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wrinkles as possible. Rolls of tissue paper or soft garments are fre- 

 quently put between the heavier folds to prevent deep creases. The 

 secret of successful packing lies in careful folding and in packing 

 tightly, also securing the clothing in some way so it will not slide 

 about. Well-packed garments can be taken out unwrinkled and 

 ready to wear. Spots on a skirt are usually caused by the accumula- 

 tion of dust in grease. The grease may be removed by the action of 

 a solvent or by absorption. 



Correlation. — Chemistry : Test the solubility of fat. 



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LESSON 57. 



Problem. — To prepare the strong-flavored vegetables — cabbage, tur- 

 nips, and onions. 



Points to be brought out. — Much of the objectionable flavor of some 

 vegetables can be avoided by cooking in an open vessel. Have the 

 same vegetables cooked with the cover of the vessel on and some 

 with the cover off. Discard all the liquor from some, retain the 

 liquor which is poured off from others, concentrate to reduce the bulk, 

 and further volatilize the flavor and use with suitable seasoning to 

 make a sauce for the vegetable. In all the lessons on vegetables 

 have them well seasoned and attractively served. Emphasize the 

 lack of fat in vegetables and the value of adding it as seasoning. In 

 communities in which olive oil is used it gives a distinctive flavor 

 which is very much liked. One of the charms of Italian and Grecian 

 cooking comes from the use of olive oil. Well-made cottonseed oil is 

 also good. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 256 ; Office Expt. Stas. 

 Bui. 245. 



Correlation. — Englich: Discuss canned versus fresh vegetables; the 

 facilities and value of methods for the household storage of vegetables. 



LESSON 58. 



Problem. — To prepare vegetables suitable for the Thanksgiving 

 dinner. In this lesson the aim is to give the girls some suggestions to 

 carry home with them. As many different ways of preparing vege- 

 tables as possible should be tried. Each girl should try at least one • 

 while at home and report upon its success. We should try to honor 

 the occasion by using vegetables in unusually attractive ways. 



References. — U. S. Dept. Agr., Farmers' Bui. 256; Office Expt. Stas. 

 Bui. 245; Bureau of Education, Manila, Bui. 35 (Supt. of Documents, 

 Washington, D. C). Any good recipe book, especially one compiled 

 in the vicinity. 



Correlation. — English: Essay: (1) The Holidays, Festivals, and 

 Birthdays, etc., of an American family, with suggestions for observ- 

 ances. (2) What can the family do to develop in its members the 

 religious spirit which is at the basis of Thanksgiving Day ? 



