This often looks clean and pure but fill a tumbler with it, cover to keep out the dust and then show it to the child, that he may see for himself, the dirt it contains.
=When Making Hermits or Cookies=
Instead of rolling and cutting as usual, drop the dough into a large iron pan. The heat of the oven melts them into one sheet. Cut them into squares or long narrow strips. It takes much less time, than the old way of rolling and cutting.
=To Clean a Vinegar Cruet on the Inside=
Put into it shot, pebblestones, or beans. Fill it with a strong soap suds, and one teaspoonful of bread soda or ammonia. Let stand an hour, shake well and often. Rinse with clean water.
=To Make Tough Meat, or a Fowl Tender=
Put one tablespoonful of vinegar, into the kettle while boiling.
=To Remove Black Grease=
Rub patiently with ether. It will not leave a ring, like gasolene, and will remove every trace of the stain.
=To Keep an Iron Sink from Rusting=