THE HAND LOSING ITS CUNNING.
.A French paper fears that we are in dauger of losing the use of our hands. The theory is that our bands in effect, becomo less cunning and adroit through our availing ourselves of every mechanical appliance at our disposal. In times past women were skilful embroiderers and workers :of* lace, but the sewing machine hns deteriorated the work of. the ..hands and fingers, because, in the case of the mercenary worker, it renders a better return for her labour. By degrees the hands become stubborn, and in time, says the authority cited, there will be nothing for tfce r ten fingers to : do.
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Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1031, 21 January 1911, Page 5
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109THE HAND LOSING ITS CUNNING. Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1031, 21 January 1911, Page 5
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