St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-07-30
Household Hints.

In papering rough plastered walls,
where the plaster has not been hard fin
lshed, the paper will stick as well, and
have smoother surface, If the walls are
first sized with a moderately thick,
smooth, flour paste, Instead of glue, as
almost universally recommended. Paste
should be applied to the paper as usual,
and it should be hung while the paste on
wall isstill wet. Use whitewash brush
to spread the waste with, and a clothes
brush-not cloth-to smooth the paper
and press into place on the walls.
1.-THE range is kept in good condition it
must be often blackened. This is
necessary, not only for the preservatino
OF the material, but also as the requisite
of brisk fire for moderate amount Of
fuel Yet backing implies dark marks
upon dishes set on the worming-shelf,
and these dark rings are transferred in
time TO the dining room to appear
where the dish has been placed upon the
tabecloth. A tin plate set upon the
shelf upon which the dish may rest is the
only sure way so prevent the transmits
sion Of the ring of black. The wiping off
of plates or platters at the last moment
is not always, even in the most orderly
kitchens. thorough.
For the bathroom and toilet table bo-
rax is entitled to place to which no
other article can lay claim. 1t re-
freshes and invigorates the system, re-
moves all unpleasant odor of perspira-
ton, giving a healthy glow to the skin,
leaving it soft and white when added in
the bath water. For washing the face
it is better than soap, and, if used regu-
larly, will keep soft and white the hands
of even those women who must of neces-
sity do rough work AS a wash for the
hair borax has long been regarded as the
best and most harmless lotion. 1t re-
moves dandruff, stimulates the scalp and
preserves the peauty of the hair. Being
harmless and effective antiseptic,
borax, is, of course, an excellent denti-
frice, and if used in time will prevent de-
cay of the teeth, harden the gums and in
duce general healthful action of the
mouth. People troubled with sore ten
der feet will find great relief from fire.
quent bathing in borax water.
Despite the cheap yeast that is every
where on the market, some people will
make their own yeast, deeming it still
cheaper, more convenient and Of better
quality. fit were generally known that
yeast could be made as well without
hops as with, there would be less bother
making it, and more housekeepers would
use home made yeast. Meal scalded with
boiling buttermilk and raised with two
cakes of boughten yeast, added after the
mass has cooled, then dried in the ordu-
airy manner, either in cakes or crumbled
up, makes as good and effective yeast as
any made with hops.
To wash blankets, put to boil a
large boiler of water into which you have
placed cake of pure soap cut in small
pieces. Pour the water into tub and
let it stand till lukewarm, then add a
tablespoonful of ammonia. Put the
blankets into the water and with a
stick, turn them over and over. Do not
rub them. If very much soiled, use a
second tub of water prepared in the same
way. Fold smooth by passing through
wringer and put into shape, then hang
in the sun to dry.