For the Invalid’s Room—­A few drops of oil of lavender in boiling water is excellent for the invalid’s room.

For Perspiration Odor—­The unpleasant odor of perspiration often causes much annoyance.  Instead of using perfumery, wash the body with warm water to which has been added two tablespoonfuls of compound spirits of ammonia.  This will leave the skin sweet, clean, and fresh.

For a Sprain—­Salt and vinegar, bound on a sprain, will relieve the pain in a very little while.

To Prevent a Blister on the Heel—­If shoes slip and cause blisters on the heels, rub paraffin on the stocking.  In a short time the slipping will stop.

For Burns, Etc.—­If you burn your finger or hand make a strong solution of bluing water and soak the affected part in it for ten minutes, or longer if necessary.  The pain will quickly disappear and no soreness will result.

For Insomnia—­A heaping bowl of bread and milk, seasoned with salt, and eaten just before retiring, is recommended as a sure cure for the worst case of insomnia.

Sulphur to Rid House of Rats—­Sulphur will successfully rid the house of rats if sprinkled in bureau drawers, closets, and around holes where they are liable to come in.  The farmer, also, will find that his corn will not be troubled if he sprinkles it about the barn.

To Get Rid of Mice—­Mice do not like the smell of peppermint, and a little oil of peppermint placed about their haunts will soon force them to look for other quarters.

Lumps of camphor placed about their haunts is another effective method of keeping mice away.

To Kill Weeds—­If annoyed with dock, dandelion, or other weeds, fill an oil-can with kerosene.  With a knife cut the weed off at the ground, or just below, and put a drop or two of kerosene on the heart of the weed.  It will not grow again afterward.

To Take Mildew Out of Leather—­Mildew on leather may be removed with pure vaseline.  Rub a little of this into the leather until quite absorbed, and then polish carefully with a clean chamois leather.

To Destroy Earthworms—­To rid the earth in flower-pots of worms, mix a small quantity of finely-pulverized tobacco with the earth in each.

To Induce a Canary to Take a Bath, sprinkle a few seeds on the water.  This added attraction will make the bath become a habit with the little pet.

A Cure for Leaky Pens—­Empty the fountain pen and clean it thoroughly; fill with ink and apply some soap to the threads of the screw.

If Your Fingers Become Stained with Ink, wet the head of a match and rub it on the spots.  Then rinse the fingers with soap and water and the ink will quickly disappear.

A Handy Pen or Brush Holder for Your Desk—­A sheet of corrugated paper is a handy thing to have on your writing desk to hold wet pens or brushes.  The paper will absorb the liquid and the corrugations will hold the pens or brushes in convenient position.