248 THE AXGLER AXD HUXTSMAX 



HINTS TO SPORTSMEN: 



To Keep Meat Away From Flies: 



Tie up in sacks of muslin, after previously wrapping 

 in paper. Hang it up in a cool, dry place, out^of reach of 

 earniverous animals. The muslin allows the air to enter 

 and it is really better not to use paper, if the sack can be 

 padded with straw, or something, so that the flies cannot 

 reach through. 



To Rid the Camp of Insects and Vermin: 



Take two pounds of alum and dissolve in three-fourths 

 gallon of water. In order to thoroughly dissolve the alum 

 allow it to stand over night. Apply with a brush, or rag, 

 while boiling hot to cracks, holes, or wherever the insects 

 and vermin are located. This is usually quite effective. 



To Make Tough Meat Tender: 



Tough meat may be made tender by laying it for a few 

 moments in strong vinegar water. 



To Keep Ants Away From the Sugar Box: 



A heavy chalk mark laid all around the sugar box is 

 said to be a safeguard against ants, as they will not cross 

 the mark. 



To Keep Out Mosquitoes: 



Leave a bottle of the oil of pennyroyal uncorked in your 

 tent, or camp hut, at night, which is effective in keeping out 

 mosquitoes. 



To Keep Knives From Rusting: 



Steel knives not in constant use may be prevented from 

 rusting if dipped in a strong solution of soda, made of one 

 part water to four of soda. Then wipe dry, roll in flannel, 

 and keep in a dry place. 



