Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-11-10
W'ashin9ton Standard
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
Doing Up a Shirt.

Keepers WASH tIi' SIlili WIN Il l'SulaI
others save them for three
or four weeks, and then wash them
When the latter method
is adopted put them in 4 tub the
my ht before they are to lee washed,
cover them with water, and let them !
soak In the morning put on a boiler
OF soft water. Pass the clothes through
the wringer into the second tub, and
when the water has heated pour it
over them. Wash through this water
using plenty OF white soap to remove
the dirt. Common yellow soap con-
tains resin, which turns white muslin
yellow. Put the shirts into the boiler
with good hot suds, and let them boil
ten minutes. Do not crowd them,
as they should have plenty OF room
and water to obtain the best results.
When they are done take them out
into tub, add enough water to make
them cool enough to handle, rub
them through this, and rinse through
two waters, one clear, the other just
blue enough to make them look clear
and white. Insufficient rinsing will
leave them strcaked. Hang them on
the line in the sunshine until dry.
The cold starch should be partly pre-
pared the evening before it is used.
This is done by putting three table
spooniuls OF powdered starch and six
tablespoonfuls OF water into a bowl.
Mix thoroughly, and cover it to keep
the dust out. Next morning add
more water until it is thin enough,
stir until smooth and put in drop or
two OF bluing; then take a piece of
soap and rub it between the hands in
the starch until the mixture is frothy
like soapsuds. A little gum arabic
dissolved in water and added to the
starch makes it sitter. Dip the col
lars, cuffs, and shirt bosoms in one at
at a time, and be sure that every
thread OF the linen is saturated with
the starch. Roll up tightly and let
let them remain half an hour before
ironing. The ironing board should
he covered with several thicknesses OF
old blankets, then with a white muslin
cloth, all of which are stretched
smoothly, and securely tackled to the
board. Two covers may be made like
pillow slips, except that they are
larger at one end than the other Gas
that is the shape of most of the iron.
ing boards). A clean cover can be
slipped on whenever it is used. They
should fit the board perfectly, and be
put on so the seams will be at the
edges of the board. A second board,
the size and shape of a shirt bosom
and covered like the first, is also
necessary. Begin by ironing the
neckband, then fold the back and iron
it, then the cuffs, sleeves, and front Of
the shirt. When ready to iron the
bosom, slip the small board inside the
shirt and press the bosom smoothly
upon it. Wet soft, white rag in hot
water and rub the surface, to remove
any starch that may adhere to it.
Iron until it is perfectly dry, pressing
upon the iron to give it the desired
polish. 1t is very simple process
when understood, and a little practice
will enable any woman to obtain salts
factory results.
Give the baby and each child a bee
to himself. Two single beds take but
little. if any, more room than one
large bed. Have the sleeping room
furnished with only such furniture al
is necessary. See that the clothing o.
the little sleeper is loose at the neck
waist and arms, and keep the head un
covered. If there is anything child
rem cannot do without, it is fresh air
Through the pores of the skin the
body is continually throwing off poi
sonous vapors.
White Custard.-This will be found
very acceptable for u patient who ii
on a milk diet, as they SO soon tire o.
it that one must constantly devise
new ways of serving it. To make
this delicate custard, scald one-hal
cupful of milk, beat one egg slightly
add one tablespoonful of sugar, few
grains of salt, and few drops o.
vanilla. Strain into buttered Gus
tard cup, and bake in pan of ho'
water until it is firm.
Souffled Egg.-Beat the white o
one egg until stiff, and season will
salt. Put it into a tumbler, and place
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ually until the boiling point is reached
when the egg will be cooked. AS tn
white of the egg rises in the tumbler
make depression and drop the yoll
OF the egg into the center. 1t shoul'
be served Immediately.
How to Make Tomato Pie.-Cho
cold meats into cubes, butter a pi
dish and place the meat at the bot
tom. Cover this with a layer c
sliced tomatoes. Season highly wit
pepper and salt. Add a pinch G
cayenne and strew the top thickl
with bread crumbs, finishing wit
flakes OF butter, Bake in a moderat
oven until nicely Drowned.
Do not stir cooking fruit if it ha
been allowed to burn to the bottom G
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