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Once there lived a handsome young man named Ram Singh, who, though a favourite with everyone, was unhappy because he had a scold for a step-mother. All day long she went on talking...

GAS AND ITS USE IN BUILDINGS Gas is in common use in all classes of buildings today. Dwellings use it for cooking and illuminating, factories, office buildings, and public building...

TERRA-COTTA PIPE One of the first pieces of work which a plumber is called upon to do, when building operations commence, is to run in the terra-cotta sewer from the street sewer i...

The mechanical construction of a letter, whether social, friendly, or business, falls into six or seven parts. This arrangement has become established by the best custom. The divis...

The Soldering Iron.—The soldering iron is one of the first tools a plumber has to master. This tool is sometimes called a "copper bit" as it is made of copper; and so throughout th...

in View The accompanying drawing of storm and sanitary drains should be studied in detail by the reader. The location of each trap and fitting should be studied carefully and the r...

SOIL PIPES The term "soil pipes" means pipe that receives the discharge from water closets. The size of a soil pipe for ordinary dwellings should be 4 inches. Size of Soil Pipes On...

Return Circulation Hot-water Lines and Expansion The problem of supplying hot water to plumbing fixtures is one that has required years of study. Each job today demands considerabl...

As early as 1853 intimations of the doctrine that an offending member might be put out of the way were given from the Tabernacle pulpit. Orson Hyde, on April 9 of that year, spoke,...

PROCEDURE is exactly as in VI, 5 (naming four coins). The dollar should be shown before the half-dollar. SCORING. _All six coins must be correctly named._ If a response is changed...

Cranberry Jelly Recipe: Mrs. G. A. Livingston's Version Introduction: Cranberry jelly is a delightful addition to any holiday meal or gathering, providing a tangy and sweet contras...

Birds Nest Pudding is a classic American dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple and comforting dish that combines juicy apples with a fluffy, custard-like ba...

No. 151, Coniglio Alla Provenzale, is a traditional recipe featuring rabbit as the main ingredient. This flavorful dish originates from the Provence region of France and showcases...

Beefsteak: A Classic Recipe Introduction: Beefsteak is a timeless and much-loved dish that has been enjoyed by generations. It is a staple in many households and is known for its s...

Blue Stocking Pumpkin Pie, also known as Mrs. U. F. Seffner's Pumpkin Pie, is a delicious and classic dessert that has been enjoyed by many for generations. This recipe is not only...

It often happens that you have among the strawberries a quantity that are not quite good enough to be sent to table as dessert, and yet not enough to make jam of. Put these strawbe...

Ingredients: Lamb's sweetbread, butter, onions, stock, Chablis, salt, lemon, herbs, cocks' combs, fowls' livers. Cut up equal quantities of lamb's sweetbreads, cocks' combs, fowls'...

Orange soufflé is a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing taste of oranges with a light and fluffy texture. It is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed by many generati...

for ten cents to make a good sized dish.

No. 42 Minestra of Rice and Celery is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the crisp freshness of celery with the heartiness of rice. With its simple ingredients and stra...