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To Clean Light Furs

White furs. ermine, &c., may be cleaned as follows: swansdown may be washed in soap and 657. To Clean Swansdown. White , ermine, &c., may be cleaned as follows: swansdown may be washed in soap and 657. Το Clean Swansdown. White Lay the fur on a table, and rub it well with water; after washing, shake it out, and when the down is somewhat raised, shake it before it in gallon 95 per cent. alcohol for 20 days; a clear fire to dry. filter. 658. Το Curl Feathers. Heat them 671. Hickory Nut Flavoring for Lislightly before the fire, then stroke them with quors, Crush 1 bushel hickory nuts, and inquors, Crush 1 bushel hickory nuts, and inthe back of a knife, and they will curl 659. To Cleanse Feathers from Animal Oil. Mix well with 1 gallon clear water, 1 pound quicklime; and, when the lime is precipitated in fine powder, pour off the clear lime-water for use. Put the feathers to be cleaned in a tub, and add to them a sufficient quantity of the clear lime-water to cover them about 3 inches. The feathers, when thoroughly moistened, will sink down, and should remain in the lime-water for 3 or 4 days; after which, the foul liquor should be separated. fuse for 1 month in 12 gallons 95 per cent. alcohol; strain and filter. 672. Flavoring Compound for Brandy. Mash 25 pounds raisins, 12 pounds prunes, 6 pounds figs, and 1 pineapple sliced; infuse for 15 days in 20 gallons proof spirits, proof spirits, stirring every day, and then filter.