The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-06-23

Slips come for the pillows of linen,
or cotton material to match; so that
the whole couch can be turned into
a cool, comfortable thing without the
worry of working over it.
BEFORE THE WASH.
Before sending clothes to the wash
It is we'll to examine them carefully
to see If there are any small rents,
for "stitch in time" is most valu-
able in this case. A few temporary
stitches are often all that need be
taken until after the washing. Table
linen, however, and anything that has
a tendency to ravel, ought to be thor
oughly darned before washing.
Rents also in cotton dresses and
shirtwaists should be mended before
the garments are washed, because no
freshly starched material can be
properly mended. Many other pieces,
like stockings, need only basting up.
All table linen and other article0
should also be carefully examined be-
fore being sent to the laundry to see
if there are any stains that will be-
come "set" in washing. Fruit stains
should be dipped in boiling water.
Coffee stains, so difficult to manage
after they are "set" with soap, will
come out very easily, if comparative
ly fresh, with boiling water and bo-
rax. Rub the borax over the spot
and pour boiling water on the pow
der. letting 1t drip through the linen
INTO a Basin. Tea stains come out
in the same way. Iron rust stains
come out with salt and lemon juice.
Let the article lie in the strong sun
shine.
Chloride of lime is rather too pow
erful a chemical to use in taking out
stains, and it is best to avoid 1t when
simpler means will suffice. The re-
crpe given below, however, is excel
lent for taking out obstinate stains
of backing, mildew and many others
that are "set" and will not come out
by simpler means. 1t is especially
good for backing. Take one pound
of washing soda, one pound Of chic
ride of lime and one gallon of boiling
water. Strain the mixture through a
cloth into an old jar and let it stand
an hour, stirring once In a while.
Place it in a dark corner Of the
stone closet, as light takes away
its strength For this reason it is bet
ter not to keep it in a glass bottle.
It should be used with some caution.
RECIPES.
Dutch Scramble-Put a good-sized
piece of butter in saucepan, set it
over the fire and when melted stir IN
a cupful of shredded Goldfish; allow
the butter and fish to become well
mixed, and If necessary add more but
ter; then break in five eggs and
scramble. Season with pepper and
salt and serve very hot.
Lady Fingers together one
cupful of sugar and one-half cupful
of butter, add one welEbeaten egg.
one-quarter of cupful of sweet milk,
one pint of -four, one teaspoonful OF
cream of tartar, oneIhalf teaspoonful
of baking soda and one teaspoonful of
vanilla. Cut in finger strips. roll in
sugar and bake in a quick oven.
Lady Dainty Cakes-Stir to cream
a cupful of fresh, or well-washed but
ter; add slowly cupful of granulat-
ed sugar, three eggs and two cupfuls
of finely sifted -four. Mix and roll
thin, then cut into small. round
cakes. Beat a tablespoonful Of pow
dered sugar into the yolk of an egg
and spread the tops of the cakes with
it, CRATE almonds over them and bake
a delicate brown.
Fruit Rolls-Stir one tablespoonful \
each of butter and sugar and one tea
spoon of salt into one pint of scalded
milk; when lukewarm add one-half
yeast cake dissolved in one-fourth cup
of water and three cups of flour. or
enough to make a drop batter. Let
it rise until light, then stir in one
half cup of butter creamed with one
half cup of sugar and enough more
-four to make stiff dough. Knead
until smooth, and when light roll 1t
out thin and cut into squares about
four inches. Lay on the center of
the dough half a canned peach. we'll
drained, or four or five stewed prunes.
or any preferred fruit which has been
stewed and sweetened. Bring the
corners up to the center and press
them together lightly. leaving spaces
where the fruit shows. Lay them close
together, and when risen again till
light bake in a quick oven.