The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-06-09
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
BY Mary Ann Knowlt


the last one in the family to be
thought of, and unfortunately in
too many instances it's true. As
a sweetheart you tried to knit
things for him; after marriage and
before the children arrived he
was the king of the house = his
whims and fancies were catered
It, admiratin was made when he
dressed up, manicures and sme-
times pedicures were given to him.
Two or three years of such at
tention would cause anyone to
become use to it. So it is with
father. Then comes this new
king, and though father is a wee
bit jealous he happily gives over
to the new monarch and willingly
becomes a loyal subject. But,
mothers, don't forget matters not
how willingly father takes the
back seat, he still misses and
longs for the attention that was
previously given him. l realize, too,
that it is a very difficult task
that you have new member
to the family with all of the
straining duties that invariably ac-
company a newly born baby. How
ever, If at all passible try to
find a little time for father (your
real king) for this new monarch
is temporary. Yes, all children
have a way of growing up, going
out and finding their own king
or queen. There is one type of
mother that quickly adjust herself
to her motherhood duties and
Immediately attempts to show her
husband that he hasn't been for
gotten. Then, the other type is
so wrapped up in her offspring
that the father begans feeling
like an out-cast. To the latter
type of mother, suggest that you
change your policy if you want
this new monarch to have father
and you a husband. Preparing
his meals and keeping his clothes
clean are not the things | am
suggesting. These are your duties,
but it's the little extra things
that let him know that you
haven't put him aside for the new
conner. For it is these doings,
as trifle as they may seem, that
help to tie you and your hus-
band over until your children are
large enough for you to start
doing the things that you had to
discontinue because of their ar
rival. 1t may seem hard, but every
woman that bears a child has the
ability to give the father and
children the necessary attention
THAT they require.
Fathers Day is. not far away
and nothing would please him
more than to receive something
from you that you have knitted
for him. It's practically summer
now, and to own some of those
cool knitted sweat shirts would
make his more than happy. They
are just the thing for wearing
to the beach, on picnics, on the
weekends, or on any very warm
evening after working hours. Most
men are constantly looking for
an excuse to get out Of wearing
a shirt and tie during the hot
weather, and with these little num-
bers he is comfortable as well as
properly dressed. Knitted socks
are most mems pride and joy
during the summer months for
they keep the feet cool and dry.
To buy any of these things you
will spend almost twice as much
as you would if you made them.
Then, If you don't buy the better
quality in these shirts after few
washings the neck and sleeves are
our of shape. If you are interested
in knitting these things for father,
l have a booklet with numerous
patterns for mems knitted wear
for the summer. Get busy now and