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Supplementary topics. — List the seasonal work in a household — 

 i. e., tasks in addition to daily and weekly routine; for which should 

 men of household help or hired help be secured ? How many hours 

 a day is it wise to work, thinking of a well-balanced life ? 



LESSON 23. 



Problem. — To clean and care for a sewing machine. 



Note. — This lesson is introduced at this point, as the machines have not been 

 needed to any considerable extent up to this time. The first few lessons have served 

 to introduce some of the problems involved in its use. The teacher should demon- 

 strate carefully the cleaning and oiling of the machine and the essential points in 

 changing the tension, etc. Each girl should have charge of a machine for a stated 

 time. 



Reference. — Book of instructions with machine. 



Correlation. — English: Write a set of rules for the routine care of 

 a machine. Costs of various machines (get catalogues) . Can a gaso- 

 line engine be arranged to run the sewing machine % Make a draw- 

 ing to show how. 



LESSON 24. 



Problem. — To finish the pickles. 



Points to be brought out. — It is necessary to have every bit of pickle 

 completely covered by the preserving fluid. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bill. 521; Office Expt. Stas. 

 Bui. 245, pp. 87-90. 



Correlation. — English: Compare cost of factory and homemade 

 pickle. What light does this throw on value of woman's home work ? 



LESSON 25. ' 



Problem. — To score all food products preserved so far. Study the 

 preserve closet. Prepare for a demonstration and exhibit for the 

 neighboring women, to be held on a Saturday. 



Points to be brought out. — There are definite standards to which 

 these different food products should conform. The preserve closet 

 should be kept in order and should be so arranged that all its con- 

 tents are accessible. 



Reference. — Univ. Mo. Bui., 15 (1914), No. 7, The Preservation of 

 Food in the Home. 



Correlation. — English: Draw a plan and make out specifications 

 for a preserve closet; give reasons for its distinctive features. 



LESSON 26. 



Problem. — To work on apron and cap. 



Supplementary topic. — Explain the relation of a public library to 

 the home life of its patrons. What does it do for them ? Can loans 

 of books be secured by your community from your State, county, or 

 other library ? 



