Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1911 — The House Keeper [ARTICLE]

The House Keeper

Lamp chimneys rubbed with salt after washing have a surprising brilliancy. To remove blood stains, saturate with kerosene only and let stands a few moments, then wash in cold water. When roasting a small turkey fasten a well-buttered sheet of white paper over the breast with small skewers. When material is being dyed it should be stirred well. This allows the dye to penetrate to all parts alike, thus producing an even shade. To bleach white garments, use one tablespoon of borax in one gallon of water. Wet the clothes, dry in the sun and repeat the process if. necessary. To remove mildew, rub over the marks with the juice of a raw tomato, sprinkle with salt and lay in the sun.. Repeat the process if necessary two or three times. Lemon dipped in salt will clean copper kettles and other metal articles successfully. Afterward they must be well rinsed in clean water and be polished with a soft cloth. Olive oil is injured by being kept in the light. When used at the table it should be put in a dark colored bottle and removed to a cool, dark place Immediately after the meal. TO sweep a carpet without raising a dust and at the same time brighten the colors add half a cupful of gasoline to a pail of water and dampen the broom with It.