Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 274, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1912 — HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS [ARTICLE]

HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS

When sweeping a room open all windows and sweep toward the center of the room. This keeps dust from woodwork and walls. To. clean white and light colored plumes that are only slightly soiled gently rub them in a pan of equal parts of salt and flour. When the tips of shoe laces pull off, twist the ends of the stftngs and dip into the glue bottle. When dry they are as good or better than when new. Add a sliced banana to the white of one egg and beat until stiff. The banana will entirely dissolve, and you will have a delicious substitute for whipped cream. To insure a good light from oil lamps wicks must be changed as often as they become clogged and do not permit a free passage of oil. Soaking wicks in vinegar twenty-four hours before placing them in lamps aids in getting a clear flame.