Evening star., 1948-11-01
Readers Clearing House
SOUR FRENCH BREAD?

SOUR FRENCH BREAD?
(From Mrs. L. B. j., Silper Spring. J
I wonder II any one can tell me
where I can find sour French bread?
The sweet type is easily obtained
but as yet 7 have found none of the
sour type anywhere, since I've lived
in the East. 1t is such q common
item in San Francisco where I used
to live that I am surprised at its
scarcity here. II there is no place
in the Washington vicinity where
7 can get this bread, would appre-
ciate hearing of a company in some
other Eastern city which could mail
1t to me occasionally. 1t Is imprac-
tical to have it sent by mail all the
way from California.
OUNCE PRESERVES?
(From Mrs. J. L. w., Washington. J
Can any one tell me where can
get ounce preserves? I have tried
many stores in D. c., Maryland and
Virginia without success. would
appreciate this information very
much.
TEA PROBLEM?
From Mrs. r. B. B., Falls Church. J
Have any Of your kind readers
had any experience with making
tea in localities where the water
has q high mineral content? I
had such experience in Florida and
found that the tea turned very dark
shortly after it was made. Is there
q remedy for this? I have followed
the general rules one follows for
clear tea but they don't seem to
work with this water.
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TEXTILE PAINTING?
From Mrs. J. G., WaShington.)
Could some one please give me
practical pointers on textile paint
ing, such as shadowing the subject?
Does one use white or black paint
at certain places to cause shadow,
or isn't that necessary? Also, Just
can't seem to get the pastel shades
In mixing with extendor. Are there
any books on textile painting other
than the one that comes with the
set? Do materials have TO be
washed before painting? I would
like to make gifts but to wash ma
terial first takes away newness of
finished item.
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GARDENIA?
(From Mrs. C.. T. A., Washington. J
Can some one please tell me why
my eardenia won't bloom? It's a
beautiful plant about Is inches tall,
very waxy and healthy looking.
I've had 1t over a year. It's planted
in topSoil and some sand. I keep
1t IN q west window where 1t gets
lots Of sun.
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PLANTS OR BULBS?
(From Mrs. A. T. w., Washington
am very much interested In Sc
curing some yellow or white English
or Siberian iris. I have the purple
but understand there is yellow and
white. Also, If any one has any
extra bulbs. either spring bulbs or
lily bulbs, I would appreciate your
contracting me.
(From Mrs. M. r. r.. Washington. J
I have rooted plants from cactus
and leaves from the African violet
in pots. I would like to exchange
for cuttings from rex begonia, star
or maple leaf begonia and other
types Of begonia. I am not inter-
ested In the ordinary wax begonia.
(From Mrs. M. A. B., Washington.
ANY one interested in house plants
7 would oe glad to give some cut
tings of various begonias, house ivy
and Sultana. or 1mpatiena) coleus,
also some cacti plants.
THANK YOU" NOTE.
from Mrs. r. X. S., Annandale.)
would like to thank each and
every one for the information re-
garding calorie charts and cro-
cheted pot holders. 1t has been
most helpful.
(From Mrs. r. Fl. D., Arltngton.)
I wish to thank and acknowledge
all the many requests I had for a
slip of rose geranium. I couldn't
begin to take care of all, but will keep
you folks in mind next year If you
are still interested. I enjoyed hear
ing from so many people.
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CRANBERRIES; QUERIES?
from Mrs. L. o. c., Fort Belpotr.)
When cooking cranberries, if a
little salt is added less sugar will
be required.
/ wonder If any kind soul can
answer my SOS? I have a set
of dishes (color mellotone). I can't
locate the name of the pottery COM
pany that sells them. So I can't
replace my broken pieces, which
are many.
Also, does any one know how to
clean baby nursing bottles so water
film will disappear? I have tried
salt and soda, but it Is still there. q,
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