The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-25
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Insects like neither salt nor alum.
 Wood alcohol is excellent to clean a fine gold chain.
 The dropping fronds of a fern indi- cate that itzis rootbound.
 If a range is properly taken care or it will last fifteen years
 Cold water soothes the pain of any sudden Inflammation of the eye
 Rust can be removed by boiling the garment in cream of tartar water.
 The paraff1n paper which lines box es is good to polish fatirons on.
 Fill haIved peaches with whipped cream and cover with grated macare- nj.
 It is much. better to remove the skins from all fruit to be eaten by
 If an iron is allowed ro get red hot. it will never retain the heat as well again.
 If one. or two green nasturti rrn. seed pods are put in the catsup, it will not
 mould
 Begin at the root of an onion peel ing it upward. The juice will not fly in your eyes.
 When watering house plants, a 1itS tie sweet milk added will often be a benefit to them.
 Dried lemon peel sprinkled over the coaIs will destroy any disagreeabie odor in the house.
 DO not allow ashes to collect in the ashpan; they will cause the grate to burn out quickly.
 Rub the zinc-covered kitchen table with a cloth dipped in vinegar. It will keep it bright
 Frozen potatoes can be made eat able if they are soaked in water three days before cooking.
 Painted woodwork can. be satisfac- torily washed by disso1ving baking soda in warm water | The color of kid shoes can be re- stored by mixture of good black ink and the white of an egg.
 Cayenne pepper sprinkled on every shelf and in every crevice is said to "A punaice stone win remove any dfscoloration or. burned or scorched spot on cooking utensils. | The water in which. uIlsalted rice i has been boiled makes an excellent 1 starch for lingerie waists. Oil of cinnamon if dropped on a wart two or three times day will re- move 1t without soreness. A few crumbs of bread added to the scrambled eggs will improve the taste and make the eggs go farther l Do not throw away the coarse, green celery leaves. Dry them; they make very good flavor1ng for soups. Stale nacaroons make a delicious addition to buildings and custards if puIverized and sprinkled over the top. F When coffee vessels nave become discolored apply kesorene liberally, l and then wash with hot water and soap.
 If the bottoms of granite or tin pots lare greased before being placed over l the fire the black will wash off easily. I It is convenient to keep 8 bottle of l common shot on the sink shelf for use when cleaning bottles or glass jars. I Holes in stockings are much easier 1 to darn if a thread is run around each hole before beginning to dafn. l If a little salt is sprinkled in the frying pan before pAttlng the fat in. 1 the stove will not be splashed with the grease
 I After cutting a slice off ham. rub the cut side with cornmeal, as this l keeps the ham from becoming rancid. 1 Butter or milk should not be aI- lowed to remain uncovered in the re- frigerator as they absorb odors very quickly.
 If windows are wiped once a week with a cloth dipped in alcohol. they will not become frosted in cold weath- CT.
 when garbage is burned, it should first be dried, otherwiseN steam is created, and the moisture is injurious 1 to the f1rebox.
 1 If a trunk cover refuses to shut, try fitting the tray into the cover and shunting them down together. This always succeeds
 Paint brushes can be kept from drying out by putting them in water over which there is a little kerosene