Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 304, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1912 — In the KITCHEN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

In the KITCHEN

When making “thickening” for sauces, gravies, etc., use half flour and half cornstarch. When chopping mint for sauce, i! the sugar that Is to sweeten it is added it will be found to chop in half the time. A tablespoonful of washing soda and a cup of vinegar poured down the sink will clean out the most stubborn clogged pipes. It is said that a small piece of sugar, added to the water in wfttth cut flowers are placed, will keep the water fresh and sweet. A cheap and durable toaster for a gas stove is a piece of sheet iron. Over this a flve-cent wire toaster can be used without danger of burning or blackening the bread. A white plume can be cleaned successfully by dipping it In raw, cold starch, slightly blued, then let dry and shake off the powdered starch. If not clean repeat. For removing old paint, make a lye with one can of potash and half a gallon of water, apply with an old paint brush and do not touch with the hands, as it will bum. Wash off and dry well. When nails are knocked into hard wood they often'bend. To prevent this dip each nail in a little sweet 00, or any kind of oil before driving into the wood, and they will not bend.