Evening star., 1947-07-31
Readers Clearing House.


times 1t Is necessary to chain one
between the single crochet If the
stitches are far apart. I've used
patterns in Star Book number Al,
Edgings, and also J. and P. Coats
Book number 1862, Edgings. The
latter has some that begin by Eat
taching thread" The dolly you refer
to is, 7 think, called Sea Foam,
Directions for this are on page 81
(picture on page 2D Of book num-
ber /, Hand Crochet by Royal So
ciety. 1t is printed by Royal Society,
230 Fifth avenue, New York.
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NON-ALLERGY PILLOWS.
(From Mrs. A. Y. c., Washington.)
I am delighted to be able to con-
tribute a little information to the
Readers Clearing House as I have
obtained so much valuable informa-
ton from its columns myself
In answer to Mrs. D. M. L., Wash
ington, in reference to non-allergy
pillows, etc. I would say that the
best buy is the spong@-ubber pillow
Ny husband and daughter have
been allergy sufferers for years and
I have tried all methods to relieve
them. The cover that I bought for
the regular pillows were very slip
perry and in the morning found the
pillow on one side Of the bed and
the pillowcase on another.
If wool blankets are her trouble
then I would use sheets in making
up my bed. My husband sleeps
between two, then place an 80 per
cent wool blanket on top of the
top sheet. Over the blanket I place
another sheet and fold it under
the blanket at the top. Then I
bring the hem of the second sheet
up over the third sheet, thus cover
ing the edge of the blanket twice.
I use the 80 per cent wool blanket
because I have found that it sheds
less lint. - 3 NEsi
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LOCATING HERBS?
(Front Mr.. J. L. T., TGkon1G Park. J
I am In need of some assistance In
the matter of developing an herb
garden. I have found that whereas
the virtues of this or that herb are
chanted frequently and with con-
siderable eloquence by the author
of various columns and books, almost
never is any mention made of where
the plants or the roots or seeds
can be obtained.
I have raided the Cathedral Gar
dens and have a good share of what
they produce, but I am in need
still of the items mentioned below.
Bergamot Samphire
Calamint Santolina
Chamomile (either Vaierian
English or Roman) Lemon Verbena
Sweet Cicely Mcnarda Di DymA
Costmary mint Satureja Alpina
Geraniuml Myrrhls Odorata
Dittany of Crete Origanum Dictamnus
Elecampane Inula Helenium
Germander Teucrium Chamaedrys
Pennyroyal English Ruta Graveolens
or American) Crithmum
Rue Marttimum
ANY Of the scented mintS-apple, orange,
etc.
T should be most happy If you
can suggest where, In the vicinity
of the District, such plants can be
acquired. And I should also like
to know where one may find seeds
for the annual or biennial varieties.
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USE OF BOOKS?
From Mrs. M. A. ", Washington.
Iwould be very grateful if any one
could give me any advice about the
use of set of books called Child
craft, published by the Quarrie
Corp of Chicago, III. I bought the
set over two years ago, when my
son, now three, was an infant. OF
course, I've looked through 1t, read
parts of 1t and an occasional story
to my child, but I should like to put
it to the best possible use.
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PURSE FROM CORKS?
(From Mrs. W. E. c., Washington.
Can any one tell me how and
when I can find instructions as to
how to 60 about making q purse
(envelope style bag preferreO out
of corks from the tops of soft drink
caps. I've seen.several beautiful bags
and have been saving caps from soft
drinks for some time. But now ]
can't for the life of me decide how
to put them together.
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ANSWERS TO REQUESTS.
From Mrs. N. F. M, Woodbridge.)
Since I have not seen the answers
to two of our readers problems,
may be able to be of some service
to them.
To the lady whose problem is how
to prevent the staining of her floor
caused by the condensation OF
moisture on the outside of layatory
tank and the resultant dripping on
her floor, a plumber says to wax
the outside Of the tank. He used
this method In his home and finds
it successful.
To remove mildew-1. II fresh
use cold water, otherwise use potas-
stun permanganate. q. The bleach
bottle has method explained on it
3. Remove from white clothing by
soaking in water which contains q
heaping teaspoon of chloride of lime
Hang in the sun and repeat II
necessary.
Perhaps Mrs. c. S. I will like this
glossy chocolate icing. 1t remains
creamy and if tightly covered and
placed in the refrigerator it will
keep several days. This Is taken
from Rombauer,s The Joy of Cook
ing. Melt in the top of double
boiler 3 ounces chocolate. Combine
and stir into the chocolate one well
beaten egg, u cup evaporated milk
u cup water and ! cup sugar. Cook
the icing over hot water for 20
minutes. Remove 1t from the steam
Beat IL with rotary beater for ons
g.