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Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, To Wash.
To wash colored silk handkerchiefs make a good suds in lukewarm water, in which a little bit of carbonate of ammonia has been dissolved; rub the handkerchiefs lightly in the
hands till all the spots have disappeared. Then rinse them in lukewarm water, and squeeze them as dry as possible. Take hold of the two corners and shakc-and snap each one for a few minutes. Roll in a soft towel lightly, laying the handkerchief flat on the towel at first, squeeze tightly, and iron at once. — Detroit Free Press.
Old Silk Dresses, etc. —To Renovate to Look Like New. —A.
writer says: "A most satisfactory way to renovate old silks is to boil an old kid glove in 1 pt. of soft water until the glove shrinks to the size of a 4-years-old child's hand; the liquor will then be glutinous; when cold, having brushed out every particle of dust, sponge the silk thoroughly and smooth with a hot iron. upon the wrong side. "
Remarks. —If a dress, it may be well to take it to pieces, if much soiled, as. recommended with " Silk Cashmere, etc., to Clean, " which see.
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