Show q ITS INTS If rain splatters dirt upon the windows from rom the window flower boxes cover the top of the box lightly with gravel This can be pushed aside when you wish to stir up the dirt A piece of pipe is good to splice any spade or shovel handle when it cracks or breaks in two Holes can be bored and co countersunk to put rivets or screws in if sary The best way to dress geese and ducks is to pick off all the feathers possible before scalding them Have the water boiling put in one-half one pound paraffin scald the bird well and let cool 15 or 20 minutes Then the down will come off in large flakes and the bird birdwill birdwill birdwill will be clean and have a better appearance To save yourself these busy days cut small mats from old felt hats and use them under vases ornaments flowers and book ends They prevent scratching of polished polished pol pol- pol- pol furniture S STo S To serve plain cake at its best make only one layer at a baking Instead of icing the entire top of the cake put an inch wide band of icing around the edge Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts |