Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-09

toward securing decorations for the
public library, During the past two
years about one hundred seventy-f |
dollars have been secured for pictures |
in the schools This amount does not |
make very great showing, resulting
in fact in less than two pictures for
each room, but of even one-fourth of
this amount could be expended on the
public library the result would be very
gratifying Some of the clubs have
been making efforts along this line
but if an exhibit, or some form of en-
tertainment could be held for this
purpose, it surely would be felt worth
WORTH
The school committee presented a
very encouraging report, which will
not be given in detail as it embodies
so much the same substance concern
ing the conditions of the buildings as
in Supt. Youker's report given at the
annual school meeting. The commit
tee reported the thing most necessary
in all the buildings was the improve
ment OF the grounds, and suggested
that if the school board was not fnan
cially able to make the needed i'm
proyements, that the Federation,
with the cooperation of the board be-
gin these Improvements by asking the
assistance of the public to help in the
improvement of one school ground at
least this year. Possibly the same
plan used as at the Library park would
be effective. Another recommends
ton is. that as most of the grounds
are well supplied with trees, that
vines and hardy shrubs be planted on
ArDor Day. The committee for next
year is asked to notice the action
taken by the Federation in regard to
Joint Resolution No. ga, in regard
to the school age of children. This
resolution was introduced in the as
sembly to change the age from to 6
years The unanimous vote of the
Federation was to oppose this. 1t
will come up again at the next session
of the legislature and our senator and
assemblymans should be notified of our
action on this question.
The Civic improvement commi ttee
reported meeting at the home of
Mrs. D..J. Arpin on June 6, at which
time Mrs. Millspaugh, president of
the Chicago Women's Outdoor Art
League addressed the ladies inspiring
them with civic pride and giving
many suggestions for beautifying the
city and laying out the grounds in an
artistic manner. At this meeting the
proposed work was outlined and many
of the objects have been accomplished.
In the first place a park commission
was appointed and system of city
parks outlined. Mis-. McCrea, of Chi
cago, a landscape gardener, laid out
a diagram for the City Library Park.
Later shrubbery and trees . were
planted. The suggestions to the
various railroads entering the city, to
improve their grounds was complied
with only by the St. Paul road. Mrs.
McCrea pushed our interest in laying
out park around their depot. The
river banks were greatly improved
along the west side, showing how
quickly little time and money can
beautify our natural advantages
The expense of this work was largely
paid by donations made by citizens
living along the drive on First Ave.
also by the Federation. The small
plot of ground on Third Ave-, opposite
Mrs. Denis, owned by the Consoli
dated Water Power & Paper Co., anc
the Wisconsin Central railroad. was
cleared and partially levelled prepare
tory to making city play ground
During the summer waste paper
baskets were placed along the streets
The subject of billboards has at
tracted our attention on account oil
the hideous signs painted by the
"Gold Medal" flour people. We wrote
them stating our desire to beautify
the city and requesting them to paint
out their signs. They have promised
to have this attended to by May 1st
1t is suggested that all the ladies
show their appreciation of the Wash
burn Crosby Co.'S action by using
Gold Medal -four after that date il
they keep their promise.
The Consumers League Committee
reported a meeting at the Methodist
church on December 6, at which an
exhibit of White Label goods was
shown. 1t was suggested that oul
Federation continue its membership
in the Wisconsin Consumers League
as an Associate League. Because
"sweat shop" conditions do not exist
!, here we will aid other places where
they do.
The Entertainment Committee re
ported Floral Lea held on High
street August 81. The total receipt:
were S97.36, disbursement S4l.51, leav
ing net sum of $685. to be used fol
the park fund.
, The baseball game between thu
lawyers and doctors netted the FEEDER
alton S91.35, which benefited the park
fund. 1t was planned to have Prof
Clark of the Chicago University de
j liver lecture On December 4, but ow
ing to a misunderstanding we were
, not able to get him here. Another
: disappointment was on account of TIT
illness of Miss Jane Adams, who wa
to have spoken here. However, this
treat is still before us, as Miss Addami
has written that she will be here or
the evening of April 10Th. The com
: mittee regrets that this entertain
ment could not have come during thu
, last years work, as it promises to bs