The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-11-19
SECOND DISTRICT MATTERS

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Dear Madam: Atthe recent meet
Ing Of the Second District Federation
at Payettes maAy good suggestions
were offered tby the chairnen. Of the
various committees regarding work
for the clubs OF 1.-THE District this COM
ing year, and I deem III wise, to put
these matters before you atithis early
date In order to give ample time for
their consideration.
In this connection ! wish to call
special attention to the recommends
ton Of Mrs. Moore, president OF the
General Federation, regarding vari-
GUS departments Of the o.. F. w. G..
These outlines make 1t possible for
departments Ia all Of the clubs to do
the same work instead of each club
going at 1t In a haphazard manner.
Information concerning any line
or work may be secured, free OF cost,
by addressing Mrs. Mary I. Wood,
Portsmouth. N. n.
I would be glad to have your club
as whole consider the suggestions
given below, after which those per-
tanning to special committees may be
referred to those committees.
Arts and Crafts 1t was suggested
that each club devote at least one day
In the year to artistic home decOra-
ton. One clever suggestion In this
connection was the formation Of a
Museum of Bad Taste, the same to
consist of hideous articles now kept
on exhibition in the homes. Another
suggestion was that clubs offer sim
pie prizes at the State Fair or at the
various County Fairs for really artis-
tic hand work In quilts, rugs, etc.
Educational and Art Educational
The chairman of this department rec
commended the Turner Travelling Art
Exhibit to clabs desiring to hold an
art exhibit, and this action was en-
dorsed by the Federation. Particu-
lars regarding this may be secured
from Ms A. q. Putterfield, Weiser,
Idahn
II was urged that clubs Of this dis
trict make an earnest effort to es-
tablish closer relations between par
ents and teachers, and to this end 1t
was suggested that reception be
given by the mothers to the teachers
very early in the school year.
forestry and Irrigation-Outlines
for stud. Of this important subject
may 10 obtained free of cost from
Mrs. Mary l. Wood, Portsmouth, N.
H., and It is hoped that each club will
devote at least one day this year to
the subject.
Household Economics The gener-
al federation has prepared forty-four
different study outlines covering mat
tiers connected with this department.
SO that each club may be enabled to
take UP any phase of the work in a
systematic way Write Mrs. Mary I.
Wood, Portsmouth, N. H., for what
you need.
cure copies of W. A. Goulder's book
"Reminiscences of Pioneer" and
use same as a textbook for study this
year. Copies may be obtained through
the chairman of this department, Mrs,
J. G.. Green, Boise. Mrs. Green also
asks that club members bear the work
of this committee In mind, and when
ever possible secure facts relating to
the early history of Idaho and send
same to her.
Legislative Special stress is laid
upon more earnest study of the prop
ertv laws as relating to women and
children, the chairman stating posi-
lively that this will be necessary II
women are to fight intelligently to re-
tain rights so far secured, and to have
certain corrections made In the pres
ent laws. A simple compilation OF
the laws governing property rights OF
women In this state is now in prep
aration by the chairman of the legis-
lative committee. Clubs will be ad-
vised later when, where and at what
cost these may be obtained.
In the matter OF the civil service
bill, which failed 70 pass at the last
session Of the legislature, 1t was sug-
gested that campaign of education
be carried on along this line the COM
ing year, and bill prepared which
should be and can be passed Copy
of pamphlet known as Outline No.
3" may be obtained from Mrs. d. w.
Standrod, Pocatell0, and will be
found very helpful as basis for
study of this subject.
Village Improvement--Fo this de-
partment the "Civic Primer" is rec
commended for, use as textbook.
This may be obtained from the bur-
eau of information, Mrs. Mary /.
Wood. Portsmouth, N. H., at cost
of ten cents per copy, and there are
also number Of free pamphlets
which may be secured free from the
same source.
In this connection am especially
anxious that the clubs in this district
take some action toward the passage
and enforcement of strict curfew or
dinances In their various towns, and
that the condition of crippled and de-
linquent children be kept prominently
before the public. The district chair
man Of this committee, Mrs. w. a..
Stone Of Caldwell, will be very glad
to correspond with any club in the
district regarding this work.
Several other matters came up at
the Payette meeting which desire
to call to your attention.
Notice was given that the next an
nual meeting the matter of extending
the term of service of district officers
to two years would be presented, the
idea being to make the terms of Office
correspond with those of the State
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