Domestic Economy.

Oxford Observer, Volume 1, Issue III, 31 August 1889, Page 5

Domestic Economy.

To prevent the smoking of a lamp, soak the wick m strong vinegar, and dry it well before you use it ; it will then burn clear and bright, and give much' satisfaction for the trifling trouble of -preparing it. Paint.— To get rid of the smell ot oil paint, plunge a handful of hay into a pailful of water, and let it stand m a room newly painted. , Bedrooms should not be scoured m the winter time, as colds and sickness may be produced thereby. Dry scouring, upon the French plan, which consists of scrubbing the floors with dry brushes, may be resorted to, and will be found more effective than can at first be imagined. If a bedroom is wet scoured, a dry day should be chosen, the windows should be opened, the linen removed, and a fire *no .'id be lit when the operation is mn sued. Oil grease may be removed ho, _i a hearth by covering it imnie.. lately w..h thick hot ashes, or wish bu.u.ug coai.-s.

Facts. A lady m America made a quilt m 65,555 pieces. The currant" tree was introduced into England m 1588. Cabbage, carrots, &&of. f were not known before 1547. Coffee was brought to England m 1641. There are 9000 cells m a square foot of honeycomb.' A cow consumes one hundred pounds of green food daily.