Is linen more desirable than cotton for the sheets and pillow cases ? No ; for it musses and wrinkles so much easier, and in cold weather it feels colder than cotton. What is desirable in winter, where there is no heat in the room ? Sheets made of outing flannel. What sized cotton sheeting should be bought? For a full sized double bed, ten-quarters width ; for a two- thirds width bed, eight-quarters ; for a cot or single bed, six-quarters. What size for pillows? Five-quarters or forty-five inches is a large size, forty-two inches medium. What brands of sheeting are considered the best? The Wamsutta, Fruit of the Loom and Pequot. Should tablecloths, napkins, towels and tea towels be of linen ? Yes ; good linen is always desirable for the table, but if one has a very limited amount to spend, so 14 Efficiency in Home Making every cent counts, the mercerized cotton can be used for every day use. How can the life of a tablecloth be prolonged? As they always wear out first along the center fold, if after a time an inch or two is cut from one side that gives a new place for the center fold, and increases its length of service. Will very fine linen wear well? Not so well as that with a little coarser thread. What points will aid one in buying linen? Select that which is firm, but not too stiff with starch, and a pattern that covers the cloth will wear better than one with long unbroken threads. Why is linen desirable for towels? It absorbs moisture muck quicker than cotton. Is damask linen preferable for towels? No; it is too smooth, so does not absorb the water as quickly as the huckaback, and is not as satisfactory if one wants to pro- duce a glow to the skin. What make of huckaback is best? Either the Scotch or Irish. It may be bought cheaper by the yard and hemmed at home. Are fringed towels desirable ? No ; the fringe wears off. What is usually preferred for bath towels? Turkish toweling. They are woven so they absorb moisture quickly though they are cotton. How are linen lists and silver lists easily kept? On index cards. EFFICIENCY ARRANGEMENTS OF CLOSETS. What increases space for garments in a closet? A rod on which they can be hung over coat hangers. How can this be fixed with little expense? Have a shelf 12 inches wide about 5 feet and 7 inches from the floor, with a straight row of three or four down-hanging hooks, on under side, about one-half inch from front edge. On these lay a brass rod such as is sold for about three Efficiency in Home Making 15 cents a foot for sash curtains. One about a yard long will hold •sixteen garments. Each garment is in sight, and easily reached. Nightgowns that have given out may be slipped over suits to protect them. If a bedroom has no closet how can this plan be worked out? Have the shelf 18 inches wide, and the hooks 9 inches from the front edge. Have curtains reaching to the floor, fastened on a rod on front edge of shelf. What is the most convenient arrangement of boxes on shelves? If the shelf is wide, unless the boxes are large, put them across the shelf; they will be easier to reach. The contents should always be marked on the outside. The Dennison's gummed labels are very convenient, and look neat. Why is it much better to keep hats in boxes? It pro- tects them from dust and light.

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Is linen more desirable than cotton for the sheets and pillow cases ? No ; for it musses and wrinkles so much easier, and in cold weather it feels colder than cotton. What is desirable in winter, where there is no heat in the room ? Sheets made of outing flannel. What sized cotton sheeting should be bought? For a full sized double bed, ten-quarters width ; for a twothirds width bed, eight-quarters ; for a cot or single bed, six-quarters. What size for pillows? Five-quarters or forty-five inches is a large size, forty-two inches medium. What brands of sheeting are considered the best? The Wamsutta, Fruit of the Loom and Pequot. Should tablecloths, napkins, towels and tea towels be of linen ? Yes ; good linen is always desirable for the table, but if one has a very limited amount to spend, so 14 Efficiency in Home Making every cent counts, the mercerized cotton can be used for every day use. How can the life of a tablecloth be prolonged? As they always wear out first along the center fold, if after a time an inch or two is cut from one side that gives a new place for the center fold, and increases its length of service. Will very fine linen wear well? Not so well as that with a little coarser thread. What points will aid one in buying linen? Select that which is firm, but not too stiff with starch, and a pattern that covers the cloth will wear better than one with long unbroken threads. Why is linen desirable for towels? It absorbs moisture much quicker than cotton. Is damask linen preferable for towels? No; it is too smooth, so does not absorb the water as quickly as the huckaback, and is not as satisfactory if one wants to produce a glow to the skin. What make of huckaback is best? Either the Scotch or Irish. It may be bought cheaper by the yard and hemmed at home. Are fringed towels desirable ? No ; the fringe wears off. What is usually preferred for bath towels? Turkish toweling. They are woven so they absorb moisture quickly though they are cotton. How are linen lists and silver lists easily kept? On index cards. EFFICIENCY ARRANGEMENTS OF CLOSETS. What increases space for garments in a closet? A rod on which they can be hung over coat hangers. How can this be fixed with little expense? Have a shelf 12 inches wide about 5 feet and 7 inches from the floor, with a straight row of three or four down-hanging hooks, on under side, about one-half inch from front edge. On these lay a brass rod such as is sold for about three Efficiency in Home Making 15 cents a foot for sash curtains. One about a yard long will hold •sixteen garments. Each garment is in sight, and easily reached. Nightgowns that have given out may be slipped over suits to protect them. If a bedroom has no closet how can this plan be worked out? Have the shelf 18 inches wide, and the hooks 9 inches from the front edge. Have curtains reaching to the floor, fastened on a rod on front edge of shelf. What is the most convenient arrangement of boxes on shelves? If the shelf is wide, unless the boxes are large, put them across the shelf; they will be easier to reach. The contents should always be marked on the outside. The Dennison's gummed labels are very convenient, and look neat. Why is it much better to keep hats in boxes? It protects them from dust and light.

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