Middletown transcript., 1910-01-29
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

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jewelers. sawdust, and that they are driet
there after being brushed with s0apeuds
is not new TO the WeaFer OF these perfec
jewels; but that they may be rinsed will
cologne water and are frequently shaker
in small bag Of bran may be news d
many. The dry bran bath is polisher
and is the method Of those very careful
women why fret resort TO She clean whit
blossing paper as dryer and to she bit 0
pointed blotting paper, zoo, as mop iol
the Crevices.
Polish pearls with q chamois, says ar
up-to-date iewelsr, and beware Of water
Wear the pearls whenever you can; con,
tact with the warm flesh il their best
preeervatiye - TO texture and color.
Pearls taFnish and are said 80 ''die."
Hot water wish 9 little ammonia will
clean tiiiisree silver and chased gold orn.
amenss. A fairly soft brush will be 40
advantage, and paper or cotton should be
the constant wrapper for these easily dis
colored metals, after jewelers. sawduss
has absorbed she moisture aud chamois OF
sofs kid has been used to polish.
0xidixed silver should hs dipped in Q
solution Of one part sulphurie acid and
forty parts water, which mixture is poison
and requires careful handling.
Ivory ornaments require q peroxide
treatment which whitens. The solution
is rubbed on the backs Of brushes, on
bureau novelties, etc., with cloth, and
as cleanser ordinary bicarbonate of soda
with hot water is essential.
Amber is rubbed with pulverized chalk
slightly moistened with water. The
beads, if such they be, are then laid upon
. flannel cloth, rubbed with olive oil and.
lastly, dry WOODEN cloth until the polish
returns.
The opal is rubbed with mastic (which
is putty) spread on chamois and slightly
moistened. Polish is restored TO this gem
with powdered chalk, followed by wash.
ing in water and dry rub.
70 clean . mirror, first rub the surface
with cloth dipped in methylated spirit,
and then sprinkle With finely powdered
indigo. Leave for few minutes, then
polish with elk duster.
A good remedy for frost bites 10 az fol.
lows: Scald two handiuIs Of tobacco, the
ordinary kind, in vessel and bathe the
'eet Tor about thirty minutes; if one ap-
olieation Ia not sufficient try, try again.
After the room has been swept and any
lust there NAV be has settled, She wood |
york should be wiped with a damp cloth,
lsing 3 little whiting on the cloth for |
lirty places in the case of paint or tur.
'entine on dry cloth for varnish. Don't
orget that the pictures need busting, the |
'acks as well as the fronts. See that |
is moved for busting. Dusty
inns around ornaments proclaim a care.
ass housekeeper. The best plan is TO
ave the first duster slightly damp, and |
Inish off with dry one.
When having painting done throughout
our house, ask some kind neighboF to
are for your canary until the paint has
Fied and the turpentine has evaporated.
his heavy odor has been known to ser.
,usly effect these delicate songstera.
The best way to clean playing cards
Ihen they are sOiied is TO rub them with
listle furniture cream on small piece
I rag, then polish with . piece of clean,
,ts rag. This removes all grease and
iiCkiness, and makes them almost equal
, new.
4 Little good toilet water or cologne
Oursd into 9 bath IL delightful In iss
Rects.
Cream cheese mixed with canned cur.
lnts or jeilied cranberries makes good
lndwieh filing.
To keep vanished wood locking fresh
I'd bright rub it thoroughly with oil from
1I,s 10 tiIue.
Clean oiIcloth with q wet towel pinned
YER . stiff broom and rub with long
Feeping strokes,
Small cold cream jars and the like, IL
aided, make excellent containers for
lily which at some time or other you ,
i'll desire 70 place In lunch basket.
An excellent household remedy for
nrns is pure vaseline or olive oil. The
'eat thing is to exclude the air and din
ON the burned surface, and this the Oil
i'll do.
When putting away the silver tea or
flee pot which is not used every day
y little stick across the top under she
'ver. This will allow the fresh air to
Il in and prevent mustiness.
To take disagreeable medicine eat one
two cloves or hold ice la shs mouth !
atil the tongue Is chilled, and she med.
Inc will BE- less disagreeable.
Paper bags in which many articles are
nt from she grocery store should be 1
we'd for nse when blacking the stove. I
on can alp the hand into one Of these q
ID handle the brush just as well and &
q hand will not be soiled, and when t
rough with them they can be dropped {
20 the stove. q
When tired and weary after . days .
lting and travelling, il is great mistake {
plunge the face into cold water, which .
ally acts as an irritant; whereas tepid !
ater produces quite the contrary effect. .
ter washing dab on the face and ears 9
tie butter-miIk, or, failing that, rose .
aser dabbed on viii sooth and whiten
. skin and take away the feeling Of
'isatioD.
To clean hair brushes, dissolve q gen. I
Ona pisce Of washing soda in warm I