Books for the Farmer’s Wife COMPILED BY CHARLOTTE A. BAKER, Librarian with the help of the Department of Home Economics Woman as an Administrator She considereth a field and* buyeth it; With the fruit of her hand she plant eth a vineyard — She perceiveth that hetr merchandise is good. —Proverbs. The business of being a woman, by I. M. Tarbell. 1912. N. Y. Macmillan. $1.25. A plea for the realization of the social and economic opportunity for woman in the home, in society, and a° a protector of children. The efficient kitchen, by Mrs. G. B. Child. 1914. N. Y. McBride. $1.25. Definite directions for the planning, arranging and equipping of the modern-labor-saving kitchen, either with or without a maid. History of the family as a social and educational institution, by W. Good- sell. 1915. N. Y. Macmillan. $2.00. Discusses the family as a social and educational institution from primitive times to the present. Adapted to the general reader. How to finance the building of a home, by C. M. Keys. 1915. Philadelphia, Ladies home journal. Free. An expansion of an article written in the Ladies home journal in 1913. The author has been editor of the Wall street journal and of the World's work. Increasing home efficiency, by M. B. Bruere. 1912. N. Y. Macmillan. $1.50. Readable, unconnected chapters giving the actual problems of the average family in home making and house keeping from the industrial and economic standpoint. The lady, by Mrs. E. J. Putnam. 1910. N. Y^ Sturgis. $2.50. An outline of the varying theories different periods have enter- tained as to what constitutes a lady. Style is clear and witty. Making of a town, by F. L. McVey. 1913. Chicago, McClurg. $1.00. Discusses from the viewpoint of the small town such problems as town-planning and building, administration, schools, morals, health, 4 Colorado Agricultural College etc. List of references. For' general readers, business men, and civic \ workers. 1 Modern industry in relation to the family, health, education, morality, by j F. Kelley. 1914. N. Y. Longmans. $1.00. Shows the disintegrating ' effect of modern industry upon society. j Primer of parliamentary law, by J. T. Robert. 1910. N. Y. Doubleday. 75 cents. > This book gives 24 progressive lessons in parliamentary practice. \ It tells what to say, when to stand, and when to remain seated. Village improvement, by P. T. Farwell. 1913. N. Y. Sturgis. $1.00. Helpful account of organization and work of village improvement societies. Shows what can be done to increase health, beauty and fin- ancial value of village property. The woman who spends, by B. J. Richardson. 1910. Boston, Whitcomb & Barrows. An appeal to women to study “the economics of consumption other- wise known ass the spending of money”, and to form the habit of re- sponsible spending. The Planning, Furnishing, and Care of the Home My house, my house though thou art small Thou art to me the Bscurial. — Herbert. Basketry book, by M. M. Blanchard. 1914. N. Y. Scribner. $2.00. Lessons in reed “weaving accompanied by careful diagrams and photographs. Tools and materials are described; lists of technical terms and a scale of measurements given. Bungalows, camps and mountain houses, by W. T. Comstock. 1908 N. Y. Comstock. $2.00. Useful collection of plates and plans, with descriptive text, of bungalows in all parts of the U. S. Name of owner and location given. Bungalows; their design, construction, and furnishing, by H. H. Saylor. 1911. N. Y. McBride. $1.50. A practical and architecturally sound book. Discusses advantages and limitations of bungalows. Gives advice on lighting, water supply, etc. Course in house planning and furnishing, by C. W. Calkins. 1916. N. Y. Scott. 60 cents. Directions for the working out of house plans. Gives ideas regard- ing paper, paint and furnishings with illustrations of good and bad types. Planned for student, but worth price to one proposing to build. 5 Books For The Farmer’s Wife Craft of home made rugs, by A. M. Hicks. 1914. N. Y. Me Bride. $2.00. All the old-fashioned rugs are here, with designs and directions for making them — the braided rug, the knitted rug, the crocheted rug, v the hooked rug, the colonial rag-rug.) Furnishing a modest home, by F. H. Daniels. 1908. Worcester, Mass. Davis press. $1.00. Discusses in detail the furnishing and decoration for the various rooms. An especially readable and usable book. Homestead architecture, by S. Sloan. 1911. Philadelphia, Baird. $2.00. This book has not been inspected. It is mentioned because the title is suggestive. ' , House furnishing and decoration, by A. McClure & H. D. Eberline. 1914. N. Y. McBride. $1.50. Practical suggestions on furniture and fittings with hints on paper- ing, painting, picture hanging, color combinations and the treatment of available resources. Interior decoration, by F. A. Parsons. 1915. N. Y. Doubleday. $13.00. Discusses principles of color and form harmony as applied! to the furnishing and decoration of rooms. Explains the essential qualities of decorative periods and shows! how personality may be expressed in modem houses. Journal houses, by The Ladies home journal, n.d. Philadelphia, Curtis. 50 cents. Livable house; its garage and farm buildings, by A. Hopkins. 1916. N. Y. Moffat. $2.50. 