Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 1, Number 14, DeMotte, Jasper County, 27 October 1932 — OF INTEREST TO THE HOUSEWIFE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OF INTEREST TO THE HOUSEWIFE

It is a mistaken idea that cucumbers must be soaked in cold water for some time before serving, to remove the poison in them. They are not poisonous. Slice them and cover with ice until ready to serve, then remove ice. * * * Wash the zinc tray in your gas stove, then cover with vinegar, let stand a few minutes, rinse well and dry. All spots will disappear after a few such treatments. * * * For cucumber cream sandwiches, cream butter until light and fluffy; add lemon juice gradually, beating constantly. Fold in grated cucumber and serve over fish. * * * Spirits of camphor will remove fresh peach stains from linen if its application is followed by the use of soap and water. It will also remove white spots from furniture.