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LynnMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
612 Posts
Lynn
Staunton
IL
USA
612 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 28 2009 : 08:01:36 AM
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While looking for photos of old flour sacks, I came across this poem and old photo.
Thought ya'll might enjoy it.
LynnMarie
http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/life_06.html
THE FLOUR SACK
Some of you are way too young to know about the FLOUR SACKS,
but some of you will remember. I hope all of you enjoy reading
this very well written poem by Coleen B. Hubert.
In the that long ago time when things were saved,
when roads were graveled and barrels were staved,
when worn-out clothing was used as rags,
and there were no plastic wrap or bags,
and the well and pump were way out back,
a versitile item, was the FLOUR SACK!
Pillsbury’s best, Mother’s and Gold Medal, too
Stamped their names proudly in purple and blue.
The string sewn on top was pulled and kept;
The flour emptied and spills were swept.
The bag was folded and stored in a sack.
That durable, practical FLOUR SACK!
The sack could be filled with feathers and down,
for a pillow or t’would make a nice sleeping gown.
It could carry a book and be a school bag,
Or become a mail sack slung over a nag.
It made a very convenient pack,
That adaptable, cotton FLOUR SACK!
Bleached and sewn, it was dutifully worn,
as bibs, diapers or kerchief adorned.
It was make into skirts, blouses and slips,
and Mom braided rugs from one hundred strips.
She made ruffled curtains for the house or shack,
from that humble but treasured FLOUR SACK!
As a strainer for milk or apple juice,
to wave men in, it was a very good use,
as a sling for a sprained wrist or a break,
to help Mother roll up a jelly cake,
as a window shade or to stuff a crack,
we used a sturdy, common FLOUR SACK!
As dish towels, embroidered or not,
they covered up dough, helped pass pans so hot,
tied up dishes for neighbors in need,
they dried dishes from pan, not rack
that absorbent, handy FLOUR SACK!
So now my friends, when they ask you
as curious youngsters often do,
“Before plastic wrap, Elmers glue
and paper towels, what did you do?”
Tell them loudly and with pride don’t lack,
“Grandmother had that wonderful FLOUR SACK!
Submitted by Sherry Arnold
Bringing the Past Back to Life
www.freewebs.com/decampsettlement
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Neat flour sack poem and photo
