Household Hints

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 26, 4 January 1935, Page 45

Household Hints

T° re-proof an oilskin coat, apply one or two coatings of warm linseed oil. . % a % TE a tea-cosy is lined with chamois leather it will retain the heat for a considerable time. The lining should be detachable, so that it may be washed. ™ HEN it-is necessary to-dry clothes indoors, place the clothes on a rack and turn on the electric fan. The breeze both airs and dries the elothes. J )ULL crepe, shantung, chiffon, and . georgette collar and cuffs in pale green, dark red or oyster look beautiful.on a dark green velvet frock, * ae aR To remove a machine oil stain from white woollens, rub the stain with turpentine, and then wash out with cold water and soap. 5 * * * [fa favourite frock is too tight across the shoulders, remove the back and sleeves and subsfitute others, made to fit in the same, or fashionable floral, material. * Lo a "THERE is a-new russet red lipstick which is very attractive to wear with green or brown. It has a matching rouge and nail varnish. Byeshadow should be green or light bronze. a * xt HEP silver polish in cake form on a soap dish near the dishpan, with a.small scouring cloth. By using this on the egg spoons and forks in washing up, a. wholesale silver polishing is needed much less often. % te * *. yee lemonade makes a fruity, nourishing drink. Here is the recipe: Slightly beat an egg, add the strained juice of half a lemon with a teaspoonful of sugar, then fill the glass up with cold water and a lump of‘ice. If the flavour is liked, a sprinkling of grated nutmeg may be added.