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Paramount Studio, 1927 Map for International Shooting Locations in California…

The VIRGO Woman She had never quite forgotten that if you drink much from a bottle marked “poison,” it is almost certain to disagree with you, soon or later. Sometimes she scolded herself so severely as to bring tears into her eyes. Do you visualize the Virgo girl as a gentle, virginal maiden, pure as… Continue reading The VIRGO Woman

PIONEER HOUSEHOLD TIPS Continued: 51-100 51. Ironing. A little table salt added to the starch helps in the ironing. 52. To Prevent Scorching when Ironing. Rub the iron on a cloth saturated with kerosene. 53. To Remove Stains from Clothing. Rub the stained parts with lard before washing. With washable goods, the yolk of an… Continue reading Pioneer Household…

PIONEER HOUSEHOLD TIPS Continued: 21-50 21. To Clean and Keep Oil Cloth Nice. Wash in clean, warm, soft water in which has been dissolved a large spoonful of borax. If hard water is used, more borax will be needed. 22. To Mend Iron Vessels. Mix finely some sifted lime with the white of an egg… Continue reading Pioneer Household Tips, 21-50

1 – 20 PIONEER HOUSEHOLD TIPS… 1. Blacksmith’s Borax for Welding. One ounce of salt, one ounce saltpeter, two ounces copperas, four pounds of sand; mix. 2. Washing Fluid. One ounce of salts of tartar, one ounce of carbonate ammonia, one box Babbitt’s lye, one gallon of soft water. Use one half teacup to a washing.… Continue reading Pioneer Household Tips