Chapter 44

Prevention of Conception 494 Pruritis 495 Rectocele 514 Causes 514 Symptoms 514 Treatment 514 Salpingitis 502 Causes 502 Symptoms 502 The Symptoms of the Chronic Variety 502 Treatment of the Acute Kind 503 For the Chronic Variety 503 Vagina, The 491 Vagina, Inflammation of 496 Varieties 496 1. Catarrhal or Simple Form 496 2. Granular 496 3. Gonorrheal Form 496 4. Diphtheritic 497 5. Senile Type 497 Symptoms 497 Treatment (In Acute Cases) 497 In Chronic Cases 497 Vaginismus 497 Treatment 497 Vaginitis 496 Venereal Diseases 494 Vestibule, The 491 Vulva, Cyst of 496 Cause 496 Symptoms 496 Condition 496 Treatment 496 Vulva, Inflammation of the 494 Causes 494 Other Causes 494 In Infants 495 Symptoms and Condition of the Parts 495 Treatment 495 1. If There Is Much Pain 495 2. For Chronic Form 495 Vulva, Itching of the 495 Causes 495 Parts Irritable 495 Symptoms 495 Treatment 496 Local 496 Vulvitis 494 Whites, The 510 Womb, Cancer of the Body of 500 Treatment 500 Womb, Displacements 508 Causes 508 Symptoms 508 Treatment 509 Operations 509 Womb, Falling or Prolapse of 509 For the Incomplete Falling 509 For the Complete Falling 509 Mothers' Remedies 509 1. Unicorn Root for 509 2. A Fine Herb Combination for 509 3. A Physician's Treatment for 509 4. A Never-Failing Remedy for 510 5. White Oak Bark for 510 Womb, Fibroid Tumors of 501 1. Interstitial 501 2. Sub-Mucus (Under the Mucous Membrane) 501 3. Sub-Peritoneal 501 Causes 501 Symptoms 501 Mothers' Remedy 501 1. Common Wood Cactus for 501 Treatment 501 Symptoms Calling for an Operation 501 Womb, Inflammation of the Lining of the 498 Causes 498 Acute Variety 498 Gonorrheal Variety, Symptoms 498 Mothers' Remedy 499 1. A Good Tonic for 499 Physicians' Treatment 499 Womb, Malignant Diseases of 500 Causes 500 Symptoms 500 Treatment 500 Womb, Subinvolution 501 Causes 501 Symptoms 501 Results 502 Treatment 502 Womb, Bleeding from the (Herb Remedies) 412, 413, 423 Womb, Cancer of the Body of 500 Womb, Displacements of 508 Womb, Falling or Prolapse 509 Womb, Fibroid Tumors of 501 Womb Headache 271 Womb, Inflammation of the Lining of 498 Womb, Malignant Disease of 500 Womb, Subinvolution 501 Wool Sorters' Disease 230 Worms, Flesh 61 Worms, Pin 46 Worm, Round 44 Symptoms 45 Mothers' Remedies 45 1. Sage Tea for 45 2. Tansy Remedy for 45 3. Peach Leaf Tea for 45 Physicians' Treatment 45 1. Dr. Osler of Oxford, England, recommends as follows 45 2. Dr. Ritter's Santonin Remedy 45 3. Dr. Douglas, of Detroit, Michigan 46 4. The Following Is from Professor Stille 46 Worm, Round (Herb Remedies) 414, 432, 446 Worm, Tape 48 Symptoms 48 Treatment, Preventive 49 Mothers' Remedies 49 1. Pumpkin Seed Tea for 49 2. Another Good Remedy for 49 3. Ontario Mothers' Remedy for 49 4. Successful Remedy for Children or Adults 49 Physicians' Treatment 49 Preparing the Patient 49 Giving the Remedy and Receiving the Worm 49 1. Light Diet 50 2. Pelletierine Remedy for 50 3. Infusion and Emulsion for 50 4. An Old-Time Remedy for 50 Worm, Thread 46 Mothers' Remedies 46 1. Aloes Treatment for 46 2. Pink Root for 46 3. Quassia Chips for 47 4. Lime Water Injection for 47 5. Salt Water Remedy for 47 Physicians' Treatment 47 1. Santonin in Small Doses and Mild Purgative Like Rhubarb 47 2. Santonin for 47 3. Dr. Tooker of Chicago, Illinois 47 4. Dr. Tooker Gives Another Method 47 5. Another Remedy for 47 6. Spearmint Treatment for 47 7. Internal Treatment for 48 8. Tincture of Cina, to Accompany Injection 48

