Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 November 1941 — Page 28

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Answers to Questions on How to Care for Clothes on Limited Budget

CARING FOR CLOTHES on a limited budget is something of a

problem say readers who write for

they can retain that well-groomed look. Following are answers to

some of their questions:

Q—I have a new, white silk blouse that must now be laundered. Please tell me the best way to iron it.

A—Silk scorches easily and white silk becomes ‘yellow when pressed with a very hot iron. Use a warm iron, protecting the fabric .with cheesecloth and iron'on the wrong side. The fabric should be evenly . damp, but not wet. If too wet and _ ironed with a hot iron it may be ‘* stiff and papery, and, if half wet and half dry, it may be spoted. After washing, wring the water pretty thoroughly out of the fabric, then wrap -in & turkish, towel and - wait awhile before ironing. Do not hang it in the sun or in a veryj|. light place as this has a tendency to turn white silk yellow.

Q—In laundering a white silk blouse I scorched it slightly. Can the stain be removed?

A—Dampen a cloth with peroxide of hydrogen, lay it over the scorched spot, then put a dry cloth over the damp one and press with a warm iron. Do not allow’ the iron to touch the wet cloth.

Q—How can the soiled places on the neck and sleeys of dresses be cleansed without having the whole dress cleaned or laundered? A—Place the soiled places on an absorbent pad and brush well with a stiff brush to remove loose dust and dirt. Rub the spot lightly with carbon tetracloride, using a small portion as a time and dry after each application.

Q-—How may I remove carbon- : paper stains from clothing? A—Use soapy water (never clear water) on them: immediately. White cotton and linen may be boiled heavy suds. Unwashable: an . colored materials may be sponged with denatured alcohol. ..Place a

suggestions on easy ways by which

blotter beneath the stain, with the

rub lightly with a sponging cloth lightly moistened with the alcohol. The pad absorbs the stain and excess moisture.

Q—Is there a home method that I can use to raise the nap on my velvet dress? It has become quite crusined .in places. A—Fill the bath tub full of steaming water and hang the dress high

position that the steam will penetrate from the ‘wrong side of the velvet. If you wish to raise only the nap-on-the crushed places, turn an iron on its side, or on its back in a rack, and place a very damp cloth over it, Do not have the iron too

over the pressing cloth with the pile up. Keep the velvet always in motion. The steam passing through the velvet raises the pile.

Q—Is there a simple. way to block or shape a knitted sweater at home? A—Turn the garment inside out, wet it and slip it over a piece of cardboard cut according to the shape and size that you want the sweater. The forms for the body and sleeves should be separate. Lay the garment on towels on a flat surface until it is fairly dry, then cover it with a damp cloth and press until the pressing cloth is just about dry. Leave the garment on the flat surface until it is absolutely dry; then remove the cardboard forms.

Q—I have a woolen dress that is in good condition except that the back is somewhat shiny. Can the shine be removed? A—The nap can be somewhat restored by sponging with a warm vinegar or ammonia solution. Use one tablespoon of vihegar or ammonia to a quart of water. Brush with a stiff brush against the nap.

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right side of the stain down, and|

over the tub on a hanger in such

hot. Then draw the velvet slowly |

Quaint Tarts Are Nice for Buffet Supper

These quaint little tarts are well adapted for party service of almost any kind. If used for a buffet supper, they may be placed on an oldfashied cake-stand and arranged at

one end of the table with the coffee service at the other.

BLUSHING PINEAPPLE TARTS

(Makes 6 Tarts) 6 3-inch tart shells (baked) 9 to 10 slices canned pineapple (1 No. 2 or 20-ounce can)

1 cup sugar 1% cup cornstarch 14 teaspoon salt 1% cups liquid (syrup from pineapple slices and water) 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice Red coloring ) Co Drain pineapple slices. Measure the syrup and add water to make 115 cups. Place sugar and cornstarch in saucepan and mix well. Add liquid and stir until thoroughly mixed. Cook stirring constantly until thick and clear. Then con-

longer. Add beaten egg and cook slowly

| approximately 3 minutes. Add but-

ter and lemon juice and blend well. Pour into baked tart shells and let cool. Cut drained pineapple slices in half, and arrange on top of each tart in overlapping fashion. Garnish each with a maraschino cherry if desired, or add a few drops

| of red coloring to water and dip

pineapple ° slices in solution to

“plush” them faintly pink.

