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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 23 Mar 1967, p. 9

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• W * ' • » • • " • A . ' * , . ; ' : -mEXPUM FARM BUREAU DOTE $3tWS Walter Dahlman, right, chairman of the Mc- Henry County Farm Bureau membership drive, explains how the four teams for the competition in the drive were determined. Townships in each sector of the county were grouped together. Don Peasley Photo Emmett Keim, IAA director of membership records is at left. Goal is sixty new members. Drive reaches climax with report meeting late next week. [ A. Try revolving the neck of in my kitchen? How Can I ?i°thf e bottle slowly in the heat A. Cut a small porous sponge ette lighten The heatmllcniis pretJy <jisheS) and sprinkle a a quick and easy the neck to e^and, thereby few parsley seeds over the sponges. Keep them moist. Q. What is way to remove a stubborn releasing the stopper. glass stopper from a bottle? Q. How can I grow parsley Q. Doytol&^&^tips for a successful pineapple upside down cake? \ A. Try using a large can al crushed pineapple for the topping, instead of sliced pine apple. There will then' be no spots without pineapple, and the cake will be easier for the youngsters to cut and eat. Drain the pineapple and use the liquid in the cake in place of milk* Q. How can I make a brush for velvet? A. By making a padded cushion of velvet about five inches long and thr£e inches wide, inserting a piece of cardboard to stiffen it, then stuffing with cotton. A strip of tape sewed mi will serve as a handle. Q. How can I keep my plastic shower curtains from turning white on the inside? A. By wipr'ng the curtains down with furniture polish, then wiping with a dry cloth. Water won't leave marks after this treatment. Q. When I water house plants , the water often runs through the soil so <^iickly that it foils to soak the soil thoroughly. Do you have a solution to this? A. Place three or four ice cubes around the outer edge of the soil. These will melt slowly, and the resultant moisture will soak in evenly. Q. How can I clean glass flower vases that are encrusted with a brown scum? A. Soak in a strong solution of hot vinegar, then wash in clear water. The vase will not only sparkle, but will also smell sweet and fresh. Many other such cleaning hints are included in my new household manual. HORNSBYS ^ family centers --• OPEN DAILY S «@ ?- SUNDAYS f to 6 VE PREPARED THE GRANDEST EAS TER SELECTION IN TOWN. NO EFFORT WAS SPARED TO BRING YOU ALL YOUR FAMILIES NEEDS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. HERE'S JUST A SAMPLING J ammed-Packed With Delicious Treats and Noveltiesi 5p*lk9o BRACH'S JELLY BIRD i®f»S Appro*. 325 per lb. bag BRACH'S Sc Creme Eggs Assorted Flavors EASTER FASH H I T ! @LOVIS Just Right For Easter! Nylon Stretch Assures Snug Tapered Fit NEW FOR lASreR LADIES fill HATS Choose From Flower Cupsr Rings and Open Crowns In This Seasons Newest Styles -- A R T N E W PLUSH BEGGER BUNNY Nearly ZVi ft. tall Pay $187 MS LA 'S & GliLi P Choose from Smart And Sassy Vinyles And Wickers In This Seasons Newest Shapes. 9¥.2" INFLATED COLORFUL TER BASKETS EASTER EGG COLORING Q. How can I take the proper care of the rubber seal around my refrigerator door to avoid its becoming soft and gummy and losing some of its insulating qualities? A. Wash this seal about once a month, and sprinkle with talcum powder, when it is dry. Q. What can I do when glue has thickened in its bottle to an unusable consistency? A. Moisten with vinegar. Glue spots may also be dissolved in this way. Q. Please comment on the problem of waffles that stick in the iron. A. They usually stick for one . of the following reasons: The waffle iron was not properly cleaned. The lid was lifted before the waffle was baked. The batter was poured before the iron was hot, the grids were not properly seasoned, or it may be that the recipe doesn't call for enough fat. Try adding ore or two extra tablespoons of fat. Q. How can I, when preparing a package for shipment, assure that the string will not eventually loosen? A. By wetting the string before you tie it around the package. It will shrink as it dries, and make a tight knot. Q. How can I minimize the dripping of candles? A. If you'11 place your candles in the refrigerator for a couple of days prior to using them, they'll burn twice as long and with a minimum of dripping. Q. What is an easy and effective method of pressing hats? A. Try using a lighted electric- lamp bulb for pressing hats. Turn the hat around and around over the hot bulb to remove creases caused by its being packed away. This will refresh the appearance of most hats. Straw hats or hats made of washable materials may be cleaned first with water, then pressed while they are slightly damp. An entire section of my new book deals with the cleaning and care of clothes. Q. How can I clean out a bottle that has contained sour milk? A. Baking soda and hot water will cleanse this bottle. Shake it with vigor, and rinse the bottle in cold water. A pinch of baking soda in water willclean milk bottles or buttermilk glasses, if allowed to stand for a short time. Q. How can I remove black marks.on my linoleum made by »Ac grubber heels? A. Just sprinkle a little baking soda on them, and they will MARCH 23, 1967 - McHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 9, SECTION I Register for Camper Trailer Nothing to Buy. Just stop in fill out an entry blank. Drawing Sat.JMlar. 25 fill' them as you like < Reg. 29c y 1A« OQ others from 15c to 49c % aV Vw REMEMBER . . . Yobsf ®@nlk Cairdls Ape The Same M CesGa Aii1 KlereaslWs LIVE POTTED PLANTS * Llllles • Hydrangeos * Tulips * Hyacinths $1.98 to $4.98 HORNSBYS w family centers ^ McHENRY MARKET PLACE 3814 W. ELM ST. wipe right off with a damp cloth or mop. Q. How can I insure my cooked cauliflower's arriving at the table looking whiter? A. By adding a piece of lemon during the cooking process. And cook the cauliflower only until tender. Overcooking tends to discolor it. . Q. How can I remove rust or ink stains from vellum or parchment? A. By applying a solution of oxalic acid, being sure to absorb this acid immediately afterward with blotting paper or a cloth. Best to use rubber gloves while working with oxalic acid, and don't splash any on yourself! Q. How can I improve the appearance of scuffed brown shoes? A. Put iodine on these shoes before applying your shoe polish. This will keep them looking polished for quite along time. Q. How can I make easier the job of mending a small hole in the finger of a glove? A. Use a marble as a sort of darning egg, pushing this into the finger and darning over n. 1 Ford XL Hardtop Mustang Sports Sprint Ford XL Hardtop--luxury equipment standard I Sleek fastback of the big Ford line. Full-size luxury with the sports appeal of bucket seats, all-vinyl trim, console-mounted SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic, 200-hp V-8 ... standard. Big choice of options tool Mustang Sports Sprint--specially built, special!!!? priced I Excitingly different limitedproduction Mustang hardtops. Specially equipped with GT louvered breather hood with built-in turn signals, whitewalls and chromed air cleaner. Wideoval whitewalls for V-8's. Same great Mustang standards tool Limited time offer. Hurry I BUSS FORD SALES McHenry, HL 3936 Wert Main Street HV/AvJ Everything Marked Down MOVING CLEARANCE SALE Now In Progress lig Savings On Large Screen COLOR TV Entire Stock of well known Name Brand; TVs, Stereos, Radios, Tape Recorders reduced for quick SALE. R.C.A. G.E. WESTINGHOUSE for Our New Stoe Location -- block west of the New Shopping Center West Route 120, McHenry We Honor All Midwest Bank Credit Cards Radio and Television Sales and Service 1326 North Rivemda Drive McHenry. 111.

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