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[?] topic was again presented.
Whole histories recited, and volumes of information
given and if there is anything left
about soap that the Home Interest dosent
know, let its members ask without hesitation
or reserve. How large to make a yard
to keep hens with birds? About 40 ft.
square, unless you want it larger.

How much money should a child under
15 years of age be allowed to spend according
to his own sweet will? Enough to buy
two barlow knives and a lot of fish
hooks every year. Let him spend what
he can make no law can be established,
If there is a proper feeling between parent
and child, this matter will regulate itself.
A child should be required to keep an itemized
account of current expenses. Should be
allowed a stipulated amount in order to
learn the valued use of money. Many other
instructive suggestions were elicited, which the
short sighted Sect failed to record.

The member who wanted to know what
color to paint her garden fence, was advised
by a reputable majority not to paint
her house red.