Women Back Bill Aimed at School Girls Home Economics
Washington January 27 women's groups led by Mrs. Howard P Costigan back a home economics bill in Congress. Introduced by Rep J D Peas of Ohio the measure aims to fit public school girls for useful employment in the home or other home economics fields. It declares training in cooking sewing and related skills will give the next generation a foundation for their job as wives and mothers.
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Women's Bill Advocates Home Economics Education
The piece argues for the Fess bill to fund home economics teaching, with a $500000 1921 appropriation rising to $3 million yearly, to boost homemaking, reduce infant mortality, and improve nutrition. It cites support from National League of Women Voters, General Federation of Women's Clubs, and other groups, urging federal-state cooperation and evening classes for workers.
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