. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. June 20, 1907 555 Anu>rican Hee Journal SoiiiGinino lor Our B66-K66plno Sisters Wo tliiiik all ladies will iiRree with us in sayliid that every man shciulil at least under- stand some business with which, in ease of neeessity, he eould support himself and faniily. The wealthiest people frei]iiently conie to want, and wretched, indeed, is the man wIkj can not earn a livinj^ after his wealth is jjone. He sometimes lills the ^rave of a suicide. And wiiy, in this enlightened ajje of progression, should not woman, as well as man, be at}le to depend uptj
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. June 20, 1907 555 Anu>rican Hee Journal SoiiiGinino lor Our B66-K66plno Sisters Wo tliiiik all ladies will iiRree with us in sayliid that every man shciulil at least under- stand some business with which, in ease of neeessity, he eould support himself and faniily. The wealthiest people frei]iiently conie to want, and wretched, indeed, is the man wIkj can not earn a livinj^ after his wealth is jjone. He sometimes lills the ^rave of a suicide. And wiiy, in this enlightened ajje of progression, should not woman, as well as man, be at}le to depend uptjn her own resources? In case her husband dies in poverty, must she starve or depend upon charity) In case her husband fails to provide and prossiy mistreats the woman he has sworn to cherish, must she humlily sul)mit? A THOUSAND TIMI';s, XO! Let every woman, before she marries, have some Itnowledde that can be used to make her a livintr. Kvery mother, rich or poor, should make her daughters, in a certain degree, independent, by giving them some kind of a trade, and teaching them to be self-reliant. Mothers should have their daugh- ters learn to sew, and not neglect this important part of their domestic education. The daughter so taught will not only make a better wife and mother, but will also tie more likely to secure a better husband, and will always command his respect, lie will not look upon her. as a helpless " know-nothing," but will know that if he fails in his duties, she can live without him, and this can only strengthen the bond between them. A thorough knowledge of dress- making can always be turned into gold, and become the means of support for the mother and her little ones. She may never have to use this knowledge in this way, but she has a trade and can use it if necessary. The outline cut shown herewith is a condensed copy of THE NEW LONDON LADIES' TAILOR SYSTEM for drafting and cutting ladies'and children's garments. For simplicity and accuracy it has
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