Middletown transcript., 1908-04-25
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

It sometimes becomes necessary to fill
up cracks and dents in fine woodwork,
furniture, floors, etc. The following is
the best way of doing it.: White tissue
paper is stepped and perfectly softened
in water and, by thorough kneading with
glue, transformed into paste, and by
means Of ochres (earth colors) colored as
nearly as possible to the shade Of the
wood. To the paste calcined magnesia is
then added, and it is forced into the
cracks or holes. This cement attaches
itself very firmly to the wood, and after
drying retains its smooth surface.
A soft flannel cloth and salted water
should be used for cleaning mating. II
there are spots which are soiled rub them
first with dampened cornmeal, then wash
the mating with soft flannel cloth and
cool salt water, allowing quart of salt to
each pail of water. Lastly, wipe off all
moisture with a damp cloth. Mating
kept clean in this manner will not turn
yellow.
Old brooms make fine brushes for sinks
and are nice for cleaning bed springs and
mattresses. Cut off big handle, cut even
at both ends, tie in two places with strong
cord. One broom makes three brushes.
A bag of hot sand applied to the part
of the body affected with neuralgia will
bring relief. The sand retains the heat.
Before polishing the stove wash it off
with vinegar. 1t removes all grease, leav-
ing the surface smooth, and keeps the
5lacking from burning off 30 quickly, saw
ing much time and labor.
Put piece of orris root into the boiler
in which clothes are being scalded, and
it will impart delicate odor which dry.
ing and ironing will not remove. Dried
lavender blossoms put into the pad which
lines the drawer in which linen is stored
will also impart delicate odor.
Ink stains on linen can be removed by
first washing in a strong solution of salt
and water and then sponging with lemon
juice.
Sour milk is in the best condition when
it is thick and soft throughout. When
the curd has separated from the whey it
is not in as good condition, but can be
used. Always use shortening with sour
milk.
Have the water.baek in the range piped
W ith copper instead of iron. The water
will heat in less than half the time and
you will save fuel.
A bath bag is real luxury, and most
inexpensive one. A yard of cheesecloth
will make six. Stitch up the bags, leav-.
ing one end open. Fill them with bran,
little orris root, and some finely shaved
CASTLE soap. Use as sponge.
After having done an unusually bard
days work or undergone some unaccus-
toned strain such as is likely to leave the
muscles sore and stiff, mix l5 drops of
the tincture of arnica thoroughly in one
half glass of water and take one teaspoon
full of the mixture every hour until re-
lieved. This will give much quicker
relief than when applied externally. 1t
is also one OF the best remedies to pro-
mote absorption, remove soreness and
prevent inflammation in any wound or
bruise of the soft parts of the body.
To relieve asthma, wet blotting paper
in strong solution of salt petre, dry it
and burn piece three inches square on
plate in the sleeping room. It will afford
quick relief.
IF over-worked home-makers whose
nerves are "worn to FRAGILE edge" would
acquire the habit Of sitting or lying abso-
luteIy still, relaxed and motionless, for
five or ten minutes twice day, they
would soon see improvement. The mind
must be relaxed worries dropped. thoughts
wandering to pleasant things. You will
probably try this several times before you
get it right, but after little practice you
will find that it yields large returns, far
surprising the sacrifice of the time it
takes. Try it, nervous ones.