Middletown transcript., 1909-11-06
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

is water in the boiler. II not, the rusll
Of cold water is liable to crack the boiler.
Blankets need not be thrown aside
when they become worn and shabby.
Washed and put together in thickness OF
two or three, with a covering of pretty
cretonne or dimity, they make very nice,
warm quilts.
Always empty teakettle after using,
and before filling again with fresh water
rinse thoroughly. In that way you avoid
boiling possible germs over and over and
also keep sediment from forming on the
bottom of the kettle.
Instead of passing hours of labor clean.
ing greasy sink, especially one of glazed
ware, put little parafin oil upon piece
OF flannel and rub the sink. Il will re.
move q / grease. Then wash with hot
water and soap aud flush with cold water.
1t a'so cleanses pipes at the same time.
job need not have suffered so long or
go severely with his sffiiction had he
known OF this cure for bois, says its in
ventor: Mix one tesspoonful Of castor oil
with five drops Of turpentine. Apply on
q linen cloth after the boil has been thor.
ougly poulliced With hot water.
By pouring little olive oil over soft
linen cloth and gently rubbing over the
surface Of mahogany furniture the white
covering caused by dampness. also all
dust, is removed and leaves the furniture
as clear as a mirror, and saves having it
polished.
For easy boot cleaning brush the boots
free from dust, then with bit of rag rub
little glycerin well into the leather.
Let nearly dry,-then rub with soft
brush. Ii rubbed after wearing with a
velvet-covered pad or duster they will
retain their polish for days and the gIy-
cerin helps to keep the leather cool
color and to make it soft and comfortable
TO wear.
If the lamp wick moves up and down
with difficulty, simple remedy is to pull
out few threads at either side of the
wick.
A clean fire for grilling purposes can
be obtained by sprinkling over it little
powdered niter. This is used by all first
class chefs and grill cooks.
Carpets SHOULD be beaten on the wrong
side first aud then, more gently, on the
right. Never put carpet down on a
damp floor, for this often results in the
carpet becoming mildewed.
A square of house flannel of the stout
est and coarsestl description made into a
bag and put over the broom is the best
means of sweeping boards or linoleum.
When slightly dampened it takes up in
stead of scattering the dust.
To draw boil to head, peel the skin
from boiled egg, wet and apply at once.
Ringworms disappear when painted
few times with iodine. Repeat appIica
tion if required.
Bind the white of an egg over burns or
scalds. II will form coating like var.
nish and give instant relief.
When giving castor oil take small
tumble and squeeze into it tablespoon
full of orange juice; next pour in the oil,
then adj more juice. The oil will form
glubule in the center Of the juice and
can be swallowed without being detected.
Vinegar has been largely used to re-
duce stoutness. Its power in this regard
is due to acetic acid. 1t succeeds at the
cost of the users health. By it the blood
is impoverished aud anaemia is caused.
The occasional use of vinegar with food
does not work harm, but where there is
any tendency to anaemia it should be
almost excluded from the diet.
For esrache few drops of warm olive
oil or sweet oil dropped in ear will soon
relieve pain.
When the skin becomes overheated try
putting little baking soda in the water
in which you wash.
For toothache fold pinch of ginger in
a small, clean cloth and put between the
gum Of the aching tooth and cheek or lip.
For teething babies rub gums with
equal parts Of alum and salt dissolved in
a little water. This is also good for ulcer
ated gums in older persone.
Green peppers are good served, with
boiled rice, in the following fashion: Cut
them up and boil until tender, season
with salt, pepper and butteE, and turn
over the rice.
Relaxation is the secret of taking the
mental, moral and physical kinks out Of
ones System. II will take all the un.
slightly lines from your face, aud prevent
new ones from forming.
For wounds from nails, wire, ETC., put
a few Goals in an iron vessel, put on this
some WOODEN rags, hill the wounded
part over the smoking goods. Always
save your woolen scrap. for this emer.
gency.
For culds melt fresh lard. add piece Of
camphnr gum. When dissolved rub on
chest AID throat. Lard AID quinine is
good for the same purpose, also lard and
turprntine Be careful not to get I. o |
strong ai the latter, as il vi blister.
Burning little lavender in saHcer
gives a delightful fragrance to a room
and isa method that certain French pl.-
sic;ahs declare highly an.iseptic. An
other good tWay to deudorizs room is to
add a lsilsspoon nl some gnod antiseptic
TO a glass Of celd water and spray it with
snraA hand ep,ay around the room
sc, erai times daily.
TIE hair is oilea improved by heath e
the hairhrush before brushing the hair.
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