Evening star., 1948-10-22
TO LENdTHEN CURTAINS?

like to lengthen these in some way.
They have about an inch and q |
half hem, but don't know how to do
It since I'm afraid that q very, small
hem would look funny. They are
an off-white color, perfectly tai
lored, and I'm afraid that to trim
them with rufnes or contrasting
material -and color would look Pc
culiar. :, |
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BANIsHING dNATs.
(From Mrs. A. McC. f., Chevy
Chase.)
For Mrs. 8. J. A., who Is having
gnat trouble (and know what she
meansD try this: It worked for me.
Get an old wtde-brimmed hat, the
kind usually depicted on farmers,
Is fne. Saturate the brim with
citronella. OF course, wear the hat
while gardening.
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HEDGE CUTTINGS.
From Mrs. v. M. G.. Washington.
I have plenty Of large hedge cut
tings for any one who is willing to|
cut them.
QUILTING QUERIES7
From Mrs. W. MacI., Arltngton.)
| Has any one quilted q grand
mothers flower garden quilt? Would
like to know Just where It's quilted.
Seems like an awful lot Of work to
do each little piece.
Is It best to launder unbleached
cotton before using for quilting?
Hope to get an early reply a. I'm
anxious to get at 1t.
SHOES FOR BABYf
from Mrs. J. J. McC., Arlingtox,)
My problem has to do with shoes
for my 10-month-old son. He has
q wide foot, high arch and instep.
He needs q shoe made with q short
vamp. have looked everywhere for
such shoes. Can any reader give me
the name Of this type Of shoe or
where they might be purchased
He wears infants size 4, chubby
model. But the toe Of the shoe Is
20 long!
ANISE CAKES;
VENETIAN BLINDS.
VIOL1N2
from Mrs. W. B. B.. Visnna.) =.
Springerle or Anise Cakes-Three
eggs, cup sugar, / teaspoon vanilla,
teaspoon baking powder, z cups
sifted -four, tablespoon crushed
anise seed. Beat all together and
drop from teaspoon, well apart on
creased cookie sheets. Allow cookies
to dry uncovered on the baking
sheets for IL hours before baking,
then bake In . slow over, 800 de-
grees. Is minutes, or until Q light
yellow. After baking. store with an
apple or two to mellow.
Clean venetian blinds with white |
shoe polish.
Is there o place In Warrington |
where . person could have . Violin |
appraised? The violin had been
traced back 125 years by relatives. |
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TRANSMITTING.
from d. X. Ltncoln5d.D
To those requesting foundations
Of their letters In foreign languages
may say they will be done cheer
fully II letters are sent to CARE,
1874 Connecticut avenue, Washing
ton. It Isn't necessary but I think |
1t only fair TO send postage for re-
turning your letter.
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POTATO ROLLS.
from Mrs. @. II. B.. Washington. }
My attention has been called to |
the omission Of q liquid in the potato
rolls. am sending corrected copy:
Potato Rolls-Rice o medium po-
tato. add ! tablespoon shortening,
/ tablespoon salt, tablespoon sugar,
/ unbeaten egg, u cup tepid water,
l yeast cake, pint -four. This Is
o soft dough, takes 3 hours to make
and bake. Let rise to double guam
ttty, roll IN any desired shape, let
rise again. Bake about Is minutes |
In oven 500 degrees for 10 minutes.
PICK-A-BACK PLANTS.
(From Mrs. B. B., Washtngton)
DR.. Z. N. Of Riverdale asked for
pick-a-back plants. The Virginia
Lee Gardens, Greensboro, Nd, have
them. Send for their price list.
IRONING CURTAINS?
from Mrs. L. C.. M., Washington.
VIII some one please tell me how
to iron starched curtains 20 they
viii not stick?
REMOVING CEMENT;
WINDOW SHADE PAINT7
(From Mrs. =. P. ", WGshtngton.)
I found that turpentine removed
fthe cement left on the edges Of in
laid tile.
Has any one found Q suitable paint
for window shades?
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OvENETTE?
ODORLESS BROCCOLI.
(Frons Mrs. J. r. w., Wdshington.)
I am considering the purchase Of
an electric ovenette or roasterette
and would appreciate hearing from
any one owning one, as to its ad-
vantages and disadvantages as op-
posed to q regular sized roaster.
There are Just two Of us tn an
apartment, but I'm willing to buy
the larger one II it proves to be
more satisfactory.
The RICH should be required read
ing for all new housekeepers: 1t has
saved my life" more than once,
and I am grateful for all the tips
1t contains.
My small hint is one that really
works. Put piece Of celery in the
water along with broccoli, cabbage