The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-05-24

wiping off ell that oozes out. 1t must be
held or fastened in position until dry. A
perfectly colorless cement is made by dis
solving a half ounce of gum arabic in a
wlne-giass OF boiling water and adding
plaster OF paris to form thick paste. Use
at once. applying with thick brush.
The spirits OF ammonia If diluted, APP
piled with a sponge to faded or discolored
spots in q carpet will often restore the
color.
That hot footbath before retiring will
ease the burning sensation in tired feet
which so many housekeepers and other
women workers know so well.
That banana dishes for individual serv-
ing are the newest and most exquisite of
all the seasons novelties in china. Mar
row. like a folded leaf. with handle at the
end, it is in cream color, with dead gold
decoration.
That Baltimore physician, Dr. G. II. F.
Nutall, saws that feather busters should
be abolished from use. They do not re-
move dust, but simply stir it up, and
thereby render tho germs it contains more
dangerous TO health.
That coffee stains should be wet with
cold. sof; water before being put into the
wash, and will usually be found all right
when the laundrying Is done. Where an
especially fine damssk suffers from this
cause il is recommended to apply a mix
ture made from the solution OF yolk a..
egg in clear water, with a few drops of
wine added. Allow this solution TO pen
citrate the fabric thoroughly. then wash
out with clear, soft water and the stain
will be gone.
That the best way of treating q stove
which has not been BACKED for some time
is to rub it well with a newspaper, adding
little clean grease OF some kind. 1t will
soon take polish after few treatments
Of this sort.
That ivory. when not stained, may be
restored 10 its former whiteness by clean
ing it with powdered burnt pumice stone
and water, and then placing it under
glasses in the suns rays.
That Ink stains may be removed from
colored table covers by dissolving tea
spoonful OF oxalic acid in a teaspoonful of
boiling water and rubbing the stained
part we'll with the solution.
That ink stains may be removed from
silver or plated articles by making paste
of chloride of lime and water, rubbing
with it, then washing with soap and
water. The articles will not be injured
That oil stains may be removed from
the pages ola book without destroying the
printing by gently warming the stained
part with hot tlat-iron $50 as to take as
much of the oil as possible) on blotting
paper. then dipping brush in rectitied
spirits of turpentine and drawing it gently
over the sides of the paper, which must be
kept warm during the process. Repeat
the operation as many times as the thick.
ness of the paper will require. When the
| oil is entirely removed restore the paper
to its usual whiteness by dipping another
brush in highly rectified spirits of wine
and draw it in like manner over the
stained place, particularly around the
| edges. By adopting this plan the spot will
entirely vanish and the paper resume its
ordinary whiteness.
That when oiled walnut furniture be-
gins to grow dingy, it can be made 10 lool
as fresh as new by re-oiling. Linseed oil
! even olive oil may be used, but pure gooC
| kerosene oil is much the best. Rub i
we'll in with soft wooden rag and polish
with clean, dry flannel.
That a squeeze of lemon improves
scrambled eggs. Il should be added
| while they are cooking.
That baking soda makes an extra fine
tooth powder. 1t keeps the gums hare
and rosy and makes the teeth brilliantly
white.
That silk handkerchieis and ribbon
should be washed in salt and water. anG
| ironed while hot, to make them look thei
| freshest.
That newspapers, paper bags anC
cloves are just as beneficial In keeping
away moths as are the i'll smelling com
pounds that are offered.