The National tribune., 1884-08-28
LOYAL W0MAN'S WORK
Familiar TaIks--SeaSOnable Recipes.
WOman'S Exchange, Etc.
H0meIF Truths.

HOmeIy Truths.
There are a few things it is well to know In
this world, without having TO consult the books
or the doctors. See that the following are in
delibly engraved upon the tablets of memory,
and you viii have few homely facts on call,
which make up the common sense of living.
They are in truth
THINGS WORTH REMEMBERING.
That salt should be eaten with nuts to aid
digestion.
That cup of strong coffee viii remove the
odor of onions from the breath.
That stale meats may be made fresh and
Wholesome by washing III soda water.
That boiled cabbage is much sweeter when
the water is changed in boiling.
That fried onions should be boiled first in
milk TO be mild and odorless.
That a little soda water viii relieve sick
headache caused by indigestion.
That cup of hot water drank before meals
will relieve nausea and dyspepsia.
That you can take out spots from wash goods
by rubbing them with the yclk Of an egg be-
fore washing.
That white spots upon vanished furniture
wifi disappear if you hold . hot plate from the
stove over them.
That you may fasten the top to your kero-
sene lamp BIZ using little plaster of Paris wet
with water.
by frequent sp0nglng OH with soda water.
That the hair may be kept from falling out
after illness by a frequent application TO the
scalp Of sage tea.
That it rests you in sewing to change your
position frequently.
That cold ten should be saved for your vine
gar barrel 1t sours easily and gives color and
flavor
That tough meat may be made tender by
laying q few minutes in vinegar water.
That to scale fish easily dip them in boiling
water.
That TO beat the whites of eggs quickly add
apinch Of salt. Salt co0ls, and cold eggs froth
rapidly.
That rusty fat-irons should be rubbed over
with beesEax and lard.
That boiling liquids jellies, or fruits may be
turned into glass if yon press the bowl of .
spoon Oh the bottom while filling.
That pickles viii not keep well in Jar that
has held lard, unless well scalded.
That fresh milk heated to the boiling point
will keep sweet twice as long in hot weather
as cold milk.
That discolored tea and coffee pots may be
cleaned by filing them with water in which
two or three spOonfuis of wood ashes have
been placed, and letting the water come to the
boiling point. Then wash thoroughly in hot
suds and rinse.
That wcll-ventilated bedrooms VIII prevent
That milk which stands too long makes Bit
Ter lStter
That the juice Of the red onion is a perfect
antid0te for the sting Of bees wasps, hornets,
etc The sting Of the honey bee, which is al
ways left in the wound, should be first re-
moved.
That warm mustard water should be given
to one who has accidentally swallowed poison.
This viii cause vomiting. after which a cup OF
strong coffee should be given to counteract the
remaining effects.
That cream, lemon juice. or water viii re-
Geve severe sanbnrn, according to the habits
or skin condition Of the sufferer.
That bag Of hot sand relieves neuralgia
That y0u should breathe through your nose
instead Of your month, especially on coming
rom warm room, or hall, into the damp
night air.
That hot, strong lemonade taken at bed
time viii break up a cold
That milk-pans should be immersed some
minutes IN boiling water, as it has been demon
Btrated that when not SO treated they breed a
host OF fungOus germs which poison the milk.
That ccnsumptiFe night-sWeats may be ar
rested by sPonging the body nightly in salt
That mustard water is excellent for cleans
ing the hands after handling odorous sub
stances.
That a mixture Of rain water. cologne. and
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troubled with r0ughness Of the skin. Apply
20 the face or hands after washing
That WARM borax water viii remove dam
Gruf
That bran water is good for a rough CON-
plezion. Put handful in rag, dip il in te-
pid water and wash with it,
That 20 remove dust from a carpet, espe-
cialiF in a sick roon, fasten a wet cloth over
the broom.
That nervous headache, when the pain il
frontal and the blood vessels are full and throb
bing may be relieved by patting cold cloths Oh
the head and hot water TO the feet
That one in faint should be laid fat on his
back then loosen his clothes and let him alone
That teething children may be relieved o.
commissions by being immersed in q warm batI
with cold cloths Oh their heads.
That pulrerized camPhor and lard stirred K
salre j. excellent for croap or colds. applied
10 tine throat, chest, and nose. After which
cover with soft lznnels