The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-06-23
ADVICE TO WOMEN.

First be cheerful. Yours is not the
hardest part in the world, although it's
pretty bad sometimes. It's much worse
really, to go out and seek your living.
Every day is struggle; even if you've
got the work you must be one better
than some one else in order to keep it..
And there are women who have work to-
day, but can't be sure of it tomorrow.
And they are not charwomen. More
over, you have the satisfaction of know
ing that you are of use in the world;
every stroke of work you do, every stitch
you put in, counts.
''They couldn't do without me-" you
say to yourself, and truly. The girl
out in the world wonders sometimes
what she is for. 1t is not quite satisfac-
tory to be told that you are building
your own soul; woman, somehow,
wants to build someone olse's. That you
can do. You are autocrat in your own
home. the MARY" and the Martha"
too.
Then be practical. 1t is surprising the
number of women who are not.
If you've got to do your own work
gu must suit yourself to the necessities
of the case. You wouldn't have a serv-
be as strict with yourself. little
method goes long way. Map out your
work and stick to it. Likewise, dress
for the part. A short skirt a neat blouse,
and big apron are necessities.
Now, facing the day with a stout
heart and a workable plan, be patient.
Things are certain to go wrong some
time or other. Children will be children,
and tradesmen are bound to live up to
their reputation. And, remember work
never killed anyone; but worry is respon-
sible for heartaches and headaches,
brain fever, lunacy and suicide. Another
thing-it won't matter tomorrow that
Johnny forgot to wipe his feet, or that
Simpson didn't send the potatoes.
Take care to tell Simpson what you
think of him, and spend a little time
teaching Johnny how to repair the dam
age. In all probability neither Simpson
nor Johnny will offend again. Worry
is a habit for which you will pay in
wrinkles, wretchedness and rows. Ban
ish it from our workshop, and home will
be happy.
That's enough of the "be's" Now
for the be not's."
Don't initiate. 1t is great thing to
realize ones limitations, but greater
to abide by them.
If Mrs. N can give dinner parties,
make up your mind you can't. She has a
maid, and you haven't
Do what you can, and if she doesn't
like it she is no loss as friend. Hypo-
crisy and sham never deceive any one,
and they make things twice as hard for
every one concerned. If you have to
get up in the morning, don't be ashamed
to come home early; friends who are
worth having value you for what you
are. not for what you are not
Is it necessary to say Don't grum-
ble?'
Not very many women who do their
own work are guilty of this. But there
are a few. and it is safe to say that
they don't know what they are doing.
Grumbling robs your work of its value
and makes it twice as hard. The only
way to enjoy work is to do it willingly.
If once you begin to think what
lot you are doing, then beware! The
day of your misery draweth nigh.
If you would escape it, spend no time
not a moment-thinking of your ills,
and none at all in talking of them. Go
to work to right them. Here and now!
If carrying up the Goals is too much
for you, ask ''John' to do it for you.
Let there be no false pride in the matter
eff he doesn't Offer" ETC., etc.
There are some people who never
would offer. but it is surprising how use
full they become when commanded. 1t
is all a matter of habit, and it is your
duty as a woman who does her own
work to train other people to help you
"You would rather do it yourself?' Very
likely That's not the point-Peggy
Scott. in Chicago Examiner.