The Library of Work and Play: Guide and Index - Cheshire Lowton Boone

[INDEX]

[SYMBOLS USED]

*—Illustrated
A—[Outdoor Work]
B—[Mechanics, Indoors and Out]
C—[Carpentry and Woodwork]
D—[Home Decoration]
E—[Electricity]
G—[Gardening]
H—[Housekeeping]
K—[Outdoor Sports]
M—[Working in Metals]
N—[Needlecraft]

INDEX

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z]

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Accounts
- balancing, H [90–91], [99]
- charge accounts, H [98]
- check book method, H [97]
- credits, recording, H [96]
- dairy accounts, A [242]
- debit and credit, H [90]
- department method of keeping, H [92–94]
- housekeeping, H [87–100]
- How to keep household accounts, by C. W. Haskins, recommended, H [99]
- personal expense account, specimen, H [92]
- poultry raising, A [168], [172]
- See also [Allowances]; [Income]
Acorns, care of seed for planting, A [48]
Aeronautics. See [Aeroplanes]; [Balloons]; [Flying machines]; [Kites]
Aeroplanes, B [158–185]*, C [67–83]*
- balance problem, B [169]
- biplane
  - making toy model, C [68–74]*
  - principle of construction, B [173–175]*
- Bleriot monoplane, B [171–173]*
- engines, types used, B [173]
- construction principles in general, B [170–171]
- controlling direction of, B [168–169]
- gyroscope principle applied, B [169]
- making models, B [180–184]*, C [67–83]*
- management not difficult, B [177]
- Maxim's aero-curve, B [166–167]*
- monoplane
  - making a model, B [180–184], C [75–83]*
  - principle of construction, B [171–173]*, [175–177]
- motive power for toy model, B [182–183], C [72], [81–83]
- planes
  - aspect ratio, B [167], [170]
  - shape of, B [164–168]
- propeller blades
  - making for a model, B [182], C [70–72]*
  - position on machine, B [169–170]
- Santos Dumont monoplane, B [175–177]*
- testing a model, B [183]
- triplane, B [180]
- Voisin biplane, B [173–175]*
- why aeroplanes fly, B [163–168], [195–197]
- wind velocity table, B [198]
- wireless telegraph control a possibility, B [169]
- See also [Balloons]; [Flying machines]; [Kites]
Ageratum, planting, G [84]
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
Agricultural clubs
- book about, A [519]
- organizing, A [452–454]
Agricultural pests. See [Insect pests]
Agriculture.
- See [Dairying]; [Domestic Animals]; [Drainage]; [Fertilizers and Manures]; [Flower gardening]; [Forestry]; [Fruit gardening]; [Irrigation]; [Soils]; [Trees]; [Vegetable gardening]; [Vegetables]
Alaska sable, skunk skin, A [484]
Alcohol as a cleaning agent, H [124], [135], [359]
Airships. See [Aeroplanes]; [Balloons]
Alarm clocks, electric, E [302]
Alfred, King
- story of the burned cakes, H [16]
Algae. See [Seaweed]
Alligator wrench, making, M [276]
Allowances
- how to manage, H [80]
Alloys
- definition of, M [208]
Almonds
- food value, H [255]
Alternating currents. See [Electric currents]
Althea (Rose of Sharon)
- characteristics, G [356]
Aluminum
- extraction from clay, E [263]
- utensils
  - advantages, H [202]
  - care of, H [206]
Ammeter, E [25–34]*
- construction, E [25–29]
- how it measures electricity, E [29–30], [32–33]
- shunt, use of, E [32–33]
Ampere, Andre Marie
- Ampere's rule, E [30–32]
Amusements. See [Games]; [Sports]
Andirons
- forging, M [363–370]*
- how to use, H [225]
Andrew, Saint
- story of the loaves and fishes, H [32]
Anemometer
- making, C [162–165]
Anemone
- Japanese, characteristics, G [333], [365]
- wood anemone, G [343]
Angora goat, A [109–110]
- book about, A [517]
Animals
- feeding motherless animals, A [268]
- tamed versus domesticated, K [177]
- training, A [248–270]
  - fear versus kindness, A [256–257]
  - wild animals, A [259–263]
- See also [Domestic animals]; [Pets]; also names of animals, e. g., [Birds], [Newts], [Toads], etc.
Annealing
- copper bowl, M [21]
- definition of, M [208]
- steel, M [307–309]
- tools for, M [11–12]*
Annuals (Plants)
