When the gas flame is uneven, what should be done ?
Clean out the gas tip. Turn the light out and run a thin
card back and forth through the tip.
Should a kerosene lamp be turned down ? No ; it will
use as much oil, and also give off a poisonous offensive
odor, from a gas which will be formed by the low heat
of the reduced flame.
How should the burners be treated? They should be
boiled occasionally in soda and water, and dried thor-
oughly.
How often should oil lamps be filled ? Every time they
are used, for though a little space should always be left
when filling them, if the oil gets too low, an explosive
gas is liable to form in the space above the oil.
Why should a little space be left in filling them? So
the oil will have space to expand from the heat.
THE WALL PAPER.
Which two colors are considered most restful for the
eyes and nerves ? Nature's two colors ; blue and green,
in soft tones.
For a room with only a northern exposure, and poor
light, what color would give most cheerfulness to the
room ? Light yellow, the sunshine color.
Is there any choice in the designs of wall paper? If
paper has a figure that stands out with such prominence
you are conscious of it when in the room; or if it has
a design one is constantly figuring over, it is very dis-
turbing when ill. Such papers are never as restful as
less obtrusive ones. In these days of intense living, the
more quieting and restful one's surroundings, the better
for health.
Are striped papers desirable? Yes; they increase the
apparent height of the ceiling. Striped paper in soft
gray, pink, and white are dainty for bed-rooms.
Efficiency in Home Making ii
SELECTING THE FURNITURE.
What kind of furniture is most desirable? That best
suited to the needs and income of the family.
Are hangings and upholstery of light satin brocade
desirable? Only for drawing-rooms, used for special
occasions ; not in a room for family use.
Why not? Sunlight is Nature's free disinfectant, and
must not be shut out to protect the furnishings. The
health of the family is of more importance. Happily the
darkened parlor with its musty odor belongs to the past.
What kind of hangings and upholstery should be
selected? Those that will stand the light; can be kept
clean easily, and will wear well.
Are elaborate carvings, deep tuf tings, and fringes, sat-
isfactory? No; they are very difficult to keep free from
dust.
Is heavy furniture desirable? No; it is difficult to
move in cleaning.
Are ornate decorations, and faciful shapes in good
taste ? No ; well-made furniture with graceful lines, but
plain in design, is always to be preferred.
Is there danger of overcrowding a room with furni-
ture and ornaments? It is a common mistake. If many
homes had much of the furniture and many of the orna-
ments removed, they would be much more attractive,
and hygienic. Try this in a room and note the improve-
ment. Homes were not intended for an annex to a fur-
niture store, or for museums, and old curiosity shops ;
an attic might be set aside for such use, and be very
attractive.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
When the gas flame is uneven, what should be done ? Clean out the gas tip. Turn the light out and run a thin card back and forth through the tip.
Should a kerosene lamp be turned down ? No ; it will use as much oil, and also give off a poisonous offensive odor, from a gas which will be formed by the low heat of the reduced flame.
How should the burners be treated? They should be boiled occasionally in soda and water, and dried thoroughly.
How often should oil lamps be filled ? Every time they are used, for though a little space should always be left when filling them, if the oil gets too low, an explosive gas is liable to form in the space above the oil.
Why should a little space be left in filling them? So the oil will have space to expand from the heat.
THE WALL PAPER.
Which two colors are considered most restful for the eyes and nerves ? Nature's two colors ; blue and green, in soft tones.
For a room with only a northern exposure, and poor light, what color would give most cheerfulness to the room ? Light yellow, the sunshine color.
Is there any choice in the designs of wall paper? If paper has a figure that stands out with such prominence you are conscious of it when in the room; or if it has a design one is constantly figuring over, it is very disturbing when ill. Such papers are never as restful as less obtrusive ones. In these days of intense living, the more quieting and restful one's surroundings, the better for health.
Are striped papers desirable? Yes; they increase the apparent height of the ceiling. Striped paper in soft gray, pink, and white are dainty for bed-rooms.
Efficiency in Home Making ii
SELECTING THE FURNITURE.
What kind of furniture is most desirable? That best suited to the needs and income of the family.
Are hangings and upholstery of light satin brocade desirable? Only for drawing-rooms, used for special occasions ; not in a room for family use.
Why not? Sunlight is Nature's free disinfectant, and must not be shut out to protect the furnishings. The health of the family is of more importance. Happily the darkened parlor with its musty odor belongs to the past.
What kind of hangings and upholstery should be selected? Those that will stand the light; can be kept clean easily, and will wear well.
Are elaborate carvings, deep tuftings, and fringes, satisfactory? No; they are very difficult to keep free from dust.
Is heavy furniture desirable? No; it is difficult to move in cleaning.
Are ornate decorations, and faciful shapes in good taste ? No ; well-made furniture with graceful lines, but plain in design, is always to be preferred.
Is there danger of overcrowding a room with furniture and ornaments? It is a common mistake. If many homes had much of the furniture and many of the ornaments removed, they would be much more attractive, and hygienic. Try this in a room and note the improvement. Homes were not intended for an annex to a furniture store, or for museums, and old curiosity shops ; an attic might be set aside for such use, and be very attractive.