The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
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I have very fine lawn gown made
with tucks and fine insertion and lace.
Last summer my corsets stained the
waist lining, and I do not care to wash
it, because it is not dirty. On the
sleeves over the shoulder the perspira-
ton has left a yellow mark. What can
I get to remove both of those stains?
would like to get something that is not
too expensive. Would French chalk re-
move dirt from the cuffs and collar of
same? ELIZABETH.
I am afraid nothing except washing will
cleanse the stained lining, The rest of
the gown might be cleaned with flour, or
with powdered strach, using finely pow
dered chalk for the perspiration marks
and the soiled cuffs and collar. Lay the
dress upon a table covered with a sheet
and rub the flour well into it all over.
Cover with sheet and leave all night.
Next day brush and shake out the pow
der. But discolored lining is a draw
back to successful treatment by this
method.
l. Will you kindly tell me what will
take ink out of linen table cover
CONSTANT READER.
2. Could you please tell me what will
take ink stains out Of a tan suit case?
G. J.. F.
8. Kindly tell me what will remove ink
spots from a steel gray skirt.
4 SCHOOLGIRL.
l.. Wet the stain with pure water and
rub into it with your forefinger as much
cyanide of potassium Ga deadly POISON
as the linen will take. Lay In the sun
for three hours. Wash the spot, and II
not quite gone renew the application
49, I know of nothing which will not
take the color out Of the fabric with the
ink. You may apply the powder above
named, taking care that 1t does not eS
coed bounds And should the tan or gray
be injured, touch with ammonia. Inc
alkali may possibly restore the color.
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have g. mahogany bedroom suite which
has acquired cloudy, grayish look AMI
upon which ordinary furniture polish
makes little or no impression. Will you
advise through your. page, ,When you ma
time and space, just how can clean and
polish suite in question? M. II:
Wipe off dust and superficial spots with
a. soft cloth wrung out in warm water,
and dry with another cloth. Now dip
a q al II, a mixture of CrnCH
linseed oil. turpentine and salt, In the
following proportions: One gallon of oil,
one pint of turpentine, one tablespoonful
of salt. The ingredients Should be We'll
stirred together. Rub into the wood and
polish. when dry, with chamois skin
The foregoing is also an excellent prep
aration for hardwood floors.
am a schoolgirl, aged thirteen We
have several plaster, of paris busts in our
schoolroom. which we would like to clean.
will you kindly tell me how to clean
them? y. ~:
Go all over them with a stiff, dry brush,
working it well into crannies and other
Irregularities. Have ready some timely
powdered pumice stone and apply with
clean softer brush rubbing gently not to
abrade the surface. II you cannot mot get
pumice, take powdered chalk
3 ~
Will you please inform me if there is
ANYTHING that will remove indelible ink
spots? =. :, Is =
See instructions given Constant Read
err" If anything will extract 'Endelible
ink" cyanide of potassium will.
thank you heartily for the kind wish wish
with which your letter closes, s ,n;aa
words hold up burdened hands that might
else hang down.
II. How should wedding invitation be
written when the father Of the bride is
dead? Would this be proper:
Mrs. Blank
Requests the Honor of Your
Presence at the Marriage Of
Her Daughter.
Jennie.
Mr.5F'rank 49,.
Wednesday, October u. 1902. et..
What would be the proper refresh
ments for an g o'clock evening wedding
3 At a small home wedding is it proper