The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

| Questions and
Answers
onestion.-what is the best method
of sprinkling clothes for ironing so
that they may be evenly da,npened?
NJ. r. ~
AnsWer.-Use quart size spr.nklne
can. You will get good results and
your hands VIII be kept entirely OUT
of the water.
Questior.--Can you suggest a remedy
for the sinking Of crust In meat pies
SO that the gravy runs over 1t and
causes 1t to be sogsy? II a x
Answer--1nvert a cup In the m!ddls
OF your baking pan The suction draws
the gravy under 1t and the top OF tho
cup holds the crust UP from the llling
When taken out OF the oven the pic
VIII have light. crisp crust.
ouestlon.-can you suggest anything
pretty and inexpensive in the way Of
light portieres for a cottage sitting
room? 2 " =
Answer.-Take three yards Of, I'M
bleached muslin and dye rich shade
of dark green. Take yard OF Gre
tonne In floral pattern pink
would be pretty contrast to dark
green. Cut out flowers and leaves,
haste them on the muslin ana
buttonhole with green silk Make a
border on top and BUTTON. Sew on
brass rings and put on curtain rod.
Question.-Kindly give me the pro-
portions OF a good cleaning mixture
for black wooden clothes. NJ E.
Answer.-Mix one ounce Of boraa aud
one ounce gum oamphor with ono
quart OF boiling water. When cool
cork tightly. When wanted for use
shake we'll and sponge the garments
to be cleaned This is an excellent
mixture for cleaning soiled black cash.
mere and wooden dresses. coat collars
and black felt hats.
Question.--What is the best way to
keep wells so that they Will look fresh
and increased? NJ. L. G.
Answer.-Make ven-roll by taking
a piece OF mailing tube and covering 1t
smoothly with Dresden ribbon. The
roll can be padded and dellcately
scented with sachet powder. Then at
ter the veil is adjusted smoothly, It
can be slipped into black silk bag
that ties at one end and VIII keep the
veil free from dust.
ouestion-Do you know of any way
in which the under-sleet can be kept
smoothly tucked in on an infants o.
child's bed? z. A. ].
Answer.-Make a slip cover like a
large FELLOWSHIP Just to At mattress.
Slip this on and tie at open end with
tape.
ouestion.-Kindly give me recipe
for spiced brown cake. and oblise
Answer.-Break four eggs into
large bowl. add one scant cup OF but
ter. one large cup OF brown sugar. one
half cup of black molasses. one heap
ing teaspoon of soda in cup OF no.
water cinnamon. nutmeg. allspics mi
juice OF half lemon. Beat long and
well. adding five cups OF sifted flour
and beating it In thoroughly. Bake -
a large cake pan.
ouestion.-Is there anything that car
remove the discoloratlon from scorched
clothing? NJ z. $.
Answer.-1t not too much burned
use the juice squeezed from a baked
onion mixed with an ounce of Full
ler's earth, a little shredded soap and
a wine glass OF vinegar. Heat the mix
ture until the soap is dissolved. Wait
till 1t is cold before applying. Rub
we'll over the scorched place. leave to
dry and then put the garment In the
regular wash.
Question.-Is there any way to keep
b"ooms in good order and prevent their
speedy disintegration? A. NJ. Il.
Answer.-Wash thoroughly witn soap
and water before putting it away. LIST
it dry and trim the edges evenly with
pair of shears. This will enable ynu
TO use your broom twice as long as
usual.
Question: What Is the best way
to prevent feathers from working
through cases? c. "
Answer: Take paper cambria. make q
cover and put the feathers in It. Sew
1t up securely and then put on the
ticking case.
Question: Please tell me what Is
what It's practical use is? 3. T. D.
Answer: Marinading is a process
with formida BILE name and simple
meaning. It simple means that meat
is soaked for sometime in mixture
designed to render it tender and to i'm
prove its flavor. Vinegar. oil, pepper
and salt. mixed in due proportion, are
used to pack the meat In Sometimes
an onion or pungent herbs may be
added.
Question: Is it obligatory upon a
woman to call at house or upon a
hostess whose invitation has not been
accented? ]. 3.
Answer; 1t is One is not relieved by
non-acceptance from the duty of call
Ing The regulation visit within two
weeks time after the entertainment
should be made. In the case OF mar
ried woman her husbands card should
be left with her own.
To Save Laundry BIZ.
The girl who has to econon'!ze on
her laundry bill should make a petit
coat that ends half way between the
knee ard ankle, OF some serviceable
quality OF lawn, and finish the bottom
with a lace edged ruffle about four
inches deep 1t should be sheath fit
ting at the waist and hips, and at the
knee reinforced by double strap ct
the material, on which either sew small