The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-13
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

T. s - H5s F Don't allow the merchant to do the ordering for you. For bites and stings of insects a salt solution is helpful If boiling water is poured over ap- pies the skins will come off easily. A pair of scissors will be found an endless convenience in the kitchen. A cold or cool bath is one of the best tonies to fortify us against tag ing cold
 Try adding few English walnuts to the orange gelatine. It is delicious. Bits of ham creamed and served l on toast will prove savory break fast dish.
 Both for the sake of safety and ap- pearances, get rid of waste paper promptly.
 Yeast cakes are said to. kill mice and rats. if left around where they can
 When broom is worn unevenly, dip it in hot water, then trim down evenly with scissors Rancid butter may be sweetened if you melt 1t and then place a piece of 1 light brown toast in it. A set of family scales should be in every kitchen. They will be pro- lection against short weights.
 Sunshine is a great health giver, and to sit in the sun for half an hour each day will strengthen weak nerves 7 combined with onions. and served hot, will make good inexpensive dish. Ffreproof dishes which have be- come brown from baking can be cleaned by soaking in a strong borax water.
 cards; they will be fine amusement for the convaIescent child, just sitting up in bed.
 I Try soaking bacon in cold water for three or four minutes before frying; it will prevent the grease from run ming
 Keep the peanut butter jar turned upside down when on the shelf This will insure the last bit being oily as the first.
 The careful housewife will market early in the morning, thereby saving much time and having the first choice in the market.
 Don't run a grocery or meat bill if you can possibly pay cash. You will be astonished at the difference in the amount you spend.
 Curied celery is made in the follow ing way: Use white celery, remove the coarse fbres, and stand in pan of ice water until served
 When boiling new potatoes, place them in boiling water to which a Iit-l tie salt and milk have been added. This prevents them from turning black.
 If the legs of the table or chairs are uneven. tack a piece of cork to the short leg. The tacks will sink into the cork and not scratch the floor. The water in which potatoes have been boiled. if saved, will clean sil- yer spoons, knives and forks. This will brighten the silver and remove all stains.
 If cold develops suddenly and there are no cough drops to be had immediately, place a spoonful of su. gar on the tongue and allow it to dis solve slowly.
 When making hot starch use soapy water; this will give the necessary shine to linen and prevent the starch from sticking to the surface of the ar ticIe.
 Marks on mahogany. caused by dampness may be removed by rub bing the surface with soft cloth fnoistened in little sweet oil. Rub it in well.
 When fruits. such as currants rai- sins, or citron have become hard and dry, they may be made fit for use by placing them in a warm oven for while.
 If yo1ks of eggs which are not want ed for immediate use are dropped i'm to cold water and put into cold place they will keep fresh for several days. After using the gas stove for bak- ing, leave the oven door open until the oven is entirely cooled off If this rule is followed the stove will not be so apt to rust
 Remember that milk served in large quantities is sometimes nauseat- ing to the weakened stomach. Bet ter fill the glass the second time than i to antagonize the invalid. ]