The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1901-12-11
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

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THINGS WORTH KNOWING.
To clean silver spoons, knives and
forks in every day use, rub with a
damp cloth dipped in baking soda and
polish with a piece of chamois leather.
Whalebone-When whalebone is
too bent for use, soak it in tepid
water for some hours. Dry on fiat
surface, and the whalebOne will be as
good as new.
Repairing Ceramics-No household
should be without the means to repair
china and bric-a-brac at moments
notice. for a broken dish, jug or or
nament, IL neglected. soon finds it's
way into the waste basket, a fate from
which it might have been saved by
a few minutes work If taken in hand
at once. Even the very best cements
are useless unless carefully and prop
erly applied. Before attempting to
join the fractured parts make sure
that they are perfectly clean and free
from grease and grit. The broken
edges should be we'll washed in a
strong solution of lye or soap and not
touched by the naked hand, as the
fingers are very likely to be greasy.
The least possible amount of cement
should be used, the edges being
brought closely together and kept
there until the cement is solid. A
piece of copper wire is better for
this purpose than string, as the wire
can readily be frightened by twisting
and holds the fragments in firmer
grip. For cementing wooden articles
nothing is equal to liquid glue. The
fractured edges must be well matched
and closely bound together until dry.
Glue may also be used for repairing
fine glass vases, etc., though jewel
er's cement is excellent for this pur-
pose.
Shoes That Creak-To prevent
shoes creaking, pour a small quanti-
ty of linseed or sweet oil upon fiat
surface and allow the soles of the
shoes to rest in the oil over night.
Glycerine-Since so many people
use pure glycerine for the skin, word
Of caution seems necessary. If one
applies little glycerine to the tip of
the tongue, he will find that although
it has a pleasant. sweet taste, the
first sensation that is felt is one of
pain and burning. This is caused by
the fact that glycerine has strong
affinity for water and that it absorbs
all the moisture from the surface
which it touches, thus drying up and
parching the nerves. Ignorant of this
fact. nurses and mothers have ap-
piled pure glycerine to the chafed
skin of infants, often producing great
pain. The glyceripe ought to have
been first mixed with an equal bulk
of water. This being done, it may be
applied to the most tender surfaces
without producing injury, and as it
does not dry up it virtually main
tains the part in constantly moist
condition, excluding the air and pro-
noting the healing process.
Impure Water-The influence of
impure water can not be exaggerated
as a disease producing agent. Chol-
era and typhoid fever are water
borne diseases. Their germs, escap-
ing into water, pol'ute it, and those
who drink of such water are, of
course, liable to be affected.
The Louis XIV coat is the most pic
turesque garment of the winter, and
for its construction are employed ma
terials rich and beautiful. prominent
among them being velvet, plush and
broadcloth, while for vests, revers,
cuffs and pockets are used white or
light colored silk or satin brocaded
in dainty flower sprays or embroider-
ed in gold. The high Aiglon collar
finishes the neck edge of some Of
these coats, others show the band
collar, and revers are feature which
may be present or absent according
to personal preference.
The blouse Elton Is stylish jack
ct for short women, and in its most
fashionable form has seamless
back, and the fronts are either closed
double breasted or laid open in short
or long revers.
Zibeline in black or dark colors
is one of the handsomest materials
shown, and in the latest weaves have
an exquisite gloss, which, combined
with it's warmth, width and light
weight. makes it an ideal fabric for
stylish walking costumes.
Taffeta being SO much in demand
for the fashionable long coat, and in
the narrow widths requiring so much
piecing when used for such garments,
it will certainly be satisfaction to
many to learn that this favorite silk
is now obtainable in yard and half
width. which of course cuts to much
better advantage, while being more
expensive than the narrow width only
In proportion to the extra quantity of
goods which is obtained in the wide
weaves.
For costumes for general wear, es-
pecially those with Norfolk jackets,
Thibet cloth is favorite material, and