Worm, Thread (Herb Remedies) 423, 432, 446Wounds 621Wounds, Punctured 393Wounds, Rusty Nail 393Wounds, Stab 392Wounds, Torn 393Wounds, Torn (Herb Remedies) 430, 434, 443Writer's Cramp 292Causes 292Symptoms 292Recovery 292Physicians' Treatment 292Wry Neck 324Yeast Poultice 633Yellow Fever 224

MANNERS' AND SOCIAL CUSTOMS 683Afternoon Wear 768Incongruity in Dress 768Appropriate Dress for Women 768Bachelor Hospitality 704Bachelor and the Chaperon, The 764Cheaper Ways of Entertaining 765Bachelor's Chafing Dish, The 765Village Society, In 766Should He Offer His Arm? 766The Outside of the Walk 766Minor Matters of Men's Etiquette 766Cards and Calls 766Bad Habits 767Car Fare Question, The 767Balls, the Etiquette of 722Calls, the Etiquette of 690Time and Manner 690Men's Demeanor 690"Pour Prendre Conge" 691Girls' Manners 691First Calls 691Calls After Wedding 740Card, Calling, Etiquette 688For Women 688A General Rule 688After Social Functions 688After Absence 688For Men 689Letters of Introduction 689At a Hotel 689Styles in Cards 689Uses of Names 689Carriage Etiquette 777Minor Items 778Children's Parties 727Games 727Supper 727Games for Older Children 727Christening Ceremonies 747Ceremony, The 747Sponsors 748Church Christenings 748Church Etiquette 776Friendly Advances 776Demeanor 776Civility in Public 778Rude Tourists 778Telephone Etiquette 779Concerning Introductions 685Women and Introductions 685When Calling 685General Introductions 686Men and Introductions 686A Few Things Not to Do 686In Company 687School Girls' Etiquette 687Cook's Work, The 781Should Understand Duties 781Nurse, The 782Debutante, The 721A Grave Mistake 721Her Dress 721If Not a Belle 722Decollette Gowns Are Worn When? 769Wearing the Hat 769Ornaments 769Debutante's Dress, The 769Dressing on Modest Allowance 770Dinner, The Informal 700Family Dinners 701Requirements 701Setting the Table 702Dinners and Luncheons 698Formal Dinners 698Serving the Dinner 698The Help Required 699Precedence 700Be Prompt 700Dress for Elderly Women 770Suitable, The 770Duties of a Chaperon 771Mothers as Chaperons 771Chaperon's Lot Not Easy 771Chaperon a Social Help 771Chaperon of the Motherless Girl, The 772Avoid Espionage 772Girls and the Chaperon, The 772Chaperon in Middle Class Society, The 772Duties and Dress of Servants 779Maid, The One 779Instructing the Maid 780Maid's Serving, the 780Duties of Waitress and Cook 781Engagements, Announcement of 729How Disclosed 729After the Announcement 730Girl's Behavior, The 730Length of Engagement 730Breaking Off 731Wedding Trousseau, The 731Engagements, Concerning 728Parental Wishes 728Entertainments, At Small 723Card Parties 724At the Party 724Etiquette for Children 726First Lessons 726Etiquette of Correspondence, The 755Essentials, The 756Letter Forms 756Abbreviations 757What Not to Do 757Placing the Stamps 758

When to Write 758Care in Writing 758Keeping Letters 759Letters of Congratulation and Condolence 759Etiquette of Dress, The 767

Garden Parties 723Refreshments 723Guests, What is Expected of the 712Dress at Week-End Visits 712Men's Wear 712Guests, The Obligations of 715About Being Thoughtful 715Outside Acquaintance 716Other Points to Observe 716Concerning Departure 716At Home Again 717

