Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1912 — HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS [ARTICLE]

HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS

To insure kerosene lamps giving a clear and bright light, boll the Interior parts of the lamp In vinegar and soda at least once In two weeks. When washing oilcloth a tablespoonful of painters’ size added to a pailful of water will give a glossy surface and make It wear much better than when washed In the ordinary way. Skimmed milk and water, with a bit of glue In it, made scalding hot, Is excellent to restore old’ rusty black .crepe; If well squeezed and pulled dry jllke muslin it will look as well as or ( better than new. To clean white enamel furniture remove all dirt marks with a flannel ■dipped in methylated spirits. Then ■wash at once with tepid water, to ’which has been added a little fine oatmeaL Never use soap or soda. _ As a compromise between ironing sheets all over and not ironing them at all fold sheets once lengthwise and twice crosswise, then iron out seledges and the hems, Ironing the outside as you fold them to lay away.