Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-11
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Seasonable Suggestion. and Practical Every-
Day Hints 10 Hou-ekceper..

seasonable suggestions and Practical Every
Day Hints TO Hou-ekceper..
CANDLES THAT HAVE BEEN Frozen never
drip.
GIVE YoUR CELLAR A THoRoUoH CLEAxrSa
out and airing as soon as the weather will per
NIT.
ScRUBBrSa BRUSHES should be kept with the
bristles down and they will last twice as long.
! To LOOSEN A GLASS STOPPER drop a little
oil around the stopper and place the bottle near
the fire.
If SPONGE CAKE Is MIXED wrru Con- w.rrR
il is yellow, but if the water be boiling hot the
cake will be white
SPINACH JUICE CoLoRs WHITE SAUCE pref
tily, and when poured over hard-boiled eggs,
sliced and laid evenly on the platter. is .
tempting dish.
"A DASH OF PEPPER" measures one-quarter
of a teaspoonful; this may also serve as the
measure for pinch" of salt
To REMOVE INK From CARPETS wet with sweet
milk and sprinkle with salt. Leave this for .
few hours aud then wash with clear water.
VERY NICE DESSERT is made OF a meringue
custard and bananas Slice the ban anas and
sti- them in the custard just before taking OF
the range.
Ii DoUGHSUTs ARE Cur Our An Horn before
they are fried to allow a little time for rising
they viii be much lighter. Try cutting at
night and frying in the morning.
LEMON JUICE will whiten frosting. cranberry
or strawberry juice will color il pink and the
grated rind Of an orange strained through
cloth will color il yellow.
NEW Way To REMOVE OLD INK STAINS is 70
saturate the spots with spirits of turpentine let
it soak several hours and then rub between the
hands. Wash IN warm water.
CHEESE That Has RFPx Crr su;tahla
pieces for the table and left some time becomes
hard and dry. Our way Of disposing Of il In
such case is to CRATE it and put it in wide
mouthed bottle that can be corked- II is then
ready for use in making patties, omelettes and
other dishes.
IL WASHING PoSGEE do not boil or scald the
goods; it will stand hard rubbing if necessary.
Let ii get quite dry, then press with as hot an
| iron as possible when the silk will look like
new. Silk handkerchiefs should be quite
dry before ironing 10 prevent them turning
yellow.
!, NEVER Throw AWAY THE PIECES OF LEMONS
after they have been squeezed with the lemon
squeezer. They will come in handy for removing
stains from the hands and other articles. Dipped
in salt they viii scour copper kettles nicely
and remove stains from brass work They viii
take stains and dirt and odor from pans and
kettles as nothing else will The odor Of nah
| and onions can thus be removed easily.
Recent Issue OF MEDICAL JOURNAL says
that in most emergencies hot water Is the very
best remedy possible. A strip Of flannel or
napkin folded lengthwise dipped in hot water
and wrung out and then applied around the
neck Of . child that has the Group viii usually
bring relief in ten minutes towel folded
several times and quickly wrung out Of hot
water and applied over an aching tooth 90
throbbing neuralgia will usually afford prompt
relief. There is nothing that 20 promptly cuts
short . congestion Of the lungs, sore throat 90
Rheumatism rs hot water thoroughly and
promptly applied Tepid water is admirable
emetic, and hot water, taken freely half m hous
before bedtime, is an excellent csthArtic, sure,
| II persevcred in in most obstinate casss- Fin
ally. hot water Mt meals continued for . few
months, with proper attention 70 dist, vln ears
any durable case Of dyspepsiA