Hat, The Etiquette of the 761Coachman's Salute, The 762Hat, When to Raise the 762At Other Times 762Hat and Coat When Calling 763Home Wedding, The 740Correct Attire 740After the Wedding 742Wedding Gifts 742What to Give 742Acknowledgments 743Wedding Decorations 743Hospitality in the Home 708Real Hospitality 703Short Visits 709The Unexpected Visit 709The Inopportune Arrival 709Visits that Save Expense 710Hostess, The Duties of 713The Visitors' Comfort 713Preparing for Company 713The Hostess's Invitations 714The Visitor's Entertainments 714

Invitations 692Invitations, Formulas for 692Replies 693Must Not Ask Invitations 694Other Particulars 694Informal Invitations 694Afternoon Tea 695The Verbal Invitation 695

Luncheons 703Formal Luncheons 703Minor Particulars 703Large Luncheons 704

Manners for Men 760Value of Courtesy 760Manners of the Gentleman, The 760Training, A Matter of 761Politeness an Armor 761Manners and Social Customs 683Importance of Knowledge 684A Matter of Habit 634Men's Dress 767Mourning Garments 751Expense of Mourning, The 752Mourning Wear 752Period of Mourning, The 753French Mourning 753Mourning for Men 754Duties of Friends, The 754Mourning Etiquette 749Funerals, Conduct of 749Undertaker, The 749Duties of the Next Friend, The 750House Funeral, The 750Church Funerals 751Flowers 751

Neighborhood Etiquette 777Borrowing 777Receptions 707Receiving 707Decorations 707

Rules for Precedence 763

Smoking, About 763Smoke, Where not to 764Expectoration, About 764Social Affairs, The Young Girl's 718Girl and the Chaperon 719Girl and the Young Men, The 719About Gifts 720Telephone, The 720Speech, Good Form in 773Use of Slang and Colloquialisms 773Form of Address 774Courtesy of Conversation 774"Stag" Dinners 725Subjects of Conversation 775Discourtesies 778Some Things to Avoid 775The Speaking Voice 776Summary 782

Table Etiquette 704At the Table 705Using the Fork 705Vegetables, Fruits, etc 705The Spoon 706Finger Bowls 707Tea, the Musical and Informal 725Visiting Etiquette for Girls 717Deference to Age 718Wedding-Anniversaries 745Wedding, The 745Silver Wedding, The 745Golden Weddings, The 746Courtesies of the Occasion, The 746Gifts 747Wedding Festivities 732Engagement "Showers" 732How Presented 732Refreshments 733Wedding Invitations and Announcements 696Correct Form 696The Bridegroom's Family 697Other Items 697Wedding Preparations 738The Expense of the Wedding 733Bride's Privileges, The 734Who Pays? 735Wedding Gown, The, 735Later Wear of the Wedding Gown 735Bridal Flowers 736Widow's Bridal Attire 786Man's Wedding Garments, The 736Bride's Mother, The 737Church Wedding, The Formal 737Bride's Father, The 738Another Form 738Best Man's Duties, The 738Duties of the Ushers 739Wedding Reception, The 739Refreshments 739Going Away 739Weddings, The Simplest of 744Week-End Visits 710Invitation, The 710Amusements 711Hostess's Arrangements 711Young Girls' Parties 724Birthday Party 725

MISCELLANEOUS INDEXPAGES 790 TO 908Including Chapters on "Beauty and the Toilet,""Nursery Hints and Fireside Gems,""Domestic Science," "Canning and Pickling,""Candy" "General Miscellaneous" and "Glossary"

Acid or Lye, Burns from 858Account Book, Kitchen 867"Affection" (Quotation) 808"After the Burial," from Lowell 809"All Girls and Boys" (Quotation) 808Almonds, Salted 830Ants, Troubled With 886Apples, The Quickest Way to Core 877Awkwardness Due to Eyes 811

