San Juan Record | 1931-05-14 | Page 7 | Hints for Housekeepers

I 1 hibits for Housekeep a urs J 0 use silk bills thread for basting velvet As ye may rip unless each step of garment making Is planned in advance in washing silk stockings do not wring them to remove the water them and pat them between to towels wels k whisk broom Is a good clothes spAn kler It gives a fine spray asprin sprin klell klea evenly and Is quicker than hand 0 0 A piece of waxed paper folded over the edge of a knife before butter Is cut will keep the butter from sticking clicking holthe to the blade A wire spoon shaped whisk or egg beater Is excellent for folding beaten egg whites into a inke cake mixture or for thin batters the best playthings bior for children of all ages are those which provide materials for Inte interesting occupations such finch as buildings sweeping or snow shoveling thorough rinsing Is as important as thorough washing for successful laundering soap or soda left in clothes yellows them and increases their tendency to scorch when ironed