The name of the thimble is said to he derived from “thumb-bell,” being at first “ thumb!e,” and afterward “ thimble.” It is a Dutch invention, and was introduced into England about 1605. * *= * * * Perfumed oil sprinkled on library shelves, such as oil of cloves, will prevent mould on books. * * * * * One part of suet to two parts of lard, rendered together, make a better mixture for frying- purposes than lard. There ai-p better things in this world than money, but it takes money to buy them! — 1 Indianapolis Journal.
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 2, 8 April 1893, Page 4
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86Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 2, 8 April 1893, Page 4
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