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machine composition. Look this up in encyclopedia. 
5. Write two articles, not to exceed five hundred words each, on 
events that come within the observation of the Scouts. For in- 
stance give the school athletic events or describe an entertain- 
ment for Scouts in church or school or rally. 
6. Write some special story about Scoutcraft such as a hike or 
camping experience. 
REFERENCES: 
"Newspaper,” G. B. Dibble, Holt. 
"Handbook of Journalism,” N. C. Fowler, Sully. 
LAUNDRESS 
SYMBOL — FLAT IRON 
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1. What elements are needed to clean soiled clothes? 
2. Show a blouse that you have starched and folded, OR 
Show a skirt and coat you have pressed. 
S. How is starch made? How is it prepared for use? 
4. What is soap? How is it made? What is soap powder? 
5. How can you soften hard water? How are a wringer and a 
mangle used? 
6. Name steps to take in washing colored garments. * 
7. Should table linen be starched? Why? 
8. Why do we run clothes through blueing water? What is blueing? 
How made? 
9. Know the different kinds of irons and how to take care of irons. 
10. How to remove stains; ink, fruit, rust, grass, cocoa and grease. 
Why must stains be removed before laundering? 
11. What clothes should be boiled to make them clean? How are 
flannels washed? What should be done to clothes after drying 
before they are ironed? 
REFERENCES: 
"Saturday Mornings,” C. B. Burrell, Dana Estes. 
"First Aid to the Young Housekeeper,” C. T. Herrick, Scribner. 
"Guide to Laundry Work,” M. D. Chambers, Boston Cooking School. 
"Approved Methods for Home Laundry,” Mary Beals Vail, R.S., 
Proctor Gamble Co. 
MILLINER 
SYMBOL— BONNET 
1. Renovate a hat by removing, cleaning and pressing all trimmings 
and the lining, turn or clean the hat and replace tri mmi ngs and 
lining. 
» Trim a felt hat and make and sew in the lining. 
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