Baby, Amusing 814"Baby-Class Tree, The" (Poem) 805Baby's Fine Dresses 803Baby's Kimona 802Baby's Layette 801Baby's Meals 807Baby's Nerves 803Baby's Nose 814Baby's Outing 802Baby's Petticoats 811Baby, Pretty Things for 802"Baby's Purpose" (Quotation) 808Baby (Quotations) 801, 802Baby, Rather Hard On 810Baby's Sleeves 813Baby's Veil 814Baking, Apples Cored for 874Baking Dishes, Discolored China 877Baking Help 868"Barefoot Boy" (Quotation) 804Barefoot, Going 803Basting Thread, To Save 885Bathing the Baby, Hints for 866Bathrobe, A 812Bathtub, Folding 816BEAUTY AND THE TOILET 790"Be Discreet" (Quotation) 813Bed Sheeting 872Bed Time 815Beef, Creamed 829Beef-Tea, Preparing, A Way of 866Bindings, Book With Delicate 890Black Ants, How to Kill 861Blacking, Soap With Stove 857Blackheads 790Blankets, To Remove Stains from 858Blankets, To Wash White Woolen 889Bowl, Finger 883Boy's Garments 802"Boys" (Quotation) 802Bread, To Freshen 865Breakfast Food, Cooking 884Breakfast Food, To Open Packages 871Broom Bags 864Broom, How to Preserve the Household 880Bruise or Cut, For 858Brush, To Sweep Stairs With Paint 859Bunions 799Bureau Drawers That Stick 891Buttons for Future Use 885Buttonhole, To Make a Neat 876Buttons, Sewing on 888

Cake Tins, Greasing 873Cake Tins, Non-Sticking 860Cake Tins, To Prevent Sticking 865Canary Seed, To Keep Mice Away from 879Candle Grease, To Remove 863Candle Grease, To Take Out of Linen 881Candles, To Keep in Warm Weather 879CANDY MAKING 848Candy Making at Home 848Chocolate Candy, Plain 851Chocolate Candies 850, 851Chocolate Caramels 851Chocolate Fudge 851Chocolate Nut Caramels 851Chocolate Peppermint Wafers 852Chocolate Creams 850Chocolate Creams, No. 2 851Cocoanut Caramels 852Cocoanut Cream Bars 851Cocoanut Snow Balls 852Confectioners' and Common Candy 848Cream Dates 854Crystallized Fruits 854Bonbons, Making the 850Butter Scotch 853Flavor and Color 849Fondant, French or Boiled 849Fondant, Making the 849Hints, A Few 855Hoarhound Candy 854Maple Balls 852Maple Candies 852Maple Creams, No. 2 852Maple Creams 852Marron Glaces 854Marshmallows 854Molasses Candies 852Molasses Taffy 852Molasses Taffy No. 2 853Nougat 853Nut Bars 853Nut Loaf 853Other Candies 854Peanut Candy 853Popcorn Baskets 853Popcorn Candy 853Sour Drops 853School Girl's Delight 854Stick Candy 854Sugar, Boiling the 848Wafers 852CANNING 831Apples 832Apples and Quinces 831Apple Sauce 832Butter, Apple 832Canning Fruits, Table for 833Corn 833Grapes 833Peaches 832Peaches, Brandy 832

Flowers, Wild 814Fly Paper Stains, To Remove 866Fondue, Cheese 829Food, Scorched 875Forbearance (Quotation) 807Forming Habits 815Foulard Dress, Have You been Hoarding? 876Four Things (Quotation) 815Freckles 791Freshen Nuts, How to 868Friendship (Quotation) 813Friends, Making (Quotation) 814Fruit After Cutting, To Keep Grape 868Fruit Cans, When the Top Cannot Be Removed 873Fruit Stains, To Remove from the Hands 867Furniture Brush, A Serviceable 890Furniture, Clean Gilt 801Furniture, Paint Wicker 801Furniture Polish, A Good 880Furniture, To Remove White Marks On 881Furniture, To Wash 890

Gas, How to Economize on 886Gas, Save the 865Gilded Surfaces, To Clean 891Gilt Frames, Cleaning 888Gingham Apron for the Housewife 887Glass, Paint That Sticks to 890Gloss, To Give Starch a 874Glass Stopper, How to Remove 866Gloves, To Clean Kid 888Gnawing Holes, If the Mice Are 872Gowns, Afternoon 810Gravies, Making 875Gray Hair 795Grease from Silk, To Remove 870Grease, To Take Out Wagon 889Greatness of Love, The (Quotation) 806

