The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-02
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Clam or oyster shells dumped into the fire act like magic in freeing the grate of clinkers.
 Scalloped oysters are much better Ii cooked in individual dishes rather than a puddish dish.
 If new broom is soaked for half an hour in strong brine it will remain crisp much longer.
 A weak solution of oxaltc acid will freshen old straw mating. It should be applied with a woolen cloth.
 It is a wise precaution against get ting .,oies in delicate hosiery to pow der the shoes before putting them on.
 When not in use, expensive knives should be kept wrapped in tissue pa per and locked in a box belonging to them.
 Teacups that have turned brown, and silver that is discolered by egg, can be frightened by rubbing with wet salt.
 To keep deep fat from splashing when croquettes are dropped into it, sift just a little flour into the fat when 1t Is hot
 Little caps made of heavy cloth and fitted over the ends of rockers will save much damage to furniture and baseboards.
 Salmon and cream cheese make a delicious sandwich. Spread the fish on LQ6 CnS0S6 CO I1dhG LilG SllCSS SllCh IO- gether.
 When wardrobe and bureau drawers have a tendency to stick a thorough application of soap will usually prove effective
 Caulifower should be turned down. ward when cooking. so that the scum may not by any means settle on the white part.
 Stains on mirrors and window glass may be removed by an application of spirits of camphor, which leaves a brilliant polish.
 For the benefit of women with re- cipes which call for eggs by weight instead of numbers, ten eggs of me- dium size weigh a pound.
 Green soap is the best cleanser for pimples and blackheads. but should be used sparingly and diluted with water, or 1t may irritate the skin.
 If an oil lamp that, in spite of being clean will not burn brightly. it can be improved by putting a half of a tea spoonful of salt into the oil.
 Preserves. jellies and canned fruit should be kept in a dark closet. If the closet has a glass door 1t should be covered with a dark green shade.
 To freshen. stale cake. dip it for second in cold milk and then rebake it in a rather cool oven. Stale bread may be treated in the same way.
 Keeping groceries in paper bags is the hallmark of a slovenly housekeep- CT There should be a proper recep- tacle. tin box or glass jar, for every thing.
 If moths get into the carpets, boil a few camphor balls in water, dip a clean broom into the mixture and sweep the carpet with the dampened broom.
 For ra,ishing brass trimmings such as dcor knobs and hinges mix equal parts of paraffin and naphtha with enough rotten stone to make a stiff paste.
 Plaster-of-paris figures which have become dingy and brown may be brushed with soft brush and then was1ed with warm soapsuds without injuring them.
 Burns should always be treated quickly to save pain and avoid scars. Baking soda, olive oil, scraped raw po- tato, lnolasSes and even milk are eff cacious
 When the silk dress is made quite long so that it rests on the ground it vii hang better if facing of canton flannel is used, extending above the hem few riches.
 To prevent olives from becoming tainted after the bottle has been open ed. keep little olive oil in on top of them. It will keep them in good con- dition indefinitely.
 There is nothing better for nails that are inclined to break off or for cuficle which is difficult to manage than to rub on some olive oil or white vaseline several times daily.
 If knives are spotted rub them with . cut potato dipped in wood ashes. Sandwiches made from rye bread