The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-25
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Scraped raw potatoes put into de- csnsers ea wit with cold water, will clean The fading of colored articles is l due often not to the wishing, but tc the ironing Too hot irons are used directly on the material, and this will more quickly fade delicate cclors than any amount of washing. The effect Tn cleaning out the bureau draw CTS and closets, do not throw or give away underclothing that is much worn. By cutting the buttons and best of dust rags, mop cloths and Icloths for cleaning woodwork or paint. If you wish to have soft, fluffy, light and moist cakes, follow this rule: Never beat the eggs; add the un- beaten yolks to the creamed butter the other ingredients have been add- ed. just stirring enough to mix well with the batter. After some years, usage every sew line dust which the machine oil col lects on the bearings. As soon as the machine begins to work heavily, take out the shuttle, and then give every movable part generous bath of gas. olien.
 If your last years panama straw hat Is yellow and soiIed, wash it in a warm castle soap father to which a few drops Of ammonia have been ada ed. Rinse we'll in tepfd water, using a soft nail brush, and then rub with a soft. clean rag until the hat is thor oughly dry.
 When in need of a patch to mend
 seat of . little boys pants of wash suits, and no material apparently Is available, take the undertake of the big sailor collar, thereby making a
 better match than even new goods. a1un a 1F n<Sl1 1o op
 with anything suitable
 A wooden hand to be used in place
 of one,s own when cleaning gloves is a boon to the woman who must prac-
 tice this little economy. Naptha and
 gasoline, as every one who has us>
 human hand that has been inserted
 in glove irritated and sore.
 In laundering the skirts made of
 pique. cotton goods or of wooden ma
 line by the waistband, so that they will hang straight down, instead of
 by the hem If pinned at the top
 they will shrink evenly all around fn-
 stead of sagging. as they often do by
 the other method.
 When marble is discolored by
 grease or any stain. mix two parts
 Of common washing soda with one part of chalk and one of ground pum-
 ice stone. Have all finely powdered
 and mix into a paste with water. Rub 1t we'll over the marble and few hours late wash off with plain soap
 and water.
 When tired Of sweet jeHies and jams, try lemon honey for sandwich es and tarts. Beat we'll together one cupful of sugar. one egg and butter
 grated rind of one lemon. stin well, put into a double boiler, cook slowly till thick, avoiding stirring after 1t begins to cook. Add tiny pinch of ironing them by themselves try this plan: Fold the sheet in half then quarter, lay on ironing board as though to iron. Now, iron the rest of the clothes on top of sheet, turning it between pieces. so as to reach all parts, finally folding, and begin on another sheet.
 To quickly curl children's hair af- ter washing, allow it to dry, dampen al comb pass it through the hair, comb 1t straight down with the part in the center of the hair, separate the hair and wind it over rolled newspaper tubes as thick as one's middle finger. Pin the paper ends together tear off one paper end, pull paper from curl This makes natural waves.
 To clean Irish crochet or any deli> cate fabric which will not stand rub- binE put into a fruit jar tor any t-- that. can be tightly sealed), with e..xUyh gasoline to cover the article, seal the jar and shake about three minutes Let stand fifteen minutes or moro and shake again; open the jar, take out the article being treated and let drain moment: if the dirt is not all removed. rub lightly with the gas- olipe, replace and shake again. When dry the article will look like new. R z4- q