in hanting through closets for lost overshoes or slippers, or in cleaning up
the scattered items in the sitting-room when company is coming in, and
searching for missing letters among a miscellaneous pile thrown into 4
drawer, will give a startling result, and convey some adequate idea of the
real money and time-value of that love of neatness and order which is one
of the cardinal virtues in women.
. . _ HOUSEKEEPER’S ALPHABET.
_ Appies—Keep in dry place, as cool as possible without freezing.
_ Brooms—Hang in the cellar-way to keep soft and pliant.
-CranBERRIES—Keep under water, in cellar; change water monthly.
Dis of hot water set in oven prevents cakes, etc., from scorching. |
bone EconomizeE time, health, and means, and you will never beg. Lily
ae Fiour—Keep cool, dry, and securely covered. | ma tt
_- -Giass—Clean with a quart of water mixed with table-spoon of ammonia.
Herpss—Gather when beginning to blossom; keep in paper sacks. Wat toa
: Ink Stains—Wet with spirits turpentine; after three hours, rub well.
\ Jars—To prevent, coax “husband” to buy “Buckeye Cookery.”
Keep an account of all supplies, with cost and date when purchased. Ny aie
Love lightens labor. y
Money—Count carefully when you receive change. “
Nurmecs—Prick with a pin, and if good, oil will run out.
- OranGeE and Lemon Peel—Dry, pound, and keep in corked bottles.
-Parsnips—Keep in ground until spring. Sat
QUICKSILVER and white of an egg destroys bedbugs. es
Rice—Select large, with a clear, fresh look; old rice may have insects,
Sucar—For general family use, the granulated is best. Had
Tra—Kqual parts of Japan and green are as good as English breakfast.
UsE a cement made of ashes, salt, and water for cracks in stove.
| Variety is the best culinary spice. ‘
Watc# your back yard for dirt and bones.
XANTIPPE was ascold. Don’t imitate her.
YourtH is best preserved by a cheerful temper.
ZINC-LINED sinks are better than wooden ones. Gey tein
& regulate the clock by your husband’s watch, and in all apportionments _
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Buckeye cookery
1892Page 235
Presented as published in 1892. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
AI-modernized reading of the original text
in hunting through closets for lost overshoes or slippers, or in cleaning up the scattered items in the sitting-room when company is coming in, and searching for missing letters among a miscellaneous pile thrown into 4 drawer, will give a startling result, and convey some adequate idea of the real money and time-value of that love of neatness and order which is one of the cardinal virtues in women.
. . _ HOUSEKEEPER’S ALPHABET. _ Appies—Keep in dry place, as cool as possible without freezing. _ Brooms—Hang in the cellar-way to keep soft and pliant. -CranBERRIES—Keep under water, in cellar; change water monthly. Dishes of hot water set in oven prevents cakes, etc., from scorching. | bone EconomizeE time, health, and means, and you will never beg. Fiour—Keep cool, dry, and securely covered. | Glass—Clean with a quart of water mixed with table-spoon of ammonia. Herbs—Gather when beginning to blossom; keep in paper sacks. Ink Stains—Wet with spirits turpentine; after three hours, rub well. \ Jars—To prevent, coax “husband” to buy “Buckeye Cookery.” Keep an account of all supplies, with cost and date when purchased. Love lightens labor. y Money—Count carefully when you receive change. “ Nurmecs—Prick with a pin, and if good, oil will run out. - OranGeE and Lemon Peel—Dry, pound, and keep in corked bottles. -Parsnips—Keep in ground until spring. Quicksilver and white of an egg destroys bedbugs. Rice—Select large, with a clear, fresh look; old rice may have insects, Sucar—For general family use, the granulated is best. Tea—Equal parts of Japan and green are as good as English breakfast. UsE a cement made of ashes, salt, and water for cracks in stove. | Variety is the best culinary spice. ‘ Watc# your back yard for dirt and bones. XANTIPPE was ascold. Don’t imitate her. YourtH is best preserved by a cheerful temper. ZINC-LINED sinks are better than wooden ones. regulate the clock by your husband’s watch, and in all apportionments _ of time remember the Giver. |
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