USEFUL HINTS.
A piece of common yellow soap rubbed on a mosquito bite will relieve the irritation. Do not pull light stockings over the place until dry or the soap will make a yellow stain. Mosquitoes will not attack the skin while the soap remains. To keep lettuce or celery fresh and crisp for several days, separate tho leaves or stalks, -wash well, and tic loosely in a cloth, then place on the ice. if no ice is available place in an earthenware dish with a lid on. To remote machine oil from white garments; or woollen clothing cover with chalk moistened with ammonia.
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Patea Mail, Volume L, 31 July 1929, Page 4
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104USEFUL HINTS. Patea Mail, Volume L, 31 July 1929, Page 4
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