. Laboratory lessons in general science . he ashes. 4. About what is the cost of a gas (or gasoline) range?What is the cost of gas (or of gasoline) ? In what ways maythere be waste in the use of gas in the kitchen ? Explain the 1 While much that is required in these lessons on the home may be matterof common knowledge to the pupils generally, it is nevertheless urged thatthere be considerable discussion in detail of household economies andhousehold management. However, any mere statement of the facts re-quired by these lessons is far less important than the establishment of whole-some ideals o
. Laboratory lessons in general science . he ashes. 4. About what is the cost of a gas (or gasoline) range?What is the cost of gas (or of gasoline) ? In what ways maythere be waste in the use of gas in the kitchen ? Explain the 1 While much that is required in these lessons on the home may be matterof common knowledge to the pupils generally, it is nevertheless urged thatthere be considerable discussion in detail of household economies andhousehold management. However, any mere statement of the facts re-quired by these lessons is far less important than the establishment of whole-some ideals of a simple manner of living, and a realization of the possibil-ities of a modern American home. 77 78 LABORATORY LESSONS IN GENERAL SCIENCE economy of a fireless cooker where gas is used for several advantages in the use for fuel (a) of coal;(b) of gas. 5. Of the kitchen sink tell (a) the kind and size desirable,and its cost; (6) the purpose of a trap for it; (c) how tokeep the waste pipe from becoming clogged, and how to clean. Fig. 35. — Kitchen furnishings. it from time to time. What is the cost of water in your townfor household uses ? What are some advantages in the useof cistern water? Name some conveniences to be kept ator near the sink. Why is it better to have open plumbing(pipes exposed) than to have the pipes inside partitions orcupboards ? AT OUR HOMES 79 6. About what is the cost of a kitchen table (or kitchencabinet) ? What conveniences should the table (or cabinet)provide ? What kind of a top should the kitchen table have ? 7. What need is there of doors for kitchen cupboards?Give a list of the dishes and utensils likely to be kept in akitchen cupboard. 8. What are the objections to a soft wood floor for thekitchen ? Why not have painted floors ? What care shouldbe given oiled hard-wood floors ? Stateobjections to havingany floor is the cost oflinoleum? Whatshould be done fromtime to time to keepthe linoleum imper-vious to water ? 9. Wha
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