How To Make Windows Like Ground Glass

Make a hot solution of sal-ammoniac. Brush the solution over the pane or panes; the moisture will instantly evaporate and leave a beautiful radiated deposit.

Flies

House-flies are very destructive to furniture. They may be effectually destroyed by mixing half a spoonful of ground black pepper, a teaspoon-ful of brown sugar, and a teaspoonful of cream. Place the mixture in a room where flies are troublesome.

Or: - Put saucers of strong green tea, sweetened,about the room. This will poison flies.

They also dislike elder leaves, and will keep away from them.

How To Kill Beetles Or Crickets

Parings of cucumber strewn near their holes, or strong snuff.

How To Get Rid Of Ants

A little green sage placed in their haunts will drive them away. Quicklime scattered over their hills and watered, will destroy them.

How To Take Ink Out Of Boards

Strong muriatic acid or spirits of salts, applied with a piece of cloth; afterwards well washed with water.

How To Purify Bottles

Wash well with water and powdered charcoal.

How To Take Out Spots Of Ink

As soon as the accident happens, wet the place with juice of sorrel or lemon, or with vinegar, and then rub with best hard soap.

Cement For Glass

Equal parts of flour, powdered chalk, and finely pulverized glass; half the quantity of brick-dust, scraped lint, and white of egg.

How To Preserve Water Fresh

Put into the barrel or cistern 3 lbs. of black oxide of maganese, powdered; stir it well, and the water will keep good an indefinite time.