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Show Newspapers for Warmth. Few people know the warmth value of paper, though much suffering could be relieved by its use. One or two folded newspapers worn under a coat over the back and chest will be found . equal to a very warm garment. The sleeves may also be lined with paper, well blasted in. Two old thin quilts may be made to do the duty of blankets blan-kets by putting a generous supply of newspapers between them, and sewing them in: so they cannot shift about. A great deal of cold finds its way through a thin mattress from underneath, under-neath, and this difficulty can be very " much relieved by putting several layers " of paper over the springs. The baby's crib should have a thick bed of papers in the bottom before the mattress is I put on, and where there are many I drafts the cradle could be entirely lined ? with paper. A thick pad of paper, the I shape of the foot, and put in your shoe I will keep the foot much warmer. j |