Middletown transcript., 1908-09-26
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

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thin the hair may be, it should be di
yided by part from forehead to mech
and two braids made. each just back o.
each ear. This draws the hair away from
that part Of The head that is most heated
during the day and refreshes it.
A spoonful OF vinegar pnt into the
water in which meats or fowl are boiled
makes them tender.
Ii is said that to butter a cracker and
sprinkle it with cayenne. pepper will III
duce sleep after eating.
A hole in the spont nf an agate tea
kettle can be meuded by cutting small
piece OF cork and forcing it into the
opening.
Do not neglect to frequently pour house
hold ammonia, or some other disinfec-
tant, down all waste pipes.
To make a rubber plant throw ont
branches tie small sponge around the
main stem where leaf joins and keep it
moist all the time.
When cntting tomato pass tln' knife
frequently over the freshly cut surface
OF large onion. The resulting flavor is
indescribably delicate.
To prevent cheese from getting mouldy,
wrap it in a cloth that has been dipped
in vinegar and wrurg as dry as possible.
Keep in cool pace.
A small glass Of jelly beaten, little at
a time. into tile cake or pudding frosting,
will add greatly to its appearance and
taste. A little coloring adds to its at
tractiveness.
Persons whose hands easily become
chapped should thoroughly rinse the
hands with fresh water after they have
been washed with soap, being careful to
wipe them perfectly dry.
For okra soup such as one finds in the
South, boil slowly shin of beef in five
quarts OF water with about fifty okraa and
few tomatoes for seven hours. Then
season with salt and red pepper.
Don't throw away yonr scraps OF velvet.
They can be used as cleaners for all sorts
OF things.
Keep all the kitchen utensils in one
place, and small one at that; it will save
time and steps.
Alcohol and whiting makes good sill.
yer polish and is excellent for polishing
plate glass or mirrors.
Olive oil will remove tar stains from
dress goods. Wash afterward with white
soap and tepid water.
A weak solution OF turpentine poured
down the water pipes once week will
drive the water bugs away.
Sweet apples will cook better and have
a more delicious favor if little lemon
juice or pure cider vinegar is added.
If lettuce is kept for several hours it
should be laid on wet towel and placed
on the cellar nuor or in the refrigerator.
Unpainted wood will remain white if
scrubbed with cold water and soap; hot
water and strong aIkaIi will make the
wood yellow.
When washing pongee silk never wiring
it at all. Simply hang it OH the line and
et the water drip ont. Iron with a warm
ron when dry.
II the sink pipe is clogged remove the
,trainer and insert the hose into it ard
urn the water on full force. In almost
all cases it cleans the pipe.
Few peop'e realize the value Of leno s
\ Lich cannot be pverestiHated in cases
If fever, sore throat Gr torpid liver the
medicinal qualities are unexceIled. Fol-
owing are twe.ty uses for lemons
/. Two or three slices of lemons in a
up of strong tea will cure Eertous
headache.
2. A traspoonful OF juice in small cup
# black coffee will relieve bilious head
Lche.
5. The juice uf half a lemon in cup OF
not water taken OH awakening in The |
morning is an excellent liver corrective
md successful substitute for caIoneI and |
'ther Alternative drugs.
4. A dash of lemon juice in plain water
makes cleansing tooth wash, lot only |
the tartar, but sweetenihg tile |
,realh.
5. A lotion OF lemon juice and rose
water will remove tan and wliten the
kin.
6. Lemon juice and olive oil is far su-
,erior to vinegar for salad dressiEg--l
quail parts used for blending.
7. Lemon juice and loaf sugar il good
Or hoarseness.
s. Outward application Of the juice al
ays irritation caused by insect bites.
9. refreshing drink is made by add
NJ a freshly beaten egg to Lemonade, and,
10. The same mixture when frozen
makes delicious ice.
ii. Ii when boiling sage or rice tea
poonful OF lemon juice is added, The kerr
els will be hitter and a delicate flavor
! impaired. t
H. An od-fashioned remedy for Group,
fe remember, is honey. alum and lemon
nice.
l3. We all know the value Of salt and
smon juice for removing rust stains from
ihite goods.
II. After the juice il extracted the rind
ipped in salt ceanses brass beautifully
nd conveniently.
Is. 1t also removes un.igltly stains
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