1 This book has not been inspected. It is mentioned because the title is suggestive. Making curtains and hangings, by A. Foster. 1915. N. Y. McBride. 50 cents. Handbook containing helpful ideas on general principles, style, texture, durability, color, design, method of measuring, and the use of valances and edging. More craftsman homes, by Gustav Stickley. 1912. N. Y. Craftsman. $2.00. Descriptions, plans and views of about 80 cottages, bungalows, farmhouses, summer camps, city houses, and 2 country schoolhouses. Planning and furnishing the home, by M. J. Quinn. 1914. N. Y. Harper. $ 1 . 00 . Brief but excellent treatment for somewhat modest homes. 6 Colorado Agricultural College; Successful houses and how to build them, by C. E. White, Jr. 1912. N. Y. Macmillan. $2.00. The best all-round book yet published for the person who wishes to build. Every point considered with detail. Illustrated. What you should know when building a little house, by C. E. White, Jr. 1915. Philadelphia, Ladies home journal. Free. Woman as a Conservator of Health The problem is to retain our acquired Health, Strength ' and Power u\nder the conditions imposed upon us by modern progress, - — Sargent. The art of right living, by E. H. Richards. 1904. Boston, Whitcomb. 50 cents. Brief consideration of the factors which go to make up physical and mental efficiency. Care of the teeth, by C. A. Brackett. 1915. Cambridge, Harvard university press. 50 cents. Brief, practical discussion of the structure, diseases, and care of the teeth. Useful for general reader. Cause and cure of colds, by W. S. Sadler. 1912. Chicago, McClurg. $1.00. Practical advice regarding colds and health in general. First aid in emergencies, by E. L. Eliason. 1916. Philadelphia, Lippin- cott. $1.50. N on-technical fully illustrated handbook. Author is a prominent surgeon. Lists drugs and supplies well to have on hand. Fresh air and how to use it, by T. S. Carrington. 1912. N. Y. Nat. Assn, for the study and prevention of tuberculosis. $1.00. Shows valuable methods for procuring fresh air in the home. Practical nursing, 3d ed. rev. and much enlarged, by A. C. Maxwell and A. E. Pope. 1914. N. Y. Putnam. $2.00. Based on scientific knowledge and the latest approved methods; clear and straightforward. Rural hygiene, by I. W. Brewer. 1909. Philadelphia, Lippincott. $1.25. Aims to impress upon the dweller in rural districts the necessity for hygienic measures to preserve the health of the community; sani- tation of private houses, public buildings, milk, and water supply. Books For The Farmer’s Wife 7 Selection, Preparation, and Use of Food If you are an artist in the kitchen, you will always he esteemed. Never forget the great truth that dinner pre- ceeds blandishments , not blandishments dinner. — Arnim. Art of home candy making, by the Home candy makers co., Canton, Ohio. 1909. 107 pages. $2.00. For amateur candy makers who desire to make better candy than is taught in cook books, and those denied the easy access to cities. Boston cooking-school cook book, by F. M. Farmer. 1906. Boston, Little. $ 2 . 00 . Has 125 recipes and 100 illustrations. Used in cooking classes in this institution. Canning, preserving, and jelly making, by J. M. Hill. 1915. Boston, Little. $ 1 . 00 . Gives recipes for fruits, vegetables, jams, marmalades, butters, pickles, and dried and canned fruits. Describes methods and utensils approved by U. S. D. A. Cooking for two, by J. M. Hill. 1909. Boston, Little. $1.50. Instructions for young housekeepers and a collection of recipes grouped according to food values. Menus for each week in the month. Dietetics for nurses, by J. Friedenwald and J. Ruhralh. 1913. Philadelphia, Sanders. $1.50. The correct dietary in the various diseases is given and a large number of recipes complete the volume. For the nurse and the layman who are interested in feeding the sick. Feeding the family, by M. S. Rose. 1916. N. Y. Macmillan. $2.10. The problems of the house wife in reconciling needs o. volt- ages at the same table are taken up, also cost of food and construction of menus. Institutional recipes, by E. Smedley. 1912. Emma Smedley, 6 East Front Street, Media, Pa. $1.25. A collection of well tried recipes adapted for 150 persons, with additional chapters on the administration and equipment of school lunch rooms. Food Products, by H. C. Sherman. 1914. N. Y. Macmillan. $2.25. Comprehensive text. Discusses food and foodj products in a prac- tical way, giving analysis, processes of manufacture, and food legisla- tion. Good bibiographies. 8 Colorado Agricultural College Practical cooking and serving, by J. M. Hill. 1902. N. Y. Doubleday. Popu- lar ed. $1.80. Tells how to select, prepare and serve food. Author is editor Bos- ton cooking school magazine. Table service, by L. G. Allen. 1915. Boston, Little. $1.25. Clear, practical exposition of waitress’s duties, including laying the table and serving for informal occasions. Useful to any house keeper with or without a maid. Illustrations and diagrams. The Clothing Problem “There is a sense of satisfaction in being well dressed that both philosophy and religion fail to give.” Cleaning and renovating at home, by E. G. Osman. 1910. Chicago, Mc- Clurg. 75 cents. Full directions for renovating and cleaning all kinds of household and wardrobe articles. Includes some things not found in manuals. Clothing for women, by L. I. Baldt. 