The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12

Divisions had ceased their interest, because the
Divisions were abolished.
This. if they have done so. is an erroneous
and n,isconceived idea. The Division as
compulsory branch of the organization was
abolished. IT was omitted for the benefit OF
the majority of large States. where member
could not get together to meet. Such States as
can are at liberty to have State Reunions when
ever possible. The difference is this: that, rs
Now constituted each member pays Directly TO
Headquarters of the Association, where hereto
fore tax was paid on each member to Ma
tional Department, and an additional tax was
paid by each member to support the State or
ganiZatiop.
Tins the eynense was reduced on each mem.
ber TWENTY-FIVE cents contributed Tor the
purpose of spreading patriotic sentiment, TOT
the placing of the American Tag IN every sec
ton County or hamlet of our country: for the
purpose Of distribution of patriotic literature
and disseminating patriotic education is a
small sum- and every member should get his
neiehbor and his neighbor's neighbor TO JOIN
in the crusade for Progress and PATRIOTISM:
Following the incident which / recently re-
ferred to. where a body of ex- Confederate SOL
diers hoisted the Stars and Bars, but failed TO
display the American flag-their flag as well as
outs-now comes to me tbs information tbat
in north Missouri. at Clarksvllie, gentle
man presented American Tag to puniic
they feared it might cause considerable dis.
satisfaction among portion of the patrons OF
the school,
Think of it An American flag, the nag OF
our country causing dissatisfaction among our
own people and then ask yourselves If there IS
anything for tue /. w to do. have written
!or the facts in full. and intend to do all that IS
possible to promote a different sentiment IN
that district This can only be done through
patriotic education.
This would be good territory for some
| bright J.. II w. to dedicate a paper on patriot
| ism, and have it circulated in that town.
am often asked what to do and what can
be done TO interest new members what we
want is membership that is willing to employ
! its brains and energy in interesting Others AND
as the others come in let them interest still
others.
Think, exert your ingenuity, and You VIII
discover a thousand ways to promote Progress:
| and Patriotism, always bearing in mind thai
! there can be no progress without study ahe
| thought. and therefore il behoores Us to get to
| gether in communities and organize Circles Il
study aud discuss topics of interest 10 every
| person who has the welfare of his country a
| heart, and who desires 10 learn through dis
cussion that which will promote Progress ane
Patriotism. Loyalty
Amos L. SEAMAN, Secretary.
NORTH STAR CIRCLE.
Fred W. Boyer reports that Bessie L. Cady
| of Wilmer, has been chosen President of thu
| North Star Circle. LII. w, aud Lizzie T.. Gates
Princeton. Secretary.
The funds in the treasury of the Minnesot:
Division have been turned over to the Circle
by vote of the members assembled at St Paul
ATTENTION, OREGON!
Our membership is increasing and We arr
doing good work, but we want 100 enrolled
As an incentive to work, offer the following
| For one or more names, accomp panied by 2
ceuts dues, sent by an L.H.W., / will give
prize; also a prize for the largest number 0
names. The contest begins Nov. and close
March 30.
For blank applications apply to Amos L. Sea
man. 5l6l Minerva avenue. ST. Louis, or to my
self. Co.'S are urged to join aud contest TO
the prize.
Elsie NJ. Brayton, Division Secretary, Oregon
City, Ore.