The most interesting study connected with the
development of the American novel is the accompanying
feature of the growth of the country itself. In a
certain way the changes seem peculiar, but in another
way they are exactly what we might be led to expect.
In tracing the development from...
Any woman's wardrobe is important, as it is to a
great extent an indication of her character. A High
School teacher, holding the position she does, as a director
of the aims and ideals of young girls must be especially
careful in her dress. Her clothing should be
neat, well...
All carbon steel that is used in tools, springs,
and machine parts where tempering is necessary undergoes
three distinct heat treatments: first, heating for forging;
second, heating for hardening; and third, heating
for tempering.
The menus herein presented were served to a
group of seven people, the object of the experiment
being to provide wholesome and attractive meals at
a moderate cost. The food values of the menus were
not calculated, but much thought and care were taken
in the planning of the meals,...
"In his style Hawthorne early developed that maturity
of dignified composure, free from constraint or affectation,
and that lucid expression, which are among
its most characteristic traits. With little faculties
for the harmony of verse he had a singular command over
the musical qualities of prose, enabling him to produce...
"A woman inherits capabilities of becoming such an
helpmeet, but she stands sadly in need of training for
the development of these capacities and for the acquirement of skill in doing these tasks after she realizes her ability. Education does not consist of facts
stored away in the brain, there...
As the atmosphere, the general bustle and rush in our busy eastern cities is vastly different from our quiet and peaceful west, so is there a great difference in the themes and styles of eastern and western authors. The influence of pioneer life and of western scenery, of climatic conditions...
"There are at present four common methods of con
verting the alternating current into direct current.
These are in order of use, the motor generator set,
the rotary converter, mercury vapor rectifier and the
Murphy rectifier. A short description of these and
connections for the last two will be given."--p.2