What will save an endless number of steps in prepar- ing a meal and putting food away? To have the refriger- ator near by, in the kitchen, if cooking is done by gas. It may be very poor economy to save a little ice and have to go to the cellar constantly for supplies. Perhaps a window could be cut in the kitchen, and the refrigerator placed outside, opening into the kitchen, when the window was raised, and a shelter made of two large boxes, with sawdust between that would enclose the exposed sides of the ice box, if a little shelter could not be built for it. Is a large kitchen desirable? No; it makes too many steps from stove, to table, sink and closets, and there is more floor space to be swept and mopped. It should be well ventilated, and now that blue flame oil stoves for cooking have been perfected, if one can not have a gas range, they may well be used in summer in place of a coal fire. It is very interesting to plan a more efficient arrange- ment of the kitchen. Many housewives walk unneces- sary miles in the kitchen. If there is but one pair of hands to do everything, perhaps cutting a small window, would allow things to be slipped through into the dining room, and back again. Efficiency in Home Making 35 What is the most satisfactory waste basket for the kitchen ? A good sized one of papier mache ; dirt cannot fall through, it is light to handle, can be washed and kept clean. Name one indispensable article of furniture for the kitchen? A high stool to sit on when working at the table, preparing vegetables, fowls, fruit, etc. It eases tired feet and aching back, and is very soothing to irri- tated nerves. It is like oil on troubled waters. Why keep a few newspapers in the kitchen ? They are most excellent to wipe off the top of the kitchen range. They remove the grease and dirt without soiling the hands. They are also good to empty the carpet sweeper on. What should be done with the broom? It should be hung up, in a broomholder, never stood on the floor, as it will get out of shape. How is a good way to have recipes in frequent use arranged? On cards that come in card index sets, they can be hung over a nail in a convenient place, when in use. How can the recipes in this book be conveniently used? Clamp in an ordinary strong letter-holding spring clip, and slip it over a nail. What will help in keeping the kitchen floor clean? To have a cloth always at hand, and wipe up at once any- thing spilt on the floor before it is tracked about. Are damp cloths and mops objectionable in the kitchen? They are very insanitary ; they breed germs, and attract water bugs. What is the best way to avoid water bugs, roaches, etc., in the kitchen? Never leave crumbs of food around, keep everything scrupulously clean, and drv. 36 Efficiency in Home Making EFFICIENCY IN DISH WASHING. What is required first of all? That one should not bend over even a little in washing dishes. If the sink is too low a board with flanges can be put across one end.

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What will save an endless number of steps in preparing a meal and putting food away? To have the refrigerator near by, in the kitchen, if cooking is done by gas. It may be very poor economy to save a little ice and have to go to the cellar constantly for supplies. Perhaps a window could be cut in the kitchen, and the refrigerator placed outside, opening into the kitchen, when the window was raised, and a shelter made of two large boxes, with sawdust between that would enclose the exposed sides of the ice box, if a little shelter could not be built for it. Is a large kitchen desirable? No; it makes too many steps from stove, to table, sink and closets, and there is more floor space to be swept and mopped. It should be well ventilated, and now that blue flame oil stoves for cooking have been perfected, if one can not have a gas range, they may well be used in summer in place of a coal fire. It is very interesting to plan a more efficient arrangement of the kitchen. Many housewives walk unnecessary miles in the kitchen. If there is but one pair of hands to do everything, perhaps cutting a small window, would allow things to be slipped through into the dining room, and back again. Efficiency in Home Making 35 What is the most satisfactory waste basket for the kitchen ? A good sized one of papier mache ; dirt cannot fall through, it is light to handle, can be washed and kept clean. Name one indispensable article of furniture for the kitchen? A high stool to sit on when working at the table, preparing vegetables, fowls, fruit, etc. It eases tired feet and aching back, and is very soothing to irritated nerves. It is like oil on troubled waters. Why keep a few newspapers in the kitchen ? They are most excellent to wipe off the top of the kitchen range. They remove the grease and dirt without soiling the hands. They are also good to empty the carpet sweeper on. What should be done with the broom? It should be hung up, in a broomholder, never stood on the floor, as it will get out of shape. How is a good way to have recipes in frequent use arranged? On cards that come in card index sets, they can be hung over a nail in a convenient place, when in use. How can the recipes in this book be conveniently used? Clamp in an ordinary strong letter-holding spring clip, and slip it over a nail. What will help in keeping the kitchen floor clean? To have a cloth always at hand, and wipe up at once anything spilt on the floor before it is tracked about. Are damp cloths and mops objectionable in the kitchen? They are very insanitary ; they breed germs, and attract water bugs. What is the best way to avoid water bugs, roaches, etc., in the kitchen? Never leave crumbs of food around, keep everything scrupulously clean, and drv. 36 Efficiency in Home Making EFFICIENCY IN DISH WASHING. What is required first of all? That one should not bend over even a little in washing dishes. If the sink is too low a board with flanges can be put across one end.

Efficiency in home-making and first-aid to good cooking