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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. 
Notr.—This lesson is introduced at this point, as the machines have not been 
needed to any considerable extent up to thistime. 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 
amachine. 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. 8. Dept. Agr., Farmers’ Bal. 521; Office Expt. Stas. 
Bul. 245, pp. 87-90. 
oration, —HEnglish: 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 een 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. Bul., 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 ? 
