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Of other devices like them, are labor-savers, which relieve housekeeping of a
large share of its burdens. And a calculation of the time spent every year in
hunting through closets for lost over-shoes 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 a 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.
APPLES--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.
DISH of hot water set in oven prevents cakes, etc., from scorching.
ECONOMIZE time, health, and means, and you will never beg.
FLOUR--Keep cool, dry, and securely covered.
GLASS--Clean with a quart of water mixed with tablespoonful 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.
MONEY--Count carefully when you receive change.
NUTMEGS--Prick with a pin, and if good, oil will run out.
ORANGE 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.
SUGAR--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.
WATCH your back yard for dirt and bones.
XANTIPPE was a scold. Don't imitate her.
YOUTH 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 timeremember the Giver.
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