neatness of person in approaching the people adds a great part in the
secret of success in all trades.

Enclosed with these instructions will be found my price list for all
curtain work and from which I never vary. For any other information a
two cent stamp enclosed will bring it to you by return mail.

For success,

I am very sincerely yours,

MRS. ALBERT LEIGH,

30 Bullett Ave., S.E.

Roanoke, Va.

POINTERS FROM INSTRUCTIONS AT A GLANCE

1. Before wetting curtains measure length and width.

2. Don't put curtains to soak in cold water over night, one half hour
in the morning in luke warm water will be better.

3. Don't be afraid to use the soap solution, it won't injure the
curtains or the hands.

4. Don't wring the curtains with your hands simply squeeze them or put
them gently through the wringer.

5. After washing them clean dry thoroughly all your curtains, you will
then know just what consistency to make your starch; make them as near
their weight as when new, they hang better.

6. Prepare your starch the night before, this will save lots of time,
and you won't have to wait till it cools.

7. Make a straining bag of one yard of crash toweling and strain all
your starch before using as sometimes it lumps and sticks to the
curtains.

8. If any mending is required do it before starching them and when
clean.

9. Don't forget to charge extra for this, according to amount of
mending required.

10. Get the adjustable-pin stretcher for scallop curtains, and
stationary stretcher for straight edge curtains.

11. Go over the figures and lines on your stretchers with pen and ink,
you will then see them at a glance.

12. For narrow curtains and short lengths, bore holes in your
stretchers to meet the requirements.

13. When the curtains are ready to fold, don't fold them too much, the
fewer the creases the better they look.

14. Don't forget to enclose with each parcel your card, asking to
kindly hand it to a friend.

15. Always give a receipt in return for payment, this protects you and
your customer too.

16. Don't be afraid to approach the people, they are only too glad to
know of you and that their curtains be cared for.

17. Go to the best houses, to the hotels, apartment houses, clubs,
doctors' offices and anywhere where curtains are used in public
buildings.

18. Your clean and neat appearance will count for everything in this
business.

19. Make your prices the same to o