The Forrest City times., 1901-02-08
Cosmos Club.

The Cosmos Club met Monday evening with Mrs. James Russell and held a most Interesting and instructive session.
 The Village Improvement Committee and its work occupied the attention Of the Club on this occasion and a number of highly meritorious papers were presented by leading members relative to Forrest Guys immediate needs in matters of san itation and public improvements.
 L In listening to the reading of these papers, which were full of plausible and practical suggestions for, the establish ment of city park, the identification Of the court house grounds. the better atien. ton and care of our cemetery, the prob- lem of the town hog. the extension of the city limits; in fact, every important measure of good government which is at present commanding the interest and best thought of our citizens, we could not but think what grand educational fea ture 1t would be if such meetings could be held more publicly. In the county court room. for instance.
 Many of the papers read Monday evening should have been heard by every good housewife iD Forrest City, and hus- bands, also, would have been greatly benefited and instructed in hearing these logical discussions oD domestic and politi. cal economy.
 Mayor Tipton and Alderman Stone were present with. the ladies, and the city's chief executive expressed himself as being thoroughly in sympathy with the lmproy emeDt Committees plans for the promotion Of cleanliness and strict sa'itary measures.
 No honest man or woman can help ad- n'r'ng the strenuous efforts being put forth by these enterprising ladies, aud their influence for good will sooner or later be appreciated by every class of citizenship.
 Many persons seem to think whenever anything is done to promote the measures which the ladies advocate, that the ladies themselves are the ones who receive the benefits, when in fact, the community at large is elevated and benefited by the many reforms which the Cosmos Club is bringing into public notice.
 It IS crusade of education along artis. tie and practical lines, which should be most far reaching in its effects. As we tad taf nature held Monday evening should be given more publicity. A great deal of in- terest would always attach to the an. houneement that the Cosmos Club would hold publis session, and in this manner much of the prejudice now held by a cer. tain class of citizens would be broken down and harmonious sentiment brought about that would be most gratifying.
 We appreciate the opportunity of meet ing with the ladies, and found a keen pleasure in becoming more thoroughly ac- luanted with the objects and motives of their society
 We find also, in their deliberations, most interesting subject, and are ready to hearti'y endorse everything to which we listened. They are inspired by the spirit Of progress, and are imbued with the idea that Forrest City is entitled 10 the best and are ambitious for making if the prettiest and best town in Eastern Arkansas. Best Of all, they are earnest and sincere and mean business. No one could have attended the meeting without being fayorabIy impressed and our only regret IS, that more of our public men were not present