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- Babylon
- proposed irrigation works, B [247]
- Baby's breath (Plant)
- Bachelor's buttons. See [Cornflower]
- Backing enamel
- Bacon
- Bacteria in soils, G [222]
- Baden-Powell, Sir Robert
- Organizer of the Boy scouts, K [20]
- Badminton (Game), K [332]
- Bags
- Bait
- Baked beans
- Baking
- Baking powder
- composition and use, H [301]
- how to retain strength of, E [267]
- Ball
- Ball bearings
- Balloon vine
- Balloons
- Balsam
- Baltimore belle, story of, N [74–76]
- Baltimore oriole
- as insect destroyer, A [457]
- Bananas
- Band saws. See [Saws]
- Bandy (Game), K [332]
- Bantams
- Bar, Horizontal
- making a pull up bar, C [270]*
- Bar pins
- Barberry
- Barometer
- complex, how to make, B [258–261]*
- construction of, B [231–232]*
- inventors of, B [256]
- purpose of, B [261]
- simple, how to make, B [256–257]
- theory of, B [256]
- water barometer, how to make, B [257–258]*
- Base ball, K [244–266]*, [332–334]
- art of playing, K [262–263]
- balls, standard, K [262]
- base hit, K [333]
- bases, K [333]
- bats, K [262]
- batsmen
- batting, K [260]
- captain's duties, K [249–250]
- catcher, K [254–255]
- diamond, K [333]
- doubtful balls, providing for, K [258]
- "fan", K [266]
- first baseman, K [255]
- gate receipts, K [264]
- ground rules, K [265]
- home run, K [333]
- innings, K [334]
- choice of, by contesting team, K [264]
- manager's duties, K [249]
- methods, old and modern, K [247–248]
- national game of America, K [244]
- nine, K [245], [332]
- opponent's methods, learning, K [259]
- outfielder, K [257–259]
- pitcher and pitching, K [246]*, [247]*, [251–254]
- positions, K [245], [333]
- scores, K [264], [333–334]
- second baseman, K [256]
- shoes, K [264]
- short-stop, K [256]
- signals, K [248]
- team, how to organize, K [249]
- third base, K [257]
- training rules, K [250]
- two-bagger, K [334]
- umpire, K [245]
- uniforms, K [263]
- visiting teams, expenses, K [264]
- what makes a game, K [264]
- Basket ball rules, K [334]
- Basket making
- Bass
- Basse-taille
- Basswood
- Basting meat, H [283], [357]
- Basting stitches, N [6]*
- Bath tubs
- Bathroom
- Baths
- Bats
- Batteries, Electric. See [Electric batteries]
- Bayberry
- description of bush, A [19]
- dips, making, A [20–21]
- leaves for sachet, A [65]
- Baywood
- Bead work, N [278–294]*
- Beam action, C [496]
- Beams, wooden
- strength of materials, B [45]
- Bean bag
- Beans
- bush beans, varieties, G [297]
- experiments in growing, G [119–122]
- food value, H [250], [254], [255]
- insect pests, G [288]
- planting seeds
- depth and distance, G [42]
- distance of drills apart, G [297]
- eye downward, G [117]
- quantity to plant, G [36]
- time to plant, G [234]
- pole beans
- seeds
- soil, G [119], [296]
- See also [Lima beans]; [String beans]
- Bearings
- Beck-iron
- Bedell, Frederick
- discovery that the same wire carries two currents, E [187]
- Bedroom
- Bedroom electric heater, E [126]*
- Bedroom slippers. See [Slippers]
- Beds
- Bee balm (Flower)
- Bee-hive. See [Bees]
- Bee-keepers Association, value of, A [326]
- Bee stings
- Beech nuts
- characteristics, A [37]
- gathering, A [38]
- Beef
- Beef tea
- Bees, A [287–336]
- books about, A [518]
- brood chamber, description, A [302]*, [303]
- buying, hints about, A [294–297]
- cost of colony, A [288]
- development from the egg, A [393–395]
- diseases and enemies, A [322], [325]
- egg-laying, A [305]
- feeding, spring and fall, A [321]
- hives
- modern, A [301–304]*
- observation hive, A [325], K [169]
- old-fashioned, A [300]
- opening
- putting together, A [298]
- supers, A [302]*
- ventilation, A [294]
- where to place, A [290–291]
- hiving, A [313–314]
- honey
- honeycomb cells, A [315–316]
- how bees work, A [324–325]
- how to approach the hive, A [303]
- Italian, A [296]
- keeping
- life, length of, A [306]
- locating the hives, A [290–291]
- marketing the honey, A [326–327]
- nucleus, meaning, A [296]
- observation hives, A [325], K [169]*
- products of the hives, A [322–325]
- profit in, A [299–300], [334–336]
- protecting from wind and sun, A [291–292]
- queen bee
- runaway swarms, securing, A [288]
- shipping, A [294]
- smoking, A [314–315]
- success with bees: stories, A [328–336]
- swarm catcher, home-made, A [310–313]*
- swarming
- varieties, A [295]
- wax making, A [323]
- wintering, A [319–321]*
- worker bees, development of, A [305–306]
- Beeswax for cleaning irons, H [317]
- Beetles
- Beets
- boiling, G [298]
- cooking preparation, H [293]
- food value, H [255]
- insect pests, G [288]
- planting seeds, G [298]
- depth and distance, G [42]
- quantity to plant, G [36]
- time to plant, G [234]
- seed
- age for planting, G [34]
- germination time, G [32]
- soil preparation, G [298]
- transplanting, to avoid, G [122], [298]
- Begonias
- Bell, Alexander Graham
- inventor of the telephone, E [274]
- Bellflower
- habits and characteristics, G [346]
- Bellicent
- Bellows
- blacksmith's, M [216]*
- metal worker's, M [12]*
- Bells
- Belt buckle
- Belt pin
- Belts
- Bench
- Bench hook
- Bench stop, C [139]
- Bench work. See [Carpentry]; [Whittling]
- Berries
- Bessemer steel. See [Steel]
- Bethsaida
- Story of the loaves and fishes, H [32]
- Bezel setting, M [152–157]*, [163]*, [176]
- Bicycle
- Biennials
- Binding edges and seams, N [51]*
- Biplane
- Birch
- aspen leaved, C [558]
- bark, removing, A [66–67]
- black or sweet birch, C [557]
- blue or hornbeam, C [559]
- gray, C [558]
- kinds and characteristics, C [556–559]
- red, C [557]
- staining mahogany color, D [230]
- white, canoe, or paper birch, C [557]
- yellow, C [557]
- Birds
- April birds, K [175]
- attracting the birds, A [454–459]*
- bath, making, C [219]*
- books about, A [519]
- crows as pets, K [176]
- eggs and nests, collecting, A [460]
- enemies, A [460–461], K [174]
- flight, theory of, B [195–197]
- game preserve, creating, A [464–465]
- houses
- March birds, K [175]
- May birds, K [176]
- migration, K [175]
- nesting time, K [176]
- non-migrating, K [176]
- protecting fruit from, A [461]
- protection and care of, A [458–459]
- song birds, attracting, A [454–457]
- unlawful to cage, K [173]
- that stay all winter, K [175]
- traffic in skins, A [459–460]
- training, A [263–265]
- value as garden pest destroyers, G [280], A [455–457]
- Bit and brace. See [Carpentry and Woodwork—Tools]
- Bites of insects
- Bittersweet, A [56]
- Black bass
- Blacksmithing, M [215–357]
- Blankets
- Bleeding heart
- Blood root
- habits and characteristics, G [343]
- Blindman's buff (Game), K [337]
- Block and tackle. See [Pulleys]
- Block printing on fabrics
- designs and process, D [99–106]*
- laundering articles, D [107]
- materials used for, 107
- Blood stains
- Blotting pads
- Blow pipe
- metal workers' tools, M [12]*
- Blowing engines
- diagonal catch and hand gear, B [315]
- Blue flag. See [Iris]
- Blue printing
- Bluebell
- Blueberries
- Bluebird
- Bluets, G [341]
- Bluing clothes, H [18], [320]
- Boards. See [Lumber]
- Boat building, B [84–109]*
- carvel ribbon built boat, B [89]
- centre line of shaft, B [90]
- decks, B [91]
- dimensions of the Mocking Bird, B [68]*
- displacement, B [89]
- exhaust pipe
- expansion chamber, B [98]
- floor boards, B [91]
- keel
- keelson, B [86]*
- knees, B [91]
- "knock down" system, B [66], [68]
- launching the boat, B [134], [136–138]
- laying off the profile, B [90]
- lettering the name, B [131–132]
- materials and dimensions, B [90–93]*
- motor
- motor bed, fitting, B [91], [97]
- offsets, table of, B [92]
- patterns, buying, B [62]
- plan and section of the Mocking Bird, B [66–68]*
- propeller shaft, installing, B [93]
- section of launch, B [89]*
- sections, spacing of, B [91–92]
- sheathing, B [89]*
- skeleton, fitting posts together, B [88]*
- steering gear, B [346]*
- stem, B [86]*, [90]
- thwarts, B [91]
- unloading materials, B [84–85]
- varnishing the boat, B [112]
- See also [Screw propeller]
- Boat house building, B [36–64]*
- covering the frame, B [40]
- doors and windows, B [37]
- foundation, B [36]*
- frame, end and side, B [37–40]*
- pier, constructing, B [19], [76]
- roof, B [40–42]
- slides or ways, B [44–45]
- Boats
- Bob sled, K [223]*
- Bob white
- Bo-bo and the roast pig, H [18]
- Bobolink
- Bog plants, G [366]
- Bohnenberger's machine, B [334]*
- Boiling
- Boiling point of liquids, H [277]
- Bolsters, H [152]
- Bolts
- Book case
- designs, D [53]*, [151]*, [177]*, C [351]*
- "knock down" design and construction, D [150–156]*
- mission style, C [352]
- staining the wood, D [236], [237]
- with adjustable shelf, design and construction, C [350–353]*
- with glazed doors, design and construction, D [176–180]*
- See also [Book rack]
- Book cover
