Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1911 — In The KITCHEN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

In The KITCHEN

Oxalic acid and in the proportion of one to twenty may be used to remove perspiratldn stains. „Vegetables will take longer to cook, but will be much nicer and of better color if boiled uncovered. Chopped pistachio nuts are delicious served with plain vanilla' cream or blanc manage. A few minced dates added to fudge as it comes from the stove will give a novel and dainty confection. Sponges are great germ collectors; they should be thoroughly scalded frequently; and hot water bottles should be washed inside and out with strong suds. Clothes sprinkled with boiling water instead of cold will dampen much more readily, and in consequence, can be ironed more quickly. Economical housewives sometimes grind tea leaves, just as they do coffee. They claim that only half as much tea is needed. Cheese will be kept moist and free from mold If wrapped in cloth wrung out in vinegar.