The San Francisco call., 1910-12-11

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and published a Familiar Talk
n under the same caption that
which heads this page. quote
paragraph as an Introduction TO the
letter which serves as the text Of to-
days chat with practical housemothers;
i have said nowhere that a woman
Is the best Judge of what her husband
should appropriate from his gains or his
fortune for the support of his family.
But he stands convicted Of a grave
error II he has chosen from the whole
world. as the keeper Of his honor and
happiness, a woman whom he cannot
trust 20 touch his pUFsestrings." CBreak-
fast. Luncheon and Tea. p. Se4)
After reading the bonahde epistle
from a woman who was in the nursery
when those lines were penned. our
members may judge what effect the
twentieth century crusade in defense
OF the equal rights OF women has had
In modifying The views Of the average
John" with respect 10 his wifes fitness
10 manage household finances.
Il am wondering y my domestic
problem can be solved in your honey
corner? Various plans are submitted
for large families and small. living Upon
very little Are any OF these expected
10 i've upon nothing per week? II SO.
how is il done?
My husband - unfortunately - has
never been brought TO see the wisdom
0f q household saflOvvsn nee -
q need not explain 10 my fellow
housemothers that the term signifies a
stated sum placed regularly in the
hands Of the wife 10 be used at her
discretion for family expenses)
NO manner Of argument could con-
vince him that the woman, wife and
mother is the household manager who
has the hardship OF preparing meals
that viii give the best results 10 a grow
ing child who needs proper food. I do
not wish 70 bring q case Of domestic
i-feucity to YOU but il there be a pos
slble solution OF my problem and any
beneficial advice 10 be obtained along
this line. I should be very grateful for
either or for both.
The man Of our house watches ad-
verusements and tries TO procure
'narked-down' groceries. These. we
ali know, are seldom to be recon-
mended as health-giving food. When
he brings home a strip Of (marked-
DOWN bacon and peck of potatoes.
he considers that he has provided for
the sustenance Of the family. He does
al the buying. even when I chance to
be with him. H. on Saturday night, he
can find vegetables. fruit. etc selling
at a bargain-because the dealer sees
q 10 lei them 60 rather than keep them
over Sunday-my lord and master buys
them IN their much-handled condition.
and expects them 10 last until next
Saturday night brings another opper-
tunity Of exercising wise economy
NO money IS offered me during the
week FOR the maintenance Of the table.
and II it be asked for it is grudgingIy
handed ont.
You will admit that this is hard on
houselJeeper and a mother. especially
upon one who has pride in her home
and a desire not merely 70 keep up ap-
3earances, but TO provide good. health
sul. nutritious food for her growing chill
5ren. The constant worrying Of just
now TO manage on nothing is nerve
-acklng and strength-reducing If you,
or any OF your readers. can supply
Key 10 the riddle 1 shan be a lifelong
sebtor.
Furthermore, in connection with the
above, I wish 10 inquire. should the
money allotted 10 clothes and household
'urnish.ngs be included in the allowance