The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16

use ilHe NOOlten yarn 10 sew with. When putting a patch on undergar- ments or hosiery, cut away all shreds and the parts that are worn very thin from about the hole; then cut the hole but extend beyond the Worst-worn parts to the firm. strong goods. Place the patch smoothly over the hole on the wrong side of the garment, with the grain of the patch cOrnerwise-that is with the threads of the patch running diagonally across the goods; then baste it in place and crOss-stitch down the edge; turn, and fasten the edge of the goods to the patch either by cross stitching, very carefully with short fine stitches. or by felling. A patch put on in this way will neither be harsh nor pull.
 If grease is spilled upon the kitchen stove throw a handful of salt upon it. and it will prevent any disagreeable odor from arising. If you use an oil or gas stove keep a box of sand near at hand in case of an accident. Sand will eXtinguish burning oil when water will only increase the flames. Occasionally put some oyster shells in your kitchen stove and you will not be annoyed by clinkers. Clean your brOoms and brushes by a brisk washing in strong ammonia water, dipping them in and out of the water until they seem clean. Then dry as quickly as possible.
 
 lists that the head of the bed should be placed to the north. so that the po- lar current may strike vertically through the body toward the feet; others advocate a very low pillow, al- lowing the neck to remain unbent Many people, however, prefer @ more upright attitude during sleep. and some sufferers from insomnia even go so far as to have the spring mattress slightly elevated at the top. so as to form a low inclined plane. The correct position to assume while seeking sleep is on the right side. especially after eating. The breathing should be done through the nose, and the mouth kept shut if possible.
 Delicate laces or finely embroidered pocket handkerchiefs should never be sent to the laundry nor placed in the family wash, but cleaned carefully by their owners. Place the soiled pieces of lace in a bowlful of warm studs made from white Castle soap, and allow them to remain over night; the next morning squeeze each piece dry in your hands and place them in another bowl of soapsuds; move them about, gently squeeze them as free from the sudS as possible and rinse them in clear warm water. Take a tablespoonful of white gum-arabic and dissolve it in pint of boiling water, and when it is almost cool dip the lace or handkerchiefs in 1t; squeeze dry. shake gently and spread them upon a piece of glass, flattening out all the leaves and embroidered edges. When they are quite dry re- move them from the glass.
 To prevent the wick of a candle from smoldering hold it higher than the mouth when blowing it out, and blow upward If lamp wicks are soaked thoroughly in vinegar before being used they will not smoke.
 Two ounces of spirits of camphor, two ounces of ammonia, a cup and half of sea salt and two cups of alco- hol form a good sedGIive with which to lightly sponge the body when one is fatigued. Pour these ingredients into ouart bottle and fill it with boiling water. This sedative is exceedingly soothing and restful, and soon induces refreshing sleep 1T the person imme- diately lies down.
 Select a large, wide-rnouthed stone jar. and fill it to the depth of four inches with slaked lime; then fill the jar with clear water. shake once or twice and allow it to stand for twenty four hours; then strain through piece of cheesecloth. Pour into a bottle cork and set away in a cool place until need ed. You may continue to pour water in the jar and proceed as before until all the lime has been absorbed.
 When overcome by bodily fatigue or exhausted by brain labor no stimulant so called, serves so we'll the purpose of refreshment and rest, both bodily and mentally, as milk. When heated as hot as one can readily take it it may be slipped slowly from a tumbler. and as it is easily digested one feels very soon its