl i is mis-
take . Ese the word Congratulate" in
speaking to the young girl Of her en-
gagement. Ore would say something
Of this sort i an 90 interested 70 hear
the news" or, Il wish you every happi-
ness" but TO a man che would say i
congratulate you on your good fortune.
One would try 20 say something cordial
Or expressive Of admiration about the
person chosen.
II the parents and sisters Of the young
Lizn 1--we a; distance, they should has
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
Never Be Unch.peroned

HtVef DC UhthkPefUHou
Etiquette is very strict in its rules
during an engagement 1t is against all
the laws Of propriety for the yourr
couple TO go on a journey, even for
few hours, without a chapcron, or 70 &c
alone 10 theaters or parties, or 10 drive
alone in the evening Or on unfrequented
country roads A girl cannot be too
careful in observing all the laws laid
down for her conduct Parents are
sensible who do not allow young people
to disregard the couventionalities.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
Dressing Gray Hair

NionsHk Siey Aah
Take great pains in dressing the hair
becomingly II is a mistake 10 strain
the hair back from the face Gray hair
should be soft and fluffy looking about
the face
Caring fer the Skin
The sk:u of the hands and face shows
the effects OF time because Of its ex-
JCsGTe 10 the winds and elements while
the SKIN Of the other parts OF the body
remains soft and ~hite The constant
wa shing, and the use IT harsh soaps,
will wrinl.'e and withcr the skin The
skIn needs 10 have the oil OF which il il
thus deprived restored to IL
Gold cream hould be used plentifulls
fer the hands md the (. e The tend
ency 70 the growth OF Iairs about the
face becomes sTcJtcr with the advance
Of years, and one Is n fear of promoting
the growth q .hcSe with the use OF oils
Use, therefore he vegetable oils. olive
O. almond OIL. 10 which add the spirits
q camphor ~ the proportion of one
part Of camphor TO eight OF the oil
All the functions of the BODY are apt
10 be less active after fifty, and the skin
will not do rs part as well; therefore it
should be stlmgiatcd by rcqucnt warm
or hot baths. Cold baths lower the
vitality, and hould be aken less ire
cucnilg if at all Alcohol baths are
good for the skin. II they are too dry
ing. mix with an equal part Of sweet oil
Dissertations II the Kin frequently
occur coming on She forehead, the sides
Of the shocEe. and pcclaily upon the
backs of the hands. These can be re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

air are giving way to clear, clean space,
for we like to breathe deep these days.
This state of affairs helps toward
good housekeeping, for it eliminates
much unnecessary work The task is
never an easy one, and even under the
best conditions is bound to become irk-
some at times. If only those things
which are either useful or beautiful are
retained, a surprising amount Of labor
will be dispensed with. A glance about
any house will convince orc of this fact
and the restfulness which follows the
Punishment of these thing will surprise
as we'll as please.
Some things cannot be banished For
instance, one may have furniture whose
usefulness is impaired because of the
great weight of the pieces. These might
be moved to another room where less
frequent use would diminish the labor
of caring for them; or, other furnishings
In the room could be- simpli6ed
Perhaps the floor could be stained and
rugs used instead of a carpet: the
draperies might be made of washable
material If the furniture is upholstered
il could be. covered with washable slips.
Try to provide something which will be
a direct contrast to the Objectionable,
feature.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
The Passing Of wall Paper

The Passing Of Wall Paper
There was a time to which we all
bark back, when without question. we
purchased wall paper 1t seemed the
only possible material to use, and we
pasted it on the wall, pulled it off again
and repasted more without a thought
OF anything better; but the better taste
to-day has abandoned the use of wall
paper because of its unsanitary effects,
as well as its inartistic appearance
Wall paper is unsaniiary because il is
porous, being nothing more than a
cheap, absorbent paper colored with poi
sonous cheap inks, pasted on the wall
with vegetable paste, which soon sours
and always furnishes a lodging place
for all kinds of undesirable insects.
Wall paper is inartistic in itself. because
II IS not true expression Of that which
is best in art being merely a printed
imitation OF auother's work
The soft, vclvety tintings are the ideal
materials TO use on the walls. but care
must be taken that the tinting material
chosen is the best one 10 use The hot
water calcimines are invariably unsst-
isfactory, Disappointing and Intellectual,
for they orackle on the wall. rub off and
fade The smallest tack driven in the
wall breaks off piece of the tinting
three times as large as the tack, just
because OF the glue with which the cal
Gimme is stuck to the wall
The best class of colorings are made
from a natural cement. and are mixed
with cold water, completely eliminating
all the undesirable features just spoken
Of AS in many other cases, the best in
these is not really expensive, for one
package will cover three hundred square
feet Of surface in "A satisfactory manner
at an expense Of less than two cents a
square yard They do not fade. will not
rub off and arc always durable and ex-
ceedlrgly artistic.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

Tea, for staining the hair All these
= /: the hair faded look and should
not be used As the hair grows from
half an inch TO an inch month, the
cots show, in a very few days, the
r'ference between the natural and arti-
fetal coIoring. 50 that one becomes a
slave in keeping the color the same all
the time.
Since it is not possible TO prevent the
hair from turning gray, il IS fortunate
that we live al tine when gray hair
is fashionable. and us becomingncss is
appreciated Great care should be taken
OF the hair by The woalan who is adj
yaneing in life In old age the heart $
action Is less vigorous, and the heart
hS SIS power 70 drive the blood TO the
tiny capillaries q the scalp and The skin
for this reason the hair foiiicles are not
sufficiently nourished. the hair becomes
poor in quality and much Of il falls out,
never to rcturn This can be prevented
by little daily care.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

