Country Lore
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-Scott and Chris Ware
Memphis, Tennessee
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River Bottom Lore
Here on the Wabash River, we have a yearly mosquito
barbecue. Our mosquitoes are so big that just one feeds the
whole town. But we usually catch two in case we have
visitors.
If you don't believe that, here are some truthful tips from
the river bottom. Spread pieces of cucumber skin around
your house to get rid of ants. Remove mud stains from
leather shoes by rubbing them with a slice of raw potato.
Bake meat loaf in muffin tins; it will cook in a jiffy, and
the kids will love it.
-Ron Spears
Williamsport, Indiana
Dandelion Blossom Jelly
The flavor of this delicious jelly is similar to that of
buckwheat honey-what an incentive to weed! Pick 1 quart
(packed) dandelion blossoms (the earliest ones are best),
removing stems and all green parts of the flowers. Wash
well. Place in 5 cups water, bring to a boil, and boil 1
minute. Strain, reserving liquid. Add 1 package pectin to
liquid; stir and heat. When liquid boils, add 4 cups sugar.
Simmer until jelly sheets off a spoon, then skim and pour
into sterilized jars.
-Ranee Meyers
Henderson, North Carolina
Safe for Man and Beast
I'd like to pass along a tip, which I read in our
newspaper, for getting rid of fleas. I tried it and it
really works. I bought a box of laundry borax (20 Mule Team
was specified) and sprinkled it on our carpet and under our
couch and chair cushions. I worked it into the carpet with
a broom and made sure I repeated the application every time
I vacuumed. It took three or four weeks for the fleas to
disappear, but they've been gone for two years now. Our dog
no longer scratches (and neither do we), and we feel good
about not having used poisonous chemicals.
-Rhiannon Kirkeberg
Miami, Florida
Do I Hear Thunder?
To catch fishing worms, I jump rope! After my feet pound
the ground for a few minutes, the worms come to the
surface, even in dry weather.
-Bob McKee
New York, New York
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