The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-10

II one is careful in the use OF kerosene,
to keep il away from lights and fire. i
will be found OF great value as household
article. A little kerosene Is an excellent
remedy for burns. For cleaning shellack.
ed floors, use a cup OF kerosene IN pail
OF lukewarm water. Do not use hot water
as il spoils the varnish. Wash zinc with
hot, soapy water and wipe with q cloth
dampened with kerosene. For removing
rust there 10 nothing equal TO kerosene.
II Is also useful for removing finger marks
from furniture and paint, Wiping nat,
iro with cloth dipped in kerosene viii
in warm water is useful for washing. win.
dows, and quarter cake Of soap and half
cup OF kerosene put in wash boiler OF
water with white clothes will dissolve the
dirt and whiten without iniuring the
clothes.
Do not use soap when washing black
stockings, Make snds Of a teacupful OF
bran enclosed in little muslin bag, stir.
red into bowl OF warm water. Wash in
this mixture and rinse and dry near fire.
A piano Is almost as sensitive TO heat
and cold. az an invalid. II should not be
placed too near fire, as the heat draws
the wood. Neither should IL be near an
open window, as on a wet day the damp
is apt 20 rust the keys and wires and take
the polish of the case. Always keep the
piano closed when il is not in use. The
keys should be busted frequently with an
ionally with cloth mostened with me-
thylated spirits. II they get yellow, rub
with a very little lemon juice and whiting,
and remove il with damp cloth. But
be very careful that none of the dust
falls between the keys. II the case gets
clouded and dull looking, give it a
good polish with a very little furniture
cream and polish with chamois leather.
To remove this, wipe over with cloth
wrung out OF vinegar and water, then
polish. Don't put your piano close. to the
wall, as it deadens the tone. To keep il
in perfect order, il should be tuned about
every three months. And remember that
piano is never heard TO the best ad.
vantage in a room that is overcrowded
with furniture and hung with many drap-
cries.
Ironholders made from piece Of asbestos
the desired size and covered with drilling
or heavy unbleached muslin are light and
keep out heat. There should be a ring
or loop sewed to one corner to hang the
holder.
The dishwasher who would get through
quickly invests in a soap shaker and a
chain for cleaning pots and pans. She also
has on hand over the sink box box OF
borax and bottle OF ammonia for cutting
grease.
Lace and tule bows are conspicuous on
the newest spring millinery. While the
majority are Of black or white, colors are
shown also.
Plant lovers will be interested in know
ing how to keep their plants green during
the winter. The first requirement is rich
soil A good garden loan mixed with q
third of sharp sand is satisfactory for all
varieties, and if you have some leaf mould
to stir in the better. The next is. not to
have too much pot room, as all palms are
best when restricted in this respect. Good
drainage is even more of an essential for
palms than for other plants, and this is
true if they are kept away from
the light, as is often done for decorative
Without the layer Of crockery
in the bottom of each pot the soil is likely
to become sour and the leaves turn yellow.
While palms do not need the sun and will
burn il they are kept too near the win
dow pane, they must have plenty OF light.
When used in halls and the backs Of rooms
see that the different plants are changed
frequently, so that all get their turn at