Middletown transcript., 1896-11-07
USEFUL HINTS.

USEFUL HINTS.
Small pieces Of toiletlsoap which are
too little to be used may be utiliz-d.
Make bag of turkish towling about
seven inches square and put into it I'll
the small pieces Of soap. When it is
three quarters filled sew up the end and
use the bag as if it were cake of soap.
Neither food nor drink should be al
lowed to remain in a sick room, as the
atmosphere is apt to hasten decomposi-
tion, most of all in preparations made
with milk.
At this time most housekeepers have
an abundant supply of preserves to take
care of. and are often puzzled as to
what sort Of place is best for them.
Preserves of all kinds should be Sc
cluded from the air and light, and in
dry place. Do not allow them to come
in contact with wall. A good plan is to
spread a number of thieknesses Of news
paper on the shelf, spreading it so that
it turns up back Of the jar. If the
closet is not perfectly dark, sprea d
some newspapers over the jars to pro-
tect them from the light.
The following is tested remedy for
cold: Take half cupful Of laxseed;
cover with three pints of cold water;
boil until reduced to a jelly; squeeze
into this the Juice of large lemon;
strain through cheesecloth; add a half
eupful of cut sugar. When the sugar
is Dissolved it is ready for use. Take a
tablespoonful each hour until relieved.
Linoleum floor covering may be
made to look bright and new by rub
bing it with equal parts Of Said oil
and vinegar. Rub thoroughly with a
flannel cloth, and do not use too much
Of a mixture nor allow any of it to re-
main on the surface of the linoleum.
If very much soiled, clean the cover
ing by wiping with cloth wet with
soap and water before using the oil and
vinegar.
It is not beautiful to squeeze a six
and half hand into Eve and three
quarter glove. The bruised and bumpy
flesh that is exposed at the gloves
opening is anything but alluriDg.
Except those who disregard new no.
tions, no one now uses piano cover.
Pianos are left uncovered and most of |
them open. The round uphol stored
stool is old-fashioned, too; wooden |
ones with twisted legs and claw feet |
are the latest.
In washing china or glass the dishes
should be cleaned with piece of bread |
crust instead of the usual knife, which
will scratch fine dishes. Neatly pile
them together before preparing the
water, and then the work does not ap-
pear to be a burden.
It is curious. how race characteristics
assert themselves, even on a bicycle, it
being quite impossible in the Bois de
Bouloge to mistake the different
nationalities as exemplifed by feminine
cyclists French, English and Amer
lean. Without any undue patriotic
it is impossible not to decide
hat the comparison is greatly in favor
Of our country women, who look neater,
,weeter and altogether completer than
any of the others. The French woman's
rig seems really extraordinary to
Anglo-Saxon eyes, her quietest attire
'or a morning spin being pair of T
black satin bloomers and loose white
,ique jacket. As for her gala dress, it
Is fearful and wonderful to o'behold. The
English woman, in her
lisaproval of the eccentricities of her
lively Gallo neighber, errs almost as
much on the other hand, and wears
skirts that are absolutely dangerous In
heir length, touching the ground on
sither side of her wheel, while her no.
;iceably low seat produces a churn-like
notion that is anything but graceful.
On her head she places large, trimmed
structure, quite out of keeping with
he occasion, and invariably wear q
white lace veil, tied down under her
hin. With all her respectability she
8 less attractive-looking creature
han the absurdly attired little French
who, whatever she wears, is
Ilwags (although often naccountably)
chic" This ability to wear anything
md everything belongs to her alode.
Americans, by reason of their
latural imitativeness, often display a
'cachet', on their return from Europe
hat appears French, cut which soon
vaporates after few months sojourn
t home. At first, however, the change
hat is often wrought in q prim and
matron by a visit to
'aris is remarkable.
s.Did you see Mrs. X-?" remarks
ne Of her friends. aShe looks ten
ears really quite stylishp Z
uch remarks are often heard about
ewly returned traveller, and certainly
,ere is an indescribable something
lat Distinguishes 9 woman who has 8