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Show AROUND I Sthe HOUSE L&f 1 Even Curtains. If curtains will not hang evenly, slip a rod through the lower' hems and let it remain a few days. Removing Mud Spots. Always allow mud spots to dry and then they can be quickly brushed or rubbed of! without leaving any stain. For Oneater Care in Kitchen. The chief causes of home accidents acci-dents are falls, burns, scalds and explosions; one-third of home fatalities fa-talities happen in the kitchen. Seven drops of lemon juice added add-ed to a pint of cream before whipping whip-ping it will cause it to beat up in less than half the time it would without the juice. In making candy the materials should be collected ahead of time and a pan should be selected big enough to allow for boiling and thick enough not to scorch such ingredients as milk and chocolate. Almost all fruit stains may be removed by soaking them in boiling boil-ing water. In case any member of the family upsets a cup of chocolate or tea, use cold water to remove the spot. In the case of coffee, pour boiling water from a height; brushing the stain with borax beforehand helps. |