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New England cookbook, 1855-1934
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the Tidy, with the exception of the borders which consists of a single row of shells in every seventh stitch A fire proof and Water proof Cement To half a pint of milk, put an equal quantity of Vinegar, in order to curdle it. Seperate the curd from the Whey, and mix the Curd with the whites of four eggs, beating the whole together, well. When it is well mixed, add a little quick lime through a sieve until it has acquired the consistency of a thick paste.With this Cement broken vessels and cracks of all kinds may be mended. It dries quickly and resists the action of fires & water To take the Stains from Silver plate Steep the plate in soap lye for four hours, then cover it with whiting wet with vinegar, so that it may stick upon it - then dry by the fire, after which rub off the whiting and wipe the material over with dry bran. It will remove the spots - & make it look bright.
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the Tidy, with the exception of the borders which consists of a single row of shells in every seventh stitch A fire proof and Water proof Cement To half a pint of milk, put an equal quantity of Vinegar, in order to curdle it. Seperate the curd from the Whey, and mix the Curd with the whites of four eggs, beating the whole together, well. When it is well mixed, add a little quick lime through a sieve until it has acquired the consistency of a thick paste.With this Cement broken vessels and cracks of all kinds may be mended. It dries quickly and resists the action of fires & water To take the Stains from Silver plate Steep the plate in soap lye for four hours, then cover it with whiting wet with vinegar, so that it may stick upon it - then dry by the fire, after which rub off the whiting and wipe the material over with dry bran. It will remove the spots - & make it look bright.
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