Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1905 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Stains on Boole Covers. Will you be so kind as to tell whether or not there Is any way of removing stains from cloth book covers? T. U. OH or grease stains may be removed from the covers as follows: Dip a pieefl of cotton wool Into benzine and wash: over the cover. Do not rub It locally, as this will cause the oil to spread and leave a ring arouud the place washed. Move the wool over rapidly. The benzine will sink Into the cover, and it win appear to be spoiled, but the benzine will soon evaporate and leave the cover bright and clean. If the stain is caused by any waters - fluid the color of the cover is apt to be destroyed, and there is no effective remedy, but the color may be Improved by washing with the beaten white of an egg. Whichever treatment is adopted be sure and wash the whole of the cover with a quick movement, as much rubbing will only make matters worse. Care of Carpets. Ingrain and other carpets are brightened In color by sprinkling a pound or two of salt over the surface and sweeping carefully. It is also useful to occasionally wipe over a carpet with borax water, using a thick flannel and taking care not to wet but only damp the carpet. Attend to all stains as soon as possible. If left they will soak Into the carpet and be very difficult to remove. Vinegar removes lime spots. Faded patches and grease spots may be removed by scraping a raw potato very fine and mixing it with a little water. Lay this mixture on the spots and let It remain for three or four hours. For Dryinir Dishes. A rack for drying dishes similar to that herewith shown is Inexpensive and easily made, says Good Housekeeping. Twenty-five cents will cover the cost of material, and almost any man can make the rack in an hour. The dishes

are washed and rinsed thoroughly with hot. water and placed in the rack to dry, which they will do very quickly. Only knives, forks and spoons need wiping. All will be found clean and shining, no finger prints or streak* from unclean towels. If the sink has no outlet for water a soft cloth placed on the lower shelf will absorb all moisture. If there is an outlet they can be rinsed in the rack by pouring hot water over them. If no sink is at hand tbs rack can be placed against the wall over a table.

Apples, retail or wholesale, 75cts. to $1 less per bbl than Chicago prices. Chicago Bargain Store

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