The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-12-15
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Various Bits of Information Pertains
ing to Matters OF Interest to
~ the Housewife

the Housewife.
There are few special points in
greasing waffle irons that are well for
the novice to bear in mind. Put the
irons over the fire until hot on each
side, then rub both griddles with
piece of salt pork. or suet en- a fork, or
q bit of butter or sweet drippings tied
in clean cloth. The heat will melt
the butter and let it run through the
cloth. Close the griddles and reverse,
which will allow the fat to run evenly
over them. Put the batter into the
center of the waffle iron ever the fire,
cover and cook moment on one side,
turn and cook little longer on the
other.
A bed Of bright nasturtiums is con-
slant delight from various points Of
view. While always ornamental, the
nasturtium leaves, blossoms and seeds
are appetizingly edible as well. The
leaves, sprinkled lightly with salt and
spread between thin slices of bread
and butter, are among the daintiest of
sandwiches for the picnic basket or
the afternoon tea. The blossoms are
delicious in salad with French Dress
ing, while the seeds, gathered when
small and green, before the inner ker-
mel has become hard, are admirable
substitutes for capers or a welcome adj
dition to any mixed pickle.
A brown or gray linen skirt that has
become stained or spotted may be
freshened and restored to eminent re-
speciality by soaking for few
hours and washing in decoc-
ton of hay tea. If the cured hay is not
at hand, a few handfuls of grass cut
from the lawn and dried may be used.
Put it in kettle of cold water, and
steep for an hour on the back of the
range. Strain and soak and wash the
skirt. This may alter the original
color little, making it more the tint
of the grass cloth, but it is pretty and
effective in disposing of the spots and
! stains.
The pretty English fashion of hang
ing portraits all down the sides of the
staircase is obtaining a following
among Americans as well. One young
American matron who has spent much
time abroad, and who is great admir-.
er of the good English queen, has he1
staircase lined with 30 prints of her
majesty, taken at varying ages
Whether truly patriotic American
would find equal pleasure in row OF
the presidents of the United States is
a question that admits of doubt from
an esthetic standpoint at least.
It is customary with real 'Vir.
ginny" cook to boil whole ham at q
time until nearly tender, and then slice
from that for broiling or frying to
serve with eggs. Hams or strips OF
bacon that are to be kept on hand dur.
ing the summer are rubbed all over out,
side with thin coating of hickory
ashes to prevent mold or rust.
In following recipes for the canning
and preserving of fruit, it should be
remembered that a quart of fruit mus,
be measured in quart measure. not il
the tradesmen's baskets, which vary in
size, but are never a full Scripture
quart. Fruits and vegetables should
be sold here as they are abroad. by tn.
weight, instead of by measure. -.--.-4,l4
After ham has been boiled, and be
fore getting entirely cold, it will b,
found good plan to wrap around it .
long strip of thin, old muslin, tying i
on with string. This may be turned
back as fast as the ham is sliced, Will,
in the meanwhile it keeps the edibl.
from the intrusion of would be familiar
flies.
To prepare nasturtium seeds fo1
pickles or capers remove the stems anc
let them stand in sailed water ove1
night. Pack in small bottles and cover
with boiling vinegar. If preferred
spices and little sugar may be added
Ribbons and silks may be clcanse6
and freshened by washing in naphtha
while grease spots on the most delicate
fabrics may be removed by spongine
the spot in naphtha.-Washington Star