Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-01


the most influential citizens; appeal to the
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more rooms IN the city building as a tenn
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always 70 be desired, but II not filled with
good books, largely patronized BY citizens
and loved by the children II VIII not be
AS soon a. the members OF a community
realize that 2 library is a public hsne-
the public schools. a boon FOR working
men who desire access to periodicals and
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that II T. one Of the greatest factors in
overcoming Ignorance, Influencing charac-
ter and contributing to the good citizen
shin Of the community. the battle Is won
This may seem = dihicult problem, but
club women have been doing this for
recognized AZ one Of the most vital forces
IN library. organization IN the country;
II you live IN state whose library laws
be done--that of convincing the legisla-
tors that the state requires proper library
by united EFFORT on the part Of state
declarations.
ChiId Labor. Conference,
The invitation contained in the following
resolution has been accepted by the axecu-
tive committee OF the General Federation
and the names Of the appointees are APP
| pended:
Resolution on Child Labor adopted at the
annual meeting OF the National Civic Fed
Grafton, December ~ and 70, 1908
| Whereas, The discussion Of child labor In
this assembly has revealed the most diver
! gent views as to the extent and prevalence
/ Of this evil both In the United States at
large and In particular industries and In
particular localities and
! Whereas The protection Of children who
| are forced 10 work under conditions which
jeopordize their physical, mental and moral
| who must seek to eliminate such labor I'm
| the interest of the Industrial and the ma
! Whereas. All practicable measures look
| ing to the restrictions of this evil are to be
encouraged, but the movement can best be
| promoted byl securing definite and accurate
| Information, therefore. be Il
Resolved, That the presidents Of the ma
! tonal Ass9eiation OF Manufacturers, the
American Federation OF Labor, the GEN
/ eral Federation of Womens Clubs the Ma
! tional Education association. the National
| Conference OF Charities and Correction,
| and the National child Labor COMMITTEES be
| invited to name seven members each to
act with a like committee OF the National
a thorough Investigation OF the whole sub
1ect Of child labor In the United States, the
| presidents OF the respective organizations
70 De members eN-of1cio,
Committee Of seven from the General
Federation: Mrs. Philip N. Moore, Mis-
souri,; Mrs. Mary NJ. Kehew, Massachusetts;
Mrs. Clarance Burns, New York City; Mrs.
Charles Dibble. Minnesota: Mrs. Josiah e.
! Cowles California, Mrs. A. F. McKissick.
| South Carolina; Mrs. Sarah 8. Piatt
| Decker, Colorado,
Educational Committee.
A special committee which promises
] much of interest and profit is one having
as it's purpose; "Ce-operation in Educa-
tional Methods between College and Club
Women"
From the Association Of Collegiate
! Alumnae: Professor Emma Perkins, Ohio;
Mrs Grampner, California; Mrs. Caroline
! Stone Atherton, Boston
From the General Federation Miss Mary
! NJ. Abbott, Connecticut; Mrs O. e. FIaRg,
Maine, Dean Irene 7. Meyers, Kentucky.
open Day Program.
The open day program at Monday after
moons meeting Of the woman's club will
be presented by the social science depart
ment. Mrs. Draper Smith. chairman. 1t
will include a resume Of the Legislative
work done by the department this year
! together with reports Of the measures
passed. Henry w. Pennock will talk OF
the child labor bill Judge Sutton will
give a report of the work of the Juvenile
court and It is hoped that some report from
NhS ueScuehN VI eQudl INHERITANCE Dill can
be made by that time, and that something
may be announced regarding the amend
ment to the Juvenile court law
Current Topics Department.
The current topics department Of the
Woman's club will hold its last kensing.
ton Of the year Wednesday afternoon al
the home OF Mira W. A. Challis 1878 South
Thirty-arst street. The meeting was orig.
inaly announced for Tuesday afternoon
but was deferred one day to avoid conflict
ing with other club affairs. Mr.. Johr
Bergen. late of Berlin. will give severa
piano numbers and Mrs. F. W. slabaugl
win sing. The assistant hostesses win be
Mesdames ]. L. Adams, F. s. MeLafferty
b. S. Baker. D. s. Lockwood, L. J. HealeS
and J. C. Hammond. All members anC
former members OF the department are in
vited TO attend
WOmanis Club Notes.
The American history classes Of tn,
Womahs club and the Daughters Of tn
American Revolution will hold a kensing
ton Tuesday afternoon OF this week at tn
home Of Mrs. Henry Miller. this 70 be tn
closing social meeting OF the year for tn
department.
Nearly 80 tickets have been issued 20
the second get two" banquet OF tn
Young Women's Christian association I
be held in the association rooms In tn
Paxton block Monday evening. The ooni
mittee In charge Is arranging for one 0
the most enjoyable affairs OF the year.