Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-22
TWENTY HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

L. Boots and shoes, however damp
can be given a lovely dark polish iii a
few seconds if drop or two of paraf-
fin oil be added to the backing. 1t also
prevents the leather from cracking.
2 In case of sickness. or when dull
light is desired. put finely powdered salt
on a candle till it reaches the black part
of the wick. In this way mild and
steady light may be kept all through
the night with a small piece of candle.
B. To Clean Oil Paintings-Cut a raw
potato in half, and rub quickly over the
surface, after which polish with a silk
handkerchief
4 A Good Polish for Tan Boots and
Shoes-Rub them with the inside Of the
peel of a banana, and when dry polish
with a soft cloth.
5. A sprinkling of freshly ground cof-
fee will keep game sweet for several
6. To Clean Tarnished Brass-Cut a
lemon i'll two: take one-half and rub
on the brass, then wash with warm wa
ter, and rub with leather.
Z. To Tell Mushrooms from Toad
stools, Without Eating and Awaiting Re
sults-Peel an onion and put It with
the fungi while being cooked. If the
onion remains white, eat with confidence,
but if it turns black do not eat
8. Put half pint Of turpentine in a
stone jar: add couple of ends Of wax
candles; place on the side Of the range
for fifteen or twenty minutes. Apply to
either, stained floors or oilcloth while
warm), and polish with soft cloth.
The result is a most brilliant and lasting
polish.
8. To Remove Ink Stains-Wash care
fully in cold water and apply oxalic acid
If the latter changes the dye to a red
dish tinge, restore the color with liquid
ammonia
10. A cracked egg may be safely
boiled if wrapped in a piece of creased
paper.
IL. Medicine stains may be removed
from silver spoons by rubbing them with
a rag dipped in sulphuric acid, and
washing it off with soapsuds.
II. Ii the color has been taken from
the silk by acids, it may be restored by
applying to the spots a little hartshorn
or sal volatile.
Ii. Mildew Out of Linen.-Take some
soap and rub it well; then scrape some
fine chalk, and rub it also on the linen
Lay it on the grass. sAs it dries, wet
little, and it will come out in twice
doing.
Il. GIycerine will not freeze in an
ordinary frost. BY putting a little Oh
the taps, and covering exposed pipes
with bits of felt, the water will come
in daily in frosty weather.
II. To Danish the smell Of stale cigar
or tobacco smoke in room, burn a little
coffee on shovel, and carry it through
the room.
Is. To Remove Stains from Marble
Mix well together equal quantities of
lemon juice and oil of vitrol; wet the
stains with the mixture. and after a few
minutes rub with a soft cloth. Be care
full not to let the vitrol come in contact
with any article Of your clothing, or it
will burn.
II. To Clean Vanished Paint-Take a
small quantity of tea leaves, pour some
hot water over them; let them steep for
half an hour, then drain through a fine
sieve, and use the liquor for cleaning the
paint. A little rubbing will very quickly
make the paint look like new.
Is. A Hint to Those Who Use Moder-
ator Lamps-Place a piece of camphor
about the size of a bazelnut in the COLA
Oil. This will procure bright and
steady light.
10. To Renovate Leather Chairs
First wipe the cushions with slightly
damp cloth, then rub dry; secondly, apply
the white of an egg (beaten to stiff
froth) to the leather with soft rag.
20. When bamboo furniture is filed
with dust. it may be cleaned with small
brush dipped i'll warm water and salt.
The salt prevents it from turning yellow.
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