The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-20
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

s1f bread crumbs are kept tightly covered in a fruit jar. they are apt to hzcome strong. Try tying a piece of muslin over the top; this gives ven- tuatfon and also keeps out the dust.
 When bnying a broom test it by pressing the edge against the floor n the straw remains in a solid mass. the broom is a good one; if they bris- Ee out and bend down, don't buy it.
 The old worn bedspread will make a rretty tabIecloth- Trim off the worn portfon and dye 1t a pretty color, then turn a two-inckl hem around the edges and finish with fringe
 A stove that has been splashed with fat can be effectively cleaned by dip ping a rag into the soot at the back of the stove and rubbing the greasy spots before applying the backing. .To clean silk embroidery dip a cam CTS hair brush in spirits of wine and brush over the embroidery until 1t is clean The brush should be frequently rlnsed in some spirit to remove the dirt
 The water marks on porcelain are successfully removed by saturating a flannel cloth with kerosene and thor oughly rubbing the tub; then wash with boiling water in which 8 little washing soda has been dissolved
 Baked apples with figs or dates is an excellent dish Cover the apples, nll the holes with chopped figs or QALGE paCkGQ LlSnL1ys SpTAnh10 WILL Powdered sugar and baste often with butter and lemon juice and hot water
 An omelet pan should be used only for omeiet. Never scratch 1t in any way If any pieces of egg have stuck to the pas. put in a tiny piece of drip pfnr ans allow this to get hot over the fra, The pieces will then come on easily.
 ro refr1ove rn11dew make a thick paste of salt and butternlilx Cover f-- +I-1 for a day, renewing the paste at the end of four hours. If the stains are obstinate, several applications may be necessary.
 The brown spots which appear on old china may be removed Bury the dish In the earth, covering it complete lv The larger spots will require more time in the tarth than the light ones- This method will not harm the most delicate china
 Busters can easily be made by soak snr squares of old flannel in parafhne oil overnight and wringing them out tightly. They should be washed In lukewarm water. They will gather up all dust and leave nice polish on the furniture and floors
 Hard wood floors should first be swept with a soft brush, then wiped with a 1ong-handled dust mop If there are any spots on the floor, rub them with a flannel cloth If this does not remove them, clean with a little turpentine on a cloth. If water is spilled on the floor, it should be wiped up at once. If any liquid spilled on a wax floor is allowed to dry, 1t will pro- auce a stain which can only be re- moved by hard scrubbing.
 If the yoke of a dress has become eoiied try cleaning it in the following manner: Have a basin of warm wa ter a cake of pure white soap and a brush with medium stiff bristles. Spread the yoke carefully on a flat surface, placing a turkish towel, fold ed several times, beneath it, to absorb the superf7uous moisture Apply the soap and water to the yoke, scrubbing if carefuIIr with the brush until it ap- pears cIath Then place fresh towel beneath the lace and rinse several times with clear, cold water. Pull tSs lace into shape and allow it to dry.