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Show HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONSJIf? When Glass Breaks. A handful of moistened absorbent cotton will pick up bits of broken glass without with-out endangering the fingers. Removing Odors. Odors can be removed from bottles by rinsing with cold water to which a little dry mustard is added. Care of Electric Cord. Don't twist, bend or tie the so-called cord attached to your electric iron. It is not a cord, but two bundles of wires. House Plant. The phillodehdron or devil's try is a fast grower and is a most satisfactory plant to grow in vases on a mantel. It may be grown in earth or water. Restoring Leather Bindings. Equal parts of milk and white of egg beaten together will freshen leather bindings. Rub on gently with old fl-annel. Polish with an old silk handkerchief. Using Celery Tops. Celery tops dried in the oven and then rubbed through the fingers to a powder, make an excellent flavoring for soups and stews. They will keep for months if stored in an air-tight jar or tin. |