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cause of a later awakening has not shown an advancement in 

 proportion with agriculture. Why is this? The reason is very 

 obvious. 



MISSOURI WOMEN NEED HELP. 



In the first place, agriculture is an older subject. The 

 attitude toward this movement has completely changed. No 

 longer is it criticised. Generous appropriations have been made 

 for colleges, short courses, experiment stations, farm advisers, 

 etc. Every attempt is made to reach all farmers. Railroad 

 corporations and bankers' associations are now joining forces 

 to aid the farmers. We see the splendid results of the great 

 work, and no one questions the wisdom of the expenditure of the 

 vast sum. 



On the other hand, it is only recently that the importance 

 of the work of home economics has been recognized. It was 

 only in 1912 that the State Board of Agriculture added to the 

 staff of institute lecturers a woman who gives her entire time 

 to this work. However, the women are awakening to the fact 

 that more money will soon be necessary and that all they have 

 to do is to claim their share of the State funds. The State is 

 willing and eager to help. There is an erroneous opinion that 

 home economics concerns the farm women exclusiyely. It 

 really is of vital importance to every woman. The success of 

 the work in the State of Missouri depends upon the co-operation 

 of the women. Every woman should know it as her right and 

 duty to give serious thought and suggestions to the State Board 

 concerning what help she really wants. Any suggestions will 

 be gladly received. 



One of the most effective methods of reaching the women 

 of the State is by means of the Home Makers' Clubs. Since 

 very few of the women can attend the normals, the University, 

 short course, or even the Home Makers' Conference, the State 

 Board of Agriculture is endeavoring to supply this lack by 

 means of club work. The plan of organization is very simple, 

 only three officers being necessary— president, vice-president, 

 and secretary. There is absolutely no cost attached. Lectures 

 or demonstrations can be obtained, at no cost to the club, on 

 practically any subject desired. 



SUBJECTS THAT INTEREST ALL. 



These Home Makers' Clubs hold regular monthly or semi- 

 monthly meetings and plan a regular course of study fora year's 



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