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Show WHEN WALNUT FURNITURE has been chipped, it's sometimes some-times possible to restore most of the original color by rubbing some iodine into the spot and then going go-ing over it with furniture polish. Those white spots on mahogany furniture can be removed if they are rubbed with vaseline which is allowed to stand for 48 hours; wipe it off then and the spots will disappear. dis-appear. Finger marks on woodwork can be removed by rubbing with a cloth that has been dipped in kerosene. This prevents the gloss from being destroyed. Grease on furniture should be sprinkled with starch so that it can be absorbed, or blotted with a cloth or blotter. Then wash with diluted ammonia water. RECIPE OF THE WEEK Smothered Liver (Serves 6) 1 pound sliced beef liver cup sifted flour cup shortening 1 teaspoons salt Ya teaspoon pepper Yt cup chopped celery 1 cup canned tomatoes 3 medium-sized sliced onions Pour boiling water over liver for a few minutes; drain and remove re-move membrane from the edges. Roll each piece in flour and brown lightly on both sides in hot. shortening. Place liver to one side in skillet and brown onions lightly. Add celery and tomatoes, covering liver with vegetables. Add salt and pepper. Cover tightly and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. This may be served with noodles or mashed potatoes. Unfinished wood surfaces which have become soot laden can be cleaned by covering with dry oatmeal oat-meal or saw dust. Brush off and then wash with-soap and water. Oilcloths can be renovated by washing with a mixture of skimmed milk and turpentine. If the cloth is turned frequently; it will not wear in spots. Straw flowers can be freshened if they're dipped in and out of warm, sudsy water. Then rinse by dipping in the same way in clear water and hang on a line to dry. Unsightly, frayed spots on rugs can be treated with liquid glue rubbed into the frayed areas. Let dry so that the surface is flat. |