American Literature, previous to the Civil War, is
of necessity confined closely to the writers and writings
of New England and New York. At present however a gradual widening of the literary field may be clearly discernible. The South and West now contribute their share,
and no one can truly...
Probably no other process of such importance is so
little understood as that which takes place within our
own bodies. We know that we drink water and are refreshed, eat a meal and are strengthened, that the food
we consume is in some way converted into living tissue;
but the...
It is only recently that Cookery has been looked upon as a science of vital importance. At present the majority of the people fail to realize the vast importance it bears to the happiness and welfare of humanity and it is becoming further established every year. Oregon is retarded in...
In connection with the handicrafts which are cultivated because of their artistic or commercial value, and also because there is at the present time
a reaction toward hand work that tends to provide a market for the products of the craft-worker, the mind turns naturally to the only real handicraft...
Before discussing the American press of the day,
with its freedom and power, a brief historical review
of the development of journalism in its several functions
seems in place.
The women of the past ages have made little progress
in literature, and many are those who have ascribed
it to lack of talent which is evident in the gentler sex;
but more agree with Eliza V. Farnham when she says, "I
will yield to none in the grateful admiration...
The daily preparation of meals is an important end
extremely interesting home problem, a fact which is not
wholly appreciated by the average house keeper. The
importance of the provision of food. is wall. shown in the
words of Mrs. Ellen H. Richards, "The prosperity of a
nation depends upon...
Throughout history, the supply of foods necessary to
bodily sustenance has been an engrossing if not altogether
profitable occupation. Exception may be taken to the
use of this term, but when we consider the number of laboring families whose first and greatest aim is to meet the
call of the...