and wherever one can, since
washing at best involves much hard work and fatigue.

THE STOVE AND FURNISHINGS

The stove for laundry use may be either gas, oil, or coal, the latter
being considered the most economical of fuel, while it often comes in
very handy in the preparation of foods which require long stewing or
simmering. The wringer should be of medium size, either wooden or
iron-framed, the former having the advantage of lightness, the latter
of strength. The screws must be loosened after each washing and
thoroughly dried. Any particles of rust can be removed with kerosene.
The following list gives a very fair idea of the essentials of the
well-furnished laundry, and their cost:

2 paper tubs................................ $2.40
1 wringer................................... 3.75
1 block-tin boiler with copper bottom....... 2.15
1 washboard................................. .25
1 paper pail................................ .25
1 long-handled starch spoon................. .08
1 long-handled dipper....................... .12
1 set clothes bars ......................... .95
1 wash bench ............................... .75
1 fifty-foot hemp line...................... .20
1 ironing board, or ) ...................... .95
1 skirt-board ) ...................... .50
3 Mrs. Potts' nickel-plated irons........... 2.85
1 sleeve and ruffle iron.................... .35
1 iron rest................................. .08
1 clothes stick............................. .10
1 clothes basket............................ .80
5 dozen clothespins......................... .10
2 pieces beeswax............................ .05

IRONS AND HOLDERS

If the ordinary flatirons are preferred, they may be had at 5 cents a
pound. They require, of course, the use of a good, stout holder,
asbestos covered with ticking affording the best protection to the
hand. Slip cases are nice for use of this kind, as they can be taken
off and washed. Pad the ironing board with Canton flannel or a coarse
blanket, then draw tightly over it a white cotton cloth and fasten on
the under side. The padding must be absolutely smooth and without a
wrinkle. And there must be a piece of cheesecloth with which to wipe
possible dust from the line, a scrubbing brush for the cleaning-up
process which closes the washing drama, and the various preparations
used to remove stains and assist in the cleansing