- Book mark
- Book rack
- Book shelves. See [Book case]; [Book rack]
- Book supports
- Books
- Boomerang, Australian
- Boone, Daniel
- wilderness traveler, K [51]
- Bootees
- Bordeaux mixture
- Boring. See [Drilling and Boring]
- Bossing up, M [208], [419]
- Botany
- Bottles
- Boulder up (Game), K [345]
- Boulders
- Bow and arrow, K [329]
- Bowling
- Bowls. See [Brass work]; [Copper work];
[Metal work]; [Pottery]
- Box elder
- Box furniture, C [475–478]*
- Box kite. See [Kites]
- Box making
- design to resemble books, C [397]*
- dovetail joints, C [315–318]*
- drawing instrument box, C [240]*
- hinging a lid, C [239]
- knife and fork box, C [223–226]*
- nail box, C [206–209]*
- pencil box, making and carving, C [106–108]*
- proportions, C [235]
- seat and chest combined, C [476]*
- simple box, C [40]*
- toilet boxes, C [315–318]*, [235–241]*
-
See also [Copper work]; [Inlaying];
[Metal work]; [Wood carving]
- Boy Scouts of America, K [19–49]*
- activities, K [43]
- ambulance badge, qualifications for, K [27]
- aviator badge, qualifications for, K [28]
- badges, K [27–36]
- bee-keeper's badge, qualifications for, K [28]
- blacksmith's badge, qualifications for, K [28]
- bugler's badge, qualifications for, K [28]
- campaigning, K [43]
- camps, routine and model programme, K [46–49]
- carpenter's badge, qualifications for, K [29]
- clerk's badge, qualifications for, K [29]
- cook's badge, qualifications for, K [29]
- cyclist's badge, qualifications for, K [29]
- dairyman's badge, qualifications for, K [30]
- electrician's badge, qualifications for, K [30]
- engineer's badge, qualifications for, K [30]
- farmer's badge, qualifications for, K [30]
- finances, K [41]
- fireman's badge, qualifications for, K [31]
- first aid to animals' badge, qualifications for, K [31]
- first-class tests, K [24–25]
- founder of society, K [20]
- gardener's badge, qualifications for, K [31]
- handy man's badge, qualifications for, K [31]
- headquarters, K [19]
- horseman's badge, qualifications for, K [32]
- interpreter's badge, qualifications for, K [32]
- laws, K [25–27]
- leather workers' badge, qualifications for, K [33]
- life saver's badge, qualifications for, K [38]
- marksman's badge, qualifications for, K [33]
- master-at-arms badge, qualifications for, K [33]
- membership requirements, K [22–25]
- missioner's badge, qualifications for, K [33]
- musician's badge, qualifications for, K [33]
- oath, K [22]
- official hand book, how to obtain, K [49]
- origin, K [20]
- pathfinder's badge, qualifications for, K [34]
- patrols, forming, K [27], [38–39]
- photographer's badge, qualifications for, K [35]
- pioneer's badge, qualifications for, K [35]
- piper's badge, qualifications for, K [35]
- plumber's badge, qualifications for, K [35]
- poultry farmer's badge, qualifications for, K [36]
- principles of good scouting, K [39]
- printer's badge, qualifications for, K [36]
- purpose, K [20]
- salute and secret sign, K [22]
- scout craft, K [21], [43]
- scout master, qualifications and duties, K [26], [42–43]
- second-class tests, K [23]
- sign posts for scout master, K [43–46]
- signaler's badge, qualifications for, K [36]
- seaman's badge, qualifications for, K [36]
- stalker's badge, qualifications for, K [37]
- starman's badge, qualifications for, K [37]
- surveyor's badge, qualifications for, K [38]
- swimmer's badge, qualifications for, K [38]
- tenderfoot, class requirements, K [22]
- troop, organization, K [26–27], [40–41]
- Boys' clubs. See [Clubs]
- Brace and bit. See [Carpentry and Woodwork—Tools]
- Bracelets
- Bracket
- Braiding
- coronation braid
- fastening the ends of the braid, N [107]
- flat braid, how to sew it on, N [108]
- rugs and mats, N [296]
- soutache braid, N [107]
- stamping the design, N [107]
- weaving
- Braising, H [280]
- Brass
- Brass work, M [133–147]*
- bell and bracket, M [145–147]*
- bracket, M [146–147]*
- crumb tray and scraper, M [135–136]*
- finger bowl, M [133–135]*
- handles to vase, making, M [143]
- soldering a vase, M [144]
- tea caddy, M [136–140]*
- vase, M [140–145]*
- weighting a vase, M [143]
- See also [Copper work]; [Metal work]
- Brazilian point lace, N [238]*
- Brazing metals, M [310–315]
- Bread
- baking, H [283]
- brown bread, food value, H [257]
- camp cooking, K [87–88]
- curled bread for camping, E [303]
- food value, H [250], [254], [300]
- freshening dry bread, H [354]
- ingredients, purpose of, H [298–299]
- kneading, H [299]
- mixing, H [299]
- raising, H [300]
- setting, H [299]
- unleavened, H [300]
- yeast for, H [296–297]
- Bread board
- Breakfast food
- Breeding
- Bridges
- Brier stitch. See [Feather-stitching]
- Broilers. See [Electric broilers]; [Poultry raising]
- Broiling
- Brooches
- Brooders
- Brook trout
- Broth. See [Soups]
- Brother Juniper's cooking: story, H [25]
- Brown bread
- combinations for food values, H [257]
- Brushes
- Brussels sprouts
- Brussels stitch, N [229–231]*
- Buckeye tree
- Buckles
- Buckthorn for hedges, G [357]
- Buckwheat
- cakes and sausage, food value, H [258]
- food value, H [254]
- Budding plants, G [250–253]
- Buffet
- Building
- base boards, C [475]
- batter boards, posts and sills
- cheap finishings, C [475]
- chimneys, style of, C [472]
- construction
- cornice detail, D [29]*
- flashing chimneys, C [472]
- interior finish details, D [31]*
- joists, placing, B [39]
- model house, D [3–33]
- rollers for moving heavy weights, B [44]
- sills, setting, D [26–28]*
- walls, finishing, C [472]
- woods and their uses, C [536]
- working drawings for, D [21–23]
- See also [Architecture]; [Bird houses]; [Boat building];
[Boat house]; [Carpentry]; [Columns];
[Doors]; [Floors]; [Foundations];
[House framing]; [Joints]; [Pergola];
[Poultry house]; [Summer house];
[Strength of materials]; [Windows]; [Wood]
- Buildings
- Bulbs (Metal)
- Bulbs (Plant), G [165–179]
- California bulbs, collecting and cultivating, A [94–99]
- bedding plants, G [171], [324]
- blue flowers, list, G [178]
- colors, list, G [177–179]
- drying and storing, G [176]
- easiest to grow, G [166]
- flat for, making, G [61]*
- forcing varieties, G [171]
- insect pests, G [293]
- outdoor planting, soil preparations, G [170]
- planting, hints, G [171]
- planting in lawns, G [360], A [169], [434]
- potting for winter, soil and drainage, G [171]
- red flowers, list, G [179]
- resting time, G [173]
- to prevent plants from blossoming low down, G [175]
- transferring to light and heat, G [174], [175]
- water bulbs, G [168]
- care and development, G [175]
- when to buy, G [167]
- white flowers, list, G [177]
- winter care of, G [139]
- yellow flowers, list, G [178]
- See also [Canna]; [Chinese lilies]; [Crocus];
[Hyacinths];[ Narcissus]; [Tulips]
- Bulgarian drawn work, N [222–226]*
- Bull in the ring (Game), K [337]
- Bungalow
- plan and elevation, C [465]*
- Bunsen burner, M [11]*
- Burdock
- class and seed time, G [278]
- destroying, A [471]
- distribution of seed, G [273]
- Bureau drawers
- arrangement and care of contents, H [53–54]
- doll's playhouse in, H [9]
- Burgees, B [108]
- Bur-marigold (Beggarticks)
- class and seed time, G [278]
- Burned wood. See [Pyrography]
- Burns
- Burroughs, John
- Butcher knife. See [Knives]
- Butt joints, C [251]*
- Butter
- Butterflies
- breeding, A [398–400]
- classifying a collection, A [386]
- collecting, A [381–384]*, K [151–153]
- development from the egg, A [393–395]
- killing bottle and how to use it, A [378–380], K [151]*, [154]
- mounting a collection, A [381–386]*, K [153]*
- net for catching, K [151]*
- Butterfly weed
- Buttermilk
- cleansing properties, H [356]
- Butternut tree
- Buttonball tree
- Buttonholes, N [58–62]*
- Buttonholing
- blanket stitch, N [142]*
- finishing edge, N [130], [133]
- Hedebo embroidery, N [202–206]*
- honeycomb stitch, N [144]*
- knotting thread, to avoid, N [131]
- Mount Mellick, N [143]
- padding, N [130–131]
- Roman cut-work, N [138–142]*
- scalloping, N [132]*
- triangular buttonholing, N [143]*
- See also [Wallachian embroidery]
- Buttons
- Buttonwood
- Buying. See [Marketing]
C
- Cabbage
- bleaching heads, G [126]
- cooking preparations, H [293]
- family, G [299]
- food value, H [255]
- growing, G [123–128]
- harvesting, G [126]
- indoor planting, G [233]
- insect pests, G [125], [288]
- planting seed
- depth and distance to plant, G [42]
- early and late crops, G [124]
- quantity to plant, G [36]
- time to plant, G [234]
- savoy variety for poor soil, G [301]
- seed germination
- soil requirements, G [19], [301]
- storing, G [127]
- Cabinet
- Cabinet work. See [Carpentry and Woodwork]
- Cables, submarine
- laying the Atlantic cable, E [65–66]
- number in operation, E [66]
- rates, E [67]
- Cactus
- Cahill, Dr.
