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A
BACHELOR'S
C
IT
P B O
A
R
D
How
a
Man
May
Valet
Himself
should,
If
possible,
be
hung
out
for
a
day
In
the
air
and
sunh'ght
before
packing
away.
To
prevent
creas-
ing
and
wrinkling,
w^hich
Is
so
annoying,
take
old
news-
papers
and
lay
them,
without
opening,
between
the
folds.
If
there
are
few
things
In
the
trunk
or
chest,
the
remaining
space
should
be
filled
with
crumpled
newspapers.
TO
Purchase
from
a
druggist
some
soap-bark,
CLEAN
and
in
the
proportion
of
an
ounce
of
bark
A
COAT
^Q
2
quart
of
water
steep
the
bark
and
let
It
stand
over
night.
Then
strain
and
add
an
equal
amount
of gasolene.
Rub
this
mixture
on
the
wrist-
bands
and
collar
of
the
coat,
using
a
new
clean
brush.
Go
over
all
the
grease
spots,
and
wet
the
brush
In
the
mixture
and
go
over
the
entire
coat.
If
the
goods
has
any
*'
right
way
of
the
cloth,"
rub
w^ith
the
twill.
Stretch
the
sleeves
and
holes
and
collar,
and
be
careful
to
keep
the
entire
coat
In
proper
shape.
Spread
out
smooth
and
flat
on
a
clean
cloth
on
the
table,
or,
if
available,
an
ironing
board.
Lay
a
towel
over
the
coat,
and
with
a
hot
Iron
press
It
carefully
Into
the
desired
shape.
After
It Is
dry,
brush
carefully
to
re-
move
any
lint,
and
hang
It,
buttoned,
over
a
coat
hanger.
TO
Many
a
good
coat
has
been
discarded
be-
REMOVE
cause
of
the
persistent
shine
on
collar,
from
GLOSS
leaning
against
a
chair
or
on
elbows.
Make
a
saturated
solution
of
powdered
borax
and
water,
and
apply
to
shiny
places
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