HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Damped brown paper is excellent for pressing men's trousers. This method keeps the creases in better. s;< # * When cooking pigs' trotters, dip them in cold water as soon as taken from the pot, and all sign of stickiness will be removed. * * # To make an improved baked or boiled custard, use half the usual quantity of sugar and add a tablespoon of golden syrup or malt. * * * To remove perspiration stains from white or cream flannel, rub in white sugar instead of soap and wash in the usual way. ** * • To remove the smell of paint from a ne-wly-decorated room, put pails of water, to which have been added sliced lemon and a block of camphor, and leave for 24 hours. When using tinned or bottled fruits, do not throw away the juice. Crumble into it sponge cake, rice cake, or Swiss roll. Mix thoroughly to a thick consistency, sweeten to taste, and use for filling tarts.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23340, 4 November 1937, Page 18
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157HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS Otago Daily Times, Issue 23340, 4 November 1937, Page 18
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