- Cake
- Calcimine
- Calendar back
- Calendula
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
- Calf
- Calfskin
- California bulbs
- California poppies
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
- Calipers
- blacksmiths' tools, M [225]
- Call ball, K [338]
- Caloric theory of heat, E [342]
- Calves. See [Calf]
- Cambium, A [441]
- Camelot, H [20], [22]
- Cameras
- Camp stool
- Camphor for packing, H [347], [349]
- Camping
- Boy Scouts' camp, K [46–49]
- brush leanto, K [69]*
- clothing, K [71–74]
- cooking, K [75–92]*
- bread, K [87–88]
- coffee, K [87]
- fish, K [89], [90]
- frying, K [91]
- game, K [89], [90]
- Indian meal, K [88]
- johnny cake, K [88]
- left overs, K [89]
- meat, time, K [90]
- rice, K [90]
- rules, K [86–92]
- utensils, K [82–83]
- vegetables, K [89], [90]
- drainage problem, K [57]
- electric lights, installation and cost, E [162–169]
- fireplaces, building, K [78–79]
- fires
- firewood, providing for, K [55–56]
- fitting up an old mill, E [160–161]
- food, care of, K [85–86]
- girl's work in, K [323–324]
- hints for comfort, K [71–74]
- locality, choosing, K [53–54]
- mosquitoes, protection from, K [70]
- outfit, K [58–74]*
- ovens, K [80–82]*
- principles of, K [50–54]
- selecting a leader, K [53]
- shower bath device, E [161]*
- site, selecting, K [54–58]
- sleeping bag and head shelter, K [52]*
- tents, K [58–60]*
- water supply device, K [54–55]*
- Canadian pine, C [536]
- Candleberry, A [18–19]
- Candles
- bayberry dips, A [20–21]
- shades, making from cardboard and paper, D [358]*
- Candlestick
- Candytuft
- Cane rush, K [338]
- Canes
- Canna
- Canning and preserving
- Canoe tilting (Game), K [339]
- Canoeing, K [240–243]*
- Canterbury bell
- Capstan, B [79], [347]*
- Car springs, B [264–265]*
- Carafe
- Carbohydrates
- Carbon bisulphide
- Carbon filaments. See [Electric lamps—Incandescent]
- Carbonic acid
- Carbureter, B [95]*
- Card, Leslie E.
- Card case
- Card tray
- Carpentry and Woodwork
- beveling, C [147]*
- bill of material, value in making, C [189]*, [206]
- board feet, estimating, C [503]
- construction, C [250–257]
- curved rails, making, D [183]
- curves, cutting with gouge, C [258–260]*
- cutting up old lumber, B [75–76]
- doweling, D [134]
- dressing down lumber, C [144–147], [186–190]
- estimating lumber, C [498–509]
- gaining-in shelves, D [153]*
- glued-up work, joining, D [134–136]*
- gluing
- gouge work, C [258–265]*
- grooves
- joint edge, meaning, C [186]
- joints. See [Joints] in main alphabet
- mathematics of woodwork, C [498–509]*
- mortise, cutting, D [154]
- nails
- outdoor carpentry, C [457–480]*
- panels
- planing, C [146], D [133–134], [136]
- position for planing, C [178]
- surface planing and taking out wind, C [179]
- use of shooting board, C [106]*
- rabbeting, C [210–211]
- sand papering, D [187]
- shop equipment, C [133–149]*
- spokeshave work, examples, C [126]*, [266]*, [271]*
- squaring up stock, C [144–147], [185–190]*
- stock, selection and preparation, D [130–133]*
- systematic plan in working, D [138–139]
- testing grain of the wood for strength, C [245]
- truing up, C [148–149], D [136–138]*
- undercutting, C [263–264]*
- warping, to prevent, D [135]*
- working face of lumber, C [186]
- See also [Building]; [Doors]; [Floors];
[House framing]; [Joints]; [Lumber]; [Polishing];
[Rustic furniture];
[Stains and staining]; [Strength of materials]; [Whittling];
[Windows]; [Wood]; [Wood finishing]
- Carpentry and Woodwork—Problems
- box furniture, C [475–478]*
- brackets, C [242–246]*
- bread board, C [222]*
- camp stool, C [406–408]*
- chest and box seat combination, C [476]*
- checkerboard, C [332–338]*
- clock cases, C [276–290]*
- coat hanger, C [266]*
- couch hammock, C [478–480]*
- drawers, making, C [206–210]*, [359]*
- drawing board, C [24]*, [381]
- foot stools, C [291–300]*
- handles for hatchet and hammer, C [271]*
- hinges, setting, C [239]
- household utensils, C [221–226], [272–273]*
- knife and fork box, C [223–226]*
- ladle, C [272]*
- linen chest, C [377–380]*
- magazine rack, D [52]*, [165–170]*
- mechanical drawing outfit, C [381–398]*
- medicine cabinet, C [354–360]*
- mitre box, C [228–231]*
- Morris chair, D [50]*, [188–193]
- nail boxes, C [206–212]*
- pen and ink trays, C [258–264]*
- pin tray, C [264]*
- rustic furniture, D [209–211]*
- sugar scoop, C [272]*
- toilet boxes, C [315–318]*, [235–241]*
- tool cases and chest, C [226–227]*, [339–344]
- tool rack, C [341]*
- towel rack, C [274]*
- towel roller, C [267–269]*
- umbrella stand, D [161–165]
- See also [Bird house]; [Book case]; [Book rack];
[Box making]; [Building]; [Chairs]; [Desk];
[Doors]; [Floors]; [House framing]; [Inlaying, wood];
[Joints]; [Mechanical drawing]; [Mission furniture];
[Pergola]; [Picture frames and framing]; [Plant stands];
[ Poultry house]; [Settees]; [Stains and staining]; [Tables];
[Tabourette]; [Toy making]; [Whittling]; [Windows];
[Wood]; [Wood carving]; [Wood finishing]
- Carpentry and Woodwork—Tools
- auger bit, C [194]*
- bench hook, C [139–142]*
- bench stop, C [139]
- bit and brace
- boring tools, C [193–198]*
- braces, making, C [148]
- cases and cabinets, making, C [226–227]*, [339–346]*
- centre bit, C [193]*
- chisels, socket and tang, C [207]*
- clamps, devices for, C [201]*
- coping saw, C [20]*
- cutting tools, construction and action, C [169]
- dowel bit, C [194]
- draw knife, C [216]*
- drill bits, C [196]
- drills, C [193–198]*
- dulling edges on old lumber, B [75–76]
- files, kind and uses, C [204]
- Forstner bit, C [196]*
- gimlet bit, C [194]*, [196]
- gouge, C [258–260]*
- hammers, C [203]*
- hand screw, C [200–201]*
- mallet, C [200]*
- mitre box, C [228–231]*
- nail set, C [208]*
- oil stone, C [183]*
- planes, C [176–184]*
- pliers, C [199]*
- quality, C [133]
- rack, C [341]*
- rules, C [205]
- saw horse, making, C [143–149]*
- saws, C [169–175]*
- screw driver, C [199]*
- screw driver bit, C [195]
- sharpening, C [179–184]*
- shooting board
- spirit level, C [205]*
- spokeshave, C [126]
- square, steel, C [205]*, M [5]*
- surface plate, D [136]
- template, C [264]*
- vise, quick action, C [138]*
- winding sticks, D [137]*
- Carpets
- Carriages
- Carrier pigeons, K [180]
- Carrot
- Carving
- Case hardening, M [308–310]
- Cast-iron
- Castors, Acme pin, D [193]
- Cat
- Cat (Game), K [339]
- Cat-stitch
- embroidery stitch, N [102]*
- Cat-tail
- Catalpa
- Catbird
- Caterpillars
- Cauliflower
- cooking, preparation for, H [293]
- growing, G [299]
- insect pests, G [289]
- seed, germination per cent., G [233]
- time to plant, G [234]
- Cavies
- Cedar
- red
- white, characteristics, C [541]
- Cedar bird
- Cedar chest
- Ceiling
- as reflector, H [121]
- care of, H [121]
- decorations to correct defects of height, D [38]
- Celery
- blanching, G [132]
- fertilizer for, G [131]
- food value, H [255]
- insect pests, G [287], [290]
- planting plants, G [131–132]
- planting seeds, G [302]
- indoor planting time, G [233]
- seed
- age for planting, G [34]
- germination per cent., G [233]
- germination period, G [32]
- soil for, G [131], [301]
- substitutes for, in salad, H [358]
- transplanting, G [302]
- trenches for, G [131]
- Cellar, H [208–213]
- care of, H [212]
- cleaning walls, H [210]
- materials for floor and wall, H [208], [210]
- must, preventing, H [212]
- racks for barrels and pans, H [213]
- rooms and equipment, H [210–211]
- ventilation, H [208]
- windows, H [208]
- Cells. See [Electric batteries]
- Cellular kites, making, C [91–92]*
- Cement
- cellar walls, H [208]
- coloring for pottery, D [208]
- columns, building, C [438–440]
- dams, B [246–247]
- engraver's receipt, M [205]
- floors, making, A [137]
- foundations
- lining pond, G [135–136]
- mixing for floors and walks, A [137], B [20], [32], C [432], G [135]
- Portland, origin and uses, B [246–248]
- retaining walls, riverside, B [238–245]
- Cement blocks
- Cement furniture, D [201–209]*
- color for inlaid designs, D [208]
- decoration, D [207]*
- finishing coat, D [206]
- scratch coat, making and laying, D [204]
- wire forms for, making, D [202–203]
- Cement walks
- floating operation, B [33]
- jointing, B [34]
- laying out, B [9–12]
- leveling, B [30]*
- materials, B [19–20], [32]
- roots, danger from, B [15]
- sides, making, B [30]*
- tampers for, B [31]
- trench digging and filling, B [14], [29–30], [32]
- Centigrade scale, B [262]
- Centre punch. See [Punch]
- Chafing dish, electric, E [113]*
- Chain-stitch
- Chains
- Chairs
- Chalk
- Chamber work, H [146–159]
- Chamois gloves
- Chamois skin
- Champleve
- Chanterelles, mushrooms, A [89]
- Character
- influence of occupations on, A [6]
- Charcoal
- Charge accounts. See [Accounts]
- Chasing metals
- Chassis. See [Automobiles]
- Checkerboard
- Cheese
- Chemical elements
- Cherry tree
- characteristics of the wild or black variety, C [561]
- seeds, care of, A [48]
- wood for canes, A [59]
- Chest
- Chesterton, G. R.
