Sage Advice – Old School Style

I was feverishly flipping through my recipe cards last week and came across these vintage cards from my Grandma Helen.  I thought I’d post a few for your enjoyment.

“For Throwing Up”

• 1 pint diluted OJ
• 1T sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:  there aren’t any directions on the card.  I’m guessing stir and drink.  I am 100% convinced this would make me barf, not help me stop.

“For Windows”

• 1/2 C ammonia
• 1/8 C vinegar
• 1 quart water in a spray bottle

Directions:  Combine.  Tip-when drying windows on the inside vertical, outside horizontal, you will then know which side is in and out when you polish.

Other Tips:

• To discourage rabbits from nibbling on veggie plants, mix a solution of soap powder granules and water. Spray on plants.  The soapy mix will not hurt the plant or you, but the rabbits will not like it.
• Sugar dampened with turpentine will stop bleeding.
• Mix equal parts of soda and pure lard.  Apply small amount twice a week to remove corns.
• A cure for warts-cover wart with white adhesive tape, make it air tight for several weeks.  When tape is removed wart will be gone.  Caster Oil and white vinegar also helps.
• To remove chewing gum from clothing pour white vinegar on and let stand for 5 minutes.  Gum can then be pulled off (Aunt Jane’s sewing circle).