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When a broom begins to show signs of wear, do not throw it away; soak it in hot suds> put it out in the sun to dry, and then cut (ie bristles so that they are all lengths, and it wilL give the broom a renewed lease of life. If the boiler immediately after, use, 1 and while still warm, is rubbed all over with, any good household soap, it will prevent rns±, and will help to make tihe suds when the boiler is filled for. the next washing. • To remove iron-mould sprinkle the stain with lemon juice and then expose it to tho sun and air. It may be necessary to do this several times, but it will eventually bring the iron-mould light out^ After washing serviettes, dip them into boiling water, wring them lightly between two starched cloths, and iron them with, a very hot iron. This will give them the glossy and stiff appearance which is so desirable, s ■■ • - If fat tor frying becomes hot before you are quittf ready for it, put in a piece of dry bread and. it -will prevent the fat from burning. • • Don't waste or throw away Stale bread; Instead, cut it in pieces, diip it in a little sweetened milk. and. water, then put them on a slightly greased tin and bake in the oren till crisp. These are verynice to eat-with butter or cheese. 1
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Evening Post, Volume XCIV, Issue 18, 21 July 1917, Page 11
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