Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-07-17
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REMOVAL OF INK SPors FROM CoLoREr
FAsRIcs.-A solution OF pyro.phosphate
Of eoda, it is said, will qu,ckly remove
fresh ink stains (old ones loss SOY without
affecting the colors of the fabric, as is the
result when oxalic acid, chloride Of lime
chlorine water, are made use of.
MATCHES WITHOUT SULPHuR.-Accord.
ing to u method patented in France, non
explosive, nou.hygroscopic matches may
be made by impregnating the wood with
u hot solution Of u fatty material. The
inflammable compound consists of phos.
phorus ], gum I, nitrate Of led 40, glass
powder 5, water 10 parts.
PRorEcTIoN AGAINST MoTHs.-Pheider,
German inspector Of passenger cars,
states that u single stem OF hemp, with the
leaves and blossoms, mixed with tho stuff
ing of car seat, will protect it from
moths for years, and that hemp for this
purpose should be gathered just when in
blossom, dried rapidly in the shade, and
keptin covered wooden vessels in a dry
place.
PREVENTION OF MoLD ON Gun MvcIL-
Acr.-The addition ola few drops Of con-
oentratcd sulphuric acid TO gum mucilage,
and then allowing the precipitated sui
Phate OF lime to subsidc, will, according
to nirschberg's experience, prevent for
nation ofmould or deterioration Of adhe.
s'veness for at least u year and u halt
while sulphate Of quinine, as recommend.
ed, will net prove effective, ut least in tho
proportion OF ono to twenty of the solution.
PASTE That Viii ADHERE TO ANY
SuBsrANcE.-Sugar ot-lead, 720 grs., and
alum, 72O grs. both are dissolved in wa
ter.-Take p ounces of gum arabic and
dissolve in two quarts OF warm water.
Mix in dish pound Of wheat flour with
the gum water cold, till in pasty consist.
ence. Put the dish on tho fire, pour into
1t the mixture OF sugar of.lcad. Shake
we'll, and take it off tho fire when it shows
signs Of obulition. Lot the whole cool,
and tho paste is made. If the paste is too
thick, add to it some gum water, till in
proper consistence.
CEMENT FOR LEATHER Betting
Of common glue and American isinglats,
equal parts; place them in boiler and
add water sufficient to cover the whole.
let 1t soak ton hours, then bring it to u
boiling heat, and add pure tannin until
the whole becomes ropy or appears like
the white OF eggs. Apply it warm. Buff
the grain of the leather where it is to be
cementcd; rub the join, surfaccs solidly
together, let it dry IL few hours, and it IL
ready Tor practical uso and, il properly
put together, it will not need riviting. ~
! the cement is nearly Of tho same nature
as the leather itself.
PASTE THAT WILL KEEP A YEAR.-Dis
solve u teaspoonful of alum in quart Of
warm water When cold stir in Us much
Hour as will make it the consistence O
thick cream, being particular to beat Il,
the Jumps; stir in 10 much powdered
resin as will stand on /. dime. and pour il
a lew drops Of oil Of cloves TO give !;
pleasant odor. Have Oh tho fire i. tot
cuptul Vi boiling water; pour tho -four
mixture into it, stirring we'll all the time
In few minutes it will DO Of tho con
sistenoc Of musll. Pour it into IN earthe,
or china vessel; let it cool lay u cove,
on, and put it in " cool place. Whor
needed for use, take out u portion nn(
soften it with warm water. Paste thu.
made will last one year. tits better thu,
gum, Us it does not gloss The paper.