- keeping good health: quotation, H [244]
- Chestnut
- characteristics of tree, C [562]
- chinquapins, characteristics, A [32–33]
- cultivating, A [31]
- disease, A [30]
- durability of the wood, C [494]
- food value, H [255]
- grafting trees, A [31]
- Japanese, hardy variety, A [30]
- varieties, A [30]
- weevil, pest, A [33]
- wood finish
- Chicken house. See [Poultry houses]
- Chickens. See [Poultry]
- Chickweed
- class and seed time, G [278]
- Chimney, house
- China aster
- Chinese lilies
- Chinese windlass, B [81]
- Chinquapin
- Chip carving. See [Wood carving]
- Chisel
- cape chisel, making, M [299]*
- cold chisel, hardening and tempering, M [293]
- hot chisel
- metal work tool, M [9]*
- sharpening, C [179–184]*
- silver work tool, making, M [157–158]*
- socket and tang, how to use, C [207–208]*
- stone chisel, forging, M [341–344]*
- wood chisel, forging, M [337–338]
- Chlorinated soda
- ink stain remover, H [359]
- Chocolate
- Christmas greens
- collecting and marketing, A [50–57]
- Christmas tree
- harvesting, A [53]
- oak trees transformed, A [51]
- Chrysanthemum
- back ground plants, G [321]
- characteristics, G [335]
- time of blooming, G [322]
- Chuck ribs, H [268]
- Cider
- wastefulness in making, A [50]
- Cigar box
- Cigar lighters, Electric, E [115]*
- Circle
- Citizenship
- City water supply. See [Water works]
- City yard
- Clamps, C [201]*
- Clams
- Clap boards
- Clarkia
- Claw tool
- Clay. See [Soils]
- Clay modeling. See [Pottery]
- Cleaning
- Cleft grafting. See [Grafting]
- Clematis
- decorative value, G [359]
- Japanese, characteristics, G [365]
- Clippings
- Clocks
- cases, making, C [276–290]*
- clocks for cases, selecting, C [276]
- electric clocks
- fastening the clock into the case, C [282]*
- grandfather's clock, design and construction, C [284–290]*
- hall clock, design and construction, D [193–198]*
- mantel clock, design and construction, C [282–284]*
- mission style, design and construction, C [277–278]*
- pendulum clock case, design and construction, C [281–282]*
- pulley mechanism, B [310]*
- wall clock, design and construction, C [279–281]*
- See also [Watches]
- Cloisonne
- Closets, Clothes
- Closets, Toilet
- cleaning bathroom toilet, H [155]
- sanitary equipment and care of outdoor closets, H [222]
- Closing the house, H [349–351]
- Clothes basket for laundry, H [315]
- Clothes-horse, H [318]
- Clothes line, care of, H [311]
- Clothes pins, care of, H [315]
- Clothes poles, H [315]
- Clothes press. See [Closets, Clothes]
- Clothing and dress
- art and fashions, D [122]
- being well dressed, D [122–125]
- business women's attire, D [127]
- camp outfit, K [71–74]
- care of
- children's attire, D [127]
- color in, D [124]
- decorative principles, D [121]
- girl's equipment for outdoor sports, K [319–320]
- harmony and good lines, D [123]
- proportion of income assigned for, H [74], [76], [78]
- See also [Dressmaking]; [Sewing]
- Clouds
- Clubs
- Coal
- Coasting, K [223]
- Coat hangers
- Cocklebur
- class and seed time, G [278]
- Cockroaches, H [362]
- Cocoa
- Cocoanuts
- Cocoon. See [Silkworms]
- Codfish
- combinations for food value, H [257]
- food value, H [253]
- Codling moth
- woodpecker enemy of, K [168]
- Coffee
- Coffee mill
- Coffee percolator, Electric, E [113]*
- Coffee pots
- Coffee stains, H [359]
- Coffee tree, Kentucky
- Cold chisel. See [Chisel]
- Coldframe
- changing to a hotbed, G [38]
- directions for making, G [48–50]*
- drilling the rows, G [98]
- planning, G [19]
- soil and location, G [97]
- storage for endive, G [305]
- transplanting from, G [101–102]
- Coleus
- Collar
- metal work appliance, M [209]
- Collar, dress. See [Dressmaking]; Irish Crochet
- Collar slides
- Collecting. See [Insects]; [Plants]; [Seaweed]; [Shells]
- College athletics
- best records made in intercollegiate contests, K [336]
- College education
- Color
- Colts. See [Horses]
- Columbine
- Columns, concrete
- constructing and setting for pergola, C [434–440]*
- Combs
- Commutation (Electricity)
- Compass
- Compost. See [Fertilizers and manures]
- Concrete. See [Cement]
- Cones. See [Pine]
- Conic sections
- Coniferous trees, C [535–542]
- Conservation of natural resources
- Cook
- Cook book
- making from books and magazines, H [284]
- Cookery, H [274–308]
- camp cookery, K [75–92]*
- definition, H [274]
- emergencies, H [354–357]
- freshening bread or cake, H [353]
- left overs, utilizing, H [355], K [89]
- mixtures, principles of, H [296–305]
- preparation of foods for, H [285–305]
- processes, H [275–285]
- purpose of, H [275]
- sequence of work in getting a meal, H [305–308]
- soda, uses of, H [356]
- substitutes for articles called for by receipts, H [354–355]
- sun as cook, H [274]
- time tables, H [309–310]
- warming over food, H [355]
- See also [Baking]; [Boiling]; [Braising]; [Bread];
[Broiling]; [Cake]; [Canning and preserving]; [Coffee];
[Corn]; [Desserts]; [Diet]; [Eggs];
[Electric cooking]; [Fireless cookers]; [Fish];
[Food]; [Frying]; [Game]; [Meat]; [Mushrooms];
[Oysters]; [Pastry]; [Poultry]; [Rice];
[Roasting]; [Shell fish]; [Soups]; [Stewing];
[Tea]; [Traveler's cooker]; [Vegetables]
- Coons. See [Raccoons]
- Copper work
- annealing, M [21]
- ash tray, M [85]*
- belt buckle, M [88–90]*, [195]*
- belt pin, D [350]*
- bill file, M [124–126]*
- book mark, M [128]*
- book rack, M [121]*, D [351]*
- bowls, M [19–25]*
- box for jewels, M [112–115]*
- candlestick, M [47–56]*
- card tray, D [355–358]*
- cedar chest, trimmings, M [115–117]*
- chalice, M [60–63]*
- cigar box decorations, M [84]*, [85]
- coloring, D [357], M [202], [204], [205]
- corners, D [353]*
- cutting heavy copper, M [34]*
- desk set, M [117–129]*
- draw filing, M [37]
- enameling on copper, D [354], [355]
- facets, how made, M [22]
- filing, M [36–38]*
- hammering, M [21–23]*, [29–30]*, [39]*
- handles
- hat pin, D [348–50]*, M [64–67]*
- soldering pin to head, M [68]*
- hat pin holder, M [69–72]*
- hinges, M [100–106]*, [112–115]*
- ink well holder, M [118–121]*
- jars, M [56–60]*, [82–85]*
- jewel box, M [107–115]*
- knobs on lids, M [83]
- lamp, Electric, M [92–96]*
- lamp shade
- letter opener, D [347]*
- letter rack, D [346–347]*
- lids
- loving cup, M [86–88]*
- match safe, M [81–82]*
- molds for, M [27–28]
- nut set, M [38–40]*
- nut spoon, M [39–40]*
- paper knife, D [347]*, M [34–38]*, [126]*
- patina, imitation, M [202]
- pen tray, M [118–119]*
- polishing, M [25]
- rose jar, M [56–60]*
- Russian coffee pot, M [63]*
- sawing, M [35–36]*
- sconce, M [52–56]*
- serving tray, M [75–77]*
- sheet copper, grades, M [14]
- smoking set, M [79–86]*
- soldering
- spindle, M [124–126]*
- spoon for nut set, M [39–40]*
- teapot stand, D [351–353]*
- tobacco jar, M [82–85]*
- trays, M [26–33]*, [75–77]*
- watch fob, D [353–355]*
- See also [Brass work]; [Metal work]; [Silver work];
[Tools]
- Copyright
- application items, B [426]
- assigning rights, B [425]
- directions for securing, B [422–426]
- duplicate certificates, B [425]
- fees for recording, B [423]
- issue of work, not limited, B [425]
- invalid, when, B [423]
- labels, B [426]
- paintings, statues, etc., B [426]
- penalties for breaking laws, B [423], [424]
- projected work, B [425]
- renewals, B [425]
- term, B [424]
- trade marks, B [426]
- translation rights, B [424]
- volumes and variations, B [425]
- Coral
- how coral is formed, G [216]
- Coral bells
- Coral fungi, A [86]
- Coreopsis
- Corn
- contest in growing corn, G [142–150]
- cooking dried corn, A [428]
- cultivation of soil, G [144]
- drying, A [427–428]
- food value, H [255]
- husking for cooking, H [294]
- husks, uses of, A [63]
- insect pests, G [290]
- percentage of corn to cob, G [148]
- points for judging, G [147]
- planting seeds
- planting varieties near together, G [145]
- pollination, how plants are fertilized, G [145]
- raising on a suburban lot, A [124]
- seed
- soil required, G [19], [144]
- stalk pith, use of, A [63]
- Corn meal
- Corned beef
- Cornell University
- Cornflower
- Corning, W. O.
