Show HOUSEHOLD D QUESTIONS ON SJ kerosene will soften boots and shoes that have been hardened by water potatoes to be trench french tried fried will be more crisp if allowed to stand in cold water for half an hour be 9 fore frying to remove chewing gum from rugs rub with any dry cleaning fluid rub different ways on the rug and soon the gum will loosen so that it can be picked off the cleaning fluid then removes the gum stains if dirt becomes ground into waxed floors moisten a cloth with turpentine n and rub well into f floor un until til wax is removed then wax and polish j A dry cloth is better for removing a pan or dish from the stove than a damp or wet one when buying mats bats and doilies dailies for the dining table remember that those of rectangular shape provide a wider space for silver and glasses than oval or round ones arrange the doilies dailies about a fourth of an inch from the edge of the table soup is usually better it if allowed to stand overnight giving the flavorings a chance to blend it if in breaking eggs into a mixing bowl a bad one should accidentally be dropped in a whole cake may be spoiled it is therefore wise to always break one egg at a time into a cup before putting it into the mixing bowl |