The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-01-04
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LIE greatest distance thnt should DO
allowed between tho under edge of
picturc-frame and the floor is fifty-two
Echcs.
IN hntton-hole stitching the bottom
of flannel skirt, double the flannel ~
II to hem it. and haste it in place. This
will give tirmncss to it, and It will Inst
twice rs long.
To WHrES AND SOFTEN THE HANDS,
Four parts of glycerinc. five parts yolk
Of eggs, mix thoroughly and rub on
after washing the hands. Good alsofor
abrasions of the skin.
PROTECT tea-roscs they may he pot
ted and placcdaway in light, warm eel
lar. Hardy varieties should be covered
With coarse litter from the stable; Int
this should not be done until the ground
begins to freeze, and the protection
should not he removed until the ground
is completely thawed.
4 PHILADELPHIA bird fancier says:
hours by depriving it Of food for that
length Of time. and then putting your
hand filled with seed into the cage. Re-
peat this at intervals, and the bird will
soon become tame enough to fly about
the room and come to you when you
whistle for it"
To CLEAN GoLD.-Jewelers often
clean gold hy washing it first in little
lukewarm soft water and soap. Then,
after wiping, shaking it about until per-
fectly dry in a wash-leather bag filled
with finely powdered lockwood. When
taken out OF the bag the gold, if en-
bossed or raised, must bc gently brushed
clean Of the wood-dust with diamond
brush. or, if smooth, polished with
leather.
WHITE worms, which infest OCCASION
ally all soils where plants are kept in
pets, may be removed as follows:
Lime water may be sprinkled over the
soil, or little slaked lime may be
sprinkled also on the earth and in the
saucer Of the pot. Lime water may
easily be made by shaking large piece
of Hme in pail Of cold water. letting
it settle and then bottling for use. Give
each pot tablespoonful twice week.
To CLEAN AND REVIVE OLp FuRNI-
TrRE.--A piano-maker gives the follow
ing directions for removing finger
marks from and restoring lustre to
highly polished but much defacetl furn-
iture: Wash off the finger marks with
a cloth-or, better chamos skin--wet
with cold water: then rub the surface
with nice sweet oil mixed with half its
quantity Of turpentinc. 4 liberal rub
bing of this mixture will reward your
lahors.
STAINED FLooRs.-Reeswax and tur-
pentine rubbed into the floors twice a
week keep them in beautiful order.
Melt quantity of beeswax in Jar, by
placing 1t for short time in an oven.
When warm add to it little tnrpen-
tine. and stir them together. When
cold this ought to be Of the consistency
Of pomatum. II too hard. melt again,
and add little more turpcntinc, To be
used cold. After carefully removing all
dust from the boards, rub IN q very lit
tie of the beeswax and turpentine with
a coarse flannel.
On for dull woods may be made by
melting two ounces Of yellow wax in a
clean earthen vessel. and when hot add
ing four ounces Of best spirits Of tnr-
pentine, stirring till the mixture coels.
This polish should he rubbed on the
wood with flannel cloth, AMI il will
penetrate the pores Of the wood, leaving
little coat Of wax. which will brighten
with a slight daily rubbing. This care
in old times gave the fine luster which
made plain. substantial oak and cherry
furniture so handsome. A good polish
to keep wood in order is also made oi
equal parts Of sharp vinegar, spirits oi
tnrpentine and sweet oil. Halt pint
OF each il enough. Rub the furniture
or wood with this, and SO over il with a
clean soft cloth