Modern Living Quarters and Household Efficiency Guide
An enthusiastic piece by Lillian H Johnston extols modern household science and minimalism. It argues for eliminating clutter and unnecessary furnishings, adopting cedar wardrobe bags and electric vacuums, and reconfiguring kitchens for space and labor saving. It highlights a model gas kitchen with integrated features and the spread of efficient home layouts in twentieth century America.
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Lillian H. Johnston
Ymin
America
Che Hine
Basemen
Domestic Arts Promise Modern Home Mastery
A 1910s home economics piece urges heads of households to embrace domestic science, improving efficiency and happiness. It endorses the refrigerator's placement, fireless cookers, parchment paper, and labor-saving devices, and previews Winifred Stuart Gibbs on food and character. The writer advocates practical, compact kitchens and emphasizes planning, budgeting, and proper utensil selection.
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Winifred Stuart Gibbs
Weekly Menu Plan From Expert Lily Wallace
A month by month kitchen guide for housewives outlines breakfast and dinner menus for a full week. It includes broiled tomatoes, muffins, creamed corn, clam bisque, spaghetti with cheese, beef roulade, potato dishes, halibut fritters, and a fireless cooker strategy. Detailed steps cover prep, sauces, and baking, with emphasis on economical fuel use and planning for heat efficiency.
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