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Show BUOUSEHOLD anirrrsfisi If rain splatters dirt upon the windows from the window flower boxes, cover the top of the box lightly with gravel. This can be pushed aside when you wish to stir up the dirt. A piece of pipe is good to splice any spade or shovel handle when it cracks or breaks in two. Holes can be bored and countersunk to put rivets or screws in, if necessary.' neces-sary.' ... The best way to dress geese and- ducks is to pick off all the feathers possible before scalding them. Have the water boiling, put in one-half pound paraffin, scald the bird well and let cool 15 or 20 minutes. Then the down will come off in large flakes and the bird will be clean and have a better appearance. ... To save yourself these busy days, cut small mats from old felt hats and use them under vases, ornaments, flowers and book ends. They prevent scratching of polished pol-ished furniture. To serve plain cake at its best, make only one layer at a baking. Instead of icing me entire top of the cake, put an inch wide band of icing around the edge. Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts. |