Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-10
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

two-tl rds cup of butter. One-half cup
OF warm water, and one-haf tea
spoonful of soda. Flavor with lemon
essence and use just flour enough to
roll out; bake In quick oven.
Discolored tea and coffee pots may
be cleaned by filling them with water
in which two or three tablespoonfuls
of wood ashes have been placed and
letting il boil up, then wash thor
oughlv with hot soap Suds and rinse.
One may utilize old mating which
is no longer fresh enough to look
well by putting it under carpets. 1t
can be cleaned perfectly by washing
/ il on both sides with hot salt and
water; hang it on line outdoors to
dry
Two Keep Lemons Frcsh-To keep
lemons in good condition for n long
time, put them into Il pitcher or jar
with fresh, cold water. and place in
the ice-boX or in cold cellar. 4 cat
lemon will keep good for weeks #
/ placed, cut side down. in a cup with
vinegar enough to cover half OF the
I lemon
Welsh Rarebit-Cut very thin slices
I .t u
stewpan on "A hot plate till melted,
pour Il little ale over it; let 1t stand til
quite hot and Ike II light custar,'.
Have ready some hot toast cut into
sma. pieces, pour the mixture over 4,
! and serve at once. 1t is not good unless
very hot.
Notwithstanding great care, pianos
and especially uprights will become
smcared and lack lustcr. DO not at
/ tempt to use varni>hcs or furniture
( polishcs. but take lukewarm water,
make soapsudS. and wash thoroughly,
a small place at a time. Their with
/ sponge or soft rag. 4 piece Of old
tablecioth is the best for tn purpose.
Scotch Woodcock Beat ;ha yclAs Of
three eggs. then stir chem u:o quar-
ter of pint of cream and bring the
saucc TO a boiling point, but io NOT nj
low it to boil. or it VII cur ie. lave
ready some slices OF hot bult"rrd toast
spread on anchovirS pounded 80 a
paste); pour little of tine bot sauce
over. and serve very not and very
quickly, allowing half a slice tor each
person.
Potatoes for Breakfast A simple AID
/ delicate method OF preparing potatoes
for breakfast IS a great tavori" M the
West indies Two pounds Of peeled
potatoes are washed and grated; four
ounces each are added OF sugar and JGt.
ter melted. one teaspooutul OF salt and
pepp +. we'll mixed; placed in baking
fish and put INTO a brisk oven until
done it shows delicate brown color.
You can turn pine or whit wood
shelves. tables. and the Ike, TO a inc
walnut stain by APPLY ne With a brush
the following preparation: ll1a siHed
shcilac. TWO quarts; dry burn, amber,
one-half pound. dr.. burnt sienna, one.
half pound; lampblaCk Onc-eigh'h
pound. Shake VIII until mixed. This
IS to be followed b, Goa; of shciIaC
varnsh. Such a stain and finish give
some very common homemade things
quite a storclke appearance.
Steamed Batter Pudding Stir to-cth-
or ono half cup Of sugar aad table,
spoonful OF butter, then add t"o eggs
well beaten. oue cup ot sweet Mix, one
half teaspoouful OF salt, two teaspoon
/ luls of baking powder, one cup OF amy
: kind OF fruit, and i0ur enough for a
/ thick batter, steam in "a thr q quart pan
/ for two hours. sh.G serve warm with
sauce made as follows: One cup Of
white sugar. onc-thrd cup Of butter
and one teaspoontul OF vanilla stirred TO
a cream.
The stains on linen can be easily re-
moved. but the quick process viii hc
very apt to destroy the fabric. slow
a. "a
on both $ dcs with yellow Hoan. VI Y
starch and cold water 10 tf'rk paste
and rub II well into the linen cr both
des ot he stain. Spread the i.>cn on
the grass. if possible i'm the sun and
wind. till the stain disappears. II not
entirely removed IN two or three days.
rub of the paste and renew the pro-
cess. Lemon JUICE added 10 the pas 10
is good.
Game on Toa,t-Puck the birds very
gently. beng careful not 10 ar iha
SKIN. Small birds are the incest ion
Tn purpose: draw them. and wipe
well WITH a soft cloth. but ao not wash
them. Cut of the heads aud iru,'
them ike fowls. Roast them either re
fore "a clear fire or n "a YER Hut oven,
but in either case haste them fr q,Hnt
w. They VIII require about Aa't lr
hour TO cook Make some nice '0.>'
about three. quarters of n r"a thick
but cr it iberalh. squeeze of.ie re-"
drops oi lemon ia ce. and place il on ,
dis which has been mJdc Frf' not
Whom the birds are dome ru1u. ID. at
range them uca iy ora .hr ,"',t. tn'
serve them accompau eel by or'Wi