Middletown transcript., 1907-12-28
USEFUL THINGS 10 Know

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system aud ehouId te USED 10 place q
vinegar in foods requiring 50 acid.
when besl aud pork are too sals, soak
for several hours 10 one paEt milk and
two paris water
be obtained at any uprso-dsts kitchen fur
nishine store, and they can be used be-
tween soft lining and ay elaborate
dolly. No housekespes who uses pol.
isfed dining table can always prevent
the placing on tile table oi( = dish 50 hot
that il will iniare lbs polish 81 the table
if che serves her ivod hot enough to be
paiatable. OF course. tlaase mats cannot
Be- used under eyeles wolk doilies or Gre
trepieces, and If used With CIuny trimmed
articles the mat must not be larger than
tile linen centre.
An application ol baking soda will re-
liege the pain from scald or burn. Wet
the surface with eold kater and cover
thickly with soda.
To freslen old carpets, before sweeping
sprinkle With pieces Of newspapers Wrung
out Of water. Sweep thoroughly, then
wipe with q cloth Erung out Of warm
water in which Is . small amount Of
ammonia.
Milk bottles oE tumblers which have
contained milk should always be rinsed
in cold water before they are washed.
Many recipes csII ior aeidulated water.
This is water to which either lemon juice
OF vinegar has besn added.
No applirasioa il better tor lusterless
hair than salt Rub we'll into the roots
Of the hair at night, then tie mp in large
handkerchief OF wear . nightcap. Brush
out the salt in the morning. Several
applications will show marked improve
ment in the appearance Of the hair.
AS a medicine, salt has wide range Of
possibilities. A weak solution of hot
salt water used frequently as a gargle
is one of the best remedies known for
sore throat 10 its incipient stage. The
gargle must not be too strong, or il will
act as an irritant and thus defeat the end
In view.
A pinch Of salt taken before meals
stimulates digestion.
In even severe attacks of collie tea
spoonful Of salt dissolved in a teaeupful
of cold water has been known to give
immediate relief. The same dose will
revive person who has been stunned by
heavy fall. if he can be forced to
swallow it. sHks
Bathing in salt water tones up the skin
and gives it fresh, wholesome color.
To make tea properly, the teapot should
first Of all be warmed with warm water,
and this water thrown away. Then q
scant teaspoonful of tea for each cup
should be put in, and some fresh cold
water out Of the faucet should be brought
to boil When this is bubbling furi-
ously, pour on the tea in the teapot,
which should be of the size required, and
fill to the top. Allow the tea to infuse
from three to five minutes, according to
the strength required, but not longer
than five minutes. Serve at once. Never
place a teapot on the stove while the tea
is infusing. but let it stand away from the
fire.
An excellent flayoring for soups, stews,
pottsd meat, ETC., can be made for practi-
caliy nothing in the following manner !:
Collect together some nice fresh carrot
and turnip peelings, onion, leak, and
tomato skins, aud celery trimmings,
They should weigh about a pound alto
gether. Add to these sprig each of
parsley. thyme, and marjoram, one bay
leaf, one Glove of garlic, small piece Of
.lemon.peel, two cloves, eight peppenorns,
one teaspoonfui of salt, and one pint of
cold water. Place upon the range and
simmer gently until it has boiled down
to about half pint. Next strain care-
fully and bottle for use. This favoring
Is very strong, small quantity, about
one teaspoonful, being required to faycr
one pint Of stock. If carefully corked, il
will-keep good for considerable time.
One often hears complaints that the
boiier rusts and ironmoulds the clothes.
To prevent this, as soon as the boiler is
emptied rub well over with soap. This
will not only prevent rust, it will also
help to make suds for the next boiling.
Easy Boot Cleaning. Brush the boots
free from dust, then with a bit Of rag rub
a little glycerine we'll into the leather.
Lei nearly dry, then brush with soft
brush. Ii rubbed efter wearing with q
yelyet-coveFed pad or duster they viii
retain their polish for days, and the giy-
cerine helps to keep the leather q good
color and to make it soft and comfortable
TO wear.
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