on," is a delight, but it has such an insatiable appetite for spots
after the newness has worn off that it requires frequent
scrubbing--twice a week at least--and on a dry day, if possible, with
doors and windows opened during the operation, all of which means
energy misapplied. To be sure, the new "colonial" cotton-rag rugs,
woven in harmony with the general color scheme, protect the floor and
help to relieve the strain of much standing, and can he washed and
dried as satisfactorily as any piece of cotton cloth; while raw oil,
applied with a soft cloth or a handful of waste every two months, will
keep the floor in good condition. But the housekeeper who chooses the
better part covers her floor with linoleum at comparatively small cost,
a piece good both in quality and design selling at 60 cents a square
yard. In this, too, the color idea can be carried out, the smaller
designs being preferable. Neutral tints follow wood-carpeting designs,
are neat, and less apt to soil than the lighter patterns. It is a wise
plan in buying to allow enough linoleum for three smaller pieces to be
placed before stove, table, and sink, thus saving wear and tear on the
large piece. Thus covered, the floor is easily cleaned with a damp
cloth. It must be thoroughly swept once a day, followed by a general
dusting of the room, with brushings up between times.



THE WINDOWS

Kitchen windows must he washed once a week--oftener in fly time. A
dainty valance, or sash curtains of muslin, dimity, or other summer
wash goods, give an attractive and homey touch to the room. Each
window should have a shade with a double fixture, fastened at the
middle of the casement and adjusted upward and below from that point.