The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-09-28
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.
Galvanized lemon squeezers poison
the juice by the zinc which II dissolves
from them.
Never attempt to dry . book ac-
cidentally vet by q fire. but wipe OF the
moisture with soft, dry cloth.
"A simple remedy for neuralgia Is to
apply grated horseradish. prepared the
same as for table use, to the temple when
the face or head il affected, or to the
wrist when the pain is in the arm or
shoulder.
-Green corn inevitably loses its
sweetness and is rendered less easily
dgestible by allowing it to remain long
after it is picked before cooking. II
an extra quantity is on hand for one
meal. it is better to cook it ell at once.
and warm it over in some way for an
other meal.
White Jelly.-One quart of hot
milk boiledrwith five tablespoonfuls Of
rice -four; one cupful Of powdered
sugar rubbed with one teaspoonful of
butter. one-half of a teaspoonful of salt,
one teaspoOnful Of vanilla Beat all to-
gether and cool. Then. add one-half
pint Of whipped cream. Sauce 10.
-BOnnets and hats are more easily
spoiled by want Of care than almost any
article Of dress. They should not,
therefore, be allowed to lie about on
tables or in dusty places unprotected,
but as soon as taken from the head
should be brushed, the trimmings and
feathers Strengthened. and laid in boxes.
White Pickle.-One dozen cucum-
bers, one dozen onions, cut up in
rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let
stand twenty-four hours. Prepare one
quart vinegar, one tablespoon turmeric.
one teaspoon curry, half teaspoon cay
enne pepper, one tablespoon mustard;
mix all together, scald and pour over
cucumbers and onions Will DO ready
for use at once.
The Bread Box.-Empty and wipe
the bread box every day, airing it well
before the bread is put in. Examine all
bits and broken pieces, as they are LA
BILE to mold even in one night, and
moldy bread has to be thrown away.
1t is better to dry the bits every day in
the oven, roll them fine while hot, and
put them in an alright jar. and not
allow them to collect in the bread box
Fried Chicken and Macaroni.
chicken in pieces, fry in hot butter,
make cream gravy. season with a sprig
of parsley. a small head Of garlic, a lit
tie pepper and salt; pour over the fried
chicken and let simmer twenty minutes;
then take out the chicken, strain the
gravy, have ready some macarOni which
has been boiled in salt water. and put
it in the sauce; let it boil up once. Ar
range the chicken in a dish; pour gravy
and macaroni over. Serve.
An excellent and serviceable skirt
for those who object to the balmoral.
may be made of Fruit OF the LOOM
cotton. which is not too heavy, and yet
firm enough to starch well. and with 4
wide hem which should be bound with
black dress-braid. The braid must first
be put in warm salt and water, which
shrinks it and sets the color; rinse it
two or three times; when dry, stitch on
the skirt with black silk. A petticoat
of this kind will retain its freshness q
long time, is easily laundried and has
the merit of standing out we'll
Peach Cobbler.-Take one quart Of
-four, four tablespOonfuls of lard or
butter. One-half teaspoonful Of salt.
mix with sweet milk or water, as for
biscuit; roll thin and line a pudding
dish. Mix three tablespoonfuls of -four
with two of sugar and sprinkle over the
crust; then put in layers three pints of
peaches, sliced thin, and now and then
a slice of crust Sprinkle over them
one coffee cup of sugar and wet the
edges with q little flour and water
mixed. Put on an upper crust. press
the edges together and make two small
openings in the top. Bake half an
hour in . quick oven and serve with
croam