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To clean gilt buckles, chains &c.
Dip a soft brush in water, rub a little soap on it, and brush the article for a minute or two, then wash it clean, wipe it, and place it near the fire till dry, then brush it with burnt bread finely powdered. 1823
As with all our historical handy hints, this is a real tip from a Victorian book. We cannot say that it'll work and it's up to you if you want to try!
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Strange But True
- Lazy Keufs
These were special dog tongs used for removing badly behaved dogs from church during services. There is still a pair in St Beuno's Church, Clynnog Fawr, North Wales
Historical Handy Hints
- Antidote against mice
Gather wild mint, put it where you wish - Warts
Rub them with fresh beef every day until - The right sort of bath
The tepid bath seems the best adapted to
Recipes
- Orange Cream
Ingredients - 1 oz isinglass, 6 large oranges, - Apple Cheesecakes
1/2 lb of apple pulp, 1/4 lb of - Cook books we like to use
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