The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-18
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

1t is a great annoyance TO anyone to
have a borrowing neighbor.
Irons that have once been red-hot will
never retain the heat so well again.
All housekeepers should know the value
for household purposes of powdered boz
rax.
Morning headaches may frequently be
avoided by having the bedrooms properly
and thoroughly ventilated.
well-bred man is never more clearly
indicated than by the manner in which
he conducts himself at the table.
Irons should never be allowed to re-
main over the fire longer than is neces-
sary, but should be put at once in a cool
place free from dust and smoke.
Colors that have been taken out can
be sometimes restored by sponging with
weak vinegar. If the color has been taken
out by an alkah, sponging with chloro-
form is often effective.
Red pepper tea is very good for carpet
pests. If the floor is washed in a solu-
ton of one-quarter Of a pound of red pep
per to one gallon of water it will do mucn
TO drive them away.
Chamois-skin makes a soft, durable
buster. IL can be kept clean by washing
1t must be dried in the shade and rubbed
soft. 1t will hold a little dampness, which
is a satisfactory quality in a buster. Imita-
ton chamois may be used.
In buying poultry in the summer select
that which is plump and firm. AS soon
as 1t comes home from the market dry
it thoroughly on a coarse linen cloth
Then dress 1t ready for cooking Young
broiling chickens are the only ones fit TO
be eaten in summer.
Many dropping flowers will freshen won
derfully if the tips of the stems are trim
med off and the ends are then held In hot
water for a few moments.
Marshmallow stuffed dates make a de-
H.Ha.r
pits from the dates, fill the space with
marshmallow and roll the dates in powder.
ed sugar. One marshmallow will stuff
four dates.
When one is hurried in mailing a letter.
and the only available postage stamp is
found to be without sufficient glue, mois-
ten the stamp, rub II on the gummed flap
OF an envelope and quickly press it in
place upon the letter.
When making corned beef hash. moisten
1t with little beef stock, If you have Il,
n place of water. A pinch of sugar added
with the salt and pepper helps to bring
out the flavor.
In ornamenting summer cottages, A bare
corner may be made very effective at a
trihing cost. Secure an empty nail keg
from hardware store, cover 1t with ebo-
ny paint and gid the hoops. Partly nil
the key with sand to give IL weight and
fasfen a piece of board over the top a
little larger than the keg. Place Il in the
vacant corner and cover the wooden top
with fringe-trimmed square of pretty
silk or cretonne. Stand an unused ginger
jar or a cheap effective vase upon this
pedestal and FIJI II with grasses, dried
ferns and cattails.
To stiffen sheer handkerchiefs, laces.
wash silks, or any other thin fabric, Il is
best TO use gum arabic starch. To make
II put into bottle one ounce OF gum ara
bic and pour over 1t one cup OF cold wa
ter: stand the bottle in a dish Of cold
water, and place II over the fire until the
gum Is dissolved: then strain Il through a
line sieve OF piece OF cheese cloth into an
other bottle. When Il IS cold put In a
half gll OF alcohol and II VIII keep and
be ready to use when needed. When dain.
~ laces are to be stlffened. half a tea
spoonful OF the starch, mixed wi h a small
cupful OF water. will give the lace ample
stiffness, adding a larger amount OF the
starch as It Is needed for different fab
RIGS
A large funnel that fits into the mouth
OF preserve Jars will be found OF great as
slstance 70 the housekeeper az this sea-
son OF canning and preserving. With the
aid Of this funnel the Jars are easily AL
ed, and there Is no trouble caused by the
fruit being on the outside instead OF the
inside OF the Jars.