HOUSEHOLD LORE

NZ Truth, Issue 1176, 14 June 1928, Page 15

HOUSEHOLD LORE

FOR RHEUMATISM COOT or leg irritation is the common result of rheumatism. Soaking the affected part in a hot bath of washing soda and water -will probably ease it, or you can try the effect of rubbing it dally with lemon juice or olive oil. # # # D,RITTLE finger-nails are, as a rule, U due to bad health. Put a little toilet vaseline, cold cream or olive oil round the base of each nail <bef ore going to bed. # * ' • BEAUTIFUL SKIN lIfHEN applying cold cream to the face at night, it may occasionally be left on all night if the face is in a very dry condition. Otherwise, it is best to leave it on the face for a short while, say, 10 minutes, and rub off with a soft handkerchief or towel. Extract of witch-hazel is excellent for toning up the skin ahd restorine it to eoo'd condition. '

A FRYING-PAN should be covered with salt Immediately after use and then wiped clean with a cloth. # # # TO revive the color of a carpet, rub * it all over with a cloth dampened with salt and water. The cloth should be large and not too wet.

calls at your door, select a fish with a nice, firm skin and a bright eye. If you can persuade the owner of the fish-cart to prepare your purchase ready to pop into the frying-pan, so much the better, but- if not, the following hints will enable you to overcome most of the difficulties. First of all, see that the knife-