1916. Philadelphia, Lippincott. $2.00. Gives selection of fabrics, design, color combinations, alteration of patterns, details for finishing. Excellent. Illustrated. The dressmaker, by the Butterick publishing company, N. Y. 1916. $1.00. A complete book on all matters connected with sewing and dress- making from the simplest stitches to the cutting, making, altering, mending and caring for the clothes. Useful either at school or home. Housekeeper’s handbook of cleaning, by S. J. MacLeod. 1915. N. Y. Harp- er. $1.00. Answers many questions that constantly arise in the care of the house and its contents, including wearing apparel. Half the book de- voted to the laundry. Laundry manual, by L. R. Balderston. 1914. L. R. Balderston, 1224 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. $1.25. New edition not inspected. 1909 edition excellent. Chapters on stains, soap making, and methods for washing special fabrics. Manual of family sewing machines, by the Singer sewing machine company, N. Y. Free. Practical millinery lessons, by J. Bottomley. 1914. N. Y. Illustrated millin- ery company, ed. 2. $1.25. This book has not been inspected. It is mentioned because the title is suggestive. I Books For This Farmer’s Wife 9 Principles of correct dress, by F. H. Wlnterburn. 1914. N. Y. Harper. $ 1 . 00 . Contains many suggestions for the woman who would be artistically gowned. Discusses becomingness, color harmony, and the adapting of styles to the wearer and the occasion. (Textiles; a handbook for the student and the consumer, by M. S. Wbolman i and E. B. McGowan. 1913. N. Y. MacMillan. $2.00. 7 Touches on history, principles of operation, materials, microscopic , tests, dyeing, laundry notes and clothing budgets. For teacher, house- keeper, salesman, and consumer. The Social Life of the Home “Woman — the fairest work in all creation,. The edition is large and no w,an should be without a copy.” iThe book of weddings, by Mrs. Burton Kingsland. 1902. 1ST. V. Doubleday. $ 1 . 20 . Clear, complete description of all details connected with house and church weddings. Dame Curtsey’s book of guessing contests, by E. H. Glover. 1908. Chi- cago, McClurg. 50 cents. Useful book for small towns. Contains 125 contests. Dame Curtsey’s book of novel entertainments for every day in the year, by E. H. Glover. 1908. Chicago, McClurg. $1.00. Suggestions for holiday, birthday, church and club entertainments. A chapter with toasts for many occasions. Encyclopedia of etiquette; what to write, what to wear, what to do, what to say, by E. Holt. 1901. N. Y. McClure. $2.00. Excellent all round book for the average woman. Well indexed. Games for the playground, home, school and gymnasium, by J. H. Bancroft. 1914. N. Y. Macmillan. $1.50. A varied collection of American and foreign games which are well described and thoroughly indexed under their uses. Home made toys for boys and girls, by A. N. Hall. 1915. Boston, Lothrop. $1.25. Practical directions for making toys from picked up materials to be found at home. 300 drawings. Home occupations for boys and girls, by B. Johnston. 1908. Jacobs, Phila- delphia. 50 cents. For little children, well arranged and requiring only simple ma- terials. Author editor of the Kindergarten magazine. IO Colorado Agricultural College 3 0112 072632729 Most popular home songs, selected and arranged by G. C. Noble. 1908. nJ Y. Hinds, Noble & Eldredge, School ed. in cloth. 55 cents. ( Contains the familiar songs that the average family enjoys singing! after supper. List on cover of other inexpensive* song books suitable! for home use. Play and recreation for the open country, by H. S. Curtis. 1914. Chicago) Ginn. $1.16. I Takes up play in the home, rural community, rural school, and) rural social center. i How Science Affects the Home T o instruct her fully in those sciences, Whereof I know she is not ignorant. — Shakespere. Chemistry) of cooking and cleaning, by E. H. Richards and S. M. Elliott. 1907. Boston, Whitcomb. $1.00. Gives for non-scientific readers practical information as to the chemical composition of the different foods, how they are changed by cooking, and the proportion of different elements needed in diet. Cost of cleanliness, by E. H. Richards. 1908. N. Y. Wiley. $1.00. A study of the relation between public and private cleanliness and the cost of uncleanliness. The dying and cleaning of textile fabrics; a handbook for the amateur and the professional, by F. A. Owen. 1909. N. Y. Wiley. $2.00. Consists largely of receipts and brief directions for special cases and materials. Elementary household chemistry, by J. F. Snell. 1914. N. Y. Macmillan. $1.25. A simple text emphasizing the chemistry of every day things such as combustion, food values, cleaning, textiles, dyes, etc. Household bacteriology, by E. D. and R. E. Buchanan. 1913. N. Y. Mac*- millan.' $2.25. Lectures given to home economic students covering true bacteria, yeasts, molds and pathogenic protozoa with a key to families and gen- era of the common molds. Physics of the household, by C. J. Lynde. 1914. N. Y. Macmillan. $1.25. An elementary text for the reader who wishes a broader knowledge of physical facts relating to the home. Emphasizes heat and electricity.