The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-06-09
FOR WORKING WOMEN.
Advice to Make Labor Less Irksome and
Prospect Brighter.


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 someone 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. Moreover,
you have the satisfaction of knowing
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 salts
factory to be told that you are building
wants to build someone else's. That
you can do. You are autocrat in your
own home. the MARY" and the MAR
tina" too.
Then be practical. 1t is surprising the
number of women who are not.
If you've got to do your own work
you must suit yourself to the necessities
of the case. You wouldn't have serv-
ant who did her work anyhow, therefore,
be as strict with yourself. A little meth
cd goes a 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 60 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 re-
sponsible fol, heart-aches 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 repaor the dam
age. In all probability neither Simpson
nor Johnny will OFFEND again. Worry is
a habit for which you will pay i'll
wrinkles, wretchedness and rows. Ban
ish it from your workshop, and home
That's enough of the 'be's." Now for
the ''be not's."
Don't initiate. 1t is a 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 it she doesn't
risy 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.
Grum bling 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, and what little some
one else is doing, then beware! The day
of your misery draweth nigh.
If you would escape it, spend no time
not a MISUNDERSTANDING 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 mat
ter. 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 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.-Peg-
gy Scott in Exchange.