little ammonia.

13. Velveteen for Polishing Cloths.--Old pieces of velveteen that have
served their original purpose should be saved for polishing cloths. They
will answer perfectly the purpose of chamois and save buying anything
fresh. When soiled the cloths may be washed in soapy water and dried in
the open air.

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14. For Clearing Vinegar.--Should your home-made vinegar refuse to settle,
try this: To each gallon stir in a half pint of fresh milk and let stand
undisturbed for twenty-four hours. The milk will form a curd at the
bottom and all the dregs will settle with it, leaving the vinegar clear.
Pour off very carefully.

15. Uses for Old Velvet.--A bit of velvet is a fine polisher for brass. It
quickly removes the dust from woodwork, or shoes soiled from walking which
do not need reblacking. For dusting a felt hat there is nothing better
than a piece of chiffon velvet. It is also good to keep the bottom of a
silk skirt free from the dirt. One housekeeper even uses a big piece of
old velvet to rub her stove to a high polish after it has been blackened.

16. Removing Warts.--Warts can be removed permanently and safely by an
application of a salve made by mixing common table salt into a yolk of an
egg. Change the application daily, and within the week they will all drop
out.

17. To Save Time by Sewing.--When sewing on plain garments, cut out
several garments at a time, and save time by stitching all the straight
seams, then doing all the basting, etc.

18. To Remove Stains from Blankets.--Stains on blankets and other woolen
materials may be removed by using a mixture of equal parts of glycerin and
a yolk of an egg. Spread it on the stain, let it stay for half an hour or
more, then wash out.

19. Burn from Acid or Lye.--In case of a burn with carbolic acid or lye,
the speedy application of sweet oil or olive oil will give almost instant
relief.

20. To Wash Laces.--To wash delicate or tender laces put the lace in a
fruit jar with shavings of some good soap, cover with warm water, let soak
for awhile then shake, using if necessary several waters, then rinse in
same manner, spread between pieces of muslin and roll up on a bottle or
jar, and leave to dry. They will not be torn in this way and will look
like new.

21. For Cut or Bruise.--Bind sugar and turpentine on the wound or bruise
at once. The healing properties of this simple remedy cannot be surpassed.

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