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melts them into one sheet. Cut them into squares or long narrow strips. It takes much less time, than the old way of rolling and cutting.

To Clean a Vinegar Cruet on the Inside

Put into it shot, pebblestones, or beans. Fill it with a strong soap suds, and one teaspoonful of bread soda or ammonia. Let stand an hour, shake well and often. Rinse with clean water.

To Make Tough Meat, or a Fowl Tender

Put one tablespoonful of vinegar, into the kettle while boiling.

To Remove Black Grease

Rub patiently with ether. It will not leave a ring, like gasolene, and will remove every trace of the stain.

To Keep an Iron Sink from Rusting

Wash with hot suds. When diy rub it well, with a cloth wet with kerosene. Do this three or four times a week and your sink will look well, all the time.

How to Add Salt to Hot Milk

Salt will curdle new milk, so when making gravies, or puddings, put your salt into the flour, or with eggs

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