The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-04-17
to the women of this generation.

| versity. thus DENIES trade and pro-
fession: Trade is occupation for a
livelihood, profession is occupation
for service of the world"
We home women who make up the
bulk of the federation workers have
never had any profession. Why not
establish one for ourselves? 1t need
in no manner interfere with our du-
ties to home and family. 1t may be
distinct from our so-called society
life. It should not make the slight
est difference in our devotion to
church. 1t is separate and distinct
obligation and pleasure, and may be
made by us so fine and veritable, so
sound and true, that it will become
a mighty and potent force In the
building of the state and nation.
take moment of your time to
set forth the curriculum necessary
to attain a degree in this chosen pro-
| fession. The course of study pre-
scribed is represented by the standing
committees of the general federation
of women's clubs. Let us glance at
the vital interests they represent.
Art-Are there any public art
works or possible opportunities of
teaching genuine art to the children
of Massachusetts,? What is your con-
tribution, as state, toward making
America an artistic nation?
Civics-Have you parks and public
grounds in every city of Massach u
sets? How about sanitation? Are
there any measures taken to prevent
tuberculosis? Many other questions
come under this head.
Civil Service Reform-Are the
helpless and sick in your state under
the care of trained and experienced
assistants or at the mercy of politi-
cal appointees?
Education-How many illiterates
in your state? How about compul-
sorry education law, truant laws,
proper school houses, women on
school boards, etc.? What is the con-
dition of your rural schools? Let
every club adopt one school and make
it their child.
Forestry--Is Massachusetts, losing
its friends and servants, the trees?
Household Economics make
our work at home science to be
studied and loved instead of druid
| gerry to be dreaded. To spread
abroad the doctrine of good home
making through kitchen gardens, in
dividual teaching and cooking schools
for the many who have no opportuni-
ties.
Industrial and Child Labor-How
many child workers has Massachu-
sets? What laws prevail? How are
working-women paid and cared for?
Many questions come under this
head.
Legislative-Work for humane
and just legislation, indorsing every
few measures and bending our eff
forts to enforcement of laws
Library Extension-How many
free libraries in Massachusetts? How
many needed to make the proper pro-
gress in intellectual growth? How
many lonely people lacking the means
for obtaining the simplest reading
| matter?
MISUNDERSTANDING our programs
fine and harmonious, genuine study
not only in our own language, but
also of other tongues, so that we may
rank with the women of foreign
| lands
Pure Food-For the sake of our
children and children's children, and
for the saving of the race.
These are the branches of our new
profession. Surely every club woman
will find one in which she may be-
come a Doctor of Philosophy. The
Profession of Club Woman? May it
come to be title so proud that it
shall outrank royalty or pride of
birth. May it be an inheritance to
our children more precious than land
or gold. May it mean to the world
that mighty company of earnest
women are adding a profession to
their lives-a real profession -"Oc-
cupation for service of the world"
1t is indeed sincere regret to the
meeting of the federation. I send
my heartiest greetings and wishes
for asuccessful and profitable session.
With congratulations upon your
past and high hopes for the future,
Very sincerely yours,
SARAH S. PLATT DECKER,
President General Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs.-Bulletin.
i i. IL