Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1905 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Homemade Stains For Furniture. Here Is a cherry stain which is recommended; A quart of raw linseed oil and a quart spirits of turpentine mixed well with half an ounce of Indian red. Try a little on the wood to be stained, and if too pale put In more color. Keep trying until just the right tone Is found. Some kinds of wood take color more readily than others. The stain must be a true one —that is, thin enougl| to let thy grain of the natural wood sEow TlTrough. One or two coats may be applied, according to the depth required. Finish by rubbing lightly with sandpaper, then giving a single coat of colorless shellac varnish. A good oak and walnut stain is made as follows; Haw umber mixed with the oil and turpentine gives oak color; burnt umber, walnut. For mahogany stain mix as for cherry stain, using not so much Indian red and adding burnt sienna in an equal part. Put in both colors sparingly, trying the stain between times to make sure of shade. The more sienna the duller and softer will be the tone. If too dark add more turpentine and oil. Fresh wood will take up almost twice the quantity of stain required for that which has been oiled or painted. Warmed Over Fish. Mix one cupful of stale breadcrumbs and one cupful of cold boiled fish, picking the latter in small pieces. Add one egg and season with salt and pepper, one teaspoonful of tomato catchup and a dash of cayenne. I’ut this into a buttered mold and steam for twentyfive minutes. Serve with cream sauce made with two tablespoonfuls of butter, two tablespoonfuls of Hour, one cupful of milk, salt and pepper to season, and, if liked, add a little nutmeg. Lanndry Hint*. If clothes have become discolored through improper washing, try for a few wash days the plan of scalding them just before putting them into the last rinse water. This will whiten them beautifully, although it is more trouble. Never take the clothes from the line damp and fold down to iron. Let them get quite dry and then bring them in, folding them properly when they are taken from the line, as this will save much ironing out of wrinkles. For the Cellar Storeroom. In a cellar storeroom it is often convenient to have a portion of the shelves locked for the better protection of preserves, provisions and unbroken packages of various grocery supplies, says St. Nicholas. For this purpose slat doors, as shown in the illustration, can be used. The slats are from one-half to

seven-eighths of an inch thick and two inches wide and are fastened to the battens with clinch nails or screws driven from the inside. If a much locked storeroom is needed. It will be better to have several slat doors instead of one large ove, From four to five feet is a conveniejt length. Fasten with a padlock and hasp, as shown. Haiihliifc Blankets. When blankets are to be washed for the first time they should first be soaked overnight in cold water and then rinsed. This is to remove the sulphur used in the bleaching. After this they should be soused until clear in a lukewarm lather made with boiled soap and water and then rinsed well In clear water. Read The Democrat for ntws.

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