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adhered to them, in the cloth or on the skin. An alkali 

 might be used alone, but it would be so powerful as to 

 injure or destroy whatever it came in contact with. 

 Washing fluids are simple solutions of caustic alkali. 



991. In the life of the farmer, as in that of every other 

 man, it is of the utmost importance to make homo 

 attractive to all the family. It is unnecessary to say that 

 the strictest neatness and good order in all domestic 

 arrangements, is more conducive than any thing else to 

 this end. Without them no dwelling can have an air of 

 cheerfulness and comfort. 



992. The cultivation of flowers in the house and 

 the garden, is well calculated to aid the skilful house 

 keeper in adorning and beautifying home, while it affords 

 a pleasant occupation for leisure hours. Who does not 

 feel the influence of flowers blooming in the window, and 

 in the neat beds of the garden or the front yard. 

 Graceful vines trailing over the door-way, give a charm 

 to the poorest- dwelling, and make the humblest cottage 

 attractive. 



993. The judicious, thrifty and economical manage 

 ment of even the smallest household, is worthy of the 

 highest praise that man can bestow, and duties well 

 performed, whatever they may be, give the greatest of 

 all consolations, an approving conscience and a cheerful 

 heart! 



