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Show Household Question? For the Seamstress. Befor stitching heavy materials, lik khaki, duck or canvas, rub hart soap over the hems and seam The needle will then penetrate th material more easily. To Soften Sugar. When biawn sugar ' becomes hard or lumpy, place It in a shallow pan in the oven for a few minutes. Sliding Drawers. Laundry soap rubbed on dresser drawers that stick will make them work easy. Salad Eggs. Hard boil the re- quired number of eggs, then remove re-move the shells. Arrange the eggs in a dish on a bed of fresh, crisp lettuce leaves, then sprinkle with mayonnaise and grated cheese. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and a ring of cucumber. Serve with cheese straws or cheese-flavored biscuits. Shiny Windows. A few drops of kerosene added to the water when washing windows will make them shine brightly. Cleaning Black Frocks. Black frocks which have become marked with powder may be cleaned quite easily by being rubbed with crumbed, dry, stale bread. Discouraging Ants. Prompt disposal of garbage and other waste materials around the home will aid in the control of ants. WNU Service. |