Middletown transcript., 1912-01-13
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

fuls of French dressing. At serving tim
arrange on lettuce and garnish with slice
OF latticed apples.
A very pretty way Observing individua
butter for company is to make the ball
much smaller, using three small ones o.
each butter plate instead of one, an
from parsley break a stalk with thre
stems inserting the end in each ball. Th
effect is very pleasing, as they look NOR
like flowers than butter.
A cloth dipped in salt and rubbed OF
frosted windows will remove the thickes
frost almost Instantly.
1t n ay be news to some to hear that &
piece of bread burnt to a crust will re-
move grease on cloth if rubbed npon the
spot following the nap of the cloth.
When packing. tie in bottle corks well
and put the bottles in the middle of the
trunk. II carried solidly in this way
they will carry around the world.
A cleaver little idea for refreshments
for children's party is this: Get a box
of animal crackers and with a heavy
sirup fasten the animals uprigh: on round
salted crackers or the long saltines may
be used. Decorate with chocolate by
putting in eyes with melted chocolate.
These will delight the little people and
there is nothing harmful in such refresh
ments.
Never shake rugs or hang them on lines
to be beaten. One such treatment will
often ruin a rug. Place them on the
ground and beat or sweep then. They
can be very satisfactorily cleaned by
spreading on a porch and carefully sweep
ing. The best way ol cyurp. Is to use
the vacuum cleaner on them, as then
there is no wear on them.
1t is also said that the head of a match,
after being lighted and then blown out, if
applied to stain from paint, the spot will
disappear.
When out of cake, put delicate crackers
together with white or chocolate frosting.
Chopped nuts and raisins may be added
and these little cakes served with tea will
be happily received by any guests.
Remove from the fire and knead with
the hands until ready to use. Use a small
piece, kneading and turning it to keep the
clean side out to rub with.
When troubled with rats put fresh un-
,laked lime around their runways. If they
get burned they will be careful never to
Try it again.
Ii one can possibly get the tine be will
10 well to pick up a lot of fuel in the
wood lot that cannot be had after snow
all.
A little alcohol rubbed on qnckly will
lean dirty window better than soapsuds
in wash water is equally.
Physicians claim that sleep is more re-
reshing in darkened room. 1t is we'll
o accustom children from infancy to
leep in the dark.
Dampness will soon tarnish brass artic.
les. But if they are kept in a dry and
ool place they will remain untarnished
Or a long tine.
Wet shoes should be stuffed with paper
9fore they are put away. The paper
Till absorb the moisture and keep the
hoes from becoming hard.
A flannel dipped in spirits of turpentine
'ilI be found very useful in cleaning the
oTcelain tub or sink. Kerosene will an.
wer almost as well.
Brass polished only with rotten stone
nd oil will have deep, rich yellow tone
lille the acid polishes leave it whittier
nd more brilliant.
Boiled rice or baked potato will 90 ex
sllently with sweetbreads and this is
bod for the sick.
A cloth shirt should never be hung up {
Isde out, as this tends to crease it lcore i
ian anything else.
To insure that potted plants will thrive
ways have a little water in the saucer
nder the f)wer-pot.
When milk boils over hn the stove =
rinkle on some salt at once. This will
the disagreeable odor.
Bronzes should be cleaned by rubbing
ith sweet oil. Rub dry with soft cloth f.
ID polish with chamois. T
After putting buttered paper in the cake o
ne, sprinkle in just little four. This v
III keep the cakes from sticking.
Cruel, when properly prepared, should q
a little thicker than cream, and should p
free from Jumps. O
Shoes will last much longer if occasion. u u
y rubbed with vaselins when they are
W.
A small quantity Of chopped figs added fc
a nut and apple salad gives an excellent Il
vor. q
A Iong-handled buttonhook should be "
pt in the laundry to clean the lint from G
: tub outlets.
The cheaper aud lighter the pan the \,
liter and lighter the bread when you at az
ke in gas range. W
Chiffon velvet is a most excellent thing be
brushing felt hat, whether a mau's "
a woman's.
For obstinate nose bleed put an ice pack
cloth wrung out in ice water at the ag
* of the neck. Cl
Never polish piano with anything ~ n
refined linseed oil. IN
mixture of borax aud red pepper is ~ ~
I'd to rid closets of insects. O.
1erdigris can be removed from brass
the use of ammonia.
iOthiDg makes 6ner polish for tinware