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Show hi: A" CIiATV-1 uwtth - 'j Instead of raisins in cakes and puddings, pud-dings, try dates. A pinch of salt will make the white of an egg beat more quickly. A pinch of borax in cooked starch will make the clothes suffer and whiter. A spoonful of vinegar put into the water in which meats or fowl are boiled makes them tender. A pillow of red clover blossoms will, it is said, be found soothing to persons per-sons who suffer from nervous headache. head-ache. To prevent articles of iron or steel from rusting immerce or wash them for a few moments with a solution of carbonate of potash or soda. Soft tissue paper crumpled and bunched and placed bijneath the folds of skirts in packing; will prevent wrinkling. It Is also useful in sleeves and fancy waists. |