Show OUSE OLD to prevent ink written addresses on packages from becoming smeared by rain or snow rub it several times with the stump of a white candle A few drops of glycerine or a pinch of borax added to wash water will heep keep woolen garments from turning stiff and hard after they dry colored felt hats can be brightened up by rubbing them with a piece of stale rye bread don t try this on white ones moisten 31 the string you use to tie up a package it will shrink and tighten up the knots as it dries drics one or two pans of cold water placed in an overheated oven will cool it quickly before scaling a tash fish rub vinegar over it scales will then come oft off easily |