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To Prevent Rnst A composition that will effectually prevent iron, 



•teel, etc., from rusting. Mix with fat oil varnish fonr-flfrhs of well rectified 

 Bpirits of turpentine. Apply this varnish with a sponge, and the articles will 

 retain their metaUic brilliancy, and not he liable to rust. 



To Clean Black Veils. — Pass them through a warm liquor of bullock's 

 gall and water; rinse in cold water; th?n take u small piece of glue, pour 

 boiling water on it, and pass the veil through it; clap it. and frame to dry. 

 Instead of framing, it may be fastened with drawing-pins cl<jsely fixed upon 

 a very clean paste, or dra^ving-board. 



To Sharpen Scissors.^ — Take a coarse sewing needle and hold it firmly 

 l>etween the thumb and forefinger of the loft hand; then take the scihsora 

 in your right hand, and cut them smoothly and quickly from hand to point. 

 The dullest scissors, unless they are entirely worn out, can soon be 

 sharpened in this way. 



Ink Stains on Famiture. — Ink Stains on mahogany or black walnut 

 furniture may l e removed by touching the stains with a feather wet in a 

 solution of nitre and water, eight drops to a spoonful of water. As soon as 

 the spots du-appear rub the place at oiice with a cloth wet in cold water. II 

 the ink stains then remain, repeat, making the solution stronger. 



Kerosene Fires. — It ought to be more generally known that wheat 

 flour is probably the best pos.sible article to throw over a fire caused by the 

 spilling and igniting of kerosene. It ought to be known, because flour is 

 always within convenient reach. « 



Use of Ijenion Leaves. — Lemon seeds, if planted and treated as house 

 plants, will make pretty little shrubs. The leaves can then be used for 

 flavoring. Tie a few in a cloth and drop in apple sauc* wht-n boiling and 

 nearly done. It is a cheap essence. 



rnplea<iant Odor from Cabbage. — Tlie reason why cabbage emits 

 such a disagreeable smell when Iwiliug is because the process dissolves the 

 essential oil. The water should be changed when the cabbage is half-boiled, 

 and it will thus acquire a greater sweetness. 



Glazed White^vash — Take two gallons of water, one pound and a 

 half of rice, and one pound of moist sugar. Let the mixture boU until the 

 rice is quite dissolved, and then thicken it to the consistence of whitewash 

 with finely-powdered lime. This whitewash has a pretty satiny look, and 

 does nicely for the inside of bird cages, as well as for commoner purijoses. 



Mold on Jell>-._lf the paper which is put over jelly l>e dipped in the 

 white of an egg, it will when dry be tight and firm, and keep the fruit from 

 molding vnih much more certainty than if it is dipped in alcohol or brandy. 

 The paper which is laid next the fruit ia meant, not that which is tied or 

 pasted over tlie glass. 



Positive Cure for Water Bugs — To a kettleful of water add a cupful 

 of wasliiug soda. Let it come to a boil; after which pour it down the water 

 pipes, commencing at the top of the house. Repeat the operation once or 

 twice and you will have destroyed 99 y>ct ctnt. of the bugs, which breed in- 

 side the pipes during the mouth of September. The few remaining kt the 

 room can be reached with insect powder. 



