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Page 206 - Let me suggest also that every one who creates or cultivates a garden helps and helps greatly to solve the problem of the feeding of the nations and that every housewife who practices strict economy puts herself in the ranks of those who serve the nation. This is the time for America to correct her unpardonable fault of wastefulness and extravagance. Let every man and every woman assume the duty of careful, provident use and expenditure as a public duty, as a dictate of patriotism which no one can...
Page 237 - The home finishers in the two congested blocks described seemed to be the poorest visited in New York, to have the dirtiest homes, lowest standards of living, and the highest disease and death rate of any section of the city
Page 200 - ... soda solution, and 1 per cent hydrochloric acid ; each operation should be continued for about one hour. If the sample be finally washed and dried to constant weight at 105° C., the result will give the amount of absolutely dry fiber present. Add 8 per cent to obtain the "normal" air-dry weight. 2. The percentage of moisture in the air-dry fabric is determined by drying to constant weight at 105° C. 3. The percentage of fats and waxes is determined by extraction with ether in the Soxhlet apparatus....
Page 223 - ... require shorter lengths. 7. In remaking, piecing may often be successfully hidden under decoration if carefully planned. Plan to piece under tucks, pleats, folds, where braid is put on, insertion is set in, etc. 8. Place whole pattern on and know just how you are going to get whole garment from pieces before cutting any one piece. 9. In combining materials consider carefully color and texture of materials for attractive and harmonious results.
Page 102 - The best time to sow sweet peas in this manner is in March. When the plants are two or three inches high they should be given supports of short twigs and placed in a cold frame. Here they should be given plenty of air at every opportunity, in order to secure a short, sturdy growth. If the plants do not catch hold firmly, they may be tied with raffia. When spring begins and the soil is in good condition, the pots may...
Page 223 - For example, if pieces of the old garment are large enouga for recutting don't take time to rip seams ; cut them off. 4. Have pieces clean and well pressed before beginning to cut. Cut garment apart previous to sponging, washing, removing spots, pressing, etc. It is much easier to work with smaller, flat pieces. 5. If remodeling is to be worth while, the finished garments must a.
Page 257 - ... are two clips annually, hence the wool is short stapled. Filatures. Machines for silk reeling which supplement hand work. Flocks. Soft, fluffy fibers thrown off by different processes in woolen and worsted manufacture, such as raising and cropping. Frame. An upright machine for twisting or spinning. Fulling or milling. Processes of shrinking or felting woolen cloth for the purpose of making a close, firm material such as broadcloth. Garnetting. The Garnett machine converts thread waste into loose...