Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-02
HOME MATTERS.
seasonable Suggestions and Every-D HInts
To Practical Housekeepers.

Reasonable Suggestions and Everyday Hints
To Practical Housekeepers.
10 srINGs or INSECTS apply soda moistencd
or tobacco.
RUB SAUCES SMOOTH with the back of the
spoon, not with the tip.
MIX PEPPER IN WTrH Flour used for thick
ening sauces, instead Of adding afterwnrd.
A HANDY THrSs TO HAVE FOR the window
corners is a tooth brush to take dust or dirt
out
To RESTORE STRONG Ham to its original
freshness slice and soak over night in milk,
sweet or sour.
IT Is FACT WORTH REMEMBERrSe that per
sons afflicted with acidity of the stomach
should not indulge in cold drinks.
Ii PURCHASING CANNED Goops il is a safe rule
to observe whether the head Of the can is con-
cave, bnlgiug appearance being indicative
Of decomposition.
FRENCH Cooks POWDER PARSLEY Bf CHopprxa
IT and then twisting it in a towel. which leaves
it dry it il then used for sprinkling over dishes
as a garnish.
In REPLY TO A CoRREsPoSpESr who ask.
how to MAKE a preparation for filing crack. in
floors, the following is suggested: Boil scraps
a paste and add a solution Of gum arabic while
hot. When this hardens ii is said 10 be an ex-
celient substitute for wood in that way
IF TROUBLED WrrH RED EYELIDs give them
hot bath just before going to bed, LAYING
them with the hands. In the morning always
give the eyes another good bathing rubbing
gently from the outer corners toward the
nose. Many people carelessly pass over the
eyes while washing the face, but they deserve
and need great care
PLANTS IN BoxEs.-A well-knovn physician
declares positively that large plants grown in
boxes which contain quantities Of earth and
which are kept continually wet will cause ma
larial and other unhealthful symptoms. small
potted plants in a room have a reviyifying ef-
feet upon the atmosphere but large plants
and ferns should never be allowed in living
or bed room.
some Cook Books give all measures in weights
and thus give an impression Of accuracy. In
ordinary cooking the cup and spoon are more
convenient and with care the proportions are
sufficiently exact. teacup holding a little
less than half a pint ID usually meant by n
''cupfuL" Two tablespoonful" make an
ounce.
Use OF OLD HArs-A young lady Of George
town has discovered a way to make use OF the
old white straw hats after they have been cast
aside. Take bottle of pretty bright gilt paint,
give the hat two OF three coats; let il get per-
any color to suit wearer.
TIE FOLLOWING Will Be FouSD wEIcorx
CHANGE from meat soups: Three pints Of
milk, twelve large potatoes, o tablespoonful Of
butter, two onions, salt and pepper 30 taste.
Let all simmer. not boil, for two hours; then
rub through q fine hair sieve. Serve with
nicely Drowned toast cut in bits the size OF dice
IL THE CARE OF THE HAIR it 10 important TO
brush it thoroughly on the wrong side" For
instance, when the hair il worn rolled back
from the face it should be parted and brushed,
and il the couture is low the hair should be
combed up and also well brushed. Attention
TO this seemingly trifiing detail, and 20 having
the scalp massage daily. will insure young,
bright hair to elderly people
WHEN MEAr Is TO BE BOILED be sure and
put il into boiling water 10 start with. ~ that
closes the pores instantly and keeps the good
ness in the meat When boiling il for soup or
bouillon put il into cold water and bring il 70
a boiling heat a. slowly possible. fer in this
case the object is TO extract the strength and
goodness from the meat instead Of keeping 3