Keep tie kcElp hshlthy
Be sure and keep the scalp loose upon
the skull, which can be done by moving
the scalp UP and down on the under
lying bony framework with the tips Of
the fingers. These movements al the
same time will bring the blood into the
minute blood vessels. Scalp massage
by one skilled in it is, q course, very
beneficial, bot my readers often live re-
mote from the large cities where such
services can be obtained, and il is, after
all, the daily care which .elis Going
over the scalp from two 20 three min
utes night and morning, when DIRE sing
the hair. vii do great deal 70 keep
the hair and scalp IN good condition.
A Stimulating hair tonic, one contain
ing qaiaac, viii be useful, and If the
hair is dry and thin apply 20 the roots
some crude yellow vasellne Above all,
keep the hair clean Nothing locks
worse thar dirty, faded white hair To
remove the yellow look, rinse the white
hair IN biuIng water, Of the blueaess
that YOU woald Use in rinsing white
clothes
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16

When the Children are Small
It will probably be best. when chill
dren are small and time limited, to put
away ones best china because a nick
or crack cannot be borne patiently
Cheaper china that is dainty and pretty
and easily replaced, if broken, will save
much friction and worry.
A great amount of trouble comes 10
the little woman who loves spotleSs table
linen. A whole meal has been spoiled
for everyone because of one lucbless spot.
Why not try using doilies? When once
the table is oiled or waxed ii is no
trouble to keep in order, and doilies are
less trouble than tablecloths to launder
As soon as old enough, each child
should have some share in the house
work The task should be simple and
something he can 90 5OeH.s 1t should
never be such as to fret or overwheim
the child, and the reward should be
mothers praise aud not money Ii is
only fair to allow him as much time for
his very own as he spends legifimaieiy
in homework
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
Tie Attic and the Bonfire

The attic and the bonfire are two allies
of the courageous housewife In the
first she stores things that are under
suspicion" until she feels that her judg-
ment is final; to the other she assigns
things which are of no use to anyone
Every house is full Of such things.
They have been put away at odd times,
having lost their first usefulness, but
kept in the vague hope that they might
be of use some day" II has been neces-
sary to handle them and clean them
time and again. or else they have lurked
In the dark corner OF some kitchen cup
board, covered with dust and dirt.
BY the way what do you think Of
removing the front and doors Of that
little closet under the sink and making
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-06-16
Children's Rooms

Children's Rooms
Older boys and girls are sure to have
a craze for collecting things, and take
the greatest pleasure in arranging this
collection in their own rooms This
desire should be respected and en-
couraged. The countless decorations"
mean an immense amount of labor TO
keep in good order, but bargain should
be made.
Girls should Re allowed to decorate
exactly as they please, provided they take
care of their own rooms. The same
privilege should be granted to boys, pro-
vided they give some service in return
for the care OF their rooms.
The dining room admits of any selec-
ton of set furniture. but as far as pos
sible have everything in harmony with
the woodwork Of the room. If the
decorations are red, do not use a ma
hogany dining set, but one of weathered
oak. Old blue or orange or green are
perhaps the best setting for mahogany
In choosing a table, ! confess | am par
tial 10 a round one, which will always
be in good taste A sideboard should
never be elaborate. A simple buffet
with china cabinet and a small serving
table is in much better taste
If there is a small room for a coy
room or den. there could be nothing
more appropriate than the Mission style
of furniture. The walls should be
decorated in warm. rich color, and with
the selection of furniture offered in
Mission styles will fill every need.
Furnishing the Bedroom
In selecting furniture for bedrooms,
avoid that which is clumsy and heavy.
Metal beds, perfectly sanitary, can be
procured in graceful designs and dainty
colors. Dressers should be made so
that they can easily be moved, and they
should set up high enough from the
floor to allow sweeping and dusting
underneath.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-24
THE D MARKET.

NEW YORK, April A.-Butter-Steady
i at the decline. Receipts, 5,S16. Creamery
specials, 27Q215b Official price 20; DO.
extrae, 26d26h; do. third to first, gN4Si
do. held, third to extra, 1895.
C~heese-Firm. unchanged. Receipts
E~ggs-Easier; Receipts, 17,.gS We 3 sr
( seconds, q; Southern first, 2l@2l1s; do
Flour2Receipts, 12,sS7: sales. 1000. I'm
settled and dull. Minnesota patents, 6.OOd
$50; winter s%traights. 5.S006.10; Minnesota
bakers, A.60d5.10; winter extras, .35Q5.oo
winter patents, 6.O006. 40; winter low
grades, 4.25n4,9); Kansas straight, !. 709o.se-
Liverpool cables, larger worlds shipments,
heavy liquidation and stop-loss selling
caused a break of "a in wheat this morn
ing. Support was poor even at the de-
cline, May, I25: July, 11olsGr.15Ss; Sep
tember, 1.07HG1.0TB.
Rye-Strong; No. 2 Western, s6, (. o. b.
New York.
Corn-Receipts, 1875.
Beef-Steady; family, 145Od13.0O; mess,
1G.5Gd1100: packet, 13.50@14.00.
P~ork-Steady, mess. 1S,50u19.00; family,
l9Oon29.00: short clear, 19.50n21.50.
~Bard-Fasy; Western. 10.55n10.65.
Sngar-Raw, firm. fair refining. 3.42.
centrifugal. SC test, $50: molasses sugar.
3.17; refined, steady: crushed, 5.75; pow
dered, Sis; granulated. sos.
Petroleuni-Steady; refined, all ports,
Coffee steady No. I Rio, sas4; No. 4
Moiassesg Steady; New Orleans. 2Sm42.
Poultry-Alive. dull; chickens, broilers,
25m33; fowls, 15d16; dressed. hrmer: West
orn chickens, y; fowls, 15G1512.