SUPPLEMENT TO 



®Ij? Cornell iR^aJitng-OInurfi^a 



LESSON FOR THE FARM HOME 



Published semi-monthly throughout the year by the New York State College of 

 Agriculture at Cornell University. Entered as second-class matter October 13, 

 1911, at the post office at Ithaca, N. Y., under the Act of Congress of July 16, 1894 



L. H. Bailey, Director 

 Course for the Farm Home, Martha Van Rensselaer, Supervisor 



TTHACA N Y 

 VOL. I. No. II MARCh'i, 1912 ^^^ HOUSE SERIES No. 3 



THE LAUNDRY 



DISCUSSION PAPER 



By means of the discussion papers we have an opportunity to become 

 acquainted. We shall take it as an indication on your part that you are 

 interested if you answer the questions and return them to us. The staff 

 of the Department of Home Economics is ready to assist in your study of 

 scientific home-making. We want your assistance as well. Ask questions, 

 offer suggestions, let us have the benefit of your experience. You thus 

 become a vital part of the work of the State College in its efforts for rural 

 progress. 



Will you please send your opinions on the following points to the 

 Supervisor of the Cornell Reading-Coiurse for the Farm Home ? 



I . Suggest three ways for making the wash day easier. 



2. Compare the -cost of having the washing done at home with the cost 

 of having it done at the laundry, taking into consideration the value of 

 the woman's time, the cost of water, soap, heat, and wear and tear of 

 equipment. 



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