Rug-beating frame, down in use
Good rugs ought never to be treated roughly. They should be swept gently with the nap, and never beaten with a whip, hung on the line, or shaken. Lay on a soft carpet of grass or on a rug-beating frame and beat gently with a flat rattan beater. When rolled, roll with the nap; never fold them.
XI
MAKING THE COUNTRY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN
I once asked Professor Bailey, "What is the most important farm crop raised in the United States?"
Without a moment's hesitation he answered, "Boys and girls."
Of course they are.