Domestic

New Zealand Tablet, 9 January 1913, Page 57

Domestic

By Maureen.

‘lrish Youth.’— (l) Ink stains may be removed from furniture by applying' a solution of nitre and water. (2) The estimated population of Scotland at the end of June, 1911, was 4,766,860; of Ireland, 4,373,411. Care of Oil Paintings. To clean and brighten oil paintings sponge the painting very carefully with a pure soap and lukewarm water, and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. With a piece of chamois-skin nipped in sweet oil rub all over the surface of the picture. The result will be a pleasant surprise. This cannot injure the finest work of art. Water Absorbs Tobacco Odors. By putting a bowl of fresh water in a room where men have been smoking, all odor will be absorbed by morning, provided cigar-ends are not allowed to stay in the room. A bowl of water is also invaluable in cases of sickness, where the window cannot be opened. The water will change the character of the air in an hour or two. It will be seen from this how injurious it must be to drink any fluid left standing uncovered for any length of time. ‘ ‘ ° Household Hints. To prevent doughnuts soaking-up fat, glaze the dough -with the white of an egg before cutting into shapes. Blackberry brandy is medicinal and excellent in stomach troubles. To prepare it, choose 3 quarts of very ripe berries. Heat them thoroughly, mash, squeeze and strain. Then to the amount of juice thus obtained, add 21b loaf sugar and 1 quart of good brandy. Bottle tightly. v A sheet of fine, thin white paper, dipped into a thick solution of gum arable and pressed between two dry sheets, renders the three transparent when dry. It is good for tracing, or writing, or painting. A When a rubber eraser only spreads the pencil marks, rub it over a piece of sand-paper or a nail file, to make a new surface. ’ How to Act in Emergencies. Drowning.—(l) Loosen the clothing, if any. (2) Empty lungs of water by laying body on its stomach and lifting it by the middle so that the head lianas down. Jerk the body a few times. (3) Pull tongue forward, using handkerchief, or pin with string, if necessary. (4) Imitate motion of respiration by alternately compressing and expanding the lower ribs, about twenty times a minute. Alternately raising and lowering the arms from the sides up above the head will stimulate the action of the lungs. Let it be done gently, but persistently. (5) Apply . warmth and friction to the extremities. (6) By holding the tongue forward, closing the nostrils and pressing the ‘ Adam’s apple ’ back (so as to close entrance to stomach), direct inflation can be tried. Take a deep breath and breathe it forcibly into the mouth of the patient, compress the chest to excel the air, and repeat the operation. (7) Don’t give up! People have been saved after hours of patient, vigoio is effort. (8) When breathing begins, get patient into warm bed, give warm drinks, or spirits in teaspoonfuls fresh air, and quiet. , ’ Burns and Scalds.—Cover with cooking soda and lay wet cloths over it. Whites of eggs and olive oil. Olive or linseed oil, plain, or mixed with chalk and whiting. p Lightning. —Dash cold water over a person struck. Sunstroke. Loosen clothing. Get patient into shade, and apply ice cold water to head. Venomous Insect Stings, Etc. Apply weak ammonia, oil, salt water, or iodine. Fainting.—Place flat on back; allow fresh air and sprinkle with water. Cinders in the Eye. Roll soft paper up like a lamp lighter and wet the tip to remove, or use a medicine dropper to draw it out. Rub the other eye ‘