Middletown transcript., 1906-12-01
USEFUL THINGS 10 KNOW

acid stomach. A simple remedy and on,
which is usually very successful is tlii
Every morning for three mornings ant
Immediately npon arising take a cup o
milk Ia which has been stirred one table
spoonful of bicarbonate Of soda and hal
teaspoonful of flowers of sulphur for !
child teaspoonful OF the soda is snfficienl
and in either case the sulphur may h
dispensed with, as the main thing is tllt
aIkali to feutralize the acid stomach.
Il is good plan to wash figs and date.
before giving them to children, or, il
that matter. to anyone. Their sweetness
attracts insects and their sickness make,
them perfect home for dust aud its un-
desirable germs. Yet most people seem
never to think Of this at all Washing
will not impair the flavor; on the con.
trary, it makes them more agreeable to
tle sight and touch, as well as to lie
taste.
A use for old feather beds: Comforters
that are very close imitation Of down
can be made from feather bed. Make a
tick Of thin material. such as Iongclotl,,
the size Of the qnilt desired Put in the
feathers, arrange evenly and tie closely.
Outside Of this either silk, muslin or silk
oline covers may be used, knoited at vide
intervals witIlzl,arrow ribbon or WOODEN
tafts.
To keep dress skirts free from wrinkles
they should be folded down the centre
front, then the doubled skirt folded in
thirds, and a large safety pin tIirqst
through the folds. The safety pin, vixen
fastened. is used as hanger, and ID this
way the skirt hangs straight, with no
strain on any part of the nal tuai.d.
A cloth saturated in gasoline and rubbed
over porcelain bowls, tubs, ETC., will re-
move dirt like magic.
Salt thrown into the oven Immediately
after anything has been burned in is will
make the Objectionable odor less disagree
able.
A piece of ammonia will keep gloves IN
good condition il f<placed in the box with
them. Care m0st be taken, however,
that the ammonia does not touch the
gloves.
Oil marks on wall paper can be re-
moved by applying paste made of pipe
clay and cold water. Leave this OH all
night and brush il off in the morning
second application may possibly be ntces-
sary.
lis an excellt Mt idea to pass grated
American or Parnesan cheese with to-
inatu sauce wllci, is to be used on rice or
or With such dishes cooked with
tomatoes. Not every one likes the cheese
bot many do. By serving the
cheese separately all are suited.
To prepare potato shells in which to-
serve creamed potato or potato salad,
bake large, regularly shaped potatoes
until they are just tender, not bit over
lender. Cut the potatoes in two horizon
ally and cut out the potato without
breaking the shells. Then, with the flu
gers, press out the wrinkles Of the shells,
brush them inside and out with melted
butter and put them in cold place until
hey are wanted. The butter gives them
gloss. ligh-class chefs often brush tile
outside Of baked potatoes with melted
outter before sending them to the table
o give them polished look.
Vinegar will remove water stains from
,lass, such as fish globes.
Orange peel thrown on an open fire
yives forth pleasing odor in the room.
Butchers or grocer's deep cuffs or
leeses made especially for the purpose
ire very useful in protecting good waist
when one is about the kitchen. But
when one is not in possession of these a
'ery good substitute may be found BY re-
moving the sleeves from worn gauze
-est. An old pair of sleeve Innings have
'Iso served the purpose well.
Apple pies with raisins are far from
lovel, except as they have been forgotten |
u the search for further fetched desserts.
lit up sour apples and turn them with a |
.oodIy proportion of seeded raisins into
n under crust lining pie tin. Put on
he cover, but do not pinch il against the
ower crust, aud bake. When the apples |
re tender remove the upper crust with
ut breaking it, season the apples with
ugar M xed with tiny tabs Of butter and
nth cinnamon, stirring it into the fruit
arefnlly, and then put on the top crust. /
lie pie is delicious, hot or cold.
The dishclotli in many homes is breed.
hg place for microbes, and contains more
isease germs than almost anything else
I the same tizs. Many diseases are III /
urge measure, caused By filthy dish-rags,
water aud impure air.
he cheese cloth bags that sugar is sold /
! make good diah-cloths and towels for
iping dishes. Its good plan to have
sis for constant use. Those in use
Iionld be washed every morning in warm
-ater with soda, ammonia or washing
owder, than rinsed and hong in the air
) dry, while the other set is in use. Be-
des this, il is well to wash each time
fter using.and TO boil them once week.
-eep your disIl-rags clean, summed and
ired il you value lbe health Of your
unity.
So many people find It hard 10 keep
heir kitchen floors in good condition.
llis method may help them WasI, EitI,
oda and water. After sprinkling about
lleaping teaspoonful Of soda on any
rease spots, pour boiling water over Ii,
hen take g mop aud wipe up the whole
cor. This is FAR more satisfactory than
for it viii take out grease spots
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