South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1878-05-31
Farmer and House-Keeper.

To CLEAN HAIR BRusnEs.-It 10 best
to clean two at q time, in that way:
First comb them we'll TO remove the
loose hair or dust, then dip the bristles
only in very warm water. sprinkle each
brush with plenty of powdered borax
and rub the two together. After they
are thoroughly cleanscd, have pitcher
of hot water and pour 1t over tho bris.
ties; keep the back OF the brush as dry
as possible; shake the water we'll out
and dry quickly in the sun. Brushes
washed in this way will retain their
stiffness.
To WASH STRIPED TABLE.cLorus
Soak in clear cold water for half an
hour; wiring out and put in warm clean
suds; wash quickly, wiring as dry rs
possible; put in clean cold water, adj.
ding handful Of salt let them soak In
this for Is minutes. wiring and starch
with very thin starch; hang up as soon
AS done and when dry roll in damp
cloth and iron. have washed colored
cloths i'm this way for years and they
look as well as new.
HINTS FOR IMPROVING CoRN.-Prof.
Beal, Of the Michigan Agricultural Col
legc TO the Scientific Farmer. thus writes
in the last Michigan Report: "In our
corn fields are often large numbers OF
slender stalks bearing no ears, or very
small ears. These stalks have tassels;
and they scatter pollen and are very apt
to scatter some on the ears OF the best
stalks, on the very ears which we shall
col ~ c~r H. n
on the same ear may have twenty or
more different male parents. Now the
ory and analogy at least tell US, II We
wish to improve our corn to the greatest
extent, we must pay some attention to
the pollen used. A much better way
would be TO plant piece Of corn by t.
self on good soil, and treat it we'll, Civ.
ing the stalks plenty of room. Before
shedding pollen, cut out entirely or re.
move the tassels Of all the poorest stalks.
In this way we not only select seed from
good females, but also from those fer
tilted by good males."-Scient,fc Far.
HOUSE SLoPs.-These should all be
saved. TO save them have q number
OF barrels, boxes, hogsheads or half
hogsheads filed with dry earth--char.
coal dust serves good purpose-dry
muck or other absorbing substances,
upon which the slops arc to be emptiedA
from day to day until the whole mass is,
thoroughly saturated. 1t is then ready
for use for any fertilizing purposes. II
it is not convenient to use barrels. box
es, etc, some place properly sheltered
may be especially prepared with floor.
ing, upon which is placed a large guam
tlty OF earth or muck, upon which the.
slops are thrown, and possesses the.
advantage that it can occasionally be
worked over and so rendered in excel
lent condition for use. Every farmer
having tried this experiement will be
surprised at the amount Of material of
value that can thus be accumulated:
Nor have We fully calculated for the
slops made on washday which are rich
in feTtilizng material. 1t is attention
to such matters that increases the fertil-
ity of the farm and enlarges the crops.
0A Lady correspondent writes to
the Western Rural of what an English
woman drank discovered while Jour
neying among the mountains Of Switzs
erland. in the way Of sleeping protec.
ton against cold. This was a uuil.
made of hay. ut is nothing but a larp.
square cotton brig with few handful
OF hay shaken ia it. IL is aa warm Us
three blankets" etc. Well, this is cheas
enough and handy enough to afFort
warmth to every hitherto shiverina
sleeper.
EGG OIETMENT-The oil obtained
from the yolks of eggs is credited with
wonderful healing properties in cases OF
cuts, bruises and the like by some Of
the Eastern nations. The eggs are first
boiled hard. when the .yolk is easily re-
moved. Crushed and carefully stirred
over hot fire, the oil separates, when
IT is ready for use. The eggs Of water.
fowls have the most oil. but that obtain.
cd from the eggs OF the common guinea
hen is considered best.
BEAN SoUP~-Soak cofFee.cupful Of
white beans over night; in the morning
DOLL until tender they should then DO
quite dry pass through a sieve and add
two and half quarts OF stock, made by
boiling small soup bone until the meat
separates from the bono three potatoes
cut line; parsley, pepper and salt TO the
taste simmer about one half hour and
serve Aot. Should the soup be liked
thinner or thicker add moro OF less
stock accordingly.
CHEAP SALAD DRESSING YoR LETTUCE
OR CABBAGE.-Onee egg we'll stirred with
one teaspoonful Of mixed mustard, and
one Of salt. two-thirds Of a cup Of vine
gar, one Of fresh milk. one tablespoon.
FIJI Of butter. Heat slowly. stirring con.
stantly, till IL comes 20 a boil. Make
it in tho morning, that it may become
perfectly cold.