Hair, The 793Hair, Care of the 794Hair, Clipping the 794Hair, Color of the 795Hair, Dyed 795Hair Brushes, Washing 859Hair, Gray 795Hair and Health 796Hair Tonic, A 796Hair, Washing the 795Hands, The 797Hand Churn, Small 878Handkerchiefs, Uses for Men's Old Silk 889Hands and Nose, Red 792Hangers, Hat 864Harsh Commands 813Health as an Aid to Beauty 790Hem, Putting in a Temporary 885Hemstitching 871Hems of Table Linen, To Turn Easily and Accurately 889Hints, House-Cleaning 888Homes, Summer 881Honesty (Quotation) 814Hot Water Bottle, To Preserve 859House Account, Keeping a 874House, A Spotless 879Household, A Convenience for 889Household, A Handy Disinfectant for the 892House Key, How to Carry 862Housekeeping, Systematic 868Housewife, Hints for the 892Housewife, Systematic, A 879Human Face, The (Quotation) 806

Ice Box, Borax as a Purifier for 891Idleness (Quotation) 804Indulgence 807

Intemperance (Quotation) 803Ironing Day, Conveniences for 877Ironing Board, Conveniences for 861Iron Holders Made from Asbestos 884Iron Rust, To Remove 877Iron Sink, To Keep in Good Condition 886

JAMS AND JELLIES 845Apple 845Blackberry Jam 846Blackberry 845Crab Apple 845Cranberry 845Gooseberry Jam 847Grape 846Orange Marmalade 846Peach 847Plum and Apple Jam 846Raspberry Jams 847Rhubarb 846Rhubarb and Apple 846Spiced Grape 846Strawberry and Red Currant Jam 847Tomato Marmalade 846JAMS AND JELLIES (DOMESTIC SCIENCE METHOD) 822Glasses for Jelly, To Prepare 822Jelly Glasses, To Cover 823Jelly Bag, To Make 823Good Fruits for Making Jelly 823General Directions for Making Jelly 823Apple Jelly 823Barberry Jelly 824Crab Apple Jelly 823Currant Jelly 824Grape Jam 824Grape Jelly 824Quince Jelly 824Raspberry Jam 824Raspberry Jelly 824Strawberry Jam 824Keep Dainties Away from the Beginning 809Kerosene Lamps, Paint Smoked from 857Kettles, Burned 867Kitchen Apron 877Kitchen Apron, How to Attach Holder to 863Kitchen Apron, Making a 875Kitchen, Convenient Addition to 862Kitchen, Drop Table for 877Kitchen, A Useful Article in 886

Lace, Sewing 876Laces, To Wash 858Lamp Burners, To Clean 858Lamps, Kerosene 868Lap-Board, When Using 876Last Step, The 868Laugh, The Value of (Quotation) 812Learning to Sew 804Learning Wisdom (Quotation) 810Leather Furniture, Clean 861Lemons, How to Obtain More Juice 858Lemons, Washing 872Life (Quotation) 816Linen Collars, Use of Old 859Linen, To Make Easier to Write on 878Linoleum, Clean 862Linoleum or Oilcloth That Is Cracked 891Little Minds 815Liquid Whiteners 793Living Room, Attractive 882Long Seams, Basting 885Love (Quotation) 805Love, The Two Symptoms of 813Lunches, Putting Up 891

Maidenhood (Quotation) 813

Machine Grease, To Remove 879Market, Going to 890MARMALADES AND BUTTERS (DOMESTIC SCIENCE METHOD) 825Apple 825Crab Apple 825Peach 825Pineapple 825Rhubarb 825Marred, If Tour Paint Has Been 881Massage 792Matrimony, Cares of (Quotation) 811Meals, Airing House After 888Meals, Cheerfulness at 871, 883Meat, Broiling 870Meat, The Color Should Be 873Meat, Larding a Piece of 878Medicine Cupboard 865MEDICAL DICTIONARY 893Medicine (Quotation) 811Method 807Methods of Cooking Eggs 813Mildew, To Remove 874Milk Vessels, Never Pour Scalding Water Into 872Mittens, Kitchen 875Moulding by Circumstances (Quotation) 815Moulding, To Prevent Fruits from 891Mop Handles, Uses of 884Money to Children 812Mother (Quotation) 801Motherhood 801Moths 871Moths in Carpet 890Mould, To Keep Free From 859Mouth Breathing 812Mouth and Teeth 797Muddy Skirt, To Make Wash Easily 871Mud Stains, To Remove 876Music, To Pack 863Mutton Chops, To Make Tender 875Mysterious Future, The (Quotation) 808