- Coronation braid
- Cosmos
- characteristics, G [332]
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
- Cost of living
- Cottages
- building and furnishing a simple home, D [366–374]*
- cost of materials, D [372]
- Cotyledon
- seed nourishment, G [230]
- Couch Cover
- Couch hammock, C [478–480]*
- Couching
- embroidery stitches, N [124]*
- Counterpane
- making for doll-bed, N [55]*
- Counting-out rhymes, K [340]
- Country homes. See [Cottages]
- Country life
- Court, tennis, K [341]
- Cover for note book
- Cows
- Crab (Machine), B [79]*
- Crabapple, Wild
- butter or sauce, A [22]
- regions found, A [21]
- Crabs
- food value, H [254]
- cooking soft shell crabs, H [293]
- opening and cooking hard shells, H [292]
- Craigin, Belle S.
- Amateur's experience in poultry raising, A [166–168]
- Cranks (Machinery)
- Cream. See [Milk and cream]
- Cream of tartar
- Credit. See [Accounts]
- Creepers
- insect destroyers, A [456]
- Creosote
- wood preservative, C [494]
- Cricket, K [341–343]
- Crocheting, N [306–319]*
- abbreviations for stitches, N [306]
- chain stitch, N [308]*
- crazy stitch, N [326]
- cross stitch, N [318]*
- doll's cap, N [320–321]
- doll's hug-me-tight, N [321–323]*
- double crochet, N [308]*
- edging stitch
- fringe, N [317]
- hooks, N [306–307]*
- insertion stitch
- insertion with ribbon, N [315]*
- jacket, N [323–324]*
- patterns, N [320–332]*
- position of hands, N [307]*
- rainbow pattern, N [316–317]*
- scarf, cross stitch, N [318]*
- shawl, rainbow pattern, N [316–317]*
- shells, N [310]*, [329–332]*
- single crochet stitch, N [308]*, [324]*
- slip stitch, N [308]
- slippers, N [324–329]*
- star stitch, N [324]*, [326]*
- treble crochet, N [309]*
- washing, N [332]*
- Crocus
- Crops
- Croquet, K [343]
- Cross bow spring, B [266]*
- Cross stitch
- Crosses
- Crowbars
- Crows
- Crucible cast steel. See [Steel]
- Crumb tray and scraper
- Crystals, snow, B [367]*
- Cuckoo
- Cucumber
- food value, H [255]
- how to peel, H [294]
- indoor planting time, G [233]
- insect pests, G [290]
- origin of, G [303]
- planting seed
- seed
- age for planting, G [34]
- germination per cent., G [233]
- thinning plants, G [303]
- Cucumber vine
- ornamental value, G [359]
- Cuff links
- Cuffs. See [Dressmaking]
- Cumulus, B [365]
- Curling (Game), K [344]
- Curling iron, Electric, E [116]*
- Curtains
- dry cleaning, H [332]
- dusting, H [131]
- girl's room, furnishings, N [380–381]
- materials for stenciling, N [81]
- stencil design, N [75]*
- stenciling, D [108–117]*
- stretching, H [328]
- valance, D [116]
- washing, H [328–329]
- weaving, designs and materials, D [262–265]
- See also [Block printing]
- Curves
- Cushions. See [Pillows]
- Cut worms, G [293]
- detecting and destroying, G [284]
- toads enemies of, K [168]
- Cyanide bottle for killing insects, A [379]*, K [152]
- Cypress
- varieties and characteristics, C [540]
D
- Dado joints, C [236]*, [255]
- Daffodil
- Dairy cow. See [Cows]
- Dairy Products
- Dairying
- Daisy
- characteristics of the English daisy, G [334]
- class and seed time of ox-eyed and yellow, G [278]
- embroidery stitches, N [177–179]*
- Dampers
- in pipes and ovens, H [229]
- principle of stoves and ranges, H [227–230]
- Dams
- Dandelion
- Daphne
- Darning
- Limerick darning, lace stitches, N [234]
- stockings, N [9–11]*
- Dates
- Day and night
- Debit. See [Accounts]
- Decanter
- Decoration and ornament
- Decoration, interior. See [House decoration]
- Deer
- Design.
- Desk
- library desk
- mission style writing desk, design, C [375]*
- writing desk, design, D [50]*
- Desk pad
- Desk sets
- Dessert
- combinations for food value, H [259]
- Deutzia
- Devil's snuff box, A [87]
- Dibber, G [47]*
- Dies (Metal work)
- Diet
- Digestion. See [Diet]
- Digitalis
- made from foxglove, A [57]
- Dining-room, H [160–187]
- Dirigible balloons, B [162]
- Dish washing
- cloths, care of, H [184]
- decanters and bottles, H [183]
- egg stains, removing, H [183]
- glasses, H [180]
- preparation of dishes, H [179]
- process, H [179–185]
- rinsing dishes, H [182]
- silver, H [181]
- steel knives, H [184]
- wiping and putting away, H [52], [182–184]
- without running water, H [178]
- Disinfectants
- Ditch drains. See [Drainage]
- Dividers (Tools)
- Diving, K [238]*
- Dixie's land (Game), K [345]
- Dock, yellow
- class and seed time, G [278]
- Dogs
- as friends, K [187]
- bathing, K [188]
- boarding dogs as a business, A [237–238]
- breeds, K [187–188]
- farm dogs, A [106]
- feeding, A [238], K [188]
- fleas, K [188], [189]
- house, working drawing of a toy house, C [42]*
- housing, K [188]
- punishing, K [189]
- raising, A [223–226]
- selecting a pet, K [187–188]
- training, A [249–252], K [189–192]
- Dog's tooth violet
- Dogwood
- Doilies
- Irish crochet edge, N [335]*
- Doll's clothes
- Doll's furniture
- Domestic Animals
- Domestic Economy. See [Housekeeping]
- Door handles
- Door hasp
- Door knockers
- Door pulls
- Doors
- Dough. See [Bread]; [Pastry]
- Dovetail joints, C [253]*, [256]*, [313–314]*
- Dowel bit, C [194]
- Dowel for weaving, N [297]
- Dowel joints, C [251]*
- Doweling, D [134]
- Dracenas
- window box plant, G [193]
- Drafting. See [Mechanical drawing]
- Dragon-flies
- Drainage
- ditch building, G [123]
- grading and digging, G [114]
- pipe, depth laid, G [111]
- problem for garden plot, G [110–122]
- "sighting" for drop and bed level, G [112–114]
- sloping land, G [17]
- standing water, G [21]
- stones for trough, setting, G [116]
- tiles, laying, G [115]
- types of drains, G [22]
- wooden troughs, disadvantage of, G [115]
-
Drainage, House. See [Plumbing]; [Refrigerator]
- Draught
- Draw knife, C [216]*
- Draw plate
- Drawer pulls
- Drawing
- Drawing board
- Drawing instruments
- making a box for, C [240]*
- making a mechanical drawing outfit, C [381–398]
- Drawnwork, N [207–226]*
- all-over, N [213–220]*
- Bulgarian weaving patterns, N [222–226]*
- butterfly pattern, N [220–222]*
- convent work, N [213–216]*
- daisy pattern, N [219]*
- feather stitch, N [212]*
- filling spaces, N [219]
- frames for, N [222]
- handkerchiefs, N [213–219]*
- maltese cross, N [219]
- Mexican, N [211]*
- sheaf stitch, N [211]*
- soaping threads, N [213]
- twist stitch, N [212]*
- See also [Fagotting]; [Hardanger embroidery]; [Hemstitching]
- Dress. See [Clothing and dress]
- Dresser. See [Bureau]
- Dressmaking
- bands, cutting, N [64]
- bias bands, cutting, N [65]
- box plaits, N [71]
- collars
- cutting, N [64]
- fastening to waist, N [70]
- cuffs
- cutting, N [64]
- sewing on sleeves, N [68]
- cutting from a pattern, N [63–67]*
- frills, cutting, N [64]
- patterns
- allowing for seams, N [65]
- cutting doll's skirt from, N [42]*
- cutting from, N [63–67]
- drawing and cutting, N [41]*
- notches and perforations, N [66]
- pinning material on, N [66–67]*
- plaiting skirt, N [71–72]*
- seams, tailored, N [72]
- skirts
- bands, N [39]*, [44]
- basting seams, N [42]
- cutting from a pattern, N [42], [63–64]*
- hemming, N [36], [43]
