Middletown transcript., 1909-05-15
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

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ercised IN packing away furs. A cedar
chest with perfectly fitting lid is prob.
ably the best receptacle for these gar
ments during the summer months, and,
although, for some reason or other the
large chest is not at present in favor,
emalier ones of all manner of shapes are
steadily gaining in popularity. Sprinkle
turpentine or camphor balls in the box
or chest ana also saturats tbs paper III
which the fur is to be wrapped with one
of these pFeventives against moths. To
prevent the acid of the camphor from
Iinjufing the skin let the first wrapping be
Of tissue paper. Remember, however,
that neither chinchilla nor sable may be
packed away in camphor, as it will make
both furs a hideous yellow. All white
furs. such as ermine, fox or lynx, should
be wrapped in blue tissue paper, never
white nr yellow, for the acid in the cam
phor will cause these furs to take on "a
ysilowish tinge.
An old negro lauudress is responsible
for the following cure for bad seorched
places caused by too hot irons: A half
pint of vinegar is put on the stove in
porcelain lined saucepan. To this is
added the juice Of large onion and two
ounces OF fnller's earth. The mixture is
boiled for five minutes, strained, cooled
and bottled. In removing the scorch q
little of the mixture is put on clean
white linen rag and ribbed over the
scorched place until it disappears. Sew.
eFal applications may be necessary.
When the lassitude Of spring gets into
your bones try drinking sassafras tea.
This is au old, old remedy beloved OF our
grandmothers and ike many another
home nostrum is good. To make the tes
buy 5 cents worth Of tile root at the |
druggist's, pour quart of boiling water
over as much as will go in the palm of
the hand, let it steep until cold, drain
and drink small cupful morning and
evening.
To whiten theslinen in centrepieces or
tray cloths that have been embroidered |
in colors, without injury to the silks, soak
the places in sour milk or buttermilk for
three or four days. Then wash off the
milk in several waters. Have warm soap |
suds and wash well, not applying the
soap directly on the silks. Rinse in sew
eral waters and hang in the air for several
hours.
Mothers should teach their children to |
bathe daily. 1t is silly, old-time notion
that cleanliness will do anyone an injury.
Many a woman with a dull, blemished
complexion would grow a blooming,
bright, healthy countenance by induIg-
ing in a good acrubbing every morning
or night with warm water, pure soap and
and flesh brush. The Well-bathed in-
diyidual has look of grooming that fine
4siothes can never give.
The most practical use for old corks is
to make a low FIRE burn up. Empty |
spools are also good kindling, and neither
should be allowed to accumulate in any |
quantity.
The label on glass jar will keep clean
and in place longer if pasted on the in
side. ofcourse this only applies where
dry materials are used, such as rice, tap.
ioca, etc.
In making beef soup add the onions as
soon as the meat begins to boil and there
will be no scum rise.
If the skin chaps easily use pieces of
old linen to pat the skin dry, not rub it.
All drying should be thoroughly done.
When rubber eraser quits work or
only spreads the pencil marks, rub it over
piece of sandpaper or nail file, to make
new surface.
For freezing any mixture use salt and
ice in the proportion Of one part to three
parts respectively. To pack frozen dishes
use one part ofsalt to four parts of ice.
Ends of old candles that are too small
to use can be shaved and used in thin |
cloths as ironing wax; they can also be
used to rub the edges or doors Of drawers
that stick.
Two tablespoonfnls of tapioca added to
quart OF any kind Of soup about 10
minutes before removing from stove adds
greatly to its flavor and nourishing quail
tiles.
Old muslin or dotted swiss dress skirts
make dainty sash curtains for kitchen
window. What ifthey do not wear long,
little time is necessary to run hem or
casing.
Use small five-cent scrubbing brush
for cleaning vegetables and gfaters, for
securing paint, the kitchen sink and
rarge, etc. Keep several for different
purposes;
A sheet Of hne,l thin, white paper
dipped into thick solution of gum-arabic
and pressed between two dry sheets rem
ders the three transparent when dry. Il
is good for tracing, or writing or painting.
A string box in a kitchen draweris
time and money saver. Divide it into
compartments for twine, cord and rope.
Put into it's proper place every wfapping
that coules tosthe house. Free it from
knole aud fold neatly bef1rs putting way.
individuals who eat rich, greasy foods
or who drink strOlg elffesof ted usually
suffer from red loses. Tight says will
produce reduces OF tile face. Drink min
eral waters aud eat plenty Of crisp, green
vegetables.
A great mauiy: blsa.islles on wall paper
may be remosad win. a rubber on . lead
pencil.
Some careful housekeepers always keep
q lump Of charcoal in the drawer with.
tlst SILVER. The. charcoal absorbing any
chance moisture, is a factor in keeping
the silver bright.
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