Evening star., 1949-01-12
EASEMENT WINDOWS;
MEXICO;
CAR DOOR.

MEXICO;
CAR DOOR.
From Mrs. r. W. M, Arlington.)
I would like to be Of some help
to the readers who asked questions
in the RICH. To Mrs. J. H. D. Of
Arlington. may I say that we, too,
recently moved into a home with
steel easement windows and suf-
fered to the same degree she does
with condensation of moisture on
the inside. A common complaint
on any type of window.
We bought 25-cent rectangular
cellolose sponges in the dime store,
cut them in two and put two to a
window on the sill after studying
Just where the pools of water con-
sistently formed. Each night before
retiring we collected the excess
water from the windows with the
sponges, wrung them out and re-
placed them and found that by
morning they had absorbed all the
water that had dripped and kept
any from running down the walls.
In the morning I wiped the win
dows again. The sponges are not
only effective but also neat and
inconspicuous.
Just before Christmas we had
storm windows put on the inside
and find the condensation has STOP
ped completely. I should be happy
to recommend the name of the
company to you.
For Mrs. H. P. Of Washington may
I offer the following suggestions and
experiences concerning trip TO
Mexico:
In 1941 we drove to Mexico City
and stayed six weeks. Before leav-
ing inquire from your broker about
insurance coverage for your car
while travelling across the border.
We found it best to stay overnight
in Laredo, Tex, at the border and
get fresh start in the morning
There are many auto courts there,
but be sure to get one with air
conditioning. Then go to the bridge
that crosses the Rio Grande and
find out just where the official
money changing office is located
dts free. although Laredo is over
run with money changers" who
charge for the service.
Our first overnight stop was at
Monterey, a lovely and interesting
city. I have the name of the auto
court filed away and will locate 1t
II you are interesting in contracting
me. BY all means stop at Powers
Trading Post and purchase a
Powers Guide to Mexico, invaluable
Il have one put away. Our second
night we stayed at a small town
of Wales in the tropical section In
the large hotel on the right side of
the highway. We had nice room
In the annex somewhat cheaper.
The next night we spent in Mexi-
co City. AS we had made no ad-
vance reservations we had some
interesting experiences finding lodg-
ings and did very well for ourselves.
We finally were settled in "pent-
house" apartment in private home
in the lovely Chapultepec Heights
residential area for $50 a month
with a kitchen. two rooms. and a
telephone as well. I wouldn't be
surprised If the lady still rents out
the two apartments she had then.
We ate at a high-class Spanish
cafe on a nearby street in the heart
Of Mexico City. delicious and ex-
cellent quality food. It was called
the Tacuba Cafe. We ate all our
meals there except breakfast and
were never sick and never disap-
pointed.
The first two days after our ar
rival in Mexico City we were very
sick to our stomachs Gas yet we
hadn't eaten anywhere In the city,
but a great many other people are,
too, we found. due mostly to the
fact that in driving one goes from
500 feet above sea level to 5000 feet
above in just about Is miles of wind
ing mountain road, and 1t was
mostly this that knocked us out.
We were hale and hearty all the
rest Of the time.
We drank tea, coffee and hot
chocolate-never fresh milk Though
| it is safe to do so at Sanborn's, it
lis claimed). And in the big cities
like Monterrey and Mexico City we
drank the water also, though, If
one has kitchen, it could be boiled.
There are i.lany hotels and auto
courts in the City Of Mexico and
although the Shirley Court well
known auto court in Mexico City,
could not put us up they were ex-
tremely helpful in finding us Q
place to stay for the night.
We ate only cooked food but did
buy bananas and oranges along the
way but never ordered fresh fruit
cocktails or the like in restaurants
Many people carry canvas water
bags on their cars which last until
one reaches a place where water
can be boiled. After all. with young
children it is better to be safe than
sorry.
We had a very limited amount Of
money for our trip, too little, every
one said, but had a wonderful trip
and long to go again. There just
isn't space to tell you all the tips we
might but will be glad to pass them
on If you care to contact me.
In answer to Mrs. D. H. Of East
Riverdale, may ] urge her to take