Middletown transcript., 1912-10-12
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

stained with perspiration first wash with
cold water and soap and after the stains
are removed put them into warm water.
Pine pillows should be made of bnt.
cher's linen. This is to be preferred to
the color linens, for the oil in the pine
will strike through in time and neeessi-
tate thorough washing.
To clean vinegar cruet put ate SPOON
full OF lye in it and then fill it with water
Let this remain in it few davs and then
rinse the cruet ont thoroughly. than if
will be perfectly clean.
Mushrooms, or foods containing musb
rooms, must not be eaten after having
been allowed to get cold, as they are an.
to develop injurious properties and he
come poisonous.
In order to clean bronze the article
should be immersed in boiling water.
then rubbed with piece of flannel din
ped in yellow soapsuds, and dried with
soft cloth and chamois leather.
Venetian in soft shade Of ecru is being
very much used for the trimming of
smart demi-'aison gowns. 1t is combined
with fnger-width borderings of fur.
Many beautiful ribbons have been
shown recentlt. They are in velvet bFoebe.
and in colnring, design and quality they
frankly surpass anything ever produced.
Cranberrtes can be kept fresh inde-
tinitely if put in jar and filled with cold
water. Place lid on tightly and chanRe
the water every day or two.
Colored stockings should be washed in
suds OF war water and soap. Rinse
thoroughly and wiring very dry and hang
in the shade to dry.
A bruise should be bathed Immediately
and freely with very hot water. The
congestion will then be relieved and no
ugly discoloration will follow.
Window shades that have been crack
ed can be renovated in the following way:
Lay the shades fiat on the floor and paint
them with the ordinary oil paint.
Sprinkle salt on the tablecloth when
wine has been spilled. When the cloth
has been removed, pour boiling water
through the stain until it b as disappeared.
When sponge has become sour, rub a
fresh lemon into it and then rinse it.
several times in lukewarm water, it will
become as sweet and clean as when new.
Implanted boards can be made beauti-
fully bright by pouring a few drops of
oxaIic acid on them when they are being
scrubbed. The dust disappears like
magic.
II the sad iron becomes rough and
sticky tie piece of wax in a cloth and
rub the iron over it. Afterward scouE
them on paper 81, thick cloth covered
with coarse salt
Silver should never be allowed TO stand
overnight without washing. II it is not
possible to do the dishes, take time to
wash the silver in warm water and dry
and put away.
There is sno better disiufectant than san
shine. Let it food the rool1a which are
occupied, let it shi e into yeur bread box
and butter jars; the sunshine makes them
sweet.
Hoarseness can be relieved by mixing
one teaspoonful of glycerin to the we'll
beaten white of an egg the juice of one
lemon and enough sugar to make it pala-
table.
When plaster casts become soiled, dip
them into cold liquid starch. When they
are dry, brush the starch off and the dirt
will come off with them, leaving the cast
clean and white like new.
Taking cold can sometimes be prevent
ed by breathing deeply when chilly. The
body will beco1 much warmer, because
deep breathing sets the blood to circulat.
ing more rapidly.
A very handy apron to wear 4ils
making the beds has two large pockets
into which YOU can slip things to carry
downstairs or from room to room. The
apron like this will save many steps.
If before putting down carpet the floor
is scrubbed with hot water made very
salty and if, after the carpet is laid, it is
sprinkIed with salt once a week before
sweeping moths will disappear
When silk is spotted with grease rub il
with French chalk or magnesia, then
hold the spotted portion near Sis s6xe.
The chalk will absorb the grease and can
be brushed off taking the chalk With il.
Bread crumbs can be made quickly by
Tying stale pieces of bread in a muslin
bag and rubbing gently between the
hands for few minutes. The crumbs
will be fine enough to use for any pur-
pose.
To get good light from an oil lamp,
he w;cks must be changed when they
become cogged. Soaking wicks in Vine
,ar twenty-four hours before putting them
n the lamps add in getting clear flame.
Plain pougee can be washed in soap.
pds, rinsing well and Ironing before it is
Luite dry; but as pongees varying in
.uality,, it is best to see if water will have
bad effect.
The tag which comes with wool makes
very good start for the ball, and II more
lool is needed the tag with The number
nd size Of the wool on it. viii be tbere Z
,hen the end Of the ball of wool ID reach.
d.
A source Of disease, but one frequently
sre the pet animals Of the
Even the coats Of the most
Ieanly cats or dogs must come In contact
18th and carry many dangerous germs in
, the house.
Winding wool Is dificuIt If thers Is no
ne 10 hold the skein. Pnktwo f7ef;roSa