Middletown transcript., 1909-10-09
USEFUL THINGS 10 KNOW

which rub with an oiled rag, and theI
polish up again with. clean duster.
Do not destroy any net from old dis
carded lace curtains. Cat to squares o
desired size and stitch together. Thel
make excellent washcloths and they arl
remarkable durable. Sew them arounc
the edge on the sewing machine.
| Cold water, teaspoonFul OF ammonia
and soap will remove machine grease
when other means would not answer OF
account Of colors running.
To wash water bottles OF any vase hav'
ing a.long neck, Gil with clear, hot water
and tiny bits Of torn paper. Shake well
land rinse in cold water.
Wiring d cloth from vinegar and wrap
il several thicknesses around cheese to
keep il from molding or drying.
a small piece of window glass will be
useful for holding the leaves apart on a
cook book, and one can read the recipe
and not soil the book BY too much hand
ling.
A perfume bag TO keep moths away is
made as follows: Ons-haIf ounce each Of
clothes, nutmeg and caraway seeds.
Add a teaspoonful of sugar Of lead to
the water 10 which fiue silk hosiery is
washed to prevent the delicate color from
fading.
Wipe off screens with a duster each
morning and beat with soft brush. This
beating should be done lightly or the wire
may be buIged.
A little soap rubbed ON the bottom Of
q sqneaking door, or on the siIl, Killsome-
times remedy the trouble. II the diff.
Gully lies in the hinges, dig feather in
kerosene and apply, swinging the door TO
and fro gently.
One housekeeper dented tiny v at
the top Of the wire carpet beaser aud used
it to slip under picture wires to Ifs them
from the wall. 1t was also used to re.
place them with. The heaviest pictures
could be lifted down in this manneG
Such Q device is handy for women, who
are in danger when climbing up aud down
stepIadders during houseCleaning season.
Write paper should not be used for
wrapping around articles that are to be
put away. Chloride Of lime is used for
bleaching it, and this will destroy the
color Of the fabric which it envelops.
Whity-brown or blue paper is best for the
purpose.
To bring out the brilliancy Of cut glass
ammonia should be placed in the water
In which it is 10 be ripsed. All glass
should be dried Immediately, and not
drained.
A cloth dipped in ammonia aud rubbed
thoroughly On coat collar win remove
the greasy look.
Orange salad Is quickly made and will
help out many hurry-up meal. Simply
peel large seedless oranges ana siiCF ttIiiUhk.
Lay the pieces on lettuce aud pour ricl,
dressing over them. Chill aud serve.
Caramel sweet potatoes are delicious.
To prepare them simply boil and slice the
potatoes and dip them first in melted
butter aud then in granulated sugar. Put
into q hot over, till q coating Of brown
caramel is formed.
When cutting brick butter into small
squares for use on the table bits OF the
butter often will cling to the knife and
spoil the looks Of the square. II piece
Of parafin paper is wrapped around the
silver knife the butter will cut in sharp,
clean squares and will ! OF cling to the
knife ct all.
A spool nailed to the foor back Of the
door and painted the color Of the wood
work makes q convenient doorstep.
Dress skirts will not sag if they are pro-
vided with tape straps evenly pinned with
safety pins to the skirtband and are hang
on two hooks, instead of one.
Do not throw away q discarded UNI
brella. The riss will be found most use
ful for stalking chTysanthenums or other
stOcky plants. Raffia is better than string
for tying up plants.
Fruit buffers will need little stirring
II baked 10 the oven in an earthen vessel.
To remove grass stains pour coal oil on
soiled part before wetting and rub with
che hands, soap and wash.
The papers intended for covers Of glasses
Of jelly will hold securely aud be air.tighl
also If dipped in the white Of an egg.
Put your silverware in pan, cover with |
fresh butsermilk. Let il stand an hour,
wash and rinse and it will be bright Is
new.
Cucumber parings laid around in cup
boards will drive Away reaches and some.
times water bugs. They eat them aud
art poisoned.
Applying stove .poIish with a ANAL
paint brush IL che easiest and cleanest
way. And uss newspapers and Z little
elbow grease II beautiful luster Is de-
sired.
To held q linen collar in place dee
small pearl button tsswed on the collar
band loosely but strongly. Thia y more
comfortable than collar button.
The ivory keys Of piano Which Lavs
become yellow may be made while again
BY washing them with sponge, vet with
diIuted eulphnTons acid, or = solution Of
hyposnlpIiate Of soda and exposing them
to the strong sunlight.
The old.fashioned method OF quitting /
wash dresses that are apt to fade mi kfg0ne
salt water for an hour Or more before
washing 10 very good. Where gteen Is
the,coloF uss in placs Of salt . cup II cider
vinegar to q gallon OF water.
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