Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-01
HINTS TO HOUSEKEEPERS.

SPRAINED ankle has been cured in an
hour by showering it w.t. hot water
poured from a height Of a few feet.
To polish a copper kettle rub with
lemon and salt. Cut a lemon, dip In
salt, and rub over the copper surface.
A STRIP of flannel or a napkin wrune
out Of hot water and applied round the
neck of a child that has Group, will
usually bring relief in ten minutes.
TELEGRAPH wire of galvanized iron is
much better to hang clothes on in win
ter than rope, as the clothes will not
freeze to it. Have it hung by a lineman
n it will never "give," no matter what
the weather may be.
MANY housekeepers need warming
against the frequent use OF leather dust
ers. These busters simply chase the
particles from the furniture into the air,
where they are inhaled. A soft cloth is
good, and a channels skin is sometimes
better, for a buster.
A TEASPoONFUL or more of powdered
borax thrown into the bath tub while
bathing will communicate a velvety
soitness to the water, and at the same
time invigorate and rest the bather.
Persons troubled with or
wakeful nights will find this kind of a
bath Of great benefit.
II a new broom be immersed in boil
ing water until it is quite cold, then
thoroughly dried in the air, it will he far
more pleasant to use, and will last much
longer. Frequent moistening of the
broom is conducive to it's use iulness, and
also ave the carpet.
In using a rough leather to touch up
too highly polished surfaces. it is fire.
quently observed to scratch the work.
This is caused by particles of dust, and
even hard rouge, that are left in the
leather; and If removed by d clean
brightest and best finish.
To prevent rust, melt together three
parts of lard and one part of resin in the
powder. A very thin coating applied
with a brush will preserve stoves and
CRATES from rusting during summer,
wen in damp situations. For this pur-
pose a portion of black lead may be add
ed.
THERE is nothing that will so promptly
cut short congestion of the lungs, sore
throat or rheumatism as hot water when
applied promptly and thoroughly.
Pieces of cotton batting dipped in hot
water, and kept applied to sores and
new cuts, bruises and sprains, is the
treatment adopted in many hospitals.
%SIMMERING at 1876 degrees is pronounce
ed more effective i'll all ordinary cook
ing than violent boiling at 212 degrees.
Much heat is wasted in raising water to
a needlessly high temperature in cook
ing. Chicken, for instance, will cook
much better in an hour of slow sim
merlng than in an hour of violent boil
ing.
THE following method will make paste
that will last a year: Dissolve a teaspoon
of alum in q quart of water; when cold
stir in as much flour as will give it the
consistency OF thick cream; stir until all
Jumps are removed; add as much pow
dered resin as will lie on a dime, and a
half-dozen cloves. Have ready a tea
cup Of boiling water, pour the -four
mixture into it, stirring we'll at the time.
In a very few minutes it will be Of the
consistency of mush; let it cool; cover
it and set in a cool place; when needed
for use take out a portion and soften it
with warm water.
For removing spots Of grease from
boards take equal parts Of fuller's earth
and pearl ash, a quarter Of q pound of
each, and boil in a quart of soft water,
and while hot lay it on the creased
parts, allowing it to remain on them ten
or twelve hours, after which it may be
secured off with sand and water. A
floor much spotted with grease should
be completely washed over with this
mixture the day before it is secured.
Fuller's earth and oxgalls, boiled to-
gether, form a very powerful cleansing
mixture for floors or carpets. Stains of
ink are removed by strong vinegar, or
salts of lemon will remove them.