Nails, Care of the 797Finger Nail Powder 797Implements 797The Process 797Nails, Ingrowing 799Nail Powder, Finger 797Needles, For Broken 862Needle Holder, A 857Needle Sharpener 867Needles, Threading 885Nicknames (Quotation) 803Night Petticoats 812Night Lamp, A New 864Noon of Life, The (Quotation) 812Now or Never (Quotation) 811Nursery 810NURSERY HINTS' AND FIRESIDE GEMS 800Obedience 812Oil Cloth, Buying a New 874Old Velvet, Uses for 858Oranges as Medicine 806Oven, After Cake is Removed from 873Oysters, Creamed 829Oysters, Raw 883Paint and Varnish, Cleaning 860Pancakes, Sour Milk 869Pantry, Closed Cupboards in the 874Peaches, Left Over 870Pea-Pods, Uses for 878Peas Cooking 886Petticoats, Children 867Petticoat, making over a Heatherbloom 887

Petticoats, Making Children's 873Piano Keys, To Clean 881PICKLES 835Beet 835Blackberries, Mothers' 836Brocoli 836Cabbage 836Cantelope, Sweet 836Catsup, Aunt Mary's 838Catsup, Grape 839Catsup, Gooseberry 838Catsup, Pepper 839Catsup, Tomato 838Cauliflower 835Celery Sauce, Mother Used to Make 837Cherries 839Chili Sauce 837, 840Cucumber, Ripe 837Cucumber, Sliced 838Currants, Spiced 840Dill Pickles, Grandmother's 838Grapes, Spiced 840Green Beans 841Green Tomato 839Mustard 836, 838Oyster Catsup 839Peaches, Sweet 836Pears, Ginger 840Pickles, Bottled 838Pickles, Mustard 839Pickles, Mixed 836Pickles, Spanish 840Pickles, Sweet Mixed 839Prunes, Sweet 836Relish, Corn 839Relish, Tomato 837Sauce, Green Tomato, for Meats or Fish 837Soye Tomato 840Spiced Vinegar for Pickles 838Tomato 837Tomato, Green 837, 840Tomato Relish 837PICKLES (Domestic Science Method) 826Chili Sauce 826Cucumber, Sweet 827Olive Oil Pickles 826Pickled Pears or Peaches, Sweet 826Tomato, Green 827Picnic Supplies 808Pie Crust, How to Make 863Pillows, to Air 878Pillow Slips, Changing 859Pillows, Separate Night and Day 886Pimples 791Pinafore, The 810Pineapple, To Preserve 884Pincushion, A Brick 867Pitchers, To Prevent Dripping 865Plaster-of-Paris, To Clean 881Playground for Boys 808Plaited Skirt, Pressing a 873Poison Bottle, To Mark 865Poison, Let the Bottle Tinkle 863Politics and Veracity (Quotation) 813Pomades, Use of 794Potatoes, To Improve Baked 875Potatoes, Boiled 869Potatoes, Browning 872Powder, To Use 793Praying of a Child (Poem) 800PRESERVES 841Apple 841Apricot 842Brandied Peaches 844Cherries 841Citron 842

Citron and Quince 842Fig and Rhubarb 841Grape 844Lemon Butter 841Peaches 844Pear 841, 842, 843Pear Chip 845Pineapple 842Purple Plums 844Quinces 844Raspberry and Currant 822Rhubarb 841Spiced Currant 843Spiced Gooseberries 843Spiced Grapes 844Spiced Peaches 845Strawberry 822, 841, 843Tomato 843Princess Skirt 813Progress (Quotation) 809Prominent Ear 814Pudding, Steaming or Boiling 886Purses, Old Suitcases and 891Putty, To Remove 871Quilts, Hanging Out 890Quilts, Washing 884Rarebit, Welsh 830Ravelings, A Use for 866Reading (Quotation) 813Reasoning Versus Punishment 802Red Ant, To Destroy 867Rice, Boiling 870Roaches, To Exterminate 886Rock Me to Sleep (Quotation) 809Romper, The 807Rouge 793Rubber, To Mend 877Ruffle Easily, To 873Rugs, To Clean Light 880Rugs, Cleaning 861Rule, A Good (Quotation) 804Rust, Charcoal to Prevent 857

