Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1910 — MEN AS DOMESTIC SERVANTS [ARTICLE]

MEN AS DOMESTIC SERVANTS

Exceptional Opportunities Open to the ' Male Bex—Magazine Has Clever Batlre on Subject. There are today a few occupations a young man can take up without fear of a woman’B taking the bread out of his mouth. These are, prize fighting, ladies tailoring, and—do not sneer, young man—domestic service, says Paul West in the Delineator. Even' prize fighting may be closed to men tomorrow if some strong-armed Vassar graduate should decide to capture the championship belt. Ladies’ tailoring may entice them at any time. But, as time goes on, it becomes more and more evident that one field will never again have a woman occupant Go into general housework, solve the servant problem, and save the American home. There is no reason why young American men should'not make ideal servant girls °and yet preserve independence. The bookkeeper works from eight till six. His meager wages must pay board and lodging and clothe him. What a life. But the general housework girl in a small family—what does she have to do but cook a few meals, clean a few rooms after a fashion, and collect S3O a month? Not a penny for expenses, a nice room, plenty of clothes given her, and every Thursday and Sunday out. Young men, it is easy. What preparation is needed? Nothing; anybody can learn to cook in a week. Capital? A trunk and a written reference, from your last place, the latter readily obtained from the manager of any employment office. And think of the happy lives you can make by your charming little culinary surprises. Then, when the family go away for the summer they take you with them, or—you have the whole flat to yourself, and everything free! Youn- men, it is a vision of happiness! Who knows, too, but that your employer’s daughter may fall in love with you, and marry you! thus, when she goes into business for herself, making you happy and comfortable for life? At all events, young men, domestic service is worth considering. It"ls' an open field, and man can make his mark in it. Why not be a pioneer?