Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1917 — HOUSEHOLD HINTS [ARTICLE]

HOUSEHOLD HINTS

To induce a canary to take a hath sprinkle a few seeds upon the water. This added attraction will make the bath become a habit with the little fellowT"”" T.Oakeep flowers fresh, place a pinch of bicarbonate of soda In the water before putting them Into a vase. To make glassware clear and sparkling, add a little washing blue to the soapsuds when washing. If ink is spilled on the carpet or table cover, cover it Immediately with salt as it absorbs the ink. Powdered alum added to ordinary stove blacking adds to its brilliancy. Oxalic acid and javelle water are excellent for removing ink stains. New tinware will never rust if greased with a little fresh lard andbaked In the oven before it is used.