Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-25


polluted water will destroy the germs, but
this is not always feasible when one is
away from home, while few drops of
lemon juice added to the glass of drinking
water steriizes it and produces the same
result. - A.
1t must be borne in mind. however, that
after the germ has found lodgmept in the
system lemon juice cannot deStroy<it 1t is
the ounce of prevention that counts.
In the Laundry-In the laundry lemon
juice and salt will remove Ink stains on
white goods. Lemon juice. salt and starch
rubbed on red iron rust, then exposed to the
direct rays of the sun. will usually be all
that is needed to remove the spot. If one
application is not effectual try again. Rinse
thoroughly. In cases of mtdew, too, lemon
usually removes the stain
To Clean Benares Brass.-A cut lemon
rubbed through the interstices of Benares
brass will make 1t as bright as new. Rinse
and dry carefully.
Stains on white marble can often be re-
moved by the timely application OF lemon
juice.
On the Toilet Table.-The finest of mani
cure acids is made by adding a teaspoonful
of lemon juice to cup of tepid water. This
removes all stains from the nails and skin.
and loosens the cuticle much better than
scissors or the pointed orange-wood stick
For sunburn and freckles. shave some pure
white CASTLE soap and put over the fire
with a pint Of sweet milk. Simmer gently
until the consistency Of rich cream, adding
more milk If it gets too thick. When cool,
squeeze half lemon into 1t. Put in a jar
and leave on the dressing table, rubbing
the face lightly with some of the cream. on
the tips of the fingers. nights and mornings.
cosmetic highly commended Is made in
this way. Put cupful of sweet cream in
clean saucepan over the fire. and stir until
1t boils. Remove and cool Again boil and
reheat. Do this three times. Then while
still hot. add the juice of two lemons, two
tablespoonfuls Of cucumber Juice. two ia
blespoonfuls Of pure olive Oil. and one of
strained honey. Lastly add a few drops Of
altar of rose or rose water. Stir occasion
ally, while cooling. and then pour into
small jars. After washing the face mas
sage some of the cream into the skin.
A dash of lemon juice In glass of water
Is an excellent tooth wash and sweetener
of the breath. but not more than half
teaspoonful should be used as any power
full acid is bad for the enamel
On occasion. however. the proportions
may be increased. as in the case of over
Indulgence in onions garlic or tobacco. AS
a hair wash. the lemon is also commended.
cut juicy lemon in half says the wo-
man who knows. dip the head into bowl
of lukewarm water then squeeze the lemon
among the roots of the hair rub the scalp
and hair itself vigorously; then rinse well
in clear water of the same temperature.
Dry thoroughly and there will be no danger
of taking cold. No soap is needed, the acid
of the lemon removing all grease and dust.
In the Bath.-rha lemon bath needs only
one trial to prove luxury well worthy
adoption. Draw the tub of bath water and
Siite Iiiee VI loul leiiiollS iito IL Let IL
stand half an hour before using, that the
juice may nave a chance to thoroughly I'M
pregnate it.
AS a tcnic and Alternative the lemon has
Few equals. Squeeze the juice of a lemon
into a cup of water, as hot as can be taken,
ana drink without sugar. DO this immedi-
ately upon rising.
In the sick room Irish moss lemonade
will he found healing and refreshing. Wash
a handful of moss through five or six wat
ers, then pour two quarts of boiling water
over 1t and let 1t stand until quite cold.
STRAIN and add more water II 1t Will bear
it, the juice of two large or three small
lemons and sugar to sweeten. Rub lump
or two of loaf sugar over the peel of the
lemons to get the real "zeSt' or lemon oil.
Chill and serve with or without ice. as pre-
ferred.
Other beverages In which the lemon IS n
most important factor are the following:
MIX OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES q pound and a
half of sugar in a quart of boiling water
Add a half cup each OF lemon juice and
sherry and tWo-thirdS OF a pint of cold
cream Sur wen together, strain and serve
with crcacked Ice.
Genuine Russian Tea.-The genuine Rus
sian tea Is very d1fferent beverage from
us namesake IN TINS country. The only
point OF similarity hes IN the use OF lemon
IN the tea IN place or cream
10 make the genuine tea pour niue
ireshiy poiled water over three heaplns
teaspoohlulS or RUSSIAN caravan tea or
EhsIsl breakfast IN teapot. Let IL
stahd TOT moment or Two then draw OH
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