in water, and put on with a brush. Pulverized clay mixed with redding,
makes a pretty rose color. Some think it is less likely to come
off, if mixed with skim milk instead of water. But black lead is far
handsomer than anything else for this purpose. It looks very well
mixed with water, like redding; but it gives it a glossy appearance
to boil the lead in soft soap, with a little water to keep it from
burning. It should be put on with a brush, in the same manner as
redding; it looks nice for a long time, when done in this way.

Keep a bag for odd pieces of tape and strings; they will come in use.
Keep a bag or box for old buttons, so that you may know where to go
when you want one.

Run the heels of stockings faithfully; and mend thin places, as well
as holes. 'A stitch in time saves nine.'

Poke-root, boiled in water and mixed with a good quantity of molasses,
set about the kitchen, the pantry, &c. in large deep plates, will kill
cockroaches in great numbers, and finally rid the house of them. The
Indians say that poke-root boiled into a soft poultice is the cure for
the bite of a snake. I have heard of a fine horse saved by it.

A little salt sprinkled in starch while it is boiling, tends to
prevent it from sticking; it is likewise good to stir it with a clean
spermaceti candle.

A few potatoes sliced, and boiling water poured over them, makes an
excellent preparation for cleansing and stiffening old rusty black
silk.