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The Exeter Advocate, 1920-11-11, Page 2In 1892 We first offered the public our TEA 872$ Millions now use it to their utihost satisfaction tIcAttle nth and oinancc By 1:,TIIE CHAP. AN HARING. How We Took the Dread From Wash Day. " It seems that anything that gives light :on lessening the drudgery of wash day is appreciated, especially by the women, as washing seems to be one of the housewife's most undesir- able duties. I never understood why it should be, until once when my wife was sick and the hired girl refused to do the washing. It was up to me to do it, so I got. out the two old wooden tubs and the washboard. I waded right in, rubbed the skin off my fingers, slopped the water all over alae, nearly broke my back, and the clothes were a sight, I I found out why my wife had dreaded. wash day, , I decided that I would investigate, and if an easier way could be found 1 we would adopt it, I visited several steppe,i up to Hastings, who had! farms that were eawipped with power ailed at a decent distance, and the washers. The users all claimed Vicente A mile ay.-ay—imposer far away., two held a low -toned. c nferenec, t be quite efficient, but in most case dean. hill though 9t toss --the 1=-ghts of „ a o ie i I found the water had to be heated fix the lusts geittered. It aided the final 1 thought of that possibility when the house, then carried to the wash touch of misery to know that Iiirann I got flack to the hotel and learned house, and the mothers ers were enjoying that that the guard was oft duty," Hiram' ` In some cases the washer was situ- wereith ar.l lu::urz in ignorance of said as he turned again to the ve- ated in the cellar, which seemed to be her extremity. And she v u;;I,l have to hide. "But jump in. You'll find room • rather dark and damp. Finally I de-' go into the hotel— if ever she lived to in the rniedle seat ,if you eare to -share ,• reeeh itstore all the guests, in this it with sone pickaxes and the first -1 suit ouQ requilementssand in the fol -b i tate. aid kit." loving I will try to describe it: With one erm .inland her waist, the -Thank you,,' replied Hastings stiff-! We had a rash -house 14x20 feet. I oiler hand urr:te her elbow. Hastings ly. "1 prefer to walk. (load nif ht� connected a dr.4in. •ith the centre of cid his best to suppert her, bit her' Miss Goodrow! Good night, Babbitt!", anl.lc repeatedly turned under her as At first Ruth was too exhausted. to this, and concreted the floor with a they felt their way • over the loose do an thin any water but enjoy the stealing a y wa slope toward. the drain, Thus sto les o€ the glacier bed in the direct- warmth of hot milk ineede, and the ter spilt on the floor would run tor. of the path. Once on this, the hot-water bag and Hiram's arm out to the drain, and the floor could be going was less difficult, but Ruth's side, hut as the gentle stimulant took flushed to clean zt. co xscioueneet of ie o' ia i:avistion effect and the comfort spread, she In one coiner I made a'eoncrete box k time more aeutt+. She nail ceebeta found voice to tell of the adventure. into which I piped running water. ex I se achingly eold" so dr: ggire ti gl re:? "I suppose our mothers are dread- purchased a two -tub power washer o ---nobedy had. Her limbs almost re- fully worried," she finished, with wringer attached, sixteen feet fused to move against the c:egging **Worried? Oh, ro—they aren't ex- of shafting, four bogies, two pulleys, weight tdher Ret garments. renting you yet. I was the Nkorried and a small gasoline engine. Then faintly, mere cle:arlee re4:tied. ore. All through the drive I felt un- In the end opposite the water box iy, the beat of ieer=as' beefs rea,_he3 easy. Hastings is a handsome fellow I placed the engine, and fastened the thein. eneybe I was jealous," Hiram laugh shafting to the ceiling about two feet 'Coming up, too, oy the grit;' said ed unnaturally. from one side of the building by Ii sizings exeiitedly. Releasing her, he "Silly!" Ruth flouted the idea, but it mean of the boxes. I belted the en - put kis bands trumpet -wise to his gave her a deep ,inward satisfaction, gine to one end of the shaft, and the mouth and gave a great shout. After an interval the man resumed: washer to the other. Then came the At once an zrswering halloo in the eAA.nd it struck me that he'd be just question of heating the water. I par practiced voice of a mountaineer. Ruth