The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-10
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

A great convenience when cleaning
house is stick with notch in the end
that will lift picture cords off from
hooks without SO much stepping up and
down.
Before cutting the finger nails. soak
the finger tips in lather of soap and
water with little almond oil in it. The
The nails thus softened are easily cut
into a round shape, without leaving ugly
corners.
TO wash painted woodwork, use good
baking soda dissolved in warm water.
If it is very dirty, rub some soda over
the spots until the dirt seems loosenedi
then wash it off with warm soda
water. This will not remove the paint.
0xalic acid in solution will take out
fruit stains. Muriatic acid will take
out iron rust. Place goods over a bowl
Of hot water, touch dry spots with
drop or two OF acid. Rinse several
times with clear water and then with
weak ammonia water.
Stuffed Tomatoes Fresh ripe toma-
toes which have been kept on Ice and
just before serving had their centres hol-
lowed out and filled are almost meal
in themselves. Different filings are
used some prcferring one of chopped
hard boiled egg and mayonnaise, while
others prepare successful one of fine
~ chopped vegetables. in which celery
predominates, covered with a thick
housekeeping Made Easier.
Business methods in housekeeping
save time and money. Clean closets and
bureau drawers before the general over
turning Never start the second until
The first is finished.
Clean book cases and china closets a
shelf at time This is quite as clean
y as other methods. Two persons work.
ng together can expedite matters. |
Dust and wipe off books and heap them |
n order, 50 they do not need reelassfy |
ny. Wash shelves with soap and water, I
hen with rinsing cloth. Wipe very
Try. This is quickly accomplished ii
he worker is careful, says the Philadel-
hia Times.
Have on hand plenty Of utensils. 1t
j extrayagant to keep cleaners waiting
7hile one sends for brushes, soap or has
he stepladder mended.
This ladder plays an important part
! housekeeping. See that yours is safe.
you must get new one, look at the
afety devices. Some ladders have
helves at the top to hold soap and
ther cleaning utensils. This is time
nd step saver.
Go over your belongings and throw /
ut useless ones; if you cannot decide {
hat is useless, any object that is pack
away season after season viii come
nder that head
ad over old letters and clippings Dust !
lxes and put in prominent place l
here they can he gone over at leisure.
If you do not have extra cleaners and +
lie one maid must help, simplify life i
ring housekeeping week. Arrange for q
mple meals. Cleaners must be nour- Il
he'd, but give them hot soup, eggs, and G
cad and butter. a
Pack away winter furnishings at
'usecleaning time. Rooms look cool
without them.
Buy several new scrubbing brushes
ID new broom each housekeeping
ne. You cannot expect good work
ON wornout tools. See that YOU have
long-handled brush. A flat paint \
ush is excellent for corners and cracks. X
If You have no family furniture poll :,
/, an excellent one is made from one r
lspoonful of vinegar TO three OF olive n,
/. Dark spots on a table or other hard ii
,od may be cleaned before putting on i,
2 polish. The cloth should not be too Il
t and the woodwork should be wiped NJ
y. N
Have a bottle of coal oil handy. 1t Is a.
rellent for cleaning enamel, glass and 4
lite paint quickly. Use several cloths q,
d wipe off with fresh water If any
,asineSs or odor remains. =
furnished pieces of silver can be n
iekly cleaned if boiled in water with .
small lump of washing soda.-AIan- Z
sster Union. =