HOUSEHOLD HINTS
DISINFECTANT 2ozs. permanganate of potash dissolved in one gallon of water makes strong "Condy's fluid." As a disinfectant for ordinary purposes use 1 pint of this mixture to a bucket of water. TO KEEP BUTTER FIRM AND FRESH Dissolve 1 teaspoon of powdered borax in 1 cup of boiling water. Soak a cloth for 15 minutes in the solufcion. Let the cloth cool, and then place it wet over the butter. TO KEEP FLIES AWAY A few drops of essence of sassafras or oil of turpentine sprinkled on a rag and put about the larder will keep flies away. TO KEEP MEAT SWEET IN HOT WEATHER Boil 2ozs. lump sugar and 2ozs. of salt in 1 quart of best vinegar for a few minutes. When cold brush the meat over with this. FOR FRECKLES AND SUNBURN Shake the white of 1 egg with a little lemon juice. To a tumblerful of this mixture -add 1 teaspoon of borax.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 150, 18 February 1932, Page 7
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