The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-27
LOCAL OPTION NOTES.

: following from letters discussing
club work in general. "At last the
woman's clubs are interesting them
selves in cause that is most vital
to humanity-local option. In a very
short time, prohibition will carry all
over the United States"
Another says, There is great
deal of enthusiasm among our mem
bers over local option. Every one is
anxious to do all in their power to
help it along"
/ The next letter contains the fol-
| lowing: 1--WE had an interesting dis
cussion on local option We have
taken vote in it's favor" Again:
These present seemed to be very
much in favor of this local option
law II it is to close everything, sa-
LIONS, drug scores and all. | can
froIn selling liquor. We need more
i.1o' nation" Again: "Our club is
Ne,y favorably impressed with the
proposed local option work and earn
estly hope to see a great work &C
complished"
Mrs. Reesor says, Every club
town in the district has spoken fav-
orably of local option, and many with
enthusiasm, ! consider the first dis
trict already committed to the cause
and let us give forth no uncertain
sound. Both clubs of Idaho Falls
are heartily in favor of it. My dis
trict wants it, and in my own mind
1T is one of the greatest demands
upon us this year, because it is the
opportune time. Our district will go
ahead working for local option,
through the primaries for the selec-
ton of such men as will favor tenn
perance legislation"
!. !. I.
This is also the timely date to con-
slider carefully all important meas
ures that are certain to be brought
before the district and state fedora
lions for consideration and perhaps
final disposition. The civil service re-
form bill has been adopted by the
first district. What will the second
and third have to say about it. We
understand the second district is
deeply interested in better juvenile
court law. We are not in a position
to know all that is being discussed,
but the separate reform school for
girls, local option and woman's prop
erty rights are all talked about in
the first district. The child labor bill |
will come in line for consideration.
Have you had your legislative day?
Have you carefully considered what
you want? Is it your purpose to
vote for or against the adoption of
any or all of these measures and
why? These are matters for your
consideration now. Take firm posi-
ton. form reasonable and definite
conclusion, then if you are on the mi
nority side, yield gracefully to the
greater number, and continue to
work harmoniously for the fedora
ton.
!. 4 j.
Mrs. Butterfield expects to attend
,he Boise meet of legislation and
press women of the state, on April IS
Ind Immediately after visit the clubs
If the second district as far east as
'hoshone, and If possible include
Nackay of the first district which was [
lnavoidably left out last fall when s
he made the rounds of the first dis s
riot, because of bad train service. I
here Is a daily now except Sunday,
eaving Blackfoot at s a. m. and I
about the same time at
light. There is another club or two l
hat has not been honored by a visit y
rom our, state president, these also t
nay be favored this time. We shall d
e glad to have Mrs. Butterfeld p
ONE tbs way again and feel assured y
ne clubs she visits will receive much y
aspiration and incentive to future r
ction. Il
I. I. /. D
Your attention is called to a COM a
from Mrs. J. @. Weeter, "
ocatello, general federation secre- Ct
Try, in this issue. The time is short
make these arrangements, so G
lere Is special need of quick re- SC
'onse on the part of each individual In
ub. You may think Boston is so o.
r away that no one in your club sc
Ill be able to attend, and it will be je
'eless to consider the matter, and III
'ain you may be surprised on TAX til
6 the matter up to find ready OF
SPONGE to your appeal for delegates, sp
me one may be only waiting for 81
question that the opportunity will to
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