Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

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1,095 meals which are needed to give ones
family a years growth, except one who has
planned that number for several years
Over and over again one hears: "Shs is
worn out; she has kept house for Is years
and she is the best housekeeper know"
All through the history of humanity each
condition of suffering or demand has
brought forth its cure, its reply. What,
then, is the response here to the hundreds
of drawn, tired faces; the hundreds Of
strained, tired voices; the hundreds of
broken-down women who, instead of ripen-
ing into vigorous old age, wither and
droop into different stages of incapacity and
suffering?
Three Golden Rules FOR Women.
The answer is here: Learn bodily
economy. Spare your forces as YOU spare
your money. Watch your bank account Of
muscular and nervous strength.
Let u see how this is to be done Each
household NAV be said to consist of four
departments: First, and most irving, is the
servant or governmental; second, the sani-
tary; third, the culinary: and fourth, the
aesthetic, which covers all decorative con-
ditions, refreshing of ornaments, rearranGe-
ments, ETC., and is equally important with
the others in the formation of restful
home We suggest this way of lay
ing out the work done by every home
maker because system (not routine) is in
itself refreshing. 1t is restful thought
that, looked at in comprehensive way, our
round of daily drudgery has this possible
dignity. 1t also helps US to individuslizs
our duties and see whence comes the fric-
tion which is the cause of our wear and
tear.
The Value of Good Breathing.
To reign robly and successfully over
these departments, even in a cottage, house.
keepers need few simple requirements Of
body and mind; need to have them become
habits habits so deeply woven into her
existence, that the possessor is unconscious
of their presence, but habits of whose ab-
sence she would be exquis;tely conscious
First-Breathe slowly, breathe deeply,
breathe quietly, breathe pure air.
There is no room more easy to ventilats
than wellplanned kitchen, for its heat is
sufficient to permit the constant entrance Of
cold air. Many mornings preserving o.
baking may be metamorphosed from mere
tiring, fatiguing task into healthful exercise
If these points are attended TO.
Many a sinkful of heavy dishes have
been washed with as good results as gym
nasium practice, if pure air is well breathed
meanwhile (Which is strong point against
unventilated buffers closets.)
Good for Health and Dignity.
second-Stand we'll, not on the heels,
not on the toes, but fiat on the balls of the
feet, the body poised slightly forward, the
chest well raised and air-flled.
Orders given to servants or tradesmen,
from such a poise, will doubly impress
themselves and bring doubly fine results.
When you stand in this way you rest part
of your body, even though the standing
muscles are fatigued.
Above all, when you rest, resti If you
have a few minutes to sit or lie, do nothing
else in that few minutes.
Allow your chair or couch to receive the
whole of your weight, and give your thought
only to your own weight. In this way you
will double the amount of rest YOU get from
five or ten minutes freedom from work or
care. Do not, while sitting or lying, allow
your mind to plan what work you will do
next, how you will do it, how soon you will
be sufficiently rested to get up, but simply
rest and grow heavy. Let your imagina-
tion help, and ''play" like child that you
are mountain or something else which oc-
ours to you.
How to Keep the Mind Clear.
The greatest rest comes from freedom Of
mind. We can keep our minds free if We
but learn now. Let them take up one thing
at time and be content. When you stir
cake, do nothing else: when you bake it,
rest if you need it. Do not stand around
wasting good muscle and nerve waiting"
Cultivated women do not work with the
same good results physically as peasant
women, for the latter work with their minds
free from all thoughts but of their wolk,
while the former work wishing often they
were anywhere but where they are; or if not
this, still their minds are working in many
lines of thought.
When you find you are not taking things
one at time and simply, and therefore
there is confusion and fatigue, stop shorti
Take ten minutes rest, lie down with
thought of your weight only and you will
be astonished at the result
To prevent this confusion, cut of each
duty from its successor; begin anew with
each task and get in. deep, slow breath
before each change of work.
These are the simplest directions, but II
followed they will surely prolong the lives
of all our faithful housekeepers, and q set
of fresher-faced old ladies will grandmother
the next generation.
ANNIE PAYsoN CALL.
He Knew II Was q RobDery.