Volume 7 , Issue 20

July 1935, News - How Can I...

How Can I - by Anne Ashley - transcribed from ARC, dated July 19, 1935:

Q. How can I produce a high gloss on linen?

A. Mix the starch with lukewarm water instead of cold. Then mix with boiling water until the desired thickness is acquired, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir with a white wax candle.

Q. How can I clean gilt frames?

A. They can be cleaned by dipping a soft cloth in milk and rubbing it gently over the soiled spots. Repeat several times if necessary.

Q. How can I make pie crust nice and brown?

A. Add a teaspoonful of sugar to the pie crust. It will not be noticeable to the taste.

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