The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-11-01
CANNING CLUB WORK
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others.
Now what is the result on the out
side of these ranks? Another neigh
borhood of women feel that they too
must enjoy the privileges of an or
gained society, and want to reach
out for some of the good things be-
ing studied out for the betterment
and advancement of womanhood.
These women will try to plan occas-
ional meetings at which the husbands
can meet with them. Real commune
ity meetings where men and women
can advise and help each other in the
study of problems to lessen and light
en- the labor in the home, in the
kitchen, the workshop where the wife
and mother spends the greater part
of her time.
1t IS true that many splendid fam
lies have been raised in homes where
no modern conveniences, or very few
conveniences were known, where a
sink with running water in the kitchen
would seem almost too extravagant
to even think of. But is it right? No
man, regardless of how small his
business, would not consider himself
business man In any walk of life,
if ne were not equipped with such
modern devices as were really neces-
sary to carry on his business. Why
not the woman's workshop receive the
same thought. Again I repeat it, it
is usually her fault. Every woman
should have pretty fair idea of
what can be afforded in the home and
if some one does not think for her, it
is her duty to her home, her family
and herself, to plan and suggest and
request, and even if necessary de-
mand such things as are helpful to
her in her home work. Many farms
today have water system for the
stockyard, but-well, the kitchen was
not mentioned and so consequently
was not thought of.
Women and children will take
turns fighting flies with a brush dur
ing meal, or submit to the terrible
danger of both the house fly and the
mosquito from year to year when a
very small outlay of expense would
at least screen the kitchen, living
room and bed rooms. Such as this
should be counted in with necessary
expenses, since the laws of health
and even decency demand it. 1t is
only a matter of awakening to a
higher, broader schere of living, and
who is more deserving of the very
best than those of the rural district,
and how better can it be brought
about than through rural organiza-
ton? Many good thoughts express
ed through a spirit of good fellow
ship are obliged to bring good re-
suits.
I True women are to this extent like
little children for it takes very little
to make them happy and content
They want only that which their hus-
bands can afford if given in true help
mate spirit.
have in mind a woman who is not
in the least good looking but when
she talks of or shows, something cher
JOHN has done to save her steps OF
|Ihghten her work, her face simply
radiates with a certain beauty. She
feels she is appreciated. She is queen
1t is but natural for our men tc
want to see their wives happy anC
contented; yes and good looking; but
do they realize that they hold the
key and that just a little effort OF
| their part would make them so.
It can no longer be claimed tina
opportunities for enlightenment arr
not for the rural people. The highes
officials of our government, state AM
counties stand for the uplift and ad
vancement of our rural communities
1t is theirs for less than the asking
Theirs to accept.
| Simple duty to womanhood bids M
mention one of these splendid oppor
tunities in particular. 1t is that o
the annual short course in domestl
science, held at the Florida State Col
lElege for Women in Tallahassee.
school of instruction of the highes
!. art in woman's work, where doctors
lawyers, merchants and farmers
wives have the benefit of the bes
teachers and the best equipment, an
where their recreation periods ar
filled with entertainment of the high
est class, and most elevating. Wome
whose hair is white, young womer
and eve nthose of the solitaire dia
. mond circle, thoroughly enjoy tn
studies of such a course.
It is helpful in far more ways tina
!: just the numbers on the program. In
vestigation will prove that its ben
efts are entirely for the people.
If our men could only realize tina
/ just such as this is what our wome
need in many cases more than doc
!. tors or medicine. The mind and th
. soul need stimulating. Other scene
from those of her every day life. NeN
. faces, and mingling with the woman
!: hood of other homes. Grasping an
. extending new ideas she goes home
fresher, wiser and truly a happie