The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-06-29
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Slices OF lemon, freshly cnt, bound
tightly upon the temples are said 70 be q
sure cure foI nervous headache,
A dripping pan half full Of cold water,
ON the upper grate in the oven, will pre-
vent pies or cakes from burning,
II buttermilk Is used Tor grlddle cakes
II should be diluted one.third with WateI'
so as to prevent thee cakes becoming sncky'
The latest style Of asparagus plates have
three deep troughs, one for the yegelaole
one for the sauce and another iof EheS.ems'
The wings OF turkeys, geese and chick,
sns are better than cloth for washing ana
cleaning windows, as they leave no dust
or lint.
It is claimed that holding shoVeliul o.
hot Goals over vanished furniture win
take out spots and stains, Rub the place
while warm with flannel.
It ia now claimed that the leaves Of the
Usage orange are as good food for the sllk
worms as mulberry leaves, so that one o.
the difficulties OF the silk'worm missing Is
obviated.
A good substitute for caper sauce Is
made BY boiling parsley slowly uAtil 1t be-
comes dlsCOlored; then cut but do not
choD It fine, Drain 1t, mix one teaspoon.
full Of vinegar with each teaspoontnl oil
parsley and stir II into drawn butter, as
pickle capeTs or nastuEtiums would Do
used,
The application Of hot Camomile flower
bags will frequently afford relief In neu.
rsIgic troubles. The bags are made oil
linen, and are lightly filled with Camomlle
blossoms, all the stems being removed,
| When required for use they are heated on
q tin plate In the oven, care being taken
not to scorch them.
One OF the latest gastronomic novelties
imported from England 10 the fashion Of
having grilled marrow bones and old ale
for supper, The bones are grilled in the
usual way and are served up on hot plates.
The marrow Is extracted by means Of long,
slender spoons specially made for the pur-
pose, and, being seasoned with salt and
pepper, Is eaten on slices Of fresh white
bread.
To keep Ice In a sCk room cut a piece OF
cheap, open.meahed flannel about nine
inches square and secure It by liGature
ABOUT tl6 luUuttl VI az uluAhNy 'uH",S'i
so as to leave q Cup.shaped depression
about half the depth OF the glass. 1t will
be preserved for many hours in this way.
and the addition OF smaller piece Of
flannel Us loose cover will materially aid
in preservation.
Fumes Of sulphur are frequently recon-
Lmended asa means Of Kidding house plants
OF insects, but this must not be under.
stood to imply ignition, as in the case OF
tobacco, ior this would destroy plant lie
az we'll. The sulphur should be placed
under hot sun or In pipes and tlues and
warmed to degree less than Ignition,
when the vapor given oil will DO found
Objectionable to insects,
TO preserve carpets against the ravages
Of the buffalo moth and carpet worm the
following process Is recommended; Add
three tablespoonful Of turpenline to three
quarts Of pure, cold water; in this mixture
steep a sponge, then squeeze II about
two.thlrls dry and pass it carefully over
each breadth separately and in oil the
corners. AS often as the water becomeG
soiled take fresh supply. 1t will cleanse
the carpet, besides acting as o dlsinfectant
and moth destroyer.