Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1908 — FOR THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

For Tan and Fraeklaa. The following is efficacious In removing tan and freckles and is cooling to the skin: Tincture of benzoin, one ounce; tincture of musk, two drams; tincture of ambergris, four drams; rectified spirits, five ounces; orange flower water, one and one-quarter pints. Another cream that is highly recommended to prevent and remove freckles and discoloration, soften and whiten the skin and prevent roughness is the following: Fure honey, four ounces; glycerin, one ounce; rectified spirits, one ounce; citric acid (pure), three drams; essence of ambergris, six drops. Mix the honey and glycerin by gentle heat, add the acid and then the essence of spirits, When the first mixture is cool put the two together and agitate until well mingled. These mixtures are good for the hands as well as the face.

Hanging Pictures. Never hang pictures against a background of figured wall paper unless the figures are small and indistinct. If the design is large and stands out it is better to hang no pictures whatever on the walls. Plain side walls make the best background for pictures, especially if the color is in one of the tints of gray or tan. Few pictures look well If hung high. Portraits especially should be hung on a level With the eyes. Do not hang in close proximity water colors and oil paintings or paintings and engravings.

A Cooking Hint. Fruit will retain Its shape better If la cooking four or five large marbles are placed in the bottom of the vessel before the fruit is put in it. When the contents begin to boll, the motion causes ihe marbles to roll about and keeps the fruit from burning. This marbles can be used quite as satisfactorily in making jam and catchup as in cooking fruit of any kind. Some persons use a silver dollar for the same purpose.

A Simple Door Check. All that is required for a screen door check to keep it from slamming is a small rubber ball that can be purchased for a few cents. A stout cord is attached to the rubber ball and bung on a nail driven into the door casing. It

is hung at such a point that only a portion of the ball extends in the doorway, as showq in Fig. 1. Fig. 2 shows the door striking the ball and Fig. 3 the ball swinging clear of the door when the door is closed.

Value cf Whole Cloves.

Sprinkled among iVvs and woolens and under earpets and rugs, they will be found effective if not superior to the ill smelling moth preparations. And if the housekeeper who superintends the canning of her fruit will put a quarter teaspoonful of whole cloves on top of the thin cloth which many wisely place over the hot fruit before put ting on the lid she will not be annoyed witlf*the molding of her fruit.

The Dinner Table.

The most elegant and attractive dinner tables are seldom the most elaborate ones. Linen which lias the gloss of good laundering, china and silver which shine from perfect care and a few flowers or a jardiniere of ferns in the center make a more Impressive dinner table than the more elaborate ones ornamented with lace and ribbons and expensive centerpieces.

Pillow For an Invalid.

To prevent l»ed sores and insure a comfortable bed make a pillow that will reach from shoulder to hips, not too wide, of some smooth material, such as sateen, etc. Fill with whole flaxseed. This will never lump or get hot or l>e In any way uncomfortable. Split Hair. . A hair which is split at the end has ceased to grow. All split hairs should be cut off for several Inches to make them healthy. Singeing Is better than cutting, but one must W experienced before attempting the latter method. To Wash Cut Glass. It is necessary to have a soft brush In order to keep the cracks and crevices of cut glass perfectly clean. Wash in hot water with soapsuds and ammonia, rinse in clear cold water and wipe dry with a very soft cloth. Household Hints. If comforts and quilts are dried in a food stiff breeze they will be as light and fluffy as when new. Colored French hnndkercblefs will not fade if they are dipped in salt water before the usual washing. Saits of ammonia mixed with lime will take out stains of wine from silks. Spirits of turpentine is equally good for the same purpose. Gum arable starch is obtained by pouring boiling water over the gam arable, then diluting It to the righLeons Is tenay. It is an excellent starch for pieces that are starched to dry and mast not he ironed.

SCREEN DOOR CHECK.