Milford chronicle., 1910-04-15
GRANGE TALK ON SPRING CLEANING


In regard to the best time for cleaning
I it was thought wise to wait until the lat
: ter part Of April, as fires we're neede'
more or less until that time, therefore
: would not be safe to remove the stove
until it bad become permanently warm
Dutch Cleanser was recommended il
cleaning anything Of gritty nature.
Mrs. Austin was asked to answer tn
following question: What part Of house
cleaning should be borne by the man 0
the house She thought they sbould taxi
up, clean and put down the floor cover
ing, hang the pictures, doing that par
which required the greatest strength.
Mr. Hopkins thought the best thinl
for the men to do, was go fishing"
Some Of the men thought that carpet
laying was the hardest part OF this work,
while others claimed it was the easiest,
with the stretchers now in use for that
purpose.
The younger members Of the household
were supposed TO roll up their sleeves, sf-
ter their return from school, and help in
washing Of woodwork or anything that
came to hand, OF which they were cap
able.
A little kerosene oil used in the water
for cleaning paint, would tighten the
labor and make it look like new.
One member uses dry corn meal on q
clean flannel cloth for cleaning wall paper.
The half Of a loaf of white yeast bread,
stale was also recommended, cutting oil
a slice as il becomes soiled.
What can be done by a woman with
paint and varnish, was asked, and ans
wered by Miss Houston in this manner.
Anything that can be done by man.
Wood filler and varnish was considered
the best finish for woodwork.
Mr.. Lent, who has had large experience !
in this line, said the best way 10 treat
hard wood floors was to use a wood filler |
first and then get wax, which comes in |
cans, and put it on the floor with brush, |
using a lambs wool brush or piece of |
flannel and polishing after the wax lie ap-
piled, in this way, no tracks or scratches
would show.
In the matter of keeping winter cloth
ing and furs free from moths, the follow
ing methods were found good Lining
the closet with tar paper and using cam
phor balls oil of cedar, cayenne pepper,
q Lao d;s;r rfact;ro ,-;4h fo-r,ol1ob;a, l.,fc-o |
laying the garments away; all garments
are supposed to be cleaned and thorough
ly aired.
One pisnO-tuner ADVISES the use Of car
OOliC acid to keep moths out of a piano,
another says that sweet flag will act in
The same manner, and still another re-
oOmmends piece Of oamphor gum being
Kept in the piano all Of the time
A reading was given by Miss Ida Rosa,
llsO one by Mrs. Benedict, after which
he Vacuum Cleaner was demonstrated.
dr. Cobsugh exhibited a small cleaner
hat can be used by one person but it
would require a little practice to be able
o work it easily. The Crown Vacuum
)leaner which was sent in by Messrs.
fierce and Carmesn, was a wonderful
Ieaner, it brought the dirt, germs and all,
ght through from the board floor, paper
nderneath the carpet and carpet, as one
)uld see by the contents of the bag, it =
eing nearly as fine as dust. 1t requires
yO to handle it, one to pump and one to
Ork~the cleaner, a small cleaner is used
clean chairs, cushions, and furniture in
,neral. 1t is rented for $500 per day.
i've or six families would buy one to-
.ther, the expense would be light and
e satisfaction great, as it does the work
perfectly ;one could have clean home
cry week without having to breath one
irticle of dust
Mrs. J. H. Rosa gave an interesting re-
1T of the Pomona Grange held at Cam
n, Del.
Mr.. L. Austin, as a committee on Good
'ads from this Grange, said that nearly
of the fourteen oranges were represent
at the conference, held at Dover.
ey were cordially received by Mr.. Sapp
the Levy Court. The discussion of road
king was continued for two and one
If hours. during which time it was
md that there was sufficient money and
nty Of good material at hand to make
ID roads, if they only had a competent
yineer to superintend the work. Some
'ught they would have to employ an
,ineer for year and pay large salary,
it was proven that one could be hired
a day, week or any length of time
essary. Mr.. +. A. Evans read the reso-
on and spoke sometime about it. Mr..
by and Mr.. Rosa also made speeches
the subject.
ir. j. j. Rosa will explain the bene-
to be derived from becoming a mem.
of the Delaware Produce Exchange.
lrday, April 10Th.
he meeting closed with a solo by Mr..
k.