Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1901 — Page 4

ALL OVER THE HOUSE.

Information From an Authority on Cleaning Old Engravings. The cleaning of old engravings requires special care, and it is sometimes prudent, if they are rare masterpieces, not to confine this operation to strange hands. We give a process of cleaning the result of which is excellent and which we have seen adopted by one of the most celebrated' collectors of engravings in Paris. The engraving must be soaked for twelve hours in a flat bottomed basin containing a solution of a half ounce of carbonate of potassium in a half gallon of water; it is then taken out, shaken and placed between two boards heavily weighted down, being first carefully spread between two sheets of blotting paper. It then undergoes a fresh washing by having a small jet of pure water played upon it for some hours, when it is dipped for one hour in salt water (half ounce to half gallon of water) and exposed to the air for half a day. It is then washed again in clear water and dried between two leaves of blotting paper under heavy pressure. These successive operations are somewhat long, it is true, but Nevertheless far preferable to the proceedings of the so called restorers of engravings, who frequently use chloride water, which rapidly destroys the paper. Engravings so cleaned are certainly very white when they come from the hands of the cleaner, but little brown spots are soon to be perceived on the surface of the paper—spots which it is impossible to make disappear. It is on this account that paper whitened with chloride is never employed for printing good engravings or editions de luxe of books. —Art Amateur. f To Remove the Odor of Mutton. This recipe is an original and tested one from an old cook, who made use of it for her own personal benefit. The peculiar odor which permeates the flesh of lambs and sheep, the latter especially, is very offensive to most people, and many who would otherwise enjoy „the meat cannot eat it on account of this unpleasant attribute. Now, the remedy is simple and inexpensive, for all that is necessary is to take the juice of one lemon and beat with it sufficient butter to make a gravy and pour this over the meat when broiling or when putting it in to bake; it applies to frying also. Another method which she gave, and which may possibly be known to others, is to pour the gravy of the meat when it is done over some fresh gathered mint leaves, allowing it to remain long enough for the mint to thoroughly flavor it; then pour it back over the meat. This is known as mint gravy. Cleaning House by Machinery. A friend in Quincy, 111., gives a glowing account of the new apparatus which cleans house by means of compressed air without disturbing furniture, rugs or bric-a-brac. A van stations itself outside the house, and the operator runs hia hose into the rooms, and with an odd little device resembling a carpet sweeper inverted he cleans everything in sight and some things which sere not in sight. The machine gathers the dirt into a receptacle of its own. Walls and draperies are cleansed, upholstery, all Borts of things, without clearing the rooms. Only a few cities have been visited thus far by this twentieth century wonder worker, but the big red van promises to be a familiar figure on the landscape another Bpring. It hails from St. Louis.— Good Housekeeping. [ The Preparation of Tea. The chairman of the government committee of tea experts declares that few Americans understand how to make tea or how to obtain the maximum benefit from it. It shoulc be taken between meals and without much food, when it becomes a harmless yet powerful tonic. England discovered the secret long ago and hence the universal custom o:! the 5 o’clock tea, midway between the luncheon and dinner hour. The preparation of the tea is more imK riant than the quality, for the Bt tea badly drawn is worthless, first, the water must be fresh; second, it must be thoroughly boilec for ten minutes; third, the tea must never be allowed to boil and mus ; never draw over ten minutes. i Milk aa a Food. The high place milk once held on the dietary list seems to be undermined. We know now that it is too heavy for the stomach when other food is taken; that unless it is ripped it forms a mass which is nol; .easy to be digested; that when taken on an empty stomach bread or crackers should be broken into it to avoid the formation of curdlike matter, but with the addition o:! limewater it may be used with impunity. Brought to the scalding point it is most nourishing .

A Bazaar of rare attractions from every nation of the earth, surpassing all former attempts, excelling all other showings ever made by- this, or any other house in this part of the country. Not only the greatest stock of Toys and Holiday Gifts of every description at the lowest prices consistent with fine goods, but in the goods you need for your daily wants for yourself and family, which excel all others in variety of standard merchandise at reduced prices and matchless bargains that cannot be found elsewhere, as we are the only cash house that pays no rents. Buy now, come early, avoid Saturdays and days just before Christmas. You will find something at the last moment perhaps but that something will not be choice. It will be leavings. It is a pleasure to shop now but that jam later on Oh! my. Wisdom and economy both combine in the affairs of early shopping. Here Below are only a few of the tens of thousands of articles to be found here. GROCERIES for the Holidays. Months of preparation for this department to secure the best of everything in such large quantities for Spot Cash that will be retailed at prices other dealers pay for them. ItTs only economy to trade here. Notice ~ * the enlarged selling space for Candies, and the decorations, etc. The largest shipment of Candy ever received in Rensselaer in one shipment, 4180 pounds or over two tons, as the freight bills show, and more to follow. SPECIAL PRICES TO SCHOOL TEACHERS or to any one buying in quantities.

Grocers’ mixed candy, not gum, per 1b... 4)4c Fancy stick pure sugar candy, per 1b.... 8c Royal Mixed or Boston Caramels or Fancy Broken Taffy, per lb. 10c A Fancy Mixed or Jelly Beans or Peanut. Squares or Cream Lozenges, per 1b.... 12c Chocolate Creams or Victoria Cream Bon APPLES. Headquarters for apples. Only about 90 barrels left of the only car load of 182 bbls. shipped in from the Alleghaney Mountains. Choice of 12 varieties. Fancy No. 1 stock, free from worms, per bbl. of 14 pecks $4.50, or per peck 25c. to 40c. FLOUR. A sharp advance in flour, but we will sell at old prices for a few days as we had 3 car loads secured before the advance.

f Umbrellas for Presents. The quantity and variety are greater than ever before. Prices $1 to *4.50. If you want a good Umbrella to use or to give away you will save money by getting it here. Close rollers, Paragon frames, steel rods, fashionable handles, silk cases and tassles. We have just outlined the Umbrella stock for you. Pillow Tops, Doilies, etc. | Fancy painted Pillow Tops, 25c to 50c. Beautiful Satin Pillow Tops, sl. Fine Plush Pillow Top, $1.45. 1 Doilies 5c to 50c each.

