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Evening Post, Volume LXIV, Issue 47, 23 August 1902, Page 2 (Supplement)

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A Cure for Insomnia. — It has been found in most -cases tuat insomnia is caused by disordered stomach, says an authority. Between the stomach and the brain there is a close communion, and when one is out of order; the other is not only apt but »ure to be. Worry will unsettle the stomach, as indigestion will inflate the blood-vessels of the brain. Recognising this, medical men are now ordering the use of hot water internally and externally. Before going to bed, the. persons so afflicted should bathe the feet in water aa hot as possible. This is for the purpose of drawing the blood from the head, for when the blood-voisels are inflated they press against the skull, and fears, apprehensions, and dread of going to aleep result. But with tht hoi water application the blood is circulated, and the pressure relieved. To Mend Neatly. — To mend neatly a very large hole in fine woven underwear baste a piece of netting over the opening and darn over it. When finished cut cloae the edge* of net uncovered. Thua mended, the garment will be stronger than when new, and look far neater than if darned in the ordinary way. Boiled Potatoet. — To make boiled 'potatoes white, let them lie in cold water for two hour* after they are peeled. Drain off and set in a saucepan with just enough cold water to cover.

To Cook Cabbage. — When cooking cabbage use a large pan so as to have plenty of water, add a Small piece of soda and a tableapoonf ul of salt. When the vegetable boll* up, take the lid off the pan and keep the content* boiling at a gallop. To Keep Ice. — A piece of ice is often desired in the night. A good way to keep it is to cut a piece of white flannel about ten inches square. Place this over the top of a tumbler, passing the flannel down halfway or more into it. Thau bind the flannel fast to the top of the gla^s with a string. Put the ic* into the flannel cup, and lay another piece of flanned five or six indie* square upon the ice. Arranged thus ice will keep many hours. To Clean Gilt* Frames. — An easy method uf brightening gilt frames ft to add to a pint and a half of water, enough flowers of sulphur to give the former a tinge of gold colour, and boil in the mixture foul' or five well-bruised onions and garlic. Either of the two will do for the purpose. Strain off the water, and, when cold, wash it witti a soft brush over any gilding which needs restoring? The effect will be of causing the frame to look almost ns good a* new. To Roll an Umbrella. —Rolling an umbrella i* an art that few understand. The right way is tc. tak& bold of thft ends of the rib* and the stick with tho same hand, and hold them tightly together to prevent their twisting whilp the covering is being rolled around with the other hand. In his way an un.brella may be 0S tightly rolled 11s when it came from tho factory. It i* the* twisting of the ribs otit 0/ shape around the stick that spoils the looks of t>he umbrella.

Greasa on Stoves.— When grease i» spilt on a irtove pour cold water on it at onoo, which will harden the crease and prevent it* soaking in far. Quickly scrape off. Stains ou Leather. — To remove mildew m stains of any kind from leather nothing 'can equal a little pure vaseline. It should he rubbed into the leather until quite absorbed, then polish with a. ctoan chamois leather. The above may be safely used for all sorts of leather.