2479. To Destroy Flies (2)

To destroy flies in a room, take half a teaspoonful of black pepper in powder, one teaspoonful of brown sugar, and one tablespoonful of cream, mix them well together, and place them in the room on a plate, where the flies are troublesome, and they will soon disappear.

When Appetite Commands, the Pocket Pays.

2480. Flies (3)

Cold green tea, very strong and sweetened with sugar, will, when set about the room in saucers, attract flies and destroy them.

2481. Inks

There are many receipts published for making ink; the following is as useful and economical a mode of producing good ink as any of them: