The National tribune., 1884-03-27
LOYAL W0MAN'S WORK
Familiar Chat---Yoang Recruits
Experience Meeting---Retie Corps.
Conducted By Kate B. islcr,Uood.l

conducted 6g Kate B. islicrluoodl
As sequel to the article on intemperance in
eating in THE TRIBUNE of March 9th, it oc-
ours TO me that the endless work. hurry and
worry, and irregular habits OF American men
and women are doing almost more 10 wear them
out and thus create longing for stimulant-
something TO brace up on than anything
else.
American cookery is undoubtedly better than
it was thirty or more years ago. In the set
Ting OF this new country, before railroads made
their advent the range of the cook was ex-
tremely limited. Sometimes she was reduced
to /" hog and hominyp and black coffee, or pork
and beans and corn bread with which TO gar
nish her table. Then there was so much to do,
that little time could be spent on fancy cook
ing. But now this is changed. The railroads,
crossing the country in every direction, carry
/ the productions of all climes to the remotest
corners. and the invention of canning fur
nishes means of keeping fruits without the
1 objections attaching to the old-fashioned pre-
serves also enable those living in the country
and in newly-settled regions 10 have fresh fish
| and meat, which in former days was impossible
/ in many localities; also, the delicious oatmeal,
! cracked wheat. and many grain preparations,
have only been introduced in later years. But
| the work and worry keep on, aud the nervous
wear and tear of tais fast age far exceeds that
of more primitive times. The American man,
after his breakfast, goes to his store, shop or
! Office and perhaps his family see him no more
until night-perhaps not until the next morn
! ing at breakfast His days, and often hiseve
| ings are spent in the pursuit of money, not
merely for the purpose of providing for his
| family, but for enIarging his business and amass-
| ing wealth. He would consider it almost a
| crime TO take half day to go on any excur-
sion or to an entertainment with his family
even Sunday is often tedious to him, and he is
/ glad when Monday morning sends him back to
his dear dollars and cents When he finds his
nerves wearing out. his health giving way, he
rarely seeks the remedy where nature pre-
scribes tin rest and healthful recreation-but
/ takes liquor to stimulate his strength SO that
be can keep up while longer
If his business is such that his evenings are
free or he wishes for recreation, instead OF
quiet home delights or friendly converse with
! nei ghbors, with now and then a good enter
tainment to drive dull care away, he rushes to
a saloon, drinks smokes. plays billiards or cards
I until late hour, when he is in far worse con-
dition than when he quit work for the day.
With the women it is even worse, for
Mans work is from sun to sun,
| But woman's work is never done.
/ The struggle of the average American woman
TO keep up appearances with her neighbors who
are worth ten times as much as she is. superin-
duced upon the work really necessary for the
comfort of her family, is often serious one.
Women Of moderate means will oyerwork, often
running the sewing machine until midnight,
in order that their children shall dress as well
as Others, and then they wonder that their eye
sight fails and their health breaks down while
theyare still in their thirties.
OF course there are instances where over
work cannot be avoided, but in most cases a
little management would give the weary mother
many weeks Of rest when she needs it. There
are tunes when nature calls halt-wise are
those who heed her call before the physical
system succnmbs in a fit of sickness.
Every woman, and especially if she rise
early, should rest while in the afternoon-an
rest Absolutely: either take short nap, or sit
with folded hands and let the tired muscles
and nerves recuperate. 1t need not be long,
you viii be surprised 70 find how ten or twenty
minutes Of utter quiet will lift you up for the
remainder Of the duties of the day. And give
yourself break now and then from the unend-
ing round Of home cares
i When a bright day comes, and the little ones
are begging TO 90 out Of doors, leave the sewing
machine, with the intermina0ie tucks and ruf-
lies. put on the childreB's plain white aprons
edged with some of the pretty cheap trimming
now so common. or even neat gingham sim
Y ply hemmed take a few crackers or cookie.
for little lunch, and, taking the nearest
, street car, go 10 the woods for hour or two
: Occasionally indulge in little excursion on
boat or, if you live in the country, take horse
. and drive few miles TO visit friend. / knew
: a little woman once. who was not strong, and
; when her duties pressed heavily upon her aud
c she felt that she must have rest she would shu
c up the house and 20 70 bed; she did not always
sleep, but lay there and let the rest creep owe
her," as she said, for two or three bours III th'
g afternoon then she could 20 on with increased
e vigor for sometime. This is what is meant b,
s judieious laziness. One Saturday morning sh'
3 was bnsiiy engaged when a friend drove up L
1 rha and said. oat RI
Y greenhouses to select my pansies can't yo'
i come along?" The first thought was that j
z was impoSs ble-her work could not be left
q the next thought was how much she woni.
$ ike to go. She did not often have ride; sh
> seldom had al opportunity TO visit the green
u houses and she was fond OF flowers; SO she SAT-
y that if the friend could wait few minutes sh
% would 20. The bread was put into the coo
x cellar. SO that il would not rise too fast and
re changing her dress. they were soon on thei
&c way. Now, this WAS. Of course, opposed to al
% good canDs Of housekeeping. for she did not re
u turn in time 10 make pies for dinner or for Sun
rs day, but her family had plenty of good, whole
some food, well cooked. aud she bad a pleasan
ride. which invieorated and cheered her 70
>. weeks TO come The rich women are If ans
ID thing, worse of than their poorer sisters fo
IN with their music and painting and Liter
Sc ary classes, their fancy work and charitabl
a organizations. the days full; while nearl
ie every night their attendance is required 8
IN party, bail. or theater, and, pray, what tim
s. can they fad for rest and recuperation2 An
IN they 60 on until they can 20 no longer, whe
" Nature gives them an opportunity To rest On
I'd bed of sickness. Their work is more trying
he the nerves than that Of their palmer sister
d aud il IS really blessing ithough not so II
be gsrded by theml when Bridget takes Frenc
leave some day and they are compelled to e.
nj ereise their muscles by handling the broom al
" duster, and 70 prove their skill in cooking.
The latest fashionable craze is TO be busy
work Laziness has gone out Of style,-iyiT
on the lounge reading novels is an aInusemei
Of past days,-but il is to be feared that ii
q tendency 10 extremes in human nature wi
AZ lead 20 It's natural results. aud that we mu
of now preach the gospel of moderation. " Be
.;r temperate in all things" not merely in eatir
es- and drinking. ANNIE Z. HOWE
"a TOLEDO, o., March, 1884.
in TUE AIT OF SOUP MAKING.
OF The rule in making soup is one quart
TAT water 10 every pound Of meat. AS the wat
to boils it should be frequently SKINNED uni
M the coarse particles that arise are remove
he when the pot should be covered and allowed
on. stand where its contents may simmer gent
for several hours.
When the meat is thoroughly done reno
It. and allow the soup 10 stand until cool VIII
the fat win harden at the top. This shou
be removed and the vegetables added, simp
for havors, IN very small quantities. Two
Of three potatoes one onion. one parsnip two
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