The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-07
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

one or the most soothing ana neal ing eye-washes consists of a saturat- ed solution of boracic acid in camphor water.
 Strong sunshine will ruin entirely the polish of your piano. Be careful this summer to keep it in the dark or covered.
 When your oven does not respond quickly, put a hot stovelid inside the oven under the pudding or dish which is baking.
 Peach stains are removed with a weak solution of chloride of lime. Lin- ems require a long soaking to remove any stain.
 Stewed tomatoes are improved by adding a little finely chopped meat and meat gravy; also a sliced onion fried in butter until brown. one tablespoonful of granulated sugar to each white of egg is more satisfac- tory than powdered sugar.
 Many of the new bits of linen seen at the exchanges are rounded ob- longs following the shape of the dishes so much used for olives, celery, etc.
 A bit of old kid glove or stout can vas sewed under the bands of skirts just where the hooks and eyes are to be placed will prevent the bands tearing away.
 When making lace insertion in the skirt fleunce or the yoke of a lingerie frock, where the lace must stand some strain, place strips of bobbinet or net under the lace.
 When the top of a pie is done, but there is some doubt about the lower crust, remove the pie from the oven and put it On the top of the stove for a few minutes.
 When shaking or cleaning rugs nev- CT grasp them at the end, but always at the side. In this way fringe is protected and ends do not ravel. The original shape of the rug is kept.
 New shoes that squeak should be placed with the soles in a basin of water or should have a peg driven into the sole by the cobbler. Either method will remove the unpleasant sound.
 If the salt and water left in freezer be drained, the salt may be dried and used again. Always sca1d the can of the freezer after using, and leave it uncovered when not in use.
 If fresh cut flowers need reviving, place the stems into boiling water, and by the time the water is cold the flowers will have revived. Cut the ends of the stems afresh and place in fresh cold water.
 Old tea or coffee stains require soak ing in cold water before boiling but freshly made stains by pouring boil ing water over the spot from a height so that the water will fall on the stain with some force.
 Did you ever try raising flowers in big gourds? If filled with sand and rich earth the flowers will thrive and flourish, as the gourds retain moisture Ferns, bulbs and especially fine vines, do we'll in gourds.
 Ink stains if old, can be removed from wood by using a solution of two- thirds alcohol and one-third sweet oil. If they are fresh stains, breathe on them, and while damp rub gently. They will disappear easily.
 If skim milk be used instead of water in the preparation of white wash, the wash will resist the action of moisture; also if a little copperas water be used, the disinfecting prop critics of the preparation will be en- hanced.
 When laying new mating cut .each width six inches longer than neces- sary. Then ravel the ends and tie the cords together. When the mating is taken up to be cleaned it cannot waste.
 Rub white soap on the cloth first When making eyelet embroidery, hold a piece of soap under the material and let the stilletto pass into it. The soap gives a slight stiffness to the cloth dLlQ d D0lIer eye can De mdO6.
 To have the crust we'll done when a custard or pumpkin pie is to be bak- ed, spread the pastry on the pie plate the day before and put it in a cool, dry place till next morning. Then fill and bake the under crust will be a rich brown
 A fresh mildew spot needs lemon juice and exposure to the sun; if it is an old spot dissolve a tablespoon of chloride Of lime in four quarts of cold water and soak the fabric in this until the mildew is gone. Then expose to the sun.
 To set the blue color in goods, from the most delicate blue shirtwaist to blue overalls, dissolve five cents worth of sugar of lead in one gallon and a half of sugar. Soak the goods in it about fifteen minutes; wiring out and wash as usual.
 White spots caused by spilling per- fume on a polished bureau, or by overturning alcohol on a table or even the spots caused when cleaning piano keys with alcohol and water can ae removed by the use> of oil of pepper mint on a softcloth. Rub gently.
 In making frozen desserts remem- Der that parfaits are richer than ice cream so that less is necessary A quart is usually counted as a generous measure for six persons. To freeze a quart, or even three pintS an eight sr,N