Watkins Household Hints

[cadence]

Asprin in the toilet bowl?

I was watching a Tyra Banks episode a little while ago that was about house hold hints, and the main guest (who has written a book but i cannot remember what it was called) said to drop an asprin in the toilet bowl, because the effervescence lifted most of the *ahem* yuckiness off the toilet bowl. I haven't tried it yet, but if someone decides too, let me know if it works!

 

[magneto]

I was watching a Tyra Banks episode a little while ago that was about house hold hints, and the main guest (who has written a book but i cannot remember what it was called) said to drop an asprin in the toilet bowl, because the effervescence lifted most of the *ahem* yuckiness off the toilet bowl. I haven't tried it yet, but if someone decides too, let me know if it works!

I know you can make a paste of crushed asprin and water and use it as a exfoliant "face mask" (the salicylic acid lifts dead skin)... too bad I already cleaned the bathroom today! Maybe Alka-Seltzer would work... it's effervescent!

 

[LolitaHaze]

Cooking Hints

Curry and Hot Rice -- Luncheon Dish

Pass and assortment of chutney, chopped peanuts, cocoanut, currant jelly, raisins cooked in brandy, riced hard boiled eggs, tiny gherkins, currant jelly. Serve with a mixed green salad, hot biscuits and French compote of fruit chilled.

 

[Rosie]

I don't think I want to go to THAT luncheon.

 

[Lady Day]

Ill take the brandy.




LD

 

[Twinkle]

I was watching a Tyra Banks episode a little while ago that was about house hold hints, and the main guest (who has written a book but i cannot remember what it was called) said to drop an asprin in the toilet bowl, because the effervescence lifted most of the *ahem* yuckiness off the toilet bowl. I haven't tried it yet, but if someone decides too, let me know if it works!

Coca Cola works though.... Cleans *yukkiness* and limescale off magically.......... Makes you wonder what it does to your insides????

 

[LolitaHaze]

Cooking Hints

Diet: Minimum Diet for Health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends the following minimum food guide for health:

Every meal, every day:
Milk for children (1 quart for each child, 1 pint for each adult).
Whole wheat bread and butter for all.
At least once a day:
Whole grain well cooked cereal
Potatoes
Tomato or orange juice, or cooked dried fruit
Green or yellow vegetables
Milk for all
Serve two to four times a week because of vitamins essential for health:
Tomatoes for all
Dried beans, dried peas
Eggs, soft cooked
Lean meat, fish, poultry or cheese
Crisp (wild) salad greens and green leaves of cabbage

 

[LolitaHaze]

House Cleaning Hints

Carved Furniture -- To Clean

Use a round bristle paint brush dipped in kerosene and dry in the open air. Wipe brush with a dry cloth after removing dust..

 

[Rosie]

Isn't kerosene flammable? That seems dangerous.

 

[cadence]

I know you can make a paste of crushed asprin and water and use it as a exfoliant "face mask" (the salicylic acid lifts dead skin)... too bad I already cleaned the bathroom today! Maybe Alka-Seltzer would work... it's effervescent!

I might try that one!! thanks

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Isn't kerosene flammable? That seems dangerous.

Yep...most definitely. Remember kerosene lamps & lanterns? It's a petroleum-derived flammable fuel, just like gasoline, which some books used to recommend for cleaning some things.

 

[LolitaHaze]

Yes it is... oh the glory of these household hints I am posting from 1941. Actually there are a lot of hints in here that require kerosene... But I'll stick to my pledge! LOL

Isn't kerosene flammable? That seems dangerous.

 

[LolitaHaze]

Because I am a GENIUS when it comes to chemicals... would the kerosene work like paint thinner?

Yep...most definitely. Remember kerosene lamps & lanterns? It's a petroleum-derived flammable fuel, just like gasoline, which some books used to recommend for cleaning some things.

 

[adem]

Because I am a GENIUS when it comes to chemicals... would the kerosene work like paint thinner?

pretty much,

People in Australia who live in low populated dry places have huge water tanks that stores all the water that is caught from the roof of the house. Having a 20ft diameter tank full of water is just asking for mosquitos, so my aunt would put a cup of kerosene in the water. It floats on water and the mosquitos arent font of landing on kerosene.

 

[LolitaHaze]

No kidding... That really makes me think of the "privilaged" attitude I have. I don't think I would like my water to contain kerosene (or mosquitos) at all. But if that is all you have... I feel quite spoiled at the moment.

 

[LolitaHaze]

First Aid Hints

Common Colds

Watkins Laxative Cold Tablets should be taken when cold first appears--an excellent medicine. Rest in bed, keep warm, avoid drafts, take plenty of liquid. Use paper handkerchiefs and burn. Use Watkins Nose and Throat Drops or Watkins Ephedrine Nasal Jelly to relieve head congestion. A drop or two of Watkins Inhalant on the handkerchief or edge of the pillow case is and easy and simple way to clear the head and permit freer breathing. Take Watkins Cod Liver Extract Tablets to build resistance to colds. Build resistance to colds with a nutritious diet of the protective foods, as milk, eggs, lean meat, vegetables, and fruit. Drink plenty of water.

 

[Rosie]

My mom always tells stories about how her parents made her and her sisters and brother drink cod liver oil. According to mom, it's the grossest thing ever.

 

[LolitaHaze]

I started taking cod liver oil caplets awhile ago... you can definately... how can I put this nicely... feel the effects. lol I stopped taking them, but for no other reason than I would forget to.

 

[LolitaHaze]

Cooking Hints

Orange Juice

Wash and chill oranges, strain and serve fresh. Especially good for babies because of the calcium content which builds bones and teeth. If not availible, served strained tomato juice, also a source of Vitamin C.

 

[cadence]

Im sure alot of people know this, but i'm going to let you all know anyway.. if you get a cold or flu, one good way to get better faster is to eat a clove of garlic twice a day. It tastes awful, but it does work... please don't ask me how, i don't know. But my family has been doing this for generations and it seems to work. You might want to hold your nose though!