I. THE DAY’S ROUTINE

1. To Quicken Low Fires

When a coal fire burns low
throw a tablespoon of salt on the coals
put in an old ham
or shoulder bone
or use
old corks and empty spools

2. Care of Stoves

By a daily brushing or rubbing
and by a thorough blacking
and polishing
once a week

Remove cinders and ashes each morning
brush out the firebox and flues
brush off the outside
with wings
or a hair brush
blacken
and polish

Rub lard under the fingernails

3. Stove Blacking

Beat up the whites of 3 eggs and mix
in ½ pound of black lead
dilute with sour beer
to the consistency of cream
boil gently for 15 or 20 minutes

4. Nature of Dreams

Many persons
attach more importance to dreams
than is either wise
or proper

II. HAIRDRESSING BOTH FOR MEN AND WOMEN

1. Razor Strops

Comparatively
few persons
seem to understand
the theory
of stropping a razor

A good razor stop
may be made at home by
anyone having a little ingenuity
which will give at least as good satisfaction
as the purchased article

The snuffings of candle wicks
in place of the emory
are also recommended

2. Red Hair Dye

To darken red hair mix 1 dram each
oil of nutmeg and rosemary
1 ounce castor oil
2 drams cantharides
8 ounces French brandy

work a teaspoon or more
into the hair each day
with a moderately stiff brush

3. Baldness

Or cut a small onion in half
and rub the scalp with it
just before retiring

rinse well
with soft water
and castile soap
in the morning

III. COMMONPLACE BOOK

1. Night Air

If we do not breathe
night air at night
pray what shall we breathe?

2. Artificial Illumination

Artificial light
is the third most important
of the necessaries of civilization
after the items of
clothing
and shelter

3. Weights and Measures

The common measure of value
is money

IV. TO SILENCE NOISY SCISSORS

When one has much cutting to do
the constant squeaking

correct this by breathing
into the open hinge

after which open and close the scissors several times