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them to a powder, and infuse a little of this powder in water, and wherever you
sprinkle it the ants will fly the place.
Simple Disinfectant: The following is a refreshing disinfectant for a sick room,
or any room that has an unpleasant aroma pervading it: Put some fresh ground
coffee in a saucer, and in the centre place a small piece of camphor gum, which
light with a match. As the gum burns, allow sufficient coffee to consume with
it. The perfume is very pleasant and healthful, being far superior to pastiles,
and very much cheaper.
Cure for Hiccough: Sit erect and inflate the lungs fully. Then, retaining the
breath, bend forward slowly until the chest meets the knees. After slowly rising
again to the erect position, slowly exhale the breath. Repeat this process a
second time, and the nerves will be found to have received an access of energy
that will enable them to perform their natural functions.
To keep out Mosquitos and Rats: If a bottle of the oil of penny-royal is left
uncorked in a room at night, not a mosquito, nor any other blood-sucker, will be
found there in the morning. Mix potash with powdered meal, and throw it into the
rat-holes of a cellar, and the rats will depart. If a rat or a mouse get into
your pantry, stuff into its hole a rag saturated with a solution of cayenne
pepper, and no rat or mouse will touch the rag for the purpose of opening
communication with a depot of supplies.
Salt will Curdle new Milk; hence, in preparing porridge, gravies, etc., the salt
should not be added until the dish is prepared.
To prevent Rust on Flat-irons: Bees-wax and salt will make your rusty flat-irons
as smooth and clean as glass. Tie a lump of wax in a rag and keep it for that
purpose. When the irons are hot, rub them first with the wax rag, then scour
with a paper or cloth sprinkled with salt.
To prevent Rust on Knives: Steel knives which are not in general use may be kept
from rusting if they are dipped in a strong solution of soda; one part water to
four of soda; then wipe dry, roll in flannel, and keep in a dry place.
Flowers may be kept very Fresh over Night if they are excluded from the air. To
do this, wet them thoroughly, put in a damp box, and cover with wet raw cotton
or wet newspaper, then place in a cool spot.
To sweeten Milk: Milk which is slightly turned or changed may be sweetened and
rendered fit for use again by stirring in a little soda.
To scour Knives easily: Mix a small quantity of baking soda with your brick-dust
and see if your knives do not polish better.
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