foolhardy enough to take you into the bad hoped it would be Hiram, but this glacier. At the livery office they told was r.'o time to choose among rescuers. me 'that' the watchman was sick. So With renewed strength she started to I left word that I had an errand that might make the late to dinner, routed from the engine as possible. the old fellow out, got these things to- Now when my wife wants to wash gether, and started up here." she lights the oil stove, attaches a "Hew exactly like you, dear, hose to the running water faucet, and thoughtful boy!" she murmured. Then lets the boiler filL In about fifteen her voice grew tragic, but she kept it or twenty minutes the water is boil - cast of operating, not to figure de- preciation, is about 10 cents an hour.. Before we purchased our equipment I wondered if we could afford it. Now I wonder how we afforded to be with- out it, I find it is as efficient a labor- saving device as we have on the farm,. That Versatile Adhesive 'Pape.. I have found that a good quality of surgeon's adhesive tape is a true friend, aside from its uses for cover- ing cuts and bruises and holding head - ages in place. It can be used to re- pair all sorts of rubber articles— hot-water bags, syringes, garden hose, mackintoshes, and boots. I use it by. applying a warm iron over the patch. A small piece around my finger when knitting. crocheting', or hem- ming by hand has often kept my finger from becoming sore. To avoid. triable at school in telling their over- shoes apart, 1 cut the tape into strips, write their names upon it, and paste. it into the back of the children's' overshoes and rubbers. I carry Pitt, this sante idea with the boys' caps. I also make ideal labels for bottles, eans, and jars Aver?. the tape, and' write upon it with ink, If a new pair of shoes rub the heel at the top of the heel stiffening, I put a piece of tape over the lining, and have no more trouble. Should a win- dow pane get cracked in cold weather, a piece of tape will told the ,edges to- gether. I always hold broken dishes together with the adhesive tape while the cement is drying. When fumigat- ing a room I discovered that the tape could be used along the windows to exclude the air, and I Inake use of this discovery in cold weather to keep he cold air around the kitchen door. Indeed, I do not know how I could keep house without my adhesive tape in its several widths to help nie amend the accidents and breaks which occur' in everyday life. ward the sound. At the very end of the road. indeed, as they appreached, they sew the out- lines of the horses by the light of a lantern held between the driver's knees. Con:,ieg toward them up the patn another lantern swung in the I Iow that the men en the front seat lug. She then attaches a hose to the hand of a man. His step was hastier alight not overhear. "And while you faucet en the bottom of the boiler, and than usual, but it was familiar. It were coming to the rescue, I was sit- lets the water run to the first tub of the washer. She then attaches the hose to the running water faucet again, and lets the boiler refill while she puts the clothes ani soap in the washer. Next she starts the engine, and by the time the water is heated the chased a three -burner oil stove, and had a tinner make me a boiler to fit with a faucet at the bottom. This I put near the water box, and as far was more than familiar. ting an his lap to keep warm. It was With a cry and an access of energy horrible. If.ane-thing could have ben which would have seemed impassible worse, it would have. been Belle." a few minutes before, Ruth broke from For a moment there was ellen 'e in Hastings and flung herself upon the which Ruth half regretted mentioning hurrying figure. this episode. Then "Who is Belle?" "Hiram!" she cried. The name stood inquired Hiram constrainedly. for all that was dear anti sheltered and "The girl he's engaged to. She lives clothes are ready to be run through safe. in Toronto. She's a good sport—he the wringer into the second tub, Hiram's right arm went protestingly says I'm not. He was so surprised where they are rinsed, the boiling round her. The other held the lantern when I got tired 'and couldn't heave carefully clear of the dripping figure. great reeks aroundl" ' I thought you !night be in trouble,"‘Hiram seemed to breathe again. he said. "Better get started for home "No accounting for tastes. Person before you talk." At the buckboard's ally, I