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  2. THE HOME CIRCLE.

    Overwork is bad, but what shall be said of underwork? A woman who overworks herself inflicts less self-harm than she who habitually lazes; and then, provided that a ...

    Article : 105 words
  3. HEALTH HINTS.

    Gargle the throat with salt and water, one teaspoonful of salt being allowed to each half pint water. Sage tea makes another splendid gargle, so, too, does black ...

    Article : 592 words
  4. USEFUL HOME IDEAS.

    When cooking vegetables never allow the water to get off the boil. Before squeezing a lemon heat it, and twice as much juice will be obtained. ...

    Article : 228 words
  5. IN THE NURSERY.

    In many a nursery the wish to make the child happy finds unwise forms of expression. Heaps of toys and games keep the little brain bewildered and strained. ...

    Article : 174 words
  6. WHEN BEING PHOTOGRAPHED.

    A photographer, who is also an artist, gives the following useful hints to those about to be photographed :—"Tall, slender persons may either sit or stand, as they ...

    Article : 224 words
  7. TO ECONOMISE COAL.

    Have a piece of thin sheet-iron cut to fit the bottom of the sitting-room grate. When laying the fire put a layer of coal at the bottom, then one of the patent ...

    Article : 70 words
  8. TO CLEAN VARNISHED PAPER.

    If you have varnished paper on your walls and it is getting dirty, try the following recipe for cleaning:—Add two table spoonfuls of ammonia to half a bucketful ...

    Article : 85 words
  9. BOY PIPER RIDDLED WITH BULLETS.

    A thrilling story of a boy piper's gallantry at the front comes from Burntis-land, Firth of Forth, where his relatives live. ...

    Article : 105 words
  10. STAINED FURNITURE.

    A hot plate or cup, or water spilt on polished furniture, will leave a white mark, and spoil the spick-and-span appearance of your home. To get rid of ...

    Article : 69 words
  11. HAVE YOU A DOUBLE CHIN?

    Although a double chin is very largely influenced by the shape of the face and the way the head is set on the neck, some quite young women being as much inclined ...

    Article : 176 words
  12. A SHOPPING HINT.

    When shopping sew a very largo safetypin inside your bag in which you carry parcels, and to this hang by means of smaller safety pins the door key and pieces ...

    Article : 72 words
  13. QUEEN IN THE TRENCHES.

    Two pretty stories of Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, who recently visited , the trenches of the Belgian army on the Yser, were told by Sir Cecil Hertslet, the ...

    Article : 223 words
  14. SOME GOOD RECIPES.

    Queen of Puddings.—Take a breakfast-cupful of breadcrumbs, two eggs, one pint of milk, some granulated sugar, apricot or strawberry jam. Put the breadcrumbs ...

    Article : 394 words
  15. TO DYE GLOVES.

    Steep saffron in boiling hot, soft water for about 12 hours; sew up the tops of the gloves to prevent the dye staining the insides, wet them over with a sponge ...

    Article : 169 words
  16. FOR WHITE HAIR.

    White hair needs especial care or it, soon loses its prettiness. Brushes and combs should be kept scrupulously clean, otherwise the hair speedily becomes dull. The ...

    Article : 146 words
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    Advertising : 422 words
  18. CARE OF THE SKIN.

    If the sink has been unused for a considerable time, through the house being unlet, or the occupants away, rub mutton or beef tallow on it. The sink should be ...

    Article : 76 words
  19. COTTON VOILE BLOUSES.

    You should never starch your cotton voile blouses. After washing, dip in a solution of gum arabic (a teaspoonful to three-quarters of a pint of water), roll up ...

    Article : 44 words
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