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Whatever the purpose of the cupboard, painting the interior is to be recommended for the sake of cleanliness as well as that of beauty. A smooth, non-porous surface, such as that presented by enamel or flat paint, soils less readily than bare plaster, and washes like a china dish. From every standpoint, therefore, “beautifv I the cupboards’’ is an admonition which every householder may profitably take to hearT. | The usual revival in the building j trade that comes with spring is makj ing itself evident ill the increased j activity in the suburban areas, where ■quite a number of residences are being erected. The fine weather also has j enabled contracts to be proceeded w ith | without a great deal of delay. Led by the Federated YVome, » j Clubs, 15,000 housewives of Wichita, i Kansas, U.S.A.. have begun a novel strike against higher gas rates. They have agreed that each Tuesday they will use no gas until the former rates are restored. In homes where the presence of small children or invalids makes the complete abandonment of the use of gas impossible, only the minimum quantity is being used. Husbands returning home on Tuesdays find only cold collations awaiting them, and the women have quite made jup their minds that ‘’gasless Tuesj days” will continue until the price of j gas has been lowered once more. Chicago is to have a gigantic building of ' steel, stone and stability.” The Palmolive Company is to erect a towering structure, the land alone costing over £ 2,00 b a foot. Foundations for a building of at least 42 storeys, possibly taller, will be installed, all to be used by the Palmolive General Office. The Palmolive Building will be i one of the largest structures in America. The natural resources of countries in all parts of the world are used by the company. It is said to be the largest user of olive oil for soap purposes. the oil being imported in oceangoing tank steamers from Italy and Spain. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are imported in large quantities from j Africa and Sumatra. Coconut oil is obtained mostly from the South Seri Islands.