The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-02-11
OvER.cAREFuL HOUSEKEEPING
Too strict Regime Prevents a Thor
ouxh Enjoyment of Home
Associations

AAH0ttANAhmhs
When a child OF IL years visited At
the house Of a lady who prided herself
upon her housekeeping. and whose
neighbors Justly gave her credit for a
great degree OF proficiency in that de-
partment of life. says writer In the
Housewife My remembrance Of that
visit always brings a chill. and turn
my thoughts as quickly as possible into
another channel. even though am now
middle-aged. II chair in any room
was left awry II was Immediately set
straight; II window shade was raised
or lowered above or below the regula-
ton line, II was e. once put in place. II
by any earelessness dirt OF litter. how
ever small In quantity. or harmless in Its
nature, was 70 BE seen anywhere within
he limits OF that household. the broom.
always at hand. wes brought into use,
to the shame Of the individual guilty Of
such carelessness
The husband was. unfortunately. not
= sympathy with the strict regime IN
vogue, SO he had his fuii share Of
trouble. for in my presence he bore scoid-
ing and snubbing 50 patiently that my
child heart piled him. and remember
that more than once. IN my simplicity.
[ tried to be kind to him, to atone for
this lack Of appreciation and privilegein
his own household Since that time !
have known Of other households OF like
charscier-where no dirt accumulate
no freedom In the use even Of chairs Is
! encouraged. because disorder ensues.
60 flies ilnger pleasantly buzzing IN the
sunshine. for no 81 Zine is welcomed
OF tolerated for reasons well known.
and The house iy soon learns wisdom and
departs for parts less despotle no chill
dren are welcome. except accompanied
by watchful mammaa or faithful attend
ants. who will neFvousiy restrain every
attempt al investigation or familiarity
with people or objects on the part Of
these little folks. who soon wish Is leave
such an atmosphere and enter that Of
some loving hoasekeeper. who will kind
y allow them ell reasonable privilege.
and who viii enjoy The spontaneous
oulbnrst Of childhood innocence: No
freedom IN tolerated that eneroaehes up
on The set regulations Of the good
housekeepers
Now. would like 10 inquire II L Is not
better 10 live IN a comfortable manner
making al around feel at home. even n
disorder and a certain amount Of dirt.
aetualdlrt. Is sometimes appartntl lsit
not better 10 relax the hold than 10 keep
IN the grip the entire family. and eli
guests who ara 30 hardy as to venture
within the iines7 Isit good housekeep-
/ Ing 70 make your home a model Of neat
ness. exaeiness and regularity at the ex-
pense Of personal enjoyment and COM
fort Is not the so-called good house
keepers many tines mlsnamedf Not
that We advocate uhtldlness. disorder
and indifference concerning The details
Of homc life upon which 80 largely de-
!. pend our comfort and happiness; bul Il
Il no, better to take medium ground aud
strive to be carefaker without letting
our right hard know what our iefi tsre
doeth7
Isit mot more polite and safer 70 iefsoes
The csreleseness and lack ol thouehttni-
aess On IRE part Of our guests than 70
painfully remind them hy our haste to
make amends or restore order ln their
presence7 4 Is vise 70 train our rhii-
dren 20 WAYS Of order and care-iakiag
but II We in.udlciously mag Their We
shall fail IN cur object and possibly -
trsnge them from ne home llfe
Oh. mistaken wife and moiher snfA
a habit "a your busy Ire would be q grand
investment and return yna . hundred
fold Many husband ard father has
wandered Into sone gildoe saloon iast
70 While away q few moments. until the
haali has grown upon him and bis home
has lost lls eharm--he eeekt i only as a
duty and a resting place Young wives
and housekeepers. even those who have
70 domestic hslp. We counsel ron % give
yonr husbands AL sf your society that
their business relations allow. The
dishes can uali-zo can he broom and
dnsisr--hut your husbands affection
and devotion vill sureIs uane and with
eF II you DO not foster and cherish as 4
tender rlanI without lore and con-
tentmenf. of vhal avail are the com
mendable qualities Of e0ud housekeep-
luey With love and contentmept they
are ell important factors let us then.
one and I'll. old and yoans. strive 70
evold TIE breakers Of 'oVer-earsfni
nouaekeeplne~