Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1908 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Bran Bath For Nerves. Bran baths are said to be good for nervous people. They have an extremely softening effect upon the skin. Ordinary bran may be bought at a feed store and used as desired. A cheesecloth bag containing about a quart and a half or two quarts should be filled mediumly full with bran. This bag will do for two baths. The water should be quite warm, and |he bag should be put into it aud thoroughly soaked and squeezed Until the water is brown and full of bubbles. One should stay in the bath for a few minutes only. Massage of the entire body after the bath is beneficial, but one should rest for at least ten minutes between the massage and bath.

To Remove Mildew.

Some damage comes to table linen from b&ng tossed while damp Into a clothes hamper with other soiled clothing. Mildew results, and this la the most obstinate of all stains. When such a spot is found, dry and brush It; then dip into buttermilk or lemon juice and after standing in the sun awhile rub on a paste made of soap softened with a little water and a little dry starch rubbed In. Expose to the hot sun and persist in the treatment until the stain is removed.

Oxford Sausages.

One pound lean veal, one pound fresh pork, one pound beef suet; grind in chopper separately, then mix with half pound of breadcrumbs and put through chopper again. Season with two teaspoonfuls of salt, one of pepper, one nutmeg grated, one teaspoonful of finely ground sage, thyme, savory, marjoram and grated rind of one lemon. Mix thoroughly and press into earthen bowl. Make into small cakes when wanted. Fry in Hghtly greased pan.

Improved Frying Pan.

Among improved cooking utensils recently patented is a frying pan having a folding handle, designed by an Oregon man. The projecting handle on the ordinary frying pan has always been more or less of a nuisance to the housewife. She finds It protruding into just the space she requires for some other pan. This simple method of

TUB HANDLS FOLDS.

hlngeing the handle so that it can be folded over when the pan Is not in use, to rest in the pan proper, means a saving of cupboard space that can be readily utilized for some other purpose. When in its extended position the handle is held rigidly in position by a spring hook.

College Sandwiches.

Stone two dozen medium sized olives and put them through the finest knife of the meat chopper; then add one-half level teaspoonful of celery salt, onefourth teaspoonful of prepared mustard, a teaspoonful of tomato catchup, a generous dash of cayenne and mayonnaise dressing to moisten. Spread between .thin slices of bread from which the crusts have been removed Serve on a doily or folded napkin.

To Sait Almonds.

Pour boiling water over one pound of nuts. Let stand until cool. Take out a few at a time, as they blanch more easily when damp. Dry well, then put in oven. When heated take out, put in a piece of butter the size of an English walnut, stir thoroughly and ■alt to taste. Put back in oven; stir repeatedly until a delicate brown. Do not have oven too hot or they wIT bum.