FURS. A new stock bought for the f holidays. The special low prices they are marked will make the fur fly for a few days. They are fashionable and just now greatly in vogue and to be up with the times and be comfortable you must have a Boa or neck scarf or collarette, a muff, etc., in Mink, Martin, Persian Lamb, Seal, Beaver, Coney etc. Boas 1.75 to *12.50 each. Muffs 75c. to $4.50 each. A full line of childrens’ fur sets at 75c. to $2.00 Dress Goods Presents. rfnj*. Dress Goods for appropriate gifts All mL . can be found here in this departs LSOpi CT y’ ment, brimming with Extremes, ' Coverts, Venetians, Broad Cloths, It P Zibelines, Serges, Clay Worsteds and scores of others and many at If Greatly Reduced prices. Li .. Ladies’Suits and Dress Skirts all M} at cost to close out. Petticoats reduced 10 per cent to close out. ■A V f Shirt Waists at cost made of wool flannel and flannellette.

Bons, per lb Ist Roman Mixed Creams or Cream Dates or Cameo Bon Bons or Cocoanut Chips, per lb 20c Benniti’s Fancy Chocolates, per lb 35c Headley’s Extra Fancy Banquet Choco- . lates, 60c yalue, per lb 40c “Superior-to-All Flour”, guaranteed to any or money back, 1-4 Bbl 90c. Washburn & Crosby Gold Medal Bbl *I.OO Duluth Imperial “ “ SI.OO A complete line of all fancy and staple groceries and canned goods that were contracted last April for fall delivery at 50 per cent less than present prices or a saving to our customers of 20 to 40 per cent. A full line of foreign nuts, oranges, bananas, etc., for the holiday trade.

Ladies’ Cloaks and Capes. If you haven’t bought you’ll be JfiraHpglad you waited. You will find here a fair assortment to choose from. Tailoring, skill and general excel- / lence is combined in every one of / them. The manufacturers failed \V\ , IA to deliver a lot in due time and they IS will stand part of the loss, ft You will find here the Raglan or II | Newmarket. The medium length / I I jacket or 42 inch length. Plush or J I I cloth capes and all sizes of misses / I II and children’s wear. A fewleft oversall wool and warm, CT 6132 »' a * SHOO to $2.00 each to close out. Dressing Saques all at cost to close out. Men’s Dress Shirts Just received from Cluett Peabody, ■ £ T7J l T7fl Troy, N. Y., an exceptionally fine jVy jJJ line of fancy colored and white Dress | Shirts in the newest designs, 50 cents and up to $1.50 each. Ir Underwear and Hosiery. Honest Hosiery and Underwear at • right prices is the keynote to the success in this department. I The large Fall stock is dwindling j) down to broken sizes that will be sold L " at reduced prices. A Fill 1 T illP Of Washburn&Moen barbU.AA LllllJgj wire, smooth wire, woven wire, nails, tinware, granite ware, etc.

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*DOLLDOM. All kinds of Dolls at all kinds of prices from 1 cent to $4.50. Eyes of blue or brown or black, hair that curls or ripples or crinkles or frowsles! the color of jet, or chestnut, or auburn, creamy complexion or swarthy. You never saw such values at sc, 10c, 25c, Rare Art China ij ~77.. Values. A thousand and one things that are pretty, useful and inexpensive. China and Japan have done their | share and the cute conceits of the Orientals find their expression in China- . ■{oVi ware. Fern Dishes, Decorated Plates, Olive Dishes, Candle Sticks, Bonbons, Tea Sets, Chocolate Sets, Nut Sets, Perfume and Powder Sets, Ring '5 Trees, Cracker Jars, Jardiniers, Austrian and Bisque Figures, Salad Dishes, Rose Cups and Saucers, Plaques, Mustard Pots, Pin Trays, Vases from 5c to $5.50 each, Pen Trays, Bread and Butter Plates, Cream and Sugar Sets, Oat Meal Sets, Delft Plaques, Dishes from 5c to $3 each, etc. Haviland China Ware in China Fish and Game Plates, Dinner, Tea and Fruit Plates, Salad', Olive and Cake Plates, Cups and Saucers, etc., in exquisite colorings richly embellished with gold, etc.' Bohemian Glassware. Gilt and enameled Glass Sets, Water Sets, Bowls, Berry Sets, etc. Holiday Lamps. They are the latest fancy decorated new shapes, with all the new improved VZ&M burn ers. 25c to $3.50 each. The Standard Oil Co.’s new nickle Lamp, newly invented burner, center draft, light equal .to electric, goo<| as any Special Price. $1.98. See the 5 and 10c Counters With the thousands of useful and ornamental goods, m far surpassing any other showing here or else- m where. Many 25c goods here for 10c. Many 15c- u| goods for sc. A clerk at each counter to wait on H

TT burg - complHy mobilHit carts, Ht: whiteHc tops, Hu /bedstHn stovesHt ber dH hobbyHs in the Hi handkHt boxesH 1 sets, H. - —picturH : ■ ■ bums,Hj work H, waste He the befih turer aHe and daH.i are a ffl' Solid gH Gold fiKl Stick iffl SterlinHt 4T NapkirHt Ebonoiß, darninjH< darnerHr 25c; hoH< A great variety of and guaranteed only to g^ls