The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-08-23
Worth Knowing.

The wrong way to go upstairs, accord
ing to physical culture teacher, is to lean
over, contract the chest and bend the whole
body forward from the waist. The person
who goes up the stairs in this way will be
exhausted at the top of each flight, yet
stair climbing properly done is considered
good exercise. To have it such the head
should be erect, the shoulders back and
the chest expanded with no bend at the
waist line. With this pose, put the whole
weight on the ball of the foot and do not
touch the step with the heel.
Every good housekeeper has well regu-
lated linen closet. All tablecloths and
napkins should be kept in sets. A wise
housekeeper in moderate circumstances has
hit upon the clever idea of buying only one
style Of cloth and napkins, the pattern
selected being somewhat varied, and vet
each set of napkins will go with different
cloths For instance, the ball pattern,
which is found in all sizes from the snow
drop to ball several inches in circum-
ference, is an excellent pattern to decide
upon.
When gasoline is to be used as cleanser
it would be found much more effectual if
diluted in water. Pure gasoline serves
merely to loosen the dirt, while the added
water will wash away the traces of it.
Use in proportion of two quarts of water to
cup of gasoline. Those who use gaso-
line always employ it at great risk, as it is
an explosive.
A small, fiat paint brush is useful in
cleaning the corners of the window sash.
10 remove paint spatters try hot vinegar,
and to clean off putty use turpentine.
A newspaper wrung dry from water, torn
in bits and scattered over dusty carpet
prevents swirl of dust, cleans the carpet
and shortens the process of sweeping.
To clean the kitchen knives, good re-.
suits may be obtained by using powdered,
brick dust, applied by means of raw po-
tato cut in halves.
Give all cooking vessels an occasional
hot soda bath to keep them pure and sweet.
Put them over the fire in large boiler of
water, with one ounce of soda to each gal
lon, and boil for twenty minutes.
If an ecru tinge be desired in lace, place
powdered saffron in water and allow the lace
to lie in it, increasing the strength until
the desired tint is obtained
Nothing benefits the scalp which is prone
to dandruff more than systematic massage,
which starts and keeps in order the circu-
lation.
When drying the face, rub upward
toward the nose This will prevent the
formation of wrinkles and help to obliter-
ate the crease alongside the nose.
Ammonia has beer quite generally used
for years to dispel the odor of perspiration.
Sweet spirits of inter will be found superior
in every respect Use few drops in the
bath water
Those who are troubled with their hands
being rough and dry through constantly
being in water will find that washing in
boiled starch and water makes them nice
and smooth.
Cucumbers and strawberries are SOW
ereign remedies if prepared properly, and
even when used raw the former has a
bleaching effect on the skin and the latter
bleaching effect on the teeth.
Here is recipe for good and pure
tooth powder: With four ounces precipi-
tated chalk mix two ounces pulverized
borax, add one ounce each powdered myrrh
and pulverized orris, sift through fine
boiling cloth, and it is ready for use.