East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-24
Tips That Save Steps.

EtdiI tedSpOOniul or sugar thrown
into the embers viii nearly always re-
pive dying fire and 1t Is always safe
for that purpose.
TO prevent lamp wicks from smok-
ing, soak them thoroughly in vinegar
and then let them get dry before put
ting them into the Kerosene lamp to
he used.
II the ceiling should become smok-
ed, from an improperly regulated
lamp underneath, the blackened sur
fnee may be cleaned by washing it
with a little weak soda water.
When packing away white summer
dl esses or any white goods for the
winter, wrap each piece carefully in
blue paper. It will prevent the white
material from turning yellow.
Writing ink. especially If kept in
an open bottle, quickly becomes thick
and unfit for use In that case dilute
the ink with a small quantity of vine
gar and shake the bottle well.
II SCOT should fall on the carpet,
cover 1t liberally with salt before
making an attempt to swep 1t up. 1t
will then be possible to remove the
SCOT with the salt, leaving the carpet
clean.
Rugs often have a tendency to curl
UP at the corners. To prevent them
from doing so, bind them on the un-
der side with a strip Of narrow web
bing of the kind that is used to hold
the springs in furniture in place.
1t is n thing we'll worth knowing
that a few drops of oil of lavender
scattered upon book shelves, back OF
the books, will prevent dampness
from injuring the binding of books
during prolonged seasons of rainy
weather.
Moths do not like to make Their
nests in any place where salt has
been and one may often get rid Of
them by scrubbing the floor with 6
hot and strong solution OF salt be-
fore laying down the carpet and scat
ter,ng dry salt on the carpet wher
sweeping it.
About the House.
The shamrock design is one Of th'
best varieties of table linen.
One-tone effects. with touches her
and there of contrasting color, Is th'
fashion In furnishing rooms.
There is a new electric sweepe
which br.ghtens as we'll as cleans tn
carpet and raises no dust.
The new decorated enamel war,
pitchers and dippers add a pleasing
touch to the kitchen pantry
To save an accidental tearing of tn
curtain. slip the finger of an oil
Kid glove over the end of the bras
rod before running 1t through tn
heading.
For use on chairs whore there ar
bare floors there are little wool tip
that are absolutely noiseless
A very useful article is an old ce
dar wood treasure chest made of tn
Gelightfully fragrant mounta!n-growl
southern red cedar.
One of the latest time saving de
vices is n home ironing machine
VIII 'ch turns flat pieces in a trice. Tn
expense of heating is one cent a
hour
Hints for Baby's Bath.
thermometer is indispensable.
Only pure CASTLE soap should b
used
soft linen napkin is preferable t
a sponge.
1t is we'll to have a special piece 70
the face.
Everything should be at hand be
fore undressing him.
The water should be between Q
and 90 degrees
The temperature of the room shoul
register 10 degrees.
flannel apron should be sprea
over the parents lap.
Face, ears and nose should b
washed first.
Then the rest of the body shoul
be gently soaped.
After the flesh IS covered tn
charge Is put in the tub.
A rubber top should be put in tn
water to amuse him.
When taken out he should b
wrapped in a flannel apron.
Drying should be done with yer
soft towels
"GIoria Pudding.
Boil in n porcelain pan with a das
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