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Show HOME HELPS. when laying linoleum, if you would have It smooth, let it die in place and be walked over for a few days i before trtfkinrr down Soot ma) easil) bo swept from car pits by sprinkling lavishly with salt before sweeping Tarnished articles of brass, when washed In the water in which potatoes pota-toes have been boiled, will be aa bright as new. Grease spots on marble may be removed re-moved by applying powdered mate- i nesia. To remove piteh, grease and tar stains- soak In turpentine Scraps off carefully with a knife all the loos surface dirt; sponge clean with turpentine. To remove sew ing machine oil. rub I with lard and lei stand for several hours, then wash with soap and water wa-ter After boiilng salt beef leave two or three cooked carrots In the liquor until cold The carrots will absorb the salt and the liquor can be used for soup. Sometimes boo' polish becomes quite dry with keeping. Moisten it with a little turpentine. It softens the polish, making it usable at once and also gives a good gloss to tho lea'her Park glass or china in hay which is slightly damp This will prevent the article from slipping about Boil the corks before bottling pickles, preserves, etc. While hot they can be pressed Into the bottles and when cold they seal them tightly. If small garden tools become rusty, soak them a day in the whey from sour milk The rust may be scrub bed off with stiff brushes or coarse cloth. Place in sun to dry, then give them a good coating of kerosene oil. rr |
