Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1908 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Toilet Hints. A delightful perfume may be made by mixing together two drops of ambergris and one ounce of spirit* of wine. When the fingers are stained from peeling fruits dip them in strong tea, rub with a nailbrush, then wash In warm water. To soften and perfume the bathing water mix together four ounce* of alcohol, one-half ounce of ammonia and one dram of oil of lavender, A few drops of this mixture will be sufficient for a bowl full of water. To cure chapped lips mix together half an ounce 'of glycerin, half an ounce of orange flower water and oio teaspoon of powdered borax. Apply at night before retiring. A good formula for skin food: Two ounces of rosetvater, two ounces of almond oil, one-half ounce of Nwblto wax, one-baif ounce of spermaceti.

Canning Notts. ___ Before putting, fruit in glass jai* wash them in soapsuds containing a little soda. Then rinse well with scalding water and set in the sun to dry- . If you want tbe flavor of the fruit tn come out well, do not use an excess of sugar. Never use poor fruit for canning. The best is none too good. Let it be as fresh as possible and not overripe. Handle it as little as possible. Do not stir your fruit when it Is cooking. If you want to know how it la coming along, take out a piece of it without disturbing the rest. Give it a brisk boiling. If allowed to stand and simmer, it will not retain Its shape well.

For Hanging Pictures.

An Alabama man has designed an attachment whereby the picture can be readily adjusted from the floor. As herewith shown, the hanger is fastened to the bnek of the picture frame, one

end of the cord being connected with a revolving drum. The cord is shortened or lengthened by turning a handle on the drum. The picture can usually be readily reached from the floor. The drum is easily accessible and cun be operated to place the picture In the exact spot desired. This eliminates the nuisance of removing the picture from the wall and retying the cord several times before the right length Is finally determined.

For Perspiring Hands.

Hands which perspire constantly and become cold and clammy are unpleasant things to possess. Gloves are ruined, and the people who possess perspiring hands are usually sensitive about shaking hands with other people. Generally when the hands have a clammy perspiration the trouble Is due either to nervousness or a lack of tone in the system. Dip the palms in very hot water and after drying them rub dry boracic acid or a solution of boraclc acid and alcohol Info them.

Balt Cod au Fromago.

When you have a little boiled macaroni left over, say a cupful, cut it into small pieces and mix within cupful of cold boiled codfish flakes and put iuto buttered ramekins or custard cups. Strew bits of butter on top. sprinkle with salt and pepper and pour over each just enough milk or cream or thin white sauce to moisten the mixture sufficiently. Cover with breadcrumbs mixed with grated cheese and {dace in the oven to brown on top.

Egg Lemonade. Make a thin sirup by boiling one and one-half pints of water with two cupfuls of sugar. Add the grated rind of one lemon and Juice or two. Cool with ice. just before serving whip lightly in two eggs beaten separately and a small quantity of bicarbonate of soda. Serve while foaming.

To Pare Tomatoes. With the dull edge of the paring knife gently scrape the whole surface of the tomato without breaking the skin. After the tomato has been gone over thoroughly, gently skin in the same manner as if boiling water had been poured over It.

Raspberry Shrub. Put one quart of ripe raspberries in a bowl, add two cups of vinegar, mush the berries slightly and let stand overnight In the morning scald and strain until clear. Measure, and to each cup of juice-add a cup of sugar; boil twenty minutes and seal. ' An Ironing Hint. An economical - and,, really excellent pad for deaning and testing hot irons, la made of several layers of heavy brown paper. This may be rehewed •neb Ironing day and Is quite satisfactory. For a fine polish a little wax or paraffin should be need.

CORD WINDS ON DRUM.