Miss Shaw, who taught the fourth grade in a very poor district in New
York City, organized a mothers’ meeting to convene alternate Fridays
after school hours. At one of these meetings she asked a trained nurse
to talk about cleanliness especially.
After the nurse had clearly explained the danger of infection in the
care of the nose, a mother who was a good shopper was delegated to take
orders for handkerchiefs from all present who needed them for their
children, to buy by the dozen and to deliver to the mothers at cost.
By teaching and helping the mothers in this way, Miss Shaw bettered
conditions in her own room and established a wholesome community spirit
among her patrons.