Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1902 — Fruit For Rheumatism. [ARTICLE]

Fruit For Rheumatism.

Th’e use of fruit diminjahea acidity and antagonizes rheumatism. The acids in fruits undergo changes which diminish tho acidity of the blood and aid in the elimination of rheumatic acid. . The imost digestible fruits are ripe grapes, peaches, strawberries, apricots, oranges, very ripe pears, figs, dates, baked apples and stewed fruits. A dietary consisting wholly of fruits is a valuable means of overcoming biliousness. Such a dietary may be maintained for one or two days a week. A modified fruit dietary is highly beneficial. The most laxative fruits are apSles, figs, prunes and peaches.— 'amily Doctor.

Preparing Glue For Ready Use. To any quantity of glue use common whisky instead of water. Put both together in a bottle, cork it tight and set it by for three or four days, when it will be fit for use without the application of heat. Glue thus prepared will keep for years and is at all times fit for use, except in very cold weather, when it should be set in warm water before using. To obviate the difficulty of the stopper getting tight by the glue drying in the mouth of the vessel use a tin vessel with the cover fitting tight on the outside to prevent the escape of the spirit by evaporation. A strong solution of isinglass made in the same manner is an excellent cement for leather.

Lemonade. If you have never tried making lemonade with boiling water, you have missed a valuable household hint. Try it now by squeezing the juice from three large lemons into an earthenware bowl. Add two tablespoonfuls of granulated sugar and the grated rind of one lemon, turn in four cupfuls of boiling water and cover closely. When cool, place it in the icebox to chill.