This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...household life we are living at the rate of 20 knots an hour, with the consequent wear and tear on the machinery and without realizing the necessity of increased outlay if the machine is to be kept efficient. Much of the expense complained of in modern plumbing is caused by the neglect of the most obvious precautions. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...household life we are living at the rate of 20 knots an hour, with the consequent wear and tear on the machinery and without realizing the necessity of increased outlay if the machine is to be kept efficient. Much of the expense complained of in modern plumbing is caused by the neglect of the most obvious precautions. In no other department of household life than in the care of details is the contrast greater between the old-fashioned housewife and the mistress of the modern apartment, and in no other line is there so great need of applied science, --that science which cannot be learned from books, but which women must acquire or resign their position. In engineering science a careful study is given to reducing friction in order that a given amount of power may yield the calculated force. In the household the " running" of the house is the place where the friction is greatest and where it will pay most to give thought to the reduction of the wear and tear. In regard to fuel the sanitary view must be the first to be taken. The house must be so evenly and thoroughly heated as to preserve the health of its inmates; and since their circumstances vary as to age, habits, occupations, clothing, etc., each must be governed by these requirements, only there must be a recognition of these needs and not an ignoring of them. The heating-plant is the heart of the house for eight or nine months of the year, and must be looked after by the most intelligent and responsible person in the house, --one who understands the chem, istry of combustion and the mechanics of draft. The coal-bill might be reduced by one half in most households and the health doubly secured under these circumstances. To recapitulate: After all is arranged as to house, furmsnings, and supplies, ...
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