Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-22
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
BY EMMA PADDOCK TELFORD

amined to see that there are no places
where water can accumulate. Drinking
places for chickens should be emptied
at least once a day. Old wells and cess
pools should he closed occasionally with
kerosene, and sewer basins should be also
treated with kerosene and flushed a least
once week. Water barrels and roof
tanks should be carefully screened and
there should be no places in the streets,
where water is allowed to collect and
remain. The kerosene that Is most effica-
cious, is the common fuel oil. An ounce of
1t, according to Or. Howard, will cover
- square feet of water surface and re-
main effective for 10 days. Though the
wind may blow the scum aside that forms
over the surface. the oil will seek its lev
al again when tho wind changes and
though mosquito eggs may have been
deposited in the interval, the return of
the oil will kill the new larvae If mos
quitoes have found shelter in the cellar
or in the house they can be routed by
lacking the lid Of baking powder can
on stick and pouring a few drops of
oil in the lid. a. most mosquitoes seek
the ceiling wien at rest, it is q simple
matter to place the lid over them when
fall into the cup and die
To Keep Mosquitoes Away From tho
Sleeper.
Spirits Of Campbor rubbed on face and
hands with a few drops on the pillow
will discourage attention, until the odor
of the drug has passed away This will
ensure several hours freedom from at
oh
pennyroyal, Oil OF peppermint, and oil
or c!uoneila. An excellent combination
is OIL of citronella one ounce, spirits of
camphor one ounce and oil of cedar n
half ounce. a few drops of this mix ture
on towel hung over the head Of the bed
II Is said, will keep mosquitoes away.
though if very abundant it may be nee
essary to rub lotion on the face and
hands before retiring. Another mixture
recommended, while its odor lasts, is COM
posed of one ounce each castor oil, al
cohol and oil of lavender: while a third
mixture also warranted, Is one ounce oil
of chitonolla and four ounces liquid vase
line. StiIl fourth and easily tested re-
medy is the burning of orange peel in
bed rooms. This is a Japanese suggestion.
the claim being that the odor is most
abhorrent to the pests,
To Get Rid of Ants
Air Stacked lime scattered around the
places where ants are apt to congregate
is said to be an almost certain remedy.
Fine salt sprinkied on the pantry shell
yes and floor is also a discourager of their
attentions as also tartar emetic combined
with an equal quantity of sugar. Put in n
saucer with a little water to moisten,
adding more If II dries away. Set where
the ants are most troublesome Bacon
rinds or other fat meat placed outside
on the ground under the window or near
the door where ants arc wont to make
their entrance will keep them away from
the house. Where It is possible to find
the out-of-door holes of the ants boiling
water or Kerosene poured in the fountain
head will do the determination job In one
fell swoop,
But now to pleasanter themes; and
Just here let mo give you several recipes
for cherry dishes, sweets and relishes that
you Will wish to use this month. Have
you ever tried an old fashioned