- blooming after frost, G [330]
- climbing, G [331]
- definition of, G [160]
- for cut flowers: table, G [329]
- for heavy soils: table, G [329]
- for rocky places: table, G [332]
- for sandy soils: table, G [328]
- for shady places: table, G [331]
- for sunny places: table, G [332]
- fragrant: table, G [330]
- self sowing, G [331]
- value of, G [316], [359]
- what to plant, G [322]
Annunciators, Electric, E [68–71]*
Antique furniture. See [Furniture]
Ants
- development from the egg, A [393–395]
- garden pest, G [283]
- habits, K [147]
- household pests, H [361]
Anvil
- metal workers' tool, M [10]*
Apartment houses
- heating by electricity, E [125]
- how to have a play house in, H [8]
Apiculture. See [Bees]
Apple
- distance to plant trees, G [258]
- food value, H [255]
- saving seeds from cider making, A [50]
- surplus used for cider vinegar, A [413]
- wood for canes, A [59]
Applique
- embroidery, N [198–202]
- honiton lace, N [237]
- leather, N [83], [85]*
- overlaid work, N [200]
- underlaid, N [201]
Apricots, dried
- food value, H [255]
April
- birds, K [175]
- blooming plants, G [364]
Aprons, making, N [26–30]
- bands and strings, N [28–30]
- gathering, N [26–28]*
- sewing apron and work bag combined, N [31–33]*
Aquarium
- care of sick fish, K [166]
- cost of ready-made boxes and globes, K [163]
- feeding fish, K [166]
- making a water-tight box, K [160–162]
- stocking a self-sustaining aquarium, K [164–166]
- what to keep in, K [161]
- See also [Gold fish]
Arago, Francois Jean
- wave theory of light, E [345]
Arbor vitæ
- characteristics, C [542]
Arbors. See [Pergola]
Arbutus
- gathering and conserving, A [93]
Arc lamp. See [Electric lamp—Arc]
Archery
- practice of, K [329–331]
Architecture
- adapting the plan to the purpose, D [6], [13]
- American city versus country homes, D [365–367]
- bungalow, plan and elevation, C [465]*
- dining-room plan, D [9]
- floor plan, D [8]*
- hall plan, D [9]
- kitchen plan, D [10]
- Living-room plan, D [9]
- A model house, D [3–33]
- pantry plan, D [12]
- plan in relation to decorations and furnishings, D [12–13]
- principles of design, D [4–5], [13–16]
- wall areas, considering, D [12]
- See also [Building]; [Carpentry]; [Cottages]; [Foundations]; [Pergola]
Archimedian screw, B [143–145]*, [344]*
Armatures
- ammeter armature, E [29]
- dynamo armature, E [9], [11–13]
Arrowhead (Plant)
- characteristics, G [366]
Art
- copyrighting works of art, B [426]
Arthur, King
- The King's Kitchen: story, H [20]
Artichoke
- indoor planting time, G [233]
Arts and Crafts.
- See [Basket making]; [Bead work]; [Block printing]; [Brass work]; [Copper work]; [Embroidery]; [Lace making]; [Leather work]; [Metal work]; [Iron work]; [Silver work]; [Stenciling]
Arum (Plant)
- characteristics, G [366]
Ash
- characteristics, C [564]
- strength of wood, C [496]
Ash tray
- copper work, M [85]*
Ashes
- fertilizing value, A [433]
Asparagus
- insect pests, G [287]
Aspidistra
- indoor plant, G [196]
Assisi, Saint Francis of, H [25]
Association foot ball, K [331]
Aster
- characteristics of New England aster, G [365]
- half hardy plant, G [317]
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
- starting, G [137]
Athletics
- all around athletic championship, K [328–329]
- best college record, K [336]
- Olympic games, events, K [372]
- rowing record, K [383]
- training rules, K [11–12]
- value of, K [5–6]
Atlantic cable
- laying, E [65–66]
Atmospheric pressure. See [Barometer]
Attic playhouse, H [5]
Atwater, W. O.
- Principles of nutrition; quotation, H [251]
Auger
- bit, C [194]*
- screw principle, B [156]
August
- blooming plants, G [365]
Australian boomerang, B [232–234]*
Automobiles
- gasolene consumed per mile, B [401]
- making frame for one and two cylinder motors, B [396–401]*
- making toy automobile, C [62–66]*
Aviation. See [Aeroplanes]
Axe
- selecting, K [96–97]
Azalea
- indoor plant, G [197]