oubling the amount of water. Dip each article in
the hot starch, those requiring the most stiffening being dipped first,
because it is necessary to thin the starch. See that the starch is
evenly distributed, press out as much as possible with the hands, put
through the wringer, shake out all creases, and pin evenly on the line.
Additional stiffness is given by dipping the already starched and dried
article in raw starch, which is made by moistening a handful of starch
in a quart of cold water and rubbing in enough Ivory or other fine
white soap to produce a very slight suds. Squeeze out the superfluous
moisture, roll in a clean white cloth, and leave for half an hour.
Iron while still damp. In stiffening pillowcases dilute the starch
until it is of the consistency of milk. Mourning starch should be used
for black goods. Never hang starched things out in freezing, damp, or
windy weather.

COLORED CLOTHES

Colored articles must be washed, starched, dried, and ironed as
speedily as possible. Prepare warm suds with Ivory or Castile soap and
add to it a handful of salt to set the color. Wash each piece through
this, and rinse through two clear waters to which just enough vinegar
to taste has been added, the latter to brighten the color, then stiffen
in cool starch and hang in the shade. When washing delicate colored
fabrics a tablespoon of ox gall may be substituted for the salt.

STOCKINGS

Last come the stockings, which should be washed in clean water, first
on the right side, then on the wrong, special care being bestowed upon
the feet. Rinse in clear water, with a final rinsing in hot water to
soften the fiber, and hang on the line wrong side out, toes up. Woolen
stockings are washed in the same way as flannels.

DAINTY LAUNDERING

The dainty task of laundering centerpieces and doilies usually devolves
upon their owner, unless the laundress has demonstrated her ability to
cleanse and iron them properly. Wash in warm Ivory or Castile
soapsuds, squeezing, dipping, and rubbing between the hands until
clean, rinse thoroughly--otherwise the soap will yellow--bluing the
last rinsing water very slightly, squeeze out (never wring) as much
moisture as possible, and hang on the line, in the shade if out of
doors. While still very damp lay face down on a thick flannel pad
covered with a white cloth, and iron till dry. If the piece is large
it can be turned and ironed lightly on the right side where