1147. Ice cream will not freeze rightly unless the crank is turned the right way.
Concord, Mass.
1148. In making lye soap, if you stir it backward it will turn back to lye.
Warren Co., N. Y., and Alabama.
1149. In melting sugar for taffy, stir always one way, or it will grain.
Allston, Mass.
1150. In greasing the wheels of a carriage, always begin at a certain wheel and go round in a set way.
Peabody, Mass.
CURES.