Sacks, A Use for 857Salad, Delicious 880Salted Almonds 830Sanitary Care of Baby' Bottles 815Sanitary Drinking Cups 812Saw, Toy 874Scallops, To Mark 876Schooling, Early (Quotation) 803Screens, Putting A way 882Scrub Bucket, Convenient 880Scrub Bucket Leaks, When the 869Scrubbing Brush, The Care of 857Scrubbing Tender Faces 805Seam, Stitching down 873Securing Covering at Night 814Selfishness (Quotation) 807Sewing Machine, After Cleaning the 887Sewing Machine, Conveniences 873Sewing Room, A Hint 862Sewing, To Save Time by 858Sewing, Time Saved in 864Sheets, to Hold in Place 866Shelves for Cupboard 883Shoes, Children's, To Save 879Shoe Cover, A 863Shoe Polisher, A Satisfactory 866Shortcake, Meat 875Sickness, in Case of 857Sieve, To Clean 860Silence (Quotation) 811Silk Gloves, To Preserve 867Silk, Grease Stains on 883Silk, Using on the Machine 863Silverware, Cleaning 890Silver, To Clean 859

Skins of Tomatoes, To Remove Quickly 878Skirts, To Press 863Soap Shaker, Home-Made 861Soft Soap, To Make 886Song of Long Ago, A (Quotation) 810Songs and Story-Telling 813Souring, To Keep Bread from 872Spoon, Uses of a Wooden 890Sprinkling Clothes, New Method 671Stains, Old Perspiration 889Stains, Removing 859Stained Water Bottles, To Make Clean 871Stale Bread, Uses for 872Starch, To Prevent from Boiling Over 866Stews and Hash, How to Make 864Stilletto, Convenient Place for 860Stocking Tops, For Convenient Holders 864Stockings from Wearing Out, To Prevent 867Stoves, Cleaning 870Stove, The Easiest Way to Blacken 875Suits, Wash 872Sunburn 791Sweaters 814Sweeping as a Beautifier 882Sweeping Brush, Cleaning the 881System (Quotation) 807

Tablecloths, to Prevent from blowing off 865Table Linen, Mending 869, 885Table Linen, A Neat Way to Hem 883Table Linen, Fruit Stains on 880Table, Preparing Oranges for the 871Table, To Prevent Marks on the 888Tomato, Hollowing out a 875Tangled Threads, To Remove 887Tarnished Brass, To Wash 876Tea and Coffee 815Tears, Banish 816Tears (Quotation) 803Teeth, Children's 798Teeth, Cleansing the 798Teeth Second 803Temperature of the Nursery 809Tinware Rusting, To Prevent 878Tireless Talkers (Quotation) 806Toast, Curried 829Toaster, A Good Substitute for a 883Tomato, Curry of 830Tooth Powder 811Tough Meat, to Make Tender 884Towels, Loops on 859Towels, Tea 879Toy, Children's 869Toys, Discarded 859Training (Quotation) 803Tub, Galvanized 874Tub for the Playroom 811Tufted Furniture, For 862

Underclothing, Hemstitching 885Undergarments (Infants) 803Unique Table Protector 815Unselfishness 806

Vegetables, Boiling 890Vegetable, Chestnuts as 874Vegetables, To Make Tender 878Vegetables, To Restore Freshness to 887Veils, Washing 881"Village Blacksmith," from Longfellow's 806Vinegar, For Clearing 858Vinegar, To Give a Nice Flavor 872

Wall Paper, Light Colored 879Water Pipes in the Kitchen 872Wedding Celebrations 810

Welsh Rarebit 830Whisks, Worn Brooms or 887White Dress, if turned yellow 874White Fabric, To Remove Dust from 887White Spots Caused by Dishes, to Remove 866Wholesome Pleasures 805Wild Flowers 802Windows, Cleaning in Winter 861Windows, For Closing 892Window, Sanitary Screen 871Windows, Washing 861Wood Berries, Bright, May Be Preserved 881Wood Floors, Soft to Paint 889Wood Work, Old, to Keep Clean 881Wood Work, To Wash Grained 888Woolen Clothing, Cleaning Black 877Woolens, Washing Fine 888Wringer Rollers, Renewing 865Wrinkles 792Wrinkled Hands 792

Zweiback Noodles 808


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