Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-27
Domestic RecjneS.

REMEDY FOR Observation-Disclosures of
car oSh L said to be an excellent remedy against
the htadache, especially when IL Is A neural1ic
or nervous character. 1t is used by placing a
wad OF cotton saturated with this material in a
PIE, or part affected The pricklrng sensation
which Is at first experienced Is soon followed by
relief from the pain.
DRIED EGGS-The eggs must he beaten nm IN
uniform consistency and poured in thin LAYERS
upon polished iron plates which arc placed in a
current Of hot air; the paste rapidly dries and
must be packed in Theoretically sealed cases
When required for use. the dried egg can be
u>sOlNed IN cold water and beaten TO a foam
Ike fresh eggs IL j. said that eggs can be pre-
served for years in this way, and that they retain
'telI agreeable flavor TO the last.-JORr. Of Ap-
pied Chemistry
REMEDY FOR IN-GrOwIxG Toe NAILs.-Tbe
best remedy for in-grOwing toe nails is to cut
notch, about the shape OF in the end of the
nali, about one quarter the width Of the nail
DISTANT from the ia-grOwing side. Cut down as
nearly 10 the quick a. possible, and One-third
the length OF the nail. The pressure of the boot
OF shOe VIII tenn 10 close the opening you have
made in the nail, and thus soon afford relief
Allow the In-grOwn portion OF the nail to grow
without cutting until il gets beyond the flesh.
WASHING MADE EAsY.-The following recent
Is giving by a hOusekeeper, who has tried it
humber OF years and Saws Il viii not iniure the
CECtheS: give pounds of sal soda. one pound
OF borax, one pound of unslacked lime. Dissolve
Ihe sOua ana bOraN in one gallon of boiling
|aItri slack the lime in the same quantity of
boiling water; then pour them both into oisht
Eallols OF cold water; stir few times and let it
stand Until morning, when the clear fluid should
be poured on into jars, ready for use For two
ais iui o. water use hall = Pint or tne com
soap on the Soiied parts In the morning wiring
them out and put them on to boil, first putting
some OF the fluid and soap into the boiler. After
boiling ten or twelve minutes, take them out
into your machine or tub and the dirt will rub
of; then rinse well in two waters Some will saw
twill not do to boil dirty clothes; Just try it and
your clothes Will look nicely, and you will not
lie near as tired"
IRONING.-Another housekeeper gives the fol-
lowing for the benefit of her sisters: ''ClOthes
iron much easier soon after they are dry than
vixen they are allowed to dry for two or three
DAYS. Ifdry, they shOuld be taken from the
line and spTinkled and folded in the evening of
wash-day. and irOned next morning. III the
shirt fronts. collars, etc, were not starched
BEFORE being hung ont. they should be starched
and folded down with the rest, whether cold or
cooked starch Is used To give any fabric
good polish. the starch must be carefully pre-
pared If cooked, il should be wen cooked, an
the following articles added: TO each pint of
starch large tablespoonful of salt, a lump of
bueer the size Of hazel nut, and a tablespoon
81 mGcilace or gum arabic may be added to
advantage"
How To. DO Up SHIRT BOsOMs-We have
often heard ladies expressing a desire II
know by what progress the line gloss ObSeryal
on new linens, shirt bOSOmS, etc, il Produced,
and in order to CRAFTY them we subjoin the fol-
lowing recipe for making gum arabic starch:
Take two ounces of fine white gum arabic
IOwdeT-put 10 into a pitcher. and pour on il n
Pint Of boiling water, according to the degree
OF strength YOU desire and then. having cover
I'd il. let II set all night. In the morning pour
II carefully FROM the dregs into clean bottle.
cork n, and keep IL for use. A tablespoonful of
gum water, stirred into pint of starch that
Las been made III the usual manner, will give to
lawns teither white or printed look Of new
resS when nothing else can restore them after
washing. IL i also good (much diluted) TOR thin
white muslin and bObinet."