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Julie M. Clagett cookbook, 1908-1914

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mixed. It is applied upon linen daily, & ifs effect upon the most painful, open frost sores, is most extraordinary. In all probability for other similar sores, it would also be an excellent application.
To Clean Marble.
2 oz common Soda, 1 of pumice stone, one of finely powdered chalk. Sift them through a fine sieve, & mix with water. Then rub the mixture well over the marble, & the stains will be removed. Wash the marble over with soap & water, & it will be as clean, as it was previous to its being stained. Sometimes marble is stained yellow with iron rust. This can be removed with lemon juice. 
Worth Knowing
The black sulphate of silver which formed on plates & silver ware, door plates, & know, may at once be removed by wiped the surface with a rag wet with spts hartshorn, & without the trouble of rubbing & scouring with polishing powder. 
To remove grease.
Take of soft soap, & fullers earth, 1/2 lb each, beat them well together in a mortar, & form into cakes.

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mixed. It is applied upon linen daily, & ifs effect upon the most painful, open frost sores, is most extraordinary. In all probability for other similar sores, it would also be an excellent application. To Clean Marble. 2 oz common Soda, 1 of pumice stone, one of finely powdered chalk. Sift them through a fine sieve, & mix with water. Then rub the mixture well over the marble, & the stains will be removed. Wash the marble over with soap & water, & it will be as clean, as it was previous to its being stained. Sometimes marble is stained yellow with iron rust. This can be removed with lemon juice. Worth Knowing The black sulphate of silver which formed on plates & silver ware, door plates, & know, may at once be removed by wiped the surface with a rag wet with spts hartshorn, & without the trouble of rubbing & scouring with polishing powder. To remove grease. Take of soft soap, & fullers earth, 1/2 lb each, beat them well together in a mortar, & form into cakes.