The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-14
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

throat: Make a gargle Of the white Of an egg
beaten to froth, adding half-glass Of sweet
ened, lukewarm water
Wash black stockings thoroughly in strong
salt and water; wash again in a weaker solution,
and finish by thorough rinsing in clear water
Stockings thus washed will not crock
When color in a fabric has been destroyed by
acid. ammonia is applied to neutralize the acid,
after which an application of choroform will, in
almost all cases, restore the original color.
Low walls to rooms are being advocated in
England as really affording better ventilation
through not providing for an upper strata of all
but irremovable foul air, and tending to prevent
draugnt.
An excellent recipe for removing paint or
grease spots from garments is to mix four tea
spoonfus of alcohol with tablespoonful of salt
Shake the whole well together, and apply with a
brush or sponge.
Discolored tea and coffee pots may be cleaned
by filling them with water in which two or three
tablespoonful of wood ashes have been placed
and letting it boil up then wash thoroughly with
hot soapsuds and rinse.
To revive gilt frames take the white of eggs
two ounces; chloride of potash or soda, one
ounce. Mix well. and after busting the frames
apply with soft brush. If the gilt has been
simply furnished, it appears equal to new.
The Decorator and Furnisher says the secret
drawers SO valued ina past generation, in escr-
torres and cabinets, have again come into fash
ion and much mechanical ingenuity is shown in
devising means Of operating them, as by hidden
springs, etc.
Should the varnsh on piano tarnish or be-
come cloudy, wipe with chamois skin or soft
cloth dampened in water then with dry, soft
cloth Next rub thoroughly the surface with a
few drops of sweet oil and turpentne, and then
remove these by rubbing
A mixture of rain water cologne and glycer-
inc should be kept by those who are troubled
with roughness of the skin. Apply to the face
and hands after washing Bean water is also
good for rough skin. Put a handful in bag
and dip it in warm water and wash with it.
Vinegar sauce is made by putting salt and
pepper in shallow dish and pouring vinegar
over them. little at time. beating constantly.
While beating add olive oil also, little by little,
and then. add chopped parsley. If this sauce is
used with cold meat add mustard to the pepper
and salt.
Apretty wall splasher is made of white canvas,
embroidered in silk crewel in two shades of red
or blae The edges are fringed and fastened to
the wall by four bows of light and dark ribbon
to match the work silk, placed one at each cor
ner Toilet mats made to match. A very
pretty set is of deep gray crash. worked in sea-
ends of ornamental towels, but appears in the
center Of toilet mats, and covers nearly the
whole of the splasher
A neat little work box may be made of a cigar
box. Cover the outside with leather, plush or
satin, and line the inside smoothly with satin of
a contrasting color. On the inside Of the top
make case for a pair of scissors and one to hold
two papers of needles In the bottom of the box
fasten little cushion in one corner and in the
opposite one case for thimble At the SIDE
of the box next the cover fasten. even with the
top, little needle book. The cases and cushion
should correspond in color to the outside Of the
box.
Scalloped squash is we'll liked by those who
have tried it. The hubbard or green winter
squashes are best for this dish. Scrape out the
seeds. pare off the she'll aud leave in cold salt and
water for one hour; cook in hot water little SALT
until tender Mash we'll and let it cool. When
quite cold whip into it tablespoonful of melted
butter, one of corn starch wet up in half cup of
milk flor large cupful of squash), three whipped
eggs pepper and salt. Turn the mixture into a
buttered pudding dish, strew thickly with fine
crumbs and bake in quick oven.
For those who are fond OF oai meal, griddle
cakes make pleasant variety: One cupful of
cold oatmeal porridge two eggs two cupfuls of
buttermllk, or sour cream, or loppered milk,
one tablespoonful of brown sugar or molasses
one teaspoonful Of soda, sifted with half cupful
of Graham flour, one teaspoonful of salt. one tea
spoonful Of butter, melted. If you use cream
you do not need this last ingredient. Whip the
eggs and beat them into the porridge, then salt
sugar, UutteTs mIlk, lastly the dr6Dam HOUR.
Beat and stir for two minutes and bake on the
griddle.
Florida marmalade is made by slcing dozen
oranges, removing the seeds. Weigh the sliced
oranges, and pour cold water over them in the
proportion of two pints and a half of water to q
pound of orange; to a dozen oranges add the
juice of one lemon: let the fruit stand overnight
The next day boil it until the rind looks clear
then cool it and weigh it. After it is cold put it
again over the fire with an equal weight Of
sugar, and boil the marmalake until it jellles.
Then cool it and put it up in glasses or jars COW
cred with oiled paper. This recipe will pro-
duce about four quarts of marmalade.
chronological Journal: For ordinary nervous
toothache, which is caused by the nervous sys-
tenn being out of order or by excessive fatigue
hot bath will 80 soothe the nerves that sleep
will naturally follow. and upon getting up, the
patient will feel very much refreshed and the
toothache cone. For what is known as lump.
ing" toothache, hot, dry hannels applied to the
face and neck is very effective For common
toothache, which is caused by indigestion, or by
strong sweet or acid, or anything very hot or cold
in decayed tooth, a little piece of cotton,
stepped in strong camphor or oil of cloves, is a
good remedy. Care in the diet, especially when
the bowels are disordered, is helpful to mitigate
toothache. If the tooth is much decayed, moth
ing is better than its extraction.
If we cannot, all of us, live up to the little
Quips and cranks of fashion it is sometimes inter
esting to know the rules which those who do
must follow In the matter of handling cup or
goblet one who knows or ought to know, thus
advises: Grasp the handle Of the cup with the
thumb and index forefnger, the latter thrust
just through against the thumb and the other
fingers open and held out any way from the cup,
save the second, which should press against the
side to steady it. This gives graceful appear
ance to the hand. In holding a goblet it should
be grasped by the thumb and the two first fingers
around the smallest portion of the standard, be
tween the bowl and the bottom, throwing the
last two fingers out well. Get through this
ordeal 'successfully-no trifing matter-and your
reputation is assured.
For a variation in the bill of fare, try mutton
stewed with rice. Trim most of the fat from the
short bones left after taking the best part of the
neck of mutton for outlets or roastin<. Place
without cutting them up, in stewpan with a
teacupful Of rice, or more rice should there be
more than two pounds of meat. Season with
pepper and salt, and well -four them on both