The Washington times., 1914-03-15

The daily papers furnish the best
medium for obtaining information
on the legislative and leading ques-
keep pace with the great issues OF
the world they should be our teAt-
books.
Current subjects must be discussed
from every point Of view If We wom-
en- consider the value Of our citizen
ship. and wish to distinguish be-
tween the passing fad and real ad-
vance over old methods; what new
theories should be adopted and what
rejected.
We are told that ninety-flve out
Of every hundred women become
home-lnakers, and today the four
walls Of our dwelling place reach out
into the city. the State. and the ma
ton.
We must study. as home-makers,
in the cosmopolitan sense. In order
to possess our homes in the twen-
tieth century environment, and yet
lose none Of the charm and individ-
uality Of daily life.
First, home; second, whatever In
terests possible to the strength and
leisure Of the individual. Study to
protect our girls and boys that life
may develop to its fullest realization
to them.
Spend Time With Them.
Let them know the best in art,
music. literature. history. and
travel; spend many hours with them
in our museums. PARIS. and at gal
leries; let the avenues of recreation
be full Of vital interest, variety. and
joy, but wholesome and true, with
reverence for the Sabbath aad Bible
study.
Many a woman is bound by the
four walls of her home. Home
making Is the only occupation that
women attempt without previous
training. Ninety per cent Of the
own work. and we want to make
that work as simple and as inter
esting as possible. Hundreds Of
girls leave school at the age Of four
teen years. More people engage In
homemaking than in any other pro-
fession: 90 per cent of all money 10
spent for food, fuel. and clothing.
the most Of all things. Every
woman who is married should pass
an examination in household science.
There was a time when city coun-
cils. State legislatures. and Congress
were able virtually to disregard the
longer the case. The change is due
to the fact that these women, who
now are engaged in public-sptrited
work, have learned that organiza-
tion and cooperation are the only
machines with which progress can
II is conceded that women have
participated in all reforms instituted
in behalf Of the public health. and
in many instances have originated
these reforms. The campaign Of
State and national governments
against the unrestricted use OK
opium and other % drugs ana a,,a aEainfss 81
minors. is the direct result OF the
determined and incessant efforts OF
the women.
Need Simple Dresses.
May 1 make an earnest plea for
simple dressing? II We women are
to help our younger friends. should
We furnish the example Of wearing
extreme styles. when artistic sane
dressing Is more comfortable,
healthful and attractive? II We who
are older accept without question
the style of a garment: color OF
material should we blame our
school girls or young women for in
dulging in the same fancies?
Let the gowns worn be or Such
design and style that no one will be
embarras ssed or criticised, and may
our school houses become social CEN
ters. so full Of interest that to par
ent and child that they fill the leisure
hours with pleasure and profit.
There is need for joy and recrea.
tion after the days work Is done, and
and unless it ia provided from our
highest sources, becoming great
asset for the strength of the nation,