Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 265, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 November 1910 — HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE]

HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Suggestions Regarding Various Phases of Housework That Are Worth Trying. 'Rust on steel can be removed by rubbing sweet ot* well Into the surface. Let It stand two days; then rub the steel with unslaked lime until surface 1b clean. In cleaning wallpaper with bread crumbs use - two-day-old bread. In small pieces; clean with downward light stroke. Never go over same surface and never work horizontally. Cut away soiled part of bread continually. When gas mantlet are blackened they can be cleared by sprinkling with salt when flame Is turned low. Turn light full for a minute and repeat until clear. Try mixing flour and water for thickening with a fork instead of the usual spoon. It Is less Uikely to turn lumpy. lodine stains on woodwork should he removed at once, as they make an ugly spot. Soak up with blotting paper, then rub the spot with a soft cloth moistened In camphor. As housecleanisg time approaches do not forget the use of dampened cloths In furniture-cleaning. Dust Is easily removed In this way without streaking woodwork or filling lungs. To heat furniture put damp, unlinty cloths over the upholstered parts and beat until It Is'black with dust; then turn to other side. Continue with fresh cloths until no more dust shows. Learn to know what damp means, especially when used upon polished woodwork. Think it means wet and you will be reviling valuable information as "newspaper rubbish.” Dip a cloth ln hot water, wring it as hard as you can, then shake It In the air and it should have about the right amount of moisture. For convenience in dish-washing have a rubber-scraper, also a chain mop for greasy pots. Dark crash dishcloth should be supplied for pots and pans and the use of dish towels forbidden for this purpose.