Evening star., 1948-05-19
POLISH TRANSACTIONS.


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ton, the following is quoted from a
recent issue of The Evening Star:
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TRAIN TRIP TO CALIFORNIA.
| from Mrs. J. c. s., Hyattspille.)
To Mrs. j. A. w., Takoma Park,
who requested helpful hints for her
train trip to California with her
17-month- -old son: We made trip
to Washington State last December
with our 2-year-old son and I think
can at least partially help her
from our experience. By all means
keep overalls on him, otherwise the
upholstery on the train seats will
roughen his tender skin and make
it sore. The dining cars have little
seats for small children which raise
them to a suitable height at the
table. The child is strapped in and
perfectly safe.
Our diaper problem was easily
solved by using disposable diapers
and waterproof pants.
If finances permit, getting bed
room will very much ease your travel
with a child. He has room to move
about and to climb and yet is within
bounds. Training pants are easily
rinsed out and hung up to dry IN the
privacy of bedroom.
Nap time on the train seat was no
problem because we took familiar
small cotton blanket and bunny,
his usual bedtime companions.
From Mrs. L. L. c., Washington.)
When my little boy was three
months old we took him via train
from San Antonio, Tex, to WASH
ington, D. C.. He made the trip with
no effort Cat least on his part). We
travelled in compartment, which is
the easiest, but not essential.
The secret of travelling with a
child as I see it is the beforehand
planning. I observed my child's
routine for two or three days before
the trip and made list of all
equipment needed. Then I revised
It, doubling up where I could. In
my overarm diaper bag carried
formula, water, bib, diapers, two
small tops, gauze, etc. Then in a
bag I carried all of the clothing and
extras I would need for the baby
on the entire trip. Before each train
change I made sure my diaper bag
was we'll stocked, just in case it was
some time before the luggage was
duly located. ~ .-,~
These are general suggestions.
Dress child comfortably and IN
something dark and easiest to
change. Don't plan on spick and
span appearance. Take small toys
only and quiet ones; two or three
should be enough.
Porters are usually very helpful
about getting food. etc. I found 1t
advantageous to tip ours when
boarded the train and explained
then that I would need help.
tipped him at the conclusion OF the
trip because I had had excellent
service and he had made my trip
so much easier.
would suggest you play train at
home before making the trip. Line
up chairs and give your child an
idea of play space which will be
available, etc.
Keep your child on schedule. 1t
may be inconvenient at times but
vour child will arrive at her destina-
ton in good health and your trip
will be easier.
There was a stewardess on one OF
the trains who offered to stay with
the baby while went to the dining
car. ate my meals in the compart-
ment but she was very helpful IN
other ways.
POEM WANTED?
from Mrs. c. c. Y. c.
Washtngton.)
Would 1t be possible to furnish the
rest of poem which goes:
January brings the snow.
Makes our feet and dngers SLOW.
FEBRUARY brings the rain;
Thaws the frozen lakes again.
do not know the rest OF 1t but
I do know that each line has to do
with a month Of the year. Neither
do know the author, but would ap-
preciate it If I could get the rest
of the poem.
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TREATING PRINTS?
GARDENIA?
From Mrs. G. B. P, WaShinoton.) }
Very anxious to know the method
used in making prints look like
real paintings. It's something like
lshellacking cheese cloth on over
the print.
Also, would like to know how to
oa~a for a oerdepio y,1opt