- plackets and gussets, N [35–40]*, [43]
- plaiting, N [71–72]*
- putting on the bands, N [44]
- sleeves
- cutting, N [64]
- gathering, N [69]*
- putting into waist, N [70]*
- putting together, N [68]*
- waists
- cutting, N [64]
- cutting from pattern, N [67]*
- joining seams, N [69]
- See also [Sewing]
- Driftwood
- Drilling and boring tools
- Driveways of ashes, G [77]
- Drowning
- method of rescue from, K [239]
- Dry cleaning
- delicate and light-colored articles, H [332]
- Duck on a rock (Game), K [345]
- Ducks
- book about, A [517]
- brooders, A [193]
- characteristics, A [192]
- feeding ducklings, A [192]
- how to select for cooking, H [271]
- marketing, A [191]
- raising, A [190–193]
- story of a boy's animal cage, A [235]
- varieties, K [181]
- water not essential for raising, A [190–191]
- wood ducks, domesticating, A [462]*
- Duplicating machine, B [416]
- Dusting
- Dutch collar
- Dutch oven, K [81]
- Dyeing
- Dynamometer, B [324]*
- Dynamos, E [3–9]
- alternating current, E [21–24]
- batteries replaced by, E [249–250]
- construction of a simple dynamo, E [222–225]*
- definition of, E [19]
- efficiency, E [5–6]
- field, E [9], [11–13]
- generating electricity, E [9–10]
- how a dynamo generates both direct and alternating currents, E [222]
- how used as a motor, E [45–48]
- installing, E [225]
- load, E [105]
- magneto, E [19–24]*
- principle of a simple dynamo, E [11–13]*
- producing tones with, E [293–295]
- series wound, E [34]*
- shunt wound, E [34]*
- transmitters not power producers, E [7]
- See also [Armatures]
E
- Earth
- Eddy kites
- Edging.
See [Crocheting]; [Irish crochet]
- Edison, Thomas A.
- discovery of carbon filaments, E [134]
- new storage battery, E [262–263]
- Eggplant
- Eggs
- cooking, preparation for, H [288]
- ducks' eggs, A [192]
- fancy breed eggs, A [221]
- food value, H [254]
- gold fish eggs, A [229]
- Guinea fowl, value of, A [179]
- insect eggs, A [393]
- judging freshness of, H [271]
- marketing, A [158]
- pheasant eggs, packing, A [199]
- preserving
- record for laying hens, A [157]
- selecting for sitting hens, A [148]
- separating yolks from whites, H [288]
- stains
- See also [Poultry]
- Egyptian Pyramids, B [54–56]
- Elderberries
- canning, receipt, A [16]
- picking, A [15]
- steam pudding, receipt, A [16]
- Electric annunciators
- construction and operation, E [68–71]*
- Electric apparatus and appliances
- Electric armatures. See [Armatures]
- Electric batteries
- cells, positive and negative plates, E [256], [261]
- dry cells
- electrolytic cells, E [257–260]
- galvanic cells
- depolarizing agent, E [256]
- effect of heat on chemical action, E [254]
- electricity produced by chemical action, E [251]
- polarization of, E [256–257]
- replaced by dynamos, E [249–250]
- simple cell, chemical action, E [254–256]
- sparking apparatus for a gasolene engine, E [178–203]*
- storage batteries, E [258–263]
- Edison battery, construction and care, E [262–263]
- lead, construction and care of, E [261–262]
- why they run down, E [192–194]
- Electric bells
- alternating current bells, E [288]
- equipment and installation in a house, E [296–299]
- operated by induced current, E [350–352]
- operated by wireless outfit, E [324]*
- operation of electric bells and buzzers, E [72–75]*
- transmitter in wireless telegraph, E [321]
- Electric buzzer
- Electric cars
- Electric central station, E [204–217]*
- Electric cigar lighter, E [115]*
- Electric circuit breakers, E [78]*
- Electric circuits
- Electric clocks. See [Clocks]
- Electric conductors
- Electric controllers
- Electric cooking
- broilers, E [114]*
- chafing dish, E [113]*
- coffee percolator, E [113]*
- fireless cooker, E [128–132]*, [308]
- hot plate, E [110–113]*
- oven, E [114], [305–308]*
- toaster, E [115]
- traveler's cooker, E [113]*
- with incandescent lamps, E [127]*
- Electric curling iron, E [116]*
- Electric currents
- alternating
- changing alternating to direct currents, E [238–239]
- chemical reaction produced by powerful currents, E [263–264]
- decomposition of water, E [264]
- different currents pass through the same wire, E [187]
- direct, definition of, E [31]
- induced current
- magnetic field about, E [353]*
- primary and secondary, in spark coils, E [184–192]*
- produced by chemical action, E [251–263]
- rectifiers, E [238–239]
- secondary, voltage, E [189–190]
- telephone, E [287]
- Electric engine
- principle of a toy engine, E [58]*
- Electric flash light, E [154–155]*
- Electric flasher, E [120–125]*
- Electric fuses, E [117]*
- Electric gas lighter, E [118–120]*
- Electric generators. See [Dynamos]
- Electric heating
- Electric hot plate, E [110–113]*
- Electric incubator, E [114]
- Electric induction coil
- Electric insulators and insulation, E [14]
- glass knobs for telephone wires, E [290]
- Electric iron, E [243]*
- Electric lamps, Arc
- arc lamp feed, E [84]
- carbons, adjustment, E [150–152]*
- glass globes, economy of, E [150–152]
- mechanism, E [147–150]
- mercury vapor lamp, E [155–156]*
- Moore light, E [156]
- search light, E [153]*
- stereopticon, E [153]*
- Electric lamps, incandescent
- burglar's flash light, E [154–155]*
- connecting lamps with the circuit, E [142]*
- construction, E [142–143]*
- cooking with, E [127]*
- current required, E [30]
- filament
- hylo, use and cost of, E [138]*
- intensity, comparison of, E [137–141]
- Nernst lamps, E [157]
- numbers manufactured, E [134]
- operating by induced currents, E [349–352]*
- operating by wireless outfit, E [327]
- resistance, E [29]
- of lamps in parallel, E [123]*
- socket, E [143]*
- tungsten lamp, E [141]*, [144], [145]
- Electric light
- percentage of waste in producing, E [150]
- search light, E [153]*
- Electric light fixtures
- Electric lighting
- Electric measurements
- Electric meters
- Electric milking machine, E [54]
- Electric motors, E [43–56]
- Electric organs, E [55], [278–279]*, [293–295]
- Electric oven, E [114]
- Electric potential
- meaning of difference in potential, E [200–202]
- Electric power
- conversion of steam into electric energy, E [4]
- cost in large and small plants, E [204]
- production of, E [3–10]
- Electric power distribution
- Electric power plants
- central stations, E [204–205]*
- estimating the capacity, E [219]
- number and annual output in the United States, E [205]
- water power for, E [202–217]
- Electric pumps
- Electric push buttons, E [74–75]*
- [Electric railroads]
- current controller, principle of, E [53]
- toy operated by wireless outfit, E [325–327]*
- what moves the cars, E [16]
- Electric resistance
- impedance, E [285–286]
- laws for wires, E [120]
- of electric lamps, E [29]
- of lamps in parallel, E [123]*
- ohmic resistance, E [285]
- principle of electric heating and lighting, E [100–106]
- resistance board, E [30]
- starting box, E [48], [81–83]*
- telephone circuit, E [285–287]
- unit, ohm, E [91–93]
- variation of heat with resistance, E [291]
- wires, diameters and resistance, E [136]
- Electric rheostats, E [47–49]*
