331.  Going to Market.—­The housekeeper who goes to market rather than order by telephone will find she gets better things for less money.

332.  Moths in Carpets.—­If moths have attacked the carpet try putting gasoline on the edges, soaking the nap of the carpet.  Also work powdered borax into the carpet wherever there is a sign of moths or under heavy pieces of furniture, which cannot easily be moved in the weekly sweeping.

333.  A Serviceable Furniture Brush.—­A serviceable furniture brush is made of turkey tail feathers.  Take a stout twine and needle, sew the quills tightly together and cover the handle with a piece of oilcloth, smoothly stitched into place, or wrap the handle with cloth and stitch.  A brush of this kind is very soft and may be used to dust any highly polished piece of furniture.

334.  Uses of a Wooden Spoon.—­Never use any but a wooden or silver spoon to stir anything with in cooking.  Many a dish is spoiled by the cook stirring it with an iron or metal spoon.  Wood is the best when any acid, such as vinegar, is used in the ingredients to be stirred.

335.  Boiling Vegetables.—­Boil parsnips and such vegetables with thin skins; then peel when cold.  The flavor is preserved and your hands are not stained.

336.  To Wash Furniture.—­Furniture washed with castile soap and tepid water and rubbed with a piece of old silk will look like new.

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337.  Old Suitcases and Purses.—­When suitcases and purses begin to show wear, coat all the spots with tan water color paint, and when perfectly dry rub over with a little sweet oil.  Let stand for an hour, then rub with woolen cloth.  Tan and brown shoes which have become scuffed may be treated in the same way.

338.  Putting up Lunches.—­Those who find the putting up of lunches a part of the daily routine may take comfort in the suggestion of one resourceful woman.  When using eggs she sees to it that only a small piece of the shell is broken off from the end of one egg.  The egg shell from which the piece has been cut is then washed and kept as a receptacle for jelly or jam for the noon lunch basket.  The open end being protected by a piece of paper dipped in paraffin.

339.  Paint Wicker Furniture.—­If you must paint wicker furniture see that you buy paint that is well mixed and thinned to the proper consistency.  If too thick it gets lumpy and the paint is apt to rub off on the clothes.  Porch chairs which are exposed to weather should be finished with a coat of enamel to make them last longer.  The coat of enamel is also more easily dusted.

340.  Bureau Drawers that Stick.—­Wax is better to use on the bureau drawers that stick than soap.  It works better and will not catch dirt so much.

341.—­Uses for Old Envelopes.—­Cut out the corners from all heavy envelopes, for they are excellent for holding coins sent by mail.  They always make good corner protection.