The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1874-10-22
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To RESoyATE BLACK SILK.-Grate three |
or four large potatoes into water, and !
strain off the water after letting il come to |
a boil. Then put an old dark-colored kid |
glove into il. and boil for ten minutes. |
Sponge over the breadths Of the dress with |
the glove, and when damp enough to iron |
well, press on the wrong side with a fiat
iron not too hot, as silk scorches easily.
To REMOVE STINGs.-In many cases In
Simultaneous relief from the pain can be OBJ
tanned by pressing upon the place contain
ing the sting with the tube of small key.
This extracts the sting, and then drop of
aqua ammonia will neutraliZe the acidity
of the poison, and allay the smart of the
wound A little bit of saleratus moistened
and laid over the affected part will also heal
it.
RENovATING BLACK KIDs.-1nk and
sweet oil mixed, two parts OF ink TO one
part of oil, will also make a nice glossy
backing for glove kid boots. Prepare a
bottle of it, and attach a small sponge to
the cork, as is done in liquid backing"
The same varnish touched on very gently
to the white tips and seams of worn black
kid gloves, will make pair quite respecta-
BILE for either travelling or shopping.
Fold towel three or four times, and lay
the glove upon it. Dip a bit of white
flannel into little milk; rub it Ona cake
of white Or brown soap, and rub the glove
with il. Commence at the wrist, and rub
| lengthwise towards the tips of the fingers,
holding the glove firmly with the left
hand. When all the soiled parts are
cleansed, spread out the gloves on towel
| to dry, and pull them croSswise. When
unlte dry, pull them on the hands to
stretch into shape.
To REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM BLACK
| CRAPE.-Wherever a drop of water falls
upon black Grape veil or trimming, a con-
| spicuOus white spot remains. To obliter-
ate it, spread the Grape on lap-board or
table, and place some weight upon 1t TO
keep it steady. Then slip piece of old
black silk under the stain; take large
camel's hair brush, dipped in common
black ink. and paint out the white spot
then wipe it off gently with small bit OF
soft old black silk. 1t will dry directly and
entirely remove the stains.
| COFFEE STARCH.-ThiS is much better
than starch made in the ordinary way for
all dark clOthing-such as black or dark
brown calicOes, percales and musllns
also for grass linens and Hollands. lake
two tablespoonfuls of the best starch,
mixed with enough cold water to make II
paste. Stir this into pint of boiling hot
coffee well settled. Let it boil about ten
minutes. Stir it a few minutes with a
spermaceti or wax candle; strain II
through a cloth, and starch the dark col
ored or black clothes init.
To HEAL PoIsoNs FROM IVA SIM
pie, yet very effectual remedy can DC
| r.. LIT &c
piled BY immersing the wounded part into
it. or by bandaging it with cloths dipped in
, to it. and wet as often as they become dry
Make the copperas solution by turning
boiling water upon the green crystals, ano
let the water take up all that it will; theI
pour it off from the sediment into bow
and dip the hands or feet into it. Grea
: relief will be experienced in even few
hours, and repeated applications will never
fail to complete the cure. The same
remedy will apply to poisoning by oak ano
sumach.
THE CARE OF Om-CLoTHs.-An Oil
cloth requires careful treatment. ant
should never be scrubbed with brush
: but after first being swept with the long
handled hair brushes that are made fol
; the purpose, it should be carefully washed
7 with large, soft cloth dipped into mill
and water-half-and-half; or, if the milk
is not obtainable, tepid water without
! soap. The latter ruins oil-cloth by taking
J off the brightness of the paint, and L
. should never be applied to it. Hot watel
is also very injurious to it; either OF then
; soap or hot water-being sure to lnlurt
the oil-cloth more than the wear OF 1t
When washed over, wipe it OFF with SOFT
dry cloth, and it will always retain ;
! In an
? it is very desirable to obtain one that ha.
| been made for several years, as the Longer
: it has lain unwashed the better it vii
t wear-the paint becoming harder anC
4 more durable An oil-clOth made within
the year is hardly worth buying, as thu
paint will be defaced in a short time.
: To PICKLE GREEN WALNUTs.-Gathe1
them when they are in such a state that ;
large needle will perforate them readily
, Prick each walnut several times. StreN
over the bottom of a jar little pounded
cloves, pounded ginger and salt, thel
throw in a layer of green walnuts; ther
salt, ginger and crushed cloves, and so OF
{ alternately until the jar is rather NOR,
than three-quarters full. Place spices ant
plenty of salt on the top, and fill the ja1
even full of strong vinegar. Tie blad
, der or oiled cloth impervieus to air Ovel
the jar, and put it aside until November OF
December. Then pour off the liquor an(
put fresh boiling vinegar, spiced witt
pepper, cloves and cinnamon, over thu
; walnuts, filling the jar full. Let it stane
a week or fortnight and the pickles will b'
fit for use. Take the liquor which wa:
poured off, add to it more spices, LITTLE
; chopped onion and cayenne pepper, ant
some bay leaves if you can obtain them
Boil it up, skim well, and bottle while
hot, and you will have very excellen
walnut catsup, which makes a most deli
cious sauce for all kinds of boiled fish.