Middletown transcript., 1909-01-16
UsEFJL THINGS 70 KNOW
Bathing a sprain in warm sails water will.
bring quick results.

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bring quick results.
Keep the children's feet warm and dry
even if their coats and dresses must b
sllabbier for the amount needed to keel
them in good boots and rubbers. AdresI
or coat that Is little worn win not bring
on pneumonia, but the worn-out shoes
and paper-sole boots are likely to do 20.
Bake the earth to be used in starting
seeds in the house in order to destroy in.
sects and weed seeds.
A borrowed umbrella would be more
likely to be returned if the owners name
stared the borrower in the face each time
be opened the umbrella. A circular piece
of white cloth having on il the name and
address can be sewed over the black
piece with the makers nams on it, which
is placed under the ribs at the top of the
stick. A slit cut in one side OF the circle,
and hole in its middle, enables it to be
slipped smoothly. into place under the
ribs.
II you suffer with cold feet do not keep
putting them to the fire; but when you
get up in the morning dip them first into
a basin Of very hot wateE for about two
minutes, then plunge the legs up to the
knees into cold water, and keep them
there till you can count ten. Then rub
the feet thoroughly with coarse towel
till they tingle with blood, and while
they are still warm rub into them some
vaseIine, und they will soon cease to be
cold when You are out of doors.
Fiatirons that have lost their temper
and become rusted or roughened should
be disposed OF, and not left 70 take up
valuable space on kitchen shelves. New
irons cost little, and It is poor economy
to use old ones that are past their USE
fitness.
Even iced tea, that faYorite beverage Of
summer, is q drink Of doubtful value on
the dining table. Hot tea heats the
stomach and prepares ii for it's work,
while cold tea, like ice water, taken ct
meal time, retards digestion BY chilling
the stomach.
Sewing silk and spool cotton have such
an unpleasant way Of knottiug, and Just
where pieced thread is most inconyen-
lent; to prevent it always thread your
needle at the end Of the cotton ss you
draw it from the spool, and make knot
at the end that is cut of. Large knot
are unsightly, and the best sewers never
make them. Start and finish wherever
possible with a bntton-hole stitch, and
never, upon any consideration when sew
ing on lace make knot; and when sewing
on buttons put the knot (if you make
one) under the button, on the right side
Of the garment, not on the wrong side
as formerly; it makes a aeateF finish.
II you have pieOe OF fine delicate lace
to clean, and it is beyond the help OF
dry magnesia, baste it securely along the
edges to piece Of clean white lawn, then
proceed with the washing, when dry,
pull the little picets carefully into shape,
and it is ready to be "over headed 70
the material.
Gloves should be mended with cotton,
some people use sewing silk, it is unwise,
as silk cuts the kid, cotton does not, Al.
ways use giover's needle.
When button holes are to be worked
cut them the desired size and run thread
around first; it keeps them in shape and
strengthens them the same should be
done with eyeIet embroidery, except the
thread is run around before the hole is
punched. Do not forget il is very easy
to make these holes too large, if you are
Reinforce the waist line Of shirtwaists
with tape, and tie the tape around the
waist to help keep it in place.
For sticky things on furniture, Of which
sugar is the base-and this includes fruit
juices -use warm water and soft chamois
leather with touch Of Hnseed oil alter.
ward to do away with the look Of dryness.