Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1909-09-18
USEFUL THINGS 10 KNOW

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pected company and find ii all yellow an,
discolored. This can be entirely avoide'
if when damask is put away freshly lauu
dered it is carefully laid between folds o
deep blue paper. II the blue paper i
not accessible good substitute is 3 shee
that has been heavily blued.
For the housewife who must practic,
strict economy, as well as for her whit
lives at distance from the market, 1t i
we'll to know that cabbage, celery, lettuc'
and their like which have lost the frs
freshness may be restored by putting frs
into warm water, just comfortably warn
to the hand, and, after fifteen or twenty
minutes, taking out and covering with
fresh cold water for thirty or more min
utes. You will be surprised to note thai
1t will have the original snappy crispnesl
so much desired. Often the grocer will
sell ''second day" celery and lettuce al
half price. The above method will ab'
solutely freshen same and may make
quite saving Of "bilIs" during season.
A cure for mildew that is the remedy
of an old negro laundress is excellent for
all white goods, and will not injure fine
materiais. Pour quart Of boiling water
over two ounces of chloride Of lime, add
three quarts Of cold water, let the mix.
ture stand until settled, strain and it is
ready for use. The material should be
stepped in the limeWater for . day or
over night, when the epots will be found
to have disappeared.
Javelle water will take ont stains from
linen aud cotton. Take one pound Of
salsoda aud cents worth Of chloride Of
lime. Put them in an eartllen bowl and
turn over them two quarts ol b0l.Ing not
soft water; rain water is the best. Let it
settle, then pour off. Bottle and keep for
use. Il will remove fruit stains and even
take out indelible ink spots. When used,
soak the stain till it disappears. Then
wash it ia cold water.
Put hot fannels over the seat of neu.
ralgic pain and renew frequently.
Buttermilk is good for the removal of
frecklep, tau aud buttefnut stains.
A change Of shoes and ssOckings COM
pletely vii. be found a. soothing as any
thing for tired feet.
A bad bruise can be eased BY applying
turpeusine. Tiiis il also excellent if one
has run nasty nail iHtO the 11esh.'
Nothing relieves the sting of mosquito
bites or the itching Of hives like bathing
them in q weak solution Of carbolic acid
and water.
II the clothes seem TO have stuck to
wound do not tear them of, but soften
with warm olive oil the parts that adhere,
having 6rst cut away the clothing close
to the wound with sharp scissors.
For a bad sprain put first under hot
water and then under cold. Keep this
up until the doctor arrives. Or bandags
the wound in some of the clay prepara-
tions recommended to reduce swelling
and pain.
Il is said that chewing pieces of cin-
namon bark gives relief to sensitive teeth
and gums. For the sensitiveness brought
about by acid fruits cleaning the teeth
with precipitatsd chalk and water is sat-
isfactory. The brush must be soft.
To breathe deeply is to stimulate the
heart and circulation. II means full,
high chest aud broad shoulders. 1t means
practical immunity from the dangers in
Cured by exposure. Il means a good
carriage and a we'll poised head. And,
best Of all, it means perfect physical
health.
If your paint has been marred by care.
less scratching Of matches try rubbing it
with the finest sandpaper.
Dried fruits will require less sugar if |
hey are covered with hot water and |
llioBed to stand until water is cool. Then |
:hangs the water and cook.
lis seusible to soak the string OF twins
Eou mean To- nsssia 4giag up crooks Of |
irnit, butter or pickles. This win pre-
rent is slipping while You are tying il.
md will make tighter job, because the
wine will shrink alter it is tied
II moths have attacked q carpet try
putting gasoline around the edges, soak
ng the nap Of the carpet. Also work |
powdered borax into the carpet wherever
here is sign Of moths or under heavy
pieces OF furniture which cannot easily
u moved in the weekly eweepimg.
A small dish Of fihe charcoal kept upon
shelf Of a dark closet or in a relrig.
Irator, and renewed every week will ab.
orb all odors and heip very much to keep
hings fresh and sweet.
A little salt thrown on the fame will
lear 1t for broiling meat.
Marble washstands that have become
Iiscolorsd may be secured first with wet
alt, and if that does not remove stain,
With salt aud lemon mixed.
Grease on, top Of . hot stove can be
uickly rubbed of by putting salt on the
crubbing brush.
II you want only little bread crumbs
nd are not provideut housekeeper, with
jarfuI ever ready, rub two stale bread
rusts together over bowl until enough
rubbed of. This saves trouble Of get.
ng ont board and rolling pin.
Keeping vegetables in the cooking water
iter they ere ''dons" spoils both looks
nd taste. After pouring water off return
J fire for a minute to dry off before dress-
lg.
Mashed potatoes should be run through
vegetable press as soon as boiled. After
ressing they should be beaten with
irk until light.
Cold rice and steved tomatoes can be