The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-07-09
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dried is suitable, in a country house the
pillows are carried on the piazza, thrown
down on the grass, or put anywhere
which suits the convenience of the care
less sojourner. Elaborate embroidery is
not suitable for such things, stitches that
are easily executed being preferable.
This summer the cross-b barred cotton
twills in navy and light blue, yellow,
heliotrope, pink, red and green, are the
most desirable materials for the purpose;
the gay plaids lend a note of originality
TO the work, which is as simple as pos
slbie; the embroidery is executed on the
white squares in geometrical and other
designs; linen floss of the color of the
plaid is used; the stitches are so simple
that child could easily learn them. For
pillows the edge is finished with ruffie
or heavy rope with knotted corners.
Inc table covers to match are prettily
trimmed with lace; torchon looks well.
Yacht pillows in blue with the ira
dltlonal anchor in white applique are
still correct; hammock pillows are rath-
er smaller than those used for divans.
and are of cotton or linen goods.
For Insect Elites.
The bites and stings Of the tiny Great
ures that have power to torment and dis
figure beings so many diameters bigger
than themselves, require the equanimity
of philosopher to bear them gracefully.
To say nothing of the blood poisoning
which, even at it's mildest, occasions
some degree of fever and irritation, the
unbeautifying effects sometimes last for
days.
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alleviated by bathing with warm water
into which honey has been put, in the
proportion of two teaspoonfuls to pint
of boiling water Menthol and alcohol
may be made into lotion with which to
subdue the swelling and irritation.
Another excellent remedy is the prompt
application of flour or of a soap paste.
Rubbing with an onion is also effective.
To prevent mosquito bites, wash the
skin with one drachm of pennyroyal and
one ounce of eau de Cologne. The in
sects also dislike the smell of scented YER
bena and eucalyptus leaves when worn
in the dress.
In all cases of severe sting, keep quiet
for day or two, observe light diet,
take cooling drinks, and avoid wine or
spirits. Also take a Seidlitz powder in
the morning. Housekeeper.
Take care OF Your dan0s.
A beautifully shaped and tinted hand is
less attractive if neglected than homely
one well cared for.
Hands lose their shapeliness more from
lack of exercise than from too much
work. Babies and children's hands,
from being almost continually in motion,
are nearly perfect in shape. Musicians
han DIS seldom or never become distorted.
Rub the hands vigorously for ten min
utes every night and morning to keep the
joints supple. This treatment will keep
them in good shape to advance age.
When the first touch of rheumatism is
felt in the joints, use simple emolient
to prevent enlargement Keep the circu-
lation stirred up, and exercise the hands
and fingers every day in some way Or
other.
If you would keep the hands soft and
smooth never use cheap soaps. The best
are the most economical in the end And
be sure that the perfume is delicate one.
1t may be agreeable without being vul-
gar and pronounced.
Borax whitens the hands and removes
stains, but must be used sparingly to
avoid drying up the skin. Lemon juice
is also good for removing spots.
Among the remedies for chapped hands
are the following: Yellow corn meal and
vinegar, used with fine soap; thick sweet
cream glycerine. The latter, however,
is not beneficial to all skins.
A little tincture of benzoin in the water
is good for hands and face.
Weak mustard water will remove IN
pleasant odors
Rice powder, French chalk and alum
water are all good remedies for excessive
per spring of the hands.
A very DID, but favorite, preparation
for the hands is the following: Dissolve
one pound of CASTLE soap in little
water. When it has become smooth
paste mix it with a cup Of oatmeal, or
corn or almond meal, and when it is
partly cold pour into jars.
Always wear easy old gloves when
sweeping or busting. The fine dust will
gradually ruin the prettiest hands if not
kept out of the skin.
Neck Fixings.
Have a plain collar stiffened and
covered with white lawn to put inside the
ribbon stocks you are going to wear with
your summer gowns. This will hold
them up in position and make them look
much better, besides saving the ribbon
from much solling. A further saving is
to have frill of lace or thin edging
basted to the upper edge of this collar to
fall over the ribbon. This will spare the
edges and soften the effect.
Remedy for Ssasickness.
One dessert spoon of willow charcoal,
we'll pulverized; one dessert spoon of
magnesia the juice of one lemon, with
water sufficient to make easy to swallow.
Take every night before embarking.
Friends who have crossed the ocean sew
eral times escaped even unpleasant sensa-
lions of sickness, and three or four of our
missionaries went to Japan free from
sickness in using this remedy Union
Signal.
Uses of Salt.
There are numerous uses of common
salt which may not be known to all
housekeepers. Salt will put out fire in
the kitchen chimney, yet revive coal fire
when low; put in the oven under baking
tins it will prevent their scorching on the
bottom; combined with vinegar it will
clean discolored teacups; with soda it
will alleviate main from hoo ctipuc ar5