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encouraging the introduction and development of home econo- 

 mics in all the schools of the State. 



Oak Grove Home Makers' Club, St. Joseph, Mo. 



In many places there is not a clear conception of the pos- 

 sibilities of the organization. Every woman in the State is 

 eligible and should feel that the conference belongs to her. It 

 should serve the same purpose to the women as Farmers' Week 

 does to the men. To the women who want to keep in touch 

 with the increase of scientific and practical knowledge con- 

 cerning home duties the conference offers a practical solution. 

 Oftentimes, owing to household duties, they cannot attend the 

 normal schools or the universities. However, many can find 

 time to spend a week in Columbia, where they can get invaluable 

 information on home work. 



The demonstrations and lectures on the following subjects 

 should have been of vital interest to every home maker: "The 

 Convenient House," "Clothing the Family," "The Home 

 Makers' Conference," "Food and Its Uses," "Sanitation in 

 the House," "Cooking Vegetables," "Mineral Matter," "House 

 Decoration," "Preservation of Food," "Daily Menu," "Cooking 

 Meats." This was in reality a "short course" for the women 

 of Missouri. While the attendance was good and unusual 

 interest was manifested, how many women failed to avail them- 

 selves of this opportunity? 