Two Ways to Use Apples for Dessert

° Now that we're in the appetizing shade of the old apple season, let’s have a look at some of the many delicious apple dishes which are such universal favorites. First, of course, is that old favorite of all our days—baked apples. BAKED APPLE Wash and core firm apples. Add butter; sugar (white, brown or maple) mixed ‘with raisins, dates, nuts, canned peaches or pineapple, diced marshmallows, or any combinations of these. Bake in buttered bake pan with little water until apples are tender but not mushy. 350 degrees F. oven. Add little butter, cinnamon or nutmeg.

APPLE COBBLER

2 cups flour | 8 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons butter 1 scant cup milk Nutmeg

salt. Work butter into mixture. Add milk. Roll about %-inch thick. In buttered pudding dish place sliced apples. Sprinkle with sugar, pieces of butter, 1 tablespoon flour. Cover with dough. Bake in quick oven. Serve with cream.

Lamb in Vegetables

Cut two and one-half’ pounds of breast of-<lamb in large cubes.

Lot lard. Add two .and one-half cups canned tomatoes that have been heated and strained. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boiling point. Add one and one-half pounds of small ‘okra pods (or whole “string beans). Cover and simmer until tender; adding more

with boiled rice.

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tinue cooking about 5 minutes]

Mix, sift flour, baking powder and

Brown with two ‘minced onions in|.

tomato or water if needed. Serve |

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Washing Hint

When building quilted ‘mattress pads, it’s a good idea. to purchase them a little bigger than the bed size, since they may shrink when washed. They need no special washing method, but, because they are so thick, it’s probable they will take about ten to twelve hours to dry. Mattress pads and: covers should be washed at least once a month.

>. (Test woolens in soapy water.) |

dling while wet. §. Rinse thoroughly, gently, in

or direct rays of sun. ironing. Use a moderate iron.

Have Ham One-Half Inch Thick to Broil

To cook ham, you can either broil or panbroil it. Have it cut one-half inch thick. To broil, place ham in center of broiler rack and put in the broner so the top of ham is about 3 inches from source of

heat. Brown on top side, turn and brown on second side. A slice one-

minutes,

KIND TO HANDS .

half inch fhick requires 20 to 30|.

Your Health

‘By JANE Seasons | Science Service Writer

“THE JOB of seeing that your

“Itamily is well fed begins with care-

ful meal planning and shopping. Another important part of it is done in the kitchen and at the stove.

“Precious vitamins and minerals can “|be lost or thrown away if the cook ‘lis not careful and does not under«

stand how foods can lose or keep|® their nutritional value according to

-lhow they are cooked.

The oxygen in the air acts on

the vitamins in foods, under certain

conditions, so that the witamins,

{which are after all chemical sub-

stances, are changed into other

{chemicals that lack the health and "life protecting properties of: vitamins.

This : change in ' vitamin

‘fchemistry is speeded by heat. It is

also ' speeded by stirring air into foods while they are cooking. ” 2 2 . MUCH OF THE VITAMIN LOSS

‘ |that takes place when foods are ‘ cooked can be prevented. To help

the cook save vitamins, nntrition-

|ists of the U. S. Department of

Agriculture have made the follow-

5. Use as little water as possible.

6. Don’ use long cooking processes such as stewing when shorter,

methods are feasible.

7. Don’t throw away the water in which vegetables have been: cooked. Use it in making gravies, sauces,

and soups.

8. Don’t fry foods valuable for their content of vitamins A, Bl or C. 9. Prepare chopped fruit and vegetable salads just before serving. 10. Start cooking frozen foods

while they are still frozen.

diately after thawing.

To Remove Scale

To keep the shining, protective finish of porcelain enameled teakettles in g condition, boil bicarbonate of soda solution in them periodically to remove the scale that sometimes forms in hard-water areas.

On Restoring Lares Laces. can be restored. very nearly to their original finish by dipping in skimmed milk or whey. Be sure that all the milk fat has been removed, as it causes grease spots. Stretch the lace over a smooth surface to dry, and leave it unironed.

When You Get Your GHRISTMAS

Hint on Wrap A Turban

A girl doesn’t have to be a to wrap a turban but it isn’t e achieve becoming fullness at sides. She can copy one a Hollywoc best dressed women, the star | Alexander Korda's “Lydia”—Me Oberon, of course—who has foun a simple solution. oi After her turban’s she tucks a wad o over each ear. Ths gives it the neces essary width, and, incidentally res lieves any uncomfortable pressure. on the ears.

11. Serve raw frozen foods imme-

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