Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1906 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Paste Far Paper Han*ln*. To make paper hanger’s paste beat up four pounds of good whit# wheat flour (well sifted previously) in sufficient cold water to form a stiff batter. Beat It well in order to take out all lamps and then add enough cold water to make the mixture of the consistency of pudding batter. To this add about two ounces of well pounded alum. Pour gently and quickly over the batter boiling water, stirring rapidly at the same time, and when It Is seen to lose the white color of the flour It is cooked and ready. Do not use it, however, while hot, but allow it to cool. Pour about a pint of cold water over the top to prevent a sfein from forming. Before using, the paste should lie thinned by the addition of cold water. Blderberrjr Wine. Allow to each quart of berries, stripped from their stems, a quart of water and boll for half an hour, stirring and mashing to streak the skins. Strain and to each gallon of juice allow three pounds of granulated sugar and a quarter of an ounce of cream of tartar; cook half an hour. Put into a cask or large demijohn, raisins (a pound to every three gallons of the wine) and a slice of toasted bread cut Into pieces and spread with good yeast. When the wine is cool put into the cask and place in a room of even temperature to ferment; when that has entirely ceased rack off and bottle. Leftovers of Ham. Leftovers of ham are delicious minced and scalloped with green peppers. Wash and remove the seeds from the peppers and cut them into pieces. Put a layer of the meat in the bottom of a buttered baking dish, then a layer of the peppers and a sprinkling of breadcrumbs, dabs of butter and hot water to moisten. Continue In this way until the dish is full; cover the top with buttered breadcrumbs and bake. Improved Coat Hanger. The usefulness of coat hangers is being recognized at last, which naturally has caused an Increased demand. A great many of those now in use far from fill their purpose, being merely straight pieces of wire, the ends of which support the corners of the coat only, allowing the balance to sag and crease. Such a thing could not well happen with the one Illustrated here. It Is made to conform to the shape of the garment, contacting at all points, so that the coat can be sua-

pended for a long time without creasing. it is made in two parts,' the wire rod supporting the whole hanger being connected directly with the book by which it is hung iu position in the closet. Coiled around the inner rod is a colled frame, the outline of which Is made to conform so the shape of ,tbe shoulders find neck of\the coat. The position the hangers assume when sup-' porting a coat is shown very clearly in the illustration. Its advantages will be at once apparent, it can also be folded up and readily carried In a bag or grip. Household Notes. Flour cannot be too cold for pastry or for cakes. When boiling tlsh always allow sufficient water to cover It. Wood may be hardened by boiling ten minutes in olive oil. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to every gallon of water In which fish is boiled. For bread flour should be warm enough to favor the growth of the yeast plant. In the Sickroom. , Keep bottles as far (is possible out of sight. Never leave medicine, drink or food uncovered iu the sickroom. Have the bed a foot or two from the wall. Plenty of ventilation, but no air directly blowing on the patient. Everything fresh and clean, with the purest of soap and plenty of warm water. Grease Stains. One of the best preparations for taking out grease stains is made by a mixture of one pint of deodorized benzine, one-half dram each of chloroform and alcohol, and a few drops of cologne. Apply to the coat or garment with a piece of silk. In washing solid black goods use one tablespoonful in each gallon of water. It will not injure the most delicate silk fabric. Re nova tin* Velvet. To clean velvet, first brush or shake out all of the dust and remove any grease stains with benzine. If It needs freshening pass the wrong side first over a bowl of boiling water and then over a hot iron. If it is badly crushed brush carefully with a soft brush. a* *

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