This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ...get that," she added. She did not want riches; none of these people do. But they want to be able to feed and clothe their children comfortably and decently. "When I've seen other children with warm clothing, and mine jealous," said Mrs. Jackson, "then I haven't known what to say. I know our Master wasn't rich. We've ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 Excerpt: ...get that," she added. She did not want riches; none of these people do. But they want to be able to feed and clothe their children comfortably and decently. "When I've seen other children with warm clothing, and mine jealous," said Mrs. Jackson, "then I haven't known what to say. I know our Master wasn't rich. We've got a roof to cover us, and He hadn't where to lay His head. So I daresay it's all for the best. But they say English people ought to be strong and brave, and I don't know how they expect them, living as they do, to be strong and brave and cheerful!" "There will be better times, even if we don't see them." Mrs. Jackson's face lit up. "Yes, maybe our children will see them." The budget given for the week is fairly typical. The elder son earns a little overtime in the year. It is not much (his mother did not know the exact sum), and he does not give it to her. Shoes and clothing doubtless absorb it. The amount set aside for clothing in this budget is pretty representative, as at other times there will be shirting, or calico, or dress material, or more shoes to buy. They get very little help from outside, as now that two sons and a daughter are working, they are considered comparatively well off. There is a deficiency of 18 per cent. of protein in this family's dietary, and of 9 per cent. of energy value. One-tenth of the food consumed is home produce. Home Produce Consumed During The Week. 24J lbs. potatoes. I 6 lbs. turnips. 3 lbs. savoys. I 1 lb. onions. When not at home for dinner in the middle of the day, the sons often take bread and cheese. Study No. XXIV.--Essex. Man, wife, two sons aged thirteen and ten, and three daughters aged fourteen, seven, and four months. Total Weekly Earnings Of Family. ...
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