Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-08
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and then wnon tnoy 90 OeGln W Suo'
signs of gro wing thin right In front, the
may be reversed and the top put to tn
bottom and the usefulness of the gal
ment will be prolonged for many wast
ings.
Whatever our yesterday was, our dut
to-day is to make the most Of life that
ours.
Is there part or cake Of yeast 20
want to save? Put It In bag or bin Q
-four where it will be safe from heal
cold, moisture and drying out.
Boosted conscientiousness Is some
times but mask to hide the skeleton Q
| selfishness or conceit.
If the contents of a large bottle 9
olives is not entirely used, the remainde
lay be kept fresh and fine favored b
pouring half an inch of olive oil on th
brine and corking the bottle tight.
A guaranteed cure for the blues-a
errand of mercy or helpfulness for some
one, accompanied, II possible, by wal
in the fresh air.
Do not dampen silk when pressing II
as that will be almost sure to spot o
blister It. Use q fairly hot iron an
press on the wrong side, or on the RICH
side with paper or cloth between iro
and material.
If life's elevator gets too crowded,
isn't bad plan to try the stairs. Th
climb may be bit longer and harder
but it is frequently surer and safer.
As the potatoes get old add q littl
sugar to the water in which they ar
boiled. They will taste as good as ne'
ones.
A little praise sometimes spoils rattle
a big man or woman, but believe lac
of Apr recitation dwarfs more.
Do not cut into any material withou
first carefully pinning the various part
of the pattern to 1t. Otherwise plecin
or wasted material will almost surely n
suit.
Ever notice it2 Conceit, like most OF
Ijectionable weeds, thrives in poor soil.
Soak the new lamp wick In strong vin'
gar, then dry thoroughly. 1t will bur
brightly and without odor or smoke.
Conscience is our moral live.wire an
it has to be guarded and educated lest
become twisted by warped intellect &
grounded by personal inclination.
Beyond a certain point,-and quite
soft, sticky one at that, 1t is not MOI
-four that gives the desired stiffness an
elasticity to bread-it is more kneadiDf
Got whatever of value there 10 frol
yesterdays experience and then drop u
Look forward. 1t is equally bad to liv
ON past glory and to worry over pal
mistakes and misfortunes after the
have served their limited term of us'
fulness.
It Ia the really little, insigniflcsu
people, who most resent being overlook
ed.
In making fruit cake, remember {
slightly cook the fruit so that 1t will b
fsoaked full of water, then 1t will not 70
| the cake of its moisture.
There is some truth In the old saying
"Woman's work Is never DONE" but 1t
sign of good housekeeping and goo
management II 1t sometimes-and o.
time-has the appearance OF being done
Don't throw away the chicken fat
There Is nothing nicer for frying ONT
lets, croquettes and potatoes, or to
shortening corn bread.
Selt.pity is a deadly poison for mos
people, and should never be taken !
large doses by anyone.
If stamps have become glued togethe
lay thin paper over them and run
hot iron over it. The stamps will com
apart easily and the mucilage will not b
hurt.
The world Is beautiful. II 1t doesn'
look so there is something the matte
with your eyes.
II watch Ia wanted handy at nigh
and its ticking Is an annoyance, turn
tumbler over 1t.
Cheerful surroundings do not jus
happen, but It is worth while TO contrib
ute to the effort that creates them.
Keep the hanging plants moist an
fresh by putting small funnel In th
basket and filling 1t with water ever
morning.
The best antidote for discomfort is
| beautiful thought-and that is yours 10
the getting.
There are three kinds of trouble-yel
terday's, to.dsy's and tomorrow
Never entertain moro than one at
| time.
Did baby turn tho ink bottle over on
choice book? The stain may be reno,
ed without ipjuring the print If dilute
oxalic or tartaric acid 10 applied.
Time for winter sports. Don't be
grudge tho boys and girls the hour
spent on sled or skates. help them fin
time for it-and join them.
lisa bias fold wanted on new dress
Instead Of basting the edges togethe
(which often causes puckering) hold tc
gether with the fingers and press with
hot iron.
Don't "crawl In your she'll" II you fes
grouchy, get out In tho sunshine.
Put pretty lace yoke or collar on th
winter dress II you want to. It nee
not DO removed each time It seems I
need cleaning. Lay the dress away for
day or two, Sprinklipg the yoke and col
lar thick with powdered borio acid.
It 10 easy to have hot rolls for brsal
fast on baking day II you have an oil o
gas stove. Light burner and have
Just high enough to warm tho oven. Pu
rolls In and they will be light In ton mir
utes, then turn on full heat and bak
quickly.
There 10 nothing like publicity to our
that snesking. ungenerous feeling. Rou
1t out and mako IL face you.
Warm the discolored earthenware o
granite, then rub with damp corn meal
Il cleans without scratching.
To All cracks In walls, mix plaster o
paris with vinegar instead OF water;
will not set for about fifteen minutes
and can DO nicely smoothed over before
Il II hard.
Dish washing should DO made . sol
ence. It 10 just ~ easy to wash dishe
saniksrilv a oarelesaly. hot water n