Middletown transcript., 1912-01-06
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW


of gasoline and stir well. Put waist in
this and let remain a couple OF hours,
shake and stir around, but not rub; give
a second bath of clear gasoline, put a
clean corset coYer over form or pillow;
stretch waist on this to dry, then brush
with soft brush to remove any remain
ing -four. The waist will look like new
and the beads will be bright. The seams,
only, need pressing.
When making buttonhole in a coat or
skirt, always wax the silk or linen thread
before beginning to work; then let
the linen run along the edge of the but
tonhole while working with silk, and
change the silk for every hole. This will
keep the work smooth, and by using the
linen thread before beginning to work:
then let alone and the raised effect will
be given the buttonhoIe.
A horseshoe nail in the pocket of the
work apron is a valuable asset to the
housewife. 1t will remove dust from
corners, meat from cutters and will clean
utensils with corners or holes easily and
effectively.
Coal dust is wasted unless the mistress
sees that it is burned, and yet it makes
beautiful fires. Have a galvanized iron
scuttle for the purpose. Add sufficient
water to the coal to make it moist.
When fire Is burning brightly bank ii
up with this wet dust and you will have
clear fire which will last for hours.
Coffee is better and pots are easier
cleaned if cheesecloth bags are used to
hold the coffee or, better still, have per
coIator.
A raw egg or two beaten up and milt
or cream added, with a little sugar, a
pinch of salt and grating of nutmeg will
often be most satisfying when the stomach
has a spell of rebellion.
Equal parts of Iinseed oil and cider
ltt gar HldhtS all 6ACGIiehb OICSSi'E WI
'nntrm.
a. Keep lettuce fresh after washing p1
20 tu 81 u.oNn p.per bag and twist the 81
q tis,- jag ,igrty 10 exc ud- the air.
a dIogy looking rug may be- frightened
D. ruDD.ng II we'll With cloth which Ia,
ueea dipped III gasoline and wrung dry.
WHea purchasing a roast of veal have
,.e ia cter lard it with sa ltpOrk. Thi-
iii make tie meat juicy instead Of being
1r,, and it will have a fac flavor that
. Ill br had in 10 other way.
Sill together one cup each OF corn and
g, meal, entire heat fl lur aud two aud
,ne half teaspoon OF soda Add one cup
chopped suet, two-thirds cup moIasses,
one pint sour milk, one cup brown sugar,
one-haIf teaspoon salt. As batter is pour
ed into buttered mold add sliced canned |
peaches, pear and apricots. Steam three |
hours. Serve hot with whipped cream.
For individual serving, boiled cauli.
flower broken into suitable size to fill
or scallop shells makes an at
sractive and palatabIe vegetable, each
serving coveredwith generous portion Of
white sauce, over which cheese is grated.
Mash hot boiled potatoes, season with
butter, salt and pepper, add one egg to
noisten. II not moist enough add little
milk. Beat together until very light,
ipread on pie plate, wet top with a little
,gg and milk. Brown in oven.
Coffee pots should never stand around
Tith the grounds in them. If coffee is to
Je warmed over. drain it and reheat when
wanted. If the coffee pot is emptied as
Oon as the meal is over and filled with
,old water and boiled thepot will always
1e sweet
Tea and coffee pots should be washed
lftsr using them just as carefully as one
ioes their good china, and left to air in
he sunlight, if possible. The ideal way
% serve tea is in using a teabal at the
able, but for everyday life most people
ire too busy for such pleasures, 80 that
/ stone or earthen teapot is best to use.