Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1891 — THE HOUSEHOLD. [ARTICLE]

THE HOUSEHOLD.

Hint* to Houaekecpxn, A fresh egg will sink in water because of the water in it. It will lie on its side also rather than endwise. Should the yolk be plainly distinguishable upon being held up to a strong light, the egg is good. Half a teaspoonful of sugar will nearly always revive a dying fire, and, unlike the few drops of oil which servants are so fond of using, and which has caused so many sad accidents, is perfectly safe. Is making custards and custard pies, heat the milk to the scalding point, before adding it to the beaten eggs and sugar: bake at once in a hot oven. The time required for baking them will thus be reduced one-half. Black satin can be stiffened by sponging with vinegar and water, a tablespoonful of the former to a pint of watgr. Sponge on the wrong side, then more lightly on the right side and press on the wrong. If there are greese or other spots on it they may be removed by the use of alcohol and ammonia in equal parts, diluting each tablespoonful of the mixture with a pint of water. To remove and prevent dandruff a good wash is made from two ounces of pulverized borax, two ounces of gum camphor, broken in small pieces, one quart of boiling water. Bottle and cork tightly. Before each time of using strain a small quantity off and dilute with an equal portion of water. Apply to the head with a flannel cloth or with the hands. Wash the head and hair afterward with soft water. Tea leaves are good to scatter over carpets before sweeping, not only to freshen the colors, but also to prevent the dust from arising. After buttering the tins for layer cake, give them a good sprinkling of flour. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the tins, and a little less flour

will be required in the making of th» cake. A bulging appearance of the can, In the case of canned goods, is indicative of decomposition of the contents. A drink which is very refreshing to invalids is made from lime juiee and sugar. Rub together one tablespoonful of butter and three of flour. Roll this into the upper crust of pies; it will render the crust flaky and tender. Beep marrow is excellent for frying purposes. When decanters and carafes become so discolored inside that shot or line coals will not cleanse them, fill the bottle with finely chopped potato skins, cork tightly, and lot the bottle stand for three days, when tho skins will ferment. Turn out and rinse. Tho bottle will be as bright and cleau as when new. Aoolilvnti, For a slight cut, press the edges together, and bind with sticking plaster. For choking, give a smart smack with the open hand between the shoulders. To stop bleeding from tho nose, stand upright, and raise both arms above the head. Cover slight burns and scalds with a little common whitening moistened with water. Should a child set fire to its clothes, immediately lay it on the floor, and roll It in the hearth-rug or any other heavy woollen article. To prevent swelling after a blow, rub tho part immediately with butter, or dip a handkerchief In cold water, roll It into a thick pad, press it to tho Dart, and tio it on with a bandage until other remedies can be obtalnod.