A Stitch In Time
As the stockings of the boys’ bloomers begin to wear thin on the knees, but before there is a hole, I put a patch on the under side, being careful the stitches don’t show through, and the wear comes on the patch instead of on the inside.
--Mrs. G.W. Eckstein
Good, Cheap Dinner
The following is what I call our weekly cheap dinner and my family likes it too. Pound a flank steak with a knife and work flour into it, salt well and brown a little on both sides. Cut up potatoes over the steak and add a little water and a dash of garlic. Cover the skillet tight and let simmer for an hour.
--Irene James
Corset Covers from Old Waists
When my waists get worn in the sleeves or around the neck I cut them down and make a neat camisole or corset cover by hemming at the top. After it is cut to the proper size, sew on a piece of narrow lace or crochet a few lines of some neat edging. I sometimes finish them with a line of French knots or a herringbone stitch.
--Mrs. Rose Garrety
Protection From Cooking Odors
If the woman who does her own cooking will try wearing a bathing cap over here hair when frying doughnuts, pancakes, etc., she will find it protects from grease and odors and preserved the curl. They come in many colors and are quite as attractive as the ordinary dust cap.
--Mrs. D.N. Lewis
Ink Stains
This has been tried on the finest georgette waist with success.
Place the article in strong sunlight, covering the stain with lemon juice and rubbing common salt into the stain with the lemon juice every once in a while until the stain has wholly or nearly disappeared. Then wash in lukewarm water and you will find the stain completely removed.
--Mrs. Anna M. Trenchard
From The Charlotte News, Monday, May 23, 1921
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