SUPPLEMENT TO 



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LE550N FOR THE FARM HOME 



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

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

 191 1, 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 



ITHACA N Y 

 VOL I. No. 17 TUNE l' IQI2 ' FOOD SERIES No. 4 



THE PRESERVATION OF FOOD IN THE HOME.-PART I 



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 Home Economics Department in 

 its efforts for scientific housekeeping. 



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

 visor of the Cornell Reading-Course for the Farm Home? 



I. What causes food to spoil? 



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