Evening star., 1945-08-01
KEEPING BABY COVERED.

From Mrs. r. E. B., Brentwood
In reply to keeping baby covered
I offer the following suggestion tina
was the answer with my baby:
Open blanket and using the widtl
place it across the baby's chest ant
under the arms, crossing it in tn,
back like overall straps, bringing
the ends across the shoulders to th'
front and pinning them securely II
the front OF the blanket-just as w
would button overalls only we us'
pins. The blanket will lap over ir
the back and give room Tor move
ment of legs and freedom OF arms
but baby cannot wiggle out.
HOT SLAW?
mrs. M. W. p, Arlington.)
I would like to have recipe fol
making old-fashioned hot slaw.
TOMATO PRESERVES?
From Mrs. r. H., WaShtngton.)
We have a large crop of small
yellow pear tomatoes and red cherry
tomatoes. Can any one tell me
ways to can and preserve them?
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SPOT REMOVAL?
(Fron, Mrs. M. P. M, Washington
Recently we had a party. Some
of the guests spilled some alcohonc
drink on our black walnut cocktail
table. There are several white spots
that have not responded to cream
polish.
Also, on the arm of light-blue
mohair chair there are spots. Per-
haps they are water or alcohol.
Anyway, the spots are very notice
able and I am very worried.
Can any one help in these prob
lens?
How can iron rust be removed
from a white ravon fabric?
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USES FOR LEMON.
From Mrs. A. Y, Waldorf, Md.)
I saw in your column some one
asking for help to rid the kitchen OF
black ants. Tell the party to sprin-
kle powdered borax around wherever
they come. She will find 1t help.
Here are several uses for lemon:
Two or three slices in cup OF
strong tea will help nervous head
ache.
A dash of lemon in clear water
makes an excellent tooth wash, re-
moves tartar and sweetens breath.
Salt and lemon removes rust
stains from white goods.
Tough meat can be made tender
by adding teaspoon of lemon juice
to the water in which it is cooked.
Outward application of the juice
allays irritation caused by insect
bites.
A lotion of lemon juice and rose
water will remove tan.
Equal parts of lemon juice and
olive oil are far superior to vinegar
for salad dressing.
After the juice is extracted, the
rind dipped in salt cleans brass
beautifully.
SAUERKRAUT
from Mrs. A. B. H., West Lanhdm
Hills, Md
Here is a recipe for making sauer-
kraut in quart jars which I used last
year and found 1t very good.
Chop cabbage very fine or use hne
crater. Pack in quart jars. Add 2
tablespoons of salt to each quart OF
cabbage. Pour hot water over cab
bage, filling jars to shoulders. Seal.
Keep in dark place. Will be ready
for use in two weeks.
From Mrs. F. J. c., Herndon, Va
Have used the following kraut
recipe for several years.
Shred cabbage as for slaw. Shake
around in pan, do not bruise. Pack
in quart jars, firmly, but not too
tight Add to each quart l tea
spoonful of salt, of sugar. Fill jar
with boiling water. Sterilize jars.
Screw top on tight. Keep in a
warm place for three weeks, until it
ferments. Then put away. Ready
to use in weeks. Keeps indefi-
nitely. Sometimes the jar top will
lift up. But that is OK.
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HOBO PARTY.
From Mrs. E. r., Manassas, Va
Mrs. H. l.. H., jr., Of Washington
was interested in a poverty party.
Several years ago the Junior Wom-
ans Club of Manassas gave a hobo
party" which was quite a success,
and I am inclosing copy of the
invitations which we used. They
were typed and hand Illustrated.
The members invited their hus-
bands and they seemed to enjoy the
party, too. The party was held
outdoors, in the fall. Guests who
did not dress in hobo costumes
were fined" a small amount, and
a prize was given to the person
wearing the most hobolike outfit.
Brunswick stew was cooked in
big kettle outdoors, cornbread was
served on large tin platter, also
doughnuts and coffee was served in
big thick restaurant mugs. Guests
sat on benches, or on the ground,