Hints From Heloise Cooking Oil Removes Smudges
Readers share Household hints including using cooking oil to lift ink smudges from plastic tablecloths and white enamel woodwork. Additional tips cover varnish application, citrus tools, address book upkeep, and DIY pot covers for flowers.
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Weil
Heloise
Soldier son address sent on blank card idea
A reader suggests using a blank card from a recipe file to mail the address of their soldier son, after running out of four-cent post cards. The note ends with a lighthearted stamp on the blank card and a wink to M.E.W. column.
Milk-glass jars praised as petite flower vases
Milk-glass cold cream jars are suggested as attractive vases for short stem flowers like violets. The note adds that as gifts they need not be returned. Mrs. William Morgan.
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William Morgan
Dear Heloise emergency tip with pipe cleaners
Joyce G relates an on the spot cleaning fix using three twisted pipe cleaners to brush a dusty coat sleeve before an important luncheon. The hint suggests this makes a dandy emergency clothes brush alternative.
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Joyce G
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