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Show I HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONSyflfjy Lime water will sweeten jars and jugs which soap and water fail to cleanse. It is admirable for cleaning milk and nursing bottles. When Washing Gloves. If a few drops of olive oil are added to the water when washing chamois leather gloves, they will not become be-come hard or stiff. Prunes, to be properly cooked, should be stewed very slowly for at least two successive days. The prunes will come out whole, soft and tender, and with the richest, most delicious juice. Soiled Linoleum. Grease marks and dirt caa be removed from linoleum by washing with warm water to which a little paraffin has been added. Dry with a cloth and afterwards polish with a good floor polish. Tarnished table silver may be revived if placed in a quart of boiling water to which a good pinch of washing soda has been added. After boiling for a few minutes remove and dry thoroughly thorough-ly with a soft cloth. Removing Paper From Raisins. If the paper sticks to the package pack-age of raisins, place them in the oven for a few minutes and the wrapping may be removed easily. It will also cause the raisins to separate and fall apart. When preparing shrimp for salad, sal-ad, put them in a bowl of water to which a tablespoon of vinegar has been added; drop in a lump of ice and let stand in the re-frige-ator for several hours before putting the salad together. You will find them greatly improved. |