The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-08-22
Home DemonStra-
ton Agent Report

their next regular meeting, with a
very materially enlarged petition, call
ing on that body to reconsider their
recent action, in which it was decided
to dispense with the office Of Home
Demonstration Agent, The Times be-
lieves that the following report of
Home Demonstration Agent Miss Pet
Tucker will be of especial interest at
this time. This paper wishes to get
the best possible service for the peo-
pie of st. Francois county, and to
that end desires that the people
should know, to the greatest possible
extent, just what they are receiving
from any office or department, when
the question comes up for settlement
as to the continuance of such work.
While the following report is rath-
er lengthy, it is correct resume of
large part of the work that has
been accomplished by the Home Dem
onstrator during her initial period of
work in St. Francois ounty. There
are doubtless many who do not appre-
ciate the splendid work that has been
done in this department, which has
resulted not only in great econo-
mics in the home, but must also final
ly bring stronger and more healthy
race of human beings, as a result of
more correct information as to the
proper care and preparation of food
and clothing, as well as the conserva-
tion of what has always heretofore
been the unceasing grind of house
work. 1t is to the women-the mothers
of the land-that this work most
largely appeals at the present time,
though all will be equal beneficiaries
of its splendid results.
Following is the report in full:
AS the H. D. A. came into the coun-
ty when the flu ban was on, no meet
ings could be held before December
18th. During that time the H. D.
Agent visited homes in the different
school districts, thirty-nine of the
fifty-six were invited. Work has been
done in twenty-four of the thirty-nine
visited.
The work done for the year may he
summarized under the different pro-
jects:
Canning-Twenty canning demon
strations have been given. Two hum
dred canning bulletins given out, At
one meeting thirty-siX quarts of
pumpkin was canned; at another, nine
gallons of peaches. In one instance
the II. D. A. bought the pumpkin for
the women which amounted to almost
$500. One meat canning demonstra-
tion was given. Roy johnson of
Pennington gave at the same time
demonstration of meat cutting, ex-
planning the different cuts The H. d.
A. told how to cook the tougher cuts.
ClOthing-At the suggestion of the
H. D. A. two small dresses were re-
modelled, with a saving of $10.50;
smock was made from an old suit.
Eleven patterns, rompers, dresses, col
lars and cuffs, and underclothing have
been handed out from the H. d. Of
fee.
Six meetings have been held, teach
ing the women some simple decorative
stitches. In three communities these
have been seen on clothing. Miss
Robinson gave demonstration on
cleaning white hats.
Twelve meetings have been held
where the H. D. A. and specialists
discussed the care of clothing.
,Nursing-During the flu the H. D.
A.. gave her service as part of her
work in the Lead Belt. The Women's
Club at Flat River organized a class
in home nursing, which was conducted
by Mrs. Geo. Watkins of Pennington
and the Fl. D. A.
-Four talks were given to class in
the Pennington High School on tu-
berculosis, vaccination, water supply
and general preventive medicine. The
H. D. A. talked to the Bonnie Terre
Civics class on Community Hygiene.
The H. d. A. conducted First
Aid course in the Desloge High School.
Twenty girls entered the class.
Candy-Christmas candy was made
for one family.
Home Makers Clubs-Five H. M.
C.s have been organized: Primrose,
DeLassus, Fairview, Esther and Knob
Lick.
The DeLassus H. M. C. gave a fes-
tival to help supply the school with
new equipment.
The Esther H. M. C. attempted to
get electric lights for the town.
These clubs meet at least once q
month. At each meeting they have
some one thing to discuss with the H.
d. A.
Civics-A county cleanup week
was carried on. Pennington, Bonne
Terre, Flat River, Desloge, Esther,
Knob Lick, Copenhagen, Unity and
Primrose. Reports came from the
towns that they were cleaner than ev-
er before. In connection with this the
H. D. A. carried on a Fly Campaign,
using set Of slides. As conclu-
sion, an Arbor Day service was held
in Pennington, under the direction of
the D. A. RS.
Clubs--Four canning clubs have
organized, three have been very sue
cessful. Seven sewing clubs were also
organized. Five of these are active.
The mothers attend the meetings, lit
tie picnics and parties are held by the
girls,
Child Welfare--A set. of charts
loaned by Mrs. Evans have proved
very instructive. These have been
used at eight meetings. One woman
had her child's eyes examined; as al
result another had the teeth worked
on. In connection with the women
have discussed the school lunch.
Home Conference.-The most in