Cheating the Junk-Pile: The Purchase and Maintenance of Household EquipmentsPeyser, Ethel R. (Ethel Rose)
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Cheating the Junk-Pile: The Purchase and Maintenance of Household Equipments
Peyser, Ethel R. (Ethel Rose)
Home economics; Household appliances; Kitchen appliances; Kitchen utensils
XXVI. FLAWS OR FLOORS IN YOUR KITCHEN 236
Gives advice as to choice and treatment of floorings.
XXVII. FEDERALIZING YOUR KITCHEN 244
Having kitchen cabinets built the right way, so that
from them kitchen processes can comfortably be directed.
XXVIII. WHEN THE POT HANGS HIGH 250
A plea for the convenient arrangement of everyday
kitchen utensils. Hooks versus closets, and daylight
versus dark.
XXIX. BRUSHING UP ON BRUSHES 255
Their manufacture, functions, treatment, and
adaptability to different things.
XXX. THE QUIET HOUSE 264
How by insulations, and various other devices, quiet may
be had in _any_ home.
XXXI. OSTRACIZING THE FLY 269
By screens (and cleanliness). Here cleanliness is taken
for granted and screens are discussed--not movie but
movable screens.
XXXII. POLISHING THE WATER SUPPLY 282
Another way of saying, “Here are ways to filter water
properly.”
XXXIII. OUTSTRIPPING THE GALE 292
By weather stripping. A discussion of weather strips to
save time, money and health.
XXXIV. BEAUTY AND THE BATH 302
Retails the new bathroom fixings which make them less
like a hospital in appearance.
XXXV. THE WINTER OF YOUR CONTENT 313
Can be had only by heating plants properly bought and
kept.
XXXVI. OUTLETS SAVE YOUR INCOME 328
In lighting the house.
XXXVII. TIN WARE, RUBBER AND PAPER 337
Mere articles of use and comfort.
XXXVIII. COME OUT OF THE PARLOR 343
And see what lovely gifts you can give from the realm of
the kitchen.
XXXIX. LATEST INVENTIONS 348
At least as late as the printing of a new book
permitted.
XL. MEASURE FOR MEASURE 354
A warning in terms of weights and measures for kitchen
economy.
XLI. TAKING THE KITCHEN ALONG 366
When motoring or picnicking what to carry.
XLII. THE FIRE HAZARD 370
Ways to decrease the danger of fire.
XLIII. TAKING CARE OF THE HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT 390
The only way to cheat the junk-pile after buying the
best devices.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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