The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-27
By DORA c. FELL

Arachne and Penelope were immortal ized on account of being delft with the shuttle and needle. From the very ear- Hest ages we have accounts of weaving and sewing, and a favorite novelist has said woman is never more beautiful than when occupied with sewing. I daresay Eve with her rude equipment, made a pretty picture fashionIng her first gar ments. The past several seasons have been times of sewing and embroidery, but great change has been made to 2n industry that was not begun until some- time during the eighteenth century. The art of knitting originated in Scotland, and caps were the first articles made from the spun yarn. As it advanced, and as soon as it was discovered that person could follow the outline of any garment with these straight little im- plements, hose, petticoats, gloves and sleeves were enumerated, and the trade of hosiers was included in an act dated in 1863.
 We are now in an age of sweaters, hell nets and socks. In fact we are at pres- ent able to make the whole body com- fortable with knitted articles. We not only have Dorcas societies everywhere, but all women are knitting in the sun" or elsewhere.
 At its last meeting, the local Suffrage association organized Red Cross knit ting unit. If every suffra gist would knit a garment before the Christmas holdays. St. Nick would have to make several de- liyeries before he could succeed in a thorough distribution of the soft, warm garments which afford so much pleasure and interest to those who patiently ply the knitting needle. The unit unit will be seen at work at home as well as at the regular meetings of the association.
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 The following telegram has recently been sent to Washington:
 Hon. George Huddleston, Congressman,
 Washington, D. C.:
 As individuals and as the Ninth con- gressonal district committee of the Ala bama Suffrage association, we urge you to support House suffrage committed
 MRS. R. F. JOHNSON, Chairman.
 Miss Worthington also sent a similar message as chairman of the city com mittee.
 Petitions are being circulated by the county suffragists, asking that our repre- sentatives at Washington work and vote for the immediate submission of fed- eral suffrage amendment to the legisla- : lures of the several states in order that the women of the United States may be- come the political equals of those of Great Britain, Australia New Zealand, Canada and the Scandinavian countries Men and women of high standing and influence will be approached and the county chairman expects to have an in- posing list of signatures to hand to the honorable gentlemen speaking for the pie of the Ninth congressional district of Alabama.
 If you wish to have perfectly slightly porch or kitchen floor melt dime cake of parafine and mix with pint of kero- sene. Saturate clean mop with the mix ture, allow a day or two to pass before using, then rub the floors whenever you wish to impart a beautiful sheen to them This preparation will last for several weeks without renewing, and the method of polishing is easy and satisfactory
 One of the most fourishing firms in Birmingham has recently made one of It's young women cashier In speaking wheat and rarnd1ctior, I,sra., <,rxao +cr