don't want an Amazon for my in the rinse water about ten minutes side he handed the lantern to the wifee' they are ready to be run through the driver. ''Cover bath lights far a min- This was comforting. Yet she -could wringer and hung up. The dirtiest ettel" he ordered. As the man obeyed, not accept his satisfaction with her ee clothes should : be thoroughly he whispered to Ruth. "Take off that before her confession was complete. cleansed, but if some are not they can wet skirt, I've got a steamer rugs `But the -worst of it was, Hiram," be put back and taken .out with the here." she said slowly, "that I wanted to go neat lot. In a moment site was wrapped with with him; It seemed so—so ro- This system of washing has worked a hot-water bottle in the rug. and mantic." out very • satisfactorily. The biggest tucked up on the back seat. Hiram's ready acquiescence gave washing can generally be done in less "Lights again!" IIe halted the her in turn a twinge of jealousy, than .two hours, and there is no hard driver as he gathered up the reins, "Probably everybody feels so at work. The water does not even have. and, unscrewng a thermos bottle, he times," he rejoined in his natural, mat- to be lifted. The oil stove is set high poured a white cupful and held it to ter -of -fact voice. "I shouldn't want to enough to bring the bottom of the the girl's lips. It was hot milk. Then marry her, but I've had moments when boiler even with the top of the tubs. Thus the running water flows through the hose to the boiler, and after it is heated it flows from the boiler to the tubs. When the washing is done the plugs in the' bottom of the tubs are removed, and the water is conducted through a tin pipe (such as is used for eave spouts) • to the drain where it runs from the building. The floor is then flushed, and the water runs to the drain, leaving the floor -clean. There are windows on_ three sides that admit the sunshine, so the wash house is always sweet and clean. The water being then admitted to the sec- ond tub. The first tub can now be filled with more' clothes. When the clothes are w�- «a ea' ea' en-- enetete-telear } Send for the Lan1ie Library —5 new Cook.boaks on Cake -mak- ing, Preserving, Candy - snaking end Desserts. Sent FREE for a Red Ball trade -mark. ent.fronz a sock or from the top panel of e Laniir, carton. Write for it today. eels a "DID help Make it, didn't I? Now there .are twocooks in our family, aren't there, Mother ?' And see how light the cake is! I told Harold I creamed the butter and sugar, and he said I wasn't big enough. He didn't know l used Lantic. Tell him I did help make it, Mother." LANT.1C SAVES TIME in the preparation of cakes, puddings and sauces, in the cooking of preserves, in the making of candy, in the sweetening of beverages. BB.' ATLANTIC SUGAR REFINERIES LIMITED - MONTREAL ti�gr > 10 2O'dila.+ ' IOCA' • Y because it's 41F ya.5<giy' his Amazon would have appealed to me!„ Ruth could hardly credit that it was Hiram, the caution and moderate, who spoke, "But I don't believe she's the least bit suited to you," she said wonder- 4ngly• "Certainly she isn't," Hiram agreed cordially, "any more than her Liman is suited to you. If ever .I'm in danger of forgetting it, I'll .think of your ad- , venture to -day. But those twoare probably very well matched. So are we." A great truth seemed borne in upon Ruth. "Why, of .course ' we are!" she ex- claimed. With a quick• glance at the men; in the front seat She turned, and brushed Hiram's cheek with her bps: "Oh, I'rn so glad that I'm going to marxy just,;yout" (The End:) ee- kiinarces Liniment For Burns, Etc. Good Things to Eat. Corn Chowder -1 can corn, 1 cup- ful chopped onion, tf lb. salt pork, 3 cupfuls chopped potato, ee cupful cream, 3 whole crackers, salt, pepper. Cut pork into dice and put in a fry- tug pan over fire; when brown add onion and cook 5 minutes; take 3 cup- fuls chopped, raw potatoes and par- boil 5 minutes, then drain and add to the potatoes, 1 cancorn, the pork and onion, salt, pepper and cover with boiling water. Let cook about an hour or until tender, then add lis cupful cream and 3 whole crackers. Serve very hot, (This may be served as a soup by- adding one quart milk.) Stewed Cabbage -Shred the cab- bage. Cook in a large amount of water with the cover off. It will take about 15 minutes for young cabbage. Season with cream, salt and pepper. 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