The record-union., 1898-05-08

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The suggestion was made by teach
er at a housekeeping class that an Old
scrap or peach basket lined with pa
per muslin. whose smooth finish would
shed the dust particles easily, is of
great value to the chambermaid as she
goes through the rooms brushing up
a little here and there Into such a
basket the. dustpan can be frequently
emptied, and the former can finally be
carried off without losing its contents,
as often happens where a roll of paper
is used.
While waiting for the millennium of
electric heating, the middle stage Of gas
stoves being satisfactory in some re-
spects but not in all, a device by
which the heat of the coal range can be
shut off is perhaps worth chronicling.
This is a sort of iron shutter which
draws down in front Of the range when
actual use Of the fire is over and 1t
only needs to be kept for later service.
ON the same lines with this device is
that Of the thrifty housewife who on
ironing day cOnserVes the heat of her
range-top and saves fuel thereby by
covering the irons on the stove with a
large sheet-iron box to which a handle
has been fitted. This was made at a
tinsmith's. but it is possible in many
kitchens to find a discarded tin bucket
or boiler or deep dishpan that can be
fitted with a handle and used just as
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An agreeable variation of the cup
custard is 10 flavor it with coffee in lieu
of chocolate OF vanilla The proper
tion is three tablespConfuls of clear
strong coffee to every pint of milk and
three eggs.
A beautiful set Of plates. intended for
service with any course where mush-
rooms are accessories or the piece de
resistance. are small, with a rocOco
edge. SprinSinC from one side Of each
plate is 4 single variety CT mushroom
with its distinctive surroundings. Such
OF these fungi as grow in the fields
have the weeds of their natural enVl-
ronment beside them on the plate; 9TH
ers that are found by the roadside or
in the woods are similarly accompanied
by their proper wild flowers and ferns.
The large platter shows the grOWths
in riotous profUsion. and with the set
IS fiat tray to stand the chating-dish
upon that is equally generous in it's
grouping Of the velvety roots. The
whole set is a marvel OF artistic excel
lence and unique beauty.
A scientific mind has put into words
that can be understood by the lay
world the actual process by which that
wel-known truism. Worry, not work,
kills" accomplishes its ends. The per
son who worries becomes possessed of
one idea Often the worry relates to
one subject alone-business. debt, un-
satisfactory children, or any of the 9TH
er evils Of the ist. Continual action
of the same set Of brain cells at last
breaks them down. A man, it is said.
can stand sharp occasional attacks Of
worry; it is the continuous and per-
sistent experience that eventually kills.
The same process undoubtedly explains
the insanity of farmers wives. The
deadly mOnotouy Of their existence re-
duces the mental action to an over-em-
ployment of one set of cells. 1t is, in
deed. according 10 this authority, an
actual benefit to have a change in
causes for worry. Though the degree
may be equal. the difference in kind
will often afford some relief.
A bit of home-surgery practiced
when a splinter is driven into a child's
hand particularly deep is its extraction
by steam. a bottle with a sufficiently
wide mouth is filled tWO-thirds with
very hot water. and the mouth is placed
under the injured spot The suction
draws the flesh down when a little
pressure is used, and the steam, in a
moment or two. extracts Inflammation
and splinter together. This is very
eficacious when the offending sub
stance has been in for several hours,
long enough to have started up some of
its evil consequences.
In nearly every private school in New
York a table hote luncheon that is
warm, nutritious and wholesome is
served at a very low price. 1t includes
q piece of hot meat. some simple. Well
cooked vegetable and simple dessert,
like rice or tapioca pudding. or bit of
fruit. with good bread and butter
Twenty-Five cents is often the sum
which procures this good meal The
difference between the dime a student
would pay at a pastry cooks and the
quarter for a satisfactory luncheon is
disproportiCnate to the good secured oy
the latter course.
An interesting WOman's club is that
of the Woman's Rest-Tour Association.
whose headquarters are in Boston The
mem bership is scattered all over the
country. and its mission is to provide
economical rest and recreation trips for
women. The tours are not personally
conducted, but are personally planned.
and are the result OF the fortunate eX-
periences Of other women similarly
placed The association also lends
money sometimes when the need for
rest for a self-suppOrting woman Is
very imperative. 1t has existed fer six
years. and is now strong enough 10 be
gin this summer the erection of a Vaca-
ton home in some suitable place. to
which women with modest purses may
go for summer comfort and rest. Mrs
Julia Ward Howe is President Of the
association.