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Show A ylroimd M jthe House m Small rugs scattered over a floor are hard on the flying feet of the preschool pre-school child. Woolen or worsted garments are less likely to shrink if they are not dried in strong heat. A little sweet pickle relish added to mayonnaise dressing makes a pleasant pleas-ant variation in its flavor. A thin coat of lacquer helps to keep brass fixtures from tarnishing and nickel finishes from wearing off. Baking a custard by covering It, setting it in a pan of water, and cooking cook-ing it on top of the stove gives it a velvety texture. If the air in the house is dry, colds and other respiratory troubles tend to increase. Moisture and circulation of air as well as heat are necessary for a comfortable, healthful atmosphere. Before punishing a child the adult should decide whether the behavior was objectionable with reference to the child's ultimate good or only from the standpoint of his own personal and immediate comfort. |