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Things Mother Used to Make

by Lydia Maria Gurney

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=To Prevent Mold on Top of Glasses of Jelly=

Melt paraffine and pour over the jelly after it is cold. No brandy, paper, or other covering is necessary.

=To Clean Nickel Stove Trimmings=

Rub with kerosene and whiting, and polish with a dry cloth.

=To Clean Zinc or Copper=

Wash with soap suds and powdered bristol brick. When perfectly dry, take a flannel cloth and dry powdered bristol or any good cleaning powder and polish. You will be pleased with the result. I have tried this for forty years.

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