HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Western Star, Issue 1300, 27 March 1897, Page 2 (Supplement)

HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Preventing Qcinbey. —Directly there is a sensation of something causing discomfort in the throat, take ten or twelve drops of spirits of camphor on a lump of sugar. Repeat the dose at intervals of twelve hours until the painful symptoms disappear. Bronchitis.—Those who suffer from bronchitis, and do not feel inclined to go to the expense of buying a bronchitis kettle, may make an excellent substitute as follows : Have a tin tube eighteen (or more) inches long fitted on to an ordinary tea-kettle. Fill the kettle and keep it well filled with boiling water, see that the lid fits tightly. Stand the kettle either on a small stove or on the fire and draw up the patient's bed so that the steam will be in front of him. This simple contrivance prevents the distressing sensation occasioned by inhaling cold dry air, which can in no case be obviated either by clothing or fire. Simple Hair Wash.—Place ene ounce of powdered borax, ditto camphor, into a pint wine bottle, and fill ifTup gradually with boiling water. This wash should be well rubbed into the roots of the hair twice a week with a sponge. A little almond oil rubbed on the scalp is also good for curing dandruff. China, as soon ;\s bought, should be placed in a copper or other vessel of cold water, each piece to be separated from the other by a wisp of hay ; gradually heat the water till it is nearly boiling, then let it become cold ; take the chiua from the water and wipe it. China treated in this way will be less likely to crack than if it is used at once without going through this process. Objection to Fly-Papers.— Those who object to fly-papers should try this easy way of destroying the peßt: Procure .some quassia-chips frotn a chemist, put a few on a saucer, pour over them hot water, and sweeten with a little brown sugar. Set this solution in places where the flies are most troublesome. Stains or Ego.—These may be removed from silver spoonß by rubbing them with a little very finely-powdered salt. Soapsuds make an excellent 'manure, especially for vegetables ; the soapsuds Bhould be allowed to get quite cold befc re they are poured on the ground.