Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-07-20

polish or one of the securing powders
used in the kitchen. and you will see
them shine. The old look will en-
tirely disappear, To clean oven
Drowned pie dishes, soak them in q
strong solution of pure borax and
water.
Since sulphur Is the chief cause OF
the diseoloring OF silverware. any
container which helps to keep out
the air which may contain sulphur is
a great aid. Secure two large glass
top candy jars, place pad OF fan
mel in the bottom of each and, after
cleaning the silverware pack it in
this container. The candy jar is tall
enough so that the silver can be
placed on end upright.
Aluminium often becomes discolored
from the boiling of water or from
foods containing iron or alkali. Gen.
orally speaking, cleanSers that do not
injure the hands will not injure
aluminium. Hot water and soap is
clean and sanitary. Avoid soaps and
cleaning compounds which contain
free alkalis Sal soda, caustic soda,
potash, I've and ammonia are all
harmful to aluminium.
To prevent burning the bottom of
double boiler put a mason jar
cover in the utensil When the water
has boiled away TO the depth of the
cover 1t begins to rattle around This
is reminder to add more water.
II you do not own a compartment
kettle. use tomato cans for cooking
on top of your gas stove. In this
way three vegetables may be cooked
over one burner, and anything to be
kept warm may be set on top of the
cans. and the heat coming up be-
tween them will keep ii hot.
Paraffin is very useful in the home
II YOU warm some paraffin and dip
your corks in 1t they will not stick
and break of in any bottle, even in
shoe polish bottles or mucilage. Dip
the ends Of matches in parann and
moisture will not prevent their
lighting. Put lump of parafin in
your starch to prevent sticking Rub
your fiatiron with piece OF parafin
to keep 1t smooth and to keep II
from rusting Keep a piece Of paraf-
nm in your machine drawer. Rub 1t
on stiff material that is hard TO sew
and your needle will pass through it
smoothly and easily.
To core apples use an fash
Toned standard hardwood clothespin.
inserting it at the stem end of the
apple. Then gently twist and push
the pin through the apple. being care
ful not to break the skin on the
blossom end Remove the clothespin
and the apple will then be ready for
use
Bean pots are handy for cooking
many other foods besides beans. such
as casserole dishes, especially SQUAD
or fowl cooked with vegetables. baked
fruits and deep-dish puddings The
shape Of the pot utilities much OF
the ''up-and-down" space not made
use of by ordinary baking dishes
When meat is cooking in the oven
soup or chowder can be cooked at
the same time in bean pot It is
good for cooking some soups and is
a good way to make a substantial
dish sppetiZing In the refrigerator
the bean pot makes an ideal space
saving container for eggs, heads OF
lettuce or cabbage
In the Bath Room.
When planning a new bath room
YOU may feel limited by both pocket
book and space, but don't let that
worry you, for. although YOU can't
afford colored fixtures. a can of paint
and a few rolls of wall paper will
transform an old bath room or unused
space into a gsyly colored bath room
II the bath room window is not
made Of stained or frosted glass you
can cloud II in the following way.
Get some soft putty and place a ball
Of this in cheesecloth and pat it
evenly all over the glass. II will leave
an opaque surface which clouds but
does not darken the glass, II should
then be treated with white varniSh
as soon as the putty dries.
Silence cloth cut irS the desired
size. covered in faSt-color cretonne
or gay Bingham and bound around
the edges with a bias binding. makes
Serviceable and inexpensive floor mats
for bath room or bed rooms. Have a
rubherizsd shower curtain TO match
in color the other furnishings OF your
bath room
II YOU have several small children
ANG And II hard IN Rettle OuT,eyShin