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Title: American etiquette and rules of politeness
Year: 1883 (1880s)
Authors: Houghton, Walter R. (Walter Raleigh), 1845-1929
Subjects: Etiquette
Publisher: New York : Standard Pub. Co.
Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries
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gallons of cold water,into which has been put one ox-gall, and squeeze orpound (not wring) it, until the spots are removed ;then thoroughly wash in cold water to remove theodor of gall. TO CLEAN KID GLOVES. Put the gloves on and wash them as if you werewashing your hands in a basin of turpentine. Hangthem up in a current of air, or in a warm place, wherethe smell of the turpentine may be carried away. Mix one-fourth of an ounce of fluid chloroform, one-fourth ounce of carbonate of ammonia, one-fourthounce sulphuric ether, and one quart distilled ben-zine. Pour out a small quantity into a saucer, puton gloves, and wash as if washing hands, changingsolution until gloves are clean; take off, squeezethem, replace on hands, and with a clean cloth rubfingers until they are perfectly fitted to the hand.This solution is excellent for cleaning clothes, ribbonsand silks. Apply with soft sponge, rubbing gentlyuntil spots disappear. Do not use close to the fire, asthe benzine is very inflammable.
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TOILET RECIPES. 421 TO CLEAN KID BOOTS. Mix a little white of egg and ink in a bottle so thatit may be well shaken np when required for use.Apply to the boot with a piece of sponge, and rubdry. It is better to rub with the palm of the hand.When the boot shows signs of cracking, rub in a fewdrops of sweet oil. Polish the soles and heels withcommon blacking. TO CLEAN PATENT LEATHER BOOTS. Remove all the dirt upon the boots with a spongeor flannel, then rub them with a paste consisting oftwo spoonfuls of cream and one of linseed oil. Warmboth before mixing. Polish with a soft cloth. FOR BURNT KID OR LEATHER SHOES. While still hot, spread soft soap upon them.When cold, wash it off. The leather may thus bemade nearly as good as ever. The soap softens theleather and prevents it drawing up. TO CLEAN JEWELRY. The best way to clean gold ornaments is to washthem with warm water and soap, using a soft nailbrush to scrub them with. Dry them in box sawdust,and let them remain in a bed of this befo

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