The Independent . ks every woman shouldavail herself of the oppor-tunity to increase her ef-ficiency and to coordinateher efforts with those ofother women. Thruout thethirty-five states in whichthe league is now organ-ized we are telling thewomen that they must getexpert advice as to whatto plant and how to takecare of it; they should at-tend lectures on home eco-nomics so as to supplementtheir own knowledge andexperience with the latest and bestinformation available. Many women,especially those of the so-called leis-ure class, have little or no experi-ence in home economics, and for themto do
The Independent . ks every woman shouldavail herself of the oppor-tunity to increase her ef-ficiency and to coordinateher efforts with those ofother women. Thruout thethirty-five states in whichthe league is now organ-ized we are telling thewomen that they must getexpert advice as to whatto plant and how to takecare of it; they should at-tend lectures on home eco-nomics so as to supplementtheir own knowledge andexperience with the latest and bestinformation available. Many women,especially those of the so-called leis-ure class, have little or no experi-ence in home economics, and for themto do their part, to cut down ex-pense or release others for war service,preparation is a prerequisite. Hencewe have training classes in home eco-nomics as well as in agriculture andthe numerous other fields in whichwomen are fitted to serve. In England the war has been a greatequalizer of the sexes. Women havetaken the places in industry formerlyheld by men, and it is to be expectedthat large numbers of women will re-. ONE WOMANS PLACE IN AN AUTOMOBILE FACTORY fuse to go back to their old America, too, the war has openedmany doors to women, and the changein their economic status will be perma-nent. A large number of self-support-ing young women are being trained aswireless operators, for example. Thisclass, started in New York as an ex-periment, is now a success, and it hasopened a permanent means of liveli-hood for women. Just now womenradio operators are needed by the Navyfor shore duty to take the places ofmen called for sea duty; but when thewar is over these girls are going- to stayat wireless work. The responsibility for improving our national life and fulfillingour national ideals shouldbe evenly divided betweenmen and women. And justas men must disciplinethemselves and prepare tocarry their full share, somust women. Women mustrealize the interdependenceof the individuals that com-prize the nation; they mustlearn to think nationally,and in this period of stress,th
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