South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-16

In these days of conservation
along all lines, the woman who. with
one good tailored suit, is always well
groomed and smartly dressed. de-
serves attention. Many of rs have
felt that, had we a maid TO take
care of our frocks, we. too, would
make one frock do me work Of two;
but. after all, anyone who will but
cultivate the infinite capacity for
taking pains" can keep her ward
robe in the best of condition with
but little work.
To begin with, one must have the
necessary equipment, and under this
heading brushes come first of all.
The whisk broom deserves much
attention. and should be present in
various forms; the rather large,
stiff broom or brush for removing
mud or dust from heavy tweed or
serge. the brush which is of softer
bristles, and can be used for sim
liar purpose on fabrics of lighter
weight OF finer texture. There must
be brush, shaped like a hat brush.
and covered with plush, for giving
the final brushing TO velet, cordu
roy, and similar fabrics.
One must have a hat brush, OF
course. and 1t is we'll to have sew
eral pieces of velvet or plush, for
removing dust from hats of felt or
straw. There should be several Old
handkerchiefs, also. in the hat box;
these are used when a velvet hat has
been dampened by rain, a. careful
rubbing with a soft handkerchief
evenly distributes the moisture and
makes the hat dry without spots.
Shoe brushes are legion in num-
Der; the rather stiff brush is most
essential, and the chamois covered
brush, for giving the last polish, Is
equally necessary. There is special
equipment for cleaning white shoes,
light satin slippers, and light shoes
cleaning fluids and special cloths can
be had for this purpose, and there
are special brushes for brushing up
the nap of suede shoes. There must
be a small brush for cleaning and
polishing shoes in the crease be-
tween the sole and the upper part
Of the shoe. as the home shoe par
Tor is apt to be bit amateurish
and neglect this important detail
There should be many extra shoe
laces, shoe buttons, and heavy need
les and thread for the button that
leaps from it's moorings at the last
moment or the lace that break 8
when one is in a hurry can be re-
placed in an instant, if the proper
equipment is handy. Women who
know how to care for their own foot
gear realize the importance OF doing
this themselves. for. in many shoe
shining parlor, heavy brushes, IN
furious polishes and careless work
go far toward running the condition
of the best shoe leather.
The fastidious woman hastens to
add some old, soft gloves to her
shoe shining equipment, for polish
es have an insidious way Of creeping
under the nails and staining the
hands. being sometimes rather diff
ficult TO remove.
Gloves require prompt attention
the moment they begin to lose their
pristine freshness, and. with the
MANY safe. glove cleaning prepare
tons that are now on the market,
no one need hesitate to make use OF
them. II is we'll always to be care
full. of course; and, by working near
an open window, the user OF cleaning
fluids hastens the prompt dispellin6
Of unpleasant odors. These same
cleaning fluids can also be used In
caring for ones dresses and suits.
since a spot that is removed prompt
" saves the delay caused by sending
ones frock to a cleansing establish
ment.
The small, we'll equipped mend
ing bag is a necessity, II gloves are
to be cared for; the small bundles