- Electric seal, A [491]
- Electric shock
- Electric shower bath
- Electric soldering iron, E [116]
- Electric spark coil
- automobile spark coil, E [95]*
- gasolene engine equipment, E [178–203]*
- how voltage is raised by the spark coil, E [180–183]
- jump spark coils, E [184]
- make and break coils, E [183]
- primary and secondary, E [188–192]
- principle, E [180–187]*
- telephone, E [279–281]*
- vibrator, E [190]
- voltage, E [191]
- wireless telegraph, E [321–322]*
- with two windings, E [187–191]*
- Electric spinner, E [57]*
- Electric switches, E [74–75]*
- circuit breakers, E [78]*
- double-pole, single throw, E [52]*
- Electric thermostat, E [124]
- Electric toys
- Electric transformer
- construction, E [212–216]*
- illustration, E [96]*
- magnetic circuit, E [214]*
- relation of voltage to windings, E [215]
- step-up and step-down transformer, E [216]
- Electric washing machine
- Electric waves, E [309–323]
- Electric welding, E [158–159]
- Electric wires
- diameters, E [135–137]
- glass knobs for insulating, E [290]
- ground wire for wireless telegraph, E [321]
- resistance
- Electric wiring
- Electricity
- E. M. F., meaning, E [203]
- electrical current compared with water current, E [176], [197–198], [201]
- every-day uses, list, E [219]
- galvanic, E [248]
- how electricity feels, E [170], [177]
- medical use, E [175]
- Ohm's law, E [92–93]
- See also [Induction (Electricity)]; [Telegraph]; [Telephone];
[Wireless telegraph]; also headings beginning [Electric] and [Electro]
- Electrocution, E [175–176]
- Electrolysis
- Electrolyte, E [256]
- Electrolytic actions in every-day life, E [266–270]
- Electrolytic cell, E [257–260]
- Electromagnet, E [11–24]
- applications of, E [54–96]*
- arc lamp control, E [148]
- construction, E [15]*
- discovery of, E [14], [17]
- lifting power, E [15–16], [79–81]
- magnetic intensity, E [16]
- principle of, E [14–15]
- strength compared to bar magnets, E [16]
- use in relay, E [322]
- Electrometallurgy
- separating iron from ore, E [79]*
- Electromotive force
- counter electromotive force in motors, E [48]*
- Electroplating, E [259–261]
- Elevators
- electric controllers, operation of, E [83]
- how annunciators are operated, E [68–71]*
- Elijah and the widow's cruse of oil, H [32]
- Ellipse, drawing, B [210–211]*, C [19]*
- string and pin method, C [112]*
- trammel method, C [113]*
- Elm
- red or slippery elm, C [558]
- rock or cork elm, C [560]
- white or American, C [559]
- Embankments
- Emblems
- bullion embroidery, N [155]
- Embossing iron, M [361]
- Embroidery, N [98–241]*
- bars, twisted and woven, N [141]*
- blanket stitch, N [142]*
- bullion stitch, N [165–166]*
- bullion work, N [154–156]
- butterfly pattern, drawnwork, N [220–222]*
- buttonhole and satin stitch design, N [166]*
- buttonholing, N [130–134]*, [142–145]*
- card case, N [183–186]*
- cat stitch, N [102], [215]*
- chain stitch, N [99–100]*
- cleaning
- collars, Hedebo embroidery, N [203]*
- combination stitch, N [148–154]*
- combinations of colors and stitches, D [118–119]
- compass design, N [167–168]
- couching stitch, N [124]*
- cross stitch, N [103–106]*, [107]*, [108]*
- daisies, N [167], [177–180]*
- designs, planning, D [118]
- drawnwork, N [211–226]*
- eyelet work, N [160–163]*
- fagotting, N [145–146]*, [229]*
- feather-stitching, N [116–118]*
- flower work, N [176–189]*
- French knots, N [164–165]*
- [Hardanger], N [190–197]*
- Hedebo embroidery
- hemstitching, N [207–210]*, [215]*
- herring-bone stitch, N [101]*
- honeycomb stitch, N [144]*
- hoops, N [122–123]
- ismet stitch, N [125]*
- Kensington stitch, N [178–179]*
- lace, embroidering on, N [180]
- ladder stitch, N [158–159]*
- lazy-daisy stitch, N [119–120]*
- leaves, shading, N [179]
- letters, N [147–154]*
- lingerie hats, N [171–174]
- long and short stitch, N [177]*
- monograms, N [152–154]*
- needles, N [121]
- outline stitch
- padding, N [99], [130–131], [147–148], [156]
- picots, N [192]*, [194]*
- pin cushion top, N [193–196]*
- pyramid stitch, [Hardanger], N [195]*
- ribbon work, N [181–189]*
- rococo, N [181–189]*
- Roman cut work, N [138–142]*
- satin stitch, N [147–149]*, D [119]
- scalloping, N [132–133]
- drawing scallops, N [135]
- seeding, N [154]*
- shadow embroidery, N [125–128]*
- silks, when not to use, N [157]
- skeleton stitch, N [381]
- smocking, N [112–114]*
- spider stitch, N [142]
- stamping patterns, N [128–129]
- star patterns, [Hardanger], N [191]*
- stem stitch, N [154]
- suggestions for a girl's room, N [372–381]
- threading the needle, N [103]
- tools, N [121–123]
- Turkish stitch, N [125]*
- Van Dyke stitch, N [151]*
- Wallachian embroidery, N [134–137]*
- Emergencies, housekeeping, H [353–369]
- Enamel and enameling, M [197–211]
- backing, M [208]
- basse-taille, M [208]
- black spots, removing, M [201]
- champleve method, M [202], [208]
- characteristics of enamel, M [197]
- cloisonne, M [201], [209]
- finishing, M [201]
- firing process, M [199–201]
- muffle furnace for, M [199]
- on copper, D [354–355]
- on silver, D [355]
- placing enamel on metal, M [198]
- polishing, M [205]
- preparing enamel, M [197]
- tools, M [197]
- unsoldering, M [205]
- See also [Wood finishing]
- Enamel ware
- kitchen utensils, H [201]
- Endive
- blanching, G [305]
- planting and transplanting, G [305]
- seed, time to plant, G [234]
- winter culture, G [305]
- Engineering. See [Mechanics]
- Engines
- English bind weed (Morning glory)
- class and seed time, G [278]
- Engraving
- Ensigns, code, B [108], [109]
- Entomology. See [Insects]
- Envelope for clippings
- Equestrian polo, K [377]
- Ermine, A [495]
- Escallops. See [Scallops]
- Escutcheon plates, M [410]*, [412–414]
- Etching
- Ether (of space)
- chemical waves, effect of, E [336]
- development of the universal ether idea, E [339–348]
- kinds of ether waves, E [310–316]
- medium for transmitting wave motions, E [343]
- original meaning, E [344]
- wave theory, exponents of, E [344–346]
- waves sent forth by Halley's comet, E [333–338]
- Evergreens, C [535–542]
- Exercise
- Exhibits, vegetables and flowers, G [201–208]
- flowers, arrangement, G [205]
- labeling, G [205]
- vegetables
- Eyelet work
- Eyes and hooks
F
- Face plate
- Fagots
- Fagotting
- Fahrenheit scale, B [261]
- Fancy work. See [Applique]; [Basket making]; [Bead work];
[Braiding]; [Crocheting]; [Embroidery]; [Hemstitching];
[Knitting]; [Lace making]; [Needle work]; also names of articles, e. g., Pin case; Sewing apron, etc.
- Faraday, Michael
- discovery of magneto-induction, E [14], [17]
- theory of ether phenomena, E [345]
- Farm machines
- dog power for running, A [255]
- Farmers' bulletins
- Farming.
- Fashion. See [Clothing and dress]
- Fat (Game), K [346]
- Fats
- Feather race, K [347]
- Feather-stitching
- Feathers
- Feed rolls
- Fences. See [Hedges]
- Fermentation
- Fern dish
- Ferns
- Fertilization of plants, G [246–248]
- Fertilizers and manures
- Field athletics. See [Track athletics]
- Field, Cyrus, W.
