Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 October 1891 — THE DAIRY. [ARTICLE]

THE DAIRY.

For Milkmen. Milkmen may increase their profits by the sale of ikne water. Fifty cents worth of lime will make a product that will sell for at least 95. “But,” says somebody, “what is it good for?” A knowledge of its usefulness Is not widespread. It ought to be, and milkmen are the ones who should naturally disseminate it. The use of lime water will have a tendency te Increase the value of milk. How often we hear it said, “I like milk. In fact I am very fond of it, but I can’t use it. It doesn’t agree with mo. It rises on my stomach or sours there so I taste it,” or “Milk distresses me after I have taken it.” Such persons should mix with the milk a tablespoonful of lime water to each glass of the lacteal fluid and they will have no more trouble, while they may indulge their full desires for the delicious food. It will sell at 10c per quart readily, to make it requires but a moment, it is as easily bottled as milk, and will keep indefinitely. In four quarts of pure, soft water place a piece of unslaked stone lime the size of a small hen’s egg. Cover the liquid to keep out dust and let it stand for twelve hours. Then draw of the clear, sparkling water after skimming from its surface any scum that has risen and fill neat half-pint and quart bottles, corking them immediately. The lime in the bottom of the large vessel should not be disturbed. Such bottles cost but little by the gross and may be collected and filled the second or third time.—[Farm and Home.