The following advice was provided in 1918 by Burnham on Crouch and Dengie Hundred Advertiser Fish Odour A bag of salt standing where there is a smell of fish will absorb the odour Tins rusting To prevent tins from rusting it is a good plan to place them near the fire when they have been washed. Squeaky shoos Squeaky shoes can be remedied by placing the soles in a little oil overnight Making an egg go further When making a cake or pudding requiring eggs an egg well beaten will go as far as two beaten only slightly Stiffness after cycling A cupful of vinegar in the bath will take away stiffness after cycling, etc. Cleaning brass Vinegar and salt are excellent for cleaning brass. Allow 2 tablespoons of salt to 1/2 pint of vinegar Ivory handled knives To restore the colour to ivory handled knives when they turn yellow, rub them with fine sandpaper suet substitute If no suet is at hand and a little is required for puddings then chop some fine dripping finely and use. New clothes line Always boil a new clothes line before using it. It prevents the line from stretching and lasts longer. New props should be soaked in cold water for a few hours as this stops them from splitting. Tea economy When there are several members of the family coming in for tea at different times a great saving can be effected id sufficient tea is made at the first brew. The quantity required for late comers should be poured off into another pot and warmed not boiled when wanted.
	A maid ironing in 1908       Bur A