- and the Atlantic cable, E [65]
- Figs
- Files and rasps, C [204]
- draw filing in copper work, M [37]
- metal work, M [9]
- Filing cabinet
- Filling. See [Wood finishing]
- Finance. See [Accounts]; [Allowances]; [Housekeeping]; Income
- Finger bowls
- Finishing. See [Wood finishing]
- Fir. See [Balsam]
- Fire
- mystery of flame, H [226]
- Fire extinction
- Fire making
- Fire of coal: story, H [37]
- Fire screen for metal work, M [11]*
- Fire tools
- Firearms
- Fireless cookers
- Fireplaces
- Fires
- Fireworks
- Firing pottery, D [299–301]*
- Fish
- boiling, H [290]
- broiling, H [275–276]
- cleaning, H [289]
- to preserve heads and tails, H [290]
- food value, H [250], [253]
- combined with vegetables, H [259]
- frying, K [91]
- how to select for cooking, H [271]
- pan fish, meaning, K [130]
- protecting from natural enemies, A [273]
- taming, A [266]
- See also [Brook trout]; [Gold fish]; [Shell fish]; [Trout]
- Fish spears
- Fishing, K [125–143]*
- bait, K [130–136]*
- bait casting, K [137–138]
- boats, K [140]
- fly casting, K [130], [134–137]*
- gaff, K [141]
- game fish, K [126]
- hooks, K [128–129]*
- landing nets, K [141]*
- line winder, whittling, C [15]*
- lines, selection and care, K [128], [135]
- methods, K [129]
- qualifications of a successful fisherman, K [125]
- reels, K [127]
- rods, selecting, K [127]
- rules, K [142]
- still fishing, K [129], [139–140]
- tackle, K [126–129]*
- time to fish, K [141]
- trolling, K [133]*, [139]*
- Fixtures. See [Electric light fixtures]
- Flag (Plant)
- characteristics of dwarf flag, G [334]
- Flags
- Flannels
- Flash light
- Flat irons. See [Electric iron]
- Fleece. See [Goats]; [Sheep]
- Flemish oak stain, D [231]
- Fletcher, Horace
- theory of food chewing, K [10]
- Fleur-de-lis. See [Iris]
- Flicker
- Flies
- Floating heart
- Floors
- building
- estimating lumber for octagon or hexagon, C [507–509]
- for model house, D [28]
- for summer house, C [417]
- laying floors, C [471]
- setting beams, C [470]
- carpets versus rugs for, H [125]
- cement floors for poultry house, A [137]
- color scheme in house decoration, D [16]
- cleaning appliances, H [142]
- dusting, H [125]
- finish for wood floor, H [192]
- kitchen floors and floor coverings, H [191]
- polishing, H [126]
- refinishing, H [127]
- waxed floors, polishing, H [126]
- See also [Carpets]; [Matting]; [Rugs];
[Strength of materials]; [Vacuum cleaner]
- Floral decoration
- backgrounds, D [89–90]
- color scheme, D [84–86]
- combinations, D [83]
- dining table, D [91–92]
- garden method, D [83]
- grouping, D [82]
- holders and vases, D [86–89]*
- Japanese idea, D [81]
- principles of arrangement, D [93–94]
- wild flowers, decorative value, A [56]
- Flour
- Flower basket
- Flower embroidery. See [Embroidery]
- Flower gardening, G [315–335]
- annuals, G [328–331]
- blooming after frost, G [330]
- arrangement of plants, G [317]
- background plants, G [317], [320], [321]
- bedding plants, G [323]
- biennials, G [322]
- border plants, G [137], [321]
- climbing annuals: table, G [331]
- color scheme, G [315], [361]
- cut flowers: tables, G [329], [333]
- drills, making, G [156]
- establishing a nursery business in California, A [94–99]
- formal garden
- fragrant flowers: tables, G [330], [333]
- girls' work, G [151–164]
- hardy and self-sowing plants, G [316–321]
- house plants, G [196–198], H [139]
- informal gardens, G [358]
- insect pests, G [199], [293]
- location of garden, G [361]
- perennials, G [333–335]
- potted plants, G [180–200]
- drainage, G [172], [183–185]
- pests, remedy, G [199]
- pots, cleaning, G [184]
- potting process, G [186–187]
- soil, G [171], [183–185]
- transplanting, G [181–182]
- watering, G [199]
- profit in
- rock garden, G [324–326]
- round beds, making, G [136–137]
- school grounds, G [82–84]
- screening unsightly places, G [362]
- selection of flowers for landscape effect, G [361]
- self-sowing annuals: table, G [331]
- shady places, annuals for: table, G [331]
- slipping plants, G [188–190]
- soil, annuals that suit heavy or sandy soils, G [328–329]
- succession in bloom by months, G [316], [364]
- time table, G [161]
- topping plants, G [199]
- See also [Bulbs]; [Gardening]; [Vines];
[Wild flower gardening];
[Window boxes]; also names of special flowers, e. g., [Chrysanthemum];
[Larkspur]; [Pansy]
- Flower missions, A [62]
- Flowers
- collections, labeling, K [156]
- preparation and mounting, K [155]
- cut flowers
- honey or pollen producing, A [322]
- jardiniere for, making, G [66–68]*
- pistils and stamens, G [246–247]
- propagating wild flowers, A [467]
- protecting wild flowers, A [465–467]
- supplying city children with wild flowers, A [61]
- water and bog plants, G [366]
- See also [Floral decoration]; [Flower gardening];
[Plants]; [Wild flower gardening]; [Window box];
also names of special flowers, e. g., [Lily]
- Flues
- Flux
- Fly casting, K [134–137]*
- Flying
- Flying machines
- Fobs. See [Watch fobs]
- Foliage plants, G [324]
- Follow the leader (stump master), K [387]
- Food
- ash, meaning of, H [249]
- carbohydrates, H [248]
- combinations, H [257–261]
- condensed, harmful, H [261]
- fats, H [249]
- non-nourishing, value of, H [260]
- pre-digested, harmful, H [261]
- proportion of income to be used for food, H [74], [78]
- protein, H [248]
- refuse, meaning, H [248]
- values, H [247–257]
- experiments of United States Government, H [250]
- variety essential, H [249], [262]
- See also [Cookery]; [Diet]; [Fish]; [Fruit];
[Marketing]; [Meat]; [Vegetables];
also names of special foods, e. g., [Bread]; [Macaroni], etc.
- Football, K [267–283]*, [348–350]
- association or soccer, K [269], [331]
- captain, K [273]
- centre rush, qualifications, K [270], [272]
- dangers of the game, K [267]
- "down", K [275], [281], [349]
- drop kick, K [272], [349]
- ends, qualifications, K [270], [273]
- field goal, K [276], [349]
- full-back, qualifications, K [272], [273]
- goals, choosing, K [276]
- gridiron, K [273]*, [274], [348]
- half-back, qualifications, K [271], [273]
- kicking off, K [276], [281]
- line-up diagram, K [268], [270]*
- players, weight and size, K [270]
- playing the game, K [274–276], [348]
- positions of players, K [269], [349]
- punt, K [349]
- quarter-back, qualifications, K [270], [273]
- Rugby, K [269]
- rules, K [280–283]
- rushing the ball, K [275]
- "safety", K [282]
- scores, K [276], [281–282], [348]
- scrimmage, K [281]
- season, K [267]
- shoes, K [280]*
- signals, K [277–279]
- tackles, qualifications, K [270], [273]
- team, organization, K [269–273]
- team work, K [273–274]
- touchdown, K [275], [349]
- training, K [283]
- uniform, K [279–280]*, [350]
- Foot bridge. See [Bridge building]
- Foot pound, B [123]
- Foot stools
- Forest fires
- Forestry
- Forge
- Forget-me-not
- Forging
- bending, M [236]
- bending corner in iron, M [271–273]*
- bolts, M [240–244]*
- butcher knife, M [354–357]*
- crow bar, M [352]*
- dividers, pair of, M [340–341]*
- door hasp, M [338–340]*
- eccentric strap, M [334]*
- fish-spear, M [240]*
- fork, two pronged, M [239]*
- garden hoe, M [335–337]*
- gate hooks, M [236–238]*
- grub hoe, M [328–330]*
- hand drills, M [347–349]*
- hand hammers, M [316–322]*
- harness hooks, M [238]*
- heating steel, M [290]
- hinge and butt, M [283–285]*
- ice-shaver, M [327]*
- nail puller or claw tool, M [353]*
- nuts, M [244–246]*
- oxidizing fire, M [233]
- pipe method, M [333]
- pitchfork, M [239]*
- punching holes, M [245]*
- reducing fire, M [233]
- rock drills, M [344–349]*
- shackles, M [349–352]*
- sockets for wire ropes, M [281–283]*
- stake pin, M [233–235]*
- staples, M [235–236]*
- steel hook, M [266–271]*
- stone chisels and picks, M [341–344]*
- tongs, iron, M [287–288]*
- turn buckles, M [330–334]*
- upsetting
- wood chisel, M [337–338]
- wrenches of steel, M [273–281]*
- See also [Blacksmithing]; [Iron work]; [Welding]
- Formal garden, G [151–155], [357]
- Forsythia
- selection principles, G [37]
- Foundations
- Four o'clock
- sowing and blossoming time, G [161]
- Fowl. See [Poultry]
- Fox
- book about the silver fox, A [517]
- Foxglove
- Fragrant herbs and grasses, A [64]
- Frames. See [Picture frames]
- Framing. See [House framing]; [Picture frames]
- Francis of Assisi, Saint
- Franklin, Benjamin
- Fraternity pillows, N [376]
- French chalk for dry cleaning, H [332], [360]
- French hem, N [21]
- French knots
- French seal, A [501]
- Fresnel, Augustin Jean
- theory of light wave, E [345]
- Fringe
- Frogs
- Fruit
- Fruit trees
- Frying
- Fuchsias
- Fuel
- Fulcrum
- Fullering. See [Blacksmithing]
- Fumed oak and chestnut, process, D [233]
- Fungi
- Fur
- Furnace
- draughts and dampers, H [227–230]
- gas and oil for heating steel, M [290]
- house furnace, management and cleaning, H [233]
- muffle furnace for enameling, M [199]
- Furniture
- antique
- bedroom, D [57–58]*
- beds, designs, D [60]*, [373]*
- box furniture, making, C [476–478]*
- care of furniture and fittings, H [121–145]
- castors, Acme pin, D [193]
- concrete furniture, making, D [201–209]*
- covers for, H [348]
- decorative value, D [46]
- dining-room, D [53–57]*
- enameling white, D [235]
- evolution of, C [291–292]
- hall furniture, D [47–50]*
- kitchen furniture, H [193–199]
- living room, D [50–53]*
- outdoor, C [408–416]*, D [198–211]*
- designing, principles of, D [200]
- painted, cleaning, H [134]
- polish, H [133], [162]
- renovating, D [238–239]
- rustic, D [209–211]*
- selection for use and beauty, H [115–120]
- upholstered, cleaning, H [132], [332]
- See also [Book case]; [Book rack]; [Carpentry and Woodwork—Problems];
[Chairs]; [Desk]; [House decoration]; [Stains and staining];
[Tables]; [Tabourette]; [Wood]; [Wood carving];
[Wood finishing]
- Furrows. See [Gardening]
- Fusee, principle of, B [80]*
- Fuses. See [Electric fuses]