Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1911 — ALL AROUND the HOUSE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

ALL AROUND the HOUSE

When making sweet croquettes add a little sugar to the crumbs In which the croquettes are to be rolled. Cold water is preferable to warm for scrubbing doors because it does not sink into the wood and so dries quickly. In putting down linoleum or oil doth have strips of molding nailed on the edges next to the baseboard. This prevents dust from getting under and preserves the edges. Holding tomatoes over the gas flame will cause skin to burst and come off easier than when scalded, and the tomato will be less mushy than when scalded. Neglected brass may be polished with a paste of powdered bath brick and oil. Take two pieces of the brick and rub together. This makes a finer powder than if scraped with a knife. Cut hams may be kept from molding if the cut end is wet with vinegar each time after cutting. Vinegar will also keep beef fresh for a time when you happen to be without ice temporarily. To frost over a window without darkening the room, dissolve epsom salts in hot water and paint over the window while the water is hot, then allow to dry. This is easily removed and is entirely opaque while on.