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

Never trouble to shave down the end of
a too thick candle, for there is a better and
quicker plan. Get little hot water, and
in it hold the end of the candle till the
wax softens; then press it into the candle
stick-it will fit firmly directly.
Flanne's after they are laundered for a
while become yellow. If they are soaked
for two or three hours in latAer made of
a half cake of white soap, two tablespoon.
fuls of borax and the same amount of car
Donate ammonia, they will get white
again. These ingredients should be dis
solved in five gallons of soft water. Boil
the soap in the water until thoroughly
dissolved, then add the rest of the mix
ture.
Before boiling slice of ham rub brown
sugar on it. The ham will have a delicious
flavor.
Grease with butter the saucepan in
which rice is cooked and the rice will not
stick to the sides and bottom.
If mutton chops simmer in Just a little
water on the back of the stove before
broiling or frying the favor will be quite
like lamb chops.
Nutmeg should be used sparingly to
procure the best results in the way Of q
delicate flavor.
Drowned flour is better than unbrown-
edin making gravies. Brown quantity at
a time and when cool put into a glass jar
with close-ftting top. Always keep a
supply of Drowned sugar or caramel Oh
hand for sauces.
When buying nutmegs choose small
ones in preference to large ones as they
have nicer flavor. To test the quality,
prick them with a needle. II they are
good the oil will instantly spread round
The puncture.
To purify the air of cellar and destroy
parasitcal growth place some roll brim.
Jtone in pan, set fire to it and close the
loors and windows as tightly as possible
or two or three hours. Repeat every three
months.
Keep grained wood fresh by washing it
With cold tea.
Keep a marble in the kettle to prevent
t from purring.
Wash all fat irons with soda and water
,efore putting them over the fire to heat.
Mix little parafine in the blackng to
Increase the brightness of the polish.
Always use soft water for washing pur-
'oses whenever possible.
When washing marble basin always put
few drops of ammonia in the water, as
bis brightens it considerably.
To take away the oily taste when using
il for frying, make the oil verv hot and
hen fry piece of onion in it, and when
rown take it out.
One of the most useful herbs IN cookery
thyme, which is invaluable for season.
lg forcement, meat balls, etc. Both
mon and common thyme should be stor-
].
When darning stockings run a thread
,und each hole before beginning and
raw until the edges lie fat. This makes
le hole appear smaller, and it will be
uch easier to mend.
Scalds or burns can be cured by apply
g oatmeal and cold water. The cooling
lalities of the meal help to draw out the
re from the burn, while its soothing pro-
,rties heal it.
A simple and excellent way to remove
rty marks from raincoat is to cut
W potato in slices and rub it we'll on the
arks. 1t will also remove mud stains
om dress skirts, children's coats, and
trousers.
Now is the time when housewives
ould be thinking about stock of herbs.
ne best plan is to dry the cut herbs in
e sun, the plants being laid on sheets of
per or on trays. When this is not
ssible they may be dried in front of tha
e or in the oven.
Equal parts of milk and lukewarm
ater are excellent for sponging palms.
A pinch Of borax in cooked starch will
axe the clothes look whittier and much
fer.
To clean pewter, wash it with hos
tier rub it with fine sand, and when dry
lish with leather,