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102 stand awhile and shake again. Rinse in clear, warm water, by shaking. Dry on a clean cloth in the sunshine. Never Throw away Sour Milk It is excellent for graham bread, gingerbread, brown bread, griddle cakes, and doughnuts, also biscuit.

You can make a delicious cottage cheese of a very small quantity.

Set the milk on the back of the stove, in an agate dish. Let stand until the whey separates from the curd. Strain through a cloth, squeezing the curd dry. Put in a little salt, a small piece of butter, and a little sage if desired. Press into balls and serve.

Mark New Rubbers Take a pointed stick—a wooden skewer from the butcher's is best—dip it into ink and write the name, on the inside. Economical Hints Save small pieces of soap in the bathroom, by placing in a cup or small box, until you have a cupful.

Add a little water and boil a few minutes; when nearly cool, press with the hands, and you have a new cake of soap.

Do not throw away the white papers around cracker boxes. They are good to clean irons and